The Irresistible R/Evolution: Poetry, Art, Music & Times of Social Struggle

Toni Cade Bambara wrote that "the role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible."

As we approach this inevitability, we get to decide, a revolution for whom? Please join us for an evening of art, performance, and poetry that also invites us to evolve past hegemony, past mere identitarianism, and into the queer and trans liberatory futures we all deserve.

About the Host

dena harry saleh is a queer and trans Muslim Palestinian living on the unceded lands of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho peoples, as well as many other tribes, and works as a multi-modal artist and scholar. Their work has been featured in Disability Visibility Justice (the blog of the late Alice Wong), American Quarterly, Black, Indigenous & Trans of Color Histories Lab, Apogee Journal, Marathon Lit online magazine, and in an anthology of poetry called "A Free Palestine" they co-edited and published in 2025.

They are a PhD student at University of Colorado, Boulder, and they believe that Palestine will be free in our lifetime.

ACCESSIBILITY

Parking: Metered street parking is available (parallel parking) on Market St. Paid lots are available within a few blocks. The closest one is on 21st and Market St.

Entrance Access: Our front door is at street level and manually operated, accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aids. The rest of the block has sidewalks raised by five steps; however, the bike lane offers a step-free route down the block with minimal car traffic.

Restrooms: All-gender restrooms. Just like at home.

Communication: All staff on site speak English. There will be one Spanish speaking staff member. We welcome communication via translation apps (Google Translate is available). While we do not use ASL, we’re happy to communicate through apps or other tools that work for you.

Alcohol Policy: No alcohol will be served or permitted at this event.

Masks: Masks are encouraged and supplied.

Questions or Requests: Please contact us at [email protected] with any accessibility needs or questions.

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