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SUMMARY:Neurodivergent Revolutionary Comedy & Zine Club
DESCRIPTION:BOOK A PLACE HERE \n  \nFull Comedy hour set by Don Biswas on stage at 7pm. Award-winning comedy set from Edinburgh Festival about Neurodiversity & revolution. \nDon Biswas is one of the gems of the circuit. A politically charged gag merchant who likes to cover a wide range of subjects including his Asian upbringing\, his neurodiversity as someone with dyspraxia\, ADHD\, and ASD. Don has gained huge admiration off all corners of the circuit. \nDon is now a regular face in comedy clubs across the UK. Alongside that Don recently recorded a comedy special for BBC Radio 4 entitled ‘Neurotopical’ and has appeared on Radio 4’s 13 Million Club\, Rosie Jones’s Boxticker as well as UKTV Digitals Rosie Jones’s Disabled Comedy Extravaganza and BBC Onlines Future Food Stars. Don has played in USA & Switzerland. \n@Donbiswascomedy \n— \nHamja Ahsan International Neurodiversity Zine archive will be on display. Zines on autism\, depression\, ADHD\, bipoplar. Ahsan rans the UK biggest zine activism festival DIY Cultures from 2013-2017. He is the author of Shy Radicals: Antisystemic Politics of the Militant Introverts – which envisions a homeland called Aspergistan for neurodivergent people. He has worked with Project Art Works in developing the national neurodiversity and contemporary art network since Documenta 15. Zines will be for sale. paper\, glue\, staplers will be available to chill and make zines after the comedy. \nIG: @diycultures \nhttps://diycultures.tumblr.com/ \nWe may have the film My Name is Khan in the background about an Autistic Asian man falsely accused of terrorism following 9/11 that inspired some of the Free Talha campaign work. \nWe will collectively chill and discussion making an organisation called Neurodiversity Against Genocide & Apartheid (NAGA) on the national Palestine Solidarity demonstrations. \nBring your own zines to share & collage materials you may wish to cut up. \nThere will be opportunity to see the exhibition My Brother is Back and the archive reading rooms all day from 12pm-10pm \nhttps://www.hamjaahsan.com/solidarity \n#WIPBrother
URL:https://penfightdistro.com/zine-event/neurodivergent-revolutionary-comedy-zine-club/
LOCATION:WIP Space Studios\, Dormay Street\, London\, SW18 1EY
CATEGORIES:Zine Club
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SUMMARY:Replay Zine Launch
DESCRIPTION:“Replay” is a limited print fan-zine about the combination of music and gaming. With articles about Jet Set Radio\, K/DA\, an interview with Azikazin Magic World\, and fan illustrations throughout\, this mixed media zine is bound to have something for everyone. Replay was created by Jodie McFadyen and has two other contributors: editor Rico Ibrahim of ANRI (a zine about cultural preservation and sharing)\, and illustrations by Glasgow-based tattoo artist and illustrator Senna Bogan. \nThis launch party is a chance to meet other people with an interest in gaming and the creative outputs that occur alongside it. We have a set from Glasgow-based DJ and producer Rahul.mp3. who runs an up-and-coming clubbing collective called “Scandal” focusing on Baile Funk\, Bhangra\, Jersey Club and HipHop. Rahul will be showcasing a gaming themed set using some favourite mentions from Replay alongside some other material more commonly seen at Scandal. \nThere will be free copies of Replay available at the launch\, on a first-come\, first-serve basis. The launch schedule includes a quick walkthrough by Jodie once people start to arrive\, and then we will transition into a DJ set. Come along\, read some\, dance some\, and chat! \nFollow us on Instagram @replayzine for some sneak peaks. \n!Attendees must be over the age of 18!
URL:https://penfightdistro.com/zine-event/replay-zine-launch/
LOCATION:Red Bull Gaming Sphere London\, Whitby Street\, London\, E1 6JT
CATEGORIES:Zine Launch
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SUMMARY:Zine Making Workshop with Three Paws Press
DESCRIPTION:“Super excited to be running a zine making workshop at Wallasey Central Library from 11:00-12:00 on Saturday 14th September! It’s for anyone aged 11+\, materials will be provided but feel free to bring any supplies you might want to use. Drop us a message if you need any info or have any questions. Massive thanks to @wirral_libraries ❤️”
URL:https://penfightdistro.com/zine-event/zine-making-workshop-with-three-paws-press/
LOCATION:Wallasey Central Library\, 17 Earlston Rd\,\, New Brighton\, Wallasey\, CH45 5DX
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Food Zine Workshop | Nothing To Celebrate MCR at The DBA
DESCRIPTION:BOOK A PLACE HERE \nFood Zine Workshop | Nothing To Celebrate MCR at The DBA | Saturday 14th of Food Zine Workshop | Nothing To Celebrate MCR at The DBA | Saturday 14th of September 2024 \nCome join us at The Derby Brewery Arms for our Food Zine Workshop\, in which we will share traditional and family recipes to make a small compilation of foods and dishes from our cultures in Abya Yala\, while also finding or coming up with the images\, messages and drawings that will make up the visual design of the zine. \nRefreshments will be provided. Please make sure to tell us of any dietary preferences and restrictions and allergies we must cater to upon purchasing a free ticket. \nWe have a limited travel budget for attendees to this event. If you would benefit from financial support to pay for travel costs for this event\, please get in touch via nothingtocelebratemcr@gmail.com. As there is limited capacity for this event\, we will offer this support on a first-come-first-served basis. \nThis workshop is for people with roots in Abya Yala to join the queer-led N2C collective in learning about zine-making through the collaborative design of this small food zine. \nAbya Yala (in the indigenous Kuna language\, meaning land in full maturity) is also commonly known as the American continent\, including North and South America and Mesoamerica. This session is intended for migrants (including any descendants of first generation migrants) and diasporans with roots in Abya Yala\, particularly those whose heritage and cultural experiences are rooted in indigenous communities in some way. We intend for this session to contribute to strengthening a local network of Abya Yala migrants and diasporans\, as well as create a joyful environment where we can share about our cultures through food and tradition. \nNothing To Celebrate events center the safety and wellbeing of queer and trans people from global majority groups. We also implement a zero-tolerance policy in regard to prejudice and harassment\, hate and abuse of any kind. We provide an accountable space where attendees can rely on the support and guidance of N2C collective as event organizers trained in safeguarding\, to answer to any queries and concerns regarding the access and safety of our events as well as any circumstances arising during\, as a result of\, or in the lead up to our events. There will be a designated safeguarding and access lead during our events and multiple members of the collective will be present at our events. N2C collective is made up of queer and trans people from global majority groups and our allies. \nIf you have any queries regarding this\, please contact us via nothingtocelebratemcr@gmail.com
URL:https://penfightdistro.com/zine-event/food-zine-workshop-nothing-to-celebrate-mcr-at-the-dba/
LOCATION:The Derby Brewery Arms\, 95 Cheetham Hill Road Cheetham Hill\, Manchester\, M8 8PY
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Pagemasters Zine Fair
DESCRIPTION:“Join us for a late summer zine fair celebrating small presses and publishers\, hosted by PageMasters and the South London Gallery Bookshop.  \nDiscover new creatives and support independent publishers! The fair will host over 100 artists\, self-publishers\, collectives\, and book sellers\, see the full line-up below.  \n  \nIn the South London Gallery Bookshop\, you’ll find a curated selection of books\, magazines\, artists’ editions\, stationery and gifts. The Bookshop is committed to highlighting independent publishers and championing reading across all ages.  \n  \nABOUT PAGEMASTERS \nPageMasters are a Lewisham-based company who offer an affordable and high-quality Risograph printing service in addition to workshops\, talks and a design consultancy.  \n  \n \n  \nPublishers:  \nArcadia Missa Publications\nBOOKS\nBreakdown Press\nBronze Age\nBrownies Zine\nClub del Prado\nColossive Press\nCSM Publications\nCUTT PRESS\nDECADENCE\nDudley\nEm—Dash\nFamicon Express\nFEM Press / FEM ZINE London\nFeminist Library\nFOLIUM\nHamja Ahsan\nHow To Catch A Pig\nIntoart\nMaqam books\nMark Pawson\nMayDay Rooms\nMigrants in culture\nMini Mart Press\nMontez Press\nMosaic Rooms\nMrs Paterson’s Press\nNew Dimension\nPast Tense\nPeas Press\nPidgin Library\nPilot Press\nPotato\nRabbits Road Press\nSlow Grind\nSMUT Press\nStefan Alexander\nSticky Fingers Publishing\nStrike Design Studio\nTACO!\nTendencies Bulletin\nTerry Bleu\nWorms Magazine\nCommunal Table:\nA.Y.F.P\nAlice Bush\nAlison Hui\nAlmanac Press\nAna Blumenkron\nAnna Corfa Isehayek\nAnnie Mackinnon\nCarrion Press\nChiara Rivetti\nDaniel David Freeman\nDavinaaadoneit\nDemi A D\nElspeth Walker Zines\nEnaitz Greaney\nFarah Aitoumeziane\nGareth Brookes\nGLUH\nHand Saw Press\nIn Lucid Dreams We Dance\nIzzy Hellam\nJoe Davies\nJohn Gray\nKamal Malhotra\nKamipaper\nKayla Lui\nKitya Mark\nKorantema Anyimadu\nLaura Bracey Curry\nLookDeeper Zine\nMathilda Sebastianelli\nMultistory Editions\nOCCULTZ\nOn Kino\nOnoin Peterman\nOthiefrogfairy\nPractising Empathy in Mirrors\nRachael House\nRuoqi Zheng\nSahar Rabbani\nSelOut\nSeptianie Putri\nSinae Park\nSINK Magazine\nSticky\nStippling Graphics\nTAKEAWAY\nTeiresian\nThe Boy Is Beautiful\nTiger Lily Zines\nViraj Joshi\nZoe Pencils  \n“
URL:https://penfightdistro.com/zine-event/pagemasters-zine-fair/
LOCATION:South London Gallery\, 65–67 Peckham Road\, London\, SE5 8UH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Zine Fair
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SUMMARY:Bradford Zine Fair
DESCRIPTION:Save the date
URL:https://penfightdistro.com/zine-event/bradford-zine-fair-4/
LOCATION:Bradford City Library\, 9 Aldermanbury\, City of Bradford\, BD1 1SD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Zine Fair
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SUMMARY:Grrrl Zine Library Open Day September
DESCRIPTION:BOOK A TICKET HERE \nWelcome to the Grrrl Zine Library Open Day! Join us at The Old Waterworks to explore our collection of 900 feminist zines. \nThe Grrrl Zine Library is \n✔️ Catalogued \n✔️ Organised \n✔️ Ready for visitors \nWe’re excited to welcome guests to the Grrrl Zine Library revamp for monthly open days. We welcome students\, researchers\, activists\, artists\, and those who want a nosey to discover our collection of over 900 feminist zines from early 80s fanzines right through to zines published this year. \nYou’ll be able to browse the collection in your own time\, with Grrrl founder Lu Williams on hand to help locate publications. We’ll also have our shiny new Library Portal to help you browse what we have in the collection by author\, date and theme. Links to the portal will be sent before your scheduled date in case you’d like to request any of the more delicate and rare zines kept in the archive. \nThe £2 is a reservation fee and can either be refunded once you join us at the library\, or donated towards continuing library upkeep. If you’re unable to join on the day and cannot let us know two days in advance so that we can offer your place to someone else\, the fee will be kept as a donation to the library\, to support ongoing cataloguing as we continue to receive new zines. If you let us know in advance\, the reservation fee will be refunded\, no questions asked. \nAny questions? email hello@grrrlzinefair.com \nThe Grrrl Zine Library is located at The Old Waterworks Artist Studios. The library also contains The Old Waterworks and The Agency of Visible Women’s collection of feminist and activist publications\, as well as a large collection of Pluto Press publications. \nFind us at: \nThe Old Waterworks \nSouthend-on-sea \nEssex \nSS07AB \nHome – new \n \nWe are a 10/15 minute walk from Southend Central and Southend Victoria stations and Prittlewell Station. \nThe Old Waterworks has bathrooms and a kitchen for teas / coffees. We have wheelchair access on our entrance; however\, our toilets are not currently wheelchair accessible. \nAny queries on the venue and location access please email info@theoldwaterworks.com. \nWe’re excited to welcome you soon!
URL:https://penfightdistro.com/zine-event/grrrl-zine-library-open-day-september/
LOCATION:The Old Waterworks\, North Road\, Southend-on-Sea\, SS0 7AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Over Here Zine Fest
DESCRIPTION:Over Here Zine Fest …. a day of zines\, workshops and fun.A zine fest to showcase and celebrate zine makers from the Global Majority ( Black/Asian/POC).Come and buy zines and other handcrafted items\, learn to make a zine\, draw\, collage and write.
URL:https://penfightdistro.com/zine-event/over-here-zine-fest-3/
LOCATION:People’s History Museum\, Left Bank\, Spinningfields\, Manchester\, M3 3ER\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Zine Fair
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SUMMARY:THE CUISINE ZINES @ Lancaster Library
DESCRIPTION:BOOK A PLACE HERE \nWant to be a food maker\, food grower\, food sharer\, composter\, preserver\, experimenter\, or a general food fanatic. \nWant to explore and find out about our local Food Futures network and their Good Food Manifesto \nWould you like to Discover the radical\, low-fi self publishing world of zine making. \nWant to share your diverse foody insights and personal food stories\, through the ‘Myzineium’ communication network\, connect with others\, discover the possibilities of zine making\, collage\, drawing\, writing. \nThen sign up for a workshop! \nWe’ll be delving into the world of zines and DIY publishing. Creating\, editing and printing our own\, low-fi mini FOOD magazines\, for participants to share locally. \nThe zines will explore people’s experience of food\, favourite recipes\, food memories\, nutrition and local suppliers\, projects and producers. \nPrinted at the Morecambe Community Riso Press\, a low carbon printing method which produces vibrant results and printed on recycled paper\, these will be zines people want to keep\, despite being encouraged to share them!
URL:https://penfightdistro.com/zine-event/the-cuisine-zines-lancaster-library/
LOCATION:Lancaster Central Library\, Market Street\, Lancaster\, LA1 1HY
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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