What is this Ladyfest business you may ask? Well it certainly isn’t a bunch of women who paint their nails and gossip over the latest Britney Spears information leak. No, it’s an annual four-day grassroots arts, culture and music festival that promotes urban feminism, sexual diversity, anti oppression and trans-inclusive issues. It’s woman-created and women-run celebration that showcases the talents of amazing, beautiful, confident, strong women that inspire and move their communities.This epic shindig will take place from September 18- 21 in Toronto, Kensington Market. So get your buns over there if you are pro-woman and get involved in something
that has been going on in the city for the past five years. Using art to battle racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of ignorance through art, open discussion and talented collaboration is the key element of Ladyfest. The lady-filled event originated in Olympia, Washington in 2000, and has since spread like wildfire to North and South America, Asia, Europe and Africa.Performances by bands, poets, visual artists, filmmakers, speakers and a multitude of workshops, from sexual education to literature and social issues will pepper the festival. For example, last year one of the workshops featured a discussion about the legal rights of sex workers, while a series of smutty feminist films was showcased at the Brunswick theatre. Other stimulating pursuits included arts and crafts creations and sales, dance parties with DJ’s and any other amazing activity you can imagine.
Since the festivities are still in its planning stages volunteers of all types are needed, as well as musicians and artists, so if you’re interested in participating or performing you can contact ladyfesttoronto@
gmail.com. You can also send any enquiries and dialogue you may want to communicate.
So if you enjoy strong female artists, speakers, musicians, naughty literature written by feminist women, and discussions of our sexual rights in a friendly, open environment, then you know what to do. Grab a girlfriend and plan to explore artistic girl power in Toronto’s vintage sector.
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gmail.com. You can also send any enquiries and dialogue you may want to communicate.So if you enjoy strong female artists, speakers, musicians, naughty literature written by feminist women, and discussions of our sexual rights in a friendly, open environment, then you know what to do. Grab a girlfriend and plan to explore artistic girl power in Toronto’s vintage sector.
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