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Events are listed by city, then by type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to lgbt@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Kirstyn Smith.
GLASGOW Activities & Events FREE Lock Up Your Daughters
Filmmaking Group Tue 26 Aug, 7pm. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. A queer filmmaking group, where everyone is invited to gain hands-on experience in making films on a shoe- string budget, discuss film scripts and watch a short or two. Ages 14+. Clubs Sin-Sational Saturdays Every Saturday, 9pm–3am. £6 (£5). The
Polo Lounge, 84 Wilson Street, pologlasgow.co.uk Be as bad as you can be at Polo’s thoroughly wicked Saturday night, with DJs David Clark, Preston Connor and Gavin Watson. Hashtag Fridays Every Friday, 10pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £4–£5 after. The Polo Lounge, 84 Wilson Street, pologlasgow.co.uk With DJs BelledeHell, David Clark and Gavin Watson. Yes! Fri 5 Sep, 8pm–3am. Free before midnight; £5 after (students £3). The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, 564 1450. Launched by a group of friends who want a gay night that plays indie and guitar bands, the emphasis is firmly on music from classic artists such as David Bowie, the Smiths and Blondie, as well as cutting-edge acts like Django Django, Band of Skulls and Grimes. Hot Mess Sat 13 Sep, 10pm–2am. £6. The Poetry Club, 100 Eastvale Place, 357 7246. Gay club night describing itself as ‘an irregular party for irregular folks’, where the focus
EXHIBITION SEEP II: MIRRORS & MIRES Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh, Fri 19–Mon 29 Sep
A multimedia exhibition highlighting the work of artists fighting discrimination on multiple fronts is opening at Edinburgh’s Patriothall Gallery in September. ‘The show is vital because what’s often highlighted as important to the gay community doesn’t always take us all into consideration,’ explains Sandra Alland who is curating the show. The exhibition focuses on ‘minority ethnic, POC, racialised, working-class, deaf and / or disabled LGBTI artists’ and follows on from May’s sell-out show, SEEP: Fluidity in Body and Landscape. It’s ideal timing for anyone who wants to celebrate or distract themselves from the referendum outcome
– the exhibition opens on 19 September. ‘It’s a perfect time to discuss identity,’ says Alland ‘and specifically Scottish identity and where our intersectional communities fit into that. And of course talking about migration, access and disability is vital in these dire times of Westminster slashing and scapegoating.’ As anyone who has seen her exhibitions before will know, Alland is committed to inclusion and SEEP II
features a tour designed for blind and partially sighted visitors – although everyone is welcome – which focuses on exploring ‘the intricacies of representing race, class, gender, ability and sexuality for blind audiences; and balancing access with artistic “vision”.’
Mixing international guests with some of Scotland’s most exciting emerging creators, the exhibition, tour and workshops feature a wide range of artists – from musician and self-described ‘worrier princess’ Liz Cronin to artist and academic Sad Little Man, who explores the intersection between delusional paranoia, body dysmorphia and disordered eating as part of wider collection, ‘Creepster’. Most interesting of all, perhaps, is ‘Open Barbers’, a hairdressing project run by Greygory Vass and Felix Lane, that ‘seeks to create a safe space that prompts dialogue around identity politics, gender, sexuality, queerness, and the politics of hair, presentation, and style.’ (Kaite Welsh)
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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). Pretty Ugly Sat 13 Sep, 11pm–3am. £5–£6. The Admiral, 72a Waterloo Street, 221 7705. The Pretty Ugly girls play sexy, glamorous indie rock’n’roll, electro beats, 60s soul and experiment with some new artists to get everyone in the mood for dirty dancing.
EDINBURGH
Activities & Events FREE Bi & Beyond Wed 20 Aug, 3 & 17 Sep, 7–9pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Informal space for bisexual (and beyond) people to get together for social activities. FREE LGBT Film Nights Fri 22 Aug, 6.30–9.30pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Screenings of feature-length films, shorts and unusual offerings with an LGBT focus. FREE Me & T Monthly Sun 24 & 31 Aug, 7 & 14 Sep, 2–4pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. A supportive space for people who have friends, family or partners who are transgender or exploring their gender. FREE LGBT Centre Drop-in Mon 25 Aug, 1, 8 & 15 Sep, 5.30–8pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Drop-in service to meet new people, get info and catch up on the latest goss. FREE Edinburgh Gay Men’s Book Group Wed 27 Aug, 7–9pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. A book club for gents with a lust for reading. FREE Icebreakers Wed 27 Aug, 7.30–9.30pm. The Regent, 2 Montrose Terrace, 661 8198. Social group for people who want to make new friends in LGBT company. FREE LGBT Swimming Sat 30 Aug & 13 Sep, 2.15–4pm. Glenogle Swim Centre, Glenogle Road Stockbridge, 343 6376. A dedicated pool session just for the LGBT community, with use of the 25-metre pool, as well as the sauna, steam room and gym facilities, in a safe and friendly environment. FREE The Big LGBT Music Jam Sat 6 Sep, 1–4pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Music-making in a creative and supportive environment. FREE Trans Women Sat 6 Sep, 7.30–9.30pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Group meeting for transgender women. FREE Just for Men Wed 10 Sep, 6.30–8.30pm. Woodland Creatures, 260–262 Leith Walk, 629 5509. Social group for gay, bisexual and trans men.
Arts G Spot Tue 2 Sep, 8.30pm. £5. The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. Comedy and cabaret with Jojo Sutherland and a host of guests. Pride Sun 7 Sep, 11am & 1.45pm. Cameo Cinema, 38 Home Street, 0871 902 5723. During the 1984 strike, a group of LGBT activists work alongside the miners. Clubs FREE Camp Thu 21 Aug & 28 Aug, 11pm–3am. CC Blooms, 23–24 Greenside Place, 556 9331. Deejay Bird spins camp classics from Hi-NRG and disco to pop. FREE Out of the Closet Fri 22 & Sat 23 Aug & Fri 29 & Sat 30 Aug, 8–11pm. CC Blooms, 23–24 Greenside Place, 556 9331. Belle and Bird set the decks up in the bar and play chilled- out Balearic beats to bring the essence of Ibiza to CC Blooms.
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