VIRIS – Scare Tour – Washington Street

Written by funknsomething. Posted in Community, Directory, Entertainment, Events, Features, Funk N Something, News, People, Scene

 

THE VIRIS IS HERE… .

Can you survive the Zombie horde? Enter our containment zone for decontamination. Armed marines will guide you, The Last Survivors, through a treacherous tour of terror. You just need to stay alive. Listen to the marine if he tells you DON’T MOVE, don’t move, because if the zombies see you it’s GAME OVER.

Visit the scare tour on Washington Street Experience the Fear, but be careful it’s Infectious

Open nightly 6-10pm from 17 October to 2nd November!

 

WWW.VIRIS.IE

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Home Cork – A new queer club for Cork

Written by gaycork. Posted in News, Scene

Cork is about to get a new club starting on Wednesday the 10th of September. We caught up with the people behind the club to ask questions which were suggested by our readers.

So, where is the club itself? What venue will it be using?

The club itself is located on Marlboro Street just above Clancy’s Bar, adjacent to both Oliver Plunkett Street and South Mall. It’s a great venue that allows us to offer our customers a really great experience in our lounge, dance floor or rooftop cocktail bar. Whether you’re coming Home for drinks with friends, a date or you just want to dance we’re here for you.

We noticed on your FB page you used the term “queer club”, can you tell us more as to why you used that term? Do you envisage it as a LGBT club or LGBT friendly?

We reject “LGBT Friendly” and will instead say we’re just being decent human beings. LGBT friendly implies that it’s permissible to be homo/bi/transphobic if there’s a “friendly” alternative. We chose queer because everyone is that little bit queer in either their sexuality or just because they’re weird.

That’s what Home is about; being yourself in an environment where nobody actually cares. You’ve heard the phrase “Do what you want in the privacy of your own home”? That’s what we’re doing.

What night(s) of the week will you operate? If only Wednesday, would you ever plan to do a weekend night?

We’re opening on Wednesday the 10th every Wednesday after that. There is considerable scope to expand into weekends but it’s not something we’re going to do unless we are certain we can do it better than any other venue.

Will there be an entry fee? What is/is there the age limit? What is the door policy?

Our cover charge is €4 and our door policy is simple; if we think you’re going to be an asshole we’re not going to let you in. Thankfully there aren’t too many in Cork.

Anybody over the age of 18 is more than welcome. We accept that people will be pre-drinking before hand and we’re fine with that. We don’t have a dress code, we don’t have any policies that will deter people from coming Home. We started Home so that people can have fun in an atmosphere that’s inclusive and actually fun.

What hours do you hope to operate?

We will be operating from 10:30pm to 2:00am for the club.

What will the drink selection/prices be like? Will there be drink promotions?

We’ve a great bar stocked with every staple drink of a night out. We’re keeping our prices a secret for a little while but we can say that people are going to wonder how we make money.

(Tuesday Update: Drink prices have since been revealed)

What music genre will be at the club? What DJ’s will you have?

A lot of our music genres will be based on the club scenes of Amsterdam and Berlin with a lot of contemporary chart stuff. There’s going to be something for every taste. When I told a friend of mine I was opening a club they advised that there should always be one song that cleared the dance floor either because it was just plain crap or because nobody had heard of it before.

We’ll have our own twist in that we’ll play to the crowd but won’t play it safe.

What kind of seating will there be in the venue? For those who smoke, will it be heated/covered from rain?

Well there’ll be the traditional chairs with four legs and soft padding along with our massive couches around coffee tables. Our lux lounge is walled seating with its own pretty cool atmosphere that’s very suited to helping our customers get to know each other better.

As for smokers, we’ve literally got them covered as our smoking area is walled, roofed, heated, lit and it has a bar.

Do you think there is room for another LGBT club on the Cork scene?

It’s not a LGBT club; it’s a queer club. And while people may not think there’s a difference there is; one is exclusionary and it’s not ours. Gay, straight, male, female and anyone in between those is more than welcome at Home.

See here for Home Cork’s FB page

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‘Funk N Something’ and ‘Mr Gay Cork 2014/15′ Present ‘Boylesque’

Written by funknsomething. Posted in Community, Directory, Entertainment, Events, Features, Funk N Something, News, Scene

‘Funk N Something’ and ‘Mr Gay Cork 2014/15 

Present

‘Boy-lesque’

Featuring:
Foxy P.Cox
Letycha Le’Synn
Michael Crowley
Phil O’ Callaghan
Michael Cahill
Giles Reid
Emerald
Studio D 

AND

Mr.Gay Cork – Kevin O Brien

Chambers
Friday Sept 12
8.30 PM
€5

 

Mr Gay Ireland and Mr Gay Northern Ireland is now in its tenth year. The all-island event promotes visibility for young gay people, and safe sex awareness, in cities, towns and communities. Over the past few years, contestants have exclusively fundraised for the New Fill HIV facial reconstruction service at St James Hospital Dublin and to date contestants have donated 145,000 euros to HIV and gay causes. 

The selection heat for Mr Gay Cork was organised and hosted recently by Giles Reid and Cher Guevera in Chambers of Washington Street. The winner was decided by public vote and by a panel of celebrity judges including Peter Kelly (Weddings by Franc) and Eilish O Carroll (Winnie from Mrs Brown boys), Fabula Di Beaumarchais (first ever Alternative Miss Cork winner) and Brian Merriman (Executive Producer of Mr Gay Ireland)

Kevin O’Brien was chosen to represent Cork at this years Grand Final which takes place on the October weekend at The Gibson Hotel, Dublin

As part of his fundraising effort Kevin has organised this event with the gang from ‘Funk N Something’ 

 

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2013 Christmas Event Guide

Written by gaycork. Posted in Events, News, Scene

Welcome to our 2013 LGBT event guide for all that is happening on the Cork LGBT Scene & Community.
It’s very much a work in progress, so keep checking back for updates as we get them.

Friday, 13 December 2013:

Ruby Lounge: Youtube Stars Queens of Pop. Doors open 8.30pm. Entry €8

Saturday, 14 December 2013:

Ruby Lounge: DJ Jules. Doors open 8pm. Entry €5

Sunday, 15 December 2013:

Ruby Lounge: DJ Ian Turner. Doors open 8.30pm. Entry €5 includes free drink

Tuesday, 17 December 2013:

Loafers: Christmas Texas Holdem poker at 8pm

Wednesday, 18 December 2013:

Loafers: Christmas Bingo. Jackpot will be €500.

Ruby Lounge: DJ Ian Turner. Doors open 8.30pm. Free Entry.

Thursday, 19 December 2013:

St Anne’s Church: 7.30pm: Annual Carol Service for the LGBT Community and supporters in Cork

LINC:  7.30pm: Annual Christmas Party followed by Carol singing in Loafers

Ruby Lounge: Customer Night – Details to follow.

Friday, 20 December 2013:

Ruby Lounge: Christmas Jumper Party Night with DJ R0b O’Shea.  Doors open 8.30pm. Entry €5

Loafers: Christmas Carol Sing-Along from 9pm

Saturday, 21 December 2013:

Ruby Lounge: DJ Jules. Doors open 8pm. Entry €5

Sunday, 22 December 2013:

Ruby Lounge:  DJ R0b O’Shea.  Doors open 8.30pm. Entry €5

Monday, 23 December 2013:

Ruby Lounge: DJ Ian Turner.  Doors open 8.30pm. Entry €5

Tuesday, 24 December 2013:

Ruby Lounge is closed today

Thursday, 26 December 2013 – St Stephen’s Day:

Ruby Lounge:  St Stephen’s Night with DJ R0b O’Shea.  Free entry before 10pm, €10 entry after

Friday, 27 December 2013:

Ruby Lounge: DJ Jules. Doors open 8pm. Entry €5

Saturday, 28 December 2013:

Ruby Lounge: DJ Jules. Doors open 8pm. Entry €5

Sunday, 29 December 2013:

Ruby Lounge: DJ Jules. Doors open 8pm. Entry €5

Tuesday, 31 December 2013 – New Year’s Eve:

Ruby Lounge: New Year’s Eve  Party with DJ Dave.  Free entry before 10pm, €10 entry after

Wednesday, 1 January 2014 - New Year’s Day

Ruby Lounge: Sinners from 8.30pm

Saturday, 4 January 2014:

Marlboro Lounge: Cloud 9 Women’s Little Christmas with DJ Sinead. Doors open 10pm. Entry €10

 

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Queens of Pop are coming to Ruby Lounge

Written by gaycork. Posted in Events, News, Scene

Youtube sensations Queen of Pop are coming to Cork after many sell out shows across the UK and abroad.

They are coming to the Ruby lounge on Friday December the 13th, 2013.

Tickets cost €8, but entry includes a free drink

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The MMM (Movies Music Munchies) Quiz

Written by gaycork. Posted in Events, News, Scene

We are proud to present the first ever Movies, Music, Munchies Quiz

It’s taking place in the Ruby Lounge on the 20th of September and will start around 9.30pm
It will cost €5 per person with up to 4 people per team.

There will be rewards given and munchies will be provided  

See here for more info.

All proceeds on the night are going towards the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. See www.idonate.ie/cork  from more info

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Loafers 30th Birthday Weekend

Written by gaycork. Posted in News, Scene

Loafer’s celebrates its 30th birthday this year, and to make this special occasion, they are hosting a special weekend of events:

Friday 6th September
Stars In Their Eyes competition, with a special prize for the best impersonator.

Saturday 7th September
Karen Underwood host the gala night of the year, with live music and entertainment throughout the night.

Sunday 8th September
All Ireland Hurling final at 3pm, followed by a complimentary BBQ and live music from Grenade.

See here for more information about the weekend

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Funk N Something presents ‘Disco Burlesque’

Written by gaycork. Posted in Events, Funk N Something, News, Scene

Funk N Something presents ‘Disco Burlesque’

Staring Fabula Di Beaumarchais, Kitty Cartier, Miss Emerald, Giles Reid, Gary Cantwell (Mr Ruby Lounge) Chris O’Reilly (Mr Gay Cork),

Special Performances by Diane O Sullivan and the students of ‘STUDIO D’

Music by DJ Kev

Ruby Lounge Friday 22nd February

Doors 9 o clock SHARP – €5 entry

All proceeds go to the Children’s Unit in Cork University Hospital

Cork University Hospital Charity launched its first appeal in November with Rugby star Ronan O’Gara. The appeal is to raise €1.5m for a major development which will allow the Children’s Leukaemia / Cancer Unit from the Mercy UniversityHospital to relocate to a refurbished Children’s Unit in CUH. This single centre will provide an extensive range of specialist services for children.

 

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Xfactor’s MK1 are in the Ruby Lounge tomorrow

Written by gaycork. Posted in Events, News, Scene

 

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)

 

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South Paw Xmas KiKi

Written by gaycork. Posted in News, Scene

 

The festive season is upon us once again and South Paw invites you all to join our Christmas KiKi in Loafers Bar, 26 Douglas Street on Saturday the 15th of December from 9pm ‘till late.

To celebrate the yuletide, Mr. South Paw DJ Gerry will be spinning some tunes at the decks and Bear Supply are making a welcome return to Loafers stage, for what hopes to be another fantastic performance.

On the night entry is as always completely free and we will have some amazing prizes to be won in this year’s Christmas raffle: Tickets start from €5 for one line and €10 for three lines.

Loafers Bar are kindly supplying us with some exclusive drinks promotions that are not to be missed.

Looking forward to seeing y’all there

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