Pride Events
The following events are being planned for 2007. More events are being added, so check back regularly for more details. The big day happens on Saturday, June 16, 2007.
Friday, June 8, 2007
Pre-Pride Event: James North Art Crawl, 7pm to 10pm
Location: James St. North, between King and Murray
Admission: Free
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Official Pride Kick-Off BBQ and Picnic, noon to 6pm
DJ'd by Circe with a performance by Ponderoo
Location: Cedars Campground, 1039 Concession 5 West, Milgrove, Ontario
Admission: $11 for campground day pass
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Mr. & Miss Hamilton Pride Pageant, 10pm to 2am
Location: The Embassy Nightclub, 54 King St. E., Hamilton, Ontario
Admission: Free
Central Spa Pride, 6pm
Location: Central Spa, 401 Main St. W., Hamilton, Ontario
Admission: 19+, men only, $10 lockers from 5pm to 7pm, $15 lockers after 7pm
Monday, June 11, 2007
Rainbow flag raised in honour of Hamilton Pride
at Hamilton City Hall (71 Main St. West - map it)
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Queer Issues Symposium, 6pm to 9pm
Topic: The Queer Family
Speakers: TBA
Moderator: Emily Groom
Location: Central Public Library - Hamilton Room (55 York Blvd. 1st floor - map it)
Admission: Free
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Pass-Da-Pride: All You Can Eat Pasta Fundraiser, 5pm to 7pm
followed by The Dating Game fundraiser, 7pm tp 9pm
Location: The Werx (121 Hughson St. North - map it)
Admission: $10 for dinner, $5.00 application fee for The Dating Game
Tickets: Hamilton Pride ticket outlets and The Werx
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Gala Reception featuring the Annual Silent Auction and Pride Awards presented by VIA Rail, 7pm to 11pm
Location: The Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King St. W., Hamilton, Ontario
Admission: Free
Arrive early to see a special exhibit by the AGH between 6pm and 7pm. A percentage of the $7 admission cost for this special exhibit benefits the Hamilton Pride Festival.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Hosana presented by Piccadilly Circus, 8pm
Director: Willard Boudreau
Executive Producers: Kathy and Jerry McRoberts
Cast: Phil Luzi, Matthew Willson
Location: The Players’ Guild Studio Theatre, 80 Queen Street South, Hamilton, Ontario
Admission: $20 ($5 from every ticket donated to Hamilton Pride)
Tickets: Hamilton Pride ticket outlets
The Women's Dance (9 pm - 1 am)
Location: Centenary United Church, 24 Main St. W., Hamilton, Ontario
Admission: $8 in advance, $10 at the door
Tickets: Hamilton Pride ticket outlets
Hamilton Artists Inc. presents Attila Richard Lukacs, opening reception at 7pm
Location: 3 Colbourne St., Hamilton
Admission: Free
More information. This show continues until July 21st.
Saturday, June 16, 2007 THE BIG DAY!!
Rally (11:00 am) & Parade (11:30 am)
Speakers: TBA
Location: Hamilton City Hall (71 Main St. West - map it)
Admission: Free
Main Festival Event (noon - 6 pm)
Marketplace, Beverage Garden and BBQ
Entertainment: Ashley MacIsaac, Naomi Taylor, Nancy Rancourt and local artists.
Location: Pier 4 Park (Guise St. and Leander Dr. - map it)
Admission: Free
Readings by LGBTQ Authors presented by Bryan Prince Bookseller
Authors: Sky Gilbert, Elizabeth Ruth, and Farzana Doctor
Time: 2pm to 3:15pm in Pier 4 Park at the Bryan Prince Bookseller booth
Admission: Free
Reading and Q&As with authors from the community.
Hosanna presented by Piccadilly Circus, 8 pm
Director: Willard Boudreau
Executive Producers: Kathy and Jerry McRoberts
Cast: Phil Luzi, Matthew Willson
Location: The Players’ Guild Studio Theatre, 80 Queen Street South, Hamilton, Ontario
Admission: $20 ($5 from every ticket donated to Hamilton Pride)
Tickets: Hamilton Pride ticket outlets
Hamilton Artists Inc. presents Attila Richard Lukacs (see June 15th)
Official After-Party, 9pm tp 2am
Location: The Werx (121 Hughson St. North - map it)
Admission: Free, 19+
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Hamilton Pride Church Service, 11:00am
Centenary United Church, 24 Main St. W., Hamilton, Ontario
Wind-Down BBQ, 2pm to 7pm
Location: The Werx (121 Hughson St. North - map it)
Admission: Free
Bryan Prince Bookseller
1060 King Street West, Hamilton, 905-528-4508
Speakeasy
445 Ferguson North, Hamilton
La Jardinere Flower Market
246 Locke Street South, Hamilton, 905-529-5909
The AIDS Network
140 King Street East, Suite 101 (Lower Level), Hamilton, 905-528-0854
The LGBTQ Community Wellness Centre
20 Hugson Street South, Suite 611, Hamilton, 905-525-0300
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