LGBT+ History Month 2016

This February UELSU LGBT Society is organising a series of events to celebrate LGBT+ Month.

WEEK 1: Coming out Week

Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd February
A stall will be set up in the Atrium - East Building at Docklands Campus with information about coming out.

Thursday 4th February
5pm - 8pm in the SU Lounge (NB.G.01)
Film Screening: Cracks
A look at the lives and relationships among girls at an elite boarding school.?
You can watch the trailer here.

Friday 5th February
An evening out at Vogue Fabrics in Dalston.
For more information, please contact the UEL LGBT Society here.


WEEK 2: Music & Culture Week

Wednesday 10th February
A stall will be set up in the Atrium - East Building at Docklands Campus with information about LGBT artists and musicians in popular culture.

Thursday 11th February
5pm - 8pm in the SU Lounge (NB.G.01)
Film Screening: The Imitation Game
During World War II, mathematician Alan Turing tries to crack the enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians.
You can watch the trailer here.

Friday 12th February
Love Throughout History special event at the British Museum.
For more information, please contact the UEL LGBT Society here.


WEEK 3: Reading Week

Tuesday 16th February
A presentation and recommendation about LGBT literature
For more information, please contact the UEL LGBT Society here.

Thursday 18th February
5pm - 8pm in the SU Lounge (NB.G.01)
Film Screening: Velvet Goldmine
In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild.
You can watch the trailer here.


WEEK 4: Political Activism Week

Tuesday 23rd February
A display of LGBT+ political activists and social movements

Wednesday 24th February
UEL Pride Party
For more information, please contact the UEL LGBT Society here.

Thursday 25th February
5pm - 8pm in the SU Lounge (NB.G.01)
Film Screening: Albert Nobbs
Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
You can watch the trailer here.

7pm - 9pm at GAY's the word bookshop
Discussion on "The 1980's - a pivotal decade in LGBT History."
For more information, please contact the UEL LGBT Society here.