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 Monthly Events
Kamloops Pride Choir
Every Monday
Kamloops United Church
Time: 7:00 - 8:30PM
All Ages
The Kamloops Pride Choir is back! This group meets every Monday from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Kamloops United Church. All voices, skill levels and allies are welcome. There is no cost.
*We are currently in search of a choir director! If you are/know someone who is interested, please email us at info@kamloopspride.com*
Next Event
Monday at 7:00!
Rainbrews (19+)
At a new location every month!
It's Back! Kamloops Pride is bringing back our monthly pub night, but with a new name. We are so excited to introduce RAINBREWS!
Come and join us at a new location each month for appies, drinks, and mingling! Allies are welcome and encouraged!
The next event will be at:
Alchemy Brewing Company
650 Victoria St, Kamloops
June 9, 2022
6 PM - 9PM
Interested in hosting Rainbrews at your location? Please email info@kamloopspride.com
Espresso Yourself
At a new location every month!
It's back! Kamloops Pride's monthly coffee shop gathering!
Come and join us at a new location each month for your favourite alcohol-free beverage, some board games, art, and mingling! Allies are welcome and encouraged!
(Kamloops Pride will bring some art supplies but you are welcome to bring your own)
The next event will be at:
The Smorgasbord Deli
225 7th Ave, Kamloops, BC V2C 3S8
May 26, 2022
6PM-8PM
Interested in hosting Espresso Yourself at your location? Please email info@kamloopspride.com
Community Creations at the Kamloops Farmer's Market
Community Event
Every Saturday Starting April 23, 2022
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Kamloops Pride would like to partner with local 2SLGBTQPIA+ artists/artisans, small hand-made craft, and agricultural businesses in an attempt to highlight some of the wonderful creations and products the community has to offer! Sellers will be randomly drawn using a random number generator.
We will supply the tent, the table, and some help. You just need to bring your products and any decor/signage required for your display!
If you are interested in participating please fill out the application found here
Craft and Create
Monthly
All Ages
Craft & Create is Kamloops Pride’s new 2SLGBTQPIA+ virtual art club where you can come and hang out, meet new people, learn a new technique, and create something new each month. Allies are welcome and encouraged!
To sign up, please fill out this form and you will be contacted with all the details, including payment options.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Next Meeting:
Paint Pouring Class!
May 28, 2022
All ages welcome, 6:30-8:30 PM
In-person and Instructor led
at "Art Party" 177 Tranquille Rd #8
Rainbow Reads
Volunteer-Created Event
Every Second Month
3:00PM - 4:00PM for 12-17
7:00PM - 8:00PM for 18+
Youth-friendly
Rainbow Reads is a new 2SLGBTQPIA+ book club that focuses on books written by Queer authors with Queer narratives.
The club will meet virtually every 2 months. Attendance is not mandatory for each meeting, but we’d love to see some regular faces! Books will be accessible to all for no cost via reading apps if required. If you are interested in joining us, please fill out this form. Allies are welcome and encouraged to join! There is no cost.
Next Meeting: Please see event calendar below
Meetings are held at 4pm (youth 12-17) and 7pm (18+) Those who fill out the above form will receive a link to the meeting.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Event Created by: Grey Harder and Jade Abounassar
Image credit: Grey Harder
Community Partner Events
2SLGBTQ+ Shopping Nights
Community Partner Event
Every Second Tuesday of each Month
4:00PM-7:00PM
Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop
Youth-friendly
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.
Next Event: See Event Calendar Below
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Prime Timers Kamloops
Community Partner Event
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.
Website
Upcoming Events
June 3: Potluck dinner (5 pm)
June 8: Coffee (11 am)
June 14: General Meeting (6 pm) followed by dinner in a restaurant
June 18: Walk/hike at Kenna Cartwright Park (11 am)
June 23-26: camping at Monck Provincial Park
June 24: various activities at the park (further details TBA by mid-June)
June 25: various activities at the park (further details TBA by mid-June)
July 16: BBQ (5 pm; place TBA)
July 22: picnic (noon; place TBA)
August 28: marching in Pride Parade
September 5: BBQ BBQ (5 pm; place TBA)
September 10: coffee (time and place TBA)
If you have questions, please email: joeedwardrobinson@gmail.com
Nuit Raunch vol.5
About this event
P*rn? In public? You bet! We typically think of adult film as something to be viewed in private, away from conversation and socialization, but it hasn’t always been that way. Harkening back to the Golden Age of adult film, the team at Nuit Raunch are excited to bring adult film back into the social sphere and the big screen. Part of our mission is to bring film to the forefront that empowers, represents, and disarms us in all kinds of ways.
Nuit Raunch is a one-night curated screening of short queer and inclusive adult film from around the world. The event is organized by queer pornographer Kate Sinclaire (Ciné Sinclaire) and brought to you by wonderful teams of really cool people.
We'll be featuring 12 short films this year (runtime 80mins), and host Kate Sinclaire will be on hand to introduce the evening and run a Q+A at the end of the screening.
No one turned away for lack of funds! Email us at kate@cinesinclaire.com if you’d like to be on advanced Pay-What-You-Can ticket list. PWYC available at door as capacity allows.
NOTES ON ATTENDING:
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Come as you are or dress to impress, whatever feels right for you
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This is not a hookup space. Definitely get some sexy energy out of the night if that’s what you’re looking for, but we do ask that you respect other patrons and what they consented to in purchasing a ticket.
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Ask questions if you’ve got them, and try to come from a space of non-judgement!
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Have fun, let yourself learn a thing or two
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No one is required to stay for the entire screening. If you are feeling uncomfortable, you are welcome to get up and leave at any point. We won’t be insulted. You’ve got to look after yourself.
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Respect others’ boundaries. PERIOD. Do not assume that anyone is in the room because they want to hook up. Respect people’s privacy and boundaries. If you are acting creepy/violating boundaries, you 100% will be asked to leave and will not be issued a refund.
This is a 19+ event
Remember to bring 2 pieces of ID
Masking is encouraged <3 <3
Date and time
Fri, 27 May 2022, 10:30 PM PDT
Location
The Effie Arts Collective
422 Tranquille Road
Kamloops, BC V2B 3G8
