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Queer Liberation – WHO-WHEN-HOW – Part 1 – The Big Picture

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley Street, Nelson, BC, Canada

How Canadian individuals/groups changed the West Kootenay queer community over time A participatory, hands-on-materials, active, drop in event especially for young and old to mix and explore the vast array of original and physical newspapers, journals, pictures and text of Canadian Queer Liberation. There will be a Scavenger Hunt and prizes. There will be time …

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Progress Pride Flag Raising

Nelson City Hall 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, Canada

The raising of the Progress Pride Flag at Nelson City Hall at 10 am on Monday August 28th will commence the start of Nelson Pride Week 2023

Pride Youth Dance Party

Nelson & District Youth Center 608 Lake Street, Nelson, BC, Canada

For 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 12-18, free 608 Lake St. at the Nelson & District Youth Centre featuring: video dance party, costume contest, games room BBQ hosted by the Under the Umbrella youth group, Nelson Youth Action Network & Trans Connect For more information please contact: ankorstransconnect@gmail.com

Creating Safer Spaces Workshop – Part 1

A two-day participatory workshop where we will learn and practice skills of de-escalation, active listening, bystander intervention, protective presence and more. Instructors: Madelyn MacKay and Randy Janzen. If you are 2SLGBTQIA+ or an ally who wants tools and information to increase the safety for your friends, family and the wider 2SLGBTQIA+ community, this is the …

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Queer Families Pride Party

Nelson Family Place 312 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Come join other queer families at the Family Place for a dance party, snacks, face painting and more! This is an indoor event. Wearing a mask at this event is a personal choice. The Family Place has a wheelchair accessible ramp and bathroom. Festivities will take place on the main floor and outside.

Queer Games Night

Nelson Innovation Center 91-d Baker Street, Nelson, BC, Canada

AGES 14+ Join us for an evening of board games and video games. We aim to give everyone a reason to connect with others in the community, young and old, while enjoying a game of Mario Kart, Drawful, or something a little more old school! A variety of board games will be available and the …

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Creating Safer Spaces Workshop – Part 2

A two-day participatory workshop where we will learn and practice skills of de-escalation, active listening, bystander intervention, protective presence and more. Instructors: Madelyn MacKay and Randy Janzen. If you are 2SLGBTQIA+ or an ally who wants tools and information to increase the safety for your friends, family and the wider 2SLGBTQIA+ community, this is the …

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Queer Liberation – WHO-WHEN-HOW – Part 2 – The Local Scene!

Nelson Museum 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC, Canada

How local individuals/groups changed the West Kootenay queer community over time. A drop in event to the heart of the Shawn Lamb archives to explore all the materials in our Queer Archive. This will allow you hands-on access to the entire set of text, pictures and graphic materials that are safely protected here. We welcome …

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Truth-Seeking Meditation Class

Nelson School of Yoga 102 Herridge Ln #2, Nelson, BC, Canada

A 2SLGBTQ+ Friendly Meditation Class Join local meditation teacher, Talwinder "Terry" Sidhu, for a medley of guided meditations designed to uplift, inspire and empower. Suitable for all levels.

Keyboard Fantasies at the Capitol Theatre

Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Trans Connect & the Capitol Theatre present: Keyboard Fantasies, a movie with local panel discussion to follow. Thursday August 31, 8:30pm at the Capitol Theatre "Part biopic, part tour documentary, the film Keyboard Fantasies by Posy Dixon tells the mystical tale of cult musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland." www.capitoltheatre.ca or www.ankorstransconnect.com for more info.

Welcome BBQ

Lakeside Rotary Shelter 306 Elwyn Street, Nelson, BC, Canada

Come enjoy some delicious food and wonderful community at this free event. We will be firing up the BBQ with vegetarian options available. All ages welcome. No masking required. Outdoor event.

Queer Prom

Passmore Hall 3656 Old Passmore Road, Winlaw, British Columbia, Canada

Fish out your fish nets and heat up your crimping iron! Queer Prom is back and this year we dive into the 80s for a totally tubular night of getting footloose on the dance floor. Whether you be a wallflower or an avant garde flashdancer-all queers (except TERFs, SWERFs and bigots) are welcome at queer …

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$10

Pride Cabaret with the Dancing Legs

The Royal 330 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! theroyalnelson.com/events It's official! Tickets for The 2023 Pride Cabaret at The Royal - Nelson are now on sale! Get your crew together and come celebrate pride with us and a STELLAR lineup. (Tickets available via the link above) Stay tuned for the lineup release on the Royal's website. No Reservations. Tables …

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$25

Drafts N’ Drag

Backroads Brewing 460 Baker Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Have you ever been to drag brunch and thought "Man, I wish there was no brunch." Well, you're in luck! Guns N' Broses presents Drafts N' Drag at Backroads Brewing, Saturday September 2nd. Stop by for a pint, or 3, and some Rock N' Roll Drag entertainment. 2 seatings 12 & 2pm first come first serve, …

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Syrus Marcus Ware at the Capitol Theatre

Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

This will be an opportunity for conversations around Queer movement building, community care, Trans resilience, joy and futures. Registration $20 through Capitol Box office. If price is a barrier please contact ankorstransconnect@gmail.com Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware is an Assistant Professor at the School of the Arts at McMaster University. A Vanier scholar, visual artist, activist, …

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$20

QUEERDOS: Bar Crawl

Torchlight Brewing 125 Hall Street, Nelson, BC, Canada

Tickets available now at Eventbrite Nelson Pride 2023 is underway and we are really excited for a new event this year - Queerdos Bar Crawl. This night is going to be all about celebrating, dancing, and being loud & proud. We will be partnering with local bars and pubs on and near Baker Street to …

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$35

Nelson Pride Dance Party

Hume Hotel 422 Vernon Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for a night of beats and dancing hosted by the Spirit Bar! This is a 19+ event in a venue that serves alcohol. Tickets $20 at the door. Advance tickets will also be available for purchase online for $15 + fee at https://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar/

$20

Art Throwdown: Pride Edition

The Royal 330 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

Featuring local LGBTQ2s+ artists including: Sylvie Le Sylvie Ellisha Macoretta Anna Jauncey Art Hermit niight janiitor Marcela's Brain Juice and more! Entry by donation. Entry and raffle proceeds go to the Christopher Moore Fund in support of trans and gender diverse community members.

Pride Worship Service: Celebrating Deep Belonging, Equality and Limitless Love

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, BC, Canada

Pride Worship Service: Celebrating Deep Belonging, Equality and Limitless Love! ALL are welcome to join us for our service at 10:00AM where we will share music, stories, reflection and prayers to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Come as your fabulous self or wear rainbow colours. Please stay afterwards for conversation, coffee, tea and rainbow cupcakes!

Pride Parade

Come celebrate with the annual Pride parade on Sunday, Sept 3rd. Gather at Wildflower (Central) School at 811 Stanley Street for a 3pm sharp departure for downtown Nelson. This year we are asking folks to register their floats for safety and ease of organizing on the day. Please contact us and we will forward the …

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Nelson Pride First Annual Block Party

The Royal 330 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

Nelson Pride is proud to announce its first annual after parade block party! This family-friendly event will take place on the 300 block of Baker St, featuring a trio of queer-centric DJ’s, accompanied by queer-themed entertainment (TBA), and a sectioned off Beer Garden for the grown-ups hosted by The Royal. Also, don’t forget to bring …

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Queer Climb Night at The Cube

Cube Climbing Centre Mary Hall, Fell Street, Nelson, BC, Canada

Join us for an all ages 2SLGBTQIA+ rock climbing night! The Cube is a community focused safe space. For this event there will be free equipment rental, brief safety info and 50% off admission--$8 for adults to drop in and $6.40 for youth and/or students. Learn more about The Cube and sign a waiver at https://cubeclimbing.com/about/.

$8

POSTPONED – Queer Liberation – “It Gets Better!” – REALLY?

Nelson Museum 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC, Canada

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Panel Discussion - ‘It Gets Better!” – REALLY? Moving the Archive into the Future. There will be a 20 minute Panel Presentation with 5 diversely experienced community members followed by a 40 minute rotation of 8 minute group roundtable discussions with each of the speakers, and a …

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April Queer Games Night

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, BC, Canada

Nelson Pride is pleased to announce Monthly Queer Games Night, in collaboration with local LGBT ally The United Church. The event will run on the first Friday of each month from 6 to 9pm and all people over the age of 14 are welcome. We plan to have both video games and regular tabletop games …

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