Fri 9th June
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Sapphic Social
Coffee & Chats for LBTQ+ Women/Non-binary folk (Every Friday)
6:00pm – 9:00pm: GASH Collective: CDJ & Vinyl DJ Workshop
Gash Collective and Outhouse are proud to host a beginners DJ workshop as part of Pride month. Learn the basics of DJing and beatmatching using CDJ and Vinyl turntables from DJ Lolz, DJ Rí and more. This is a not for profit event, with profits donated to Outhouse.
Sat 10th June
1:00pm – 3:00pm: Dublin Lesbian Line: Soapbox Session
Soapbox Sessions is an annual event which gives voice to several LGBTQIA+ speakers. As always, this year’s speakers are a diverse group, who’s commonality is that identify broadly under our shared LGBTQIA+ rainbow umbrella. There is a fantastic line-up for you and we know you’ll love hearing their personal stories. Stay tuned to @dublinlesbianline for upcoming speaker announcements. For anyone who would like to tune in online, this will be facilitated by GCN who will stream the event live on their Facebook and YouTube channels. FREE event, no registration required.
12:00pm – 4:00pm: Wiki Loves Pride: Editing Workshop
As part of the international Wiki Loves Pride initiative, Wikimedia Community Ireland and The Outhouse are celebrating LGBTQ history and culture on Wikipedia.All you need to take part is a laptop to take part! An editing workshop or editathon is a hands-on event in which participants can learn how to start editing Wikipedia. The aim is to make Wikipedia inclusive and reflect diversity by creating content on the LGBT discourse: history, culture, rights, equal opportunities.
Wed 14th June
7:00pm – 9:00pm: Trans and Non-binary Social (Every Wednesday)
Music, chill, and chat for trans and non-binary folk.
Thurs 15th June
6:30pm – 8:30pm: Open Mic Night: Pride Edition
We are calling all artists, singers, poets and speakers of any kind to come and perform their act as we transform our Café space into a mini arena complete with a stage, mic and lighting. Performers can register for a free slot by contacting Mark at venue@outhouse.ie with the subject line “Open Mic Night Registration” with your name and a brief description of what your act involves. You are also welcome to register to perform on the night should any slots be available.
Fri 16th June
7:00pm – 9:00pm: Zainab Boladale Presents: Worthy Screening & Love Is In The Éire Panel Discussion
An independent production, filmed in Ireland, ‘Worthy’ is a short film based on Sewa, a young woman who is struggling to get over Remi, her first love. Through her thoughts, we experience her need to let go. https://boladale.com/worthyshortfilm
The screening will be followed by the ‘Love is in The Éire’ panel discussion facilitated by Zainab where the audience is asked to reflect on the themes of the film.
Sat 17th June
14:00 – 16:00: TEADANCE: An Inclusive Alcohol-Free Day Time Party
Are you more of a daytime party gal who still wants to feel fresh for the rest of the weekend?
You wanna give the booze a break, or give it the boot altogether, while still hearing all the hits in a queer space? Then TEADANCE is for you!
Mon 19th – Tue 20th June
19:00 – 21:00 : Outburst Arts Presents: Border Fairies by Richard O’Leary
Produced by Belfast’s award-winning Outburst Arts and commissioned through the Shared History Fund exploring the impacts of the partition of Ireland , Richard O’Leary’s Border Fairies is an insightful and smart hybrid stage performance that effortlessly brings the traditional art of the storytelling “seanchaí” bang up to date in the most delightful and accessible way around our often-erased LGBTQ+ histories.
Wed 21st June
7:30pm – 9:00pm: Kindr Queer Men’s Recovery Group
Kindr is a meeting and support group for Queer identifying men who are in (or want to find out about) 12 Step Recovery from Addictions of all kinds. Focus is particularly on areas that affect members of the LGBTQ+ community.
7:00pm – 8:30pm: Sex Workers Alliance Ireland: Sex Worker Awareness Training
Developed by sex workers, this training will enhance participants’ knowledge, including:
What is sex work?, Appropriate language and terminology, Barriers, stigma, and discrimination experienced by sex workers., Models of laws, what do sex workers want?, Sex worker services including information about SWAI, How you can provide sex worker-friendly services…
Thurs 22nd June
7:30pm – 9:00pm: National LGBT Federation (NXF): Pride Political Debate
The NXF Pride Political Debate makes a welcome return this year in association with Outhouse. NXF Board Director Adam Long will once again be chairing what promises to be a detailed and informative discussion of all the major LGBT+ policy issues in the Ireland of 2023. Find out more…
Fri 23rd June
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Pride Sign-Making Workshop
Want to make your own side for the Parade. Come to Outhouse and join in the fun of making your own sign that represents who you are and why you are taking part in Pride!
7:00pm – 9:00pm: Alcoholics Anonymous: Pride Open Meeting & Panel Discussion
Sat 24th June – Yay, it’s Pride Day
10:00am – 4:00pm: PRIDE at Outhouse:
All-day event celebrating Pride 2023 (more details to come)
Join the Outhouse Pride Breakfast at 10am for a fun-filled experience!
Find your Pride Pal
Whether you’re a glitter-loving unicorn or a quiet rainbow warrior, we’ve got you covered.
Our rainbow matchmakers will assist you in connecting with others. Enjoy icebreakers and speed-friending activities to get to know your PridePals before the Parade.
Get ready for the Parade
Outhouse is a great place to get ready for the Parade – we’ll have Pride makeup sticks for your face and some other paraphenalia., Also the team at Pride Nails can paint your nails in the pride colours you like.
Music & Entertainment
The centre will be full of live entertainment with Dublin LGBT+ Casual Choir singing a few songs, Open Mic Sessions & much more on the stage in the Theatre.
Outhouse will be the place to be!!
Tue 26th June
6:00pm – 8:00pm: Pop Up Ghaeltacht: Pride Edition
Regular events and groups at Outhouse will continue in June: Rocky Horror Picture Show, Bi Café Social, GOLD, Gay Guys Café & Dublin Men’s Group.
Pride Nails in Outhouse before Pride
Friday June 9th, 12pm – 6pm,
Friday 16th 2pm -6pm,
Saturday 17th 10am -4pm,
Friday 23rd 12pm – 6pm,
Saturday 24th 10am -4pm,
Events may change. Please check all weekly events listings
Contact Mark at venue@outhouse.ie for more info or event inquiries.