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UK LGBT EVENTS FEBRUARY 2018
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
National Portrait Gallery: Queer perspectives with Ursula Martinez
Gain a Queer Perspective on our Collection with resident artist Sadie Lee and her special guest Ursula Martinez as they...
Gain a Queer Perspective on our Collection with resident artist Sadie Lee and her special guest Ursula Martinez as they...
01 - 03
Woman Before A Glass @ Jermyn Street Theatre
Woman Before A Glass Wed, 17th January 2018 - Sat, 3rd February 2018 Jermyn Street Theatre presents The SCANDAL Season...
Woman Before A Glass Wed, 17th January 2018 - Sat, 3rd February 2018 Jermyn Street Theatre presents The SCANDAL Season...
01 - 12
Ruby Wax: UK Tour How To be Human
in How to Be Human: The Manual, published in January 2018, I set out to answer lifes big questions about...
in How to Be Human: The Manual, published in January 2018, I set out to answer lifes big questions about...
01 - 13
Strangers In between @ Trafalgar Studios
Back by popular demand after critically acclaimed smash hit 2016 and 2017 seasons, award-winning playwright Tommy Murphy's slice of Aussie...
Back by popular demand after critically acclaimed smash hit 2016 and 2017 seasons, award-winning playwright Tommy Murphy's slice of Aussie...
01 - 15
Graham Norton Show - Audience Tickets
Please be aware that we may not be able to issue tickets to everyone who applies. We try to be...
Please be aware that we may not be able to issue tickets to everyone who applies. We try to be...
01 - 17
Brothers - Rehearsed Reading @ Above The Stag
This is a complimentary members only event and a code is required to book tickets. Book, lyrics & music -...
This is a complimentary members only event and a code is required to book tickets. Book, lyrics & music -...
01 - 18
Above The Stag: Bitches Down Under
BOYS IN THE BUFF is a musical revue about body image, diets, the gym, selfies, Botox, nip n tucks, photo...
BOYS IN THE BUFF is a musical revue about body image, diets, the gym, selfies, Botox, nip n tucks, photo...
01 - 18
V&A Museum: Balenciaga Shaping Fashion
This exhibition examines the work and legacy of influential Spanish couturier Cristbal Balenciaga, with over 100 pieces crafted by the...
This exhibition examines the work and legacy of influential Spanish couturier Cristbal Balenciaga, with over 100 pieces crafted by the...
01 - 25
V&A Museum Exhibition: Opera, Passion, Politics
Together the V&A and the Royal Opera House present a landmark exhibition exploring a vivid story of opera from its...
Together the V&A and the Royal Opera House present a landmark exhibition exploring a vivid story of opera from its...
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01 - 28
Everybody's Talking About Jamie @ Apollo Theatre (until 21 April 2018)
Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesnt quite fit in. Jamie is terrified...
Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesnt quite fit in. Jamie is terrified...
01 - 28
Everybody's Talking About Jamie @ Apollo Theatre (until 21 April 2018)
Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesnt quite fit in. Jamie is terrified...
Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesnt quite fit in. Jamie is terrified...
01 - 28
LGBT Gay History Month (14th)
Were off! Leeds is lighting up its civic city centre buildings in Rainbow colours this evening to celebrate the beginning...
Were off! Leeds is lighting up its civic city centre buildings in Rainbow colours this evening to celebrate the beginning...
01 - 28
Queer Between The Covers @ Senate House Library (until 16 June 2018)
Dr Matt Phillpott discusses John Foxe's Acts and Monuments, a key text in the story of the English Reformation. Senate...
Dr Matt Phillpott discusses John Foxe's Acts and Monuments, a key text in the story of the English Reformation. Senate...
04
Pink Singers : A Night At The Movies -The Encore @ Omnibus Theatre
We will be returning to Cadogan Hall on Saturday 20 January 2018 for our next major London concert. A Night...
We will be returning to Cadogan Hall on Saturday 20 January 2018 for our next major London concert. A Night...
08
Event: Russian Homophobia from Stalin to Sochi with Dan Healey @ Gays The Word Bookshop
Russian Homophobia from Stalin to Sochi A book reading and discussion with author Dan Healey, Professor of Modern Russian History...
Russian Homophobia from Stalin to Sochi A book reading and discussion with author Dan Healey, Professor of Modern Russian History...
10 - 17
Kings Head Theatre: The Throne
The year is 2006 and The Queen is on a school visit to open the new Science Block at Dudley...
The year is 2006 and The Queen is on a school visit to open the new Science Block at Dudley...
11 - 12
Kings Head Theatre : Three Comic Operas
Irrational Theatre presents a Triptych treat for opera lovers and those who want to dip their toes in with this...
Irrational Theatre presents a Triptych treat for opera lovers and those who want to dip their toes in with this...
12
Soho Theatre: Alison Jackson Shot To Fame Fake News
Donald Trump and The Golden Shower. Harry Windsor takes Meghan Up The Aisle. Kim Kardashian and The Arse That Conquered...
Donald Trump and The Golden Shower. Harry Windsor takes Meghan Up The Aisle. Kim Kardashian and The Arse That Conquered...
12 - 12
Blue Monday Live Music Night
A night created for an audience of LBQT women and allies that endeavour to bring people from all communities together...
A night created for an audience of LBQT women and allies that endeavour to bring people from all communities together...
13
OUT at Clapham: A Fantastic Woman
Happy New Year to all of our followers! Our first screening of 2018 is here. Presenting the 2018 Golden Globe...
Happy New Year to all of our followers! Our first screening of 2018 is here. Presenting the 2018 Golden Globe...
13 - 13
Sailing & Cruising Association
Monthly social on the second Tuesday of every month in the function room at The Hope Fitzrovia. Come and join...
Monthly social on the second Tuesday of every month in the function room at The Hope Fitzrovia. Come and join...
16
Polari Literary Salon: Polari LGBT History Month Special - @ Southbank
POLARI LGBT HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL with Adele Anderson and more....
POLARI LGBT HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL with Adele Anderson and more....
18
London Gay Symphony Orchestra; Sibelius and Elgar Concert @ St Giles Cripplegate Church
London Gay Symphony Orchestra; Sibelius and Elgar Concert @ St Giles Cripplegate Church...
London Gay Symphony Orchestra; Sibelius and Elgar Concert @ St Giles Cripplegate Church...
20 - 28
Hope Theatre: Foul Pages (until 17 March)
Its 1603, the plague is ravaging London, scattering the court to the rural countryside of Wiltshire and delaying the coronation...
Its 1603, the plague is ravaging London, scattering the court to the rural countryside of Wiltshire and delaying the coronation...
21
Stonewall: Stonewall Cymru Workplace Conference Cardiff 2018
People perform better when they can be themselves. Join over 200 delegates at our CPD-accredited conference in Cardiff on Wednesday...
People perform better when they can be themselves. Join over 200 delegates at our CPD-accredited conference in Cardiff on Wednesday...
22
End of Winter Russian Feast @FoodChain Fundraiser
Our hugely popular supper club is back. 5 courses, including the odd Vodka shot - 25.00 per person Prepared...
Our hugely popular supper club is back. 5 courses, including the odd Vodka shot - 25.00 per person Prepared...
22
LGBT+ Fostering and Adoption Event with Royal Mail
LGBT History Month 2018 Action for Children was one of the first formal Adoption Agencies in the UK, approved in...
LGBT History Month 2018 Action for Children was one of the first formal Adoption Agencies in the UK, approved in...
22
Polari Literary Salon @ Senate House Library, London
Polari Literary Salon with Neil Bartlett, VG Lee, Alexis Gregory & Paul Burston @ Senate House Library, London. London's award-winning...
Polari Literary Salon with Neil Bartlett, VG Lee, Alexis Gregory & Paul Burston @ Senate House Library, London. London's award-winning...
23
Love, Sex, Lies - Rehearsed Reading @ Above The Stag
This is a complimentary members only event and a code is required to book tickets. By Philip Lawrence There's a...
This is a complimentary members only event and a code is required to book tickets. By Philip Lawrence There's a...
23
Switchboard LGBT History Month Concert
On Friday 23rd February Switchboard, the national LGBT+ helpline, will host an LGBT History Month celebration at the renowned London...
On Friday 23rd February Switchboard, the national LGBT+ helpline, will host an LGBT History Month celebration at the renowned London...
24
Pangea - Rehearsed Reading @ Above The Stag
This is a complimentary members only event and a code is required to book tickets. By Erik Champney Recipient, Commendation...
This is a complimentary members only event and a code is required to book tickets. By Erik Champney Recipient, Commendation...
24
THT Fundraiser: Bungee Jump at the 02 London
Take the plunge and experience all the thrills of a 160-foot fall before bouncing back up and doing it all...
Take the plunge and experience all the thrills of a 160-foot fall before bouncing back up and doing it all...
24
V&A Museum: LGBTQ Museum Guided Tour - FREE
On the last Saturday of the month join our one hour tour which explores gender and sexual identities. Join this...
On the last Saturday of the month join our one hour tour which explores gender and sexual identities. Join this...
25
THT Fundraiser: Brighton Half Marathon
This fantastic half marathon is one of the longest established and most popular seaside challenges in the country. If you...
This fantastic half marathon is one of the longest established and most popular seaside challenges in the country. If you...
26
Priscilla: Sydney Mardi Gras Special (+Toxic Queen) @ OUT at Clapham
Our monthly LGBT+ film club Out At Clapham has teamed up with local art gallery Studio Voltaire to help celebrate...
Our monthly LGBT+ film club Out At Clapham has teamed up with local art gallery Studio Voltaire to help celebrate...
27
Saving Gay's the Word & Being Gay in the 80s @ Gays The Word Bookshop
Hear Jim MacSweeney, manager of London's leading LGBT bookshop, Gay's the Word, in a discussion with Graham McKerrow on the...
Hear Jim MacSweeney, manager of London's leading LGBT bookshop, Gay's the Word, in a discussion with Graham McKerrow on the...
27 - 28
Hilda and Virginia @ Jermyn Street Theatre
The SCANDAL Season HILDA AND VIRGINIA By Maureen Duffy A World Premiere Directed by Natasha Rickman Thom Collins Lighting Designer...
The SCANDAL Season HILDA AND VIRGINIA By Maureen Duffy A World Premiere Directed by Natasha Rickman Thom Collins Lighting Designer...
28
Player Kings & Queens: Equity Founders & Friends in LGBT History @ Equity HQ
To celebrate LGBT History month, performer, writer, historian and Equity LGBT+ Committee member Rose Collis will present an illustrated talk...
To celebrate LGBT History month, performer, writer, historian and Equity LGBT+ Committee member Rose Collis will present an illustrated talk...
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