LGBT Families

Let's bring in the weekend with some cocktails, latin food and dancing 💃 This is an inclusive social for all members of the LGBTQIA + community plus allies. La Familia play a good mix of Regeatton and other mainstream bangers! **Where and when?** La Familia (Downstairs) 6 Poland St, London W1F 8PS 7pm until late. **Itinerary** There will be a host present 7-8pm to welcome you if you are new to the group. After 8pm just find one of us if any issues. **Music** from 7pm there will be in house music (Mostly reggeaton and other Spanish music). Into the evening there will be a DJ to hype up your evening 🙂. **Vibe** This venue is latin inspired. expect nice decor, cocktails and food. early in the evening is more relaxed with the energy rising towards the latter end of the night. **Free entry** LIke all our events this is free entry. you will find us in the basement club area. the booking is under the name "Mark Geer" so just head downstairs and you will find the hosts. Any confusion feel free to ask a member of staff. **Keep your community a community ** We accept donations which pays for event fees, meetup fees and other costs to upgrade and improve events. some events we provide snacks, nametags and so on. Send your yearly donation to. Name: Mark Geer Account number: 03450947 Sort code: 04-00-04 You can use the reference "Donate" Thankyou in advance. ______________________________ Please join our whatsapp for smooth event communication. https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYxo1GonGIbIvLlS6CpG8S

**\*CLOSED TO NEW RSVPS - ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT\*** Join us for what promises to be a fascinating exhibition; *"Discover the reality behind a millennium of myth at this sweeping exhibition on the legendary Japanese warriors."* See:- [https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai](https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai) for more info. (Optional) Afterwards we will kickstart the BH weekend by heading to The Swan on Cosmo Place for drinks/food & a bit of a social - a 5min walk away. **TICKETS & TIMES** Full price tickets cost £23 (Free for members of The British Museum or half price for those with an Art Card, plus the usual concessions) and can be booked here:- [https://ticketing.britishmuseum.org/events/detail/21041/21136](https://ticketing.britishmuseum.org/events/detail/21041/21136) *Be sure to select the **18:30** slot*. This will give us two hours in the exhibition (the museum closes at 20:30), I estimate we should be done within 90mins & will start heading to the pub at approx 20:00.

Are you LGBTQIA+ *and* a Person of Colour? Do you want to meet others of similar backgrounds, in a relaxed and welcoming space? Look no further! After the successful turnout at UK Black Pride, it has come to our attention that there is still demand for specific QTIPOC *(Queer, Trans and Intersex People of Colour)* spaces. It can be hard to find people of shared experiences across intersections, so we're trialling this space with that in mind. Join Aaron for a friendly, relaxed meal at **Ocean Basket,** located near the river in Kingston. No agenda - just food, fun and friends! While respectful allies have been welcomed as *guests* in certain spaces, we kindly ask that this event is a Safe Space for QTIPOC only. POC explicitly includes Mixed Race People Of Colour. If you have any ideas for what you would like to see for local QTIPOC, we will be more than happy to hear your suggestions. At each event, we discuss venues for upcoming meals, so please bring suggestions for us to vote on. **Nervous about not knowing anyone?** Try not to be! You will soon be smiling and feeling more connected to community. We do exist! **Meal is at Ocean Basket Kingston,** **52a High St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EU** Table will be booked in advance, so please kindly keep your RSVP updated, out of respect for Aaron and the venue. We shall meet at the restaurant for **18:55 for a 19:00 start**, please arrive on time, so we can order and eat together. **Spaces are limited, please confirm attendance by:** **1.) Answering the pre-requisite questions.** **2.) Confirming with Aaron you are definitely attending, either by direct message, a comment on here or via email** aaron@kingstonlgbtforum.org.uk **Please note, your place is not secure without these communications. If you can no longer make it, please inform Aaron asap and change your RSVP. QTIPOC events are few and far between and this ensures that everyone can access a much-needed, valuable space.** **Access:** Unfortunately there is no AccessAble review for this venue. However, the venue have confirmed there is step-free access to the tables available and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. We recognise this is not the extent of accessibility. Please do not hesitate to reach out regarding any access queries and we shall do our best to get these answered. We strive to make our events as inclusive as possible and understand the additional difficulties faced by disabled QTIPOC. We look forward to seeing you! **Support Us**: Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum is run by unpaid volunteers and funded by the generosity of the local community. If you'd like to support Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum, [please click here](https://www.kingstonlgbtforum.org.uk/donate).

**What this is** A relaxed, social pool night for lesbian and bisexual women. You don’t need to be good at pool and it’s not competitive. Some women play properly, some mostly chat, some do a bit of both. Most women come on their own. That’s normal here, and it doesn’t feel awkward or cliquey once you’re there. The games run for around an hour and a half, and most people stay on afterwards for drinks. Women usually range from their 20s through to their 60s. Most weeks it’s a genuine mix of new faces and returning women. If you’re feeling nervous, you won’t be the only one. Many women feel that way before their first event and end up staying longer than they expected. **Tickets** £16 per person. Places are limited so the night stays calm and social. If you’re planning to come, it’s best to book sooner rather than later. Book your ticket here: [www.thelcommunity.com/lesbian-pool-night/](https://thelcommunity.com/lesbian-pool-night/) **Important** This is a female-only lesbian space. That boundary is clear and upheld at events. If that doesn’t work for you, this won’t be the right event. **Meeting point** Please come to the main bar or waiting area when you arrive. We’ll be there to greet you and get everyone settled before heading to the tables. Please arrive five minutes before the event begins. **WhatsApp Jenny** WhatsApp only (calls or messages): **+44 7591 386019** Normal calls or texts won’t go through on this number. **How to attend** You must book a ticket in advance and RSVP on Meetup. **Staying connected** If you’d like to stay connected between events, you can also join the wider L Community network and private WhatsApp groups by registering here: [www.thelcommunity.com/go](www.thelcommunity.com/go)

Makkale! Following a rollicking cinema-themed evening last Saturday, we have more fun stuff coming. Don't miss them and get tickets now! Hi makkale! Are you a young(ish) person working in London and missing the community you enjoyed back home? Well, you've come to the right place. Join us on Saturday for drinks and let's talk, share ideas and welcome spring. Wherever you're from in the world, this space is meant for us to meet fellow Tamil speakers. Just a note though, we'd expect people to speak Tamil in this event so sign up only if you speak the language well. Not really the place to show off English proficiency. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon!

Join LGBT Thamesmead for a relaxed coffee brunch and connect with other LGBTQIA+ people in the local area. We'll be meeting at the Thamesmead Social, a fabulous café on the ground floor of the Lakeside Centre by Southmere Lake. The area is very well served by buses, but should you need to drive, there is usually plenty of on-road parking available next to or near the venue. Please feel free to arrive or head off at any time between the start and finish times depending on your schedule. Whether you're a regular or you're joining us for the first time, all are welcome! 🌈 +++ This event is free to attend - however, if you'd like to give a small donation on the day to help us run this group and continue to support our local community, this will be very gratefully received! 💖

Join the **Gayzelles Running Club** for a fun way to both keep fit and socialise with other LGBTQIA+ people in our local area! We meet at 8.45am every Saturday by Woolwich Works (The Fireworks Factory 11 No. 1 Street London SE18 6HD, 5 minutes walk from Woolwich station) The Parkrun is called [Thamespath Woolwich](https://www.parkrun.org.uk/thamespathwoolwich). Make sure you have your Parkrun ID handy. It is a 5KM run or walk, but we encourage you to run your best! Afterwards, we regroup for a hot drink at a nearby cafe. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌈 Follow us Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/gayzelles/](https://www.instagram.com/gayzelles/) Strava: [https://www.strava.com/clubs/gayzelles](https://www.strava.com/clubs/gayzelles)

Join Serge at Kingston Quaker Centre for a free yoga flow class for LGBTQ+ people. The class is suitable for all levels. Spend an hour connecting breath and movement, feeling grounded, strong and relaxed. Please bring your own yoga mat. Kingston Quaker Centre is at Fairfield East, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2PT. When you arrive, press the buzzer for the Hall and we will let you in. You can find accessibility information about Kingston Quaker Centre here: https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/kingston-quaker-centre *** **Donate**: Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum is run by unpaid volunteers and funded by the generosity of the local community. If you'd like to donate to Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum, [please click here](https://www.kingstonlgbtforum.org.uk/donate).

Hot Bi Beverages! The Bi Coffee group (a separate group) meets at 3–6.30pm on the first Saturday of every month. The old Leon venue is permanently closed, so the group now meets in a Caffè Nero near Tottenham Court Road/Shaftesbury Avenue. **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 8AG Vicki is running Bi Coffee each month, come and go as you please. Find us by looking for our little purple unicorn and sign. 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](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bicoffeelondon/). 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. 🟣 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. From Tottenham Court Road station head south on Charing Cross Road, take the left on Denmark Street, and then keep straight. It's under the large bright yellow Lego building. 🟣 More Info: Facebook group: [facebook.com/bicoffeelondon/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bicoffeelondon/) Old Bi Coffee website (ignore the outdated location,map): [bi.tocotox.org/bicoffeelondon/](http://bi.tocotox.org/bicoffeelondon/) Venue: [website](https://caffenero.com/uk/store/central-st-giles-654/) / tel:[02072407412](tel:02072407412).

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our regular meet-ups hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth. Now in our fourth year, our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space. The meet-ups have a very relaxed vibe with background music at just the right volume for chatting to people! There are also some boardgames on the shelves if people fancy playing them. Feel free to bring your own! I (Gareth) try my best to greet everybody, but this is of course easier at the beginning of the event. If you are ever stuck, say hello to our friendly bar team who can point you in my direction. Come by yourself or bring a friend :)

**This month’s Creativity Circle is very timely. We will be making our own craft flowers out of paper, coffee filters, popsicle sticks, sparkles, cupcake liners, pipe cleaners and more! All ages welcome, show up as you can, bring a friend or a few if you would like to! Excited to see you there! Seats Limited. Held at the Westerville Public Library Meeting Room B.**

Join us this Pride season to paint your own pride on rocks, paper, canvas, and yes- we are bringing back the bricks! Come create and paint with us. Seats and supplies limited! Come while you can for as long as you like! Westerville Public Library Meeting Room D.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

It's official, submissions for "Resistance, Resilience, Utopia" are are on their way from being independent pieces to becoming the second volume of gINKgo. This year we are going to have a launch party at Birdie Books on May 15th from 6-8pm open to the whole community! Come on over and help us support the creators with food, drinks, art, writing, open mic, music, community activities and more.

Join us for our May Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Cantoras](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)*[ ](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)by [Caro de Robertis](https://caroderobertis.com/bio/) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.