events

upcoming 2009 pride events:

please note, all events dates are subject to change, keep checking back for updates

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
fri may 22 - sat may 30
Adults $22
Students $18
Seniors $18
Door $25
Victoria Event Centre

Starring Drew Staniland as Hedwig.
Text by John Cameron Mitchell
Music & lyrics by Stephen Trask

Friday May 22, Saturday May 23, Wednesday thru Saturday, May 27 - 30
Doors open at 7:30, showtime at 8pm at the Victoria Event Centre.
1415 Broad Street.

Tickets available at:
The Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street, Victoria, Ph:(250) 380-1280
Lyle’s Place, 770 Yates Street, Victoria, Ph:(250)382-8422
ONLINE at The Victoria Event Centre Website: victoriaeventcentre.myshopify.com Or: www.1415broad.ca

Presented by: DARKLYLIT Productions
Tel: (250-797-2730

Queer As Folk
tuesday june 2 - june 30
8:00pm
Paprazzi Nightclub
642 Johnson Street

Every tuesday night starting June 2 - June 30, catch up on previous episodes of Queer As Folk.

The L Word
wednesday june 3 - july 1
8:00pm
Paparazzi Nightclub
642 Johnson Street

Every wednesday night starting June 3 - July 1, catch up on previous episodes of The L Word... it's on everyone's lips.

Dante's Cove
thursday june 4 - july 2
8:00pm
Paprazzi Nightclub
642 Johnson Street

Every thursday night starting June 4 - July 2, catch up on previous episodes of Dante's Cove.

6th Annual Dog Lovers Gala Fundraiser
saturday june 6
Tickets: $60
5:30 Cocktails
6:30 Reception
Four Points Hotel
Langford

Proceeds go towards rescuing abused & neglected dogs in B.C.
TICKETS ARE $60 Price includes welcome drink & a buffet dinner with wine.
Cocktails at 530, dinner at 630.
To donate or order tickets please contact bigheartinfo@shaw.ca or call 250-247-7655.
Tickets can also be purchased at “Want a Cookie?” in Brentwood call 250.665.PETS.
MAGICAL ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY: Trevor Watters and Lorena, Justin Louie / John Graham
MUSIC PROVIDED BY: Do It All Entertainment
For more details go to: www.bigheartrescue.com

After Stonewall
wednesday june 10
7 - 10pm
Suggested Donation $6
Victoria Event Centre

40 years ago being gay was illegal in most of the world.
In much of the world, it still is today.
Count yourself lucky.
Count yourself in.

Peter Breeze
friday june 19
642 Johnson Street

Visit www.prismlounge.com for more information.

8th Annual Colin Fraser GLBT Art Show
saturday june 20
7pm Reception
Martin Batchelor Gallery
712 Cormorant St. Ph: 385.7919

Sponsored by the First Unitarian Church of Victoria at the Martin Batchelor Gallery.
Saturday June 20 - July 26, 10am - 5pm.
Opening reception 7 pm Saturday June 20.
Exhibition runs for 3 weeks.

Mr. & Miss Gay Pageant
sunday june 21
8:00pm
Paparazzi Nightclub
642 Johnson Street

Join the reigning Mr. & Miss Gay Vancouver Island, Kitty David and Heidi Ho, as they host the Pageant to find the next Mr. & Miss Gay Vancouver Island.
Applications are available at Paparazzi Nightclub.
Visit www.prismlounge.com for more information.

Fetish Night
friday june 26
9:00pm
$5 at the door
Paprazzi Nightclub
642 Johnson Street

Paprazzi presents Fetish Night. Prizes will be awarded for best fetish outfit.
Visit www.prismlounge.com for more information.

Cowichan Valley Pride
saturday june 27
sunday june 28

Saturday June 27 hosted by: Duncan Garage Showroom
Rainbow event with:
Movie at 4pm and on + discussion
Kate Reid at 9pm
Tickets at: Ten Old Books $10

Sunday June 28
Youth and Family Pride will be hosted by: Community Options Society's Youth Gay Straight Alliance
in Duncan City Square 12 - 5pm
-Live music, dancers, craft table, art
Sunday's events made possible through generous donations by the community, volunteers, BC Gaming Commission, the Ministry for Child & Family Services, and Cowichan United Way.

Pride Kick-Off Party
saturday june 27
Paprazzi Nightclub
642 Johnson Street

Kick-off Pride at Paparazzi Nightclub. Theme for the night is: Gods & Goddesses.
Special Pride presentation with Mayor Fortin in attendance.
Visit www.prismlounge.com for more information.

The Big Le Boutski
saturday june 27
7:00pm
Advance Tickets $10
Tickets $15 at the door
Archie Browning Curling Rink

Advance tickets available at: Aces and Spades, Hive Hair Salon, and Logan's Pub.

Eves of Destruction Roller Derby vs. Faster Pussycats

Presented by: Victoria Pride Society

Sponsored by: The Zone, Logan's Pub, and Paparazzi Nightclub.

Business Fair
monday june 29
Victoria Event Center
1415 Broad St.

Hosted by Island Community in Business Society.

Join us ... Island Community In Business Pride Business Fair.
Over 25 Community in Business showcases, promoting members of our business community.
"Building Community through Business. Building Business through Community."
Monday June 29 from 6-9 pm at the Victoria Event Centre at 1415 Broad St. (Johnson/Pandora).
A Pride Week event! Appies from Adriana's Cochina Mexicana.
Cash Bar.
FREE Admission.. Everyone welcome!

Pink Whale Watching Tour
tuesday june 30
6:30pm - 9:30pm
tickets $30
812 Wharf Street

Prince of Whales presents: Pink Whale Watching Tour
Tuesday june 30
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Tickets are now sold out.
Board at 812 wharf street

Marcus Tipton Memorial Drag Ball Game
wednesday july 1
12 noon Vic West Park

Drag ball will begin at 12noon in Vic West Park.
special guest commentators
Allie Bowman and Dave Sawchuck
from the zone

Presented by:
After Drag Ball Party
wednesday july 1
4pm - 10pm
The Paisley Upstairs
880B Esquimalt Road

Music, food, drinks, & a whole lot more.

Transmissions from Beyond
thursday july 2
Solstice Cafe
529 Pandora Avenue
7 - 9:30pm

A Trans-Pride event
Live music by SYL
Poetry and spoken word night
Proceeds to the Queer Youth Pride Prom
Cover scale $4 - $10

Sex & Sensibility, A Forum for Men
friday july 3
6:30pm - 8pm
1947 Cook Street
Cook Street Health Unit

Discussion and information about sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
What about barebackin?
What about safer sex?
What about our feelings?
Navigating a sexual mine-field. Share. Learn.
Hosted by the Vancouver Island Persons With HIV / AIDS Society.
Sponsored by M-Track (VIHA).

Cruisin' the Straits Tour
friday july 3
6:00pm
$45
638 Fisgard Street
Ambrosia

On Friday, July 3rd, 2009 Victoria and the Ambrosia Centre are proud to welcome Miss Vikki Smudge(a.k.a. Rick Meyers) to perform her outrageous Las Vegas style drag show “Cruisin’ the Straits Tour”.
In an evening of comedic proportions guest will roll in the isles at her irreverent take on everything from the ferries (both spellings!) to men & women plus her divine live vocals of favourite show tunes.

Dinner and the show just $45.00 with a portion of the proceeds going to Victoria Pride Society.

Doors open at 6:00pm.

There are a limited number of tickets available so don’t delay.
Call the Ambrosia box office at 250-475-1948 or stop in and get your tickets at Ambrosia, 638 Fisgard St. before they’re gone.

Inner Harbour Boat Cruise
friday july 3
Inner Harbour
Tickets $30

1234 Wharf Street
Boarding at 6:45pm
Tickets are now sold out.

Must be 19 or older, cash bar available.

Presented by:
The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue
friday july 3
10pm
Paprazzi Nightclub
$7 at the door
642 Johnson Street

Visit www.cheesecakeburlesque.com or www.prismlounge.com for more information.

Big Gay Dog Party
saturday july 4
Dallas Road near Cook St.
12 - 3pm

There will be contests and hot dogs (the kind for eating!) and displays

Presented by:
Pride and the Word
saturday july 4
doors open @ 7pm
reading @ 730pm
tickets $10 at the door
638 Fisgard Street
Ambrosia
wheelchair accessible

Featuring readings from:
Ivan Coyote
Amber Dawn
Lahl
J. McLaughlin
Billeh Nickerson
Nacho Rodriguez
Captain Snowden
Michael V. Smith
Mariah Wilkinson

Sponsored in part by:





Presented by:
Victoria's Sekret
saturday july 4
doors open @ 8pm
tickets $20
Vertigo - SUB @ UVic

Saturday July 4/09
8pm - 1am
Happy Pride Victoria! Get your dance on!!!
Vertigo - SUB @ UVic

Vancouver's top female dj, DJ BETTI FORDE & Victoria's own, DJ KENZIE CLARKE!
(Top 40, Dance Anthems, Electro House, Mashups, Hip-Hop)
Advance tix $20
Tickets available at:
Online www.flygirlproductions.com
Chronicles of Crime (CASH only) 1057 Fort Street, Victoria 250.721.2665
Limited tix also available at the door day of show

See you on the dance floor!

Not Another Drag Show
saturday july 4
10pm
Paparazzi Nightclub

Saturday July 4/09
10pm, $8 cover
Paparazzi Nightclub presents: Not Another Drag Show, featuring performances by the Dragbots.

Dickey Doo
saturday july 4
Hush Nightclub
1325 Government Street

Featuring DJ Dickey Doo with DJ Jason and Bonnie Takahashi.

Annual Pride Service
sunday july 5
10:00 am First Unitarian Church
5575 West Saanich Road
(opposite the Red Barn)

Unitarians Show Their Colours!

Please join us on Sunday, July 5 at 10 a.m., for our annual Unitarian Pride Service.
This year, our guest speakers will be Charley Beresford and her son James.
At 16, James Beresford led the establishment of the first gay-straight alliance in his high school.
An active volunteer at AVI and a peer councilor, he earned an Outstanding Service and Citizenship award in his Grade 12 year.
James is now a member of the head injury team in the Claims Co-ordination Unit at Victim's Services in the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

While chair of the Greater Victoria School Board, James' mother Charley led development of the first anti-homophobia action plan to be adopted by a BC school board.
It was backed up by one of the first policy frameworks in Canada.
In recognition of her leadership, Xtra West named Charley “Straight Ally of the Year.”

While much has been achieved in the past few years to establish equality, there are still places where GLBT people do not feel safe.
Charley and James will be sharing their stories and speaking about the importance of activism and why a Pride Celebration is important.

There will be a special dance performance by Stacey Horton, with music accompaniment by Elijah Marrett-Hitch.
Stacey is a choreographer, performer and teacher of dance and theatre, and has collaborated with numerous artists in over 35 new works.
Her choreographies have been presented by Gambling Soles Productions, The Firehall Arts Centre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and at festivals including Vancouver’s Dancing on the Edge, Calgary’s Dance Explosions, Seattle’s Under Construction Series and Victoria’s Reel Dance Film Festival.
Stacey currently performs with the triPOD Dance Collective in Victoria, and is expecting her and her partner, Maureen Bradley’s, first child in August.
Barbara Boyle will also be singing, so don’t miss it!

The First Unitarian Church of Victoria is at 5575 West Saanich Road.

Check our website, www.victoriaunitarian.ca, or call 250.744.2665 for directions or more information.

Pride Parade
sunday july 5
12pm Government @ Pandora

Presented by:
Pride Festival
sunday july 5
1pm Fisherman's Wharf Park

Fun for the whole family!
Entertainment provided by Wunderbread, activities for the kids, food fair, vendors, and a cash only beer garden, with it’s own entertainment.

Presented by:

Pride Day Parking Lot Party
sunday july 5
4pm - 10pm
The Paisley Upstairs
880B Esquimalt Road

Music, food, drinks, & a whole lot more.
FREE SHUTTLE BUS!
From Fisherman’s Wharf Parking Lot to Paisley Upstairs
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
For your entertainment, NIKO will be spinning tunes for us....with a few live musical peformances mixed in!

Pride Wrap-Up Party
sunday july 5
Paprazzi Nightclub
642 Johnson Street

Join Paparazzi for a final Pride Wrap-Up Party, and you could win a trip for 2 to Las Vegas, including flight, accomodation, and $250 cash.
Visit www.prismlounge.com for more information.

Chris & Don, A Love Story
monday july 6
6:30pm By Donation
1900 Fort Street
Eric Martin Pavilion

This remarkable film is about passionate three-decade relationship between two men, 3 decades apart in age and openly gay in an era when homosexual relationships were mostly “in the closet”.
British writer Christopher Isherwood (whose Berlin Stories became the hit Cabaret) and Don Bachardy who became known for celebrity portraits and nude studies, grew up and old as a couple.
Not just a great story but a beautifully realized film; amazing archival footage, candid interviews especially from Don, and a heartening theme of acceptance and the triumph of art in a life.
90min 2007 PG13
plus: The Chosen Family by Victoria’ filmmaker Maureen Bradley 2001 13min
By donation - at the Eric Martin Pavilion 1900 Fort Street
Click here for all the details.

Speed Dating
men thursday july 9

women sunday july 12
7pm, $10 at the door
Paparazzi Nightclub
642 Johnson Street

The Eves of Destruction Roller Derby present Speed Dating.
Men's night on July 9, women's night on July 12.
7pm start time, $10 at the door.
Please send an e-mail to: trouble@evesofdestruction.ca

A Summer Celebration of the Arts
july 10 - 8pm

july 11 - 8pm

july 12 - 2pm
Tickets: $25
Langham Court Theatre
805 Langham Court

Benefiting The Victoria Women’s Transition House Society
‘Tops Theatre Company’ Presents:
‘The Measure of Love’
by: Nicolas Billon
Directed by: Wendy Merk
Starring: Geli Bartlett and Jean Topham
The Victoria Fringe Festival 2008 – Performance received 4½ stars
‘The Measure of Love’ is an immeasurable piece of theatre and should not be missed.’
Mike Vardy, Plank Magazine
Catered reception to follow in the theatre lounge, featuring an ART SHOW, LIVE MUSIC, and no host bar.
PLACE: Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court (off Rockland)
(Neighbourhood street parking available)
DATE & TIME: July 10th – 8 p.m. July 11th – 8 p.m. July 12th – 2 p.m.
PRICE: $25.00 (CASH ONLY)

TICKETS: Go on sale: June 15th at the following locations:
Prestige Picture Framing: 2002 Oak Bay Avenue: 592-7115
Good Planet Company: 746 Fort Street: 590-3500
Broadmead Gallery and Framing: 102-4440 W. Saanich Road: 744-1447
Cadboro Bay Book Company: 3840B Cadboro Bay Road: 477-1421
James Bay Coffee and Books: 143 Menzies Street: 386-4700
AT THE DOOR – if available (OPEN SEATING)
EVENT SPONSOR – Langham Court Theatre
Ambrosia Conference & Event Centre

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