Pride London Cultural Festival - July 16th to July 24th

Thursday July 16th

Annual Pride Art Show Opening Reception

7:00pm At The Forest City Gallery

Art Show runs July 16th to July 26th

Jurors for this year's event are Joseph Couture, Author and Journalist; Barry Fair, Curator of Historical Art; and Allan Irving, Coordinator of the Centre for Creativity, King's University College, The University of Western Ontario.

Location: Forest City Gallery, 258 Richmond Street, London ON, N6B 2H7

www.forestcitygallery.ca

Saturday July 18th

Pride Family Picnic at Gibbons Park

2pm (Pot Luck and Games)

Location: North Pavilion Gibbons Park.

Hosted by: MCC - Metropolitan Community Church www.mcclondon.com.

Sunday July 19th

Film Compliments:

Pride Movie Day

At The Grand Theatre's McManus Theatre

Sponsored By: CENTRALspa and Buck Wilds Bar

Door Opens: 2:00pm

2:30pm To 3:50pm (Times Approximate)

Stubblejumper (2009)

In the fall of 1975, while attending the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, Doug Wilson placed an ad in the students' newspaper, seeking to start a campus gay group. This seemingly benign action would serve as the catalyst for a dramatic unfolding of events, shaping the future of Wilson's life. Stubblejumper is a biographical docudrama on the life and work of gay activist Doug Wilson - a story filled with activism, poetry, performance, politics, and a touching yet tragic love story. Written by David Geiss Directed by David Geiss. Starring Duncan Fisher and Jesse Owen. For more information about this film, visit www.stubblejumper.ca

Followed by a suprise docudrama and a 15-minute intermission.

4:10PM to 5:30PM

The Young The Gay And The Restless, A Gay Comedy.

Murder, deception, blackmail and illicit affairs, OH MY! Hold onto your seat, these are just a few of the sinfully guilty pleasures in this comedic romp spoofing daytime soaps! Who is trying their utmost to knock off the deliciously campy Victoria Gaylord, queen bee of an eclectic and eccentric clan who live their daily lives heavily drenched in gluttony, excess, comedic flair" Fasten your seat belts; it's much more than just "one bumpy night" with this hilarious cast of characters who are always wildly over the top! Directed by Joe Castro. Starring Miss Elliot, Joe Haggerty, Holly Karrol Clark, Kerry Liu, Caleb Campbell, Damien Christopher.

Film compliments: www.ariztical.com

Location: The Grand Theatre, McManus Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London ON N6A 3E4

Tickets: $10.00 each. Available at The Grand Theatre Box Office, 519-672-8800 www.grandtheatre.com or Contact Eugene Dustin, info@pridelondon.ca.

Sunday July 19th

Sunday Pride Service

7pm at Christ Church Anglican

Pride Service conducted by MCC - Metropolitan Community Church www.mcclondon.com.

Location: Christ Church Anglican, 138 Wellington St. South, at Hill St.

Monday July 20th

Pride Flag Raising

12:30pm

City Hall, Community Flag Pole, Reg Cooper Square, London Ontario

Watch the 2007 flag raising news clip by browsing to http://www.achannel.ca/london/news_45768.aspx

Tuesday July 21st

Pride Literary Night

At Seven Night Club

Featuring Mariko Tamaki, co-creator of Skim, nominated for a Governor General Award 2008, Pat Brown, whose new novel LA Heat has just been released, author Stephen Curtis, and author Sly—a slam poet.

Literary Night Emcee: Kristy Corlett, author of the novel Ever Your Servant.

Doors open 6:00pm for reception. Readings begin at 7:00pm.

Seven Night Club will open after the readings.

Admission: $5.00 at the door.

Location: Seven Night Club. 347 Clarence St. near York.
London, ON. Map.

Wednesday July 22nd to Saturday July 25th

London Pride Festival &
The Verve Theatre Present

Karla & Grif – A Dramatic Play by Vivienne Laxdal

At The Arts Project

Shows at 8pm nightly $12

Saturday Matinee at 2pm Pay-What-You-Can

Location: The Arts Project, 203 Dundas St.

Show Dates: July 22nd to 25th, 2009

For tickets & more information call 519 858-2902

After The Saturday Night Perfomance

After Party with DJ Zoltan

Saturday July 25th. Party begins after the performance.

For more information, scroll down below to Events for Saturday July 25th.

Location: Inside The Music Hall, 185 Queens Ave.
London, Ontario. Map. Visit www.londonmusichall.com.

Pride London Indoor/Outdoor Festival - July 24th to July 26th

Friday July 24th

Indoor Events at the The Music Hall

Doors Open at 7:00pm

All Friday night events will be held inside The Music Hall, 185 Queens Ave. between Richmond and Clarence. This is the same address as the The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage for the outdoor events.

See www.londonmusichall.com.

Donation or cover at the door, TBA.
Location: The Music Hall, 185 Queens Ave, London, ON. Map

Carole Allison

Learn more about Carole Allison by visiting www.caroleallison.com.

7:30pm to 8:15pm

Location: Inside The Music Hall, 185 Queens Ave., between Richmond and Clarence, London, Ontario. Map. Visit www.londonmusichall.com.

Kate and Moxy

8:30pm to 9:45pm

For more information about Kate and Moxy please visit their myspace at www.myspace.com/katemoxy.

Location: Inside The Music Hall, 185 Queens Ave., between Richmond and Clarence, London, Ontario. Map. Visit www.londonmusichall.com.

Miss Pride London Festival Pageant

10:00pm to 12:00am

Come out and vote for your next Miss Pride London Festival.

Location: Inside The Music Hall, 185 Queens Ave., between Richmond and Clarence, London, Ontario. Map. Visit www.londonmusichall.com.

Saturday July 25th - Before Outdoor Events - A Special Fundraiser

Forest City Bears Meet and GRRRReet

12 noon to 5pm at Buck Wild 722 York St. London, ON

Free Food, Bear Hugs, Prize Draws and FUR! For details check our Fundraisers Page. Or visit www.forestcitybears.com website.

Saturday July 25th

Outdoor Events at The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage

Gates Open at 3:00pm

Donation at the gates.
Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at The Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave, between Richmond and Clarence, London Ontario. Map

Pride KidZone

Saturday, July 25 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Sunday, July 26 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Pride London Festival is proud to announce our second annual 'KidZone.' This year we're offering family-friendly fun on both days of the outdoor festival so be sure to stop by!

• Face Painting
• Balloon Animals
• Storytime
• ...and much more!

Back by popular demand the Pride KidZone hours are here again this year and once again proudly sponsored by Councillor Nancy Branscombe.

Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at The Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave, between Richmond and Clarence, London Ontario. Map

The Joys

4:00pm to 5:15pm

Learn more about The Joys; visit their website at www.thejoys.ca.

Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at The Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave, between Richmond and Clarence, London Ontario. Map

FLY's Spectacular Tribute To The Dixie Chicks

5:30pm to 6:45pm

Read all about it at www.continentalentertainment.ca/dixie/dixie.php

Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at The Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave, between Richmond and Clarence, London Ontario. Map

Stop ‘n Askher

Stop ‘n Askher is a London based 4 piece rocking band fronted by energetic and outspoken Lori Girard, also known as Askher. Andrew Malo plays lead guitar, Barry McKeon the drums while Ron Van Boheemen grooves on bass. They play Askher originals as well as covers from Janis Joplin to No Doubt.

Check out www.Askher.ca for more details and their sound at myspace www.myspace.com/stopnaskher or www.myspace.com/askher

7:00pm to 8:45pm

Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at The Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave, between Richmond and Clarence, London Ontario. Map

God Made Me Funky

Visit www.godmademefunky.com for more information.

9:00pm to 11:00pm

Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at The Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave, between Richmond and Clarence, London Ontario. Map

After Party

The Reunion Continues Inside The Music Hall

Saturday Night After Party / Dance with DJ Zoltan

11pm (doors open at 10:45pm). Until 2am.

$10 at the door or make sure you get in by purchasing your tickets in advance—call 519 673 8625 or email info@pridelondon.ca

Location: Inside The Music Hall, 185 Queens Ave., between Richmond and Clarence, London, Ontario. Map. Visit www.londonmusichall.com.

Parade Day

Sunday July 26th

Pride London Festival Parade

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Parade Route:

Formation at 12:00 noon on Queens Ave parking lot between Adelaide and Elizabeth Street

Parade leaves the parking lot at 1pm

Planned arrival at the Outdoor Venue is at 2:00pm(ish).

Pride London Festival Route Map

Events Televised

Rogers TV Cable 13 in London will broadcast coverage of the 27th Annual London Pride Festival including full coverage of the Pride Parade on Monday, July 27 at 8:00pm. Encore will air Wednesday July 29th at 8:00pm, Thursday July 30th at 9:00pm, Friday July 31st at 9:00pm and Sunday August 2nd at 8:00pm.

Outdoor Party and Events at The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage

Gates Open at 12:30pm

Donation at the gates.

Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at The Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave, between Richmond and Clarence, London Ontario. Map

Music/Open Mic

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Sing, dance, sing & dance, bring your piano , guitar, tuba, trumpet whatever instrument you play and have your 5 minutes of fame

Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at The Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave, between Richmond and Clarence, London Ontario. Map

KidZone

This year we're offering family-friendly fun on both days of the outdoor festival so be sure to stop by the KidZone—Sunday KidZone hours are from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. For details check the KidZone entry on Saturday July 25th

Eugene & The Speeches

2:10pm to 2:30pm

Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at The Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave, between Richmond and Clarence, London Ontario. Map

“Rail, Air and Foot” Raffle Draw

2:30pm

Draw a VIA Rail Canada Pass worth $600, an Air Canada Voucher for $400 or 300 Downtown Dollars. Tickets are only $5 or you can buy 3 for $10. Only a thousand tickets will be sold so call today. For information about sponsors and other details, check out our Fundraisers Page, call 519 673-8625 or email info@pridelondon.ca.

Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at The Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave, between Richmond and Clarence, London Ontario. Map

The lottery licence number is M625367.

Kelly & The Kelly Girls

2:45pm to 3:45pm

Get the scoop on the band at www.kellyclipperton.com

Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at The Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave, between Richmond and Clarence, London Ontario. Map

Royal Sovereign Ducal Court of London Southwestern Ontario Wind Down Show

4:00pm to 5:00pm

http://www.icslondoncourt.piczo.com/?cr=2

Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at The Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave, between Richmond and Clarence, London Ontario. Map

Details Subject to Change