SPRINGING FORWARD March has arrived, and Sheffield is brimming with LGBTQ+ events that celebrate community, culture and creativity. Here’s your guide to the must-attend LGBTQ+ events in Sheffield throughout March! For those who enjoy live music, March offers several exciting performances. RADMASH Spring Fundraiser (Sat 1 Mar) at Gut Level kicks off the month with a fantastic mix of live performances and activities. Gut Level LIVE: ddwy, Vera Sacra, Inner Totality (Sat 15 Mar) brings a dynamic lineup of local bands, while Classical Sheffield – New Music Ensemble (Sun 23 Mar) showcases classical music celebrating LGBTQIA+ composers. Later in the month, Heather Findlay and Robyn Gair (Fri 28 Mar) at the Lantern Theatre promises a beautiful, intimate live music experience. Additionally, GL Presents: Tia Cousins, Sena, Gut Level DJs (Sat 8 Mar) is another must-attend event for music lovers. Sheffield has plenty to offer if you’re looking for relaxed social gatherings. Trans Active Swimming (every Sat) at Heeley
Pool provides a welcoming space for transgender individuals and their allies to swim and socialise. Rainbow Minds (every Wed) at the Wellbeing Centre focuses on LGBTQ+ mental health, offering support and a place to unwind. For food lovers, Gut Pleasers – Communal Meal (Wed 5 Mar) at Gut Level is a great chance to enjoy good food and great company. Meanwhile, Out Sheffield’s Endcliffe Park to Forge Dam Walk (Sat 8 Mar) offers a scenic escape into nature with fellow community members. Looking for relaxation? Breathe Easy (Mon 17 Mar) at Gut Level provides a calm social space to de-stress. If you enjoy creative activities, Craft Social (Wed 12 Mar) at Gut Level is the perfect opportunity to get hands-on with arts and crafts. Over 50s LGBTQ+ Group (Thu 13 Mar) at Weston Park Museum is a dementia- and
neurodivergent-friendly event tailored for older LGBTQ+ individuals. Later that evening, Cruise – LeatherDyke Bar Night (Thu 13 Mar) at Gut Level celebrates leather and kink cultures in a relaxed, inclusive setting. If you’re in the mood for thoughtprovoking discussions, Sophie Lewis: Enemy Feminisms in conversation with Erin Maglaque (Wed 5 Mar) at The Victoria will explore queer theory and politics. Meanwhile, Folk Session (Thu 6 Mar) at Gut Level offers an evening of live performances in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. For those who love to dance and party, Sheffield’s LGBTQ+ club nights and DJ events have you covered. Sassy Saturdays with DJ Brooke (Sat 8 & 15 Mar) at Malin Bridge Inn promises a high-energy night of music and fun. Over at Gut Level, Happy Endings w/ Marie Malarie + Residents (Fri 7 Mar) is set to keep the dance floor buzzing. Drag fans won’t want to miss Drag Karaoke with Emma Maezin (Fri 7 & Sat 15 Mar) at The Ball Inn, bringing fabulous performances and singalong fun. For those looking to learn something new, FLAW DJ Workshop & Social (Tue 4 Mar) at Gut Level provides an inclusive, queer-friendly space to try DJing. Comedy lovers will find plenty of laughs this month. Justina Seselskaite – Settled (Wed 19 Mar) at Steel City Comedy is a must-see stand-up show exploring themes of belonging and identity. Quacks (Wed 19 Mar) at Showroom is a supportive space for LGBTQ+ individuals to test out their stand-up skills. Gut Level & Juno Books present T. Thomason’s Dirty Thoughts Tour (Thu 20 Mar), offering raw, authentic queer storytelling. Closing out the month, Ugly Duckling: Queer Experimental Comedy Open-Mic (Mon 31 Mar) at Gut Level is the perfect chance to see fresh LGBTQ+ comedic talent in a welcoming space. For film lovers, QTIBPOC Cinema Club (Tue 18 Mar) at Gut Level screens films focused on queer and trans people of colour, followed by insightful discussions. For something a little different, Rainbow Gamers (Sun 30 Mar) at Treehouse Boardgames Café invites the LGBTQ+ community for an afternoon of board games and fun. That’s your lot for March! Be sure to check out the latest updates and announcements on the Sheffield LGBTQ+ Events Facebook page. Make sure to check out the latest event announcements at facebook.com/ sheffieldlgbtevents.
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