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SUMMARY:Lus na Tùise
DESCRIPTION:Disathairne 1mh an Ogmhìos – Lus na Tùise – 3f-5fBithibh còmhla ri Marcas Mac an Tuairneir\, bàrd\, seinneadair is neach-breithneachaidh\, airson còmhradh le Mia Suhaimi fad feasgar de leughadh rogha dhàn a chòig co-chruinneachaidhean\, cho math ri cnuasachadh litreachas cuèir na Gàidhlig\, nar tasglann-chuèir failteachail.Saturday 1st June – Lus na Tùise – 3pm-5pmJoin poet\, singer and critic Marcas Mac an Tuairneir in conversation with Mia Suhaimi for an afternoon reading of selected poems from his five collections\, and discussion of queer Gaelic literature in our friendly queer archive. \n\n\n\nBookingBooking in advance is essential as places are limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe event is at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. Information on how to get to us on public transport and by car is here\, along with access information: https://lavendermenace.org.uk/how-to-find-us-accessibility-information \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.ukThis event is part-funded by The Gaelic Books Council
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/lus-na-tuise
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T180000
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SUMMARY:Abolition and Liberation Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Weekly 6-8pm on Tuesdays: 11th\, 18th\, 25th June & 2nd July \n\n\n\n‘Abolition’ describes an outlook towards the world that works to dismantle systems of oppression that maintain and perpetrate forms of injustice. Contemporary abolitionists argue that prisons and the police (among other institutions) are key mechanisms of anti-black\, racist\, classist\, ableist\, trans- and queerphobic oppression. Abolitionists claim that dismantling these systems an essential component of liberation struggles; and propose alternative ways of organising the world and living our lives to address the issues that these systems claim to solve. We draw from long histories of resistance to oppression to ground our ideas. \n\n\n\nThis reading group will read and discuss a mix of essays and books on these subjects. We will look at recent texts addressing these issues from feminist\, queer and trans perspectives. We will focus on thinking about the intersections of gender\, sexuality and race with carceral systems\, along with ‘deviant’\, wayward\, and collective approaches to resistance and to supporting people affected by such systems. \n\n\n\nThis material requires being open to learning. All are welcome\, no matter your knowledge or experience of abolition. \n\n\n\nAbout Nat\n\n\n\nNat Raha is a poet and activist-scholar. She’s organised with a number of queer and trans collectives\, including Edinburgh Action for Trans Health and MATE (Mutual Aid Trans Edinburgh). She co-edits Radical Transfeminism zine with Mijke van der Drift\, who together are co-authors of Trans Femme Futures: Abolitionist Ethics for Transfeminist Worlds (Pluto Press\, forthcoming 2024). \n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\n\nBook your free ticket\n\n\n\n\nBooking in advance is essential. Your booking covers all four sessions to allow the group to get to know each other. Places are limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nPreparation\n\n\n\nThis material requires being open to learning. All are welcome\, no matter your knowledge or experience of abolition. We will send  \n\n\n\nVenue & Accessibility\n\n\n\nThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. Visit our accessibility page for information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information. \n\n\n\nAny other questions\n\n\n\nPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk 
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/abolition-1
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240618T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240618T200000
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SUMMARY:Abolition and Liberation Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Weekly 6-8pm on Tuesdays: 11th\, 18th\, 25th June & 2nd July \n\n\n\n‘Abolition’ describes an outlook towards the world that works to dismantle systems of oppression that maintain and perpetrate forms of injustice. Contemporary abolitionists argue that prisons and the police (among other institutions) are key mechanisms of anti-black\, racist\, classist\, ableist\, trans- and queerphobic oppression. Abolitionists claim that dismantling these systems an essential component of liberation struggles; and propose alternative ways of organising the world and living our lives to address the issues that these systems claim to solve. We draw from long histories of resistance to oppression to ground our ideas. \n\n\n\nThis reading group will read and discuss a mix of essays and books on these subjects. We will look at recent texts addressing these issues from feminist\, queer and trans perspectives. We will focus on thinking about the intersections of gender\, sexuality and race with carceral systems\, along with ‘deviant’\, wayward\, and collective approaches to resistance and to supporting people affected by such systems. \n\n\n\nThis material requires being open to learning. All are welcome\, no matter your knowledge or experience of abolition. \n\n\n\nAbout Nat\n\n\n\nNat Raha is a poet and activist-scholar. She’s organised with a number of queer and trans collectives\, including Edinburgh Action for Trans Health and MATE (Mutual Aid Trans Edinburgh). She co-edits Radical Transfeminism zine with Mijke van der Drift\, who together are co-authors of Trans Femme Futures: Abolitionist Ethics for Transfeminist Worlds (Pluto Press\, forthcoming 2024). \n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\n\nBook your free ticket\n\n\n\n\nBooking in advance is essential. Your booking covers all four sessions to allow the group to get to know each other. Places are limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nPreparation\n\n\n\nThis material requires being open to learning. All are welcome\, no matter your knowledge or experience of abolition. We will send  \n\n\n\nVenue & Accessibility\n\n\n\nThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. Visit our accessibility page for information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information. \n\n\n\nAny other questions\n\n\n\nPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk 
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/abolition-2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T200000
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SUMMARY:Abolition and Liberation Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Weekly 6-8pm on Tuesdays: 11th\, 18th\, 25th June & 2nd July \n\n\n\n‘Abolition’ describes an outlook towards the world that works to dismantle systems of oppression that maintain and perpetrate forms of injustice. Contemporary abolitionists argue that prisons and the police (among other institutions) are key mechanisms of anti-black\, racist\, classist\, ableist\, trans- and queerphobic oppression. Abolitionists claim that dismantling these systems an essential component of liberation struggles; and propose alternative ways of organising the world and living our lives to address the issues that these systems claim to solve. We draw from long histories of resistance to oppression to ground our ideas. \n\n\n\nThis reading group will read and discuss a mix of essays and books on these subjects. We will look at recent texts addressing these issues from feminist\, queer and trans perspectives. We will focus on thinking about the intersections of gender\, sexuality and race with carceral systems\, along with ‘deviant’\, wayward\, and collective approaches to resistance and to supporting people affected by such systems. \n\n\n\nThis material requires being open to learning. All are welcome\, no matter your knowledge or experience of abolition. \n\n\n\nAbout Nat\n\n\n\nNat Raha is a poet and activist-scholar. She’s organised with a number of queer and trans collectives\, including Edinburgh Action for Trans Health and MATE (Mutual Aid Trans Edinburgh). She co-edits Radical Transfeminism zine with Mijke van der Drift\, who together are co-authors of Trans Femme Futures: Abolitionist Ethics for Transfeminist Worlds (Pluto Press\, forthcoming 2024). \n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\n\nBook your free ticket\n\n\n\n\nBooking in advance is essential. Your booking covers all four sessions to allow the group to get to know each other. Places are limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nPreparation\n\n\n\nThis material requires being open to learning. All are welcome\, no matter your knowledge or experience of abolition. We will send  \n\n\n\nVenue & Accessibility\n\n\n\nThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. Visit our accessibility page for information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information. \n\n\n\nAny other questions\n\n\n\nPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk 
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/abolition-3
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
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SUMMARY:The A Team with Eris Young
DESCRIPTION:Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive presents a free and informal discussion session on asexual and aromantic spectrum representation hosted by the writer Eris Young. Join our small group for tea\, books\, and discussion to share ace and aro media in a welcoming space. All ace\, aro and questioning people are very welcome! \n\n\n\nThis event will kick off a new ace and aro discussion group at the archive led by Lavender Menace volunteers. Feel free to join us any (or all) of these Saturdays: 13th July\, 27th July\, and 10th August. \n\n\n\nHealth and safety information \n\n\n\nIn order to make the event safe for our immunocompromised attendees\, we ask that all attendees take a lateral flow test on the day of the workshop and wear a FFP2 or FFP3 mask unless disability prevents this. Lateral flow tests and masks can be provided upon request. The workshop space will be cleaned before the workshop begins\, hand sanitiser will be provided\, windows will be opened and there will be an air purifier on for the duration of the workshop. \n\n\n\nAbout ErisEris Young is a queer\, transgender writer of fiction and nonfiction. Their books They/Them/Their: A guide to nonbinary and genderqueer identities (2019) and Ace Voices: What it means to be asexual\, aromantic\, demi or gray-ace (2022)\, are published by Jessica Kingsley. They were the writer-in-residence at Lighthouse\, Edinburgh’s radical bookshop\, from 2019 – 2022\, in 2020 received a Scottish Book Trust New Writer Award for fiction\, and are a 2023 IPSE Freelancer Award finalist\, in the Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion category. \n\n\n\nBooking informationBooking in advance is essential. Places are free and limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nPreparationYou do not need to prepare anything in advance if you do not want to\, but you are welcome to bring your favourite ace or aro book\, poem\, picture\, or anything else you can think of to share with the group\, or think about any character or story which has resonated with you or your experiences. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. Information on how to get to us on public transport and by car is here\, along with access information: https://lavendermenace.org.uk/how-to-find-us-accessibility-information \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email our us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/ace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
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SUMMARY:Abolition and Liberation Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Weekly 6-8pm on Tuesdays: 11th\, 18th\, 25th June & 2nd July \n\n\n\n‘Abolition’ describes an outlook towards the world that works to dismantle systems of oppression that maintain and perpetrate forms of injustice. Contemporary abolitionists argue that prisons and the police (among other institutions) are key mechanisms of anti-black\, racist\, classist\, ableist\, trans- and queerphobic oppression. Abolitionists claim that dismantling these systems an essential component of liberation struggles; and propose alternative ways of organising the world and living our lives to address the issues that these systems claim to solve. We draw from long histories of resistance to oppression to ground our ideas. \n\n\n\nThis reading group will read and discuss a mix of essays and books on these subjects. We will look at recent texts addressing these issues from feminist\, queer and trans perspectives. We will focus on thinking about the intersections of gender\, sexuality and race with carceral systems\, along with ‘deviant’\, wayward\, and collective approaches to resistance and to supporting people affected by such systems. \n\n\n\nThis material requires being open to learning. All are welcome\, no matter your knowledge or experience of abolition. \n\n\n\nAbout Nat\n\n\n\nNat Raha is a poet and activist-scholar. She’s organised with a number of queer and trans collectives\, including Edinburgh Action for Trans Health and MATE (Mutual Aid Trans Edinburgh). She co-edits Radical Transfeminism zine with Mijke van der Drift\, who together are co-authors of Trans Femme Futures: Abolitionist Ethics for Transfeminist Worlds (Pluto Press\, forthcoming 2024). \n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\n\nBook your free ticket\n\n\n\n\nBooking in advance is essential. Your booking covers all four sessions to allow the group to get to know each other. Places are limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nPreparation\n\n\n\nThis material requires being open to learning. All are welcome\, no matter your knowledge or experience of abolition. We will send  \n\n\n\nVenue & Accessibility\n\n\n\nThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. Visit our accessibility page for information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information. \n\n\n\nAny other questions\n\n\n\nPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk 
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/abolition-4
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
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SUMMARY:LGBT Youth Scotland Storytelling Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Come and join LGBT Youth Scotland and add your voice to the (Un)seen\, (Un)heard archive – a first of it’s kind collection that aims to capture the lived experience of young (and formerly young) LGBTQ+ people in Scotland today.  \n\n\n\n5pm – 6pm: We will run an informal drop in session between 5-6pm\, where you can write\, draw or record your own experiences using prompts aimed to explore your own personal experiences.  \n\n\n\n6pm – 7pm: From 6-7pm we will run a longer storytelling/ oral history workshop where you can share your experiences as a group. All stories will be collected and preserved as part of the (Un)seen\, (Un)heard collection at the National Library of Scotland. \n\n\n\n\nBook your free ticket\n\n\n\n\nBooking informationBooking in advance is essential. Places are free and limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe sessions are located at the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email our us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your free ticket
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/lgbtys-storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
CREATED:20240618T143325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T144736Z
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SUMMARY:The A Team: discussion group
DESCRIPTION:Following our first meeting of The A Team with Eris Young on 30th June\, the Lavender Menace volunteers will lead an informal discussion group for three initial meetings on Saturday 13th July\, 27th July and 10th August. \n\n\n\nJoin our small group for tea\, books\, and discussion to share ace and aro media in a welcoming space. All ace\, aro and questioning people are very welcome! \n\n\n\n\nBook your ticket\n\n\n\n\nHealth and safety information \n\n\n\nIn order to make the event safe for our immunocompromised attendees\, we ask that all attendees take a lateral flow test on the day of the workshop and wear a FFP2 or FFP3 mask unless disability prevents this. Lateral flow tests and masks can be provided upon request. The workshop space will be cleaned before the workshop begins\, hand sanitiser will be provided\, windows will be opened and there will be an air purifier on for the duration of the workshop. \n\n\n\nBooking informationBooking in advance is essential. Places are free and limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/a-team-group-1
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240725T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
CREATED:20240626T132954Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Memory with Andrés N. Ordorica
DESCRIPTION:Doors: 6.30pmEvent: 7-8pm \n\n\n\nJoin Lavender Menace for an in-person conversation with the wonderful Andrés N. Ordorica. We are excited to discuss his poetry and much-anticipated debut novel How We Named the Stars while exploring themes of in-betweenness in queer history\, memory\, and the archive. \n\n\n\nAndrés N. Ordorica is a queer Latinx writer based in Edinburgh. Drawing on his family’s immigrant history and third culture upbringing\, his writing maps the journey of diaspora and unpacks what it means to be from ni de aquí\, ni de allá (neither here\, nor there). He is the author of the poetry collection At Least This I Know and novel How We Named the Stars. He has been shortlisted for the Morley Lit Prize\, the Mo Siewcharran Prize and the Saltire Society’s Poetry Book of The Year. In 2024\, he was selected as one of The Observer’s 10 Best Debut Novelists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Alejandro Escalante an ethnographer interested in the performances of gender and race\, and their co-imbrications. His work draws from Black studies\, Caribbean theory and philosophy\, and queer theory to trace the various ways we make\, re-make\, and can unmake ourselves. Aspects of this research have been published in Transgender Studies Quarterly\, the Journal of Africana Religions\, and a forthcoming chapter\, “Playful Masculinity” in Religion in the Americas: Transcultural and Trans-hemispheric Approaches (University of New Mexico Press). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking informationBooking in advance is essential. Places are free and limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk \n\n\n\n\nBook your free ticket
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/queer-memory-with-andres-n-ordorica
LOCATION:Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive\, Edinburgh Palette\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, EH7 6AE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
CREATED:20240618T144356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T153830Z
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SUMMARY:The A Team: discussion group
DESCRIPTION:Following our first meeting of The A Team with Eris Young on 30th June\, the Lavender Menace volunteers will lead an informal discussion group for three initial meetings on Saturday 13th July\, 27th July and 17th August. \n\n\n\nJoin our small group for tea\, books\, and discussion to share ace and aro media in a welcoming space. All ace\, aro and questioning people are very welcome! \n\n\n\nOn 27th July\, we’re discussing relationship anarchy.  \n\n\n\nCasey Tanner defines relationship anarchy as “an approach to relationships that invites us to challenge the notion that love is valid only if it occurs between two people in a monogamous\, committed relationship. […] Rather than applying a relationship style to your connection because you think you should\, RA emphasizes custom-tailoring each relationship based on the needs of those involved.” \n\n\n\n\nBook your ticket\n\n\n\n\nHealth and safety information \n\n\n\nIn order to make the event safe for our immunocompromised attendees\, we ask that all attendees take a lateral flow test on the day of the workshop and wear a FFP2 or FFP3 mask unless disability prevents this. Lateral flow tests and masks can be provided upon request. The workshop space will be cleaned before the workshop begins\, hand sanitiser will be provided\, windows will be opened and there will be an air purifier on for the duration of the workshop. \n\n\n\nBooking informationBooking in advance is essential. Places are free and limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/a-team-group-2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240801T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
CREATED:20240716T150443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T154059Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Traces exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Queer Traces: Tracing queer history through books at Lavender Menace by Alex Lednicky \n\n\n\nWhen: August & September 2024 on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, alternate Sundays – see below for opening times \n\n\n\nNote: The exhibition has been extended to Sunday 29 September due to popular demand! \n\n\n\nCurator and volunteer archivist Alex Lednicky has been tracing queer history through the books and ephemera at the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive.  \n\n\n\nDuring August\, Alex presents Queer Traces\, an exhibition which aims to revitalize the collection\, find new ways to engage with the texts\, and trace the individual stories of the books on the archive shelves.  \n\n\n\nQueer Traces contains three elements: \n\n\n\n\nArchiving absurdity: Curated selections of books based on absurd categories. The Lavender Menace volunteer’s twist on the traditional “staff picks” format.\n\n\n\nEphemeral connections: Collaged objects and notes found in donated books\, providing insight into the books’ own travels. \n\n\n\nSearching for Wilde Lavender: A collection tracing the history of the archive. This is the story of Lavender Menace and West & Wilde. \n\n\n\n\nOpening times\n\n\n\nThe exhibition will be open during the regular archive opening hours: \n\n\n\n\nTuesdays and Thursdays (11am-4pm)\n\n\n\n\n\nSocial Sundays (8th and 22nd September\, 2pm-4pm). \n\n\n\n\nIt is free to attend and you don’t need to book. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe exhibition is located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/queer-traces-exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T200000
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SUMMARY:Queer Traces: open evening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open evening to celebrate our exhibition Queer Traces by curator and volunteer archivist Alex Lednicky!  \n\n\n\nNote: This event was originally planned for 1st August but has been moved to 8th August due to circumstances outside of our control. \n\n\n\n\nBook a free ticket\n\n\n\n\nThe exhibition traces queer history through the books and ephemera at the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive. The collection includes selected books and collaged objects which revitalise the archive\, offering new ways to engage with the texts. \n\n\n\nFind out more about Queer Traces \n\n\n\nBooking informationBooking in advance is essential. Places are free and limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/queer-traces-opening-night
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
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SUMMARY:The A Team: discussion group
DESCRIPTION:Following our first meeting of The A Team with Eris Young on 30th June\, the Lavender Menace volunteers will lead an informal discussion group for three initial meetings on Saturday 13th July\, 27th July and 17th August. \n\n\n\nJoin our small group for tea\, books\, and discussion to share ace and aro media in a welcoming space. All ace\, aro and questioning people are very welcome! \n\n\n\n\nBook your ticket\n\n\n\n\nHealth and safety information \n\n\n\nIn order to make the event safe for our immunocompromised attendees\, we ask that all attendees take a lateral flow test on the day of the workshop and wear a FFP2 or FFP3 mask unless disability prevents this. Lateral flow tests and masks can be provided upon request. The workshop space will be cleaned before the workshop begins\, hand sanitiser will be provided\, windows will be opened and there will be an air purifier on for the duration of the workshop. \n\n\n\nBooking informationBooking in advance is essential. Places are free and limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/the-a-team-group-3
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240818T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
CREATED:20240813T154424Z
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SUMMARY:Social Sunday at the Botanics
DESCRIPTION:Queer liberation and the natural world are two themes that aren’t often thought of as related or connected. We’re going to read and respond to some works that explore these themes. You are welcome to come along and listen or to bring an extract of your own to read out.A short list of questions to spark ideas: \n\n\n\n\nIs liberation natural/unnatural?\n\n\n\nIs feminism dependent on technological advancement?\n\n\n\nHow does climate activism intersect with gender activism?\n\n\n\nWhere is nature around you? Where are you touching nature in your life?\n\n\n\n\nConcepts considered in preliminary research include but are not limited to \n\n\n\n\nForaging\n\n\n\nPlant blindness\n\n\n\nCommodity fetishism\n\n\n\nIsolationism/connectedness\n\n\n\n\nThis event is activated in collaboration with Mas Arte Mas Accion\, a Colombian artists collective. Other activations include talks on transecologies\, reading circles\, chocolate tastings\, and a conversation with the Colombian ambassador to the United Kingdom. The final outcome of multiple Around the Tree installations (including this one) will travel to the UN’s COP16 Biodiversity Conference in Colombia (Cali\, 2024) and COP30 Climate Change Conference in Brazil\, 2025. \n\n\n\nBookingNo need to book – entry is free and the event is open to the public. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThis event is held at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH3 5NZ. The Royal Botanic Garden website has directions and access information. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/social-sunday-at-the-botanics
LOCATION:The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh\, EH3 5NZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240819T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
CREATED:20240802T173048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T144812Z
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SUMMARY:Through A Lavender Lens
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Mon 19 Aug — Sun 25 Aug \n\n\n\nOpening hours: 10am — 5pm \n\n\n\nLocation: French Institute of Scotland West Parliament Square\, EH1 1RN \n\n\n\nThis exhibition is presented by Edinburgh Art Festival as part of their Civic Programme.  \n\n\n\nThrough A Lavender Lens: Celebrating the Legacy of Scotland’s First LGBTQ+ Book Shop \n\n\n\nForty-two years have passed since Sigrid Nielsen and Bob Orr opened Scotland’s first lesbian and gay book shop\, Lavender Menace. This book shop was more than a shop; it was a sanctuary where queer individuals could find literature that reflected their lives and struggles\, yet like many independent LGBTQ+ book shops\, Lavender Menace by then known as West & Wilde closed in 1997. 20 years later\, it reopened as The Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive\, preserving the rich history of queer literature and activism in Scotland. \n\n\n\nThe rebirth of Lavender Menace highlights the ongoing need to protect the legacy of queer history and celebrate it. While Sigrid and Bob are still involved with Lavender Menace\, the archive’s heart and soul continues through its many staff and volunteers – and those to come. Join us in celebrating the legacy of Lavender Menace and the individuals who have made its revival possible. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a preview of the exhibition (and free drinks) with Lavender Menace at the French Institute on 19 August\, 6pm—9pm. Register for your free ticket on the EAF website. \n\n\n\nEdinburgh Zine Library will also host a pop-up on 21 August\, where guests can read their curated pick of zines on all things queer and literary. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been curated by Ellis Clay as part of EAF24’s Civic Programme. Lavender Menace photographed by Jules Lacave-Fontourcy and Zoe Robertson\, with a film by Mitchell Morton. With many thanks to Lavender Menace staff and volunteers for their support and involvement within this project. \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThe exhibition space has level access with four available seats to view the publication\, photography\, and film. If you have any questions about access or specific access requests\, please contact EAF.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/through-a-lavender-lens
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1RN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
CREATED:20240730T165119Z
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SUMMARY:Archive After Hours: Lavender Menace 42nd birthday party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Archive After Hours for the 42nd anniversary of the original Lavender Menace bookshop\, which first opened its doors in August 1982.  \n\n\n\n42 years on\, the archive will be open late for a wee party to celebrate. Expect cake\, snacks\, fizz\, and a good blether!  \n\n\n\nThis is a drop in event\, so you don’t need to register. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/42nd-anniversary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
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SUMMARY:Plotting on the Body with Jj Fadaka
DESCRIPTION:Free workshop for for queer\, trans\, intersex and non binary people of colour \n\n\n\nDoors 5pm\, event 5:30pm-7:30pm \n\n\n\n\nBook a ticket\n\n\n\n\nPlotting on the Body is a reflective writing and collage workshop for QTPOC feeling the weight of expectations on the way they present gender and queerness in their bodies.  \n\n\n\nWe will collage with maps to discuss the way beauty\, work and pain manifest in our bodies\, how we want to present vs the expectations of a heteronormative racialised society. Join the group to create in a supportive\, brave environment for people who self-identify as queer\, non-binary\, trans people categorised by colour. \n\n\n\nWe will discuss what is means to ‘queer’ our understanding of the body and take example from shifting non-conforming bodies elsewhere in the natural world.  \n\n\n\nYou can expect:  \n\n\n\n\nWriting prompts \n\n\n\nCollaging with maps \n\n\n\nGroup discussion and listening \n\n\n\nFood and hot drinks\n\n\n\n\nIn group exercises\, we will imagine and share the resources we need to take us to a non-conforming world with collaboration\, solidarity and mutual understanding.  \n\n\n\nAbout Jj Fadaka\n\n\n\nJj Fadaka is a writer\, facilitator and radical based in Edinburgh. Their writing explores the possibility abolition\, feminism\, and love give us to create change. In workshops\, Jj draws on afro-futuristic radical traditions to create space for exploring desire in a world without barriers. Jj organises events for political education and finding belonging with music\, visual arts and performance. \n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nBooking in advance is essential. Places are free and limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & Accessibility\n\n\n\nThe event is located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questions\n\n\n\nPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/plotting-on-the-body
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
CREATED:20240913T155234Z
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SUMMARY:Once Upon A Gay in Edinburgh (Portobello Book Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Portobello Book Festival will take place at the Portobello Library 4th-6th October. We are delighted that Bob and Sigrid will be featured at this event: \n\n\n\nA chance to find out about Edinburgh’s Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive with founders Sigrid Nielsen and Bob Orr. The archive aims to collect\, conserve and celebrate queer books published before 2000 which are in danger of being lost. Sigrid and Bob are in conversation with local author Cameron Wyllie (Is There a Pigeon in My Room? My Life in Schools) whose forthcoming book is about growing up gay in 70s Edinburgh. \n\n\n\nBooking information \n\n\n\nThe event is free. Tickets are available from Portobello Library. \n\n\n\n\nFind out more
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/once-upon-a-gay
LOCATION:Portobello Library\, 14 Rosefield Ave\, Portobello\, Edinburgh\, EH15 1AU
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091632
CREATED:20240927T164725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T164939Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Poets: In/Visible with JJ Fadaka
DESCRIPTION:Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive and LGBT Health and Wellbeing come together once again to celebrate the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2024 alongside Black History Month for another showcase of poetry and spoken word spotlighting LGBTQ+ black and writers of colour. This year hosted by queer poet and writer JJ Fadaka\, you can expect feature performances alongside emerging writers as we create a warm and affirming space for creativity\, compassion and connection. \n\n\n\nGuest poets performing and in conversation include: \n\n\n\nHosted by Queer writer\, Lover\, Radical – JJ Fadaka and featuring emerging writers and a guest poet – details to be confirmed. \n\n\n\nThis event is for anyone wishing to celebrate the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival alongside Black History Month with our special guests\, with a special welcome to queer\, trans\, intersex black\, people of colour (QTIBPOC). \n\n\n\n\nBook a ticket\n\n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by LGBT Health and Wellbeing in partnership with Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive. \n\n\n\nWith thanks to SMHAF and Mental Health Foundation for your support to include us in the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2024 programme! \n\n\n\nWe will ask about BSL requirements at booking. \n\n\n\nWho we welcome \n\n\n\nWe welcome the entire diversity of the lesbian\, gay\, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community living in or visiting Edinburgh\, including Non-binary\, Queer\, Intersex\, Asexual people and all identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. This also includes those who are questioning or exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nBook a ticket\n\n\n\n\nAdvanced registration is required to access the event. The capacity is around 40 people seated. \n\n\n\nAs this is a seated event\, bookings are for 1 person. Even if you and a friend or partner share an email address you must make one booking per person. \n\n\n\nIf something changes and you can no longer attend the event\, please let us know as soon as you can so your booking becomes available for someone else. \n\n\n\nWe are happy to complete the booking on your behalf\, please feel welcome to email Jules at jules@lgbthealth.org.uk or leave a message on our admin phone 0131 564 3970 and someone will call you back. \n\n\n\nLast minute tickets\n\n\n\nPlease note that we will release a small number of tickets a few days before the event\, to make it easier for neurodivergent people and those who struggle to book in advance\, to access the event. Please visit this eventbrite link from 9am on Monday 21st October for additional tickets on a first come first serve basis. \n\n\n\nCOVID-19\n\n\n\nWe know that not everyone feels totally comfortable at in-person events yet and that COVID-19 precautions still feel relevant to many in our community. At this event\, we will have: \n\n\n\n\nmasks available and support anyone wishing to use them\n\n\n\nhand sanitiser available at all times\n\n\n\nwindows open for ventilation\n\n\n\n\nThe venue\n\n\n\nWe will meet at LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s Edinburgh base at Duncan Place Community Hub. \n\n\n\nMore information about venue access after registration. \n\n\n\nAccess\n\n\n\nThe venue at Duncan Place and our event features the following: \n\n\n\n♿️ Wheelchair access 🅿️ Disabled parking spaces x 2 \n\n\n\n⚧ Accessible and gender neutral toilets 🤫 Quiet space \n\n\n\nIf there is anything more you need to talk to us in advance to help you access the event\, please contact Jules at jules@lgbthealth.org.uk or leave a message for Jules on the admin phone at 0131 564 3970.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/meet-the-poets-in-visible
LOCATION:LGBT Health and Wellbeing\, 4 Duncan Place\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091633
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SUMMARY:Emma's Big World Aids Day Quiz For Waverley Care
DESCRIPTION:Organised by Speak Out Studio in partnership with Lavender Menace \n\n\n\nTime: 7pm – 9:30pm (doors at 6:30pm)Location: Leith Depot\, 138-142 Leith Walk\, Edinburgh\, EH6 5DT \n\n\n\n\nBook a ticket\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of knowledge testing and fundraising for World AIDS Day 2024\, with 100% of the proceeds going to Waverley Care\, Scotland’s leading HIV and Hepatitis C charity. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start. The event will end around 9:30pm but feel free to stick around after to chat and relax as the space is open till midnight. Maximum team number of 6\, but PLEASE NOTE every individual team member must book their own ticket! \n\n\n\nThis quiz is ran by Speak Out Studio\, in partnership with Lavender Menace Queer Book Archive\, whose mission is to collect and conserve LGBTQ+ books\, and preserve queer history. \n\n\n\nThe quiz is free to enter but please consider donating to play\, we’re taking donations on the night with both card and cash option availble\, there will also be resources and information availble from Waverley Care and Lavender Menace. \n\n\n\nAccessible unisex toilet in the venue\, moveable ramp available for the main entrance and venue door. Please get in touch with any access requirements or questions that we can help with – speakoutstudiocic@gmail.com \n\n\n\nMore information on Waverley Care: https://www.waverleycare.org \n\n\n\nMore information on Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive: https://lavendermenace.org.uk \n\n\n\nContact for Speak Out Studio: speakoutstudiocic@gmail.com
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/waverley-care-quiz
LOCATION:Leith Depot\, 138-142 Leith Walk\, Edinburgh\, EH6 5DT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091633
CREATED:20241022T164807Z
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SUMMARY:Transfixions with Shola von Reinhold and Skye Arundhati Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Doors: 6.30pmEvent: 7-8pm \n\n\n\nJoin Lavender Menace for an evening with writer and editor Skye Arundhati Thomas in conversation with artist and writer Shola von Reinhold. Von Reinhold’s celebrated novel\, Lote\, weaves narratives of queer archival disruption\, academic alienation\, and obscured histories through the narrative of Mathilda’s fixation with archival figures. We ask her about the historical figures that haunt her work and the potential for queer histories to transfix artists and researchers. \n\n\n\n\nBook a ticket\n\n\n\n\nBooking informationBooking in advance is essential. Places are free and limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe event is located at the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email our us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkye Arundhati Thomas is a writer and editor from India. Their first book Remember the Details\, on viral images\, courtrooms\, and a brief history of a protest movement\, is out with Floating Opera Press\, and their second\, Pleasure Gardens (co-written with Izabella Scott) on constitutional law\, military occupation and communications blackouts is out now with Mack Books\, as is their third\, on the painter Lalitha Lajmi\, with Sternberg Press. From 2021-24 they were co-editor of The White Review. They are currently international curator-in-residence at the Fondation Pernod Ricard in Paris. Photograph of Skye by Emma Riviera. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is funded by Book Week Scotland\, Scottish Book Trust’s annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/transfixions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091633
CREATED:20241119T162012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T162016Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Gothic writing workshop with Heather Parry
DESCRIPTION:Join Lavender Menace in our friendly queer book archive for a hands-on writing workshop with Heather Parry exploring the craft of the queer gothic story. Materials and refreshments provided. \n\n\n\nHeather Parry is a Glasgow-based writer of fiction and nonfiction. Her debut novel\, Orpheus Builds a Girl\, was shortlisted for the Saltire Fiction Book of the Year award and longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize. She is the editorial director of Extra Teeth magazine and co-created the Illustrated Freelancer’s Guide with artist Maria Stoian. She writes the substack General Observations on Eggs and her next novel\, Carrion Crow\, will be released in Feb 2025 with Doubleday. \n\n\n\n\nBook a ticket\n\n\n\n\nBookingBooking in advance is essential as places are limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe event is located at the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/queer-gothic-writing-workshop-with-heather-parry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250111T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091633
CREATED:20241126T175338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T175633Z
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SUMMARY:Comics for Connection with Candice Purwin
DESCRIPTION:Lavender Menace and illustrator Candice Purwin welcome you to Comics for Connection\, an afternoon workshop in our archive where you will learn how to make your own art and zines on the topic of connection. Whatever your connection to queerness\, to spaces and places\, to self and others here and afar\, the workshop aims to show you how to create a meaningful bridge through art and storytelling.  \n\n\n\nNo experience of art\, drawing\, collage or zine-making is required to attend – just your enthusiasm! We will have basic art supplies but you are welcome to bring along your favourites. Candice Purwin is an illustrator\, graphic novelist and animator living and working in Edinburgh. \n\n\n\nHer work is feminist\, political\, poetic and fierce. Her ability to communicate powerful and emotionally complex ideas through images has led to her co-creating work with a wide range of artists\, academic bodies and collectives. While she is able to adapt her traditional hand drawn craft across many disciplines\, panelled storytelling remains her first and best language. \n\n\n\n\nBook a ticket\n\n\n\n\nBookingBooking in advance is essential as places are limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe event is located at the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/candice-purwin-comics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091633
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SUMMARY:'Coming Out': National Library of Scotland in conversation with Lavender Menace
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Library of Scotland for a screening of the 1983 documentary ‘Coming Out’ followed by an exploration of the Lavender Menace archive. \n\n\n\nJoin the Lavender Menace bookshop co-founder Sigrid Nielsen and other members of the community group\, for a showing of this documentary. It includes footage of the Lavender Menace bookshop which opened in 1982. \n\n\n\nThe film screening will be followed by an opportunity to see a live- streamed display of selected manuscripts from Bob Orr’s archive about the setting up of the Lavender Menace bookshop. The archive is held at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. These manuscripts will prompt a discussion with Sigrid and the other members of the group about the establishment of the bookshop in the 1980s and the work that continues today. \n\n\n\nThe event is organised by the National Library of Scotland. Book your tickets through NLS: \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets\n\n\n\n\nLocation and accessiblity\n\n\n\nThis event will be at Kelvin Hall\, 1445 Argyle Street\, Glasgow\, G3 8AW. \n\n\n\nAccess information for Kelvin Hall is available on the National Library of Scotland website. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about this event\, contact the NLS team: nlsevents@nls.uk
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/coming-out-national-library-of-scotland-in-conversation-with-lavender-menace
LOCATION:Kelvin Hall\, 1445 Argyle Street\, Glasgow\, G3 8AW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091633
CREATED:20250124T172619Z
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SUMMARY:Desire Paths: Opening night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal party to celebrate the opening of our new co-curated exhibition! There’ll be drinks and nibbles\, and the chance to hear more about the stories featured in the exhibition. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets\n\n\n\n\nDesire Paths: Reading Queer Edinburgh is an exhibition which explores our city’s histories through a queer lens. Drawing on books from our collection and Edinburgh’s rich LGBT+ history\, this exhibition maps Edinburgh through queer literature and places. The exhibition encourages visitors to reexamine the Edinburgh spaces they encounter in their everyday lives and to add their own experiences to Lavender Menace’s archive. \n\n\n\nLocation and accessibility\n\n\n\nThe exhibition will be in Gallery 2\, on the third floor of Edinburgh Palette at St Margaret’s House. You can find directions to Edinburgh Palette on our location and access page. \n\n\n\nGallery 2 is on the third floor of the building\, which can be accessed via the staircase or the lifts. \n\n\n\nOther Desire Paths events\n\n\n\nThis event is part of our Desire Paths programme\, which includes the exhibition and accompanying events: \n\n\n\nDesire Paths: Reading Queer Edinburgh is an exhibition which explores our city’s histories through a queer lens\, drawing on books from the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive collection and Edinburgh’s rich LGBT+ history. 19th-25th February 2025\, 11am-4pm \n\n\n\nLyra Celtica: Harry Josephine Giles on Wilfion – Join us for an evening celebrating the work and legacy of genderweird Celtic Revival writer Fiona Macleod / William Sharp with Harry Josephine Giles and special guests. Wednesday 19th February\, 6pm-7pm \n\n\n\nEve by Jo Clifford – Join us for a reading from Eve by Jo Clifford followed by a Q&A with the writer and performer. Eve tells tells a story that is both gentle and passionate\, intimate and political\, to remind us that the journey towards our real selves is one we all need to make. Thursday 20th February\, 6.30-8pm \n\n\n\nThis project is co-curated by a team of volunteers from Lavender Menace and funded by Edinburgh 900. \n\n\n\nFind out more on the Lavender Menace website: lavendermenace.org.uk/events
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/desire-paths-exhibition-opening
LOCATION:Gallery 2\, Edinburgh Palette\, St Margaret's House\, 151 London Road\, Edinburgh\, EH7 6AE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091633
CREATED:20250121T165202Z
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SUMMARY:Desire Paths: Reading Queer Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:Desire Paths: Reading Queer Edinburgh is an exhibition which explores our city’s histories through a queer lens. Drawing on books from our collection and Edinburgh’s rich LGBT+ history\, this exhibition maps Edinburgh through queer literature and places. The exhibition encourages visitors to reexamine the Edinburgh spaces they encounter in their everyday lives and to add their own experiences to Lavender Menace’s archive. \n\n\n\n\nDates: 19th-25th February 2025 \n\n\n\nTimes: 11am-4pm (12noon-4pm on Sunday)\n\n\n\nLocation: Gallery 2 (third floor)\, St Margaret’s House\, Edinburgh Palette\, 151 London Road\, Edinburgh\, EH7 6AE\n\n\n\nCost: Free\, drop in (no need to book)\n\n\n\n\nLavender Menace is a community archive with roots in Scotland’s first LGBT+ bookshop. We have a mission to bring together the queer community in Edinburgh and beyond\, celebrate LGBT+ authors and their works\, and collect and preserve LGBT+ books.  \n\n\n\nThis project is co-curated by a team of volunteers from Lavender Menace and funded by Edinburgh 900.  \n\n\n\nLocation and accessibility\n\n\n\nThe Desire Paths exhibition will be in Gallery 2\, on the third floor of Edinburgh Palette at St Margaret’s House. You can find directions to Edinburgh Palette on our location and access page. \n\n\n\nGallery 2 is on the third floor of the building\, which can be accessed via the staircase or the lifts. \n\n\n\nOther Desire Paths events\n\n\n\nWe will have programme of Desire Paths events running alongside the exhibition. Book your free tickets below! \n\n\n\nDesire Paths: Opening Night – Join us for the opening night of the exhibition! There will be drinks and nibbles\, and the chance to hear more about the stories featured in the exhibition. Tuesday 18th February\, 6pm-8pm \n\n\n\nLyra Celtica: Harry Josephine Giles on Wilfion – An evening celebrating the work and legacy of genderweird Celtic Revival writer Fiona Macleod / William Sharp with Harry Josephine Giles and special guests. Wednesday 19th February\, 6pm-7pm \n\n\n\nEve by Jo Clifford – A special reading from Eve by Jo Clifford followed by a Q&A with the writer and performer. Eve tells tells a story that is both gentle and passionate\, intimate and political\, about the journey towards our real selves. Thursday 20th February\, 6.30-8pm
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/desire-paths
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091633
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SUMMARY:Lyra Celtica: Harry Josephine Giles on Wilfion
DESCRIPTION:Doors 5:30pm\, event 6pm-7pm \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of readings exploring the work and legacy of genderweird Celtic Revival writer Fiona Macleod / William Sharp with Harry Josephine Giles and special guests. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets\n\n\n\n\nFiona Macleod was a well-known Scottish author in the Celtic Twilight\, a correspondent to W. B. Yeats\, and possibly the originator and probably the populariser of the name Fiona. After the death of William Sharp\, a less popular writer in the same circles\, it was revealed that Fiona was also the 12-year “second self”\, “feminine self” or “dream self” of William Sharp. The combination of William and Fiona were known as Wilfion by their wife. \n\n\n\nWilfion is featured in our Desire Paths exhbition which explores Edinburgh’s queer history. Harry Josephine Giles will join us in the gallery space to discuss Wilfion’s life and writing. \n\n\n\nAbout Harry Josephine Giles\n\n\n\nHarry Josephine Giles is a writer and performer from Orkney\, living in Leith. Her latest book is the poetry collection Them! (Picador 2024). Her verse novel Deep Wheel Orcadia (Picador 2021) won the 2022 Arthur C. Clarke Award for science fiction book of the year. Her poetry collections The Games (Out-Spoken Press\, 2018) and Tonguit (Freight Books 2015) were between them shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best First Collection\, the Saltire Prize and the Edwin Morgan Poetry Award. Her stage show of her poetry sequence Drone toured internationally in 2019\, and the performance of Deep Wheel Orcadia will tour in 2025. She has a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Stirling. www.harryjosephine.com \n\n\n\nLocation and accessibility\n\n\n\nThe exhibition will be in Gallery 2\, on the third floor of Edinburgh Palette at St Margaret’s House. You can find directions to Edinburgh Palette on our location and access page. \n\n\n\nGallery 2 is on the third floor of the building\, which can be accessed via the staircase or the lifts. \n\n\n\nDesire Paths: Reading Queer Edinburgh\n\n\n\nThis event is part of our Desire Paths programme\, which includes an exhibition and accompanying events: \n\n\n\nDesire Paths: Reading Queer Edinburgh is an exhibition which explores our city’s histories through a queer lens\, drawing on books from the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive collection and Edinburgh’s rich LGBT+ history. 19th-25th February 2025\, 11am-4pm \n\n\n\nDesire Paths: Opening Night – Join us for the opening night of the exhibition! There will be drinks and nibbles\, and the chance to hear more about the stories featured in the exhibition. Tuesday 18th February\, 6pm-8pm \n\n\n\nEve by Jo Clifford – A special reading from Eve by Jo Clifford followed by a Q&A with the writer and performer. Eve tells tells a story that is both gentle and passionate\, intimate and political\, about the journey towards our real selves. Thursday 20th February\, 6.30-8pm \n\n\n\nThis project is co-curated by a team of volunteers from Lavender Menace and funded by Edinburgh 900. \n\n\n\nFind out more on the Lavender Menace website: lavendermenace.org.uk/events
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/wilfion
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091633
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SUMMARY:Eve by Jo Clifford
DESCRIPTION:At St Margaret’s House – on Floor 3 in Gallery 2 \n\n\n\n6pm doors open\, event 6.30-8pm \n\n\n\nJoin us for a reading from Eve by Jo Clifford followed by a Q&A with the writer and performer. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets\n\n\n\n\nEve tells the story of a child raised as a boy\, when she knew all along that was wrong. That child grew up to be one of the 10 Outstanding Women in Scotland in 2017. With trans rights again under threat\, legendary playwright\, performer\, father and grandmother Jo Clifford tells a story both gentle and passionate\, intimate and political\, to remind us that the journey towards our real selves is one we all need to make. \n\n\n\nJo is a writer\, performer\, poet and teacher based in Edinburgh. She is the author of about 80 plays\, many of which have been translated into various languages and performed all over the world. Her transition from John to Jo has enabled her to become an actor and performer. Performances include “God’s New Frock”\, “Sex\, Chips and the Holy Ghost”\, “The Gospel According to Jesus Queen of Heaven”\, “High Heels Aren’t Compulsory”. \n\n\n\nLocation and accessibility\n\n\n\nThe exhibition will be in Gallery 2\, on the third floor of Edinburgh Palette at St Margaret’s House. You can find directions to Edinburgh Palette on our location and access page. \n\n\n\nGallery 2 is on the third floor of the building\, which can be accessed via the staircase or the lifts. \n\n\n\nDesire Paths: Reading Queer Edinburgh\n\n\n\nThis event is part of our Desire Paths programme\, which includes an exhibition and accompanying events: \n\n\n\nDesire Paths: Reading Queer Edinburgh is an exhibition which explores our city’s histories through a queer lens\, drawing on books from the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive collection and Edinburgh’s rich LGBT+ history. 19th-25th February 2025\, 11am-4pm \n\n\n\nDesire Paths: Opening Night – Join us for the opening night of the exhibition! There will be drinks and nibbles\, and the chance to hear more about the stories featured in the exhibition. Tuesday 18th February\, 6pm-8pm \n\n\n\nLyra Celtica: Harry Josephine Giles on Wilfion – An evening celebrating the work and legacy of genderweird Celtic Revival writer Fiona Macleod / William Sharp with Harry Josephine Giles and special guests. Wednesday 19th February\, 6pm-7pm \n\n\n\nThis project is co-curated by a team of volunteers from Lavender Menace and funded by Edinburgh 900. \n\n\n\nFind out more on the Lavender Menace website: lavendermenace.org.uk/events
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/eve-by-jo-clifford
LOCATION:Gallery 2\, Edinburgh Palette\, St Margaret's House\, 151 London Road\, Edinburgh\, EH7 6AE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091633
CREATED:20250313T163636Z
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SUMMARY:Archive-inspired poetry: writing workshop with Éadaoín Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Doors at 6pm\, Workshop 6.30-7.30pm \n\n\n\nJoin Typewronger’s writer-in-residence Éadaoín Lynch (they/them) for a practice-based poetry workshop in (and inspired by) the Lavender Menace archive!  \n\n\n\nYou’ll have the chance to interact with unique archvial materials\, plus built-in time and prompts to write with. No experience necessary\, just bring a notepad or a laptop\, whichever you prefer. There’s no expectation to share work aloud (unless you want to). \n\n\n\nSupported by Scottish Book Trust’s Live Literature programme. \n\n\n\n\nBook a ticket\n\n\n\n\nAbout Éadaoín Lynch \n\n\n\nÉadaoín Lynch is an Irish poet & researcher living and working in Edinburgh. Their debut pamphlet\, Fierce Scrow\, launched with Nine Pens Press in 2022. From December 2024-May 2025\, they are a writer-in-residence with Typewronger Books\, creating original poems in response to materials from the Lavender Menace Archive. \n\n\n\nIn 2024-5\, they are also project mentor on the ACE-funded Eff-able Anthology\, co-edited by JP Seabright and George Parker. Eff-able is a project in two parts – an anthology of poetry from the best contemporary poets identifying as queer and disabled\, and a touring showcase of this work. \n\n\n\nFind out more about Éadaoín on their website: eadaoinlynch.com  \n\n\n\nBookingBooking in advance is essential as places are limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe event is located at the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/eadaoin-lynch-workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091633
CREATED:20250430T141638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T141642Z
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SUMMARY:Social Sunday: Trans & non-binary open mic
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 25 May\, 2pm-4pm \n\n\n\nA relaxed Social Sunday open mic with tea\, coffee\, and snacks. \n\n\n\nSocial Sundays are usually an informal\, drop in session every 2nd and 4th Sunday. We decided to run a special open mic Social Sunday this month to celebrate trans and non-binary writing. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to bring along your favourite poem\, extract\, or piece by a trans or non-binary writer\, or share your own work. It will be a relaxed\, friendly space\, with no pressure to “perform”. \n\n\n\n\nBook a ticket\n\n\n\n\nBookingWe only have capacity for a limited number of people in the archive\, so please book in advance. If you are unable to attend\, please let us know so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe event is located at the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location and accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/trans-open-mic
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