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1st. Conference of Sexual Diversity at the UNAM

Anahi — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:55:00 +0000

September is a patriotic month in Mexico, a time when you can find good food everywhere, parties, and of course, extravagant manifestations of Mexican nationalism. However, some GLBT people still manage to find spaces where they can get together and discuss their ideas during this time of the year.

Such is the case of the 1st. Conference of Sexual Diversity, that starts on September 17th, at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). The program includes lectures, music, and theater related to sexual diversity in Mexico, and its political issues. One of the highlights is the series of lectures on September 21st about the current laws within the UNAM regarding GLBT rights, as well as the history of those groups inside the National University.

The other highlight is the closing ceremony which will be partially in charge of our friends Burlesquimeras, as well as other performers.

The event is organized by Udiversidad, a group of students that thrive for equality, respect and tolerance towards sexual diversity–as they introduce themselves in their blog. This is certainly a good alternative if you don’t want to deal with hordes on the streets celebrating Mexican independence day until dawn.

1st. Conference of Sexual Diversity at the UNAM, from September 17th to September 21st, various venues. You can see the program here

Viva Burlesque!

Anahi — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:27:18 +0000

Burlesquimeras attack again. This time, they will celebrate their second anniversary at a little venue in Colonia Condesa. This burlesque group was created a couple of years ago as the result of the first neo-burlesque workshop that performer Old Ma Femme taught during the summer of 2007. If you’ve been following the sexy troupe since then, you will get to see some of the founders of the group–as well as fresh new dancers with interesting ideas. And, if you are curious about Mexican queer burlesque, this is the right place to be.

Viva Burlesque! Segundo Aniversario de Burlesquimeras, August 29th, 2009, I Love Myself, Saltillo 134, Col. Condesa, Chilpancingo metrobus and subway stations.

Second Annual Lesbian Week at the UNAM

Anahi — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:35:43 +0000

A series of lectures, workshops and shows begin today as part of the Second Lesbian Week, organized by the Grupo Lésbico Universitario. Most of the events will take place at Ciudad Universitaria, the beautiful campus of the National Autonomus University in Mexico city. If you are interested in knowing more about Mexican lesbian literature, lesbian politics or lesbophobia in Mexico, this is the right place to be. One of the highlights of the program is a presentation by Lol Kin Castañeda, a commited lesbian activist and organizer of last year’s gay parade in Mexico city.

As part of the same event, the queer troupe of Burlesquimeras will be performing on Thursday. Don’t miss it!

Burlesque in Mexico City

Anahi — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:47:31 +0000

Burlesque in Mexico has always been related to images of Chinese-Mexican dancer Lyn May dancing on an dark stage, somewhere between Garibaldi and the surroundings neighbours. Last summer, what I could call a Mexican queer group gathered together for random reasons, and took a workshop on neo-burlesque with Old Ma Femme. The result was the re-interpretation of the art of burlesque from a Mexican standpoint, and a burlesque company: Burlesquimeras.

This Summer, Burlesquimeras brings the fun back at the Museo del Chopo, with a two-week workshop that guarantees to become a blast. Here is the information:

In the interest of full disclosure, we are friends with the Burlesquímeras, but we wouldn’t be plugging this event if it wasn’t truly worthwhile. Check out the workshop or the show if you are in the D.F.