COMMUNITY EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
See what’s happening in Lethbridge and surrounding areas!
We always want to amplify queer events, workshops, and ways for our community to connect in Lethbridge and surrounding areas.
Have a community event that you want to share on our calendar?
The Diva Cabaret
THE DIVAS ARE BACK!
Lethbridge Pride and Pure Casino Lethbirdge are proud to partner and bring you another unforgettable Diva Cabaret on May 10 and 11 (7 PM and 10 PM showtimes).
We’re bringing you a total of 4 shows over the course of 2 nights so nobody misses out! But do not wait! This event sells out FASTER than you can tongue-pop, okuurr?!
Featuring a cast of ELEVEN STUNNING, OPULENT, JAW DROPPING, NEED WE SAY MORE, performers:
Poppy Puffter
Brandi Jayne
Reba George
Dana Demento
En Titty
Mr. Dick Goblin
Laney-Lou
Beauty Quinn
The Jane Hustle
Imogen Rouge, and
Mr. Justin Syde!
Please note:
1. This is event is 18+. Please bring valid ID!
2. For those purchasing general admission tickets, you and/or your group may be sat with others to ensure everyone has a seat to enjoy the show! What a great way to meet some new friends!
3. The above does not apply to those purchasing a VIP Table.
4. Make sure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date and time!
Drag and Burlesque Foundations!
LETHBRIDGE PRIDE IS PROUD TO PARTNER
WITH CABARET CALGARY TO PRESENT!
DRAG AND BURLESQUE FOUNDATIONS!
Class is in session this March 30th, ya’ll!
Class #1: Drag Foundations with Karla Marx (12 PM - 2 PM)!
This class offer an introduction into the world of drag! Wigs, makeup, stage names, choosing a song, and crushing a lip sync will be our focus in this two hour drag intensive.
Class #2: Burlesque Foundations with Bitch Sassidy (2 PM - 4 PM)!
This class will focus on the foundational movement of burlesque performance, and building a story through through choreography and tease. Adding in some insight as to the history of burlesque, this two hour burlesque intensive will give you a taste of being a show pony tease!
⁕ Electric doors ⁕ Wheel-chair accessible ⁕ Elevator ⁕ No one turned away for lack of funds, please email Cabaret Calgary to arrange a ticket ⁕
Please note, this event is 18+ and space is limited. To participate, each class is $40 or $70 if you purchase both!
And if the afternoon of drag and burlesque wasn’t enough, CHECK OUT THEIR “90’S VIBE DRAG SHOW” at the Slice in the evening!
Life and Death of Marsha P. Johnson: Film Viewing
IN HONOUR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH, LETHBRIDGE PRIDE IS PROUD TO PRESENT:
LIFE AND DEATH OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON:
FILM VIEWING HOSTED AT THE MOVIE MILL
Join us, February 15th, 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM for a FREE viewing of “Life and Death of Marsha P. Johnson,” a film about the mysterious 1992 death of black gay rights activist and Stonewall veteran, Marsha P. Johnson.
To attend, you MUST reserve your FREE ticket through our eventbrite using the link below!
Film length: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Snacks can be purchased at the concession.
Admission for the night is free.
⁕ Wheel-chair ramp ⁕
FILM DESCRIPTION:
When Stonewall Veteran and beloved Greenwich Village personality Marsha P Johnson turned up dead shortly after Gay Pride in 1992, it was the latest in a series of murders, gay bashings, and "mysterious" deaths in the local gay community. Johnson is seen in footage at a political march shortly before this, at an action trying to draw attention to these hate crimes. Tragically, Johnson then becomes the next victim. Like the other suspicious deaths, Johnson's death is quickly dismissed as a "suicide", even though there is no evidence that Johnson was suicidal, and significant evidence that Johnson was harassed and stalked on that very night. Demonstrations are held to protest the lack of police investigation, but it is not until decades later that transgender crime advocate Victoria Cruz succeeds in getting some answers.
Our Dance of Revolution: Film Viewing
IN HONOUR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH, LETHBRIDGE PRIDE IS PROUD TO PRESENT:
OUR DANCE OF REVOLUTION: FILM VIEWING.
Join us, February 8th, 6PM - 8:30 PM for a FREE viewing of “Our Dance of Revolution,” a film about the untold history of Toronto’s Black queer community over the span of four decades!
We will be watching the film in Science Commons, Room 8006. If you need help with parking/ directions, DM us on instagram!
Film length: 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Snacks will be provided by Lethbridge Pride Fest.
Admission for the night is free.
⁕ Wheel-chair ramp ⁕ All-gender washrooms ⁕
FILM DESCRIPTION:
This untold history of Toronto's Black queer community spans four decades of passionate activist rebellion. Refusing to be silenced and raging with love, the featured trailblazers demanded a city where they could all live their truths free from the threat of violence. In the spaces they found for loud laughter and sweaty block parties, they also found themselves. Each bit of revolutionary ground was gained collaboratively, whether protesting police brutality, forming feminist collectives or making room for grief and healing in the wake of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Their transformative creativity and visionary organizing made Toronto more livable for generations to follow. Our Dance of Revolution celebrates the living legends among us by unearthing what has been made invisible.
Board Game Night!
LETHBRIDGE PRIDE + ROUND TABLE BOARD GAMERIE PRESENT:
BOARD GAME NIGHT!
Join us, January 15th at 6:30 PM to connect and chill over boardgames after the hustle and bustle (and often stress of the holidays), its nice to take time to sit back and relax and connect with friends new and old!
We encourage you to come with friends or just yourself, there will be a space available for everyone to join!
Admission for the night is free.
⁕ Wheel-chair ramp ⁕ All-gender washrooms ⁕
coffee and chill
COFFEE AND CHILL (but make it queer)!
Whether you’re in school and need to study, want a chill place to read a book, catch up with a friend, even make some new friends?! Join Lethbridge Pride and BMH Cafe November 28 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM for the coffee and chill event!
Coffee, beverages, and baking are available for purchase with a subsidized discount of 50% off provided by Lethbridge Pride Fest.
Let The Ghoul Times Roll: Halloween Dance
Lethbridge Pride and Round Table Board Gamerie are proud to partner and present:
Let The Ghoul Times Roll: Halloween Dance!
Calling all barbies, witches, ghouls, and more! Come enjoy a scary evening of music, dancing, mocktails and cocktails (provided by Round Table at extra cost), and don't forget to DRESS TO IMPRESS for the costume contest with prizes to be won! ;-)
Limited tickets for sale. $10 online, $15 at the door!
This event is 18+. Please bring valid ID with you!
⁕ Wheel-chair ramp ⁕ All-gender washrooms ⁕ No one turned away for lack of funds, please email Lethbridge Pride to arrange a ticket ⁕
Annual General Meeting
It's that time of year again! We will be hosting our Annual General Meeting on August 27 at CASA from 1 - 3 PM where we review the past years business, operations, and much more!
During this time, we invite anyone interested in joining the board to visit our website and fill out a "get-to-know-me" form and attend the AGM! We are already so excited for the next year of events, programming, and celebrations with our community only made possible by an amazing board of volunteers-queers! ♡
Pride Across The Prairies
Party Queens Presents: Pride Across the Prairies!
Six fabulous drag queens, kings and things are hitting the road to bring pride across the prairies for a weekend of drag excellence down south! Get ready for a night of glamour, drama, stunts, camp and clownery with these fabulous entertainers!
Featuring:
⭐ Artasia
⭐ Audrina Linn
⭐ Moses Motors
⭐ J. Elle
⭐ Karly Klimax
⭐ Gemma Nye
Presented by Party Queens, in partnership with Lethbridge Pride.
Doors 7:00
$10 tickets online or at door
And don’t forget to bring cash to tip your performers!
Queer Variety Night
Lethbridge Pride Fest and The Slice are proud to partner and present the Queer Variety Night!
This is a night filled with fabulous performances by:
Dana Demento
Dick Goblin
Sophie Wright
Poppy, and
David They
The energy and creativity that performers bring to the stage is electric and will leave you gagged and gooped! The Queer Variety Night is more than an entertaining event, It is a significant way to bring the community together to celebrate diversity, acceptance, and love!
Doors at 7 if you wish to come and enjoy some of the best pizza in Lethbridge before the show begins!
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
18+ event.
Queer Film Series - Spoiler Alert
Escape the weekday grind with a free movie night, complete with popcorn! All ages are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Films will be shown with closed captions.
Spoiler Alert
(2022, 112min, PG-13)
The story of Michael Ausiello and Kit Cowan's relationship, which takes a tragic turn when Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Please note, the event will take place at the Lethbridge Public Library Main Branch.
QUEER BREAK UP SONGS Yin To Bed with Laurie
Unite YQL invites you to come and enjoy some QUEER BREAK UP SONGS Yin To Bed with Laurie!
Please note, this is a partner event.
15th Annual Pride Dance
Lethbridge Pride is proud to present the 15th Annual Pride Dance!
After celebrating at the Pride Parade and Pride In The Park, join us later at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association for the Pride Dance featuring an amazing lineup of drag performers:
💎 Brandi Jayne 💎 Poppy Puffter 💎 Mr. Justin Syde 💎Imogen Rouge 💎Dayna Hart 💎 Addi Pose 💎
And from a little show called RuPaul's Canada Drag Race...
Stephanie Prince, S2 + Canada Vs. The World
Juice Boxx, S1
Kaos, S3
Music by DJ MORRISMORRIS to help us dance the night away!
We may have one more trick up our sleaves, so stay tuned, get your tickets before its too late because you are not going to want to miss out on this 15th celebration! 😉
Shantay, you SLAY VIP Meet + Greet Tickets include:
Meet + Greet with Stephanie Prince, Juice Boxx, and other drag performers. M&G @ 9:00 PM
A photographer available to take pictures of you.
VIP Viewing area for duration of drag show.
First drink (of your choosing) is on us!
And don't forget to come dressed in what makes you feel best! Category is 💎 Louder And Prouder! 💎
Note:
This is an 18+ event (bring valid ID).
Drink responsibly and plan ahead for getting home safely.
This venue has accessible entrances and washrooms.
Masking is encouraged. Free surgical and limited KN95 masks will be available at check-in, hand sanitizer will be available throughout the venue as well.
Above all, please make sure that you are being respectful of others choices and space.
15th Annual Pride In The Park: Presented by TD Bank
In partnership with TD Bank, we are thrilled to present Lethbridge Pride’s 15th Annual Pride In The Park Celebration!
Featuring food vendors, a vendor marketplace, activities for all ages, beer gardens sponsored by Catwalk Salon ^ Spa, and on the main stage of Galt Garden’s, category is Together, Louder & Prouder, featuring:
⭐ HIBIKIYA ⭐ Dayna Hart ⭐ The Corey Hotline Band ⭐ Poppy Puffter ⭐
⭐ Mr. Justin Syde ⭐ Hayden McHugh ⭐ Lava Cake ⭐ Francheska Dynamites ⭐
⭐ Mr. Dick Goblin ⭐ Addi Pose⭐ Dana Demento ⭐
⭐ Featuring from RuPaul’s Canada Drag Race, Season 2, Beth! ⭐
⭐ AND SO MUCH MORE! ⭐
This is a free event, made possible to our amazing Ruby Sponsor, TD Bank! We are forever grateful for TD Bank’s support over the years!
Pride Parade
Lethbridge Pride is excited to kick off our 15th Annual Celebration with our most favorite event… The Pride Parade!
Starting just behind the Ice Civic Centre, the parade begins at 11:00 AM, we move north on Stafford Drive S, taking a left on 3rd Ave S, and a final right turn onto 5th St. S to finish the parade and begin our day-log celebrations in Galt Gardens!
For those watching the parade, please make sure you are stationed on the side walk to keep yourself and others safe!
Want to participate in the parade? Follow the link below and fill out an application for your business/ group to be added to the parade! But don’t wait! We need your application in by: June 11, 2023!
Pre-Parade Breakfast at Chef Stella’s!
Chef Stella knows that we can’t watch the Pride Parade and celebrate 15 years of Lethbridge Pride on an empty stomach!!
Come and enjoy a legendary breakfast that starts at 8:00 AM and goes till the start of the Parade at 11:00 AM (don’t be late 😉)!
Chairs Martini Award Night
It’s time to shine your shoes and dress to impress as we gather on the eve of Lethbridge Pride’s 15th Pride Celebration to honor members of our community that have made a difference within the 2SLBGTQIA+ community and beyond all while sipping on pride inspired cocktails, food provided by Chef Stella, featuring entertainment from:
Brandi Jayne, Lethbridge
Dayna Hart, Calgary
Addi Pose, Calgary
Ashley Northey, Calgary
Nominees for this years Pride Awards will be announced on May 22, 2023.
Admission is free or by donation.
Please note, children are welcome to attend this event. Valid photo ID is required to purchase alcohol beverages.
GET YOUR PRIDE ON Ride with Tricia
Unite YQL invites you to come and GET YOUR PRIDE ON Ride with Tricia! Just make sure you save some energy for the Pride Parade tomorrow!! ;-)
Please note, this is a partner event.
The Book Dragons: Cemetery Boys
Are you an adult who loves YA books? Then join The Book Dragons where adults meet each month to discuss a teen book.
For June, we'll be discussing Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas.
Please note, this event is held at Lethbridge Public Library - Crossings Branch.
Paint and Sip: Pride Edition with Artist Sarah Peace
Join local artist Sarah Peace to enjoy an evening of acrylic painting a Pride themed canvas.
All supplies provided. Members receive a 10% discount when booking in person or by phone.
6–8 pm | adults and seniors | registration required | $20 per person
Queer Film Series -Boulevard
Escape the weekday grind with a free movie night, complete with popcorn! All ages are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Films will be shown with closed captions.
Boulevard
(2014, 88min, 18A)
A devoted husband in a marriage of convenience is forced to confront his secret life.
Please note, the event will take place at the Lethbridge Public Library Main Branch.
LADY GAGA TOGETHER WE RISE Ride with Vanessa
Unite YQL invites you to come and enjoy the best LADY GAGA bops while you get your spin on with Vanessa!
Please note, this is a partner event.
Pride Flag Raising at Lethbridge College
Join Lethbridge College and Lethbridge Pride in celebrating Pride Week on Campus as they raise the Pride Flag!
Pride Flag Raising at City Hall
Lethbridge Pride Fest is thrilled to invite you to join us at Lethbridge City Hall on June 19th at 6:00 PM to raise our community’s Pride Flag in celebration of Pride Month and 15 years of Lethbridge Pride!
This event will also be shared via Instagram and Facebook Live.
Pride Flag Raising at the University of Lethbridge
Join the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Pride in celebrating Pride Week on Campus as they raise the Pride Flag!
We’ll be raising the flag at the Student Union Bus Loop.
Drag Me To The Opera with Aida Cupcake
Aida Cupcake is hitting operatic highlights and high notes in this autobiographical revue about pursuing your dreams and finding your voice!
Please note, there are two show times for this event! One at 2 PM and the other is at 7 PM! Please make sure that you select the correct showtime!
A couple notes:
VENUE: Didi's Playhaus (517a 4th Ave S #210 - LETHBRIDGE, AB) - not wheelchair accessible
Ages 12+ welcome.
Cash Bar.
No Late Entry.
Trans March
Help Lethbridge Pride kick-off Pride Week by joining us for the Trans March!
This march is so important, especially after the many efforts in the past year to erase, censor, and harm our trans community all around the world; this march signifies the strength we have in numbers and to honor our fierce trans community.
We will start by gathering at the Galt Garden’s park by the stage area prior to 12:00 PM and then march to Lethbridge City Hall. We encourage you all to get dressed up in your best pride gear, make signs, bring flags, and just feel free to express yourself and your “pride” the best way you know how!
All are welcome, but please remember to exercise responsible allyship and recognize that the voices of the trans community take precedence in this space.
Reading with Royalty
On June 17th, Lethbridge Public Library invites you to Reading with Royalty! This event promises to be a unique and fun-filled experience for all ages.
Reading with Royalty is an event that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and the joy of reading. It provides an important opportunity for children and their families to learn about the positive impact it can have on everyone's lives.
Please note, the event will take place at the Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch.
CRAFT-ernoon Outfit Workshop: Pride Edition
Join the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) for a pride-themed clothing repurposing workshop where you can learn how to repurpose old clothes and make them new again, just in time for Pride too!
The workshop will take place on Saturday, June 17, at SAAG. Participants will have the opportunity to bring in their old clothes and learn how to transform them into colorful, unique pieces that celebrate Pride.
Whether you’re an experienced sewer or a novice, this workshop is for everyone. Our skilled instructor will guide you through the process of repurposing clothes step-by-step, giving you the tools and knowledge to continue this sustainable practice at home. In addition to learning a new skill, you’ll also get to socialize with others that enjoy fashion and breathing life into their clothes in a creative and safe space! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn how to repurpose clothes and show your Pride!
LADY GAGA TOGETHER WE RISE Ride with Vanessa
Unite YQL invites you to come and enjoy the best LADY GAGA bops while you get your spin on with Vanessa!
Please note, this is a partner event.