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MAY 26 - JUNE 4, 2017
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Join the celebration at Pride Winnipeg and community events, from flag raising ceremonies to the two-day Festival at The Forks June 3-4 and the 30th anniversary Pride Parade down Portage Avenue on June 4. See www.pridewinnipeg.com for more options and details. (All events are free unless noted.)
FRIDAY, MAY 26
SATURDAY, MAY 27
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
Tickets cost $9 for Rady JCC members, $11 non-members, $8 students. See www. radyjcc.com. PRIDE VIGIL 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Manitoba Legislative Building
Dame Campus Diversity Centre, Building D, Room 208
POST-PRIDE RUN BRUNCH 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. PEG Beer Co., 125 Pacific Ave. Tickets cost $30 at FrontRunners website (wpgfr. ca). A donation will be made to Reaching Out Winnipeg for each ticket sold. FESTIVAL AT THE FORKS 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. PrideMART vendors, Queer Beer Beverage Tent, Liquor Mart Patio, Rainbow Road sponsors, Blue Bomber KidZone, food trucks and concessions, live entertainment. WINNIPEG’S INAUGURAL TRANS MARCH 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Manitoba Legislative Building Rally at the Leg, followed by a march down Broadway to The Forks. HERETO STAY @ OODENA CIRCLE 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Oodena Circle at The Forks Dance, music, crafts, and talent of diverse communities.
UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG PRIDE AND TWO-SPIRIT FLAG RAISING
ROOM SERVICE #WPG: PRIDE ROOFTOP PATIO PARTY
U OF M OUTLAWS AND MBA SOGIC WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Pitblado Law, 25th floor, 360 Main St. Celebrate the contributions of LGBT lawyers and activists in promoting equality and human rights. PRIDE IN BUSINESS NETWORKING RECEPTION 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Our Own Health Centre, 286 McDermot Ave. Wine, appetizers and casual networking at one of the biggest events of the year for the Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce. Free to members, $25 for non-members. See www. mb-lgbt.biz.
SCIENCE & SUPPER:THE CONNECTORS OF DESIRE 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunshine House, 646 Logan Ave. Have a little nosh and join a discussion about the science of desire, sex-positive cultures and the BDSM community. Suggested donation of $10.
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Campus front lawn, 400 Spence St.
8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Tavern United, 260 Hargrave St.
The party animals at Room Service #WPG present DJs, dancing and drag shows. Advance tickets sold out. Limited number available at the door ($15 before 10 p.m., $20 after 10 p.m.)
MONDAY, MAY 29
PRIDE WINNIPEG FLAG RAISING AT CITY HALL 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. City Hall, 510 Main St. Join Mayor Brian Bowman and Pride Winnipeg for the official rainbow-flag raising ceremony. WINNIPEG’S FIRST TWO-SPIRIT POWWOW 1:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. The Forks BEST INTERNATIONAL LGBTTQ* COMMERCIALS: 2017 EDITION 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
CAFE CONVERSATION -THE POWER OF PRIDE 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Red River College, Roblin Centre Downtown Room P107
LGBTQ SINGLES MEET AND GREET 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd.
LA MACHA: THE ANDROGINIE BALL
TUESDAY, MAY 30
10 p.m. - 3 a.m. 3C - 91 Albert St.
Drinks in the Skylight Lounge and group activities and team challenges in the WAG galleries.
Twerk it. QPOC Winnipeg is throwing an underground party, with competitions,
OUT ONTHE STREETS — REFLECTIONS OFTHE 1ST ANNUAL LESBIAN & GAY PRIDE DAY, 1987 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. University of Winnipeg - Room 2M70 Two-Spirited People of Manitoba Inc. sponsors a panel discussion with some of Winnipeg’s first marchers. Participants include Heather Bishop, Judy Wasylycia-Leis, Trevor Thorkelson and Tom Johnson. LESBIAN LUBE WRESTLING 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Club 200, 190 Garry St. Wrestling action begins at 8 p.m., but the party starts early. Admission $10.
$30 admission includes complementary drink.
music and more. Admission is $10.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
SUNDAY, MAY 28
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St.
READ BY QUEENS 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. West End Library, 999 Sargent Ave. Storytime with queens and kings.
ZOMBA DANCE PARTY FOR ALL
PRIDEYOUTH DANCE PARTY 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave.
Catch one of two screenings, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., of the best LGBTTQ* commercials from around the world at the annual fundraiser for Winnipeg’s Reel Pride Film Festival — which marks its 32nd anniversary this October. Tickets cost $10 at www. myparktheatre.com. TREASURE PETERSON IN CONCERT - PRIDE 30YEAR CELEBRATION! 8 p.m. - midnight Joe Black Coffee Bar, 2037 Portage Ave. Tickets cost $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
12:05 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. University of Manitoba, Bannatyne campus, Joe Doupe Recreation Centre
Peer Project for Youth, Queerview and QPOC
Winnipeg present a free, dry dance party for LGBT2SQ+ and allied youth ages 13-26. WINNIPEG INTERNATIONAL JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: WHO’S GONNA LOVE
DATING IN COLOUR 7:15 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fools and Horses, 379 Broadway Cocktails, games, socializing and conversations about MSM dating.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
LEZ EATTACOS! 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
WINNIPEG FRONTRUNNERS PRIDE RUN 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pride Moves! Fun, non- competitive event for runners and walkers. Fundraiser for Reaching Out Winnipeg, which sponsors and supports sexual and gender minority refugees and newcomers.
Plug in Institute of Contemporary Art, 460 Portage Ave. A rooftop party featuring Chef Natalie Davis and DJ Two Topping, with tequila cocktails and all-you-can-eat gourmet tacos. Advance tickets cost $25 plus fee at www. eventbrite.ca.
ME NOW? 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd.
CAFE CONVERSATION -THE POWER OF PRIDE 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Red River College, Notre
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