To coincide with National Transgender HIV Testing Day, Gay City Arts and Lion’s Main Art Collective present a free Trans & Genderqueer Open Mic, with open mic opportunities for introductions and performances, including spoken word, music, dance, or other performances by trans and genderqueer artists.

Along with co-hosts Tobi Hill Meyer and Jax Braun, spend an evening listening to and celebrating the voices of our local trans and genderqueer community. The evening is free and open to the public.

This event is an early kick-off event leading into Trans Arts Month, a month-long series of events featuring performing arts, visual art, film, and more celebrating the beauty and diversity of work by trans artists. More info: gaycity.org/transartsmonth

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.

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. More info: gaycity.org/arts-season

About Lion’s Main: Lion’s Main Art Collective is a community of queer & trans artists that showcases innovative interdisciplinary art. We foster artistic growth and collaboration in a creative and supportive space. More info: lionsmain.org