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Badge Cafe
A crafty utopian hangout with Ben Walters, putting old books and mags to queer badgemaking use.
Screening dates and booking
BFI Southbank, Foyer
Introduction
Drop by the Badge Cafe table for some free, easy, friendly queer fun. Join us reusing old pics, books and mags to make badges. Swing by for five minutes or bed in for an hour or two. No cost, no pressure. You might surprise yourself.
How to book
This is a free drop-in event, no booking required.
Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis – subject to capacity.
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