Born in 2016, the Queer Performance Camp series offers a rare opportunity to explore, create, perform and network in a safe space where \u201cqueer\u201d is the dominant culture. These events aim to create new ways to connect, grow and build community, while supporting the development of queer artists through shows, workshops and gatherings.<\/span> Organised in collaboration with <\/span>MAI (Montr\u00e9al, arts interculturels)<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>La Chapelle Sc\u00e8nes Contemporaines<\/span><\/a>, Queer Performance Camp is open to ALL artists (whatever their gender and sexuality).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 1 to 18, 2023<\/a> @ Studio 303<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Activities<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/b>February 3, 7 to 10 p.m. – Opening party: karaoke + puzzles<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – <\/span>Temple for Queers<\/span><\/i>, with Lari Jalbert & Naomi Moon, Melek & <\/span>Miranda, Cosmique Tea a.k.a. Toni Fowler and Jessica Lieu<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 13 to 16, 1 to 5 p.m. – <\/span>No one writes alone<\/span><\/i>, with H Felix Chau Bradley<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 17 from 2 to 5 pm – <\/span>Queerness in performance: table talks<\/span><\/i>, with Arnaud Rochefort-Allie, Dani <\/span>Carter, Aisha Sasha John and Michael Toppings<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 18, 2 pm to 4 pm – <\/span>Queer Wisdom<\/span><\/i>, with Po B.K. Lomami and Deanna Bowen – CANCELLED<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n + four private residencies with Joliz Dela Pena, Mycelium, Dani Carter, and Kuntiana<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Workshops<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n January 30 to February 3, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – <\/span>Ancient awakenings and technologies<\/span><\/i> with B. Solomon (Toronto)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 6 to 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – <\/span>Vocal exploration<\/span><\/i> with Gabriel Dharmoo (Montreal)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 13 to 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – <\/span>Waters<\/span><\/i> with Aisha Sasha John (Montreal)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shows<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n Presented by our partners, MAI (Montr\u00e9al, arts interculturels) and La Chapelle, Sc\u00e8nes Contemporaines. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 1 and 2 at 7:30pm @ La Chapelle – <\/span>BLACK MOON<\/span><\/i> \/ FATHERMOTHER (Kezia Waters + Jordan Brown) (Chicago)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 6 and 7 at 7:30pm @ MAI –<\/span> HALAL<\/span><\/i> \/ Ivo Dimchev (Bulgaria)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 6 – 8, 2023 at 7:30pm @ La Chapelle – <\/span>How to Fail as a Popstar <\/span><\/i>\/ Vivek Shraya (Calgary)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 16, 2023 at 8pm @ MAI –<\/span> the queerdo love cabaret <\/span><\/i>\/ HercuSleaze + Bijuriya + Manny Dingo + Miami Minx + Phoenix Inana + Uncle Marly + Ad’horrible + Jaqq Strapp + La Roseline + Kajol + Korra AnarchKey (Montreal)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 17 at 8pm @ MAI – <\/span>cosmic drag-pop double feature<\/span><\/i> \/ Bijuriya + BiG SiSSY (Montreal)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 18 at 9:30pm @ MAI – <\/span>The Future Lovers Kiki Ball<\/span><\/i> \/ Mother Raven Louboutin (Montreal)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 3-12, 2022 Online<\/a>, @ Studio 303 + partner venues<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Online Activities Monday, February 7 – Two Spirit & Indigiqueer Futurisms: from sci-fi narrative to sovereign spaces with Gabe Calder\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, February 12 – Tea with Lenore & Lois with Lenore Claire Herrem + Lois Weaver<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, February 13 – Temple for Queers: revitalizing sacred spaces through movement, mindfulness and magic with Cosmique TeaSpectacles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Workshops March 27 – Voice Painting Workshop<\/em> with Gabriel Dharmoo – POSTPONED<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shows Bijuriya<\/em> with Gabriel Dharmoo – Thursday, March 17 to 19 – @ MAI (Montr\u00e9al, arts interculturels)-<\/span> DELAYED<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Fail as a Popstar<\/em> with Vivek Shraya – @ <\/b>La Chapelle Sc\u00e8nes Contemporaines – <\/span>CANCELLED<\/p>\n\n\n\n February 1 to 14, 2021<\/a> @ Online<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Online Activities<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday February 1 to Sunday February 7 \u2013 Queer Cut Pro<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday <\/span>February<\/span> 1, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. \u2013 QPC Dance Party in collaboration with CCOV.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday <\/span>February<\/span> 4, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. \u2013 Chosen Family Feud<\/span>:<\/span> Solo Edition \u2013 CANCELLED<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday <\/span>February<\/span> 6, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday <\/span>February<\/span> 12, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday <\/span>February<\/span> 13, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. \u2013 Ask an Elder<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday <\/span>February<\/span> 14, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. \u2013 2:59\u2019s<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Online Workshops<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. \u2013 <\/span>#Queer Disabled Joy (an improvisation and dance experiment)<\/span><\/i> with Seeley Quest and Aimee Louw (Montreal)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 8 to 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. \u2013 <\/span>Recreating Ritual: a movement workshop for pandemic circumstances with Be Heintzman Hope <\/span><\/i>(New York)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shows<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n House of Barbara <\/span><\/i>\/ Elle Barbara <\/span>@ <\/b>La Chapelle Sc\u00e8nes Contemporaines \u2013 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whip<\/span><\/i> \/ Fake Knot\/Ralph Escamillan (Vancouver) @ MAI (Montr\u00e9al, arts interculturels) \u2013 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sunday, February 6 -Temple for Queers: Frozen Sky Lodge with Weather Beings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Monday, February 7 to 11 – DAY RAVE<\/em> Workshop with Malik Nashad Sharpe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Vernissage Les liens<\/em> with Thierry Huard – Thursday, February 3 – @ MAI (Montr\u00e9al, arts interculturels)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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