Join us at the historic Starlite Room as we celebrate PRIDE with Edmonton’s best dance party! Performer details to be announced.
Tickets on sale now.
Join local Drag artist GoGo Fetch as we explore the fundamentals of Drag Queen makeup in this 2 hour interactive class. Going through the art of applying makeup to help bring out that inner diva. In the two hours we cover the basics of drag makeup, focusing on five core elements.
Get ready to tease to high heavens with Sucreesha and the Bang Bang Team in this hands on introduction to wig styling. Whether you’re brand new or looking to further your skills, BIG WIG will take you through the basics of classic huge drag hair - with a twist.
Through this course you’ll learn the basics of drag king makeup, from the iconic king, Orpheus! He will provide overviews of specialized products, in-depth tutorials, and share all the tricks of the trade to help demystify the artform. After taking the course you’ll feel equipped and empowered to start making creative looks of your own!
Pride celebrations continue after the BLOCK PARTYwith a FREE AFTER PARTY (limited capacity) inside The Grindstone Theatre & Bistro! Fruit Loop x SWEAT x The Grindstone team up with DJs Joses, Polyesterday & Will Hempfree pumping out disco, house and dance anthems until 2 am! Drag performances TBA!
Imagining what it could look and feel like to embody your gender and being without the societal constructs of the binary as an act of reclaiming the body and sexuality. Through this workshop we will use somatic embodiment practices of movement and dance to help us explore the sensations and feelings in the body which will aid us in creating our own body maps and narratives.
Join us on June 7th as we take over 81st Avenue in front of the Grindstone Theatre for our annual outdoor block party in support of Rainbow Refuge.
From drag brunch, storytime, live music, DJ sets, and a vendor market, there's so much to do as we celebrate our community and 2SLGBTQIA+ vibrancy. This event is free of charge and open to all ages - doggos welcome too!
Full Schedule
11:00am - Festival opens
12:00pm - Saturday Drag Brunch
1:30pm - Drag Story Time
2:30pm - Live Music
5:00pm- Haus of Art takeover
6:00pm - Community remarks
6:45pm - Drag Showcase
7:45pm - DJ Set
8:45pm - Live Comedy
9:15pm - Fruit Loop Drag Showcase
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Pride Block Party will be held on June 7 at the Grindstone Theatre at 10019 81 Ave! Doors open at 11am, with formal programming beginning at noon.
Nope! This event is free and open to all ages!
You bet! Every Fruit Loop is a community fundraiser for a local nonprofit. Our Pride community partner is Rainbow Refuge, supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees and newcomers.
Yes, dogs are welcome! Just make sure they’re well-suited to crowds, and they stay on leashes.
All the entertainment is free! We’ll also have sunscreen and water for folks to protect against getting sun-wiped!
Cash tips are strongly encouraged – all our performers are local!
Absolutely! We’ll have both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase, plus food vendors on site including Sheeba Streetfeed, Lynn’s Place and Purple Perogy.
The majority of the space is wheelchair accessible, and we will have quiet/chill zones for folks who feel overstimulated as the space can get quite intense. Unfortunately we are unable to provide ASL interpretation for this event but will look to do so in the future. If you have any specific accessibility questions, please DM us.
Don’t miss the artisan fair! Support local 2SLGBTQIA+ vendors while you enjoy the party. You can also sign up for the June 7 and 8 workshops. Throughout the day, we’ll also have roving cosplayers, arts and crafts, and so much more!!
Get gender bent on the dancefloor and celebrate this Pride Kick off, party monster style!
Featuring local queer DJ's WorldWideWind, Decays, Fond, Sune and Bonzai! | 18+
$15 online (on sale now!)
$20 at the door
Fruit Loop and the Grindstone Comedy Festival present: JARED GOLDSTEIN on the Pride Street Festival Stage with Hostess Karla Marx (Calgary) and guests Leif Olsen-Cormack and Sophie Haze!
JARED GOLDSTEIN is most recently a 2022 Just for Laughs New Face + chosen as one of Vulture’s Comedians to Know. He can currently be seen on Roku’s NIKKI FRE$H, starring as Nicole Richie’s trusty right hand and assistant, as well as starring in season 2 of DOLLFACE on Hulu and the final season of THE UNICORN on CBS. Additionally, Jared’s standup premiered in this past group of Comedy Central’s FEATURING, and in 2019 he was chosen as one of New York Comedy Festival’s Comics to Watch as well as Time Out’s Comedians to Watch. Jared participated in the 2020 CBS Diversity Showcase. Previously, he has appeared on ABC’s Modern Family, COUNTERPART with JK Simmons for Starz, RIZZOLI & ISLES, and the feature film IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY starring Zach Galifianakis.
Originally from Long Island, he’s additionally appeared in an SNL sketch written by Tina Fey featuring Jimmy Fallon as well as the Off-Broadway production of Spring Awakening and the Broadway production of A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden.
Tickets on sale now!
Fruit Loop is back to celebrate the annual Jasper Pride Festival!
Jasper needs your support now more than ever! Please join us Friday, April 11 at the historic Athabasca Hotel for an evening of stellar entertainment, great tunes and good vibes.
This event is free!! 18+
For more information about Jasper Pride Festival please visit: jasperpride.ca
Join us on Saturday, February 8th at the iconic Starlite Room for an unforgettable evening of love, art, and celebration at Fruit Loop’s Love Ball! This fundraiser is in support of the Jasper Pride Festival Society.
Immerse yourself in a night filled with electrifying performances, including drag, burlesque, pole, and gogo entertainment, showcasing incredible talent from the 2SLGBTQ+ community and beyond. Dance the night away as DJs spin beats that will keep the energy high all evening.
As part of the festivities, the Vibestown Music Festival will take over the River City Revival space, bringing their signature vibe and music to the event. Additionally, Spectrum Outreach will be on-site to provide harm reduction services, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
This celebration is also part of the Starlite Room’s 35th Anniversary, honoring decades of counterculture and creative expression. Whether you come to dance, enjoy the performances, or simply soak in the vibrant atmosphere, the Love Ball promises to be an event you won’t want to miss.
Grab your friends, dress to impress, and get ready to celebrate love, diversity, and artistry in one of Edmonton’s most legendary venues. Tickets on sale now!
Calling all ghosts, goblins and ghouls!
Fruit Loop is ready to celebrate everyone's favourite holiday on November 2nd at Craft.
Get ready for a night of music and mayhem as our costumed crowd dances the night away. An outrageous cast of characters will be on hand to perform as well.
Don't wait and get your tickets before they sell out.
Prizes for the best costumes!
We are happy to support HIV Edmonton as our community partner at this event. HIV Edmonton isas part of their 40th anniversary year at this event
This is an 18+ event.
Tickets on sale now!
It's Summer in the city and we are hosting a backyard party to celebrate!
Come out and dance the night away under the stars as we take over the Backyard event space in downtown Edmonton. This night will be one to remember with great music and super entertainment.
Our community partner will be the Canadian Red Cross in support of Jasper wildfire relief.
This is an 18+ event. Get your tickets here.
Our Pride celebrations continue Saturday, June 8 at the historic Starlite Room for the Fruit Loop party you’ve all been waiting for. Expect jaw dropping drag, aerial acts, pole and burlesque performances, all in support of our community partner, Rainbow Refuge. We’ll have drink specials, special guests and more!!
Big thanks to our presenting sponsor, TD, as well as our pals at Sea Change Brewing Co for their ongoingsupport. Shout out to Pattison advertising, Witten Law, and the Old Strathcona Business Association for their support as well.
This is an 18+ event.
Tickets are on sale now. Get yours here!
Your favourite workshops are back! Details below on our Drag Queen Makeup, Drag King Makeup, and Queer Street Arts tutorials!
DRAG QUEEN MAKEUP WORKSHOP
Join local Drag artist GoGo Fetch as we explore the fundamentals of Drag Queen makeup in this 2 hour interactive class. Going through the art of applying makeup to help bring out that inner diva. In the two hours we cover the basics of drag makeup, focusing on these five elements.
How to Block your Brows
Contouring and Highlighting
Creating a Drag Eye
Applying Eyelashes
Overdrawing Lips
This class is BYOM (Bring Your Own Makeup)
We will supply you with a list of products in advance of the class and they can be purchased at Theatre Garage. If you already have similar products you are welcome to bring them as well.
For more information, including how to register, visit: https://www.grindstonetheatre.ca/adultworkshops.
DRAG KING MAKEUP WORKSHOP
Over this 1.5 hour course you’ll learn the basics drag king makeup, from the iconic king, Orpheus! (As seen on multiple events around Edmonton) He gives overviews of specialized products, in depth tutorials, and shares all the tricks of the trade to help demystify the artform. After taking the course you’ll feel equipped and empowered to start making creative looks of your own!
Orpheus will show all the products you need to paint a drag face and explain how to best apply them. They will discuss the principles behind contouring for a male illusion and they will share a guide they made of masculine contouring patterns, and explain how different shapes convey different things about your drag persona. Participants will follow a step by step how you paint a natural looking male illusion.
This class is BYOM (Bring your own make-up). We will supply you with a list of products in advance of the class and they can be purchased at Theatre Garage. If you already have similar supplies you are welcome to bring them as well.
For more information, including how to register, visit: https://www.grindstonetheatre.ca/adultworkshops.
QUEER STREET ARTS WORKSHOP
Queer Street Art movement class will be a movement and educational session focusing on the styles of Drag, Ballroom, and Gogo. In the session we will be discussing these queer street arts as a way queer people have thrived, survived and shined!
Come ready to learn and move.
For more information, including how to register, visit: https://www.grindstonetheatre.ca/adultworkshops.
Fruit Loop is excited to kick off Edmonton’s Pride month again to bring you some incredible 2SLGBTQ+ programming this June in support of our friends at Rainbow Refuge!!!
We’re partnering with our besties at the Grindstone Theatre June 1 for a FREE, ALL AGES, Pride kick-off of epic proportions. Pride activities will be returning to Old Strathcona in west Ritchie AKA the garage district as we host a series of outdoor live performances, drag shows, dancers, photo booths, community booths, workshops, food trucks, beer gardens and late night dance parties to start Pride month off with a bang.
Big thanks to our presenting sponsor, TD, as well as our pals at Sea Change Brewing Co. for their ongoing support. Shout out to Pattison Advertising, Witten LLP, and the Old Strathcona Business Association for their support of this event.
OUTDOOR MAIN STAGE (ALL AGES)
11:00am - Gates open
12:00pm - Drag Brunch - BrunchaLinta ft. Ladonna Stone and friends!
1:30pm - Drag Story Time
2:30pm - Live Music
4:00pm - YEG Ballroom Showcase + Discussion
5:30pm - Haus of Art Takeover Artasia
6:00pm - Welcome + Happy Pride Remarks
6:45pm - Treaty 7 Drag Showcase produced by Cedar T.
9:00pm - Finale Performance Showcase
Fruit Loop is thrilled to host another edition of our signature Mountain Party as part of the Jasper Pride & Ski Festival!
Please join us for a night of dancing, stellar pop-up performances, and drink specials in celebration of Pride in the Rockies.
Hosted by Fitzy, with incredible performances by Audrina Linn, Plastika, Emmonia, and LaDonna Stone! DJ Queerbait on the tables will keep you grooving all night long.
All are welcome!
18+. No cover.
For more information on Jasper Pride and a full event listing, please visit https://jasperpride.ca/.
Fruit Loop is back and excited to be kicking off a new year of 2SLGBTQ+ programming for 2024! Please join us March 2, at CRAFT Beer Market on Rice Howard Way in support of our friends at the University of Alberta's Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity and the MacEwan University Centre for Sexual + Gender Diversity! You can expect fabulous performances, DJ’s, dancing and a vibe like none other!
Performer announcements coming soon!!
Doors at 8PM
This is an 18+ event
Celebrate the arrival of 2024 – and the departure of 2023 – with your Fruit Loop family at our first-ever New Year’s Eve celebration!
Welcome to Fruit Loop’s Halloween Fun House! Tickets on sale now.
Fruit Loop and Party Queens are proud to present a FREE downtown drag show at Michael Phair Park on June 16 from noon to 1pm.
Hosted by Stretcher Hymen and featuring performances by Twiggy, Steak, and Jojo Mojo, these fabulous performers will ensure you get your fill!
Edmonton Pride celebrations continue Saturday, June 10 at the historic Starlite Room for our most eagerly anticipated Fruit Loop since last year’s Pride festivities. Expect jaw dropping drag, aerial acts, pole and burlesque performances, all in support of our community partner, Rainbow Refuge. We’ll have drink specials, special guests and more!!
Many thanks to our Presenting Sponsor TD with outstanding support from Sea Change Brewing, the Downtown Edmonton Business Association, the Community-Based Research Centre, Edmonton Unlimited, Freddie, and Pattison Advertising!
DJ’s - Reid Bourgeois and Foreplay!
Performances to be announced.
Tickets are on sale now - click here for details.
Check back here and keep an eye on our social media for details as they are announced.
Fruit Loop and Party Queens are proud to present a FREE downtown drag show at Michael Phair Park on June 9 from noon to 1pm.
Hosted by Venus and Gemma Nye and featuring performances by Circules, Mars Dawn, and Shay Nanigans, these faulous performers will ensure you get your fill!
Fruit Loop is excited to be kicking off Edmonton’s Pride month and bring you some incredible 2SLGBTQ+ programming this June in support of our friends at Rainbow Refuge!!!
We’re partnering with our besties at the Grindstone Theatre from June 2-4 for a Pride kick-off weekend of epic proportions. Pride activities will be returning to Old Strathcona in west Ritchie AKA the garage district as we host a series of outdoor live performances, drag shows, dancers, photo booths, community booths, workshops, food trucks, beer gardens and late night dance parties to kick off Pride month here in Edmonton. Our gates open at 11am with the first performances beginning at noon.
Many thanks to our Presenting Sponsor TD with outstanding support from Sea Change Brewing, the Old Strathcona Business Association, the Community-Based Research Centre, Edmonton Unlimited, Freddie, and Pattison Advertising!
View our full June 3 Festival Schedule here, or see below for more details.
1pm-3pm - Category is: Business Realness Workshop
7:00pm - Rally Cry produced by Coco LaQueer (tickets on sale here)
9:00pm - The Stand Up Show featuring Victoria Banner (tickets on sale here)
10:00pm - Sweat x Fruit Loop Dance Party with special pop-up performances!
OUTDOOR MAIN STAGE (ALL AGES)
11:00am - Gates open
12:00pm - Drag Brunch ft. Gemma Nye, Tugs Cuchina, Margaret Snatcher, & Artasia!
1:30pm - Story Time ft. Colin Bae, Tequila Mockingbird, & Ladonna Cree
3:00pm - Live Music from Matthew and the Keys, Homofonik, Emmet Michael, & Hayden McHugh
5:00pm - Welcome + Happy Pride Remarks
5:30pm - Haus of Art Takeover ft. Artasia, Cumille, Onika Xtravaganza, Divinity of Angel, & Jizz Elle
7:00pm - Indigi-Hauz of Beaver Hills Takeover
8:00pm - Prairie Fairy Showdown (cash prize for first place!)
9:00pm - Fruit Loop Finale Showcase ft. Ladonna Stone, Plastika, Pheromone Killz, Selena Cuchina, and more!
FESTIVAL GROUNDS (ALL AGES)
12:00pm to 5:00pm - Family fun, including magicians, crafts and clowns!
- 1:00pm to 5:00pm - Puppet Crafting
- 2:30pm to 4:00pm - Doggos and Drag Queens Photos
SECRET GARDEN STAGE
12pm - DJ Queerbait
2pm - DJ Mae
4pm - DJ King Chloe
6pm - DJs Joses & Polyesterday
8pm - DJs Ha Ha & Gatsby
AFTER HOURS AT THE GRINDSTONE THEATRE (18+)
10:00pm til late - STUD Party by TriGuys
We’ve got some great workshops lined up at the Grindstone Theatre, Grindstone Studio, and the Central Edmonton Aerial Performing Arts Club! More information is available at the links below.
Please note that these workshops require advance registration as spaces are limited.
GRINDSTONE STUDIO - 9562 82 Avenue NW
Drag Queen Makeup Workshop - 12:30pm-2:30pm
Drag King Makeup Workshop - 3pm-4:30pm
Beauty Basics Workshop - 5pm-6:30pm
GRINDSTONE THEATRE - 10019 81 Avenue NW
Queer Beginner Latin Dance Workshop - 2pm-3:30pm
CENTRAL EDMONTON AERIAL PERFORMING ARTS CLUB - 10314 82 Avenue NW, unit 301
Intro to Pole Workshop - 12pm-1pm
Chair Dance Basics Workshop - 1:30pm-2:45pm
Beginner Floorwork Workshop - 3pm-4:15pm
Sexy, Sassy & Proud in Heels Workshop - 4:30pm-6pm
Gogo 101 for Everyone Workshop - 6:15-7:30pm
Ignite your imagination
Join us in the core for Edmonton’s Downtown Spark!
Expect whimsical art installations from around the world, family-friendly fun, concerts, dance parties and more.
Join Fruit Loop and Party Queens as we bring you another FREE downtown drag dance party! DJ Queerbait will get the party started at 6pm and play through to 9pm.
At 7pm, your host Hot Wheelz takes centre stage for a fabulous show featuring performances by Aboyactually, Tilda WorldEnds, and Monster Truck!
Ignite your imagination
Join us in the core for the kick-off of Edmonton’s Downtown Spark!
Expect whimsical art installations from around the world, family-friendly fun, concerts, dance parties and more.
Join Fruit Loop and Party Queens as we bring you the FREE downtown drag dance party of your dreams. DJ Queerbait will get the party started at 6pm and play through to 9pm.
At 7pm, your host Romulus takes centre stage for a fabulous show featuring performances by Sir Papi, Voula Callas, and Onika Xtravaganza!
We're back and more excited than ever to be kicking off this year's Jasper Pride Festival in true Fruit Loop style!!
Please join us at the Atha-B Hotel in Jasper, AB for a night filled with non-stop dancing, legendary performances, and of course our favourite pink beer - Praire Fairy!! Brought to you by Sea Change Brewing Co. & Fruit Loop.
Featuring: DJ Queerbait and Neon Rainbow
Stay tuned for performer announcements!
This is a FREE event.
18+
For more information about the Jasper Pride & Ski Festival please visit: jasperpride.ca
We’re back on January 14th at the Station on Jasper, in support of the Jasper Pride Festival!
Get ready for the spookiest Halloween party of the year! Join us Saturday, October 29th for our final Fruit Loop of 2022 at the haunted Station on Jasper with our community partner, the Edmonton Food Bank!
Aug 26 - welcome to the glitter cowboy disco!!
Want to save a life? With Naloxone access and training you can.
Naloxone is a life-saving drug that temporarily blocks and reverses the effects of an opiate overdose. Over 1755 Albertans died last year from unintentional drug poisonings, about 5 people every single day in Alberta! As part of Pride Reunited, Fruit Loop is coordinating free Naloxone training for the 2SLQBTQ+ community services providers and venues which host 2SLGBTQ+ related events. The training will be offered by Streetworks and hosted by the Grindstone Theatre, at their Studio location at 9562 82 Avenue NW (under the Mill Creek Cafe).
Please register here for this free session.
