Winter Solstice Queer Magic Medicine Show

December 21, 2025 | 10 AM - 1 PM

The Backdoor Theater: 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215

(Enter through the side door, or through Common Grounds Coffeehouse to the back entrance.)

Queerly Beloved,

The longest night is near, and the light begins to return. 🌞✨

As the Wheel turns once more, let us gather in our glorious queerness for the Winter Solstice Queer Magic Medicine Show — a spiritual open mic and pancake breakfast celebrating the warmth of community, creativity, and queer spirit in the heart of winter.

This season’s theme:

🌟 LIGHT IN THE LONGEST NIGHT 🌟

— tending the embers of love, laughter, and liberation —  

Tradition is not the worship of ashes but the preservation of fire.  

What to Expect

Bring your songs, prayers, dances, poems, stories, meditations, sermons, spells, or simply your sacred presence. This is an open mic for the spirit — a space for radical authenticity, holy mischief, and heartfelt expression.

Breakfast & Fellowship:

Enjoy pancakes, sausage, fruit salad, and the warmth of chosen family before, during, and after the performances.

🌱 Vegan and gluten-free options available.

🍓 Bring some prepped fruit to contribute to the communal fruit salad if you wish!

How to Participate or Volunteer

Want to perform, share a blessing, or help make the magic happen?

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qqBtJ2byvy8MNuu7duTPJEIcey9ffd3vDHFex2BU1TE/edit?usp=sharing

There are tabs at the bottom of the sheet for performers, volunteers, and more.

We’re looking for:

🎤 Performers & storytellers

✨ Co-producers & altar tenders

🥞 Pancake cooks & kitchen help

💖 Greeters & clean-up crew

Anyone who wants to help stir the Cauldron!

Donations

Venmo: @Queer-Magic

NOTAFLOF – No One Turned Away For Lack of Funds

GAYAABAGS – Give As You Are Able But Always Give Something

Our costs for venue, insurance, and food are about $250 per event.

Donations beyond that support the Queer Magic Gathering Fellowship Fund.