POLKY
7.30
Toronto's own Polky was created by courageous Polish ladies, singer Ewelina Ferenc, dancer Ala Stasiuk, and multi-instrumentalist Marta Solek. Polky, meaning "Polish women," came together through a shared passion for Eastern European music's enigmatic and upbeat style. Joined by Canadian musicians, Polky brings its original sound to Eastern European traditional music by adding a uniquely Canadian and multicultural flavour.
4/20 A QUEER DJ EVENT
11.00
Join us on 4/20 to celebrate an evening or earthly delights with music by:
✿ Sofia Fly
✿ Zellers
✿ RATA
✿ GRRLCRRSH
✿ ESCOBUTT
Go-go Dancers: Joy and Softservve Mulan ✿
This space has been intentionally created for LGBTQIA+ communities. Zero tolerance for any kind of harassment, racism, transphobia, homophobia, qu33rphobia, sexism, non-consent. We ask that you are mindful and respectful of the space, and others!
Although the dance floor will be foggy, no smoking/vaping is permitted indoors. If you are feeling unwell or have any COVID-19 or flu symptoms, please stay home.
Bring ca$h to tip the talent ๑✿
Tickets:
$15 online
$20 at the door
DJ ESCOBUTT
ESCOBUTT's (they/them) work is concerned with the degree to which identities are shaped by consumer capitalist culture and mass media sensationalism. ESCOBUTT is a non-binary digital content creator who’s multifaceted narratives and talents include a variety of media outlets that aid their exploration of gender, entertainment, and satire.
Links: https://linktr.ee/escobutt
GRRLCRRSH
grrlcrrsh (she/they) is a genre fluid weaver of vibes with an affinity for sassy, sexy soundscapes. Approaching every challenge with a spirit of boundless optimism and playful experimentation, you can always expect them to bring a couple surprises up her sleeve to keep you (bouncing) on your toes. During their sets, you can expect to hear anything from acid, electro, deep house, afrobeats, disco & techno - peppered with funky basslines, percussive breaks & poppy hooks for a sensually delightful sonic adventure. grrlcrrsh is also the founder of Que'd Up, a Toronto-based collective to provide emerging queer DJs with access to professional DJ equipment & growth opportunities.
SOFIA FLY
Sofia Fly (she/her) is a DJ and Recording Artist from Toronto. She is co-founder of club event series “Veneno” and an iconic mainstay of queer dance floors in TO. Her DJ sets are complex, genre-hopping, beat puzzles built around her own signature remixes and beats. Her music features poetic party-girl lyrics set to a Latin inspired fusion of hip-hop and house music.
JOY
Joy (she/her) is an Egyptian multi-disciplinary artist and performer. She specializes in VJ , creative coding and Projection Mapping. Her style is highly influenced by African psychedelic art. Joy thrives in emerging experimental art with unconventional methods of science and technology to create spaces and visibility for anyone on the margins.
RATA
RATA (he/him) Chilean DJ, trans and non-binary, who seeks to dabble in melodic and unique sounds and textures, mixing house, European techno and some acid with Latin danceable rhythms and references to icons of queer culture. RATA sees music as an expression of gender and identity, a space where the union on the dance floor is totally a political act. To party in a world where many do not want to see us happy.
SOFTSERVVE
Softservve (she/her) is fresh on the performance scene after a decade of denying her love for entertaining~She is a content creator, camgirl, model and burlesque dancer~ She is the resident Kitten of the Indigebabes Burlesque Troupe and is a child in the Imperial Haus of Hua Mulan~ She's got a swirl of soft & salacious to satisfy your sweet tooth
ZELLERS
(he/him) Party God Zellers is known for marrying sounds from the underground and the above ground in his time behind the decks. He was brought up by rave DJs and draws influence from the queer trailblazers in the Toronto scene. No matter where he starts– he’ll finish hard. You’ll hear a wide range of sounds, some groovy house beats, gay club classics, and inevitably some hard and fast techno. He’s the founder of Toronto’s new trans for trans rave Metamorphosis and he aims to create spaces where queer people feel not only included but centralized.