QUEER JOY YEG
We're Here! We're Queer! We're a joyful group of pals that found ourselves planning community events in Edmonton to celebrate and create queer spaces!
Showing Pride
Thu 19 Jun 2025 6:30pm - at Metro Cinema, in partnership with Pride Centre of Edmonton. Screening "Kiki" (2016). Join us!
Indie Bookstore Crawl
Sat 21 Jun 2025 10am-2:30pm - Southside Edition! A day to celebrate community by visiting local, independent book stores.
Short Rest Club
An informal drop-in style hang out for hobbyists. We host ~bi-weekly gatherings that include games, puzzles, BYO-crafting, accompanied with some tea and treats. All ages (under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult).
Alternating Wednesdays
5:30pm-8pm
Rolling Tales Pop Culture
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Photography Walk
Sat 31 May 2-4pm
A photo walk with photographers ranging from beginners to professionals. Learn more about photography and connect with like-minded folks while exploring the beauty of Edmonton and queer joy!
Queer-o-Ween 2
Queer-o-Ween 2024 was held at CO*LAB, raising funds for Skipping Stone, featuring performances by Lucian LaPearl, Elixir and Meatsack, with music by EFFY IN THE SKY. Thanks for your support!
An Invitation to Queer and Trans Joy
April 26, 2025, 3:30 pm
Info / tickets
Presented in partnership with Pride Centre of Edmonton and Metro Cinema. COMING HOME is a documentary about queer and trans joy, told through the experience of Elli as she navigates gender transition in her mid-30s. Followed by a panel discussion.
Guest Film Curatorial
At Metro Cinema, with panel discussion after screenings!
- Sun 9 Mar 11am
MISHIMA: A LIFE IN FOUR CHAPTERS (Japan/USA, 1985) - Sat 15 Mar 9pm
THE LIVING END (USA, 1992) - Sun 23 Mar 7pm
MY FIRST SUMMER (Australia, 2020) - Sun 30 Mar 3:30pm
NEPTUNE FROST (Rwanda/USA, 2021)
Silent Book Swap
Thu 27 Mar, 6-9pm at Felice Cafe. Queer Joy YEG in collaboration with Alphabet Soup Queer Bookstore brought you a quiet evening of trading and reading and community!
Our 2024 clothing swap was hosted at Rolling Tales Pop Culture; fundraiser for YESS, Bissell Centre, and Chubby Femme Thrift.
Clothing Swap
Sat 1 Mar 2025, 12-5pm at Pride Centre of Edmonton. Thanks to everyone who donated and participated!
Our 2024 clothing swap was hosted at Rolling Tales Pop Culture; fundraiser for YESS, Bissell Centre, and Chubby Femme Thrift.
Printmaking Workshop
Sun 16 Feb 2025 at SNAP. A queer-celebratory printmaking workshop; learn how to make prints through two methods, linocut and silkscreen! Thanks to all who participated!
Photo Walk
Sunday 6 Oct 2024 • Alberta Legislature grounds, Edmonton. Some Quiet Queers came for a photo walk with photographers ranging from beginners to professionals. We intend to do this again!
Swim & Snack
Sunday 25 Aug 2024 • Wîhkwêntôwin Outdoor Pool and park. Thanks for joining us!
Indie Bookstore Crawl
Sat 15 Jun 2024 - Part of our series, Where the Quiet Queers Are. A day to celebrate community by visiting local, independent book stores. This was a perfect day, thanks to all who participated, including the book stores. We have ideas about other crawls..!
Edmonton International Cats Festival
Thu 23 May 2024. STEP YR PUSSY UP cat-themed drag+burlesque show! Collaboration with EICF.
STEP YR PUSSY UP was hosted by 9910, raising funds for Alberta Sphynx Rescue, featuring performances by Moses Motors, Stabitha Morwounds, Demi Dommage, and Scorpia Scales.
Clothing Swap
Our inaugural clothing swap, hosted at Rolling Tales Pop Culture; fundraiser for YESS, Bissell Centre, and Chubby Femme Thrift. Thanks to those who contributed and visited. We hope to do this again!
Peck 'n' Pints
Drag party and fundraiser in lieu of Orville Peck's cancelled 2023 concert, hosted at Arcadia Brewing; fundraiser for Queer & Trans Health Collective featuring performances by Beers for Queers.
