I too have been finding great solace in the smaller, grassroots, self-organized queer spaces where I live. Folks who post videos of the venue, showing where to find ramps, loos, and what the seating looks like. Orgs that make sure to book venues that have space for a quiet room. Organizers making masks mandatory and providing ear plugs, masks and stim toys. Also, I am finding what is on offer just...nicer. Smaller markets with more genuine hand-made stuff (rather than cheap tat ordered in bulk and available at every booth) and shows with a great mix of drag, burlesque, and spoken-word/poetry with more of a heart connection to the performance.
I too have been finding great solace in the smaller, grassroots, self-organized queer spaces where I live. Folks who post videos of the venue, showing where to find ramps, loos, and what the seating looks like. Orgs that make sure to book venues that have space for a quiet room. Organizers making masks mandatory and providing ear plugs, masks and stim toys. Also, I am finding what is on offer just...nicer. Smaller markets with more genuine hand-made stuff (rather than cheap tat ordered in bulk and available at every booth) and shows with a great mix of drag, burlesque, and spoken-word/poetry with more of a heart connection to the performance.
Yes! I'm so glad you're finding accessible queer spaces too! And I totally agree that it's just nicer