Exploring Gender, Constructs and I Workshop with Jaivant Patel
Join unapologetic Gujarati queer dancemaker Jaivant Patel, for a movement workshop unpacking notions of gender and challenging heteronormative constructs in contemporary society.
Join unapologetic Gujarati queer dancemaker Jaivant Patel, for a movement workshop unpacking notions of gender and challenging heteronormative constructs in contemporary society.
Graham Clayton-Chance presents a special installation of his film Last Dance at the Sundance Stompede.
In November 2023, over 800 people from around the globe gathered in San Francisco for the Sundance Stompede, an LGBT+ country-western dance weekend that has been a cornerstone of queer culture for 27 years.
Trans*Performativity explores the idea of transformation and metamorphosis. Through this ongoing project, AURA worked with four UK based performers to gather and transpose trans* experiences into a contemporary work which fuses audiovisuals and collective performances.
To celebrate this year's LGBT+ History Month, on Thursday 6 February we'll be joined by local historian Clifford Stead who will guide members of our community on a tour of the Leeds Civic Trust & Leeds LGBT+ HUB Rainbow Plaque Trail.
Celebrate the stories, events, and people who’ve shaped Leeds' LGBT+ heritage with us on this memorable tour, featuring some of the trail’s key highlights.
We advise anyone with accessibilty requirements to get in touch with us prior to the event so we can ensure its suitability.
Whatever your ability, everyone is welcome at these LGBTQ+ accessible dance sessions.
Dance On, in partnership with Leeds LGBT Consortium, is a fun way to get moving and socialise.
No dance experience needed!
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in.
As part of Queer History Club we are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Lovatt to talk about her book, Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line.
Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line is a brilliantly original exploration of queer history based on call logs from a 90s lesbian phone helpline. With warmth and humour, Elizabeth Lovatt reimagines the women who both called and volunteered for the Lesbian Line in the 1990s, whilst also tracing her own journey from accidentally coming out to disastrous dates to finding her chosen family.
This month we have an LGBT+ History Month Leeds Zine Library Lates. Explore our collections, make zines and get involved with our craft activities.
The zine library late events happen on the last Wednesday of the month. Each month we have a workshop, activities and music, making it a great opportunity to meet new zine makers, get inspired by the library collections and learn new skills.
For ages 16+
Booking essential
It's time for another Second Hand Sunday!
The shop will be crammed full of pre-loved queer books on Sunday 2nd February (12-4pm) so come and have a nosy. If it's busy when you arrive, then it's worth popping back because there are always quiet times later in the day.
For this week's Visiting Artist's Talk at the University of Leeds we welcome Whiskey Chow, a London-based artist, activist and Chinese drag king.
The theme for this year’s LGBT History Month is Activism and Social Change.
Led by local historian and artist Clifford Stead, join Leeds Sanctuary as we learn about the activists who have made Leeds a safer place for LGBTQ+ people throughout history, and sketch key landmarks as we go.
We'll be meeting on the 27th of February at 5.30pm outside Mill Hill Chapel in City Square (LS1 5EB), please sign up so we know how many people to expect, and to keep an eye out for you!