Culture Shock presents: Clowning Around

Nov. 24th, 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: 2100 rue Guy, #205

This is a workshop open to everyone interested in learning more about drag, clowning, gendered performance, and how it all ties together. Join Camellia Jahanshahi, aka Mina Minou, a multidisciplinary artist and performer with a special clowning guest for a workshop that is part lecture and part activity. In this workshop we will explore the ancient history of gendered performance and the political connections between queerness and performance art. Following a 30 minute lecture piece we will move through some physical exercises that put theory into practice as we explore the more tangible sides of these performances (1.5-2 hours with a break).

Culture Shock is an annual event series on anti-racism, migrant justice, and Indigenous solidarity. It seeks to bring together racialized communities to discuss issues relevant to their lives, as well as to allow those who do not belong to these communities to learn more about struggles against racism, colonialism and border violence. Every year, QPIRG brings panels, workshops, film screenings, performance nights and fundraiser parties to McGill students and broader Montreal communities.

For more information, email us at info@qpirgmcgill.org