Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia: 2024-06-22

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: DifferentFolksHfx - Rainbow Vision Makers Market
: This two day queercentric event (June 22 and 23) will feature over 60 queer-identifying vendors and will be held at the lighthouse arts center downtown during pride month! We will not be childproofing this event. Whatever weird goods you got going on, bring 'em on.
: Follow Instagram for updates or RSVP on Facebook.
: Location: Lighthouse Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street

4:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.: RumoursCabaret's Grand Opening Weekend
: From 4 to 9, enjoy a drink with friends. The Haus of Towers will be on stage from 9 until 11. DevaStation takes the stage at midnight. At 1 a.m. DJ Jules Worth takes over the dance floor until closing at 3:30 a.m.
: Cover: $8 (starting at 9 p.m.) RSVP on Facebook.
: Location: RumoursCabaret, 1668 Lower Water Street

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Pride Performance Night
: Pride Month celebration with a 2SLGBTQIA+ artists performance show. Schedule of events at Hardisty.
: Location: Hardisty Brewing Co., Unit 4, 958 Cole Harbour Road

8:00 p.m to 1:00 am: Masc: Saturday Special Event!
: We are having Masc on a Saturday night! 2 parties this night, 8pm-11pm & 10pm-1am. Join us for 1 or both parties!
: Masc, short for Masculine, is Night Spa’s 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: Night Spa, 2199 Gottingen Street, Halifax

9:00 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Celebrate Pride Dance
: Join us in celebrating International Pride Month and all things Pride on June 22nd & dance the night away with DJ Gyrrrl On Decks!
: Tickets on sale soon! $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Cash bar (no ATM on site). This is a 19+ event and ID will be required. RSVP on Facebook. *This space is accessible via a ramp and is on a major bus route.
: Location: Acadia Hall, 650 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville

9:00 p.m to 1:00 am: Nightshade Pirate Party 8
: Well shiver my timbers and prepare to be boarded! We'll be taking over a ball room in the basement of the Atlantica Hotel (1980 Robie St, Halifax NS) for Pirate Costume Party, our 8th annual event!.
: As for normal there is no enforced dress code but not putting any effort into your outfit at all will definitely make you stand out. If you don't have anything like this, think SHINY but even then you will be fine wearing what you are most comfortable in.
: Tickets: $25+tax in advance (nightshadehalifax.com) or $32+tax at the door (19+)
: Location: The Atlantica Hotel Ballroom, 1980 Robie Street, Halifax

9:00 p.m.: Homecoming - Part III
: It is time for a good ol’ family reunion! The Queerdos are celebrating the 3rd anniversary. So many fun friends and drop in ditties! You never know who will be up on that stage! Hosted by RougeFatale and uncle RichardRockhard with special guest DevaStation taking the mic. RSVP on Facebook.
: Location: StaggersPub, 26 Portland St, Dartmouth