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SUMMARY:Healing\, Pleasure\, and Play: A Queer Take on Psychedelics (in person & live-streaming)
DESCRIPTION:Join director/actor Marco Calvani and author Joe Dolce for an intimate\, mind-expanding conversation about Modern Psychedelics: The Handbook for Mindful Exploration. \nThese two longtime friends will dive into the unique connection between LGBTQ people and psychedelics — how these sacred molecules have fueled healing\, creativity\, and ecstatic self-discovery. Expect a candid\, provocative dialogue about how psychedelics can be used to deepen emotional and sexual intimacy\, dissolve old stories\, and awaken new layers of pleasure and transformation. \nIf you’ve ever wondered how expanded states of consciousness can open the heart\, ignite desire\, and bring more authenticity to your relationships — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. \n  \nTo reserve a copy of Modern Psychedelics: The Handbook for Mindful Exploration (Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers\, August 5\, 2025\, paperback\, $24.99) please write to us at contact@bgsqd.com with “please reserve Modern Psychedelics for November 22 event” in the subject line. \nThank you for supporting the Bureau by purchasing books from us! \nYou can also purchase Modern Psychedelics (click on title below) on our online shop at bookshop.com/shop/bgsqd: \nModern Psychedelics \n  \nThis event will take place in person at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division\, on the second floor (room 210) of The LGBT Community Center\, 208 W. 13th St.\, NYC\, 10011. \n\n\nRegistration is not required. Seating is first come\, first served. \n\nAlso live-streaming on the Bureau’s YouTube channel: \nyoutube.com/@bgsqd \nThe Bureau will solicit donations at the beginning of the event—we especially encourage donations from those who do not plan to purchase any books. \nAll are welcome to attend\, with or without a donation. \n\nWe will pass a bag for donations at the start of the event\, but we can also take credit card donations at the register or on Venmo @BGSQD \nEven better: sign up to make a monthly tax-deductible donation to the Bureau! \n\nThank you for committing to sustaining this vital project! \n\nJoe Dolce is the author of Modern Psychedelics: The Handbook of Mindful Exploration and Brave New Weed: Adventures into the Uncharted World of Cannabis.. He is also the founder and CEO of Medical Cannabis Mentor\, an online education platform serving healthcare providers\, dispensary personnel\, and community colleges around the US. When not exploring the intersection of substances and consciousness\, Joe runs Joe Dolce Communications\, one of New York’s most esteemed presentation and media training companies. He is the former editor-in-chief of Details magazine and he lives in Brooklyn\, NY. \n  \nMarco Calvani is an award-winning writer\, director\, producer and actor. Over the course of his twenty-year career he has received commissions from the Phoenix Theatre of London\, Kunsthaus Tacheles of Berlin\, and La MaMaTheatre of New York\, among others. His first feature film High Tide premiered at SXSW to critical acclaim and features Brazilian star Marco Pigossi\, Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei and Tony-winner Bill Irwin. As an actor\, he co-stars in Tina Fey’s The Four Seasons (Netflix) playing opposite Oscar-nominees Steve Carell and Colman Domingo. The show returns for a second season in 2026.
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LOCATION:Bureau of General Services—Queer Division\, 208 West 13th Street\, Room 210\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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