infinity rug

Time flies and almost a year has passed since our last gathering at Planeta Manas. We are delighted to come back to Lisbon, with rug constellations weaving oneiric entities together for a long night of sonic rituals. We open with the screening of ‘I Don't Want to Be Just a Memory’, directed by Sarnt Utamachote, that follows several Berlin groups of friends who remember loved ones who have died and reflect on the contexts in which life and death are expressed within queer communities. Mourning and persevering after the loss of a friend, how do we make sense of the mental health crises and rate of suicide within the queer community. The screening will be followed by a conversation with Sarnt, Nëss, marum and Lou. The night’s seance will be imbued with resonance from these topics as we gather on the rugs to process what emerges when we face these challenges head-on. We open the night with songwriter Nëss, whose mournful songs range from punk to whimsical chants, and a multimedia performance by el bango who grapples with tales of community, lineage and blackness. The night will thicken with the dreamful music of Living Room’s beloved Carolf, and infinity rug’s hosts Lou Drago and marum who will play hybrid sets of deeper frequencies and emotions, against hopelessness, towards the sunrise. Performers Aaron Lang and Jules Petru with foraged delights and jugs of plenty, somatic games and spells, watching over us as a flickering candle in the night. João Carinho’s ephemeral installations with salt and seasonal flowers will take the shape of an altar, a site for offerings to the beyond, a testament to life cycles, from Spring blossoms to withering leaves. You're invited to bring your own rug, slippers, blankets and other comforts. We invite you to bring a photo or another offering for our altar.
 Graphic design @maison.CC Sliding scale entrance fee - 15 to 25€. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Entrance reserved to members only. To become a member, ask at Planeta Manas door.