Affections - A Queer Open Mic

Schedule

Sun Feb 08 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+05:30

Location

Backyard | Chennai, TN

Note : Passes are available at the venue on the day of event.


Affections : An Open Mic About Queer Life


This week: Platonic Intimacy


I have a friend, one I care for and adore deeply, and the only way we show affection, is by them bumping their head into my shoulder. That’s it. And yet, when they do, it is an act that causes deep emotional connectivity, and joy. The joy of a friend who I feel.. close to. A sense of intimacy, that has nothing at all to do with physicality of any nature, and yet? Is just as important.


And that is the intimacy I’d like to have the nature of focus for us, this time. The intimacy of closeness that platonic affection carries, and the importance of it, and especially during this month flitting about love? Take time to celebrate a kind of love that is just as important as the romantic sort.


Genres : Poetry, Storytelling & Music


When | 8th February, Sunday | 2 pm - 4 pm

Where | Backyard, Adyar


Entry : INR 250 ( for performers and audience )

Age | 18+


Limited tickets | Ticket links in the bio!


Hosted by Sunshine House | In collaboration with Backyard


To all the performers and storytellers this is your stage to honor love.


The event is open to all genders and identities. Whether you're a performer or a supporter this evening promises to be a moving celebration of the unique and unbreakable ties that bind two individuals.


#lgbtq #lgbtqia #queertamil #queerchennai #queer #queerpoetry #queerstorytelling #queerartist #loveislove #lgbtqiaplus #queerpride

Where is it happening?

Backyard, 53/23, 3rd Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020, India
Tickets

INR 250.00

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