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.
Have an event idea? Want to list your event on our page? email info@kamloopspride.com!
Kamloops Pride Feature Events
Scream Queens: A Queer Club Experience
Welcome to Scream Queens: A Queer Club Experience! Join us this Halloween season for a night full of dazzling costumes, electrifying beats, and the vibrant energy of The Effie. Don't miss out on this spook-tacular event that promises to be a night to remember.
Whether you identify as 2SLGBTQPIA+ or an ally, this party is for everyone who believes in equality and inclusivity. Costumes encouraged and bring your friends!
Event Details
Tickets: $15/person
Doors Open: 8:00pm
Event runs until: 1:00am
DJ: BeatLoops
Venue: The Effie Arts Collective, 422 Tranquille Road
Accessibility
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Washrooms are gender-neutral
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Note: The venue is not wheelchair accessible (ramp is broken), and there are 3 steps to get into the venue
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Standing room only, with 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, loud music and sounds, and use of fog machines and/or other chemicals or smells may be present
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This is a 19+ event
🤝 Kamloops Pride volunteers will be available throughout the event to assist you with water, calling a cab, or anything else you may need.
💸 PWYC Tickets: Some Pay What You Can (PWYC) tickets are available. Please reach out to info@kamloopspride.com to inquire.
Kamloops Pride Monthly Events
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Rainbrews (19+)
Date: Second Thursday Monthly (Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12)
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Pogue Mahone
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!
Interested in hosting Rainbrews at your location? Please email info@kamloopspride.com
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Espresso Yourself
Date: Various Saturdays (Oct 5, Nov 9, Dec 7)
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.
This is a free all-ages event. Please avoid bringing in common allergens (foods, scents).
You can find us on the lower floor of KMA. There are stairs or an elevator.
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Youth Mxer (under 18)
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location TBD
Stay tuned for future events!
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.
Interested in hosting Youth Mxer at your location? Please email info@kamloopspride.com
Kamloops Pride Choir
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Mount Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum Street
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!
Rainbow Reads
Date: Saturday, September 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!
Book of the Month
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston and The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould
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.
Community Event Highlights
Indigenous and Proud (19+)
Rebellious Unicorns Production Company Inc. is excited to announce the 4th annual Indigenous & Proud, now expanded to two vibrant locations: Kamloops and Oliver. This year’s event promises to be the most spectacular yet, featuring a dazzling lineup of Indigenous talent, including four renowned performers from Canada’s Drag Race, alongside other incredible Indigenous drag artists. Including an exclusive interview segment by host Ella Lamoureux with each of the performers, providing a unique opportunity to learn more about the performers and their inspiring journeys.
Performers: Kaos, Ilona Verley, Chelazon Leroux, Beth, Ella Lamoureux, Jaylene Tyme, and Rez Daddy.
Indigenous & Proud 2024 is more than just a show; it's a celebration of diversity, identity, and the power of community. Join us for two nights of spectacular performances, heartfelt stories, and an atmosphere of inclusivity and pride. Tickets start at $49.
For more info, head to rebelliousunicorns.com
Ella's Naughty Drag Brunch (16+)
Join us at Bright Eye Brewing in Kamloops for a naughty back to school themed Ella's Drag Brunch! This special edition features the fabulous Ella Lamoureux as our host, with the sensational Ginny Tonyk as our special guest.
Tickets are available for $25, excluding food, tax, and a ticketing fee. Ensure to grab your spot for this vibrant and colorful tribute to diversity and inclusion.
Don’t miss this chance to sparkle with pride and joy at one of the most anticipated events of the season!
16+ show - adult humour - all minors must be present with a legal guardian
For more info, head to rebelliousunicorns.com
Ella's Naughty Drag Bingo (19+)
Guarantee your bingo experience with our exclusive reserved seating option. For just $6.99 (plus a small fee), you'll secure your spot and receive a dauber to mark your bingo cards. Remember, seats are limited, so gather your crew and buy your tickets together to ensure we reserve the perfect space for your group. Please note that the reserved seating fee covers your spot only and does not include bingo cards, which can be purchased on-site.
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!
For more info, head to rebelliousunicorns.com
Drag Me to Dinner
HELLO UGLIES - We’re back from the dead!
Join us Thursday, October 24th at Bright Eye Brewing for an evening of drag entertainment, presented by your local queerdos at Haus of Misfit, hosted by Virginia Slim and featuring Hollie Woods and Wanda Lust with special guest Autumn Horizon!
It’s no secret that Halloween is just gay Christmas, and we’re having a costume party about it!
Come prepared for audience participation, appies, and door prizes!
Advance tickets are $25+tax, or $30+tax at the door.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Parental discretion is advised.
COSTUME CONTEST! Audience participation time! We want to see your Halloween costumes, and if you have the best costume you could win special prizes from Haus of Misfit!
Bright Eye Food Special: You can order off the menu, but Bright Eye Brewing will be doing some food specials just for this event! Please note: Tickets do not include food or beverage.
For more info, head to hausofmisfit.ca/events
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!
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.
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,
Stay tuned for upcoming events!
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.