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The Amsterdamian Blog: Queer & Pride Amsterdam 2023: Queer Sex Workers’ Day
by Dana Marin, 2023/08/03
https://amsterdamian.com/see/photos/queer-pride-amsterdam-2023-queer-sex-workers-day/
“I first met Adanya at Casa Rosso, where she introduced me to Chandler (they/them) from Queer Amsterdam, the main organiser of the event. I went inside this infamous theatre in Red Light District for the first time and met some of the staff, took a peek in the dressing room and backstage. Then joined everyone for the strip performance brought on stage by Striptopia, before heading to the Oude Kerk for the rest of the program.”
thursday, july 27, 2023
QUEER AMSTERDAM:
sex workers pride programme
𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 // 𝟭𝟯:𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟴:𝟬𝟬
On July 27th, 2023, Red Light Arts & Culture co-produced the first ever Sex Worker’s Celebration Day as part of Amsterdam’s first ever Queer & Pride week. Along with co-organizer Chandler Smith, RLAC wrote the grants for funding, organized all of the locations and received their venues as in-kind donations, created the communications content, and curated, programmed, and hosted the event itself. We were invited into this process because of our long-standing personal and professional connections in the Red Light District that includes organizations, cultural institutions, and the sex working community.
About Queer Amsterdam: Queer Amsterdam is dedicated to improving equality for-, fighting against the inequality in opportunities of- and strengthening the social and economic position of all people who identify as LGBTQIAP+. Queer Amsterdam believes it is important to liberate from the gender-focused narrative, find connection with each other and create awareness from an intersectional perspective. Thus, anti-discrimination in all areas is one of our core values.
thursday, july 27, 2023
QUEER AMSTERDAM:
PROJECT GALLERY
Thursday, July 27th of Queer and Pride, will host a S*x Workers Program at multiple venues across Amsterdam’s Red Light District! Queer and trans s*x workers will take center stage with an array of delicious talent–including striptease, spoken word, and even edible sculptures!
At a time when politics around s*x work are heated in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands, this program will put s*x workers back into the center of Queer & Pride celebrations and showcase the multitude of talents of the s*x worker community.
Produced by Queer Amsterdam, Red Light Arts & Culture // Funded by Amsterdam Fonds voor de Kunst
Check out our line up!
PIC @ 11:00-19:00
SW Brunch & Opening Hours
Reservation required for portions of the event – link in bio. Building inside is not accessible.
@pic_amsterdam_backup
OUDE KERK @ 13:00-18:00
Curated SW Arts & Culture Festival
FREE – fully accessible building
Part of @queercurrents at “It’s OK… Commoning Uncertainties” at the @oudekerkamsterdam @jeanneworks
CASA ROSSO @ 14:00-15:00
STRIPTOPIA !
FREE (reservation required (tba) – seating limited – building not accessible)
@striptopia @casarosso.amsterdam
CAFE ‘T MANDJE @ 18:30-20:30
AFTER-PARTY BORREL WITH DRAG QUEERS !
FREE (building not accessible)
𝗦𝗪 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 + 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 // 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗘𝗥 & 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗠𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗠 // 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 // 𝟭𝟯.𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟴.𝟬𝟬 // 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 & 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 // DE OUDE KERK
That’s right, loves–the Red Light church dedicated to St. Nicholas, the Patron Saint of S-WORKERS, is boasting a FULL Queer & Trans S-Worker-centered programme on JULY 27 from 13.00-18.00, as part of Queer Amsterdam’s Queer & Pride celebration.
🎨 𝗔 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗦𝗪 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 @ 𝟭𝟯.𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟲.𝟯𝟬
👀 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 H0€S 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝗨𝗽 @ 𝟭𝟯.𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟱.𝟯𝟬
🔮🪩𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗪 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 @ 𝟭𝟱.𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟲.𝟯𝟬
🎤 Sex 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 & 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 @ 𝟭𝟲.𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟳.𝟰𝟱
You will NOT want to miss this ethereal blend of all things SW, arts, culture & performance! ENTRANCE IS FREE TO OUDE KERK!
See you there, dear queers!
A BIG thank you to the Oude Kerk for hosting us on this day. Part of @queercurrents at “It’s OK… Commoning Uncertainties” at the @oudekerkamsterdam @jeanneworks
This project is graciously supported by @afk020 Amsterdam Fonds voor de Kunst. Co-produced with @redlightartsandculture @queeramsterdam_2023
𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦. 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 // 𝟭𝟰.𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟱.𝟬𝟬 // Striptopia @ Casa Rosso
Casa Rosso, the Red Light District’s most infamous theatre, has been serving an array of e-r-0-t-*-c performances since the 1960s. In the heart of De Wallen and amongst the glow of the district’s red lights, we’re excited to host a total Queer & Trans S-W Takeover at the theatre on JULY 27TH! @striptopia @casarosso.amsterdam
𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗔 // 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟰.𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟱.𝟬𝟬 come enjoy a variety show from the performers of the infamous Eindhoven-based strip show, STRIPTOPIA! Buckle in or get ready to slip from your seat, after this steamy array of performances you will absolutely not want to miss!
STRIPTOPIA is the hottest collective of strippers to grace the stage of the Casa Rosso theatre, so get ready to tip these babes generously for the smuttiest show at this year’s Queer & Pride.
SEATING IS LIMITED – RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – linkinbio! Building is not accessible.
Striptopia is a collective of strippers based throughout The Netherlands. We are a collective of 18 strippers who work together to create unique shows by appearing in different contexts. Striptopia will come together for the SWers Day to perform with members of the collective. During the show, sw-ers, queer strprs, and BIPOC performers will take the center stage. The show will consist of 5 performers, 2 of which are drag queens and 3 strprs and a host. The host will spend time talking about consent and general education around SW as well as making fun accessible jokes about stripping to engaged with the audience. Everything is carefully curated to make the entire experience immersive and encapsulating – our strippers and drag artists are sure to wow you!
QUEER & PRIDE AMSTERDAM PIC @ 11:00-19:00
SW Brunch & Opening Hours
Reservation required for portions of the event – link in bio. Building inside is not accessible.
The PIC has been an active SW community center and Red Light District education hub since 1994. With the goal to serve the SW-er community and also tourists and onlookers in the area, the PIC stands out as the touchstone of the SW rights movement in Amsterdam.
SW BRUNCH // On JULY 27TH at 11.00-13.00, the PIC will open its doors in the morning for a special SWer’s brunch. Come, bring a dish if you like, and join for a tasty meal and community convo over at the PIC. *registration required
OPEN HOURS // From 13.30 onwards at the PIC, you’ll be able to visit the center’s usual opening hours, where you can learn more about SW & the Red Light District. Stop by to find community, eat together, or learn more about the history & future of s-w in Amsterdam!
WALK & TALK LECTURE* // from 17.00-18.30 be led through the Red Light District with a member of the PIC to deep-dive into De Wallen’s history of S-W!
*registration required
Book your Red Light lecture walk here: pic@pic-amsterdam.com
AFTER-PARTY BORREL WITH DRAG QUEERS @cafetmandjeofficial // 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗘𝗥 & 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗠𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗠 // 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 // 18:30-20:30 // 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘
Maybe you couldn’t make it to our daytime programming but you’re free after 18.00 OR you want to keep the celebration going!!
From 18:30-20:30, come and join our audience and performers for a mingling and drinks, and enjoy captivating pop-up performances by Lucian Squid & Alfa Hoer from the House of LøstBois!
As part of Queer & Pride Amsterdam, we had a day filled with programming in celebration of SW-ers, from 11:00-18:00 at the PIC, Casa Rosso, and the Oude Kerk @oudekerkamsterdam @casarosso.amsterdam!
A big thank you to Café t Mandje for hosting our Borrel! Mandje a historic café. Still in the old style as then. A place where everyone can be themselves since 1927. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈
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