The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre works with a network of people and groups across the LGBTQ+ community. This includes hosting a number of monthly groups and meetups at our space in Bankside.
From mental health drop-ins to community socials, the events listed below are spaces we host on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.
We aim to keep this page updated, but have limited capacity within the team. To see what else is coming up at the Centre, visit our weekly events page, follow us on Eventbrite or sign up for our newsletter!
If you have access requirements or questions about any events, email us at hello@londonlgbtqcentre.org.
Health and wellbeing
Queer Walking Group
From green spaces and forests to scenic canals, join us for a monthly Queer Walking Group across London.
When: Last Sunday of the month
Time: 12-2pm
Tickets: Free or pay what you can
Book: Via Eventbrite
We hold one-off walks outside of London. Follow our Eventbrite page to keep up to date.
Tarot Chats
Join AJ for a magical tarot coven meetup to deepen your relationship with tarot.
When: 1st Saturday of the month
Time: 1-3pm
Tickets: Solidarity (£15), standard (£10), pay what you can or free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Online Tarot Chats
Join AJ for a magical online tarot meetup and deepen your relationship with tarot.
When:Â 2nd or 3rd Saturday of the month
Time:Â 11am-1pm
Tickets: Solidarity (£15), standard (£10), pay what you can or free
Book:Â Via Eventbrite
Community meetups
50+ Meetup Groups
Forming from Opening Doors, four over 50’s groups for LGBTQ+ people take place at the Centre.
These groups include:
- 50+ Friday Social
- Bi the Way (for bi/pan people over 50)
- Melanin Vybz (for BPOC over 50)
- 50+ Trans and Non-Binary Social
Asexual and Aromantic Meetup
Ace and Aro London host a monthly meetup for aromantic and asexual people. Times vary so please check details and register on our Eventbrite.
When:Â 2nd Saturday of the month
Time:Â 5-7pm
Tickets:Â Free or pay what you can
Book:Â Via Eventbrite
Trans Social Meetup
A relaxed social event to meet and chat with people who identify under the trans and gender non-conforming umbrella.
When: 1st Sunday of the month
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Tickets: Free
Book: Via Eventbrite
LGBTQ+ Language Meetups
The Centre hosts regular LGBTQ+ Language Meetups. These events are designed for native speakers and learners to come together in an open and welcoming environment.
The groups we currently host include:
- BSL Practice Meetup
- Chinese Language Meetup (returning)
- French Language Meetup
- Polish Language Meetup
- Portuguese Language Meetup
- Russian Language Meetup
- Spanish Language Meetup
- Ukrainian Language Meetup
- Welsh Language Meetup
Check out the different language groups we host and sign up on Eventbrite. Past groups have included Arabic, Bengali, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.
If you’re a native speaker of a foreign language that’s not represented in our calendar and you’d like to host your own group (or bring back a past group!), get in touch.
Note: These meetups aren’t formal lessons, and are suitable for people who are learning independently rather than absolute beginners.
LGBTQ+ Indian Network UK (GIN)
The LGBTQ Indian Network UK (formerly GIN) hosts a monthly sober space at the Centre for LGBTQ+ people of South Asian heritage.
When: 1st or 2nd Sunday of the month
Time: 1-4pm
Book: No booking required
Queer Refugees Unite (Women’s Group)
Queer Refugees Unite is a group for LBT+ women and nonbinary asylum seekers and refugees. They meet monthly in a closed and confidential space. The group is open to new members and referrals. To join email us at hello@londonlgbtqcentre.org.
Queer Film Club
Our bi-monthly film club aims to platform LGBTQ+ voices and stories. All screenings are free or pay what you can and are followed by an open discussion on the film. Upcoming screenings are announced through our socials or our weekly newsletter.
If you’re a filmmaker and would like to screen your work at the space, we’d love to hear from you! For more info on how to get involved email bookings@londonlgbtqcentre.org.
Queer Book Club
The Centre’s monthly Queer Book Club focuses on accessible and open discussions of queer stories and queer themes. The group meets at the Centre once a month and is open to all – you don’t need to have finished (or even started) the book!
When: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 3-5pm
Tickets: Free or pay what you can
Book: Via Eventbrite
Check out what we’ll be reading in 2025.
LGBTQ+ Board Games Afternoon
A chance to spend a chilled Sunday afternoon playing popular board games like Codenames and Werewolf with other LGBTQ+ folks in a relaxed environment.
When:Â Bi-monthly on 2nd Saturday of the month
Time:Â 1:30-4:30pm
Tickets:Â Free or pay what you can
Book:Â Via Eventbrite
Queer with OCD
Meet other LGBTQ+ people with OCD in a friendly setting.
When: 1st Saturday of the month
Time: 1-3pm
Tickets: Pay what you can
Book: Via Eventbrite
Arts and crafts
Queer Chat and Craft
Bring your own craft project and meet at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre for a chat and craft time! A space to share crafting, ideas, tips but also just enjoy being together.
When: 1st Saturday of the month
Time: 3-5pm
Tickets: Solidarity (£10), standard (£5), pay what you can or free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Queer Art Social
Online peer support group for LGBTQ+ people to discuss their lived experiences of adenomyosis, endometriosis and/or PCOS.
When: 1st Sunday of the month
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Tickets: Prices vary depending on the workshop and cost of materials, see Eventbrite for more
Book: Via Eventbrite
LGBTQ+ Life Drawing Class
Queer Life Drawing Classes featuring LGBTQ+ models, facilitated by Sophie (Kai) Kathleen.
When: 1st Friday of the month
Time: 6-7:30pm
Tickets: Solidarity (£15), standard (£10), pay what you can or free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Kings for (Life) Drawing Class
A Drag King/Thing Life Drawing Workshop for artists to experience drag in a new way and drag artists to gain a new skill in life modelling.
When:Â 1st Sunday of the month
Time:Â 3:30-5:30pm
Tickets: Pay it forward (£20), standard (£15) or concession (£10)
Book:Â Via Eventbrite
Sci-fi and Fantasy Writing Group
Whether you’re stuck and looking for input on your work in progress or you just want to nerd out about sci-fi and fantasy, this is the group for you!
When: 1st Sunday of the month
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Tickets: Standard (£10), pay what you can or free
Book: Via Eventbrite
LGBTQ+ Writing Group
Come along to write, share, plot and plan with your creativity! Any experience or writing interest is welcome.
When: 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Tickets: Pay what you can
Book: Via Eventbrite
Queer Open Mic
Take the mic and talk/sing/dance/perform at our monthly Queer Open Mic!
When:Â Last Saturday of the month
Time:Â 5:30-8pm
Tickets:Â Pay what you can
Book:Â Via Eventbrite
LGBTQ+ Improv Workshop
A drop-in workshop for LGBTQ+ people of any improv experience level.
When: 1st Saturday of the month
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Tickets: Solidarity (£10), standard (£5), pay what you can or free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Do you have an event idea you’d love to host at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre? Read our guide and email us at bookings@londonlgbtqcentre.org.
If you’d like to support the Centre so we can continue to host an events programme led by LGBTQ+ facilitators, organisers and groups, find out how to donate.
Want to know what else is happening at the Centre? Find out more about the weekly events we host and see what else is coming up in our programme!
Events
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LGBTQ+ friendly beginners and intermediate ballet class. A holistic practice that will improve your strength, coordination and flexibility.This weekly ballet class is designed for members of the LGBTQ+ community who… Read More »LGBTQ+ Beginner and Intermediate Ballet Class
Free
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A weekly strength and conditioning class suitable for all levels.A full body workout including mat work and body weight exercises.This class is designed to support balance, strength and coordination with… Read More »LGBTQ+ Strength Conditioning Class
Free
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A space for LGBTQ+ freelancers, students and work-from-homersJoin us for coffee, a desk and queer business!Every Wednesday the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre opens its space for freelancers, students and anyone… Read More »LGBTQ+ Coworking Space |
1 event,The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is closed for private events today. We’ll reopen to the public tomorrow at 12pm. |
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Weekly Muay Thai Self-Defence classes focused on building confidence, communication, and empowerment in a supportive, judgement-free space.Karina’s Muay Thai classes focus on building confidence, communication, and empowerment in a supportive,… Read More »Muay Thai for Self-Defence
Free
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Our weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.Formerly organised by Opening Doors, this is a weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.AccessibilityThe Centre's accessibility statement is here.Covid safety at the… Read More »50+ Friday Social
Free
Titan is QTPOC barber bringing his services to the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre every two weeks. He has 8 years of experience in shops and freelancing with a wealth of… Read More »Titan Trims: Pop-up Barber |
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A chance to meet other people with OCD in a friendly setting.We are a peer-led group for those who've experienced OCD or related disorders (BDD, BFRBs) and their loved ones.Please… Read More »Queer with OCD
Donation
Thai Yoga Massage is conducted fully clothed on the floor on a futon mat. Thania (they/them) uses compression and passive stretching in prone, supine, side-lying and seated positions. It is… Read More »Thai Yoga Massage
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Join us for a fun and laid-back chat with other LGBTQ+ crafters!This is a meetup for everyone interested in crafting and who would like to meet and chat with other… Read More »Queer Chat and Craft
Free - £10.00
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From green spaces and forests to scenic canals, join us for a monthly Queer Walking Group across North, South, East and/or West London.Join us on a series of engaging walks… Read More »Queer Walking Group
Free
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This guided meditation group creates a unique space for LGBTQ+ people to foster friendship and practice meditation.The sessions will feature a variety of mindfulness, loving-kindness and wisdom meditations. There’ll also… Read More »LGBTQ+ Community Meditation
Free
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Join a two-hour Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writing Workshop!Writing workshop for Sci-fi and Fantasy writers and fans.Whether you’re stuck and looking for input on your WIP, or you just want to… Read More »Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writing Group
£10.00 - £15.00
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A monthly 50+ social meetup for bisexual and pansexual folks at an intersectional, intergenerational and safer LGBTQ+ haven.Bi the Way is a dynamic monthly social group designed for bisexual and… Read More »Bi The Way (Over 50s)
Free
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LGBTQ+ friendly beginners and intermediate ballet class. A holistic practice that will improve your strength, coordination and flexibility.This weekly ballet class is designed for members of the LGBTQ+ community who… Read More »LGBTQ+ Beginner and Intermediate Ballet Class
Free - £6.00
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A weekly strength and conditioning class suitable for all levels.A full body workout including mat work and body weight exercises.This class is designed to support balance, strength and coordination with… Read More »LGBTQ+ Strength Conditioning Class
Free
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A space for LGBTQ+ freelancers, students and work-from-homersJoin us for coffee, a desk and queer business!Every Wednesday the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre opens its space for freelancers, students and anyone… Read More »LGBTQ+ Coworking Space
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1 event,Grab a pritt-stick and join the Queer Diary team for an evening of nostalgia, crafting & chance to create your own personal Queer Teenage History Zine! Design the teen mag you wish… Read More »Queer Diary: Zine-Making Evening |
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Weekly Muay Thai Self-Defence classes focused on building confidence, communication, and empowerment in a supportive, judgement-free space.Karina’s Muay Thai classes focus on building confidence, communication, and empowerment in a supportive,… Read More »Muay Thai for Self-Defence
Free
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Our weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.Formerly organised by Opening Doors, this is a weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.AccessibilityThe Centre's accessibility statement is here.Covid safety at the… Read More »50+ Friday Social
Free
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A meetup for all Polish queers to meet other people from their community!A meetup for all Polish queers to meet other people from their community.This event is open to both… Read More »LGBTQ+ Polish Language Meetup
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A drop-in HIV testing service in collaboration with healthcare organisations at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. No booking is required – pop in during the opening times. The drop-in takes… Read More »HIV Testing Drop-in
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Monthly book club focused on queer authors.Monthly book club focused on queer authors on a range of topics. Each month we’ll discuss a title and offer readers the chance to… Read More »Queer Book Club
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This guided meditation group creates a unique space for LGBTQ+ people to foster friendship and practice meditation.The sessions will feature a variety of mindfulness, loving-kindness and wisdom meditations. There’ll also… Read More »LGBTQ+ Community Meditation
Free
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A casual afternoon of board games for LGBTQ+ people!A chance to spend a chilled Sunday afternoon playing popular board games like Codenames, and Werewolf with other LGBTQ+ folks in a… Read More »LGBTQ+ Board Games Afternoon
Free
Dope Black Queers is a space for and by the Black LGBTQIA+ community to provide grounding, connection, and feel seen and heard. The Forum follows a Town Hall Meeting format, less like a… Read More »Dope Black Queers: The Forum |
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A monthly 50+ social meetup for bisexual and pansexual folks at an intersectional, intergenerational and safer LGBTQ+ haven.Bi the Way is a dynamic monthly social group designed for bisexual and… Read More »Bi The Way (Over 50s)
Free
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A monthly meetup for trans and non-binary people over 50.Formerly organised by Opening Doors, this is a monthly meetup for trans and non-binary people over 50.Accessibility:The Centre's accessibility statement is… Read More »50+ Trans and Non-Binary Group
Free
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LGBTQ+ friendly beginners and intermediate ballet class. A holistic practice that will improve your strength, coordination and flexibility.This weekly ballet class is designed for members of the LGBTQ+ community who… Read More »LGBTQ+ Beginner and Intermediate Ballet Class
Free - £6.00
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A weekly strength and conditioning class suitable for all levels.A full body workout including mat work and body weight exercises.This class is designed to support balance, strength and coordination with… Read More »LGBTQ+ Strength Conditioning Class
Free
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A space for LGBTQ+ freelancers, students and work-from-homersJoin us for coffee, a desk and queer business!Every Wednesday the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre opens its space for freelancers, students and anyone… Read More »LGBTQ+ Coworking Space
£5.00
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6 events,LGBTQIA+ and polyamory knowledgeable, racially conscious, sex-positive, intersectional therapy with therapist, Eunice Hung. Eunice is a BACP registered integrative therapist, offering a warm, non-judgemental, supportive and personalised approach. She aims… Read More »E.H Counselling LGBTQIA+ and polyamory knowledgeable, racially conscious, sex-positive, intersectional therapy with therapist, Eunice Hung. Eunice is a BACP registered integrative therapist, offering a warm, non-judgemental, supportive and personalised approach. She aims to… Read More »E.H Counselling The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is closed for a private event from 2-4pm. If you're attending E.H. Counselling in our Quiet Room during this time, your session will take place.… Read More »Centre closed |
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Weekly Muay Thai Self-Defence classes focused on building confidence, communication, and empowerment in a supportive, judgement-free space.Karina’s Muay Thai classes focus on building confidence, communication, and empowerment in a supportive,… Read More »Muay Thai for Self-Defence
Free
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Our weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.Formerly organised by Opening Doors, this is a weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.AccessibilityThe Centre's accessibility statement is here.Covid safety at the… Read More »50+ Friday Social
Free
Titan is QTPOC barber bringing his services to the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre every two weeks. He has 8 years of experience in shops and freelancing with a wealth of… Read More »Titan Trims: Pop-up Barber |
3 events,
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A monthly social meetup for queer women, trans and non-binary people over 40.Join Sappho Events for a tea or coffee and conversation, meeting fellow queer women, trans and non-binary people… Read More »40 and Up LGBTQI+ Women’s Social
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A monthly meetup to discuss extracts from Buddhist texts from different traditions through the lens of queerness, gender, race, and climate.A monthly meetup to discuss extracts from Buddhist texts from… Read More »Genderqueer Buddhist Book Club
Free
Thai Yoga Massage is conducted fully clothed on the floor on a futon mat. Thania (they/them) uses compression and passive stretching in prone, supine, side-lying and seated positions. It is… Read More »Thai Yoga Massage |
2 events,
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This guided meditation group creates a unique space for LGBTQ+ people to foster friendship and practice meditation.The sessions will feature a variety of mindfulness, loving-kindness and wisdom meditations. There’ll also… Read More »LGBTQ+ Community Meditation
Free
Danny is a queer, neurodivergent, General Chiropractic Council-registered chiropractor who can not only help with back pain but also with neck, shoulder, hip, and knee pain, joint restrictions, posture issues,… Read More »Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Chiropractic |
1 event,Queer Minds hosts monthly movement sessions on the 3rd Monday of every month from 6-8pm, and we're excited to be collaborating with Bender Defenders for our next three sessions – Self Defence! You… Read More »Queer Minds Movement Sessions: Self-Defence |
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Monthly Shacharit service for queer Jews and allies.Hosted by Jewish Autonomous Queers, Queer Minyan is a monthly service and a way to end your Tuesday with fellowship and blessings!7pm -… Read More »Queer Minyan
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4 events,
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LGBTQ+ friendly beginners and intermediate ballet class. A holistic practice that will improve your strength, coordination and flexibility.This weekly ballet class is designed for members of the LGBTQ+ community who… Read More »LGBTQ+ Beginner and Intermediate Ballet Class
Free - £6.00
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A weekly strength and conditioning class suitable for all levels.A full body workout including mat work and body weight exercises.This class is designed to support balance, strength and coordination with… Read More »LGBTQ+ Strength Conditioning Class
Free
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A space for LGBTQ+ freelancers, students and work-from-homersJoin us for coffee, a desk and queer business!Every Wednesday the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre opens its space for freelancers, students and anyone… Read More »LGBTQ+ Coworking Space
£5.00
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A monthly support group for LGBTQ+ people who’ve left their religion.Were you part of a high-control religion, have you deconstructed or been expelled? Have you lost contact with family, friends… Read More »Losing My Religion
Free
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3 events,
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Weekly Muay Thai Self-Defence classes focused on building confidence, communication, and empowerment in a supportive, judgement-free space.Karina’s Muay Thai classes focus on building confidence, communication, and empowerment in a supportive,… Read More »Muay Thai for Self-Defence
Free
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Our weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.Formerly organised by Opening Doors, this is a weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.AccessibilityThe Centre's accessibility statement is here.Covid safety at the… Read More »50+ Friday Social
Free
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We're hosting our Annual General Meeting and you're invited!We're hosting our Annual General Meeting and you're invited!From welcoming new team members, to hosting 100s of events and connecting with community… Read More »London LGBTQ+ Community Centre AGM
Free
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1 event,
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This guided meditation group creates a unique space for LGBTQ+ people to foster friendship and practice meditation.The sessions will feature a variety of mindfulness, loving-kindness and wisdom meditations. There’ll also… Read More »LGBTQ+ Community Meditation
Free
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4 events,
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LGBTQ+ friendly beginners and intermediate ballet class. A holistic practice that will improve your strength, coordination and flexibility.This weekly ballet class is designed for members of the LGBTQ+ community who… Read More »LGBTQ+ Beginner and Intermediate Ballet Class
Free - £6.00
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A weekly strength and conditioning class suitable for all levels.A full body workout including mat work and body weight exercises.This class is designed to support balance, strength and coordination with… Read More »LGBTQ+ Strength Conditioning Class
Free
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A space for LGBTQ+ freelancers, students and work-from-homersJoin us for coffee, a desk and queer business!Every Wednesday the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre opens its space for freelancers, students and anyone… Read More »LGBTQ+ Coworking Space
£5.00
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1 event,The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is closed for a private event from 2-4pm. We’ll reopen to the public at 4pm. |
3 events,
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Weekly Muay Thai Self-Defence classes focused on building confidence, communication, and empowerment in a supportive, judgement-free space.Karina’s Muay Thai classes focus on building confidence, communication, and empowerment in a supportive,… Read More »Muay Thai for Self-Defence
Free
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Our weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.Formerly organised by Opening Doors, this is a weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.AccessibilityThe Centre's accessibility statement is here.Covid safety at the… Read More »50+ Friday Social
Free
Titan is QTPOC barber bringing his services to the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre every two weeks. He has 8 years of experience in shops and freelancing with a wealth of… Read More »Titan Trims: Pop-up Barber |
2 events,Thai Yoga Massage is conducted fully clothed on the floor on a futon mat. Thania (they/them) uses compression and passive stretching in prone, supine, side-lying and seated positions. It is… Read More »Thai Yoga Massage
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For all LGBTQ+ performers!Come, take the mic and talk/sing/dance/perform in whichever way you see fit. All performances are welcome.We want to cultivate a welcoming energy where we all feel comfortable… Read More »Queer Open Mic
Free
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3 events,
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This guided meditation group creates a unique space for LGBTQ+ people to foster friendship and practice meditation.The sessions will feature a variety of mindfulness, loving-kindness and wisdom meditations. There’ll also… Read More »LGBTQ+ Community Meditation
Free
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A relaxed social event to meet and chat with people who identify under the trans and gender non-conforming umbrella.Come down to the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre for this monthly Trans… Read More »Trans Social
Free
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A beginner's introduction to the world of abstract and experimental collage with textiles.This workshop offers a welcoming introduction to abstract and experimental textile collage, inviting participants to explore stitch as… Read More »Sip and Stitch: Scrap Textile Collage Workshop
Free
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We host a number of groups and workshops focused on neurodiversity and have made changes to make our space more accessible. We’re currently consulting with the community about rebuilding our toilet facilities. If you have any feedback to share about the space, get in touch.
Check out our FAQs if you have any further queries and sign up for our newsletter for updates.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Centre.