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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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

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

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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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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