Queer joy! Dance party with DJ Mana! Prizes and giveaways by Too Turnt Tony's! Wear your best and brightest! Tea dances originated in the early 20th century but took on special meaning for the LGBTQ+ community starting in the mid-1900s, eventually evolving into a cherished queer tradition. Symbolizing both resistance and revelry, they remain an iconic part of LGBTQ+ culture today.