Ladyfest London 2013 (June 21st - 23rd)
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Ladyfest London takes place from June 21st until June 23rd 2013
MIAOW! MIAOW!
It’s time for the 5th Annual Ladyfest London happening June 21st– 23rd!
This is our time to celebrate female creativity in our community. This year we are raising money for My Sisters’ Place! All of our events are $5-10 pay what you can, (suggested donation). Folks identifying as any gender are welcome to attend the shows! Detailed line-up and artist list to be announced later this week! There is still time to get involved!
Kicking it all off Friday afternoon we have a Womyn’s Burlesque Workshop from 4-6pm with Miss Sixty Lashes at EVAC, 757 Dundas St.
The festival will officially launch Friday June 21st, with a Solstice Celebration! There will be an art exhibit featuring dozens of local female artists accompanied by live acoustic music at East Village Arts Collective from 7-10pm. Plus, the Ironically Feminist Bake Sale will be back with scrumptious goodies! Yum!
All day Saturday, Ladyfest Eats at Veg OutRestaurant, since they will be donating 13% of their menu sales!
The fun at EVAC continues with a Vendor’s Fair from 10am – 4pm Saturday, showcasing art, jewellery, clothing & more from local crafters and artisans.
Then Saturday night we head downtown to The APK for a Ladyfest Feisty Fashion Show at 7pm & Ladyfest ROCKS, Live Music & DJ’s until 2am. There will be Ladyfest art gracing the walls and portion of menu proceeds going to the Ladyfest cause.
Sunday June 23rd is the Groovy Ladies Open Mic at Grooves Records from 1-4pm. Contact us to secure a spot! Free admission, donations accepted.
Closing the festivities on the eve of the full moon will be the Surreal Women Story Slam, hosted by Paula Planted, She Fire Keeper Radio. Sign up at 8:30, show at 9pm. All welcome, anything goes.
More workshops announced soon!
Visit ladyfestlondon.ca or LadyFest London on Facebook for more details. E-mail us at ladyfestlondonxogmail [dot] com to get involved!