Splinter Collective

Tarp Queens Fundraiser and Film Screening: Jennifer's Bodies Bodies Bodies
2023-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix)

***CANCELLED Outlaw Project Halloween Drag Show CANCELLED***
2023-10-21 20:00 - 23:30

How We Take Care of Us: A Panel on Housing, Services, and Alternatives to Incarceration
2023-10-21 12:00 - 15:00
Join us as Dr. Keith Bentele, Bernicé Jenko, Enrique Alan Olivares-Pelayo, and Beatriz Nevarez discuss the multifaceted issues within housing and supportive services throughout Tucson and Pima County. We invite all members of our community to collaborate with us, as we attempt to envision our region as one that achieves decarceration, housing equity, and community-based care for all.

Magma & Pearls: Kieoui x MOCA Opening After Party
2023-10-20 21:00 - 23:00

Kimyah Dawson with Your Heart Breaks and Mega Ran
2023-10-16 19:00 - 22:00
Advance Tickets: Givebutter.com/kimya
$10-$35 sliding scale
From her original soundtrack for the film Juno to her Anti-folk rock band the Moldy Peaches, Kimya Dawson brings you heartbreaking songs about life and the world around her.
Bring the Kleenex and cry alongside us as we welcome her to Tucson. Opening the show is Northwest singer Clyde Petersen, performing as their band Your Heart Breaks. For 25 years, Your Heart Breaks has performed songs about adventure, community, the books they love and their favorite episodes of Star Trek: TNG. This is your chance to see and support musicians who are Black and trans, disabled and immunocompromised and don’t tour very often anymore. Join us for an outdoor show at Splinter Collective!

Teacher, Rapper, Hero, Author, Father….We’re running out of titles. Vice calls him “Your new favorite video game rapper,” but Mega Ran is much more.
After placing songs in WWE, AEW, Clerks III and several top game releases (Mortal Kombat 1, TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, River City Girls 2), Ran braved the hardest challenge yet: FOSTER PARENTING.
Mega Ran’s 2-year journey through the foster parenting system is captured and celebrated with his new multi-genre album “Buddy’s Magic Toy Box,” which debuted at #2 on the Children’s Billboard charts.

Advance Tickets: Givebutter.com/kimya
$10-$35 sliding scale

Queer Voices of Ukraine with local support from Tucson Refugee Beats
2023-10-15 19:00 - 22:00
Queer Voices of Ukraine – West Coast Mini-Tour

Announcing the upcoming tour of “Queer Voices of Ukraine: Poetry, Prose, and the People’s Resistance” featuring a film screening of two short documentaries by Rebel Queers & a reading of the Queer Ukraine anthology by Dvijka collective.

“Ukrainian Queer Fighters for Freedom” is a documentary series by genderqueer artist, activist, and filmmaker, Angelika Ustymenko, the driving force behind Rebel Queers collective. In the early hours of February 24, 2022, cruise missiles hammered down on Kyiv and across Ukraine – announcing that Russia’s full-scale re-invasion had begun. Every Ukrainian had to make a choice: What are you going to do to resist? Many queer people joined the hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian volunteers – most with no prior military training – who joined the armed resistance. “Queer Fighters of Ukraine” reveals the experiences of young LGBTQ+ activists and queer party DJs now fighting on the frontlines. Angelika began documenting queer fighters’ reflections after a year of war and broadening the focus to include other forms of queer resistance. “I just had to show the ways that queer activists are also fighting,” Angelika explains. “It’s important for the world to understand our context better and see what’s really going on here.”

“Queer Ukraine: LGBTQi+ Voices during Wartime” is an anthology of stories, essays, and poems by 12 queer people in Ukraine and in the diaspora community, edited by Dvijka Collective. Against the backdrop of brutal invasion, LGBTQI+ people find ways to express themselves against all odds, to create beyond all constraints. Every voice tells a story, and this anthology is a platform for these voices, an archive of their existence. It is time for them to tell their stories on their own terms – and for the rest of the world to stand in solidarity with them. Proceeds from the sales of this book go to projects supporting LGBTQI+ people in Ukraine.

These events will be facilitated by elliott miskovicz, the only US-based writer of the Queer Ukraine anthology. A trans artist and activist with personal ties to Ukraine, miskovicz does humanitarian work in Ukraine while also doing educational work in the US to bridge the knowledge gap around Ukrainian resistance in anti-war activist spaces.

For event details and accessibility info, visit:
bit.ly/queerukraine

Spunk: A Tarp Queens Drag Show
2023-10-14 19:00 - 23:00
TRICK OR TREAT!!! SPUNK is back for another sickeningly sweet drag freak show @ 7pm, October 14 at @splintercollective520
This month’s cast features some of our favorite creeps:
@chavadreypuss
@666daddysatan
@beat_by_adrian
@maybemikel
@nailaliemmert
@nebulastarrrlight

Hosted by your spooky sisters @piranha_queen and @zeenakarina with production help from @fluxxproductions

Cover: $15

Vibes: Creepy, kinky, queer. Halloween for the freaks who celebrate year-round. As always, this is a community focused party, we’re all here to share the magic, so have fun and don’t be a jerk!
NO TERFS
NO SWERFS
NO RACISTS
NO MISOGYNISTS
NO ABLEISTS

Dress code: Express yourself! Come in a halloween costume, or any dark, gothic, wickedly witchy wear

Please bring cash to tip our performers, and if you have the means bring a little extra to shop with our vendors (TBA shortly)

Come get SPUNKED
901 N 13th Ave. Tucson, AZ

Root Wing Apothecary x Aprender y Jugar Open House and Bilingual Story Time
2023-09-24 11:00 - 16:00

Interrupted by Trains!
2023-09-23 20:00 - 22:30
Our monthly poetry event featuring a badass lineup of local poets. $5 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds.

Collage Class with Fifi
2023-09-23 12:30 - 14:00
Collage class by Fi! The theme is “Create a Planet.”
DM @fithefuture on instagram to register!
Event is in person at Splinter Collective, Studio 1
$25 for the class, all materials included

NoVoGRAFíAS 03 : urban psychogeography spellbook- A Book Release
2023-09-20 19:30 - 22:00
A book release event for NoVoGRAFíAS 03 : an urban psychogeography spellbook by local fave Logan Phillips. Also featuring work by poet Anna Flores. $5-10 suggested donation

Queeraoke: Rock UR Crocs!
2023-09-15 20:00 - 23:59 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Pull up n rock those mfn crocs

Spunk: a Drag Show for Freaks
2023-09-09 19:00 - 22:00
Monthly drag showcase with the Tarp Queens! This month’s theme is Guyliner, dress code is Emo, Scene, Mall Goth <3

222: The EP Release
2023-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Come celebrate Jalen’s Nelson’s release of their new project, 222: The EP!
Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm.

Interrupted by Trains
2023-08-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Splinter’s monthly poetry showcase is back for the fall season! Highlighting the work of black, queer, and other marginalized artists. Hosted by Sam Bloom.
Accessibility notes:
ASL translation provided, courtyard is all one level, all gender bathrooms, wheelchair access.
NOTAFLOF

Tarp Queens Presents: Spunk!
2023-08-12 19:00 - 23:30 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Our monthly drag show produced by resident queens, Piranha and Zeena Karina! 18+, $15 at the door.
Featuring: Black Rose, Estelle de Vil, Dorian Rattwel, Yashi, Na-il, Chava Dreypuss

Collage with Fifi!
2023-07-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
July’s theme is create your alter ego! For those who have attended a workshop with Fifi, you know it’s going to be a great time. And for those who haven’t, this is your chance to check it out. Bring a friend or make a new one! All supplies are included. To sign up, DM @Fithefuture on instagram. This workshop will take place inside studio #107.

SPUNK DRAG SHOW: A Tarp Queens Production
2023-06-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Featuring:
Jay Blue (Flagstaff), Miasma (Flagstaff), Miss Jones, Megan Mih Blush, Nebula, NA-IL, Yashi, and Chava Dreypuss!
18+ only.

Get Stacked at Splinter
2023-06-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Cirque Roots, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ
Every Wednesday evening! If traditional gym spaces aren’t your jam, or you want to learn how to move well without the toxic culture that often comes with the fitness world, then this class is for you! Expect functional, education-based strength classes for all bodies and abilities.

El Pijineo
2023-06-16 21:00 - 23:30 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Dancing, drinks, and a damn good time. If you know, you know.

Get Stacked at Splinter
2023-06-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Cirque Roots, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ
If traditional gym spaces aren’t your thing, or you want to learn how to increase strength and move well without the toxic dialogue that often comes with the fitness world, then this class is for you! Every Wednesday 5-6pm inside Cirque Roots. All bodies, all skills levels welcome.

HEAT INDEX
2023-06-10 21:00 - 2023-06-11 02:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Fluxx Productions, Splinter Collective, and Beefcake presents: HEAT IINDEX, the HOTTEST queer party of the summer. You don’t wanna miss this PRIDE celebration, featuring MOTION, MIZSKODEN, ATLANTISMOREUPSET, plus a photo booth and logo dancers!
June 10th, 2023. 9pm-2am
901 N 13th Ave

Sonoran Prevention Works: Coffee & Platica
2023-05-30 17:00 - 2023-05-31 17:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
You are invited to ‘Coffee & Platica’ with Sonoran Prevention Works and the Houseless Crisis Task Force! We will talk about how we can better support community members who use drugs as well as their families. Join the conversation and share with your community! English version will take place Wednesday, May 31st at 5pm
¡Estás invitado a cafecito y platica con Sonoran Prevention Works y Houseless Crisis Task Force! Hablaremos sobre como podemos apoyar mejor a las personas que usan drogas y su familia. Unase a la conversacion y comparte con su comunidad! Martes, 30 de mayo a las 5pm.

Work Day!
2023-05-29 07:00 - 12:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Come help us prepare the courtyard for some electrical upgrades. We’ll be digging trenches and getting sweaty, but don’t worry- there will be bagels, coffee, cold drinks, and pizza!

Aprender Y Jugar Performance Night
2023-05-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Bilingual play, La Leyenda Del Maiz// The Legend of the Maize performed by the Aprender Y Jugar language program students. Free admission but donations are appreciated! Potluck style, with drinks available for purchase.

Interrupted by Trains
2023-05-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Splinter’s monthly poetry showcase. Come see poets, songwriters, spoken word artists, and more in the courtyard, starting 8:00pm. For more information about this month’s line up, check out our social media @splintercollective520. ASL interpretation provided, as well as a zoom option. For more information about accessibility, visit the accessibility page under the ‘about’ tab on our website.
For updates and more information about this month’s performers, check out our instagram @splintercollective520

Dearly Beloved Drag Show
2023-05-20 19:00 - 23:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Honoring the lives and music of our fallen faves & the birth of Zeena Karina!
An undead drag show featuring Hitchcock Blonde (L.A.), Daddy Satan (Phoenix), Chava Dreypuss, NA-IL, Piranha, Yashi, and The Vamp Natalia!
18+

Collage Workshop with Fifi
2023-05-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Fifi’s second collage workshop here at Splinter! If you missed the last one, this is your second chance 🙂
ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED Register @fithefuture.com DM @Artbyfifib for any questions
