Stay in the Loop with this week’s LGBT happenings in Western New York presented by Loop Magazine! 

 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5 
Let’s Talk About Sex
6 — 10PM at Loop Magazine, 224 Allen St.

Join the staff of Loop Magazine for their Issue #52 release party, featuring two art exhibition openings: Mantasy, works by James Estep exploring the form and function of the male body, and Revealed, male nudes by Paul Rybarczyk. Light refreshments available.

 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5 
Gos Gozah: Disco Fever Edition
10PM — 3AM at Milkie’s, 522 Elmwood Ave.

Gos Gozah returns with a night of heavy house and disco beats, featuring DJ Lydia from Buffalo and DJ Loryn from San Francisco. Musical drag performance by Visalia May. Two for $5 well drinks. Sparkly clothing encouraged. Cover: $5, >21.

 SATURDAY SATURDAY 6 
The Imperial Masquerade Ball
7 — 11PM at Troop I’s Hamlin House, 432 Franklin St.

Featuring four hours of open bar, hors d’oeuvres, live music, dance and performance art. Theme: Le Kingdom d’Animalia. Proceeds benefit the charities of Imperial Court of Buffalo Reign 25. Tickets: $35.

 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6 
Leather Night
10PM — 2AM at Underground, 274 Delaware Ave.

Everyone wears their favorite skins to this party, hosted by the Buffalo Bulldogs, following the group’s monthly meeting. This month’s theme: Red Hot Leather.

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