GET INTO QUEERANTINE 2.0

Time to get your pride on with Fierté Sudbury Pride‘s second edition of Queerantine! Celebrate all things Queer in Northern Ontario and beyond from July 12th-18^th. The Fierté Sudbury Pride team has been hard at work planning fun and inclusive activities for all ages and identities in a COVID safe digital format for the second year. While celebrating virtually isn’t quite the same, if we just hang tight for one more year, hopefully, we’ll all be able to party together next pride! In the meantime gather your bubble and get ready to take part in community meet-ups, fantastic entertainment, and thoughtful discussion.

Get in on the action July 12th-18^th with tons of fun activities for Queerantine 2.0! Remember, you don’t have to be 2SLGBTQ+ to participate – allies are welcome too. A big thank you goes out to all the hard-working volunteers at Fierté Sudbury Pride, who have managed to put together another fantastic festival in the middle of a pandemic. Here are some highlights you can look forward to over Queerantine 2.0:

Meet New People

One of the best parts of any Pride celebration is meeting new people of different experiences. It’s a powerful reminder when surrounded by other 2SLGBTQ+ folks that you are part of a vibrant and thriving community. Expand your network and make a new friend with some of Fierté Sudbury Pride’s fun social events over the week!

All-Ages Speed Friending – Monday, July 12^th @7PM – Start off Pride Week on the right foot and meet some new folks! Get ready for an evening of fun little games, all in a safe, low-pressure environment. All you need to bring is your smile and your best foot!

All-Ages Game Night – Tuesday, July 13^th @7PM – Grab the Cheetos and the Mountain Dew, it’s a virtual Games Night! Connect to our Discord server and enjoy playing Among Us and some other fun Jackbox games with your friends and community members.

The Queerest Trivia – Friday, July 16^th @5PM – You think you’re clever, don’t you? Now’s the time to test it out! Join us on our Facebook page for an interactive evening of queer trivia, where we’ll test your knowledge about all things queer. And, of course, don’t forget to assemble and register your kick-ass team!

Queering the Beach – Saturday, July 17^th @ 12PM – Things are still a little tricky to organize a Pride March and Day in the Park, BUT we’ve thought of the next best thing. Rather than take over downtown for an afternoon, we shall take to the beaches! Enjoy the sun and show off your fabulous, magical queer body, surrounded by your chosen family! Just gather up some friends, pick your favourite beach in the area, and have fun!

Pride Worship Service – Sunday, July 18^th @ 10PM – Sunday worship open to everyone under (and in) the rainbow! The service is led by Reverend Gerry Copeman and St. Peter’s Affirm Committee members. Presented by St. Peter’s United Church

Learn And Grow

Over Queerantine there will be several panels and group discussions to take part in. The Fierté Sudbury Pride team has thoughtfully assembled some of the North’s best storytellers and educators to deepen your understanding on queer issues. All discussions will be hosted via zoom so you can tune in and participate from home.

Two-Spirit and Indigi-Queer 101 – Monday, July 12 @ 12PM – Join us for some personal storytelling from Teddy Syrette and learn more about Two-Spirit and Indigi-Queer people.

Round Table on Intersectionality – Thursday, July 15^th @ 12PM – During this panel, you’ll learn about the concept of intersectionality and how we can be aware of it. Our panelists will also share their own experiences with intersectionality.Presented by Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury, Centre Victoria pour femmes, Consortium national de formation en santé – Volet Université Laurentienne, Fierté Sudbury Pride, and Public Health Sudbury & Districts

Workshop on Harassment in the Workplace – Friday, July 16^th @ 12PM – What do you do when you find yourself in an unsafe situation at work? Legal experts are on hand to explain how to take action against harassment, in particular harassment against 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, in the workplace. Presented by the Sudbury Community Legal Clinic and the Sudbury Workers Centre.

Fun And Games

We know you’re sick of Netflix, tune into some Queerantine programming instead! Check out Queer North Film Festival’s virtual short film festival, dance with Zig’s and all your friends on zoom, or catch a nightly light show at the Big Nickel. Tune in to the Little Big Gay Cabaret for a variety show of talent from poetry to stand-up.

Big Nickel Lightshow – July 12th-16^th @ sunset – Have you ever wondered what the Big Nickel would look like if it were just a bit gayer? From Monday to Friday night after sunset, take a selfie with the Big Nickel in all of its glory as all six pride colours are projected and rotated on Sudbury’s favourite piece of coin.

Queer Short Films Programme – Wednesday, July 14^th @ 7PM – A cheeky, provocative sample of short films from local and international submissions ahead of the full QNFF, currently planned for August. The full program will be announced at a later date. Then, join us on Facebook Live for a chat with some of the filmmakers whose works were featured in the Short Film Programme! Presented by the Queer North Film Festival

The Little Big Gay Cabaret – Thursday, July 15^th @ 7PM – A handful of Greater Sudbury’s brightest artists shine in this series of short performances in a variety of formats. Music, poetry, drag, and stand-up, it’s all here!

Zig’s Virtual Pride Night – Friday, July 16^th @ 9PM – Come on out to a Virtual Pride Night with Zig’s featuring Steak and Van Goth! Celebrate Pride with Zigs at this virtual drag show filled with videos, live performances, comedy, games, and much much more. This event is free and the zoom link will be emailed out beforehand to all attendees. Presented by Zig’s Bar and Fierté Sudbury Pride.