Enjoy a live gig at this LGBTQIA+ community's bi-monthly queer meetup

Musicians perform live at an earlier edition of the event

Nearly 15 years ago, Sakshi Juneja founded Gaysi Family, and as the name suggests, she founded it with an aim to find a family among the queer people. "I felt there wasn't a space like this for people like us back then. Today, Gaysi has evolved into a huge community for queer people. There is a new face we get to see each time we conduct an event," Juneja beams, adding that they are set to host one of their most loved events 2X2 Bar Night this weekend.

Sagar and Srijan Verma will perform at the event

"This time, the theme is sports, and it is called Seriously Sporty," she tells us. 2X2 Bar Nights is Gaysi family's bi-monthly queer meet-up, for which the party always has a theme like a pajama party or Punjabi night. This is the first time, since these bi-monthly parties started in 2016, that they will host a sport-themed party. "Queer people have a very strange relationship with sports. They're either too masculine for it, or too feminine," Juneja notes, adding, "So, this our attempt at claiming the space in our own jovial, community-centric manner."

The games curated for the night include a fist challenge, who can hold a plank for the longest time, and the good ‘ole spoon race, among others. "We also have a small basketball court in one corner. All the activities are curated while keeping in mind the space of the venue and to bring back the old-school games which were challenging, but more importantly, fun. Winners will receive their well-deserved medals and trophies at the end of each game, as well," she informs us.

Sakshi Juneja

As in the past, the event will host a small art section, which will include activities such as face painting, and music to get the party going. "In events like this, we always bring queer artistes to perform. This time, we've invited a duo from Delhi, who will be performing for the first time in the city," she reveals. In the spirit of the theme, the pop/rock duo, Sagar and Srijan Verma, will bring famous sports themed songs to the stage. The list includes hits like Jo jeeta wohi sikandar, Halla bol, and Waka waka. Before she signs off, Juneja informs us that patrons must carry their most sporty look, as a special prize awaits to be claimed by the best dressed person at the end of the sporting spectacle.

On: September 9; 8 pm to 1 am
At: Monkey Bar, 14th & 33rd Linking Road, Bandra West
Log on to: @gaysifamily (registration link in bio)
Call: 9702049026 (for enquiries)
Entry: Rs 500