Friday June 15, Manchester
Bollox Club @ Legends
A night with a huge lesbian following, Bollox Club is an evening
of mayhem. Expect to lose yourself to music like Peaches, Ladyhawke
and the Pixies. Plus host of TV showSnog, Marry, AvoidKate Hughes
will be on hand providing free punk makeovers.
More info here: http://www.facebook.com/bolloxclub
Saturday June 16, Oxford
Pride Parade @ Oxpens Field
Oxford's annual pride flourishes with a parade through the
city's streets at noon. The march ends in Oxpen Fields, where
there's free entertainment all day until 8pm.
More info here: http://oxford-pride.org.uk/
Sunday June 17, Edinburgh
What's Love Got To Do With It @ Voodoo
Rooms
Australian actress Ruth Katerelos makes her cabaret debut
exploring the power of love at the Voodoo Rooms this weekend. Her
songs are woven together with personal experiences and observations
on love, supported by Monique Kenny on guitar.
More info here: http://www.ruthkaterelos.com/
Sunday June 17, London
Lovebox @ Victoria Park
Queer favourite Grace Jones and mysterious songstress Lana Del
Rey headline the Sunday instalment of Lovebox, London's boutique
festival celebrating its tenth year. The organisers are promising
an 'oasis of exhibitionism,' so head there early to ensure not a
moment's missed.
More info here: http://www.lovebox.net/
Saturday June 16 - Sunday June 17, London
The Newer Gender @ Vyner Street Gallery
Rising artist XXXora debuts an exhibition focusing on the
connections between masculinity, femininity and capitalism. A
fascinating look at how figures such as Margaret Thatcher and Lady
Gaga have used gender to advance themselves in the world of pop and
political culture.
More info here: http://www.vynerstreetgallery.co.uk/
And during the week...
Wednesday June 20, Liverpool
Making An Exhibition Of Ourselves @ Tate
Liverpool
The Tate's new space 'Art Dock' is hosting a project from 100
Women - aiming to paint their way to a better life and share
inspiring stories on the way. Self-portraits from 100 women will be
on display, aswell as the chance to attend one of the
workshops.
More info here: http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-liverpool