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 Special Events
Spring Kings & Things Drag Show
Get ready to witness our fiercest lineup yet as we welcome royalty to The Effie stage! Join host Justin Abit and an electrifying cast featuring Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar 2024, AndrogynAss, the incomparable Velvet Ryder, and the sensational Origen from Kelowna. It's a night of glam, glitter, and jaw-dropping performances you won't want to miss! Grab your tickets now and let's make memories that sparkle!
Event Info
Join us for the hottest 19+ event in town! Bring your A-game and your government-issued photo ID because you won't want to miss a single moment! Secure your spot in the front row for our dazzling extravaganza with our exclusive Pre-Sale tickets, available until April 6th for just $20! Can't make it in time? Don't fret! Snag your General Admission tickets from April 7th to 21st for only $25 and ensure you don't miss out on the magic. For those spontaneous souls, Last Minute Tickets will be available after April 21st and at the door for $30.
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Show your love and support for our incredible performers! Bring your $5 bills and get ready to make it rain. Every tip is a token of appreciation for their mesmerizing talent, and what better way to do it than with cold, hard cash? Don't worry if you're short on fives – Kamloops Pride has you covered with extra bills on hand, ensuring you can tip like a true VIP all night long! Let's make it a night they'll never forget!
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Accessibility
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Gender neutral washrooms
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Not wheelchair accessible (ramp is broken), there are 3 steps to get into the venue
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Standing room only (very limited seating available for those who need it)
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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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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
Hotel Partner
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
Kamloops Pride Choir
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Kamloops United Church
The Kamloops Pride Choir is back! This group meets every Tuesday evening. All ages, all voices, and all skill levels are welcome. There is no cost and allies are welcome and encouraged!
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Rainbrews (19+)
Date: Thursday, April 11th
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Pogue Mahones- Music Bingo
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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Interested in hosting Rainbrews at your location? Please email info@kamloopspride.com
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Youth Mxer (under 18)
Come and join us at a new location each month to socialize, meet Kamloops Pride board members, and meet new friends in the community! This event is for 2SLGBTQPIA+ and ally youth under 18 only. We will have a reserved area that will be decorated with pride flags. Attendance is free, but guests are responsible for their own bills.
Interested in hosting Youth Mxer at your location? Please email info@kamloopspride.com
Rainbow Reads
Date: Sunday, April 28th
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Riverside Park- Near Bandshell
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!
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Book of the Month
The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
Community Creations
Join Kamloops Pride at the Farmers Market every Saturday from April 27th until October 26th!
Calling all LGBTQPIA+ owned businesses! 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. Your business could be the highlight of our booth. Interested? Fill out the application here.
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Community Event Highlights
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
Date: See Below
Time: See Below
Various Locations
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.
Upcoming Events:
Oct 11 at 9:30-11am coffee at He Brews
Oct 11 at 7:30 pm Trivia at Fox and Hound
Oct 18 at 7:30 pm Trivia at Fox and Hound
Oct 22 at 2-4pm hike in Barnhartvale
Oct 23 at 9:30-11am coffee at Frankly Coffee
Oct 25 at 7:30 pm Trivia at Fox and Hound
Oct 28 at 11am AGM and Halloween Luncheon at 421 St. Paul Street
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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!
Rebellious Unicorns
Various Events
Founded in 2017, Rebellious Unicorns is a 100% 2SLGBTQ+ owned events, broadcasting and media production company, dedicated to leading positive change in the Okanagan and curating inclusive events, experiences, and programming that bring people together. Rebellious Unicorns has produced a variety of in-person events for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies, including the drag-focused extravaganza, FruitCake, and the business social, the MX. One of RUPC’s signature events, Peak Pride, is a winter pride festival held at mountain resorts in BC such as Big White, SilverStar, Sun Peaks, and RED Mountain Resort, attracting hundreds of attendees from Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest.
Rebellious Unicorns produces Unicorns.LIVE, Unicorn Booth, thehub.lgbt, Peak Pride, QUSIC, FruitCake, the MX., Kelowna.LGBT, Victoria.LGBT, Voices Unheard, Dirty Mutter, Cub Crawl, Earth to Table Vegan Market, and Sunset Sessions. For a list of their upcoming events, click here.
If you'd like to work with Rebellious Unicorns or want to learn more about them, click here.