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Join us as we celebrate Edmonton Pride Month in our City - June 1 to June 30, 2023 Around the world the month of June is when the 2SLGBTQIA+ community celebrates Pride and here in Edmonton 2023's edition of Pride Month will be bigger and filled more amazing events through the month than ever in […]
On this walking tour, we explore and celebrate the triumphs and recount the challenges of creating a more welcoming and inclusive city for the 2SLGBTQ+ community over the past 50 years. This tour highlights the battles over pride and prejudice at city hall and within our city's major institutions. Learn about how groups like GATE, […]
Join the City Of Leduc as we raise the Pride flag at the Leduc Civic Centre on June 1 then stick around for some fun and entertainment afterward!
Music, treats, and refreshments will be available in the Atrium after the flag raising ceremony.
Fruit Loop and Party Queens present Downtown Drag, presented with the help of Downtown Business Association! Join us for two shows in Alex Decoteau Park as part of Downtown Spark to kick off Pride and our outdoor drag season! DJ Queerbait will be spinning before and after this outdoor drag show so stick around to […]
Evolution Wonderlounge is Edmonton's only year-round brick-and-mortar queer space and that means a full month of entertainment. Join DJ Lady Luck on the dance floor
Fruit Loop teams up with SWEAT Fridays and The Grindstone for an epic disco party with drag performers to launch Pride month, and the Fruit Loop Pride Block Party weekend at The Grindstone Theatre. Come early to great LGBTQ2S+ shows in the theatre with Rally Cry at 7PM and The Stand Up Show with Victoria […]
The best ideas come from problems we encounter in our day-to-day lives.
This workshop will guide you from identifying a problem worth solving, to generating ideas and laying the foundation for a great solution.
Participants will leave with tools and a proven framework to continue working on their passion projects and/or business ideas.
Pride Corner on Whyte is a group of queers and allies who meet every Friday evening on Whyte Avenue to peacefully protest homophobic messages spread by street preachers. We combat their discrimination with dancing, music, education and LOVE! We provide flags, signs and music. All are welcome to attend but doing so is at your […]
Rally Cry is a monthly showcase of performance art that speaks to social and political issues. It is a love letter to activism through art. This is a special edition of Rally Cry, as part of the Grindstone and Fruit Loop's Pride Block Party. Rally Cry is Coco LaQueer's first show production, and was a […]
Drag Endeavour Looking for an exciting and fabulous way to celebrate Pride Month? Look no further than Drag Endeavour at Endeavour Brewing Company and Coffee Roast Join us June 2, 2023, for a night of dazzling entertainment featuring some of the most talented drag performers in the area, all in support of Outloud St. Albert […]
It's Pride Month, OFFICIALLY, and things are kicking off with one of your favorite queens hosting one of your favorite events: Pageantinta - louder, prouder, bigger than ever! Join LaDonna Stone with this stunning cast of performers: Venus, Faye Lure, Lady Tenderflake, Sol Caelum, and El Rey del Sol! 18+ or All Ages18+ VenueEvolution Wonderlounge […]
In her 10 years as a comedian, Victoria Banner has toured western Canada, participated in festivals, andeven starred in a half-hour television special. With an energetic, erratic delivery, Victoria combines inconsequential anecdotes, with biting social commentary to get the crowd stoked on weird feelings. You can find her comedy and other works at https://vbcreates.ca The […]
Fruit Loop's Pride Block Party Weekend presented by TD Fruit Loop is excited to be kicking off Edmonton’s Pride month and bring you some incredible 2SLGBTQ+ programming this June in support of our friends at Rainbow Refuge!!! We’re partnering with our besties at the Grindstone Theatre from June 2-4 for a Pride kick-off weekend of […]
Strike-A-Pin, Strike-A-Pose Join us on June 3rd, from 7pm to 10pm, for an unforgettable evening of family-friendly fun at our fabulous Drag Bowling Extravaganza! Get ready to strike a pose and roll with the punches as we combine the glamour of drag with the excitement of bowling. Dragtastic Delights: Watch as our talented drag performers […]
Pride Month is kicking off in Edmonton with this RaricaNow fundraiser: performances, dance, and music! Doors 8Show 830 Check our Facebook event page for performer details and come support RaricaNow, an organization that exists to promote human rights for all LGBTIQ+ refugees in Canada and to raise awareness about the current gaps in service and […]
TriGuys Entertainment is excited to partner with Fruit Loop to bring you STUD Volume 10 at Grindstone Theatre. After taking in the day at the Fruit Loop PRIDE Block Party, come bump and grind to the beats of DJ Thomas Culture. The divine LaDonna Stone will be working the crowd making sure your party time […]
McDougall United Church is an affirming church, and a pioneering congregation that provided same-gender unions before same-gender marriages were recognized. The Pride Church service will include a guest musician, and a sermon that is relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. Admission is free.
Intro to Pole Workshop This class is perfect for those curious about pole dance and have no prior experience. Dive into the wonderful world of pole in a setting that is free from gendered language and binary movement expression. Pole is for every BODY, no prior fitness or dance experience required. DATES: Sunday June 4, 2023 […]
Drag Queen Makeup Workshop (Sunday June 4 from 12:30 - 2:30PM) In this 2 hour interactive class, the stunning and talented Voula Callas will guide participants through the art of applying drag makeup to their faces. In this class, we will walk you through: 1. Block eyebrows 2. Contouring & Highlighting 3. Applying a fierce […]
Ever wanted to try Latin dancing? Try it in a queer-friendly space with your favourite queer Latin dance instructors! Join Baila Libre for our Beginner Bachata workshop, just in time for the summer season. Our all queer team is excited to show you the foundations of Bachata, where you will learn essential techniques and patterns […]
This event celebrates trans, two spirit and non-binary artists based in Edmonton. It will showcase drag, burlesque and drag-lesque performances from local legends and new performers in the scene. Hosted by: Camren and Stretcher Hymen Featuring: Moses Motors, Tanner Steele, Jennie Talia, Veuns, Riley Riot and Mayari Ramaria You can WIN two tickets to Ru […]
Eleganza Xtravaganza 4: Hosted by Onika Xtravaganza Onika Xtravaganza and Party Queens present the fourth installment of our most successful show, Eleganza Xtravaganza for Pride month! This Stiletto-award winning show is a celebration of old school drag & high glamour. Sequins, feathers, jewels and gowns abound! This incredible cast is stacked with some of Edmonton’s […]
MacEwan Library and kihêw waciston, in collaboration with the Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity and Nursing’s Bear Healing Lodge, welcome ALL to a free screening and discussion of ROSIE.
Fruit Loop and Party Queens present Downtown Drag! Join us a free daytime show in Michael Phair Park as we have some fun in the sun and serve some drag for lunch! Performers will be collecting tips via cash and Square. Friday, June 9th - 12pmHosted by Venus and Gemma NyeFeaturing:CirculesShay NanigansMars Dawn 18+ or […]
Pride Corner on Whyte is a group of queers and allies who meet every Friday evening on Whyte Avenue to peacefully protest homophobic messages spread by street preachers. We combat their discrimination with dancing, music, education and LOVE! We provide flags, signs and music. All are welcome to attend but doing so is at your […]
That Sounds Gay! (A Pride Concert) Do you like #gay stuff and singing? Then this show is for you! Join singer-songwriter Evan Westfal as he serenades you in a deliciously queer concert. Westfal will highlight the music of queer icons, pairing witty repartee and cabaret music. Come celebrate pride! Purchase tix at https://www.showpass.com/that-sounds-gay/ Rated 14+ for […]
It's time to get dirty! Come celebrate all things filthy and obscene at Nextfest’s 2023 Smut Nite ‘F! is for Filth’. Give yourself permission to indulge in shameless self-expression of the unabashedly trashy and perverted. F! is for Filth is an 18+ taboo-themed multidisciplinary event seeking to celebrate those who create on the edges. Artists of all […]
We invite you to join us for our first Community Pride Day at MacEwan on June 10, 2023. All activities are free and feature three unique events:
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on Edmonton's Queer History
Pride Patio Party at Towers Pub
Edmonton Queer History Project Tour – Edmonton’s Queer Nightlife
18th Annual Mayor's Pride Brunch Each year, the Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity coordinates the Mayor's Pride Brunch to raise funds to support their 2SLGBTQ+ programs: Camp fYrefly, the AB GSA Conference, Fyrefly in Schools, Where the Rivers Meet, the Family Resilience Project, and CHEW Project YEG. Proceeds from the brunch will ensure […]
Join us for a community pride celebration with our Pride Patio Party at Towers Pub on the MacEwan University Campus.
Doors open at 2pm with a DJ, patio party, drag queens, and drag queen bingo!
Full service bar and BBQ are available.
This event is 18+ and open to all community members to attend and join the party!
Learn about the vibrant growth and diversity of Edmonton's queer nightlife, which started with Club 70, Boots n Saddles, the Roost and Flashback and grew over time to include many memorable places like Prism, Secrets, Shakespear's, the Option Room, Buddys/Woodys and Evolution, and many other spaces and places in between. This tour will be hosted […]
Pride Drag Bingo @ The Bears Den Join us for an evening filled with dazzling drag performances and everybody’s favourite game; BINGO! Mark your calendars and get ready for a night of unforgettable fun at Pride Drag Bingo at The Bears Den on June 10th! Join us for an evening filled with dazzling drag performances, […]
Edmonton Vocal Minority marks its thirtieth anniversary with a concert celebrating dance and its impact on Queer culture. Award-winning playwright Darrin Hagen will be the guide, and EVM will provide the tunes. Fresh from its appearance at the Unison Festival in Halifax, the choir invites everyone to join the celebration. 18+ or All AgesAll ages […]
Fruit Loop's Pride Dance Party presented by TD Edmonton Pride celebrations continue Saturday, June 10 at the historic Starlite Room for our most eagerly anticipated Fruit Loop since last year’s Pride festivities. Expect jaw dropping drag, aerial acts, pole and burlesque performances, all in support of our community partner, Rainbow Refuge. We’ll have drink specials, […]
Pride Month, baby! Join DJ Arrowchaser for a one night only out of retirement gig — with 2-for-1 cover all night long! 2-for-$7 until 112-for-$12 after 11 18+ or All Ages18+ VenueEvolution Wonderlounge AddressStreet Address : 10220 103 StCity : EdmontonState/Province : ABZIP / Postal Code : T5J0Y8 Website Linkhttp://www.yourgaybar.com Event Linkhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1192309778834457/ Ticket Description #1Cover […]
Abjection is a horror-themed multi-disciplinary event that focuses on queer narratives in the horror genre. Abjection invites artists and attendees to get weird, get scary, and try something new. Are you ready for an experience like no other? Nextfest Nite Clubs bring the art and the party together for the greatest parties of the summer. […]
We are back for a special ONE SEATING ONLY Pride brunch with an ICONIC cast - this WILL sell out fast, so do not delay! We have the stunning CARRIE DU’WAY, the legendary TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD, the bombastic GODIVA, the sensational MELINDA VERGA, and the infamous TWIGGY! Ticket includes mimosa (non-alcoholic option available), brunch buffet (scrambled […]
TMC presents: The Gay AF Market On June 11, at 7308 112 ave Taco's Macabre Creations presents The GAY AF MARKET full of 2SLGBTQ+ vendors and strict allies. Drag performances Hourly, and a snack kitchen ran by the owners of Sherwood Park M&M Meats. Fun is sure to be had while supporting local businesses!! 18+ […]
Join your reigning EVOs Rexy Resurrection and Tugs Cuchina for a sensational Sunday Revue for Pride Month, with Mars Dawn and Papi Bae - and special guests, dowager EVOs Gemma Nye and Audrina Linn! With these six stunners on stage, you're guaranteed a fantastic show! $10 advance / $15 door 18+ or All Ages18+ VenueEvolution […]
She’s back, and ready to slay. Your ESO welcomes the return of the “Queen of Classical Music,” Thorgy Thor, to the Winspear Centre.
Conducted by Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, this thrilling theatrical concert will include singing, dancing, symphonic shenanigans, and more.
As we celebrate pride, we also need to remember the past and the brave people who fought for our rights. Learn more about Delwin Vriend and the battle for human rights in Alberta. Do you remember the Lake of Fire that changed the course of a provincial election? Can you recall when the rainbow Pride […]
Ending off Fort Saskatchewan Pride Week right with their closing ceremonies and Drag Show! Join us Thursday June 15th at Legacy Park for a family-friendly event featuring local youth and drag performances from some of Edmonton’s Finest! Event is coinciding with the weekly Farmers Market 18+ or All AgesAll ages VenueLegacy Park AddressStreet Address : […]
Join us on June 15 for a special Pride screening of two iconic films: Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol and camp classic To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. We will be screening both films in our Ledcor Theatre. Watch either film for $10 or both films for $15.
Doors open at 7:00 PM - Show at 8:00 PM With over 16 HILARIOUS impersonations, combined with hilarious stories and a new perspective on life you will fall in love with the comedy award winning Shayla Shenanigans. Shayla Shenanigans has been perfecting the art of drag for 24 years. In that time she has Produced, […]
Fruit Loop and Party Queens present Downtown Drag! Join us for two free daytime shows in Michael Phair Park as we have some fun in the sun and serve some drag for lunch! Performers will be collecting tips via cash and Square. Friday, June 16th - 12pmHosted by Stretcher H.Featuring:TwiggySteakJojo Mojo 18+ or All AgesAll […]
Pride Corner on Whyte is a group of queers and allies who meet every Friday evening on Whyte Avenue to peacefully protest homophobic messages spread by street preachers. We combat their discrimination with dancing, music, education and LOVE! We provide flags, signs and music. All are welcome to attend but doing so is at your […]
Join us June 16th for the Love Out Loud Pride Market and Celebration presented by North of Ordinary Events.
85 amazing vendors, artists, brewers and community groups. Food trucks. Live music. All Ages. Free Entry.
Gemma's Doll Haus of Mary Celebrate Gemini season and the birth of Gemma Nye with a special family takeover of this recurring trans and non-binary drag showcase! This time around it’s family only in the Dollhouse. For the first time since mother left, the legendary Haus of Mary will assemble for an unforgettable night of […]
Join us in celebrating love, equality, and inclusion at St. Albert Pride! This is a free, all ages event with drag, musical performances, petting zoo, bouncy house and inflatable obstacle course, food trucks, and vendors galore. 18+ or All AgesAll ages VenueRotary Park AddressStreet Address : 71 Riel DriveCity : St. AlbertState/Province : Alberta Website […]
Edmonton Drag Festival is about celebrating the art of drag performance and provide a platform for drag artists to showcase their talents; and to offer an opportunity for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies to come together and celebrate diversity and inclusion. However, the specific goals and objectives of the Edmonton Drag Festival is […]
They called it Canada’s Studio 54. The infamous Flashback nightclub was established by owner John Reid as a celebratory haven for ‘gay people and their friends’ in the tumultuous 1980s. After it closed in 1991 the club’s iconic neon sign was lost from the public view – until now. The Alberta Sign Association is currently […]
The Edmonton Riverhawks are set to host our second annual Strikeout Hate Pride night! Strikeout Hate promotes tolerance and inclusion as we all work together to create an even better place to live, work and play. This season we welcome MacEwan University as our partner which enables us to take this worthy cause to even […]
One of EVO's most popular events is back so get ready to GLOW WITH PRIDE - body painters and glowsticks on site! DJ Pengwen in the booth! 18+ or All Ages18+ VenueEvolution Wonderlounge AddressStreet Address : 10220 103 ST NWCity : EdmontonState/Province : ABZIP / Postal Code : T5J0Y8 Website Linkhttps://yourgaybar.com/event/glow-with-pride/ Event Linkhttps://www.facebook.com/events/740126814278105 Ticket Description […]
Pride 2023 continues with a Father's Day tradition - Colin Bae's Call Me Daddy, this year with special guest from Call Me Mother Season 2 Justin Abit Tickets $15 at the door so save money and buy in advance 18+ or All Ages18+ VenueEvolution Wonderlounge AddressStreet Address : 10220 - 103 St NWCity : EdmontonState/Province […]
ELEN's meet-up nights return at Fargos--just in time for Pride Month! This is another casual pub mixer for YEG's Sapphically inclined, 2Spirit, Trans and Non-Binary populations. We will have a few small, opt-in activities to facilitate mingling and meeting each other. The theme is: "SHOW US YOUR PRIDE"!
We are excited to share with you the Community & Connection 2SLGBTQIA+ Advocacy Conference during the days of June 22nd-23rd. The conference brings together individuals and agencies doing work in the queer community to share their challenges, experiences and hopes. The conference will have 2 keynote speakers, a panel discussion, an arts evening and many […]
Celebrate diversity, inclusion and Pride at Dark Matters: Beyond the Rainbow. Discover the science behind rainbows, explore diverse displays of the animal kingdom, and celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their contributions to science, history and culture! Highlights include: How would you categorize your event?Other Describe OtherAdult Science Event 18+ or All Ages18+ VenueTelus World Of […]
Manila Luzon is an international drag queen most famous for her campy twist on glamour, silly cross-eyed expressions, and signature black and blonde wigs. Her tongue-in-cheek style combines humorous themes with elegant fashion; from dresses inspired by cartoon characters to iconic gowns designed after her favorite foods. She rose to prominence after finishing as the […]
Pride Corner on Whyte is a group of queers and allies who meet every Friday evening on Whyte Avenue to peacefully protest homophobic messages spread by street preachers. We combat their discrimination with dancing, music, education and LOVE! We provide flags, signs and music. All are welcome to attend but doing so is at your […]
Join us for Pride Shabbat! A family friendly Kabbalat Shabbat with songs, blessings and an optional kosher meal. Kabbalat Shabbat is free. Meals are $18 (Adults), $12 (students and children ages 6-18), Free for children 5 and under. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. 18+ or All AgesAll ages VenueSir Wilfred Laurier Park, Site […]
Family walk from 11am to 11:30am, starting at Inglewood Community League and ending at Rocketship Park. Festivities to follow at the park: face painting, snacks, sparkle tattoos and family pride books for kids 18+ or All AgesAll ages VenueInglewood Rocketship Park AddressStreet Address : 12120 112aveCity : EdmontonState/Province : ABZIP / Postal Code : T5M […]
This event is perfect for folks with a green thumb and a big heart for YEG's queer community. Join the Pride Centre of Edmonton (PCE) on June 24, 12 - 4 pm, for our plant auction and sale of 50+ plant clippings. The PCE will be open during the plant sale with light refreshments. In addition, […]
Drag Me Out to the Ball Game Pride festivals around the globe are not only a celebration of diversity and the strength of the LGBTQ2S+ community but a major fundraising opportunity for community groups and organizations serving the queer community. Join us for the second annual Drag Me Out To The Ball Game! Servus Credit […]
Rally Cry is a monthly showcase of performance art that speaks to social and political issues. It is a love letter to activism through art. Rally Cry began in October 2022 and is Coco LaQueer's first show production. It was a nominee for "Best Show Outside of Evolution" at this year's Stiletto Awards (the Oscars […]
All Tease All Shade: HOMO-NOMICON - Book of the Gay! Burlesque /// Boylesque /// Drag /// Cabaret /// Debauchery Enjoy all your favorite All Tease All Shade performers with a new selection of feature performers every show! This event features: HOSTED BY: Beau Creep FEATURING: Holly Von Sinn G Venchy JJ Jiggleheimer Schmidt Strawberry Von […]
Join us for a sizzling soirée that'll make your taste buds tingle and your heart skip a beat! Get ready to unleash your inner carnivorous cravings at FAB's magnificent Pride Barbecue Bash in the beautiful park. This inclusive gathering welcomes everyone of all ages to come together and celebrate love, community, and an undeniable zest […]
Take Me Out to the Drag Show Our annual Baseball Tournament with Party Queens heads off the field and continues on the Evolution Wonderlounge stage! The fabulous performers of Party Queens and the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose will unleash their inner divas and give you performances you won't soon forget. It's a […]
All Night Gaiety: An exploration of LGBTQ+ venues from around the world This public lecture is about the history of LGBTQ+ venues in sixteen countries over the last hundred years. From Argentina to France to China, the comparative history of gay bars has not been undertaken before. This talk looks at the unique characteristics of […]
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Pride Corner on Whyte is a group of queers and allies who meet every Friday evening on Whyte Avenue to peacefully protest homophobic messages spread by street preachers. We combat their discrimination with dancing, music, education and LOVE! We provide flags, signs and music. All are welcome to attend but doing so is at your […]
It's time to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusivity at the most vibrant event of the year—the 35th Annual Gay Edmonton Pageant! Mark your calendars for June 30th and get ready for an evening filled with fabulous performances, jaw-dropping talent, and unforgettable memories. Hosted at the elegant Matrix Hotel, this year's pageant promises to be bigger, […]
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From Womonspace dances to bookstores and bars, Edmonton has a vibrant, diverse, and longstanding lesbian community, which was at the forefront of community building and activism. Come out and learn more about this important lesbian herstory!
We could like to invite you to our Canada Day Celebration on July 2nd combined with our weekly food hamper distribution. Face Painting Bouncy Castle Information booth BBQ Looking forward to seeing you. Best Regards Event ContactSunil PhoolEvent Contact Email Addressinfo.infinitysafetyawareness@gmail.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/384140451997271/
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