HIV vaccine events
The HIV Vaccine Trial Unit at the University of Pennsylvania has teamed up with entertainment producer Simply Christopher for a series of events to recruit new participants in its latest vaccine trial.
Information sessions will be held from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 10 at Shampoo, 417 N. Eighth St.; Dec. 12 at Heat, 112 Chestnut St.; and Dec. 18 at XO Lounge, 1437 South St.
Trial organizers are looking for HIV-negative men to participate.
Guests at the sessions must be over 21. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided.
For more information, visit www.phillyvax.org.
BINGO goes red and green
The last GayBINGO of 2010 will kick off at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St.
The monthly games raise money for AIDS Fund, which distributes funding to HIV/AIDS service organizations around the city.
December’s event will be holiday-themed, with the Bingo-Verifying Divas donned in their best Babes of Toyland garb. Guests are also encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the AIDS Fund holiday toy drive. The gifts will be donated to area children affected or infected by HIV/AIDS.
Floor seating is $25 and balcony seats are $20. To reserve tickets, call (215) 731-9255.
LGBT businesses to celebrate holiday
City LGBT chamber of commerce Independence Business Alliance and the Greater Philadelphia Professional Network will come together for a holiday celebration from 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Pyramid Club, 1735 Market St.
The event will feature hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, door prizes and a multitude of networking opportunities.
Advance tickets are $25 for GPPN members and $20 for IBA members. Tickets are $35 at the door.
To register, visit www.ibaphiladelphia.org/HolidayParty2010.
— Jen Colletta