2024-07-23

PrideFestival Halifax Pride Festival: All updates and news are listed in this Wayves Magazine article.

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1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Queer Crafternoon
A family friendly hangout. Materials will be provided for various DIY crafts & activities for all ages to enjoy. More info online.
Location: Hardisty Brewing Co., Unit 4, 958 Cole Harbour Road

HalifaxPublicLibrary

2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Family Pride Party
It's a party! Celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride at the Library. You are invited to drop in for crafts, activities, and dancing.
Registration is required - more information online.
Location: Alderney Gate Public Library, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth

ElderBerries

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
ElderBerries Elders Hangout
The Elderberries Hangout July 23 4PM-6PM is an accessible, relaxed drop in space for seniors and others. A slideshow of local queer history will be playing. Free snacks and chilled drinks available. There will be archival material/publications to peruse. Tables and chairs to relax on and chat with friends. Volunteers will help you if needed. A celebratory cake will be served. A chance for old friends to catch up and reconnect.
More info online.
Location: Garrison Grounds

HalifaxGayMensChorus

6:00 p.m.
Queerbaret
QUEERBARET is a fabulous, frivolous, and scintillating evening of song to support the HalifaxGayMensChorus’ ongoing community engagement. Jazz, folk, musical theatre – and all musical styles in between, QUEERBARET is an entertaining evening not to be missed. Shaken – not stirred! QUEERBARET features vibrant performers from our local queer community and allies with the evening hosted by Drag Queen extraordinaire, BunniLapin.
Tickets: $30.00 for General Admission (an online purchase service fee of $1.50 will apply). Doors open at 6:00 with bar available. (19+) HGMC will also be conducting a 50/50 Raffle during the event.
Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street

HalifaxPublicLibrary

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Trans & Two Spirit Name Change Clinic
The decision to legally change a name or sex indicator is an important step in the gender transition of many trans and Two Spirit people. Accessing the services needed to make this happen, however, can present obstacles.
In an affirming, private space, 2SLGBTQIA+ participants can find help with any stage of this process. Specially trained hosts will provide information and assist with filling in the applications.
Volunteers with Dalhousie Legal Aid will be available to witness signatures at no cost.
Registration: Required and opens on July 9 at 9 a.m..
Location: RBC Room | Floor 3, Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Queer Community and Sport – Closed Space Opportunity with Sport Nova Scotia
Sport Nova Scotia is proud to provide the queer community with a closed safe space opportunity to share with queer Sport NS staff on how we can improve to make sport more accessible and inclusive for the queer community. It will also serve as an opportunity to celebrate and highlight their successes in sport during Halifax Pride Week 2024.
Registration required.
Location: Spatz Theatre, 1855 Trollope Street.

HalifaxRainbowDodgeball

6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Dodgeball Learn-to-play with HalifaxRainbowDodgeball
Join Halifax Pride and HalifaxRainbowDodgeball for a fun-filled, inclusive dodgeball learn-to-play session at the YMCA! Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete novice, this event is for everyone who wants to learn the ins and outs of dodgeball while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
6:30pm-7:30pm will be a youth-only session, for folks 18 and under.
7:30pm-9:00pm will be for adults, 19 and older.
Pre-registration is recommended! ID is required for sign in at the YMCA if you do not pre-register.
Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA, 5640 Sackville Street

RainbowRefugeesNS

7:00 p.m.
Pride Yoga Class
This is a by-donation class with R Studios and RainbowRefugeesNS on the Halifax Waterfront for the return of R Studios’ iconic free outdoor yoga classes- the R Sunset Yoga Series.
From R Studios: “Bringing you our signature playful style of yoga. Expect a mix of standing and seated movements with long holds and grounded by breath, leaving you feeling calm and uplifted. Accessible to all levels. All proceeds from QR code donations are donated directly to Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia.
Sign up in-app is free. Bring a water bottle and yoga mat!”
Location: Queen's Marque steps, 1715 Lower Water Street

EastCoastQueers

7:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Music Bingo - Queer Anthems and Icons
Join host Alex B every Tuesday evening at Freeman's in Fairview for an evening where music meets Bingo in a queer space. Music. Bingo. Fun! Free to play!
This week's theme: Queer Anthems & Icons (hit songs from Queer Icons and hit songs embraced by the queer community)
Call Freeman's (902-445-5256) to reserve a table. Spaces fill up quick. RSVP on Facebook.
Location: Freeman's Fairview, 3671 Dutch Village Road

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7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Shayla's 25th Drag-Iversary & Pride Bingo
Join us for Pride Bingo, a 19+ event that will feature exciting bingo games with prizes for the winners, a door prize giveaway, and a 50/50 raffle. Enjoy performances by fabulous drag queens ShaylaShenanigans, ShampooExtravaganza?, and AnnaMonaPia. We will have door prizes and plenty of items to give away, including three sets of $120 sterling silver jewelry.
Don't miss out on this evening of fun, entertainment, and celebration!
Tickets: Tickets are available online for $15 per person plus applicable fees and $20 at the door.
Location: Garrison Brewing, 1149 Marginal Road

VenusEnvy

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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! This workshop is informed by and meant to highlight trans and gender non-conforming experiences, recognizing the integral role sexuality can play in self-discovery and exploration.
Registration required.
Location: this event is offered in person (masks required) at VenusEnvy, 1727 Barrington Street or online via Zoom