LGBT+ History Month in London: 8 events in the capital in February 2023
LGBT+ history month and there are so many ways to commemorate the occasion in London.From LGBT+ history walking tours, to drag events and pub quizzes, there’s bound to be something for everyone.
This year’s theme is #BehindtheLens and celebrates LGBT+ peoples’ contribution to cinema and film from behind the lens so there are also plenty of film related events taking place across the capital.Here’s our round up of the best events the month has to offer.
London With A Local is carrying out a number of free LGBTQ+ history tours in the capital across February.Expert tour guides will give you an insight into everything from how the queer influence of the Roman’s shaped the city, to the Aids crisis and the history of the iconic Heaven nightclub. To get the latest news from the capital, visit Metro.co.uk's dedicated page.The tours begin at 11am, last for two hours and take place on every Sunday in February (February 5, 12, 19 and 26).To find out more info and to book tickets visit the London With A Local website.The meeting point for the tours is The Clermont Hotel, Strand, London WC2N 5HX.Sports Media LGBT+ and the West London Queer Project are hosting a charity quiz night on February 9, to raise money for LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity akt.The quiz will include questions on queer history but will also cover a wider range of topics.
It’s £5 to enter , starts at 7pm and is open to LGBTQ+ people and allies. More info can be found on the Sports Media LGBT+ website. The Duchess, W6 OXF. Welcome to UK LGBT+ History Month from the co-founder of the month @suesanders03Celebrating LGBT+ peoplesâ contribution to cinema and film from #BehindTheLens.Look âBehind the Lensâ and learn about the lived experiences of LGBT+.
