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- varies
- Eastern Shore Pride
- See the Wayves article for details
- 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
- Bratpack at Seahorse Tavern (2037 Gottingen St)
- Watch the unstoppable Kendall Gender, the illustrious Gia Metric and the lovable Synthia Kiss come together for a night of live cabaret! An evening full of dancing, a little bit of shade, and lots of laughter. You’ll remember why these Drag Queens are the leader of the pack, the BratPack?!
- Opening performance by special guests, The Haus Of Jeckyll's Heckella Jeckyll, Eden Disorder, Miranda Wrights, and Kristi Davidson.
- Doors at 7:30pm with showtime 8:00pm from 10:30pm.
- General Admission: $45 + tax & fees.
- 9 p.m.
- Snatched At The Seaport - Drag Show at Garrison Brewing Co. (1149 Marginal Road)
- Did somebody order fresh fish? An iconic night at Garrison Brewing Co full of drag and dancing.
- Hosted by Crystal Queer and featuring performances by Mya Foxx, Trinity Foxx, Lavender Steel, Brooke Rivers with very special guest, Newfoundland's very own and current reigning Drag Idol, Ophelia Delight will be joining for this epic evening.
- 19+. Tickets: $20 + taxes & fees.
- Noon
- Drag Brunch and Brews ft Kendall Gender, Gia Metric, Synthia Kiss at Gahan House Nova Centre (5239 Sackville St)
- Whitecap Entertainment is excited to announce the unstoppable Kendall Gender, the illustrious Gia Metric and the lovable Synthia Kiss from Canada's Drag Race Season 2, making their first appearance at Gahan House. The Haus of Jeckyll Queens, Heckella Jeckyll, Eden Disorder, Miranda Wrights, and Kristi Davidson will be joining alongside for a fantastic afternoon of performances, brunch, and drinks. Don't forget your cash!
- Brunch, gratuity, and tax are included in the ticket price. All ages event.
- VIP Meet & Greet: $80 - Includes brunch, meet & greet and photo with Kendall Gender, Gia Metric and Synthia Kiss (11:00am – 12:00pm). VIP Doors: 11:00am
- General Admission: $65 - Includes brunch & performance GA Doors: 12:00pm
- Brunch Served: 12:00pm – 1:30pm. Performances Begin: 12:30pm
- Tickets and menu available online.
- Afternoon
- Jim and Kyle's teddy bear picnic
- Details TBA, check back here or join The Halifax Bears FB Group
- 2 - 10pm
- Farm-Men Day at Crossroad Farm
- Open House - BBQ - Bonfire (conditions permitting)
- Your hosts: Kenton & Randy
- Camping opportunities availabable for tents & RVs
- Upper Cornwall, NS
- To RSVP, for more information, email crossroadcamping@gmail.com
- 6:00 - 8:30
- EasternShorePride Variety Show
- Supper 6-6:45, Variety Show 7-8:30 PM.
- More info & tickets here
- See the Wayves article for details
- varies
- Eastern Shore Pride
- See the Wayves article for details
- 4:30pm
- ProudAnglicans presents: Worship With Pride Eucharist
- Worship with PRIDE invites you to a regular Anglican Service... with pride!
- We are a community that seeks to be a safe and inclusive faith community for people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, marital status, family configuration, abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, faiths, and socio-economic circumstances, who will be encouraged to participate fully in all aspects of the life and work of our loving ministry, thereby enriching us all. So all are welcome.
- In Person: come to St Mark's, The Hydrostone Church, at Russel & Gottingen Streets. All welcome, just walk in. There'll be someone to greet you. Prevailing COVID precautions will be in place.
- Via Facebook stream: visit https://www.facebook.com/proudnspei a few minutes before the event
- varies
- Eastern Shore Pride
- See the Wayves article for details
- 5 to 6 p.m.
- Pride Rugby 🌈🏉
- Halifax Rugby Football Club is proud to launch its first ever specialty mixed-ability, non-gendered and non-contact introduction to rugby program for adults (19+), or juniors (U19) who may have otherwise not felt welcome to participate in the sport of rugby, providing a safe space for Halifax's 2SLGBTQ+ community to try rugby!
- Location: Francis field in the South End of Halifax.
- Schedule: Every Tuesday from 5-6pm through August and September
- Cost: Free.
- Registration & Information: https://www.halifaxrugby.ca/pride-rugby
- 8:30 - 9:30pm
- Queer Boxing
- a safe, welcoming environment to work out, mingle, and learn the sport of boxing together.
- At: Queensberry Rules Boxing Studio, 1565 South Park Street, Unit 2
- More info here.
- varies
- Eastern Shore Pride
- See the Wayves article for details
- Noon
- Pride Panel: Gender Affirming Care at City Hall (1841 Argyle Street)
- NSRAP's annual panel is BACK! Save the date - August 25th at 12pm, it will also be recorded and uploaded virtually for those unable to attend in person. Details via Instagram
- 8:30 - 9:30pm
- Queer Boxing
- a safe, welcoming environment to work out, mingle, and learn the sport of boxing together.
- At: Queensberry Rules Boxing Studio, 1565 South Park Street, Unit 2
- More info here.
- varies
- Eastern Shore Pride
- See the Wayves article for details
- 9 p.m. to Midnight
- The Roast Of Zara Matrix at The Carleton (1685 Argyle)
- It’s time to get this roast cookin’! Join Heckella Jeckyll and Racheal Lush as they host The Roast of Zara Matrix. An evening of humour, drag and shade at The Carleton on Friday, August 26th – with performances by Eden Disorder, Lavender Steel, Heather Silk, X, Mya Foxx, Miranda Wrights, Crystal Queer, Adele Computer, Freeda Whales, and The Woods Hip Hop Company. S: how time is 9pm and tickets are $20 + HST.
- varies
- Eastern Shore Pride
- See the Wayves article for details
- 8:30 p.m.
- Rouge's 20th Dragaversary at Staggers Pub & Grub (26 Portland)
- Come Celebrate RougeFatale's 20 Year Dragaversary. With Hosts Elle Noir and Rhea Listique and an amazing cast of performers . With of course Rouge themselves.
- Cost: $20 cover please send e-transfer to rouge20years@outlook.com. Put your name in the subject line of your e-transfer. More info on Facebook.
- 4 to 8 p.m.
- 🛼 QTBIPOC Roller Disco at 36 Holland Ave, Bedford
- Mind Your Beans Co. in collaboration with Gender Affirming Care NS and Rollernite by Coffin Skate Shop are hosting our first ever Roller Disco! This event is closed and is offered at this time only for members of the QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) community.
- Come and celebrate the rich culture of disco and roller skating with local disc jockeys DJ Effa and DJ Goldazz at the Bedford arena. This event is family friendly so bring your kids and strollers, children under 12 get in free.
- To ensure accessibility and safety, we have worked with Coffin Skate Ship to provide an "accessibility track" for wheelchair users and strollers only. There will also be volunteer paramedics available and folks who have first aid training on site.
- Masks are required for the event to protect the disabled and immunocompromised participants 😷🕺🏾.
- More info on Facebook.
- 8 to 10 p.m.
- Anita's Anniversary Extravaganza at Lot Six (1685 Argyle)
- 💕 Anita P the Queen herself, will be celebrating her one year of hosting shows at Lot Six Bar and Restaurant!
- 🥂Come celebrate while Anita lip syncs the night away with all of her good Judy's! 🥰
- Co-hosted by Shayla Shenanigans. Special guest-star from Toronto: Makayla Couture. Performances by your local faves: Richard Rockhard, Vanity Station, Mya Foxx, Sara Tonin, Jocelyn Towers
- Tickets 🎟️: $25, advance purchase via e-transfer to jagerxanita@hotmail.com. Please provide the names of the patrons attending and the date of the show 💋
- More info on Facebook.
- 5 to 6 p.m.
- Pride Rugby 🌈🏉
- Halifax Rugby Football Club is proud to launch its first ever specialty mixed-ability, non-gendered and non-contact introduction to rugby program for adults (19+), or juniors (U19) who may have otherwise not felt welcome to participate in the sport of rugby, providing a safe space for Halifax's 2SLGBTQ+ community to try rugby!
- Location: Francis field in the South End of Halifax.
- Schedule: Every Tuesday from 5-6pm through August and September
- Cost: Free.
- Registration & Information: https://www.halifaxrugby.ca/pride-rugby
- 8:30 - 9:30pm
- Queer Boxing
- a safe, welcoming environment to work out, mingle, and learn the sport of boxing together.
- At: Queensberry Rules Boxing Studio, 1565 South Park Street, Unit 2
- More info here.
- 8:30 - 9:30pm
- Queer Boxing
- a safe, welcoming environment to work out, mingle, and learn the sport of boxing together.
- At: Queensberry Rules Boxing Studio, 1565 South Park Street, Unit 2
- More info here.
- Noon
- Dueling Divas : Britney vs Christina at Julep Kitchen & Cocktails (1684 Barrington St)
- Come brunch and watch this amazing lineup perform all your favorite hits.
- On team Britney: Brooke Rivers, Lavender Steele & Eden Disorder.
- On Team Christina : Trinity Foxx, Bunni Lapin & Tera Nuone.
- Grab Yourself some food and a drink and enjoy the long weekend.
- Tickets: $15$ per person. If looking for bigger tables, contact organizers.
- 5:55 to 6:55 p.m.
- F*cking Trans Women - the play at BusStopTheatre as part of Halifax Fringe Festival
- In a world that is fully saturated with the cis-hetero-male gaze, "F*cking Trans Women" is a rare and refreshing reminder that all bodies are deserving of intimacy, respect, and sexual pleasure. Starring Zoë Comeau, this reading provides audience members an opportunity to come face to face with our own insecurities about intimacy, as well as equipping us with tools to better communicate our needs and desires in our relationships. This play reading is the first step towards the creation of a fully animated production of love and acceptance.
- Ticketing information will be available at https://halifaxfringe.ca/
- 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- F*cking Trans Women - the play at BusStopTheatre as part of Halifax Fringe Festival
- In a world that is fully saturated with the cis-hetero-male gaze, "F*cking Trans Women" is a rare and refreshing reminder that all bodies are deserving of intimacy, respect, and sexual pleasure. Starring Zoë Comeau, this reading provides audience members an opportunity to come face to face with our own insecurities about intimacy, as well as equipping us with tools to better communicate our needs and desires in our relationships. This play reading is the first step towards the creation of a fully animated production of love and acceptance.
- Ticketing information will be available at https://halifaxfringe.ca/
- 5 to 6 p.m.
- Pride Rugby 🌈🏉
- Halifax Rugby Football Club is proud to launch its first ever specialty mixed-ability, non-gendered and non-contact introduction to rugby program for adults (19+), or juniors (U19) who may have otherwise not felt welcome to participate in the sport of rugby, providing a safe space for Halifax's 2SLGBTQ+ community to try rugby!
- Location: Francis field in the South End of Halifax.
- Schedule: Every Tuesday from 5-6pm through August and September
- Cost: Free.
- Registration & Information: https://www.halifaxrugby.ca/pride-rugby
- 8:30 - 9:30pm
- Queer Boxing
- a safe, welcoming environment to work out, mingle, and learn the sport of boxing together.
- At: Queensberry Rules Boxing Studio, 1565 South Park Street, Unit 2
- More info here.
- 6:00 for 6:30pm
- 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
- At: 1300 Oxford Street - the front door of the big stone church
- 9:40 to 10:40 p.m.
- F*cking Trans Women - the play at BusStopTheatre as part of Halifax Fringe Festival
- In a world that is fully saturated with the cis-hetero-male gaze, "F*cking Trans Women" is a rare and refreshing reminder that all bodies are deserving of intimacy, respect, and sexual pleasure. Starring Zoë Comeau, this reading provides audience members an opportunity to come face to face with our own insecurities about intimacy, as well as equipping us with tools to better communicate our needs and desires in our relationships. This play reading is the first step towards the creation of a fully animated production of love and acceptance.
- Ticketing information will be available at https://halifaxfringe.ca/
- 8:30 - 9:30pm
- Queer Boxing
- a safe, welcoming environment to work out, mingle, and learn the sport of boxing together.
- At: Queensberry Rules Boxing Studio, 1565 South Park Street, Unit 2
- More info here.
- 5 to 6 p.m.
- Pride Rugby 🌈🏉
- Halifax Rugby Football Club is proud to launch its first ever specialty mixed-ability, non-gendered and non-contact introduction to rugby program for adults (19+), or juniors (U19) who may have otherwise not felt welcome to participate in the sport of rugby, providing a safe space for Halifax's 2SLGBTQ+ community to try rugby!
- Location: Francis field in the South End of Halifax.
- Schedule: Every Tuesday from 5-6pm through August and September
- Cost: Free.
- Registration & Information: https://www.halifaxrugby.ca/pride-rugby
- 1:00pm
- Southwest Nova Pride Fair
- Hosted by the Southwest Nova Pride Association
- Southwest Nova Pride Association is by and for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of the Tri-County (Yarmouth, Digby, Shelburne) area of southwest Nova Scotia.
- Rain date October 1st.
- If you're interested in being a vendor or performer at this year's Pride Fair please get in touch with us here or by email at yarmouthpride@gmail.com
- Coronation Park, Yarmouth
- 4:30pm
- ProudAnglicans presents: Worship With Pride Eucharist
- Worship with PRIDE invites you to a regular Anglican Service... with pride!
- We are a community that seeks to be a safe and inclusive faith community for people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, marital status, family configuration, abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, faiths, and socio-economic circumstances, who will be encouraged to participate fully in all aspects of the life and work of our loving ministry, thereby enriching us all. So all are welcome.
- In Person: come to St Mark's, The Hydrostone Church, at Russel & Gottingen Streets. All welcome, just walk in. There'll be someone to greet you. Prevailing COVID precautions will be in place.
- Via Facebook stream: visit https://www.facebook.com/proudnspei a few minutes before the event
- 5 to 6 p.m.
- Pride Rugby 🌈🏉
- Halifax Rugby Football Club is proud to launch its first ever specialty mixed-ability, non-gendered and non-contact introduction to rugby program for adults (19+), or juniors (U19) who may have otherwise not felt welcome to participate in the sport of rugby, providing a safe space for Halifax's 2SLGBTQ+ community to try rugby!
- Location: Francis field in the South End of Halifax.
- Schedule: Every Tuesday from 5-6pm through August and September
- Cost: Free.
- Registration & Information: https://www.halifaxrugby.ca/pride-rugby
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Out & Equal Job Fair / Foire d'emploi Fierté et Égalité
- Presented by YMCA / Nova Scotia Works: A job fair designed to match members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to employers. Registration is online.
- Location: YMCA @ 2269 Gottingen St
- 5 to 6 p.m.
- Pride Rugby 🌈🏉
- Halifax Rugby Football Club is proud to launch its first ever specialty mixed-ability, non-gendered and non-contact introduction to rugby program for adults (19+), or juniors (U19) who may have otherwise not felt welcome to participate in the sport of rugby, providing a safe space for Halifax's 2SLGBTQ+ community to try rugby!
- Location: Francis field in the South End of Halifax.
- Schedule: Every Tuesday from 5-6pm through August and September
- Cost: Free.
- Registration & Information: https://www.halifaxrugby.ca/pride-rugby
- 6:00 for 6:30pm
- 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
- At: 1300 Oxford Street - the front door of the big stone church
- 4:30pm
- ProudAnglicans presents: Worship With Pride Eucharist
- Worship with PRIDE invites you to a regular Anglican Service... with pride!
- We are a community that seeks to be a safe and inclusive faith community for people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, marital status, family configuration, abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, faiths, and socio-economic circumstances, who will be encouraged to participate fully in all aspects of the life and work of our loving ministry, thereby enriching us all. So all are welcome.
- In Person: come to St Mark's, The Hydrostone Church, at Russel & Gottingen Streets. All welcome, just walk in. There'll be someone to greet you. Prevailing COVID precautions will be in place.
- Via Facebook stream: visit https://www.facebook.com/proudnspei a few minutes before the event
- 8 to 9:30 p.m.
- Page1 presents Queer-prov at Grafton Street Dinner Theatre (1741 Grafton)
- Are you ready to laugh?
- Join hosts Morgan Smith and Adam Myatt for an evening of short-form and long-form improv games, with audience participation throughout the show. Folks can also arrive early to order food and beverages ahead of the performance.
- This performance will feature Page1's standard format which includes a FREE improv workshop from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm prior to the show. Participants in the workshop will then have the option to perform on stage at 8 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, flex your comedy mussels, or learn new improv skills in a safe and supportive environment.
- Tickets: $33 + fees and taxes
- 6:00 for 6:30pm
- 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
- At: 1300 Oxford Street - the front door of the big stone church
- evening
- Bear Ball: Fur & Flannel
- Once again, we have a room block at the Atlantica Hotel Halifax with a discounted rate of $149/night. You must call the hotel at (902) 423-1161 to book and mention the group code "Halifax Bears" to take advantage of the discount.
- Atlantica Hotel
- More details to be posted to the Halifax Bears Facebook page
- 2:00 - 4:30pm
- ElderBerries Second Sunday Salon
- Education, pot luck lunch & social time for Q folk over 50 and friends. Usually face to face in Halifax.
- For more information or to be placed on our mailing list, email us.
- 4:30pm
- ProudAnglicans presents: Worship With Pride Eucharist
- Worship with PRIDE invites you to a regular Anglican Service... with pride!
- We are a community that seeks to be a safe and inclusive faith community for people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, marital status, family configuration, abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, faiths, and socio-economic circumstances, who will be encouraged to participate fully in all aspects of the life and work of our loving ministry, thereby enriching us all. So all are welcome.
- In Person: come to St Mark's, The Hydrostone Church, at Russel & Gottingen Streets. All welcome, just walk in. There'll be someone to greet you. Prevailing COVID precautions will be in place.
- Via Facebook stream: visit https://www.facebook.com/proudnspei a few minutes before the event
- 6:00 for 6:30pm
- 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
- At: 1300 Oxford Street - the front door of the big stone church
- 4:30pm
- ProudAnglicans presents: Worship With Pride Eucharist
- Worship with PRIDE invites you to a regular Anglican Service... with pride!
- We are a community that seeks to be a safe and inclusive faith community for people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, marital status, family configuration, abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, faiths, and socio-economic circumstances, who will be encouraged to participate fully in all aspects of the life and work of our loving ministry, thereby enriching us all. So all are welcome.
- In Person: come to St Mark's, The Hydrostone Church, at Russel & Gottingen Streets. All welcome, just walk in. There'll be someone to greet you. Prevailing COVID precautions will be in place.
- Via Facebook stream: visit https://www.facebook.com/proudnspei a few minutes before the event
Regular Events
The Queer Week Starts On Friday
Fridays
(no events currently)
Saturdays
Sundays
- 9 a.m.
- BedfordUnitedChurch (1200 Bedford Highway) - We are an Affirming Congregation and welcome everyone. Services at 9 am (Casual & Contemporary) and 11 am (Quieter & Traditional). For more info, call 835-8497.
- 10.30 a.m.
- UniversalistUnitarianChurch: Lay-led service. We are a Welcoming Congregation, aiming to help each person in their search for truth and meaning.
- 10.30 to 11.30 a.m.
- Halifax Friends Meeting (Quakers) - Quakerism emphasizes that we all manifest the Divine. Services are held at Atlantic School of Theology Library (640 Franklyn Street). Please use the car port entrance.
- Second Sunday of the month
- ElderBerries Second Sunday Salon Elderberries is a social and activism group for LGBT folks over 50. All are welcome at all the events. To be notified of events, get on our mailing list or join the Facebook group. There's more information here: ElderBerries
Mondays
- 7:30 p.m.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, Halifax: LiveAndLetLive Alcoholics Anonymous Group for LGBT* community. Meetings are held at St Matthews Church (1479 Barrington St, Halifax). Use the stairs down to the *right* (south) of the church.
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
- 4 p.m.
- First Wednesday of the month
- Trans Youth Under 12
- We will use resources from the Trevor Project to explore gender identity and coming out. Coming out isn’t always easy. After thinking it through, you may decide not to come out. You are valid and deserve support no matter who you do or do not share your identities with. Remember, there isn’t one right way to come out, and it’s YOUR choice.
- 4 p.m.
- Second Wednesday of the month
- Girl Talk: A social space for Transgender Women and Trans-Femme Folx
- 4 p.m.
- Third Wednesday of the month
- Trans Teens
- We will use resources from the Trevor Project to explore gender identity and coming out. Coming out isn’t always easy. After thinking it through, you may decide not to come out. You are valid and deserve support no matter who you do or do not share your identities with. Remember, there isn’t one right way to come out, and it’s YOUR choice.
Thursdays