Pride Week
The City of Richmond in partnership with Community Associations and Societies will be celebrating Pride Week with a variety of inclusive events and activities at various City facilities from Monday, July 29 through Sunday, August 4, 2019.
Pride Week is a celebration of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit (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 2019 Pride Week events is listed below. Events are free and for all ages unless otherwise specified.
2019 Pride Week Events
Queer Networking Social
Build connections and enjoy a special guest presentation at this gathering targeted to LGBTQ2S-identified adults. For ages 18+ years.
Thursday, July 25, 6:00-8:00pm
City Centre Community Centre
Contact Zavi Swain at 604-204-8582 or contact Melissa Martin via email Melissa.Martin@richmond.ca or 604-204-8562
Painting of the Rainbow Staircase
Join the Richmond Youth Media Program (RYMP) as the youth take up their brushes and paint the steps of the Cultural Centre.
Saturday, July 27, 1:00-3:00pm
Richmond Cultural Centre
Contact Lauren Burrows Backhouse at 604-247-8303
Pride Drag Showcase
Celebrate the LGBTQ2S community at this family-friendly show featuring local drag performers and dancers.
Saturday, July 27, 6:30-8:00pm
City Centre Community Centre
Contact Zavi Swain at 604-204-8582 or contact Melissa Martin via email Melissa.Martin@richmond.ca or 604-204-8562
Rainbow Storytime
Sing songs and share stories of diversity, acceptance, love, friendship, and all the colours of the rainbow.
Sunday, July 28, 2:30-3:00pm
Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch
Contact Ariana Galeano via email Ariana.Galeano@yourlibrary.ca
Pride Paint Party
Join local artist Emily Sheppard and the West Richmond youth team as they add a splash of colour to the building’s entrance way in celebration of Pride Week!
Monday, July 29, 10:00am
West Richmond Community Centre
Contact Annie Lam via email Annie.Lam@richmond.ca or 604-238-8410
Pride Week Hangout
Celebrate Pride at Cambie’s outdoor Pride Week Hangout. Join us for free activities.
Tuesday, July 30, 5:00-7:00pm
Cambie Community Centre
Contact Omar Rajan via email Omar.Rajan@richmond.ca or 604-238-8379
Summer Music Series
Celebrate Pride outdoors with a Pride-themed art activity led by the Richmond Art Truck and an energizing, high energy dance class that starts at 6:30pm.
Tuesday, July 30, 6:00-7:30pm
West Richmond Community Centre
Contact Annie Lam via email Annie.Lam@richmond.ca or 604-238-8410
Pride Week Coffee Group
Enjoy some refreshments and treats for this informal social in our community living room.
Wednesday, July 31, 10:00am-12:00pm
Hamilton Community Centre
Contact Stefanie Myler via email Stefanie.Myler@richmond.ca or 604-204-8658
Paint Your Rainbow
Drop-in and create rainbow art and enjoy refreshments to celebrate Pride Week.
Wednesday, July 31, 11:30am-1:30pm
City Centre Community Centre
Contact Zavi Swain 604-204-8582 or contact Melissa Martin via email Melissa.Martin@richmond.ca or 604-204-8562
Pride Pop-Up Party
Celebrate Pride with an outdoor celebration featuring refreshments, activities, giveaways and more!
Wednesday, July 31, 4:00-5:30pm
South Arm Community Centre
Contact Reet Sidhu via email Reet,Sidhu@richmond.ca or 604-238-8073
Pride Movie Night
Join us for a movie and discussion night at the library featuring Love, Scott. For 18+ years. Register at yourlibrary.ca/events.
Wednesday, July 31, 7:00-9:00pm
Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch
Contact Ariana Galeano via email Ariana.Galeano@yourlibrary.ca
Summer Fun in the Park
Celebrate Pride through art, dance and music. Free activities include an all ages dance fitness class, a concert featuring the gender inclusive After Work Social cover band, and an art project with Paige Gratland, Branscombe House Artist-in-Residence.
Thursday, August 1, 6:00-8:00pm
Thompson Community Centre
Contact Lisa Kemp via email Lisa.Kemp@richmond.ca or 604-238-8421
Pride Movie Night: Gen Silent
View this award winning documentary that explores why the generation who fought the hardest to come out, is now faced with going back into the closet to survive in the care system. This movie tackles the problems many LGBTQ elders face as they age, and the community of professionals and caregivers working to improve their quality of life. Presented in partnership with the Richmond Public Library
Thursday August 1, 2019 6:30 -8:00pm
The Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living
Contact: Sonja Pickering via e-mail Sonja.Pickering@richmond.ca or 604-238-8450
Teen Pride Book Club
Enjoy a lively book discussion with other teens. We will be reading Simon vs. Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. Register at yourlibrary.ca/events and pick up your book at the Kid's Ask Me Desk in the Brighouse Branch. For ages 13-18 years.
Friday, August 2, 3:00-4:00pm
Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch
Contact Ariana Galeano via email Ariana.Galeano@yourlibrary.ca
Pride Picnic and Social
Pack a lunch and hop on your bike to join Branscombe House 2019 Artist-in-Residence, Paige Gratland for an afternoon picnic and social this Pride weekend.
Highlights will include:
Unveiling of community-created place settings for the Branscombe House picnic table
Hands-on weaving activity
Drag Queen Story Time
Bike Decorating Station and Parade
Guest speakers
DJ Dance Party
Drag Queen Story Time will start at 1:00 pm; Bike Parade will depart from Branscombe House at 4:00 pm
Saturday August 3, 12:00-4:00pm
Branscombe House
For more information visit Branscombe Artist in Resident
Pride Week Toonie Skate
Lace up your skates and glide around the ice to celebrate Pride Week. Admission and rentals for $2.00.
Saturday, August 3, 1:00-5:00pm
Richmond Ice Centre
Contact Nicole Tjepkema at 604-238-8469
For more information about Pride Week, please contact Dorothy Jo, Inclusion Coordinator, at Dorothy.Jo@richmond.ca or 604-276-4391.
