AFTER many events sadly faced cancellations this year, it’s time to get back into the swing of things and head out for a day of fun.
OUTintheOPEN Festival 2021 will run from October 28 through November 7, and whether you join in online or in person, you can celebrate no matter where you are.
Join superstar drag co-hosts Frock Hudson and Pattie Choux as they bring local music, fun and frivolity to your screens while showcasing 10 years of OUTintheOPEN’s fondest memories ‘live’ online.
Numerous events fill the festival calendar this year, starting off with a bang at GOTAFE with the ‘Think About It? Did it!,’ where you will view portraits and read anecdotes of regional LGBTIQA+ elders experiences, as we celebrate and commemorate their joys and sorrows, acknowledging the 40-year anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality.
If you’ve been looking forward to catching up over good coffee and delicious breakfast, the ‘BIG Milestone Café & Bistro Brunch’ will be offering two sessions on Sunday October 31, and the ‘BIG Lemon Tree Brunch’ on Sunday November 7 offers the same. There is also the evening meal session, ‘Winner, Winner, Schnitz for Dinner’ on Wednesday November 3.
There will be so many other activities online and around town, so everyone can join in.
“Many of our 30+ festival events have been re-imagined ‘online’ which means no masks, stay in your pjs, sip a glass of wine or 2, and attend from your couch (or backyard picnic blanket!) From trivia nights to queer nature connections, family friendly rainbow story time sessions to business networking, there’s something for everyone,” said festival co-convenor, Damien Stevens-Todd.
To find out more information, visit outintheopen.org.au/events-2021/ to check out all the events or phone Georgina Poort (co-convenor) on 0401 168 229 for further details.
