GayHalifax: 2009-07-21

Noon: timeOUT Lecture Series: Activists Camp OutWhat have activists learned from each other this week? “Camp Out” organizers will give an overview on the inspiration and evolution of the July 17, 18, 19 Camp Out! 2009, a weekend Exploring LGBTQ Activism in the Maritimes, Past and Present. At the Spring Garden Rd. Memorial Public Library - This year's series of timeOUT lectures will cover a broad range of issues facing the GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer) community including education and transgender issues. Cosponsored by the NSRAP and HalifaxPride.

3 p.m. to 2 a.m.: Tuesday July 21st - MenzBar 2182 Gottingen St. Pride Toonie Tuesday Buy any Beer, Draught, Well Shoot or Liquor at the regular price and get a 2nd for only $2.75

6.30 to 10 p.m.: OutAtTheMovies - Out @ Brüno at Park Lane. Join Halifax's recurring GLBT movie night for a movie at Park Lane and post-movie discussion. Find out more at the blog post - http://bit.ly/OutAtBruno or RSVP to the facebook event

6 - 8 PM: Pride Paddle with East Coast Outfitters ECO, 2017 Lower Prospect Road Explore sheltered inlets and rocky shores at a comfortable pace with a professional guide. Two hour guided paddle, no experience necessary. Keep your fingers crossed for porpoise and seal sightings, jelly fish and herons. Enjoy a BBQ on the wharf while the sun sets after your trip. $30 +HST, BBQ included Space is limited, so call 852-2567 to register.

7 p.m. to 10 a.m.: Transformer Sleepover at the YouthProject (2281 Brunswick Street). A sleepover party open to transgender and gender queer youth ages 25 and under. Please contact the Youth Project to register. Youth under 18 will require parental consent. Free Admission

7 p.m.: Toys for Queer Boys Come on down to VenusEnvy, where staff will talk about anal toys, masturbators, cock toys, lube and some sensation toys. Discussion will include a refresher on boy bits and safer toy sex. Free admission but space is limited so arrive early!
: You can RSVP to the facebook event.

7.00pm: QUEER ACTS: Halifax Pride’s First Queer Theatre Festival Obaberima and Very Secret Ceremony . See Monday Night for details.
8.30: Frankie - Frankie Productions presents Frankie, a one woman comedy/drama that takes us to Frankie’s class of ‘82 high school reunion where memories come flooding back as she recalls the trials, tribulations and triumphs of growing up gay in small town Nova Scotia. Written and performed by Mary Ellen MacLean?. Directed and co-created by Mary-Colin Chisholm and Christian Murray. Lighting design by Leigh Ann Vardy. Presented at The Bus Stop Theatre, 8:30 pm July 21-23. $20 Regular, $15 Students, Seniors and Underwaged.
10.30pm: I Was Barbie See Monday Night for details.

8 p.m.: TheCompanyHouse Pride Movie Night (2201 Gottingen Street). Free Admission.

But I’m a Cheerleader: But I’m A Cheerleader has to be the funniest lesbian love story of all time. Natasha Lyonne and Clea Duvall star with Ru Paul as two young women who meet at a homosexual rehabilitation camp.
Better than Chocolate: Political, sexy, funny and a great soundtrack. This movie has it all. Maggie’s mom shows up unexpectedly right as she’s about to make her move on a new love interest. Maybe this would be a good time to come out?
Desert Hearts: This is one of the first lesbian movies released to mainstream audiences. Set in Reno in the 1950’s, a beautiful casino worker falls in love with an older professor.

10 p.m.: Michael Jackson and Madonna Night @ ReflectionsCabaret - What better way to celebrate Pride than listening to the King and Queen of Pop? All night Michael and Madonna Madonna music, videos, remixes, rarities, and more!! The Material Girl and Moonwalker will keep your asses shaking all night long. Can you vogue till the wee hours of the morning??
: You can RSVP to the facebook event.