Some people head to the pub and, after a few pints, have changed the world, cured poverty and remembered the theme music to Macgyver. Other people sit down and come up with a constructive kick-ass idea and then actually follow it through. This how Queer Spraoi came about.

This Saturday and Sunday (the 20th and 21st of February), the O2 Dublin will be playing host to the current queen of pop, Lady Gaga, as part of her global Monster Ball tour. The tickets sold out incredibly quickly, and are now the hottest tickets in town.

The Lesbian Lives Conference began in University College Dublin as an opportunity for students of feminism and women’s issues to come together to discuss, listen and learn from internationally renowned academics. Since then, it has become a central part of thecalendar of lesbians all over Ireland. Not only are there workshops and discussions on a myriad of topics, but the nightlife surrounding the conference is a blast.

Every few months, people filing in the doors of the George on a Wednesday are greeted with the sight of a giant silver pole on the stage. This signals the arrival of another “Strictly Come Pole Dancing” night. And, if the thought of pole-dancing drag queens isn’t enticing enough, their instructor, “Fierce” is totally worth the journey!

February 2010 sees LGBT History Month being celebrated for the first time in Ireland, at Tallaght County Library. There will be talks on LGBT literature and history, a screening of Gus Van Sant’s “Milk”, and an ongoing exhibition curated by Tonie Walsh of the Irish Queer Archive.

WAR is, without a doubt, the most mental night I have ever been to. WAR is described on the Spybar website as a “Friday night for people who love glitter, gold and glamour!” In my opinion, this is the understatement of the century. There seems to be no rules in WAR, and it’s certain that anything goes. People dance on the couches, the seats, the stage, the windowsills, the speakers and the mantelpieces.

I’m sure you’ve all heard about the fantastic Sunday promotion in Pantibar, but just in case you haven’t, all drinks are half price (That’s right, HALF PRICE!!) which means that you can have an amazing night out and spend very little.

Have you ever thought to yourself, “god, the scene is awful”, or, “how is anyone supposed to meet anyone or make friends in Dublin?”. I’d venture a guess that just maybe you have. What did you do about it? Probably feck all. Well there is a woman in Dublin, called Maureen, who was sick of giving out and decided to get up off her, probably beautiful, bum and do something about it.

You may remember SoundChick at SoundCheck from a wee posty last year. Well, the chicks are back for a complete and utter Birdfest this Thursday, 7th January 2010. I need say no more than reproducing SoundCheck’s own blurb. Read on..!

Silly season is well and truly upon us now, so for anyone looking to head out and either dance or chill with their mates in between all the turkey eating and present giving, they will find something they want to do over the next week or so. And trust me, there’s bound to be at least one thing on here that’ll have you running for a train back to the big smoke.