Discussion: Marek Hudec in Poprad

We invite you to a discussion with columnist, writer and activist Marek Hudec about his new reportage book Trigger with the subtitle Stories of Love and Hate. 🌈 ❤️‍🩹 In it, Marek uncovers the tragic events of October 2022 in front of the popular queer business Tepláreň. He reconstructs the events of the fateful evening, investigates the killer's motives, but also looks back at the ruined lives of Juraj and Matúš and the story of the wounded Radka. In addition, the book does not neglect the broader context of the life of LGBTI+ people in Slovakia - from the story of the first Slovak queer activist, through the dark period of aversive therapies under totalitarianism to the fate of those who began to fight for their right to love in the post-revolutionary 90s. The book reveals the history of the Slovak Prids and the family referendum, which marked a turning point in the perception of LGBTI+ people in Slovakia. Against the background of these stories, we also perceive how Slovak society has changed and is changing. And it's not always for the better. 🌈 The reportage book Spúšť was created based on interviews with more than fifty people - relatives of the victims, witnesses from the scene of the crime, queer people affected by violence in the months before and after the murder, memorials to events from the near or distant past. Zuzana Suchá will talk with Marek. The discussion is part of the Absynth live festival, which was supported by the Art Support Fund from public sources. 📸 Author's photo: Natália Nágelová

September 19, 2024
6:00 PM7:00 PM
Loading map...
Christiania 058 01Poprad
Show Navigation

Weather Forecast

Light rain icon
Light rain
27°C/ 15°CDay / Night
Gentle breeze, 4m/s
Southwest
Moderate rain icon
Moderate rain
19°C/ 11°CDay / Night
Gentle breeze, 5m/s
West
Broken clouds icon
Broken clouds
23°C/ 11°CDay / Night
Gentle breeze, 5m/s
Southwest
Light rain icon
Light rain
24°C/ 15°CDay / Night
Light breeze, 2m/s
Northwest
Light rain icon
Light rain
24°C/ 15°CDay / Night
Light breeze, 3m/s
Southwest
Moderate rain icon
Moderate rain
16°C/ 13°CDay / Night
Light breeze, 2m/s
North
Clear sky icon
Clear sky
24°C/ 13°CDay / Night
Light breeze, 3m/s
Northeast

Places Around

Kino Tatran

Kino Tatran

The traditional cinema has been digitized and you can currently enjoy the highest quality films here

Guided tours

Guided tours

The Poprad Municipal Information Office offers you regular guided tours, as well as tours on demand to order!

Forum Poprad

Forum Poprad

Shopping center right in the city center in the pedestrian zone

Church of St. Giles

Church of St. Giles

Visit the unique gothic church with its beautiful wall decoration

Tatra Museum

Tatra Museum

Visit one of the oldest museums in Slovakia!

New Chicago game zone

New Chicago game zone

New Chicago - Miesto pre oddych a zábavu pre mladých. V podniku sa nachádza množstvo hier, nápojov a skvelej nálady!

AquaCity Poprad

AquaCity Poprad

AQUAPARK AquaCity Poprad - water world under the High Tatras

AquaCity Poprad

AquaCity Poprad

AQUAPARK AquaCity Poprad - water world under the High Tatras

Guided tours

Guided tours

The Poprad Municipal Information Office offers you regular guided tours, as well as tours on demand to order!

New Chicago game zone

New Chicago game zone

New Chicago - Miesto pre oddych a zábavu pre mladých. V podniku sa nachádza množstvo hier, nápojov a skvelej nálady!

Eco-friendly transportation

Eco-friendly transportation

Rent bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters or electric motorcycles and discover Poprad.

AquaCity Poprad

AquaCity Poprad

AQUAPARK AquaCity Poprad - water world under the High Tatras

City Apartment Poprad

City Apartment Poprad

New two-room apartment just 150 meters from the center of Poprad, offers views of the Tatras. Thanks to its location, the city of Poprad is immediately available with the possibility of trips to the High Tatras.

Events Around

Concert: The Power of Music

Music that can light up the evening, resound memories and open the door to the world of modern classics. The Power of Music is a one-of-a-kind concert series created by Phillipian Creative, where a chamber quartet transforms familiar tunes into a beautiful symphonic experience that will be enjoyed by everyone from lovers of the classics to fans of modern songs.

20 Theater: And into your pajamas!

Prepare for an evening full of laughter, unexpected twists and brilliant situational humor. This hugely successful comedy from French master of theatrical entertainment, Marc Camoletti, delivers a crazy story of tangled relationships, lies and misunderstandings that spiral out of control.

Divadelná komédia ÚČET

The program, performed by a string quartet, will offer a selection of Coldplay's most famous songs, including hits like "Fix You", "Yellow" and "Viva La Vida", which have won the hearts of fans around the world. This concert will bring more than just music; hundreds of candles will illuminate the space and create an atmosphere full of emotions, melancholy and unforgettable melodies that will take you on a musical journey with Coldplay.

COLDPLAY CANDLELIGHT MUSIC

Don't miss an evening full of energy and emotion, featuring the greatest hits of the British band Coldplay. The light of hundreds of candles will create an amazing atmosphere for this unique concert.

Jan Kraus - I'LL TELL YOU WHAT TO ASK

Jan Kraus's stage talk show offers viewers a unique opportunity to get to know this presenter, actor, author, and writer in a way you would never recognize him from the TV screen, movie screen, or newspaper.

Concert: VIVALDI CANDLELIGHT MUSIC

Don't miss this unique concert, which will feature the immortal classical works of Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi - The Four Seasons.