Name: Why Hackers (1995) is Queer Culture
Start: 2026-08-15T22:15:00-0700
End: 2026-08-16T00:15:00-0700

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Why Hackers (1995) is Queer Culture

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:15pm - Sunday August 16, 2026 12:15am PDT

Panels 2

If the creators didn't intend for <redacted> to be trans, why did they put all those trans scenes in?? Experience the absurdity of Hackers (1995) and decide what flavor of queer each of the main characters are, and why we should never deadname The Plague (no matter how much of a weenie he is). Plus learn about this movie's VERY impressive soundtrack given it's from 1995!! Missed it last year? Now's your chance! CW content containing light transphobia and racism.

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Adora Blue

Adora Blue (yes, that's adorable + u ;3) is a Seattle-based DJ (and producer, activist, tiktoker, etc) you won't soon forget!

Mainly playing eurobeat and VG remixes, she also branches out toward breakcore, kawaii future bass, hhc, and j-core, and no set of hers is complete without... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:15pm - Sunday August 16, 2026 12:15am PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

Audience 15+
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