Discerning scene musings from the princess of East London!
Are we in the time of year when seemingly everything merges together? Feel like you’re on a party comedown but the disco round is calling? Feel like you’ve got proper things to do but you’re just saving them ‘til the New Year??? Oh ma gawd, so do I…
Fancy a bit of art? You know I do! On Thursday 7th November there are two things to peruse… a group show entitled DRAWING at M.Goldstein, 67 Hackney Road. Artists William Farr, Louise Gray, Liz Johnson Artur, John Maybury, Matthew Stone and Julie Verhoeven are cramming their works into DJ and curator Pippa Brooks small but perfectly formed gallery space. It’s on ‘til 21st November. mgoldstein.co.uk
Then I’m thinking a trip to a private view at New Arts Projects which is Soul DJ Fred Mann’s gallery at 6D Sheep Lane, E8. A solo show from multi disciplinary artist William Selden who is presenting his painterly and modernistic works. Also on ‘til 21st November. newartsprojects.com
Well, after all that it seems like every weekend I start things off with a jaunt down to The Karaoke Hole. LOLs! Country Fried Karaoke with the fabulous and much loved performer known as The Crossy who will be performing fave’s of country & western music all night long! It’s on Thursday 7th November from 9pm ‘til 2am!
Moving on to Friday night and a cabaret treat for you at The Glory… Slav For You – Polish Themed Cabaret Show on Friday 8th November. It’s a first – but not the last of an evening celebrating Polish Divas with shows from ‘P-POP’ drag queens! Edyta Góniak, Bajm, Doda, Mandaryna and Maryla take to the stage from 7.30pm. theglory.co
Back this month Homostash who present a Lovers Edition at Dalston Superstore. On Friday 8th November get ready for a gorgeous time dancing around to the music of DJ Bad Mix, Kasey Riot and Taftkanik in the ‘lazer pit’ yes that’s the basement, and in the bar Pavliné, James aka Jimmy and Danny Campbell-Fox. 9pm ‘til 3am.
Up off the beaten track Lobotomy Room Dance Party at Fontaine’s, 176 Stoke Newington Road. A cocktail lounge with a difference with a real niche selection of rock-a-billy style sleazey inspired beats on Friday 8th. Free to get in, 10pm ‘til 1.30am and lots of fun!
The ground-breaking trans pole dancing disco Harpies is now on every Friday at the Metropolis Club, 234 Cambridge Heath Road, E2. This late night party from 10pm ‘til5am presents the stars of our scene hosted by Lucia Blayke and Jeanie Crystal.
I went to this last year… This year Inferno Summit 2019 a day seminar curated by Lewis G. Burton and hosted by Emily Crooked where talks, performance and discussions run throughout the day. Catch David Hoyle in conversation with Travis Alabanza, creator Fecal Matter chatting with Lewis. Performance including Mikey and Kaai-Isiah Jamal. A club promoters debate chaired by Jim Warboy. And an insightful discussion with Jay Jay Revlon, Aisha Mirza, and Gin under the theme ‘The Many Faces Of Safe(r) Spaces’, curated by Erkan Affan. Starts at 11.30am ‘til 9.15pm at Artsadmin, Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street E1 Saturday 9th November! This is a really great event! Tickets artsadmin.co.uk More info at inferno.com.
Then there’s the official Inferno after-party at The Yard, Hackney Wick, E9 from 10pm… Day event ticket holders only so grab a ticket now!
Back for a session at A Man To Pet’s Basic Boys at Dalston Superstore on Saturday 9th November. A raucous and sexy night as Pet takes care of proceedings! DJ’s Pet Piss, Nic Fischer, Leo Kotelis, J. Aria. VIP Go Go boys Gent by Name, Maryer Callas, Past Make Present. 9pm ‘til 5am! OMG!
This week at Princess Julia Loves resident performer Kevin Le Grand joins us! Sunday 10th November 7-11pm. Free!
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