MCQP 2012 Review
The Mother City Queer Party (MCQP) is an annual party event that attracts people from all over Africa to The Mother City. Known as the biggest gay party in Africa, it also very popular under straight party-goers. This year's theme was Fairy Tale Fantasy.
The evening was one of the windiest nights in Cape Town, but it did not stop the patrons to line-up in their most extravagant and elaborate costumes. The party atmosphere was electric as we queued, waiting to be let into the biggest event in Cape Town.
I certainly went with the expectation of kissing a frog and hoping it would turn into a prince. We danced to various music genres located in the suites located across the four levels of the stadium. Fairies where out in their dozens. The night saw Red Riding Hood and the Big bad Wolf dancing the night away together, symbolising the essence of this event, to diminish and eradicate the negative stigma of the queer community. Since the inception in 1994 this event has become one of the biggest events on Cape Town calendar, attracting people of all walks: gay; lesbian; black; white; transgender, etc... no discrimination, just fun, fun, fun.
MCQP 2013 will see me again, as nothing will ever put a damp on the energy, magic, creativeness, friendliness and acceptance of the jovial patrons of this event.
MCQP was voted by Queerlife readers as South Africa's best LGBTI Event/Party in 2011 and has become part of Cape Town colourful history, celebrating South Africa's rich and vibrant constitution.
From A Land Far Far Away,
Shawn Nicholas
MOSADI SESSIONS
Upcoming Events
New
Friends of Open Closet presents its 1st ever "OC Open - Tennis Tournament"... open like French Open, Australian Open!
24 February 2013 @ Zoo Lake tennis courts.
To participate inbox "Friends of Open Closet" on FB.
The Art's
Visual Arts
Zanele Muholi: Faces and Phases
27 November 2012 – 31 January 2013,
Goethe-Institute, 119 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood
Scene
Maboneng Presinct is the "IT" place to be seen.
Meet up with colourful, vibrant Joziburg.
Get down to the BIOSCOPE for Independent Cinema. The Bioscope is currently playing the biggest attractions of 2012 like Otello Burning, Fire in Sky, and Fire in Babylon.
The I-ART Murals and Instagram exhibition powered by Adidas is still going strong, so get down there to see the many beautiful murals that have been completed.
Pop in to the Living Room Eco Urban Cafe for a view of the INNER CITY in a way that takes your breath away...
If you like it Artsy-Fartsy with a dash of hippy and swag, Maboneng District is your type of vibe. Check out their website for more info: www.mabonengprecinct.com
Outdoor
CTL LESBIAN CAMP 2013
From 15-17 March join Cape Town Lesbians for an all women's weekend in the lush green hills and vineyards of Bonnievale.
Swimming in the river, a camp fire, and plenty of social activities!
Clubbing
Friends of Open Closet
"OC" as it's affectionately known, is a monthly girls-only party @ Roxy's in Mellville. Find them on FB "Friends of Open Closet".
1st Friday
1st Friday :Exclusive women's party held on the first Friday of every month at Cafe Culture in Fourways, Johannesburg.
Spirit
Good Hope Metropolitan Community Church (GHMCC), an LGBT inclusive and affirming Christian Church in Cape Town, is moving on 6 January 2013 to its new home at Central Methodist Mission on Greenmarket Square. Join Good Hope MCC Worship services, held every Sunday evening at 18h00.
