Event Series: Queer Joy: A Nelson Pride Fundraiser
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Queer Joy: A Nelson Pride Fundraiser
The Nelson Pride Society and The Greater Groove would like to invite you to “QUEER JOY” on the unceded, ancestral, and territorial land of the Sinixt people. Come celebrate Pride month with us and enjoy drag, dance & live music with your local queerdos and allies.
Dance music culture is historically rooted in diversity. Queer folks have gathered in secret at bars to dance, build community, and connect with one another since the 1960s. Queer Out Here and Queer In Here are celebrations of queer love and liberation that brings us back to our roots. We aim to uplift our queer community by giving queer people the stage, with hopes that representation will empower all those in attendance. Together, we will co-create a safe space in which we can celebrate queer gender and sexuality expressions, and experience collective joy.
Now, more than ever, we need to stand together against the rising tides of transphobia and homophobia, fuelled by disinformation intended to stir up moral panic and dehumanize queer people. Queer communities and allies are being targeted by angry and misinformed people, peoples’ rights are being stripped away in less progressive provinces (and many states), queer establishments are being raided, and violence against queer folks is rising. We share this with the intent of highlighting the importance of connective events that celebrate diverse expressions of genders and sexualities.
+ Theme +
Queer as heck. Wear something that celebrates your fabulous self. Diverse queer expression is welcome. Get creative, explore, come with an open mind and loving heart. Feel free to add a cute Kootenay flair to your outfit. Let’s get it, fam.
Queer as heck. Wear something that celebrates your fabulous self. Diverse queer expression is welcome. Get creative, explore, come with an open mind and loving heart. Feel free to add a cute Kootenay flair to your outfit. Let’s get it, fam.
+ Our Values +Inclusion : Solidarity : Free Expression : Consent : Care : Community
All are welcome here. However, we do not welcome any form of discrimination. No transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, racism, body shaming, Respect your boundaries and the boundaries of others. Express your joy as authentically as you wish. Consent is mandatory and sexy. No means no. No cultural appropriation. No photos/videos. We will have a photographer on site if you wish to be photographed. Take care of yourself and our community. If you see someone needing assistance please step up. Please respect the space.
Please read our community guidelines that will be posted on this event page and around the venue.
+ What to Expect +
-Every body dancing
-Synthetic scent free environment
-Bring a bottle for water refills
-Queer love & shenanigans
-Collective joy
-Phone-free dance floor
-Synthetic scent free environment
-Bring a bottle for water refills
-Queer love & shenanigans
-Collective joy
-Phone-free dance floor
+ When +
9-1pm, Saturday, June 20th
9-1pm, Saturday, June 20th
+ Music +
Mika Moon – https://www.instagram.com/mika.moon_/
Molly Jo McQuaid – https://www.instagram.com/mollyjomcquaid/
Sistersun – https://soundcloud.com/sistersunmusic
mochilero – https://soundcloud.com/mochileromusic
Jay Douglas – https://soundcloud.com/dj-jason-douglas
Fu Ancko – https://soundcloud.com/fuancko
Molly Jo McQuaid – https://www.instagram.com/mollyjomcquaid/
Sistersun – https://soundcloud.com/sistersunmusic
mochilero – https://soundcloud.com/mochileromusic
Jay Douglas – https://soundcloud.com/dj-jason-douglas
Fu Ancko – https://soundcloud.com/fuancko
Drag: TBA 
+ Tickets +
Available at https://humehotel.tickit.ca/
$15-30 sliding scale
The value of the evening is $25. If you can afford to donate more than $15, please do!
$20 at the door
$15-30 sliding scale
The value of the evening is $25. If you can afford to donate more than $15, please do!
$20 at the door
Please bring your digital or paper ticket to the event with a matching piece of ID.
Thank you for your ongoing support and generosity. We look forward to groovin’ with you! Feel free to email us with any questions. thegreatergroove@gmail.com
The Greater Groove & Nelson Pride
