YORK LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH 2020 LAUNCH NIGHT
Temple Hall York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, YorkCelebrate the start of York LGBTQ+ History Month 2020 with a fun evening out. Our launch night will feature a bar (cash-only) serving soft and alcoholic drinks, speeches, and live music. This is also an excellent opportunity to network with local LGBT organisations and councillors.
LGBT+ COFFEE SOCIAL
MESMAC Marygate Lane, YorkCome and make new friends within York’s LGBT+ community at our regular Coffee Social events. Held the first Saturday, the third Thursday and the third Saturday of the month in York and the second Monday in Northallerton. Our popular Coffee Socials are free to attend and a safe space to relax with like-minded people.
YORK LGBT HISTORY MONTH DAY OF TALKS
Marriott Room York Explore Library and Archive, Library Square, Museum Street, YorkYork Explore Library and Archive will play host to a fascinating variety of free talks on all aspects of LGBT history. Visitors can drop in throughout the day to discover hidden stories and forgotten heroes, and to find out about the other exciting events taking place throughout the month of February. Hot drinks, snacks and […]
BARLEY HALL COFFEE MORNING
Barley Hall York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, YorkJoin York LGBTQ+ History Month for free coffee, cake and a chat, then have a wander round the beautiful medieval Barley Hall. Entry free only to coffee morning attendees. Sorry due to the medieval construction of this building, there is no step free access to, or inside the venue.
LGBTQ+ FAITH DAY
Friargate Quaker Meeting House Friargate, YorkCome along to share in this LGBTQ+ Faith Day where you are all sure of a welcome. Whether you have a faith or not, you will find a safe spac for reflection or to mindfully remember those whom you love. An exhibition of the LGBTQ+ journey by people of faith will be displayed in the […]
LGBT FRIENDLY KARAOKE
Thomas's of York 3 Museum Street, York, United KingdomJoin us for LGBT friendly Karaoke at Thomas’s of York every Monday night from 8:30pm onwards. Hosted by Kira Mallison-Brown we promise a night of fun and inclusivity.
YORK LGBT+ MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
SPARK 17-21 Picadilly, YorkYork Pride is launching a new LGBT+ Book Club (18+) in partnership with The Portal Bookshop, meeting on the first Wednesday of every month 🌈📚 Our first meeting will be on Wednesday 5 February at Spark and the first book is Fiona Shaw’s ‘Tell It To The Bees’, available to pre-order and purchase from Portal […]
COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW LGBT CHOIR
Music Block Music Block, St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, YorkColours of the Rainbow is York’s first LGBTQ+ community choir. We are open to all abilities and welcome LGBTQ+ people and allies. We aim to help members use their voice in a healthy manner whilst having fun! Be prepared to delve into some pop classics including tunes from Mama Mia, Whitney Housten, Cyndi Lauper and […]
HOW DOES PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF INTERSEX MATTER?
PS/B/020 Pschology Building University of York, Heslington, YorkEarly medical intervention on intersex traits has been justified by the rationale that people with variable sex characteristics will face unbearable social stigma. Yet the psychological evidence for this assumption is lacking. During this talk, Professor Peter Hegarty (University of Surrey) will discuss historical and contemporary perceptions of intersex traits, presenting evidence for the role […]
WE PUT POEMS BY LGBTQ+ CREATORS INTO A BOT AND THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED…
Portal Bookshop 5 Patrick Pool, YorkChoose 3 LGBTQ+ creators and we'll mash their works together using AI to create the ultimate "super poem". Will it be grammatically correct or nonsensical? Who knows, come and find out! Will it blend…?