What we’re about
CALLING ALL WOMEN in Palm Beach County ...
Let’s have a BLAST!
BLAST (Bi, Lesbian and Straight Together) Women of the Palm Beaches is a networking group for women, ladies, lesbians, bisexual gals, girlie-girls, butches, femmes, lesbian-feminist womyn, questioning, aces/aros, drag kings, non-binary theys, and gay-friendly straight feminists. Single, coupled, or poly, this group welcomes you. Our mission is to build the local women's community, share resources, and make it easy for members to set up events by, for, and about women in Palm Beach County. Note: Mostly Gen X and Baby Boomers, but we have members ranging from college age to Greatest Generation. All ages welcomed with open arms.
ANTI-RACISM & #SAYHERNAME ... Workshops, discussions, speakers, trainings, films, and events
AQUABABES ... Snorkeling, kayaking, beach parties, paddleboarding, Peanut Island, etc.
BABES IN THE GLADES ... Twice-a-year women’s weekends at Vitambi
BIKE RIDES ... Enjoy the beautiful Palm Beach County scenery on your bicycle with other women
BLAST BABES GOT GAME ... Board games, Mexican Train, Hearts, craps, roulette, Left Right Center, Euchre, and more
BLAST BOOK CLUB ... Read books by women, discuss, exchange ideas.
CIGAR LOUNGE LIZARDS ... Beginners, pipe smokers, and curious nonsmokers welcome
CONCERTS & THEATER PRODUCTIONS ... Lesbian & feminist entertainment live (house concerts and bigger venues) and online
DISCUSSIONS GROUP ... Monthly. Topics generated by participants
DOG PARK GATHERINGS ... Bring your dog(s) to local dog parksaround PB County
DRUMMING ... Occasional lessons and women-only drum circles
HAPPY HOURS ... Gatherings to kick back, explore new places, and enjoy each other
HOWL (Hanging Out With Lesbians) ... Laid-back socializing
LEAPING LESBIANS ... Tandem skydiving - beginners welcome
MOVIE NIGHTS ... Film screenings followed by discussions
MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS ... Jorjet Harper Presents (series); Art History With Harriet (series); and more
NATURE WALKS & PHOTOGRAPHY ... Wetlands around Palm Beach County
PAGAN CIRCLE ... Come out of the broom closet. For pagans, Wiccans, and all Earth-based spiritualities
PICKLEBALL & BOCCE ... Beginners welcome!
POLITICAL NETWORKING ... with NOW, League of Women Voters, etc.
QUEENS RULE POKER CLUB ... Low-stakes games and free lessons - beginners welcome
SCIENCE GALS ... Share excitement and info about STEM topics (science, technology, engineering, medicine)
WOMEN OF ALL CULTURES TOGETHER (WACT) ... (1) Potlucks in various neighborhoods; women and food, how far wrong can we go? ... (2) Discussions regarding race, culture, religion, civil disobedience, etc.
FACEBOOK: Search for BLAST POST-PANDEMIC PARTY
SEE ALL BLAST EVENTS: https://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- House Concert: Blues Legend Gaye AdegbalolaJanis K's Indoor Women's Fest, Riviera Beach, FL
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Empty Closet Productions invites you to enjoy an intimate early evening with "Proud Old Black Dyke" Gaye Adegbalola. She will sing blues favorites, tell stories, answer all of our questions, and generally schmooze with the gang.
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ABOUT GAYE ADEGBALOLA …..
Gaye has made her living (and won many major awards) in the blues community, with the distinction of being an out and proud lesbian. She's been a favorite at women's music festivals as a solo act as well as with her all-women group Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women. Her reputation as a "gettin' lit and talkin' smack" entertainer is legendary. In addition to being a musician, she's been a science teacher, bacteriologist, biochemical researcher, and long-time civil rights activist. More: https://adegbalola.com/bio/***
TICKETS …..
THIS IS A HOUSE CONCERT LIMITED TO 30 SEATS, AND IS LIKELY TO SELL OUT. The first 30 purchased tickets will attend the show. Please be aware that your RSVP on this site is NOT a paid ticket. Sliding scale donations $20 > $50 (donate more if you can, less if you can't).
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PAYING ONLINE …..
• Venmo (@Toni-ArmstrongJr)
• Zelle (561-281-9552)
• PayPal (toniajr@earthlink.net - choose Send to Friend to avoid fees). Put GAYE in the messages box.
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PAYING IN ADVANCE WITH CHECK …..
Put GAYE in the Notes line. Make out to/and mail to:
Toni Armstrong Jr.
1201 Sugar Sands Blvd. #6
Riviera Beach, FL 33404-3137
Note: Make check out to Toni Armstrong Jr., NOT to BLAST.***
TIME …..
Door will open at 5:30pm; house concert starts at 6pm sharp.***
DIRECTIONS from I-95
Blue Heron exit 76
Go east about 3 miles
Pass US-1 (Broadway)
Go over the big Blue Heron bridge
Pass Phil Foster, Lake, West
Turn left at Park (Singer Island Health)
Park deadends into our Sugar Sands village
Look to the left - there is building 1201***
PARKING …..
PLEASE CARPOOL IF YOU CAN! Free on street parking in the cul-de-sac at the end of the block, and in spots G or Guest in the lot. We need to minimize cars parked at the curb in front of our building. Our elderly neighbors thank you!***
PETS …..
No pets live here.***
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY …..
First floor location, no steps. Small bathroom with narrow doors.***
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS LOCATION?
Janis: 561-281-6880 - janiskidder@gmail.com***
QUESTIONS ABOUT BLAST?
Toni Jr.: toniajr@icloud.com***
JOIN BLAST POST-PANDEMIC PARTY ON FACEBOOK …..
https://www.facebook.com/groups/910190896083857/***
BOOKMARK THE BLAST CALENDAR & CHECK IT OFTEN ..…
https://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/
