The festival began in August of 2000 in Olympia, Washington, the home of the Riot-Grrrl movement. It was a woman-organized and woman-run event that featured performances by bands, spoken word artists, authors, and visual artists with pro-feminist attitudes. It also included workshops, panel discussions, and dance parties. The 2000 festival had a strong momentum, inspiring women from around the globe to organize similar festivals in their own communities. In the last seven years Ladyfest's have taken place in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Canadian cities that have hosted Ladyfest's include: Vancouver, Guelph, London, Toronto, Halifax and Ottawa. Although each city puts its own spin on Ladyfesting, all Ladyfest festivals belong to a global web of feminist communities each devoted to similar social goals and celebrating in solidarity with each other. Ladyfest Space Accessibility
Past venues:
East Village Arts Coop
Music Space – Accessible
Bathroom- one step up, stall not wheelchair accessible
Lavish
Music Space- ramp
Bathroom- no steps into space, stalls not wheelchair accessible. Smoking Section- 2 steps up (front entrance also available)
Old East Studios
Music Space – One step (99% sure we have a ramp)
Bathroom- Accessible to enter, stall is not wheelchair accessible. Grooves
Main Music Space- Accessible (raised area – one step- in portion of space)
* Assistance available refers to support from organizers for those with canes/mobility issues/low-vision/blindness to negotiate stairs*
If anyone has any questions/ concerns please contact us. [email protected]
