Welcome
The Pride events have now been published - check out the listings below.
Calling all Volunteers: we need you! In particular:
We are still looking for Parade Marshals. A marshal simply stands at each intersection of the parade to ensure safe passage of the parade through traffic. It's one of the easiest but most important jobs you can do to help out at the parade. To volunteer to be a Marshal, please contact us. Marshals get into the Pride Dance for FREE! Thanks!
We are also looking for Event Volunteers. An Event Volunteer attends Kingston Pride events in a volunteer capacity and himakes himself or herself available to the event organizer(s). The work is usually light (setting up, tearing down, cleaning up, etc.). Event Volunteers get into an event of their choice for FREE! To volunteer to be an Event Volunteer, please contact us. Thanks!
The Events
Increase SizePride Art Show
Wednesday June 3rd, 2009 -- Sunday June 21st, 2009
Where: The Artel, 205 Sydenham Street
Pride Art Show Reception
Wednesday June 3rd, 2009
Come support and enjoy the diverse artistic creativity of our community. Refreshments will be served. The Art Show runs 3rd - 21st June.
When: Wednesday June 3rd, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: The Artel, 205 Sydenham Street
For more information, please contact prideartsfest@outinkingston.org
When: Wednesday June 3rd, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: The Artel, 205 Sydenham Street
For more information, please contact prideartsfest@outinkingston.org
QUAQE's A "Grand" Night Out
Thursday June 4th, 2009
The play Mambo Italiano (8.00 pm) preceded by a private wine and cheese reception (6.00 pm). Ticket price for play: $15.
Sponsored by the Queen’s University Association of Queer Employees (QUAQE). See
www.queensu.ca for full details.
When: Thursday June 4th, 6pm
Where: Baby Grand Theatre, 218 Princess Street
Cost: $15
Sponsored by the Queen’s University Association of Queer Employees (QUAQE). See
www.queensu.ca for full details.
When: Thursday June 4th, 6pm
Where: Baby Grand Theatre, 218 Princess Street
Cost: $15
Out on the Queen: A Gay-La Cruise!
Friday June 5th, 2009
A kickoff boat cruise fundraiser for Kingston Pride 2009 featuring Canadian Lesbian Dance Music Diva Nancy Rancourt as featured in Curve magazine as one of ‘Hollywood’s must-see performers’ and on Proud-FM’s Top 20 Chart.
Tickets: $20 (after 15 May) $25 (at the dock), available at Tara Foods, Novel Idea, Secret Garden Inn, Abbey Manor Inn, and Ben’s Pub.
When: Friday June 5th, 8.30pm - 12 midnight
Where: The Island Queen, Confederation Basin, Brock Street waterside.
Tickets: $20 (after 15 May) $25 (at the dock), available at Tara Foods, Novel Idea, Secret Garden Inn, Abbey Manor Inn, and Ben’s Pub.
When: Friday June 5th, 8.30pm - 12 midnight
Where: The Island Queen, Confederation Basin, Brock Street waterside.
Interfaith Service
Saturday June 6th, 2009
Members of Kingston’s faith communities invite you to join us before the Pride Parade for the 4th annual Pride Interfaith Gathering, a time for song and spiritual reflection. Sponsored by Kingston Unitarian Fellowship and Sydenham Street United Church.
When: Saturday June 6th, 11am
Where: City Park (West Street and Bagot Street)
When: Saturday June 6th, 11am
Where: City Park (West Street and Bagot Street)
Pride Parade
Saturday June 6th, 2009
Kingston Pride 20th Anniversary. Party in City Park to follow.
When: Saturday June 6th, 12 noon
Where: City Park (West Street and Bagot Street)
When: Saturday June 6th, 12 noon
Where: City Park (West Street and Bagot Street)
Queer Parents’ Association of Kingston Picnic
Saturday June 6th, 2009
Bring blankets, plates, utensils, and food to share.
When: Saturday June 6th, 2pm
Where: City Park (West Street and Bagot Street)
When: Saturday June 6th, 2pm
Where: City Park (West Street and Bagot Street)
Pride and Soul Dance Party
Saturday June 6th, 2009
When: Saturday June 6th, 9.30pm - 2am
Where: The Grad Club, 162 Barrie Street
Admission; $6-$10 sliding scale
Where: The Grad Club, 162 Barrie Street
Admission; $6-$10 sliding scale
Sunday Night Pub Night
Sunday June 7th, 2009
Good drinks and conversation. Meets every Sunday throughout the year.
When: Sunday June 7th, 6pm
Where: Ben's Pub (105 Clergy Street East)
When: Sunday June 7th, 6pm
Where: Ben's Pub (105 Clergy Street East)
CFRC's Wildcard Pride Special
Monday June 8th, 2009
Today's CFRC Wildcard show is a Pride special!
Listen on CFRC 101.9fm
Listen on CFRC 101.9fm
Free Queer Volleyball
Tuesday June 9th, 2009
Kingston's Queer Volleyball group will host a night of free volleyball. This is the closing night of our 11th season of fun and games, so all are welcome to join us at no cost.
Queer Volleyball returns for Season 12 in mid- September. Watch the Queer Forum for start-up notices, or join our mailing list by contacting the organizer, Donald, at donald@donmacpherson.com. Queer Volleyball provides a fun form of exercise for queers of all flavours and our allies. All you need to join are proper gym shoes, $3.50 to cover costs, and the desire to play. Come out to join Kingston's longest-running gay sports league and keep your balls in the air!
When: Tuesday June 9th, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Loyalist Collegiate Gym 3, 153 Van Order Drive
Cost: free (usually $3.50)
Queer Volleyball returns for Season 12 in mid- September. Watch the Queer Forum for start-up notices, or join our mailing list by contacting the organizer, Donald, at donald@donmacpherson.com. Queer Volleyball provides a fun form of exercise for queers of all flavours and our allies. All you need to join are proper gym shoes, $3.50 to cover costs, and the desire to play. Come out to join Kingston's longest-running gay sports league and keep your balls in the air!
When: Tuesday June 9th, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Loyalist Collegiate Gym 3, 153 Van Order Drive
Cost: free (usually $3.50)
The Power of the Pen
Wednesday June 10th, 2009
Kingston queer writers read from their work.
When: Wednesday June 10th, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Abbey Manor Inn (181 William Street)
For more information, please contact prideartsfest@outinkingston.org
When: Wednesday June 10th, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Abbey Manor Inn (181 William Street)
For more information, please contact prideartsfest@outinkingston.org
Bi Potluck
Thursday June 11th, 2009
A Pride gathering for bisexuals, pansexuals, and their friends. Attracted to more than one gender? Mingle with others over good food in a bi-friendly environment. Bring a food dish to share. For more information, contact Sarah (spinsbw@yahoo.ca).
When: Thursday June 11th, 6pm - 9pm
Where: Community Meeting Place, 99 York Street
When: Thursday June 11th, 6pm - 9pm
Where: Community Meeting Place, 99 York Street
Kingston Area Men's Project (KAMP)
Thursday June 11th, 2009
An opportunity for people to meet to address the need for a queer space in Kingston.
When: Thursday June 11th, 7.30pm
Where: Ben's Pub, 105 Clergy Street East
When: Thursday June 11th, 7.30pm
Where: Ben's Pub, 105 Clergy Street East
Kingston Dragonboat Festival
Saturday June 13th, 2009
Once again, 'Out On The Water', Kingston's very own GLBT+allies dragonboat team are taking part in this event. Find out more about the event at www.dragonboats.org and we'll update this entry with contact details for OOTW as and when we get them.
When: Saturday June 13th, 9am onwards
Where: DS Fluher Park, far north end of Wellington Street, by the Cataraqui River (Kingston Inner Harbour)
When: Saturday June 13th, 9am onwards
Where: DS Fluher Park, far north end of Wellington Street, by the Cataraqui River (Kingston Inner Harbour)
Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad
Saturday June 13th, 2009
Comedy, music, spoken-word, and burlesque.
When: Saturday June 13th, 8pm
Where: Modern Fuel Artist-Run Gallery (21A Queen St.).
Tickets: $15 (in advance) $20 (at the door) from www.brownpapertickets.com.
When: Saturday June 13th, 8pm
Where: Modern Fuel Artist-Run Gallery (21A Queen St.).
Tickets: $15 (in advance) $20 (at the door) from www.brownpapertickets.com.
Girls' Night Out (But Guys Welcome)
Saturday June 13th, 2009
GNO features Elana Harte, an awesome singer songwriter from Toronto and opening the show will be the long awaited debut of local act "just hangin' out w/ Sandra brooks, Terrie Easter Sheen, Deb Easter & Joy Mcbride.
When: Saturday June 13th, 8pm
Where: Ben's Pub, 105 Clergy Street East
When: Saturday June 13th, 8pm
Where: Ben's Pub, 105 Clergy Street East
Pride Dance Party - Note Change of Venue
Saturday June 13th, 2009
When: Saturday June 13th, 9.30pm - 2am
Where: The Grad Club. 162 Barrie Street (corner of Union Street), Kingston
(NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE!)
Cost: $6-$10 sliding scale
Where: The Grad Club. 162 Barrie Street (corner of Union Street), Kingston
(NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE!)
Cost: $6-$10 sliding scale
Queer Arts and Activism: An Open Forum
Monday June 15th, 2009
Join in for a stimulating discussion of the role the arts play in queer activism. The discussion will be led by several local artists. Drinks and snacks available for purchase by donation.
When: Monday, June 15th, Time TBA
Where: The Artel, 205 Sydenham Street
When: Monday, June 15th, Time TBA
Where: The Artel, 205 Sydenham Street
HARS Poster Exhibit
Monday June 15th, 2009 -- Friday June 26th, 2009
View an informative and artistic display of anti-homophobia posters in the front windows. Display runs until 26 June.
Where: Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Central Branch, 130 Johnson Street
Where: Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Central Branch, 130 Johnson Street
City of Colours Queer Business and Networking
Tuesday June 16th, 2009
Network with queer and ally Kingston businesspeople. Refreshments will be served.
When: Tuesday June 16th, 5pm - 8pm
Where: The Secret Garden Inn, 73 Sydenham Street South
When: Tuesday June 16th, 5pm - 8pm
Where: The Secret Garden Inn, 73 Sydenham Street South
Show Your Shorts
Wednesday June 17th, 2009
Come enjoy a festival of short films by people from or with ties to Kingston.
When: Wednesday June 17th, 7.30pm
Where: The Artel, 205 Sydenham Street
Sponsored by Reelout.
When: Wednesday June 17th, 7.30pm
Where: The Artel, 205 Sydenham Street
Sponsored by Reelout.
Letter Writing for LGBTQ Rights
Thursday June 18th, 2009
From letters to government officials to letters to the editor, letter-writing can be an effective way to influence positive change for LGBTQ people. Spend an hour this Pride writing letters for our rights. Snacks, paper, envelopes, stamps, and information on who and where to write will be provided. For more information contact Sarah (spinsbw@yahoo.ca).
When: Thursday June 18th, 7pm - 9pm
Where: Community Meeting Place, 99 York Street
When: Thursday June 18th, 7pm - 9pm
Where: Community Meeting Place, 99 York Street
CFRC's "Into the Magic Soundbox"
Friday June 19th, 2009
An interactive listening experience of spoken word and music, part of the Skeleton Park Music Festival.
Please see www.cfrcradio.com for more information.
When: Friday June 19th, 7pm and 9pm
Where: Skeleton Park, Ordnance Street and Clergy Street
Please see www.cfrcradio.com for more information.
When: Friday June 19th, 7pm and 9pm
Where: Skeleton Park, Ordnance Street and Clergy Street
A Night of Queer Comedy
Friday June 19th, 2009
featuring Elvira Kurt (www.elvirakurt.com) and other guests.
See Elvira in action at video.google.ca
When: Friday June 19th, 7.30pm and 10pm (note revised time)
Where: Time to Laugh, 394 Princess Street
Cost: $12.95 or $9.95 for students. Dinner and show package with the Grizzly Grill $39.95pp plus tax.
See Elvira in action at video.google.ca
When: Friday June 19th, 7.30pm and 10pm (note revised time)
Where: Time to Laugh, 394 Princess Street
Cost: $12.95 or $9.95 for students. Dinner and show package with the Grizzly Grill $39.95pp plus tax.
Skeleton Park Music Festival
Saturday June 20th, 2009
A neighbourhood summer solstice celebration. The Festival runs 18-20 June and we'll be flying the Rainbow flag on Saturday 20th.
When: Saturday June 20th
Where: Skeleton Park, Ordnance Street and Clergy Street
For more information, please see skeletonparkmusicfestival.ca
When: Saturday June 20th
Where: Skeleton Park, Ordnance Street and Clergy Street
For more information, please see skeletonparkmusicfestival.ca
Rainbow Womyn Pride Potluck
Saturday June 20th, 2009
Bring a dish of something to share. Rainbow Womyn is a womyn’s social group that meets on the third Saturday every month. Newcomers welcome!
When: Saturday June 20th, 6pm
Where: Ban Righ Centre, 32 Bader Lane
When: Saturday June 20th, 6pm
Where: Ban Righ Centre, 32 Bader Lane
*** CANCELLED *** Another Night of Queer Comedy
Saturday June 20th, 2009
Saturday's event is cancelled but Friday's event is still on.
Farewell BBQ
Sunday June 21st, 2009
Say goodbye to Kingston Pride 2009 friends old and new.
When: Sunday June 21st, 1pm - 4pm
Where: Macdonald Park, Barrie Street and King Street
When: Sunday June 21st, 1pm - 4pm
Where: Macdonald Park, Barrie Street and King Street
Trans-Drag-Video-Dance Extravaganza!
Monday June 22nd, 2009
Doors open at 8 - LIVE SHOW 9 PM
Screening of film "Miss Tyffamie - Extreme Close-up!" at 8:30
NY dance band MEN - performing live at 9+ PM
Opening band Sir Clement - performing live at 9 PM
DJ Haircut and DJ Sealegs spinning in the gaps all night long
$8 in advance, $10 at the door
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE AT: Tara Foods, Novel Idea, Ben's Pub, CFRC
a fundraiser to put the documentary about Miss Tyffanie on the road to film festivals across North America!!!
Presented by Gender Bender Productions ~ Sponsored by Reelout Queer Film + Video Festival
Listen to an interview with JD Samson, recorded on June 16th, on CFRC's Gender Bender at genderbender.libsyn.com
JD Samson, formerly of Le Tigre, and part of Peaches touring ensemble, comes to Kingston with her latest project MEN, a dance band with a performative twist! Opening for MEN is Sir Clement, the latest project from the drummer of Lesbians on Ecstacy. This is the live performance everyone will be talking about. Don't miss it!
When: Monday June 22nd, doors open 8pm, Dance Party starts at 9pm.
Where: Time to Laugh Comedy Club, Princess Street
Tickets: $8 advance, $10 on the door
Screening of film "Miss Tyffamie - Extreme Close-up!" at 8:30
NY dance band MEN - performing live at 9+ PM
Opening band Sir Clement - performing live at 9 PM
DJ Haircut and DJ Sealegs spinning in the gaps all night long
$8 in advance, $10 at the door
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE AT: Tara Foods, Novel Idea, Ben's Pub, CFRC
a fundraiser to put the documentary about Miss Tyffanie on the road to film festivals across North America!!!
Presented by Gender Bender Productions ~ Sponsored by Reelout Queer Film + Video Festival
Listen to an interview with JD Samson, recorded on June 16th, on CFRC's Gender Bender at genderbender.libsyn.com
JD Samson, formerly of Le Tigre, and part of Peaches touring ensemble, comes to Kingston with her latest project MEN, a dance band with a performative twist! Opening for MEN is Sir Clement, the latest project from the drummer of Lesbians on Ecstacy. This is the live performance everyone will be talking about. Don't miss it!
When: Monday June 22nd, doors open 8pm, Dance Party starts at 9pm.
Where: Time to Laugh Comedy Club, Princess Street
Tickets: $8 advance, $10 on the door
Bonus Surprise Pride Dance Party
Friday June 26th, 2009
Kingston Pride 2009 will be holding a BONUS SURPRISE Dance Party at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour on 26 June!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the original Dance Party at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour had to be relocated.
Well, here's your chance to come on out to Portsmouth Olympic Harbour to celebrate Kingston Pride 2009 one more time!
Admission: $6-$10 sliding scale.
* This is an all-ages event! *
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the original Dance Party at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour had to be relocated.
Well, here's your chance to come on out to Portsmouth Olympic Harbour to celebrate Kingston Pride 2009 one more time!
Admission: $6-$10 sliding scale.
* This is an all-ages event! *
If you're looking for other LGBT events and information for Kingston, head on over to www.outinkingston.org.