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Opening Reception July 11, 2018 at 7PM, with durational performances by Project Rage Queen, Matt Savitsky, and an interactive guided tour explaining the “oral” history of the works on display given by Long Long and Alli Miller. Tours begin at 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30.

Oral Histories of Queer Resistance As an effort to create a living archive of queer resistance and community in LA, Mutant Salon and Young Joon Kwak invite seniors in the LGBT community to share stories of past struggles and resistance, along with the current challenges faced by this community. 49 years after Stonewall Riots, younger generations are invited to learn about the time when it was illegal to be open about one's sexual orientation or gender, while understanding that the struggle still persists and needs to be connected with its history. In order to understand our position in this current political and social climate, and to imagine the possibilities of what queer resistance could look like, it is crucial to hear and archive the stories of older generations who dealt with the stigmas of illness, perversion, and policing bodies. Guest speakers: Dolores DeLuce, Fayette Hauser, Leon Mostovoy, and SheAh Prince Eternal In conjunction with the exhibition CAVERNOUS at LACE Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions July 11 - August 26, 2018 Curated by Marvin Astorga + Young Joon Kwak, with Mutant Salon

Closing reception with musical performances by San Cha, Xina Xurner and Project Rage Queen. Djs La Disco es Qultura. Debut screening of new music video Inténtame by Xina Xurner featuring San Cha.

Black TED organized by Mutant Salon members Sarah Gail and Dove Ayinde Black Ted is a collaborative think tank erected in 2017 by Dove Ayinde and Sarah Gail Armstrong. Black Ted focuses on Black consciousness, thought, and the exploration of such in a satirical manner in order to encourage greater accountability and action from an ever increasing apathetic and withdrawn society. Featuring talks by Sarah Gail Armstrong, Dove Avinde, Brandon Drew Holmes, Micah James, and Elliot Reed.

Writing/Zine Workshop in collaboration with My Friend’s Place.