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# Queer Events Happening Now in the Thompson Okanagan
- URL: https://www.travellingout.ca/queer-events-thompson-okanagan/
- Published: 2026-09-30T17:32:05.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T18:09:21.000Z
- Description: Drag bingo, book clubs, run clubs and workshops — a running list of queer events across Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon and beyond, updated as we hear about them.
- Author: TOTO
- Tags: Events & Festivals, Pride, Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon

Looking for queer events across the Thompson Okanagan? From drag bingo to book clubs, here's what's coming up. Some groups meet on a regular schedule, so check with the organizers for the latest dates.

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Tourism Vernon

## Upcoming events

### [**Prohibited: Broken Hearts Club Drag Show**](https://www.showpass.com/prohibited/?ref=travellingout.ca)

An intimate drag show in the Broken Hearts Club Speakeasy, presented by Whalemade. The Oct 2 show is an early Halloween edition with Freida Whales, Other Nature, Prince Pavlov, and Valerie Rose. Performers for Nov 20 are still to be announced.

📅 Oct 2 and Nov 20  
📍 Crown & Thieves, West Kelowna

### [**Geese & Goslings: 2SLGBTQ+ Caregivers & Infant/Toddler Group**](https://www.kamloopspride.com/events?ref=travellingout.ca)

A free eight-week program for 2SLGBTQ+ caregivers with kids ages 0 to 5, with songs, rhymes, and story time.

📅 Every Tuesday, Oct 6 to Nov 24  
📍 BGC Kamloops, John Tod Centre, 150 Wood St  
🎟️ Free, with registration required. Only eight spots are available. Register at 250-554-5437 or [n.panjawani@bgckwl.com](mailto:n.panjawani@bgckwl.com)

### [**Do You Mind? Radical Queer Relationships Workshop**](https://www.kelownapride.com/event-details/do-you-mind-radical-queer-relationships-workshop?ref=travellingout.ca)

A workshop built by queer youth, for queer youth ages 18 to 29, about building healthy relationships on your own terms. The evening includes presentations, guest speakers, and an art therapy session. Presented by HIM (Health Initiative for Men).

📅 Oct 8  
📍 Kelowna Downtown Library, ORL Branch, 1380 Ellis St  
🎟️ Free

### [**Trans+ ID Clinic**](https://www.kelownapride.com/event-details/trans-id-clinic-3?ref=travellingout.ca)

A free informational session for 2 Spirit, trans, and non-binary folks and allies about the name and gender change application process in BC. Get help with forms and applications, and have your documents notarized for free.

📅 Oct 20  
📍 Kelowna Downtown Library, ORL Branch, 1380 Ellis St  
🎟️ Free. [RSVP through the library](https://orl.libcal.com/event/4035357?ref=travellingout.ca)

### [**Whalemade's 6th Annual Halloween Bash**](https://app.ticketowl.io/whalemade-prod-presents-6th-annual-halloween-bash?ref=travellingout.ca)

A spooky drag show with a costume contest for the title of Pumpkin Royalty, followed by a dance party.

📅 Oct 31  
📍 Schubert Centre, Vernon

### [**Hairspray: Thankful Thursday Movie Night**](https://vernonpride.ca/event/hairspray-thankful-thursday-movie-night/?ref=travellingout.ca)

A special showing of Hairspray at the Vernon Towne Theatre, with a costume contest, silent auction, and 50/50 draw. All box office profits are donated to Vernon Pride.

📅 Nov 12  
📍 Vernon Towne Theatre, 2910 30th Ave, Vernon

## Recurring events

These events happen on a regular schedule, whether weekly, monthly, or ongoing. Dates, times, and locations can change, so please check with each organizer before you go. Travelling Out in the Thompson Okanagan isn't responsible for changes, cancellations, or updates to these events.

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Destination Silver Star

### [**Freida Whales / Whalemade Productions**](https://www.freidawhales.com/events?ref=travellingout.ca)

Drag bingo nights and other drag shows.

📅 Ongoing  
📍 Various venues

### [**Rebellious Unicorns**](https://www.rebelliousunicorns.com/collections/event-tickets?ref=travellingout.ca)

Regular drag and queer events.

📅 Ongoing  
📍 Various venues

### [**Unicorn Lounge**](https://unicorns.link/kelownareso?ref=travellingout.ca)

A queer-owned cocktail lounge and welcoming space for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies.

📅 Ongoing  
📍 Downtown Kelowna

### [**That Gay Run Club**](https://www.heylo.com/g/72789c14-8a9c-49c3-a5b1-83951443c66b?ref=travellingout.ca)

Make friends and run 5km.

📅 Every Thursday  
📍 Rustic Reel, Kelowna

### [**Kamloops Pride Choir**](https://www.kamloopspride.com/events?ref=travellingout.ca)

All ages, voices, and skill levels are welcome.

📅 Tuesdays (schedule may vary)  
📍 Kamloops United Church

### [**Queer BIPOC Hangout**](https://www.kamloopspride.com/events?ref=travellingout.ca)

A space for queer Black, Indigenous, and people of colour to gather, hosted by Kamloops Pride.

📅 Last Thursday of the month  
📍 Downtown Kamloops Library  
🎟️ Free, with snacks provided

### [**Meeple Meetup**](https://www.kamloopspride.com/events?ref=travellingout.ca)

Board games, snacks, and conversation. Bring a favourite game to share if you like.

📅 Last Saturday of the month  
📍 Kamloops Museum and Archives  
🎟️ Free and all ages

### [**Queer Craft Club Kelowna**](https://orl.libcal.com/calendar/kelowna?t=d&q=queer%20craft%20club&cid=8402&cal=8402&inc=0&ref=travellingout.ca)

A drop-in craft meetup for 2SLGBTQIA+ people & allies, ages 19+, to craft and hang out. Stay updated by following them on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/queercraftclubkelowna/?ref=travellingout.ca).

📅 Sept 26, Oct 31, Nov 28, and Dec 12\.   
📍 Okanagan Regional Library, Kelowna

### [**Rainbow Reads Book Club**](https://www.kamloopspride.com/events?ref=travellingout.ca)

A 2SLGBTQIA+ book club focused on queer authors and queer stories. Allies are welcome.

📅 Last Sunday of the month  
📍 Rotating venues in Kamloops, emailed to members. [Sign up here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfzaBO0vUCie7GwT2Az72p16bCeGUXO-WcXOnSYqW1-vLaPQ/viewform?ref=travellingout.ca) to join.

### [**Rainbrews (19+)**](https://www.kamloopspride.com/events?ref=travellingout.ca)

Appies, drinks, and mingling at a new pub each month. Allies are welcome.

📅 Second Thursday of the month  
📍 Rotating pubs in Kamloops  
🎟️ Free entry

### [**Queer Lifting Club OKGN**](https://www.instagram.com/queerliftingclub%5Fokgn?ref=travellingout.ca)

A themed drop-in workout. Stay updated by following them on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/queerliftingclub%5Fokgn?ref=travellingout.ca).

📅 Second Sunday of the month  
📍 Dopamine Strength, Armstrong

### [**Ella's Naughty Drag Bingo (19+)**](https://www.rebelliousunicorns.com/collections/event-tickets?ref=travellingout.ca)

Drag, daubers, and cheeky prizes with host Ella Lamoureux.

📅 Second Wednesday of the month: Oct 14, Nov 9, Dec 9  
📍 Bright Eye Brewing, Kamloops

## Hosting something we should know about?

This list is kept up by hand, so it is never quite complete. If you are running a queer event in the Thompson Okanagan, or you spotted one we missed, send us the details at **\[ADD CONTACT EMAIL OR INSTAGRAM\]** and we will add it to the next update.

## Ready to plan your visit?

Planning a trip around one of these events? Our seasonal guides cover where to stay, eat, and play across the region, from [autumn in wine country](https://www.travellingout.ca/fall-into-love-your-ultimate-thompson-okanagan-autumn-adventure/) to [winter in Kelowna](https://www.travellingout.ca/explore-kelowna-this-winter-with-this-five-day-itinerary/). And if you are looking ahead to Pride season, start with our [Thompson Okanagan guide to Pride in 2026](https://www.travellingout.ca/thompson-okanagan-guide-to-pride-in-2026/).