Housing Works Events http://www.housingworks.org/ en-us Copyright 2010 60 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss New Shophousingworks.com Be sure to check out the new shophousingworks.com. A brand new easy to use design, featuring all the auctions and buy it now items you love.

Great new features include:

  • Shop by category is easier than ever with links at the top of every page
  • Shop by your favorite brands, see items across the site by your favorite designer
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  • Integrated events calendar insures you’ll never miss a sale, weather its online or in our thrift shops or bookstore cafe
  • Membership discounts save you 10% off everything in the store

Also coming soon, shop thousands of books from our Bookstore Cafe, launching very soon.

Check it all out and more at shophousingworks.com

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/new-shophousingworks.com/ Bookstore Cafe, Thrift Shop Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:44:42 8th National Harm Reduction Conference The 8th National Harm Reduction Conference in Austin, Texas, will take place at the midpoint of President Barack Obama’s first term. It will be an ideal time to reflect upon what progress we have made. Our work addressing the health and social justice needs of drug users has often been one that has been oppositional but now perhaps we can expect support. Will there be a commitment to preventing drug overdoses among users? Will Congress have appropriated real money to fight viral hepatitis? Will this Administration tackle mass incarceration? Will there be talk of drug treatment on demand? Will there be funding for syringe exchange now that the heinous federal ban has finally gone? However it is, our struggle remains an intense one when it comes to undoing the decades of propaganda — the cornerstone of the drug war.

Amidst the hope and adversity of our times, comes the 8th National Harm Reduction conference. It will be a place to organize, network, relax, refresh, reboot, and rekindle. Austin in November is a great place to be. The weather is good. The ambiance is hot and the conference will be awesome. It is your conference, so bring your best ideas, experiences and passion. We are a diverse crew of drug users, ex-users, researchers, front-line workers, social workers, doctors, nurses, politicians, policy wonks, but all harm reductionists at heart. Get your abstracts written and submitted!

Early Bird Registration Due September 1 – Register Today!

Some of the conference highlights:

* Principles of harm reduction: what defines harm reduction in your agency or in your advocacy? * Harm reduction efforts in Latin@, African American and Native American communities * Successful service program models including: urban and rural/non-urban settings, culturally specific services, cross-modalities, long-term sustainability, etc. * User-to-user interventions, education, organizing and advocacy * History: changing the dialogue around harm reduction and identifying future strategies * Practical interventions for methamphetamine and crack cocaine users * Community dynamics: the shifting roles of community based organizations, faith based groups and health departments in funding and public policy * New research on drug use, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, syringe exchange and harm reduction * Methadone and buprenorphine information and advocacy * Spanish language workshops * Social marketing: targeting drug users and communities with vital information * Community impact of drug law incarcerations and prison issues for drug users and People Living with HIV/AIDS * Improving drug treatment outcomes * Harm Reduction Strategies in LGBTQ Programs * Redefining the user: advocacy and programs that combat stigma and remove barriers that create harm * How to start and maintain a syringe exchange program * Mental health counseling * Women and substance use * Opiate overdose prevention and response * Criminal justice involvement and its impact on communities of color * Incorporating harm reduction practices in the coordination of mental health services

For more information, contact:

New York City Office – 212.213.6376 or hrc@harmreduction.org
Oakland (CA) Office – 510.444.6969 or hrcwest@harmreduction.org

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/8th-national-harm-reduction-conference1/ Activism, AIDSVote, C2EA, YAI Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:39:38 Kids Book Sale: All Day September 17th-19th Back to school! Back to flashlights under the covers! All paperbacks are $1 and all hardcovers are 30% off. Plenty of new and special stock, from board books through young adult novels.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/kids-book-sale-all-day-september-17th-19th/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:29:05 Ru Freeman and Jessica Jiji: Novelists on “The East” A Disobedient Girl) and Iraqi novelist Jessica Jiji (Sweet Dates in Basra) read from their books and discuss writing fiction about “the East” for an American audience.]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/ru-freeman-and-jessica-jiji-novelists-on-the-east/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:43:44 Punch Up Your Life: Comedy hosted by Joe DeRosa and Jared Logan Performers TBA! $3 admission. Beer, wine, and snacks available for sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/pu14/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:42:28 Punch Up Your Life: Comedy hosted by Joe DeRosa and Jared Logan Performers TBA! $3 admission. Beer, wine, and snacks available for sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/pu15/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:42:00 Punch Up Your Life: Comedy hosted by Joe DeRosa and Jared Logan Performers TBA! $3 admission. Beer, wine, and snacks available for sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/punch-up/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:40:34 Violinist Hilary Hahn and Composer Jennifer Higdon in Conversation A discussion of two works on Hahn’s upcoming album: the concerto Higdon wrote for her (recently awarded the Pulitzer Prize for music) and the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/violinist-hilary-hahn-and-composer-jennifer-higdon-in-conversation/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:34:55 Old Jews Telling Jokes Readings and comedy from the book and website of the same name, plus video clips and Live Old Jews!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/old-jews-telling-jokes/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:31:30 Members-Only End-of-Summer Extravaganza! The biggest members-only sale EVER – at all Thrift Shops until the end of August!!

Receive 40% off all merchandise at ALL of our fabulous locations throughout Manhattan & Brooklyn!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/members-only-end-of-summer-extravaganza/ Thrift Shop, Membership, Sale Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:18:38 Exposing a Difficult Past: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe’s Panel at the Brooklyn Book Festival A panel exploring the motivations for and process behind writing for the general public about life events most people would keep secret. With Piper Kerman (Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison), Darin Strauss (Half a Life), Kathryn Harrison (The Kiss), and Nelson George (City Kid: A Writer’s Memoir of Ghetto Life and Post-Soul Success), moderated by Elizabeth Wurtzel (Prozac Nation).

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/exposing-a-difficult-past-housing-works-sponsored-panel-at-the-brooklyn-boo/ Bookstore Cafe Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:42:38 Interstate 69: The Unfinished History of the Last Great American Highway A reading, show, and party to celebrate Matt Dellinger’s Interstate 69: The Unfinished History of the Last Great American Highway. With live music by Andy Friedman, whose illustrated maps grace the book, plus beer, wine, and snacks.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/interstate-69-the-unfinished-history-of-the-last-great-american-highwa/ Bookstore Cafe Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:34:34 Motion, Sustained: The International Race to Invent Cinema NYU Professor Richard Brown presents an entertaining and irreverent look at the turn-of-the-century race to create the first true motion picture. This free event includes rarely seen clips from around the world of some of the first movies ever made and a cocktail reception. Seating is limited. Brought to you by THE WEEK and sponsored by AT&T.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/motion-sustained-the-international-race-to-invent-cinema/ Bookstore Cafe Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:29:30 Haiti Cultural Exchange presents author, playwright, and artist, Franketiénne Mr. Etiénne will discuss La miraculeuse féconde créativité du peuple haïtien, or The amazing and prolific creativity of the Haitian People – a look into the many facets and myths that shape the Haitian soul. Mr. Etiénne will have several of his books for sale as well as some of his artwork. The event will be largely in French and Haitian Creole, with translation available.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/haiti-cultural-exchange-presents-author-playwright-and-artist-franketi/ Bookstore Cafe Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:06:09 Summer Steal: 40% off al apparel & housewares! Shop August 20th – August 22nd and save 40% off all apparel and housewares!

Cannot be combined with other discounts, except membership discount.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/summer-steal-40-off-al-apparel-housewares/ Thrift Shop Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:48:14 DC Fights Back Hosts DC Sreening of “The Other City” In evert city , ther’s another city..

*The Other City *(www.theothercity.com)

September 18, 2010 @ 7:00pm
E Street Theater
555 11th Street NW

Tickets: $10

All Proceeds to go to DC Fights Back

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/sreening-of-the-other-city/ Activism, AIDSVote, C2EA Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:15:11 Westchester Town Hall with Nita Lowey Supported by theHudson Valley RW HIV CARE Network
Westchester Town Hall with Congresswoman Nita Lowey
A Conversation on HIV/AIDS in New York and Globally: Housing, Harm Reduction & Treatment

August 24, 2010 | 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Join NYCAHN/VOCALʼs Westchester chapter in hosting
Congresswoman Nita Lowey to discuss HIV/AIDS issues in Westchester
and around the world. Congresswoman Lowey is a member of the
powerful House Committee on Appropriations, where she has influence
over funding for HOPWA, Ryan White, and global AIDS programs.

Please RSVP to Flynn@nycahn.org or call (917) 517-5202.
Transportation assistance is available.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/westchester-town-hall-with-nita-lowey/ Activism, AIDSVote, C2EA Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:48:11 Labor of Love with DJ Corey Craig and Shontelle Housing Works is pleased to present the hottest patio party of the summer! Featuring DJ Corey Craig and special guest recording artist Shontelle performing her top-ten hit Impossible, presented by Logo.

Cachaça cocktails by Cuca Fresca.

Rain or shine.

All proceeds benefit Housing Works and its comprehensive services for homeless men and women living with HIV and AIDS.

For more information or sponsorship inquiries, contact:

Zeshaan Qadir
z.qadir@housingworks.org
347-473-7457

Ticket Levels

Advance Tickets Online

  • $25 – Patio Access
  • $50 – VIP Full Access
  • $150 – Platinum Pass: Includes VIP full access, gift bag, and event listing

Advance online ticket sales end at 4pm on Friday, September 3.

Day-of Tickets

Tickets, if available, will be sold at the door the day of the event:

  • $35 – Patio Access
  • $65 – VIP Full Access
]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/labor-of-love/ Thrift Shop, Membership, Fundraiser Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:23:48 Monthly 30% off Sale! All Day September 4th, 5th, and 6th! Summer may be ending, but summer reading doesn’t have to! Enjoy 30% off all books, movies, and music all through labor day weekend.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/monthly-30-off-sale-all-day-september-4th-5th-and-6th/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:52:41 Punch Up Your Life: Comedy hosted by Joe DeRosa and Jared Logan With Hannibal Buress, Seth Herzog, Susan Prekel, and Vince Averill. $3 admission. Beer, wine, and snacks available for sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/pu13/ Bookstore Cafe, Membership Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:39:38 Fall Preview: Chelsea Every Fall, we at Housing Works Thrift Shops completely empty our stores and re-stock them with first-rate fashion, accessories, art and home furnishings that we’ve been saving up over the year. Then we have a blow-out preview sale event at each store location and online where you get first dibs on the unbelievably cool loot.

Please come early as there will be a line.

Each store will be closed for prep the day before its sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fall-preview-yorkville1/ Thrift Shop, Preview Events Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:29:20 Fall Preview: Hell’s Kitchen Every Fall, we at Housing Works Thrift Shops completely empty our stores and re-stock them with first-rate fashion, accessories, art and home furnishings that we’ve been saving up over the year. Then we have a blow-out preview sale event at each store location and online where you get first dibs on the unbelievably cool loot.

Please come early as there will be a line.

Each store will be closed for prep the day before its sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fall-preview-hells-kitchen/ Thrift Shop, Preview Events Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:13:21 Fall Preview: Yorkville Every Fall, we at Housing Works Thrift Shops completely empty our stores and re-stock them with first-rate fashion, accessories, art and home furnishings that we’ve been saving up over the year. Then we have a blow-out preview sale event at each store location and online where you get first dibs on the unbelievably cool loot.

Please come early as there will be a line.

Each store will be closed for prep the day before its sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fall-preview-yorkville/ Thrift Shop, Preview Events Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:52:43 Fashion Night Out: Chelsea Kick off FNO with amazing savings on brands like Marc Jacobs, Elie Tahari and more! 5–8pm

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fall-preview-chelsea/ Thrift Shop, Membership Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:47:58 Fall Preview: Gramercy Every Fall, we at Housing Works Thrift Shops completely empty our stores and re-stock them with first-rate fashion, accessories, art and home furnishings that we’ve been saving up over the year. Then we have a blow-out preview sale event at each store location and online where you get first dibs on the unbelievably cool loot.

Please come early as there will be a line.

Each store will be closed for prep the day before its sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fall-preview-gramercy/ Thrift Shop, Preview Events Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:45:08 Fall Preview: Columbus Every Fall, we at Housing Works Thrift Shops completely empty our stores and re-stock them with first-rate fashion, accessories, art and home furnishings that we’ve been saving up over the year. Then we have a blow-out preview sale event at each store location and online where you get first dibs on the unbelievably cool loot.

Please come early as there will be a line.

Each store will be closed for prep the day before its sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fall-preview-columbus/ Thrift Shop, Preview Events Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:43:42 Fall Preview: Upper East Every Fall, we at Housing Works Thrift Shops completely empty our stores and re-stock them with first-rate fashion, accessories, art and home furnishings that we’ve been saving up over the year. Then we have a blow-out preview sale event at each store location and online where you get first dibs on the unbelievably cool loot.

Please come early as there will be a line.

Each store will be closed for prep the day before its sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fall-preview-upper-east1/ Thrift Shop, Preview Events Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:36:07 Fall Preview: West Village Every Fall, we at Housing Works Thrift Shops completely empty our stores and re-stock them with first-rate fashion, accessories, art and home furnishings that we’ve been saving up over the year. Then we have a blow-out preview sale event at each store location and online where you get first dibs on the unbelievably cool loot.

Please come early as there will be a line.

Each store will be closed for prep the day before its sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fall-preview-west-village/ Thrift Shop, Preview Events Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:33:33 Fall Preview: Brooklyn Every Fall, we at Housing Works Thrift Shops completely empty our stores and re-stock them with first-rate fashion, accessories, art and home furnishings that we’ve been saving up over the year. Then we have a blow-out preview sale event at each store location and online where you get first dibs on the unbelievably cool loot.

Please come early as there will be a line.

Each store will be closed for prep the day before its sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fall-preview-brooklyn/ Thrift Shop, Preview Events Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:29:01 Fall Preview: Soho Every Fall, we at Housing Works Thrift Shops completely empty our stores and re-stock them with first-rate fashion, accessories, art and home furnishings that we’ve been saving up over the year. Then we have a blow-out preview sale event at each store location and online where you get first dibs on the unbelievably cool loot.

Please come early as there will be a line.

Each store will be closed for prep the day before its sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fall-preview-soho/ Thrift Shop, Preview Events Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:27:26 Fall Preview: ShopHousingWorks.com Every Fall, we at Housing Works Thrift Shops completely empty our stores and re-stock them with first-rate fashion, accessories, art and home furnishings that we’ve been saving up over the year. Then we have a blow-out preview sale event at each store location and online where you get first dibs on the unbelievably cool loot.

Please come early as there will be a line.

Each store will be closed for prep the day before its sale

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fall-preview-shophousingworks.com/ Thrift Shop, Preview Events Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:24:08 Fall Preview: Tribeca Every Fall, we at Housing Works Thrift Shops completely empty our stores and re-stock them with first-rate fashion, accessories, art and home furnishings that we’ve been saving up over the year. Then we have a blow-out preview sale event at each store location and online where you get first dibs on the unbelievably cool loot.

Please come early as there will be a line.

Each store will be closed for prep the day before its sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fall-preview-tribeca1/ Thrift Shop, Preview Events Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:18:06 Summer Savings: 35% off all apparel Shop July 28 – July 31st and save 35% off all apparel at all stores and shophousingworks.com

Cannot be combined with other discounts, except membership discount.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/summer-savings/ Thrift Shop Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:34:48 Creating Home: Artistic Expressions of a Positive Community All proceeds from the sale of artwork will benefit Housing Works, which provides holistic health and housing services to homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. August 13–14, 12–6pm

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/creating-home-artistic-expessions-of-a-positive-community/ Thrift Shop, Membership Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:44:37 Punch Up Your Life: Comedy hosted by Joe DeRosa and Jared Logan Starring John Mulaney, John Roberts, Matt Maragno, and more! $3 admission. Beer, wine, and snacks available for sale.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/pun6/ Bookstore Cafe, Membership Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:50:31 Open Letters Monthly Reading and Book Launch The online literary journal Open Letters Monthly launches its first print anthology with readings by Nathan Schneider, Sam Starkweather, Lianne Habinek, Jared White, and the Open Letters editors.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/open-letters-monthly-reading-and-book-launch/ Bookstore Cafe Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:48:56 Monthly 30% off Sale! All Day August 7th and 8th 30% off all books, movies and music!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/monthly-30-off-sale-all-day-august-7th-and-8th/ Bookstore Cafe Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:45:29 The Moth StorySLAM! Theme: Flight 10 stories, 3 teams of judges, 1 winner.
$7 at the door.
This event always sells out. Limited seating. Please arrive early.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/the-moth-storyslam-theme-flight/ Bookstore Cafe, Membership Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:52:13 Shorts for Summer: Stories by Tim Johnston, Dylan Landis, Matt Debenham, and Justin Taylor Matt Debenham (The Book of Right and Wrong), Dylan Landis (Normal People Don’t Live Like This), Justin Taylor (Everything Here is The Best Thing Ever) and Tim Johnston (Irish Girl) celebrate the short story with readings from their brilliant, buzzy new collections.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/shorts-for-summer-stories-by-tim-johnston-dylan-landis-matt-debenham-a/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:41:53 Garage Sale http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/garage-sale1/ Thrift Shop Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:01:09 Mad Men Shop our collection of Sterling Cooper inspired clothing as Fall fashion goes a little mad, shop 11am!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/mad-men/ Thrift Shop Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:58:51 Bohemian Rhapsody Boho inspired vintage frocks and finds that will make you do the fandango, shop 11am!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/bohemian-rhapsody/ Thrift Shop Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:02:44 European Vacation Get your inner Griswold going with travel gear, suitcases, and Euro clothing.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/european-vacation/ Thrift Shop Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:01:38 Bridal Bliss Check out our Bridal team on hand to help you find that perfect dress, for your special day.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/bridal-bliss/ Thrift Shop Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:59:32 Revenge of the Nerds http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/revenge-of-the-nerds/ Thrift Shop Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:53:39 Get It While It’s Hot Shop all weekend long at our 10 locations and save 25%!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/get-it-while-its-hot/ Thrift Shop Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:50:04 Tan Your Hide Looking for that perfect leather gents? Be sure to check out our online shop. Shop NOON

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/tan-your-hide/ Thrift Shop Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:47:26 Jewelry Jam http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/jewelry-jam/ Thrift Shop Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:26:59 Join Us At FIBO The Fire Island Black Out (FIBO) is a multi-cultural weekend event celebrating the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community of color and their families and friends.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/volunteer-at-fibo/ Membership, Volunteer Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:54:06 HW Client Art Exhibition The clients at Cylar House and the Museum of Modern Art have partnered to create a body of work that will be exhibited at MoMA.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/hw-client-art-exhibition/ Volunteer Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:38:41 Quarter Share: 25% off all apparel 25% off all apparel at all thrift shops.

Thursday 15 – Sunday 18

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/quarter-share-25-off-all-apparel/ Thrift Shop Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:49:05 Punch Up Your Life: Comedy hosted by Joe DeRosa and Jared Logan With Hari Kondabolu, Sara Schaefer, and More! $3 admission.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/p6/ Bookstore Cafe, Membership Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:56:39 Facing Future: Dan Kois and Nate Chinen on Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole, plus live ukulele music Housing Works, 33 1/3, and Halawai.org invite you to join author Dan Kois and music writer Nate Chinen as they discuss the fascinating life and afterlife of Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole, and Kois’s book, Facing Future. Entertainment will provided by traditional Hawaiian ukulele players Andy Kūlana Wang and Jason Poole.

Dan Kois is the author of Facing Future. He’s a film critic for the Washington Post and the Village Voice. He was the founding editor of Vulture, New York magazine’s culture blog, and also writes for New York, the New York Times, Slate, and other publications. He lives in Arlington, Virginia.

Nate Chinen writes about music for the New York Times. He’s also a columnist for JazzTimes and coauthor of Myself Among Others, the autobiography of impresario George Wein. His essay “(Over the) Rainbow Warrior: Israel Kamakawiwo`ole and Another Kind of Somewhere” will appear in the forthcoming anthology Pop When the World Falls Apart: Music and Conflict.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/facing-future-dan-kois-and-nate-chinen-on-israel-iz-kamakawiwoole-plus/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:16:24 The Moth StorySLAM! Theme: Persuasion 10 stories, 3 teams of judges, 1 winner.
$7 at the door.
This event always sells out. Limited seating. Please arrive early.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/the-moth-storyslam-theme-persuasion/ Bookstore Cafe, Membership Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:00:22 Punch Up Your Life: Comedy hosted by Joe DeRosa and Jared Logan Starring Nate Bargatze, Amy Schumer, Sean Crespo, Jarrod Harris. $3 admission.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/punch-up-your-life-comedy-hosted-by-joe-derosa-and-jared-logan3/ Bookstore Cafe Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:46:27 Punch Up Your Life: Comedy hosted by Joe DeRosa and Jared Logan Starring Patrick Borelli, Claudia Cogan, Danny Solomon, and more! $3 admission.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/punch-up-your-life-comedy-hosted-by-joe-derosa-and-jared-logan2/ Bookstore Cafe, Membership Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:43:24 Punch Up Your Life: Comedy hosted by Joe DeRosa and Jared Logan Starring Leo Allen, Karith Foster, Jamie Kilstein, Sean Patton, and Monrok. $3 admission.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/punch-up-your-life-comedy-hosted-by-joe-derosa-and-jared-logan/ Bookstore Cafe, Membership Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:30:14 Donation Rocks! Don’t wanna be an American Idiot? Uncle Sam wants you to give up your goods! Stop by our Hell’s Kitchen thrift shop, July 7th from 6pm-8pm, with your clothing donation and meet the cast of the TONY AWARD Winning rock opera, American Idiot, live! All donors will receive a limited edition official AI dog tag and be entered for a chance to win two tickets to the show.

About Green Day’s American Idiot: Follow the journey of a new generation of young Americans as they strive to find meaning in a post 9/11 world from Spring AwakingAmerican director Michael Mayer. Called a “masterpiece” by TIME Magazine, the musical includes every song from the acclaimed Green Day album as well as several songs from the band’s GRAMMY Award-winning new release, 21st Century Breakdown, such as “21 Guns.” Check out American Idiot on Broadway for tickets and information about the show.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/donation-rocks/ Thrift Shop Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:44:50 Out the Box Winner of New York Magazine’s best storage service company of 2010, The Box Butler will pick-up their customer’s donations to Housing Works for free! From July 7th to August 31st they’ll be collecting donations of designer clothes and shoes. Please check them out at:www.theboxbutler.com.. Please check them out at: www.theboxbutler.com .

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/out-the-box/ Thrift Shop Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:19:41 Decor Insider Gives A Second Chance For a live look at some of their designer deals at fabulous prices visit our Hell’s Kitchen thrift shop and bid for additional select merchandise on shophousingworks.com July 19-August 2nd.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/decor-insider-gives-a-second-chance/ Thrift Shop Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:00:46 Members-Only 25% Sunday Sales in July Members-Only Discount Days continue at all Thrift Shops every Sunday in July, noon to 5pm.

Receive 25% off all merchandise at ALL of our fabulous locations throughout Manhattan & Brooklyn!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/members-only-25-sunday-sales-in-july/ Thrift Shop, Membership, Sale Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:43:55 Fry’s Gig NYC Please join us at this concert/fundraiser at Sullivan Hall, featuring performances by Carolyn Anona Scott, The Jamies, Robbers, and Modern Airs.

Tickets are $20 each at the door or online.

All proceeds will be donated to Housing Works.

More info on Fry’s Gig

Twitter: @FRYSGIGNYC

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/frys-gig-nyc/ Membership Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:49:39 Summer Fiction Sale! 30% off all of July! Whether you’re on the beach or the B-Train, you need some hot summer reads. That’s why all fiction is 30% off the entire month of July at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe. Stock up here before you’re stuck with what’s left at that depressing airport kiosk.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/summer-fiction-sale-30-off-all-of-july/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:56:04 Monthly 30% off Sale! All Day July 3rd and 5th. We’re celebrating our independence by being closed on July 4th. You should celebrate yours by taking books, music, and movies off our hands for 30% off on July 3rd and 5th.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/monthly-30-off-sale-all-day-july-3rd-and-5th/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:53:40 Punch Up Your Life: Joe DeRosa’s Cd Release Party Joe DeRosa’s CD Release Party, with Matt McCarthy, Russ Maneve, Tom McCaffrey, and Rachel Feinstein! $3 Admission.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/punch-up-your-life-joe-derosas-cd-release-party/ Bookstore Cafe, Membership Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:46:27 Cocktail Tea Party http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/cocktail-tea-party/ Thrift Shop Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:53:05 Drop Your Pants Come drop off your donation of fashionable clothes. Donations are tax deductible with forms available on the spot.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/drop-your-pants/ Thrift Shop, Volunteer Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:37:40 Blast from the Past Vintage in the Soho!! Come choose from a selection of hand picked items.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/bla/ Thrift Shop Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:35:54 Mid-Summer’s Night Dream http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/mid-summers-night-dream/ Thrift Shop, Volunteer Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:29:12 Get the Picture Visit our Upper East Side shop for a look behind the lens. Discover amazing deals on all things equipment from photography to video and lighting, and much, much, more!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/get/ Thrift Shop Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:25:48 Best Bags We’ve put together this collection of handbags and purses to satisfy the likes of every one of our fashion savvy customers. We hope we did you proud!

Shop at Shophousingworks.com starting at noon

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/best-bags/ Thrift Shop Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:10:28 Going GaGa Bid to score two tickets to the MTV Video Music Awards in LA with a two night stay at The London Hotel from July 5th – July23rd.

Shop at Shophousingworks.com

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/going-gaga/ Thrift Shop Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:07:11 Fourth of July Sale Shop July 2-4 at all our location and enjoy 25% off the entire store.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fourth-of-july-sale/ Thrift Shop Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:02:50 American Idiot Check out the windows at out Upper East Side and Hell’s Kitchen location between June 21st and July 7th.

Be sure to place your bid at Shophousingworks.com

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/american-idiot/ Thrift Shop Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:49:43 Carolinas C2EA Advocacy Summit What: North and South C2EA HIV & AIDS Advocacy Summit

When: Saturday June 19, 2010 9:00am – 2:00pm

Where: Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte NC 28262

Purpose: To strengthen the networks between North and South Carolina grassroots networks; to identify the components of what will become a regional strategy for addressing the HIV & AIDS epidemic in the Southeastern US.

Contact: Karen Bates (Columbia SC), Melva Florence (Greensboro NC).

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/carolinas-c2ea-advocacy-summit/ Activism, C2EA Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:26:17 C2EA Women’s Leadership in Advocacy Summit Bringing together women, HIV positive and HIV negative, to develop leadership an advocacy strategies that will effectively address the HIV & AIDS related issues that affect women, girls, and transgender women across the country.

The summit will highlight;
Developing and supporting grassroots advocacy networks with a focus that includes meaningful roles of leadership for all women living with HIV & AIDS;
Set community advocacy and legislative priorities and develop strategies that will lead to measurable and effective outcomes on the local and national level;
Create and support alliances and partnerships that will strengthen and mobilize women from all parts of the country within the movement to end the HIV & AIDS epidemic.

For more information on agenda, participation, partnerships, and sponsorships contact C2EA or call 1.877.END.AIDS (363.2437).

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/c2ea-womens-leadership-in-advocacy-summit/ Activism, C2EA Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:39:54 Outlines: Gay Pride Reading with Mary Literary William Johnson, editor and publisher of the journal Mary Literary, hosts a Gay Pride reading extravaganza! Jameson Currier reads from his most recent novel, The Wolf at the Door, set in a haunted gay-owned guesthouse in New Orleans. Musician and writer Rob Stephenson will read from his new novel, Passes Through, while Robert Smith of the monthly queer reading series Brother, My Lover represents and Aaron Tilford, creator and editor of Spunk Arts Magazine, titillates!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/outlines-gay-pride-reading-with-mary-literary/ Bookstore Cafe Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:11:39 U.S.- England World Cup Match on the Big Bookstore Wall Come watch the U.S.- England World Cup game on Saturday at 2pm in the bookstore. Join us for beer and snacks and geeks watching sports!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/u.s.-england-world-cup-match-on-the-big-bookstore-wall/ Bookstore Cafe Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:45:41 A Night of Music, Art, and Fashion for Housing Works Please join us at fashion’s new chic underground, Sloane NYC, for this very special Housing Works benefit event.

Main event, 7:30pm-11pm, featuring:

Music – Buy The Sky, The Heavy Weather Band, Saladu & the Afrolistics, and Bell Book & Scandal

Art – The launch of Monica Watkins’ paintings, photography, and new book ‘the…ofitall’, which includes her poetry and artwork

Fashion – The Premiere of Sloane NYC’s Summer Collection (as presented by Ford Models)

After-party to follow.

Tickets are $10 each at the door. All proceeds will benefit Housing Works!

Sponsored by: Ford Models, Sloane NYC, Prive, Eric Fischer Photography, Ano Okera Productions

Event Teaser Video

TV Spot on PIX 11

For more information, please contact: thedotdotdotofitall@gmail.com

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/a-night-of-music-art-and-fashion-for-housing-works/ Membership, Concert, Fundraiser, Press Event Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:55:46 Housing Works Summer Soiree A private, invite-only event for our members and donors to celebrate the success of this year’s Design on a Dime.

Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, gift bags, and a silent auction.

If you have any questions, drop Mel a note at m.alvarez@housingworks.org – otherwise, we’ll see you at the party!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/housing-works-summer-soiree/ Thrift Shop, Membership Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:00:21 Become a Housing Works Visual Intern Housing Works renowned Windows Team is seeking summer visual interns.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/become-a-housing-works-visual-intern/ Volunteer Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:30:25 LGBT Donations Drive Drop off your donations at the LGBT Center. Housing Works trucks will be on hand to take your donation.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/lgbt-donations-drive/ Volunteer Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:19:28 Housing Works Clothing Drive Clean out those closets, boys! Housing Works needs your designer clothes—and you know you want to make room for hot new summer shorts! Drop-off your items at The Center, Saturday, June 19th, between 11-4 PM. Tax receipts will be given out on the spot.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/housing-works-clothing-drive/ Thrift Shop Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:18:49 Monthly 30% off Sale! All Day June 5th and 6th 30% off all books, movies, and music in the store!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/monthly-30-off-sale-all-day-july-5th-and-6th/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:51:14 The Rubin Museum Presents: Out in the Himalayas The Rubin Museum of Art (RMA) Presents: Out in the Himalayas, a weekly event series focusing on gay, lesbian, and transgender issues in the Himalayan region. Celebrate Gay Pride Month with our Chelsea neighbor, featuring an incredible line-up of special guest speakers and performances, Wednesdays at 7pm.

Happy Hour starts at 5pm!

To bid on our Himalayan-themed auction, visit shophousingworks.com June 11-25th.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/the-rubin-museum-presents-out-in-the-himalayas/ Thrift Shop, Membership Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:57:39 Rules to Rock By Launch Party and Show An evening of readings and music to celebrate the release of Rules to Rock By, the novel and soundtrack. Author Josh Farrar will read from the indie-rock coming-of-age tale and a host of young musicians, including Justine Skyers, Sofie Kapur, The NowhereNauts & Saffire, will perform songs from the album. Special guests will include Max Moston (Antony & The Johnsons) and Kevin March (Guided by Voices/Shudder to Think). The evening will conclude with the live debut of “Hey Satomi,” the soundtrack’s first single, on the Rock Band video game!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/rules-to-rock-by-launch-party-and-show/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:53:24 Punch Up Your Life: Comedy hosted by Joe DeRosa Starring Ryan Hamilton, Ben Kissel, Arden Myrin, David Angelo, and more! $3 admission.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/pu10/ Bookstore Cafe, Membership Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:50:39 Punch Up Your Life: Comedy hosted by Joe DeRosa Starring Dan Wilbur, Katina Corrao, Ophira Eisenberg, David Cope. $3 Admission.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/punch-up-your-life-comedy-hosted-by-joe-derosa/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:47:25 The GIANT Lit Mag Fair at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe The magazines may be little, but the weekend is big, big, BIG! Itʼs time once again for CLMPʼs GIANT Lit Mag Fair. Join us at Housing Works on Sunday, where lit fiends can take home armfuls of lit mags discounted more than 50% at only $2 a copy! Peruse hundreds of magazines, like AGNI, A Public Space, Canteen, Glimmer Train, Ecotone, Electric Literature, Fence, Gigantic, The Literary Review, The Oxford American, MAKE, Slice, Tin House, Zeek, and more, and hobnob with many of the editors whoʼll be there in person to meet and greet. 12 – 5pm.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/the-giant-lit-mag-fair-at-housing-works/ Bookstore Cafe Thu, 27 May 2010 19:23:53 No Storytime on Memorial Day We’ll be back next Monday!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/no-storytime-on-memorial-day/ Bookstore Cafe Thu, 27 May 2010 19:03:59 The Moth StorySLAM! Theme: Fathers 10 stories, 3 teams of judges, 1 winner.
$7 at the door.
This event always sells out. Limited seating. Please arrive early.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/the-moth-storyslam-theme-fathers/ Bookstore Cafe, Membership Tue, 25 May 2010 20:39:08 Harper’s Magazine presents “Death: a literary celebration of the bitter end” Harper’s Magazine presents “Death: a literary celebration of the bitter end,” a reading featuring selections from the magazine and work by Harper’s contributors Joseph O’Neill, Diane Williams, and Elif Batuman.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/harpers-magazine-presents-death-a-literary-celebration-of-the-bitter-end/ Bookstore Cafe Tue, 25 May 2010 20:34:39 Volunteer at the Book Expo Book Expo America (BEA) is the biggest publishing industry event of the year. We’re the official charity partner, meaning we receive all the leftover books. But we need you’re assistance to make it happen!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/volunteer-at-the-book-expo/ Volunteer Mon, 24 May 2010 18:10:03 Congressional Primaries: Super Tuesday - CA, Iowa, ME, MO, NE, NJ, ND, SC, SD, VA and AR run-off Congressional Primaries are being held in California, Iowa, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota and Virginia. Arkansas will have their run-off as well!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/congressional-primaries-super-tuesday-ca-iowa-me-mo-ne-nj-nd-sc-sd-va-/ Mon, 24 May 2010 12:31:16 Congressional Primaries: Alabama, Mississippi, New Mexico Congressional Primaries are being held in Alabama, Mississippi and New Mexico

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/congressional-primaries-alabama-mississippi-new-mexico/ Activism, AIDSVote Mon, 24 May 2010 12:27:14 Live From Home with Mary McBride “Her voice is part angel, part truck driver, as if to say sometimes you power through sadness, and sometimes you just hope for a miracle.”
The New York Times

“In some sort of magical kingdom, every bar you walked into would have Mary McBride performing onstage.”
The Washington Post

Singer-songwriter Mary McBride, best known for her song on-screen and on the soundtrack of Brokeback Mountain, and her band and special guests will perform at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe on Wednesday, June 16. This is one of the few public performances McBride will play during her summer tour, THE HOME TOUR, a concert tour of “places people call home” – including long-term health care centers, homeless shelters, prisons, homes in low-income communities, homes for people living with HIV and AIDS and homes for people living with mental and physical disabilities. They’ll be playing for the elderly in Washington, DC; for Navajo families living in supported housing in New Mexico; for children in the Treme’ district in New Orleans; for immigrants seeking asylum in Detroit; for a farm worker community in rural Washington State; and for veterans recovering from injuries and living indefinitely at a VA hospital in Long Beach, CA. And these are just a few of their stops.

McBride and her band will be playing songs from her new album, The Way Home, which will be released on June 22. John Swenson, Editor of the Rolling Stone Guide to Jazz and Blues, writes, “There are precious few song cycles about the minefield of love as moving as The Way Home, one of the greatest ruminations about the mysteries of the heart ever written.”

Tickets are $15 and guarantee admission but not seating, which is limited.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/live-from-home-with-mary-mcbride/ Bookstore Cafe, Membership, Concert Fri, 21 May 2010 21:47:51 BOOKSTORE CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MAY 22-23 Closed for repairs. See you Monday!

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/bookstore-closed-saturday-and-sunday-may-22-23/ Bookstore Cafe Fri, 21 May 2010 21:20:44 Blast from the Past 2 Vintage in the Soho!! Come choose from a selection of hand picked items.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/blast-from-the-past-2/ Thrift Shop Fri, 21 May 2010 16:14:07 Stephanie Williams Rally For Life In response to the recent confirmed death of at least one South Carolinian In response to the recent confirmed death of at least one South Carolinian with AIDS who was on the state-mandated waiting list for medications, and with AIDS who was on the state-mandated waiting list for medications, and with AIDS who was on the state-mandated waiting list for medications, and their supporters will rally and pray on the Statehouse Grounds in Columbia, South Carolina Tuesday, May 25 *at the *Stephanie Williams’ Rally for Life to demand emergency funding to save lives and end the wait list.

What South Residents demand:

- We demand the state appropriate $10m to end the ADAP wait list;

- We demand a strategy that improves access to care, particularly to individuals and families in rural communities, particularly to individuals and families in rural communities, particularly to individuals and families in rural communities, to prevent a new wait list from forming again;

- We demand that Governor Mark Sanford approve the appropriations and demonstrate leadership in the development of a comprehensive statewide plan to end the HIV & AIDS epidemic in South Carolina.

For more information on this action and other C2EA South Carolina activities and actions, please contact Karen Bates at scaplwa@aol.com or 803.750.5259.

]]> http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/stephanie-williams-rally-for-life/ Activism, C2EA Fri, 21 May 2010 16:11:02 Fire Island Frenzy http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/fire-island-frenzy/ Thrift Shop Fri, 21 May 2010 16:06:57