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UK LGBT EVENTS MAY 2017
Events Calendar: Our monthly LGBT guide & listings of What's On & Where to Go !! - UK LGBT social, sporting, networking & business events available to view on line by Members/Visitors also emailed to our Members/Subscribers.
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01
Rev. Richard Coles In Conversation with Nicolette Jones Bringing in the Sheaves
After a life of sex, drugs and the Communards, the Reverend Richard Coles has devoted himself to Christianity. He is...
After a life of sex, drugs and the Communards, the Reverend Richard Coles has devoted himself to Christianity. He is...
01 - 20
The Vaults - Miss Nightingale (until 20 May)
If you could die tomorrow, wouldn't you live today as if it were your last? 1942. A smoky, underground cabaret...
If you could die tomorrow, wouldn't you live today as if it were your last? 1942. A smoky, underground cabaret...
01 - 21
Tate Modern: Radical Eye: Modernist Photography From The Sir Elton John Collection (until 21 May)
The Radical Eye: Modernist photography from the Sir Elton John Collection opened to rave reviews on the 8th November 2016...
The Radical Eye: Modernist photography from the Sir Elton John Collection opened to rave reviews on the 8th November 2016...
01 - 29
Tate Britain: David Hockney Exhibition (until 29 May)
One of the most popular and influential British artists of the twentieth century returns to Tate Britain for his most...
One of the most popular and influential British artists of the twentieth century returns to Tate Britain for his most...
01 - 30
Albert Kennedy Trust; Skydive We Dare You Through Out The Year, Nationwide
Join the Albert Kennedy Trust on our 25th Anniversary year and help make a difference to the young LGBT homeless...
Join the Albert Kennedy Trust on our 25th Anniversary year and help make a difference to the young LGBT homeless...
01 - 31
Above the Stag When Harry Met Barry (until 4 June)
Forget about Sally! Love comes like a whirlwind into the lives of the lonely. Romance for trendy clubber Spencer with...
Forget about Sally! Love comes like a whirlwind into the lives of the lonely. Romance for trendy clubber Spencer with...
01 - 31
Albert Kennedy Trust; Skydive We Dare You Through Out The Year, Nationwide
Join the Albert Kennedy Trust on our 25th Anniversary year and help make a difference to the young LGBT homeless...
Join the Albert Kennedy Trust on our 25th Anniversary year and help make a difference to the young LGBT homeless...
01 - 31
National Portrait Gallery Speak Its Name from I am the Love that dare not speak its name
2017 sees the fiftieth anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality in England and Wales in 1967. This display...
2017 sees the fiftieth anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality in England and Wales in 1967. This display...
01 - 31
National Portrait Gallery: Howard Hodgkin - Absent Friends (until 18 June)
This is the first exhibition of portraits by Howard Hodgkin (1932-2017), one of Britains greatest artists. Hodgkins paintings are characterised...
This is the first exhibition of portraits by Howard Hodgkin (1932-2017), one of Britains greatest artists. Hodgkins paintings are characterised...
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03 - 12
Outcome Photgraphic Exhibiton Sheffield Institute of Arts
Over 100 portraits (and counting) of LGBT people with the attributes of their everyday life, and a photograph of themselves...
Over 100 portraits (and counting) of LGBT people with the attributes of their everyday life, and a photograph of themselves...
04
Civil Service Rainbow Alliance (CSRA) Drinks Party
CSRA represents the interests of the 20,000 people working in the UK Civil Service who are lesbian, gay, bisexual...
CSRA represents the interests of the 20,000 people working in the UK Civil Service who are lesbian, gay, bisexual...
04
National Portrait Gallery In Conversation:Queer Perspectives Special Guest Alan Hollinghurst
Resident artist Sadie Lee is joined by her special guest, author Alan Hollinghurst, as they discuss works in the Gallerys...
Resident artist Sadie Lee is joined by her special guest, author Alan Hollinghurst, as they discuss works in the Gallerys...
04 - 25
The Graham Norton Show - Audence Tickets (04/11/18/25 May)
To apply for tickets, please complete IN FULL and submit the details below. We will process your application as quickly...
To apply for tickets, please complete IN FULL and submit the details below. We will process your application as quickly...
04 - 31
Angels in America @ The National Theatre
America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with...
America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with...
05 - 06
Brighton Fringe Theatre 2 Grumpy Gay Men Loitering With Intention
Benjamin and William are waiting, but as time progresses, so do their differences of opinion, from 'Doctor Who' to Brighton's...
Benjamin and William are waiting, but as time progresses, so do their differences of opinion, from 'Doctor Who' to Brighton's...
05 - 23
ICA: London - The Handmaiden: Director's Cut (until 23 May)
This director's cut of The Handmaiden includes an extra 22 mins in addition to the standard version of the film...
This director's cut of The Handmaiden includes an extra 22 mins in addition to the standard version of the film...
06 - 07
Brighton Fringe Theatre Oscars Wilde's: The Picture of Dorian Grey
What does it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Dorian Gray, young...
What does it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Dorian Gray, young...
09 - 13
La Cage Aux Folles Bill Kenwright Production at Orchard Theatre, Dartford
Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin, star of La Cage Aux Folles, live an idyllic existence in St Tropez...
Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin, star of La Cage Aux Folles, live an idyllic existence in St Tropez...
12
National Portrait Gallery - Screening The Skin I Live In Almodovar surreal film
Sadie Lee introduces this dark, surreal and visually stunning film. A departure from the camp melodrama of many of his...
Sadie Lee introduces this dark, surreal and visually stunning film. A departure from the camp melodrama of many of his...
12 - 31
The Philanthropist @ Trafalgar Studios directed by Simon Callow (until 22 July)
Out in the real world the Prime Minister and his cabinet have been assassinated and Englands most treasured writers are...
Out in the real world the Prime Minister and his cabinet have been assassinated and Englands most treasured writers are...
13
Exeter Pride
EXCITING plans are being made for Exeter Pride on Saturday, May 13, 2017. It will be the biggest free celebration...
EXCITING plans are being made for Exeter Pride on Saturday, May 13, 2017. It will be the biggest free celebration...
15
Stonewall:Rainbow Laces Summit 2017
The inaugural Rainbow Laces Summit, supported by TeamPride, will be hosted by Manchester United Football Club on Monday 15 May...
The inaugural Rainbow Laces Summit, supported by TeamPride, will be hosted by Manchester United Football Club on Monday 15 May...
16
BBC Paul Gambaccini Radio 4 Recording of Counterpoint (Audience Tickets)
Join Paul Gambaccini for a new season of BBC Radio 4s wide-ranging music quiz. Music lovers from around the UK...
Join Paul Gambaccini for a new season of BBC Radio 4s wide-ranging music quiz. Music lovers from around the UK...
16 - 31
Arts Theatre Judy ! (until 17 June)
Ray Rackhams extraordinary biographical musical about the life of iconic movie star and chanteuse Judy Garland comes to the Arts...
Ray Rackhams extraordinary biographical musical about the life of iconic movie star and chanteuse Judy Garland comes to the Arts...
16 - 31
Kings Head 5 Guys Chillin (until 3 June)
Following highly acclaimed, sell-out performances in Dublin, New York, Sydney and Edinburgh, 5 Guys Chillin returns to London for a...
Following highly acclaimed, sell-out performances in Dublin, New York, Sydney and Edinburgh, 5 Guys Chillin returns to London for a...
17
International day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia
From around the world, organisations, companies, governments, cities and individuals are getting ready to celebrate sexual and gender diversities. We...
From around the world, organisations, companies, governments, cities and individuals are getting ready to celebrate sexual and gender diversities. We...
20
Lancaster Pride 2017
Lancaster Pride is being held this year in aid of Out in the Bay, a local charity providing support to...
Lancaster Pride is being held this year in aid of Out in the Bay, a local charity providing support to...
20
Stonewall:Creating LGBT Acceptance In Your Community Workshop
John Wilson leads a tour of a display which features portraits accompanied by quotations from the sitters discussing their own...
John Wilson leads a tour of a display which features portraits accompanied by quotations from the sitters discussing their own...
21 - 21
Blind Date hosted by Paul O'Grady Free Audience Tickets
The legendary BLIND DATE is back on your screens very soon and will this time be hosted by Paul O'Grady...
The legendary BLIND DATE is back on your screens very soon and will this time be hosted by Paul O'Grady...
21 - 22
Kings Theatre Submission
Sameer, a young British Pakistani, struggles to reconcile his sexual desires with his Islamic roots and values. On the day...
Sameer, a young British Pakistani, struggles to reconcile his sexual desires with his Islamic roots and values. On the day...
23 - 31
Snapshot @ Hope Theatre (until 10 June)
I was young. I was a bit stupid. We all were. London, 2017. Anything goes if you can afford it...
I was young. I was a bit stupid. We all were. London, 2017. Anything goes if you can afford it...
24
Stonewall: Scotland Education Conference
Stonewall Scotland's Education Conference returns for the third time in 2017. This year we're excited to announce that the conference...
Stonewall Scotland's Education Conference returns for the third time in 2017. This year we're excited to announce that the conference...
25
Eddie Izzard: Force Majeur (Hay Festival)
Force majeure: superior force, chance occurrence, unavoidable accident. The sublimely gifted comedian returns to Hay after 20 years, with his...
Force majeure: superior force, chance occurrence, unavoidable accident. The sublimely gifted comedian returns to Hay after 20 years, with his...
25
National Portrait Gallery BSL Gallery Tour Speak Its Name !
John Wilson leads a tour of a display which features portraits accompanied by quotations from the sitters discussing their own...
John Wilson leads a tour of a display which features portraits accompanied by quotations from the sitters discussing their own...
25 - 31
Hay Festival of Literature (24 May to 5 June)
It's our birthday and everyone is invited. Hay Festival Wales takes place 25 May 4 June in Hay-on-Wye, bringing writers...
It's our birthday and everyone is invited. Hay Festival Wales takes place 25 May 4 June in Hay-on-Wye, bringing writers...
26 - 28
Flintshire Pride
iversity 2017 will take place over the weekend of Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May 2017. This unique...
iversity 2017 will take place over the weekend of Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May 2017. This unique...
26 - 31
Oxford Pride Festival (27 May to 5 June)
Oxford Pride is a celebration of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer life in Oxfordshire. The events supporting or arranged...
Oxford Pride is a celebration of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer life in Oxfordshire. The events supporting or arranged...
27
Graham Norton Reformations 2: The Internet (Hay Festival)
The writer and tech-geek reimagines Tim Berners-Lees invention and asks how the mantra 'This is for Everyone' can play now...
The writer and tech-geek reimagines Tim Berners-Lees invention and asks how the mantra 'This is for Everyone' can play now...
27
Graham Norton talks to Viv Groskop (Hay Festival)
The actor and comedian introduces his debut novel Holding in which the loves and secrets and losses of an Irish...
The actor and comedian introduces his debut novel Holding in which the loves and secrets and losses of an Irish...
27
Peter Singer talks to Stephen Fry (Hay Festival)
The Australian writer and thinker is often described as the worlds most influential living philosopher. He is known especially for...
The Australian writer and thinker is often described as the worlds most influential living philosopher. He is known especially for...
27
Tom Daley - Tom's Daily Plan (Hay Festival)
The Olympian diving star shares what hes learned about how to stay fit, healthy and positive. His secrets include delicious...
The Olympian diving star shares what hes learned about how to stay fit, healthy and positive. His secrets include delicious...
27 - 28
Birmingham Pride
Birmingham Pride 2017 THE UK'S BIGGEST 2 DAY PRIDE FESTIVAL Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 May 2017 Spring Bank Holiday...
Birmingham Pride 2017 THE UK'S BIGGEST 2 DAY PRIDE FESTIVAL Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 May 2017 Spring Bank Holiday...
28
Gary Kasparov talks to Stephen Fry (Hay Festival)
20 years ago, in May 1997, the world watched as Garry Kasparov, the greatest chess player in the world, was...
20 years ago, in May 1997, the world watched as Garry Kasparov, the greatest chess player in the world, was...
28
THT Fundraiser: Edinburgh Marathon
Passing some of Edinburghs most iconic landmarks along the East Lothian coastline, the Edinburgh Marathon has one of the flattest...
Passing some of Edinburghs most iconic landmarks along the East Lothian coastline, the Edinburgh Marathon has one of the flattest...
28
Tracy Emin in Conversation with Dylan Jones (Hay Festival)
Tracey Emins art is one of disclosure, using her life events as inspiration for works ranging from painting, drawing, video...
Tracey Emins art is one of disclosure, using her life events as inspiration for works ranging from painting, drawing, video...
29
Durham Pride 2017
We are pleased to announce that the date for Durham Pride 2017 has been confirmed as BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 29TH...
We are pleased to announce that the date for Durham Pride 2017 has been confirmed as BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 29TH...
29
THT Fundraiser: Vitality London 10,000
Be prepared to marvel at some of Londons most famous landmarks this May when you take on this fantastic 10K...
Be prepared to marvel at some of Londons most famous landmarks this May when you take on this fantastic 10K...
30 - 31
Ruby Wax - Frazzled: A Guide To Mindfulness (until 24 June)
American comedienne who made a career in the United Kingdom as part of the alternative comedy scene in the 1980s...
American comedienne who made a career in the United Kingdom as part of the alternative comedy scene in the 1980s...
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- Beatrice Lillie 29 May 1894 - Actress & Singer/American
- Caitlin Stassy 01 May 1990 - Actor & Singer/Australian
- Charice Pempengco 10 May 1992 - Singer/Filipino
- Clare Teal 14 May 1973 - Jazz Musician & Singer/British
- Corine Mauch 28 May 1960 - Politician & Mayor of Zurich/Swiss
- Guinevere Turner 23 May 1968 - Actor & Screenwriter/American
- Jill Johnston 17 May 1929 - Author/British
- Kathleen Wynne 21 May 1953 - Politician/Canadian
- Laverne Cox 29 May 1984 - Actress & TV personality & LGBT Advocate/American
- Marijane Meaker 27 May 1927- Novelist aka Vin Packer/Ann Aldrich/American
- Mathilde de Morny 26 May 1863 - Noblewoman & Artist/French
- Melissa Etheridge 29 May 1961 - Singer-Songwriter/American
- Sally Ride 26 May 1951 - Astronaut & Physicist/American
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