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2024
Nanaimo Pride Guide
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Fri, Jun 28Nanaimo Art GalleryJun 28, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6, CanadaJun 28, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6, CanadaIn celebration of Pride Month, join Bailey Macabre – Nanaimo Art Galleries Indigenous Engagement Coordinator and resident Queer – for a fun evening of painting, sequins, and queer joy. Registration is open to all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community (19 and up).
Sun, Jun 23VIU Malaspina Theatre (lobby)Jun 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.VIU Malaspina Theatre (lobby), 900 Fifth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5, Canada- Sat, Jun 22VIU Malaspina Theatre (Lobby)Jun 22, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.VIU Malaspina Theatre (Lobby), 900 Fifth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5, CanadaJun 22, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.VIU Malaspina Theatre (Lobby), 900 Fifth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5, CanadaWe have gathered personal stories from our local 2SLGBTQIA+ community who have drawn on the events and encounters that impacted their lives and are excited to share these intimate narratives and provide a supportive forum for other voices to mingle with their own.
Thu, Jun 20Wellington Secondary SchoolJun 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Wellington Secondary School, 3135 Mexicana Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2W8, CanadaJun 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Wellington Secondary School, 3135 Mexicana Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2W8, CanadaCalling all 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies in grades 10-12! Join BGCCVI, the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools District, and the Nanaimo Pride Society for a fabulous evening at our Teen Pride "Rainbow Soiree"! Let's celebrate love, diversity, and unity together!
Fri, Jun 14The Terminal BarJun 14, 2024, 9:00 p.m. – Jun 15, 2024, 12:00 a.m.The Terminal Bar, 63 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, CanadaJun 14, 2024, 9:00 p.m. – Jun 15, 2024, 12:00 a.m.The Terminal Bar, 63 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, CanadaPresale 15$ | door tickets 20$ (Bring cash with you if you’re planning on tipping the queens) 💕 This will take place at the terminal Bar This event is not hosted by the Nanaimo Pride Society, please contact event organizers for tickets and safe space information.
Thu, Jun 13Wellington Secondary SchoolJun 13, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Wellington Secondary School, 3135 Mexicana Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2W8, CanadaJun 13, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Wellington Secondary School, 3135 Mexicana Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2W8, CanadaStudents in grades 7-9 are invited to Queertopia on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Wellington Secondary! Spread the word and expand your QSA community. There will be drag, food, a photo booth, prizes and The cost is $2 and you can register today at https://www.sd68.bc.ca/pride-festival-june-13-2024/
Sun, Jun 09VIU: Building 356, Room 109Jun 09, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.VIU: Building 356, Room 109, 356, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6C5, CanadaJun 09, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.VIU: Building 356, Room 109, 356, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6C5, CanadaThese shorts bend both genre and gender. Join the VISFF for an intimate screening of 2SLGBTQIA+ themed short films. **Films contain explicit scenes** *This event is not hosted by the Nanaimo Pride Society. Please contact event organizers for tickets and safe space information.
Sun, Jun 09NanaimoJun 09, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Nanaimo, 100 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H7, CanadaJun 09, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Nanaimo, 100 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H7, CanadaThe pinnacle of Pride Week happens on Sunday, June 9th, with the annual Pride Parade & Festival. Join us at 11 am as we march and dance through downtown Nanaimo and into Maffeo Sutton Park for the 2024 Pride Festival.
Sun, Jun 09The Nanaimo BarJun 09, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.The Nanaimo Bar, 2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9, CanadaJun 09, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.The Nanaimo Bar, 2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9, Canada19+, $30 per person Join PJ Smudge and a special surprise guest as they host a Catered Pride Parade Drag Brunch at the Nanaimo Bar. This event is not hosted by the Nanaimo Pride Society, please contact event organizers for tickets and safe space information.
Sat, Jun 08Bowen AuditoriumJun 08, 2024, 7:30 p.m. – 11:50 p.m.Bowen Auditorium, 500 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1Z7, Canada
Sat, Jun 08Nanaimo Art GalleryJun 08, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6, CanadaJun 08, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6, CanadaJoin us in celebrating Pride Month and prepare some pre-parade swag at our Queer Art Drop-In. Looking for pronoun pins? Want to rep your pride flag(s)? We will have our button maker set up and ready to go, or make some fun signs for the Pride March the following day!
Fri, Jun 07Cavallotti LodgeJun 07, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Cavallotti Lodge, 2060 E Wellington Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5V2, Canada
Wed, Jun 05The QueensJun 05, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.The Queens, 34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8, CanadaJun 05, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.The Queens, 34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8, Canada$20 general admission $30 Premium seating (first 2 rows) Doors open at 6pm, this is a 19+ show (please bring 2 pieces of I.D.) This is a community event presented in partnership with the Nanaimo Pride Society.
Pride Flag RaisingTue, Jun 04Nanaimo City HallJun 04, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Nanaimo City Hall, 455 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J6, CanadaJun 04, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Nanaimo City Hall, 455 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J6, CanadaPride Week starts with a bang on June 4th with the Pride Flag Raising ceremony and street fair at Nanaimo City Hall. Join us as we raise the rainbow flag high, accompanied by the reading of the Pride Month Proclamation, live 2SLGBTQ+ entertainment, delectable food, and a mini street fair on Dunsmuir
Sun, Jun 02Downtown LadysmithJun 02, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Downtown Ladysmith, 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC V9G, CanadaJun 02, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Downtown Ladysmith, 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC V9G, CanadaJoin Ladysmith Pride in Downtown Ladysmith for Food, Music, Local Crafts, Selfie Sation, and more! This event is not hosted by the Nanaimo Pride Society. Please get in touch with the event organizers for tickets and safe space information.
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