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Regulating Morality – Exploring Edmonton’s Queer History

Fort Edmonton Park 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton

The Edmonton Queer History Project and Fort Edmonton Park proudly announce the opening of “Regulating Morality: Exploring Edmonton’s Queer History,” a historical display showcasing 2SLGBTQ+ existence and resistance in the ongoing fight for human rights.

Regulating Morality explores key historic events including the moral theocracy of “Bible Bill” Aberhart, HIV/AIDS pandemic, the landmark Vriend v. Alberta Supreme Court case, to current threats against 2SLGBTQ+ equality and human rights. The exhibition explores the moral and gender panics of both the past and present, community resilience and activism, and educational, legal, and political challenges surrounding 2SLGBTQ+ issues in Alberta over the past 100 years.

$27.90
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KaldrSaga: A New Queer, Old Norse Cabaret

ArtsHub Ortona 9722 102 St NW, Edmonton

Famed storyteller, Kaldr, crashes his ex-best friend, Saga’s, research presentation to get their bardic band back together—but with a debt coming due, does he have time to make amends?

A queer romp of Skaldic rivalries, cowboy ballads, movie musicals, and more, KaldrSaga carves queer myths out of the stories of heroes and gods.

$26.00
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Pride On Parade

Stanley A. Milner Library 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

Join us on the second floor of the Stanley A. Milner Library to explore a special photo exhibit celebrating Edmonton's 2SLGBTQ+ history. Featuring powerful images from Pride Parades held between 1999 and 2004, this exhibit offers a glimpse into the vibrant activism, community, and joy that have shaped Pride in our city.

This exhibit is made possible through the generous loan of materials from the City of Edmonton Archives.

Come take a walk through history and celebrate Pride with EPL.

Free
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Nextfest 2025

Roxy Theatre 10708 124 St NW, Edmonton

Looking for a unique experience that will make you say “wow!” Nextfest is the festival for you.

Nextfest is a multi-disciplinary arts festival in Edmonton put on at The Roxy Theatre (10708 124 St). Over the eleven days of the festival, Nextfest showcases the work of emerging performing, dance, film, music, and visual artists. Nextfest has more than forty different events, performances, galleries, workshops, mentorship opportunities, and infamous Nite Clubs for you to enjoy. Your next ‘best experience ever’ is waiting for you, take a chance on Nextfest!

Join in on the best fest on this side of summer by embracing the experimental with us and uplifting new works. Take a risk on an experience, make some friends, and see creations that come straight from the minds of the next generation. Many of the artists taking part in nextfest are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and several of our events present 2SLGBTQIA+ stories such as:

Parody of a Person on Friday, June 13 at 4:00 pm - a theatre progress showing of a musical day-in-the-life satire about gender roles, identity, and the high price of meeting expectations. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll suddenly ask yourself why you're rooting for murder

JINXXX on Friday, June 13 at 9:30 pm - an 18+ queer nite club that will invite attendees to don their most cursed attire to brush elbows with lady luck and indulge in music, performance, and art. Subvert your superstitions with immersive installations, roving entertainment, and a main stage showcase in the Nancy Power Theatre, before dancing your demons away with a midnight DJ set!

The Puppet Master: Burlesque, Drag, Puppetry and Live Music on Wednesday, June 11 at 8:00 pm

$15.00

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Take PRIDE in Who You Are!

Unitarian Church of Edmonton 10804 119 St NW, Edmonton

Adam Slate writes, "We gather this morning as one community. A community united by common ideals: love, justice, diversity, freedom, mutual care, equity. Every one of us has their own story, needs, strengths, and faults."

Let's celebrate the uniqueness that lives within each of us.

Free

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Drag King Make Up Workshop!

Grindstone Bistro 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton

Over this 1.5 hour course you’ll learn the basics of drag king makeup, from the iconic king, Orpheus! Orpheus has been performing since 2019, and is Edmonton's Greek king. In this workshop, he will provide overviews of specialized products, in-depth tutorials, and share all the tricks of the trade to help demystify the artform. After taking the course you’ll feel equipped and empowered to start making creative looks of your own!

Orpheus will show all the products you need to paint a drag face and explain how to best apply them. He will guide participants through a step-by-step tutorial on emulating his particular makeup style. 

This class is BYOM (Bring your own make-up).  We will supply you with a list of products in advance of the class and they can be purchased at the store of your choice. If you already have similar supplies you are welcome to bring them as well.

LOCATION: Grindstone Bistro (10019 81 Ave NW)
INSTRUCTOR: Orpheus

COST: $20 + GST

$21.20

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Morinville Pride Picnic

Ray MacDonald Sport Center Grounds 9908 104th Street, Morinville

🌈 Pride Picnic in the Park 🌈
Celebrate Love, Diversity & Community!
📅 Sunday, June 8 from 1 to 4 p.m.
📍 Ray McDonald Sports Centre Grounds, 9908 104 Street, Morinville, AB
Grab your friends, pack a lunch, and head to the park for an unforgettable afternoon of family-friendly fun, live music, dazzling drag performances, and so much more! 🎶💃🧺
FREE Event open to ALL AGES

Free

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BIG WIG: An Introduction to Big Wig Styling

Grindstone Studio 9562 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton

BIG WIG: AN INTRODUCTION TO BIG WIG STYLING

Get ready to tease to high heavens with Sucreesha (Liz Frost) and the Bang Bang Team in this hands on introduction to wig styling. Whether you’re brand new or looking to further your skills, BIG WIG will take you through the basics of classic huge drag hair - with a twist.

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

Teasing techniques for major volume

Wig foundations and styling structure

Detailing tricks to elevate your look

Signature shapes for that iconic drag silhouette

All participants will be provided with a wig to style and take home. Just bring your personality and passion ~ as well as a teasing comb, brush and clips (extras will be available on hand if needed). Come learn, laugh and style like a queen.

Open event for more information

$79.50
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Drag Queen Make Up Workshop!

Grindstone Bistro 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton

Explore the fundamentals of Drag Queen makeup in this 2 hour interactive class! Going through the art of applying makeup to help bring out that inner diva. In the two hours we cover the basics of drag makeup, focusing on these five elements.

How to Block your Brows
Contouring and Highlighting
Creating a Drag Eye
Applying Eyelashes
Overdrawing Lips

This class is BYOM (Bring Your Own Makeup)

We will supply you with a list of products in advance of the class and they can be purchased at Theatre Garage for a discounted price. If you already have similar products you are welcome to bring them as well.

DATES: June 8th, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00PM
LOCATION: Grindstone Bistro (10019 81 Ave NW)

INSTRUCTOR: GoGo Fetch
COST: $20 + GST

$21.20

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