Halifax Pride Festival
The Halifax Pride Parade has been postponed. The instagram feed reads:
- In the interest of safety and to assist in recovery efforts, the Halifax Pride Board along with Halifax Emergency Management have made the difficult decision to reschedule the Halifax Pride Parade. A rescheduled date will be announced.
All events are listed here - there is no separate Halifax Pride calendar. Got an event to add? Here's how to do it yourself, or you may send an email with all the details.
- 12:20 p.m.
- The Mitchells vs the Machines
- Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane
- 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
- Drag Queen Story Hour
- Join us for storytime with the amazing MissVicki!
- At: StJohnsUnitedChurch, 6025 Stanley Street, Halifax.
- 3:10 p.m.
- The Mitchells vs the Machines
- Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane
- 5:30 p.m.
- Queer Careers Workshop (Free, Online)
- Free online workshop for members of the community to meet with and ask questions about career development and transition with a queer independent recruitment consultant. A safe and welcoming space for the community to meet and talk about common concerns, questions and issues in managing careers, profiles, applications and transitions. All welcome, from anywhere.
- Small groups of 12 maximum attendees. Additional Info & Registration at: https://calendly.com/merlinwatt/queer-careers
- Hosted by Merlin Watt, Founder & Senior Recruitment Consultant at Lanark Weaver Consulting.
- 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
- Pride Teen Night
- Join us in the Teen Section for an evening of crafts celebrating Pride! Make pronouns buttons, Perler bead flags, rainbow Shrinky Dink jewellery, and more! Students in grade 7-12, all supplies are provided.
- More information online.
- Location: Cole Harbour Public Library, 51 Forest Hills Parkway
- 6:00-7:00 p.m
- Dancing with Pride: Beginner Ballet
- For those with little to no dance experience! Join us for an introductory ballet class in a safe space that celebrates all bodies, abilities and identities. This class will include barre, centre and allegro to a mix of classical and contemporary music. Traditional ballet attire is not required! Dress cute; in a way that supports both your gender and full range of motion.
- Ages 13+
- Cost: No registration required. PWYC at the door, 50% of proceeds will be donated to The Youth Project
- Questions: https://forms.gle/dPnEdPKVw1eAUzRx8
- Location: Lilian Piercey Concert Hall, Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, 6199 Chebucto Road
- 7:15-8:30 p.m
- Dancing with Pride: Inter/Advanced Ballet
- For dancers with experience, join us as we strive to re-imagine what ballet can be, who it can be for, and how it can be done - while celebrating a little along the way! This class will include barre, centre and allegro to a mix of classical and contemporary music. Traditional ballet attire is not required! Dress cute; in a way that supports both your gender and full range of motion.
- Ages 13+
- Cost: No registration required. PWYC at the door, 50% of proceeds will be donated to The Youth Project
- Questions: https://forms.gle/dPnEdPKVw1eAUzRx8
- Location: Lilian Piercey Concert Hall, Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, 6199 Chebucto Road
- 6:45pm
- Enter the Drag Dragon
- Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane
- 7:00 to 9:15 p.m.
- Queer Music Bingo: Queer/Gay Anthems. PRIDE EDITION
- Join host Alex B Tuesday evening at Freeman's in Fairview for an evening where music meets Bingo in a queer space. Music. Bingo. Fun! FREE TO PLAY. No ticket is required to attend, but you're encouraged to reserve a table at Freeman's Fairview by calling 902-445-5256. Tables fill up quick! Must arrive by 6:45 PM to claim your reservation or your table could be given to someone walking in. learn more here.
- Location: Freeman's Fairview, 3671 Dutch Village Road, Halifax
- 7:00 to 10:30 p.m.
- Drag Bingo
- A night of games, prizes, and partying with AnnaMonaPia & GSpott.
- Tickets: $20.50 in advance.
- Location: in the showbar at IndulgeNightclub
- 7:30 p.m.
- Workshop: The Queer Art of Hooking Up
- Hooking up - it's not always as easy as it seems in the movies! There’s often clunkiness and a lot more communication, and that’s okay! This closed-space workshop will work as a skillshare for queer and trans folks navigating the thrilling and beautifully messy world of hookup culture. We'll touch on online realms such as ~the apps~, language, consent and communication, boundaries, kink, and so much more!
- info + registration here
- :Location: VenusEnvy, from $5.00
- 8:00 p.m. to Midnight
- NightSpa - Naked Rock Band game night
- A night of retro games and nudity! Drums, guitars and vocals to some hit songs. And when you’re not playing you can soak in our hot tub or sweat in our sauna.
- Night Spa is Halifax's only mixed gender, private members, clothing optional Spa. There's a hot tub, sauna, showers, and many shared spaces. Space will be limited for these nights. Members and their guests can rent a locker for this evening but we will not be renting out rooms. So come play some games and have a nice relaxing time socializing with other members of the community.
- Cost: $15 per person; No walk-ins, apply to become a member today 19+
- www.NightSpa.ca
- 9:00 to 11:00 p.m.
- STRUT: a celebration of queer talent
- The House of Misses presents a Queer Open Stage. If you've got a talent, we've got a stage for you. Hosted by MissRosieCheeks? and TheLadyMissLucy?. Performers can register online, or from 8:00pm to 8:45 at the venue.
- 19+ | $15 advance / $20 at door | tickets on sale at houseofmisses.ca
- Location: StaggersPub, 26 Portland Street, Dartmouth
- 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- 90s Night
- Hosted by IzzyLimpwrist with drink specials most of the night.
- Tickets: $7.18 in advance.
- Location: in the nightclub at IndulgeNightclub
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