Colour Your Summer – Summer Reading Club 2025 – With Miss Frida!

August 15 at 10 am – Courtenay Library
August 15 at 2 pm – Cumberland Library
August 20 at 10:30 am – Comox Library at the Marina Park

“Come down to the library and join Librarian Jessie and Miss Frida for a colourful Storytime to celebrate being proud of who you are! Before or after Storytime, make a button that reflects your colorful nature. Enjoy a piece of cake after the show! Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. All ages are welcome! This is a Board approved program and the library is a public place where all are welcome and our programs reflect the diversity of our community. Questions and/or concerns about library programs can be directed to

communications@virl.bc.ca

Celebrate Pride on a community nature wander through the Bevan Wetlands🌲🏳️‍🌈 – All Ages

Queer Centre Comox Valley and the Stewardship Centre for BC invite our 2SLGBTQIA+ community to connect with nature and each other in celebration of Comox Valley Pride!
This Pride walk will be led by meika johnson (they/them), an Indigiqueer community organizer, artist, and educator who is excited to share their love of nature, queerness, and community connection. All ages, abilities, and experience levels are welcome!

4749 Lake Trail Rd Bevan

Come join us for a youth BBQ party at The Foundry – Ages 12-24

The event will take place in the back room and spill into the parking lot.
There will be a silent disco, tie dye, ice cream Sundays, nail polish and lots of fun crafts.

575 10th St, Courtenay

https://foundrybc.ca/location/comoxvalley/

EDIT: All programs (music nights, movie nights, canoe tours, summer camps) are temporarily or permanently cancelled for the season, while we give involved staff space to heal. All registered participants will be notified and refunded.

Dear Community,
As you may have heard, there has been a tragic incident out at the Lake Park. In light of this, we have made the decision to cancel both Music Night and Movie Night this weekend.
RCMP will issue a formal statement as soon as possible. In the meantime, we are sending our LPS staff first aiders, emergency response teams —and the families involved—our deepest care, love, and compassion.

We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the well-being of our staff and the community.

https://www.facebook.com/lakeparksociety
https://cumberlandlakepark.ca/

GLAD TO BE ME — PRIDE PARTY & FUNDRAISER

Step into the rainbow photo booth and strike your most fabulous pose
Jump into silly, colourful games with prizes that keep the laughs going

Support two incredible causes:
Rainbow Railroad — helping LGBTQI+ individuals escape persecution and find safety worldwide
Dawn to Dawn — providing housing and support to help people move out of homelessness

Celebrate Pride with friends, love, and laughter. Play, shine your brightest Show up. Be loud. Be proud. Be you.

Gladstone Brewing Co.

https://www.facebook.com/events/s/glad-to-be-me/1126247049396874

Join us for a screening of “Mama Bears” (mamabearsdoc.com) – All Ages

An intimate, thought-provoking exploration of the journeys taken by Sara Cunningham and Kimberly Shappley, two “mama bears” —whose profound love for their LGBTQ children has turned them into fierce advocates for the entire queer community.

Doors open at 6:30, entrance by donation (Bring cash for popcorn and snacks).
Please reach out if you would like to volunteer!

Weird Church 2688 Penrith Ave, Cumberland

7:30 AM at 19 Wing Comox
10 AM in Cumberland
11 AM in Courtenay
12 PM in Comox

Kick off Pride at the Comox Valley Art Gallery – All Ages

Join us in front of the gallery on Friday, August 22, as it transforms into a vibrant celebration for a special Pride edition of Pulse on the Plaza! We’re teaming up with Queer Centre Comox Valley to bring you an evening full of colour, connection, and community spirit — the perfect start to Pride Weekend in the Valley!

Music + More:
DJ Sets | Comedy Set | Music Performance | Drag Performances | Dancing
Art-Making + Fun for the Whole Family:
Art Wagon | Make Art Station | Pride button-making | Silk-screening | Storytime (Littles and their grown-ups) | Dive into the Tickle Trunk! | Polaroid Photos | Queer 4 Queer Art Social
Queer & Cheers
Cumberland Forest Society & Ace Brewery
Pride Pulse Beer Garden
Refreshing Drinks | Bar – Beers and Mixed Drinks, and Non Alcoholic options
Refreshments + Snacks:
Treat Yourself! | Cotton candy and delicious ice cream will be served up
Pulse Packs | There will be options to buy food at local restaurants and bring it to the event.

For more details visit:
comoxvalleyartgallery.com/events/summer-pulse-on-the-plaza-pride/

Duncan & 6th St, in the ❤ of Courtenay

This Pulse on the Plaza is going to be unforgettable! Come be part of an evening filled with fun, connection, and celebration — and discover more about your 2SLGBTQ+ community. Everyone is welcome!

comoxvalleyarts.com
queercentre.ca
comoxvalleyartgallery.com
elevatethearts.com
downtowncourtenay.com

Come out and join us for our 3rd Annual Pride Parade – All Ages

Queer Centre and Weird Church, together with our generous community partners, are pleased to invite you to support our local 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
At the end of the parade all onlookers are encouraged to join and march!

From Fitzgeral & 5th down to Lewis Park

If you are interested in Participating in the parade you can find all the information here!

www.weirdchurchcumberland.com
queercentre.ca/

A big Thank You to Peat Moss and the Comox District Teachers’ Association for Sponsoring The 3rd Annual Pride Parade, and for promoting Queer Centre through their newsletter. cdta71.ca/

Pride Society of Comox Valley brings us Pride in the Park – All Ages

Returning on Saturday, August 23, 2025, and we’re excited to welcome everyone to our new location: Lewis Park in Courtenay!

Interested in performing, vending, or volunteering? visit
https://pridesocietycomoxvalley.org/events/

Out in the Park – Queer Cinema, Under the Stars – “EVERY BODY”

Join us in Lewis Park Tennis Courts for an unforgettable summer celebrating queer cinema! We will host bi-weekly screenings for a diverse range of LGBTQIA+ Films. Bring friends, family, and a picnic blanket for start-filled nights of laughter, love and community.

“EVERY BODY” Focuses on three individuals who overcame shame, secrecy, and unauthorized surgery throughout their childhoods to enjoy successful adulthoods. Choosing to ignore medical advice to conceal their bodies and coming out as who they truly were.

Some local queers present … FRUIT CUP – A Pride Dance Party – 19+

Comox Valley Curling Centre
$15-$25 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds
DJ DEE BEE
Tickets at the door or presale: fruitcupcv@gmail.com

All profits donated to help Palestinian families

This isn’t just a party—it’s a calling. 19+

The air pulses with art and rhythm, each beat echoing the heartbeat of centuries. You walk into a space charged with energy, where courage is worn like fashion, and strength of character lights up the room more than any spotlight. This is not about blending in—it’s about becoming more of who you already are.
We are chosen.
We are gods.
Bag Check in place.
Costumes encouraged!

https://www.queerculture.ca
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/we-are-gods-tickets-1435907621349

Queer Coffee Does Pride 🏳️‍🌈, The Foundry, back room – All Ages

Looking to grow your queer community roots, feeling alone, want to make friends, or have a free coffee?
Come Hang out!
Bring family, a friend, or your latest knitting project!

Every Sunday, 9am-12,
@the back room of the Foundry

queercentre.ca/

This years 3rd Annual Drag Brunch 19+

An amazing line up including Vancouver’s own: PM for a Good Time, Genesis, and Toddy, and making their way up Island from Victoria will be Vivian Vanderpuss!

Ticket price includes a voucher for free slot play for encoure members (19+), your brunch meal from a pre-selected menu, please scroll down after choosing ticket to pick your breakfast option to ensure prompt service at arrival (one meal per ticket).
Doors 10am, show 11am-1pm

UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

https://www.queerculture.ca
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/3rd-annual-drag-brunch-tickets-1538839964759

Gather at Puntledge Park for a refreshing float down to Lewis Park – All Ages

Don’t forget your sunscreen, water wings and floaties! 🛟
There is no lifeguard on duty, float at your own risk! 🏊‍♀️
Children must be accompanied by an adult! 🧒

Last event of Pride Weekend – Weird Church POTLUCK SUNDAY! – All Ages

Sunday service at 4pm, potluck at 5:30pm: bring a dish to share or just bring yourself and your appetite.
When we gather around the table, eat, and share stories, we get to know each other in real and meaningful ways. It is in this kind of community that we can be known and loved and where lives are transformed in love.

Weird Church 2688 Penrith Ave, Cumberland

https://www.weirdchurchcumberland.com/events