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Pride Week Events
Wednesday, May 23
Rainbow Resource Centre open house & community barbecue: 5-7 p.m., 170 Scott St. participation by donation
Friday, May 25
Pride Flag Raising Ceremony: 12:15 p.m., City Hall, 510 Main St., Kick off Pride Week with this official rainbow flag-raising ceremony at City Hall.
Justice To Your Nightmare! 9-10 p.m., participation by donation, Lo Pub, 330 Kennedy St., poetry, performance storytelling.
Dirty Dance Party: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., entry $5, Lo Pub, 330 Kennedy St., come out to this tribute party to the dirty, sweaty ‘80s and the Dirty Dancing movie!
Saturday, May 26
Pitch for Pride Slo Pitch Tournament: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., entry $100 per team, Old Exhibition Grounds, Sinclair & Dufferin, open to the first 16 teams registered.
Pride Without Prejudice Beach Volleyball Tournament: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., entry fees from $60-$100, Adrenaline Adventures, 600 Caron Rd. (Headingley) Registration opens April 30.
Everybody Dance Now! - Family Pride Dance Party: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., $10 donation or "pay what you can" at the door; kids free, 318 Ross Ave.
Sunday, May 27
Pride Family Fishing Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $20 for adults; kids free, Location: TBD, Check www.facebook.com/PrideFamilyFishingFestival
Yoga for Couples: 1-3 p.m., $50 per couple, Yoga Centre Winnipeg, 2-915 Grosvenor Ave., all levels welcome, contact couplesyogawinnipeg@gmail.com to register.
Open Hearts: Introduction to Loving Many: 4 p.m., free event, Location: TBD, Visit polywinnipeg.com for location and details.
West End Queers BBQ: 6 p.m., $10 (proceeds to Pride Winnipeg), You MUST live in the West End to participate in this event! RSVP to Trevor at tdoner@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance.
Monday, May 28
KWM Wine Walk-About: Doors open 7:15 p.m., tasting starts 7:30 p.m., $25 ($10 of each ticket goes to Pride Winnipeg), Kenaston Wine Market, 1855A Grant Ave., for info www.kenastonwine.com or 204-488-9463 to reserve your spot.
Tuesday, May 29
1987 Winnipeg Gay Pride Marchers Reunion: 6-8 p.m., Crossways In Common, 222 Furby St.,visit www.twospiritedmanitoba.ca for additional details.
Lesbian Lube Wrestling: 8-11 p.m., Club 200, 190 Garry St., Lubed-up lesbians will wrestle to see who is the most smooth, yet tactical Lesbian Lube Wrestler of 2012.
Wednesday, May 30
Pride Pool Tournament: 6:30 p.m., $15, location to be determined, For more info: www.facebook.com/PridePoolTournament
Manitoba Bar Association/Law Society of Manitoba Pride Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Blackstone Lounge, Taylor McCaffrey LLP, 11th floor, 400 St. Mary Ave., wine and cheese hosted by LGBT members of Manitoba’s legal community.
Thursday, May 31
Pride Winnipeg Volunteer Orientation: 6 p.m., Red River College, 160 Princess St., (Room P107).
Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride: doors open at 6:30 p.m., Program begins 7:30 p.m., entrance by donation, Red River College, 160 Princess St. (Room P107) More info: nsobel@rrc.ca at RRC.
ProPRIDE Business Mixer: 5-7:30 p.m., Delta Winnipeg, There is no cost to attend but RSVP is required. Please RSVP to: info@lambdabiz.com.
Friday, June 1
The 12th annual Pride Coffee House: Doors 7 p.m., show starts 7:30 p.m., suggested donation $10+ (proceeds to Camp Aurora), 75 Albert St., Suite 200
Saturday, June 2
Pride Golf Tournament: Registration 1:30 p.m., Shotgun start 3 p.m., $65 Southside Golf Course, register for this event by calling the Rainbow Resource Centre at 474-0212.
All Ages Dance Party: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $5, Pop Soda's, 625 Portage Ave., Check us out on Facebook under QueerView – Winnipeg.
Sunday, June 3
Peer Project for Youth Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., by donation, Club 200, fundraiser for the Youth Program at the Rainbow Resource Centre. Donations welcome!
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