{"id":38870,"date":"2019-01-18T11:43:45","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T16:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=38870"},"modified":"2019-10-03T16:44:28","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T21:44:28","slug":"femifest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/femifest\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience the Best of Female, Non-Binary, and LGBTQ+ Artists at FEMIfest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Come February 15 – 16, 2019, Bad Witch Club<\/a> presents FEMIfest<\/a>, a DIY Music and Arts Festival that gives female, non-binary, and other LGBTQ+ artists a platform to present their art, music, and other forms of expression.\u00a0Taking place in people’s homes and other community spaces, the goal of FEMIfest is to make everyone comfortable enough to immerse themselves in the art and music showcased in such an intimate setting.<\/p>\n

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<\/em> Photo Credit: FEMIfest<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The point is to provide an inclusive, safe space for all members of the LGBTQ+ community, non-binary folks, and other female-identifying people to gather in a beautiful, liberating\u00a0place that is free of judgment or hate. FEMIfest transforms the way queer people are spotlighted, showcasing their talents alongside and equal to their identities.<\/p>\n

While many artists on the schedule this year call Chicago their home, a few will hail from Missouri, Maine, and New York City.\u00a0FEMIfest was actually started in Des Moines, Iowa, so we’re lucky that\u00a0this loud-and-proud community of artists has chosen Chicago as its home base for\u00a0past and future festivals.<\/p>\n

Tickets<\/a> are just $10 if you want to attend a single day, or $15 if you want the full experience. FEMIfest recently launched a\u00a0micro-grant initiative that supports the pursuits of\u00a0female-identifying, non-binary, and other LGBTQ+ artists, so a portion of the proceeds will go towards that great cause.<\/p>\n

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<\/em> Photo Credit: Emina Husetovic<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The full schedule can be found below. All music is sponsored by reverb raccoon<\/a>. FEMIfest starts at Auxiliary Arts<\/a> and moves to Hostel Earphoria<\/a> on day two.<\/p>\n

February 15 | 7 – 11 pm @ Auxiliary Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n