ART PHAG: Being Queer Saved My Life @ William Way, 6/8

The William Way Center invites performers and community members to share their stories of coming to terms with his or her queer identity.

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ART PHAG: Being Queer Saved My Life @ William Way, 6/8

POSTED: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 10:00 AM

Filed Under: Events | LGBTQ

Gay pride celebrations are typically marked by rainbow parade floats, bedazzled drag queens and lots andlots of Cher. A great excuse for a party, Pride is also about overcoming oppression with the most effective non-violent tools we've got: honesty, love and unabashed displays of queer identity. In a world where mainstream media fails to represent the full range of human sexuality, pride celebrations are not only fun but a necessary occasion for support and acceptance.

On Friday at 7 p.m., the William Way Center (1315 Spruce St.) will invite performers and community members to share their stories of coming to terms with queer identity. Appropriately titled "Being Queer Saved My Life," the event will focus on solidarity within the LGBTQ community, exploring all the joys and hurdles of veering from a straight-life path. Among the many talented perfomers are local trans activist Rae Drew, author Freddy Shelley and Philly Gay Calender creator Steve McCann. Each performer will be given ten minutes to monologue, recite poetry, speak, sing, etc., and audience members will have a chance to share their own stories during an open-mic segment. A great kickoff to Pride Weekend, all proceeds will go to local LGBTQ organizations, including The Morris Home, a new recovery home specifically for trans inviduals. $10.

(nina@citypaper.net)

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