Gay City Arts Presents:
The Darker Side of the Rainbow
A BlaQ night of poetry, burlesque, music
by Garfield Hillson

March 22-25
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7 pm

General Admission $15-$20
Students, Seniors, People with Disabilities $12

“Once upon a time six Black artists dared to imagine themselves on the other side of the sterotypes that sought to define them. They decided to bend the rainbow of other people’s expectations and dreamed themselves anew. They decided to courageously defined their own myths- a beautiful mosaic of Queerness & Blackness!

Together they crafted a world were music, poetry, dancing and singing were instruments of tribute and praise- weapons to shape away racism, sexism, and transphobia— all that ratchetness —vanquished. So yes, they made a world where they were finally enough!

Garfield Hillson presents The Darker Side of the Rainbow a journey into self-exploration – a celebration of Blackness & Queerness where the pot of gold is the journey itself. Get ready for this courageous exploration towards the allusive Happy Ending!”

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Accessibility Info: The Calamus Auditorium at Gay City is ADA accessible, has two single-stall all-gender restrooms, and is a fragrance-free space. For more information about accessibility at Gay City, please visit gaycity.org/access

It is Gay City’s policy that smoking and use of fragrances are prohibited on Gay City Health Project premises, including all Gay City Health Project sponsored events and activities. The health of some of our staff, volunteers, and clients may be harmed by exposure to cologne, perfume, or other fragrances–which may cause difficulty breathing, migraine headaches, flu-like symptoms and more. These symptoms are not always readily apparent and sometimes show up hours later or persist for days after an exposure.

Coming to Gay City having used fragranced products on your body or your clothing means that those who are sensitive are faced with the choice to stay and get sick or leave and be unable to access important services or do their job. We ask your help in making Gay City accessible to all by coming to Gay City fragrance free.

*Sponsor Tickets: Gay City relies on the generosity of our patrons and supporters to help bring about programs like Gay City Arts. Spending a little more on your ticket will help keep our program running and our ticket prices low.

**Radical Hospitality Tickets are provided as a homage to a concept first pioneered by Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, meant to “erase economic barriers in pursuit of building a truly inclusive” audience.

About Gay City Arts: Art is the voice, spirit and conscience of every community and is a vital tool for community reflection, dialogue and pride. Through Gay City Arts, Gay City collaborates with local LGBTQ artists to galvanize an audience for queer arts, foster the development of LGBTQ artists and works and facilitate artistic excellence that is accessible. Gay City Arts is committed to presenting challenging, dynamic and excellent queer art across a wide range of disciplines, including theater, music, dance, film, spoken word, literary and visual arts. Learn more: gaycity.org/arts