How to virtually celebrate Pride this week…
COVID-19 may have put a halt on IRL Pride 2020 celebrations, but that doesn’t mean Pride is cancelled. “Live stream” is the key word this year as tons of virtual Pride information sessions and celebrations go online.
Here are all the virtual events being held in Canada this week (June 22-28, 2020) across the country—and keep checking back, because we’ll be putting out a new list of virtual Pride events every single week!
#OurPride – LGBTQ 101 Virtual Workshop
DATE: June 23, 2020 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (MDT)
LINK: https://www.showpass.com/lgbt-101/
THE LOW-DOWN: Presented by Calgary Queer Arts Society in partnership with Calgary Pride. This workshop endeavours to create bridges of understanding about the LGBTQ community.
This includes a deep dive into the language developed and used by the community surrounding identity and self-expression, expands on the context of the historical LGBTQ rights movement and how it impacts us today and tracks how these developments continue to shape the world that we live in.
This session will also explore the many ways to engage in effective ally-ship, both in a personal and professional context and will leave participants with practical tools to help develop new relationships with the gender and sexually diverse community.
This session is open to anyone who is looking to create a deeper understanding of how they can support co-workers, family members and neighbours as we create a more empathetic and connected world.
Creating the Rainbow
DATE: June 25, 6:30–10 p.m. ET
LINK: to.com/event/creating-the-rainbow/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>pridetoronto.com
FEES: Free
THE LOW-DOWN: Listen as queer artists in or connected to Toronto discuss how COVID-19 has impacted their art and what they see in the future. A moderated Q&A will follow.
Family Pride Fridays
WHEN: June 26, 12–1 p.m. ET
FEES: Free
LINK: to” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>twitch.tv/pridetoronto
THE LOW-DOWN: Catch this series of kid-friendly shows hosted by Toronto artists (including drag king and friend of FLARE ZacKey Lime) every Friday. Puppets, stories and crafts, oh my!
Toronto Trans & Non-Binary Rally
WHEN: June 26, 1–3 p.m. ET
FEES: Free
LINK: Apply to perform or speak here; to.com/event/trans-pride/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>pridetoronto.com
THE LOW-DOWN: This year’s theme for the Pride Toronto Trans & Non-Binary Rally is “Kinder and Stronger Together.” A mix of live and pre-recorded speeches, performances, spoken word and other art will be shown—and you can apply to be part of it!
CAP and NGPA: YYZ Aviation Virtual Pride 2020
WHEN: June 26, 2020 at 5 PM – 7 PM
LINK: https://zoom.us (Meeting ID: 921 4323 8310 / Password: 469524)
THE LOW-DOWN: Virtual Pride Toronto …Bring your favourite pub food and beverage. ENTERTAINMENT, PRIZES, LAUGHS & FRIENDS! *First 4 to enter the virtual room get prizes*
*Prizes also for Trivia, LGBTQ+ and Aviation Themed Virtual Backgrounds* We welcome all LGBTQ+ people in aviation, enthusiasts and allies.
Global Pride 2020
WHEN: June 27, 2020 at 12 AM – 11:59 PM UTC+01
LINK: www.globalpride2020.org
THE LOW-DOWN: Pride won’t be beaten by COVID19 – join us on Saturday 27 June 2020 for the world’s first Global Pride! Global Pride 2020 is being organised by Prides from across the world. We will have speeches, performances, film and other content from Prides in Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and South, Central and North America.
Werq The World: PRIDE Castle
WHEN: June 27, 2020 at 8 PM – 10 PM
LINK: https://vossevents.com/werq-the-world-live-stream
THE LOW-DOWN: What happens when you quarantine eight queens in a castle for pride weekend? Find out in this spectacular benefit raising funds for The National Black Justice Coalition dedicated to the empowerment of black LGBT community.
STARRING: Jaida Essence Hall, Yvie Oddly, Raja, Naomi Smalls, Kim Chi, Plastique, Candis Cayne, Heidi N Closet.
That’s My Drag! Digital Pride Tour – Kincardine Pride
WHEN: June 26, 2020 at 9 PM – 11 PM
LINK: https://www.paypal.me/TroyBoyEntertainment
THE LOW-DOWN: Kincardine, Ontario welcome to the seventh stop on the ‘That’s My Drag!’ Digital Pride Tour. That’s My Drag! Kincardine Pride will be our debut and first ever pride drag show digitally featuring drag stars from all over Ontario. On Friday June 26th join Guelph Native, Mr. Troy Boy Parks for a two hour live stream digital show! The cast is glammed up, prided up & ready to go for the webcam with some chit chat, banter and most importantly DRAG performances for all of you!!
Surrey Pride 2020
WHEN: June 27, 3pm
LINK: www.facebook.com/SurreyPride
THE LOW-DOWN: Join Surrey Pride’s virtual celebration!
Toronto Dyke March
WHEN: June 27, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET
FEES: Free
LINK: Apply to perform or speak here; to.com/event/dyke-rally-march/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>pridetoronto.com
THE LOW-DOWN: The Pride Toronto Dyke March theme is “We’re still here!” Like the Trans & Non-Binary Rally, there will be a mix of live and pre-recorded performances, speeches and art, and all members of Toronto’s dyke community are encouraged to apply.
#OurPride – LGBTQ 101 Virtual Workshop
DATE: June 28, 2020 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (MDT)
LINK: www.showpass.com/lgbt-101/
THE LOW-DOWN: Presented by Calgary Queer Arts Society in partnership with Calgary Pride. This workshop endeavours to create bridges of understanding about the LGBTQ community.
This includes a deep dive into the language developed and used by the community surrounding identity and self-expression, expands on the context of the historical LGBTQ rights movement and how it impacts us today and tracks how these developments continue to shape the world that we live in.
This session will also explore the many ways to engage in effective ally-ship, both in a personal and professional context and will leave participants with practical tools to help develop new relationships with the gender and sexually diverse community.
This session is open to anyone who is looking to create a deeper understanding of how they can support co-workers, family members and neighbours as we create a more empathetic and connected world.
Toronto Pride Parade
WHEN: June 28, 2–4 p.m. ET
FEES: Free
LINK: Find month-long Virtual Pride programming info to.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Press-Release-Programming-Sponsorship-Announcement.pdf” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>here; to.com/event/online-pride-parade/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>pridetoronto.com
THE LOW-DOWN: Tune into what’s sure to be a huge show of community highlights, followed by a virtual dance party. A surprise performance has also been teased…
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