Political Prisoner Letter Writing
Are you tired of the endless, hollow circus of electoral distractions, and wanting to do something positive and tangible with your Sunday afternoon’s political rage? Has the puddle-deep “debate” between a cop and a fascist over who loves arming genocide more got you vomiting in your mouth incessantly, while liberal spectators chide you for pointing out the insanity of it all? Well, come CLEANSE YOUR PALATE with the casual, quotidian act of revolutionary love and solidarity that is writing to our comrades inside, all while meeting a few new friends who haven’t yet completely lost their political minds from the electoral farce. PS bring snacks! PSS thx to abc dresden for the art!
Queer Country Night W/ Line Dancing (AND COUNTRY KARAOKE)
Saddle Up Sissies…. Welcome to Queer Country Night. All ages. KARAOKE / DJ GOOD DIRT / LINE + PARTNER DANCING w/ JOELLE from ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO. $5-$10 sliding scale! Get the hitch out of your giddyup and sashe on over to queer country night at The Pinhook from 8-12. The only constant will be country – and we’re tickled to have everything from LINE DANCING to DJ’s to bands to just whiskey and music. Saddle up sissy’s and lez do this – see you here 😘 It is what you make it! Tell your partner(s) 🙂https://9thstreetjournal.org/2024/04/29/a-more-inclusive-nashville-inside-durhams-queer-country-music-scene/
DRAGGING TRANSPHOBIA OUT OF DUKE
We are excited to announce the first in-person event for our campaign *this* Sunday, September 15, 5-7pm at The Pinhook in downtown Durham, featuring artists Lara Americo (@laraamerico), Stormie Daie (@stormiedaie), Shasta Kola (@shastakola), and Envyy Valentino (@xoxoenvyyy). Join us for live music, drag performances, and free food. Drinks are available for purchase. We invite you to meet our organizing team, learn more about our campaign to stand up for trans women’s rights at Duke, in North Carolina, and across the country, and get involved! We are a growing coalition of trans and cis women and allies who are taking action against anti-trans legislation. This event is free and open to all ages. RSVP HERE SIGN OUR PETITION Read our recent Op-ed in The Chronicle: https://tinyurl.com/yeyuhr34 (https://tinyurl.com/yeyuhr34)
QUEEREOKE
Yolo Karaoke is the best. The INDY says so and people who do and don’t read the INDY say so.BRING THE GAYEST SONGS QUEEREST MOVES ALL THE FLAME A smattering of artists include: Freddie Mercury George Michael Melissa Ethridge Ani DiFranco Lil Nas X Lavender Country Ricky Martin Pansy Division Lady Gaga Scissor Sisters L7 Shelly Wright The Gossip The Butchies Ru Paul Teegan and Sara Laura Jane Grace Janelle Monáe Sam Smith David Bowie Boy George Elton John Miley Cyrus King Princess Pabllo Vattar Big Freedia kd Lang Michael Stipe Frank Ocean Culture Club Chapelle Roan Brandi Carlisle Ice Spice Anohni Steve Grand Petshop Boys Arlo Parks Dodi The B-52’s Orville Peck AND SO MANY MORE
Black Power Rangers Comedy Tour!
The Black Power Rangers are a group of sharp, insightful, Black comedians from the South. Their revolving and growing lineup has been making audiences laugh since 2022. They embark on their third tour this fall. Come laugh as they effortlessly weave social commentary with pop culture for a uniquely hilarious show. Featuring stand-up from Wills Maxwell Jr. (Wilmington, NC), Brandi Roberts (Raleigh, NC), Jordan Centry (Charlotte, NC), Jarrod Fortune (New York, NY), Victoria Quiett (Raleigh, NC), and Malachi Fox (New York, NY). This is a show you can’t miss.
Queer Country Karaoke
Spit into your sippy cup and polish off those rhinestones b/c it’s queer country karaoke night here! These queer country nights are popping off so get here and get signed up for your boot scootin pearl twistin hitch free giddyup of a time! See you soon!
Country Queers Podcast Book Talk and String Band feat: Tatiana Hargreaves + Viv and Riley + Hasee Ciacco + Rebecca Branson Jones
Join the Country Queers podcast team – Rae Garringer, Sharon P. Holland, hermelinda cortés, and Lewis Raven Wallace – for the kick off to the Country Queers book tour! Featuring a reading, some excerpts from oral history interviews, and a discussion about rural LGBTQIA2S+ experiences and representation. Then stick around for some live country music and two-stepping with NC’s own Neon Rainbow featuring Viv & Riley, Tatiana Hargreaves, Hasee Ciacco, and Rebecca Branson Jones.
3 CHEERS FOR SWEET REVENGE! A Burlesque Tribute to My Chemical Romance
3 CHEERS FOR SWEET REVENGE! A Burlesque Tribute to My Chemical Romance Sept 28th/ Doors @ 7pm/ Show @ 8pm You all loved Pop Punk & Pasties, so we’re bringing you more! This time Groovy Tomb Productions is bringing you a night of burlesque and drag, all set to My Chemical Romance! As always we will have a slew of talented performers from all over, including:Zorra ObscuraSpirit NyxNicollete NightmareMona LoverlyErisaka BluThigh FieriIris PyreParker Vahn HausBackstitchAmethyst ReignBoom-Boom Bathory& your host: Gerard GayDance, shout and maybe even cry a little to all your faves from your emo days (and who are we kidding… now!) Bring cash for tips, raffles and one-of-a-kind auction pieces all fit for you Demolition Lovers!Get your tickets now cause if you don’t… trust me, it’s not ok!
Queer Country Night W/ Line Dancing + Country Karaoke
Saddle Up Sissies…. Welcome to Queer Country Night. All ages. KARAOKE / DJ GOOD DIRT / LINE + PARTNER DANCING w/ JOELLE from ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO. $5-$10 sliding scale! Get the hitch out of your giddyup and sashe on over to queer country night at The Pinhook from 8-12. The only constant will be country – and we’re tickled to have everything from LINE DANCING to DJ’s to bands to just whiskey and music. Saddle up sissy’s and lez do this – see you here 😘 It is what you make it! Tell your partner(s) 🙂https://9thstreetjournal.org/2024/04/29/a-more-inclusive-nashville-inside-durhams-queer-country-music-scene/
Pillow Talk w/ Frisky Business Adult Boutique
Pillow Talk is an open community experience that creates a safe and fun space to discuss sex, sexuality, and sexual expression. From toys to turnoffs we want to explore all things sex, as well every discussion will end with single -n-mingle speed dating event. So come meet people with shared interest like yours, learn or share about sex and have a good time! Join us July 24th as we discuss IMPACT play with Support from our community partner Frisky Business Adult Boutique, who will bring toys to talk demo and to sell. And please stick around for a Single N Mingle speed dating event. We will have a sexy adult reading by hostess Stormie Daie and open discussion around quirks and interest before the mingle event. Onsite testing by the Alliance of AIDS Services