8 MINUTE DATING FOR GAY MEN You've got a series of eight 8-minute dates to show off how fabulous you are to other single gay men. Start schmoozing. For ages 35-49, Sun, March 19, 3pm, Valanni, 1229 Spruce St., 215-790-9494.

AFTERGLOW Go out with a bang this weekend so you'll have something to chat about when you stumble into work on Monday. You'll have that glow of the recently laid after bumping to DJ Carl Michaels all night long. Every Sun, noon-3am, FREE, Pure Nightclub, 1221 St. James St., 215-735-5772.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES Tango, salsa, foxtrot, waltz, swing and more! These dance classes are exclusively for the LGBT community. Bring a partner or come alone. Every Thu, 6-8pm, $10-$15, William Way Lesbian, Gay & Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220.

BEER PONG And you thought college was fun. Sink your balls in other gals' cups or dance to the retro mixes on the dance floor upstairs. Every Sun, 6pm, FREE, Sisters, 13th & Juniper sts., 215-735-0735.

BINGO-A-GO-GO FESTIVAL OF TULIPS Bingo your ass off to raise funds for Delaware Pride, AIDS Delaware, Rainbow Chorale, and the Metropolitan Community Church, Sat, March 18, 6pm, $12-$15, Millcreek Fire Hall, 3900 Kirkwood Hwy, 302-652-6776.

BIUNITY DISCUSSION GROUP Come network at this support group for bisexuals. It sure ain't easy lovin' everyone. Every first and third Tuesday of the month, FREE, William Way Lesbian, Gay & Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220.

BLUFFIN WITH BUTCH Ante up for a round of Queer Poker. Booty includes prizes and drink specials. Every Sun, 7pm, Black Sheep, 247 S. 17th St.; Every Mon, 9pm, Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac St.; Every Tue, 8pm, Sisters, 1320 Chancellor St.; Every Thu, 8pm, Lula, 225 S. 12th St, FREE.

BOWLING NIGHT Three games, some hot saddle shoes and premium martinis, plus Pure host Natasha signing up the teams. Every Tue, 9-11:30pm, $12, Strikes Bowling Lounge, 4040 Locust St., 215-387-2695.

BRUNCH BUFFET Nothing beats brunch after a hard night of partying. Sidle up to this all-you-can-eat buffet for omelets, bacon, bagels, fruit and more. Every Sun, noon-4pm, $9.99, Sisters, 13th & Juniper sts., 215-735-0735.

BULGE UNDERWEAR PARTY Leave the jock straps and silky undies in the closet -- the dress code is strictly tightie whities and boxer briefs only. Check for skid marks, please. Every Thu, 10pm, $5, Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St., 3rd Fl., 215-922-1662.

CAMP CLASSIC SUNDAYS Lula is screening a new camp movie every week! Bring the popcorn, babycakes. Every Sun, 9pm, FREE, Lula, 225 S. 12th St.

DYKE NIGHT Here kitty kitty. It's lesbian night at the Dive, complete with pool, darts and a Jager/PBR special. Every Fri, 9pm-2am, FREE, Dive Bar, 947 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-465-5505.

GAY AND LESBIAN MEDITATION Focuses on Buddhist meditation. Every Mon, 6:30pm, William Way Lesbian, Gay & Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220.

GAYTEL: ULTIMATE HITS OF THE "60S Groove with the Lehigh Valley Gay Men's Chorus like it's the swinging 1960s. Fri & Sat, March 17-18, 7:15pm, $10, Stonewall, 28 N. 10th St., Allentown, PA, 610-366-3320.

HIV SUPPORT GROUP If you're newly diagnosed with HIV, find some support in this group, who will help you to address issues, feelings and coping skills. Every Mon, 5:30-6:30pm, FREE, Mazzoni Center, 1201 Chestnut St., 2nd Fl., 215-563-0663.

IN YOUR FACE WITH VICTORIA LACE The former hostess of Cartwheel's weekly drag show wreaks havoc on New Hope. Every Mon, 10pm, FREE, Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope, 215-862-2081.

JOHNNY HAZZARD Join 1-800-Gay Live for an intimate evening with Rascal video exclusive Johnny Hazzard. Expect an open bar, giveaways and ultra hot dancers, Fri, March 17, 9pm-2am, $5, 12th Air Command, 254 S. 12th St., 215-545-8088.

KINKY KARNIVAL In the mood for some leather and kink demos? Attend the Karnival for rope bondage, electro-eroticism, fireplay & cupping, spanking, flogging and lessons on the Anatomy of Corporal Discipline, Thu, March 23, 7-10pm, Penn's LGBT Center, 3907 Spruce St., 215-898-5044.

LGBT BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES All levels of experience welcome. Various dates and times, $10, Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 21st & Chestnut sts., 215-836-7319.

LGBT BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES Learn how to knock your dance partner off their feet with badass ballroom moves. Every Thu, 6pm, $10-$15, William Way Lesbian, Gay & Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220.

LIBERTY BEARS ART SHOW AND SALE Snag some local leather daddy erotic art and pay your respects to the oldest bear social group in Philadelphia. Proceeds benefit the Liberty Bears' endowment fund. After you get your art fix, check out the monthly Sexy Bear contest, Thu, March 16, 5-10pm, Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St., 3rd Fl., 215-922-1662.

LUCKY LOUNGE You just might get lucky and you'll definitely get drunk at this party hosted by Sparacino Menswear. Every third Fri, 10pm-2am, FREE, Spirit Wind Internal Arts Society, 213 New St., 215-462-7111.

MAH JONGG OK, so it looks like a piece of wood with a bunch of marbles, but we swear it's really fun. And addictive. Game on every Thu, 1pm, FREE, William Way Lesbian, Gay & Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220.

MARGARET CHO LIVE It will be no laughing matter if you miss comic Margaret Cho. Bring your sense of humor and join the Queer Students Alliance during this live performance, Tue, March 21, 8-10pm, $10-$25, Irvine Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania, 34th & Spruce sts., 215-898-2848.

MARK SEGAL CELEBRATION Honor Mark Segal in commemoration of the renovation and rededication of the Mark Segal Ballroom at the William Way LGBT Community Center. There will be entertainment from Tom Wilson Weinberg & Melissa Kolczynski. Guests of Honor include Gov. Ed Rendell, Mayor John Street and Segal himself, Thu, March 16, 6pm, $55-$75, William Way Lesbian, Gay & Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220.

MOCKTAILS MIXER Kick off QPenn 2006 with mocktails at this iLinks Mentoring Mixer, Mon, March 20, 6-8pm, Penn's LGBT Center, 3907 Spruce St., 215-898-5044.

MOSAIC Speak your mind about issues regarding your LGBT identity, experiences and individuality. Every Thu, noon-1pm, Mazzoni Center, 1201 Chestnut St., 2nd Fl., 215-563-0663.

OASIS Transgender and gender-variant people who are struggling with gender-related issues can vent their feelings and develop coping mechanisms at these weekly meetings. Every Thu, 6:30-7:45pm, Mazzoni Center, 1201 Chestnut St., 2nd Fl., 215-563-0663.

PHILAVENTURES WALK ALONG THE WISSAHICKON Take the two mile walk along the Wissahickon. C'mon, it'll be a calorie blast. Every Sun, 2pm, FREE, William Way Lesbian, Gay & Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220.

PHILLY PAW FRIENDS A new social group for gay and lesbian dog owners and their pets. Email phillypawfriends@aol.com for more info. Every Sat, Schuylkill River Park, 25th & Spruce sts.

SHIRTLESS THURSDAYS Go topless at the Bike Stop. Why? Because it's Thursday, dammit, Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St., 3rd Fl., 215-922-1662.

SHORT FICTION WRITING Learn creative writing fundamentals with this workshop taught by novelist Louise Berig and a series of readings from contemporary LGBT authors, 7:30-9pm, $120-$150, William Way Lesbian, Gay & Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220.

SMOKING CESSATION These LGBT-oriented classes help encourage people to quit smoking. It's bad for you, you know. Various days and times, FREE, Mazzoni Center, 1201 Chestnut St., 2nd Fl., 215-563-0663.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY WITH MISS DIAMONZ Get your Irish ass down to the karaoke bar for a night of awful singing with Diva Miss Diamonz, Fri, March 17, 10pm, Diamonz Nightclub, 1913 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA, 610-265-1028.

TRANS-HEALTH INFORMATION PROJECT Drop in and meet people just like you and watch a movie. Get free safer-sex supplies, medical advice and most importantly free food. Every Tue, 7-11pm, FREE, Washington West Project, 1201 Locust St.

TRENTON Q-NITE The Trenton Gay and Lesbian Civic Association make Jersey proud with a weekly coffeehouse social featuring musical performances. Every Fri, 7-10pm, Cafe Ole, 126 S. Warren St.

TWISTED KARAOKE Sharpen that vox for a stab at karaoke, burn some calories on the dance floor or load up your plate at the all-you-can-stomach buffet. Every Thu, 9:30pm-2am, $8, Sisters, 13th & Juniper sts., 215-735-0735.

WISSAHICKON VALLEY HIKE Join PhilaVentures for an adventurous hike along the Wissahickon Creek in Wissahickon Valley Park. Email PhilaVentures@aol.com for more info. Every Sun, 2pm, FREE.