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The Queer Week Starts On Friday
Fridays
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Monthly on first Friday
- FFF: Gay Men's Social
- A monthly event for gay men to have a closed space and share a few drinks and laughs. Sign up for the mailing list and learn more at FirstFridayFae.
- Location: RumoursCabaret, 1668 Lower Water Street. Subject to change!
- 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monthly on second Friday
- đ§ QueerClimbs @ Seven Bays
- Join the QueerClimbs group for a monthly session.
- Cost: $10 + tax for non-members (free for Seven Bays members) - includes shoe rental with discounts on food & drink.
- Location: Seven Bays Bouldering, 114 Chain Lake Drive
- 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monthly on last Friday
- đ§ QueerClimbs at East Peak
- Hang out with us from 6-9, with rope climbing intro courses at 6 and 7 p.m. for new climbers!
- Cost: $10 + tax with gear included! Register online.
- Location: East Peak Indoor Climbing, 6408 Quinpool Road
- 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Weekly
- Friday Mixed Gender Clothing Optional Parties
- Spa members and their guests are welcome to attend 2 parties these nights starting at 10pm and ending at 3am. Come enjoy the hot tub, sauna, and our 8 open spaces! 15 private rooms are also available.
- Must be a full NightSpa member to attend; Click here to apply!
- Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street, Halifax
Saturdays
- 9:15 a.m. Weekly: weather permitting
- Queer Run Club Halifax
- QueerRunClub: đ run for fun & for âïž. đ No sign-ups, all skill levels.
- Location: underneath the sign at Terra Cafe, 1496 Lower Water Street
- 1:00 p.m. Weekly
- Halifax Bear Walk at Point Pleasant Park
- From the HalifaxBears: a chance to enjoy the outdoors and socialize with other men whether or not they identify as a bear.
- Join Halifax Bears Facebook group to access recurring Facebook events and updates.
- Location: lower parking lot by the beach at Point Pleasant Park.
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monthly on third Saturday
- Monthly QueerBoxing Class
- Boxing class just for queer + trans folks! Classic skipping, shadow boxing, heavy bag and hand pads with strength components to give you a full body workout. And let's face it, we'll have the best music.
- Cost: Varies based on membership; drop-in rates are available. Register online.
- Location: Queensbury Rules Boxing Studio, Unit 2, 1565 South Park Street
- 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Weekly
- Saturday Mixed Gender Clothing Optional Parties
- Spa members and their guests are welcome to attend 3 parties these nights starting at 8pm and ending at 3am. Come enjoy the hot tub, sauna, and our 8 open spaces! 15 private rooms are also available.
- Must be a full Night Spa member to attend; Click here to apply!
- Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street, Halifax
Sundays
- 10:00 a.m. Weekly
- United Church Services
- BedfordUnitedChurch is an Affirming Congregation and welcomes everyone. For more info, call 835-8497.
- Location: 1200 Bedford Highway
- 10:30 a.m. Weekly
- UniversalistUnitarianChurch
- Lay-led service. We are a Welcoming Congregation, aiming to help each person in their search for truth and meaning.
- Location: UniversalistUnitarianChurch, 5500 Inglis Street
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Weekly
- Halifax Friends Meeting (Quakers)
- Quakerism emphasizes that we all manifest the Divine.
- Location: Atlantic School of Theology Library (640 Franklyn Street). Please use the car port entrance.
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monthly on second Sunday
- ElderBerries Second Sunday Salon
- Join Q folk 50 and over for education, a potluck lunch, and some social time. Typically meetings are held in-person in Halifax.
- To be placed on mailing list and to get updates on meetings, email us.
- 7:30 p.m. Weekly
- Rainbow of Recovery Dartmouth meeting
- Alcoholics Anonymous Group for LGBTQIA+ and friends. Speaker and discussion on first Sunday of the month.
- Location: Grace United Church, 70 King Street, Dartmouth
- More information online.
Mondays
- 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monthly on last Monday
- PnPProject Hangout
- A social hangout to talk about our lived/living experience with PnP in a peer-led and supportive format.
- Check the Instagram for updates.
- Location: Brunswick Street Mission, 2107 Brunswick Street
Tuesdays
- 7:00 p.m. Weekly
- Music Bingo! at Freeman's Fairview, 3671 Dutch Village Rd
- Weekly Music Bingo event for the queer community every Tuesday. FREE to play. Prizes to be won. New theme every week. Hosted by EastCoastQueers.
- Call Freeman's (902-445-5256) to reserve a table. Spaces fill up quick. More information (including weekly theme) online.
- 8:00 p.m to Midnight Weekly
- Naked Rock Band Game Night
- A night of retro games and nudity! Drums, guitar, bass, and vocals to some hit songs; and when youâre not playing you can soak in the hot tub or sweat in the sauna!
- Must be a Night Spa member to attend; Click here to apply!
- Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street, Halifax
Wednesdays
- 6:00 p.m. for 6:30 p.m.; Monthly on first Wednesday
- QueerSpiritChurch Service
- Come and worship as a queer community. All genders and sexual orientations are welcome to experience God's enudring love through song, story, and sacrament. We follow the example of the liberating Gospel of Jesus that seeks to build communities that proclaim social justice for all.
- To keep up to date, join the Facebook group
- Location: 1300 Oxford Street - the front door of the big stone church
- 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Monthly on first Wednesday
- Queer Trivia Night (Dartmouth)
- EastCoastQueers' monthly trivia night in Dartmouth. Doors open at 6:30 pm, trivia from 7 to 9 (approximately) - attendees are welcome to stay and socialize afterwards.
- Cost: Reservations are $7 per person (+ taxes and fees) and sold as tables of 2 or more]. This is a 19+ 2SLGBTQIA+ event, however allies are welcome.
- Location: New Scotland Brewing Co., #101, 16 Portland Street, Dartmouth
- 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monthly on first Wednesday
- UntoxicatedQueers
- Part-support group, part-sober events, part-harm reduction initiative, and 100% queer.
- Contact UntoxicatedQueers for more information.
- Location: BMO Room, Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road
- 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Weekly
- Dirty Movie Night
- It's hump day so let's get together and watch something dirty together! Rent a private room or watch from one of the many common areas. We will be playing movies and TV series related to living alternative lifestyles, be it sexually open, LGBT, or BDSM.
- Must be a Night Spa member to attend; Click here to apply!
- Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street
- 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Weekly
- Rumours Karaoke
- Why sing alone in the shower when you can shine your vocal skills on the stage?
- Location: RumoursCabaret, 1668 Lower Water Street
Thursdays
- 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monthly on the first Thursday
- Club Queirdo by Cole Harbour Public Library
- Club Queirdo is Cole Harbourâs Interschool GSA, so it is the perfect way to meet other queer teens (although all are welcome as long as theyâre allies)!
- Join us each month for a different activity.
- Cole Harbour Public Library, no registration, open to students in grades 7-12. More info online.
- 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Monthly on first Thursday
- Queer Trivia Night (Halifax)
- EastCoastQueers' monthly trivia night in Halifax. Doors open at 6 pm, trivia from 7 to 9 (approximately) - attendees are welcome to stay and socialize afterwards.
- Cost: Reservations are $7 per person (+ taxes and fees) and sold as tables of 2 or more]. This is a 19+ 2SLGBTQIA+ event, however allies are welcome.
- Location: The Duke's Public House, 2057 Gottingen Street
- 7:30 p.m. Weekly
- Rainbow of Recovery meeting
- Alcoholics Anonymous Group for LGBTQIA+ and friends.
- Location: Meeting Room A, St. Andrews Community Centre, 3380 Barnstead Lane, Halifax
- More information online.
- 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Weekly
- Queer Music Radio Show
- OutLoud is a weekly radio show dedicated to showcasing music from LGBTQ artists around the world. Broadcasting in Lower Sackville on CIOE at 97.5FM and streaming online at communityradio.ca
- For more info see the HâąRâąE page.
Local Events
- 11:00 a.m. to Noon
- Pride Talk with Author Lynette Richards
- Join author LynetteRichards for a special talk on her book, CallMeBill. In partnership with Sheet Harbour Pride.
- More information online.
- Location: Sheet Harbour Public Library, 22756 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour
- 11:00 a.m. to Noon
- So Fetch Dog Walk
- Letâs meet up at the Shubie Park beach before heading out on a leisurely stroll around the off leash portion of the park at 11:15am. People and pups are welcome to wear their favourite rainbow fashions. Weâll return to the beach to enjoy some treats for pups and hoomans alike.
- In the event of rain, weâll meet at the same time on Sunday, July 28th. More information online.
- Location UPDATED: Point Pleasant Park - meet at the lower parking lot
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Pride Brunch
- Brunch with Pride at Hardisty - charcuterie restaurant & craft brewery. We try to have something for everyone - vegan & gluten-friendly options, and we serve various alcohol (beer, mead, cider, wine, etc) & non-alcohol drinks.
- Location: Hardisty Brewing Company, 958 Cole Harbour Road
- 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Pride Fest Drag Brunch
- The Drag you love and the Brunch you crave is bigger and better than ever for Halifax Pride. This is an all ages event! Whether you're a drag enthusiast or new to the scene, everyone is welcome to join the fun.
- Hosted by The Haus of Jeckyll, with performances starring: HeckellaJeckyll, MirandaWrights, EdenDisorder with special guests ElleNoir, X, BriaTrixx?, and Smyth Ryan.
- *Please note, rather than a formal stage, the queens will be moving around the restaurant during their performances, so every seat will have an opportunity to view the show*
- Tickets: $24, online. Doors open at 11, show from noon to 2.
- Location: Gahan House, 5239 Sackville Street
- 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Drag Queens Busking
- This Pride favorite is sure to bring joy to your Festival plans! We have some of the best Local Drag Performers Halifax has to offer, and they are BUSKING! 4 or 4 Drag Performers ONE stage and 2 or 3 show (Depending on heat) 1st show 12 Noon 2nd Show 1pm and 3rd show (Heat Permitting) at 2pm Each Mini Drag Show runs 30-40 min! This is a FREE ALL AGES ACCESSABLE SOBER EVENT! Tips are appreciated but not necessary! Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon on the waterfront! More info online.
- Location: Sackville Landing, 1655 Lower Water Street
- Noon to 2:30 p.m.
- Broadway Brunch â (All New) Pride Edition
- Halifaxâs hottest cabaret series â Broadway Brunch â is back at The Carleton on Saturday, July 27th with an all new Pride Edition! Featuring the sizzling talents of our regionâs finest, this show guarantees to be a fabulous time, jam packed with Broadway hits and lots of laughs! Broadway and Brunch ⊠who could ask for anything more!?
- Tickets: $34.50, available online. Doors open for brunch and beverages at 12 noon with show time 1 PM sharp.
- Location: The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street
- 2:00 p.m.
- Beers and Bears Pride Social
- Join the HalifaxBears for an afternoon of fun, frolic and suds at RumoursCabaret! Non-alcoholic choices are also available.
- Location: RumoursCabaret, 1668 Lower Water Street
- 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Pride High-Tea Party
- Celebrate Pride with IKEA in the most delicious way possible! Indulge in a slice of our vibrant rainbow cake, savor tasty snacks, and enjoy dainty sandwiches paired with refreshing Swedish-inspired beverages. Proceeds from STORSTOMMA (rainbow) bag and event will benefit the RainbowRefugeesNS. Meet their team at the event and learn about their incredible local work.
- Cost: $5 per person, reservations required.
- Location: community space adjacent to the Swedish Restaurant, second floor, IKEA, 645 Cutler Ave, Dartmouth
- 3:00 p.m.
- Spill The Tea Pride Party & Picnic
- An afternoon of decadence. Join Chef Molotov in the Point Pleasant Park by the Summer House and feast upon a wild array of fanciful foraged food. Expect sweet things, tea sandwiches, jam filled pastries, whimsical and delectable bites to fill your stomach. Lay in the grass, sip your ice tea and listen to melodic music flowing in the wind. Be treated like the royalty all of us QTBIPOC babes were born to be.
- Category is: folk lore. Dress to impress in folk lore costumes, letâs make a spectacle. Prizes will be dolled out to the Best Dressed. Lawn Games will be set up & twirling and dancing will be very much in full swing. Itâs time to celebrate and cherish ourselves and be treated to an afternoon filled with gayety.
- Location: Point Pleasant Park. RSVP on Facebook for more information.
- CANCELLED
- Interfaith Pride Service
- The event will be rescheduled for some less busy time
- 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Mask4MaskQueersHfx - Trivia Night
- Join us for a fun night of trivia! Come with your own team or get assigned one when you arrive. Teams of up to 5 people. Come connect with COVID-conscious community during Pride! We define COVID-conscious as, at minimum, wearing a mask in public indoor spaces. Event is open to 2SLGBTQ+ community members and allies. K95 or better mask required, free masks available at the door.
- Please be sure to read the accessibility statement. Find out more online.
- Location: Womenâs Council House, 989 Young Avenue. The Womenâs Council House is wheelchair accessible, with a ramp and wheelchair accessible bathroom.
- 6:30 p.m.
- Cora Bora film screening
- Hannah Pearl Utt | USA | 2024 | 92m
- Cora attempts to win her girlfriend back, soon realizing that it's much more than her love life that needs salvaging. A star vehicle for Megan Stalter, Cora Bora showcases the Hacksâ scenestealerâs brand of absurd irony in this laugh-out-loud indie comedy.
- Tickets $8.75. Doors open at 6:00, film at 6:30pm.
- Location: Carbon Arc Cinema, inside the Natural History Museum, 1747 Summer Street (use parking lot entrance)
- 6:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Planet Pride, Vol. 2: Probing the Space Time Cumtinuum
- Celebrations begin with âProbing the Space-Time Cumtinuumâ - a raunchy voyage through time and space brought to you by the bad boys of burlesque, AtlanticBoylesque (Marquee Ballroom, 7-930). 2037 Gottingen will then erupt into deep space debauchery with a dance party brought to you by legendary collaborators KAOS events and Atlantic Boylesque (10-2). Boldly party like no one has partied before. 2 floors. 7 DJs. Performances by Lumen Lux, Atlantic Boylesque and friends. The legends are true. Let love live on. Welcome to Queer Utopia. Welcome to Planet Pride Vol.2.
- Tickets: $25 (+ fees & taxes) in advance or $35 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., first performance at 7.
- Location: 2037 Gottingen Street
- 7:00 p.m.
- HalifaxQueerEnsemble Concert
- Join us for a campy and queer concert featuring some familiar music! This yearâs HalifaxQueerEnsemble members are excited to share the music theyâve been working on. RSVP on Facebook.
- Tickets: $20 at the door, or PWYC (pay what you can)
- Location: Joseph Strug Concert Hall, 1385 Seymour Street
- 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- The Big Queer Comedy Show
- Join us at Rox Live! for The Big Queer Comedy Show - Halifax's only dedicated Queer Comedy Show. This show usually sells out, so make sure you grab your tickets while you can!
- Tickets: $15. More info online.
- Location: Roxbury Urban Dive Bar, 1743 Grafton Street
- 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Towers Pride Takeover
- Come out to Freemanâs Dutch Village road to finish off pride with the tallest drag artists in halifax! a night of amazing performances drag and burlesque showcasing some amazing talents halifax has to offer! More info online.
- Tickets: $15 pre sale (Via Facebook?), $20 at door.
- Location: Location: Freemans Little New York, 3671 Dutch Village Road
- 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- The Drag Show: North Brewing
- North Brewing Company and the Haus of Jeckyll present The Drag Show: North Brewing Edition. Join HeckellaJeckyll, MirandaWrights, EdenDisorder and our amazing special guests as we bring you a drag show you won't forget!
- Cost: $20, for tickets contact Mario at 902-223-5587. RSVP on Facebook.
- Location: North Brewing Company, 899 Portland Street, Dartmouth
- 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
- Mixed Gender Bathhouse Pride Party
- Relaxing, socializing and exploring is what this event is all about. Night Spa is the only space of it's kind in Nova Scotia and you can imagine we will be celebrating the 2024 Halifax Pride Festival the best way we know how! Come join us for this all out jam packed night full of fun and play.
- Spa members and their guests are welcome to attend 3 parties these nights starting at 8pm and ending at 3am. Come enjoy the hot tub, sauna, and our 8 open spaces! 15 private rooms are also available.
- Must be a full Night Spa member to attend; Click here to apply! (19+)
- Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street
- 8:30 p.m.
- Cora Bora film screening
- Hannah Pearl Utt | USA | 2024 | 92m
- Cora attempts to win her girlfriend back, soon realizing that it's much more than her love life that needs salvaging. A star vehicle for Megan Stalter, Cora Bora showcases the Hacksâ scenestealerâs brand of absurd irony in this laugh-out-loud indie comedy.
- Tickets $8.75, on sale soon. Doors open at 8:30, film at 8:50.
- Location: Carbon Arc Cinema, inside the Natural History Museum, 1747 Summer Street (use parking lot entrance)
- 8:30 p.m.
- Drag in Colour - Pride Edition
- Drag In Colour is a dazzling drag and burlesque showcase celebrating the artistry and diversity of QTBIPOC performers. Featuring a vibrant lineup of talented people, this event promises a night of unforgettable performances, bold expressions and unapologetic Pride. This show aims to uplift and spotlight the unique voices within the QTBIPOC community!
- Doors open at 8:30, show is at 9. RSVP on Facebook.
- Tickets: $20 in advance (e-transfer with guest names to richardrockhardbookings@gmail.com) or $25 at the door.
- Location: StaggersPub, 26 Portland St, Dartmouth
- 8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Hi, Jenny! Queer Dance Party đŻââïž
- Hi, Jenny! dance party is back and taking place in the Mousetrap! $6 Thembot and $5 Fizz specials.
- Event entry is PWYC at the door, with proceeds going to the Transformation Closet. More info online.
- Location: Mousetrap @ Good Robot, 2736 Robie Street
- 9:00 p.m. to Midnight
- FLINTA Party HFX
- Come dance the night away with fellow FLINTA* folks at this independent Pride party and flow from one vibe to another between the FAB and Khyber.
- *This event is focused on providing a safer space for women, trans, and gender nonconforming folksâ whoever you areâ to come laugh, celebrate and dance the night away!
- Bar service available, free non-alcoholic beverages, FLINTA* merch on site to purchase.
- đ· Masks mandatory, letâs keep our pals safe!
- Tickets: Register for tickets online and send e-transfer of $15/person to flintapartyhfx@gmail.com. Find out more on Instagram. Location: FAB (Former Art Bar) at 1873 Granville and the Khyber, 1880 Hollis Street - both these venues are connected
- 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Wig Wars Vanity VS Anna
- Get your lacefronts ready, Wig Wars is returning for PRIDE! This time, it's Vanity VS Anna: The ultimate showdown between sisters! Watch two iconic teams of drag performers lipsync battle for the championship! Who will win: Reigning wig warrior VanityStation, or the David to her Goliath, AnnaMonaPia?!
- Tickets: $25 advanced tickets, $30 at the door.
- Location: RumoursCabaret, 1668 Lower Water Street
- 11:00 a.m.
- Board Room Brunch: PRIDE Edition!
- Come join us July 28th with a unique brunch menu and board games to celebrate Halifax Pride! We will be opening at 11am on June 28th to serve up a variety of brunch treats and beverages to help you all enjoy the day!
- Tickets: $10 +HST added to their bills (if not paid in advance), guaranteeing at least 3 hours at the table with access to both the brunch event and our collection of 600+ board games.
- Location: The Board Room Game Cafe, 1256 Barrington Street
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- đïž Ride for Pride
- Kickstands up at 11:30am. Join us on our route as we ride the Cow Bay loop and end at our friends at Hardisty Brewing Company! Hardisty is a brewery and charcuterie restaurant with non alcoholic, vegan and gluten free options and also a patio! Rainbow colours and pride attire are highly encouragedđłïžâđ.
- For the folks who donât own a motorcycle/scooter but still want to come hang after the ride, youâre more than welcome to meet us at Hardistry!
- Meeting point: Sobeys Fast Fuel parking lot, 535 Portland Street
- Ending point: Hardistry Brewing Company, 958 Cole Harbour Rd
- 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Dykes vs. Divas Kickball Game
- Sport and spectacle, athletics and antics, dykes and divas! Celebrate the end of the festival by cheering on some of Halifaxâs best loved pitchers and catchers as they have a ball and strike lots of poses at this late afternoon favourite. Bring a blanket and all your friends! Grab a bite at the Halifax Pride BBQ while youâre there!
- New this year: Kickball! (AKA "soccer baseball") More info online.
- Location: Ball Diamond 7 - Halifax Common
- 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Decompress @ The Decks - 2SLGBTQIA+ Edition
- CANCELLED.
- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Femmes & Themmes
- Get ready to get intimate with Halifax's hottest femmes, thems, theys, and female & enby gays. Night Spa is wrapping up the 2024 Halifax Pride Festival with a special night for the ladies (we use that term so loosely). Our female/female-presenting members (and all types in between). Night Spa is Halifax's only clothing optional, private members bathhouse. With new ownership, management and a complete over hall of the rules and policies this is a queer bathhouse for the next generation. Safe, fun, sexy, social, cleanliness and community are some keywords you will hear about the new space. We were voted 'Best Spa in Halifax' 2023 receiving Gold and have the glass trophy which we are both very proud of and find hilarious. Our venue is clothing optional although most will wear a robe, towel, underwear or a bathing suit. You'd be fine in your street clothes if that's how you're most comfortable but you would look a little out of place and your clothes would get ruined in our sauna and soaked in the hot tub!
- Apply to become a member early if you're not one already. We do not do same day applications and can not let anyone in who is not a member or the guest of a member. All first time members are given a tour when they first arrive that not only covers where things are and how the venue's equipment works but also covers rules and etiquette. Staff members and volunteers are always nearby as well, in case you have any questions throughout the night. More details are provided in your membership acceptance letter.
- Must be a full Night Spa member to attend (19+).
- Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street
- 6:00 p.m.
- Crossing film screening
- Levan Akin | Drama | Sweden, Denmark, France, Turkey, Georgia | 2024 | 105m | Georgian and Turkish with English subtitles.
- Lia, a retired Georgian teacher and her unpredictable neighbour, Achi, travel from Georgia to Istanbul to find Lia's niece Tekla, a trans woman, who has vanished into the winding streets of this magical city on the Bosporus.
- Tickets $8.75. Doors open at 6, film at 6:30.
- Location: Carbon Arc Cinema, inside the Natural History Museum, 1747 Summer Street (use parking lot entrance)
- 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Bodyworks Drag Show
- Bodyworks is a drag show, produced with funding assistance from Halifax Pride, featuring a diverse cast of trans drag performers. The show consists of numbers focused on different body parts, celebrating the trans body and challenging the misconception that our bodies only exist as a form of trauma. The cast includes PennyCillin?, MikeHunt, HannibalLickeder?, RandiERogenous, LuckyCharms, QueeraBang? and IzzyLimpwrist.
- Tickets: $15 Presale or $20 at door.
- Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street
- 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Snatch Game
- The traditional un official closing of Pride is back! RougeFatale and the Queerdos bring back Snatch Game! This has been a community favourite for almost a decade. Come see who will be who! This is always a sold out show, so get there early to get your seat.
- RSVP online.
- Location: StaggersPub, 26 Portland Street, Dartmouth
- 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Pride Night
- A gathering for 2SLGBTQIA+ women & non-binary folks.
- Location: Hardisty Brewing Company, 958 Cole Harbour Road
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Monthly on first Friday
- FFF: Gay Men's Social
- A monthly event for gay men to have a closed space and share a few drinks and laughs. Sign up for the mailing list and learn more at FirstFridayFae.
- Location: RumoursCabaret, 1668 Lower Water Street. Subject to change!
- 6:00 p.m. for 6:30 p.m.; Monthly on first Wednesday
- QueerSpiritChurch Service
- Come and worship as a queer community. All genders and sexual orientations are welcome to experience God's enudring love through song, story, and sacrament. We follow the example of the liberating Gospel of Jesus that seeks to build communities that proclaim social justice for all.
- To keep up to date, join the Facebook group
- Location: 1300 Oxford Street - the front door of the big stone church
- 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- HOT 2 GO 2! Another Chappell Roan Drag Show!
- HannibalLickeder? and ColinSick are BACK to celebrate the music and iconography of your favourite drag artist's favourite artist: CHAPPELL ROAN! Featuring an all-star cast of drag performers X, DianaBTease, JoMama?, MikeHunt, QuiteFrank?, and burlesque clown BeefPattie?!
- Tickets: $22.63, online
- Location: Second floor, Neon Armadillo, 1741 Grafton Street
- 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Rainbow Roundup: 2SLGBTQIA+ alcoholics and allies meet about alcoholism and the Alcoholics Anonymous solution.
- At: Woodlawn United Church - 54 Woodlawn Rd, Dartmouth, NS B2W 2S1
- For more information see the Wayves article here
- Cost: To make the event accessible for all, we are selling tickets on a sliding scale. We suggest $25, but if you are able to pay more to cover the costs of those not yet financially rehabilitated, we welcome your contributions. If the full $25 ticket is a barrier to you, please pay what you are able - or just show up.
- Register here
- 9:00 p.m. to Midnight
- A Night with Marina Summers
- On August 10th, the stage will ignite as the one and only Marina Summers takes center stage for an unforgettable drag extravaganza. Hosted by BriaTrixx? and ZaraMatrix, with performances by MyaFoxx, SaturnMatrix?, AkiraMayari? and GillianBarre?. Don't miss your chance to witness Marina Summers light up the stage with her signature sparkle and style, straight off of her amazing run on RuPaulâs Drag Race UK vs. The World. Get ready to slay the night and make memories that will last a lifetime!
- Tickets: General admission is $35* and meet and greet is $60* (*plus fees and taxes). Meet and greet is at 8, doors open at 9, show starts at 9:30.
- Location: Seahorse Tavern, 2037 Gottingen Street
- 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Bianca Del Rio - Dead Inside
- Everyone's favorite "clown in a gown", Bianca Del Rio, is returning to the stage with a new comedy show, aptly titled "Dead Inside".
- This will be the seasoned comic's sixth, worldwide stand-up comedy tour. Bianca will be entertaining the masses with her iconic lightning-fast wit and razor-sharp tongue. Her new show will cover politics, pop culture, political correctness, current events, cancel culture, and everyday life through the eyes of someone who's "dead inside" and finds humor in everything. As with all of her shows, there will be lots of audience interaction. When the "Joan Rivers of the Drag World" has a microphone in her hands, no one is safe!!
- Tickets: Start at ~$49.00 + fees and taxes, available online. VIP packages available. Doors open at 7pm, show begins at 8pm.
- Location: Bella Rose Arts Centre, 283 Thomas Raddall Drive
- 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Bianca Del Rio - Dead Inside
- Everyone's favorite "clown in a gown", Bianca Del Rio, is returning to the stage with a new comedy show, aptly titled "Dead Inside".
- This will be the seasoned comic's sixth, worldwide stand-up comedy tour. Bianca will be entertaining the masses with her iconic lightning-fast wit and razor-sharp tongue. Her new show will cover politics, pop culture, political correctness, current events, cancel culture, and everyday life through the eyes of someone who's "dead inside" and finds humor in everything. As with all of her shows, there will be lots of audience interaction. When the "Joan Rivers of the Drag World" has a microphone in her hands, no one is safe!!
- Tickets: Start at ~$49.00 + fees and taxes, available online. VIP packages available. Doors open at 7pm, show begins at 8pm.
- Location: Bella Rose Arts Centre, 283 Thomas Raddall Drive
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Children's Pride Fair
- We are having a party! Stop by for face-painting, giant games, crafts, button-making, a treasure hunt, and more! In partnership with Eastern Shore Pride, Rec, and SchoolsPlus.
- More information online.
- Location: Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, 7900 Trunk 7, Musquodoboit Harbour
- 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Bear Ball: Summer of Love
- Welcome to the Haight-Ashbury, where love flows freely and tie-dye shirts reign supreme! Get groovy on the dance floor with a rainbow spectrum of beefy revelers as a Bohemian vibe pulsates through the night. DJ Joshua Reid returns to fuse retro beats with fresh cuts guaranteed to make your heart-react. Create trippy memories at the FREE retro photo booth on site!
- This isnât any ordinary summer. This is⊠the Summer Of Love! Which threads should you rock? Think psychedelic couture, retro leather, fetish wear, pup gear, and hippie chic ensembles - let your freak flag fly! Can you dig it?
- Tickets: $25, online.
- Location: Atlantica Hotel, 1980 Robie Street
- All Day
- Seventh Annual Halifax Anarchist Bookfair
- The Halifax Anarchist Bookfair is a place for anarchists and those curious about anarchism. Join us to reflect on wins and struggles both local and worldwide, and to dream and to collaborate with like-minded others on building a better world together.
- Rain date tomorrow
- More info, how to book a table or a workshop, on the Facebook page
- 6:00 p.m. for 6:30 p.m.; Monthly on first Wednesday
- QueerSpiritChurch Service
- Come and worship as a queer community. All genders and sexual orientations are welcome to experience God's enudring love through song, story, and sacrament. We follow the example of the liberating Gospel of Jesus that seeks to build communities that proclaim social justice for all.
- To keep up to date, join the Facebook group
- Location: 1300 Oxford Street - the front door of the big stone church
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Monthly on first Friday
- FFF: Gay Men's Social
- A monthly event for gay men to have a closed space and share a few drinks and laughs. Sign up for the mailing list and learn more at FirstFridayFae.
- Location: RumoursCabaret, 1668 Lower Water Street. Subject to change!
- 1:00 p.m.
- Drag Brunch Ceilidh - Back to School Edition
- A classic (PG-13) drag brunch, celebrating 'back to school' season! Join AnnaMonaPia and her friends as they shake off those back-to-school blues.
- Tickets: $20.50, available online. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are general admission and first come first serve. (email anna.monapia@outlook.com for specific seating requests)
- Location: Old Triangle, 5136 Prince Street
- 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Queer & Allied Home Buying Session
- Join us for an exciting evening, as Fusion Halifax presents âHome Buyer Sessionâ at the Central Library on July 10 at 6 p.m. The session brings together queer and allied members of the NS Real Estate community, such as a Realtor, Mortgage Broker, Lawyer, and Home Inspector. Learn about finding the right home, how to finance a mortgage, ensure you have a proper inspection, and understand the legal costs of home buying.
- In celebration of Pride, the event is aimed at members of the queer community, celebrating young queer professionals, and is open to all allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Our event will create an inclusive, and safe space for everyone where you can meet queer and allied members of the NS Real Estate industry.
- Register and find out more online. Doors open at 5:30, event starts at 6.
- Location: Lindsayâs Children's Room (2nd floor), Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road
- 6:00 p.m. for 6:30 p.m.; Monthly on first Wednesday
- QueerSpiritChurch Service
- Come and worship as a queer community. All genders and sexual orientations are welcome to experience God's enudring love through song, story, and sacrament. We follow the example of the liberating Gospel of Jesus that seeks to build communities that proclaim social justice for all.
- To keep up to date, join the Facebook group
- Location: 1300 Oxford Street - the front door of the big stone church
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Monthly on first Friday
- FFF: Gay Men's Social
- A monthly event for gay men to have a closed space and share a few drinks and laughs. Sign up for the mailing list and learn more at FirstFridayFae.
- Location: RumoursCabaret, 1668 Lower Water Street. Subject to change!
- 7:30 p.m.
- Jeremy Dutcher & Symphony Nova Scotia
- JUNO Award and Polaris Prize winner, two-spirit song carrier, composer, activist, and ethnomusicologist from Tobique First Nation, Two-Spirit musician Jeremy Dutcher is known for his unique and beautiful blend of traditional Indigenous music and contemporary classical. Critically acclaimed for his innovative, powerful sound and recently featured in Vogue magazine for his artistic flair, Dutcher returns to Symphony Nova Scotia after his sold-out 2019 concert with an all-new, boundary-pushing orchestral performance.
- Tickets: Purchase information available online. Single tickets available as of August 7.
- Location: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, 6101 University Avenue
- 7:30 p.m.
- Jeremy Dutcher & Symphony Nova Scotia
- JUNO Award and Polaris Prize winner, two-spirit song carrier, composer, activist, and ethnomusicologist from Tobique First Nation, Two-Spirit musician Jeremy Dutcher is known for his unique and beautiful blend of traditional Indigenous music and contemporary classical. Critically acclaimed for his innovative, powerful sound and recently featured in Vogue magazine for his artistic flair, Dutcher returns to Symphony Nova Scotia after his sold-out 2019 concert with an all-new, boundary-pushing orchestral performance.
- Tickets: Purchase information available online. Single tickets available as of August 7.
- Location: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, 6101 University Avenue
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Monthly on first Friday
- FFF: Gay Men's Social
- A monthly event for gay men to have a closed space and share a few drinks and laughs. Sign up for the mailing list and learn more at FirstFridayFae.
- Location: RumoursCabaret, 1668 Lower Water Street. Subject to change!
- 7:30 p.m.
- Kellie Loder & Symphony Nova Scotia
- A passionate storyteller, accomplished songwriter, JUNO nominee, first runner-up in the 2022 season of Canadaâs Got Talent, and winner of two ECMAs, Kellie Loderâs music is honest and vulnerable in ways that make it feel deeply personal. Possessing a unique ability to work a room effortlessly, they will have you laughing, crying, and everything in between. Donât miss this captivating and authentic orchestral collaboration with a âmulti-genre marvelâ (Hidden Beats), âthe next big thing out of Newfoundlandâ (CBCâs Tom Power), and one of Canadaâs most promising young queer and non-binary songwriters.
- Tickets: Purchase information available online. Single tickets available as of August 7.
- Location: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, 6101 University Avenue
- 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- "Flashback to Pride" NauticusEvents Dance
- Details to be announced! đș
- Location: All will be unveiled on August 1, 2024.
- TBA
- Bear Ball
- Details will be posted here
- 7:30 p.m.
- Handelâs Water Music & Samuel Mariño with Symphony Nova Scotia
- Handelâs Water Music is one of the Baroque eraâs smash hits â a festive, jolly masterpiece thatâs been beloved by audiences ever since its royal riverboat premiere 300 years ago. Now, hear its bright, open-air sound and toe-tapping tunes â including its signature, sailor-inspired Alla Hornpipe â live with the Symphony and our very own Principal Baroque Leader Julia Wedman. And joining us for only his second Canadian performance, South American superstar gay male soprano Samuel Mariño delights with his unique vocal talent and dazzling stage presence.
- Tickets: Purchase information available online. Single tickets available as of August 7.
- Location: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, 6101 University Avenue
- 7:30 p.m.
- Handelâs Water Music & Samuel Mariño with Symphony Nova Scotia
- Handelâs Water Music is one of the Baroque eraâs smash hits â a festive, jolly masterpiece thatâs been beloved by audiences ever since its royal riverboat premiere 300 years ago. Now, hear its bright, open-air sound and toe-tapping tunes â including its signature, sailor-inspired Alla Hornpipe â live with the Symphony and our very own Principal Baroque Leader Julia Wedman. And joining us for only his second Canadian performance, South American superstar gay male soprano Samuel Mariño delights with his unique vocal talent and dazzling stage presence.
- Tickets: Purchase information available online. Single tickets available as of August 7.
- Location: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, 6101 University Avenue
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Monthly on first Friday
- FFF: Gay Men's Social
- A monthly event for gay men to have a closed space and share a few drinks and laughs. Sign up for the mailing list and learn more at FirstFridayFae.
- Location: RumoursCabaret, 1668 Lower Water Street. Subject to change!
- 1:00 p.m.
- Drag Brunch Ceilidh - Holiday Edition
- A classic (PG-13) drag brunch, celebrating the season! Join AnnaMonaPia and her friends as they celebrate the holidays.
- Tickets: $20.50, available online. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are general admission and first come first serve. (email anna.monapia@outlook.com for specific seating requests)
- Location: Old Triangle, 5136 Prince Street
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- DifferentFolksHfx Homo For The Holidays Market
- Hosted by Different Folks; contact info is on their HâąRâąE page
- 7:30 p.m.
- Monét X Change with Symphony Nova Scotia
- After Symphony Nova Scotia's hugely popular, ground-breaking, multi-performance collaboration with Thorgy Thor, Symphony Nova Scotia is thrilled to continue paving the way for greater 2SLGBTQIA+ representation and celebration in the orchestral world with New York drag queen, singer, and performer MonĂ©t X Change. Rising to fame after competing in the 10th season of RuPaulâs Drag Race and winning season four of RuPaulâs Drag Race All Stars, MonĂ©t â who is known for her quick wit, powerful vocals, comedic chops, high-energy performances, and (of course) her pussycat wigs â performs music by Mozart, Bellini, and Puccini, along with hits by Dolly Parton, Nina Simone, and more.
- This performance may include strong language or content elements which might not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are encouraged to exercise discretion.
- Tickets: Purchase information available online. Single tickets available as of August 7.
- Location: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, 6101 University Avenue
- 7:30 p.m.
- Monét X Change with Symphony Nova Scotia
- After Symphony Nova Scotia's hugely popular, ground-breaking, multi-performance collaboration with Thorgy Thor, Symphony Nova Scotia is thrilled to continue paving the way for greater 2SLGBTQIA+ representation and celebration in the orchestral world with New York drag queen, singer, and performer MonĂ©t X Change. Rising to fame after competing in the 10th season of RuPaulâs Drag Race and winning season four of RuPaulâs Drag Race All Stars, MonĂ©t â who is known for her quick wit, powerful vocals, comedic chops, high-energy performances, and (of course) her pussycat wigs â performs music by Mozart, Bellini, and Puccini, along with hits by Dolly Parton, Nina Simone, and more.
- This performance may include strong language or content elements which might not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are encouraged to exercise discretion.
- Tickets: Purchase information available online. Single tickets available as of August 7.
- Location: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, 6101 University Avenue
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