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 WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17 
Out For Business
5-7:30PM at Left Bank, 511 Rhode Island St.

Monthly LGBT professionals networking event organized by Pride Center of WNY. First 50 get their first drink on the house. This month’s sponsor: MassMutual Buffalo.

 FRIDAY AUGUST 19 
Ambush #46
5PM-12AM at Pasion, 153 Elmwood Ave.

The ladies take over a different local bar every third Friday of the month for this lesbian-geared, but inclusive, event. Next up: the former Cozumel. Arguably one of the best patios in Buffalo, featuring a special Ambush drink, to be announced.

 FRIDAY AUGUST 19 
Underground Burlesque
10:30PM-2AM at Underground Nite Club, 274 Delaware Ave.

Trip Firecracker and Akasha Salad present a monthly mix of burlesque, drag queens, boylesque and drag kings. Drink specials all night. No cover. Shows at 11 p.m. and midnight.

 MONDAY AUGUST 22 
Seniors’ Healthy Lunch
1-3PM at Preservation Pub, 948 Main St.

A free program geared toward LGBT senior citizens to provide a healthy, delicious lunch. Made possibly by the Erie County Department of Senior Services and Pride Center of WNY. To reserve a spot or ask about the changing menu, call the Pride Center at 852.PRIDE.

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