Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia: 2025-07-16

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: 2SLGBTQI+ Networking Brunch
: The 2SLGBTQI+ (Rainbow) Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (REKH) is calling all 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs and community members in Halifax! Join us for a complimentary Networking brunch for a chance to connect, share stories, and build community together. We’re so inspired by the passion and brilliance of queer entrepreneurs shaping the future of business and community in Canada and we’d love to meet you!
: The REKH/CSEA team can’t wait to see you there!
: R.S.V.P. online at https://forms.gle/kt9Ce88Xj2TVJ1CS7 or by email (rainbowhub@ualberta.ca).
: Location: GlitterBeanCafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road

4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Big Craft Energy - PRIDE Crafting Event - Fan Decorating
: Celebrate Pride with a burst of creativity at Big Craft Energy, an all-ages fan-decorating event hosted at Stardust! Whether you're looking to add a personal touch to your Pride outfit, craft a statement piece for your wall, or just enjoy a low-key night out with friends, this event is all about making space for self-expression and community.
: Tickets: $10.11, online. Doors open at 4:30, workshop begins at 5.
: Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street

6:00 p.m.: LGBT+ MTG Casual Commander Night
: 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: While you don’t have to pay in advance seating is limited so please let us know if you can no longer make it! If you have to cancel for any reason, please email events@boardroomgames.ca.
: Location: Board Room Game Café, 1256 Barrington Street

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Queer Liberation Panel, Part 2
: RadPride will be talking about the complicity of corporate pride sponsors such as Scotiabank and Loblaws in the oppression of queer people locally and worldwide. These corporations and more are guilty of what is widely termed “pinkwashing”: the use of queer people as a tool to soften the corporate image and appear inclusive while actively harming the queer community. Speakers from three local organizations with histories of working against corporate greed and imperialist violence will come together in conversation to consider how these vectors of oppression coincide and overlap to take power away from queer people and use it for corporate and imperial gain.
: This panel will take place over zoom and will run for approximately 2 hours. Please register in advance or by emailing radpride@proton.me.

7:00 p.m.: HGMC Open Rehearsal
: Ready to start a new adventure? Join the HalifaxGayMensChorus for an open rehearsal as the chorus rehearses for Pride. Discover the joy of singing, meet amazing people, and find your place in Halifax’s most vibrant choir. No audition required.
: Check HGMC.ca for more information.
: Location: StAndrewsUnitedChurch, 6036 Coburg Road. The entrance is through the side doors of the church.

8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: Cosmic Music Bingo
: Join EastCoastQueers host Alex B for a special Pride Edition of Cosmic Music Bingo at Stardust in Downtown Halifax for an evening where music meets Bingo in a queer space all under UV lights.
: This week's theme: Queer Anthems and Icons. Music. Bingo. Fun! Find out all about the game and night.
: Tickets: Free to play but reservations required. Doors open at 8, game play starts at 9. Must arrive no later than 8:30 p.m.
: Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street