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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
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
Sun 26 May
£14–£32 / 01246 345222
Between
Lost somewhere between love and lust; a man, a boy, a couple, a teacher and his student. Three separate, yet suggestively interlinked, stories explore how love can transcend sexual boundaries. “Between is very engaging, fast paced and SEXY… theatre that explores aspects of male sexuality rarely seen so honestly.”.
Marlborough Theatre, Brighton
Sun 26 May
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
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 26 May
Free / 0131 556 9331
- 18:00 – 23:00
Sin-Sational Saturdays
Be as bad as you can be at Polo's thoroughly wicked Saturday night, with DJs David Clark, Preston Connor and Gavin Watson.
The Polo Lounge, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£6 (£5) / 0845 659 5905
- 21:00 – 03:00
Toxic/No Future/No Past/Charming for the Revolution
Pauline Boudry and Renate Lorenz present their droll, trans-temporal films which carefully re-present the 'other' and the socially outcast.
Tramway, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6 / 0845 330 3501
Part of ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight.
- 19:30
ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight
This instalment brings members of the New York House & Ballroom community to Glasgow, along with queer theorists, performance artists, archivists, theologians and filmmakers, to explore Voguing, drag, clubbing, and the politics of race, class and gender.
Tramway, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Times vary / Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6; Club pass £4 / 0845 330 3501
Fuel Weekends
Chart, pop, cheese and commercial dance courtesy of residents, Mike Park and Chris D.
Fuel, Hull
Sat 25 May
Free w/stamp before 1am / 01482 228436
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00:00 – 02:00 (Sunday morning)
Ice Cream Sundae
Pop, cheese and chart tunes 'with a cherry on top' from DJ Lynne.
GHQ, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Free / 0845 166 6024
- 23:00 – 03:00
LGBT Basketball Group
An informal weekly practice for beginners and regular players alike.
Leith Community Education Centre, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£3
- 19:00 – 20:00
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
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 26 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
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 26 May
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
Duckie
Resident DJs spin pop and indie hosted by the inimitable Amy Lame, plus cabaret performances.
Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London SE11
Sat 25 May
£6 / 020 7820 1222
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21:00 – 02:00
Fusion
DJs Peter Castle and Lee Harris spin house, chart and pop.
Legends, Brighton
Sat 25 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 26 May
£1 per session (first week free) / 0141 331 8633
- 10:45
Industry
House, dance and pop courtesy of Regal MC and Revvlon.
Kremlin, Belfast
Sun 26 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 25 May
£10 / 020 7287 7988
- 22:00 – 03:00
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 25 May
£25 / 020 7734 3040
- 20:00 – 03:00
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
Sun 26 May
Free / 0300 123 2523
- 12:00 – 21:00

