About us
Welcome to the Manchester LGBTQ+ Meetup! This is a group geared towards ALL in the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone is welcome, including our fabulous allies! đâ¤ď¸
We try to create a safe, welcoming space for anyone who wants to get acclimated to the area, find friends with whom to enjoy social activities, and make lasting connections. If you don't have many lgbtq+ acquaintances yet, are isolated or lonely, or feel you are unable to be your true authentic self for fear of being judged by straight friends and acquaintances then you are the MVP here! If you feel comfortable to do so, please feel free to make yourself known to one of the organisers so we can make especially sure you will feel comfortable and welcomed here. Or if anyone feels nervous about coming to such a meetup, feel free to send one of the organisers a direct message via meetup, and we can discuss any reservations you may have.
This group has a zero tolerance for gatekeeping. The LGBTQ+ community includes (but is not limited to) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Asexual, Intersex, and Pansexual. We assume everyone who joins has the best intentions and will do their own research and learning. If you promote hateful opinions, this isn't the group for you.
đ¤ Accessibility
We want everyone to be able to get something from this group. If you have a disability that you feel may affect your ability to attend or enjoy our meetups, we would really appreciate a direct message with your thoughts on how we can improve. At the moment we have a mix of events that are accessible or inaccessible. All events hosted by Steph-Lani are accessible. Please contact them if you have any access needs or concerns.
Where known, accessibility information is included in the event description. If you have suggestions for places where we can host an accessible Meetup, then please please get in touch with Steph-Lani or Rae!
â¤ď¸ Help and support
We created a full list of links and resources to lgbtq+ charities for anyone who is struggling or experiencing any difficulties (it's a bit outdated now though), please check them out and don't be shy to get in touch with any of them!
Welcome to the group, we look forward to seeing you soon! â¤ď¸đ
Upcoming events
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Mocktail Making Workshop: Dry(ish) January Event
LGBT Foundation, LGBT Foundation, Fairbairn House (2nd Floor), 72 Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3NJ,, Manchester, GBLooking for a fun way to kickstart the new year?
Join us on Friday the 30th January, 6â8pm, for our Dryâish January Event, an unforgettable night celebrating connection, and sober curiosity. Whether youâre going alcoholâfree this January, exploring a more mindful relationship with drinking, or simply looking for more fun sober events, this party is absolutely for you.
To start the night, youâll have the chance to become a mixologist at our expertâled mocktailâmaking session. You can create alcoholâfree masterpieces tailored to your exact taste buds. Picture yourself ending January sipping a âMindful Martiniâ made with Everleaf Forest aperitif, blackberry, apple, and lemon. Sounds proper gorgeous, doesnât it?
Thatâs not all! We are also hosting a Badge Making Workshop by Manc Dyke collective where you can design and make your very own badges. Whether you want something cute, political, camp, or chaotic, youâll walk away with a little piece of queer joy you crafted yourself.
Our Dryâish January Event isnât just âanyâ event. Itâs a chance to meet amazing people, build meaningful connections in a sober-friendly environment.
Key Details:
Date: 30th January
Time: 6 â 8pm
Location: 72 Sackville Street, M1 3NJSIGN UP HERE: LGBT Foundation Mocktail-Making Workshop
Feel free to email recovery@lgbt.foundation for more information.
12 attendees
Kiki Board Game Family meet up @ Seven Bro7hers Ancoats! Ęâ˘Ěá´Ľâ˘ĚĘăŁđ˛đ˛
SEVEN BRO7HERS BEERHOUSE, 33 Blossom Street, Manchester, M4 5AF, GBAre you a newcomer interested in boardgames but don't know where to start? Or are you an old timer with board games looking for people to play with or looking to try some new games? Or simply looking for something chill and exciting to fill your Monday evening? Well, fab! There is a weekly meetup for board games which we occasionally invade (some of us are regular attendees of the event)!
This event is suitable for inexperienced and experienced players - lots of games to choose from to suit all styles!
This event has a good number of regulars, so don't be discouraged by low numbers on the event page, people tend to only RSVP the first time!
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The event is held downstairs, there is no lift access at this venue (including stairs at the entrance to the main floor on the venue)
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- What we normally do:
We will be at Seven Bro7hers from 6:15 pm, to socialise before board games start at 6:30 pm. The event lasts typically 4 hours, however, people do come and go whenever they want!
- Who to look for:
We will be hanging around from 6:15 pm for food, drinks, and some kiki. You will find Dan there usually dressed in a nerdy T-shirt, if unsure ask the event's host (James) and he'll happily point you in the right direction.
- Fee:
There is a fee of ÂŁ2.50 to come to this (it doesn't go to us, but to the people who hire the venue and supply the games).
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This is a regular event run by the D&F Games Nights and not directly by us, however, we are a bunch of regulars (LGBTQ+ & Allies) who go weekly and think it would be really cool to have you join us! You can follow D&F Games Nights on social media:
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2 attendees
LGBTQ+ Bachata Class and Social
Terrace NQ, 43 Thomas Street, Manchester, GBJoin our free queer friendly Bachata dance class and social!
Classes are free to attend and open to beginners and experienced dancers. So if you wanna try something new, or always wanted to try Bachata but never got round to it, let's learn and have fun together! You'll find us in Terrace NQ (go to the stairs at the very back and up one floor), Thomas St., Manchester.
The entrance to the venue can be a little tricky to find as it doesn't clearly say "Terrace NQ". Here are some links to images:
You can find our social media accounts and chat groups here.
8:00 - 9:00 Beginner Dance Class
9:00 - 10:00 Social dancing and chat
Get in touch with a host if you have any questions or concerns. âĽď¸
Note: This event is advertised on several different sites and there are many people who come without registering here. So the number of people this site shows as coming is under-representing the actual attendance. Even if the event is showing as only one person attending (or even no people), the event will still be going ahead. We have never had to cancel due to lack of interest.
2 attendees
Past events
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