Lecture by RobinMetcalfe: Decriminalizing Homosexuality and Other Myths
Robin Metcalfe (he/him) is a writer, curator, cultural activist and community historian of Acadian and Newfoundland ancestry, now living in Sheet Harbour Passage (Weijuik) on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. His writing has been published on four continents and in six languages. In half a century of Queer activism, mainly in Halifax, Robin has assembled one of Atlantic Canada's largest archives of Queer materials, which he has been activating through the Passage Memory Project.
In 1979, on his initiative, the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Rights Coalition proclaimed February 14th a Queer holiday, PinkTriangleDay. Halifax Pride honoured him as Honorary Grand Marshal in 2010.
Detailing the fight for iconic arts spaces in Halifax: "Asbestos, bulldozers and property evaluations threaten space for the arts in a growing city. Delve into the stories of Halifax’s iconic art spaces as they fight for their future."
Feature length documentary. Doors open at 6:40, film at 7pm.
Hosted by Alyssa Edwards with performances by Jewels Sparkles, Lexi, Lydia B. Kollins, Bosco, Suzie Toot, and Daya Betty. -- The VIP Meet & Greet for this event will be available as an add-on after you select your event ticket.
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