Gay London Life | Sept '24 Edition - Magazine - Page 8
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Love Muscle
If you go down to Kent today, you’re sure of a
After a triumphant relaunch last Easter, the
Athena
big surprise — a three-floor pleasure palace
legendary 90s club night Love Muscle is
We’re willing to bet that a fair few reading this
fitted out with spa facilities and lots of low-lit
returning to its Brixton home for a birthday
weren’t even born in the 1980s or if they were,
corners in which to get up to no good. Weren’t
blowout (its 32nd anniversary, since you’re
then only as a babe in their mother’s shoulder-
expecting that from the Garden of England,
asking). Some of the original crew are on the bill,
padded arms. If that’s you, relive the decade in
were ya? Naturally, this attracts a crowd of
including hostess Mamma Yvette and resident DJ
all its overblown extravagence at Athena, the
horny fellas from all over the South-East,
Dorian, but there’ll also be a few special guests —
monthly club night at Eagle London. Resident
especially on the themed nights. Those who
scene legend Paul Heron will be getting behind
DJs Paul Joseph and Gareth Hackney (plus
are partial to a big, burly bastard of a bloke
the decks and house music icon Angie Brown will
the occasional special guest) spend all night
should pop down to Furry Fridays, while the
be singing some of her best-known hits from the
playing everything from pop anthems to which
naked events (every Wednesday and on the
era. Get ready to fall in love with this era-defining
everyone knows the words to lesser-known
first/third Saturdays of the month) are ideal for
party all over again…
singles from the period.
those sick and tired of towels.
Saturday 21st September, 11pm-6am,
Electric Brixton, Town Hall Parade,
SW2 1RJ. Nearest Station: Brixton
Saturday 7th September, 9pm-4am,
Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane,
SE11 5QY. Nearest Station: Vauxhall
Foundry Wharf, ME1 1TH
Nearest Station: Rochester
House of
Happiness
ARCH
Just because you’ve given up drinking, it doesn’t mean
What does a week at ARCH in Clapham look like?
bunch of regulars, but not The Rising in South
that you have to say goodbye to the joy of spending
Well, it’s two-for-one cocktails on Tuesdays, karaoke
London — pay a visit to the queer venue and
countless hours on a dancefloor with like-minded
hosted by Queera Lynn on Wednesdays and Chanel
you’ll find it packed out with friendly faces, some
party people. House of Happiness is a sober clubbing
No 5’s (pictured) bingo session every Thursday.
making the most of the outdoor space and others
event that takes over Fire in Vauxhall for an afternoon
Then it’s the weekend and onto the serious matter
more than happy to coop up indoors with all the
sesh with no substances of any sort (aside from glitter
of dancing. The venue has a fab gaggle of DJs who
entertainment on offer. And there’s certainly a lot
from the makeover artist in attendance). This time
take turns to get the crowds moving, including Lee
happening here, from board game hangouts on
around, the theme is Outta Space, so come decked
Harris, Prince Jay Jay and Dom Topics. Plus, when
Tuesdays and a queer quiz every Wednesday to
out in alien clobber or astronaut chic if you like.
there’s a bit of early-autumn sunshine, you can bask
drag performances on a Saturday night and live
Saturday 7th September, 12pm-5pm, Fire,
6 South Lambeth Place, SW8 1SP
Nearest Station: Vauxhall
to your heart’s content on the outdoor terrace.
jazz on a Sunday afternoon.
Arch 642, Voltaire Road, SW4 6DH
Nearest Station: Clapham High Street
98 Harper Road, SE1 6AQ
Nearest Station: Elephant and Castle
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The Rising
Some new pubs take a little time to attract a loyal