Here's the low-down on what we'll be getting up to at OutZone during the next few weeks...
This page is usually(!) updated on or before the 1st day of each month or if there is a last minute change of plan. It's always a good idea to check this page to make sure you know where and when we are meeting for various events. OutZone members are also able to receive regular email alerts and event updates with the very latest information and or/programme changes.
New members are welcome every week... so why not drop us an email? You don't have to come along every week, or stay for the whole of each session if you don't want to, but we hope you will! Contact: Email Andy- or call 020 7700 1323 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri)
Click here to view our Weekly Events Archive to see what we've been up to over the last few years...(!)
April 2008
Fri 4th April
New Members Night/Group Social
Another new month will hopefully bring us even more new members. OutZone Peer Mentors can be on hand to help any first-timers settle in and feel at home. Join us from 9.00pm for our usual group social at the Coronet in Holloway Road. (Over 18’s only)
Wed 9th April
Culture Vultures: The OutZone and Girl Diva Mini Film Festival 2008
We’ve tried booking (the overpriced!) tickets for this year’s London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, but without success. So in order not to disappoint, we’ll be hosting our very own mini film festival, here at PACE tonight. Come along and catch some excellent short films about being young and gay from around the world. FREE!
Fri 11th April
Residential weekend planning session/BIG Screen Film Night: I now pronounce you Chuck & Larry
Oh yes…we're gearing up for our weekend away with the girlz - and also come along tonight to catch this hilarious flick about two ‘straight’ men who decide to get ‘civilly partnered’ in order to receive ‘domestic partner benefits’. Film starts at 7.30pm prompt. (2007 - BBFC Cert. PG).
Tues 15th April
OutZonePLUS: Support Network Meeting
Support Network Meeting and social event planning for gay and bisexual men aged 21 – 30.
Fri 18th April
OutZone is Closed tonight as we're unable to use our usual venue.
Back as usual next week!
Fri 25th April
Residential Weekend Course Planning Meeting & London Mayoral Election ‘08 Debate
Tonight the Girlz will be joining us to help decide the content of the workshops (and our menus!) for the upcoming residential weekend in the New Forest. Theme for the weekend is drug & alcohol awareness & harm reduction. Also tonight we’ll be debating weather you’ll be voting for Ken, Boris or Brian (or someone completely different) in the upcoming London Mayoral elections on May 1st. Who’s getting your ‘X’?
May 2008
Friday 2nd May
New Members Night/Group social/Residential Weekend Meeting
It’s May! And nearly time for of joint residential weekend with the Girl Diva Girlz to Avon Tyrell in the New Forest, Hampshire. If you’re coming with us, you need to attend this meeting from 8.00pm. As usual, OutZone Peer Mentors can be on hand to help any first-timers settle in and feel at home. Join us from 9.00pm for our usual group social at the Coronet in Holloway Road. (Over 18’s only)
Fri 9th May - Sunday 11th May
OutZone and Girl Diva in the New Forest!
Issue-based residential weekend
No OutZone tonight – unless of course you’re on your way to Hampshire with us in the mini-bus! Back as usual next week from 6.30pm.
Tues 13th May
OutZonePLUS: Support Network Meeting
Support Network Meeting and social event planning for gay and bisexual men aged 21 – 30 – Come along tonight to help us plan our next social event that’s due to take place two weeks time! Don’t forget - The success of OutZonePLUS depends entirely upon it members - so why not get involved?
Fri 16th May
Residential Reflections
A look back at our weekend away
A chill-out session that will give us an opportunity to catch with everyone and take a look back at our weekend away. You might even catch a preview glimpse of the ‘official’ Residential Weekend DVD, “OutZone and Girl Diva do it in the New Forest” – If it’s ready in time (!)
Fri 23rd May
OutZone Out-on-the-Town: Details to be announced soon at www.outzone.org
As we’re unable to use our usual room tonight, we’ll be heading off out somewhere – at the time of writing nothing has been decided – so make sure you check out our website at www.outzone.org or join our email list in order to get the latest information!
Fri 30th May
Safer Sex – Doing it, right? (Sexually Healthy – Sexually Healthy – Part 1)
The first of two workshops from our Sexually Healthy – Sexually Happy sexual health series. HIV/AIDS prevention & safer sex practice should be of concern to us all. Tonight, we will be refreshing our knowledge around what it means to practice 'safer' sex and thinking more about how we can keep ourselves healthy. Come along tonight to find out more...and take part in or Safer Sex Quiz! Prizes for the top scores!
June 2008
Fri 6th June
New Members Night/Group Social - OutZone@Pride 2008 Planning session
It’s June! As usual, OutZone Peer Mentors can be on hand to help any first-timers settle in and feel at home. Join us from 9.00pm for our usual group social at the Coronet in Holloway Road. (Over 18’s only). We'll also be thinking about how OutZone will be representing itself at Pride London 2008 - Come along tonight and get involved!
Tues 10th June
OutZonePLUS: Support Network Meeting - OutZonePLUS at Pride: Planning session
Pride London Planning Session and
Support Network Meeting and social event planning for gay and bisexual men aged 21 - 30
Fri 13th June
Having Sex – Getting it, right? (Sexually Healthy – Sexually Happy – Part 2)
An OutZone workshop that (quite literally) probes the ‘ins and outs’ of 21st century gay sex and relationships. We’ll be taking an in-depth look at various types of relationship - -the good, the bad and the ugly – as well as delving into the intricacies of common (and some not-so common) sexual practices. This is our no-holds-barred look at the world of sex and relationships for gay & bisexual young men – Miss it & miss out!
Fri 20th June
6th OutZone Pre Pride Midsummer Picnic in Soho Square, W1
Last years event was a huge success, (thanks mainly to the hard work of our peer mentors) with around 120 young people from all over the capital meeting up in Soho Square for a pre-pride summer picnic. This year we’re hoping to do even better! Come along tonight and bring ALL your friends - gay str8 or otherwise (!) You can even bring your mum & dad if you like! From 7.00pm – More info soon.
Fri 27th April
OutZone is Closed tonight as we're unable to use our usual venue.
Back to normal next week, when we'll be making final plans for our participation in PRIDE LONDON 2008 on Saturday 5th July - More details shortly!
This page is usually(!) updated on or before the 1st day of each month or if there is a last minute change of plan. It's always a good idea to check this page to make sure you know where and when we are meeting for various events. OutZone members are also able to receive regular email alerts and event updates with the very latest information and or/programme changes.
New members are welcome every week... so why not drop us an email? You don't have to come along every week, or stay for the whole of each session if you don't want to, but we hope you will! Contact: Email Andy- or call 020 7700 1323 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri)
