While the Halifax Pride committee appears to be in disarray and with the annual festival and parade still in question this year, that hasn’t stopped groups from organizing their own events during the official Pride dates of July 20-30.
Here are some of the performing arts events taking place this year. Given the uncertainty surrounding the festivities this year, we recommend confirming events directly with organizers to ensure they will take place.
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July 20
Shayla Shenanigans and Alva Sparkles host an LGTBQIA+ Comedy Showcase at Yuk Yuk’s (1665 Argyle St, Halifax).
Mike Hunt and Elle Noir host a showcase of local QTBIPOC at the Indulge Nightclub (2182 Gottingen St, Halifax) featuring lipsyncs, live vocals, dance and more.
July 21
The Halifax Central Library (5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) presents an after-hours screening of the movie Tangerine, the story of a transgender sex worker who discovers her boyfriend and pimp has been cheating on her.
July 22
The Broadway Bunch is back with a Pride edition of their Broadway Brunch series at The Carleton (1685 Argyle St, Halifax).
The Halifax Central Library (5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) presents a Frozen Drag Singalong featuring Shayla Shenanigans.
The Queerdos host Snatch Game, based on the popular segment on RuPaul’s Drag Race at Staggers Pub (26 Portland St, Dartmouth).
July 23
Anna Mona-Pia hosts Life’s a Drag!, an all-ages theatrical experience celebrating queer history at Neptune Theatre (1593 Argyle St, Halifax).
July 24
Carolyn Davis hosts a Pride Comedy Show at Gus’ Pub (2605 Agricola St, Halifax), featuring a roster of queer comics.
July 26
The Drag Queens of Comedy return to Yuk Yuk’s (1665 Argyle St, Halifax) with host Shayla Shenanigans.
The Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus presents an evening of song with QueerBaret, hosted by Bunni Lapin at the Grafton Street Dinner Theatre (1741 Grafton St, Halifax).
July 27
The Big Queer Comedy Show returns with headliner Britt Campbell and comedians Willy Coombes, Julien Pletz, Amanda Spriggs and Ryan William at the HopYard (2103 Gottingen St, Halifax).
Fanny Packer and Colin Sick host the variety show Femmes, Thems, and Gems at the Indulge Nightclub (2182 Gottingen St, Halifax).