October might be getting darker, but Iceland’s queer calendar is only heating up.
From drag queens in cowboy boots to shirtless dancefloors and spooky pub quizzes, there’s no excuse to stay home this month unless you’re literally dead (and even then, Mandy Licious probably has a quiz question about you). Whether you’re belting bangers at Kikioke, sipping something strong at Loki’s October Heat party, or cuddling up with the ace and aro community for a cosy night in, there’s something for every flavour of fabulous. Here’s what’s happening around the island this month, grab your calendar, your queerest crew, and maybe a jockstrap just in case.
Heart Attack! Hoedown! Drag at Kiki
When: Saturday October 4
Time: 21:00
Where: Kiki Queer Bar, Laugavegur 22, 101 RVK
Cost: 2.900 ISK (available at the door)
Heart Attack is a monthly drag show, hosted by the drag family House of Heart! This extravagant group of performers brings you a different show each month, filled with music, dance and laughter. This is one of the best ways to experience and support local drag so mark it in your calendars and bring a few bills to tip your kings and queens.
This month we’re taking you to God’s country for a HOEdown. Get ready for a whole lot of trotting around to Dolly, Chappell and Shania! Get your discount Beyoncé cowboy hat ready and Let’s GO GIRLS! Save a horse ride a cowboy
This month’s performers are:
Lola Von Heart (man, she feels like a woman)
Chardonnay Bublée (baby she’s a giver)
Úlla la Delish (the higher the hoe the closer to god)
AND our EXTRA SPECIAL guest:
Your favorite Norwegian cowgirl, Dino Star
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Betra Seint en Aldrei – Better Late than Never
When: Tuesday October 7
Time: 19:30-22:30
Where: Suðurgata 3, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Cost: Free
This is a special evening dedicated to women who came out late. In the event description the group have stated:
If you came out late and would like to meet other women who share your experience, come along to Samtökin 78 for an afternoon meeting.
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Kikioke – Karaoke at Kiki!
When: Thursdays (October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30)
Time: 22:00 to late
Where: Kiki Queer Bar, Laugavegur 22, 101 RVK
Cost: Free
Every Thursday people from all over descend on Iceland’s premier queer bar to share the joys of their vocal talents. The karaoke typically kicks off around 10pm and goes till late so do your warm ups and make your song selections.
Faye Knús Friday Drag Show at Kiki
When: Fridays (October 3,10,17, 24 & 31)
Time: Doors open 20:00, show starts 21:30
Where: Kiki Queer Bar, Laugavegur 22, 101 RVK
Cost: 1.500 ISK (tickets on the door only), entry is free for VIQ-Card holders.
Kiki’s resident drag queen AKA “the hardest working woman in show business,” Faye Knús (body of a dancer, voice of your father) hosts an evening of drag, comedy, mid-life crisis and acts that cannot be unseen. It’s the perfect way to start your evening and the rest of your life.
Queer AA Meeting
When: Sundays (October 5, 12, 19, & 26)
Time: 13:00
Where: Gula húsið, Tjarnargata 20, 101 RVK
Cost: Free
This is a special Alcoholics Anonymous meeting that is dedicated to members of the queer community. The meeting is in Icelandic.
Kósi Kvöld Ása og Óróa / Cosy Evening with Ace and Aro
When: Monday October 13
Time: 20:00
Where: Suðurgata 3, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Cost: Free
Ace & Aro Iceland is an interest and activism association for asexual and aromantic people in Iceland as well as all the subgroups. The purpose of the association is that everyone under the ace umbrella will become recognized and enjoy full rights in Icelandic society. The association intends to achieve its goals by increasing visibility through education and collaborating with similar organizations, groups, and enthusiasts in Iceland and abroad that aim for the same goals.
This is a stress free cosy event intended to welcome all those interested. There are no age restrictions
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Horror Pub Quiz with Mandy Licious
When: Wednesday October 15
Time: 20:00
Where: Bird Reykjavík
Cost: Free
Time for Spooks, Scares, and Schematics as we dive into the world of Classic Horrors, which includes books and movies about our favorite ghouls, goblins and sexy vampires.
Bring your friends and come down to Bird, where there will be offers at the bar and your host as always is Miss Mandy Licious.
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Loki – October Heat Party
When: Saturday October 18
Time: Doors open @ 21:00, show starts @ 22:30
Where: Kiki Queer Bar, 101 Reykjavík
Cost: 2.900 ISK (at the door) cash and card accepted. Early birds get complimentary lube, condoms and VHS cleaner.
Loki is inviting all mens and them to dust off their chokers, grab their jockstraps and get ready to party. Prepare for a night of fun, Drag, DJ and of course some dancing with your fellow Loki goers.
As with many Loki events in the past, this event is designed for people to come together, dance and have fun in a judgement free zone. Loki parties are usually a ‘tops off’ environment. Shirtless is, of course, preferred, but it isn’t mandatory, but why stop there? The raunchier the better
What to Expect:
Drag Performances: Our very own Reykjavík KIKI diva…. IT’S FAYE KNÚS!!
You all know her from her Reykjavík brunches… IT’S WHOOP WHOOP!!
DJ Sets: Returning to LOKI from Berlin – DJ BISCUIT TMFS!
Hot shot to the Reykjavík DJ scene – FEAR N LOVE!
Tickets: Tickets only sold at the door – cash and cards accepted. Entrance is a measly 2.900 kr. pr. person. That includes VHS tape cleaner (not promised), lube and condoms for you early birds brought to you by losti.is!
We will be partnering with Kiki to bring you signature LOKI cocktails only available that one night.
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Bangsabingó / Bear Bingo
When: Saturday October 25
Time: Doors open @ 18:30 Bingo starts at 19:00
Where: Bingo Drinkery, Skólavörðustígur 8, (entrance in the back), Reykjavík, Iceland
Cost: Bingo cards are just 1.000 kr. Members of Bangsafélagið get an extra bingo card with their first purchase! – and all proceeds go toward supporting the local bear community and helping our newly crowned Mr. Reykjavík Bear represent our community at bear events across Europe.
To celebrate finishing our annual meeting, The Bears of Iceland invite you to a fabulous Bear Bingo hosted by the one and only Faye Knús and Mr. Reykjavík Bear himself, Jóhann Örn! Doors open at 18:30 and Bingo kicks off at 19:00 — so make sure you are on time to grab drinks and get a good spot!
Get your bingo cards ready and dive into a fun evening of bingo with our bear friends and our fabulous hosts, who can’t wait to get their hands on our bingo balls!
Prizes total value over 400.000 ISK!
Everyone’s welcome, no matter who you are and space allows. We’re all about having fun together, so grab your friends and join the party!
Earlier in the day, The Bear Association will be holding its annual meeting at the Samtökin ’78 house from 16:00, exclusively for members. But don’t worry—you can sign up as a member on the spot if you want to join!
Let the bingo cage roll!
House of 22: Strapped 2.0 Halloween Edition
When: Friday October 31
Time: Doors open @ 21:00
Where: Kiki Queer Bar
Cost: 3.900 ISK at the door (3.000 ISK for VIQ members)
House of 22 presents Strapped 2.0 HALLOWEEN EDITION
Trick or treat with our resident DJ’s all night – along with drag numbers by the only Latina goddess Crisartista and our go-go dancer diva Twinkalicious to ensure our night stays flaming hot
DJ LINEUP
Derek D
Mellí
Berg
Dress to impress – prizes for the best halloween costumes and the categories to be judged are:
SPOOKY
This category is for the fantastic beasts, ghouls and goblins – aand Edward Cullen covered in glitter watching you sleep at night
SLUTTY
Think Frank-n-furter or Lil Kim with her lavender tits out
SCARY
You wanna play a game? Embody miss Samara crawling out of your TV