February is not quite over yet, and neither is LGBT+ History Month. There are still so many more events happening all over the city. If you haven't yet been able to get involved, now is your chance. If you can't get enough of the Cambridge queer scene, then get out there and keep enjoying it. Whatever your story, you're sure to love one of these events. 

Film screening of Safe Distance (2021) and Q&A: Jamie Chi’s documentary Safe Distance will be screened at Cambridge Central Library, and will conclude with a Q&A with the director herself. Safe Distance explores how the lives of queer Chinese individuals in the UK have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and draws comparisons to the HIV/AIDS epidemic; the documentary covers themes of identity, migration, home and community. Free tickets available here. Saturday 19th February 11.30am-1.00pm

Pride Patch & Badge Making Workshop: Newnham CraftSoc is hosting a pride-themed craft workshop; get to know some new faces over a gentle afternoon of collage, or bring your queer pals for a break from the library. The event is in the Anna Bateson Room at Newnham, with limited capacity so arrive early! Monday 21st February 7pm

Newnham LGBTQ+ seminar series: The series concludes with talks from Pauline Eller on Unsexing the Woman: 1820-1920 and Iga Szlendak on a topic to be confirmed. Sidgwick Hall. Thursday 24th February 6.30pm-7.30pm

Poetry Takeover: Cambridge’s cosiest and friendliest cinema, the Arts Picturehouse (above Spoons), is hosting a poetry and spoken word open mic night in the bar. Come along to celebrate queer history and be among friends. More information here. Thursday 24th February 7.30pm

Zine Workshop: Cambridge Central Library is hosting a zine making workshop to document the lived experience of the queer community of Cambridgeshire to be archived in the Local History collection. Materials will be provided, or you can submit artwork or writing beforehand. Free tickets available here. Saturday 26th February 3.00pm-4.30pm

A full calendar of events which are open to the public this month is available here.