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Sat 13 Aug

8pmPre-PrideThrow DownCant wait to celebratePride? Pride is almosthere, so what better wayto loosen up your jointsthen by having a throwdown! Performances by

local kings and queens,Rocky Horror andburlesque performances,a spanking booth, 2 DJs,and a bake sale.Tickets: $8. 19+.

Club Saw67 Nicholas

Wed 17 Aug

9pmPTS presentsPride 101PTY breaks down the

basics of Pride. Well coveryouth-speci c events, Pridehistory and share info onhow to get involved withwalking the Pride Parade.Ages 25 and under. Free.

PTS301-251 Bank

Thu 18 Aug

6pmTrainingRules lm

screeningThis award winning lm by Dee Mosbacherexamines how a wealthyathletic departmentallowed trained athletes,

thought to be gay, tobe dismissed from theircollege team. Film will befollowed by a discussion.Snacks and beverages tobe provided. Free.

GoodCompanions

670 Albert

6:30pmJers VisionSummer BoatCruiseThe annual cruise is a

festive social event. Therewill be appetizers, doorprizes & entertainment.Advance tickets: $15$25; Door tickets: $20$30. For more informationplease contact Allison [email protected].

Pauls BoatLineRideau

Canal Dock

9pmOfcial Pre-opening partyJoin us at Ottawasnewest destination forthe gay and the fabulousfor the of cial openingparty for the Capital PrideFestival. $5 cover. 19+.

Flamingo380 Elgin

Fri 19 Aug

7pmCapital PridePartnership

Awards GalaCome meet our sponsorsand leaders in thecommunity as we honourour heroes and theirachievements. Checkour Web site for all thedetails. Free.ARC.The Hotel

140 Slater

9:30pmFetish PrideParty

Monthly fundraising evepresented by the OttawaKnights. Slap it on andmake it wet! An eveninof friends and dancingFree. 19+.Centretown Pub

340 Somerset

Sat 20 Aug

9amCapital PrideHealth andFitness Day

Are you looking to get try a new sport or passa fun- lled day? Thenjoin us for our Health anFitness Day, sponsored bthe Public Service Pridand Capital Pride. Runbocce, softball, purse tos

and other events. Go towww.capitalpride.ca for more info. Free.Ottawa City Hall

110 Laurier& Riverain Park

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1pmPTS LibraryOpen HousePTS is home to Canadaslargest anything butstraight lending libraryand our books areanything but boring. Stopby the Kelly McGinnisLibrarys open house andcheck out what were allabout. Free.

PTS

301-251 Bank 2pm & 7:30pm

A Gay OleTime CabaretA cabaret event thatwill feature smallerensembles as well as

performances by the entirechorus as well as a fewsurprises. Tickets: $20;at NAC Box Of ce andfrom choir members. Formore information,[email protected].

NAC 4th Stage53 Elgin

7pmCapital PridePageantWho will be crowned Mr.and Miss Capital Pride2011? Join us to selectyour drag representativesfor the upcoming year.Tickets: $10 in advance;$15 at door. For more info:www.capitalpride.ca.19+

The Lookout

41 York 9:30pmMr. and Ms.NationalCapital LeatherPrideYour leather pride

representatives are tobe chosen at this eventso come out and showyour leather pride. Formore information,[email protected]. 19+.Centretown Pub

340 Somerset

10pmJocks andKnee-highSocksOttawa Wolves Rugbyplayers go bare (almost)for your entertainment!Jock-strap auction, liveperformances and thebest music the city hasto offer. Tickets: advance,$8; $10 at door. 19+.

Babylon

317 Bank

Sun 21 Aug

10amLeather PrideSurvivorsBrunch

For all of those whosurvived the night before...or just on their way home.Stop by and have a greatmeal with some greatfriendseither the onesthat you have know foryears or the ones that youjust met last night...Atomic Rooster

303 Bank

2pmPride Day atthe Classic TheatreFestivalSpecial Pride Dayproduction of TheFourposter, a comedicchronicle of marriage thawon a Tony Award for BePlay. Starring LindsayKyte and Scott Clarksoand directed by Laure

Smith. Tickets: $30;www.classictheatre.ca.Mason Theatre

31 Victoria,Perth

Mon 22 Aug

6amOPS GLBTLiaisonCommitteePancakeBreakfastWe invite you to thefourth annual event thahas become a traditionto kick off the CapitaPride Festival. Come an


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celebrate 20 years ofthe OPS GLBT LiaisonCommittee, and haveleaders in the communityand police servicesserve you pancakes andunfurl the Pride Flagat 9am. This event isbeing sponsored by ourproud partner MBNACanada Bank. Suggesteddonation.

Ottawa Police

Services HQ 474 Elgin

12pmOttawaParamedic Service BBQ and Flag

RaisingThe Ottawa ParamedicService will be hostingthe 3rd annual charityBBQ, followed by theraising of the pride agand tour of the ParamedicHeadquarters. Suggesteddonation: $5.

Paramedic HQ 2465 Don Reid

4pmOfcial FlagRaising

Ceremony &SponsorsReceptionJoin Capital Pride andyour community for theof cial pride ag raising.Sponsors Receptionto follow, hosted by

Councillor Diane Holmes.Snacks and refreshmentsto be served. Free.Ottawa City Hall

110 Laurier

8:30pmNewe NightPucker up and Kiss theCod to become a honouraryNew e. Hosted by TheLookout with all proceedsgoing back to the CapitalPride Festival. 19+.

The Lookout41 York

Tue 23 Aug

4pmPicnic in the

Park Free BBQ and picnic withgames and activities forGLBTTQ families andtheir friends. Bring yourswimming gear for thesplash pool. Free.Hintonburg CC

1064 Wellington

6:30pmLGBT WalkingTourA walking historical tourof downtown Ottawa

hosted by Daniel Drolet.This tour will start atParliament Hill and endat the corner of Bank &Somerset, lasting ~1hr.Free.

Parliament Hill

6:30pmWomensRunning NightThe Ottawa Frontrunnersinvite GLBT women andtheir friends to join us foran evening run. Free.Ottawa City Hall

110 Laurier

Wed 24 Aug

7pmPFLAG MovieNightA Very Serious Person A tale of sexual identityand self discovery. Gil lovesvacations with his grandma,but this year, Grandmashealth requires a live-in

caregiver. When Danishmale nurse Jan arriveson the scene, he and Gilgradually connect in aparent-child bond. Free.

Breathless318 Lisgar

7pmPTY presentsPride CraftNightWere getting ready forPride from head to toe!Stop by PTY for a night of

crafting. Well be makingeverything from postersand banners to shirts andjewelry, so make sureto join us and get yourrainbow on. Free.

PTS301-251 Bank

Thu 25 Aug

6pmOff the Record:How to Have a GoodTime Even if Things

are F$%@ed UpA re ective talk anddiscussion with RoyMitchell, Executive Direcof Trinity Square Video amember of the TorontoPride Board. This talwill cover such topics aToronto Pride 2010, theG20, Raelians, City HaHeterophobia, funding anbeer gardens. Free.

Club Saw67 Nicholas

7pmHuman Rights

VigilJoin us as we recognizethe struggles of ourbrothers and sistersthroughout the world fohuman rights and dignitto live our lives safelyFree.

Human RightsMonument

Elgin/Lisgar

8pm & 10:30pm

Laugh OutProudFeaturing Headliner ThVidale from WashingtoDC. Also featuring RichaRyder, Martha Chaves anJessica Soloman. Tickets$17.70. 19+.


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9pmFlamingoFlava

ThurstdayWhateva your ava, wealways deliver! Spiceup your Thursday nightwith the Hottest ticket forR&B, Top & House music.Flamingo Patio opens at6pm for dinner and theparty goes all night withdrink specials to discoveryour ava. 19+.

Flamingo380 Elgin

Fri 26 Aug

5pmWe Demand

MuralUnveilingDiscover and celebratethe proud history of ourcommunity with theunveiling of the 40thAnniversary CommemorativeMural of theWe Demand protestthe rst GLBTcivil rights demo inCanada. Press conferenceto follow with guest

speaker Charlie Hill andothers. For more info:www.villageottawa.com.Free.

Wildes367 Bank

5pmPublic ServicePride Network The monthly PSP eventalways promises to bean evening of friends,food, and laughter. Comeout and show how publicyour pride can be. Hors doeuvres, door and raf eprizes to be offered. $5donation. For more info:publicservicepride.ca.

19+. Flamingo380 Elgin

6:30pmFetishini: AllYou Can BeatStart the evening with ourmeet/greet/beat, followedby International KinkyCabaret 3, then Play AsYou Like It for the restof the night. Tickets/info:mloh2002.lynnsplace.ca. 19+.


8pmDivergenceMovie NightStand Together Follow up theWe Demand mural unveiling with thisdinner and screening ofNancy Nichols wonderfuldocumentary of the GLBTcivil rights movement inOntario. Free.

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8pmQueer YouthPromThis aint your high schoolsprom! PTS is teaming upwith Capital Pride and JersVision for an unforgettablenight of decorations,dancing and dining at the2011 Pride Prom. Getyour most gorgeous out tready and come party insophisticated style. Free.

Ages 18-25.FalldownGallery

288 Bank

8pm & 10:30pmLaugh OutProud

Featuring Headliner TheaVidale from WashingtonDC. Also featuring RichardRyder, Martha Chaves andJessica Soloman. Tickets:$17.70. 19+.

Yuk Yuks292 Elgin

9pmCabin FeverAre you suffering fromCabin Fever? Perhaps you

need to get out on PrideWeekend to relax withsome good music andgood friends. Please visitus on Facebook for moreinformation. 19+.

The Cabin95 York

9pmProud ChicksDance Party 7LIX presents Ottawaslargest and most popularwomens dance event.Featuring DJ Heather, alarge dance oor, accessto Britannia Beach anda licensed outdoor patio.Tickets: $15 in advance;$20 at door. 19+.Ron Kolbus Cen.

102 Greenview

10pmFlamingo PopUnderwearPartySexy people in theirunderwear drinking

champagne + erce dragperformances + the hottessinger, songwriter, producand DJ extraordinaire =the place to be on PrideThurstday. 19+.

Flamingo380 Elgin

Sat 27 Aug

9amSaturday RunThe Ottawa Frontrunneinvite out-of-towners formorning run.Ottawa City Hall

110 Laurier

10amFetishini: All

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The party continues, startingwith. the Vendors andSeminar Fair, the CentralCanada Olympus Leather2011 Contest, and thePlay Hard/Play Safe party.Tickets/info:mloh2002.lynnsplace.ca. 19+.


12:30pmDyke March

Rally at 12:30pm with themarch starting at 1:30pm.An afternoon of celebrationat Minto Park on Elgin Streetto follow. Free.

Human RightsMonument

Elgin/Lisgar

3pm4th AnnualPride T-danceT-dance: a group ofpeople engaged in a hotand sweaty outdoor partyevent while listening to thehottest tracks and drinkingice-cold champagne andbeer. Its Pride, folks, andwere throwing the hottestT-dance in town. 19+.

Flamingo

380 Elgin5pm

AlternativeStageAn evening of music andmore with The Cliks as ourheadlining act. $5.

Ottawa City Hall110 Laurier

7:30pmNate PhelpsThe Uncomfortable

Greyness of Life. Meet the estranged sonof Rev. Fred God HatesFags Phelps as heecounts his journey fromdogma and hate to reasonand acceptance. $5.Ottawa City Hall

110 Laurier

8pm & 10:30pmLaugh OutProudFeaturing Headliner TheaVidale from Washington

DC. Also featuring RichRyder, Martha Chaves anJessica Soloman. Tickets$17.70. 19+.

Yuk Yuks292 Elgin

10pmRainbowParty 12Featuring DJs Shane Perc(Toronto) and Relentles(NYC) and stars from1

Girl 5 Gays , the hit showon MTV Canada. $10 advance; $15 at door. Morinfo: www.capitalpride.ca. 19+.

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10pmFlamingo

sTRUT!DJ Legend Marc Anthony(Black & Blue/Montreal)will headline our PrideSaturday Flamingo sTRUT!event for his muchanticipated encoreperformance. 19+.

Flamingo380 Elgin

Sun 28 Aug2amRainbow

After-partyA late-late continuation ofthe Rainbow Party.Featuring Mike Swells,

a DJ and producer fromBoston, MA, USA. Tickets:$20. 19+.BPM Nightclub40 P. de Portage,

Gatineau

10amOttawa BearsPride BrunchCome join the OttawaBears for a buffet brunchthen either march withMr. Ottawa Bear or watchthe Pride Parade andcheer for the Bears!Caffe Zucchero

340 Queen

10amThe Electric Breakfast

Ottawas newest andhottest destination forbrunch features extendedhours for the late riser. Aghetto/gourmet menu w/stylish breakfast cocktailsand sexy beats spinningon the decks. 19+.

Flamingo380 Elgin

12pm40th Anniversaryof We Demand ProtestCome and join us aswe celebrate the 40thanniversary ofWe Demand and issue our new list ofchanges we want see made.Were still here and We (still)

Demand. Then join the PriParade as it passes by theHill and the Human RighMonument. Free.

Parliament Hill

1pmCapital PrideParadeIt all leads up tothisthe 26th paradewhich promises to havsomething for everyone tenjoy. Walk, run, strut owatch Ottawas biggesbest and most colourfuparade. Free.

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2pmCapital PrideCommunity Fairand FestivalAn afternoon ofinformation, celebrationand entertainment withour headliners DiscoInferno in their return tothe Capital Pride Festival.$5 cover.Ottawa City Hall

110 Laurier

5pmFlamingoSUN/SETS2011 Pride

After PartyFlamingo and the SoundSyndicate are hosting

the House of Venus, anevening with the gayand the fabulous. Thisamazing show is beinghosted by Miss Cotten andfeatures the sweet soundsof Mark Kenneth Woodsand Betti Forde. 19+.

Flamingo380 Elgin

10pmCapital PrideOfcial ClosingPartyIts time to wrap it up withthe Of cial Closing Partylisten to great music at one ofOttawas favourite locations.Free. 19+.

The Lookout

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