This weekend kicks-off the world Burlesque Championships
in London. If you haven't been able to grab yourself a ticket to
the week-long festival then don't worry, we've found plenty of
events to keep yourself occupied...
Saturday 5 May, London
Her Noise Symposium @ Tate Modern
The symposium, a conference looking at emergent feminist
discourse in music, is part of the 'Her noise' event series at the
Tate. Creative experts discuss a variety of topics, including
women's use and abuse of technology.
More info here:
http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/conference/her-noise-symposium
Sunday 6 May, London
May Day Lounge @ the Penthouse
A May Day gala waits instore at the Lounge! Attend the evening
of lesbian socialising for Manhattan, Sex and City inspired,
cocktails and sophistication. Reduced-price guest list is available
for members registering on the group's Facebook.
More info here: http://www.lounge.uk.net/
Sunday 6 May, London
3DD 80s party @ the Roxy Club
Girl2Girl's 3DD parties continue with a retro themed night. This
month's three decades of dance is all about the 80s; so expect
vintage and Madonna at the Les Girls night, open til 3am.
More info here:
http://allevents.in/London/100-BABE-SUNDAY-BANK-HOLIDAYS-2012/180693288707838
All weekend, Glasgow
Bond @ the Virginia Gallery
What could be better than an exhibit themed entirely around our
favourite thing: women? A mix of media including photo, video and
words looks at women relationships and their view on themselves.
Friday night is Smut-a-Rama, a girl-only erotic fiction event to
satisfy even the most risqué of you.
More info here: http://current-waves.tumblr.com/
All weekend, London
A Brush With Burlesque @ East Gallery
London
The World Burlesque Championships are in town and to celebrate
East Gallery are hosting an exhibition of painters of the burlesque
scene. The collection showcases talent from around the UK,
representing the varied techniques of the Burlesque art-form.
More info here: http://www.abrushwithburlesque.com/
