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?
Queer Film Series: Blue Jeans
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.
Blue Jean (2023, 97 min, 14A) In Blue Jean, it’s England, 1988, and Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government is about to pass a law stigmatizing gays and lesbians, forcing Jean (McEwen), a gym teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new student catalyzes a crisis that will challenge Jean to her core.
Branch: Main Branch
Location: Theatre Gallery
16th 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:
🏆 Poppy Puffter 🏆 Mr. Justin Syde 🏆 Imogen Rouge 🏆
🏆Dayna Hart 🏆 Addi Pose 🏆 Rose Butch 🏆
🏆Hosted by Bitch Sassidy + Karla Marx! 🏆
AND FROM CANADA’S DRAG RACE SEASON 4…
🏆 AURORA MATRIX 🏆
AND CANADA’S CURRENT REIGNING QUEEN, WINNER OF SEASON 4
🏆 VENUS 🏆
Music by DJ RABBYT and DJ DOPAMINE to help us dance the night away!
VIP Meet + Greet Tickets include:
Meet + Greet with VENUS and AURORA (MEET & GREET is at 8:00 PM)
A photographer available to take pictures of you.
First drink (of your choosing) is on us!
Don’t forget to dress your best! This years Pride Dance theme is 🏆 WINNER’S LAP 🏆
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.
16th Annual Pride In The Park: Presented by TD Bank
Presented by TD Bank, we are proud to bring you the 16th 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, prepared to be entertained ALL-DAY LONG by a talented cast of folks! Featuring:
Karla Marx
Nada Nuff
Addi Pose
Dayna Hart
Poppy Puffter
Mr. Justin Syde
Dana Demento
Dick Goblin
Francheska Dynamites
APPLE
THALIA ALTURA
Robert Adam
Shane Onyou
And from Canada’s Drag Race, Season 2, Synthia Kiss!
AND MORE!
Pride Parade
It wouldn’t be Pride without a Pride Parade?! Lethbridge Pride is proud to kick off our 16th Annual 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 10, 2024!
Pre-Parade Breakfast at Chef Stella’s!
Chef Stella knows that we can’t watch the Pride Parade and celebrate Pride In The Park on an empty stomach!
From 8 AM - 11 AM, stop by and get something off their DELICIOUS brunch menu and support one of Lethbridge’s ICONIC restaurants!
Call to reserve a table: (403) 359-8704!
Lethbian Pride Party: Throwbacks
Sinóóhkotok/Lethbridge Pride x Drag x Throwbacks x Market x Indigenous People's Day x Summer Solstice
TGIL...THANK GORD IT'S LETHBIANS.
Hey Lethbians! We can't wait to pack the Owl full of you for this year's Pride AND if this ain't intersectionally THE DAY worth waiting a whole year for...we don't know what is.
Grab your queer friends, your "straight" friends, heck maybe even your cat (with a long enough trench coat) and leave it to us to help you burn all those extra daylight minutes on the 2nd longest day of Summer BUT also make it Pride.
Market at 7pm-Free before 8
Drag starts at 8pm
Dj after 10pm
Cast and vendor announcements on June 1st...Soooo hold to the your gender affirming undies of your choice.
Starting the night off with Vendors to first and foremost reinvest in the communities that have cared for this land all along through our Indigenous market.
Right when you're about ready to drop from the shop, we'll get you falling over in a totally different way with our all throwbacks drag show.
Make sure you SHOW UP in your 70's, 80's, 90's Y2K head to toe over-ness cause you'll not only score the attention of local Lethbians, but you'll also find yourself with some bitchin' prizes.
And to take you home (to taking your crush home?) we'll vibe and bop to throwbacks beats and beyond with a DJ.
Tickets are $20 for Drag and Dance party or $10 after 10pm
PWYC for Indigenous folx
Allyship matters every day of the dang year, but we're really hoping that people recognize that Indigenous People's Day during Pride is a powerful moment to celebrate Indigiqueer Joy and support in any ways you can.
Reconciliation has to be ongoing to be meaningful. Please take to to learn, unlearn, reflect and take action to find your role as a treaty partner, as this event is being hosted on stolen lands.
Being settlers on this sacred space gives us the opportunity to entertain but not without first making a life long commitment to acknowledge the original keepers of this land and the pain that continues to be perpetrated by broken systems and promises.
In the spirit of our commitment to reconciliation, it's critical that we start by echoing the names of the nations who's homes we are taking up. We reside on the home of the Traditional Territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy which is comprised of the the Piikani, the Siksika, Kainai as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda, Tsuut’ina nations and Métis battle grounds 5 and 6 of the Otipemisiwak constitution. We honour Sinóóhkotok and all nations who are the first caretakers of this revered land.
Second we have an obligation to continuously reflect and take action to repair the damage and harm enacted upon Indigenous communities. Our Cast will address and take action on at least one item, and amplify the work being done on the 94 the calls to action every time we produce an event in addition to bringing awareness and simplicity for our audience to take action as well.
Please note, this event is hosted and organized by Noble Oney Drag.
Pride Bracelet Making with UgliStuffs!
Join UgliStuffs on June 21 from 5 - 8 PM AND 9 AM - 5 PM on June 22 to make your own pride-inspired bracelet! Each bracelet costs $1 to make and Uglistuff has committed to donate ALL proceeds back to Lethbridge Pride!
No need to RSVP, come and pop by any time during 5 - 8 PM on June 21 and/ or 9 AM - 5 PM on June 22 to make yours!
Please note, this event is hosted and organized by Uglistuffs
Queer Historical Walking Tour
Join THE ICONIC Tess McNaughton as they take you around historic downtown Lethbridge and share a new understanding of history, one that is here and queer. Explore stories of the people, places, and experiences that have provided a foundation for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community that exists in Lethbridge today. Water bottles and good walking shoes are recommended. No washrooms are accessible on the tour. Be prepared to walk about 2 km at a slow pace with stops along the way. Meet at the Galt Museum.
Registration is required | $10 per ticket
Please note, this event is hosted and organized by The Galt Museum & Archives.
Beers for Queers
Beers for Queers is Here! (Wow, that rhymed!)
Join Lethbridge Pride, Theoretically Brewing Company, and Vesanos Pizza for a laid back evening filled with tasty drinks, food, and good company (bring your friends, family, loved ones, your neighbors, whoever!)! We hope at this event that you can come, mix and mingle, and hopefully leave with adding a few new friends to your circle!
This event is 18+. Please drink responsibly.
Pride Flag Raising at Lethbridge College
Join Lethbridge College and Lethbridge Pride in celebrating Pride Week on Campus as they raise the Pride Flag!
Drag Me To Bingo!
Who's ready for some bingo? Babes & Brews is excited to partner with Temptations Bar & Sheesha Lounge and Lethbridge Pride to bring you it's very first Drag Bingo!
Join us Tuesday, June 18th for an evening full of laughter, winning, and prizes!
Admission is $10 and includes one bingo card! Additional bingo cards are $5 each!
Doors at 7 PM.
Bingo starts at 7:30 PM.
Hosted by
The Beauty Quinn - @the_beautyquinn, & Poppy Puffter - @poppypuffter
Queer Film Series: Passages
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.
Passages (2023, 92 min, 18A)
A gay couple's marriage is thrown into crisis when one of them impulsively begins a passionate affair with a young woman.
Branch: Main Branch
Location: Theatre Gallery
Pride Flag Raising at 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.
Pride Flag Raising at City Hall
Lethbridge Pride invites you to join us at Lethbridge City Hall on June 17th at 6:00 PM to raise our community’s Pride Flag in celebration of Pride Month and 16 years of Lethbridge Pride!
⁕ Wheel-chair ramp ⁕ ASL Interpreter ⁕ Microphone ⁕
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 1:00 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.
⁕ Wheel-chair accessible/ friendly route ⁕
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 honour 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:
2024’s Nominees are:
Unite YQL
Marissa Crosswhite
Marty Funkhauser
Theoretically Brewing
Kristen Krein
Sheila McManus
Babes & Brews
Hilary Squires
Southminster United Church
Paige McGeorge
The Raging Grannies
Jayce Wilson
Galt Museum & Archives
Lethbridge College
Sean Seeney
Admission is free or by donation.
Please note, children are welcome to attend this event. Valid photo ID is required to purchase alcohol beverages.
Reading with Royalty
On June 15th, 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.
Queer Board Game Night
Join Lethbridge Pride and Round Table Board Gamerie for a night of board games and fun while we celebrate all the A's and the rest of our community! Everyone is welcome to attend this evening of fun!
Admission to Round Table is free this evening, however food and drink will be available for purchase.
OUT on the Big Screen: Every Body
A movie night in partnership with OUTreach Southern Alberta, featuring queer films on the big screen.
Featured film: Every Body, documentary.
"Focuses on three individuals who overcame shame, secrecy, and unauthorized surgery throughout their childhoods to enjoy successful adulthoods. Choosing to ignore medical advice to conceal their bodies and coming out as who they truly were."
(2023, 92 minutes, 14A)
Branch: Crossings Branch
Location: Friends Place
Queer Film Series: Mutt
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.
Mutt (2023, 87 min, PG)
Within the space of 24 hours, Feña is swept through the extremes of human emotion when people who seemed to disappear when he transitioned are suddenly back in his life.
Branch: Main Branch
Location: Theatre Gallery
Queer 101
Queer 101 is an introductory workshop that sets a foundation of the inclusive nature of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. In this workshop, you will delve into basic terminology and phrases that are inclusive and appropriate to use with contextual understanding. You will explore terminology that reflects individual identity, gain a better understanding of the differences between sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. This workshop has been developed to provide foundational knowledge that EVERYONE will benefit from!
Presented in partnership with Outreach Southern Alberta and the Lethbridge Public Library. Please note, this event will be held at the Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch.
⁕ Wheel-chair ramp and/ or accessible elevator ⁕
Pride reFashion Workshop
Join guest artists Tyler Alexander and Kylie Fineday to make, mend, and alter your clothes for Pride using embroidery, patches, paint, and more. Visitors of all ages are invited to join us for this fun afternoon of fashion.
Supplies will be provided for this free drop-in workshop to make patches and other small sewn items. Visitors are welcome to bring their own clothing to alter. This event is presented in partnership with the Lethbridge Pride Festival Society.
Tyler Alexander is a textile artist who specializes in hand embroidery, costuming, fabric dyeing, and tapestry. Characterized by intricate details, vivid color, and a strong sense of texture, his art is heavily influenced by organic forms. With a background in natural science, Tyler brings a unique perspective to his work, experimenting heavily with all forms of needlework. He seeks to explore the intersection of beauty and function, creating pieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical.
Kylie Fineday is a nehiyaw (Plains Cree) artist and curator from Sweetgrass First Nation, Saskatchewan. Currently based in Lethbridge, Alberta, Fineday completed the BFA-Art Studio program at the University of Lethbridge in 2020 with great distinction, an honours thesis, and the Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal. Fineday’s art practice often focuses on themes of personal identity and family history, as well as addressing social issues and injustices, particularly those affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada. Fineday’s material practice is multidisciplinary, and includes drawing, photography, performance, sculpture, and textiles such as sewing and beadwork. Fineday has exhibited work in various institutions in Lethbridge, Alberta, and has also worked on multiple curatorial projects within the community.
Reading with Royalty
On June 8th, 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 Main Branch.
Queer Variety Show
Lethbridge Pride Fest and The Slice are proud to partner and present the Queer Variety Show!
This is a night filled with fabulous performances by:
Dick Goblin
Poppy Pufter
Phoebe Butters
Vamp Valentine
Calamity Jam
Sophie Wright
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 8 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.
Pride Picnic in Nikka Yuko Gardens
You’re invited to Pride in the Garden at Nikka Yukko Japanese Garden on June 7th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM!
Celebrate Pride with family and loved ones, or make new friends! Bring your picnic blankets, lawn chairs, or cushions and enjoy the evening. An outdoor cash bar will be available for drink purchases.
Try our Pride Zensai (Appetizer) Picnic Package! It includes garden admission, a personal charcuterie, a bottle of water, and a bottle of ramune (Japanese soda). Just select June 7th when ordering online!
General Admission is required for entry. Yugata (Evening) Admission is available for just $7.00 at the Bunka Centre from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Join us for a magical evening of celebration and community! 🌈💕
Climb with Pride
We are thrilled to announce the Climb with Pride event hosted in partnership with Coulee Climbing on June 5 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM! This event is open to everyone, regardless of age or skill level.
The Climb with Pride event is a unique opportunity to try out bouldering if you’re new to indoor climbing, challenge yourself, all the while spending it with your community and allies! Participants will have access to the climbing centre's various routes and walls, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. There will also be professional instructors on hand to offer guidance, tips, and advice.
Admission is $10 at the time of the event.
Please note, to ensure we can efficiently check everyone in at this event so you can get climbing fast, you must fill out Coulee Climbing’s waiver ahead of time!
Queer Historical Walking Tour
Join THE ICONIC Tess McNaughton as they take you around historic downtown Lethbridge and share a new understanding of history, one that is here and queer. Explore stories of the people, places, and experiences that have provided a foundation for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community that exists in Lethbridge today. Water bottles and good walking shoes are recommended. No washrooms are accessible on the tour. Be prepared to walk about 2 km at a slow pace with stops along the way. Meet at the Galt Museum.
Registration is required | $10 per ticket
Please note, this event is hosted and organized by The Galt Museum & Archives.
Queer Film Series: Of An Age
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.
Of An Age (2023, 99 min, 14A)
In the summer of 1999, a 17-year-old Serbian-born Australian amateur ballroom dancer experiences an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with a friend's older brother.
Branch: Main Branch
Location: Theatre Gallery
Queer 101
Queer 101 is an introductory workshop that sets a foundation of the inclusive nature of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. In this workshop, you will delve into basic terminology and phrases that are inclusive and appropriate to use with contextual understanding. You will explore terminology that reflects individual identity, gain a better understanding of the differences between sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. This workshop has been developed to provide foundational knowledge that EVERYONE will benefit from!
Presented in partnership with Outreach Southern Alberta and the Lethbridge Public Library. Please note, this event will be held at the Lethbridge Public Library Main Branch.
⁕ Wheel-chair ramp and/ or accessible elevator ⁕
Taber Pride
Schedule of Events:
11:00 - 11:30 AM: Pride Flag Raising
Confederation Park
11:45 - 2:00 PM: Music In The Park
2:00 - 3:00 PM: Another Simple Solution
For more information, visit Taber Pride’s Facebook or email pridetaber@gmail.com.
Please note, this event is hosted and organized by Taber Pride.