If you are planning a get away for a weekend or even longer, BOI Magazine has put together a National Events Guide for happenings all over the U.S. So get out your calendar and start planning!

February 2007 WINTER PARTY - Miami, Florida Feb 28 - Mar 5, 2007 www.winterparty.org This long weekend of events, which benefits the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, has evolved into more than the typical circuit party and now includes sports competitions, cultural events, and various entertainment offerings. DJ Tony Moran guides the 14th annual beach party, the signature event of the weekend.

MARDI GRAS - New Orleans, Louisiana Feb 15 - 20, 2007 www.ozneworleans.com | www.bourbonpub.com www.mardigrasneworleans.com New Orleans is a wild and crazy place at any time of year, but during Mardi Gras the wild times reach legendary status.

TELLURIDE GAY SKI WEEK - Telluride, Colorado Feb 24 - Mar 4, 2007 www.telluridegayskiweek.com Now in its fourth year, TGSW is held in conjunction with the Telluride AIDS Benefit. Meant to be an alternative to other gay ski weeks and circuit parties, the affair drag skiing, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, and an Oscar party.

March 2007 SYDNEY GAY & LESBIAN MARDI GRAS Sydney, Australia Mar 3 & 4, 2007 www.mardigras.org.au | www.homesexual.com.au Ok, it's not a national event, but this international extravaganza deserves a mention. This year's theme is "Objects of Love" and the month-long celebration culminates with the Parade and the all-night 12-hour dance party featuring DJ sets by Boy George and the Freemasons. The closing Homesexual party has Los Angeles-based DJ Paulo at Sydney's world famous Home nightclub.

ELEVATION 2007 - Mammoth Lakes, California Mar 14 - 18, 2007 www.mammothgayski.com Presented by L.A.-based promoter Tom Whitman, this is one of the fastest growing events in the country and combines high quality skiing with top-notch partying. Mammoth is known for great spring skiing and has attracted folks not just from the West Coast, but from all over the world.

THE SAINT AT LARGE BLACK PARTY New York, New York Mar 25 - 26, 2007 www.saintatlarge.com | www.alegriaevents.com www.juniorvasquezmusic.com The 28th edition of this legendary party takes place at Roseland Ballroom and is an extravagant affair of sweat, lust, leather and throbbing primal beats. The production numbers and demonstrations are not to be missed and the traditional morning music during the final portion of the party brings out smiles on the young and old alike. Other weekend events include Alegria at Crobar and Junior Vasquez's soiree at Pacha.

WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE Miami, Florida Mar 20 - 25, 2007 www.wintermusicconference.com www.ultramusicfestival.com In its 22nd year, WMC is recognized as the leading global dance music confab, attracting top international artists, DJs and industry professionals from over 60 different countries. The conference includes an assortment symposia and discussions; an array of parties, concerts, and club events; and an awards presentations. As well, the 2-day Ultra Music Festival 9 features The Cure, Deep Dish, Tiesto, and Danny Tenaglia.

April 2007 -- WHITE PARTY PALM SPRINGS Palm Springs, California Apr 6 ­ 9, 2007 www.jeffreysankerpresents.com One of the grand-daddy events on the circuit, Jeffrey Sanker Entertainment present "Spring Break '07" with DJs Brett Henrichsen and Offer Nissim guiding the signature White Party. The raucous afternoon Pool Parties at the Wyndham Hotel and the Sunday afternoon T-Dance, complete with fireworks display, continue to entice cold climate boyz as well as the West Coasters after all these years..

JUNGLE 15 & BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU Houston, Texas Apr 5 - 8, 2007 www.junglehouston.com | www.bunnies.org Jungle is presented over Easter weekend by the all-volunteer Bayou City Boys Club with proceeds donated to Houston area HIV/AIDS service providers. The big dance events that make up Jungle will feature DJs Abel, Roland Belmares, Alyson Calagna, and Jamie J. Sanchez. Also in Houston that weekend is the 28th annual Bunnies On The Bayou party with DJ Joe Bermudez on Sunday afternoon.

NATIONAL GAY BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS Chicago, Illinois Apr 21 ­ 22, 2007 www.ngba.us UIC hosts the 2007 international gay basketball championships with teams from all over the world. Men compete in three divisions while the women compete in four.

PURPLE PARTY - Dallas, Texas Apr 27, 2007 - Apr 29, 2007 www.dallaspurpleparty.org This weekend-long dance benefit is presented by the Purple Fopundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds for AIDS Services of Dallas. DJs featured during the weekend include Tracy Young, Jack Chang, and Roland Belmares.

May 2007 -- BLUE BALL WEEKEND - Philadelphia, Pa. May 4 ­ 6, 2007 www.blueballphilly.com www.emerge.sapphirefund.org Presented by the Sapphire Fund, this celebratory weekend of dance raises funds for the HIV/AIDS community in Philly. This mid-Atlantic event attracts a diverse crowd from all over the country and typically features an incredibly interesting line-up of DJs. A series of parties called Emerge, catering to women, is also a part of the Blue Ball weekend.

INTERNATIONAL GAY BOWLING ORGANIZATION CHAMPIONSHIPS & NORTH AMERICAN GAY VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS Denver, Colorado May 23 ­ 28, 2007 www.igbo.org | www.nagva.org Over Memorial Day weekend, the Mile High City plays host to both the gay bowling and gay volleyball national championship tournaments.

MEMORIAL WEEKEND PENSACOLA Pensacola, Florida May 25 - 29, 2007 www.MemorialWeekendPensacola.com Johnny Chisholm and Emerald City Nightclub present the opening to the summer beach season on the beautiful white sands of Florida's Gulf Coast. This holiday weekend ­ targeting both boyz and girlz - includes beach events, large-scale dance parties, and after-hours gatherings.

DC BLACK GAY PRIDE ­ Washington, DC May 24 ­ 28, 2007 www.dcblackpride.org This is one of the oldest Black gay pride celebrations in the U.S. and typically draws celebrants from all over the country for a weekend of fun and games as well as social action.

LAMBDA LITERARY AWARDS ­ New York, New York May 31, 2007 www.lambdaliterary.org The 19th Annual Awards ceremony celebrate the very best in gay literature from the past year

GAY DAYS 17- Orlando, Florida Jun 1 - 4, 2007 www.gaydays.com www.OneMightyWeekend.com www.parliamenthouse.com Undoubtedly the largest annual gathering of gays and lesbians in the world, Gays Days has evolved into a week-long extravaganza featuring designated days at area theme parks, lavish parties and entertainment offerings, a film festival, a business expo, and even a 5-day cruise. There are a mind-boggling number of things to do and see during Gay Days, including the One Mighty Party dance events and Reunion Pool Parties that target the circuiteers.

CHERRY - Washington, DC Jun 8 - 10, 2007 www.cherryfund.org Moving from its traditional Spring date, Cherry is now a June event that coincides with DC's Gay Pride celebration. Presented by the Cherry Fund, a local 501(c) (3) organization, the weekend's mega dance events raise much needed funds for the benefit of DC area HIV/AIDS and LGBT organizations.

FRAMELINE 31: SAN FRANCISCO LGBT FILM FESTIVAL ­ San Francisco, California Jun 14 ­ 24, 2007 www.frameline.org Founded in 1977, this film festival is the most prominent and well-attended LGBT arts event in North America with annual attendance of nearly 70,000.

SUMMER CAMP 4TH OF JULY Provincetown. Massachusetts Jul 1 ­ 5, 2007 www.davidflower.com Presented by David Flowers, this 9th edition of Summer Camp includes 6 dance events ­ indoors, out on the pier, and two on a boat ­ with the biggest DJ names on the circuit. Combined with all that Provincetown has to offer, this has become a "can't miss" event.

DIGNITY USA BIENNIAL CONVENTION Dallas, Texas July 5 ­ 8, 2007 www.dignityusa.org Through education, advocacy and support DignityUSA works for respect and justice for all GLBT persons in the Catholic Church. This gathering in Dallas is their 18th convention.

SAN DIEGO PRIDE - San Diego, California Jul 20 - 22, 2007 www.sdpride.org www.powerhouse-productions.com Folks from around the country flock to this SoCal city to participate in the weekend's Pride parade and events, including the unique and legendary party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

August 2007 -- MICHIGAN WOMYN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL ­ Oceana County, Michigan Aug 7 ­ 12, 2007 www.michfest.com Begun three decades ago, this all-female gathering takes place on 650 acres of remote western Michigan woodlands. The cross-generational multi-cultural event will feature forty performances, hundreds of workshops, a bustling crafts area and a week-long film festival.

CARNIVAL WEEK - Provincetown, Massachusetts Aug 12 - 18, 2007 www.ptown.org | www.onlyatthecrown.com | www.ahouse.com This week is the pinnacle of the summer season in P-Town and features an annual costume contest and parade. Vacationers from all over the world descend on this Cape Cod jewel of a town for the festivities.

GAY & LESBIAN JOURNALIST ASSOCIATION CONVENTION San Diego, California Aug 30 ­ Sep 2, 2007 www.nlgja.org More than 650 LGBT journalists are expected to attend this convention over Labor Day weekend. This year's theme is "Breaking Stories, Breaking Waves."

SOUTHERN DECADENCE New Orleans, Louisiana Aug 29 - Sep 3, 2007 www.southerndecadence.net www.ozneworleans.com www.bourbonpub.com Going strong since 1972, Decadence is known as the "Gay Mardi Gras" and is considered one of the wildest events around with Chi Chi Larue as hostess. Lady Bunny performs while the DJ line-up is headed up by Joe Gauthreaux.

September 2007 -- GAY & LESBIAN LAW ASSOCIATION: LAVENDAR LAW 2007 Chicago, Illinois Sep 6 ­ 8, 2007 www.nlgla.org This gathering of lawyers features a career fair that allows both prospective and well-established of legal eagles to meet up with employers representing private firms and public organizations from all over the country.

GAY & LESBIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE San Juan, Puerto Rico Sep 26 ­ 29, 2007 www.glma.org Sunny San Juan is the setting for this group of healthcare providers and their 25th annual conference.

FOLSOM STREET FAIR San Francisco, California Sep 29 - 30, 2007 www.folsomstreetevents.org | www.jito.com | www.realbad.org The outdoor leatherfest ­ with plenty of outrageous attire being worn ­ attracts more the 400,000 people from all over the world and includes Magnitude and Real Bad dance parties.

NAGAAA GAY SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES Phoenix, Arizona Oct 1 ­ 6, 2007 www.nagaaasoftball.org Everyone who's been toiling away all summer long on their local softball fields getS a chance to come together in this season-ending tournament.