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!
Queer-o-Ween 2
Friday 25 Oct 2024, 7-11pm at CO*LAB. 18+. This year: NEON!
Queer-o-Ween 2023 was hosted by Asymmetrical Brewing, raising funds for Shades of Colour and Edmonton 2-Spirit Society, featuring performances by Coco LaQueer, Tugs, and Stretcher Hymen, with music by DJ Playgiarhythm.
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.
