Hackney
TALK: Mama Shelter London
Shoreditch, 437 Hackney Road London E2 8PP
A panel of sexual health experts and Hanx, the intimate product supplier, are hosting a “let’s open up about vaginismus” talk. The event promises to be “frank and sex-positive on busting taboos, and how to support friends, partners, and lovers” suffering from vaginismus.
- When: Wednesday, 8 March, 7pm to 9:30pm.
- Admission is free. Reserve your spot here
LEARN: Hackney Town Hall
Mare St, London E8 1EA
A “careers of the future” talk led by women in the tech industry – with appearances from Google, Amazon and LinkedIn – to talk about routes into a career in technology.
- When: Thursday, 9 March 2023, 12pm to 2pm
- Admission is free. Reserve your spot here
DANCE: Grow, Hackney
98c Wallis Road, London, E9 5LN
Celebrate women in the music industry by dancing the weekend away at Hackney’s favourite independent venue with an “ethical ethos”.
- Vinyl Bunnies, headed by a female DJ double-act Dellores & Tracey, will be bringing Latin, Rare Groove, Funk, and “a big dose of Classy Disco” to Grow.
- When: Friday, 10 March 2023, 7pm to 2am.
- £5 from 9pm
- Girlz B Like, an “all-female, all vinyl collective” will be returning to Grow for International Women’s Day once again with their Jazz, Funk and House tunes.
- Saturday, 11 March 2023, 7pm to 2am.
- £5 after 9pm, £7 from 10pm. Get your ticket here
Islington
DANCE: The Hope and Anchor pub’s International Women’s Day gig
The Hope and Anchor, 207 Upper St, London N1 1RL
London-based female singer-songwriters Carmy Love, Emily Peschiera, Eve Garland and Daisy will take over the Hope and Anchor pub to mark International Women’s Day, in support of Solace Woman’s Aid. The charity provides various services for women and children in London, including accommodation, counselling, and sexual assault support.
- When: Wednesday, 8 March, 7pm
- Tickets cost £10 and will be available at the world
CHILL: Bold, Brave, Wonder Women of Islington Celebration
Anomalous Space 38 Pentonville Road London N1 9HF
Hosted by Islington4Women, this event is an opportunity for women of all ages and backgrounds to mark International Women’s Day with an evening of music, poetry, and storytelling. Drinks and canapes will also be served.
The event is open to all those who identify as women.
- When: Thursday, 9 March, 6:30pm to 10:30pm
- Tickets are free but limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Register your place here:
WATCH: ‘Date with –’ an original play to celebrate International Women’s Day
Young Actors Theatre, Islington
The perfect play to watch with your girlfriends, Date With – tells the story of three roommates – Rachel, Alex and Becky – as one of them gets ready for a date. As the evening progresses, the audience becomes privy to an honest, liberating, and poignant conversation about sexuality, femininity, and trauma.
The play has been written and directed by Ines Cherkaoui along with Giulia Maglione, who also stars in the production. The show will be interspersed with powerful monologues and short videos.
- When: Saturday, 11 March, 8pm
- Tickets cost £12 and are available here
