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Funny lady at Yuk Yuk's Pride Comedy Night.
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2007 Event Listing

 


12:00PM - Pride Flag Raising
Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. at Elgin St.
All are welcome to attend the official opening of Capital Pride 007. Representatives from the City
of Ottawa will officially present the Proclamation of Capital Pride Week and raise the Rainbow Flag.
Members of the Ottawa Gay Men's Chorus will sing the national Anthem.

 
 

2:00PM - Pride Flag Raising
Ottawa Police Service Station, 474 Elgin St. at Catherine St.
All are welcome to attend the hanging of the Rainbow Flag at Ottawa Police Headquarters.
A reception with light food and refreshments will follow.

 
 


Time TBA - Pride Flag Raising
Gatineau City Hall, 25 Laurier St., Gatineau.
Free.


 
 


8:00PM - Theatrelife, presented by Toto, Too Theatre
Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave.
Tickets $20; available at Arts Court or at the Toto, Too Theatre Web site.

 
 


9:00PM - Disco Bingo with China Doll and DJ Jason Pelletier
Shanghai Restaurant, 651 Somerset St. W.
$5 cover, suggested donation to Capital Pride.

 
 


9:00PM-2:00AM - Entre "L" Mixed Dance
Au Beaujolais, 839 St-Louis, Salle du Progres, Gatineau.
Cost $7; 18 yrs old +. Entre "L" invites the GLBTTQ community to participate in their 1st mixed dance.
This activity is organized to unite its participants and their friends in one place.

 

 
 
 

12:00PM – Caribe Expo Ottawa - Parade
Beginning at Laroche Park (near Scott and Parkdale)
A first in Ottawa! The organizers of Caribe Expo have graciously invited the GLBT community
to participate in their amazing parade. Enjoy the awesome music and magnificent costumes
that would put a drag queen to shame!


 
 

2:00-4:00PM
- Preserved in Platinum
Breathless, 318 Lisgar St. near Bank St.
Donations at door. In 2006, Pride celebrated a milestone—its 20th anniversary. But the celebration
almost didn't happen. There was a massive debt load, and little government funding was available.
But Capital Xtra! Ottawa's GLBT newspaper came to the rescue and Ottawa had one more reason
to celebrate with pride. The resulting documentary is a loving portrayal of "Platinum Pride",
the people who made it happen and their advice for the youth who are the future of our community.


 
 
5:00PM-closing - GLBT Day at SuperEx!
SuperEx! @ Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank St.
Let's take the Ex by storm! Meet at the beer gardens (beside the Hub International food gardens) at
6pm and look for the Pride banner. Wear your Pride colours!


 
 
6:00PM-9:00PM - Women's Stage
The Lookout Bar, 41 York St.

Donations at the door. Enjoy an evening of fabulous female performers. Check the performer list
for more information.

 
 


8:00PM - Theatrelife, presented by Toto, Too Theatre
Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave.
Tickets $20; available at Arts Court or at the Toto, Too Theatre Web site.



 
 
 


10:30AM - Church Service
First Unitaran Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave.

 
 

3:00PM, second showing at 7:00PM – Timekeepers
Ottawa School of Speech and Drama, 294 Picton Ave.
Tickets $15. The Embassy of Israel in partnership with Capital Pride 007 present two showings of
Timekeepers
, an evening of thought provoking theatre with a touch of humour. Meet and
mingle with the cast and distinguished guests after the 7pm show with kosher reception.
» more information about the play (Adobe PDF file)

 
 

10:00PM - Pride Disco by Out Ottawa
Club Heaven, 400A Dalhousie St. at Rideau St.
Tickets $5 (portion goes to Pride). Get your groove on for Pride Week with DJ sensation Shawn Riker
from Toronto.

» Pride Disco flyer



 
 
 

6:00PM - GLBT Human Rights Vigil
Human Rights Monument, Elgin St. at Lisgar St.
Free. Come show your support for the ongoing struggles of GLBT people around the world during
our time of celebration. Speeches by dignitaries and the lighting of candles followed by a film and
reception at Ottawa City Hall.

 
 


7:00-9:00PM - Our Sons, presented by PFLAG
Breathless, 318 Lisgar St. near Bank St.



 
 
 


7:00PM - BDSM for Women
Breathless, 318 Lisgar St. near Bank St.


 
 


10:00PM - Tainted Tuesday @ Touché celebrates Pride
Touché Lounge, 87 Clarence St.
$3 cover charge donated to Capital Pride. Amazing space, awesome music, great drink prices,
beautiful people and a patio to boot. What's not to love?



 
 
 


7:00-9:00PM - Reception for Sponsors of Capital Pride 007
The Buzz Restuarant, 374 Bank St.
All are welcome to meet our wonderful sponsors.

 
 


7:00PM - BDSM for Men
Breathless, 318 Lisgar St. near Bank St.


 
 


9:00PM – Hollywood RockStar Pride Karaoke Party
The Lookout Bar, 41 York St.
Celebrate Capital Pride in Style, as a Hollywood star!! Transform yourself into one of your
favourite music divas or
studs of all time and come out and join Dog and Pony Sound for
Capital Pride Karaoke. They'll be lots of prizes, so go all out.



 
 
 


1:30PM-3:30PM - GLBTTQ Health Fair
Somerset West Community Health Centre, 55 Eccles St.
Health information booths, games, door prizes, films, books available for sale
and refreshments at the fair. All are welcome to attend. Topics include physical
health, mental health, HIV testing, sexual health information, GLBT parenting,
resources in the community, smoking cessation, harm reduction, healthy eating, etc.
Films showing include Rewriting the Script: A love letter to our families and
A Family Portrait.


 
 


7:00PM - Mayor's Town Hall
Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. at Elgin St.
Our community's chance to meet with the Mayor, Chief of Police and other senior city
officials to express concerns and opinions. Free and open to everyone.

 
 
8:00PM - Underwearmania II
The Lookout Bar, 41 York St.
Tickets $5. See the coolest styles on the hottest bodies from On Your Bod Clothing!

 
 


8:30PM - Laugh Out Proud 3
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, 88 Albert St. near Melcalfe St.
Laugh it up with some of the best GLBT comics! This year features Linda Ellis, Robert Keller
and headliner Scott Capurro. $25 special ticket price.




 
 
 
5:00-8:00PM - Public Service Pride Cocktail Party
Club Heaven, 400A Dalhousie St. at Rideau St.
Tickets $5 for Pride. Who says bureaucrats don't wanna have fun? Mix and mingle with Ottawa's finest.


 
 
7:00PM (meet and greet) - LeatherFest 2007: Forbidden Games
Breathless, 318 Lisgar St. near Bank St.
A chem-free pansexual event presented by the Great North American Wolf Society (GNAWS). Weekend
passes: $70. Full weekend event schedule available online.


 
 


8:00PM – Proud Chick Dance Party 3
Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave.
Tickets available at After Stonewall, mother tongue books and Venus Envy starting on August 10th.
Advance tickets are $15; $20 at the door. Please keep in mind that this dance sells out every year so
if you want to guarantee admission, buy your tickets in advance.


 
 


8:00PM - Miss Capital Pride 007 Pageant

Mercury Lounge, 56 Byward Market
Tickets $5 for Pride. Cheer on your favorite queens as they compete for the coveted crown!
Celebrity judges!

 
 


8:30PM - Laugh Out Proud 3
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, 88 Albert St. near Melcalfe St.
Laugh it up with some of the best GLBT comics! This year features Linda Ellis, Robert Keller and
headliner Scott Capurro. $25 special ticket price.



 
 
 


12:00PM (first seminar) - LeatherFest 2007: Forbidden Games
Breathless, 318 Lisgar St. near Bank St.
A chem-free pansexual event presented by the Great North American Wolf Society (GNAWS).
Weekend passes: $70. Full weekend event schedule available online.


 
 

2:00PM - Dyke March
Human Rights Monument, Elgin St. near Laurier St.
Join with hundreds of other women on this annual march. Event will be followed by a
family picnic starting at 3pm at Jack Purcell community centre. Free.

 
 
8:30PM - Laugh Out Proud 3
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, 88 Albert St. near Melcalfe St.
Laugh it up with some of the best GLBT comics! This year features Linda Ellis, Robert Keller
and headliner Scott Capurro. $25 special ticket price.


 
 


9:00PM - Rainbow Party 8, featuring the B-Girlz
Capital Music Hall, 128 York St. (Entrance at Rear).
Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door. The year’s biggest GLBT dance party! Host 89.9 and our
hottest DJs with live radio cut-ins throughout the night.



 
 
 
Times TBA - Church Services
· The Church of St John the Evangelist, 154 Somerset St. W. at Elgin St.
· St. Joseph's Church, 151 Laurier Ave. E.
Celebrate the gift of Pride! Free.

 
 

9:00AM-12:00PM - Buzz Brunch
The Buzz Restuarant, 374 Bank St.
Start your Pride with the most important meal of the day. Portion of profits donated to Pride.


 
 
11:15AM - Church Service

First United Church of Ottawa, 347 Richmond Rd.

 
 
1:00PM - 21st Annual Capital Pride Parade
Garden of the Provinces, Wellington St. at Bay St. Parade Map

The highlight of the entire Capital Pride Festival.

 
 
2:00-7:00PM - 2007 Info Fair
Festival Plaza - City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. at Elgin St.
$5 at the gate.

 
 


2:00-11:00PM - 2007 Outdoor Festival
Festival Plaza - City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. at Elgin St.
$5 at the gate. Shows beginning at 3PM, fully-licensed site with food vendors,
Info Fair and KidsCan. Please note that all pets are to be leashed at all times on site.
Everyone can bring a lawn chair onto the fully licensed site to enjoy the day in comfort.
Please note that a
ll bags will be searched.

 
 

2:00-9:00PM - Dog & Pony Karaoke Lounge
Festival Plaza - City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. at Elgin St.
Included with $5 admission pass. Belt out your favourite tunes with Pride and enjoy our indoor bar.

 
 

9:00PM - Pride Disco: Official Pride After-party by Out Ottawa
Club Heaven, 400A Dalhousie St. at Rideau St.
Tickets $10 or $15 for VIP at the door ($5 per ticket goes to Pride). Don't want the party to stop?
Keep grooving all night with super-hot DJ Billy Steele in from New York City for a special spinning
performance.
» Pride Disco flyer

 

 

 

 
   
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