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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: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street. Subject to change!
- 5:00 - 6:30pm
- Virtual 2SLGBTQIA+ Mental Health Peer Support Group
- Facilitated by 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health peer supporters, every other Friday. Register here
- 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) - $5 for shoe rental.
- Location: Rotating between Seven Bays Bouldering gyms, check linked instagram for details
- 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 3 am. 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 âď¸. đ No sign-ups, all skill levels.
- Location: underneath the sign at Terra Cafe, 1496 Lower Water Street
- 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Second Saturday (September - June)
- Shabbat Morning Service with Chaverim Inclusive Jewish Community
- Join us for a lay-led, queer-organized, Shabbat service - or come just for kiddish (starts at noon)!
- Location: Varies. Check our social media for details ([[1]] on Instagram or Chaverim Kjipuktuk Halifax Inclusive Jewish Community on Facebook)
- 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Weekly
- Drag Brunch @ StardustBar
- Each week is a different lineup of drag performers, typically hosted by AnnaMonaPia or MyaFoxx. Doors open at 11 with show starting at noon. Be sure to bring cash for tips!
- Arrive early to secure your spot and get ready for a unique dining experience with a twist! Enjoy a variety of lively performances and games by local drag queens and kings as you sip mimosas and indulge in tasty brunch dishes.
- Tickets: $10 + fees and taxes.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 1:00 p.m. Weekly
- Halifax Bear Walk
- 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.
- 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Weekly
- Gay Menâs Happy Hour (Starting February 28, 2026)
- Built for connection. Powered by community. Gay Menâs Happy Hour is your weekly excuse to get out, grab a drink, and actually meet people. Loud laughs, new friends, and zero awkward vibes. Games on, drinks flowing, good energy all around.
- $5 well drinks ⢠$6 bottled beer ⢠$7 wine & coolers. Free pool, darts & video games.
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water 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
- 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Weekly
- Glitter Bomb
- Every Saturday night, Glitter Bomb takes over StardustBar with fresh beats, good vibes, and a welcoming space for everyone to dance and connect. A new DJ each week keeps the energy alive with Pop, Top 40, House, and remixes that will have you on the floor all night.
- Reserve your spot online and pay $5 at the door. Coat check is available in winter for $3.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
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.
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monthly on the first Sunday
- Queer Gardeners Guild Meeting
- Connect, learn and grow with fellow plant enthusiasts! All skill levels are welcome. Join us for discussions, seed swaps, and workshops as the seasons change.
- Other ways to join our community: We host a chatroom on our / Discord Server!
- Location: ThePinkPiano Cafe, 585 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville
- 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.
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Weekly
- Masc Munch at The Duke's
- Members and non-members are welcome to join us for a FREE casual social gathering for people involved in or interested in NightSpa's weekly Sunday Masc events. Come have a drink, a bite to eat, and get to know some folk before we head down the street for the Masc party from 4pm-8pm. 19+
- Location: The Dukeâs 2057 Gottingen Street, Halifax
- 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Weekly
- Sapphic Sundays
- A weekly space for lesbians, bi women, queer women, and sapphic-aligned folks to connect, unwind, and celebrate community. Free pool games, darts, video games, cribbage, and popcorn with music videos. Special pricing: $5 well drinks, $6 bottle of beers, and $7 wine & coolers.
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street.
- 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weekly
- Masc: Sunday Matinee (Masc-i-nee)
- Masc, short for Masculine, is Night Spaâs special night for Men & Thems. Think of it as a more conventional bathhouse experience. Consent focused social nights filled with flirting, fun, and some hardcore play!
- Must be a Night Spa member to attend; Click here to apply! (19+)
- Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street, Halifax
- 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. More information online.
- Location: Grace United Church, 70 King Street, Dartmouth
Mondays
Tuesdays
- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Biweekly on Tuesdays
- Queer Newcomer and Immigrant Program
- If you are a queer newcomer looking for a safe space to build connections with fellow queer newcomers and find a sense of belonging in Halifax's 2SLGBTQIA+ community, this program is for you!
- Whether you are out and proud or questioning, a newcomer or a longtime resident of Canada, you are welcome to attend. This program consists of fun activities such as conversation groups, experience-sharing sessions, arts and crafts, and much more. Light refreshments will be provided. Letâs reduce isolation and build community together!
- More info online.
- Location: Halifax Central Library, RBC Room, Floor 3
- 7:00 p.m. to Close, Weekly
- Trans Tuesdays
- A weekly space for the trans community to connect and celebrate.
- Free pool, darts & video games.
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street
- 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
- 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weekly
- BI & PAN ((Starting February 18, 2026)
- A weekly spot to celebrate bi + pan community, visibility, and love with games, good vibes, and zero pressure to be anything but yourself. Everyoneâs welcome.
- Free pool, darts & video games.
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street
- 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. Weekly (Except first week of month)
- Music Bingo!
- Weekly Music Bingo event for the queer community every Wednesday (except first week of month). FREE to play. Prizes to be won. New theme every week. Hosted by EastCoastQueers.
- Get your tickets online!
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monthly on first Wednesday
- ECQ Trivia
- EastCoastQueers is now at StardustBar. Trivia is on the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month with same trivia for both.
- Cost: Groups 2-6. $7 per person. Sold as tables.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 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
Thursdays
- 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monthly on the first Thursday
- Club Queirdo
- 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. No registration, open to students in grades 7-12. More info online.
- Location: Cole Harbour Public Library, 51 Forest Hills Parkway
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weekly
- RRANS Community Hangout
- Join RainbowRefugeesNS for hangouts, free coffee and snacks, and good conversations. You can expect to meet new people, chat about life, and laugh a little. This is a bi-weekly community hangout for LGBTQI+ newcomers and the broader Halifax 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Location: Contact info@rrans.com for more information and directions.
- 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. First week of month
- ECQ Trivia
- EastCoastQueers is now at StardustBar. Trivia is on the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month with same trivia set for both.
- Cost: Groups 2-6. $7 per person. Sold as tables.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 7:30 p.m. Weekly
- Rainbow of Recovery meeting
- Alcoholics Anonymous Group for LGBTQIA+ and friends. More information online.
- Location: Meeting Room A, St. Andrews Community Centre, 3380 Barnstead Lane, Halifax
- 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weekly
- Queer Boxing 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. All skill levels welcome.
- Cost: Varies based on membership; drop-in rates are available. Register online.
- Location: Queensbury Rules Boxing Studio, Unit 2, 1565 South Park Street
- 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 Hâ˘Râ˘E page.
- 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Heated Rivalry - The Dance Party 2
- AGAIN! Heated Rivalry is ON. Jerseys out, sweat it out, dance it out. Feb 15 at Stardust. 10PMâ2AM. Come party on Sunday Feb 15th, Monday IS A HOLIDAY!
- Stardust presents HEATED RIVALRY: The Dance Party 2 â a sweaty, high-energy night with DJ Tucker Trade bringing the heat all night long.
- Cover: $5. Dress Code: Jerseys.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 6:00 p.m.
- LGBT+ Magic The Gathering Casual Commander Night
- Join us for some Queer Casual Commander! Be Gay. Play Cards!
- Join us for an evening of LGBTQ+ games and fun! Our amazing staff will be hosting a night of Queer Magic Commander! Drop-in friendly and no prior experience is required to play!
- Admission is $10 + tax per person and will be paid at the event, no need to prepay! The admission fee grants everyone access to both the event, and our collection of 600+ board games before and after the event (provided there is space)!
- Please note, the cafe is All Ages for regular games. Any guests under 14 must be accompanied by a chaperone!
- Register: Reserve your spot in advance via Eventbrite.
- Location: Board Room Game CafĂŠ, 1256 Barrington Street
- 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- FROSTBITE - An Après-Ski Party
- Frostbite is an après-ski fantasy turned queer dancefloor. Expect icy glam, hot looks, fierce performances, and nonstop party energy.
- Bundle up and strip down, Frostbite is bringing après-ski fantasy to the dancefloor. This winter, Stardust transforms into an icy playground of glitter, fur, and filth, where snow bunnies, mountain daddies, and alpine icons collide. Hosted by the incomparable MyaFoxx with beats by Aniiiiiiiiita, Frostbite features performances by DahliaDior, CookieCunningham, BunniLapin, and BriaTrixx, plus go-go dancers Kimora Young & Ariel Boulos-Callias (The Woods Hip Hop Company) keeping the energy high all night.
- Serve your best ski-core realness for our Outfit Contest â âCold Never Looked So Hotâ, where the top looks win cash and prizes. Think puffers worn wrong, faux fur fantasies, goggles as jewelry, bare legs in February energy, and icy glam for every body and every gender.
- Presented by YasHalifax, Garrison Brewing, and StardustBar.
- Advance tickets start at $15 (+fees), $25 at the door.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Day 1 of 2
- Join the Healthy Minds Cooperative for a life-saving training session that empowers the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with essential suicide intervention skills.
- Suicide disproportionately impacts 2SLGBTQIA+ communities due to systemic oppression, discrimination, and barriers to affirming care. This 2-day (Feb 21 & 22), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is designed to gives you the confidence, knowledge and practical tools to intervene when it matters most. You donât need to be a counselor or mental health professional â just someone whoâs willing to care, to listen, and to take action.
- ASIST is an internationally recognized, evidence-based training that equips participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide, engage in supportive and direct conversations, and work collaboratively to develop a plan that helps keep them safe.
- This offering is designated for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and other sexual and gender-diverse people, and will be facilitate by members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, creating a safer learning environment for community members attending this training.
- Registration is free. Note that participation in both days (Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22) is expected.
- Location: NSCC - Ivany Campus, 80 Mawiomi Place, Dartmouth
- 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Kaleidoscope Cabaret
- Kaleidoscope Cabaret brings together up-and-coming performers for an evening of live music, colour, and heart â all in support of QuoirChoir.
- Tickets: $25 (+ fees).
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Stagger In: Drag King Open Stage
- An open stage for kings (and potential kings) of all skill and experience levels.
- Tickets: $6.66 (including fees).
- Location: StaggersPub, 26 Portland Street, Dartmouth
- 10:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
- GERALD'S B-DAY BASH
- We celebrate the heart behind Rumours! A proud supporter of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community GeraldMcCowan's birthday is more than a party!
- It's a toast to someone who continues to support and uplift our 2SLGBTQIA+ Community year after year. Let's pack the dance floor and show him some love the best way we know... with 90's - Y2K bangers and strong drinks.
- Tickets: Advance $5 (+fees).
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Day 2 of 2
- Join the Healthy Minds Cooperative for a life-saving training session that empowers the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with essential suicide intervention skills.
- Suicide disproportionately impacts 2SLGBTQIA+ communities due to systemic oppression, discrimination, and barriers to affirming care. This 2-day (Feb 21 & 22), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is designed to gives you the confidence, knowledge and practical tools to intervene when it matters most. You donât need to be a counselor or mental health professional â just someone whoâs willing to care, to listen, and to take action.
- ASIST is an internationally recognized, evidence-based training that equips participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide, engage in supportive and direct conversations, and work collaboratively to develop a plan that helps keep them safe.
- This offering is designated for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and other sexual and gender-diverse people, and will be facilitate by members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, creating a safer learning environment for community members attending this training.
- Registration is free. Note that participation in both days (Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22) is expected.
- Location: NSCC - Ivany Campus, 80 Mawiomi Place, Dartmouth
- 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- CQCC Connect Halifax
- Join us in Halifax for CQCC Connect, a unique event that brings together LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and allies in a vibrant, inclusive environment. This is your chance to discover new business opportunities, establish valuable connections, and participate in thought-provoking discussions that pave the way for long-term success.
- Join Roseline Olesambu and Corrie Melanson from Sea Change CoLab Inc. for a fireside chat on the creation of the Queer Atlantic Business Hub. Theyâll share key insights from the Atlantic-wide survey and interviews with 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, give a first look at whatâs ahead for the Hubâs first year, and invite participants to get involved as founding members.
- More details and registration information online.
- Location: GlitterBeanCafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
- 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Hali Merengay - Queer Latin Dance
- Get ready to salsa and bachata all night long with Hali Merengay, where the rhythm never stops!
- We will do an hour lesson class at the beginning and finish by a social dance. The bar will also be open during the event! Join us in person for a night full of vibrant beats, inclusive vibes and nonstop fun.
- Whether you're a regular dancer or just want to try something new, this space is all about celebrating community and dancing your heart out. Bring your energy and come shake it with us! See you on the dance floor.
- Tickets: $6.66, online. Doors open at 6:30, lesson at 7.
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street
- 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- SqwishHalifax Basketball
- Some casual pick-up b-ball. No registration required, just drop in, ready to play! This event is free but donations are appreciated to cover costs of rental and equipment. Speak to one of the organizers. Some basketballs will be provided and feel free to bring your own. Please bring a water bottle for yourself, which can be filled at the school.
- Please review policies in the About and Files of the Facebook group prior to attending.
- Location: Joseph Howe Elementary, 2557 Maynard Street
- 10:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
- đŚ Traffic Light Party @ Rumours
- Pick your color. Find your people.Let the night happen!
- đŁ Gay / Lesbian; đ Bi / Pan; đĄ Aro /Ace spectrum; đ˘ Open to Romance / Hookups; đľ Here to make friends; đ´ Just here with friends
- Tickets: Advance $5 (+fees), $8 cover / $5 students. Coat check included.
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street
- 10:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Feral Fridays @ Stardust
- Get ready to get Feral Stardust. Join CallMeX and TrinityFoxx as they host the second Feral Fridays! Featuring pop up performances throughout the night with special guest BabiaMajora!
- It's Your Chance to Let Loose, Get Feral and Enjoy a Night of High Energy Dance Floor Classics, Drag, and Community. Come dressed in your best dancing outfit and show off your moves.
- Its our Chance to Create a New Gathering Space Within Halifax That is a Mix of a Drag Show and Club Night. Come Be Yourself While Dancing the Night Away.Let Loose. Be Yourself. Get Feral.
- Tickets: $13.66 online.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- Noon to 2:00 p.m.
- HausOfTowers Drag Brunch
- Brunch so good, it deserves lashes!
- HausOfTowers' first drag brunch of the year is here! Expect fierce performances, fabulous food, and enough glamour to get you through the rest of winter đ
- Tickets are only $10! (+fees)
- Location: Freeman's Little New York, 3671 Dutch Village Road
- 9:00 p.m.
- The Cookout Join us TheQueerdosPresent the Cookout, as an all-Black cast of drag performers takes the stage for a Black History Month celebration thatâs HOT, loud, and unapologetic! đđ˝
- Serving Black Excellence FRESH off the grill đĽ -- well seasoned; no crumbs! Expect performances that are nothing short of iconic as we write a love letter to Black Queer Culture and joy.
- Pull up a seat. Grab you a plate. Everybodyâs invited to The Cookout!
- Tickets: 15 Early Bird (e-transfer to richardrockhardbookings@gmail.com with guest names) or đ˛20 at the door. RSVP on Facebook.
- Location: StaggersPub, 26 Portland Street, Dartmouth
- 2:00 p.m.
- Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue
- Miamiâs sassiest seniors return for one more hurrah in an all new show. Story by Robert Leleux. Directed by Eric Swanson. Imagine what the gals would be doing today if they were still alive. Get ready for the hilarious shenanigans.
- 2025 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! Learn more about this drag-tastic adaption on their website.
- There will be a 20-minute intermission.
- Tickets: Range from $63.00 to $128.50.
- Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Avenue
- 7:30 p.m.
- Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue
- Miamiâs sassiest seniors return for one more hurrah in an all new show. Story by Robert Leleux. Directed by Eric Swanson. Imagine what the gals would be doing today if they were still alive. Get ready for the hilarious shenanigans.
- 2025 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! Learn more about this drag-tastic adaption on their website.
- There will be a 20-minute intermission.
- Tickets: Range from $63.00 to $128.50.
- Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Avenue
- 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Club Queirdo: MacramĂŠ Rainbow Flags by Cole Harbour Public Library
- Try your hand at the art of knot tying: macramĂŠ. Make a rainbow wall hanging in the colours of your favourite Pride flag to show yourself or your support.
- Club Queirdo is Cole Harbourâs Interschool GSA, so it is the perfect way to meet other queer teens (although allies are also very welcome)!
- Join us the first Thursday of each month for a different activity.
- Cole Harbour Public Library, no registration, open to students in grades 5-12
- Info online.
- 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- NSCAD Public Lecture Series: Cassils
- Prominent Canadian transgender artist Cassils will discuss their latest work regarding social sculpture, the human body, and gender.
- In their speaking engagements, Cassils projects a combination of strength and vulnerability, intersecting art with 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and anti racist practices. Imparting an empowering message about personal responsibility, Cassils lectures on art evoke empathy and its failures, moving audiences towards respect and appreciation of all individuals while advocating for positive change.
- As a trans-masculine, gender nonconforming feminist artist, Cassils understands what it means to be underrepresented. People from diverse backgrounds, whether it is their gender, sexuality, ethnicity, physical ability, or class, are often discouraged by a system that works against them. In order to motivate students, Cassils steers them to develop their own unique visual language by exposing them to contemporary artists working in the field, art history, political ideologies, and philosophical paradigms, which in turn helps them develop critical thinking skills.
- More info online.
- Location: Paul O'Regan Hall | Floor 1, Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road
- 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- House Concert featuring Brett Matthews & Freya Milliken
- Freya Milliken is an award-winning singer-songwriter known for her rich voice and introspective songs, blending folk and indie rock influences. Her debut EP Wholeheartedly explores queer love, longing, and joy with raw honesty, embracing the beauty and challenges of loving and being loved. She has performed at major Canadian festivals like Folk Music Ontario, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Lunenburg Folk Festival, the ECMAs, and on a European tour with the Acadia University Singers. Check out Freya performing "Enough" in Lunenburg.
- Originally hailing from Cape Breton, Brett Matthews brings a refreshing take to the Americana genre by combining an eclectic list of influences from RnB?, Pop to Country and Folk, creating a unique expression that is melancholic, nostalgic and beautifully musical....He shares similarities with Bon Iver, City & Colour, Wintersleep and Novo Amor. In 2019 Brett started playing guitar for Canadian hip-hop artist Classifiedâs touring band, and since then has played over 80 shows with large crowds all across Canada, all while perfecting his craft and growing his audience through solo performances. Brettâs latest single âTomorrowâ is out now.
- Tickets: Tickets for this duo are $25 + fees.
- Location: Patchwork House Concerts, 30 First Avenue, Bedford
- NOTE: Patchwork is a house concert series, i.e. we present concerts in our living room. For all shows the artist(s) take the door. We provide the stage, chairs and hopefully a room filled with eager listeners. We will provide a few snacks and soft drinks will be available; otherwise it is BYOB (feel free to bring what inspires you!). Bringing music-loving-friends and visiting family members is strongly encouraged.
- 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch
- Whether you like it or not, itâs Hedwig and the Angry Inch! This outrageous rock musical is inching into Halifax.
- Tickets: $35 + fees and taxes. Multiple performances: March 6th, 8 p.m.; 7th, 2 and 8 p.m.
- Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street
- 10:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
- Coupl'a Queers presents: THEY HAVE LANDED!
- Rumour has it... UFOs have invaded! These Unidentified Freaky objects know how to party.. won't you join?
- Breaking news: They have landed! Unidentified freaky objects are INVADING Rumours Cabaret on March 6! We have observed the behavior of these creatures and determined that they are attracted to flashy neon colours, the rumble of bass music, and dancing with one another in large groups with no particular sexual preference... They are here, they're queer, and Area 51 is nowhere near... So let's show them how we party here on the East coast. You can choose to dress up to fit in with our newly found Freaks or come as you are, and the best costume will win a $100 CASH prize! (you know how Coupl'a Queers goes)
- Tickets: Starting at $12.21, online.
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street
- 10:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Club Mayhem
- StardustBar presents Club Mayhem, a high-energy celebration of one year of Lady Gagaâs Mayhem. Join us for a night of drag, dance, and dark pop fantasy.
- Featuring electrifying performances by DahliaDior, Elle ixir, BridgetVonSnaps, CookieCunningham, DarlingDelight?, BambiShot?, and The Woods Hip Hop Company. With DJ Fawn Big Canoe keeping the dance floor alive, this is your chance to experience Gaga-inspired chaos, glamour, and community all in one unforgettable night.
- Expect fierce looks, powerful numbers, and nonstop movement until closing.
- Tickets: Early Bird - $15 plus fees, General - $20 plus fees.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch
- Whether you like it or not, itâs Hedwig and the Angry Inch! This outrageous rock musical is inching into Halifax.
- Tickets: $35 + fees and taxes. Multiple performances: March 6th, 8 p.m.; 7th, 2 and 8 p.m.
- Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street
- 7:30 p.m.
- Drag-Along Spectacular: Mamma Mia!
- Pack your bags, slip on your sunglasses, and get ready to be whisked away to the sun-soaked Greek isles! In 2026, HEALNS' Drag-Along Spectacular returns with a Mediterranean twist as drag and burlesque performers bring Mamma Mia! to life like youâve never seen it before.
- The Drag-Along Spectacular is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser, directed by Rouge Fatale, that blends film, live performance, and community. As the beloved movie musical plays on two massive on-stage screens, local drag and burlesque artists take over the stage, weaving show-stopping performances directly into iconic musical moments.
- Further information online.
- Tickets: $30 for first-come, first-served stadium seating, or $500 for a reserved table of 10, plus fees and taxes. Doors open at 7:30, show at 8:30.
- Location: Light House Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street
- 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch
- Whether you like it or not, itâs Hedwig and the Angry Inch! This outrageous rock musical is inching into Halifax.
- Tickets: $35 + fees and taxes. Multiple performances: March 6th, 8 p.m.; 7th, 2 and 6 p.m.
- Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street
- 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Melt The Ice
- We Are Not Free Until We Are All Free
- Join us for a cabaret fundraiser for Freedom For Immigrants. Created and hosted by some of Halifax's greatest drag, burlesque, and cabaret artists, this will be a night you won't forget!
- Don't miss out on this exciting event. Come out and show your support for Freedom for Immigrants while enjoying a night of fantastic performances.
- Featuring: CookieCunningham, HannibalLickeder, BabiaMajora, BeefPattie, MarkSizzum, ElleNoir, LaciaMajora, QueeraBang, MikeHunt, RandiERogenous, JoMama, and ColinSick.
- Tickets: Tickets are PWYC and 100%. Doors at 7:00pm, show at 7:30pm. All profits are going to Freedom For Immigrants.
- Location: 2 Crows Brewing, 1932 Brunswick Street
- 8:00 p.m.
- War on the Catwalk
- Hosted by Alyssa Edwards with performances by Jewels Sparkles, Lexi, Lydia B. Kollins, Bosco, Suzie Toot, and Daya Betty. -- The VIP Meet & Greet for this event will be available as an add-on after you select your event ticket.
- Tickets: range from $63 to $284.75.
- Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave
- 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- SqwishHalifax Basketball
- Some casual pick-up b-ball. No registration required, just drop in, ready to play! This event is free but donations are appreciated to cover costs of rental and equipment. Speak to one of the organizers. Some basketballs will be provided and feel free to bring your own. Please bring a water bottle for yourself, which can be filled at the school.
- Please review policies in the About and Files of the Facebook group prior to attending.
- Location: Joseph Howe Elementary, 2557 Maynard Street
- 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Lorax Party
- A party celebrating the iconic Lorax: I speak for the trees, and they say..... its time to eat the girls up.
- LORAX PARTY coming to Halifax and Saint John is a night celebrating the iconic Danny Devito in the Lorax. Hosted by BILF and starring Moe Mustacherides, this is a drag night, a party, and the story of two Lorax who fall in love. Trees arent the only things growing!
- Tickets: $10 Presale (+fees), $15 door.
- Location: 2 Crows Brewing Co., 1932 Brunswick Street
- 9:00 p.m.
- Haliqueer 2026: Out of this World
- DalOUT's annual formal. This years theme is OUT OF THIS WORLD! (literally) Dress to impress. Tickets include: Drink covers, midnight snacks, and drag performances!
- Tickets: Early bird starts at $25 (+ fees and taxes).
- Location: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Road
- 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Zine Making Workshop: Trans Joy & Trans Futures
- It Gets Better Canada is offering a zine-making workshop celebrating queer joy and envisioning queer futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth!
- Throughout this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore and express their visions of joy, resilience, and possibility within the queer community and their allies. Participants will be invited to craft their own zine reflecting their personal identity and aspirations.
- This workshop offers a space for youth to connect, imagine, and celebrate the vibrant futures they envision for themselves and their community.
- More info online.
- Location: Woodlawn Public Library, 31 Eisener Boulevard, Dartmouth
- 7:00 p.m.
- Tracy & Martina Live
- Tracy and Martina are two fun-loving best friends from Cape Breton. As their motto suggests, âsavinâ money, savinâ time, for gettinâ loaded,â Tracy and Martina are experts when it comes to partying on a dime. Despite living in a rural post-industrial community, these girls always find entertainment and glamour in everyday activities.
- Whether theyâre playing bingo, getting groceries, shootinâ the sh!t, or going out, Tracy and Martina never miss an opportunity to cake on some makeup and cause a scene.
- Tracy and Martina are doing 3 lives shows in Halifax: March 17, 18, and 19. More info online.
- Tickets: starting at $40 + fees and taxes.
- Location: Light House Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Zine Making Workshop: Trans Joy & Trans Futures
- It Gets Better Canada is offering a zine-making workshop celebrating queer joy and envisioning queer futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth!
- Throughout this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore and express their visions of joy, resilience, and possibility within the queer community and their allies. Participants will be invited to craft their own zine reflecting their personal identity and aspirations.
- This workshop offers a space for youth to connect, imagine, and celebrate the vibrant futures they envision for themselves and their community.
- More info online.
- Location: Alderney Gate Public Library, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth
- 6:00 p.m.
- LGBT+ Magic The Gathering Casual Commander Night
- Join us for some Queer Casual Commander! Be Gay. Play Cards!
- Join us for an evening of LGBTQ+ games and fun! Our amazing staff will be hosting a night of Queer Magic Commander! Drop-in friendly and no prior experience is required to play!
- Admission is $10 + tax per person and will be paid at the event, no need to prepay! The admission fee grants everyone access to both the event, and our collection of 600+ board games before and after the event (provided there is space)!
- Please note, the cafe is All Ages for regular games. Any guests under 14 must be accompanied by a chaperone!
- Register: Reserve your spot in advance via Eventbrite.
- Location: Board Room Game CafĂŠ, 1256 Barrington Street
- 7:00 p.m.
- Tracy & Martina Live
- Tracy and Martina are two fun-loving best friends from Cape Breton. As their motto suggests, âsavinâ money, savinâ time, for gettinâ loaded,â Tracy and Martina are experts when it comes to partying on a dime. Despite living in a rural post-industrial community, these girls always find entertainment and glamour in everyday activities.
- Whether theyâre playing bingo, getting groceries, shootinâ the sh!t, or going out, Tracy and Martina never miss an opportunity to cake on some makeup and cause a scene.
- Tracy and Martina are doing 3 lives shows in Halifax: March 17, 18, and 19. More info online.
- Tickets: starting at $40 + fees and taxes.
- Location: Light House Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street
- 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Zine Making Workshop: Trans Joy & Trans Futures
- It Gets Better Canada is offering a zine-making workshop celebrating queer joy and envisioning queer futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth!
- Throughout this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore and express their visions of joy, resilience, and possibility within the queer community and their allies. Participants will be invited to craft their own zine reflecting their personal identity and aspirations.
- This workshop offers a space for youth to connect, imagine, and celebrate the vibrant futures they envision for themselves and their community.
- More info online.
- Location: Sackville Public Library, 636 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville
- 7:00 p.m.
- Tracy & Martina Live
- Tracy and Martina are two fun-loving best friends from Cape Breton. As their motto suggests, âsavinâ money, savinâ time, for gettinâ loaded,â Tracy and Martina are experts when it comes to partying on a dime. Despite living in a rural post-industrial community, these girls always find entertainment and glamour in everyday activities.
- Whether theyâre playing bingo, getting groceries, shootinâ the sh!t, or going out, Tracy and Martina never miss an opportunity to cake on some makeup and cause a scene.
- Tracy and Martina are doing 3 lives shows in Halifax: March 17, 18, and 19. More info online.
- Tickets: Sold out.
- Location: Light House Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street
- 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- SqwishHalifax Basketball
- Some casual pick-up b-ball. No registration required, just drop in, ready to play! This event is free but donations are appreciated to cover costs of rental and equipment. Speak to one of the organizers. Some basketballs will be provided and feel free to bring your own. Please bring a water bottle for yourself, which can be filled at the school.
- Please review policies in the About and Files of the Facebook group prior to attending.
- Location: Joseph Howe Elementary, 2557 Maynard Street
- TBA
- đĽ Bluenose Bonspiel 2026
- LooseEndsCurling's annual bonspiel. More details online.
- Location: Mayflower Curling Club, 82 Market Way Lane, Timberlea
- TBA
- đĽ Bluenose Bonspiel 2026
- LooseEndsCurling's annual bonspiel. More details online.
- Location: Mayflower Curling Club, 82 Market Way Lane, Timberlea
- TBA
- đĽ Bluenose Bonspiel 2026
- LooseEndsCurling's annual bonspiel. More details online.
- Location: Mayflower Curling Club, 82 Market Way Lane, Timberlea
- 10:00 p.m.
- Monster Ball: Gaga Birthday Edition
- Join us for Monster Ball: Gaga Birthday Edition a dance floor celebration of Mother Monster featuring all Gaga music by DJ MIKE G and a special Spotlight performance by HausofTowers.
- đ§ All Gaga. All night.
- ⨠Glam looks encouraged
- đ¸ Themed photo moments
- đ A birthday bash fit for pop royalty
- Details on Facebook.
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street.
- TBA
- đĽ Bluenose Bonspiel 2026
- LooseEndsCurling's annual bonspiel. More details online.
- Location: Mayflower Curling Club, 82 Market Way Lane, Timberlea
- 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Drag & Improv Show
- Spontaneity Improv Company proudly presents a joyful collision of drag and improv comedy!
- This unscripted show blends bold drag artistry with fast, fearless improv to create hilarious, heartfelt, and unforgettable moments made up entirely on the spot. Expect camp, creativity, and crowd-inspired comedy that celebrates self-expression, queerness, and pure fun.
- Tickets: $15 (+ fees/taxes).
- Location: Grafton Street Dinner Theatre, 1741 Grafton Street
- 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- SqwishHalifax Basketball
- Some casual pick-up b-ball. No registration required, just drop in, ready to play! This event is free but donations are appreciated to cover costs of rental and equipment. Speak to one of the organizers. Some basketballs will be provided and feel free to bring your own. Please bring a water bottle for yourself, which can be filled at the school.
- Please review policies in the About and Files of the Facebook group prior to attending.
- Location: Joseph Howe Elementary, 2557 Maynard Street
- 7:30 p.m.
- Disney Pride in Concert
- Hear iconic music from Disneyâs century-long history, including The Lion King, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Hercules, Mary Poppins, Toy Story, Frozen, and more!
- When you wish upon a star your dreams come true! Symphony Nova Scotia is delighted to join the HalifaxGayMensChorus to present Disney Pride in Concert. Accompanied by video clips from your favourite films, hear iconic music from Disneyâs century-long history, including The Lion King, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Hercules, Mary Poppins, Toy Story, Frozen, and more in this dazzling celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Tickets: $48.50-$110.50; Single tickets will go on sale on August 20, 2025.
- Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave
- 7:30 p.m.
- Disney Pride in Concert
- Hear iconic music from Disneyâs century-long history, including The Lion King, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Hercules, Mary Poppins, Toy Story, Frozen, and more!
- When you wish upon a star your dreams come true! Symphony Nova Scotia is delighted to join the HalifaxGayMensChorus to present Disney Pride in Concert. Accompanied by video clips from your favourite films, hear iconic music from Disneyâs century-long history, including The Lion King, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Hercules, Mary Poppins, Toy Story, Frozen, and more in this dazzling celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Tickets: $48.50-$110.50; Single tickets will go on sale on August 20, 2025.
- Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave
- 7:30 p.m.
- Disney Pride in Concert
- Hear iconic music from Disneyâs century-long history, including The Lion King, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Hercules, Mary Poppins, Toy Story, Frozen, and more!
- When you wish upon a star your dreams come true! Symphony Nova Scotia is delighted to join the HalifaxGayMensChorus to present Disney Pride in Concert. Accompanied by video clips from your favourite films, hear iconic music from Disneyâs century-long history, including The Lion King, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Hercules, Mary Poppins, Toy Story, Frozen, and more in this dazzling celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Tickets: $48.50-$110.50; Single tickets will go on sale on August 20, 2025.
- Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave
- TBA
- OutFest 2026
- Find out more online.
- Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street
- TBA
- OutFest 2026
- Find out more online.
- Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street
- TBA
- OutFest 2026
- Find out more online.
- Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street
- 7:30 p.m.
- Jeremy Dutcher & the National Arts Centre Orchestra
- Donât miss this rare opportunity to hear Jeremy Dutcher â JUNO and two-time Polaris Prize winner, Two-Spirit song carrier, composer, activist, ethnomusicologist, and member of Tobique First Nation â live in concert with the acclaimed National Arts Centre Orchestra, conducted by their dynamic Music Director Alexander Shelley. This electric collaboration takes over the Rebecca Cohn for one night only!
- Tickets: Single tickets will go on sale on August 20, 2025.
- Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave
- TBA
- OutFest 2026
- Find out more online.
- Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street
- TBA
- OutFest 2026
- Find out more online.
- Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street
- TBA
- OutFest 2026
- Find out more online.
- Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street
- TBA
- OutFest 2026
- Find out more online.
- Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street
- 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- SqwishHalifax Basketball
- Some casual pick-up b-ball. No registration required, just drop in, ready to play! This event is free but donations are appreciated to cover costs of rental and equipment. Speak to one of the organizers. Some basketballs will be provided and feel free to bring your own. Please bring a water bottle for yourself, which can be filled at the school.
- Please review policies in the About and Files of the Facebook group prior to attending.
- Location: Joseph Howe Elementary, 2557 Maynard Street
- 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- SqwishHalifax Basketball
- Some casual pick-up b-ball. No registration required, just drop in, ready to play! This event is free but donations are appreciated to cover costs of rental and equipment. Speak to one of the organizers. Some basketballs will be provided and feel free to bring your own. Please bring a water bottle for yourself, which can be filled at the school.
- Please review policies in the About and Files of the Facebook group prior to attending.
- Location: Joseph Howe Elementary, 2557 Maynard Street
- All Day
- International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)
- 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- SqwishHalifax Basketball
- Some casual pick-up b-ball. No registration required, just drop in, ready to play! This event is free but donations are appreciated to cover costs of rental and equipment. Speak to one of the organizers. Some basketballs will be provided and feel free to bring your own. Please bring a water bottle for yourself, which can be filled at the school.
- Please review policies in the About and Files of the Facebook group prior to attending.
- Location: Joseph Howe Elementary, 2557 Maynard Street
- 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Drag & Improv Show
- Spontaneity Improv Company proudly presents a joyful collision of drag and improv comedy!
- This unscripted show blends bold drag artistry with fast, fearless improv to create hilarious, heartfelt, and unforgettable moments made up entirely on the spot. Expect camp, creativity, and crowd-inspired comedy that celebrates self-expression, queerness, and pure fun.
- Tickets: $15 (+ fees/taxes).
- Location: Grafton Street Dinner Theatre, 1741 Grafton Street
- 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Early Bear Party
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Whether youâve just arrived in town or youâre a woofy and welcoming local, come meet all the early arrivals at Stardust Bar! Think flirty glances, fuzzy hugs, and the kind of growls that arenât just from your stomach. Dress code: cute and casual.
- NOTE: This event is open to all â no ticket or pass necessary and no cover charge.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Harbour Ferry excursion to Dartmouth
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Weâre trading sidewalks for sea legs as we catch the cutest little harbour ferry across the water to Dartmouth â a.k.a. the side with actual views of Halifax (no shade, but⌠all the shade). Weâll float past the skyline, wave at tugboats like weâre in a parade, and wander around downtown Dartmouth in search of snacks, brews, and a patio perfect for bear-spotting đťđ
- Weâll sip and socialize, then catch the 2PM ferry back to Halifax.
- NOTE: We will meet in the hotel lobby and leave by 11:35AM (on the dot) to catch the 11:45AM ferry.
- Location: The Hollis Hotel, 1649 Hollis Street
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Lobby Meat & Greet
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Fill the hole in your schedule by meeting new folks at the lobby bar.
- Location: The Hollis Hotel, 1649 Hollis Street
- 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Bear Happy Hour
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Join your fellow bears, cubs, otters, and admirers at Stardust Bar, a combination bar & restaurant â because lifeâs too short not to sip cocktails with new friends who might scratch your back later.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Thirst Trap Lagoon
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Slip into something comfier and join us at Thirst Trap Lagoon, the hotelâs indoor pool. Whether youâre floating on a giant inflatable donut or holding court from the hot tub, thereâs no agenda â just good vibes and sexy dudes.
- Location: The Hollis Hotel, 1649 Hollis Street
- 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Brandon Dean's Bear Hypnotism Show
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Come one, come all to a hilariously wild show: Brandon Dean, the Bear Hypnotist! With nothing but a swinging watch and a twinkle in his eye, Brandon has bears waltzing, sleeping, and revealing their most scandalous snack secrets (turns out, itâs always honey). Itâs weird, wonderful, and just the right amount of ridiculous! Audience members will have the opportunity to participate.
- Location: The Hollis Hotel, 1649 Hollis Street
- 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Bear Island Party
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Aloha, boys! Pack your coconuts and fluff your floral â weâre setting sail for Bear Island, the most tropical freaky tiki this side of Canada. Itâs flower power meets body positivity, with a dash of sun, sweat, and sweet, sweet sass. Dress code: floral shirts & island wear.
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street
- 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Bear Games
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Join a fun, laid back crew for board games and video games â in the banquet hall.
- Location: The Hollis Hotel, 1649 Hollis Street
- 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Guided Waterfront Walking Tour
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Join us for a relaxed stroll along the stunning Halifax Waterfront. Weâll kick things off at the Old Triangle Alehouse with a cold pint to set the mood, then wander our way toward the waterfrontâs shops and cafĂŠs â stopping by the stunning Queenâs Marque, grabbing a bite (lobster rolls, anyone?) at the Cable Wharf food court, and taking in the salty breeze along the historic piers. Weâll share a laugh with the Drunken Lampposts (we relate), before looping inland for a royal wave past the Government House, and finishing our walk at Stillwell for the next activity.
- Location: Old Triangle, 5136 Prince Street
- 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Beers & Bears
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Ready your taste buds and fluff your beards â itâs time for Beers nâ Bears at Stillwell, Halifaxâs swanky-yet-snuggly gastropub on Barrington Street. Whether youâre a seasoned hophead, a curious cider sipper, or just here for the vibes and eye candy (valid), this low-key hang is your chance to mix, mingle, and sample something delicious â on tap or otherwise.
- Location: Stillwell, 1672 Barrington Street
- 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Lobby Meat & Greet
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Fill the hole in your schedule by meeting new folks at the lobby bar.
- Location: The Hollis Hotel, 1649 Hollis Street
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wet Fur Pool Party
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Slide into your sexiest skivvies and join us at the Wet Fur Pool Party at the hotelâs heated indoor pool. The hot tub is bubbling, the tunes are bumpinâ, and the vibes are cheekier than a cub caught stealing snacks. Whether youâre floating like a majestic sea otter or showing off your best splash dance moves, this furry affair is sure to be among the most memorable parts of the evening.
- Location: The Hollis Hotel, 1649 Hollis Street
- 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- VIB-only Private Reception
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Sashay on in to our VIB (Very Important Bear) Private Reception, held in the stylish hotel restaurant â a cozy den of cocktails, conversation, and low-key glamour. This exclusive gathering is your chance to rub shoulders (and maybe a little more) with fellow VIPs, meet the weekendâs organizers, and ease into the festivities with good company all around. Complimentary hors dâoeuvres will be served, and there may be a surprise in storeâŚ
- Location: The Hollis Hotel, 1649 Hollis Street
- 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Bear Ball XL Main Event
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Unleash your inner beast and own the night at Bear Ball XL â the ultimate dance party where fur flies, beats drop, and the energy is as electric as your best moves. The one and only DJ JoshuaReid will be serving up a fierce mix of bangers, classics, and everything in between to keep you moving till the stars blink. Whether youâre grinding close, throwing down your signature bear stomp, or just shaking what your mama gave you, this is the place to bring your wildest energy.
- Dress code: gay bar, leather, and kink apparel.
- Location: The Hollis Hotel, 1649 Hollis Street
- 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Pup Playroom
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Welcome to The Pound â our private pup playroom â where tails wag freely and the vibes are playful mischief. Whether youâre a seasoned pupper or just curious about the scene, this intimate space is your safe haven to explore, connect, and let your inner pup run wild (leashes optional, fun mandatory).
- The pup playroom will be hosted by Pup Gumby.
- Location: The Hollis Hotel, 1649 Hollis Street
- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Drag Brunch
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Wake up, glam up, and get ready to roar, because itâs time for Bears Drag Brunch â the fiercest, most fabulous meal of your weekend, served hot and messy at Stardust Bar! Your ticket includes a mouthwatering brunch plate, plus a full serving of camp, curves, and chaos dished out by a lineup of queens who donât just slay â they maul. Expect bold looks, belly laughs, surprise splits, and enough sass to season your scrambled eggs.
- Note: Everyone will have a seat. However, seating is first-come, first-serve and there are a variety of table locations. Those wishing to be right up front near the stage should plan to arrive early. Doors open at 10AM and the show begins at 11AM.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Bear Axe-Throwing Excursion
- Part of BearBall XL.
- Whether youâre a seasoned lumberjack or a total first-timer, this is your chance to let loose with your fellow furballs in the most delightfully chaotic way possible. HaliMac isnât just axes â itâs got local craft beer, tasty snacks to fuel your inner warrior, and enough action to make you yell: âAnd my axe!â in full fantasy flair.
- NOTE: Closed-toed shoes are required for this excursion or you will not be allowed into the axe-throwing room (venue policy).
- Location: HaliMac, 1920 Brunswick Street
- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Bear Disco Party
- Part of BearBall XL.
- The weekendâs been legendary â but weâre not done yet, honey. Close it out in glittering, growling style with Bear Disco at Rumours Cabaret, where the beats are bold, the lights are low, and the dancefloor is calling your name (in falsetto).
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street
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Halifax Pride Festival: All updates and news are listed in this Wayves Magazine article.