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SUMMARY:Saint John Pride Double Feature Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Monday night is a great night to watch movies with friends and chosen family!\nJoin us at Haven Music Hall for a double helping of classic films. We’re keeping it light with Mrs.Doubfire (PG) and The Birdcage (R – Language\, Drag) We’ll have free popcorn on hand\, a huge projector going and lots of fellowship.\nThis event is Pay what you can! $0.00\, $1.00 or even a generous $5.00\, we don’t care as long as you join us!\nWe have 75 seats\, so sign up in advance is recommended.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/saint-john-pride-double-feature-movie-night/
LOCATION:Haven Music Hall\, 201 Union Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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SUMMARY:First Nations Storytelling Walk
DESCRIPTION:It’s Pride Week and that means celebration of all kinds\, especially our Indigenous Community!\nWe have invited Dave Smith has been sharing the stories and history from his Indigenous heritage with Saint John since 2021 with his business First Nations Storytelling.\nHe will be taking us on a 60 minute condensed version of his walk along harbour passage. This event requires walking\, however\, the path is very rollable and flat.\nWe will be meeting up at the Ihtoli-maqahamok – The Gathering Space stage bright and early at 8:15am for our walk which will take place between 8:30am – 9:30am.\nTHERE ARE ONLY 20 SPOTS! Please sign up in advance.\nBelow is an excerpt from Dave’s website:\n“Indigenous influence in the Saint John area is largely overlooked. Prior to the establishment of Canada’s oldest incorporated city\, a flourishing culture already existed.\nDiscover the local history of the Wolastoqi and Mi’kmaq peoples from a unique Indigenous point of view while meandering along the harbor and the Beautiful River – Wolastoq. Walk along a historical portage route and over archaeological sites and become acquainted with the timeless wisdom of our ancestors. Learn how stewardship of the earth should look in a modern world while respecting and celebrating the traditions of the past.\nPrior to the landing of European settlers in what is now called New Brunswick\, thriving cultures existed for thousands of years which lived in harmony with the land and the life that resided on it. Survival on this land depended on ingenuity and knowledge wrought from a sometimes harsh and unforgiving environment.\nPassed down through the generations were the spoken teachings that served as lessons to the younger generations to ensure their survival into the future. Despite today’s world of modern conveniences and industrialization\, respect and protection of the land is a way of life still followed today in every aboriginal community across Canada.”
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/first-nations-storytelling-walk/
LOCATION:Ihtoli-maqahamok Stage\, 1 Market Square\, Saint John
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural Event,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240813T200000
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SUMMARY:Two Spirited Talk with Chief Chicky Polchies
DESCRIPTION:St.Mary’s First Nation Chief Chicky Polchies will be joining us to talk about what it means to be two spirited and sharing with us his journey as a 2SLGBTQIA+ chief and his beautiful indigenous culture.\nBiography:Chicky became the first LGBTQ2AI+ chief in Atlantic Canada in 2018. He was formerly a councilor at St. Mary’s First Nation for a period of 13 years. He has also worked within the Band Administration for several years as Community Planner which allowed him to be involved in community activities surrounded with language\, culture\, ceremony and communal celebrations. He is committed to leading his people with dedication\, integrity\, and sincere enthusiasm.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/two-spirited-talk-with-chief-chicky-polchies/
LOCATION:Union Club\, 125 Germain Street\, Saint John NB\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240813T220000
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SUMMARY:Gaymes Night at Heroes Beacon
DESCRIPTION:Come one and all to get your Gayme on at Heroes Beacon!\nCome alone and make friends while learning a new board game or bring a crowd and pull out your favourite deck of magic cards.\nWe will bring the snacks and our sponsor Heroes Beacon has provided an awesome venue and games for us to use.\nGaming is from 7-10pm.\nEvent is free.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/gaymes-night-at-heroes-beacon/
LOCATION:Heroes’ Beacon\, 25 Charlotte St\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240814T160000
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Allyship Workshop Preview
DESCRIPTION:**Save the date August 14th— Community Education Day**\n\nAs International Pride Month comes to a close\, let’s keep the spirit of allyship alive! With Saint John Pride Week just around the corner— August 9th-18th— we’re thrilled to challenge our incredible business community to take bold steps towards inclusivity for our 2SLGBTQIA+ friends\, colleagues\, and customers.\n\nActive allyship means more than just showing support; it’s about making real\, impactful changes. Here are some simple yet powerful ways you can get involved:\n\n**Get Educated:** Join our training sessions to deepen your understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. Chroma offers fantastic training to help you get started\, catch a preview on August 14th during Saint John Pride Week! Chroma Inclusive Allyship Workshop\n**Show Your Pride:** Display Pride symbols in your workplaces to signal that everyone is welcome.\n**Speak Inclusively:** Use inclusive language in all your communications and interactions to foster a sense of belonging for everyone.\n\nThese actions\, no matter how small\, can create a ripple effect\, sparking real\, meaningful change in our community.\n\n**Want to take your commitment even further? Consider becoming Rainbow Registered!** Did you know there’s a national accreditation process for 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly businesses and organizations? Chroma can provide the necessary training to help your business achieve this certification. It’s a fantastic way to show the community your dedication to active allyship & inclusion!\nFor more insights on why investing in Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) makes great business sense\, check out this excellent resource from the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion: https://ccdi.ca/media/3646/toolkit-business-case-en.pdf\n\nLet’s come together to make Saint John a place where everyone feels valued and included.\n\nLooking forward to seeing your support\,\n\nChroma NB & Saint John Pride
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/inclusive-allyship-workshop-preview/
LOCATION:Union Club\, 125 Germain Street\, Saint John NB\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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SUMMARY:Documentary Double Feature
DESCRIPTION:Are you a documentary lover? Maybe you just want to learn some history about something you have never learned about before. Whatever your reason for joining us\, head to Haven Music Hall for a double dose of documentary deliciousness with\nDisclosureAccording to a study from GLAAD\, over 80% of Americans don’t personally know someone who’s transgender. That means most people learn about trans people from the ways they’re depicted in movies and TV.\nFrom executive producer Laverne Cox and director Sam Feder comes Disclosure\, a documentary that chronicles over 100 years of trans representation on screen\, from silent film to Dog Day Afternoon\, The 40-Year-Old Virgin to Pose.\nAND\nCircus of BooksFor over 35 years\, the gay porn shop Circus of Books gave Los Angeles’ LGBT+ community a space to socialize and celebrate themselves without judgment. Executive produced by Ryan Murphy\, Circus of Books is the debut documentary from Jewish artist Rachel Mason\, who finally asks the least radical people she knows- her parents- how they became American’s biggest distributors of gay porn.\nThis event is Free to all attendees. We will have a donation bucket at the door if you wish. But it is not required to attend.\nAccessibilityHaven Music Hall is a street-level small music venue without fixed seating. This show is combination standing and seating room only. Our entrance exterior is a 34″ wide door that has a small lip/step up from the street. Once inside\, our entrance vestibule has three steps up into the space with an interior entrance opening of 70″. We have two single-use washrooms with toilets. If you’d like more information about accessing our space please email abigail@havenmusichall.com.\nSafer Spaces Policy/Code of ConductHaven Music Hall (HMH) is committed to ensuring a safer show experience for musicians\, audiences\, staff\, and volunteers. If you see or experience any form of harassment or abuse please inform the bar staff on site. If you experience harassment or abuse and wish to inform us after the fact please email abigail@havenmusichall.com. This email is read by the HMH owners only and any reports of safety violations will be treated as confidential. Incidents that are reported in real time are written up by the handling staff member and are confidential and kept on file. Abuse and harassment of an audience member\, musician\, HMH staff\, security\, or volunteers will result in immediate ejection from the premises\, potential probationary period\, and potential banning from the premises. As event coordinators we prioritize the experiences of the musicians\, staff\, and audience members\, so patrons who are being disruptive to the performance or bothering staff will be asked to stop their disruptive actions\, and may/or be asked to leave the premises.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/documentary-double-feature/
LOCATION:Haven Music Hall\, 201 Union Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Saint John has SO MUCH talent out there\, you could even say it’s a Kaleidoscope!\nWe’ve gathered together an amazing collection of Artists from all over Saint John and the surrounding area and we’re going to show them off to you in a revival of one of the cornerstone Saint John Pride Events\, our very own variety show at the BMO Theatre! We have an eclectic collection of entertainment including Comedians\, Musicians\, Singers and even a little burlesque to close out the evening. So come one\, come all to the Kaleidoscope Cabaret!\nFeaturing performances from:Spark Call ProductionsMariah DarlingZara BouquetDia MondeDarren ElmoreMichelle PetiteRyder Wright\nThey are $20.00 each and can be purchased through the Saint John Theatre Company’s Website at:\nhttps://tickets.saintjohntheatrecompany.com/…/2/online…
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/kaleidoscope-cabaret/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240816T140000
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SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Self Defense with KickBasics
DESCRIPTION:Kickbasics owner Amanda will guide us through a 3 hour self defense course designed to give you the skills and the confidence to defend yourself.\nWith rising Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric filtering up from our neighbour to the south\, it’s more important than ever that you be prepared for any situation!\nKickboxing is also really good for your health and physical exercise is a great treat for the body.\nThis is free\, but spots are limited to 30 spaces. Please register as soon as possible to confirm your spot
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/2slgbtqia-self-defense-with-kickbasics/
LOCATION:KickBasics Health Studio\, 24 Coburg Street\, Saint John
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240818T170000
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SUMMARY:THIRD SHIFT 2024: PSYCHE
DESCRIPTION:Third Space Gallery is excited to present our 10-year-anniversary of THIRD SHIFT! Our theme for this year will be: PSYCHE. THIRD SHIFT aims to showcase works that plumb the depths of the human psyche. Psyche encompasses the entirety of our inner world. It is an invitation for artists to navigate the profound complexities of consciousness and the human condition\, transcending boundaries and creating new intersections of thought and expression. The event will be FREE\, all-ages\, and we encourage everyone to come on down and join us for a fun weekend filled with art installments from various amazing artists around the country! \nTHIRD SHIFT is a contemporary art festival presented by Third Space\, a not-for-profit artist-run centre in Saint John\, New Brunswick\, that includes temporary installations\, interventions\, performances\, projections\, and events. Created as a platform for new experiences and communal exchange\, THIRD SHIFT aims to offer Saint John citizens and visitors to the city a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art and re-imagine urban space.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/third-shift-2024-psyche/
LOCATION:King’s Square\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Cultural Event,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Third Space Gallery":MAILTO:tiersespace@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240817T170000
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SUMMARY:19th Annual BIG BOOK SALE
DESCRIPTION:Big Brothers Big Sisters’ 19th Annual BIG BOOK SALE is happening on Level 1 of Brunswick Square again this summer. The sale will take place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday\, August 17th; and 10am to 6pm Monday\, August 19th to Friday\, August 23rd. Books range in price from $1 to $2\, so come out to get all of your winter reading materials! \nIf you can’t make it to the sale\, you can order a mystery bag of books online and stop by to pick them up with curbside assistance. \nDonations of gently used books are being accepted up until the sale. \nFor more information\, contact 506-635-1145.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/19th-annual-big-book-sale-2/
LOCATION:Brunswick Square\, 39 King Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 4V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Big Brothers Big Sisters":MAILTO:laurie.collins@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
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SUMMARY:Saint John Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:The 21st annual Pride Parade will take place on August 17th\, 2024. We invite our community and allies to either Join us in our march through the streets of Saint John OR crowd the sidewalks and cheer us on as we commemorate the historic struggles of the past and remember that there is much work to do in the struggle for equality.\nOur parade Marshall is former teacher and strong advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights in our school system Gail Costello. Who is an 2SLGBTQIA+ advisor at STU and worked as co-chair for Pride in Education for 12 years. In the broader community\, she has worked with nursing homes\, churches\, businesses\, and the police to help create safer spaces and best practices for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Most recently\, on behalf of Pride in Education\, she accepted the 2023 New Brunswick Human Rights Award.\nWe commend Gail and Pride in Education for her work in our schools and for helping to raising the call to action in 2023 against our Premier’s attack on policy 713.\nWe encourage you to join in our parade\, wear your pride on your sleeve and bring signs for the causes that you care about the most!\nOur registration form is live and we aren’t turning away anyone who would like to walk in solidarity with Saint John Pride. We hope to give a voice to any marginalized group that also supports the rights and freedoms of the 2SLGBTIQA+ community within our parade.\nThis year we encourage businesses and organizations to go as big as possible! Decorate & Bring a car! Play music while walking down the street! We love bubbles! Let’s really make this the biggest and LOUDEST pride parade.\nWe welcome those whose values align with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to participate in the parade. We reserve the right to deny your application\, should your values go against that of our organizations values and those of the community we serve.\nhttps://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdGGMajmHD…/viewform…\nGroups are asked to report to the staging area on Smythe Street between 12:45pm and 1:50pm. The parade will commence at 2:00pm. The parade will conclude at the Area 506 Container Village for post pride celebrations.\nWe will have a Saint John Transit bus available to help take anyone that has mobility issues\, but would still like to participate in the parade.\n2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals are welcome to participate in the parade by joining Saint John Pride’s walking group. No signup necessary. We will have Volunteers at the tail end of the parade with music\, where you can join and follow us to the after party!\nHere at Saint John Pride we believe it’s important to treat all people with respect and dignity. We pledge to create safer\, more inclusive\, respectful space where people can thrive\, free from all forms of harassment\, including sexual harassment\, discrimination\, bullying and violence.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/saint-john-pride-parade-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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