July 20 - 22: Beyond the Binary: a weekend of fabulous workshops and films tackling gender assumptions

On July 20th, 21st, and 22nd the Ad Hoc Coalition of
Radical Gender Activists are facilitating a weekend
long collection of workshops, films and performances
that question and provoke the manifestation of gender.

Our culture’s prevalence of hate crime and gender
biased violence sends the message that freedom of
expression can be deadly and misinformation
surrounding sexual orientation and gender expression
can be fatal. It is our responsibility to combat this
message with one of hope, inclusion, knowledge and
understanding.

“Beyond the Binary” is focused on exploring that
message, and empowering ourselves to challenge our
notions of gender and socialization, and be fancy and
fabulous in the process.

Beyond the Binary Schedule:

Friday, July 20:
6PM: Critical Mass Bike Ride: Theme: F*ck your Gender!
Meet at the Liberty Pole (at the intersection of East
and Main) at 6:00PM on Friday, July 20th, for a
celebration of free gender expression and bicycle
riding!

*Gender fuck* is the lovely practice of purposely
bending, blending, or breaking stereotypical gender
appearances and mannerisms, resulting in a mixture of
non-stereotypical gender identifiers that provoke the
onlooker to question their gender assumptions. Fuck
your gender! Yaaaaaay gender fuck!

**Critical Mass** is a slow-moving, leaderless bicycle
ride that celebrates cycling and cyclists' right to
the road. CM is an event and not an organization.
Rochester Critical Mass has it's monthly ride on the
last Friday of the month, 6PM, at the Liberty Pole in
Downtown. Ride Daily~Celebrate Monthly!

7PM: Deconstructing Gender (a gender 101 workshop):
After the F*ck your Gender Critical Mass, come out for
an evening of deconstructing and challenging societal
assumptions on gender and sexuality. Come view a
dazzling film montage and join an exciting dialogue on
personal experiences with gender roles. With
activities inspired by Kate Bornstein's Gender
Workbook, find out what it means to be "perfectly
gendered" or a gender outlaw.
Location: St. Joe's House of Hospitality, 402 South
Ave.

Saturday, July 21:
2PM: Trans 101 and Beyond:
Curious or confused about transgender persons? Trans
woman, Camille Hopkins guides you through the basics
and more about transgender identities in an
informative workshop and discussion. Learn about
transsexuals, crossdressers, genderqueers, drag
queens/kings, and other gender-variant people. In
addition, we'll cover the topic of intersexuality.
This enlightening encounter will expand your view of a
changing world and the society we live in.
Location: Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley Youth Center,
875 E. Main St., 1st Floor

4PM Film & Discussion: Enough Man
Location: Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley Youth Center,
875 E. Main St., 1st Floor
*Due to content of this film no one under 18 may be
admitted*

4PM: Film: Hip Hop: Beyond the Beats and Rhymes
Location: TBA

5:30PM Film: Gendernauts
Location: TBA

7PM: Vegan Dinner (a $5 donation is suggested, but no
one will be turned away due to lack of funds)
Location: Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley Youth Center,
875 E. Main St., 1st Floor

8-10PM: Dance Party and Show with performances by Drag
King Troupe The Pharaoh Moans and Ava Lafey from The
Stripteasers Burlesque.
Location: Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley Youth Center,
875 E. Main St., 1st Floor

Sunday, July 22:
6PM Film: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Location: Equal Grounds Coffee House, 750 South Ave.
*Refreshments will be provided*

ASL interpretation is available for our workshops if
requested before July 13th.

All locations are wheelchair accessible.

For more information, please check out our MySpace
page: www.myspace.com/beyondthegenderbinary