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Afternoon Tea Dance
August 3 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
We’re kicking off Pride month with an afternoon party at @TheGrove featuring @djdelpilar! Expect high-energy dance tracks and all your fave queers!
Tea dances were events organized on Sunday afternoons in the US gay community, originating in New York in the 1950s and 1960s. The original dances included tea services rather than alcohol as it was illegal to serve alcohol to queer and trans people. To lower the chances of a police raid, these dances were held on Sunday afternoons and served non-alcoholic drinks.
Get fancy and dance with cuties! Tea dances were one of the only places where people could express themselves, so we fully encourage outfits!
Highlights
- This event centers people who are queer and/or trans who take covid precautions in their everyday lives. Allies who take covid precautions are also welcome but please be mindful that this is primarily a space for queer and/or trans folks. We also welcome 2SLGBTQIA+ folks who are interested in a sober-friendly space and who will respect the covid-safer protocols of this event!
- Mask mandatory event (KN95 or better). Masks are provided at the door and required before entry
- This is a substance-free and sober-friendly event. Guests are welcome to consume before or after the event, but please be mindful of intoxication levels.
- Sliding scale tickets.
- The canteen is open for non-alcoholic beverages. Please enjoy in the hall.
Event Details
When: Sunday, August 3 from 3-6 pm.
Where: The Grove Studio, details below.
Accessibility Details
- Please avoid wearing anything scented.
- Various kinds of seats are available, see below.
- You’re encouraged to bring your earplugs and some are available for free onsite.
- No strobes/flashing lights
- The building has an elevator.
- The door to The Grove is not automatic.
COVID safety
- Masks mandatory: KN95 or better.
- 3 air purifiers in use.
- A CO2 monitor is available and visible throughout the event.
- The HVAC system will be in operation, as well as 3 air purifiers. Windows will be open, depending on heat.
- Please stay home if you or anyone you’re in contact with isn’t feeling well.
Email: 613living@gmail.com if you have questions or access needs.
Notes About The Grove
280-18 Louisa is on the 2nd floor of the building with elevator access. There are automatic doors on the outside of the building but the door to the studio is manual.
There are accessible washrooms on the 2nd floor. The (gendered) washrooms are shared with the whole floor but after hours it’s unlikely anyone else will be on site.
The studio is over 800 square feet of open space with an 11 ft ceiling
For seating, we have several options –
White folding chairs (max 225lbs /102 kg static)
Blue stacking chairs ( max 660lbs / 299.3 kg static)
Brown couch (max 700lbs/317.5 kg static)
Rustic brown stools (max 264.5lbs/ 120 kg static)
