The Children of Shelly’s Leg is intentionally celebrating queer and trans lives through visual and performance art activations in Pioneer Square, Seattle’s historic gay neighborhood, during Pride and the Fifa World Cup, for locals and international visitors.
“Shelly’s Leg (1973-1977) was Seattle’s first disco, an unapologetically gay establishment that welcomed revelers of every sexuality.” – History Link
PROGRAM | JUNE 13 – JULY 7
all events are free to attend
| EVENT | LOCATION | DATE/TIME |
|---|---|---|
| AND HER CHILDREN SANG Visual Art Exhibition | @Actualize Space 112 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle | JUNE 13 – JULY 7 (gallery hours below) |
| “AND HER CHILDREN SANG” EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION Featuring Hot Rat Summer Mosaic Artists, Tesla Kawakami, Jay Angel Valentine, Emmerson Wheeler, Vaquero Azul +more | @Actualize Space 112 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle | SATURDAY JUNE 13 5PM-9PM *Artist Panel 5:30PM |
| “AFTER/SHELLY” EXHIBITION AFTER PARTY + PERFORMANCES Featuring Baby, D’mon, Sneaky Boo, Saira, Barbaric, The Evening Star, Dark Whiley | @Actualize Space 112 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle | SATURDAY JUNE 13 9PM -MIDNIGHT |
| MARCO FARRONI LEONARDO PERFORMANCE ACTIVATION | @505 1st Ave S, Seattle (Outside Building) | MONDAY JUNE 15 2:30PM Street Performance Activation after FIFA Game |
| WORKSHOP: Trans Femme* Style Workshop | @Actualize Space 112 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle | WEDNESDAY JUNE 17 6-8PM |
| WORKSHOP: Masc* Style Workshop | @Actualize Space 112 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle | MONDAY JUNE 22 6-8PM |
| MISS TEXAS 1988 PERFORMANCE ACTIVATION | @505 1st Ave S, Seattle (Outside Building) Procession moving from 505 1st Ave S to Actualize Space | WEDNESDAY JUNE 24 2:30PM Street Performance Activation after FIFA Game |
| “PARADISE HOT SET ROOFTOP DISCO” Featuring FOX WHITNEY + LIGHT ALOUD, Moda DeCoy Fashion Show, Shelly’s Leg Film/Wes Hurley, Adé A Cônnére | @505 1st Ave S, Seattle (Rooftop, enter through Lobby) | THURS JUNE 25 6-11PM RSVP required to attend |
| “TSILY DRAG SHOW” Hosted by Solana Solstice with Angel, Sid Seedy, Vima, Estella | @Hometeam Stage / Occidental Square | SATURDAY JUNE 27 4-6PM |
| WORKSHOP: Fighting for Our Lives / Political Solidarity | @505 1st Ave S, Seattle (Lobby) | MONDAY JUNE 29 6-8PM |
| “AND HER CHILDREN SANG” FIRST THURSDAY | @Actualize Space 112 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle | THURSDAY JULY 2 5-9PM |
| “AND HER CHILDREN SANG” CLOSING RECEPTION | @Actualize Space 112 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle | TUESDAY JULY 7 5-8PM |
PRESS KIT
VENUES
Actualize Space
112 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle, WA 98104
505 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
Hometeam Stage / Occidental Square
117 S Washington St, Seattle, WA 98104
Paradise Rooftop Party
Thursday, June 25th 6-11pm
@505 1st Ave S (enter through lobby)
Thursday, June 25th | 6-8pm (REST IN STYLE LOUNGE + FILM SCREENING), 8pm (FOX WHITNEY PERFORMANCE), Sunset (QUEER/TRANS FASHION SHOW), till 11pm (DANCE PARTY)
Space is limited and is free to attend. RSVP ASAP!
RSVP required to attend
Gallery Hours for
AND HER CHILDREN SANG
- Saturday, June 13 5pm-12am (OPENING)
– - Monday, June 15 6-8pm (Workshop)
- Tuesday, June 16 4-7pm (Artist Support Drop-In)
- Wednesday, June 17 1-4pm (Artist Support Drop-In)
- Thursday, June 18 9-11:30am (Artist Support Drop-In)
- Saturday, June 20 12-5pm
– - Monday, June 22 6-8pm (Workshop)
- Tuesday, June 23 4-7pm (Artist Support Drop-In)
- Wednesday, June 24 4-7pm (Artist Support Drop-In)
- Friday, June 26 10am-1pm (Artist Support Drop-In)
- Saturday, June 27 12-5pm
– - Tuesday, June 30 4-7pm (Artist Support Drop-In)
- Wednesday, July 1 1-4pm (Artist Support Drop-In)
- Thursday, July 2 5-9pm (ARTS WALK)
- Friday, July 3 10am-1pm (Artist Support Drop-In)
– - Tuesday, July 7 5-9pm (CLOSING)
DONATE IN JUNIPERS NAME
Children of Shelly’s Leg is collecting donations for the UW Q Center in the name of transwoman student JUNIPER BLESSING who was recently murdered near campus. May she rest in Power.
The spirit of Shelly’s Leg lives on in her children.
Thank you to our funders and partners
Living Dream Lab 