Queer Socializing

A casual drop-in for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ who wants a safe space to chat and meet. Held in The Nest Community Centre every Tuesday with free tea, coffee and biscuits, we talk about any topic but also are eager to find out what our local LGBTQIA+ community wants and needs.

###### **Tuesday Social Easel at Kensington, V&A and Natural History Museum** **Join our free art gatherings across London! Connect with fellow artists and enjoy drawing and painting in scenic locations!** **Meeting Point:** *NHM Garden Kitchen Café, [Cromwell Road](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=9e0db00a775d1246&rlz=1C1GCEA_enGB1043GB1043&q=Cromwell+Road&source=lnms&fbs=ADc_l-byipRaccqV0jmfPhi1DgzPtklXGmVkws8Z_lBff884vwWzYGOXmwhR8m6ZBpcqcPJfDy6krCaYHO6Z9rIlUzUwyup5nCGESbUcqpqCNB3-Ehq8ZA-4fU-UGk2dLgAAangd76mW2JJPv51F0T66zlLOtBOu-Qb4XzmQsSLmrfaAJRFyI5BKss3oVB0LFzPUXtD03gAGIY8Ktt-2yw4Mg1QqTcZpXUrl2dZo00Zj5DQr3uY6Uv4&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiWwcm8r_-RAxWnQEEAHUGMMCAQgK4QegQIAxAB&biw=1280&bih=585&dpr=1.5&aic=0&mstk=AUtExfD3JFjx7RxnJSiBezLPiBfjBny8W-4kCWsoQmtgsEqvq3-dBJphujybeNObyAH02B8U5QzwbChYjd7UsUKKI50LcAc2Nyds2JRwd-Gq7ZpT8BAO2QOAqkJgiZ3GRsAERFeA7UiMzhTON90OFZ7ii4XTwGzket0PtsmSva5j8kqkz-3nvPkzEoNc4JnB_t8Hw-3e&csui=3), SW7* ***We will meet at the Café around 10:30*** **We will gather again around 13:00** to show our artwork to each other, chat, and have some lunch. **The Café is located in the garden, close to the Exhibition Road gate. We will gather near the food area. The prices are in a typical gallery price range; you might prefer to bring your own coffee or other beverage. ☕ Since the V&A is just across the road, you can choose whether you'd like to sketch at the V&A or at the NHM. If the weather is sunny🌤️ and dry, outdoor painting in South Kensington is also an option! Feel free to create whatever inspires you. Drawing inside both museums has rules; we are permitted to use graphite, coloured pencils, liners, or white chalk (not charcoal, crayons, or wet media). Remember, large bags must be left in the cloakrooms (for a charge). Security may search your bag; sharp tools are prohibited.** **Admission is free, but booking a free ticket is recommended to avoid waiting at NHM. For ticketed exhibitions, please check the prices online. [https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/whats-on.html](https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/whats-on.htmlTate)** Let’s keep the creativity flowing! [London Social Easel](https://londonsocialeasel.art/)

**Neurospicy Comedy Night – London’s Funniest, Messiest Comedy Gig** Finally, a comedy night where nobody tells you to “make eye contact.” This is *Neurospicy Comedy Night*: jokes about meds, masking, meltdowns and that weird thing you said in 2009 that still haunts you at 3am. What you’ll get: \- Comics who are neurodivergent\, or at least neurodivergent\-adjacent enough to understand why you arrived early and still felt late\. \- Rants\, rambles and routines that probably weren’t rehearsed in the mirror because mirrors are stressful\. \- An audience that actually gets it **Upstairs at The White Hart, 22 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, SE1 0UG** The Meetup chit-chat starts at 6.15 - find us upstairs! The show starts 19:30, finishes at 21:30. There's a 20 minute break in the middle because late-stage capitalism insists you spend 30 quid at the bar and buy crisps. Tickets: Only £15 - Cheaper than that free trial you forgot to cancel (or that oatmilk cappuccino in Shoreditch). [GET TICKETS HERE](https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-in/london/neurospicy-comedy-a-neurodivergent-comedy-night/53918) If you’re neurodivergent, know someone who is, or just enjoy comedy that doesn’t feel like it was written in a focus group, this is your night. For you robots out there: ADHD London \| ADHD \| Autism \| Neurodivergent Friendly \| Neurodivergent Comedy \| Inclusive London \| Comedy London \| New friends \| EVERYONE WELCOME

Come and join us on Tuesday evening, 7-9pm for a chill evening of crafting - this will be an open crafting session, we'll have materials available for you to let loose and make what you fancy! We meet at London Friend office, 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN. You don't need to RSVP, so you can just show up. This session is a drop in and a chance to meet likeminded people to socialise with even if you don’t fancy getting crafty. Materials are provided onsite for FREE and no experience is needed! This social activities group is open to all LBT women plus non-binary people who have an identity within a community that centres on women. We are looking forward to seeing you! :)

Fun and experienced doubles badminton! We play over four courts each Tuesday, bring your own kit and racket. £9.00per person for 2hrs; quarterly payments should be discussed with Eli is desired. if less than 24 notice is given for a cancellation then the session fee will have to be paid. we need this so other people on the waiting list can attend. We play with plastic shuttle on most courts; feather available as advance request. Important note: Our club is paid for by individuals; as such your attendance and payment is required when making a commitments to play - as a matter of respect, please ensure that you consider this when saying you will attend. If you desire a PayPal link to make a payment please contact the Hosts first (these are personal payments). Please ensure you tell the host via the app, when any payment been made.

We are back to in person pub every month! At the Sir John Oldcastle Pub right by Farringdon station. Reachable by three tube lines, national rail and bus routes. First Tuesday of every month. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT A SEX/SWINGERS CLUB! PLEASE READ THE GROUP DESCRIPTION BEFORE JOINING While this is a free event, I'd like to request that those attending the social make a voluntary donation of £1 to help cover the admin costs of Meetup.com: https://ko-fi.com/ldnpolyam This meetup group is for anyone who is interested in openly and honestly loving more than one partner - you may call yourself polyamorous or non-monogamous or any other label you prefer, but if you are interested in having, or currently have multiple romantic and/or sexual relationships where all concerned are consenting and in full knowledge, you are welcome to come along and chat with others who understand those choices. This is NOT a dating group of singles! If you are actively looking for a partner, that's fine, but the group is not set up for the purpose of matchmaking, and some of our members are pretty "polysaturated" (i.e. they have as many relationships as they want and are not looking for more!) I'd hate for anyone to come along expecting that everyone there is looking for new partners and then be disappointed. If you are looking for new partners, look out for things like Poly Speed Dating nights, Poly Cocktails and try looking online at, for example, okcupid.com. If you receive unsolicited "let's meet" or other predatory messages from a member, please forward them to the admin team. We aim to be a safe space for everyone. Come along and talk to others about how they found their partners, too, if you like. We are a friendly group and not known to bite. ;-) You can find us by looking for the plush and inflatable parrots on our tables, or for Angus' blue hair. Alternatively ask at the bar for "Angus' group", "The poly group", or "the parrot people". We're usually in the area towards the back of the pub.

**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..** **Welcome to Socialite Connections – Ladies Only: Speed Friending** **Ladies Only: Speed Friending. Join us for an extraordinary evening exclusively for women looking to expand their circle of friends**. This is a unique and exciting Speed Friending event is designed to help women connect and form new friendships quickly and effortlessly. In a fast-paced and fun environment, you'll have the opportunity to meet a diverse group of like-minded women, engage in meaningful conversations, and potentially find lasting friendships. You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3gSZ Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ladies-only-speed-friending-at-temper-city-tickets-1982072478138?aff=ebdsoporgprofile **We start the event at 6.00pm with a warm welcome.** Attend our unique ladies only: event to meet like-minded women and discover new friendships and make new connections. (We will be in the private room on the ground floor) **Temper City -** Temper City is hidden away, moments from Bank, Moorgate and Liverpool Street Stations, serving the best steak in the Square Mile. Home to the biggest smoker in the temper family and one of the world's biggest restaurant fire-pits. Punchy wine list and choice of tequila and mezcal-focused cocktails available both in the restaurant and out on the terrace. **Event Schedule** **18\.00 – 20\.30 \| Welcome to the event** where your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other. **19\.00 – 20\.00 \| Speed Friending**: **7.00pm – 8.00pm.** **Social Event: 8.00pm – 8.30pm.** This event is designed to help you break the ice and form connections quickly. You'll engage in a series of short, timed conversations with other female attendees, ensuring you meet a variety of new ladies in a relaxed environment. **Why Attend?** This event provides a safe and supportive space for women to meet and connect with others. Ladies, don't miss this exclusive opportunity to expand your social circle and form meaningful connections. Attend our unique Ladies Only: event to meet like-minded women and discover new friendships. **Who Should Attend** Connect with each other in a relaxed setting. **Women looking to expand their social circle, Female professionals seeking new connections, Ladies new to the city wanting to meet new friends, Women of all ages interested in socializing and networking.** **Tickets are limited to just 40 attendees.** We like to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to talk to each other. You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3gSZ Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ladies-only-speed-friending-at-temper-city-tickets-1982072478138?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Secure your spot now and elevate your socialite network! **Tickets need to be bought online in advance to attend this event. Tickets are not available at the door.** **Refund policy: There is no refund at this event. Your ticket can be reassigned to another person of your choice..**

Join us to meet and mingle with your favourite LBTQ+ womens ! we will have great mingle drinks, play foosball and video games, sing karaoke. The venue also offers dancing options with great music! We will meet at 18:30 for mingle and drinks and to play foosball and video games ! For those of you who want to sing, we will then go to the karaoke room from 10pm for two hours. This event is free ! Also if you say that you are from Lez Meet at the bar you will enjoy Happy Hour price from 18:30 to 20:00 !

[Follow 👉this link👈 to get your ticket before RSVP](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afternoon-concert-london-central-fellowship-band-of-the-salvation-army-tickets-1981569950063) Join us for social at the address above before heading to the concert. Programme to include: Emil Soderstrom - March of Hours Kenneth Downie - Trumpet Call Wilfred Heaton - Victory for me Erik Leidzen - Sweet Hour of Prayer William Himes - Celebration of Contemporary Gospel Songs Ray Steadman-Allen - Fantasy for Piano and Band William Himes - Blessed Assurance Terry Camsey - Sing a Happy Song Eric Ball - Songs in Exile Leslie Condon - The Call of the Righteous #See comments below for updates#

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 :)

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**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**