Pride Weeks
 Pride Weeks celebrates the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities and their straight allies. |
SCHEDULE
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F to eMbody
Wed, March 25 * 10pm * The Loft, Balfour Hood Campus Center
A spoken-word and hip-hop performance by the Athens Boys Choir and Katastrophe; two transgender men. Athens Boys Choir is a "gender-deviant, multi-media spoken word/homo-hop extravaganza". Katastrophe is a "genre-busting emo-hop mc; lyrical skills merge with beats that slide from raw to eccentric". There will also be a workshop that emphasizes the individuality of the trans experience.
Milk
Fri, March 26 and Sat, March 27 * 9pm * Hindle Auditorium, Science Center
BACCHUS presents the movie "Milk": The story of Harvey Milk and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for LGBT rights and became California's first openly gay elected official.
Intro to Burlesque
Sat, March 28 * 4pm * Dance Studio, Balfour Hood Campus Center
Get in touch with your curves at this fun dance workshop taught by Big Moves' Miss Bea Haven. All are welcome!
One Size Fits All 2
Sat, March 28 * 7pm * The Loft, Balfour Hood Campus Center
Back by popular demand, Big Moves is bringing their one-hour cabaret-style show that hugs your curves, yet still gives you room to breathe. All-new program of musical theater, jazz dance, burlesque, belly dance, hip hop, spoken word, and even some audience participation: all the best from the nation's premier size-diverse dance/performance company.
Queer People of Color Display
Mon, March 30 - Fri, April 3 * 11am * Hood Café, Balfour Hood Campus Center
A photographical and informational exhibit on the history and issues that Queer People of Color face. Come to learn and participate in the interactive activities.
Celebrate Pride Weeks
Tue, March 31 * 2pm-5pm * 42 Howard Street
Drop into the Counseling Center for some tasty treats and meet the friendly staff.
Religion and Sexuality Discussion
Mon, March 30 * 5pm (tentative) * Chapel Basement
A discussion to compare and connect the movies "Trembling Before G-d" and "A Jihad for Love" on the issues of sexual identity and religion.
Lavender Banquet
Thur, April 2 * 6pm * Emerson Faculty Dining
Join the Alliance, Safe Zone and the Alumnae/i Association's LGBTQ group in honoring their graduating members. Celebrate the year's accomplishments for the queer community at Wheaton. Please RSVP to Greg Thompson '10.
4th Annual Drag Show
Fri, April 3 * 8pm * Atrium, Balfour Hood Campus Center
Wear your gender-bending outfits and cheer on fellow Wheaton students in the hottest drag performances of the year! Find out who will become this year's Drag King & Queen, hosted by Miss Gay Rhode Island≠s very own Haley Star!
For questions regarding Pride Weeks, please contact our student intern, Cara Suriyamongkol '11.