LGBT History Month brochure

The Amazing World Behind the Rainbow
GENERAL
GET ACTIVE
WORKSHOPS
FILM
THEATRE and
PERFORMANCE
LITERATURE
LGBT Social Glasgow
Biscotland History Project: Invisibility
Wednesday 13th January, Wednesday 10th February,
18.00 – 20.00
Spoon Cafe, 46 Trongate, G1 5ES
Join LGBT Health and Wellbeing for a cup of tea and a
blether as they launch a new monthly social meet-up in
Glasgow run by and for LGBTQ community members.
Drop-in. Wheelchair Accessible. Find out more at
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
Launch: 5th February, 18.00 – 21.00
Exhibition runs from 5th February to 29th February
Govanhill Baths, 99 Calder Street, Glasgow, G42 7RZ
Bisexual Scots give voice to their experience, with
themes of bi-visibility, biphobia and bisexual erasure.
Special guest Patrick Harvie MSP, leader of the Scottish
Green Party, will help launch the exhibition.
Find out more at www.facebook.com/biscotland
Living Our LGBT Memories
Countering Microaggressions Through
Words and Images
Throughout February
Ocean Terminal – Ground Floor, 5 Quayside Place,
Edinburgh, EH6 6EJ
The Living Memory Association and LGBT Youth
Scotland uncover our LGBT histories throughout
February 2016. Bring your photos to scan, your stories
to share and your enthusiasm for a range of interactive
events.
ShhOUT/StandOUT
Throughout February
LGBT Youth Scotland, 30 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LG
LGBT Youth Scotland's Glasgow groups – ShhOUT, for
under 18s; and StandOUT, for over 18s – will be
creating LGBT infographics and taking part in creative
writing sessions for LGBT History Month. TYG – for
transgender young people – will be exploring
transgender histories. The two groups come together
on Wednesday 17th February for an LGBT History Month
quiz night with glorious prizes!
Saturday 6th February, 11.00 – 17.30
Serenity Café, The Tun, 8 Jacksons Entry, Edinburgh,
EH8 8PJ
Award-winning artist & writer Sandra Alland leads an all
day workshop where participants can creatively explore,
write, discuss and make art on the themes of countering
stereotypes and microaggressions. This workshop may
be of particular interest to LGBTQ+ people with
intersectional identities. Booking essential. Wheelchair
Accessible. BSL interpretation provided. Book online at
tinyurl.com/nfjnhpv
Pride East Lothian: A Walk Down
Memory Lane
Sunday 7th February, 14.00 – 17.00
The Fraser Centre, 3 Winton Place, Tranent, EH33 1AF
A café-style discussion for local LGBT people to share a
cream tea as well as their experiences, struggles and
successes. Bring your photos for the LGBT history
photo wall. Free, donations welcome.
SAINTS LGBT+: Queer Fest
Throughout February
St Andrews University
St Andrews' LGBT society present Queer Fest, a weeklong queer arts festival. The run of events will
encompass arts, film, comedy, music and theatre to
bring Queer Culture to the forefront of the social and
cultural scene within the town for a full week.
For more information: www.saintslgbt.co.uk
LGBT Innovators at Involved
Wednesdays throughout February, 17.45 – 19.45
Involved is a youth group in central Borders for LGBT
young people aged 13-25. LGBT Innovators from the
Scottish Borders will be sharing their experience of the
LGBT community in the Scottish Borders.
For more information on Involved Youth Group:
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/borders/
LGBT History Month at South
Lanarkshire College
Throughout February
South Lanarkshire College, College Way, East Kilbride,
G75 0NE
South Lanarkshire College are flying the flag for LGBT
History Month! As part of an ethos of inclusion, the
Equality Champion Group will host a Rainbow Friday.
Staff and students can opt to wear the colours of the
rainbow for a small donation, and any funds raised will
support LGBT Youth Scotland's work.
Box of Delights
Tuesday 2nd February
Music Box Auditorium, Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh
College, Bankhead Avenue, EH11 4DE
Join us for an early evening's entertainment to celebrate
LGBT History Month. Music and performances from
Edinburgh College students and the fabulous Edinburgh
Gay Men's Chorus. Free event, all are welcome.
Please contact sara.taylor@edinburghcollege.ac.uk if
you have any special requirements.
Tron Theatre Company: Cock by Mike
Bartlett
Tuesday 9th – Saturday 20th February,
Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB
Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th February, 20.00
Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh,
Scotland, EH1 2ED
After his long-term gay relationship breaks down, John
unexpectedly meets a woman with whom he discovers
new pleasures and excitement. Directed by Andy Arnold.
£8.00 - £16.50. Book online: tron.co.uk /
traverse.co.uk
The Vagina Monologues
Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th February, 20.00
East Kilbride Arts Centre, 51 - 53 Old Coach Road,
East Kilbride, G74 4DU
Thursday 11th February, 19.30
Rutherglen Town Hall, 139 Main Street, Rutherglen,
G73 2JJ
Tuesday 16th February, 19.30
Hamilton Town House, 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton,
ML3 6HH
May Miller, Cat Harvey and Michelle McManus star in
the funny, tender and provocative play by Eve Ensler.
Directed by Liam Dolan. £15.00. Wheelchair Accessible.
Book your ticket at www.slleisureandculture.co.uk
Men's Anti Valentine's Horror Film Night:
Zombies of Mass Destruction
Thursday 11th February, 19.00 – 21.30
9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6TE
A Valentine's Day date-night with a difference! For GBT
men and trans masculine people who want to socialise
with other guys who appreciate a gory laugh! Zombies
of Mass Destruction follows a gay male couple and an
Iranian woman as they battle both a zombie apocalypse
and small-town bigots who are convinced that they are
to blame! Find out more at www.lgbthealth.org.uk
'Living With…' Art Exhibition & Launch
STI testing on campus: Dundee and
Angus College
Wednesday 3rd February, 10.00 – 15.00
Kingsway Campus Old Glamis Road Dundee DD3 8LE
Thursday 4th February, 10.00 – 15.00
Arbroath Campus Keptie Road Arbroath DD11 3EA
Friday 5th February, 10.00 – 15.00
Gardyne Campus Gardyne Road Dundee DD5 1NY
Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland and Dundee and Angus
College are teaming up this year for LGBT History
Month to provide STI testing on all three campuses.
Most results will be delivered in 20 minutes, with the
opportunity to engage in LGBT History Month activities
while you wait.
Launch: Friday 12th February, 19.00 – 22.00
Exhibition runs from Saturday 13th February to Friday
19th February (except Sunday 14th), 10.00 – 17.00
Out of The Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny St, Edinburgh,
EH6 8RG
A unique exhibition that explores the experiences of
being LGBT and living with or managing a long term
health condition. Expect expressions of defiance,
despair, solidarity and celebration. Throughout the week
select artists will be available for conversations about
their work. Wheelchair Accessible. BSL interpretation
provided. Book for the launch:
http://livingwith.eventbrite.co.uk
LGBT Roller Disco
An Audience with Ruth Davidson
Thursday 4th February 2016, 19.30
Queen's Cross Church, Albyn Place, Aberdeen,
AB10 1YN
A Q&A event with MSP and Leader of the Scottish
Conservative Party, Ruth Davidson.
Saturday 13th February, 13.30 – 16.00
Meadowbank Sports Centre, Sports Hall 1, 139-143
London Rd, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH7 6AE
Roller Disco is back and you're all invited! All welcome
for an affirming afternoon of skating and socialising.
Enjoy a unique community roller experience with
experienced instructors on hand at this family friendly
event. Skates, protective equipment and refreshments
will be provided. Suggested donation £3.
Wheelchair accessible. BSL interpretation provided.
Book online: http://bit.ly/1Nrgab7
Reception: Saturday 13th February, 17.00 – 19.00
Exhibition: Friday 12th – Sunday 14th February,
11.00 – 17.00
Dumfries Theatre Royal, 66-68 Shakespeare Street,
Dumfries, DG1 2JH
LGBT Youth Scotland and Dumfries Theatre Royal
present 'The amazing world behind the rainbow', an
exhibition of art by LGBT young people from Dumfries
and Galloway. Join us for a special reception celebrating
LGBT life in D&G with performances and key note
speakers on Saturday 13th February.
LEAP Sports History Month Bowling
Competition – Corporate Cup
Saturday 13th February
venue TBC
Organisations are invited to organise a team of 4-6
people. Each team plays two frames (games). Great for
works nights and social teams. Facebook and Twitter:
LEAPSports. Enter your team at leapsports.org
LEAP Sports History Month Bowling
Competition – Youth Cup
Saturday 13th February
ProBowl, Redbrae Rd, Camelon, Falkirk, FK1 4HJ
Young people are welcome to enter teams of 4-6 people.
Each team plays two frames (games). Great for youth
groups. Enter your team by emailing:
info@leapsports.org
Facebook and Twitter: LEAPSports
LGBT Comedy Night
Tuesday 16th February
The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1
3EB
An LGBT comedy night with Larry Dean, Susie McCabe
and Bruce Devlin. Have a laugh and help raise funds for
LGBT Youth Scotland.
Book online: www.thestand.co.uk
LGBT Borders Development Group History
Month gathering
Friday 19th February, 14.00 – 16.00
Training Room, Langlee Complex, Marigold Drive,
Galashiels, TD1 2LP
A celebratory gathering to shine a light on LGBT life in
the Scottish Borders. Wheelchair Accessible. To book
your space, contact Hope Robertson
hope.robertson@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Claiming Our Place
Sunday 21st February 2016, 18.30
Queen's Cross Church, Albyn Place, Aberdeen,
AB10 1YN
A service of worship to celebrate LGBT History Month.
Rainbow Trail Run
Sunday 21st February, registration from 10.00 – 10.45
Chatelherault Country Park, Ferniegair, Hamilton, ML3
7UE
Taking place on the undulating country trails and tarmac
paths of Chatelherault Country Park, the annual
run/jog/walk is suitable for all abilities. If you've never
attempted one before, this will be a great event to join in
the fun and experience a sense of achievement.
£10 entry fee (10K), £5 (5K). Book your ticket at
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk
Village Pub Theatre: LGBT Innovators
Tuesday 23rd February, 19.30
Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh,
Scotland, EH1 2ED
The Village Pub Theatre takes over the Traverse for a
night of new short plays about LGBT Innovators.
£6.50. Wheelchair Accessible. Book online:
www.traverse.co.uk
Cultural Commissions 2016: Love Song to
Lavender Menace
Wednesday 24th February, 19.30
Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh,
Scotland, EH1 2ED
The winner of this year's LGBT History Month Cultural
Commissions Award, James Ley presents a reading of
his new play, Love Song to Lavender Menace, about
Scotland's first – and only – LGBT bookshop. Followed
by 4 new short plays from The Village Pub Theatre.
£6.50. Wheelchair Accessible. Book online:
www.traverse.co.uk
LGBT Age Glasgow: Jukebox Jive
Thursday 25th February, 17.00 – 19.00
Spoon Cafe, 46 Trongate, G1 5ES
The LGBT Age Coffee Posse will be spinning some
classic tunes! Laidback chat and refreshments - dancing
optional but encouraged! Wheelchair accessible.
Booking preferred: www.lgbthealth.org.uk
LGBT Youth Scotland Supporters' Evening
Thursday 25th February, 18.00
Venue TBC
Trustees, Chief Executive and young people invite you to
join them for an evening celebrating the work of LGBT
Youth Scotland, with an opportunity to learn how you
can support the work of the charity.
Full listings and brochure
content in larger font
are available at:
www.lgbthistory.org.uk
Time to be Heard: Experiences of LGBT
young adult carers in Scotland
Friday 26th February 2016
Scottish Youth Theatre, 105 Brunswick St, Glasgow
G1 1TF
Carers Trust Scotland launch their new research into
the lives and experiences of LGBT young adult carers
aged 16 to 25 in Scotland. Time to be Heard aims to
get young adult carers' voices heard by the people
who can make a real difference to their lives. For more
information: www.carers.org/scotland
Purple Friday Celebration
Friday 26th February
Deans Community High School, Eastwood Park,
Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 8PS
Get involved in Purple Friday at this community event;
bringing together young people, parents and carers,
teachers and key partners to celebrate and reflect on
LGBT inclusion in West Lothian. Speakers include
young people and a representative from SWAN, the
Scottish LGBT employee workplace network. Free.
Present Love
Friday 26th and Saturday 27th February
Filmhouse Cinema, 88 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh,
EH3 9BZ
A celebratory screening of joyous LGBT short films
and interviews at Filmhouse Edinburgh. Wheelchair
Accessible. Book online: www.filmhousecinema.com
Out There Writing Workshop with Zoe
Strachan
Sunday 28th February, 14.00
East Kilbride Arts Centre, 51 - 53 Old Coach Road,
East Kilbride, G74 4DU
Want to take your written work to the next level? This
friendly and informal session will focus on practical
exercises to get you started or invigorate your current
stories or novel. We'll also talk about taking the next
steps towards publication. £3.00. Wheelchair
Accessible. Book your space at
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk
Out There with Zoe Strachan
Sunday 28th February, 16.00
East Kilbride Arts Centre, 51 - 53 Old Coach Road,
East Kilbride, G74 4DU
Award-winning novelist Zoe Strachan presents guest
readings from Out There, an anthology of Scottish
LGBT writing, winner of LGBT History Month's Cultural
Commissions Award 2015. £3.00. Wheelchair
Accessible. Book your space at
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk
Ayrshire LGBT+ Development Group:
Translating LGBT+ Conference
Monday 29th February
East Ayrshire Council Headquarters, London Rd,
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA3 7BU
A free conference aimed at people working in the
public and voluntary sector to enhance engagement
and practice with the LGBT+ community in Ayrshire.
Find out more at www.lgbthistory.org.uk
Human Library
Monday 29th February, 17.30 – 19.30
McDonald Road Library, 2-4 McDonald Road,
Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH7 4LU
A human library is a library where the books are
people. Drop-in to find out about the lives of LGBT
people contributing to the richness of cultural diversity
in Scotland. All welcome. Wheelchair Accessible. For
more info contact Nigel Chipps:
nigel.chipps@lgbtyouth.org.uk
LEAP Sports Scotland: Diverse Identities in
Sport Conference
Friday 4th March, 09.15
Scottish Youth Theatre, 105 Brunswick St, Glasgow,
G1 1TF
A one-day conference focussed on issues of inclusion
of transgender, intersex, non-binary, genderqueer,
asexual and other diverse identities in sport. Organised
in partnership with sportscotland, Scottish
Transgender Alliance, Centre for Gender & Feminist
Studies at the University of Stirling, Glasgow Human
Rights Network at University of Glasgow and Pride
Sports UK. Book at leapsportsevents.org
SQIFF: Show Don't Tell
Date TBC
Dundee
Enhance your storytelling skills in this screenwriting
workshop lead by award-winning filmmaker, Lucy
Holmes-Elliott, on behalf of the Scottish Queer
International Film Festival. Keep up to date at
www.sqiff.org
Find out more at our LGBT History Month
Opening Showcase in Edinburgh. Keep an
eye on our social media and website for
more info.