Pride Week - August 18th to 24th, 2008

The Annual Flag Unfurling & Pancake Breakfast! Presented by the Ottawa Police Service GLBT Liaison Committee.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and help send a kid to camp.
This is a pay-what-you-can event, with all proceeds going to Camp Ten Oaks and Capital Pride.
Ottawa Police Service Headquarters, 474 Elgin Street. 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Flag Raisings!
Commemorate the opening of the Capital Pride Festival by joining the Flag Raising. The flag raises at City Hall (Laurier at Elgin) at 4:00 p.m. followed by the Mayor’s Reception from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

The Embassy of Israel, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of independence this year, sponsors our opening night event.

Shared Values: A Film / Discussion Night
Film: "The Bubble", a 2006 Israeli film by Eytan Fox about a gay love story between an Israeli and Palestinian man. The title of the film refers to Tel-Aviv, a relatively peaceful city in a tumultuous region.

Discussion:Israeli media experts comment on Gay life in Israel. The discussion will feature Donny Inbar, arts correspondent in London and past editor-in-chief of two weeklies; Kolbo in Haifa and Ha’ir in Tel Aviv and the founding editor of the Ha’aretz online service.

The event is followed by a kosher reception sponsored by Black Fly.
All welcome - $10.00 at the door – all proceeds to Capital Pride.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Council Chambers Ottawa City Hall $10.00

Manx on Elgin Presents Glenn Nuotio
9:00 p.m. – donation at door to Capital Pride

Lookout presents ‘Kiss the Cod Newfie Night!’ – Free screech with every kiss – down home music, contests and draws. 9:00 p.m. Proceeds to Capital Pride

Many here, in the GLBT community have died by different and sometimes violent means. This will be the day to celebrate life and to remember those that have passed before us. In keeping with the 2008 theme ‘Live Your Pride’ , we present a Queer Community Town hall event with Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi, in partnership with EGALE Canada in an evening of discussion and camaraderie at Ottawa’s City Hall from 7-9pm followed by the 2nd Annual Human Right’s Candle Light Vigil at Elgin Street’s Human Right’s Monument 9:00 p.m.

Tainted Tuesday on Club Edge Roof Top Patio
212 Sparks Street $5.00 cover goes to Capital Pride 10pm

A Youth and Family Day in celebration of the diversity of families in our community
Our sponsor Family Services Ottawa's Around the Rainbow Project will be hosting a good old fashioned picnic. Bring your own basket of goodies - the entertainment and games are on us!

Inside Out LGBT Film and Video Festival and Lookout Bar bring you a multimedia sneak peek of the upcoming fall festival. Featuring trailers, sexy shorts, surprise performances and 2 for 1 drink specials, the evening will also give you a chance to meet the Toronto staff and the brand-new Ottawa Festival Coordinator. Win fantastic prizes, including an All You Can Eat Film Festival Pass!
Donation at the door - all proceeds to Capital Pride
Lookout Bar 41 York St. Doors at 8:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 9:00 p.m.

The Self-Made Man: Trans Masculinities and Performing the (Im)possible
A public lecture by Professor Dan Irving

Professor Dan Irving will discuss Female-to-Male identities in relation to the idea of a "self-made man". What is a "self-made man"? Where does the idea come from? How is it used by trans activists? What are the social and political ramifications of talking as "self-made men"?

Dan Irving is a FTM scholar who works as an Assistant Professor in Sexuality Studies and Human Rights in the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies at Carleton University.

Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe St.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; lecture at 7:30 p.m.
Refreshments provided.

Capital Pride Festival boasts a green festival with environmental considerations at the forefront. Groups such as Lesbian Outdoor Group, Frontrunners, Gay Volleyball, Gay Men’s Hockey Association, Ottawa Wolves Rugby, Ottawa Date Squares, Rainbow Rockers and the By Town Boots will all be present for our Health and Fitness Day. Our sponsor Good Life Fitness is working with us to make this a memorable day.
City Hall 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The Lesbian Outdoor Group (LOG) is a large, vibrant organization that organizes a wide variety of recreational and social activities for lesbians in the National Capital Region. Recent activities have included hiking, cycling, dining out, movie nights, pool, dog-walking, darts nights, picnics, camping weekends, indoor rock climbing, our own dance, games nights, gathering/potlucks etc.. etc.. please visit our website at www.lesbianoutdoorgroup.ca for more details and click on "Calendar" for the calendar of events. Non-members are welcome too!

Capital Pride Gala Cabaret presented by Jer’s Vision: Canada’s Youth Diversity Initiative and sponsored by Public Service Unions. Come out to Capital Pride’s soon to be legendary event! The Gala will include a Cabaret show, featuring some of Ottawa’s most talented performers and celebrate the accomplishments of Degrassi star: Adamo Ruggiero, Capital Pride’s Parade Marshall Kevin Hatt, community activist Kerry Beckett, and the Hon. Sheila Copps. Be prepared for some surprises! Walk the Red Carpet at 8:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:45 p.m.
This is an alcohol free, no charge, all-ages event at Club SAW- 67 Nicholas St., 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Laugh Out Proud
Yuk Yuk’s, 88 Albert St. 8:30 p.m.
Tickets $25
www.yukyuks.com

Tao Nightclub presents Cliché Thursday
Ottawa’s newest dance club – 158 ½ Rideau Street $
5.00 cover goes to Capital Pride 10:00 p.m.

BATHHOUSE: The Musical!
Premiers Friday August 22, 2008 at 9:00 p.m. in Ottawa at the Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave.
Proceeds to Bruce House and Capital Pride
Tickets $25.00 in advance, $30.00 at the door
Tickets may be purchased at After Stonewall, 370 Bank Street, and Venus Envy, 320 Lisgar Street.

Laugh Out Proud
Yuk Yuk’s, 88 Albert St. First Show: 8:00 p.m. Second Show: 10:30 p.m.
Tickets $25
www.yukyuks.com

LIX Proud Chicks Dance Party 4
Friday, August 22nd, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, Britannia Beach
Proceeds to PTS and Capital Pride
Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Tickets may be purchased at: Venus Envy, Mother Tongue, After Stonewall
www.girlswanttoknow.com

See you at PSP special fundraiser for Pride: 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Tao Night Club, 158 1/2 Rideau St. See the Facebook page and event for more details.

Annual Dyke March join the women of our community as they take over Elgin Street.

2:00 pm: Rally and March -- meet at the Human Rights Monument (Elgin and Lisgar) followed by a Queer Family Picnic and Concert, Minto Park (Elgin and Gilmour). Open to everyone!

Then join us from 5-8 pm on City Hall’s Festival Plaza for Women’s Stage III.

Then Party the Night Away at Rainbow Party 9’s
ANGELS AND DEMONS

The year’s biggest GLBTTQ Community party with DJ Stephan Grondin at Ottawa’s Club Heaven!! This year we offer a new venue and graduated ticket prices from $20.00!

Club Heaven, 400A Dalhousie Street
Doors open at 9:30 P.M.
Tickets $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door
Tickets available at Afterstone Wall, Venus Envy, Club Heaven, and Normal Clothing.
Private Booth reservations available by calling Club Heaven

Laugh Out Proud
Yuk Yuk’s, 88 Albert St. First Show: 8:00 p.m. Second Show: 10:30 p.m.
Tickets $25
www.yukyuks.com

Join First United Church at their annual pride service @ 11:15 a.m. and celebrate Pride proudly in a community of inclusion, where all are welcome regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, family status, and mental or physical health.

St John the Evangelist Anglican Church also welcomes you to its Annual Capital Pride Day Service 10:15am 154 Somerset St. W. 613-232-4500

The growing numbers of people is the basis of the GLBTTQ community and the Capital Pride Festival is the warehouse of that spirit. We give back to that this year with the 22^nd Annual Capital Pride Parade.

After Pride Closing Party at Tao Nightclub 11:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. 5 solid hours of live dancers, entertainment, guest DJ’s - $5.00 door to Capital Pride