Monthly Archives: January 2013
Review of The Amazing Q Hunt by one of the podium finishers
Q’nema – Queer Film festival – January 30 and 31 at IIT Bombay, Powai
Saathi, the LGBTQ resource group of IIT Bombay in association with Queer Azaadi Mumbai (QAM) and KASHISH Mumbai International Queer film festival is hosting Q’nema 2013 at IIT Bombay, Powai.
This year, Q’nema will be a two day fare showcasing Queer film culture worldwide. It will feature award winning films from the 3rd edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. In attendance, we also have a few surprise guests!
Date & Time: 30 Jan 2013 and 31 Jan 2013 (2 days) – 6PM to 10PM
Full address of the Venue:
PC Saxena Auditorium
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai – 400076
Kindly carry a Government/Employee issue Identity Card with you to gain entry into the campus.
All are invited!
Online Fundraising for Mumbai Pride Parade
2013 is the right time to fight against gender & sexuality discrimination.
Like every year, in less than 30 days now – on 2nd February, Queer Azaadi aka QAM Mumbai would do Mumbai Pride Parade on the streets & before that organise Pride week events across our city with the intention of creating heightened awareness for Equality
Of course, we will have a lot of majja-masti all throughout with Rock Concert, Dirty talk, Q – hunt, Dancing Queens, Ek madhavbaug, Bar Night & much more.
For all this, WE NEED MONEY. We have gathered only half the sum till now. So, please lighten your purse & Your Wallets. Maybe its time to remove your much loved credit card out. 🙂
humaari maddad karo!
http://gaysifamily.com/2012/12/15/queer-azadi-mumbai-qam-2013-time-to-show-you-care/
Ek Madhav Baug at Prithvi Theatre, Juhu, 9pm show on 15th and 16th January
Alternate Initiatives presents “Ek Madhav Baug,” a Hindi play by the late celebrated playwright Chetan Datar. “Ek Madhav Baug” is a pioneering play about homosexuality and acceptance of the gay community. A 70-minute soliloquy, it has been translated into Hindi by Mona Ambegaonkar and Vivek Anand, and is enacted by Mona Ambegaonkar.
This poignant play tells the story of a 21 year-old youth coming to terms with his sexuality. The play is seen from the point of view of his mother who discovers that her son is gay and through his diary, relives his journey of discovery of his own sexuality.
Ticketed Performance at Prithvi Theatre, 20 Janki Kutir Juhu on January 15th and 16th at 9pm. The play will be presented in Hindi.
Show Timings- 9pm
Ticket price:- Rs 125/-
Box Office no for Prithvi: +91 (22) 26149546
For online booking click below
http://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/Ek-Madhav-Baug-Hindi/ET00010685
QUEER AZAADI MUMBAI PRIDE FESTIVITIES 2013
13-JAN-13 SUNDAY
GBs Kite Flying
Juhu Beach. the lane next to the Tulip Star Hotel (the old Juhu Centaur).
The lane runs between the hotel and the Janki Kuntir colony
3:30pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/327297340716211/
Yaariyans Queer Games
Juhu Beach. the lane next to the Tulip Star Hotel (the old Juhu Centaur).
The lane runs between the hotel and the Janki Kuntir colony
4pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/369323616497364/
15-JAN-13 TUESDAY
Ek Madhav Baug
Prithvi Theatre, 20 Janki Kutir Juhu Church Road, Mumbai
9pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/398271370259000/
16-Jan-13 Wednesday
Ek Madhav Baug
Prithvi Theatre, 20 Janki Kutir Juhu Church Road, Mumbai
9pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/398271370259000/
20-Jan-13 Sunday
Gay Bombays Family Meet
Karma lounge, Opera house, Grant Road
3 to 7pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/325829244189915/
26-Jan-13 Saturday
The Q-Hunt
All over Mumbai
8am to 5pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/154171491397901/
27-Jan-13 Sunday
Dirty Talk 3.0
Apicius – Kitchen & Bar, 8th Floor, Blue Wave, Off Link Road, Andheri Lokhandwala, Mumbai.
Tel No. 022 26734338, 022 26734337
5pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/340064176101770/
28-Jan-13 Monday
Pictures Against Prejudice
Bombay Connect Conference Room, The Hub, 4th Floor, Candelar Building, 26 St John Baptist Road, Near Mount Mary Steps, Bandra
11am to 8pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/109150912594472/
29-Jan-13 Tuesday
Pictures Against Prejudice
Bombay Connect Conference Room, The Hub, 4th Floor, Candelar Building, 26 St John Baptist Road, Near Mount Mary Steps, Bandra
11am to 8pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/109150912594472/
Q-Bar Night
The Little Door, Andheri West
30-Jan-13 Wednesday
Q’NEMA
IIT Bombay, Powai
6pm to 10pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/269991709796511/
31-Jan-13 Thursday
Q’NEMA
IIT Bombay, Powai
6pm to 10pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/269991709796511/
1-Feb-13 Friday
Queer Rock Concert
Carter Road Amphitheatre, Bandra
6 to 9pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/492108840840668/
2-Feb-13 Saturday
Queer Kreeda
August Kranti Maidan, Grant Road
12pm to 2pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/216446895158642/
QUEER AZAADI MARCH
August Kranti Maidan, Grant Road
2pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/123754891125525/
*Flashmob- Surprise!