death & grief queer meet-up: deathcare superconference watch party!

join us at Hooked on Colfax for a death & grief queer meet-up like no other! we'll be hosting our longest meet-up to date for the 2024 deathcare superconference watch party, Building Bridges in the Deathcare Landscape - a chance to connect, share stories, and dive into the world of deathcare together. Whether you're a deathcare professional or simply deathcare curious, we'd love to see you there! LGBTQAI+ allies are also welcome to join. Hooked on Colfax is generously providing us with their entire downstairs lounge.

come grab a coffee or tea and some snacks as we watch some exciting thought-provoking discussions about the current deathcare landscape and beyond. this is also a great chance to connect and mingle with fellow like-minded individuals right within our local area. we’re so excited to come together and build bridges within our denver deathcare community!

please wear a mask for this event (more info below).

tickets: tickets are available on a sliding scale from $5-20 and free for BIPOC participants. the funds we collect will go towards paying for our watch party ticket ($60) and supporting our future meet-ups.

location: hooked on colfax, 3213 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, 80206

time: 11am-6:30pm

take a look at the agenda and for more details to support your planning for the most comfortable experience possible.

bring whatever you need to take care like beverages and snacks, or items to support any accommodations. although there will be plenty of options for purchase, it's good to come prepared with things you know you'll enjoy.

take breaks, as many as you need. there's no obligation to stay for the entire duration of the conference. use the agenda to come and go during any subjects you'd like while keeping in mind the timing to avoid disruptions as best as possible. there's also a back patio to take a break and get some fresh air.

there are many great food options at hooked on colfax, along colfax, and in the neighborhood including: spice room, atomic cowboy, mezcal, machete tequila tacos, chef zorba's, wellness sushi, chipotle, and more. city park is within walking distance if you want to eat in the park. alternatively, you can also take this time for a break at home or bring your lunch.

please let us know if we left anything out or if you have any questions or concerns about accessibility. we want to collaborate with our participants to make our spaces as accessible as possible for you all.

stairs there are stairs leading down to the event space. unfortunately, there isn't an elevator or lift to access the downstair area. but please reach out with questions or concerns and we will do our best to collaborate with you to accommodate your needs.

participants there will be about 15-20 participants

covid safety masks are required for this event. however if masking will exacerbate or cause harm due to a current condition we understand and in the spirit of accessibility and safety, we ask that all attendees have a negative covid test immediately prior to attending our in-person conference events. we are using an honor system approach and will not ask you to show us a negative test. there will be two air purifiers in the space, one from covid safe colorado and a HEPA filter. there will be hand sanitizer available and access to a sink in the bathroom upstairs. a fan will be circulating the air. please stay home if you're sick, testing positive, or not feeling well. let us know if you have any additional comments or concerns.

lighting there are light fixtures on the side walls and some natural lighting that comes in from the ceiling. we will be avoiding any harsh overhead lighting.

sound music and chatting can get loud upstairs on a saturday, but our event space will be separate enough to allow us to hear the conference without too much echoing from above. we're anticipating it being a mostly quiet space.

parking there is street parking that is both free or paid by meter depending on where you park. there is parking in front of hooked on colfax and along the side streets. please allow yourself some extra time to find a parking spot that best fits your needs.

outside access although we can't guarantee that this will be a quite space there is a cute back patio that usually provides access to a quiet space with seating and fresh air if you need a break.

bathroom there is a one-person bathroom located upstairs

we're so excited to be hosting this event! please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have and here's the to gather any further info you might need. this is our first time live streaming and this is the first deathcare superconference from these organizers. we anticipate there being some technical issues , and we unfortunately can't guarantee that there won't be some hiccups, but we will do the best we can to provide a viewing experience free of big technical interruption. we look forward to meeting you all and connecting more with out local deathcare community! - your hosts, nat & sky

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------meet-up description: death & grief queer meet-up provides cozy spaces for queer and trans community to gather in mutual grief. we focus on a variety of themes and activities each month to explore what community grieving can look like. while we’re not a support group, our intention is to build community, learn new ways to express and understand our grief, and cultivate joy while de-stigmatizing conversations of death and beyond.

about the hosts:

sky (they/them) is a queer autistic non-binary artist, tattooer, herbalist, and aspiring death guide. their intention for death & grief queer meet-up is to bring those moving through grief together, normalize conversation of death, and offer resources to community.

nat (she/they) is a business-trained, community-minded, aspiring death care worker focused on creating spaces for connection and empowerment, individually and collectively. Nat's goal is to foster normalcy with grievers of all kinds through their podcast Still Crying – Befriending Grief and Havin' Fun. (https://stillcryingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/)

Host or Publisher sky