Massage by Flo is coming back to Open Barbers

We are delighted to announce that Massage by Flo is coming back to Open Barbers from Sunday 7th May until Tuesday 4th July. Flo is doing another guest spot for us here at the salon while Mercedez is away for May/June. Here is what Flo says about herself: “Hello I’m Flo (she/her), I’m a queer

Free workshops at Open Barbers

***FREE WORKSHOPS AT OPEN BARBERS, TICKETS RELEASED TODAY!*** We will be hosting Three workshops as part of Amy Pennington’s residency at Open Barbers. Please email Amy at lookbookob@gmail.com on this date to reserve your place – places are limited so get in there quick! 1) Scottee on Saturday 2nd July ‘Let’s Be Angry’ Scottee invites any aspiring

Painting the new salon

Here’s some of our wonderful volunteers painting the new salon over the past 2 weeks, which were weeks 5 – 6 of the renovation process. We are so grateful to each and every one of you! xxx

Open Barbers Etsy Shop Now Open!

OPEN BARBERS ETSY SHOP NOW OPEN! https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/openbarbers We are very excited to announce that our online shop is now open, and we have these amazing tote bags specially designed by Uve Rivera! Also more of Amy Pennington’s lovely t-shirts! Badges and stickers! Treats for all! You can find Uve on Instagram @uvethekid All money from

8 places left on workshop with Kate Moross

Only 8 places left on this workshop with the incredible Kate Moross! Support Open Barbers with £50 and get 2 hours learning hand drawn lettering techniques, a signed book AND a print to take home! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/openbarbersvenue

Dazed & Confused online feature Open Barbers

“Despite the huge rise in recognition for gender fluidity during 2015, there’s still a lot of work to be done. With LGBTQI nightlife venues closing left right and centre, sometimes it can feel like the physical queer community is fading quickly. More so, the gap between prominent transgender stories – such as Caitlyn Jenner’s –

Guardian Live DocSundays event

Felix will be speaking on a panel at this event on Sunday 12th April, at the Rio Cinema in Dalston. Use the code SONGS for 50% off tickets x https://membership.theguardian.com/event/guardian-live-doc-sundays-songs-for-alexis-15351696337

Queer and Now at the Victoria and Albert Museum

Open Barbers are taking part in the V & A Friday Late for February, celebrating LGBT History Month, called Queer and Now. We’ll be cutting hair and welcoming visitors to our hangout space. There’s plenty of other cool things on over the course of the night and it’s all free, so come along 🙂 http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/f/friday-late/