Events
Que(e)ry has hosted several events across the country, many of which were fundraisers for a local LGBTQ+ Archive, Museum, or Library. We are grateful to all of the co-hosts, DJs, performers, venues, photographers, and prize donors who have made these events possible.
Past Events
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Que(e)ry collab with the ALA Rainbow Roundtable's 50th anniversary gala at the ALA Annual Conference, and fundraiser for the Quatrefoil Library
As You Are, Washington, DC
Party at ALA Annual Conference, and fundraiser for the Rainbow History Project
Franky Bradley's, Philadelphia
ALA Midwinter meetup with the Philadelphia Sisters House of Otherly Love, a Mission of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Fundraiser for the Library and Archives of the William Way LGBT Community Center
Marching under the Que(e)ry Flag in the NYC Queer Liberation March, followed by a rally in Central Park, organized by the Reclaim Pride Coalition
Preceded by a happy hour and sign making party, June 26, 2019 at Excelsior Bar, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Number Nine Bar, Washington, D.C.
ALA Annual dance party and fundraiser for the Latino GLBT History Project
Rockbox Seattle
ALA Midwinter meetup with karaoke and fundraiser for the Lambert House Community Center for LGBTQ+ Youth in Seattle.
The Tigermen Den and the Country Club, New Orleans, Louisiana
ALA Annual dance party and fundraiser for LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana, and Last Call NOLA History Project; with queer lit selfie booth sponsored by the New Orleans Public Library; pool party at the Country Club.
The Rosemont, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dance party and fundraiser for the Interference Archive; with Libraries Resist
Danny's Bar, Chicago, Illinois
ALA Annual dance party and fundraiser for Center on Halsted; with Off Chances
Sister Louisa's Church, Atlanta, Georgia
ALA Midwinter meetup and fundraiser for Charis Circle and Southerners on New Ground
The Alley Bar, Boston, Massachusetts
ALA Midwinter meetup and karaoke
The Make Out Room, San Francisco
ALA Annual dance party and fundraiser for GLBT Historical Society; cosponsored by EveryLibrary.
Que(e)ry @ ALA Midwinter Chicago - February 1, 2015
The Downtown Bar, Chicago, Illinois
Meetup at ALA Midwinter
Que(e)ry: Bibliophilia - November 13, 2014
Friends and Lovers, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dance party and fundraiser for Library & National History Archives of the LGBT Center of NYC
Que(e)ry @ ALA Vegas - June 29, 2014
Phoenix Bar and Lounge, Las Vegas, Nevada
ALA Annual party, featuring "Moverz & Shakerz" Burlesque revue and Librarian Wardrobe Photo Booth. Fundraiser for the Burlesque Hall of Fame
Que(e)ry: Overdue - September 28, 2013
The Cake Shop, New York, N.Y.
Dance party and fundraiser for Bureau of General Services-Queer Division, and Pop-Up Museum of Queer History
Que(e)ry: Leather Bound @ ALA Chicago
July 1, 2013, Continental Lounge, Chicago, Illinois
ALA Annual dance party with Chances Dances, and featuring Big Dipper and Tamale.
Fundraiser for the Leather Archives and Museum, and the Critical Fierceness Grant
3rd Birthday Happy Hour
June 19, 2013, Metropolitan Bar, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Happy hour meetup for Que(e)ry's 3rd Birthday
Que(e)rySF - April 11, 2013
El Rio, San Francisco, California
Que(e)rySF's first dance party and fundraiser for the Center for Sex and Culture
Story Time with Que(e)ry Librarians - March 1, 2013
Bureau of General Services-Queer Division, New York, N.Y.
Story time featuring readings of LGBTQ+ YA and Children's literature
Que(e)ry: Graphic Content - November 24, 2012
Public Assembly, New York, N.Y.
Dance party and fundraiser for the Tom of Finland Foundation, with additional proceeds to the Ali Forney Center and book drive for Urban Librarians Unite's Children's Book Relief Drive following Hurricane Sandy
Que(e)ry: The Library is Open - September 22, 2012
Public Assembly, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dance party and fundraiser for Lesbian Herstory Archives; part of the Et cetera 2012 Festival, featuring People at Parties.
Beach Blanket Batgrrl - August 17, 2012
One Last Shag, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dance and costume party with Geeks Out
Que(e)ry VI: Biblio-Curious - March 24, 2012
TBD Lounge, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dance party and fundraiser for Gerber-Hart Library & Archives
Que(e)ry V: Open Access - November 19, 2011
Stonewall Inn, New York, N.Y.
Dance party and fundraiser for the Queer Zine Archive Project, and book drive for the Occupy Wall Street Library
Que(e)ry Contingent in NYC Pride Parade - June 26, 2011
Que(e)ry IV: Authority Control - June 11-12, 2011
Stonewall Inn, New York, N.Y. and Pete's Candy Store, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dance party and fundraiser for the Lesbian Herstory Archives and the Tom of Finland Foundation; with morning-after Books-B-Q BBQ co-hosted by the Desk Set, with raffle prizes and continued fundraising.
Que(e)ry III: Main Entry - March 18, 2011
Blackout Bar, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dance party and fundraiser for the Transgender Archive, Houston.
Que(e)ry II: On Reserve - September 24, 2010
Blackout Bar, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dance party and fundraiser for the Leather Archives and Museum, and LGBT Community Center Library
Que(e)ry: First Edition - June 18, 2010
Blackout Bar, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Que(e)ry's first-ever dance party and fundraiser for the Lesbian Herstory Archives and the Tom of Finland Foundation.