📵🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Phone-free Queer (&Friends) Hangout
Queer Unplugged is a movement toward mindful tech use, deeper community, and radical self-care. Our phone-free gatherings blend workshops, art, music, and community to nurture real-life connections, celebrate queerness, and support mindful self-care beyond the scroll.
July 13th event PROGRAM:
15:00 - 15:20 - Arrival window > 📵 Bye-bye phone (we'll keep it safe) > 🧸 Pick your cozy corner > 🧘♀️ Settle in
15:20 - 15:30
A quick welcome + what to expect
(We promise it’s not a TED Talk)
15:30 - 16:45 (75min) > UNPLUGGED time
Read, journal, draw, meditate, knit or just stare into the void and vibe ✨
16:45 – 17:00 > short break
17:00 - 18.30 (90min) 🫶 SOCIAL time
Real convos, eye contact, maybe even some spontaneous friend-making 👀 or stay in your bubble.
QUEER TALENTS:
James Girard is a therapeutic bodyworker who practices in Amsterdam and San Francisco. He’ll be giving a brief workshop on embodiment and some demos for self-care.
Avery Oldershaw, who is behind Witch Lantern (.com) is a professional tarot reader and witch. Tarot cards can offer a new perspective on both mundane and magical matters. Get your reading with Avery!
18:30 - 19:00
💭 Open floor reflections
How is it for you to part with your phone? Do you have tips or tricks to scroll less? Say something, share a feeling, or just nod meaningfully - all are welcome
19:00
📱 Reunite with your phone 😇 and have a peaceful night.
NOTE: Please bring with you a book, journal, crochet set, or whatever helps you connect with yourself during YOU TIME. We will also provide some crosswords, books, and drawing materials.
💶 Please bring cash or a physical card with you to pay for your drinks/snacks as you won’t have access to your phone till the end of the event
🎟️ If you can't make it, please forward your ticket to a friend - we have no refund policy.