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SCARBOROUGH ARTS WANTS YOU TO\u00a0<\/strong>COME OUT!<\/em>\u00a0THIS PRIDE MONTH!<\/strong><\/p>\n Scarborough Arts<\/strong>\u00a0is pleased to present\u00a0Come OUT!<\/em><\/strong>,<\/em>\u00a0a series of boundary-pushing and out-there events in celebration of Pride Month this June. The youth-focused events series will feature a lineup of musical and theatre performances, a panel discussion, a film screening, interactive arts activities, and a visual arts exhibition. All events take place at the Bluffs Gallery, and are free and for all-ages. We invite all members of the LGBTTI2QQ community, friends and families, allies, and all those who are Pride-curious to these events!<\/p>\n Marianne Rellin, Scarborough Arts\u2019 Program Coordinator and curator of the\u00a0Come OUT!<\/em>\u00a0series emphasizes the importance of these events:\u00a0\u201cWe want the queer and transgender youth in Scarborough to have a safe space to discuss and open up about their struggles, and be comfortable in and celebrate who they are without the fear of being judged. With the conversations around LGBTTI2QQ issues gaining momentum globally, Scarborough Arts is proud that we are finally taking part in the conversation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n A multi-media\u00a0visual arts exhibition<\/strong>\u00a0will be on view at the Bluffs Gallery from\u00a0June 16 to 26, 2015<\/strong>\u00a0and will feature works from queer-identified visual artists and allies that celebrate the histories, cultures, lives, and diversities of the LGBTTI2QQ community from the past to the present.<\/p>\n On\u00a0Tuesday, June 16,<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a06:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,<\/strong>\u00a0join us for a panel discussion and take part in conversations about the issues, struggles, and triumphs of queer and transgender youth today. The discussion will be moderated by\u00a0Tristan Whiston<\/strong>, a multi-disciplinary theatre artist and co-artistic director of Red Dress Productions, an organization that creates and disseminates original interdisciplinary performance and works with\/in communities on large-scale, community-engaged public artworks. Panelists include\u00a0Elisha Lim<\/strong>, a graphic novelist and artist, and\u00a0Gein Wong<\/strong>, an interdisciplinary director and playwright and Artistic Director at Eventual Ashes and Asian Arts Freedom School. Also taking place this evening will be an\u00a0Open Mic Night<\/strong>segment featuring queer-identified performers and allies from the Scarborough community. Refreshments will be served.<\/p>\n On\u00a0Tuesday, June 23, 2015<\/strong>, join us from\u00a06:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0as we go all-out with a radical showcase of queer musicians and theatre performers. Headlining the evening is Colombian-darling\u00a0Lido Pimienta<\/strong>\u00a0whose music combines electronic beats, analog synths, Afro-Colombian rhythms, and out-of-this-world chanting into one energetic performance. The band\u00a0LAL\u00a0<\/strong>will also perform a set of their hip-hop and techno-infused music complemented with a visceral digital painting live performance. Theatre artist\u00a0Adrian Proszowski<\/strong>\u00a0takes us on an emotional journey with a performance of an excerpt from Allen Legacy\u2019s\u00a0Beyond the Rainbow<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>a play about a young man struggling to find his way in the world, set against the background of the historical Stonewall Riots to the present.\u00a0Flerida Pe\u00f1a\u00a0<\/strong>reads from her comedic one-woman show,\u00a0Sister Mary\u2019s a Dyke?!<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>a contemporary story of a young and na\u00efve schoolgirl who is torn between her religious beliefs and her burgeoning lesbianism. Hosting the evening is the fabulous performer, writer, and storytellerTroy Jackson,\u00a0<\/strong>joined by\u00a0Ash Jahmori<\/strong>\u00a0who will be spinning all-night long.<\/p>\n Throughout the evening, visitors are also invited to participate in an interactive arts activity with artist\u00a0Joanna de los Reyes<\/strong>, and view a selection of short films that tell the stories of LGBTTI2QQ youth, presented in partnership with\u00a0Inside Out Film Festival.<\/strong>\u00a0Guests can socialize at our outdoor garden and enjoy virgin cocktails and catered food provided by\u00a0Fabarnak Restaurant and Catering<\/strong>.<\/p>\n About Scarborough Arts<\/strong> COME OUT!: A SERIES OF EVENTS CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH 2015<\/strong> WHAT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Come OUT! Visual Arts Exhibition WHAT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Come OUT! Conversations and Open Mic Night WHAT: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Come OUT! Closing Reception -from Scarborough Arts newsletter SCARBOROUGH ARTS WANTS YOU TO\u00a0COME OUT!\u00a0THIS PRIDE MONTH! Scarborough Arts\u00a0is pleased to present\u00a0Come OUT!,\u00a0a series of boundary-pushing and out-there events in celebration of Pride Month this June. The youth-focused events series will feature a lineup of musical and theatre performances, a panel discussion, a film screening, interactive arts activities, and<\/p>\n
\nScarborough Arts, a non-profit charitable organization, is the only arts organization of its kind specifically serving the Scarborough community through innovative arts and culture programs for citizens of all ages. We bring artists to the community and community to artists.<\/p>\n
\nJUNE 16 TO 26, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nWHEN:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tuesday, June 16, 2015 until Tuesday, June 26, 2015
\nWHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Bluffs Gallery, 1859 Kingston Road, just east of Birchmount<\/p>\n
\nWHEN:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Tuesday, June 16, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
\nWHERE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The Bluffs Gallery, 1859 Kingston Road, just east of Birchmount
\nRSVP:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Contact\u00a0416-698-7322<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0exhibit@scarborougharts.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWHEN: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
\nWHERE: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>The Bluffs Gallery, 1859 Kingston Road, just east of Birchmount
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\nRead\u00a0Scarborough Arts\u2019 profile<\/a>\u00a0in our Community-Engaged Arts\u00a0Directory and Map<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"