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- 6:30pm It looks like the forecast for Thursday (May 15) is sunny, so we're heading to Point Pleasant Park to play Capture the Pride Flag (like regular capture the flag, only with more rainbows). So that we can take advantage of the daylight, we'll meet up at 6:30pm at the entrance to the park at the end of Tower Road. In case of rain, we'll meet up for a coffee social at the Second Cup on Spring Garden Road. I will try to send out an e-mail the day of if the weather turns against us.
International Day Against Homophobia In Pictou
- 7pm Flag Raising & March Water Street, Pictou. The Flag Raising has been approved by the Town of Pictou. It is only two blocks away from the County Council Building. We are inviting guest speakers from the the affected communities. Also confirmed on the Speakers List to date is Pictou County Councillor David Parker. After the Flag Raising and speeches, we will be marching an additional Pride Flag up to the Pictou County Council Building.
- 8pm Town Hall Meeting Pictou Fire Hall, Church Street. Pride of Pictou County is hosting this meeting of the minds in order to establish a steering committee on combating this issue. It is our sincere hope that we have representation from all Pride organizations in Nova Scotia as well as all of our sister organizations. It is important that we all band together to fight the growing trend once and for all. We are also looking for free legal advice for this meeting to advise us all on the best approach to take. If anyone has any contacts that we could approach, please let us know asap.
- 10pm-2am Pride of Pictou County Pictou Fire Hall, Church Street. 19+ only We couldn't possibly ask everyone to come all this way without rolling out the welcome mat. Any of our guests that are traveling to attend the activities will be admitted free of charge to the dance. This should be a wonderful networking opportunity as well as a chance to get to know our friends in Pride. There are several motels, inns etc.. within walking distance of the Fire Hall. Come for the Rally and stay for the good company.
Halifax
- 3:00pm - 4:30pm YouthProject will be premiering the PSA film "Homophobia Effects Everyone" written and directed by students from Gay Straight Alliances in HRM. This PSA will be distributed to schools across the province and highlights the importance of addressing homophobia in schools. The PSA stars several local GSA students, the Halifax police, a teacher, administrator, health nurse and parent as well as Lindsay Willow. A reception will follow. Show your support! At the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia - 1723 Hollis St. (use the back entrance on Bedford Row)
- 5th Annual BMO Financial Group Bid for Life! Dinner & Auction. Contact Robin Levy at 425-4882 Ext 228 or fund@acns.ns.ca for tickets! Don't miss out on this fabulous event in support of HIV/AIDS programs in Nova Scotia.
- Musquodoboit Harbour LGBT Dance Mark your calendar for a dance in Musquodoboit Harbour! DJ Wolf is presenting ABSOLUTE ELECTRO 80's THEME PARTY! Admission $5.00 per person. For more information, directions, or to send in requests, call 902.889.2229 or mailto:wolfgangleather@yahoo.ca. Come dance the night away with the Eastern Shore LGBT Community! The Facebook Event is here -- so please, invite your friends, and come party with us! If you'd like to be notified of these events - join the facebook group
- 7:00pm SafeHarbourChurch presents Bishop Spong Jesus for the Non-Religious at the Bella Rose Arts Centre, 283 Thomas Raddall Drive (New Halifax West High School) at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 each and are available by calling 902-832-9100 or emailing: spong_hfx_tickets@ns.sympatico.ca
- 11:00am Bishop Spong at SafeHarbourChurch Sunday worship service at 3115 Veith St., Halifax. All are welcome!
- 7:00 - 10:00 WayvesMagazine Truro LGBT Town Hall Meeting at Neenamo's Restaurant, 515 Prince Street, Truro. RSVPs are not necessary, but if you do, we'll know how many muffins and how much coffee to buy. You can RSVP via the Facebook Event or by email!
20th. Courage Round Up - "Sailing into Sobriety" August 8-10, 2008 at the Univeralist Unitarian Church, 5500 Inglis Street, Halifax, NS. Sponsored by gay men and women in Alcoholic Anonymous. Open to all alcoholics and those affected by the alcoholism of others. Information: Courage449@yahoo.com, phone 902-425-8383.
Happy National Coming Out Day
The Queer Week Starts On Friday
Fridays
- 3rd Friday of the month: BluenoseBears Supper
- ReflectionsCabaret: BUMP Friday with Halifax's Premiere House DJ Sonny D. We continue to define the underground with the best house, techno, and breaks around! $5 10pm to 3:45am
- SeaDogsSauna Black Out in The HOLE
- BlueMoon presents special House DJs. Check bar for further details.
Saturdays
- 3rd Saturday of the month: South Shore Pride Dance See http://www.southshorepride.ca for details
- ReflectionsCabaret: Squirt Saturdaze with DJ HedFones. The Ultimate dance night in the City of Halifax with Dance, Top 40, Pop, Retro, R & B, and more! 10pm to 3:45am $5
- SeaDogsSauna: Early Bird Special 6am till Noon, Rooms are $15 & Lockers are $7.50 & Beverage Specials till 6PM!
- BlueMoon presents special House DJs. Check bar for further details.
Sundays
- Morning and afternoon of the second-last Sunday of the month: WayvesMagazine layout - come and help! It's fun. Check http://wayves.ca/ "Production Calendar" item for exact dates; mailto:submissions@wayves.ca if you can help out!
- 10:30am UniversalistUnitarianChurch: Lay-led service. We are a Welcoming Congregation, aiming to help each person in their search for truth and meaning.
- SafeHarbourChurch worships at Bloomfield Centre 2786 Agricola St. Suite #108. We are an inclusive Christian Community promoting spiritual growth and social justice. Join us for informal contemporary worship. All are Welcome!
- 12:30pm KoinoniaChurch Service
- CentreOfHope,Halifax. Looking for somewhere new to experience spirituality? Check us out. We offer a welcoming non judgemental environment. No Walls...come as YOU are. We meet each Sunday from 4-6 PM at the Dalhousie Women's Center located at 6286 South Street (next to Dalplex) Hope to see you there!
- Bedford United Church. 1200 Bedford Highway, Bedford. We are an Affirming Congregation and welcome everyone. Services at 9 am (Casual & Contemporary) and 11 am (Quieter & Traditional). June 25-Sept. 10, 10 am service. For more info, call 835-8497 .
- SeaDogsSauna: Early Bird Special 6am till Noon, Rooms are $15 & Lockers are $7.50 & Beverage Specials till 6PM! FREE 30 Minute Cruiseline Pass from 6pm till Close
- ReflectionsCabaret: We feature either great dance music or drag shows, special events, etc.. 10pm start. Cover varies.
- BLT-Womyn Bi-sexual, Lesbian, Transgendered womyn meeting every second Sunday evening 6pm - 7pm
- OUT-Spokin cycling in Metro: With fair weather, team out-spokin meets and takes on easy or challenging training rides around the city. Check out http://www.getouthalifax.ca for more info!
Mondays
- Evenings: MessiahProject religious study group meetings
- Usually second Monday of the month, 6:30pm, WayvesMagazine production meeting, new writers & volunteers welcome. Check http://wayves.ca/ "Production Calendar" item for exact dates.
- 5-6:30pm DalWomensCentre Women's Club 6286 South St. 494.2432. Open to all women, including trans women. Come to the DWC to learn about, share, and discuss your and other women's concerns, thoughts, and joys.
- BlueMoon: 5pm to 10pm Tarot Readings with Shadow
- ReflectionsCabaret: $ROCKIN'4DOLLAR$! Our open mic contest for cash. We supply the gear, you supply the band! Compete for your chance to win up to $1000! Hosted by Jon Epworth from the Dean Malenkos. $2 cover in effect until 2am. DJ HedFones? follows until 3:45am.
- SeaDogsSauna: Student Night - FREE Lockers with Valid Student I.D.
Tuesdays
- ReflectionsCabaret: DJ HedFones? with great dance music till 3:45 am no cover
- YouthProject Drop-in night from 6PM to 9PM on the first, third, and fifth Tuesdays of the month (when there IS a fifth Tuesday). This is an unstructured event. It's a chance to hang out with old friends, make some new ones, and just talk about whatever.
- YouthProject Group meetings are held from 7PM to 9PM on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. This is a structured environment, with facilitators present to keep discussions on track, while at the same time helping to lead the discussion in the directions that the youth wish to go, as well as making sure the group guidelines are enforced. The discussions focus on the youth present having a say, rather than the facilitators lecturing about whatever topic is being discussed.
- SeaDogsSauna Toonie Night$2 Bucks OFF Lockers & Selected Beverages!
- BlueMoon Karoke with DJ Special Tee cash prizes and nightly draws
Wednesdays
- 12:30pm DalWomensCentre Wellness Group Potluck @ 6286 South St. 494.2432. Open to everyone. Join the DWG with your lunch for healthy food and discussion with other friendly, wellness-minded folks.
- 6:15pm DalWomensCentre Circle of Rhythm 6286 South St. 494.2432. $6/session, drumming and music circle - call first to reserve a space.
- Every other Wednesday: BiQueerHalifax group meets.
- ReflectionsCabaret: Great live bands on stage till 1am followed by Retro night with DJ Electro and DJ Sapho till 3:45am
- * SeaDogsSauna HUMP NIGHT - 1/2 price pass for your next visit with purchase of a Room or Locker
- BlueMoon: 7pm-11pm Swing dancing All Welcome.
Thursdays
- 7:00pm: DalOut meeting at the SUB
- 6:00pm: the new and hip "Sexual Safety Inclusive Coalition" usually meets to discuss different topics of sexual violence at 6286 South Street.
- 7:00pm: DalWomensCentre Knitting Circle 6286 South St. 494.2432. Open to all women, including trans women. Come to the DWC to learn about, share, and discuss your and other women's concerns, thoughts, and joys.
- SeaDogsSauna DROP your Towel; It's NAKED Night! Towels Optional
- BlueMoon Karoke with DJ Special Tee cash prizes and nightly draws
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