Portraits of Place Autumn Screening Social : Laberinto de Pasiones dir. Pedro Almodóvar
Portraits of Place returns to L.A.B with another screening social, this time screening Pedro Almodóvar’s Laberinto de Pasiones (Labyrinth of Passion) – a camp, chaotic, and boldly irreverent exploration of love, sex, and the psyche. Drenched in a punk aesthetic and scattered with caricatured everyday scenes emblematic of the Movida counterculture.
Doors: 7:00pm
Screening: 7:30pm
Free entry from 9.15pm for drinks and music.
Kate Sharp and Friends Comedy Night
Kate Sharp returns to the basement with her lineup of queer comics serving the best of alternative comedy in the intimate setting of Love Affair Basement.
Featuring: Kate Sharp, Will Owens, Samira Banks, and Dick Denham
Doors: 6:00pm
Performance: 8:00pm-10:00pm
The bar will be open until 11:30pm.
Bass Pussy Premiere
BigDaddeh moves between worlds, weaving playful and empowering lyricism with bold sonic textures. This performance night includes the premiere of BigDaddeh’s new music video BASS PUSSY — a video set in a cyberpunk world where The Matrix meets Berlin rave culture. Followed by performances from Big Daddeh, RHUR and Lady Jules.
FHUR is a London-based producer, songwriter and artist known for their moody tracks with electronic and industrial influenced sounds and beats.
Lady Jules brings a bouncy, techy and groove-heavy sound where she merges minimal house, deep tech and electro-house influenced by Stockholm’s minimal scene and London’s underground late-night energy. She’s brought her signature sound to some of London’s most respected musical venues including The Cause, Night Tales and Venue M.O.T.
The event runs from 7:00-00:30 at Love Affair Basement.
Screening: 8:00pm
FHUR: 9:30pm
BigDaddeh: 10:00pm
Lady Jules: 11:00pm
Book tickets
Tickets for this event are on a PWYC / donation basis.
Back2Hack: A Queer Pub Crawl
Did you know there are three queer venues on Hackney Road within a 10 minutes walking distance of each other? Back2Hack is a queer pub crawl hosted by three venues: Nelson’s pub, Love Affair Basement and the Queen Adelaide. Each host is providing free drink (while stocks last), drag and burlesque performances and queer market venues to create a united front celebrating queer nightlife in Hackney. Go to all three venues (in any order) and redeem your free drink token.
L.A.B will be hosted by our resident burlesque starlet Miranda Maracas, with market stalls from 2:00pm-6:00pm and DJing from Entra from 9:00pm-12:30am.
We’ve been planning this for ages and can’t wait for the big day - you don’t want to miss this one!
Greek Jam
Greek Jam is a free entry musical evening celebrating the Greek folk music culture. Expect singing and playing all night — where anyone who knows the songs is encouraged to join in!
This night is complemented by the A Portuguese Love Affair menu. Enjoy carefully curated Portuguese wines, boutique cocktails and traditional home-style cooked food, brought to you by Dina and Olga.
Love Club: Writing the Underworld
Step into the season of sahmain with Love Club’s creative writing workshop venturing into the underworld of myth, folklore and poetry. The underworld is a rich mythic and metaphoric concept where characters — Hades, Persephone — and concepts — shadows, the unconscious — step into the half light. Unleash your creative self by candlelight in the intimate setting of Love Affair Basement.
This poetry workshop will be facilitated by wellbeing facilitator and Founder of Love Club Polly.
Workshop: 7:00pm-9:00pm
With the bar open until 11:00pm.
Devianza Cabaret Halloween Special
Devianza Cabaret is BACK with their screening and cabaret night. Dress for the occasion and settle into the candlelit setting of the basement… if you dare x
This edition of Devianza features a night of cult cinema and spine-tingling cabaret performances, bringing Mario Bava’s legendary 1963 anthology “I Tre Volti della Paura” ("Black Sabbath") to the silver screen. A cornerstone of Italian horror, this gothic triptych weaves together three chilling tales: a supernatural stalker haunting a lonely woman, a vampiric family curse, and a nail-biting story of a phone call from a stranger. The film will be screened in English language.
And of course, the film will be paired with immersive burlesque and drag performances. Expect glam ghouls, spooky acts, and campy homages to Bava’s surreal imagery.
Featuring: Luna Lussuria, Co Kendrah, and Pamela Von Horn
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm onwards
L.A.B’s Halloween Party
Make no mistake, we’ll be celebrating our favourite campy holiday in style.
Keep an eye out for more details x
Jazz L.A.B.
Join us for Jazz L.A.B, a free jazz performance night at the basement. Curated by bassist Jason Simpson on the first Wednesday of every month.
Wednesday 5th November : Improvised electronic music
Featuring: Klaus Bru (saxophone/pedals), Mawulikpimi Dossavi (percussino) and Jason Simpson (moog synthesizer)
Doors: 7:00pm
Music: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Enjoy dinner with the show, with food brought to you by the kitchen of A Portuguese Love Affair. This month’s Jazz L.A.B includes the Portuguese francesinha (traditional doorstep sandwhich) or the vegan beetroot burger.
Jess Fitz - Miss Romantic EP Launch
Jess Fitz and her band launch her new EP Miss Romantic with a night of live music and celebrations in the intimate setting of Love Affair Basement. Known for her big hair and big voice, Jess Fitz started her artist journey as a teenager listening to powerful female voices including Whitney Houston and Ella Fitzgerald. She also takes great inspiration from current pop powerhouses including Dua Lipa, Jessie Ware & RAYE.
With more performers to be announced.
Dress Code: Wedding 👰
Doors: 7pm
Cine Brazil's 6th Birthday Party
Cine Brazil is a film screening project that aims to bring the diversity and creativity of Brazilian cinema to the UK and Europe. To celebrate six years of this project — bringing together the Brazilian diaspora, raising funds for important causes in our home country, and creating a space to bring people together — CineBrazil returns to the basement to screen a cult classic and party afterwards.
Bye Bye Brazil, by Carlos Diegues, Produced by L.C. Barreto, Brazil, 1979.
The Caravana Rolidei rolls into town with the Gypsy Lord at the mike: he does magic tricks, the erotic Salomé dances, and the mute Swallow performs feats of strength. A young accordion player is completely enamored of Salomé, and he begs to come along. The Gypsy Lord shrugs, and the accordionist and his pregnant wife, Dasdô, join the troupe. Television is their enemy as they go from de coast deep into the Amazon.
With a DJ performance after the screening. Dance to the best Brazilian tunes and hug and sweat - the Brazilian way!
Love Affair with SAMBA BOM!
Get ready to dance the night away with this awesome, Samba outfit:
SAMBA BOM brings together a dynamic ensemble of seasoned musicians:
Inês Loubet, a soulful singer-songwriter blending Latin-jazz and Tropicália!
Adam Osmianski, a masterful drummer and jazz educator with a passion for Brazilian rhythms
Julio de Castro, a versatile Brazilian bassist infusing rich groove and depth
Rogério Vercosa, a skilled percussionist anchoring the group with authentic samba beats.
Together, they create an electrifying celebration of Brazil’s vibrant musical heritage, inviting audiences to experience the true spirit of samba in the heart of London.
Doors 7pm
Gig 8.30pm - 10.30pm
Drinks and more music till close!
Bittersweet Review: The Readings
Our resident queer spoken word night is back!
Brought to you by the magnificent, The BitterSweet Review. A publishing platform dedicated to the advancement of queer literature and visual culture. Initiated in London by a group of international writers, artists and scholars, born out of a desire to build community in times of hardship.
The Bittersweet Readings are a chance for writers to hone their skills meet published poets and get to know the Bittersweet brains. All proceeds go to the running of their events and to the platform itself.
It's our birthday!!!
Love Affair Basement turns 1 and we are so grateful to everyone who has supported us over the past year, we would like to celebrate with a jolly big knees up!
So get dressed up, tell ya mates, and come on down!
Line UP TBC
DOORS 7pm
END MIDNIGHT
LAB LATES: ASANDA LDN
Doors 7pm
DJ 9pm - close
FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT!
Deep house isn’t just a genre — it’s devotion. AsandaLDN brings the sounds of South Africa’s underground straight to London, channeling spiritual grooves and atmospheric energy. Founder of The Daring Deeply Show on EXT Radio and an avid student of the sound, AsandaLDN shines a spotlight on raw talent and unfiltered soundscapes.
7-8pm Happy Hour!
Happy hour until 8pm!
Get one drink and the second one is half price.
Food is also available - supplied by the lovely team of A Portuguese Love Affair!
Erotic Film Festival presents: Erotic Encounters
A decadent night of daring films and live performance exploring desire, art and connection.
Love Affair Supper Club - Hosted by Nat Funni
The amazing Love Affair basement kitchen is open and the stage is hot as hell!
Join us for a three course bevy of talent with your devine host, Nat Funni
Starter: Cabbage the Clown
Main: Margaret
Dessert: Victoria Rose
**All food is included in your ticket
Please let us know allergens ahead of time
FOOD OPTIONS:
STARTERS:
Sharing platter of Portuguese turnovers, little fried parcels of joy, akin to a breaded empanada - meat/fish/vegan options
Not GF - please let us know at info@loveaffairbasement.co.uk if you have an intolerance or any allergy
MAINS:
MEATY MISTRESS MAIN:
Piri-piri chicken, potatoes, and salad
FISHY DISHY MAIN:
Creamy Cod - Cod with a béchamel sauce, a cheesy top served with organic salad
VEGAN QUEEN MAIN:
Tofu, potato cubes, vegan béchamel sauce, vegan cheese, olives served with salad
DESSERT:
Olga’s Famous Pastel de Nata!
Vegan Option - Vegan Crème Brûlée
Invite Only Darlinnngggsss
Invite only party my darlingggss
Contact info@loveaffairbasement.co.uk to host your own
Art Club's 2nd Brithday - Life Drawing // Audio Immersive
Join us in the Love Affair Basement to celebrate Art Club turning two! Art Club is a monthly fetish life drawing session featuring a live electronic soundscape. Doors open at 7pm and drawing begins at 7.30pm, with a mixture of long and short poses. Guests are encouraged to bring their own materials, however some drawing materials including paper, drawing boards, charcoal and pencils will be provided.
Art Club is a queer, SWer led event.
TICKETS HERE
JAZZ L.A.B.
Join us, first Wednesday of every month for some top - local music brought to you by the incredible, bassist - Jason Simpson.
Each month, Jason carefully curates a night of exceptional talent - perfect of a midweek date or hang.
Get down early to claim your seat and indulge in some of our tasty eats.
Music from 8 - 10pm
OCTOBER’S LINE UP TBC
L.A.B. Lates: SAPHRA
The daughter of Jalal, one of the founding members of The Last Poets, SAPHRA’S musical journey is influenced by her father. This rich mixed Afro-Roots heritage, combined with her unique energy, has an undeniable vibe. SAPHRA expertly weaves an eclectic global mix of Afrobeat, House, Electronic, Latin, Disco, Soul, Funk & beyond. Expect her signature style—vibrant, fun, soulful, and infused with sounds from around the world, representing her many different roots.
FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT!
Doors 7pm
DJ Set: 9pm - Midnight
The Witchin' Hour
Join us for Tarot and Cocktails
Free Entry - includes a one card reading
Come and say hi without any obligation to speak to an oracle or seer
Tarot Reader on call : Oracle Fausta - Queer tarot reader/spoken word artist from London. I've been reading tarot since I was 13 and on a professional basis since 2018. Both tarot and my creative writing have brought such boundless magic into my life. Encouraging others of their own powers is my greatest joy and passion.
Personal 1-1 readings start from £10.00
Photo Book Launch - Mia Hunter Evans
Mia Hunter Evans (@ahgeewiz) launches her second photobook - ‘Inside.’
Inside is available to preview and purchase here
Come pick up your copy of the book, talk to the artist, get your book signed and have a lovely time.
‘Inside’ is explicitly 18+
FREE ENTRY
BAR OPEN AS USUAL
SWolf Life Drawing
SWolf Queer Life Drawing at Love Affair Basement - Dancer theme!
SWolf illustration hosts this lovely night of life drawing with us here at Love Affair Basement.
Dancer Nvard is your model for the evening.
Expect lofi tunes, moody lighting and movement inspired poses.
This is a relaxed session for all drawing abilities
Some art materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own.
The session is gently tutored with warm up exercises (some dance and motion related ones especially for this event) and technique suggestions but you're welcome to do your own thing and experiment.
The class will run from 7-9pm but Love Affair Basement's bar will remain open till 10pm so you can meet your fellow artists and admire each other's work.
Sweet visitor review: “soothing music, real connection, that's what I call quality time”
Hosted by SWolf
@swolf_illustration on instagram
Salon Perversé : Film Screening
Speculative Intimacies: The Worlds of Yarli Allison & Letizia Miro
⟡ CURATED FILM SCREENING: Speculative Intimacies: The Worlds of Yarli Allison & Letizia Miro
From underground exploitation cinema to avant-garde erotica, each screening is selected for its historical, aesthetic or sociopolitical relevance to the evening’s theme. Post-film discussions provide context and critique, fostering collective analysis and conversation
This screening highlights the moving image works of Canadian-born Hong Kong artist Yarli Allison, centering their long-standing collaboration with writer and activist Letizia Miro.
SALON PERVERSE
An intimate, interdisciplinary series exploring the aesthetics of desire.
Welcome to Salon Perverse—a curated cultural salon where art, language and cinema converge to examine the rich and often transgressive terrain of kink, power and erotic imagination.
Salon Perverse offers participants an immersive and intellectually engaging experience through art, talks, writing workshops and film screenings. We invite you to think critically, feel deeply and explore the layered relationships between sexuality, identity and creative expression.
This is not spectacle. This is study. This is play. This is practice.
LAB LATES: CHEWYSHE
Come party with L.A.B. and Chewyshe this Friday night!
Acclaimed musical sensation, artist and performer - Chewy She is on the decks tonight so grab a cold one and show us your moves on the Love Affair Dance floor!
Annnnd if you’re lucky enough to be going to the Stealing Sheep Gig at Rough Trade Brick Lane, catch the band for a boogie with us after!
Doors 7pm
DJ Start 9pm
FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT!!
Waste Store London After Party with Miss Gold
The infamous Miss Gold has launched a new photographic zine and we’re hosting the afters!
Bar open as usual - Free Entry
Girl Failures: A romantic night of trans punk poetry!
A night of Portuguese wine, candle-lit performances of tragically beautiful stories, and a chance to get your hands dirty with your own poetry. GIRLFAILURES is a romantic night of transcendent stories written by prolific internationally published writer Michael Elias. Michael is a queer, trans writer for screen, stage, novels, and culture journalism. This evening marks their London stage debut.
Doors 7pm
Performance 8pm - 9pm
Drinks and mingle 9pm - 11pm
TICKETS HERE (Early Bird offer available)
Expressive Bodies Workshop with Alice Motta
YOUR BODY IS A GREAT RESOURCE OF INSPIRATION
Join Alice Motta for this one of a kind workshop
Sunday, September 14th from 14:00 - 17:00
We will refine our listening, write from the body and express it.
This workshop has a somatic approach. You do not need any experience to take part.
Here you can develop your: wellbeing/ acting/ devising/ writing/ directing.
Testimonies:
“This was innovative technically and a moving experience. Alice's guidance is very open but clear, delicate and direct, which allowed for trust and surrender.” Daniel C. - acting tutor
"After this workshop I feel more confident and I can clearly notice the difference in my acting, especially my physical presence." Stephanie
Private Party
Sorry beauties, we’re closed today for a private soiree!
Come celebrate your special day with us by emailing our Events Team at info@loveaffairbasement.co.uk and check out our hire details here
LAB LATES: DJ RUQS
We have another banging Friday night for you, here at Love Affair Basement!
Come down for the drinks and stay for the beats - with amazing tunes from DJ RUQS
Doors 7pm
DJ - 9 - 00.30
Bring Your Ex, Meet Your Next
Bring your first date flops and your first loves, your failed chemistry reads and your jilted fiancees, and come down to the basement to celebrate cosmic ties and blossoming attachments. Let Amy Spalding guide you through the cosmos of desireee with ice-breakers and speed dating until the spirit of the dance seizes the night. XxxXxxx 🪐🍒🔮
Doors : 7pm
Social (Hosted by Amy): 8pm
DJ (DOLLILANEGRA) : 10pm
DJ (KLUB KAVI) : 11pm
Astrology Speed Dating + Mixer with Black Astrology Club!
Black Astrology Club present their first speed dating event here at Love Affair Basement!
Their expert astrologers and tarot readers will be on hand for readings and help with connections. If you’re looking for love, some new like-minded friends or dip your toe back in the dating scene, this is the perfect space for you.
For queer and non-binary women.
21+ ONLY
Please read all instructions on the ticket page and make sure you buy your tickets by 25th August to make sure you get your true matches!
Bittersweet Review: The Readings
Our resident queer spoken word night is back!
Brought to you by the magnificent, The BitterSweet Review. A publishing platform dedicated to the advancement of queer literature and visual culture. Initiated in London by a group of international writers, artists and scholars, born out of a desire to build community in times of hardship.
The Bittersweet Readings are a chance for writers to hone their skills meet published poets and get to know the Bittersweet brains. All proceeds go to the running of their events and to the platform itself.
Dog + Chain presents: Queer Queens
Dog and Chain Jewellery brings you: Queer Queens, a socialiser hosted with Love Affair Basement to launch a new range of queer jewellery.
Want to be in a room with the most gorgeous welcoming queer community dancing the night away? Then join us for a night filled with music, drinks and a first look at the new range of queer jewels from Dog & Chain Jewellery! The theme of the pieces and the evening plays on two queen chess pieces as a pair to pay homage to the sapphic community!
Expect: Jewellery, Music, Crafting annnnd a raffle!!
Everyone from across the queer/trans spectrum and allies are very welcome! This is not exclusively a queer/trans event however it is a celebration of the community that inspired this range, so please be respectful.
Event photography throughout catching y’all looking so cute!
ENTRA
Come party with ENTRA!
The space between the bar and the club. Not every night needs to start at full tilt. We lean into the slow rise - Curated by TELEOPATH and STEELE, this edition builds from downtempo disco and groove into house and electro - with some special guests along the way. The rhythm moves with you.
ENTRY FREE ALL NIGHT
Queer Creatives Social
We're back with another night of queer performances and a social at the iconic L.A.B.
We've got an incredible lineup of acts to be announced soon 👀
You can expect a wide range of amazing performances, from live music to drag, burlesque, and much more!
QCL socials will become more regular events, so come solo, bring your friends, family and lovers and strap in for evenings full of queer joy and community! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
This event is also a great chance to meet other queer creatives from in and around London, whether you're looking to network and make connections for your next project, or have a yapping sesh and make some new friends
QCL is not for profit; all profits go towards paying performers and funding for future events & projects within the collective.
Tickets start from a fiver