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The Damsel Collective is a radical new space for women+ to connect in Hackney, London. Here’s everything you need to know.
The Damsel Collective
The Damsel Collective is designed to serve as a sanctuary and social hub for women+ including queer women, lesbians, trans women, and transgender people of all genders. It is one of the few spaces in the UK that actively encourages trans inclusion while creating a nightlife and cultural experience that is free from unaccompanied cis male presence.
The venue is split across two floors:
- The ground floor is a café by day, offering locally sourced drinks, light bites, networking events, workshops and meeting spaces. The space transforms into a cocktail bar by night, featuring a signature cocktail menu.
- The basement is a multi-use cultural space for workshops, performances, panels, film screenings, and parties – all led by women+ creatives and community organisers.
The Damsel Collective is underpinned by a framework for change that drives their agenda. This is made up of the following five initiatives:
- Improve lack of representation and visibility for women+ in the arts, business and culture
- Tackle gender inequality in professional and social spheres
- Reduce social isolation at different phases of womanhood
- Break barriers to career advancement and leadership
- Increase cultural representation and intersectional inclusion
What’s on?
Over the remaining weeks in September, the following events are advertised
- 24-Sept – Feast. Adda and Festivities x Smoke and Lime – a Bengali supper club celebrating light over darkness and zero waste cuisine.
- 28-Sept – Pop-up Market – spotlighting brilliant independent women and queer-owned brands
- 28-Sept – Through ink and thread – a guided workshop to turn a photo of your choice into a personal artwork
- 28-Sept – Open-Mic – an open floor to share, speak and gather
- 3-Oct – SKINDEEP Supper Club – dedicated to holistic healing and mindfulness
Where is it?
The Damsel Collective is located at 70-72 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DP.
For more information, including upcoming events, visit damselcollective.com.
