1946 film screening and Q&A with director Sharon "Rocky" Roggio | Wednesday 22 October 5.30pm to 7.30pm | The Hall Carpenter room
Join Spectrum and 1946’s director, Sharon “Rocky” Roggio is no stranger to the implications of a life completely affected by the predominant modern interpretations of the Bible. Growing up lesbian in a Christian household, with a pastor for a father, has prepared her for this expansive undertaking. Rocky’s experience, of anti-gay biblical teachings, has been incredibly traumatic. She is a strong voice, among the growing chorus of LGBTQIA+ Christians who want to cure the world of this damaging narrative. Once Roggio learned of Kathy and Ed’s work, she was compelled to tell this story. This film is part of her attempts to reconcile a relationship with her family and begin to heal.
Book club | Wednesday 22 October | 12pm to 1pm | CLM.1.02
Join us for a book club where we will be discussing Lucy Rose's debut book, The Lamb.
Queer line dancing | Tuesday 30 September | 6pm to 8pm | The Venue, basement of the LSESU Saw Swee Hock building (SAW) | CANCELLED
Spectrum book club | Wednesday 27 August | 12pm to 1pm | The Hall-Carpenter Room (SAW.3.02)
We are holding our next book club where we will be discussing Sacha Coward's recent book, Queer as Folklore. No sign up, just show up!
Trans+ Pride March | Saturday 26 July | All day | London
We are marching in Trans+ Pride and we need YOU. Let's show our Trans+ and non-binary family that they are supported and that we see them, hear them, and celebrate them.
London Pride March | Saturday 5 July | All day | London
We are looking forward to striding with Pride at the annual London Pride March on Saturday 5 July! Sign up for yourself and your bring your bestie. Bonus points for bringing an ally with you.
Spectrum x EmbRace intersectional conference | Nothing about us, without us | Wednesday 4 June | 9.30am to 6pm | MAR.2.10
Join us on Wednesday 4 June for the first intersectional co-conference held by Spectrum and EmbRace. Hear from expert speakers and build solidarities and networks through creative lego play! The conference will be followed by a post-conference social and drag performance.
Spectrum book club | Her Majesty's Royal Coven | Wednesday 28 May | 12pm to 1pm | The Hall-Carpenter room SAW.3.02
Join us on Wednesday 28 May (12pm) in the Hall-Carpenter Room for the next Spectrum Book Club! We’ll be discussing Juno Dawson’s #1 Sunday Times bestseller ‘Her Majesty’s Royal Coven’, an exploration of gender identity, patriarchy and colonialism – with a little sprinkling of magic and witchcraft!
Spectrum book club | Wednesday 9 April | 12pm to 1pm | Hall-Carpenter Room (SAW.3.02)
Join us for a discussion about Shon Faye's book, The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice. This book is available to lend from LSE Library.
Spectrum book club | Wednesday 5 March | 12pm to 1pm | Hall-Carpenter Room (SAW.3.02)
Join us for a discussion about Judith Butler's latest book, Who's Afraid of Gender?
Inauguration of the Hall-Carpenter Room | Wednesday 19 February | 4.30pm-6pm | Hall-Carpenter Room (SAW.3.02)
Join us for a special drinks reception to celebrate the official launch of the Hall-Carpenter Room, LSE's dedicated space for gatherings that promote inclusivity and intersectionality. Space is limited so make sure you sign up!
The room was named to celebrate the LSE Library’s Hall Carpenter Archives, an extensive collection of archives and printed material documenting the history of LGBTQ+ activism in the UK since the 1950s.
Queer film screening | Wednesday 12 February | 6pm-8pm | Hall-Carpenter Room (SAW.3.02)
Join us for a screening of Pride (2014), a joyous film that tells the story of a group of LGBTQI activists who supported the Miners' Strike in 1984.
Snacks and nibbles will be provided, but please bring your own drink of choice!
Bake sale and fundraiser | Tuesday 4 February | 10am-12.30pm | Hall-Carpenter Room (SAW.3.02)
Get your bake on and or buy and donate a cake for our bakesale! Or come along for a tea and a chat with our Spectrum members. All proceeds raised will be donated to the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre.
Queering the tarot
Join a fascinating discussion about the history of tarot and i-ching and have your tarot read!
Thursday 31 October 2024
Book Launch: Queer Footprints
A discussion with Dan Glass
Friday 9 June 2023
Gender's a Drag (Co-hosted with LSE Power)
with drag performer Velvet Caveat
Wednesday 15 March 2023
Film Screening: Tangerine
Wednesday 29 March 2023
COW 1.11