Events

2011 Schedule!

By AnonymousThu, 2011/03/31 - 22:23

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Watch this space for dates of the amazing events to follow in the Rainbow calendar!

First quarter (14 Feb - 25 March)
 
Second quarter (4 April - 10 June)
Wednesday 6 April: Discussion group
Monday 11 April: Discussion group
Wednesday 20 April: Discussion group
Monday 25 April: No discussion group (public holiday)
Wednesday 4 May: Discussion group
Monday 9 May: Discussion group
Wednesday 18 May: Discussion group
Friday 20 May: Mid-year Function
Mid-year Vacation (11 June - 24 July)
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Third quarter (25 July - 2 Sept)
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Forth quarter (12 Sept - 20 Dec)
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End of Semester Function -- Don't Ask, Don't Tell

By Werner van RooyenMon, 2011/05/16 - 12:45

What a semester it has been, but like all good things it must come to an end. However just before UCT throws you in that dungeon of a building-The Sports Centre- to write ridiculously long papers on material you were barely taught, RainbowUCT has just one more climax for you!

RainbowUCT is proud to present its end-of-semester function, simply themed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Like all RainbowUCT parties this promises to be a great on...e! We are infamous for our raunchy, out-of-this-world parties and what can we do but confirm these sentiments?

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V-Monologues

By Werner van RooyenTue, 2011/05/10 - 13:08

V-MonologuesRainbowUCT proudly presents The V-Monologues: Intimate talks about female sexuality. By women, for women... straight, gay and even spaghetti!

This inaugural event, specifically for the treasured female members of our community, promises lots of thought-provoking fun. Join us for a glass of wine and activism in action (drag your straight girlfriends along if you must!), as well as inspiring company and food for thought. Time: 12 May · 17:00 - 20:00 Location: Centre for African Studies Gallery, Upper Campus, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7700

Our guest Monologuer for the event will be Ndumi Funda, a fellow feminist and founder of Luleki Sizwe. This will be followed by a screening of the documentary "Road to Pride". Wine and snacks will end the event on a high note!

"Love knows no gender, race or colour"

 

RainbowUCT Movie Night

By Werner van RooyenSat, 2011/04/16 - 04:33

“Lights, Camera, Action!” It is that time of the year again: RainbowUCT presents the official RainbowUCT Movie Night. This highlight of the Rainbow social calendar promises gay cinema at its best and buttered popcorn bursting at the seams!

Join your fellow LGBTIQ film connoisseurs on the evening of the 16th of April from 18:00 to 22:00 for a night of tasteful gay cinema in Leslie Social Science Lecture Theatre 1C. A selection of LGBTIQ-themed films will be screened. This event serves to explore current themes in gay cinema, but above all as a chance to escape the relentless pace of university life, sink a little deeper into our seats and enjoy quality time with our friends (or fellow critics). Ample amounts of popcorn and soft drinks sweeten the deal.

Hope to see you all there! The RainbowUCT Team

Gay Prom!

This is the RainbowUCT End-of-Year function and your last chance to have fun before we all have to knuckle down and study!

The theme is GAY PROM so get your outfits ready a.k.a. this is a chance to bring out your fancy and dress formal with a little gay fun! If you don’t dress up you will be judged and no one does judging better then them gays (and Christians).

The best dressed girl couple and boy couple will each receive a pair of super sexy underwear from 3rd Beach. WHICH ARE AMAZING! They will also be crowned the GAY PROM KING(s) and GAY PROM QUEEN(s). We encourage gender bending so if you feel like wearing a suit or a dress or both, go for it!

The best dressed will be judged on three criteria: theme suitability, originality and effort!

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3rd Beach: Stylishly Packaging Your Assets

3rd Beach is sponsoring the prizes for our Gay Prom end-of-year party!

The best dressed girl couple and boy couple will each receive a pair of super sexy underwear from 3rd Beach -- WHICH ARE AMAZING! They will also be crowned the GAY PROM KING(s) and GAY PROM QUEEN(s). We encourage gender bending so if you feel like wearing a suit or a dress or both, go for it!

The best dressed will be judged on three criteria: Theme suitability, originality and effort!

More info on 3rd Beach:

Stylishly Packaging Men’s Assets
Local designer underwear and swimwear brand showcases men’s assets in comfort and style.

July 2009, Cape Town: With Clifton’s 3rd Beach as its muse and a cheeky slogan that promises to package your assets, new local company 3rd Beach has launched a range of stylish men’s underwear and swimwear that captures all the glamour and attitude of its famed namesake. This new range is now available exclusively at the 3rd Beach online store (www.3rdbeach.net). Providing express delivery to 235 countries worldwide, prices start at R180 for the Classic Brief and range up to R360 for luxury swimwear made from Italian fabric.

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Out In Africa Film Festival

Please make sure you go and see a couple films showing at the Out In Africa Gay & Lesbian Film Festival taking place from this Friday the 22nd of October until the 7th of November (a nice little break between exams).

If you would like to see the 2 x Free Screenings taking place over the festival, please be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.

Free Screenings:

Tickets for these screenings are only available through OIA and are not available at the cinemas or through any booking service.

To book please contact Lisa by emailing her at lisa@oia.co.za

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Panel Discussion on LGBTI struggles in SA

You are cordially invited to attend a panel discussion by a diverse group of LGBTI activists and researchers.

Who are ‘we’ and what does this mean for LGBTI struggles in South Africa now?

Date: 13 October 2010
Time: 5:30 for 6, until 8
Venue: The Institute for the Humanities in Africa, Upper Campus, UCT.

This panel discussion falls under the rubric of the new Institute for the Humanities in Africa (HUMA) at UCT, and is an opportunity to invite those living the practice we theorise about to share their expertise with us. As part of our research area “On Being Human”, we also offer this panel as a chance for reflection and communication between sectors in the LGBTI communities and between the academy and practitioners and activists.

The broad questions we will be addressing are:

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Homos Don't Make Headlines

ANOVA Health Institute/Wits Journalism Programme invites RainbowUCT members to the following discussion forum, titled "Homos Don't Make Headlines":

Homos Don't Make Headlines

Theatre special: Beautyfull

The Baxter has extended a second special offer to all RainbowUCT members! For those of you who missed the offer on Carmen, members can get tickets at a ridiculously discounted price of R40 for the upcoming production, Beautyfull - that's a saving of R90!

Beautyfull, a work directed by Ina Wichterich, is an edgy, life-affirming and poignant dance piece with a trademark sense of humour. It showcases Remix Dance Company, Jazzart Dance Theatre and SA Circle of Dance Academy. It has been brought back by public demand after its great success in 2008 when featured during a women's festival with the theme Women and Disability.

Beautyfull is a life-affirming artwork, performed in an effective and humorous manner. It deals with the topic of women and disability, seeking to challenge preconceived ideas and stereotypes while elegantly reminding the audience that disabled people are still people.

Event details:

When: Friday, 15 October 2010, 20:00
Where: Baxter Theatre, Main Road, Rondebosch
Duration: 60 minutes

For those interested in this offer, please contact us and send us your name. You will need to pay for your ticket at the Baxter theatre before Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 5pm.