Events for November 2, 2024 - November 2, 2024

♥️ Register here: https://forms.gle/CgHX3gjgtvC18brb9 ✨ 👉 When: Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 👉 Time: 6-8pm EST 👉 Location: Online (Zoom) What does it mean to be 'healthy' as a queer Asian womxn? How do we navigate a healthcare system that doesn't represent us? Want to sit down and rant about bad healthcare experiences and share tips on what to do in the future? Come join us on Zoom on Tues, June 28th from 6-8pm to absorb in some good vibes and lots of laughter while we talk about what health and happiness means to us! At least ten participants will be compensated for their time with $15 food gift cards. Part of ACAS' Pillow Talk workshop series: by and for 18+ East & Southeast Asian folks of Marginalized Genders (cis & trans womxn as well as non-binary folks) to explore relationships to their bodies, intimacy, health, & more. More information on acas.org. Much thanks to ViiV Healthcare for helping us put this on! CW: Frank discussions of sex and sexuality throughout the workshop, as well as discussions of medical trauma, histories, and injustice. If you have any questions or concerns, or would like more information, please email Dany at youth@acas.org. All information and inquiries submitted through this form and via email will be kept confidential.

Please join ACAS ACAS Pillow Talk workshops Please register here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This free in-person event is for East & Southeast Asian gay, bisexual, queer cis and trans men. 15 spots will be available. Bring your own food. Light snacks will be provided. Date: Wednesday, June 29 Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM Location: ACAS Office (260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410) Registration required to reserve your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX6GipisSo7oq1JOkHC_9w_gQnljlPuF7AHhs_5VM3XnHOiQ/viewform?usp=sf_link For more info email Ryan at men@acas.org

Pillow Talk Workshop #3 Consent and Women's Agency in Sexual Health Come and explore the concepts of ‘Consent’ and ‘Agency’ with other women in a friendly, safe, and confidential environment. When: Jun 29, 2022, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Facilitated by Joon Lee, Sexual Health Educator Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsce-prj4qE9DRmlB8Z9pjxgw9ObPjbv6r More info: Jun Liu, womensupport@acas.org

Please join ACAS ACAS Pillow Talk workshops Please register here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Sex EducAsian is our monthly sexual health workshop at HQ for East & Southeast Asian gay, bi, queer cis and trans men For the first workshop, we will: + tour the new HQ testing facilities + learn about STI testing & treatment Date: Tuesday July 12 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Location: HQ (790 Bay St, 8th floor) No registration needed, just come by! For more info, contact Ryan at men@acas.org

Another month began, and summer is almost officially here! An exciting event to look forward to on Wednesday, July 13th, PinkdotTO.   PinkdotTO is a night of celebration and talent showcasing LBGTTIQ2S+ Asians, families and allies. Once again, Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) is excited about bringing #PinkdotTO back this year. The theme of this year's #PinkdotTO is "#togetherness."   May 2019 was the last time ACAS hosted #PinkdotTO as an in-person event. We believe it's time to gather once again under one roof to celebrate, be proud, and have fun, safely.   With the support of TD Bank Group, ACAS has teamed up to host #PinkdotTO for the first time to bring our communities together again. Celebrating, promoting diversity and inclusion, and helping revitalize artistry through various talent showcases.   The event includes a lineup of fabulous performances, great music, a sumptuous dinner treat, and a cash bar for the night of the event. It will be something exciting to look forward to next month!

Book Your Monkeypox vaccine The monkeypox vaccination service, provided by Toronto Public Health nurses in collaboration with ACAS, is on Thursday, July 14th 3:00 pm-7:00 pm at 260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410. This is open eligibility for gay, bisexual, queer men who have sex with men, including trans men and trans women. There is no walk-in. Please use this link acas.setmore.com and choose any of the staff names for appointment time. Last appointment will be at 6:45pm Please consider that we are a community-based organization that has small capacity. If it suits you better, there are multiple mass immunization clinics run by the City of Toronto that can handle larger numbers through walk-in. You can find the mass clinics at www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/monkeypox/ By booking this appointment, you are confirming that you met the Provincial eligibility: You are trans- or cis-gender individuals who self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) community AND at least one of the following: Have received a diagnosis of bacterial STI (i.e., chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) in the past 2 months; Have had 2 or more sexual partners within the past 21 days or may be planning to; Have attended venues for sexual contact within the past 21 days (e.g., bath houses, sex clubs) or may be planning to, or who work/volunteer in these settings; Have had anonymous/casual sex in the past 21 days (e.g., using online dating/ hookup apps) or may be planning to; Engage in sex work or may be planning to, and their sexual contacts.

Join us for a screening of 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 ** Winner of several 2022 Canadian Screen Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Casting in a Film ** Adapted from the critically acclaimed novel by Catherine Hernandez, Scarborough is an unflinching portrait of three low-income families struggling to endure within a system that’s set them up for failure. It shows the love and perseverance communities can foster, lifting up families to overcome the obstacles placed in their way. When: July 15, 2022 at 7pm Where: Tâm Restaurant (369 Keele St.) The event is free to attend, but we only have 30 spots available. Food will be provided. Please register to reserve your spot. https://forms.gle/m8w9JHsPXbPeG34v9 *This event is generously supported by the Asian Queer Alliance (AQUA), the Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS), and Tâm Restaurant. (𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢)

Asian Night is back at Spa Excess! Cum to relax, meet new guys, and have some fun. Our volunteer team will be there to create a welcoming and friendly environment while getting you connected with resources on PrEP and HIV/STI testing. Date: Thursday, July 21 Time: 8pm-11pm Location: Spa Excess (105 Carlton St) We will be hosting: • Fun games and workshops • Exfoliating and cleansing sugar scrub • 50/50 raffle • HIV & Syphilis testing provided on site by Hassle Free Clinic Contact Ryan for a coupon for 50% off lockers! Join our bathhouse volunteer team by emailing Ryan at men@acas.org