Pride Week
Celebrate Pride Week in Richmond with a variety of online events and activities planned throughout the week along with colourful window displays at various civic facilities. These inclusive and engaging online activities are open to all members of the community and are presented by the City of Richmond in partnership with Community Associations and Societies.
Pride Week is a celebration of our LGBTQ2S+ communities. It is about valuing and respecting diversity, and recognizing the importance of a safe and inclusive community for everyone.
A complete list of 2020 Pride Week events is listed below. All events are free, online and for all ages unless otherwise specified.
2020 Pride Week Events
Pride Webinar Series: A History of Pride
Monday, July 13, 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Learn about the origins of Pride, key figures in LGBTQ2S+ history and the political differences in contemporary LGBTQ2S+ communities. Join Cicely Blain, CEO of Cicely Blain Consulting and an instructor of Executive Leadership at Simon Fraser University, as she guides us through the history of Pride. To register, visit www.CityCentreCC.EventBrite.ca.
Youth Dance Party
Friday, July 24, 8:00 to 10:00 pm
Celebrate Pride Week with the @CityofRichmondYouth Instagram Live dance party. Dance along or simply kick back and enjoy the music mixed live by a professional DJ.
Evening PicNic In: Rainbow Shorts
Sunday, July 26, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Set up a picnic blanket and enjoy a socially-distanced outdoor film screening of short films at Branscombe House, located at 4900 Steveston Highway in Richmond. Bring a battery-operated FM radio to tune in.
Pride and Protest with Brendan Fernandes
Wednesday, July 29, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Participate in an in-depth digital talk with acclaimed Canadian artist Brendan Fernandes, who works at the intersection of dance and visual arts, addressing issues of race, queer culture, migration, protest and other forms of collective movement. To register, visit www.RichmondArtGallery.org.
Drag Queen Story Time
Thursday, July 30, 1:30 to 2:00 pm
Watch local teacher Bryan Bone, also known as Miss Gina Tonic, for a reading of children's stories that teach lessons of diversity, self love and an appreciation of others. Presented in partnership with the Richmond Public Library. Register online at www.richmond.ca/register or though the Registration Call Centre at 604-276-4300.
Zumba Dance Party
Thursday, July 30, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Kick up your heels, show your Pride colours, and learn some new moves at this live dance party! Follow @MinoruCentre on Instagram to join this fun and rollicking event.
Intersections: Pride and Visual Culture Online Workshop
Saturday, August 1, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Join artist Brendan Fernandes and Branscombe House artist-in-residence Lou Sheppard for an online workshop that explores histories of Pride, semiotics, language, art and identity. Register for the free online workshop in advance by RSVPing to ArtsCentre@richmond.ca.
Live Music with Matthew Presidente
Saturday, August 1, 8:00 to 8:45 pm
Join queer artist Matthew Presidente in this intimate live performance featuring his original songs and covers of pop classics. Follow @WestRichmondCC on Instagram to join this must-watch event.
Pride Comedy Show
Sunday, August 2, 7:30 to 8:00 pm
Get ready to laugh out loud in this hilariously fun comedy set by Yuk Yuk comic Steeve Letts! Follow @ThompsonYouth on Instragram to enjoy an evening of fun and laughter.
Pride Webinar Series: Creating Inclusive Pride Events
Thursday, August 6, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Enhance your skills in planning accessible and inclusive events for diverse communities. Learn the principles of event accessibility and inclusive language, and different aspects of a big community. To register, visit www.CityCentreCC.EventBrite.ca.
Week-long Activities
Pride Window Display Decorating Challenge
Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, August 2
Get into the Pride spirit by decorating your windows in Pride colours and sharing your photos on the City’s various social media platforms. To participate, check out the Steveston Community Centre Facebook page daily.
Digital Pride Pop-up Party
Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31
Join us from the comfort of your home as we celebrate Pride Week with a series of fun activities such as decorating challenges, craft activities, colourful resources and more. To participate, check out the @SouthArmCC Facebook and Instagram pages daily.
Pride Stories
Monday, July 27 to Sunday, August 2
Visit the @WestRichmondCC Instagram page to learn about Pride stories from members of the community.
Virtual Family Story Time Celebrating Pride
Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31, 10:00 to 10:15 am
Watch Library staff share great stories and songs that celebrate diversity and inclusion! Suitable for children of all ages. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/YourLibraryRichmond.
For more information about Pride Week, please contact Dorothy Jo, Inclusion Coordinator, at Dorothy.Jo@richmond.ca or 604-276-4391.