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New West Pride / Royal City Pride – Vancouver, BC
Our 5th year anniversary will be celebrated by not only expanding to a 9 day festival, but moving down to Columbia Street. Please explore our site and learn more about the events that are being held, and how you can get involved!
New West Pride 2014
Friday, August 8th, 9 pm
The Metro Hall
759 Carnarvon Street
$10
Kick off the New West Pride week by coming out to the Stonewall Dance. This is also a fun party. (19+)
Saturday August 9th, 8 pm
The Heritage Grill
447 Columbia Street
Saturday, August 9 & Sunday, August 10, 2014
Multiple Venues
Free
Each August arts and cultural enthusiasts travel to New West to visit artists, studios, galleries, live music venues, theatres and historical locations throughout the city. Check out a number of LGBT artists who are being highlighted.
Sunday, August 10th, Noon
Boardgame Warriors
708 Clarkson Street
Free
Join the Vancouver Gaymers for Lunch at 11 am at Ki Sushi. Then head over to Board Game Warriors at noon for a fun afternoon of boardgames.
Sunday, August 10th, 11 am – 7 pm
6th Street and 6th Avenue
Free
Uptown live is returning with 3 main stages full of live music! Be sure to visit us at the New West Pride booth.
Sunday, August 10th, 11 am – 7 pm
430 Columbia Street
$12-$26
Steam1, a gay bath house in New Westminster, is a must-stop on any visit to the Vancouver Lower Mainland for men who enjoy the company of men, located just off Columbia St right across from Columbia skytrain station.
Sunday, August 10th, 2 pm
Shiloh – Sixth Avenue United Church
1111 Sixth Avenue
Free
Our community comes in many diverse ways, as do the ways in which we celebrate. Our Pride celebration week begins with an uplifting worship service that celebrates all that we are and all that we have. Shiloh-6th Avenue United Church is a progressive and radically inclusive community that has been a Friend of Pride for 4 years now, and welcomes you to come “just as you are” to this time. Knowing that church has often been a place where our community has been excluded, come and find a welcome during this service.
Sunday, August 10th, 7:30 pm
The Heritage Grill
447 Columbia Street
$10
The pride version of the weekly Drag show in New West
Doors at 6, Show at 7:30, Dancing till 2 am.
Monday, August 11th, 7 pm
The New Westminster Public Library
711 Sixth Avene
Free
SFU archivist Nailisa Tanner will discuss building the Archives of Lesbian Oral Testimony at SFU and show clips from the collection.
Tuesday, August 12th, 7:30 pm
Lucky Strikes Bowling Lanes
1205 Sixth Avenue
All are welcome for a night of bowling hosted by the Royal Family Bowling League and supported by Lucky Strike Lanes. Only $2 per game and free shoe rental, a voucher for 2 for 1 appies at The Thirsty Duck (upstairs) as well as a free ticket on a draw for a $10 gift certificate for bowling. Try it out and if you enjoy it, think about joining the Royal Family Bowling League in September
Wednesday, August 13th, 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Century House
620 Eighth Street (in Moody Park)
Free
The SGSA meets up monthly on the second Wednesday of each month to socialize and discuss issues that are relevant to LGBT seniors and their allies.
Wednesday, August 13th, 6 pm
Steel & Oak Brewery
1319 Third Avenue
Steel & Oak will be tapping a Bold and Fruity Cask that they are preparing especially to commemorate the New West Pride Festival.
Thursday, August 14th, 3 pm – 7 pm
Tipperary Park
Royal and 4th
Free
The Royal City Farmer’s Market takes place every Thursday throughout the summer. Come check out the Pride edition, and support our local farmers.
Thursday, August 14th, 7pm (1st of a 5 week discussion series)
Holy Trinity Cathedral
514 Carnarvon Street
Free
We celebrate Pride by going deeper into the wisdom tales of the magical and mystical. Each night we unpack a different fairytale and apply it’s ancient wisdom to the gay men’s journey today.
Friday, August 15th, Doors 8:30 pm, Show 9:30 pm
Columbia Theatre
530 Columbia Street
$20
Totally unique in the history of Vancouver’s LGBTQ community, Queer as Funk brings together ten of the city’s hottest queer musicians in an explosive, high-energy dance band.
Saturday, August 16th
Coming Home Cafe
753 Sixth Street
Coming Home cafe has is a gathering place for the LGBT community of New West. Join friends or make new ones over brunch.
Saturday, August 16th, 11 am – 3 pm
Douglas Students’ Union
88 Seventh Street
Free
Open for all ages! Douglas Students’ Union’s Pride Community is hosting a fun Tye Dye party during New West Pride. Bring your own shirt, we supply the fun.
Saturday, August 16th, 3 pm – 8 pm
Columbia Street between 4th and 6th Street
At Columbia Skytrain Station
Free
There will be fun and entertainment for everyone. Come join our 5th anniversary celebration as we move New West Pride onto the street!
Saturday, August 16th, 8 pm
Status Nightclub
27 Church Street
Hot male exotic dancers, Sexy dancing, Cold Drinks
The DJ will keep the dancefloor hopping till late
Saturday, August 16th, 8 pm
The Met Bar & Grill
411 Columbia Street
Free
The Met hosts a monthly Pride night to provide a place for New West’s LGBT community to gather, and have a night out.
Saturday, August 16th, 8 pm
Chronic Tacos
66 Tenth Street
$20
Party with the bears at a mexican themed party.
Enjoy all you can eat tacos, drink specials, sombreros and a pinata.
Saturday, August 16th, 9 pm
Lafflines Comedy Club
530 Columbia Street
$20
Enjoy a night of belly laughing humour with The Ryan and Amy Show joined by Queerprov and Carlotta Gurl.
Saturday, August 16th, 8 pm
The Heritage Grill
447 Columbia Street
Free
Not only will we be partying to the sounds of Lessismore, but we’ll be entertained by some great guest drag queens between sets supporting Red Ribbons 4 Life.
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