Punk for the People, vol. 2: Punk Movements

ADMISSION: Admission is free and open to everyone. Reception to follow. RSVP DESCRIPTION: Some of punk’s most influential movements and identities—Riot Grrrl, Afropunk, queercore, Latino hardcore, and straight edge—emerged as a challenge to sexism, racism, homophobia, and excess in punk culture. Rooted in resistance and community-building, these movements created space for marginalized voices within punk and beyond. Bringing together legendary artists whose work was central to these movements, this conversation will explore their origins, development, impact, and legacy as well as how their messages have been commercialized, co-opted, and transformed over time. The panel will feature: -Kathleen Hanna, punk singer, writer, and frontwoman of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre -Bruce LaBruce, filmmaker, writer, photographer, and queercore icon -Martin Sorrondeguy, musician, teacher, filmmaker, photographer, and singer for Los Crudos and Limp Wrist -James Spooner, graphic novelist, filmmaker, tattoo artist, and co-founder of the Afro Punk Festival -Moderated by Candace Hansen, drummer, educator, writer, and artist The event will be preceded by a DJ set with Allison Wolfe, journalist, musician, lead singer of Bratmobile, and Riot Grrrl co-founder. A reception will follow with a DJ set by Eloise Wong from The Linda Lindas and Martin Wong, writer/editor, event organizer, and co-creator of Giant Robot zine. Bios: Kathleen Hanna is a punk singer, writer, artist, and the frontwoman of the influential bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. Her memoir, Rebel Girl, published by Ecco/HarperCollins, was an instant New York Times bestseller. Hanna is a staple in feminist publications, from college curriculums to bestselling books, and a leading voice in the punk feminist movement. She has been named one of the best live performers of our time, earning acclaim from Rolling Stone, The New York Times, NPR, Interview Magazine, V Magazine, Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, BUST Magazine, NYLON and…