Queer Poetry Coffeehouse
Queer Poetry Coffeehouse
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Towers Pub
Enjoy historical and contemporary voices in queer poetry—coffeehouse style.
Public event | 18+
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Queer Poetry Coffeehouse
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Towers Pub
Enjoy historical and contemporary voices in queer poetry—coffeehouse style.
Public event | 18+
Debunking Gender Conspiracy Theories and Anxieties
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Roundhouse | Allard Hall
Join the discussion to build capacity to interrupt mis/dis-information.
Public event. Registration required.
Public discourse is plagued by misinformation and disinformation on many topics, but the loudest seems to be in relation to gender identity and expression. Join this discussion to explore the origins of this recent round of "trans panic," the paradigm of "parental rights," and community pathways for a response. All are welcome to attend.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Rainbow Market
March 13, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Griffin’s Landing | Building 6
Visit Griffin's Landing for a unique local shopping experience!
Pick up some great Pride gear and support local 2SLGBTQ+ makers and businesses
Indigenous Queer Futures – Community Dialogue
March 14, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | kihew waciston
Listen to a collective of Indigenous queer folks discuss what Indigenous queer futures can look like. ASL provided.
Queer Horizons Speaker Series • Past, Present and Future:
The Evolution of Trans and Gender Diverse People’s Rights in Canada
March 14, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Roundhouse | Allard Hall
Learn about Trans and gender-diverse people in a historical context with a focus on the evolution of discussions and debates about human rights. ASL provided.
Queering Futures Prom
The NorthSide Pride futuristic GAY-la at the Art Gallery of Alberta.
Celebrate your dreams of a queer future at the NorthSide Pride Queering Futures Prom! Imagine sequins, joy, and infinite possibilities. DJs, Drag and Burlesque performers, and new friends aplenty! Entertainment will be provided by our friends at Fruit Loop.
Leonard "Len" Keith and Joseph "Cub" Coates were a queer couple in the rural New Brunswick village of Havelock in the early 20th century. Len & Cub features Len’s photos of their life and tells the story of their relationship against the background of same-sex identity and relationships in rural North America of the early 20th century. While keeping their sexual identities closeted, they captured their decades-long relationship via photographs. This remarkable material is as important socially and historically as their story is one of the oldest photographic records of a same-sex couple in the Maritimes.
We invite you to witness the unique love, friendship and lives of Len & Cub to challenge contemporary ideas of about sex and gender expression in the early 20th century.
Curated by Meredith J. Batt & Dusty Green.
Presented by: MacEwan Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity, Queer Heritage Initiative of New Brunswick, The Arquives, New Brunswick Provincial Archives, and Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
Michael Phair and Rob Browatzke lead our first Walking Tour of the summer in conjunction with the National Queer & Trans+ Community History Conference. The tour starts and ends at the Macewan Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity (Roundhouse in Allard Hall, but don't be surprised if we stop somewhere extra special mid-tour for a […]
Michael Phair and a special guest lead our Jane's Walk tour Join us for a special EQHP Jane's Walk edition!Michael Phair, and special guest, will lead another fun and fabulous queer history walking tour filled with stories, gossip, and frivolity. Starting and ending at Michael Phair Park, this tour gives you the opportunity to learn […]
As part of Flashback's 50th Anniversary celebration weekend, we are hosting a special walking tour to revisit the locations and the legends of not only Flashback but all up and down Edmonton's gay 104st disco district. Join Ron Byers and Twiggy for this flashback moment, on the May Long Weekend Sunday where we'd normally be […]
PRIDE VS. PREJUDICE: The Delwin Vriend Story - Special Preview Screening PRIDE VS. PREJUDICE: The Delwin Vriend Story | 80 min | Canada, France Directed by Darrin Hagen Special Preview Screening - Guests in attendance! Delwin Vriend never wanted to be a human rights activist. However, in challenging his firing for being gay, he set in […]
We are looking forward to another fun night of All Ages Drag. All proceeds go to HOPE LIVES HERE ANIMAL RESCUE $5 advance ticket – onlinehttps://draggingyouth.myshopify.com/products/5-25-2024-dog-days-of-summer$9 hotdog, chips, pop and ticket – onlinehttps://draggingyouth.myshopify.com/products/5-25-2024-dog-days-of-summer-package Tickets $10 cash at door – No ATM on site Basic Drag Etiquette: Dragging Youth (est 2016) is a 100% volunteer organization. […]
The Rainbow Where the Two-Spirits Meet
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12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
2SPIRIT POWWOW
Presented by 1+1=2Spirit & Edmonton 2-Spirit Society
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Powwow Ceremony
Including two panel discussions on Indigenous representation within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and BIPOC queer representation.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Games & Contests
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Indigenous Drag Showcase
Kick off Pride Month right here at Edmonton's gay bar - with one of your faves, DJ Lady Luck! No cover and $8 doubles from 9-10 so make sure you come down early, pride flag flying! 18+ or All Ages18+ VenueEvolution Wonderlounge AddressStreet Address : 10220 103 ST NWCity : EdmontonState/Province : AlbertaZIP / Postal […]
Let’s do the Time Warp again! The adventure begins where it always does, as newly engaged Brad and Janet encounter car trouble in rainy weather. When they stop to look for help, they find themselves at the castle of the charming transvestite, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. They’re offered shelter for the night, but will they want to stay?
Audience participation is encouraged. Dress up, bring props, and sing along! Costume contest and prizes! And yes, you can bring your own props! (Metro will also be selling prop kits in the lobby for $10, quantities limited.) Full shadow cast performance by the Lowdown Cheap Little Punks.
The City of Edmonton Archives is home to the collective memory of the city. We collect, preserve, and provide access to records that tell the story of Edmonton and the people who live here. Visit the City of Edmonton Archives and explore our "Pride at the Archives" exhibit featuring photographs, artifacts, and archival material from […]
Join the Leduc Pride Society & City of Leduc to raise the City Pride flag on June 1st Snacks, drinks & speakers including drag entertainment will be on site. We will also have a Pride Photo Booth Button making Arts and crafts Thanks to FCSS and City of Leduc for co-hosting this event with Leduc […]
This is our second annual Edmonton Drag Fest celebrating the art of drag and 2SLGBTQIA+ artists, offering a platform for performers across Canada to showcase their talents and express themselves creatively, while also promoting acceptance, diversity, and inclusivity.
Our 2024 edition will feature an array of electrifying performances, Indigenous 2-Spirit Powwow ceremony, engaging workshops, panel discussions, and community-building activities that transcend boundaries and challenge stereotypes. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience our Pink Carpet, Werk Room, and the Health and Wellness Hub.
Fruit Loop is excited to kick off Edmonton’s Pride month again to bring you some incredible 2SLGBTQ+ programming this June in support of our friends at the EMCN Rainbow Refuge!!! We’re partnering with our besties at the Grindstone Theatre June 1 for an ALL AGES, Free Of Charge, Pride kick-off of epic proportions. Pride activities […]
Cedar T presents an Indigenous Herstory Pride Kick-Off Event at Evolution Wonderlounge. The cast includes two performers who are new to the local Drag scene - Shaneequa and Rosé Quartz. Welcoming these Indigi-Queens are seasoned and established titleholders - Plastika (Edmonton's Drag Superstar) and Stretcher Hymen (Alberta's Drag Superstar). Sharing her platform with stars in […]
Running in June to commemorate Pride Month, Laser Pride celebrates the rainbow of diversity and features some of the most well-known music associated with 2SLGBTQI+ artists and fans. Immerse yourself in 360° of lights, lasers, and love!
Shows at 8:15 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays in June.
Join us for an unforgettable ride down the High-they to Hell at the Rock and Roll Hall of Slay!
ZZ Tops, Bottoms and Sides are invited to go hard in the pit and rub carabiners with some of history’s most influential queer music icons!
We’re turning back time and journeying through eras of queer art and music with your favourite local artists and entertainers! The DJ for this event will be Breitsword.
18+ event, audience is advised to check content warnings
A NextFest 2024 event
Join us at Edmonton's gay bar for the first Saturday of Pride Month with DJ Showboy. $10 Doubles from 10-11 (Entrance fee is included with your Berry Burst ticket) We're the official after party for Edmonton Drag Fest so it's a guaranteed full house and good time! How would you categorize your event?Dance Party 18+ […]
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THE ULTIMATE PINK & WHITE DRAG BRUNCH
Edmonton Drag Festival
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Gender & Gender Diversity
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Brunch Buffet
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Drag Performances
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Werk Room Workshop
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Drag Performances
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Day Party
18+ or All Ages
18+
Join local Drag artist GoGo Fetch as we 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)
A Pride Unlike Any Other
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