What we’re about
Welcome to the Manchester Kiki Family! This is a group geared towards ALL in the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone is welcome, including our fabulous allies! 🌈❤️
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.
🤝 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!
Can you donate?
Meetup charges roughly £100 a year to run a Meetup group. At the moment, this all comes from one person’s pocket (Zhida Tian - Organiser). If you like our events, and would like us to be able to host more in the future, then please donate what you can so we can spread the cost between us. Even just donating £1 for every event you attend would help out massively. If you want to donate more then please do! If you don’t want to or aren’t able to then please still come to our events. Donations are gladly received but won’t ever be mandatory.
If you can, please donate via PayPal and use friends and family to avoid charges.
Email address to pay on Paypal: kevintzd@outlook.com
Thank you!
❤️ 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!
https://bit.ly/2YAJTkZ
You can also find us on Facebook (not very active there though)
Welcome to the group, we look forward to seeing you soon! ❤️🌈
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Rock Over (Central) LGBTQIA+ Social ClimbRock Over Climbing, Manchester
*This event is hosted entirely by Rock Over Climbing (Manchester Central)*
- These nights are bi-weekly, and are led by one or two of the instructors from the centre
- £10.00 entry includes shoe hire, a hot drink and cake! Pay on the door, or via the Rock Over website (look for "LGBTQIA+ Social Night")
- If you've not been to Rock Over before you will need to register - you can do this in advance or just turn up and register at the reception desk
This is a relaxed social climbing night for anyone identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is for you to learn new skills, make new friends, get coaching from our amazing and friendly staff and most of all HAVE FUN!
See the Facebook page for extra details: https://facebook.com/groups/405389818440991/
Accessibility
Accessibility details hereCan you donate?
Meetup charges roughly £100 a year to run a Meetup group. At the moment, this all comes from one person’s pocket (Zhida Tian - Organiser). If you like our events, and would like us to be able to host more in the future, then please donate what you can so we can spread the cost between us. Even just donating £1 for every event you attend would help out massively. If you want to donate more then please do! If you don’t want to or aren’t able to then please still come to our events. Donations are gladly received but won’t ever be mandatory.
If you can, please donate via PayPal and use friends and family to avoid charges.
Email address to pay on Paypal: kevintzd@outlook.com
Thank you!
- BH Weekend Real Ale MeetupThe Runaway Brewery, Stockport
Who likes a nice beer? We do! There are so many good pubs, bars and brewtaps around us that we thought we should do a semi-regular Meetup event to try some of them out!
This time around we are going to…Stockport!
Meeting point is the Runaway Taproom from 2PM and, time allowing, we will also pop to The Magnet Freehouse. You can see more information about the venues here:
Runaway Taproom
The Magnet Treehouse*If you are not a beer drinker or are a non-drinker there are other options available at the venues we will be visiting so feel free to join us! Runaway, usually!, have pizzas available too.*
Both venues are super close to Stockport bus station and less than a ten minute walk from the train station. A few of us will be travelling over to Stockport via public transport on the day and we will post details about that to the event page nearer the day.
The event runs from 2PM to 4:30PM and the organisers will be attending the event and checking Meetup messages during that time - please note we cannot guarantee to respond to messages outside of these times.
If you have any questions at all please post below.
Can you donate?
Meetup charges roughly £100 a year to run a Meetup group. At the moment, this all comes from one person’s pocket (Zhida Tian - Organiser).
If you like our events, and would like us to be able to host more in the future, then please donate what you can so we can spread the cost between us. Even just donating £1 for every event you attend would help out massively. If you want to donate more then please do! If you don’t want to or aren’t able to then please still come to our events. Donations are gladly received but won’t ever be mandatory.
If you can, please donate via PayPal and use friends and family to avoid charges.
Email address to pay on Paypal: kevintzd@outlook.com
Thank you!
- Kiki Board Game Family meet up @ The Foundry Project! ʕ•̀ᴥ•́ʔっ🎲🎲Foundry Project Manchester, Manchester
Are you an old timer with board games looking for people to play with or looking to try some new games? Or a newcomer interested in board games but doesn't know where to start? 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 Foundry Project is an accessible venue, but this is TBC.
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- What we normally do:
We will be at The Foundry Project from 6:30 pm, to socialise (and get food, if needed) before board games start at 7 pm. The event lasts typically for 3 to 4 hours, however, people do come and go whenever they want!
- Who to look for:
We will be hanging around from 6:30 pm for food, drinks, and some kiki. You will find Dan there dressed in a nerdy T-shirt, usually to the right of the bar area in a small enclosed container area reserved for the event.
- Fee:
There is a fee of £2 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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Join our WhatsApp group for any last-minute updates. Please read the group description for group etiquette.
Can you donate?
Meetup charges roughly £100 a year to run a Meetup group. At the moment, this all comes from one person’s pocket (Zhida Tian - Organiser). If you like our events, and would like us to be able to host more in the future, then please donate what you can so we can spread the cost between us. Even just donating £1 for every event you attend would help out massively. If you want to donate more then please do! If you don’t want to or aren’t able to then please still come to our events. Donations are gladly received but won’t ever be mandatory.
If you can, please donate via PayPal and use friends and family to avoid charges.
Email address to pay on Paypal: kevintzd@outlook.com
Thank you!
- LGBTQ+ Bachata Class and SocialTerrace NQ, Manchester
Important note: This is a weekly event, but there will be no classes on April 22nd and April 29th!
May 13th will be a guest class taught by Tez!
Join our free queer friendly 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 salsa 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.
7:30 - 8:30 Beginner Dance Class
8:30 - 10:00 Social dancing and chat
Get in touch with a host if you have any questions or concerns. ♥️
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.
