This weekend, LGBT

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Hot Mess

Gay club night describing itself as 'an irregular party for irregular folks', where the focus is on the music, which is a heady mix of disco, hi-NRG, acid house, Italo and electro from the safe hands of DJ Simonotron (Club for Heroes/Devil Disco Club).

The Poetry Club, Glasgow

Sat 18 May

£5

  • 22:00 – 02:00

Celebrate Eurovision with the Equality Network

Revel in the tackiness and win prizes as the Equality Network celebrates everyone's favourite music competition with a Eurovision raffle and good company all night.

The Standard, Edinburgh

Sat 18 May

£10 Donation to Equality Network / 0131 225 6490

LGBT Basketball Group

An informal weekly practice for beginners and regular players alike.

Leith Community Education Centre, Edinburgh

Sat 18 May

£3

  • 19:00 – 20:00

Sun 19 May

£3

  • 19:00 – 20:00

The Importance of Being Earnest, 1936

NEW Art Deco twist on Oscar Wilde's classic High Victorian play. Join us for tea and cucumber sandwiches in the age of louche living. Lady Bracknell is appalled that a man of unsure bloodline wants to marry her daughter. What an old Nazi… PG – Children (16 and under) must be accompanied by an adult.

Metrodeco, Brighton

Sat 18 May

£10 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Big Saturday Night Out

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

The Village, Birmingham

Sat 18 May

Free / 0121 622 4742

  • 22:30 – 05:30
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Fuel Weekends

Chart, pop, cheese and commercial dance courtesy of residents, Mike Park and Chris D.

Fuel, Hull

Sat 18 May

Free w/stamp before 1am / 01482 228436

  • 00:00 – 02:00 (Sunday morning)

Monster

Chart hits, dance and pop classics hosted by DJ Lady Bex or Sandra D on alternate weeks.

Candy Bar, London W1D

Sat 18 May

£5 ( £3) / 020 7494 4041

  • 21:00 – 03:00

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

Sun 19 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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.

CC Blooms, Edinburgh

Sun 19 May

Free / 0131 556 9331

  • 18:00 – 23:00

Cruising

In this hilarious, heartbreaking new musical, the diva star of a cult sci-fi series is trapped on a cruise ship with her husband, 200 fans and her ex-girlfriend! Nigel Fairs, Adam Rood and the award-winning 368 theatre company present the sequel to ‘My Mother was an Alien - Is That Why I’m gay?’, directed by Louise…

The Warren, Brighton

Sun 19 May

£12 (£10.50) / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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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

Sat 18 May

£18.50 / 0844 477 1000

  • 19:30

Sun 19 May

£18.50 / 0844 477 1000

  • 16:00

Duckie

Resident DJs spin pop and indie hosted by the inimitable Amy Lame, plus cabaret performances.

Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London SE11

Sat 18 May

£6 / 020 7820 1222

  • 21:00 – 02:00

Fusion

DJs Peter Castle and Lee Harris spin house, chart and pop.

Legends, Brighton

Sat 18 May

Free / 01273 608133

  • 23:00 – 05:00

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 19 May

£1 per session (first week free) / 0141 331 8633

  • 10:45

Ice Cream Sundae

Pop, cheese and chart tunes 'with a cherry on top' from DJ Lynne.

GHQ, Edinburgh

Sun 19 May

Free / 0845 166 6024

  • 23:00 – 03:00
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In Capacity House

Miss Diagnosis recounts key moments in her life. Mother, father, boyfriends and siblings all come under the spotlight. Suitable for ages 16+.

Regency Tavern, Brighton

Sat 18 May

£8.50 (£5.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

In Extremis

"Mr Wilde, why are you here?" On the night of the 24th March 1895, Mrs Robinson, a society palm reader, agreed to see Oscar Wilde in her London flat. It was one week before what is going to be billed as the 'trial of the century'. First presented at The National Theatre to mark the centenary of Oscar Wilde's death.

The Old Courtroom, Brighton

Sat 18 May

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Industry

House, dance and pop courtesy of Regal MC and Revvlon.

Kremlin, Belfast

Sun 19 May

Phone for prices / 028 9031 6061

  • 22:00 – 02:00

Inferno

DJ Andrew Elmore spins house and dance.

The Shadow Lounge, London W1F

Sat 18 May

£10 / 020 7287 7988

  • 22:00 – 03:00

Kevin Dewsbury - Out Now

Kevin is a proper bloke, he likes football, beer and… sexy men. In this show he debunks the stereotypes of the 'gay' scene, explores prejudices, relationships, equal marriage and bigotry. Expect songs, jokes, stories and some tales of a rather graphic nature. "At last! A comic that is a great relief among the laddish…

The Temple, Brighton

Sat 18 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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Kitsch Cabaret

A Las Vegas-style show with old-fashioned music and comedy, starring Miss Terri, Krystal and Sahara plus special guests The Amazing Snake Boy and Qenny: Sleightly Twisted Magic.

Madame Jojo's, London W1F

Sat 18 May

£25 / 020 7734 3040

  • 20:00 – 03:00

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous

The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.

The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton

Sat 18 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

Sun 19 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

Lady of the Wild West Hill!

Jean Bushell and her friends are getting older but still hope for something more from their lives. Malcolm, Jean’s octogenarian neighbour wants a special someone and some guppies. Karen wants a dance partner, her mother wants a knitting pattern and straight Stella would like to be sexually rampant. But what or who does…

Marlborough Theatre, Brighton

Sat 18 May

£8.50 (£6.50) / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 19 May

£8.50 (£6.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

Sat 18 May

Free / 0300 123 2523

  • 12:00 – 21:00

Sun 19 May

Free / 0300 123 2523

  • 12:00 – 21:00

La Mix

DJs Kerol and Alvaro spin house and dance.

Ku Bar, London W1D

Sat 18 May

Phone for prices / 020 7287 7986

  • 21:00 – 00:00
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