World AIDS Day Events Nationwide
Atlanta
Thurs., Dec. 1 MODA: World AIDS Day Exhibition Full day of activities featuring two AIDS-related exhibitions, educational opportunities and performers. Museum of Design Atlanta, 1315 Peachtree Street 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 pm.
Baltimore
Thurs., Dec. 1 Bmore Aware of HIV: The Living Red Ribbon. Coppin State University Physical Education Complex, Gwynn Falls and Warwick Avenue. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Boston
Thurs., Dec. 1 World AIDS Day at Boston Medical Center Discussion panel and health fair. Boston Medical Center's Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center, 725 Albany Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Charlotte
Wed., Nov. 30, World AIDS Day Breakfast Breakfast to engage community in dialogue and increase awareness. Location TBD. 8 a.m.
Chicago
Thurs., Dec. 1 Let's Talk About It - Dare to Know Your Status Panel composed of doctors, health officials, educators addressing issues and facts related to HIV/AIDS in our communities. University of Illinois at Chicago 750 S. Halsted, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Thurs, Dec. 1 An Art of Remembrance - World AIDS Day Remembering the lives of artists in the collection who died of HIV/AIDS related causes. Art Institute of Chicago, 11 South Michigan Avenue. 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Cincinnati
Thurs, Dec. 1 Preview of "We Were Here" (Greater Cincinnati) An award-winning documentary that takes a deep and reflective look back at the arrival and impact of AIDS.
Cleveland
Thurs, Dec. 1. Gathering at City Hall (5:30 p.m.)) and candlelight march (6:00 p.m.)to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Reception and program at Hall of Fame (6:30 p.m.)
Columbus
Wed, Nov. 30. A Reason to Dine. Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds to AIDS Resource Center Ohio. For more information visit www.arcohio.org/areasontodine
Dallas
Thurs., Dec. 1. Viewing of Many Women, One Voice… African-American Women and HIV. David’s Chapel Baptist Church, 4353 S. Hampton Road. 6 to 8 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 1. World AIDS Day Dallas Commemoration. Main Street Garden Park, Downtown Dallas. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Detroit
Thurs., Dec. 1 Annual World AIDS Day Program Hosted by the WSU Community Advisory Board and the Holistic Care Community Advisory Board. Kresge Eye Institute - 4717 St. Antoine, 1st floor Auditorium Phone: 313-993-8703 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 1 "Bad Blood" Film Screening and Panel Discussion .
Public screening for documentary of how HIV entered the blood supply. Panel follows screening. 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Houston
Thurs., Dec. 1 2011 World AIDS Day Luncheon AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) is hosting its annual luncheon to commemorate World AIDS Day. Hilton Americas-Houston 11 a.m.
Thurs, Dec. 1 World AIDS Day Citywide Candlelighting Observance Candlelight vigil in remembrance of those lost and those infected. Tranquility Park - Downtown Houston. 7 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 1 - 4 27th International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference Guide Hilton Americas-Houston 1600 Lamar Street.
Indianapolis
Thurs., Dec. 1. Courage to Live Gala. Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites in Central Indianapolis. 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Jackson, MS
Sat., Dec. 3. The 7th Annual Dr. Trey Mangum Memorial Walk of Grace Three mile walk begins at St. James' Episcopal Church, 3921 Oak Ridge Drive. 8 a.m. Registration, 9 a.m. Walk.
Kansas City, MO
Thurs., Dec. 1. Community Luncheon at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center Julie Scofield, Executive Director of National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors will be keynote speaker. RSVP 816-931-0959. Kauffman Foundation Center, 4801 Rockhill Road. 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Little Rock
Wed., Nov. 30. Interfaith Event on the Eve of World AIDS Day Arkansas Interfaith Event. Includes reception an assembly and cadlelit march. Featured speakers include Dr. Walter Kimbrough, President of Philander Smith College, and Dr. Jay Barth, 2010 Distinguished Professor of Politics at Hendrix College. Christ Episcopal Church 509 Scott Street. 6:30 pm
Los Angeles
Thurs., Dec. 1. Los Angeles Rocks the Ribbon: World AIDS Day Performers Mya, Dezmond Meeks and Simone Battle. West Hollywood, CA 7:00 pm to 11:45 pm
Thurs., Dec. 1. They Were Among Us: Remembering 30 Years of AIDS . Reception and Program. Admission free. 909 West Adams Blvd., 6:30 p.m.
Memphis
Thurs., Dec. 1. World AIDS Day Concert. Christ Missionary Baptist Church. 480 S. Parkway East. 7:00 p.m.
Miami
Thurs., Dec. 1. "Untitled" Screening on World Aids Day. Miami Art Museum. 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Montgomery, AL
Thurs., Dec. 1. Project HOPES - Helping Our People Eliminate Stigma A night of fun, food, facts & fashion. Alabama State University, Leila Barlow Theatre. 6 pm
Nashville
Thurs., Dec. 1. World AIDS Day 2011 HIV testing, education and celebration. Ingram Hall, 2400 Blakemore Avenue 6pm to 8:30 pm.
New Orleans
Thurs., Dec. 1. “The Other City” screening, an award-winning film about the HIV epidemic in Washington, D.C. and the United States. NO/AIDS Task Force. 2601 Tulane Avenue, 2nd Floor Auditorium. The movie will start at 4:30 p.m., doors will open at 4:00 p.m.
New York
Tues, Nov. 29 through Dec. 3. Arts & Aids: 30 Years featuring work of 50 artists living with AIDs. Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, 26 Wooster St. Museum hours Wed. through Sat. 12-6
Opening reception on Nov. 29
Wed, Nov. 30. Panel Discussion: The Power of Art in the Epidemic
Guest Panelists: Mary Fisher, Activist, Artist & Author; Regan Hofmann, Editor-in-Chief, POZ Magazine; Charles Leslie, Co-Founding Director, Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art; Bertil Lindblad, Director, UNAIDS New York Office; Cynthia O'Neal, Co-Founder, President & Facilitator, Friends in Deed; Osvaldo Perdomo, Co-Curator of GMHC's ART & AIDS: 30 YEARS; Moderator:
Marjorie J. Hill, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, GMHC; Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art , 26 Wooster Street 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
World AIDS Day HIV Testing Events
* Tuesday, November 29, United Nations - 1 United Nations Plaza, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm (employees only)
* Wednesday, November 30, Mercy College - Dobbs Ferry Campus 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (students and faculty only)
* Thursday, December 1, El Museo del Barrio - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street (open to the general public)
* Thursday, December 1, CUNY Tech - 25 Broadway 7th Floor, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm (students and faculty only)
* Friday, December 2, LGBT Community Center: Women's Game Night - 208 W. 13th Street, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm (open to the general public)
* Saturday, December 3, True Colors Residence for LGBT Youth - 483 West End Avenue (residents only)
Thurs., Dec. 1. "touched" Exhibit examining the impact of HIV/AIDS on Latina and Black/African American women in NYC. Photos by Delphine Fawundu-Buford, El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street
Thurs., Dec. 1. Out of the Darkness Candlelight Vigil (6:00 pm). Time of reflection and reading of names of those we have lost to AIDS. Trinity Lutheran Church of Manhattan, 164 West 100th Street (at Amsterdam Avenue). 6:30 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 1. World AIDS Day Interfaith Gathering and Procession. Trinity Lutheran Church 164 West 100th Street at Amsterdam Avenue (6:00 p.m.) to Advent Lutheran Church/Broadway United Church of Christ 2504 Broadway at 93rd Street (6:30 p.m.) Featured guest speakers and performers. 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 1. World AIDS Day: Screening of Untitled Montage of archival and pop footage recalling the passionate activism sparked by the early years of the AIDS crisis. 7:00 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 4. Spin to Stop the Cycle of AIDS New York Sports Club, 232 Mercer Street, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm $50 Registration fee. All proceeds benefit GMHC. To register contact (212) 367-1021 or
Wed., Dec. 7. "DIFFERENT VOICES IN THE EPIDEMIC: ... A Community Discussion on the 30th Year of HIV and AIDS and How We Can Help" PANELISTS INCLUDE: Mark Milano, Trainer/Educator: AIDS Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA); Ivan Monforte, Coordinator of Community Health Education and Social Marketing: GMHC; Charles W. Shorter, MSW, Executive Director: Ryan/Adair Community Health Center; Carl Siciliano, Executive Director: Ali Forney Center (AFC); Claire Simon, Co-Founder: Young Women of Color HIV/AIDS Coalition (YWCHAC); MODERATOR: Dr. Anne Klaeysen, Leader: New York Society for Ethical Culture. New York Society for Ethical Culture 2 West 44th Street (corner Central Park West).
Newark
Thurs., Dec. 1. World AIDS Day Extravaganza. Newark Symphony Hall -1020 Broad Street. 1 to 6 p.m.
Oakland/San Francisco/Bay Area
Wed., Nov. 30. Light in the Grove Honoring James Hormel. National AIDS Memorial Grove, Golden Gate Park. Evening
Philadelphia
Thurs., Dec. 1. COLOUR's Annual World AIDS Day Program Event honoring those lost to HIV/AIDS and raising awareness. The COLOURS Organization, Inc. 112 N. Broad St. 2nd floor 6 to 8 pm
Thurs., Dec. 1. 5th Anniversary of “Protecting Our Future” gala fundraiser and award dinner held at the Philadelphia Marriott Hotel. The festivities began at 6:00 p.m. with a VIP reception and followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 1. World AIDS Day Service Brotherly Love joins other community organizations in commemorating those who have lost their battle to AIDS. Broad Street Ministries 315 S. Broad St. 6 pm
Washington, D.C.
Tues., Nov. 29. Youth Performances at Busboys and Poets.
Includes performances by Teens Against the Spread of AIDS, Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League, youth from La Clinica Del Pueblo, the Latin American Youth Center, Metro TeenAIDS, and The Women's Collective. 5 - 8 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 1. International Conference on Stigma. Howard University Blackburn Center. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 1. World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil. Dupont Circle. 6 p.m.