Richmond to celebrate Pride Week from July 27 to Aug. 2

Richmond Pride Week features 20 events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

Following the repaint of the rainbow crosswalk on Minoru Boulevard this year, the Richmond community will celebrate another Pride Week with various events. The activities include the art exhibition, film screenings, craft workshops (rainbow necklace, tie-dye and painted rock), jazz dancing, Zumba classes and storytelling sessions led by LGBTQ+ community members. Under this year’s theme, ‘Pride in Momentum,’ the events are organized by the City of Richmond with support from community organizations, societies and the Richmond Public Library.

Half of the events are drop-in, while the other require registration. Several have only a limited number of remaining spots. Early registration is encouraged for the following eight free events.

Sassy jazz dancing – children (6+ years) - Tuesday, July 28, 4:15-5 p.m. - Learn sharp, stylish movements and dynamic routines set to upbeat music while improving coordination, rhythm and stage presence in this fun, empowering environment that celebrates confidence and flair. - South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd. Film club special edition Pride Week – Love is Strange (18+ years) -

Tuesday, July 28, 6-8 p.m. - Enjoy a special screening of the film, Love is Strange, a romantic drama about a long-term, same-sex couple who navigates life apart after marriage leads to unexpected job loss and housing instability. - Richmond Public Library (Brighouse Branch), 100-7700 Minoru Gate Rainbow necklace-making workshop – children (5-10 years) - Tuesday, July 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create and customize a vibrant necklace in this fun, inclusive space where creativity and identity flourish.

Supplies included. - West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Rd.

Tie dye in the park – adults (16+ years) - Tuesday, July 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Experiment with colours and designs by using dyes and elastics to create patterned T-shirts. Supplies included. - West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Rd.

Pride together outdoor Zumba Party (13+ years) - Thursday, July 30, 6:30-8 p.m. - Show Pride colours and learn some new moves in this fun-filled session led by some incredible Zumba instructors. - Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave. True Voices: Pride storytelling event (13+ years) -

Thursday, July 30, 7-9 p.m. - Gather together and hear LGBTQ+ storytellers share personal experiences filled with humour, honesty and resilience, followed by a Q&A over tea. - Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Pride paint night – adults (19+ years) - Friday, July 31, 7-8:30 p.m. - Unleash creativity this Pride!

Join this colourful paint night that celebrates love, inclusivity and self-expression. No experience required. - South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd.

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