Pride Week is upon us here in Sudbury! A week full of celebration, love, acceptance and of course the occasional rainbow flag. Fierte Sudbury Pride has been hard at work planning a plethora of events over the week of July 9^th – 15^th and several other organizations have gotten in on the fun as well. One important thing to remember about Pride is that participation is not excluded to the LGBTTIQQ2SA community, speaking with Fierte Sudbury Pride board member Michelle Gauthier, she says “anyone with an open mind is welcome!” So this week get out there no matter who you love or how you love – let your freak flag fly! To help you make the most of your Pride Week we’ve rounded up as many events as we could track down, time to start planning!

JULY 9^TH

FSP FLAG RAISING CEREMONY – JAMES JEROME FIELD (90 CENTENNIAL DRIVE), 11AM-12PM

Help Fierté Sudbury Pride kick off Pride Week with our annual flag raising event. This year’s theme is “Generations of Pride” and we will have speakers of various ages and representations sharing their experiences.

FILM PREMIERE: TRACK TWO- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH – MCEWEN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (85 ELM ST), 7PM – 9:45PM

As part of Pride Week, Sudbury Indie Cinema brings the historical documentary, TRACK TWO, to Sudbury as a springboard for discussion. TRACK TWO, the story of the 1981Toronto Bathhouse raids, captures a pivotal moment in Canada’s LGBTQ2 liberation movement. Don’t miss this riveting doc by Harry Sutherland, following the remarkable uprising that changed the course of history. Panel discussion immediately following the screening with local LGBTQ leaders reflecting on the implications and local relevance to this story. Is TRACK TWO a cautionary tale? Does it only serve to show how far we’ve come? Hear different perspectives on local responses to current police relations.

JULY 10^TH

PRIDE FAMILY ZUMBA! – YMCA SUDBURY (140 DURHAM ST), 6PM – 7PM, FREE EVENT

Join us for Family Zumba to celebrate Pride! This free event will be taking place in the YMCA Gym. Everyone is welcome!

PRIDE’S MEMORIAL VIGIL – MEMORIAL PARK, 6PM – 7PM

Fierté Sudbury Pride is hosting a memorial vigil to remember those lost to or affected by AIDS, violence and/or suicide. This is a safe space to heal and to share, where we can support one another in solidarity. There will be an art installation where the public is welcome to bring and post stories, photos and/or artwork about how they and their loved ones have been affected by HIV, violence, and/or suicide.

HEAR THE RAINBOW – ONE SKY (125 DURHAM ST), 7PM – 8PM, FREE EVENT

Original music, original fine art. Live. Ruby She paints live to a soundscape of colour by BBBRTHR. A feast for the ears, eyes and heart. Come celebrate the rainbow for Sudbury Pride 2018.

JULY 11^TH

CHARITY BBQ FOR YOUTH – CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE (65 EVERGREEN ST), 11:30AM – 1:30PM, $7

Join us for entertainment, good conversation and good snacks at the Charity BBQ for Youth! Open mic and the sounds of Sudbury Youth Rocks, expressive art activity. All proceeds go to LGBTQ2S youth.

RAINBOW ROCK W/ PONY, CAMP GIRLS, GHOST CAT – THE ASYLUM SUDBURY (19 REGENT ST), 6:30PM – 10:30PM, PWYC

Bangers Promotions in association with Fierte Sudbury Pride are very excited to bring rock and roll to Pride Week! Queer, Trans and Allies of all-ages are invited to come embrace the power of rock and let their freak flags fly. Thanks to the help of FSP, this event will be Pay What You Can! No person will be turned away!

FREE BEGINNER/GENTLE YOGA CLASS – TWO SOULS YOGA (469 BOUCHARD ST SUITE 229), 7PM – 8PM

Join us Wednesday July 11th at 7:00pm for a Beginner/Gentle Yoga class raising funds for Fierté Sudbury Pride! Bring your mat, water and a monetary donation!

PRIDE IDOL CONTEST – ZIGS BAR (54 ELGIN ST), 9PM-3AM, FREE ENTRY

PRIDE IDOL with DJ K-OTTICK. This is Your Chance to Win Cash for your talents. Do you have what it takes to impress our judges and move on to the next round? Only one way to find out!

JULY 12^TH

BIG GAY CABARET! – (170 SHAUGHNESSY ST), 7PM – 11PM, FREE EVENT, 7PM – 11PM, $20

Presented by Fierté Sudbury Pride and the Sudbury Theatre Centre. It’s back, the extravaganza unlike any other! Don’t miss this FABULOUS night out! An evening of Big Gay Fun featuring: fantastic entertainment, silent auction, friends, dancing, and FUN!!! Hosted by the incomparable and always sassy Brenda From Accounting.

ÉCHANGE DE VÊTEMENTS – CLOTHING SWAP (18 AND -) – CARREFOUR FRANCOPHONE (14 RUE BEECH ST), 4PM – 7PM, FREE EVENT

La Slague, Carrefour Francophone, and Fierté Sudbury Pride invite you to find your style. If you need clothing for graduation or your everyday wardrobe, here is your chance to express yourself with clothes that feel good! Ok, cool but how does it work? You can bring clothing to donate to the swap but you can also come without clothing. What’s important is that you don’t leave empty-handed! This is a FREE and BILINGUAL event. We also assure a safe and pleasant space.

DIRTY DRAG QUEEN BINGO – ZIGS BAR (54 ELGIN ST), 9PM-3AM

DRAG YER ASS ON OUT TO DIRTY BINGO! Hosted by QUEENS Lady Anya Face and Carlotta Carlisle!
It’s not your average bingo. But a classic game with a naughty twist.. Cum one, Cum all and bring your dabber too. If you have a fun and kinky side well this game is definitely for you..

JULY 13^TH

SEW WITH PRIDE – SEW LOCAL STITCH LOUNGE (1142 LASALLE BLVD), 4PM-6PM OR 6:30PM – 8:30PM, $29

Join us in studio to make a skirt, flag/banner, simple tunic (top) or cape. A fun social gathering to celebrate pride and prepare for Fierte Sudbury Pride’s 21st Annual Pride March! No sewing experience required and all supplies are included! Registration is required to attend this event.

GET LUCKY SHOWCASE/DANCE PARTY – ZEN FITNESS (158 DURHAM ST), 7PM-12AM, $10 ADVANCE $15 AT DOOR

Friday the 13th is usually all about bad luck, but not this year! We want you to GET LUCKY at our Student Showcase and Dance Party! You’re in for an amazing show starring our Zen Dancers and Hosted by the ever-entertaining Aunt Zelda! After our performances, stay for a Dance Party with DJ Scratchley Q!

PRIDE AND COMMUNITY BREAKFAST AND PRESENTATION – CLARION HOTEL SUDBURY (117 ELM ST), 7:30PM – 10:30AM, $25

Come celebrate and join us for a freshly prepared community breakfast with Dr. Sean Sullivan and Ryan Kerr who will be speaking to the realities of coming out, stigma, and the importance & value on being inclusive when providing health care services to members of the LGBT2-SQ community.

PRIDE PROM – SUDBURY THEATRE CENTRE – (170 SHAUGHNESSY ST), 7PM – 11PM, FREE EVENT

Fierté Sudbury Pride and GSPS Chief’s Youth Initiative Fund presents a Prom night to remember for all queer, trans and allied youth (ages 18 and under) in a welcoming, fun and safe atmosphere. Hosted by amazing Toronto-based Drag Queen, Heaven Lee, there will be music for you to dance your heart out, a snack table so you won’t go hungry, and LGBTQ+ chaperones to make sure everyone is safe and sound!

PRIDE DRAG SHOW – ZIGS BAR (54 ELGIN ST), 9PM-3AM, $10

LADY ANYA FACE and CARLOTTA CARLISLE! Sudburys’ famous Celebrity Female Impersonator in all her glory with local kings, queens and inbetweens give you a night of incredible fun! Always a crowd favourite performing numerous shows! Get your seat early for what promises to be an extremely energetic and fun-filled night!

JULY 14^TH

FIERTE SUDBURY PRIDE MURAL CREATION – GREATER SUDBURY MARKET (233 ELGIN ST), 9AM – 5PM

Come watch the paint fly as a mural is created before your eyes! Pride will be leaving a colourful mark on the town as SLGTQ+ artists take over the Market. The Market is open 8am-2pm, however the artists will be on site from 9am-5pm to complete their creation. Musical guests Nyimbo will take the main stage between 10am-2pm to provide musical accompaniment for the day.

PRIDE DAY IN THE PARK – MEMORIAL PARK, 12PM – 4PM, FREE ENTRY

There’s no better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than in Memorial Park, eating hotdogs and burgers, sipping on cold drinks, listening to rad LGBTQ+ musicians, and checking out all the wonderful swag from our amazing vendors! Get revved up for the March, make a sign or two, and make new friends! Hosted by the wonderful Heaven Lee Hytes!

21ST ANNUAL PRIDE MARCH – MEMORIAL PARK, 1:30PM – 3PM

Fierte Sudbury Pride is excited to promote this years Pride Parade that will be starting at Memorial Park at 1:30 for the rally and the march begins at 2:00 pm and will route throughout downtown Sudbury. Come celebrate the Generations of Pride by joining us in our annual Pride March! Wear your brightest colours, bring your best signs, cheer your loudest cheers, and get ready to show your pride!

LIVE PRIDE ROLLER DERBY! – CARMICHAEL ARENA (1298 BANCROFT DR), 6:30PM – 9PM, $10

NCRD joins the Fierte Pride celebrations with our annual Roll Over The Rainbow bout. Skaters are coming together from all around Ontario to bring you an action packed good time. In partnership with Fierte Pride Sudbury, come and check out all the fun that diverse derby folk bring out on the flat track.

ZIGS PRIDE PALOOZA WITH DJ BUBBA AND DJ K-OTTICK – ZIGS BAR (54 ELGIN ST), 9PM-3AM, $5 BEFORE 1AM $10 AFTER 1AM

Star Light, Star Bright, its RAINBOW NIGHT! Paint yourself in glow in the dark paint and showcase under a black light.. Wear white and neon and all things bright.. It’s the end of pride lets celebrate and party it up right! We open at 9, don’t wait too late or you may just get stuck at the gate!

JULY 15^TH

QUEER ISSUES DISCUSSION PANEL AND Q&A – LA FROMAGERIE (80 ELGIN ST), 1PM – 3PM, FREE EVENT

Come out and relax at this FREE discussion panel covering topics including queer theory, activism, as well as local and upcoming LGBTQ research. Questions that will be covered in the panel include: What lessons can we take from previous pride movements to help fight back in the current political climate? How does being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit or otherwise affect the type of job you choose and your ability to find work and be promoted? What is it about some workplaces that makes LGBTQ+ people feel safe to be out or about others that make people feel unsafe? Panelists will be followed by a Q&A. Light refreshments will be provided.

CLIMB THE RAINBOW 2018 – ARC CLIMBING + YOGA (1981 OLD BURWASH RD), 6PM – 9PM

ARC Climbing + Yoga is teaming up with Fierte Sudbury Pride for an evening of climbing, community and celebration! Special event pricing includes all your rental gear and free belays up the wall. Climbs will be set up to ensure they are accessible for any and all climbing experience levels. Door/raffle prizes throughout the evening and a special rainbow-themed climb with prizes for whoever makes it the furthest!