In honor of LGBT Pride Month, Metro Wellness is celebrating with a bunch of Pride-themed events. Scroll down below to view our June St. Pete and Tampa Center calendars, featuring events such as:

June 2, 1:00-2:30pm- Book Signing w/ Dr. Ronni Sanlo
Lesbian author and activist Ronni Sanlo will read an excerpt from her memoir about losing custody of her children when she came out in 1979.

June 8, 6:00-8:00pm – Ruthie and Connie
Fiesty lesbian activists Ruthie and Connie, who successfully sued the NYC Board of Education for domestic partner benefits, present their documentary.

June 11, 6:30-9:00pm – Paint with Pride
A fun class for all experience levels. Sarah Dee guides you through your own Pride-themed painting from scratch! Your piece will even be featured in Metro’s Community Pride Art Show!

June 14, 6:00-9:00pm – Community Art Show
Art from various Tampa Bay LGBT artists will be on display at our St. Pete Center, from painting to scultpure and photography.

June 19, 6:30-8:30pm – Love Free or Die
WEDU presents Love Free or Die, a film about Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay man consecrated in a Christian denomination.

June 21, 4:00-11:00pm – Metro Masquerade @ Georgie’s Alibi Wear your best mask and gear up for St. Pete Pride at Georgie’s masquerade ball with special themed peformances benefiting Metro.

June 26, 6:00-8:30pm – For the Bible Tells Me So
Rev. Candace Shultis from Metropolitan Community Church KOP leads a forum on homosexuality and Christianity with the screening of the film For the Bible Tells Me So.

To RSVP to any events, simply reply back to this email.

St. Petersburg Events & Classes

Young M.I.N.D.S.
Mondays, 1:00-3:00pm
Empowerment program for Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino young adults, 18-24.

Next Generation
Mondays, 5:30-7:00pm
A forum for LGBTQA youth, ages 14-18, to discuss everything from coming out, bullying and dating, play games, watch movies and more. Free dinner.

The Lounge
Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm
Meet other LGBTQA young adults, ages 18-24, in this fun, supportive atmosphere. Weekly events vary. Free refreshments.

Pregnancy Planning
June 17, 6:00-7:00pm
Learn from female couples who have successfully become mothers how to become pregnant: from planning, to finding a donor, legal and hospital issues and more.

Blown by the Wind
June 17 & 24, 7:30pm
American Stage – 163 3rd St. N.
Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project presents Blown by the Wind, a hilarious and naughty twist on Gone with the Wind. Follow Scarlett, Rhett, and their friends as they recall a civilization… blown by the wind. Starring Matthew Mcgee.

Cooking Class
Sushi Night
June 24, 6:00-7:30pm
Learn how to roll your own sushi. Samples, wine and soda will be provided. $5 suggested donation. Limited to 10 students.

Tuesdays
Mature Men’s Group
Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Meet other men, aged 55+, for discussions, friendships and outings.

55+ Brown Bag Lunch
Tuesdays, 12:00-1:30pm
Bring your lunch and engage with other 55+ aged LGBT adults. Chat about current topics & make new friends.

Women’s Group
Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30pm
Meet other women, aged 55+, for discussions, friendships and outings.

Metro2
Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm
Prevention program for substance abuse, relapse, and reduction of HIV and Hepatitis transmission.

Buddhist Meditation
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
Develop a clearer mind and calmer soul in this guided meditation series. $10 per class or $60 for 6-week series (book included).
To register for a class, email: LGBT@metrotampabay.org

Wednesdays
Living, Loving, Learning
Wednesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Peer-based group for HIV+ women and men. Eligibility required.

How to Find a Job
June 6-27
Wednesdays & Thursdays
12:00-1:00pm
A 7-class course on how to find a job and develop your career – for the transgender community. Instructed by Rhonda Barton.

Love Free or Die
Wednesday, June 19
6:30-8:30pm
WEDU presents Love Free or Die, a film about Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay   man consecrated in a Christian denomination.

Positive Choices
Mondays & Wednesdays
12:00-2:00pm
Substance abuse program HIV+ adults. Eligibility required.

Overeaters Anonymous
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30pm
A program of recovery from compulsive eating, providing a private fellowship of experience, strength and hope.

Bingo
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm
Free bingo in the community room. Play for a chance to for cool prizes!

Trans* Talk
FTM: June 5       MTF: June 12
FTM: July 3        MTF: July 10
7:00-8:30pm
Share experiences, explore emotions and express yourself in a discussion and support group for those who identify as transgender.

Book Club
June 12, 5:30-6:30pm
The Metro Book Club meets once a month to discuss thought-provoking literature. This meeting we’ll discuss the book Live by Night by Dennis Lehane.

For the Bible Tells Me So
Wednesday, June 26
6:00-8:30pm
Rev. Candace Shultis from Metropolitan Community Church KOP leads a forum on homosexuality and Christianity w/ the screening of the film For the Bible Tells Me So.

Thursdays
Senior Fitness
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Increase your strength, endurance and flexibility in this fitness class for those aged 55 or better.

WEST (Women Empowered & Standing Tall)
Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm
Program for women with a husband, boyfriend or fiancé who is incarcerated or recently released from jail or prison.

Fridays

Community Pride
Art Show
Friday, June 14       6:00-9:00pm
LGBT artists from the St. Pete community will display their art, from painting to sculpture and photography in Metro’s Community Art Show. The art reception will be June 14 but the art will be displayed all month of June. Come check it out!

Metro Masquerade
@ Georgie’s Alibi
Friday, June 21     4:00pm-close
Georgie’s Alibi – 3100 3rd Ave N.
Wear your best mask and gear up for St. Pete Pride Carnivale! Jello shots, 50/50 Raffle, 2 for 1 drinks until 9 p.m. Special Benefit Drag Show featuring Kori Stevens.
Male Dancers, free HIV Testing and more!

Saturdays
Indigo Girls
Metro Night @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
June 1, 8:00pm
Metro will be at the Indigo Girls concert accepting donations. Get your tickets before they sell out: rutheckerdhall.com.

Free Legal Advice
June 1, & July 6     12:00-2:00pm
Stop in for a consultation with a lawyer with your questions regarding: Name change, Domestic partnerships, Estate planning, Wills, Advocacy and more.

Free Financial Advising
June 22, 12:00-1:30pm
Consult with a financial adviser on issues specific to LGBT people.

Ruthie and Connie
Saturday, June 8    6:00-8:00pm
Lesbian activists Ruthie and Connie host our presentation of “Ruthie and Connie: Every Room in the House” followed by a Q&A session with the couple who successfully sued the New York City Board of Education for domestic partner benefits, winning such benefits for all New York City employees. $10 suggested donation. Reserve your seats now.

Sundays
Book Signing w/ Dr. Ronni Sanlo
Sunday, June 2    1:00-2:30pm
Lesbian Author and activist Dr. Ronni Sanlo will read an excerpt from her memoir, The Purple Golf Cart: The Misadventures of a Lesbian Grandma and sign copies of her book. Her reading covers how she lost custody of her children in 1979 when she came out as a lesbian in Orlando.

LGBT Sunday Cinema
Sundays, 1:00-3:00pm
Join us for these LGBT-themed movies every Sunday afternoon.

FREE HIV Testing
Monday – Wednesday
11:00am-7:00pm
Thursday
11:00am-5:00pm

Cyber Center
Open Daily, 9:00am-7:00pm

Tampa Events & Classes

Living, Loving, Learning
Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm
Peer-based group for HIV+ women and men. Eligibility required.

Next Generation
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm
A forum for LGBTQA youth, ages 14-18, to discuss everything from coming out, bullying and dating, play games, watch movies and more. Free dinner.

SMART Ride Info Session
Tuesdays, June 4    6:00pm
Interested in participating in the 2013 SMART Ride? Join us for this info session where you’ll learn all about this annual bike ride fundraiser.

Wednesdays
PC3D
Wednesdays, 11:00am-1:00pm
Substance abuse and therapeutic support group for HIV+ adults. Eligibility required.

Metro2
Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00pm
Prevention program for substance abuse, relapse, and reduction of HIV and Hepatitis transmission.

WEST (Women Empowered & Standing Tall)
Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm
Program for women with a husband, boyfriend or fiancé who is incarcerated or recently released from jail or prison.

To register for a class, email: LGBT@metrotampabay.org

Gay & Bi Men’s Discussion
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
A safe space for gay and bisexual men to have discussions, socialize, network, learn and grow.

GLSEN
June 19, 6:30-8:00pm
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network meeting. Open to the public.

Thursdays
Relapse Prevention
Thursdays, 11:00am-1:00pm
Substance abuse prevention for HIV+ adults who are 100+ days clean and sober. Eligibility required.

Young M.I.N.D.S.
Thursdays, 5:00-6:30pm
Empowerment program for Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino young adults, 18-24.

Narcotics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:45-6:45pm
A discussion and support group for those struggling with narcotics usage.

The Lounge
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm
Meet other LGBTQA young adults, ages 18-24, in this fun, supportive atmosphere. Weekly events vary. Free refreshments.

Saturdays
Buddhist Meditation
Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Develop a clearer mind and calmer soul in this guided meditation series. $10 per class or $60 for 6-week series (book included).

Free Financial Advising
June 22, 2:30-4:00pm
Consult with a financial adviser on issues specific to LGBT people.

Sundays
Trans*Talk
Sundays, June 2 & 16
2:00-4:00pm
Share experiences, explore emotions and express yourself in a discussion and support group free from judgment.

Cyber Center
Open Daily, 9:00am-7:00pm

FREE HIV Testing
Monday – Wednesday
11:00am-7:00pm
Thursday
11:00am-5:00pm