What we’re about
A social group for those in the LGBTQ+ community to meet up for cultural pursuits - high culture or low! Theatre, Concerts, Gigs, Musicals, Opera, Dance, Film, Art, Photography, Exhibitions, Galleries, Museums, Historic houses, London history, Food (or other) Festivals, and anything else of a cultural bent.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Expressionist Modern Art / ExhibitionTate Modern , London
*TICKETED event, please book early before RSVP*
Explore the groundbreaking work of a circle of friends and close collaborators known as The Blue Rider. In the early 20th century they came together to form, in their own words, ‘a union of various countries to serve one purpose’ – to transform modern art. The artists rallied around Wassily Kandinsky and Gabriele Münter to experiment with colour, sound and light, creating bold and vibrant art.
Experience a collection of masterpieces from paintings, sculpture, and photography to performance and sound. Over 130 works.
TICKETS
Tickets are required, please BOOK HERE in advance for 14:00.
Price: up to £22, I can +1 one person 50% off, drop a comment below.SOCIAL
An optional gathering after the exhibition.
Where: Founder's ArmsSee comments below for updates or use the meetup app for live notifications.
- Tate Britain Collection / Free LGBTQIA+ TourTate Britain, London
*FREE event, no tickets, very limited, only RSVP if sure you can come*
Tours are run by volunteers and subject to cancellation, I will check at 10:00 and leave a comment.
14:00 to 14:45 / General Tour
Each tour is different and packed with fascinating insights, information and stories. Tate's guides come from a wide range of backgrounds and their tours reflect their passions and interests.
Meeting point at the top of the Rotunda stairs and entrance to the Duveens.15:00 to 16:00 / LGBTQIA+ tour
The tours are aimed at exploring the Tate Collection through the lens of gender identity and sexuality.
Tours meet at the top of the Rotunda Stairs at Tate Britain.TICKETS
Tickets are NOT required.
General Tour
LGBTQIA+ Tour
Price: FREESOCIAL
An optional gathering after the exhibition.
Where: Djanogly CafeSee comments below for updates or use the meetup app for live notifications.
- Bizet's Carmen @ The ROHRoyal Opera House, London
*You will need to purchase a ticket in order to attend this event - see below*
Join us at the Royal Opera House for the Culture Lovers' first opera outing in nearly 7 years to see Damiano Michieletto's production of Bizet's forever popular opera, Carmen.One of opera’s most notorious free spirits, Carmen is a rebel with a passionate cause – she wants to live and love in her own way. Though Carmen warns Don José not to love her, he gives up his job, reputation and girlfriend Micaëla for her. Soon bored of Don José's obsessive nature, Carmen moves on to celebrity toreador Escamillo. What she doesn’t anticipate is the searing jealousy that will be unleashed in her former lover.
Olivier award-winning director Damiano Michieletto's searing new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet's score. Conductor Emmanuelle Villaume leads a stellar international casts, headlined by Vasilisa Berzhanskaya.Approx performance time: 3hrs 10mins, with one interval.
TICKETS
Tickets for this performance can be purchased here.
https://www.roh.org.uk/checkout/interstitial/54760
Prices range from £13-£245. Due to the popularity of this opera, I would suggest purchasing a ticket sooner rather than later. I will be sitting in the Amphitheatre, Row C, Seat 49 if anyone wants to sit nearby.SOCIAL - Opinions wanted!
This will happen, but I am debating whether to hold pre or post drinks for this event due to the running time. Will after 10pm be too late for some? Or 5:30pm too early? I will make a decision nearer the time, but if you want to help me decide, please let me know your thoughts in the comments section below!On the day itself, I will be providing live updates in the comments section. I would recommend you download the Meetup app to your smartphones, so you can access these quickly & easily.
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year / ExhibitionNatural History Museum, London
*TICKETED event, book early before you RSVP*
Explore the planet’s habitats, from sprawling urban metropolises to the deep polar seas, and meet the creatures that rely on these places. Come face to face with species at risk of extinction as well as those we’ve brought back from the brink. See first-hand how human activities, both good and bad, are shaping the natural world we rely on.
With soundscapes, videos, expert insights and stunning photography, you’ll leave not only awe-inspired by the beauty and diversity of nature but also hopefully with a renewed drive to do what you can to protect it.
TICKETS
Tickets are required, BOOK HERE for 14:00, big queue to enter museum.
Price: up to £17.50SOCIAL
An optional gathering after the exhibition.
Where: The Bunch of GrapesSee comments below for updates or use the meetup app for live notifications.