LGBT, free events

Trannyoke

DJ Matt spins pop and dance, with host Lady Lloyd, and karaoke.

Escape Bar, London W1F

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 7734 3040

21:00 – 03:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 020 7734 3040

21:00 – 03:00

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 020 7734 3040

21:00 – 03:00

…and 8 more dates until 31 Jul

Chick Habit

DJs Amy B and CeCe spin pop and classics from the 1990s, plus music by girls in the basement.

Candy Bar, London W1D

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7494 4041

21:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 020 7494 4041

21:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 020 7494 4041

21:00

…and 7 more dates until 25 Jul

Big Saturday Night Out

DJ Lotty and DJ Primani spin pop, retro hits and R&B.

The Village, Birmingham

Sat 25 May

Free / 0121 622 4742

22:30 – 05:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0121 622 4742

22:30 – 05:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0121 622 4742

22:30 – 05:30

…and 7 more dates until 27 Jul

Trans Men

A social evening for FTM transgender people to meet and talk.

Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland, Glasgow

Tue 18 Jun

Free / 0141 332 3838

19:00 – 21:00

Icebreakers

Social group for people who want to make new friends in LGBT company, now at the lovely and friendly Regent Bar and organised by the LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing.

LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 523 1100

19:30 – 21:30

Wed 29 May

Free / 0131 523 1100

19:30 – 21:30

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0131 523 1100

19:30 – 21:30

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Aaron Twitchen: Princess Guide To Dating

Upbeat and feelgood humour as the stand-up offers a modern day guide to dating.

Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton

Fri 31 May

Free / 01273 624434

18:00 – 19:00
18:00

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 624434

18:00 – 19:00
18:00
18:00 – 19:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01273 624434

18:00 – 19:00
18:00
18:00 – 19:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 01273 624434

18:00 – 19:00

Incite Poetry

A poetry reading by lesbian and gay poets, followed by an open-mic.

The Alley Cat, London WC2H

Mon 27 May

Free / 020 7836 1451

19:30 – 22:30

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 020 7836 1451

19:30 – 22:30

Mon 29 Jul

Free / 020 7836 1451

19:30 – 22:30

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

…and 7 more dates until 27 Jul

Word: Women's Book Group

A chance to meet members of the LGBT community who share a passion for books.

LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 0131 523 1100

19:30 – 21:00

The 70s- The 80s

DJ Jo Purvis spins retro rock, pop, dance and disco anthems.

Joiners Arms, London E2

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 020 7739 9397

22:00 – 02:00

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 020 7739 9397

22:00 – 02:00

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 020 7739 9397

22:00 – 02:00

Wed 17 Jul

Free / 020 7739 9397

22:00 – 02:00

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Aaron Twitchens Princess Guide to Dating

Disney promised we'd be princesses, so why are we crying into our Häagen-Dazs? Personal, interactive and inspirational 'how to…' on dating for the 21st century wannabe-princess'. A show for anyone who has ever loved, been loved or longed for a diamond the size of their fist. "Positive, fun, feel-good… the best Free Fringe…

Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton

Fri 31 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

18:00 – 19:00

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

18:00 – 19:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

18:00 – 19:00

Alive

DJ Adam Foster plays dance anthems and R&B tracks.

Escape Bar, London W1F

Mon 27 May

Free / 020 7734 3040

21:00 – 03:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 020 7734 3040

21:00 – 03:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 020 7734 3040

21:00 – 03:00

…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

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

Bears in the East

Two floors of fun, including an exclusively male downstairs bar. Not only that, but the lovely chaps from BearScots have sweets galore to hand out.

New Town Bar, Edinburgh

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0131 538 7775

A Pride Scotia special.

22:00 – 02:00

Bears in the West

The BearScots night for Glasgow gents in search of a little furry company. With DJ Corkie providing the sounds and plenty of sweets to go round.

Underground Glasgow

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 553 2456

21:00 – 01:00

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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 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

La Cage Aux Folles

Miss Kitty, Marcia and DJ Craig play pop and dance, plus live burlesque and cabaret.

Wow Bar, Cardiff

Fri 24 May

Free before 11pm / 029 2066 6247

22:30 – 03:00

Fri 31 May

Free before 11pm / 029 2066 6247

22:30 – 03:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free before 11pm / 029 2066 6247

22:30 – 03:00

…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul

The Church of High Kicks

New daytime gay/mixed club session hosted over by the delectable Jon Pleased Wimmin and a mix of house, pop, disco, new wave a trash tracks. Plus shows from The Fabulous Kickettes, a weekly talent show (with a £50 prize) and a 'retro' buffet.