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Nerd Nite #74

June 29 @ 7:30 pm 9:00 pm MDT

Nerd Nite #74: Pride Month and More

Happy Pride Month!

Did you know that June is also Dysphagia Awareness Month?
Do you know what dysphagia is?
Sure, you could hop on Wikipedia to find out, but why not come hang out with us and hear about it in person.

When: Thursday June 29th, 2023, at 7:30 pm

(Doors & bar open at 7:00 pm and the Fringe Grounds Cafe is open until 8:00!)

Where: Studio Theatre at Fringe Theatre Adventures

Fringe Theatre Arts Barn, 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton

How much: $25


Rob Browatzke: History of Edmonton Pride

For over forty years, Edmonton’s LGBT2Q communities have come together to celebrate Pride, but they have been celebrations marked by their struggles. From the 1982 festival in response to the Pisces Spa raid through the struggle to get a proclamation from the City to the recent years of community division on how Pride should look, the story of the festival is reflective of the changing nature not only of how our community fits into broader society but also what Pride even means.

Rob Browatzke has been professionally active within Edmonton’s queer community since the late 90s, with a resume filled with gay bars of days gone by. For the last decade, he has been one of the owners of Edmonton’s only gay bar, Evolution Wonderlounge. He is also a researcher for the Edmonton Queer History Project, a writer for Rainbow Story Hub, published author, volunteer, advocate, and really, professional homosexual.

@robbrowatzke – Bird App
@robbrowatzke – Instagram


Gabriela Constantinescu: Taking the “dys” out of dysphagia: How to drink beer and not choke on it

June is Dysphagia Awareness month. In this talk, we’ll cover what it means to not be able to swallow, who is affected, and what we can all do to help a little bit.

Gabi is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at the University of Alberta and Chief Experience Officer for True Angle, a local startup. Gabi started off as a speech language pathologist working in the clinic where she amassed over a decade of experience assessing and treating speech, voice, resonance, and swallowing difficulties in patients with head and neck cancer. Gabi then went on to obtain her PhD, where her research directly influenced the design and development of a mobile system for swallowing exercise. Gabi continues to engage in educational activities such as this one to raise awareness for those living with swallowing difficulties.


Harry MacDonald: Producing Drum and Bass Music: What goes into making a song?

Have you ever wondered what goes into producing a song? In this chat I’ll be going over my approach to writing songs and where I get inspiration to start music. As well, I’ll show what kind of work goes into the fine details of processing the song to get it to the final result.

Harry MacDonald is a drum and bass producer from Edmonton, one of the co-owners of Umbral Sound System which has hosted underground dance music events all over the city featuring their custom built sound system. He has releases on record labels spanning from Alberta to the UK.

@heymacmusic – Bird App
@heymacmusic – Instagram


18+ or All Ages
All ages

Venue
Westbury Theatre – Fringe Theatre Arts Barn

Street Address : 10330 84 Ave NW
City : Edmonton
State/Province : Alberta

Website Link
https://edmonton.nerdnite.com/

Event Link
https://edmonton.nerdnite.com/2023/06/09/pride-month-and-more

Ticket Link
https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:4686/601:30413/

Indoor event or outdoor event
Indoors

Type of event
Non-profit

Contact
Nerd Nite Edmonton

Event Contact Email Address
edmonton@nerdnite.com

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/NerdNiteEdmonton

Instagram Account
https://instagram.com/nerdniteyeg

$25.00 General (plus fee)

Nerd Nite Edmonton

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Westbury Theatre – Fringe Theatre Arts Barn

10330 84 Ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 2G9 Canada
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1-780-448-9000
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Pride Shabbat

June 23 @ 6:00 pm 7:30 pm MDT

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 Ages
All ages

Venue
Sir Wilfred Laurier Park, Site #6

Address
Street Address : 13221 Buena Vista Rd
City : Edmonton
State/Province : Alberta
ZIP / Postal Code :

Website Link
https://www.jewishedmonton.org/community-calendar/pride-shabbat

Ticket Link
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejtr08qp3e1f942b&llr=bnbgkheab

Ticket Description #1
Adult Kosher Meal
Ticket Amount #1
$18

Ticket Description #2
6-18/Student Kosher Meal
Ticket Amount #2
$12

Ticket Description #3
5 and under Kosher Meal
Ticket Amount #3
Free

Indoor event or outdoor event
Outdoors

Type of event
Non-profit

Event Contact
Jacqueline Medalye

Event Contact Email Address
jmedalye@edjfed.org

Facebook Page
https://facebook.com/jewishedmonton

Instagram Account
https://instagram.com/jewishedmonton

Twitter Account
https://twitter.com/JewishEdmonton

Jewish Federation of Edmonton

780-487-0585

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Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park

13221 Buena Vista Rd NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2R7 Canada
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DARK MATTERS: BEYOND THE RAINBOW

June 22 @ 6:30 pm 10:00 pm MDT

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:

  • Freestyle Social – The floor is divided and the host asks a question. Move to the side you agree with most.
  • Spectroscopy – Peer into different colours of light to discover how spectra help astronomers understand the universe.
  • Rainbow Pendulum Wave – Be mesmerized by the motion of a kinetic art sculpture which demonstrates the physics of pendulums.
  • Paintball Art Project – Take aim as you use paintballs to create a collaborative art project.
  • Tutti Frutti Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream – It’s not an adults only night without ice cream. Enjoy the Science Centre’s signature treat that is sure to tantalize taste buds.
  • Edmonton Queer History Project – Discover the people, places, and moments that highlight Edmonton’s Queer History.  Explore the love letters shared as part of #EQHPStories. You’re invited to add your own story – after all, you’re making history every day.
  • Special IMAX screenings – Screenings from Edmonton Queer History Project in the IMAX Theatre.
  • Vendor Market – support local 2SLGBTQ+ artists and small businesses.

How would you categorize your event?
Other

Describe Other
Adult Science Event

18+ or All Ages
18+

Venue
Telus World Of Science – Edmonton

Address
Street Address : 11211 142 St NW
City : Edmonton
State/Province : Alberta
ZIP / Postal Code : T5M 4A1

Website Link
http://www.twose.ca

Event Link
https://telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca/explore/experiences/darkmatters/

Ticket Link
https://www.onlinebookings.edmontonscience.com/DateSelection.aspx?item=4077

Ticket Description #1
Adult 18+
Ticket Amount #1
$24.00

Indoor event or outdoor event
Indoors

Type of event
Non-profit

Event Contact
Booking Office

Event Contact Email Address
bookings@twose.ca

Event Phone Number
1-780-451-3344

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/EdmontonScience/

Instagram Account
https://www.instagram.com/twosedm/

Twitter Account
https://twitter.com/TWoSEdm

$24.00 Adult Only

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton

1-780-451-3344

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TELUS World of Science – Edmonton

11211 142 St NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5M 4A1 Canada
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1-780-451-3344
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ELEN Pride Month Meet-Up Night

June 21 @ 7:00 pm 10:00 pm MDT

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 will be recapping and featuring some of the fabulous events coming up this summer for our community. There will be prizes, Pride games and giveaways!

Our venue partner Fargos offers food and drink specials, pool, free parking and there is no entry-fee. It’s also Wing Wednesday and there are beer specials. There are gluten-free and vegetarian options. We are again offering the Welcome Table for new or solo attendees. Our reserved space at Fargos is fully mobility accessible. We will have name/pronoun tags available. Look out for ELEN merch by donation as we are raising funds for our 4th Annual Pride full day event later in the summer.

PLEASE RSVP on E-mail, FB or IG

Accessibility: Entrance and our space is fully accessible, as are the washrooms

18+ or All Ages
18+

Venue
Fargos Capilano

Address
Street Address : 5804 Terrace Rd NW
City : Edmonton
State/Province : Alberta

Website Link
http://discord.gg/YXv52cVr

Event Link
http://fb.me/e/2WAT0drwk

Ticket Description #1
Free entry
Ticket Amount #1
No cover

Indoor event or outdoor event
Indoors

Type of event
Non-profit, Fundraising

Fundraising Beneficiary
Our 4th Annual Pride Summer Family Day

Event Contact
Tam G. [Edmonton Lesbian* Event Network]

Email Address
elen.yeg.ab@gmail.com

Facebook Page
https://facebook.com/elenyeg

Instagram Account
https://instagram.com/elen.yeg

Free

Edmonton Lesbian Event Network – ELEN

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Fargos Capilano

5804 Terrace Road NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6A 0G9 Canada
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1-780-466-7754
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Community Pride Day at MacEwan

June 10 @ 10:00 am 9:00 pm MDT

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
10:00-2:00pm (Roundhouse)

Help write us into history and join YEG Art + Feminism, Department of Studio Arts, MacEwan Library, UofA Library and the Edmonton Queer History Project for an in-person Wikipedia edit-a-thon focused on making Edmonton’s queer history more visible and accessible on Wikipedia. Come OUT and meet new people, learn about Wikipedia and the Edmonton Queer History Project.

Register: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/ArtandFeminism/Wikipedia_Edit-a-thon_on_Edmonton’s_Queer_History_(June_10,_2023)

Pride Patio Party at Towers Pub
2:00 – 9:00pm

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Edmonton’s 2SLGBTQ+ community at MacEwan University’s Towers Pub with a BBQ, drinks, drag bingo with Lilith Fair, DJ entertainment, and more! This event is 18+

https://www.macewan.ca/campus-life/events/details/?eventid=2023/06/csgd-pride-patio-party

Edmonton Queer History Project Tour – Edmonton’s Queer Nightlife
6:00-7:30pm (Starts and ends at Towers)

Join us as we celebrate Pride Month with our free guided walking tour focused on the dynamic history of Edmonton’s queer nightlife.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/eqhp-walking-tour-edmontons-queer-night-life-tickets-619404604847

18+ or All Ages
All ages

Venue
MacEwan University

Address
Street Address : 10700 104 Avenue, Edmonton
City : Edmonton
State/Province : Alberta
ZIP / Postal Code :

Website Link
http://MacEwan.ca/CSGD

Event Link
http://MacEwan.ca/Events

Ticket Description #1
No tix required.
Ticket Amount #1
Free

Indoor event or outdoor event
Indoors, Outdoors

Type of event
Fundraising

Fundraising Beneficiary
MacEwan Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity

Event Contact
Kristie Benson

Event Contact Email Address
CSGD@macewan.ca

Event Phone Number
780-497-4363

Facebook Page
https://facebook.com/CSGDMacEwan

Instagram Account
https://instagram.com/CSGDMacEwan

Twitter Account
https://twitter.com/CSGDMacEwan

Free

MacEwan CSGD

(780) 497-4363

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MacEwan University

10700 – 104 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2 Canada
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Pride Film Night

June 15 @ 6:00 pm 10:00 pm MDT

Pride Film Night presents –
‘Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol’ and ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

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. Members to the AGA are Free. This Pride Screening is part of the AGA’s programming celebrating Pride Month for the LGBTQ2SIA* community. We are also featuring a biographical film about Andy Warhol in recognition of our new exhibition From Warhol to Banksy. 

6pm | Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

A look at the life, work, and impact of Andy Warhol (1928-1987), pop icon and artist, from his childhood in Pittsburgh to his surprising death. Warhol coined the word “superstar,” became one, and changed the way the culture looks at and understands celebrity. 

8pm | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar  

This film is a 1995 American road comedy film directed by Beeban Kidron and starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo as three New York City drag queens who embark on a road trip. 

Please note: These films are for mature audiences and contain scenes of drug use, brief nudity, discriminatory language and violence. Please note that these films are a product of their time, both being released in the 90s. Some language used to describe the LGBTQ2SIA* is now considered out of date. As one of the first Hollywood films about the Drag Community, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar is a camp classic, but it’s important to also be aware that this representation is out of date and is flawed. Our audience is asked to be mindful of this when watching the film. There is no food or drink in the theatre, but we do allow bottled water. 

About Film Night: Film Night is part of AGA’s public programming that highlights themes from current exhibitions or social and cultural affairs. Join us on the second Thursday of each month for a screening of film that may be missed on the big screen. If you would like to be notified about upcoming films or to suggest a film for screening, please email Michael at Michael.Goto.Magnussen@youraga.ca. Alternatively, you can subscribe to our E-News or follow us @youraga on social media to get the latest news. 

18+ or All Ages
18+

Venue
Art Gallery of Alberta

Address
Street Address : 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq NW
City : Edmonton
State/Province : Alberta
ZIP / Postal Code : T6L 1K4

Website Link
https://www.youraga.ca/events-features/calendar/pride-film-night-superstar-life-and-times-andy-warhol-and-wong-foo-thanks

Event Link
https://www.facebook.com/events/1474119290025373

Ticket Link
https://shop.youraga.ca/13172/14015

Ticket Description #1
One Film
Ticket Amount #1
$10

Ticket Description #2
Double Feature
Ticket Amount #2
$15

Indoor event or outdoor event
Indoors

Type of event
Non-profit

Event Contact
Michael Goto Magnussen

Event Contact Email Address
michael.goto.magnussen@youraga.ca

Event Phone Number
4169105213

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/artgalleryofalberta

Instagram Account
https://instagram.com/youraga

Twitter Account
https://twitter.com/youraga

$10.00 General Admission – One Film

Art Gallery of Alberta

1-780-422-6223

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Art Gallery of Alberta

Sir Winston Churchill Square NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2C1 Canada
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F! For Filth: Smut Nite Club

June 9 @ 9:30 pm June 10 @ 2:00 am MDT

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 disciplines, kink & fetish creators, vendors of the unusual, and those with dirty secrets are welcome here.

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. 

Themed dress is encouraged but not required. Come as you are and bring your friends. We’ll see you on the dancefloor at The Roxy Theatre.

18+ or All Ages
18+

Venue
The Roxy Theatre

Address
Street Address : 10708 124 St
City : Edmonton
State/Province : Alberta
ZIP / Postal Code : T5M 0H1

Website Link
https://nextfest.ca/nextfest-niteclubs/

Event Link
https://www.facebook.com/events/943525300172349

Ticket Link
http://nextfest.ca

Ticket Description #1
General Admission
Ticket Amount #1
$14

Indoor event or outdoor event
Indoors

Type of event
Non-profit

Event Contact
Ren Pilkington

Event Contact Email Address
hello@nextfest.ca

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/nextfestartscompany

Instagram Account
https://instagram.com/nextfestartsco

Twitter Account
https://twitter.com/nextfestartsco

Nextfest Arts Company

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Roxy Theatre

10708 124 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5M 0H1 Canada
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(780) 453-2440
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Abjection: Pride Nite Club

June 10 @ 9:30 pm June 11 @ 2:00 am MDT

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. 

Themed dress is encouraged but not required. Come as you are and bring your friends. We’ll see you on the dancefloor at The Roxy Theatre.

Note: Nite clubs are 18+

18+ or All Ages
18+

Venue
The Roxy Theatre

Address
Street Address : 10708 124 St
City : Edmonton
State/Province : Alberta
ZIP / Postal Code : T5M 0H1

Website Link
https://nextfest.ca/nextfest-niteclubs/

Event Link
https://www.facebook.com/events/929432821666274

Ticket Link
http://nextfest.ca

Ticket Description #1
General Admission
Ticket Amount #1
$14

Indoor event or outdoor event
Indoors

Type of event
Non-profit

Event Contact
Ren Pilkington

Event Contact Email Address
hello@nextfest.ca

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/nextfestartscompany

Instagram Account
https://instagram.com/nextfestartsco

Twitter Account
https://twitter.com/nextfestartsco

Nextfest Arts Company

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Roxy Theatre

10708 124 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5M 0H1 Canada
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(780) 453-2440
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PRIDE @ Churchill Square

August 26 @ 12:00 pm 11:00 pm MDT

The biggest PRIDE in the prairies! 

Pride @ Churchill Square

Featuring: Stereos • Ria Mae • Jamie Fine • Felicia Bonée • Pep Per • Hyphen Hyphen • Neha Batra • Ronald Morrera • Lucas Silveira and many more!

Beer Gardens • Live Music • Drag Queens

** Free general admission event **

Please consider supporting the Edmonton PrideFest Association by purchasing VIP passes.

VIP pass holders receive:

• Entry into the exclusive backstage VIP lounge

• Branded stainless steel water bottle

• Branded lanyard with VIP pass

18+ or All Ages
18+

Venue
Churchill Square

Address
Street Address : 9930 102 Ave
City : Edmonton
State/Province : Alberta
ZIP / Postal Code : T5J 5H7

Website Link
https://edmontonpridefest.com

Event Link
https://edmontonpridefest.com/pride-churchill-square/

Ticket Link
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-churchill-square-tickets-601858383627

Ticket Description #1
General Admission
Ticket Amount #1
FREE

Ticket Description #2
VIP
Ticket Amount #2
$50

Indoor event or outdoor event
Outdoors

Type of event
Non-profit

Event Contact
Edmonton PrideFest Association

Event Contact Email Address
events@edmontonpridefest.com

Event Phone Number
587-415-5070

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/EdmontonPrideFest/

Instagram Account
https://www.instagram.com/edmontonpridefest/

Edmonton PrideFest Association

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Sir Winston Churchill Square

9900 – 102 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 5H7 Canada
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Y2K @ Churchill Square

August 25 @ 7:00 pm 11:00 pm MDT

The Edmonton Pride Festival presents

Y2K @ Churchill Square – Rewind to December 31st 1999!

Starring PROZZÄK • LOVE INC • SNAP!

WIN $ 200 CASH For Best 90’s Outfit

Beer Gardens • Live Music • Drag Queens

** Free general admission event **

Please consider supporting the Edmonton PrideFest Association by purchasing VIP passes.

VIP pass holders receive:

• Early access to the concert viewing area / front of stage

• Entry into the exclusive backstage VIP lounge

• Branded stainless steel water bottle

• Branded lanyard with VIP pass

18+ or All Ages
All ages

Venue
Churchill Square

Address
Street Address : 9930 102 Ave
City : Edmonton
State/Province : Alberta
ZIP / Postal Code : T5J 5H7

Website Link
https://edmontonpridefest.com

Event Link
https://edmontonpridefest.com/y2k-churchill-square/

Ticket Link
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/y2k-churchill-square-tickets-601838393837

Ticket Description #1
General Admission
Ticket Amount #1
FREE

Ticket Description #2
VIP
Ticket Amount #2
$50

Indoor event or outdoor event
Outdoors

Type of event
Non-profit

Event Contact
Edmonton PrideFest Association

Event Contact Email Address
events@edmontonpridefest.com

Event Phone Number
587-415-5070

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/EdmontonPrideFest

Instagram Account
https://www.instagram.com/edmontonpridefest/

Edmonton PrideFest Association

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Sir Winston Churchill Square

9900 – 102 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 5H7 Canada
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311
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