(Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th Street, New York, NY 10011) (7:30 PM) TAKE Dance Company, a contemporary dance ensemble known for its gentle blend of eastern and western sensibilities led by artistic director and choreographer Takehiro Ueyama, presents a program filled with exuberant play, human dancescapes and structural patterns that overflow the stage. The four-performance engagement will feature two premieres: the world premiere of Footsteps in the Snow, set to music by Arvo Part, and the New York City premiere of Shabon. ($26) Event Website

(Cherry Grove, Fire Island, , , NY) (All Day) The Fire Island Black Out (FIBO) has become the premier beach party for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people of color and their friends. What began with 50 participants in that first year has multiplied and grown to a three day event with nearly 3,000 participants expected in 2009. Check us out at www.fireislandblackout.com A portion of the proceeds benefit the Ali Forney Center. For more information on Ali Forney go to www.aliforneycenter.org ($20.00) [email protected] Event Website