Come join us at the Islington Museum for an exciting LGBT+ History Month event, exploring the rich history of South-Asian LGBTQ activism through the lens of Club Kali. Discover the stories, struggles, and triumphs of this vibrant community over the past three decades.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate together!
The event will be launched at 14:00 by The Mayor of Islington, Councillor Anjna Khurana and Club Kali’s legendary DJ Ritu MBE.
Then participate in an immersive Living Library experience, in which Kali members will tell you about partying away at the Dome in Islington, and what it was like to be part of the UK’s first ever safe space welcoming LGBTQ+ South Asian people to celebrate their diverse heritage.
Why not join a Tapestry Making workshop with Dhaga from 14:30: Textiles cherished by the South Asian Queer community will come together in this informal, accessible session—feel free to bring your own fabrics to add to the collective collage.
help create the Kali story tree, mix and mingle with ‘Chai’ tea and Samosas,
before enjoying an exclusive screening of the Club Kali documentary ‘Discovering Kali’ (2022) from 15:30, followed by a Q&A.
Club Kali: “Where East Meets West” and Islington’s Pride are heritage projects funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, made possible by National Lottery Players.
Dhaga is a multi-disciplinary South Asian creative collective based in London, UK. Exploring South Asian heritage, restoring social and environmental sustainability, and stretching the boundaries of visual art and design, Dhaga has curated two sold-out exhibitions. For more information, visit www.dhaga.art or @dhaga_art on Instagram.
Dhaga Art in action
DJ Ritu MBE inaugurating the DOME plaque