[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Kinsey Sicks [/sws_yellow_box]
A Sensation! With a phenomenal performance record that includes an Off-Broadway show, an extended run in Vegas, two feature films, eight albums, and appearances throughout the US (in over 40 states), Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia, The Kinsey Sicks hardly need an introduction. For over 20 years America’s Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet has served up a feast of music and comedy to audiences at performing arts centers, music venues and comedy festivals in every kind of town you can imagine! Their award-winning a cappella singing, sharp satire and over-the-top drag have earned the Kinsey Sicks a diverse and devoted following.
Call the Saloon for advance tickets 612-332-0304
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Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 8:00pm
Location: The Saloon MN, 830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Admission: $25 in advance and $30 at the door
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Putting My Heart Where My Home Is: short movies by Lisa Ganser [/sws_yellow_box]
This film screening features short movies by San Francisco-based artist Lisa Ganser (from Minneapolis), including “Stars Out,” a song video written by ganser/lamm as a part of the People’s Investigation into the Wrongful Death of Asa B Sullivan. It is a meditative reflection about the trauma that happens when the people we trust abuse their power.
The screening will include a couple of Minneapolis produced shorts from the Lisa Ganser archives and also the brand new Putting My Heart Where My Home Is which chronicles via iphone Ganser’s first year and a half living in San Francisco’s Mission District.
Lisa Ganser is an artist, activist and odd jobber that lives in San Francisco with mental illness and brain injury. They are an established filmmaker, youth media enabler and curator that strives for accessibility in all things, putting the crayons back in people’s hands. Ganser provides Access Support for Periwinkle Cinema and volunteers with the Idriss Stelley Foundation. They are part of a Fundraising Team for Sins Invalid, are active with Mission Copwatch and has most recently been using the tool of sidewalk chalk to combat police terror. Ganser is a musician and singer and performs in the duo ganser/lamm. Ganser identifies as genderqueer, Sick & Disabled and aspires to be an Elder.
the photo for this event is taken from Ganser’s chalking the names of Loved Ones lost to police violence (the still is from Putting My Heart Where My Home Is). there will be an advanced screening of a work-in-progress short movie that chronicles some of the chalkings. “chalking for social justice.” you can see many photos of Ganser’s chalkings in this album from facebook.
and there will be chalk. Chalked names at the Bryant Lake Bowl will include Loved Ones lost to police violence and killed by the St. Paul and Minneapolis Police Departments.
this screening is all ages and tickets are sliding fee $6-15. if you can afford the 15, please pay it! if you cannot afford the 6, please contact Lisa Ganser. Dont let capitalism keep you from this screening.
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Date: Wednesday, September 30 at 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater, 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Admission: sliding fee $6-15
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Hanky Code: The Movie [/sws_yellow_box]
Hanky Code: The Movie 86 minutes curated by Periwinkle Cinema’s Gentry McShane, Lisa Ganser and Lorin Murphy
Lisa Ganser in attendance
Midwest Premiere at the legendary Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater
Before Internet dating and hookup apps, The Handkerchief code was largely used by gay men in the 1970’s to distinguish sexual preferences and fetishes in gay clubs and on the streets of places like San Francisco and New York. In Hanky Code: The Movie, Periwinkle Cinema, San Francisco’s queer experimental film collective brings Queer and Trans* filmmakers across a spectrum of genres, styles, genders, and locations to dissect the code in this epic anthology feature comprised of 25 short films! Each filmmaker or filmmaking team tells a story of a different color/fetish of the code. Films range from narrative to experimental to erotic and animated, with many films redefining the traditional code with colors, patterns, and fetishes up to creative interpretation of the artist.
Films Include:
Black – Flagging Black by Ivy Dykes, Grey- Grey Is For Bondage by Lorin Murphy, Light Blue, White Stripes by Lex Non Scripta, Blue Silver by Marie Walz, Light Blue by Ricky Lee, Teal Blue by Kolmel W Love and Alex Albers, Red by Caitlin Rose Sweet and André Azevedo, Maroon- HEMA by Ashley Monique George, Rose by Ilona Berger, Magenta by Gentry McShane, Purple by Anatomically Incorrect Doll and Char Vortryss, Lavender- L is For Lavender by Margarita Femmeinista, Yellow- Pee Colored by Katie Bush, Pale Yellow- Spit by Malic Amalya and Nathan Hill, Gold- 2 looking for 1 by Jamie Evelyn Manzi, Orange- Anything Goes by Stéphane Gérard, Apricot- Apricot 4 Apricot by Courtney Trouble, Lime- grrrl with the most cake by Jacqueline Mary and Violette Dentata, White Fur by Neve Be and Nikki Silver, Fur by M. O’Herlihy, Grey Flannel by Austin Boe, Silver Sequins- Flagging 4 Fashion by Moon Ray Ra, Kleenex by Kico Le Strange, Houndstooth- Mouth Wide Open by Siobhan Aluvalot, Indigenous Luvvv by Demian DinéYazhi, Credit sequence by Lisa Ganser, Theme song by nomy lamm
this screening is 18+ for sexual and fetish content including piercing and blood. tickets are sliding fee $6-15. please pay the $15 if you can afford it and contact Lisa Ganser if you cannot afford the $6. don’t let capitalism keep you from this screening.
for tickets call (612) 825‑8949
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Date: Wednesday, September 30 at 9:30pm – 11:30pm
Location: Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater, 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Admission: sliding fee $6-15, 18+
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Flip Phone presents CHRISTEENE [/sws_yellow_box]
CHRISTEENE live at the 7th Street Entry
“Like Beyonce on bath salts”- Now Magazine
Enter CHRISTEENE, A gender-blending booty-pounding perversion of punk dragged through a musical theatre gutter, commanded by CHRISTEENE: a human pissoir of foul hilarity and raw unabashed sexuality.
Check out CHRISTEENE’s album: ‘Waist Up Knees Down”
DJ Fancy Restaurant of Flip Phone opens
You don’t want to miss this show.
What people are saying…
“What a f*cking awesome hip hop, Beyonce, Evil Dead, queercore, unapologetic, sick show… KILL FOR A TICKET!”- Boy George
“CHRISTEENE’s is a world of haz-mat glamour, somewhere at the point where Lil Kim and Leigh Bowery might agree on a pair of boots.” -Terry Sawyer, The Austinst
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Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30. Doors at 8pm, music at 9pm, performance at 10pm
Location: First Avenue & 7th St Entry, 701 First Ave N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Admission: $10 advance, $12 door. 18+
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Tim Miller – Performance! Body! Self! [/sws_yellow_box]
FREE EVENT
8:00 PM Performing Arts Center, Center Stage
Through his writing and performance work, Tim Miller will explore the artistic, spiritual and political topography of his identity as a gay man. During his solo performance, Miller will speak about how performance can be used to embolden communities and connect people.
All attendees will have the chance to receive a free gift by entering our drawing before the performance begins. Following Miller’s performance we will announce the winner, and give our surprise gift away.
RSVP on this event page and mark your calendars!
Learn more about the Creative Art Series :
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Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 8:00pm
Location: SCSU Performing Arts Center, Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Admission: Free
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]6th Annual Eau Queer Film Festival [/sws_yellow_box]
The 2015 Eau Queer Film Festival will take place September 30th through October 4th at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire in the Davies Center’s Woodland Theater. This year’s theme is Beyond Binaries. All films and discussion sessions are free to attend.
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Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7:00pm.
Location: UWEC Davies Center, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701
Admission: Free
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Disco Bingo A-GoGo [/sws_yellow_box]
You’ll be Stayin’ Alive at the Disco Inferno on Saturday October 3, 2015 – it’s DISCO BINGO!
Miss Richfield 1981 will be back to serve up her special kind of humor along with Barbie Q, Gosh Alice Jones, Bebe Gallini and Mrs. Margie Pederson.
The event is full of great fun: live bingo, take-a-chance game, raffle prizes, food and beverages. Plus, play the Big Game for a chance to win $1,000!
Tickets available online for $35, or $45 at the door. Groups of 8 or more get reserved seating.
Interested in sponsoring DISCO BINGO to get exposure for your business? Both cash and in-kind donations accepted! Contact Shannon at (612) 871-1264.
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Date: Saturday, October 3 at 5:30pm to 10:00pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Admission:
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Minneapolis Burlesque Festival 2015 [/sws_yellow_box]
The 2015 Minneapolis Burlesque Festival is an innovative spectacle featuring aerialists, showgirls, drag, comedy, live jazz, and the crème de la crème of burlesque!
Four shows at The Lab Theater, and a closing show at Hell’s Kitchen! TICKETS for both venues are available at www.minneapolisburlesquefestival.com.
The sensational Medianoche (NYC) headlines the festival along with a cast of 100 dazzling performers from the Twin Cities and across the U.S. Each show delivers a completely different lineup with a delectable mix of vintage glamour, circus surprises, and risqué delights. 18+
CLASSES:
MBF will offer two days of burlesque workshops with master instructors Friday 10/2 & Saturday 10/3. Classes are open to all levels! Offerings include stage presence, dance techniques, costuming, and more. Stay tuned for more information about MBF special workshops.
FIVE SHOWS:
Thursday, October 1
Cirkus Burlesk: The Black & White Ball
8-11 pm – The Lab Theater
Enter the magical, sensual realm of Cirkus Burlesk: The Black & White Ball! MBF celebrates its opening night with a black & white gala featuring a marvelous cast of aerialists, sideshow acts, and other risqué delights. Featuring an interactive carnival and stage show with local luminaries and special guests. Attire: Please wear any combination of black & white, formal or informal. Creative interpretations and costumes are welcome. Prizes for the best costumes!
Friday, October 2
7 pm – The Lab Theater
Come early, stay late! Each show features a unique lineup of the best in aerial, dance, drag, music, and burlesque. Starring Medianoche (NYC), Bazuka Joe (Chicago), Jeez Loueez (Chicago), Mynx D’Meanor (Oakland), Sweetpea, Karen Vieno Paurus, and more! Live jazz by the Southside Aces. Hosted by the infamous Jonny Porkpie (NYC).
Friday, October 2
10 pm – The Lab Theater
No two shows are the same! Aerial, dance, drag, music, and burlesque! Starring Medianoche (NYC), Jett Adore (Chicago), Ophelia Flame, Elektra Cute, RedBone, Gina Louise, and more! Live jazz by the Southside Aces. Hosted by superstar emcee Foxy Tann.
Saturday, October 3
7 pm – The Lab Theater
Star-studded Saturday! Glitter, glamour, and glitz! Starring Medianoche (NYC), Jett Adore (Chicago), Bazuka Joe (Chicago), Minnie Tonka (NYC), Po’ Chop (Chicago), Dangrrr Doll (NYC), Ophelia Flame, The Vigilantease Collective, and more! Hosted by drag sensation Mistress Victoria DeVille.
Saturday, October 3
10:30pm – Hell’s Kitchen
It’s the Minneapolis Burlesque Festival closing night bash! A late night menagerie of mayhem and mischief featuring special guests Queer Ass Folk (Chicago) and Goldie Peacock (NYC), plus local lovelies Mona Montague, Mia Malone, Pedi Bourgeois, Smokey & Nicollette, Pickles Kintaro, Nadi X, and many more! Hosted by all three of our fabulous emcees: Foxy Tann, Victoria DeVille, and Jonny Porkpie!
SPONSORS:
the fox den salon -www.foxdensalon.com
Hell’s Kitchen-Minneapolis -www.hellskitcheninc.com
Fast Mary’s -www.fastmarys.com
Foxy Tann’s HardCore Pasties -www.hardcorepasties.com
Cream City Tattoo -www.creamcitytattoo.com
Haute Under the Collar -www.hauteunderthecollar.com
Midwest Makeup Supply -www.midwestmakeupsupply.com
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Date: Thursday, Oct. 1 to Saturday, Oct. 3 at 8pm
Location: The Lab Theater – Mpls, 700 N 1st St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Admission: Tickets
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Fest, Minneapolis [/sws_yellow_box]
Since 2005 the HUMP! Film Festival has challenged ordinary people from all over the Pacific Northwest to become temporary, weekend porn stars-by making their very own five-minute dirty movies for a chance to win big cash prizes!
And they did not disappoint! The resulting short films run the gamut of sexual styles: straight, gay, lesbian, transgender… every color in the sexual rainbow… and some we never knew existed. HUMP! films are funny, thought-provoking, sad, artistic, outrageous, and almost overwhelmingly sexy-because they’re real. And they’re real because they were created and performed by sex-positive people, just like YOU.
That’s why we’re bringing the very best of HUMP! to your town! See 18 our favorite HUMP films from the last few years in action… they’ll make you laugh, squeal, and marvel at the broad (and creative) range of human sexuality. It’s the best of HUMP! And you’re going to have a blast.
HUMP! Film Festival
St. Anthony Main Theatre
Thursday Oct. 1: 6:30pm, 8:30pm, 10:30pm
Friday Oct. 2: 6:30pm, 8:30pm, 10:30pm
Saturday Oct. 3: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
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Date: October 1 – October 3, Oct 1 at 6:30pm to Oct 3 at 11:45pm
Location: St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 Main St SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
Admission: Buy tickets at www.humptour.com
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Cirque du SoGay VII [/sws_yellow_box]
It’s the most wonderful time of the Queer! Cirque du SoGay 1,2,3,4,5,6, SEVEN! Get lucky!
What is Cirque du SoGay? It is a alley cat style, queer themed bicycle scavenger hunt. Kick off your coming out day week with a chance to meet other bikey queers and learn about community resources in a fun, nontraditional setting! This year we will be focusing on social movement *INTERSECTIONS* so get prepared to learn about some amazing orgs/people doing amazing work and how YOU fit in to make a difference.
All ages/orientations are welcome! The more the merrier and we do not believe in policing identities! However, for legal reasons, anyone under 18 must come and participate with a parent or legal guardian (please note that some content may not be deemed appropriate for tiny tots). All participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver.
As always, there will be 2 routes: Virgin (about 12-15 miles) and Harder!Faster! (about 25-30 miles) covering Minneapolis and/or St. Paul. What to bring: your bike, water, a lock, a helmet, lights, a pen. (If you are doing Harder! Faster! a map would probably also help.)
Helmets and lights required. A limited supply of both will be available for free at the starting line if you are in need. We need you to be seen and safe. If you are a helmet hater, you can give your loaner back at the end of the ride for next time.
Register in advance online -OR- in person on ride day: 3pm at Full Cycle
Launch: 4pm
Cut-off time: 7pm In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
Show Time: 7:15pm
Prizes/Awards/Raffle stuffs 8:00pm
Cost is $5 (more if/less if) to cover the cost of event production; any profits will be donated to nonprofit organizations supporting the queer community.
If cost is a concern, please contact us at [email protected] to arrange for a scholarship.
Sexxxxy queer mechanics from Recovery Bike Shop will be at the starting line to make sure YOU are ready to roll! Prizes, performance, dance, food etc to follow the ride. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the The Exchange Minneapolis community food shelf to be entered into a special prize drawing!
More details as they come!
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Date: Saturday, October 3at 3:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Full Cycle, 3515 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
Admission: $5
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Drunk Queer Theatre [/sws_yellow_box]
Taking inspiration from the television show “Drunk History”, a group of improv artists perform scenes from queer history based on stories told to them by an inebriated “historian.” With the leaps and bounds the queer community has made of late it is easy to forget the struggles of those who have come before us. “Drunk Queer Theater” provides a way for us to learn about the giants upon whose shoulders we stand in a fun and entertaining way while still fulfilling the schadenfreude of laughing at our drunk friends.
Featuring your favorite improv artists Sarah McPeck, Denzel Belin, and Jay Simmons who will be under the lead of your fabulous inebriated storyteller of the night, Kate K Bailey, this is sure to be a night to remember and one Kate may very well forget!
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
There will be a sliding scale starting at $12.
We do understand that financial ability may change per person so we do want to note that no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. We want this to be a fun night for the entire community!
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Date: Sunday, October 4 at 7:30pm
Location: Fox Egg Gallery, 3730 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
Admission: Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. There will be a sliding scale starting at $12.
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