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Week commencing 13th February 2022

Find a Housemate: Housing Social - a chance to find people you choose to live with, as not everyone gets on with their first year flatmates. A chance to meet new people in a relaxed environment, and maybe playing some board games. Tickets are free, but to be booked via the SU website. 2pm in the Exhibition Space in Union House. 14th Feb.

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Keith Haring Inspired Art Workshop - a celebration of queer pop art, with Haring’s works being viewed as social activism of safe sex and AIDS awareness. Free tickets, to be booked via the SU website. 3pm in Bookable Room 1. 15th Feb.

Spotlight Festival - join the Sainsbury Centre in their last round of ‘spotlight’ sessions. It’s a chance to get a guided tour of a specific area of interest, with coffee and cake available to enjoy in the Terrace Cafe. Head over to their website to find out specific dates and interests. Booking is required, with a fee of £6 (inc. refreshments). 15th Feb - 25th Feb.

Queer East Art Exhibition - A Queer Fest Event celebrating a curation of artwork by LGBTQIA+ Norfolk artists. There will be a closing ceremony on the 19th. 12pm - 6pm at The Shoe Factory. 1th Feb - 19th

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Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy Day at Norwich Science Festival - explore the world of science in The Forum’s Atrium. A free drop-in event from 10:30am. 16th Feb.

Clutter City Night Market - join a collective of local makers, with over 25 stalls of the best creatives. Music, drinks, and pop up food will also be available. Free entry. 5pm-9pm, at Norwich Arts Centre. 17th Feb.

Lissie - Norwich Arts Centre - the American rock artist comes to Norwich with her songs telling of personal expression and persevering against pain. Tickets from £28.50, standing event, with show beginning at 8pm. 18th Feb.

Human Library - head over to Norwich Arts Centre where you can have a no-judgement conversation with a Book, or even just find out more about the concept. Free event, 3pm-5pm. 19th Feb.

Week commencing 20th February 2022

Wish You Were Dead - based on the bestselling crime book. A couple’s time from work soon turns chilling, starring Giovanna Fletcher. Tickets from £10 at Norwich Theatre Royal. 20th Feb - 25th Feb

Bookbinding - the beginning of a very interesting four part course of Doing Something Creative. Have a go at Japanese Stab Binding, creating a handbound book. A free event, tickets to be ‘bought’ via the SU, in the SIZ from 10am-noon. 20th Feb.

Harsh House Party with a Spectrum Room 2 takeover - celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with the iconic Drag Queen DJ Jodie Harsh. It’ll be a raucous night where everyone is invited - and you won’t want to miss out! Tickets at £8 from the SU site. Nick Rayns LCR from 10pm. 24th Feb

The Last Voyage of the Gloucester: Norfolk’s Royal Shipwreck - Head on over to Norwich Castle to explore the discovery of the great sunken warship. Learn about the ongoing research, and discover more about the discovered hidden gems. The exhibition will run until September. Free entry but booking is advised. 25th Feb

Flat and the Curves - A comedy cabaret, with songs which celebrate sex and sisterhood. With hilarity and vulgarity, it won’t be a show to miss. Tickets at £17.50, at Norwich Playhouse, 7:30pm.25th Feb.

Week commencing 27th February 2022

Film screening of ‘Pride’ & LGSMiners Q&A - head to room 1 in Union House to watch ‘Pride’, the film based on a true story of LGBT activists in their fight to help the families affected by the miner’s strike, followed by a Q&A with the secretary of the LGSMiners. Free event, with tickets to book from the SU site, event starting at 1pm. 27th Feb.

UEA Burlesque presents Cupid’s Cabaret - Head to Norwich Arts Centre to watch Burlesque soc present a belated gift for Valentines, hosted by the iconic drag queen Liv. At 7:30pm with tickets from £7.50. 2nd March

Week commencing 6th March 2022

Constanza Casati in Conversation with Isabelle Schuler - Join Costanza as she discusses her book Clytemnestra, as well as the dialogue around the infamous character. Event at Waterstones, at 7pm. Tickets from £4. 7th March

The Cher Show - Follow the life and career of the iconic singer, featuring three actors throughout her life. It’s a huge new production featuring show-stopping costumes. Tickets from £10, at Norwich Theatre Royal. 7th March - 11th March.

Film Works #2 - Sainsbury Centre - An event exploring queerness within the Sainsbury Centre collection. This will include a film screening and the presentation of a new baroque lyric essay. 5pm-7pm, free but booking is required through their website. 9th March

ABBA Disco Wonderland - wear your sparkliest outfit, your floatiest flares, or your biggest pair of heeled boots, and boogie away to ABBA’s greatest tribute club night. Tickets are £10 from the SU site. Event at Nick Rayns LCR at 10pm. 10th March.

Words and Songs from Women in Norwich - celebrate International Women’s Day at Norwich Arts Centre, with a series of women writers and poets. Event starts at 7:30pm, with a ‘pay what you can afford’ from £6.50 to £12.50. 12th March.