Welcome Kingston’s newest queer-friendly business. Come on out for refreshments, door prizes, and to check out My Pride’s wide selection of Pride gifts and novelties.

When: Monday June 1st, 12-5pm
Where: My Pride Novelty and Gifts, 20 Montreal Street, Kingston

Join members of the Kingston LGBTQ community for drinks and conversation. The Pub night meets every Sunday: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 June, and all throughout the year. Cheers!

Where: Ben's Pub (105 Clergy Street East)

The Queer Book Club meets on the first Monday of the month.

This month, we will be discussing Elizabeth Hay’s "Late Nights on Air".

Haven’t read the book? Not to worry! Drop by, have a drink and a bite to eat, and see what the Queer Book Club is all about!

When: Tuesday June 2nd, 7pm-8pm
Where: The Grad Club, 162 Barrie Street (at Union)

Come and see art created by local Queer artists...

Where: The Artel, 205 Sydenham Street

Come support and enjoy the diverse artistic creativity of our community. Refreshments will be served. The Art Show runs June 4-22.

When: Wednesday June 4th, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: The Artel, 205 Sydenham Street

Show Your Shorts will feature new or 'previously-unseen-by-kingston-eyes-in-a-dark-room-full-of-queers' works by Miss Tyffanie, Reid Martin, Sandra Jass, Benjamin Tollestrup, Tim Murphy, Adrian Stimson, Robert May, and others!

7 PM - artist' talk by Saskatchewan based performance artist Adrian Stimson

7:30 PM - an hour or so of flicks

8:30ish PM - things to drink and nibble on. We mean a reception!

Show Your Shorts is co-sponsored by PrideArtsFest, Modern Fuel Artist Run Centre and reelout queer film+video festival.

When: Friday June 6th, 7pm
Where: Modern Fuel Artist Run Centre, 21a Queen Street

“Celebrate the diversity of our sexual orientations and gender expressions as a spiritual gift to us all—and our friends, lovers, partners, and families.”

Hosted by Sydenham St. United Church & Kingston Unitarian Fellowship with participation from other faith groups.

When: Saturday June 7th, 11am
Where: City Park, Bagot Street at West Street

The Pride Parade has many purposes. As well as being an opportunity to get together with your queer friends and make new acquaintances, our presence on the street serves as a reminder to all those who see that we are everywhere. The parade also sends a message of hope and support to those who are coming to terms with their sexuality and gender identity. Some people take part in the Parade as an act of solidarity. Others like to celebrate the work and lives of those who fought so hard for our equal rights. It’s worth remembering that in years past we were calling for equality in marriage and now we have won that battle. Pride is an opportunity to have fun and celebrate our diversity.

We encourage you to dress up or dress down, create a banner or float, bring noise makers and have fun! This is our day, in our City. We hope you join us!

For more information, visit the Parade Info page - www.kingstonpride.org

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When: Saturday June 7th, 12pm - 2pm
Where: City Park, Bagot Street at West Street.

Bring blankets, plates and utensils and food to share.

When: Saturday June 7th, 2pm
Where: City Park (Bagot Street at West Street)

Kingston Pride is honoured to welcome as our HEADLINE ACT Serafin Lariviere, an accomplished singer who's vocal range will awe you. He also writes a column for Toronto XTRA! Check him out at www.serafin.ca He will be accompanied by Robert Scott on keyboard… Michael Buble just recorded Robert’s song Hollywood for his next album, and Chris Gartner on upright bass. KINGSTON FAVORITES Jenica Rayne and Girlz Like That will round out the Live roster, along with entertainment from our hosts, Kelly Dear, and Miss Tyffanie!

BBQ will start shortly after 3, so if you are hungry, come on down!

3 PM DJ Gap
4 PM intro
~4:15-5:15 - Serafin Lariviere Trio www.serafin.ca jazz-torch-blues
break 5:15 (30 min+/-)
~5:45-6:30 - Serafin Lariviere Trio - jazz-torch-blues
6:30 break (30 min+/-)
~7-8 - Serafin Lariviere Trio - jazz-torch-blues
8-9 - Jenica Rayne - folk
9-10 - Girlz Like That - rock
10:00+/- Kelly Dear...who then introduces Miss Tyffanie
10:30 +/- Miss Tyffanie
11 PM DJ Gap to close! Dance your sox off, or better yet, don't wear sox!

When: Saturday June 7th, 3pm - 3am
Where: The Grad Club, 162 Barrie Street (at Union)
Admission: $6 - $10 sliding scale

Georgette Fry's womens' voices choir performs.

When: Saturday June 7th, 7.30pm
Where: Sydenham Street United Church, 82 Sydenham Street
Admission: $15

Join members of the Kingston LGBTQ community for drinks and conversation. The Pub night meets every Sunday: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 June, and all throughout the year. Cheers!

Where: Ben's Pub (105 Clergy Street East)

Kingston Queer writers read from their work.

When: Tuesday June 10th, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: The Artel, 205 Sydenham Street

Come on out and cheer for our very own LGBTQ and Friends Dragonboat Team! Want to join the team? Contact info@kingstonpride.org.

When: Saturday June 14th, 9am - 3pm
Where: the Waterfront, near Wellington Street

Musician Evalyn Parry will perform.

When: Saturday June 14th, 8pm
Where: Ben's Pub, 105 Clergy Street East
Admission: $5

Kingston Pride is proud to present a mix-it-up-and-down 3 DJ jam-slam this Saturday June 14th, featuring perennial dance favorite DJ Haircut, our newly anointed pride parade DJ who kept the park thumpin' while we were marchin'- DJ Selavy, and DJ The Girl who will do a techno-tribute to queer anthems as a backdrop to special guest appearances by Kelly Dear and Miss Tyffanie, at hmmm... say 10 PM and, oh yeah!...midnight!
Get ready to hip-hop-rock-70's-80's-90's-jock-pop-techno-groove-grind into the night!

Special thanks to CFRC and The Artel!

When: Saturday June 14th, 9pm - 2am
Where: The Grad Club, 162 Barrie Street (at Union Street)
Admission: $6 - $10 sliding scale

Join members of the Kingston LGBTQ community for drinks and conversation. The Pub night meets every Sunday: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 June, and all throughout the year. Cheers!

Where: Ben's Pub (105 Clergy Street East)

Meet and network with queer and queer-friendly Kingston businesses. Refreshments and a cash bar will be provided.

When: Tuesday June 17th, 5pm - 8pm
Where: The Renaissance Event Hall, 285 Queen Street

A neighbourhood summer solstice celebration in McBurney Park. We will be flying the rainbow flag and enjoying the music! Bring your own lawn chair. The Festival runs 19-21 June.

When: Thursday June 19th, time TBA
Where: Skeleton Park (Clergy Street East at Ordnance Street)

The hilarious stand-up comedians Trevor Boris and Martha Chaves perform their unique brand of queer comedy.

When: Friday June 20th, 9pm
Where: Time To Laugh Comedy Club, 394 Princess Street
Admission: $12.95 ($9.95 for Students)

If you missed it last night, or if you just can't get enough queer stand-up, the hilarious stand-up comedians Trevor Boris and Martha Chaves perform their unique brand of queer comedy.

When: Saturday June 21st at 7:30pm and 10pm
Where: Time To Laugh Comedy Club, 394 Princess Street
Admission: $12.95 ($9.95 for Students)

All womyn are invited to the Rainbow Womyn Pride Potluck on Saturday June 21 at 6.30 pm. Rainbow Womyn is a womyn's social group that meets the third Saturday of the month at Ban Righ (32 Bader, Queen's University campus) for socializing, discussions, films, games nights, crafts etc. Please join us, bring a dish of something to share for dinner. This is the final meeting of the year before we resume in September, so if you are interested, you are invited to join in. This event will finish in time to head out to other events that same evening.

When: Saturday June 21st, 6.30pm
Where: Ban Righ Centre, 32 Bader Lane

Say goodbye to Kingston Pride 2008 friends old and new. Free admission. Burgers, hot-dogs, and cold drinks will be provided. Shared dishes (salads, etc.) are welcome. Tours of historic Fort Henry will be available.

When: Sunday June 22nd, 1pm - 4pm
Where: Waterfront Park, behind Fort Henry

Join members of the Kingston LGBTQ community for drinks and conversation. The Pub night meets every Sunday: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 June, and all throughout the year. Cheers!

Where: Ben's Pub (105 Clergy Street East)

View an informative and artistic display of anti-homophobia posters in the front windows of the central library.

Where: Kingston Frontenac Public LIbrary, Central Branch, 130 Johnson Street
When: all day

Join members of the Kingston LGBTQ community for drinks and conversation. The Pub night meets every Sunday: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 June, and all throughout the year. Cheers!

Where: Ben's Pub (105 Clergy Street East)

2008 Calendar