Events
Below you will find the list of events that are hosted monthly by Kamloops Pride, our volunteers, or our community partners along with details about what the events entail. At bottom of the page you will find a calendar view of all upcoming events.
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Have an event idea? Want to list your event on our page? email info@kamloopspride.com!
Kamloops Pride Feature Events
Draglesque: A Night at the Rode-ho
Date: Saturday, November 22
Time: 7:00PM or 9:30PM
The Effie Arts Collective
Are you ready, Kamloops? We’re bringing you our biggest show yet, featuring Drag and Burlesque Performers from the lower mainland and Kamloops for “Draglesque: A Night at the Rode-ho.”
Join us at the Effie Arts Collective on Saturday, November 22 for back to back shows (7:00pm and 9:30pm). Honorary Kamloopsian Justin Abit will be back to host and perform with another returning favourite Peter Packer - and for her first time on the Effie stage, Bea Moan! Rounding out our cast for the evening will be local drag king Mike Litoris, as well as Sapphie Sprinkle and Veronica Sass from Kamloops Burlesque!
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Date: Saturday, November 22
Venue: The Effie Arts Collective (422 Tranquille Rd)
Tickets: $25
Early Show Tickets: https://square.link/u/MJJZg3La
Late Show Tickets: https://square.link/u/itvVHmy0
Early Show: 6:00PM Doors, 7:00PM Show
Late Show: 9:00PM Doors, 9:30PM Show
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Accessibility:​
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Gender neutral washroom
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Not wheelchair accessible (ramp is broken), there are 3 steps to get into the venue
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We respect your decision to wear or not wear a mask at our events
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Bright and/or strobe lights
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Loud music and sounds
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Potential use of fog machines and/or other chemicals or smells
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Kamloops Pride volunteers will be available throughout the event to help you with water, calling a cab, or anything else we can.
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Some PWYC tickets are available, please reach out to info@kamloopspride.com to inquire
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Joining us from out of town or just looking for a stay-cation?
Book a night at our hotel of choice, Accent Inns Kamloops, and receive a Kamloops Pride discount! For reservations, call 1-800-663-0298 or email accent@accentinns.com & ask for the Kamloops Pride Gold rate!
Thank you to Accent Inns for their continued support of Kamloops Pride and year-round Pride events!
Kamloops Pride Monthly Events
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Rainbrews (19+)
Date: Second Thursday Monthly
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Pogue Mahone (November-February)
Come and join us at a new location each month for appies, drinks, and mingling! This pub night is at rotating venues each month and is 19+ only. Attendance is free, but guests are responsible for their own bills. Allies are welcome and encouraged!
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​Rainbrews will be at Pogue Mahone for November-February!
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Interested in hosting Rainbrews at your location? Please email info@kamloopspride.com
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Espresso Yourself
Date: Last Saturday Monthly
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Kamloops Museum & Archives
Looking to ​make new friends and find community? Join us at Kamloops Museum & Archives on the first Saturday of the month from 1:30-3:30pm! We will have board games, light snacks, and conversation. Feel free to bring your favourite game or activity to share.
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This is a free all-ages event. Please avoid bringing in common allergens (foods, scents).
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You can find us on the lower floor of KMA. There are stairs or an elevator.
Youth Mxer: Next event TBD
Stay tuned for details!
You can contact our Director of Youth Engagement at youthoutreach@kamloopspride.com.​​
Community Creations
Every Saturday at the Kamloops Farmers Market
On hold for the winter season
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Calling all LGBTQPIA+ artisans and vendors! We want to feature YOU! Whether you create art, crafts, offer unique services, or create in any other way, we'd love to have you join us at the Kamloops Pride booth at the Farmers Market on Saturdays throughout the summer.
Your business could be the highlight of our booth.
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Check back next Spring to see if this opportunity returns!
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Rainbow Reads
Date: Last Saturday Monthly
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Rotating Venue (check Instagram/Facebook)
Rainbow Reads is a 2SLGBTQPIA+ book club that focuses on books written by Queer authors and/or that explore Queer narratives. If you are interested in joining us, please fill out this form. Allies are welcome and encouraged to join! ​
Kamloops Pride Choir
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1136 6th Ave
The Kamloops Pride Choir is back! This group meets every Tuesday evening. All ages, all voices, and all skill levels are welcome. Allies are welcome and encouraged!​​​​
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Follow the Instagram for updates and details: Kamloops Pride Choir
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To ensure our director is being paid appropriately, the choir fees are $120 per year or $60 per half year. We are able to offer a pay what you can model. Please reach out to finance@kamloopspride.com if you would like to access the PWYC pricing!
Community Event Highlights
The Swiftmas Tour: A Taylor Swift Drag Special
The showgirls are going on tour! Join your hosts drag superstar Ella Lamoureux & Alberta’s premier Taylor Swift Illusionist Jane Hustle for a Swiftmas show featuring all Taylor’s hits! Each show will feature a local drag artist, and special surprise songs. More camp than you can cram into your stockings! This show may just wind you up on the naughty list.
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Make the friendship bracelets and meet us under the mistletoe!
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Don’t let karma track you down. Tickets available now!
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For more information, head to eventbrite.ca/e/the-swiftmas-tour-kamloops-tickets-1514092855489
Wicked: The Recap (Drag Show) (19+)
Autumn Horizon & Miss Mousse
Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 7:00PM
Club Current 177 Tranquille Rd
Are you counting down the days until Wicked returns to your screens? Still belting out “Defying Gravity” like it’s your personal anthem? Join us for a fabulous drag show where Autumn Horizon, Miss Mousse, and Justin Abit take you on a journey through the iconic moments of Wicked. Prepare for fierce performances, funny twists, and surprises so good you won’t want the night to end.
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Dress Code: Choose your side and channel your inner witch: come green for team Elphaba or pink for team Glinda!
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Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: Doors @ 6pm and show @ 7pm
Where: The Effie Arts Collective (422 Tranquille Rd)
Tickets: $25 plus fees
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For more information, head to eventbrite.ca/e/wicked-the-recap-tickets-1800022097549
Ella's Naughty Drag Bingo (19+)
Rebellious Unicorns
Date: Second Wednesday Monthly (Nov 12, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, Jun 10)
Seating: 7PM | Bingo: 7:30PM
Bright Eye Brewing
Join us for a riotous evening of drag, daubers, and deliciously inappropriate prizes at Naughty Drag Bingo! With Ella Lamoureux at the mic, expect debauchery, cheek, and a few questionable life choices — just how we like it.
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Your Glitter Pass - Just $9.50 + $1 fee includes:
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Entry to the filthiest bingo in town
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A bingo dauber to use
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A seat to catch every double entendre Ella hurls your way
Bingo cards are sold separately: $10 per stack (5 rounds). Debit or cash only.
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Whether you buy in advance or show up at the door, the Glitter Pass is your golden ticket to play.
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Hosted by Ella Lamoureux: Prepare to be entertained by the fabulous Ella Lamoureux, our glamorous host who will guide you through an evening of laughter, naughtiness, and fantastic prizes. Ella knows how to make every moment unforgettable!
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For more info, head to rebelliousunicorns.com
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Accessibility:
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Venue is accessible, but if you need something specific, please reach out to support@rebelliousunicorns.com in advance
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We respect your choice to wear or not wear a mask
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Loud music and sassy shouting are standard
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Gender-neutral washrooms available
2SLGBTQ+ Shopping Nights
Date: second Tuesday monthly
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop
Those who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and are looking for a safe and judgement-free environment to explore their gender expression and style are welcome to join us! All volunteers will be hand-selected allies and/or members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. There will be assistance available for those who join to find the style that enhances their confidence while offering connections to resources and assistance with their journey. We will also be playing some great music and the KUC Thrift Shop always has affordable prices!
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Please note, the KUC thrift shop accepts cash only.
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PrimeTimers Kamloops
Various Events (check website below for details)​
Prime Timers of Kamloops is a social organization whose objective is to sponsor social, cultural and educational activities for gay and bisexual men in the British Columbia Interior.
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Check the website for upcoming events!
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TRUSU Pride: Queer Connections
Various Events (follow on Instagram for updates)
TRUSU Pride Club aims to have an inclusive space for LGBTQ2S + students on campus, and to provide a safe space where members and their allies feel included and not judged. Queer Connections is a group started by TRUSU Pride in 2021 and they host regular events for the queer community,
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Stay tuned for upcoming events!
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Follow TRUSU Pride Club on Facebook and Instagram for more information!