BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:178406@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260815T070954Z DTSTART:20261111T160000Z DTEND:20261111T180000Z SUMMARY:Lavender Lounge –\\; Queer Arts &\\; Crafts Social DESCRIPTION:@ \\n \\n \\n \\n \\nWhy “Lavender”?\\nLave nder has a long and powerful history in queer culture. Before rainbow fla gs existed\\, the color quietly symbolized queer identity\\, solidarity\\ , and resistance. It showed up in the fashion of queer circles in the 194 0s and 50s\\, became a coded sign of recognition\\, and later transformed into a symbol of strength during the “Lavender Scare\\,” when queer people were targeted and fired from U.S. government jobs.\\nToday\\, lave nder stands for resilience\\, creativity\\, and community care. Lavender Lounge honors that legacy by offering a warm\\, creative space for queer expression — whether you’re a seasoned artist or just experimenting.\ \nEvery Second Wednesday · 16:00–18:00 · Free Entry · Villa Vida Caf é\\nLavender Lounge is Villa Vida’s cozy\\, community-centered queer a rts-and-crafts hangout — a free creative space for anyone who wants to make art\\, relax\\, and connect with other queer people in Vienna.Every second Wednesday\\, you can bring your own supplies\\, settle into a calm corner\\, and work on whatever brings you joy: painting\\, knitting\\, s ketching\\, journaling\\, crochet\\, collage\\, or any DIY craft you love . No experience needed\\, no pressure\\, no expectations.\\nThis is a sof t\\, introvert-friendly space where newcomers and regulars mix easily. If you’re looking for a low-stress queer social event\\, this is it.\\nWh at to expect\\nA quiet\\, cozy environment\\nFree entry\\, all identities welcome\\nBring-your-own-supplies arts &\\; crafts\\nMix of regulars and newcomers\\nZero-pressure\\, introvert-friendly socializing\\nA chanc e to share your work or simply unwind\\nCreative freedom in a safe\\, que er space\\nWho’s welcome\\nLavender Lounge is open to:\\nQueer people o f all identities\\nQuestioning folks\\nTrans and nonbinary creatives\\nAl lies who respect queer spaces\\nBeginners\\, hobbyists\\, and experienced artists\\nAnyone 18+ wanting a gentle queer community hang\\nLanguages\\ nThis is a multilingual group. English is common\\, but participants also speak German\\, Spanish\\, Portuguese\\, Turkish\\, Serbian/Croatian/Bos nian\\, French\\, and more. No specific language skills required — peop le naturally accommodate.\\nCome as you are\\nBring your craft. Find your corner. Soak in the calm.Leave with inspiration — and maybe a new frie nd.\\nMore Villa Vida Events \\nFollow Villa Vida on Instagram to stay up -to-date\\n \\n \\n Villa Vida\\n \\n co\\;nt\\;a\\;� 99\\;t\\;@\\;vi\\;l\\;lavi\\;d\\;a\\;.\\; a\\;t\\;\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Add to calendar \\n \\n \\n \ \n \\n \\n \\n \\n Google Calenda r \\n \\n \\n \\n iCalendar \\n \\n \\n \\n Outlook 36 5 \\n \\n \\n \\n Outlook L ive\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/europe/austria/vienna/events/lavender-lounge -8211-queer-arts-amp-crafts-social-2026-11-11 LOCATION:villavida.at URL:https://www.gayout.com/europe/austria/vienna/events/lavender-lounge-8211-queer-arts-amp-crafts-social-2026-11-11 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR