Last week was a roller-coaster ride of equality, inequality, crazy fundamentalists and enlightened intellect. Behold, as we journey through the news and views of gays around the world. Huzzah!

Let’s face it: us queers are at the bottom of the human sociological heap, so when times get tough, just where exactly will we find ourselves?

I had heard on the grapevine that there were myriad things to see and do at Panti Bar each night, but to my shame it was only last week that my lovely lady friend introduced me to the wonders of The Panti Show on Thursday nights. We were so impressed, that we decided to return again this evening, wondering if it could live up to last week’s high standards.

Tonight, and for one night only! Filmbase in Dublin is the venue tonight for art auction, The Meat Factory, presented by Butcher Queers. I’m eager to get to see the works on display, as firstly they include a couple of not-so-well-known names alongside some that may be more recognisable: included are works by the fabulous Panti, Ronan Healy, Daniel Hatfeld, Chris Sutton, Logan McLain, Tag, Adrian + Shane, Katherine Lynch, Will St Leger, Garvan Gallagher, Wolf Boy, Canvaz, Maser and more.

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I bravely ignored the usual Saturday-morning hangover, to mosey along to today’s gay marriage-themed double-bill during the GAZE Film Festival. The films featured were Oscar-Winner Freeheld and award-winning Suddenly, Last Winter.
Given the

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Just as Dublin’s homos are recovering from our festive season - Dublin Pride and aLAF 2008 - Gaze returns to lift our spirits. The annual film orgy formerly known as the