18 Dec

19:00

Nieuwe Instituut

Museumpark 25, Rotterdam

An inspiring evening with speakers and performances exploring body judgment, ableism, and inclusion within the queer community.

Queer & the City #4: Moving around, radical care and inclusion.

Name: Queer & the City #4: Moving around, radical care and inclusion.
Start: 2026-12-18T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-18T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Nieuwe Instituut

Queer & the City #4: Moving around, radical care and inclusion. featured image

More info & tickets

From sports clubs and dance floors to everyday urban spaces, how we move and show up in our bodies defines how we experience community. Yet, body judgment and ableism remain quietly embedded in queer culture. Why do we hold our bodies to such strict standards, and what does it take to actively accommodate and celebrate bodies with different abilities and movement needs? To build true inclusion, we must look beyond basic physical access and ask: What does it take to become genuinely aware of people with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or different physical capacities, and how do we dismantle ableist standards from within? Step into Q&TC - a space to connect, share, and see the queer community in the multifaceted way as we are meant to be. Join us for an inspiring evening with provoking speakers, performances and an incredible audience (yes, you!). After the talk there will be plenty of time to join the conversation during a Q&A. Speakers, performers and partners to be announced soon.

At a time when queer rights are under pressure worldwide, Queer & the City highlights the indispensable power of queer perspectives. Queer people often develop outside established norms, structures, and systems. They see, move through, and think about the world differently, and know how to challenge normativity in imaginative and hopeful ways. Queer & the City showcases the community’s diversity, resilience, and imagination. Hosted by writer and presenter Sharvin Ramjan, this programme explores themes such as care, migration, sex education, and finding your own subculture. It does not only examine the obstacles that exist, but above all celebrates a sense of togetherness.

Tickets

Regular admission: €5,00
Community care: €10,00
Solidarity: FREE

We want to make Queer & the City as accessible as possible. With the community care ticket you pay-it-forward! This ticket covers your entry and gifts a solidarity ticket to someone who might not otherwise be able to attend.