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SUMMARY:Big Pride Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music\, garden games\, face painting and the last of the summer sun. \nBring your picnic and a blanket and have a fun family friendly afternoon. \nCafe on site for food and drinks.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/big-pride-family-picnic
LOCATION:Stockwood Discovery Centre\, Stockwood Park\, London Road\,\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,LGBTQ+
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T010000
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SUMMARY:Pride Spooky Halloween Club Night
DESCRIPTION:Details are being finalised currently and tickets will be on sale soon. \nKeep an eye out on Pride in Luton socials and the Culture Trust website for more information.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/pride-spooky-halloween-club-night
LOCATION:FabHatter\, The Hat Factory\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, lu12ey\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Halloween,LGBTQ+,Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T000000
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CREATED:20240719T134231Z
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SUMMARY:Pride In Luton Quiz Night: November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, The famous Pride in Luton quiz night returns to raise vital funds for Pride in Luton festival 2024. Join us for a fun night of light-hearted quizzing with your hosts Rosie and Scott. \nOrganise your team of up to 6 people now. If you don’t have a team\, don’t worry you can join another one! \nRunning Time: 2 hours \n 
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/pride-in-luton-quiz-night-november-2024
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,LGBTQ+,Quiz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241206T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T000000
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SUMMARY:LGBTIQ+ Fab Hatter Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Secret ‘Sing Star’ fanatic? Can you belt out bangers from Whitney and Cher? Then come on down and join us for our first LGBTIQ+ Karaoke night. \nJoin us in our brand new inclusive space where everyone is welcome. You’ll Be Dancing On The Ceiling and we promise you’ll Have The Time Of Your Life as we head into the weekend With good music in Boogie Wonderland! \nThis event is free of charge but you must book as we have a limited capacity in this new exclusive space. \nWhat are you waiting for?
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/lgbtiq-fab-hatter-karaoke-night
LOCATION:The Hat Factory\, 65-67 Bute Street\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+,Music,Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T220000
DTSTAMP:20250128T142339Z
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SUMMARY:Zoe Lyons: Werewolf
DESCRIPTION:If life is a journey\, Zoe’s has had more than its share of potholes and diversions: from diving with sharks\, to sitting in a shed in Vietnam with a former health secretary (and discovering that MPs aren’t the only parasites she has to worry about). Navigating the road to happiness can be exhausting and baffling; Zoe’s begun to think that even Wim Hof would prefer to be tucked up with a nice hot water bottle every now and then. \nBut Zoe’s been on that road long enough now that she’s felt a change – not as in the menopause. A real change. If happiness is ending up the best version of yourself\, Zoe is finally getting there. She is where she needs to be. She is… werewolf. \nThe host of BBC’s ‘Lightning’\, a regular on ‘Have I Got News For You’\, ‘QI’\, and ‘Mock The Week’ – and a survivor of ‘Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins’ and ‘World’s Most Dangerous Roads’ on Dave – Zoe is one of the country’s best-loved comedians.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/zoe-lyons-werewolf
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy show,LGBTQ+,Live Show,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Culture Trust Luton":MAILTO:Bruno.Rebelo@culturetrust.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T130000
DTSTAMP:20250129T114018Z
CREATED:20250129T113938Z
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SUMMARY:Pride in Practice: the LGBT health experiences survey
DESCRIPTION:An overview of key themes raised by the LGBT Foundation’s annual survey of LGBT patients’ experiences in primary care and other health services\, presented by Andrew Gilliver. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of LGBT Foundation’s Pride in Practice team\, Andrew works with organisations to discuss specific issues around LGBTQ+ health inequalities and assist health professionals with how they can develop best practice to further support LGBTQ+ people in their care. Having worked with LGBT Foundation for 25 years\, Andrew has been involved in many projects over the years. He is always happy to share learning from his work to promote wider LGBTQ+ awareness and inclusion. \nOnline event.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/pride-in-practice-the-lgbt-health-experiences-survey
LOCATION:Bedfordshire
CATEGORIES:Awareness event,Free events,LGBTQ+,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T220000
DTSTAMP:20250115T162359Z
CREATED:20250115T162359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T162359Z
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SUMMARY:Before Stonewall
DESCRIPTION:On June 27\, 1969\, police raided The Stonewall Inn\, a gay bar in New York. In a spontaneous show of support and frustration\, the city’s gay community rioted for three nights in the streets\, an event that is considered the birth of the modern Gay Rights Movement. \nThis multiple Emmy award winning documentary pries open the closet door\, setting free the dramatic stories of gay communities of eras past. Revealing and often humorous\, the award winning Before Stonewall exposes the fascinating and unforgettable decade-by-decade history of homosexuality in America\, from 1920’s Harlem through to World War II and the witch hunt trials of the McCarthy era\, before winding up at the Stonewall Inn one summer night. Before Stonewall is essential viewing for all those who have celebrated their sexuality\, or have been persecuted because of it. \nDirected by Greta Schiller (Paris Was a Woman) with cinematography by Sandi Sissel (Tyler Perry’s Meet The Browns\, Wes Craven’s The People Under the Stairs)\, Before Stonewall is narrated by prolific lesbian writer Rita Mae Brown (Rubyfruit Jungle\, The Slumber Party Massacre) and features gay poet Allen Ginsberg\, lesbian author Ann Bannon\, and a cornucopia of gay activists and normal folk telling their stories.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/before-stonewall
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film,LGBTQ+,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Culture Trust Luton":MAILTO:Bruno.Rebelo@culturetrust.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T130000
DTSTAMP:20250129T114923Z
CREATED:20250129T114449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T114923Z
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SUMMARY:HIV and the British LGBT community 1982-2025: what changed
DESCRIPTION:How the LGBT community fought back against HIV and why the future looks different\, presented by Richard Angell OBE from Terrence Higgins Trust. \nRichard became Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust in March 2023. He was previously the charity’s Campaigns Director and interim Head of Policy and Public Affairs. \nDuring his time with Terrence Higgins Trust\, Richard has played an integral role in securing £20 million Government funding for opt-out HIV testing in emergency departments and its further extension to 81 A&E departments. He led on the work to successfully overturn discriminatory exclusions in blood donation for gay and bisexual men\, and those primarily from the UK’s black communities. He has also been vital to successful work to lift the ban on people living with HIV serving in the military\, the ban on ‘driving with AIDS’\, and worked to get HIV in each of the party’s manifestos. \nA graduate of the University of Birmingham\, Richard was previously Director at think tank Progress and worked with political leaders in both the UK and Australia. He also has a history of providing policy\, communications and fundraising strategy advice to organisational leaders across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors. \n\n\n\nOnline event.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/hiv-and-the-british-lgbt-community-1982-2025-what-changed
LOCATION:Bedfordshire
CATEGORIES:Awareness event,Free events,LGBTQ+,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T150000
DTSTAMP:20250129T111655Z
CREATED:20250129T111655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T111655Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Malcolm Mackenzie - Author of Queerbook
DESCRIPTION:As part of the University of Bedfordshire’s LGBT History Month activity Malcolm Mackenzie will be visiting us to talk about writing his book; he will share anecdotes\, some queer history and how to self-publish! His book is held in both Luton and Bedford libraries \nMeet Malcolm Mackenzie event! Join us at the University of Bedfordshire Library to meet the talented author of Queerbook. \nGet a chance to listen & chat with Malcolm Mackenzie; ask questions\, and even get your copy of Queerbook signed! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect with the author and fellow fans. See you there!
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/meet-malcolm-mackenzie-author-of-queerbook
LOCATION:University of Bedfordshire Library\, South Road\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free events,LGBTQ+,Literature,Town centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T210000
DTSTAMP:20250114T110507Z
CREATED:20250114T110507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T110507Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTIQ+ Activism Placard Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate LGBTIQ+ History Month\, 2 creative sessions will run allowing people to drop-in and contribute to 4 large textile banners that will be displayed at PRIDE in LUTON 2025. \nParticipants will be given the chance to express themselves with a wide variety of materials in this collaborative workshop\, but there will also be guidance on hand for anyone less confident in textile art. \nThere will also be a chance to make individual mini flags that can be taken away on the day. \n\nThese will be painted\, drawn\, and collaged with fabrics.\n\nFunded by Love Luton
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/lgbtiq-activism-placard-making-workshop/2025-02-13
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative,LGBTQ+,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Culture Trust Luton":MAILTO:Bruno.Rebelo@culturetrust.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T213000
DTSTAMP:20250127T142940Z
CREATED:20250115T170649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T142940Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation With Nathaniel Hall
DESCRIPTION:Nathaniel J Hall is an award-winning writer\, performer and HIV activist known for his stigma-smashing shows First Time and Toxic. \nHis community-led creative activism has directly reached over tens of thousands through creative workshops and talks and tens of millions through broadcast media and in print. \nHe appeared as Donald Bassett in the hit C4 drama It’s A Sin and recently fronted a documentary for C4 on the HIV subculture of bug chasing. \nNathaniel is Artistic Director of Dibby Theatre\, an LGBTQ+ touring theatre company based in Salford.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/in-conversation-with-nathaniel-hall
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+,Live Show,Talks,Town centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T130000
DTSTAMP:20250129T114715Z
CREATED:20250129T114715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T114715Z
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SUMMARY:This is me: my journey into healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Personal reflections on a career spent as an LGBT healthcare professional\, presented by Simon Hardcastle-Waugh\, the ICB’s deputy chief nurse. \nSimon Hardcastle-Waugh is a Registered Nurse Child Branch with over 25 years’ experience working with children and young people (CYP)\, initially in the voluntary sector before moving to the NHS. He has worked as a clinician\, senior manager\, senior quality improvement manager\, head of nursing for paediatrics and neonates\, head of commissioning\, and associate director for CYP and maternity and now in his current role as Deputy Chief Nurse\, Director of Nursing Safeguarding and Vulnerabilities with Bedfordshire\, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB. \nIn his current role\, Simon has a wide portfolio including Safeguarding\, SEND\, mental health\, learning disabilities and autism\, CYP\, palliative and end of life care\, and frailty. \nSimon is passionate about preparation for adulthood and transition\, and has been involved in several local\, regional and national projects on transition\, especially in the development of guidance and standards for the Open University and Together for Short Lives Talking about sex\, sexuality and relationships. He was the clinical lead for transition with the East Midlands NHSE Clinical Network and chairs the East Midlands Regional Transition Network for CYP and young adults with palliative and end of life care. \nOnline event.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/this-is-me-my-journey-into-healthcare
LOCATION:Bedfordshire
CATEGORIES:Awareness event,Free events,LGBTQ+,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T130000
DTSTAMP:20250129T115259Z
CREATED:20250129T115259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T115259Z
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SUMMARY:Bad blood: LGBT figures in myth and legend
DESCRIPTION:A joyful and exhilarating trip across centuries and continents\, celebrating stories\, magic and myths\, presented by Sacha Coward\, historian and author of Queer As Folklore. \nSacha Coward has worked in museums and heritage for over 10 years\, and is an historian\, public speaker and researcher. He has run LGBTQ+ focused tours for museums\, cemeteries\, archives\, and cities around the world. \nSacha has made several appearances on Virgin Radio\, speaking on topics such as Turing’s Law and the history of the rainbow flag. He hosted the sell-out ‘Dragged Through History’ event featuring drag queens from UK’s Drag Race such as Sum Ting Wong\, Tia Kofi and Divina De Campo. During lockdown he worked on the #MuseumFromHome movement on Twitter\, creating daily 60-second videos about history and collections\, as featured in Forbes\, Metro and the BBC’s Culture in Quarantine series. \nHe has written articles for a huge number of publications\, including Metro\, Gay Star News\, the National Theatre\, Art UK\, Queer Bible\, Royal Museums Greenwich\, and Dig It Scotland\, with a focus on LGBTQ+ history\, underrepresented audiences in heritage\, and mythology and folklore. \nIn 2024 he published his first book\, Queer as Folklore. \nOnline event.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/bad-blood-lgbt-figures-in-myth-and-legend
LOCATION:Bedfordshire
CATEGORIES:Awareness event,Free events,LGBTQ+,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T220000
DTSTAMP:20250127T142433Z
CREATED:20250127T142433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T142433Z
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SUMMARY:Bute Street LGBTIQ+ Short Film Night & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join BIFA accredited Bute Street Festival and Peccadillo Pictures\, one of the UK’s most recognised distributors of LGBTIQ+ & World Cinema titles in an evening of short films followed by Bute Street’s signature Q&A sessions. \nLine-Up: \nWe Collide; A queercore romance \nThe Rev; A queer comedy short film about a vicar having an identity crisis \nL’homme Inconnu; An LGBTQ+ Foreign Language film \nThis event will take place in The Fabulous Hatter\, an intimate space with limited capacity\, please book early to join the conversation. \nStrictly 16+\, content may include adult themes and strong language.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/bute-street-lgbtiq-short-film-night-qa
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film,LGBTQ+,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culture Trust":MAILTO:boxoffice@culturetrust.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250228T230000
DTSTAMP:20250127T144419Z
CREATED:20250127T144419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T144419Z
UID:10016383-1740769200-1740783600@place.stepforwardluton.co.uk
SUMMARY:LGBTIQ+ Karaoke Night: February 2025
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Secret ‘Sing Star’ fanatic? Can you belt out bangers from Whitney and Cher? Then come on down and join us for our first LGBTIQ+ Karaoke night. \nJoin us in our brand new inclusive space where everyone is welcome. You’ll Be Dancing On The Ceiling and we promise you’ll Have The Time Of Your Life as we head into the weekend With good music in Boogie Wonderland! \nThis event is free of charge but you must book as we have a limited capacity in this new exclusive space. \nWhat are you waiting for?
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/lgbtiq-karaoke-night-february-2025
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Karaoke,LGBTQ+,Music,Nightlife,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culture Trust":MAILTO:boxoffice@culturetrust.com
GEO:51.8812007;-0.4144141
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T203000
DTSTAMP:20250220T095956Z
CREATED:20250220T095956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T095956Z
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SUMMARY:Toxic
DESCRIPTION:Toxic is the story of two queer people who\, in their own words\, ‘meet\, fall in love and f*ck it up.’ \nWritten in Nathaniel’s unmistakeable heartbreaking and hilarious style\, the play is a rollercoaster ride through their tumultuous and passionate relationship as they struggle to tame the ghosts of their pasts. \nHe is HIV+ and drowning in shame. They are queer and one microaggression from a full-on breakdown. \nWhen their lives collide\, the pair form a bond so tight they might just survive it all. But the collective trauma of their troubled pasts weighs heavy\, and soon they find themselves taking the pain out on one another: sexually\, emotionally\, psychologically\, even physically. \nWith a vow to stay together no matter what (heteros taught us in sickness and in health\, right?) the relationship spirals but the pair still cling to the belief that the bond they’ve formed will help them survive it all. But sometimes survival means knowing when to leave. \nPulling back the glittery curtain of the modern pride movement\, Toxic reveals a place where many still suffer the devastating impact of generational HIV stigma\, racism\, homophobia and toxic gender norms. \nInspired by true events in Nathaniel’s life and from stories gathered through creative outreach\, this powerful and passionate play celebrates survival and the resilience of the queer spirit. \nNathaniel will be coming to The Hat Factory on Sat 15 Feb as part of LGBTIQ+ History Month to host an ‘In conversation with’ evening where they will be discussing the importance of the work\, why it was made and speaking a little more about their life story with specific reference to social change and activism. \nBook ‘In Conversation With Nathaniel Hall’ and ‘Toxic’ for a discounted rate of £15 for both events instead of £18. \n  \nEmotional warnings: scenes of recreational drug use\, scenes of a sexual nature\, strong language\, use of homophobic and stigmatising language\, references to sexual abuse\, frank discussion of racism\, scenes of emotional and physical abuse.\nHealth warnings: Includes flashing lights and amplified sound.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/toxic/2025-04-04
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+,Live Show,Theatre show,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Culture Trust Luton":MAILTO:Bruno.Rebelo@culturetrust.com
GEO:51.8812007;-0.4144141
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20250529T113156Z
CREATED:20241211T104434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T113156Z
UID:10015368-1749866400-1749952799@place.stepforwardluton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pride in Luton
DESCRIPTION:Pride in Luton festival to return Saturday 14th June 2025.\n\n\nWhat’s going on\n\n\nWe have 3 amazing spaces with educational talks and performances for you to enjoy. \nMain stage – 1pm to 8pm\, Hat District \nFamily zone – 2pm to 5pm\, Hat Gardens \nTeenage Rave – 2pm to 3pm and 4pm to 5pm\, Fabulous Hatter in Hat Factory \n\n\nFood and drink\n\n\nWe have a wide range of food and drink offers\, from street food trucks to local pubs and bars. There is something for everyone. \n\n\n\nCraft and community market\n\n\nWe have some fantastic local craft people selling memories of your day at Pride\, along with merchandise to help you get in the mood. \nWe also have a wide range of community stalls where you can find out information about services in the local area. \nFor more information\, visit Pride in Luton.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/pride-in-luton
LOCATION:Hat District\, Bute Street\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 4DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community events,Evening,Free events,LGBTQ+,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pride in luton":MAILTO:projects@prideinluton.org
GEO:51.8805661;-0.4150721
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T223000
DTSTAMP:20250530T124005Z
CREATED:20250530T124005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T124005Z
UID:10017744-1751572800-1751581800@place.stepforwardluton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pride in Luton Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, The famous Pride in Luton quiz night returns to raise vital funds for Pride in Luton festival. Join us for a fun night of light-hearted quizzing. \nOrganise your team of up to 6 people now. If you don’t have a team\, don’t worry you can join another one!
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/pride-in-luton-quiz-night-2
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening,LGBTQ+,Quiz,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pride In Luton":MAILTO:projects@prideinluton.org
GEO:51.8812007;-0.4144141
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T010000
DTSTAMP:20250930T092358Z
CREATED:20250930T092358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T092358Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Club Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us in collaboration with Pride in Luton for an evening of ghost busting bangers and spooky tunes til late as we get the chills flowing in time for Halloween. \nDance the night away in The Fabulous Hatter\, an inclusive space where everyone is welcome. \nThe tunes will be going right through until 1am. \nTickets are limited so make sure you book yours early!
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/halloween-club-night
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening,Halloween,LGBTQ+,Music,Nightlife,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Culture Trust Luton":MAILTO:Bruno.Rebelo@culturetrust.com
GEO:51.8812007;-0.4144141
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T220000
DTSTAMP:20251117T140223Z
CREATED:20251117T140223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T140223Z
UID:10021566-1770408000-1770415200@place.stepforwardluton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Queer Diaries Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Would YOU read your Teenage Diary to a live audience?\nQueer Diary is the night where queers share REAL teenage diaries\, plus long-lost love-letters\, fabulous fan-fiction\, terrible tumblr posts\, and the odd bit of cringey poetry 🌈📖 \nWe can’t promise to reunite you with your first crush\, but we do aim to reignite that rush of adrenaline you got when they first noticed you! \nUp for sharing something from your youth? Our mic is open. Get in touch here: bit.ly/queerdiary
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/queer-diaries-open-mic-night
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening,LGBTQ+,Live Show,Social,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Culture Trust Luton":MAILTO:Bruno.Rebelo@culturetrust.com
GEO:51.8812007;-0.4144141
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T210000
DTSTAMP:20251117T142743Z
CREATED:20251117T142743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T142743Z
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SUMMARY:Fix Yourself Up: Drag Makeup Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you drag curious\, a practiced hand looking for new ideas or just starting out on your drag Journey? Come along to Fix Yourself Up! \nA hands-on drag make up workshop helping you to find your inner drag self. From the glam\, to the outrageous and even the transcendental. \nMake up tips and tricks\, creative hacks to discover your drag persona\, share how you found drag\, or drag found you\, and have fun playing dress up! \nAll makeup and brushes will be provided\, but please feel free to bring along your own materials too.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/fix-yourself-up-drag-makeup-workshop
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening,LGBTQ+,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Culture Trust Luton":MAILTO:Bruno.Rebelo@culturetrust.com
GEO:51.8812007;-0.4144141
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T213000
DTSTAMP:20251117T143045Z
CREATED:20251117T143045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T143045Z
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SUMMARY:Fixing
DESCRIPTION:When Matt was little\, their dad bought a classic car. A 1952 Sunbeam Talbot Mark II. Dad had ideas that he and Matt would do it up\, repair\, rebuild together. They never did\, and the car festered in a garage. \nI mean\, Dad had just been through a divorce. \nNow in their 30’s\, Matt would like to learn how to fix a car engine. They’d like to learn a bit more about Dad\, and that time\, when Dad and Mum split up. The time when Matt and Dad were closest. \nMatt can’t do this alone\, which is tricky for a solo show. That’s where Matt’s drag alter-ego Natalie Spanner comes in. She knows all about things that girls like Natalie know about. Like how to build an engine. About maintenance\, care and repair. \nTogether\, Matt and Natalie will try to ask\, in an increasingly broken world\, how might we repair ourselves\, together? \nAdvisories: \nSexual references/innuendo\, references to divorce\, reference to child going missing
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/fixing
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening,LGBTQ+,Live Show,Theatre,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Culture Trust Luton":MAILTO:Bruno.Rebelo@culturetrust.com
GEO:51.8812007;-0.4144141
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T203000
DTSTAMP:20251117T144146Z
CREATED:20251117T144146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T144146Z
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SUMMARY:Hasbian
DESCRIPTION:How did Beth go from a childhood dreaming of The Wizard of Oz\, to cringey Cruel Intentions-obsessed adolescence? From proudly identifying as a teenage lesbian\, to discovering that boys are also appealing? \nBeth’s real teenage diary is brought to life in vivid hilarity in Hasbian: a “simultaneously relatable and educational… unique insight on growing up queer in the 90s” (★★★★★ – A Young-ish Perspective). Original animations\, inspired by teen magazines\, feature an all-star 00’s fantasy cast (in cut-out form)\, as Beth’s BFFs and first crushes are re-imagined as “played by” the likes of Lindsay Lohan\, Natasha Lyonne and Ashton Kutcher. \nDripping in equal measures with heartfelt earnestness\, sharp irony\, and humour that bubbles up in the place between youthful confidence and pubescent self-doubt\, Hasbian delves behind the rollercoaster of teenage life\, into the reality of growing up queer in Brighton (the UK’s Gay Capital) under Section 28 (1988-2003 law\, prohibiting teaching “homosexuality as a pretended family relationship”). Set to a soundtrack of y2k pop classics (B*Witched\, Destiny’s Child\, S Club 7)\, and indie angst anthems (Placebo\, Weezer\, Garbage) Hasbian fills audiences with buzzy nostalgia\, while exposing prejudice in the most liberal of cities. \nFrom the creators of Queer Diary – the night where LGBTQIA+ adults read their real teenage diaries on stage. \n Trigger Warning: Whilst the tone of Hasbian is comedic\, it is set in the late 90s/early 00s and contains truthful depictions of attitudes\, language\, and experiences of the time. \nThis includes: descriptions of bullying with use of homophobic and biphobic language\, sexually predatory/objectifying behaviour\, and one description of an incident of physical violence. The show also makes critical reference to contemporary transphobia.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/hasbian
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening,LGBTQ+,Live Show,Theatre,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Culture Trust Luton":MAILTO:Bruno.Rebelo@culturetrust.com
GEO:51.8812007;-0.4144141
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T010000
DTSTAMP:20251117T145627Z
CREATED:20251117T145627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T145627Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTIQ+ Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Secret ‘Sing Star’ fanatic? Can you belt out bangers from Whitney and Cher? Then come on down and join us for our ever popular LGBTIQ+ Karaoke night. \nJoin us in The Fabulous Hatter\, our inclusive space where everyone is welcome. You’ll Be Dancing On The Ceiling and we promise you’ll Have The Time Of Your Life as we head into the weekend With good music in Boogie Wonderland! \nThis event is free of charge but you must book as we have a limited capacity in this new exclusive space. \nWhat are you waiting for?
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/lgbtiq-karaoke-night
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening,Free events,Karaoke,LGBTQ+,Live Show,Music,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Culture Trust Luton":MAILTO:Bruno.Rebelo@culturetrust.com
GEO:51.8812007;-0.4144141
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20250203T143655Z
CREATED:20250127T140652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T143655Z
UID:10016411-1786885200-1786896000@place.stepforwardluton.co.uk
SUMMARY:LGBTIQ+ Socials
DESCRIPTION:Meet with new friends and old\, relax and enjoy some time with other LGBTIQ+ people.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/lgbtiq-socials-february/2026-08-16
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free events,LGBTQ+,Support group,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pride in luton":MAILTO:projects@prideinluton.org
GEO:51.8812007;-0.4144141
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T210000
DTSTAMP:20250422T123824Z
CREATED:20250203T145145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T123824Z
UID:10016592-1787682600-1787691600@place.stepforwardluton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Queer and Crafty Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy crafting/ art activities but wish you had someone to do them with? \nThis group will bring together people who are working on their own arty projects in a sociable setting. \nIt doesn’t matter if you enjoy drawing\, knitting\, painting\, doodling\, felt craft or anything else\, instead of doing by yourself come and enjoy others company. You may even be able to share your skills with somebody! \nGroups will meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Bute Street. \n6:30pm – 9pm \nBring your own equipment. \nRefreshments provided for free \nFunded through The National Lottery Community Fund.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/queer-and-crafty-group-5-2/2026-08-25
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & crafts lesson,Evening,LGBTQ+
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pride in luton":MAILTO:projects@prideinluton.org
GEO:51.8812007;-0.4144141
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T063000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T210000
DTSTAMP:20250326T114720Z
CREATED:20231018T143345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T114720Z
UID:10002043-1788244200-1788296400@place.stepforwardluton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Trans+ Admin Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Luton Trans+ Admin group takes place on the 1st Tuesday of each month at The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, 18.30-21.00. \nWhether you are early on in your transition\, questioning your gender identity\, or have been living authentically for years\, we welcome you with open arms. Luton Trans+ Admin offers a place for everyone to share their experiences\, struggles\, and triumphs\, as well as gain guidance and insight from others who have navigated similar paths.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/trans-admin-support-group/2026-09-01
LOCATION:Hat Factory Arts Centre\, The Hat Factory Arts Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+,Support group,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pride":MAILTO:trans@prideinluton.org
GEO:51.8812007;-0.4144141
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T210000
DTSTAMP:20250127T142812Z
CREATED:20240820T110938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T142812Z
UID:10009684-1788980400-1788987600@place.stepforwardluton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Luton Pride Parent Group
DESCRIPTION:New group for Parents who have LGBTQIA+ children and want to meet other parents in the same position. \nA peer to peer support group.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/luton-pride-parent-group/2026-09-09
LOCATION:FabHatter\, The Hat Factory\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, lu12ey\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+,Support group,Town centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pride in luton":MAILTO:projects@prideinluton.org
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