Monday, 4 February 2013
Moving home
Hello! We've moved to a new address - http://www.feministevents.org.uk/ - you should be automatically taken there in a moment.
Monday, 28 January 2013
28th January: Upcoming events
I've just taken over this blog. Hello!
Coming up this week:
Thurs 31st Jan: MissRepresentation discussion
The RHUL Feminist Society and Islamic Society are teaming up for a discussion on how Muslim women are represented in the media, female Muslim role models and Islamic Feminism.
It's happening in the Arts Lecture Theatre 2, 6 - 7.30pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/411672762250078/
London Feminist Network meeting to discuss plans for the future. See http://londonfeministnetwork.org.uk/ and their forum for more information. Open to all women. 6.30pm, central London, free!
Weds 13th Feb: Unspoken Words
QMEquality and QM Literature Society present "Unspoken Words: A Night of Feminist Poetry and Spoken Word". Two set lists and an open mic session. 6.30pm doors open, the Gallery Cafe in Bethnal Green, free!
https://www.facebook.com/events/135034023322788/
Let me know about your feminist happenings; tweet @feministlondon, email feministlondon@gmail.com, or pop a comment below.
Have a great week!
Coming up this week:
Monday 28th Jan: Feminist Flash Mob
at the Feminist Library, 5pm
Tuesday 29th Jan: Progressive Women's Funny Fundraiser
Keep away the January blues, Progressive Women are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of comedy. Laugh until your bones are warm! Compered by Tiernan Douieb, starring: Helen Keen, Catie Wilkin, Amy Howerska, Tamar Broadbent, Ann Domoney, Jessica Fostekew, Lou Sanders, Chris Coltrane, Blod Jones and Kate Smurthwaite. Comedy Pub, 7pm, £10.
http://funnyfundraiser.eventbrite.co.uk/
Thurs 31st Jan: Non-Reproduction Symposium
A two-day interdisciplinary symposium at Birkbeck, University of London supported by Birkbeck School of Arts and MaMSIE (Mapping Maternal Subjectivities, Identities and Ethics). 9.30am onwards, Birkbeck, free!
http://nonreproduction.wordpress.com
at the Feminist Library, 5pm
Tuesday 29th Jan: Progressive Women's Funny Fundraiser
Keep away the January blues, Progressive Women are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of comedy. Laugh until your bones are warm! Compered by Tiernan Douieb, starring: Helen Keen, Catie Wilkin, Amy Howerska, Tamar Broadbent, Ann Domoney, Jessica Fostekew, Lou Sanders, Chris Coltrane, Blod Jones and Kate Smurthwaite. Comedy Pub, 7pm, £10.
http://funnyfundraiser.eventbrite.co.uk/
Thurs 31st Jan: Non-Reproduction Symposium
A two-day interdisciplinary symposium at Birkbeck, University of London supported by Birkbeck School of Arts and MaMSIE (Mapping Maternal Subjectivities, Identities and Ethics). 9.30am onwards, Birkbeck, free!
http://nonreproduction.wordpress.com
Thurs 31st Jan: MissRepresentation discussion
The RHUL Feminist Society and Islamic Society are teaming up for a discussion on how Muslim women are represented in the media, female Muslim role models and Islamic Feminism.
It's happening in the Arts Lecture Theatre 2, 6 - 7.30pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/411672762250078/
Friday 1st Feb: Miss Representation screening
The Birkbeck Women's Committee are screening Miss Representation - a film which “explores how the media’s misrepresentations of women have led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence.”
Room B18, in the basement of the Malet St building, at 8pm. Free!
http://birkbeckwomenscommittee.wordpress.com/2013/01/12/308/
Sun 3rd Feb: Suzanne Lacey Silver Action
Tate Modern presents a new participatory artwork by artist Suzanne Lacy that deals with two key themes in public discourse - ageing and activism - in relation to the specific role of women in recent history in shaping the public agenda. 2pm, Tate Modern, free!
http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tanks-tate-modern/music-and-live-performance/bmw-tate-live-suzanne-lacy-silver-action
The Birkbeck Women's Committee are screening Miss Representation - a film which “explores how the media’s misrepresentations of women have led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence.”
Room B18, in the basement of the Malet St building, at 8pm. Free!
http://birkbeckwomenscommittee.wordpress.com/2013/01/12/308/
Sun 3rd Feb: Suzanne Lacey Silver Action
Tate Modern presents a new participatory artwork by artist Suzanne Lacy that deals with two key themes in public discourse - ageing and activism - in relation to the specific role of women in recent history in shaping the public agenda. 2pm, Tate Modern, free!
http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tanks-tate-modern/music-and-live-performance/bmw-tate-live-suzanne-lacy-silver-action
Next week, and onwards....
Monday 4th Feb: London Rising: Dance – Celebration, Revolution
A fundraising THEATRICAL DANCE PARTY, featuring well known artists and musicians to celebrate women in what promises to be an empowering, festive, carnival night of dance!
Monday 4th Feb: London Feminist Discussion Group
'Each month, we’ll be nominating a blog post, article or book that has challenged us, and using it as the starting point for our discussion. This month, we’ll be talking about Hannah Mudge’s post, Fear not the mythical Evil Twitter Feminist.'
More details at:
'Each month, we’ll be nominating a blog post, article or book that has challenged us, and using it as the starting point for our discussion. This month, we’ll be talking about Hannah Mudge’s post, Fear not the mythical Evil Twitter Feminist.'
More details at:
Tues 5th Feb: London Feminist Network meeting
London Feminist Network meeting to discuss plans for the future. See http://londonfeministnetwork.org.uk/ and their forum for more information. Open to all women. 6.30pm, central London, free!
Fri 8th Feb: Skirt - A DiscoLiberté. Egalité. Beyoncé! Sassy music to dance to. 9pm - 2am, Resistance Gallery, £3 on the door. All proceeds to Education For Choice.
http://www.facebook.com/events/321562991293264/
http://www.facebook.com/events/321562991293264/
Weds 13th Feb: Unspoken Words
QMEquality and QM Literature Society present "Unspoken Words: A Night of Feminist Poetry and Spoken Word". Two set lists and an open mic session. 6.30pm doors open, the Gallery Cafe in Bethnal Green, free!
https://www.facebook.com/events/135034023322788/
Thurs 14th Feb: One Billion Rising
Lots of events happening in and around London.
Lots of events happening in and around London.
Tues 19th Feb: London Feminist Network book group
Weds 27th Feb: Women Writing History
In celebration of their acquisition of the Women’s Library, the LSE will host a discussion of the role of women in literature, the arts and academia today. 1 - 2:30pm, free
More information and booking details at http://www2.lse.ac.uk/publicEvents/events/2013/02/LitFest20130227t1300vSZT.aspx
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Weekly Update - 21st January (belated!)
Hello feminists!
Hope that you've had a wonderful weekend! I had a fab weekend at the Feminist Library's Women Studies Without Walls - amazing to see so many feminists in one place! This is my last blog as the typist behind Feminist Events, as I am off to Australia for a year! It's been a fun few months seeing what's going on - please stay tuned as the blog will continue!
A couple of links for you - this is a guide to all V-Day events in London, on their website - http://tinyurl.com/1billionrising234. In addition, @RachelHills and @SarahGraham7 are thinking of organsing some feminist meet-ups - check out their Twitter for more info!
Thanks for all of your support, good luck with all your amazing events!
Amelia x
---
Monday 21st Jan: Object! Meeting
Meeting with Object! to find out more about campaigns and to plan future actions. See link for more information about times and location, free.
Tues 22nd Jan: Women, Protest, and the Nature of Female Rebellion
Lecture from Laurie Penny. 6.30pm, LSE, free!
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/publicEvents/events/2013/01/20130122t1830vSZT.aspx
Weds 23rd Jan: Sexual Whiteness
Lecture from Professor Éric Fassin on sexual whiteness. 3.30pm, LSE, free!
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/publicEvents/events/2013/01/20130123t1530vWT.aspx
Weds 23rd Jan: "Don't Teach Me What To Wear - Teach Your Sons Not To Rape"
An open meeting in solidarity with India’s anti-rape protests and to confront gender violence
in Britain. 6pm, LSE, free.
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/genderInstitute/events/eventsProfiles/201213/IndiaAnti-Rape.aspx
Thurs 24th Jan: Natalie Bennett at Dialogue with Islam
'Is Feminism Dead?' A discussion with Natalie Bennett (leader of the Green Party) and Muslim Debate Initiative. Conway Hall, 6.30pm, free!
Thurs 24th Jan: Judgement ft. Those Pesky Dames
Royal Holloway Feminist Society will be hosting a talk on "Judgement": a discussion on the issues surrounding slut shaming and prude-shaming. Vloggers Those Pesky Dames will also be joining us! 6pm, Royal Holloway, free entry for members / £1 for guests.
Sat 26th Jan: Feminar
London Feminist Network will be discussing 'Online Misogyny and Women Bloggers' at their monthly feminar. See http://londonfeministnetwork.org.uk/ and their forum for more information, or email email LFNfeminars@gmail.com. 2.30pm, central London, free!
Next Week (beginning 28th January)
Tuesday 29th Jan: Progressive Women's Funny Fundraiser
Keep away the January blues, Progressive Women are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of comedy. Laugh until your bones are warm! Compered by Tiernan Douieb, starring: Helen Keen, Catie Wilkin, Amy Howerska, Tamar Broadbent, Ann Domoney, Jessica Fostekew, Lou Sanders, Chris Coltrane, Blod Jones and Kate Smurthwaite. Comedy Pub, 7pm, £10.
Thurs 31st Jan: Non-Reproduction Symposium
A two-day interdisciplinary symposium at Birkbeck, University of London supported by Birkbeck School of Arts and MaMSIE (Mapping Maternal Subjectivities, Identities and Ethics). 9.30am onwards, Birkbeck, free!
Sun 3rd Feb: Suzanne Lacey Silver Action
Tate Modern presents a new participatory artwork by artist Suzanne Lacy that deals with two key themes in public discourse - ageing and activism - in relation to the specific role of women in recent history in shaping the public agenda. 2pm, Tate Modern, free!http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tanks-tate-modern/music-and-live-performance/bmw-tate-live-suzanne-lacy-silver-action
Future Events!
Tues 5th Feb: London Feminist Network meeting
London Feminist Network meeting to discuss plans for the future. See http://londonfeministnetwork.org.uk/ and their forum for more information. Open to all women. 6.30pm, central London, free!
Fri 8th Feb: Skirt - A Disco
Liberté. Egalité. Beyoncé! Sassy music to dance to. 9pm - 2am, Resistance Gallery, £3 on the door. All proceeds to Education For Choice.
Weds 13th Feb: Unspoken Words
QMEquality and QM Literature Society present "Unspoken Words: A Night of Feminist Poetry and Spoken Word". Two set lists and an open mic session. 6.30pm doors open, the Gallery Cafe in Bethnal Green, free!
https://www.facebook.com/events/135034023322788/
Monday, 14 January 2013
Weekly Update - 14th January!
Hello Feminists!!!
This Week (beginning 14th January)
Tues 22nd Jan: Women, Protest, and the Nature of Female Rebellion
Lecture from Laurie Penny. 6.30pm, LSE, free!
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/publicEvents/events/2013/01/20130122t1830vSZT.aspx
Weds 23rd Jan: Sexual Whiteness
Lecture from Professor Éric Fassin on sexual whiteness. 3.30pm, LSE, free!
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/publicEvents/events/2013/01/20130123t1530vWT.aspx
Weds 23rd Jan: "Don't Teach Me What To Wear - Teach Your Sons Not To Rape"
An open meeting in solidarity with India’s anti-rape protests and to confront gender violence
in Britain. 6pm, LSE, free.
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/genderInstitute/events/eventsProfiles/201213/IndiaAnti-Rape.aspx
Future Events!
Lots of events coming up! As always, visit these ongoing exhbitions: See Red Poster Workshop; Music and Liberation; Treasures of the Women's Library; Geeked About Art. All free!
Feminist Events xx
Feminist Events xx
This Week (beginning 14th January)
Mon 14th Jan: Stand Up For Women!
Comedy night in support of Eaves, with James Mullinger as MC, and performances from Shappi Khorsandi, Isy Suttie, Shazia Mirza, Ed Petrie, Mary Bourke, Bridget Christie, Kate Smurthwaite, Holly Walsh, Max And Ivan, and Ed Aczel. The Bloomsbury Theatre, 7.30pm, £15/£12.50 for concessions.
Mon 14th Jan: Talk from Elizabeth A. Povinelli
A talk from Dr Povinelli on Life and Politics: Potentiation and Extinguishment. 6.30pm, LSE, free.
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/genderInstitute/events/eventsProfiles/201213/elizabehtPovinelli.aspx
Mon 14th Jan: KCL Feminist Soc Social
Interested in meeting KCL's student feminists? Social tonight. 6.30pm, Knight's Templar Pub (Chancery Lane), free!
Wed 16th Jan: Posh-Party-Picket For Choice
The anti-choice group, Alliance of Pro-Life Students, is launching their “first year of student pro-life outreach” with a posh party. We will be meeting outside the hotel ready to greet them as a united diverse group of pro-choice activists and supporters. Dress up to show them we’re onto them, dress down to remind them what real life is like, or just turn up and stand up for our rights. 6.30pm, Thistle Hotel, Marble Arch.
http://www.facebook.com/events/237719779695433/
Weds 16th Jan: Islam and the Politics of Resistance: the case of women in Iran
Lecture from Professor the Baroness Haleh Afshar. 6.30pm, LSE, free.
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/publicEvents/events/2013/01/20130116t1830vSZT.aspx
ensure that the Guardian Media Group's publications will never again be used as a platform
for hate speech'. 4.30pm, King's Place.
http://www.facebook.com/events/409962175752482/?fref=ts
Thurs 17th Jan: Wine and Dine with Eaves
Mon 14th Jan: KCL Feminist Soc Social
Interested in meeting KCL's student feminists? Social tonight. 6.30pm, Knight's Templar Pub (Chancery Lane), free!
Wed 16th Jan: Posh-Party-Picket For Choice
The anti-choice group, Alliance of Pro-Life Students, is launching their “first year of student pro-life outreach” with a posh party. We will be meeting outside the hotel ready to greet them as a united diverse group of pro-choice activists and supporters. Dress up to show them we’re onto them, dress down to remind them what real life is like, or just turn up and stand up for our rights. 6.30pm, Thistle Hotel, Marble Arch.
http://www.facebook.com/events/237719779695433/
Weds 16th Jan: Islam and the Politics of Resistance: the case of women in Iran
Lecture from Professor the Baroness Haleh Afshar. 6.30pm, LSE, free.
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/publicEvents/events/2013/01/20130116t1830vSZT.aspx
Thurs 17th Jan: Protest Transphobia at The Observer
A protest in response to Julie Birchill's article in last Sunday's Observer. From their facebook group, 'We seek a full apology from the paper, and reassurance that they will take steps to ensure that the Guardian Media Group's publications will never again be used as a platform
for hate speech'. 4.30pm, King's Place.
http://www.facebook.com/events/409962175752482/?fref=ts
Join Eaves for an informal evening of tapas, wine and networking on Thursday 17th January 2013 in a private room at the fabulous gastro pub, the Norfolk Arms, to raise awareness of their work. 6.30pm, the Norfolk Arms, £40.
Thurs 17th Jan: RHUL Fem Soc Talks Diets
Is fat a feminist issue and if so, how? We are going to be looking at diets from a range of perspectives, how weight loss and gain is treated in different cultures and how we can combat body shaming and promote body positivity! Join the discussion with FemSoc! 6.30pm, Royal Hollway University, £1 for non-members.
Thurs 17th Jan: Fat and Feminism
A discussion with an amazing blogger on fat resistance and feminism. The second hour will be dedicated to audience discussion. Open to all, invite your friends! 6pm, Courthauld Institute of Art, free!
http://www.facebook.com/events/267421503387698/?ref=2
A discussion with an amazing blogger on fat resistance and feminism. The second hour will be dedicated to audience discussion. Open to all, invite your friends! 6pm, Courthauld Institute of Art, free!
http://www.facebook.com/events/267421503387698/?ref=2
Friday 18th Jan: Sex Appeal Two: Come Again
Comedy night in support of Brook, the sexual health charity. With Al Murray - The Pub Landlord, alongside Mitch Benn, Doc Brown, Jenny Eclair, Festival of the Spoken Nerd (Helen Arney, Steve Mould, Matt Parker), Richard Herring, Robin Ince, Shappi Khorsandi, Josie Long, Ben Miller, Joanna Neary, Kate Smurthwaite, Ava Vidal and Catie Wilkins. The Bloomsbury Theatre, 7.30pm, £25.
Saturday 19th Jan: Women's Studies Without Walls
Women’s Studies Without Walls is an initiative to return Women's Studies to its rightful place - informing and encouraging women everywhere to take radical feminist action through learning and sharing skills, experience and information. WSWW is launching with a weekend gathering on the theme of ‘The Personal is Political’ at the Feminist Library. Feminist Library, £2-£10 donation. Book by emailing wsww@feministlibrary.co.uk.
Next Week (beginning 21st January)
Monday 21st Jan: Object! Meeting
Meeting with Object! to find out more about campaigns and to plan future actions. See link for more information about times and location, free.
Tues 22nd Jan: Women, Protest, and the Nature of Female Rebellion
Lecture from Laurie Penny. 6.30pm, LSE, free!
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/publicEvents/events/2013/01/20130122t1830vSZT.aspx
Weds 23rd Jan: Sexual Whiteness
Lecture from Professor Éric Fassin on sexual whiteness. 3.30pm, LSE, free!
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/publicEvents/events/2013/01/20130123t1530vWT.aspx
Weds 23rd Jan: "Don't Teach Me What To Wear - Teach Your Sons Not To Rape"
An open meeting in solidarity with India’s anti-rape protests and to confront gender violence
in Britain. 6pm, LSE, free.
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/genderInstitute/events/eventsProfiles/201213/IndiaAnti-Rape.aspx
Thurs 24th Jan: Natalie Bennett at Dialogue with Islam
'Is Feminism Dead?' A discussion with Natalie Bennett (leader of the Green Party) and Muslim Debate Initiative. Conway Hall, 6.30pm, free!
http://www.dialoguewithislam.org/
http://www.dialoguewithislam.org/
Future Events!
Tuesday 29th Jan: Progressive Women's Funny Fundraiser
Keep away the January blues, Progressive Women are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of comedy. Laugh until your bones are warm! Compered by Tiernan Douieb, starring: Helen Keen, Catie Wilkin, Amy Howerska, Tamar Broadbent, Ann Domoney, Jessica Fostekew, Lou Sanders, Chris Coltrane, Blod Jones and Kate Smurthwaite. Comedy Pub, 7pm, £10.
http://funnyfundraiser.eventbrite.co.uk/
Thurs 31st Jan: Non-Reproduction Symposium
A two-day interdisciplinary symposium at Birkbeck, University of London supported by Birkbeck School of Arts and MaMSIE (Mapping Maternal Subjectivities, Identities and Ethics). 9.30am onwards, Birkbeck, free!
http://nonreproduction.wordpress.com
Fri 8th Feb: Skirt - A Disco
Liberté. Egalité. Beyoncé! Sassy music to dance to. 9pm - 2am, Resistance Gallery, £3 on the door. All proceeds to Education For Choice.
http://www.facebook.com/events/321562991293264/?ref=22&suggestsessionid=7134103181357733842
Weds 13th Feb: Unspoken Words
QMEquality and QM Literature Society present "Unspoken Words: A Night of Feminist Poetry and Spoken Word". Two set lists and an open mic session. 6.30pm doors open, the Gallery Cafe in Bethnal Green, free!
https://www.facebook.com/events/135034023322788/
http://funnyfundraiser.eventbrite.co.uk/
Thurs 31st Jan: Non-Reproduction Symposium
A two-day interdisciplinary symposium at Birkbeck, University of London supported by Birkbeck School of Arts and MaMSIE (Mapping Maternal Subjectivities, Identities and Ethics). 9.30am onwards, Birkbeck, free!
http://nonreproduction.wordpress.com
Fri 8th Feb: Skirt - A Disco
Liberté. Egalité. Beyoncé! Sassy music to dance to. 9pm - 2am, Resistance Gallery, £3 on the door. All proceeds to Education For Choice.
http://www.facebook.com/events/321562991293264/?ref=22&suggestsessionid=7134103181357733842
Weds 13th Feb: Unspoken Words
QMEquality and QM Literature Society present "Unspoken Words: A Night of Feminist Poetry and Spoken Word". Two set lists and an open mic session. 6.30pm doors open, the Gallery Cafe in Bethnal Green, free!
Sunday, 6 January 2013
Weekly Update - 7th January!
Hey kids,
Lots of events coming up! As always, visit these ongoing exhbitions: See Red Poster Workshop; Music and Liberation; Treasures of the Women's Library. All free! Plus a FAB number of funny fundraisers for women's charities in the next few weeks.
Happy new year!
Feminist Events xx
This Week (beginning 7th January)
Mon 7th Jan: Protest Against Gang Rape
Southall Black Sisters are organising a protest after the death of a woman in India, who was raped on a bus in Delhi. As they say on their website, 'Our girls and women have never been safe in India and things are getting from bad to worse. Indian activists are protesting against this all across India and we want to show them we are concerned and that we care. In solidarity, we have organised this event. We want Indian authorities to take women rights seriously.' 4pm, outside the Indian High Commission, WC2B 4NA.
Tuesday 8th Jan: Geeked About Art
An exhibition showcasing the work of artists and collaborators from the launch issue of GEEKED Magazine, an illustration-led quarterly magazine with an urban feminist slant on art, culture and gender. Launched on Tuesday, The Gallery at Foyles, 9.30am onwards. Open until 30th January.
http://wegeekedthis.com/geeked-about-art/
http://wegeekedthis.com/geeked-about-art/
Next week (beginning 14th January)
Mon 14th Jan: Stand Up For Women!
Comedy night in support of Eaves, with James Mullinger as MC, and performances from Shappi Khorsandi, Isy Suttie, Shazia Mirza, Ed Petrie, Mary Bourke, Bridget Christie, Kate Smurthwaite, Holly Walsh, Max And Ivan, and Ed Aczel. The Bloomsbury Theatre, 7.30pm, £15/£12.50 for concessions.
Mon 14th Jan: Talk from Elizabeth A. Povinelli
A talk from Dr Povinelli on Life and Politics: Potentiation and Extinguishment. 6.30pm, LSE, free.
Thurs 17th Jan: Wine and Dine with Eaves
Join Eaves for an informal evening of tapas, wine and networking on Thursday 17th January 2013 in a private room at the fabulous gastro pub, the Norfolk Arms, to raise awareness of their work. 6.30pm, the Norfolk Arms, £40.
Friday 18th Jan: Sex Appeal Two: Come Again
Comedy night in support of Brook, the sexual health charity. With Al Murray - The Pub Landlord, alongside Mitch Benn, Doc Brown, Jenny Eclair, Festival of the Spoken Nerd (Helen Arney, Steve Mould, Matt Parker), Richard Herring, Robin Ince, Shappi Khorsandi, Josie Long, Ben Miller, Joanna Neary, Kate Smurthwaite, Ava Vidal and Catie Wilkins. The Bloomsbury Theatre, 7.30pm, £25.
Saturday 19th Jan: Women's Studies Without Walls
Women’s Studies Without Walls is an initiative to return Women's Studies to its rightful place - informing and encouraging women everywhere to take radical feminist action through learning and sharing skills, experience and information. WSWW is launching with a weekend gathering on the theme of ‘The Personal is Political’ at the Feminist Library.
19th January 2013 11am – 11pm, including evening social
20th January 2013 11am – 5pm
19th January 2013 11am – 11pm, including evening social
20th January 2013 11am – 5pm
Feminist Library, £2-£10 donation. Book by emailing wsww@feministlibrary.co.uk.
Future Events!
Thurs 24th Jan: Natalie Bennett at Dialogue with Islam
'Is Feminism Dead?' A discussion with Natalie Bennett (leader of the Green Party) and Muslim Debate Initiative. Conway Hall, 6.30pm, free!
http://www.dialoguewithislam.org/
http://www.dialoguewithislam.org/
Tuesday 29th Jan: Progressive Women's Funny Fundraiser
Keep away the January blues, Progressive Women are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of comedy. Laugh until your bones are warm! Compered by Tiernan Douieb, starring: Helen Keen, Catie Wilkin, Amy Howerska, Tamar Broadbent, Ann Domoney, Jessica Fostekew, Lou Sanders, Chris Coltrane, Blod Jones and Kate Smurthwaite. Comedy Pub, 7pm, £10.
http://funnyfundraiser.eventbrite.co.uk/
http://funnyfundraiser.eventbrite.co.uk/
Sunday, 30 December 2012
New Year, New Post!
Happy new year feminists!
I hope that you all had wonderful holidays and are looking forward to a fab feminist year ahead! Lots of fun events this year - please please please let me know what you're all up to, let me know if there's an event you want to see up here, and mostly, please please GO to these events!
Ongoing exhbitions: See Red Poster Workshop; Music and Liberation; Treasures of the Women's Library. All free!
Happy new year!
Feminist Events xx
This week (beginning 31st December)
Mon 31st Dec: Strike
RMT Cleaners are on strike tomorrow. There will be a picket at Kings Cross, 7am - 9am, all welcome.
Next Week (beginning 7th January)
Mon 7th Jan: Protest Against Gang Rape
Southall Black Sisters are organising a protest after the death of a woman in India, who was raped on a bus in Delhi. As they say on their website, 'Our girls and women have never been safe in India and things are getting from bad to worse. Indian activists are protesting against this all across India and we want to show them we are concerned and that we care. In solidarity, we have organised this event. We want Indian authorities to take women rights seriously.' 4pm, outside the Indian High Commission, WC2B 4NA.
Future Events!
Mon 14th Jan: Stand Up For Women!
Comedy night in support of Eaves, with James Mullinger as MC, and performances from Shappi Khorsandi, Isy Suttie, Shazia Mirza, Ed Petrie, Mary Bourke, Bridget Christie, Kate Smurthwaite, Holly Walsh, Max And Ivan, and Ed Aczel. The Bloomsbury Theatre, 7.30pm, £15/£12.50 for concessions.
Mon 14th Jan: Talk from Elizabeth A. Povinelli
A talk from Dr Povinelli on Life and Politics: Potentiation and Extinguishment. 6.30pm, LSE, free.
Thurs 17th Jan: Wine and Dine with Eaves
Join Eaves for an informal evening of tapas, wine and networking on Thursday 17th January 2013 in a private room at the fabulous gastro pub, the Norfolk Arms, to raise awareness of their work. 6.30pm, the Norfolk Arms, £40.
Friday 18th Jan: Sex Appeal Two: Come Again
Comedy night in support of Brook, the sexual health charity. With Al Murray - The Pub Landlord, alongside Mitch Benn, Doc Brown, Jenny Eclair, Festival of the Spoken Nerd (Helen Arney, Steve Mould, Matt Parker), Richard Herring, Robin Ince, Shappi Khorsandi, Josie Long, Ben Miller, Joanna Neary, Kate Smurthwaite, Ava Vidal and Catie Wilkins. The Bloomsbury Theatre, 7.30pm, £25.
Monday, 17 December 2012
Weekly update - 17th December onwards!
Hello!
More fab events this week for feminists in London! Enjoy! As always: tweet me @feministlondon, email me feministlondon@gmail.com or comment here to let me know what you're up to!
There are some ongoing exhibitions to see - Treasures of the Women's Library - and also Music and Liberation. Do go along, as they are amazing exhibitions!! And there are some amazing events coming up at the LSE Gender Institute next year, so do check out their website in advance for more info.
Tues 18th Dec: Women Building Britain conference
Framing public policy - have your say! Debate and networking reception. Clifford Chance LLP, E14, 5pm, £24 non-members.
http://www.womeninpublicpolicy.org/events.php?code=sy194
Wed 19th Dec: Christmas carols!
LCS Chorus are singing in Trafalgar square to raise money for Eaves. 8pm, Trafalgar Sq, free!
Wed 19th Dec: 'Tis the Season to be Comradely
Join Feminist Fightback for mince pies, mulled wine, gefilte fish balls, music, dancing and two great short films. ‘Mothers’ Strike’: a film about a hunger strike for housing by single mothers in Poland (2008) and ‘People for Tomorrow’: a film by Selma James about reproductive labour and equal pay (1970)
https://www.facebook.com/events/308408665941835/
NEXT YEAR!!
Mon 14th Jan: Stand Up For Women!
More fab events this week for feminists in London! Enjoy! As always: tweet me @feministlondon, email me feministlondon@gmail.com or comment here to let me know what you're up to!
There are some ongoing exhibitions to see - Treasures of the Women's Library - and also Music and Liberation. Do go along, as they are amazing exhibitions!! And there are some amazing events coming up at the LSE Gender Institute next year, so do check out their website in advance for more info.
Feminist Events x
Mon 17th Dec: Talk on Queer Homes, Queer Families.
'Queer Homes, Queer Families': a history and policy debate. With Peter Tatchell; Professor Jeffrey Weeks, OBE; Dr Kath Holden; Professor Sasha Roseneil; Professor Alison Oram; and Dr Matt Cook. British Library Conference Centre,
Mon 17th Dec: Violet Noise
Violet Noise is the new monthly feminist club night in Hoxton Square. With Singer/songwriter Dee Plume from Robots in Disguise fame, folk-pop five-piece The Beautiful Word and Craig My Left One. Hoxton Square, 8pm, free!
Tues 18th Dec: London Feminist Network Book Group
Reading 'Gyn/Ecology' by Mary Daly. Feminist Library, 7pm, free!http://londonfeministnetwork.org.uk/lfn-book-group-december-2
Reading 'Gyn/Ecology' by Mary Daly. Feminist Library, 7pm, free!http://londonfeministnetwork.org.uk/lfn-book-group-december-2
Tues 18th Dec: Women Building Britain conference
Framing public policy - have your say! Debate and networking reception. Clifford Chance LLP, E14, 5pm, £24 non-members.
http://www.womeninpublicpolicy.org/events.php?code=sy194
Wed 19th Dec: Christmas carols!
LCS Chorus are singing in Trafalgar square to raise money for Eaves. 8pm, Trafalgar Sq, free!
Wed 19th Dec: 'Tis the Season to be Comradely
Join Feminist Fightback for mince pies, mulled wine, gefilte fish balls, music, dancing and two great short films. ‘Mothers’ Strike’: a film about a hunger strike for housing by single mothers in Poland (2008) and ‘People for Tomorrow’: a film by Selma James about reproductive labour and equal pay (1970)
https://www.facebook.com/events/308408665941835/
NEXT YEAR!!
Mon 14th Jan: Stand Up For Women!
Comedy night in support of Eaves, with James Mullinger as MC, and performances from Shappi Khorsandi, Isy Suttie, Shazia Mirza, Ed Petrie, Mary Bourke, Bridget Christie, Kate Smurthwaite, Holly Walsh, Max And Ivan, and Ed Aczel. The Bloomsbury Theatre, 7.30pm, £15/£12.50 for concessions.
Friday 18th Jan: Sex Appeal Two: Come Again
Comedy night in support of Brook, the sexual health charity. With Al Murray - The Pub Landlord, alongside Mitch Benn, Doc Brown, Jenny Eclair, Festival of the Spoken Nerd (Helen Arney, Steve Mould, Matt Parker), Richard Herring, Robin Ince, Shappi Khorsandi, Josie Long, Ben Miller, Joanna Neary, Kate Smurthwaite, Ava Vidal and Catie Wilkins. The Bloomsbury Theatre, 7.30pm, £25.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)