Punk Icon Kathleen Hanna Comes To Kings Theatre In May 2024

Kings Theatre and Greenlight Bookstore have announced that Kathleen Hanna, the trailblazing feminist icon, musician, and outspoken women's rights activist, will be celebrating the release of her new book “Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk” with a night of conversation at Kings Theatre on May 14, 2024.

The memoir, described as electric and searing, offers a raw and insightful account of Hanna's life as the original rebel girl and legendary front woman of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. Tickets, which come with a copy of the book, are on sale now at https://www.kingstheatre.com/events/kathleen-hanna.

In Rebel Girl Hanna takes readers on a journey from her tumultuous childhood home to her formative college years in Olympia, Washington, and her early years on tour, where she fought tirelessly for gigs and her band. The memoir delves into the challenges Hanna faced as a lightning rod for controversy, confronting male violence and antagonism at every turn. With an uncut voice, she shares both the hardest times and the most joyful moments, revealing how they continue to fuel her revolutionary art and music.

The book also explores Hanna's lifelong connections with bandmates, including Tobi Vail, Kathi Wilcox, and Johanna Fateman, as well as her friendships with Kurt Cobain and Ian MacKaye. Hanna candidly discusses falling in love with Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys, her battle with Lyme disease, and her musical growth in bands like Le Tigre and The Julie Ruin. She also offers a critical perspective on the Riot Grrrl movement, acknowledging its grassroots origins while critiquing its later exclusivity.

All tickets come with a copy of the book, which will be available for pick up at Kings Theatre on the night of the event.

Kathleen Hanna is a legendary punk singer, artist, and the frontwoman of the seminal punk bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. As a founding member of the Riot Grrrl movement, she has been a vocal advocate for women's rights. Hanna's impact extends beyond the music scene, with her work being featured in documentaries and feminist publications. She continues to be a prolific musician and an outspoken activist.

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