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As One In The Park: Rita Ora
The brand-new, LGBT-friendly one-day event sees headline act Rita Ora play her dance-pop hits, including Hot Right Now and How We Do, alongside Conor Maynard, The X Factor-finalists Union J, Holly Johnson, Katy B and DJ Offer Nissim.
Victoria Park, London E3
Sun 26 May
£35 / 0870 753 5353
- 12:00 – 23:00
Glasgow FrontRunners
A running group suited to all abilities for LGBT folk and their friends. Go for a run led by a qualified jog leader, then afterwards join the city's friendliest sports club for food and chat in the city centre.
The Arc, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
£1 per session (first week free) / 0141 331 8633
- 10:45
Sun 2 Jun
£1 per session (first week free) / 0141 331 8633
- 10:45
Sun 9 Jun
£1 per session (first week free) / 0141 331 8633
- 10:45
Absolutely Brighton, the Wonderful Brighton Story
Brighton's colourful history brought to life on this acclaimed 90 minute guided walk. Find secret tunnels, 'twittens', and a long forgotten lost black cat on this unique tour. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).
Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton
Tue 21 May
Thu 23 May
Sat 25 May
An Archive of Feelings
Ann Cvetkovich discusses queer archives and the importance of recording traumatic cultural experience.
Tramway, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Free / 0845 330 3501
Part of ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight.
- 11:00
Beneath The Surface: Workshop
A session with a performer presenting British Asian gay identities using character monologue extracts, followed by discussions of the characters' lives.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton
Sat 22 Jun
£5 / 01902 321321
- 14:00 – 16:00
The Big LGBT Music Jam
Music-making in a creative and supportive environment. Bring an instrument (which could be your voice) and join in with singing, playing or just listening.
LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh
Sat 1 Jun
£2 / 0131 523 1100
- 13:00 – 16:00
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 0131 523 1100
- 13:00 – 16:00
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0131 523 1100
- 13:00 – 16:00
Sat 7 Sep
Free / 0131 523 1100
- 13:00 – 16:00
Drag Divas
- Directed by: Simon Gross
- Written by: Simon Gross
Simon Gross's celebratory all-male, all-singing show, paying homage to some of the great divas of the world including Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Etta James, Beyonce, Shirley Bassey and more. There also features musical tributes to The Spice Girls, Piaf and Kate Bush.
The Green Carnation, London W1D
Sun 26 May
£18.50 / 0844 477 1000
- 16:00
Happy Birthday Royal Vauxhall
A historical chat with Rupert Smith to celebrate the Royal Vauxhall Tavern's 150th birthday.
Royal Festival Hall, London SE1
Sat 10 Aug
Foyer
Free / 0844 875 0073
- 15:30
I Am Art
A year-long art-based exploration of identity, history and community, designed for LGBT participants aged between 16–25. Participants form a group, and are then taught to work in a variety of media by artists and practitioners.
The Virginia Gallery, Glasgow
Tue 10 Sep
Free / 07585 022016
- 11:00 – 17:30
LGBT Helpline
Scotland's first national LGBT helpline is live, allowing LGBT folks and their loved ones to call for advice each Tue and Wed afternoon and evening.
LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
Free / 0300 123 2523
- 12:00 – 21:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0300 123 2523
- 12:00 – 21:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0300 123 2523
- 12:00 – 21:00
Piers and Queers
Long before it was known as the ‘Gay Capital of Europe’, Brighton has attracted people with alternative sexualities and gender identities. This walking tour looks at some of the stories from Brighton’s past, focusing on the astonishing personalities of LGBT interest and their tales of achievement, challenge, bravery and…
West Pier, Upper Promenade, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Sat 1 Jun
Sun 2 Jun
Popstarz: After Dark
Resident DJs spin indie, rock, R&B, pop and Motown.
The Den & Centro, London WC1A
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7240 1083
- 04:00 – 08:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 020 7240 1083
- 04:00 – 08:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 020 7240 1083
- 04:00 – 08:00
Pride Breakfast
Marching on an empty stomach is never a good idea, so fill up beforehand at the LGBT centre's annual breakfast, plus there's music and entertainment to get into the swing of things.
LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh
Sat 15 Jun
£5 (unwaged £2.50) / 0131 523 1100
- 10:00 – 12:00
Pride Scotia
The annual shindig returns with all the usual elements: gather from noon at the Scottish Parliament, before the march sets off at after speeches, winding its merry way up the Royal Mile and along George IV Bridge, before terminating at Bristo Square, where there'll be entertainment in Teviot and a performance space…
Edinburgh
Sat 15 Jun
Free
- 12:00
Prime Time
Informal meet-up for gay or bisexual men over 40.
Gay Men's Health, Edinburgh
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0131 556 1309
- 14:00 – 16:30
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0131 556 1309
- 14:00 – 16:30
Prime Time
A chance for gay and bisexual men over 40 to meet others in an informal setting.
Gay Men's Health, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 552 0112
- 15:00
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 0141 552 0112
- 15:00
Public Feelings
Ann Cvetkovich looks at the possibilities of a queer community politics and how aspects of queer life and intimacy are depathologised to create new modes of creative survival.
Tramway, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Free / 0845 330 3501
Part of ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight.
- 14:30
Remix
DJ Julio Bravo spins dance music from the last four decades.
Escape Bar, London W1F
Sat 25 May
£10 w/re-entry stamp / 020 7734 3040
- 17:00 – 03:00
Sat 1 Jun
£10 w/re-entry / 020 7734 3040
- 17:00 – 03:00
Sat 8 Jun
£10 w/re-entry / 020 7734 3040
- 17:00 – 03:00
S.L.A.G.S / CHILL-OUT Sundays
Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs spin disco, electro and house, plus The D E Experience performs live.
Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London SE11
Sun 19 May
£8; £5 before 7.30pm / 020 7820 1222
- 14:00 – 12:00
Sun 26 May
£8; £5 before 7.30pm / 020 7820 1222
- 14:00 – 12:00
Sun 2 Jun
£8; £5 before 7.30pm / 020 7820 1222
- 14:00 – 12:00
Soulnessless – Introduction
Terre Thaemlitz reads from Soulnessless – Introduction and discusses whether seeing transexuality as an unbecoming rather than a becoming would allow a kind of deprogramming in relation to ideas of the self, the soul or religion.
Tramway, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0845 330 3501
Part of ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight.
- 16:00
Sub Terrania After Hours
Underground house and techno courtesy of Markus Homm, Mauro Ferno, Mestivan and Samantha Blackburn.
Area, London SE1
Sat 25 May
£15; £10 giestlist ( £5) / 020 7091 0080
- 17:00 – 00:30
The Village, Birmingham
Sun 26 May
Free / 0121 622 4742
- 17:00 – 02:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0121 622 4742
- 17:00 – 02:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0121 622 4742
- 17:00 – 02:00
T-Time
Monthly informal event for transgender people and their partners, family and friends. A welcoming environment for a chat and a cuppa, plus film screenings for those who fancy it.
LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0131 523 1100
- 13:00 – 16:00
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 0131 523 1100
- 13:00 – 16:00
Sat 17 Aug
Free / 0131 523 1100
- 13:00 – 16:00
Tom Of Finland
Sexually explicit, homoerotic drawings and paintings.
Modern Art, London W1T
Fri 5 Jul
Free / 020 7299 7950
- 11:00 – 18:00
Mon 8 Jul
Free / 020 7299 7950
- 11:00 – 18:00
Tue 9 Jul
Free / 020 7299 7950
- 11:00 – 18:00
We have something to say about … Pt 1
Vogue’ology examines the roots of the House & Ballroom Scene and discusses its response to intersecting race, gender, sexuality and class oppressions with womanist theologian Eboni Marshall Turman.
Tramway, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0845 330 3501
Part of ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight.
- 13:30



