QueerHistoryMonth | Voll diffus – oder alles klar? | Lesung im Teehaus und Zeitzeug:innengespräch

In the organizer's words:

QUEERHISTORYMONTH

QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1 to 31, 2026(www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events as part of the festival will bring the history(ies) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome - kings, queers, queens, allies, friends, families (of choice) and everyone in between and beyond!

The event

Queer life paths between confusions and decisions. A double reading. Two queer authors read from moving life stories about coming out, identity and liberation - and invite people to share their experiences and perspectives.

Queer Zeitzeug:innen Hamburg has been enriching the city's culture of remembrance since the summer of 2025 - now two of its authors are inviting you to a special reading in the teahouse in Planten un Blomen.

Olav Meyer-Sievers will read from his novel Diffuse Light: in it, 16-year-old Tom experiences an early coming-out in the 1970s. So everything is clear? Not really - instead of clarity, his path to adulthood is characterized by uncertainty, inner conflicts and social constraints. For him, life perspectives are often shrouded in thick fog.

Hans-Arthur Marsiske tells of a completely different, equally moving life path: it was not until he was in his sixties that he decided to visibly question gender roles - a man does not have to dress masculine. A step of liberation that requires a daily confrontation with social expectations.

Two perspectives, two generations - and yet united by the search for a self-determined life.

Afterwards, the authors cordially invite you to a discussion. An opportunity to listen, ask questions and think further together.

Date: May 21, 2026

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Location: Teahouse in Planten un Blomen, Holstenwall 28, 20355 Hamburg

Organized by: Seniorenbüro Hamburg e.V.

Directed by: Vivien Friedrich and Carmen Ripper (both Seniorenbüro Hamburg e.V.)

Participation is free of charge.

Registration is not required - but makes planning easier for us. Please contact us at: qzz@seniorenbuero-hamburg.de

The event is barrier-free accessible.

Information

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QueerHistoryMonth is only responsible for marketing and coordination and is not the organizer of the individual events.

All organizational and content-related tasks, including security, permits and insurance, are the sole responsibility of the respective organizers (responsible organization).

The QHM is not liable for the content, organization or damages that occur during the events. The organizers shall indemnify the QHM against all third-party claims, including those for injury, property damage or loss.

Price information:

Participation is free of charge and registration is not required - but it makes planning easier for us. Please contact us at: qzz@seniorenbuero-hamburg.de