A FEW OF THE FESTIVAL’S HIGHLIGHTS

With everything from film screenings to theatrical performances and a wild party, the Women’s Festival is set to be a crowd pleaser

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

The 1996 play by Eve Ensler makes its debut in Cantonese. Wildly divergent female voices share their stories and those of their bodies in a compelling and progressive theatrical performance. SEPTEMBER 1

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SEMINAR

Psychologist and social advocate Brenda Alegre discusses intersectionality as the feminist way forward, addressing how transgender women and nonbinary people are often left out of the feminist discourse. SEPTEMBER 2

PRIVATE VIOLENCE

At least four women are murdered every day in the US by abusive partners or exes. In this chilling feature-length documentary film, Cynthia Hill delves into the issue by asking, “Why does he abuse?” “Why do we turn away?” SEPTEMBER 7

GURL POWER MUSIC PARTY

With a lineup of guests such as drag queen Coco Pop and friends, DJ Cocoonics, Serena and Ruby of GTB, and singer-songwriter Sophy Wong, the party is a celebration of all-things female. SEPTEMBER 8

TIE ME UP WITH YOUR LOVE: BONDAGE WORKSHOP

Starting from the basics, rope artist Aka Chow leads participants into the basics of bondage, from being restrained and unleashed to being tied and freed. The experience aims to start a conversation about the body—both your own and that of a partner. SEPTEMBER 9