Events
“Mermaid's Mug Café”
Gay men's coffee nights in Nanaimo. Thursdays starting at 6:30 pm at the Mermaid's Mug Cafe, 357 Wesley St., Nanaimo
This place has indoor and outdoor space, (for those who like to smoke) and serves food too. The staff are terrific and will welcome us with open arms!
Lets have a nice informal coffee and chat. In the past, this has been a casual, non-bar environment to meet new members of our community.
See you there!
For info contact Bill Bard:
bill.bard(at)gmail.com
The last Saturday of every month the Vancouver Island Rainbow Association holds a dance at the Value Lodge Motel in Nanaimo
The social is put on by volunteers in the Nanaimo area. It's a laid back evening with lots of dancing, entertainment, prizes, snacks, and a "No Host Bar".
The motel offers a special rate for those attending the social.
Cost: $10.00 No Host Bar
Location: Value Lodge Motel (Alice's Restaurant, Mad Hatter Room)
736 Nicol Street, Nanaimo
For more info:
Email info@nanaimopride.org
Campbell River Lesbian/Queer Women's Group meets the first and third Wednesday of every month from 6:00 pm to 7:15pm, for spirited discussions, support, socializing, movie nights, and fun! Please come out and join us.
For more information contact Leanne at 250-204-2821; or visit the Campbell River Pride website at: www.crpride.com
Gay Men's Pride Forum: IS THAT ALL THERE IS? SEX AND BEYOND - CELEBRATING THE FULL COLOURS OF PRIDE
Who are we as gay, bi, trans men?
How do we define ourselves in a culture where sex is key?
What have we learned and where are we going?
A Community Forum for gay, bi and trans men. Talk. Explore. Debate. Discuss. And have some fun while we're at it!
Date: Friday July 4th
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Location: Cook Street Health Clinic Multi-Purpose Room - 1947 Cook Street
This event is for men only.
For more information email David at: david.mielke(at)avi.org,
or call him on the Men's Wellness Line at: 1-866-277-9055
Pride Parade
Sunday July 6
12pm Government @ Pandora
Presented by: Vancity
For info: www.victoriapridesociety.org
Pride Festival
Sunday July 6
1pm Fisherman's Wharf Park
Presented by: Vancity
On the second Wednesday of each month a group of gay men gather for a Chew & Chat evening in Ladysmith.
Location:
APPETIT Food For Thought, 634 First Avenue, Ladysmith
Phone:
250-245-1321
Time:
Everyone usually gathers between 5:30 and 6:00 PM
Cost:
$15.00 - It's a B.Y.O.B. event
Reservations:
As it's a small restaurant Martin and John ask that you make a reservation by emailing: johnfox@shaw.ca
GLBTQA Support/Advocacy Group meets weekly in Campbell River from 6:00PM to 7:30PM for lively discussions, spirited socializing, guest speakers, special excursions, and movie nights. Please come out and join us! For more information call Leanne at: 250-204-2821 or visit the website at: crpride.com
GLBTQA Support/Advocacy Group meets weekly in Campbell River from 6:00PM to 7:30PM for lively discussions, spirited socializing, guest speakers, special excursions, and movie nights. Please come out and join us! For more information call Leanne at: 250-204-2821 or visit the website at: crpride.com
Campbell River Lesbian/Queer Women's Group meets the first and third Wednesday of every month from 6:00 pm to 7:15pm, for spirited discussions, support, socializing, movie nights, and fun! Please come out and join us.
For more information contact Leanne at 250-204-2821; or visit the Campbell River Pride website at: www.crpride.com
The Courtenay Chat & Chew is a social event for gay men held on the third Thursday of each month in a great space with a fantastic tapas menu. You can also purchase drinks, coffee, desserts, etc.
Location:
Grotto Restaurant - 5th Street Bar & Grill
477 5th St.
Courtenay
Time:
7:00PM to 9:00PM
For more information:
Call David on the Men's Wellness Line at: 1-866-277-9055
or email: david.mielke@avi.org
Saturday, 19 July
Comox Valley - BB!Q
Rainbow Chard Farmers' Collective in partnership with AVI's Men's Wellness Program and Rainbow Raven Web Designs present:
A BB!Q
featuring Babes, Bears and Bikers
in the Beautiful Comox Valley.
11AM till 4PM - Lunch $5-10 sliding scale
Join us for an afternoon of local food and good company and meet the Border Riders Gay Men's Motorcycle Club!
Call moss or dean 337-8012
Location: Ripple Farm, 6476 Fitzgerald Rd, Merville
GLBTQA Support/Advocacy Group meets weekly in Campbell River from 6:00PM to 7:30PM for lively discussions, spirited socializing, guest speakers, special excursions, and movie nights. Please come out and join us! For more information call Leanne at: 250-204-2821 or visit the website at: crpride.com
