Sex EducAsian at HQ
Sex EducAsian is our monthly sexual health workshop at HQ for East & Southeast Asian gay, bi, queer cis and trans men HIV & STI Testing will be available with priority for Asian LGBTQ folks tonight. Date: Tuesday Sept 13 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
Asian Night at Spa Excess
Spa Excess 105 Carlton St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAsian 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, September 15 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
Message in a bottle (art experience)
ACAS 260 Spadina Ave #410, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThis event is for Support Program Clients. Time: Sep 20, Tuesday. 5:00pm -- 7:00pm (4:30PM for refreshments) Location: ACAS office This event will be led by an artist, Carmen Subibi. Here are just a few things to expect for the evening and what the art experience includes: Clients who would like to participate will have the opportunity to learn how to bottle paint, and take home their art piece. Clients can choose to bring their own unique glass bottle, or we will have some standard bottles on hand. If you decide to bring your own bottle, it must be glass and cleaned properly. All other art supplied by the ACAS. Register by emailing Alex at support@acas.org
Humpday: Let’s Smash Bro
ACAS 260 Spadina Ave #410, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThis free in-person event is for East & Southeast Asian gay, bisexual, queer cis and trans men. Play with your joystick 🕹️ with other gaysians! We got your classic fave Wii U games on the big projector screen: Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Super Mario Bros U. If you prefer your own controllers or your own favourite games for the Wii U, bring them! Bring your own food. Light snacks, tea, and water will be provided. Date: Wednesday, Sept 28 Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM Location: ACAS Office (260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410) For more info email Ryan at men@acas.org
Asian LGBTQ+ Youth Peer Support Group with Hong Fook
Hong Fook Youth and Family Services partnering with ACAS to run a new monthly LGBTQ+ peer support program for LGBTQ+ Asian youth under 30. The peer support group offers a space for youth to connect and share their experiences around a variety of topics relevant to their lives, including LGBTQ+ and mental health. Together we create a supportive, non-judgemental environment that inspires hope, healing, and change. Where: Zoom virtual meeting When: the last Wednesday of each month Date: September 28 Time: 6:30pm - 8pm Register by contacting Moshe Sakal at msakal@hongfook.ca
Monkeypox Info Session
HQ Toronto 790 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDear ACAS community members, On behalf of ACAS support and Men’s program, we would like to cordially invite you to our educational/info-session on Monkeypox presented by Dr. Kevin Woodward on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at HQ Toronto. (790 Bay street, unit 820, Toronto, corner of Bay and College). Date: October 6, 2022 (Thursday) Time: 5-8 PM (5:30 PM light dinner, 6:30 PM presentation) Venue: HQ Toronto (unit 820, 790 Bay Street, Bay and College) During the workshop, Dr. Woodward will deliver: An overview about the Monkeypox virus, how contagious the virus is, how this virus affects the immunocompromised population, and ways to prevent the virus in your daily life. The importance of the vaccine (first or second dose) and the degree of protection. What is the next step in response to the virus in Canada/Toronto Public Health. A light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Ryan: men@acas.org or Alex: support@acas.org.
Queer Asian Joy: Fan Dance
QUEER ASIAN JOY is a project that sparks joy in being queer/trans and Asian. This is a series of classes to learn fan dance styles from various cultural regions in Asia without the segregation of gender. Registration required to reserve your spot in the classes: https://forms.gle/JLS3kEaawQP1n8NH9 These classes are for queer and trans East, Southeast, and mixed Asian folks across all genders along the 2SLGBTQ+ spectrum and for all ages ranging from 18 to 60+. Filipinx Fan Dance with Candace Kumar (Oct 9 & 16) Chinese Fan Dance with Jeffrey Chan (Oct 30 & Nov 6) Vietnamese Fan Dance with Kim Trang Tran (Nov 20 & 27) Dates: Sundays Time: 12pm-2pm Location: Star Dance Centre (Sheppard & Yonge) Address: 4750 Yonge Street, Unit 326, 327 & 331, Toronto, ON M2N 0J6 FREE, no cost! We have space for 20 people per class. Each cultural style will be taught in two classes. You must attend both classes per style. There will be a one week break in between each style before the next set of classes start. You can sign up for 1, 2 or all styles. Please arrive on time. Each class is 1.5 hours with extra 15 min before and after to give time for people to arrive and leave. If you have more questions, please email Ryan at men@acas.org This project was made possible thanks to funding from the Rainbow Grants by the Community One Foundation
HIV & STI TEST EXPRESS at HQ
HQ Toronto 790 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFree HIV & STI Testing for East & Southeast Asian gay, bi, queer cis and trans men and nonbinary folks 服务同志男人和 跨性别朋友 Dành cho nam Đồng tính và Chuyển giới 남성 동성애자 분들과 트렌스젠더 분들 위함 Results within 24 hours for all screenings. Register at the front desk. International students welcome. Date: Tuesday October 11 Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Location: HQ (790 Bay St, 8th floor) 免费 无需预约 欢迎国际留学生 Miễn Phí Hoan nghênh du học sinh 무료 예약 필요 무 유학생 환영합니다 For more info, contact Ryan at men@acas.org
Sex EducAsian at HQ
HQ Toronto 790 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSex EducAsian is our monthly sexual health workshop at HQ for East & Southeast Asian gay, bi, queer cis and trans men It's the Sex EducAsian GAME SHOW!! Prizes have been graciously donated from designer Caffery Vanhorne seen on HGTV. HIV & STI Testing will be available with priority for Asian LGBTQ folks tonight. Come on in for free and quick testing! Date: Tuesday October 11 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
Queer Autumn Screening at Tâm
Tam Restaurant 369 Keele St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a screening with 2SLGBTQQII+ Asian* folks We have 4 movie options. Please register and vote for your most preferred movie when you reserve your spot at: https://forms.gle/oS8ttK2d47PV15TZ8 The event is free to attend, but we only have 30 spots available. Food will be provided. When: October 14, 2022 at 7pm Where: Tâm Restaurant (369 Keele St.) This event is generously supported by the Asian Queer Alliance (AQUA), Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS), and Tâm Restaurant. *This event includes queer Asian folks across all genders anywhere along the 2SLGBTQQII+ spectrum and Asian being anyone from Asia, including East, SouthEast, South, SouthWest, West, North and Mixed Asian.