The UO Women's Center and LGBT Education and Support Services proudly presents the 26th annual OUT / LOUD Queer and Trans Performance Fest!

We will have FREE FOOD and crafts (6-7pm), line-dancing (7-8pm), and a DJ mix with social dancing (8-9pm) from beloved local instructors/entertainers.

OUT / LOUD is a safer space for those in the 2SLGBTQ+ community to come together in radical joy and solidarity. This event centers 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and offers a space where, for a moment, queer joy and radical community takes precedence over anything else. From its origins as a lesbian musical festival, OUT / LOUD has evolved to reflect various themes that seek to pay homage to Eugene's queer history, strengthen relationships within our present community, and empower future generations of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

Our theme for this year's event is Power in Softness. This theme is rooted in the bridge between two extremes of existence. It embraces the newness in one’s own becoming while simultaneously reflecting a generational steadiness in queer history and legacy. Our lives are not tragedies. We come together to laugh, cheer, and LIVE in the vastness of who we are. We have been here, we are here, and we will continue to be here. This serene power recognizes 2SLGBTQ+ stories and lives – not inherently as a rebellion – but a withstanding chronicle of love.

This year's OUT / LOUD animal takes the form of a jellyfish. Water, the jellyfish's natural habitat, represents intuition, dreams, and visions. It represents the depths of the unconscious mind, cycles of unity with nature, and the flow of energy – movement of seasons and of life. Water teaches us that existence is cyclical. It shows us the limitlessness of all things. Surviving over 500 million years, Jellyfish are ancient. Despite their gelatinous demeanor, they are a symbolic creature that has thrived in adverse environments, willing to fight for as long as it takes to survive. They remind us to be whimsical, magnificent, and radically tenacious.

If you have questions regarding OUT / LOUD or need accommodations, please reach out to: UO Women's Center's Program Director, Sarah Doty at sdoty@uoregon.edu

Join us in our celebration of 2SLGBTQ+ identity, story, and legacy! Free admission and open to the community.

- The WC and LGBTESS Teams