Pride Month: Author Talk with Tobias Madden – YA 15yo+

Meet Tobias Madden talking about his debut novel both heartfelt and hilarious, Anything But Fine, along with his next YA rom-com, Take a bow Noah Mitchell set for release in September 2022. In 2019, Tobias edited and published Underdog: #LoveOzYA Short Stories, which featured his first published work, ‘Variation’. Tobias is a passionate member of the #LoveOzYA and LGBTQ+ communities, and he currently works full time for a major independent publishing company.

QBD Books will be selling rainbow related literature including Tobias’ book ‘Anything But Fine’.

WHO:  LGBTQIA+, allies and friends – 15yo+
WHEN: Tuesday 21 June 2022, 4.30-5.30pm

WHERE:  Penrith City Library Theatrette – 601 High Street, Penrith, or online via Zoom

COST:  Free
BOOKINGS:  Book now via Eventbrite. Bookings essential. Limited numbers.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/author-talk-tobias-madden-tickets-330322803397

Pride Movie Night
Thu 23 Jun
Doors open 6pm for 6:30pm start
The Bank Hotel, Newtown

This June, The Bank will be celebrating & commemorating the history, culture & contributions of our LGBTQIA+ community. We’re dedicating the entire month to honouring diversity & acceptance with a full calendar of entertainment and activity by our incredible queer community.

Queer Screen have curated the perfect mix of sexy, funny, wild and serious films around gay male, queer, trans and lesbian stories.

Join us from 6:30pm on Thursday 23 June at Waywards at The Bank Hotel for a Pride Movie Night.

Stick around for the afterparty with Woody’s – a weekly party with a flair for the hair; bears, cubs, queers and admirers.

There is a $10 entry with proceeds going to Queer Screen.

Book Here: https://tix.queerscreen.org.au/Sessions/Pride-Movie-Night

Trixie & Katya LIVE

In The Dark Presents
TRIXIE & KATYA LIVE!

Thelma and Louise. Romy and Michelle. Trixie and Katya. “Trixie and Katya Live” is a parody homage to the classic girl’s road trip buddy comedies from the 90’s and 2000’s to today – from drag classics “To Wong Foo” and “Priscilla”, to “Crossroads” and “Barb and Star” – presented as an outrageous and absurd comedic musical drag show spectacular.

(If you hold a ticket to the previously scheduled Trixie & Katya UNHhhh tour, please note you’re tickets will be valid for this show.)

Got a question? Pls email support@itdevents.com

https://www.itdevents.com/tours/trixieandkatyalive?fbclid=IwAR2IL3cglmxrwnxglT4N1R5NHS0h2_MZMFiKHxSEefVkY_IOZAkU0xx6QDI

Kweens of Comedy – Pride

$20.00

Trixie & Katya LIVE

In The Dark Presents
TRIXIE & KATYA LIVE!

Thelma and Louise. Romy and Michelle. Trixie and Katya. “Trixie and Katya Live” is a parody homage to the classic girl’s road trip buddy comedies from the 90’s and 2000’s to today – from drag classics “To Wong Foo” and “Priscilla”, to “Crossroads” and “Barb and Star” – presented as an outrageous and absurd comedic musical drag show spectacular.

(If you hold a ticket to the previously scheduled Trixie & Katya UNHhhh tour, please note you’re tickets will be valid for this show.)

Got a question? Pls email support@itdevents.com

https://www.itdevents.com/tours/trixieandkatyalive?fbclid=IwAR2IL3cglmxrwnxglT4N1R5NHS0h2_MZMFiKHxSEefVkY_IOZAkU0xx6QDI

YAS TO PINK!

Pride Month: Writing Workshop – Writing and Publication
– Adults 18yo+

This workshop invites LGBTQ+ writers to sit down and have a conversation with local author, Michael Stoneburner as they discuss growing up finding the courage to write in their own voice and create characters that closely represent them. Writers will be invited to take part in a writing prompt, called Story Stones, to inspire positive writing habits and explore self-publication.

WHO:  LGBTQIA+, allies and friends – 18 years+

WHEN: Saturday 25 June 2022, 10.30am-12.00pm

WHERE:  Penrith City Library Theatrette – 601 High Street, Penrith, or online via Zoom

COST:  Free
BOOKINGS:  Book now via Eventbrite. Bookings essential. Limited numbers.

https://penrithlibrary-pridemonth-writingworkshopadults.eventbrite.com.au

As part of our Sydney Pride Festival commemorations this year, First Mardi Gras Inc. is presenting an online Salon78 forum – Celebrating Rainbow History.

In this forum we will have presentations from Rainbow History Class, which produces short fun Tik Tok clips on our history. Some 78ers have been interviewed and have provided information for these vignettes.

Other speakers will look at more traditional written representations of our history – based on documents and oral resources. We will discuss the best ways of preserving our communities’ history and getting it across to younger generations.

Check out: Home | RainbowHistoryClass – The LGBTIQA+ history you don’t get in school.

To register for this online event at 5.30pm on Saturday 25 June, email info@78ers.org.au to receive the Zoom link.

Be radical and love (accept) your Queer body through a night of speaking your truth, clothing-optional* yoga and breath work, as we finish the night connecting over a delicious grazing platter.

Following 30 minutes of wholesome, slow yoga. I will be joined by the beautiful Hayley from @embodied_breathwork to take you through a guided 30 minute breath work session.

I have decided to make the tickets sliding scale for those who may not be in a position to pay full price. If you would like to help someone that cannot afford a ticket, you can pay it forward by purchasing an additional ticket. Tickets will be password protected to ensure a safe space, so please contact me if you would like to attend this event.

If you are wanting to attend but physically cannot afford it, please reach out.

There is no pressure to arrive in a certain way. Come as you are and take what you need. This night is for you.

6:30pm – 9:30pm
Newtown

FOR THE QUEENS!
DARLO DECADES HOUSE PARTY

Sat 25th June | 7pm

Drag Haus fet. Trixie Mattel

Starring Trixie Mattel (exclusive DJ Set)

LINEUP IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Art Simone (Mel) @rtist_
Beverly Kills (Bne) @thebeverlykills
Carla From Bankstown @carlafrombankstown
Coco Jumbo (Syd) @_cocojumbo
Etcetera Etcetera (Syd) @etceteraetcetera
Hannah Conda (Syd) @hannahcondaofficial
Kane Enable (Adl) @kanenables
Kita Mean (NZ) @kitamean
Trixie Mattel (USA) @trixiemattel
Vanity (Syd) @wigsbyvanity
Vybe (Syd) @itsjustv

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/drag-haus-sydney-feat-trixie-mattel-tickets-315902431677?fbclid=IwAR3CGK12RkKhvxc6OBHCJiCAgm88ltiwR7uuWc69_h7ssL8yclReURCIJPo

Les Divas at The Juniors

Prada Clutch

The Juniors, Kingsford

From the producers of Prada Clutch’s All-Drag Revue comes Les Divas: An all-male revue.

Australia’s six-foot something songstress Prada Clutch plays the Goddess of Pop; Cher in her new show set on the Las Vegas Strip featuring an all-star line-up of her most famous friends.

The ninety-minute all-male revue includes some of the world’s greatest divas including: Barbara Streisand, Shirley Bassey, Tina Turner, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Diana Ross & of course – Cher!

Relive their greatest hits including: If I Could Turn Back Time, Get The Party Stared, Proud Mary, I Will Always Love You & I’m Coming Out.

The show is headlined by Prada Clutch; one of Australia’s most in demand live-singing drag queens. Prada has headlined stage shows across Australia, playing both major cities & regional towns.

The show is Creatively Directed by one of Australia’s original divas from Les Girls of Kings Cross, Monique Kelly. Monique was a cast member of Les Girls from 1973 to 1997.

The show features a cast of seven, choreographed by Stephen Clarke. Stephen has been Dancing and Choreographing professionally since 1985. Stephen’s experience extends to working with Aussie divas Kylie & Dannii Minogue, as well as international divas Cyndi Lauper & Diana Ross.

Witness the greatest divas being impersonated like never before as they tour Australia in 2021.

 A true diva spectacular not to be missed!

https://www.lesdivas.com/?fbclid=IwAR32x2u4H2DY-TU9ATbUrLmeUL9t1H5rOm-DUODaSSrsbZEcPAaZt8EB9C4

78ers Mardi Gras 44^th Anniversary Drinks

Join us for our Drinks to celebrate the 44th Anniversary of the first Mardi Gras from 5pm on Sunday 26 June. All 78ers, partners and supporters are welcome.

We are trying a new venue – Kinselas at Taylor Square (383 Bourke Street). It ticks all the boxes, being on the ground floor, easy to access and open to the street for fresh air.

First Mardi Gras Inc. will be providing finger food and bar prices are very reasonable (Beer $7.70 schooner, Wine $8 glass). We will also conduct a raffle on the night.
If you want to stay on, Bistro meals are good value.

Kinselas have been lovely to deal with and are looking forward to hosting 78ers for this anniversary event.
Let us know if you can come along to Kinselas at 5pm on Sunday 26 June, email info@78ers.org.au.

Trixie & Katya LIVE

In The Dark Presents
TRIXIE & KATYA LIVE!

Thelma and Louise. Romy and Michelle. Trixie and Katya. “Trixie and Katya Live” is a parody homage to the classic girl’s road trip buddy comedies from the 90’s and 2000’s to today – from drag classics “To Wong Foo” and “Priscilla”, to “Crossroads” and “Barb and Star” – presented as an outrageous and absurd comedic musical drag show spectacular.

(If you hold a ticket to the previously scheduled Trixie & Katya UNHhhh tour, please note you’re tickets will be valid for this show.)

Got a question? Pls email support@itdevents.com

https://www.itdevents.com/tours/trixieandkatyalive?fbclid=IwAR2IL3cglmxrwnxglT4N1R5NHS0h2_MZMFiKHxSEefVkY_IOZAkU0xx6QDI