2023-05-17

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia

11:30 a.m.

Flag Raising for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia at Province House, 1726 Hollis Street

Lisa Lachance, MLA Halifax Citadel-Sable Island, will host this event.

5 to 6:30 p.m.

East Coast Kitchen Parties Project Home Gardening Workshop

Are you an immigrant and newcomer LGBTQIA+ person interested in plants, gardening, and meeting new people? You are invited to attend YMCA Newcomer 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Program's East Coast Kitchen Parties Project's Home Gardening Workshop!

The home gardening workshop aims to equip participants with knowledge to cultivate edible plants in Canadian climate. We will share a recipe through demonstration following the workshop. For more information and to register contact Ahrthyh Arumugam (she/her & they/them) Coordinator, Newcomer 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Program at 902-221-3386 or ahrthyh.arumugam@halifax.ymca.ca.

7:00pm

Théâtre DesAssimilés presents: Queer Art Night

Come celebrate queer art with us on May 17 2023, to mark the Day Against Transphobia and Homophobia! It's happening at the Glitter Bean Cafe at 7pm, admission is Pay What You Can (with a recommended fee of $10). It's an evening filled with artists presenting theatre, music, known and/or original works!

at the GlitterBean

7 p.m. to Midnight

Queer Games Night Mixer at Board Room Game Cafe, 1256 Barrington

Come join us as the EastCoastQueers host a game night at the Board Room Game Cafe! Here's an opportunity to build connections with others in the Queer community over a fun evening of boardgames and networking.

There will be spaces for 50 people to organize amongst themselves in a Queer safe space with your ECQ hosts on hand to help ensure there is a seat for everyone. Invite some friends or make some new ones!

Event Details

* Queer Games Night starts at 7pm and will run until midnight. (Arrivals after 8pm will forfeit their space)

* Advance ticket is required. $10 per person + Eventbrite fees. (This covers your admission on the evening of the event)

* Food and beverage purchases are not covered in the $10 entrance fee and are subject to a gratuity fee of 15% by the venue.