The summer feel is in the air and what a perfect start for the annual Cork Women’s Fun Weekend which is taking place all this weekend from the 2nd to the 5th of May.

Highlights of the weekend include, The Word of Breda,  Big Night Out at Silversprings and the Legendary Pub Quiz at Loafers. Follow this link for more info.

Both Ruby Lounge & Loafers will be open over the weekend, but other notable highlights this weekend include:

Out4dinner, social group for the LGBT Community, are having a meal meetup on Friday 3rd at 7.45pm. Email out4dinner@theother placecork.com for more info

Rainbow Ramblers, Cork’s LGTB Rambling Group, is holding its next walk through the beautiful west Cork Countryside around Lough Ine, near Skibereen on Sunday May5th.

We will be leaving the Old Kino Cinema on Washington Street at 11am. Newcomers welcome. A car pool will operate.
Contact: rainbow.ramblers.cork@gmail.com or 0876783726.

The Bearded Ladies presents…

The Word of Breda- A one woman show

8.30pm at 32 Marlboro Street on the 2nd May 2013
Tickets: €10

‘I’m not a lesbian lads…. I just like driving tractors’

Join sapphic storyteller Breda Larkin in this hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of her life through the triple lenses of sexuality, religion and em…facial hair.

Having discovered upon entering primary school that she was in fact A GIRL, it wasn’t long before Breda had to contend with the stifling limitations of pinafores, first communion dresses and knitting!

‘I’m knitting nothing!’

From there it was an uphill struggle against the forces of heteronormativity, patriarchal society…and loofahs!

Flicking her baked beans across the dinner table in a tactful attempt to come out to her parents, Breda had found her calling in life, and it had nothing to do with becoming a bride of Christ (although living in a convent with a community of sexually frustrated women and scones on tap did sound appealing!)

Follow Breda as she journeys from ‘getting the shift’ with the local lads for ‘cream buns n’ snickers’ to breaking the hearts of her imaginary lesbian camogie team and cartoon reporter April O’ Neill, by falling in love with a beautiful real live girl and becoming a fully-fledged dickie-bow aficionado.

Written and performed by: Breda Larkin
Co-Directed by: Evelyn Quinlan and Nicola Depuis

See www.thewordofbreda.com for more info

The Gathering is Ireland’s long earned excuse to have a bit of a party in 2013 with all sorts of jiggery being planned in every nook and cranny of this fair Isle.

Naturally, we at the Front Lounge are ready and eager to jump in to the thick of it and what better time than the May Bank Holiday weekend- allegedly the sweet start of our version of Summer.

We are super-excited to reveal a plethora of hot and happening events- kicking off on Saturday with one of our legendary carnivals leading us not so gently into what will be one sizzling burlesque show, while Sunday sees us proudly hosting performers Phil Bass and Chris Engel alongside other live music events.

There will be lots of other stuff in  between, and, of course our resident DJs will play late into both nights to assist with the comedown!

Tickets are a mere €15.00 for the weekend (or €10.00 per day if you’re really strapped)  and we are happy to confirm that all proceeds will go to promoting and supporting Belong to Youth Support (belongto.org) and Dublin Aids Alliance (Dublinaidsalliance.ie)- 2 superbly deserving charities who have done and continue to do excellent work within the community.

Let the shenanigans commence!

It’s that time of year again for the annual Miss Gay Cork Competition, where someone will be picked to represent Cork in the  Miss Gay Ireland later in the year.

It’s taking place in the Ruby Lounge next Sunday the 7th of April from 9pm and will be hosted by Miss Bliss.

If you are interesting in taking part as a contestant, or just want more info, then please go here

This Friday (15th March) sees the launch of an Anti Bullying Campaign in Loafers and Ruby Lounge, with the Lord Mayor of Cork, John Buttimer and his brother TD Jerry Buttimer in attendance.

An “LGBT Anti Bullying Single,” which was recorded by 10 people from the LGBT community,  will be launched on the night, along with a presentation of an award for a person or group who has made a contribution in fighting bullying and helping those in need.

It starts with Pre Drinks Champagne in Loafers @ 7pm and the night continues in  The Ruby Lounge from 8.30pm till late.

Their will be spot prizes given away on the night, thanks to many generous donations.

Confirmed acts on the night include, Grenade,Roisin Maloney,Roweana Fitzpatrick,Patrick Murphy,Lisa Collins,Miss Bliss & Studio D,Declan Kiely and crew,Dylan B,Kirsty Bii and Claire Spillane

See here for more info.

The 2013 programme for Cork Women’s Fun weekend has been released.

Highlights include, “The word of Breda”, a stand up show, “Big Night Out,” in Silver Springs Moran hotel and of course  the legendary quiz in Loafers.

(Click on the image to see a larger version)

See here for more info

X Factor’s MK1 are appearing in The Ruby Lounge, tomorrow night , the 1st of February

They will be supported by girl band Grenade, and there will be promotions and give-aways. Also some lucky ticket holder winning tickets the X-Factor Live Tour, which is taking place in Dublin in February.

Following their performance MK1 will meet people for autographs and pictures.

Tickets available from eventmaster.ie , and remaining tickets available on the door.
(This event is strictly over 18’s only)

The aim of Rainbow Ramblers  is to have “sociable walks on the  many looped walks and way marked walks which have sprung up around Cork and the surrounding counties.” They go on to say that ”the walks will not be strenuous and are mainly off-road on tracks and paths.”

Their next walk is on Sunday the erd of Februaru, with a car pool leaving the near the old Kino Cinema on Washington street at 11am

Contact Doc for further information on 087 – 6783726 or by email: rainbow.ramblers.cork@gmail.com.

The aim of Rainbow Ramblers  is to have “sociable walks on the  many looped walks and way marked walks which have sprung up around Cork and the surrounding counties.” They go on to say that ”the walks will not be strenuous and are mainly off-road on tracks and paths.”

Their next walk is on Sunday the 6th of January, with a car pool leaving the near the old Kino Cinema on Washington street at 11am

Contact Doc for further information on 087 – 6783726 or by email: rainbow.ramblers.cork@gmail.com.

Chambers bar has just confirmed that Rylan is coming to Cork on Sunday, 30th December 2012.

Support acts will include local drag acts and Cork’s girl band, Granade.

Tickets c0st €14 and can only be booked online. Do so HERE.