The 2009 Gay Bingo Season

The 2009 Gay Bingo Season was Presented by:

Check back soon for the 2010 Gay Bingo Season Themes and Dates!  

Invite your friends to join you on one Saturday of each month, January through June. You’ll be in the company of more than 750 people who come to the South Lake Union Naval Reserve Building for this long-running, must-attend event.

If you’re celebrating a special event or just want to be pampered like royalty, be sure to reserve a table in our Queens For A Day section!

2009 Gay Bingo Season

Dates and Themes

January 10 - Studio 54 Gay Bingo:
At Gay Bingo Everyone is Famous for 15 Minutes

February 21 - The Love Boat Gay Bingo:
Come Aboard, We're Expecting You

March 28 - Over The Top Circus Gay Bingo:
The Greatest Bingo on Earth

April 18 - Gay Paris Bingo:
J'adore Gay Bingo

May 16 - Bling Bling Bingo:
Diamonds are Gay Bingo's Best Friend

June 13 - Adam and Steve Gay Bingo:
My Big Fat Gay Wedding

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 P.M. AND THE EVENT BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 7:00 P.M.

To make reservations to attend Gay Bingo, email gaybingo@llaa.org with the month(s) you would like to attend. Regular tickets $25 per person (tables accommodate 8-10 guests). You can purchase regular tickets in any quantity. For the royal treatment, you can purchase a Queen for a Day Table. These tickets are $35 per person (tables accommodate 8 guests and are only sold as full tables).

Due to Washington State Liquor Control regulations, all guests must be 21 years of age or older.

All ticket sales are final and there are no refunds.

Click here for directions and information about parking

Questions about Gay Bingo? Contact us at gaybingo@llaa.org or (206) 323-0069.

Gay Bingo Frequently Asked Questions (in alphabetical order)

Bar: Gay Bingo offers a full bar including beer, wine, well drinks and specialty theme cocktails. All proceeds from the Gay Bingo bar go to benefit Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

Check In: Gay Bingo programs and games are picked up at the check in station at the entrance of SLU. Table captains (the person who has made the reservations) or a person representing the table captain should pick up the programs and games for all of the guests in their party using the first and last name of the person who made the reservations. At this time, all outstanding payments must be made in order to receive programs and games. All other guests may proceed directly to their table as soon as they have shown their id at the door. Any tickets not claimed by 7:00pm will be released for sale to the public.

Costumes: Costumes are encouraged but not required at Gay Bingo. Each month has a special theme (please see event schedule for details), and dressing in costumes can be a great way to add extra fun and excitement to the evening. A costume contest, led by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, is held each event, and the winners receive great prizes for participation (prizes vary from month to month).

Credit Cards/ATM: Credit cards are not accepted at check in for ticket payment, please bring cash or check for outstanding ticket payments. However, credit cards are accepted at the Gay Bingo Marketplace, the Gay Bingo Food Court and the Gay Bingo Bar. Unfortunately, there is not an ATM located nearby the SLU building, please bring cash accordingly.

Daubers: Daubers are not included with the price of admission for regular tickets. Queen for a Day seating does include a complimentary dauber per paying guest. Daubers can be purchased for $2 at the Gay Bingo Marketplace. Guests are also welcome to bring there own daubers. Proceeds from the sale of daubers benefit LLAA.

Event Details: Doors open at 6:00pm. The event begins at 7:00pm and ends between 9:30-10:00pm.

Food: No outside food or beverages permitted at the event. LLAA’s food program, Chicken Soup Brigade provides refreshments for sale at the Gay Bingo food court. The menu includes: pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, field roast sandwiches, chicken curry wraps, salads, cookies, and more. Proceeds form the Gay Bingo food court benefit LLAA.

General Admission: General Admission tickets can be purchased in advance at the thrift store, or on the night of the event. All seating for general admission is on a first come, first served basis. General Admission tables will be clearly marked as such on the seating charts at the event.

How to make reservations: Email first and last name, the month(s) you are interested in attending, and the number of guests you would like tickets for to gaybingo@llaa.org. Lifelong staff will respond with your reservation confirmation email, and more details regarding how to pay for your tickets.

Identification: All guests will be required to show valid photo ID for entry. We are unable to admit anyone without ID, even if you have purchased tickets for the evening. We appreciate your cooperation in advance.

Night of Ticket Sales: If the event is not sold out, tickets are sold at the door on the night of the event. All tickets sold at the door receive general admission seating, and tickets are sold on a first come first served basis. To find out if a Gay Bingo event is sold out please email gaybingo@llaa.org or call the Gay Bingo hotline at 206-323-0069. Sold out events will clearly state that they are SOLD OUT.

Payment: Due to Washington State Gambling Commission laws, we cannot accept full payment for your table via credit cards. Because $5 of every ticket is taxed by the WSGC, this portion must be paid by check or cash. However, you may pay for a portion of your table on your credit card and remit the rest of your payment with a check or cash. Check payment can be mailed to: Lifelong AIDS Alliance attn: Gay Bingo 1002 E. Seneca St. Seattle, WA 98122. Please make reservations by emailing gaybingo@llaa.org before sending payment.

Questions: Email your questions to gaybingo@llaa.org .

Seating Arrangements: Guests who have made reservations via email or phone will have reserved seating. Gay Bingo tables accommodate 8-10 guests. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, your party will be seated with another party in order to fill the table. Upon arrival, our friendly ushers will show you and your party to your seats. If your party has requested special seating accommodations, our LLAA staff will try their best to accommodate your needs. Night of seat changes are difficult to accommodate, and cannot be guaranteed. Advanced notice of special seating requests is greatly appreciated. All reasonable seating requests will be considered.

Special Accommodations: At every Gay Bingo event, LLAA provides ASL interpreters for our guests. If your party has guests who use this service, please let our staff know when making reservations if you would like to be seated closer to the stage.

For guests in wheelchairs or scooters, please let staff know if you would prefer aisle seating to accommodate your guests when you make your reservations. The South Lake Union Naval Reserve Building is ADA accessible, and a ramp can be found at the south side of the building for easier access to the venue.

Special Games: Special Games are not included with the price of admission, and can be purchased at the Gay Bingo Marketplace or from one of our Special Games volunteers. Each Special Game is $2 to play, except for the $1,000 prize Blackout Game, which sells for $4. Special Games can also be purchased in a pack with all four games for $10. Special Games prize packages range from $300- $1000 in great prizes (prizes vary month to month).

Tax receipts: LLAA does not issue tax deduction receipts for the purchase of Gay Bingo tickets. Gay Bingo is a gambling event, and the price of your ticket includes admission and ten bingo games. It, therefore, does not qualify as a donation to Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Tax receipts can be issued for donations to Lifelong AIDS Alliance at Gay Bingo. Please speak with our finance table at Gay Bingo, they will take down your information and issue you a tax receipt following the event.

Ticket Includes: Regular tickets @ $25 per guest include entrance to Gay Bingo and 10 regular games eligible for $100 cash prize per game. Queen for a Day tickets at $35 per person include entrance to Gay Bingo, 10 regular games eligible for $100 cash prize per game, one complimentary Bingo dauber per guest, one complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink per guest, and one complimentary food item from the Gay Bingo Food Court per guest.

Who attends Gay Bingo: Gay Bingo is a 21 and over event intended for adults of any sexual orientation who wish to support the vital services provided by Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Some of the content at Gay Bingo is considered “adult” and is recommended for mature audiences. Over 750 guests attend each month.