“Queere Wege” is a collective walk through Munich’s Glockenbach district that brings queer history to life in public space. To many, this major city seems like a place where queer life can be lived freely, yet its queer past often remains invisible—from the legendary club culture of the 1980s to the community’s colorful personalities and hard-won rights. From the challenges of the AIDS pandemic and political repression to current developments such as the resurgence of anti-queer hostility and the changing landscape of queer safe spaces.
Participants follow the Gay Guide Anian, who leads them to places of queer life, activism, and resistance. The urban space becomes both an open archive and a stage. At selected stops, three drag artists embody historical figures and perform through lip sync, spoken word, and dance. They bring to life stories of persecution and solidarity, of self-empowerment, friendship, and a culture of celebration. In the process, drag becomes a political body in public space.
Between entertainment and education, a collective walk is created that brings together the community and anyone interested. “Queere Wege” invites you to rediscover Munich’s queer past, present, and future and to preserve the traces of those who have lived, loved, fought, and celebrated here.
The cultural project was developed by Francesco Giordano (he/him), born in 1992, and Anian Halder (he/him), born in 1995. Both live and work in Munich.
Walks on 12 and 13 June from 7 pm to 9.30 pm and on 14 June from 11 am to 1.30 pm.
To register, please visit: https://forms.gle/5ZFA5uhPK3FsBSxm9. The meeting place will be given in the registration confirmation.
Schedule:
Friday, 5 June, 5.30 – 7 pm (Admission 5 pm)
“Queere Wege” – Eyewitness Talk
Artothek Pavillon (Burgstraße 4, courtyard)
Queer Munich in the 1980s: A hosted talk with a contemporary witness and a representative from the Forum Queeres Archiv München. Hosted by Gay Guide Anian Halder. 60-minute talk + 30-minute Q&A.
Friday, 12 June, 7 – 9.30 pm
“Queere Wege” – Drag Encounters, 1st Event
Registration: https://forms.gle/5ZFA5uhPK3FsBSxm9
A performative city tour exploring Munich’s queer history and locations: from influential figures and iconic bars of the 1980s to the dynamic evolution of queer neighborhoods today. Drag artists will perform at selected stops. Max. 15 people.
Saturday, 13 June, 12 – 5 pm
“Queere Wege” – Queer Futures (Workshop)
Artothek Pavillon (Burgstraße 4, courtyard)
Sign up at mail@francesco-giordano.com
Participants will work together to develop alternative visions of the future, based on their own experiences, queer history, and historical figures of resistance. Methods from design futuring and creative work will be used. The workshop will conclude with a reflection session. Max. 10 people.
Saturday, 13 June, 7 – 9.30 pm
“Queere Wege” – Drag Encounters, 2nd Event
Registration: https://forms.gle/5ZFA5uhPK3FsBSxm9.
A performative city tour exploring Munich’s queer history and locations: from influential figures and iconic bars of the 1980s to the dynamic evolution of queer neighborhoods today. Drag artists will perform at selected stops. Max. 15 people.
Sunday, 14 June, 11 am – 1.30 pm
“Queere Wege” – Drag Encounters, 3rd Event
Registration: https://forms.gle/5ZFA5uhPK3FsBSxm9.
A performative city tour exploring Munich’s queer history and locations: from influential figures and iconic bars of the 1980s to the dynamic evolution of queer neighborhoods today. Drag artists will perform at selected stops. Max. 15 people.
