Come join us for a special evening at The Hill Street Country Club in collaboration with local nonprofit Queer Surf, as we screen the inspiring documentary Gaza Surf Club. Witness the incredible story of surfers in Gaza who find freedom and joy amid conflict. The film will start at 7 pm on May 9th. Doors will open at 6:30PM.Don't miss this opportunity to be moved by the resilience and passion of these surfers. See you there!
Food & Drink: We will have drinks to purchase inside. We will have food on-site to purchase from a local Palestinian food vendor
Images by: Andrew McConnell is a photographer and surfer from the west coast of Ireland. In 2010 he journeys to Gaza, to discover the surf culture that has emerged in the midst of a battleground. (Source: Garage Magazine, 2016)
Doors at 6:30 PM | Film starts at 7 PM. Tickets available at the door ($10) | Kids 12 & Under: FREE
About The Hill Street Country Club:
The Hill Street Country Club seeks to create an inclusive, diverse art culture for the socioeconomic landscape of North County San Diego. We strive to provide an art outlet for our community.
Our building is wheelchair accessible with everything you need on one level. We have one gender-neutral, single occupancy, ADA-compliant bathroom. Please be mindful of the line behind you when using the bathroom. Service animals are permitted but please leave pets at home. To keep our gathering as safe as possible, we will have masks and hand sanitizer freely available.
About Queer Surf:
Queer Surf is a California-based community organization aimed at making the ocean more accessible through knowledge sharing and skill building. Founded in 2015 by former professional surfer Kyla Langen and insatiable boogie boarder/mental health professional Nic Brise, Queer Surf reduces barriers and helps the LGBTQ+ community navigate all aspects of ocean recreation. Through a host of programs and events including lessons, clinics, camps, meet-ups, tide-pooling, kayaking, book clubs, and more, Queer Surf builds community and fosters a safer space for nonbinary, trans, and queer people at the coast.
Queer Surf Mission
Increase equitable access by building an LGBTQ+ presence & a culture of belonging.
Support queer mental, physical + social health through a relationship with the ocean.
Connect queers to their bodies, ocean ecology, and an inclusive surf community.
Expand surf culture by advocating for distributed surf resources.
House Rules:
Keep it Cute! If you see something that concerns you during our event, please contact staff immediately. The Hill Street Country Club is a respectful community space and will not tolerate hate speech, harassment, violence, or intimidation of any kind. Respect our participants and our space by not vandalizing or tagging our restrooms, building interior, exterior, or any of the surrounding areas.
Accessibility Our building is wheelchair accessible with everything you need on one level. We have one gender-neutral, single occupancy, ADA-compliant bathroom. Please be mindful of the line behind you when using the bathroom. Service animals are permitted but please leave pets at home.
If you have other concerns, please contact us asap so we can accommodate you.
If you have any questions regarding The Hill Street Country Club or this event, please contact us.