It’s officially the summer! And Gay Pride is officially upon us in London. Lots going on but before all that, let’s see what’s coming up round our way…
Thursday 2nd June we’re honing in on a subcultural art scene with photographic exhibition The City Is Abstract by Sarah Piantadosi. Also the launch of a zine of the same name documenting the collaborative relationship between New Yorker Emil Bognar-Nasdor and London-based commentator Reba Maybury. It’s on at Ditto, Benyon Road, N1 until the 10th June.
Still on an art slant ArtHole presents: Kraviation at the Dalston Superstore launching on Friday 3rd. Freddy Krave presents his debut photographic exhibition in London. Sip cocktails, peruse the scenic vista and dance to music from Samantha Togni from 7-9!
Oh we haven’t heard from Ktsuné for a while! DJ Jerry Bouthier sent me an invite about the Kitsuné Summer Series Rooftop Terrace Party on Saturday 4th June at The Magic Roundabout situated above Old Street tube station! Starting at 3pm ‘til 10pm and then continuing after sundown at the Ace Hotel’s Miranda basement club until gawd knows what time dears. Oh 3am actually. It’s going to be a total excursion of musicality!
Oh hold on we can’t get enough of these Bloc Bar midweek do dahs. The Q Factor launches on Monday 6th June from 7pm-1am. Hosted by Silver Summers who is inviting undiscovered talent to come forth in the bid to become ‘the next queer superstar!’ It could be you! And you could win 500 crispy notes plus an array of top performance spots. On for 10 weeks with a top notch judging panel headed by Vanity Von Glow. Get ready for a summer season of inspiring fabularity!
Cult drag star and performance artist puts on a show…Fabulous Russella Has A Lot of Potential But Just Doesn’t Apply Herself on Wednesday 8th June for one night only at the Hackney Attic. Show time 7:30pm. Fabulous Russella will be having a series of cathartic moments revealed in the way only she knows how! picturehouses.com tickets are only a fiver!
We still can’t, so we are paying A Tribute to Victoria Wood on Thursday 9th at the simply glorious The Glory. Two floors of everything Victoria Wood from 7pm onwards… hosted by The Amy Grimehouse.
London town is buzzing with Sink The Pink: FREAKSHOW this month on Saturday June 11th at the Troxy! A little is never enough! Showtime – all night long – 9pm-4am. There’s special guest diva Ultra Nate from NYC, a walk-off with celeb judges, celeb dancing…plan your outfit now, this is the night where everyone makes an effort on or off the stage!