{"title": "Dope Black Queers: The Forum", "start": "2026-11-08T16:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T19:30:00Z", "place": "London LGBTQ+ Community Centre", "address": "Hopton Street 60-62, SE1 9JH London", "price": "", "price_from": "35.00", "price_to": "55.00", "tickets_url": "https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/quiet-room-bookings/", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/queer"], "description": "Dope Black Queers: The Forum is an open floor discussion in a Town Hall Meeting format, less like a panel, where the Black LGBTQIA+ community can talk about the things that matter to them, raise questions and find answers. Dope Black Queers is a space for and by the Black LGBTQIA+ community to provide grounding, connection, and to feel seen and heard. Everyone is invited to share their specific life experiences and perspectives, since it is in the specifics that people can relate and build community. Participation is encouraged but no one has to share, and the event is exclusively for the Black LGBTQIA+ community.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/dope-black-queers-the-forum-41651/", "official_url": "https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/event/dope-black-queers-the-forum-4/2026-11-08/", "image": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-08T16:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T19:30:00Z", "place": "London LGBTQ+ Community Centre", "address": "Hopton Street 60-62, SE1 9JH London", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-12-13T16:30:00Z", "end": "2026-12-13T19:30:00Z", "place": "London LGBTQ+ Community Centre", "address": "Hopton Street 60-62, SE1 9JH London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Open Mic", "start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/black-history", "literature/spoken-word"], "description": "An open mic evening where local poets, musicians, spoken word artists and performers take the stage. It is part of the Queen's Park Black History Month 2026 Gala, with Queen's Park Community Council inviting talent from across the neighbourhood, whether experienced or performing for the first time. Performers can apply by email with an outline of their act or a short sample, by a deadline in late October.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-mic-76421/", "official_url": "https://westbourneforum.org.uk/events/open-mic/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/708adb728baffe392833a780941be9fdf29609961c45aa3526b59880e40be23c-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Queer Diary: Zine-Making Evening", "start": "2026-11-05T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T20:00:00Z", "place": "London LGBTQ+ Community Centre", "address": "Hopton Street 60-62, SE1 9JH London", "price": "Pay What You Can", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/quiet-room-bookings/", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/zines"], "description": "Queer Diary: Zine-Making Evening is a crafting workshop where LGBTQIA+ adults can make their own personal Queer Teenage History Zine, collaging, doodling and writing to a throwback soundtrack. All materials are provided, including paper, scissors, felt-tips and old teen mags to cut up, and attendees may bring a favourite object, picture or memory as inspiration. It is brought to you by the team behind Queer Diary, the night where LGBTQIA+ adults read their teenage diaries on stage. Booking is essential and spaces are limited.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/queer-diary-zine-making-evening-41650/", "official_url": "https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/event/queer-diary-zine-making-evening/2026-11-05/", "image": ""}, {"title": "NA Queer to Stay", "start": "2026-11-04T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T20:00:00Z", "place": "London LGBTQ+ Community Centre", "address": "Hopton Street 60-62, SE1 9JH London", "price": "", "price_from": "35.00", "price_to": "55.00", "tickets_url": "https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/quiet-room-bookings/", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/health/addiction"], "description": "NA Queer to Stay is a weekly meeting ran as part of UK Narcotics Anonymous, held at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. The group meets every Wednesday from 7-8pm, and there is no need to register a place as you can drop by any time from 6:30pm. To retain privacy, the Centre will be closed during the meeting.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/na-queer-to-stay-41647/", "official_url": "https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/event/na-queer-to-stay-2/2026-10-28/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f354874a48a1a87915cb8415072d3c8ab946e0ccbcdb4071e86d6fd8ef152775-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Queen's Park Black History Month Annual Gala 2026", "start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "price": "Free (registration required)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["history/black-history", "occasion/black-history-month"], "description": "The annual Black History Month Gala is an evening of music, food, and culture celebrating the local community and honouring the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Black heritage. It is hosted by Queen's Park Community Council and features soulful music, powerful spoken word and storytelling, and delicious food shared among neighbours in a warm, welcoming space. It is a chance to connect with local residents and celebrate the shared culture and stories that shape the community. Registration is required, with priority given to residents of the Queen's Park, Harrow Road, and Westbourne wards.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/queens-park-black-history-month-annual-gala-2026-74567/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Sharing Circle For C...", "start": "2026-11-03T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T21:00:00Z", "place": "Torriano Meeting House", "address": "Torriano Avenue 99, NW5 2RX London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/support-group"], "description": "Sharing Circle For Community and Connection is a supportive space where people hear and see each other in real life and remember their shared humanity. It is hosted by Vera Howard, an artist and trained arts counsellor based in North London. The circle is for everyone and shaped by everybody who attends, meeting fortnightly on Tuesday evenings to hold whatever emerges, without needing to have it all figured out or navigate life alone. Donations are welcome and booking is through Eventbrite.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sharing-circle-for-c-70703/", "official_url": "https://torriano.org/whats-on/meeting/sharing-circle-for-community-and-connection-03-11-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f1b09579cb599fabfd5d9343718b93056e851fa4652c8504ca2e8cfe94c854eb-600.webp"}, {"title": "Queer Social", "start": "2026-11-03T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "City Of Quebec", "address": "", "price": "Free entry", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["society"], "description": "Queer Social is a weekly gathering where queer people can meet friends and make new ones in a sociable, friendly setting. It is run with the group @queer_social_ and takes place in the Officers Club Room. The social is all about making sure no one in the community is alone. Drinks promotions and some free nibbles are on offer for those attending.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/queer-social-41194/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}]}