Pride Events

Dykes vs. Divas Softball Game

July 18 2010

Come out to one of the signature events of Halifax Pride Week and cheer on your favorite team.  We are back for the 7th year on the Halifax Commons Canada Games Diamond.  This is a free family event full of laughs and daring feats performed in heels and gowns.  The Drag Celebrities of Halifax take on the Dykes.  Can the Divas continue their winning streak? Come find out.

Location:
Halifax Commons Canada Games Diamond

Proclamation and Flag Raising

July 19 2010

Help kick of Halifax Pride's week of activities at the Grand Parade starting with the recognition of contributions made by Nova Scotia’s LGBT citizens.  A reception at City Hall, hosted by his worship Peter J. Kelly, will follow the flag raising .  

Location:
Grand Parade Square, In front of Halifax City Hall

Queer Acts Festival

Doors open at 7:30 pm, Show at 8:00 pm

DaPride Café - By DaPoPo Theater
DaPoPo creates live, intimate, socially engaged theater. They began presenting their CAFE DAPOPO event in 2007 and have been offering up Theater Menus with individually priced performances ever since. While patrons eat and drink, the theater-baristas serve songs, sonnets, monologues, rants, lectures, bed-time stories, strip teases, happenings, improv, ensemble numbers and pretty much anything else they can think of. With a spicy menu of queer, local and political material, DaPoPo is eager to serve and entertain. 

No reservations require, although limited seating. $5 cover

Location:
Menz Bar, 2182 Gottingen St.

Contact:
Adam Reid

Queer Acts Theatre Festival

July 20 2010

Logan and I - By The Doppler Effect (7:00 pm)
Logan and I is the story of two boys from very different world, bound to each other by shame. Logan is enamoured with Dezzy's toy collection; Dezzy, in turn, is thrilled to have a protector from the schoolyeard bullies. But when a copy of The Joy of Sex sparks a period of sexual discovery between them, Dezzy finds out that being best friends with Logan comes with its own dangers. Passionate, funny, and heart wrenching, Logan and I is a dark look at hte beast and beauty within.

nngrfg - By Small Brown Package Prod. Written and performed by Bereand McKenzie (8:30 pm)
NGGRFG. Imagine it with the vowels. Can you even imagine the words? Can you say them?  Imagine hearing them. Nigger> Fag. Drawing from a past filled with these words, writer-performer Berend McKenzie has crafter a revealing and often hilarious one-man tour-de-force about a queer black kid negociating the bewildering minefield of straight white Canada:  from the schoolyeard, to the perils of dating, to the "glamour" of showbiz. Moving and heartwarming, you do not want to miss this critical and audience favourite from Canada's west coast. A talk-back discussion with the artist will follow Wednesday evening's performance.

The (sad) Ballad of Oliver Hugh & Company - Written and performed by Stever Bourque and Steph McNair (10:00 pm)
The story of obsession and love fluctuates between fantasy and reality while exploring the key facet of drag performance and theatricality. Written and performed by Stephen Bourque and notable Halifax drag-king Steph McNair, The (sad) Ballad of Oliver Hugh & Company is a drag insspired show that draws upon the artists' backgrounds in circus, burlesque, performance, visual art, and theatre. Its's not to be missed.

All shows and tickets - $15 per person. Students, Seniors and Underwaged, $10

Location:
Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street

Contact:
Adam Reid

Halifax Pride Song Writer Circle

July 21 2010

An evening of original music performed by some of Canada's most promising singer song-writers.  Performers include: Ryan MacGrath, Ria Mae, Tanya Davis, Glen Nuotio, and Heather and Chelsea Edgett.

Location:
The Company House

Contact:
Ed Savage, Liz McQuaid

Queer Acts Theatre Festival

July 21 2010

Logan and I - By The Doppler Effect (7:00 pm)
Logan and I is the story of two boys from very different world, bound to each other by shame. Logan is enamoured with Dezzy's toy collection; Dezzy, in turn, is thrilled to have a protector from the schoolyeard bullies. But when a copy of The Joy of Sex sparks a period of sexual discovery between them, Dezzy finds out that being best friends with Logan comes with its own dangers. Passionate, funny, and heart wrenching, Logan and I is a dark look at hte beast and beauty within.

nngrfg - By Small Brown Package Prod. Written and performed by Bereand McKenzie (8:30 pm)
NGGRFG. Imagine it with the vowels. Can you even imagine the words? Can you say them?  Imagine hearing them. Nigger> Fag. Drawing from a past filled with these words, writer-performer Berend McKenzie has crafter a revealing and often hilarious one-man tour-de-force about a queer black kid negociating the bewildering minefield of straight white Canada:  from the schoolyeard, to the perils of dating, to the "glamour" of showbiz. Moving and heartwarming, you do not want to miss this critical and audience favourite from Canada's west coast. A talk-back discussion with the artist will follow Wednesday evening's performance.

The (sad) Ballad of Oliver Hugh & Company - Written and performed by Stever Bourque and Steph McNair (10:00 pm)
The story of obsession and love fluctuates between fantasy and reality while exploring the key facet of drag performance and theatricality. Written and performed by Stephen Bourque and notable Halifax drag-king Steph McNair, The (sad) Ballad of Oliver Hugh & Company is a drag insspired show that draws upon the artists' backgrounds in circus, burlesque, performance, visual art, and theatre. Its's not to be missed.

All shows and tickets - $15 per person. Students, Seniors and Underwaged, $10

Location:
Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street

Contact:
Adam Reid

Halifax Pride Harbour Cruise on the Tall Ship Silva

July 22 2010

Join Pride Halifax in their 4th annual boat cruise through the Halifax Harbor.  This year Halifax Pride is hosting a pre-sail meet and greet at Reflections Cabaret at 8:00pm with free food provided by George and Lito’s.  Music provided by 101.3 the Bounce.  Last year this was a sold out event so be sure to purchase your tickets early because you don't want to miss this!

Location:
Tall Ship Silva

Queer Acts Theatre Festival

July 22 2010

Logan and I - By The Doppler Effect (7:00 pm)
Logan and I is the story of two boys from very different world, bound to each other by shame. Logan is enamoured with Dezzy's toy collection; Dezzy, in turn, is thrilled to have a protector from the schoolyeard bullies. But when a copy of The Joy of Sex sparks a period of sexual discovery between them, Dezzy finds out that being best friends with Logan comes with its own dangers. Passionate, funny, and heart wrenching, Logan and I is a dark look at hte beast and beauty within.

nngrfg - By Small Brown Package Prod. Written and performed by Bereand McKenzie (8:30 pm)
NGGRFG. Imagine it with the vowels. Can you even imagine the words? Can you say them?  Imagine hearing them. Nigger> Fag. Drawing from a past filled with these words, writer-performer Berend McKenzie has crafter a revealing and often hilarious one-man tour-de-force about a queer black kid negociating the bewildering minefield of straight white Canada:  from the schoolyeard, to the perils of dating, to the "glamour" of showbiz. Moving and heartwarming, you do not want to miss this critical and audience favourite from Canada's west coast. A talk-back discussion with the artist will follow Wednesday evening's performance.

The (sad) Ballad of Oliver Hugh & Company - Written and performed by Stever Bourque and Steph McNair (10:00 pm)
The story of obsession and love fluctuates between fantasy and reality while exploring the key facet of drag performance and theatricality. Written and performed by Stephen Bourque and notable Halifax drag-king Steph McNair, The (sad) Ballad of Oliver Hugh & Company is a drag insspired show that draws upon the artists' backgrounds in circus, burlesque, performance, visual art, and theatre. Its's not to be missed.

All shows and tickets - $15 per person. Students, Seniors and Underwaged, $10

Location:
Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street

Contact:
Adam Reid

Halifax Pride 2010 Dance Party

July 23 2010

9:00 pm until 1:00 am

Music provided by The BOUNCE 101.3.

$5 cover
Must be legal drinking age

Location:
Garrison Grounds Halifax Pride Festival Site

Queer Acts Theatre Festival

July 23 2010

Logan and I - By The Doppler Effect (7:00 pm)
Logan and I is the story of two boys from very different world, bound to each other by shame. Logan is enamoured with Dezzy's toy collection; Dezzy, in turn, is thrilled to have a protector from the schoolyeard bullies. But when a copy of The Joy of Sex sparks a period of sexual discovery between them, Dezzy finds out that being best friends with Logan comes with its own dangers. Passionate, funny, and heart wrenching, Logan and I is a dark look at hte beast and beauty within.

nngrfg - By Small Brown Package Prod. Written and performed by Bereand McKenzie (8:30 pm)
NGGRFG. Imagine it with the vowels. Can you even imagine the words? Can you say them?  Imagine hearing them. Nigger> Fag. Drawing from a past filled with these words, writer-performer Berend McKenzie has crafter a revealing and often hilarious one-man tour-de-force about a queer black kid negociating the bewildering minefield of straight white Canada:  from the schoolyeard, to the perils of dating, to the "glamour" of showbiz. Moving and heartwarming, you do not want to miss this critical and audience favourite from Canada's west coast. A talk-back discussion with the artist will follow Wednesday evening's performance.

The (sad) Ballad of Oliver Hugh & Company - Written and performed by Stever Bourque and Steph McNair (10:00 pm)
The story of obsession and love fluctuates between fantasy and reality while exploring the key facet of drag performance and theatricality. Written and performed by Stephen Bourque and notable Halifax drag-king Steph McNair, The (sad) Ballad of Oliver Hugh & Company is a drag insspired show that draws upon the artists' backgrounds in circus, burlesque, performance, visual art, and theatre. Its's not to be missed.

All shows and tickets - $15 per person. Students, Seniors and Underwaged, $10

Location:
Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street

Contact:
Adam Reid

23rd Annual Halifax Pride Parade

July 24 2010

Join us as we host the 23rd annual Pride Parade through the heart of the city.  Halifax has the fourth largest Pride Parade in Canada.  Halifax is renowned for its family friendly community strong parade.  This year’s parade will be no different.  If your organization would like to join us then please complete the parade registration.  Register early to ensure your place in the parade as the number of entrants this year has been limited.  This year’s Parade starts at 1:00PM sharp.  Marshaling starts at 11:30AM at Cornwallis and Upper Water Street. 

Location:
Lower Water Street to Barrington to Spring Garden to South Park

Contact:
Angela Croft

Halifax Pride Festival and Concert

July 24 2010

This is Halifax Pride’s 23rd Annual Post Parade Concert.  This year we have secured an up and coming artist from St. Louis, MO.  Summer Osborne has opened for Indigo Girls, played St. Louis Pride and has just released her 5th? CD and is in the top picks to perform at Lilith Fair.  Summer opens for Marlee Walchuk & Tully Callender a Vancouver duo that goes by the name Sugarbeach.   This lesbian Aussie/Canadian duo pack dance floors with their “electroni-lesbi-pop”.  Sugarbeach has played Vancouver Pride 2009, 2010 Winter Olympic Pride House, and the New York City Pride Rally.  This year's closing act is the Cliks. It's remarkable that something so good can come from feeling so bad. As is the case of most great art, Toronto trio the Cliks have dredged the emotional mire of the past two years to create Dirty King, a rich rock extravaganza showcasing a sonic expansion for the band. With music as textured and layered as the deeply varied emotional terrain it treads, feeling bad never sounded so good. Performances with Cyndi Lauper and on MTV2. This year’s lineup promises to be a "not to be missed" event.

Location:
Garrison Grounds Pride Festival Site

Contact:
Ed Savage, Liz McQuaid

Halifax Pride Interfaith Service

July 24 2010

Contact:
Rev Jennifer Patty - Safe Harbour Church

Halifax Pride Family Picnic

July 25 2010

Join us for this family event hosted by Halifax PFLAG/Trans-Families. At Noon a BBQ and Picnic on the Dartmouth Commons at 1:00PM.

Location:
Dartmouth Commons

Contact:
Michelle Poirier Malette