- Bi Coffee [other group]Caffè Nero, London
Hot Bi Beverages! The Bi Coffee group (a separate group) meets at 3–6.30pm on the first Saturday of every month. The usual Leon is closed, so the group is now (temporarily) meeting in a Caffè Nero.
The venue: Caffè Nero, the Central Saint Giles one; at the bottom (south end) of Earnshaw Street, at the corner with Shaftesbury Avenue (a big junction); round the corner from Tottenham Court Road Station.
Address: 1a St. Giles High St, London WC2H 8AGVicki will try to connect anyone who wants to join virtually while there, the online meet link may well be posted here (check comments).
Vicki is running Bi Coffee each month, there will be a selection of bi leaflets on the table. You should find them usually on the tables on the left as you come in. Come and go as you please. Respect each other. Newcomers and quiet people are most welcome. There are regulars from outside our group (but in the general London bi community) so even if there's no-one else listed from here you'll be in a friendly and safe group.
But do please note this is a separate group from our meetup group and for most reliable updates check out the facebook page. Its run enthusiastically by upstanding bi community member(s) and heartily recommended if more relaxed and quiet hanging out in a café is more your thing. There's also a page here (bi.tocotox.org/bicoffeelondon/), a little out of date with the next event date but has a photo and map.
🟣 Accessibility:
The cafe is ground floor and claims disabled toilet and access, baby changing facilities, wifi, and air conditioning (only one toilet though, which can occasionally mean a longer queue for that than for service).The cafe is opposite Tottenham Court Road bus stop S (busses 14, 176). It is on the junction so taxis will need to stop outside it.
🟣 More Info:
Facebook group: facebook.com/bicoffeelondon/
Bi Coffee website: bi.tocotox.org/bicoffeelondon/
Venue: website / tel:02072407412. - Incite! Poetry (online) - open mic [other group]Link visible for attendees
Incite! has been a popular queer poetry evening running since September 2010. It's run by the Camden & Islington Forum+ charity and hosted by Hannah Chutzpah. Currently running online, usually on the third Wednesday monthly via Zoom (with occasional in-person events throughout the year; but please check Facebook/message them for latest updates). August 2022 is online via Zoom.
Performance poet Hannah Chutzpah (TBC) will host an evening of poetry and spoken word performances via Zoom with a stellar open mic line up and a headline set from a special guest (TBD).
Incite! is London’s longest running LGBTQ+ poetry event and open mic slots are available by reservation (5 minutes max) to share your own poetry, music, stand up, or whatever else moves you - open mic slots are reserved for us queers. Read the FAQ below for how to get in on the open-mic spots. Incite is free to join and is for ages 18 and above.
Tickets via Eventbrite, see their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/IncitePoetry for details or follow Forum+ on Eventbrite to keep up with all their events.
⚫ Online Events:
To enter the Zoom: they use a Zoom waiting room. They'll admit people who have emailed them for a link, to avoid "zoom-bombing"/other abuse. If you haven't applied for the Zoom link by email/Facebook Messenger (see further info below).For online events, email them at info@forumplus.org.uk to ask for the Zoom link.
Every month features a headline poet. Details are on the facebook event details nearer the event, or by emailing to ask.
⚫ More Info:
Facebook events (for latest updates): https://www.facebook.com/IncitePoetry/events/For more information (or apply for open-mic slot), please email info@forumplus.org.uk
⚫ Incite! FAQs:
Q: I've got the Zoom link - can I share it with my friend?
A: Feel free to share it with trusted friends & invite them along, but please don't put the link in public spaces because trolls are a thing and we'd rather they stayed under bridges.Q: I'm not LGBT+ but I'd like to attend & hear this great poetry. Is that allowed?
A: Yes! Absolutely. Respectful allies are extremely welcome in the audience.Q: Can I do the open mic? How does that work?
A: We have about 8 open mic slots, 5 mins max each, which people request ahead of time. If more people sign up we can keep one or two in reserve in case someone can't make it at the last minute, etc. Open mic slots are reserved for people who are some part of the LGBTQ+ community. Email/message them directly to request a slot (John/this meetup group cannot help with that).Q: I'm from a minority group but not LGBTQIA+ - does that count? Can I do the open mic?
A: No. Sorry. You're still very welcome in the audience, but the open mic slots in this event are reserved for queers because this is a queer space. There are plenty of other poetry nights we can recommend that aren't specifically for LGBTQ+ people. - Bi+ World Meet: Friday evening (online) [by Bi+ Netherlands]Link visible for attendees
Bi+ people from all over the world are invited to join this low-key meetup. Its organized online using Zoom, in English, and is open to all bi+/m-spec people. Let's meet, share our stories, build our bi+ network, and keep in touch. Please register (see below ticket info) to be sent the Zoom link; do not rely on just RSVPing here, you might not get the link.
Two events run: one on Friday evening, one on Saturday morning, to suite a wider range of timezones and schedules. Join whichever is most suitable (or both, even!).
⚫ Tickets:
Since July they're using EventBrite for RSVPs, at this event: Friday evening Zoom sessionYou can also find links via the biplus.nl website which links to a form (usually posted a few weeks ahead of the event, minimum 2 weeks): https://biplus.nl/agenda/
Last-minute registrations might miss out - try to do it >4hrs (ideally a day or more) in advance.
⚫ Registering:
Registering via the online form (tickets link above) helps them manage numbers, and allows you to optionally join the mailing list for future events / sign up for Robyn's (free) online magazine.One day before the event you will receive an email with the info about the Zoom session so please register in time for this. You will receive a confirmation email from google if all went well after signing up (check your spam folder if not, assuming you typed the correct email address), and zoom details for the call also by email, later.
Bi+ Nederland and Robyn Ochs are organising the Bi+ World Meetup. If you have any questions or comments, please, don’t hesitate to contact them (see More Info, below).
⚫ Zoom event plan:
Expect the zoom session to open ~ 15 minutes before it starts, you may join early and optionally introduce yourself. You can stay a bit longer afterwards too, to chat amongst whoever is still remaining, if you wish. Please set your zoom user to [first name][pronouns][country]. e.g. John (he/him) UK - you can now specify your pronouns and whether they are hidden, in the Zoom profile settings (if you have an account).There is a 90 minute program. The meeting will stay open beyond this, and you can usually join 15 minutes beforehand to chat too. Feel free to continue your conversations during the open hangout time.
There have been over 50 people in some previous meetings, and expect breakout rooms to be used for chat among smaller groups if its well attended - large groups need managing to work well on zoom.
To accommodate multiple time zones, there are TWO meetups 12 hours apart. Choose either or both meetups that best fits your time zone.
* Friday at 9 - 10.30 pm UK time
* Saturday at 9 - 10.30 am UK time.
(both are quoted as 8-9.30 UTC time on their website/social media posts, which is close to being GMT equivalent).⚫ More Info:
These events started in July 2021 and have continued mostly every month or two.List of upcoming Bi+ World meets: biplus.nl/biplus-world-meetup/ (or join the mailing list via the online form, or follow them on social media - which will include other content too, Netherland-local things).
Organised by Bi+ Netherlands and Robyn Ochs (well-known + respected American bi activist, speaker, organiser, writer, etc..)
Bi+ Netherlands: website / Facebook group (or events list, shows the Bi+ World ones among others) / email (info@biplus.nl)
Robyn Ochs: @RobynOchs (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram) / email robyn@robynochs.com - Bi+ World Meet: Saturday morning (online) [by Bi+ Netherlands]Link visible for attendees
Bi+ people from all over the world are invited to join this low-key meetup. Its organized online using Zoom, in English, and is open to all bi+/m-spec people. Let's meet, share our stories, build our bi+ network, and keep in touch. Please register (see below ticket info) to be sent the Zoom link; do not rely on just RSVPing here, you might not get the link.
Two events run: one on Friday evening, one on Saturday morning, to suite a wider range of timezones and schedules. Join whichever is most suitable (or both, even!).
⚫ Tickets:
Since July they're using EventBrite for RSVPs, at this event: Saturday morning Zoom sessionYou can also find links via the biplus.nl website which links to a form (usually posted a few weeks ahead of the event, minimum 2 weeks): https://biplus.nl/agenda/
Last-minute registrations might miss out - try to do it >4hrs (ideally a day or more) in advance.
⚫ Registering:
Registering via the online form (tickets link above) helps them manage numbers, and allows you to optionally join the mailing list for future events / sign up for Robyn's (free) online magazine.One day before the event you will receive an email with the info about the Zoom session so please register in time for this. You will receive a confirmation email from google if all went well after signing up (check your spam folder if not, assuming you typed the correct email address), and zoom details for the call also by email, later.
Bi+ Nederland and Robyn Ochs are organising the Bi+ World Meetup. If you have any questions or comments, please, don’t hesitate to contact them (see More Info, below).
⚫ Zoom event plan:
Expect the zoom session to open ~ 15 minutes before it starts, you may join early and optionally introduce yourself. You can stay a bit longer afterwards too, to chat amongst whoever is still remaining, if you wish. Please set your zoom user to [first name][pronouns][country]. e.g. John (he/him) UK - you can now specify your pronouns and whether they are hidden, in the Zoom profile settings (if you have an account).There is a 90 minute program. The meeting will stay open beyond this, and you can usually join 15 minutes beforehand to chat too. Feel free to continue your conversations during the open hangout time.
There have been over 50 people in some previous meetings, and expect breakout rooms to be used for chat among smaller groups if its well attended - large groups need managing to work well on zoom.
To accommodate multiple time zones, there are TWO meetups 12 hours apart. Choose either or both meetups that best fits your time zone.
* Friday at 9 - 10.30 pm UK time
* Saturday at 9 - 10.30 am UK time.
(both are quoted as 8-9.30 UTC time on their website/social media posts, which is close to being GMT equivalent).⚫ More Info:
These events started in July 2021 and have continued mostly every month or two.List of upcoming Bi+ World meets: biplus.nl/biplus-world-meetup/ (or join the mailing list via the online form, or follow them on social media - which will include other content too, Netherland-local things).
Organised by Bi+ Netherlands and Robyn Ochs (well-known + respected American bi activist, speaker, organiser, writer, etc..)
Bi+ Netherlands: website / Facebook group (or events list, shows the Bi+ World ones among others) / email (info@biplus.nl)
Robyn Ochs: @RobynOchs (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram) / email robyn@robynochs.com - Bi Coffee [other group]Caffè Nero, London
Hot Bi Beverages! The Bi Coffee group (a separate group) meets at 3–6.30pm on the first Saturday of every month. The usual Leon is closed, so the group is now (temporarily) meeting in a Caffè Nero.
The venue: Caffè Nero, the Central Saint Giles one; at the bottom (south end) of Earnshaw Street, at the corner with Shaftesbury Avenue (a big junction); round the corner from Tottenham Court Road Station.
Address: 1a St. Giles High St, London WC2H 8AGVicki will try to connect anyone who wants to join virtually while there, the online meet link may well be posted here (check comments).
Vicki is running Bi Coffee each month, there will be a selection of bi leaflets on the table. You should find them usually on the tables on the left as you come in. Come and go as you please. Respect each other. Newcomers and quiet people are most welcome. There are regulars from outside our group (but in the general London bi community) so even if there's no-one else listed from here you'll be in a friendly and safe group.
But do please note this is a separate group from our meetup group and for most reliable updates check out the facebook page. Its run enthusiastically by upstanding bi community member(s) and heartily recommended if more relaxed and quiet hanging out in a café is more your thing. There's also a page here (bi.tocotox.org/bicoffeelondon/), a little out of date with the next event date but has a photo and map.
🟣 Accessibility:
The cafe is ground floor and claims disabled toilet and access, baby changing facilities, wifi, and air conditioning (only one toilet though, which can occasionally mean a longer queue for that than for service).The cafe is opposite Tottenham Court Road bus stop S (busses 14, 176). It is on the junction so taxis will need to stop outside it.
🟣 More Info:
Facebook group: facebook.com/bicoffeelondon/
Bi Coffee website: bi.tocotox.org/bicoffeelondon/
Venue: website / tel:02072407412. - Bi Coffee [other group]Caffè Nero, London
Hot Bi Beverages! The Bi Coffee group (a separate group) meets at 3–6.30pm on the first Saturday of every month. The usual Leon is closed, so the group is now (temporarily) meeting in a Caffè Nero.
The venue: Caffè Nero, the Central Saint Giles one; at the bottom (south end) of Earnshaw Street, at the corner with Shaftesbury Avenue (a big junction); round the corner from Tottenham Court Road Station.
Address: 1a St. Giles High St, London WC2H 8AGVicki will try to connect anyone who wants to join virtually while there, the online meet link may well be posted here (check comments).
Vicki is running Bi Coffee each month, there will be a selection of bi leaflets on the table. You should find them usually on the tables on the left as you come in. Come and go as you please. Respect each other. Newcomers and quiet people are most welcome. There are regulars from outside our group (but in the general London bi community) so even if there's no-one else listed from here you'll be in a friendly and safe group.
But do please note this is a separate group from our meetup group and for most reliable updates check out the facebook page. Its run enthusiastically by upstanding bi community member(s) and heartily recommended if more relaxed and quiet hanging out in a café is more your thing. There's also a page here (bi.tocotox.org/bicoffeelondon/), a little out of date with the next event date but has a photo and map.
🟣 Accessibility:
The cafe is ground floor and claims disabled toilet and access, baby changing facilities, wifi, and air conditioning (only one toilet though, which can occasionally mean a longer queue for that than for service).The cafe is opposite Tottenham Court Road bus stop S (busses 14, 176). It is on the junction so taxis will need to stop outside it.
🟣 More Info:
Facebook group: facebook.com/bicoffeelondon/
Bi Coffee website: bi.tocotox.org/bicoffeelondon/
Venue: website / tel:02072407412.
