Mardi Gras : Queer Thinking - Queer Tel Aviv (Seminar)

Queer Tel Aviv (Seminar)

On the evening of August 1, 2009, an unknown person with firearms entered the “Aguda” building in Tel Aviv and opened fire on a crowd attending an Israeli Gay Youth event. He immediately escaped after killing two and wounding a further fifteen. The resulting outpour of response from political leaders, police, media and community was unexpected.

Israeli singer-songwriter, Ivri Lider, leads this insightful discussion about the incident in Tel Aviv, as well as its impact on the gay community. Joining him will be Shai Feniger, a youth movement representative who has significant involvement working with gay youth organizations in Tel Aviv and has worked with the Israeli Gay Youth Association.

A look back at the queer revolution in Tel Aviv, its new direction and its impact on the rest of the world.

Time: 5.00pm

Venue: Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre

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