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Socialise, be informed or just get together at our community events this season! Catch up with old friends and make new ones, as we celebrate the diversity of our LGBTQI communities. Highlights include Queer Thinking at Seymour Centre, with a special presentation at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta and the hugely popular Women Say Something panel.

Read on for an over-view of some of the key cultural events at Sydney Mardi Gras 2012!

Club Arak- Celebrating its ten-year anniversary, Club Arak offers queers of all colours a chance to dance to Arab beats. DJ Chadi will spin dance beats, re-mixes and pop favourites new and old while DJ Patrick Abboud spins Arab lounge music and new Arab Electronica in the traditional tent.

The Black View - Take a little time to enjoy the super sassy wit of our Aboriginal GLBT panel. This will be our celebration of diversity mixed with straight up social commentary. Featuring David Page, Chris Bonney and Liza-Mare Syron.

Jamberoo Goes Gay - Join a camp adventure to Jamberoo Action Park, featuring DJs and plenty of outdoor water park action! There will be your favourite Sydney DJs on the decks, and a great Aussie BBQ served for lunch.

Dykes on Bikes - Bike & Tattoo Show - The annual Bike & Tattoo Show gives members of the LGBTQI community with a love of motorcycles and/or body art to socialise, and if they desire, compete.

Park Lounge: Sydney Femme Guild Picnic - A social event for femmes and femme-loving people to lounge with friends, meet new people, laze around or get active with fun games.

Mask - 3rd Encounter of the 3rd Kind - Following on from the success of the 2011 event comes another opportunity to enjoy this fantastic showcase of Filipino gay and lesbian culture.

Jewish GLBTI Shabbat Service and Dinner - Dayenu (Sydney's Jewish GLBTI Community) and Emanuel Synagogue invite you to attend a traditional Friday night Shabbat service and communal dinner with a queer twist.

What Makes Sex Compulsive? - This forum will provide an insight into the challenges which many people face as well as an opportunity to look into their own lifestyle choices.

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