Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia: 2023-06-23

6:30 p.m.: James MacSwain: A Retrospective at Light House Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street
: The queer Halifax-based animator JimMacSwain has been making films for nearly 50 years. The Halifax Independent Film Festival is proud to present a selection of work spanning his career, some in their original analogue formats. A Q & A with Jim will follow the screening.
: Tickets available online, starting at $14 for non-members.

7 to 9:30 p.m.: HalifaxRainbowDodgeball Season 9 at Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth
: This season's games are every Friday. Substitues are available if you can't make every week.
: Register ($35) for a spot online.

8:30 p.m.: Flashback Drag presents: 70s Night in the Mousetrap Rooom at Good Robot, 2736 Robie Street
: Sin and Dexter T. Rose are bringing you back to 1979, we're coming in strong to the era of disco, queer liberation, and really, like seriously, bangin' music. Join a show-stopping cast of drag talent for a seriously stunning throwback to the 70s era! Doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9.
: Advance tickets are $17.31 or $20 at the 🚪.

8:30 p.m. to Midnight: Feral Fridays : Summer Kickoff at IndulgeNightclub
: Join hosts Brooke Rivers, Trinity Foxx, and X for a sexy and wild kickoff to summer! This show will get you in the mood for summer with a killer cast of performers. Stick around after for a night of dancing. Cast includes Zara Matrix, Jo Mama, Vanity Station, & Cookie Cunningham
: Doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9. Advance tickets are $17.31 or $20 at the door. 19+.

9 to 11 p.m.: Bria's Birthday Bash at Garrison Brewing, 1149 Marginal Road
: It's a celebration! Come out and join the dollz at the Garrison Seaport! Hosted by Racheal Lush and Mya Foxx! Performances by: Bria Trixx, Racheal Lush, Mya Foxx, Heckella Jeckyll, Steph Peaks, Anna Mona-Pia, and Astaria. This is a 19+ event so please ensure to have your government-issued photo ID.
: Advance tickets are $22.63