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CLUB NIGHT BIRDCAGE Basura Blanca, Glasgow, Fri 15 Mar
Birdcage is a new alternative gay night in Glasgow, organised by the motley crew of Mia Knani, Caity Cooper, Jenny Redpath and Fiona Robertson. The List caught up with the ladies for some quick-fire questions Tell us about your club. Fiona Birdcage started in November. We found ourselves not having a gay night we wanted to go to as Lock Up Your Daughters and Blitz had stopped doing as many regular events, so we knew it was time to stop talking about starting a night and just go for it. So we did! What kind of music can we expect? Jenny There’s so many amazing nights being put on all over Glasgow these days but there’s not much diversity when it comes to gay nights . . . Birdcage is a night for people who just want to come out, have fun and listen to good music. You can expect a good bit of house, old and new, electro, bass and garage – something you can definitely dance to! What kind of DJs have you had so far? Mia We’ve been really lucky to know some great DJs in Glasgow who have been very open to our night and been keen to get involved. Jenny For the launch last year, we were lucky to have Floyd and for the second night, we had Marco and Nathan AKA Tarantism, who were awesome. And Madame S who used to do Utter Gutter did the most recent one. The one in January was so much fun and we got such good feedback that we thought we’d better get her back for another party! Who would be on your wish list? Fiona It would have to be Maya Jane Coles – she’s incredible. If you happen to be reading this Maya, give us a call! Caity I’d choose SBTRKT since I’m pretty much in love with anything he does. Mia Jamie XX has done some amazing things in the past couple of years, so he would be cool. (Lauren Mayberry)
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GLASGOW Activities & Events Queerfest Thu 21–Wed 27 Feb, times & prices vary. University of Glasgow, 330 2000. Week long celebration of LGBT and queer culture with events each day including workshops, discussions, reading events and a masked ball. Part of LGBT History Month. FREE Feminist Reading Group Thu 21 Feb, 5pm. Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gardens, 339 9784. Glasgow University Feminist Society’s monthly book group adopts an LGBT/ queer theme. Part of LGBT History Month.
Link’s LGBT History Month Quiz 2013 Fri 22 Feb, 7pm. £12 for a team of four. Arta, The Old Cheesemarket, 62 Albion Street, 552 2101. LINK is the LGBT staff network for British Transport Police; here, they’re hosting their fourth LGBT History Month quiz. Part of LGBT History Month. FREE Gay for a Day Sharing Sat 23 Feb, 7.30–9.30pm. The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. LGBT and non- LGBT people work together using music, dance and drama to put together an informative and fun piece about coming out. Part of LGBT History Month. FREE Prime Time Sun 24 Feb, 3pm. Gay Men’s Health, 30 Bell Street, 552 0112. An informal place for gay and bisexual men over 40 to meet each other. FREE We Are Art Mon 25 Feb, 6–8pm. The Virginia Gallery, 45 Virginia Street, 552 5699. Visual art workshops for ages 16–25 exploring how family shapes identity. Part of LGBT History Month.
FREE I Am Art Mon 25 Feb, 7–9pm. The Virginia Gallery, 45 Virginia Street, 07585 022016. Participants form a group, and are then taught to work in a variety of media by artists and practitioners. Ages 16–25. Part of LGBT History Month.
Arts Cachín Cachán Cachunga! Queer and Trans* Cabaret Thu 21 Feb, 7–11pm. £3 (£2). Mono, 12 Kings Court, King Street, 553 2400. Cabaret line-up boasting political hip hop from El Dia, comedy from Sally Outen, poetry and monologues from Jay Bernard and Julie McNamara, as well as opera, burlesque, short films and music. Part of LGBT History Month. Park Bum and Other Poems Fri 22 & Sat 23 Feb, 7.30pm. £5. Rose and Grants, 27 Trongate, Merchant City, 553 0501. One-man show about the highs and lows of cruising, performed by Derek McLuckie. Part of LGBT History Month. Ladyfest Fri 8 & Sat 9 Mar, noon. £3–£7 (discussion workshops free, but booking required). Kinning Park Complex, Cornwall Street, 419 0329. See preview, page 72. Heather Peace Sat 16 Mar, 8pm. £18.50. The Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, 353 8000. Concert from singer and Lip Service actress Peace. Clubs Polo Goes POP Thu 21 Feb & 28, 7, 14 & 21 Mar, 11pm–3am. £3 (£2). The Polo Lounge, 84 Wilson Street, 0845 659 5905. Pop sounds from DJ Queenie. Hashtag Fridays Fri 22 Feb, 1, 8 & 15 Mar, 6pm–3am. £5 (£4). The Polo Lounge, 84 Wilson Street, 0845 659 5905. With DJs BelledeHell, David Clark and Gavin Watson. TrysT Fri 22 Feb, 11pm–3am. £5. Stereo, 20-28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. Sexy little club night. Iconic Sat 23 Feb, 9pm–3am. £6 (£5). The Polo Lounge, 84 Wilson Street, 0845 659 5905. Dress up as your favourite musical icon for some high camp fun. Part of LGBT History Month. FREE Trophy Room Sat 23 Feb, 2, 9 & 16 Mar, 11pm–3am. FHQ, 10 John Street, 0845 166 6037. Cheesy pop night. FREE Sports Sunday Sun 24 Feb, 3, 10 & 17 Mar, 6pm–3am. FHQ, 10 John Street, 0845 166 6037. Live football, a free jukebox and party sounds. Weekends With a Bang! Sun 24 Feb, 3, 10 & 17 Mar, 9pm–3am. £3 (£2). The Polo Lounge, 84 Wilson Street, 0845 659 5905. DJs David Clark and Jamie Blyth bring the week to an explosive end. FREE Passionality Mon 25 Feb, 4, 11 & 18 Mar, 11pm–3am. FHQ, 10 John Street, 0845 166 6037. With TLC and DJ Shawn Roberts. Poptart Tue 26 Feb, 5, 12 & 19 Mar, 11pm. £3 (£2). The Polo Lounge, 84 Wilson Street, 0845 659 5905. Start the weekend early with DJ Belledehell. FREE Bears in the West Fri 1 Mar, 9pm–1am. Underground Glasgow, 6a John Street, 553 2456. BearScots night for gents in search of furry company. Yes! Club Fri 1 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 (£3). The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, 564 1450. Indie club night. FREE Birdcage Fri 15 Mar, 11pm– 3am. Basura Blanca at the Brunswick Hotel, 106–8 Brunswick Street, 552 0001. See preview, left. Hot Mess Sat 16 Mar, 10pm–2am. £5. The Poetry Club, 100 Eastvale Place, facebook.com/hotmessdisco Disco, hi- NRG, acid house, Italo and electro at this ‘irregular party for irregular folks.’ TYCI International Women’s Day Special Sat 16 Feb, 11pm–3am. Free before midnight, £2 after. Bloc, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. Femme-friendly club night from local lady collective TYCI, this month featuring a grungy slacker pop from Glasgow’s Honeyblood and SummerSlams DJs (Glasgow Roller Derby) on the decks. Other perks include free zines and a raffle to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
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Activities & Events FREE Fanny and Stella: Book Reading and Q&A Thu 21 Feb, 6pm. Waterstones West End, 128 Princes Street, 226 2666. Neil McKenna reads from his latest tale which explores the invention of camp. Part of LGBT History Month. FREE Women’s Wellbeing Group Fri 22 Feb & 8 Mar, 2–4.30pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. A relaxed setting in which to meet other women and chat about health and wellbeing. FREE Edinburgh Life Skills Session Sat 23 Feb & Sun 10 Mar, 12.30–4pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1103. Transitions life skill workshops, best suited for those who are considering or undergoing transition/gender reassignment. Phone to book. FREE HotScots FC v Lothian and Borders Police Sun 24 Feb, noon. Lothian and Borders Police Headquarters, Fettes Avenue, 311 3131. Spectators are welcome to cheer on the teams in a friendly 11-a-side game. FREE Icebreakers Wed 27 Feb, 7.30–9.30pm. The Regent Bar, 2 Montrose Terrace, 661 8198. Social group for people who want to make new friends in LGBT company. FREE Prime Time Sun 3 & 17 Mar, 2–4.30pm. Gay Men’s Health, 10 Union Street, 556 1309. Informal meet-up for gay or bisexual men over 40. FREE Relaxation Skills Course Tue 5, 12 & 19 Mar, 6–8pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Taster sessions and the chance to experience aromatherapy hand and arm massage, yoga, ear acupuncture and creative art exercises. FREE Bi & Beyond Wed 6 Mar, 6.30–8.30pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Informal space for bisexual people to get together and bounce around ideas for a bi community group. FREE T-Time Sat 16 Mar, 1–4pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Informal event for transgender people and their partners, family and friends. Clubs FREE Keep Calm It’s Nearly the Weekend Thu 21 & 28 Feb, 7, 14 & 21 Mar, 11pm–3am. GHQ, 4 Picardy Place, 0845 166 6024. DJ Michelle spins a mix of funk and house. Wonderland Sat 23 Feb, 2, 9 & 16 Mar, 10pm–3am. £6. GHQ, 4 Picardy Place, 0845 166 6024. Madhatters’ tea party with pop, chart and cheese from Reuben Lownethall in the mainroom and electro house out back form DJ Dowser. FREE The Church of High Kicks Sun 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar & 17 Mar, 6–11pm. CC Blooms, 23–24 Greenside Place, 556 9331. New daytime gay/ mixed club session hosted by Jon Pleased Wimmin and a mix of house, pop, disco, new wave a trash tracks. Plus shows from The Fabulous Kickettes, a weekly talent show (with a £50 prize) and a ‘retro’ buffet. FREE Ice Cream Sundae Sun 24 Feb, 3, 10 & 17 Mar, 11pm–3am. GHQ, 4 Picardy Place, 0845 166 6024. Pop, cheese and chart tunes from DJ Lynne. Lollipop Tuesdays Tue 26 Feb, 5, 12 & 19 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £tbc. GHQ, 4 Picardy Place, 0845 166 6024. Big gay friendly student night with pop electro, chart and mash-ups from DJ Rueben Rowenthall. R3load Wed 27 Feb, 6, 13 & 20 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £4 (students £3). GHQ, 4 Picardy Place, 0845 166 6024. R&B, chart, house and dance anthems. Fever Sat 16 Mar, 11pm–3am. £8. The Annexe at the Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street, Entrance via Cowgate, 225 2564. An eclectic underground dance mix with DJs Fisher & Price (Taste).
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