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UK LGBT EVENTS MAY 2016
Events Calendar: Our monthly LGBT guide & listings of What's On & Where to Go !! - UK LGBT social, sporting, networking & business events available to view on line by Members/Visitors also emailed to our Members/Subscribers.
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In 2025 we listed 418 Events which are available to view in the Archive
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Andy Warhol: Works from the Hall Collection
This spring exhibition presents, for the first time in public, an important private collection of works by Andy Warhol (19281987). Cultural icon, celebrity and provocateur, Warhol produced images which are...
This spring exhibition presents, for the first time in public, an important private collection of works by Andy Warhol (19281987). Cultural icon, celebrity and provocateur, Warhol produced images which are...
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Julian Clary UK Tour: The Joy of Mincing
Today we celebrate the longevity of a queen, a bit anachronistic, but still widely loved. Yes, it's 'renowned homosexual' Julian Clary, back on the road again and celebrating 30 years...
Today we celebrate the longevity of a queen, a bit anachronistic, but still widely loved. Yes, it's 'renowned homosexual' Julian Clary, back on the road again and celebrating 30 years...
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THT Fundraising: Milton Keynes Marathon and Half Marathon
On Bank Holiday Monday, take on this scenic route in Milton Keynes with tree lined boulevards, lakes and woodland, finishing inside the Championship football stadium after a victory lap of...
On Bank Holiday Monday, take on this scenic route in Milton Keynes with tree lined boulevards, lakes and woodland, finishing inside the Championship football stadium after a victory lap of...
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The Dublin Gay Theatre Festival
The Dublin Gay Theatre Festival is an annual event, celebrating contribution of gay people to theatre, past and present. The Festival was founded in 2004 to mark the 150th anniversary...
The Dublin Gay Theatre Festival is an annual event, celebrating contribution of gay people to theatre, past and present. The Festival was founded in 2004 to mark the 150th anniversary...
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Birbeck: Round table Discussion - The Last of the 'Last' Taboo in Football? Is the End of Homophobia
In this roundtable discussion, which will mark the launch of Birkbeck Sports Business Centres own Dr Andy Harveys new text Boys will be Boys? An Interdisciplinary Study of Sport, Masculinity...
In this roundtable discussion, which will mark the launch of Birkbeck Sports Business Centres own Dr Andy Harveys new text Boys will be Boys? An Interdisciplinary Study of Sport, Masculinity...
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Gays The Word: Spacecraft & The Fire-Eaters Lover A Poetry Reading with Sophia Blackwell and John
Join us at Gay's the Word for an evening of stunning poetry with two fantastic writers and performers, Sophia Blackwell and John McCullough. 3 on the door with free refreshments...
Join us at Gay's the Word for an evening of stunning poetry with two fantastic writers and performers, Sophia Blackwell and John McCullough. 3 on the door with free refreshments...
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Exeter Pride
Exeter Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ communities and diversity within Exeter and the surrounding regions. We are delighted that Exeter Pride is returning for its 8th year on...
Exeter Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ communities and diversity within Exeter and the surrounding regions. We are delighted that Exeter Pride is returning for its 8th year on...
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Stonewall: Equality Walk, Brighton
Join us and hundreds of others for the Equality Walk taking place in Brighton on Sunday 8 May. Every year, thousands of lesbian, gay, bi and trans young people grow...
Join us and hundreds of others for the Equality Walk taking place in Brighton on Sunday 8 May. Every year, thousands of lesbian, gay, bi and trans young people grow...
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Polari In Soho First Book Prize
London's award-winning LGBT literary salon returns to Soho Three weeks before we announce the longlist for this year's Polari First Book Prize at the Southbank Centre, tonight's event is a...
London's award-winning LGBT literary salon returns to Soho Three weeks before we announce the longlist for this year's Polari First Book Prize at the Southbank Centre, tonight's event is a...
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Blue Monday - LBQT Live Music Night - Clit Rock Edition
Blue Monday is a monthly free entry LBQT live music night that showcases the finest up and coming music artists in London....
Blue Monday is a monthly free entry LBQT live music night that showcases the finest up and coming music artists in London....
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