21.6.07

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Pride Day
Saturday 30 June 2007The day will start with a spectacular parade from Marble Arch to Westminster in the early afternoon.
After dispersal, there will be:
- Rally in Trafalgar Square,
- Cabaret Stage in Leicester Square,
- and a big party, women's stage, food festival, and travel plaza in Soho Square.
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Main Stage sponsor
MAYOR OF LONDON
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Events
Pride in the House (Visual arts)
Celebration of the wealth of creative talent in the gay and lesbian community, and a chance to have your work exhibited in this historic gallery. Final submissions to be made by 11am on Monday 22 May 2007. For further information send a SAE to Pride in the House, Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, London N6 5HG; or contact contact Katherine Ives on 020 8348 8716 or at kives@lauderdale.org.uk

Paradise Press LGBT Publishing Collective (Other)
Ian Stewart and Jeff Doorn talk about the setting up of the Paradise Press lesbian and gay publishing collective (from its origins in the Gay Authors' Workshop) and its current work and objectives.
Sue Perkins (Comedy)
Smart and snappy stand-up from Sue Perkins, and special appearances from the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the Microsoft Paperclip and a 98-year-old homophobic grandmother.
Transfabulous II -International Festival of Transgender Arts (Other)
A weekend transgender arts festival withFilm screenings/Activism/Comedy/Artists Talks/Workshops/Theatre/A Picnic/Performance/Music/Live Art/Visual Arts.Don't miss the visual arts group show in the gallery for the whole month of June as well.For times check www.transfabulous.co.uk
Sue Perkins (Comedy)
Smart and snappy stand-up from Sue Perkins, and special appearances from the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the Microsoft Paperclip and a 98-year-old homophobic grandmother.

Colours of Pride by Mladen Peric (Visual arts)
Colourful and spectacular exhibition of photographs from London and Brighton Pride festivals from 1993 right up to the present. Mladen Peric's exhibition and its accompanying book celebrate Pride in all its rich and colourful diversity.
Hardcore Artwhores (Visual arts)
Art attack as four lesbian artists do battle with four gay painters, all doing their best to be visible on the art map in the UK's first art gallery dedicated to the works of gay and lesbian artists. Exhibition open from 11am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and runs until 15th July.
Twelve Steps To Redemption With The Wau Wau Sisters (Comedy)
New York's bravest and bawdiest burlesque duo are finally here in London, queerer than ever, equipped with high heels and clutching cocktails while straddling the hilarious gap between performance art and burlesque."Hotter than any pole dance, they turn the audience on with wit, humour and a cunning array of stunts" - Time Out New York
Transfabulous II -International Festival of Transgender Arts (Other)
A weekend transgender arts festival withFilm screenings/Activism/Comedy/Artists Talks/Workshops/Theatre/A Picnic/Performance/Music/Live Art/Visual Arts.Don't miss the visual arts group show in the gallery for the whole month of June as well.For times check www.transfabulous.co.uk

Kazbar Street Party (Other)
Celebrate the start of Pride and get into the party mood as the Kazbar crew once again take over Clapham for another day of fun and frolics. Starts at noon and continues until 9pm.
Summer Fling (Dance)
Grab your partner and take to the floor for a night of reels, skirls and - of course - flings with the Gay Gordons, London's LGBT Scottish country dance club.From 7pm to 11pm.
Tim Miller in 1001 Beds (Theatre)
A raucous and rowdy exploration of Tim Miller's adventures in a life fiercely lived in love, politics and art....not to mention 1001 beds!
Hike with the Gay Sunday Walking Group (Sport)
Walking in the country with a group of gay men, lesbians and gay friendly straight men and women with a stop for lunch at a country pub. For further info contact 020 7701 1013
Pride... (and pop!) (Visual arts)
Steven Barrett hosts his second exhibition at First Out which will include several glittering portrayals of Pride festivities, as well as portrayals of celebrities from the worlds of popular TV, film and pop. Open Mon - Sat 10am to 11pm, Sun 11am, to 10.30pm, and the exhibition continues until 15th July.
Ross Watson Overview (Visual arts)
One of the great successes of last year's Europride, Overview presents new paintings, prints and photographs from Ross Watson who numbers Elton John amongst his fans and collectors. 11am to 6pm every day.
Tranny Talent Competition (Cabaret)
Join in the search for the best of tranny talent. Doors open 9pm, show kicks off at 9.30pm.
In Control (Theatre)
It's a story of sex, truth, lies and deceit!What starts out to be a birthday celebration turns out to be something very different!In one evening the lives of seven people are turned upside down.Who is really In Control?
Find Me A Primitive Man (Cabaret)
Unmissable comic talent and cabaret as Marysia performs her Edinburgh Fringe show where Miss Anita Tryhard runs a dating agency for all. Also featuring handpicked cabaret aristes from the Festival show, Midnight Carousel, with wicked observations and cheeky chansons d'amour. Show starts 8pm and the bar is open from 6pm, with dinner available.
Paintings by Gavin Maughfling (Visual arts)
Sourced from internet images, Gavin Maughfling's intimate psychological paintings of gay life capture fleeting moments in the lives of strangers where surface image often conceals both social inequality and repressed desire.Open to 6pm each night and runs until 8th July. Please note that all showings from 25th June onwards are by appointment only.
Pre-Pride Summer Picnic in Soho Square W1 (Other)
The Summer Picnic is now in its fifth year and provides the opportunity for the capital's queer youth (aged 25 and under), to meet up in central London for an evening of socialising and chilling out in the summer sunshine (fingers crossed!). From 7pm to 9pm.
Same Gender Tango (Dance)
Well established Argentine Tango dance club and school for gay/ lesbian people and their friends. (Bring your own wine)Lessons from 7.30 - 8.30pm and salon for social tango dancing from 8.30 - 12.30pm.For more info: samegendertango@hotmail.co.uk
Butch - A Queen's Struggle To Become A King (Comedy)
Fed up with always being the token gay guy and tired of his effeminate mannerisms, Menno decides it's time to butch it up and get in touch with his masculine side.Trouble is, his femine side doesn't take too kindly to his growing manhood, and it's not long before she sharpens her claws to stage a spectatcular revolt!Debut one-man show from Menno the creator of last year's Pride smash hit The Gaydar Diaries.
Ford Pride London Football Tournament (Sport)
Six-a-side football tournament with gay and bi-friendly teams competing and organised by London Falcons FC. Everyone welcome to come and watch. If you're interested in competing contact London Falcons FC, or your local gay-friendly football club - details on www.londonfalconsfc.comFrom 10am to 4pm
The LipSinkers (Cabaret)
The LipSinkers return, more fabulous and glamorous than ever.

Paul St Paul And The Apostles - Live Show at Duckie (Music)
Paul St Paul and The Apostles perform tracks from the upcoming album Loverboy including their debut single, the soon to be released, 'Let's Pretend We're Gay'.
St. James Piccadilly Pride Eucharist (Other)
The St. James church community celebrates Pride with music, singing, readings, a special message, and tea/coffee. Disabled access and induction loop. From 11am to 12.20pm.
Club des Femmes (Film)
New queer/ feminist film and video event. Come and relive the freedom of punk attitude as Club des Femmes revisits Vivienne Dick, Sadie Benning and Lizzie Borden - filmmakers who defined a new world order and gave back to girls the Power of Camp.
Pink Jukebox at Auberge (Dance)
Come dancing with lesbians, gay men and their friends and learn ballroom and Latin dancing. No need to bring along a partner!

The House of Homosexual Culture - 57/67 (Theatre)
An evening of personal and musical memories, film clips and fashion, drinking and dancing, celebrating 1957 and 1967, the years of the Wolfenden Report and the Sexual Offences Act and the years that changed gay life forever.
Your Line or Mine? (Comedy)
Following a sell-out show at the Edinburgh Festival, the kings and queens of impro celebrate Pride with some top-rated entertainment. Prepare to be shocked, horrified and generally very amused.
Colours of Pride by Mladen Peric (Visual arts)
Colourful and spectacular exhibition of photographs from London and Brighton Pride festivals from 1993 right up to the present. Mladen Peric's exhibition and its accompanying book celebrate Pride in all its rich and colourful diversity.
Bedroom Farce (Theatre)
Long-awaited revival of Alan Ayckbourn's ingenious and gloriously funny play abou relationships and the hazards of DIY. Starring Colin Baker and Louise Jameson
The Eurosedos Song Contest 2007 ~ The Battle (Cabaret)
Following the success of the 2005 show, the creators of Eurosedos present another fun evening, with the top acts from 2005 battling it out with winners from previous Eurovision Song Contests.
The Cholmondeleys and The Featherstonehaughs present YIPPEEE!!! (Dance)
Contemporary, idiosyncratic and entertaining dance from The Cholmondeleys and The Featherstonehaughs, two companies at the creative edge of modern-day dance.
Tranny Talent Competition (Cabaret)
Join in the search for the best of tranny talent. Doors open 9pm, show kicks off at 9.30pm.
Wolfenden50: Sex/Life/Politics in the British World, 1945-1969 (Other)
Conference marking the fiftieth anniversary of the British Government's Wolfenden Report, bringing speakers from around the world to discuss its impact on gay society.
The Marlene Dietrich Evening presented by Terry Sanderson (Film)
A celebration of the life and work of the great gay icon, presented by Terry Sanderson.
Colours of Pride Book Signing (Visual arts)
Book signing by acclaimed photographer Mladen Peric of Colours of Pride, his unique and exciting book of images celebrating London and Brighton Prides from 1993 right up to the present day. From 7.30pm to 9pm
An Audience with Adrienne - her summertime special (Theatre)
Beat a flip-flopped path to Adrienne's untypically tropical living room in your dangerously loud Hawaiian shirts and ill-fitting crusty thongs; kick of your espadrilles and share her holiday snapshots, stories and home movies.
Discotec Pride Special (Dance)
Special pre-Pride special with two great rooms pumping music to a party-fused cosmopolitan gay crowd.
Wolfenden50: Sex/Life/Politics in the British World, 1945-1969 (Other)
Conference marking the fiftieth anniversary of the British Government's Wolfenden Report, bringing speakers from around the world to discuss its impact on gay society.
Smack (Club)
An official Pride party at this award-winning venue. Get yourself ready for Pride Day itself with three floors of funk, pop and tribal beats.

Stanza @ LaDanza (Other)
A queertastic night of words, music and dancing at this post-Pride party, plus an open mic session. Starring acoustic diva Jess Gardham, and writers Paul Burston and VG Lee.

An Audience with Adrienne - her summertime special (Theatre)
Beat a flip-flopped path to Adrienne's untypically tropical living room in your dangerously loud Hawaiian shirts and ill-fitting crusty thongs; kick of your espadrilles and share her holiday snapshots, stories and home movies.
The LipSinkers (Cabaret)
The LipSinkers return, more fabulous and glamorous than ever.
Play (Club)
Celebrate Pride Night with style in this classy cocktail venue, and to a unique soundtrack of indie-pop electro fusion as well as great food and drink, and guest acts with a twist.
Spurt @ The MA1 Bar (Club)
Finish Pride off with a spot of men-only crusiing in King's Cross. Saturday 9pm to 1am then follow on party until 4am in the basement.
Mass for LGBT Catholics, parents, families and friends (Other)
Mass welcoming LGBT Catholics, parents, families and friends, organised by the Soho Masses Pastoral Council. Refreshments follow the Mass. All are welcome
Vanity (Club)
Satisfy all your desires on this Pride Party Extravaganza night along with Drag Queen Betty and her stud muffins. From 10pm until super-late.
London Gay Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert (Music)
Final concert in the LGSO 2006/7 season features a programme of music by Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major, and Symphony No. 10 in E minor.Conductor: Simon BowlerLeader: Joao Carneiro
Stonewall (Theatre)
On a hot summer night in 1969 an incident took place in downtown Manhattan that changed the face of gay life forever.Set to a soundtrack of swinging 60s girl groups, Rikki Beadle Blair's darkly humorous play is a celebration of the most glamorous night of civil disobedience in history.

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