Join us at the historic Starlite Room as we celebrate Pride with Edmonton’s best dance party in support of Rainbow Refuge!
Performer details to be announced.
This is an 18+ event. Tickets are available here.
This class is a joyful, welcoming space to explore movement, confidence, and playful self-expression led by Edmonton’s legendary Kiki Quinn. No dance experience required. We’ll learn classic burlesque fundamentals like bumps, grinds, shimmies, and simple choreography in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Expect lots of laughter, lots of cheering each other on, and a big confidence boost.
This Pride edition will include a focus on hip-opening and mobility exercises, which are especially helpful for folks who feel tight through the hips or who haven’t been encouraged to move this part of their body before. These exercises are gentle, empowering, and designed to help you feel more comfortable, free, and connected in your movement. This workshop is for all bodies, all genders, and all experience levels.Come as you are, celebrate yourself, and move in a way that feels good. It’s going to be a giggle, a confidence boost, and a whole lot of joy!
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TICKETED WORKSHOP AT THE GRINDSTONE THEATRE (not the Studio!). Tickets are available here.
Over this 1.5 hour course you’ll learn the basics of drag king makeup, from the iconic king, Orpheus! Orpheus has been performing since 2019, and is Edmonton's Greek king. In this workshop, 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!
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TICKETED WORKSHOP AT THE GRINDSTONE THEATRE (not the Studio!). Tickets are available here.
Interested in wigs? Don’t know where to start? Why not start your wig journey with a class hosted by Liz Frost of Studio Bang Bang!! With years of experience, Liz’s work have been everywhere - from the stages of Edmonton, to New York Fashion Week to Ru Paul’s Drag Race!
Join this beginners class to learn all her tips and tricks, departing with your very own wig you’ve styled for yourself! Come ready to learn and move.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TICKETED WORKSHOP AT THE GRINDSTONE STUDIO (not the Theatre!). Tickets are available here.
This two-hour workshop will walk you through the process of creating a glamorous Drag Queen makeup look. From brow blocking to overdrawn lips and cut creases, this step-by-step lesson will be a great way to learn the basics or sharpen your skills in a way that is accessible to any level of expertise.
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.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TICKETED WORKSHOP AT THE GRINDSTONE THEATRE (not the Studio!). Tickets are available here.
Join us on June 6th 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 - Haus of Ebonii Showcase
7:45pm - DJ Set
9:15pm - Fruit Loop Drag Showcase
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Pride Block Party will be held on June 6 at the Grindstone Theatre at 10019 81 Ave! Gates 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.
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 and community organizations while you enjoy the party. You can also sign up for workshops. Throughout the day, we’ll also have roving cosplayers, arts and crafts, and so much more!!
An exploration of Gabrielle Roth's physical improvization practices, which will guide the building of giant puppets out of cardboard, and then crafting queer performance with the giant masks. The 5 Rhythms improvisational practice uses dance as a somatic approach to healing and self-discovery. It is a practice that guides individuals to release emotions, connect with the body and the body’s impulses.
Puppetry with the making of giant masks is to bring to life the immaterial as a way to understand the nature of the material world. By blurring the boundaries of the living and the dead, puppetry and object performance blur all other binaries.
Pre-requisites, if any: Comfortable clothing, comfort with taking shoes off and using boxcutters Movement level & Considerations: all levels
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TICKETED WORKSHOP AT THE GRINDSTONE STUDIO (not the Theatre!). Tickets are available here.
This workshop, hosted by the Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce and TD Bank, will focus on Personal Banking, Solopreneurship and Finance 101 for folks in the creative/arts industries.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TICKETED WORKSHOP AT THE GRINDSTONE THEATRE (not the Studio!). Tickets are available here.
This workshop welcomes folks with enthusiasm for and any level of experience in clowning with a specific focus on gender. Sign up if you are curious how the artform of clowning can bring nuance and expansiveness to the embodiment of gender. Please bring a water bottle, comfortable clothing, and an open mind!
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TICKETED WORKSHOP AT THE GRINDSTONE STUDIO (not the Theatre!). Tickets are available here.
Fruit Loop is back to celebrate the annual Jasper Pride Festival!
Please join us Friday, April 17 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
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Fruit Loop is bringing the fun to the Ice District with a high-energy night of games, drag, dancing, and community—all in support of the Jasper Pride and Ski Festival (April 10-19, 2026).
Join us for an unforgettable fundraiser featuring multiple interactive games and activities, including:
🛼 Skating
🎳 Bowling
🕹️ Arcade games
🎡 A Price Is Right–style gameshow wheel with prizes
The night doesn’t stop there. Expect:
💃 Dancing all night long
👑 Fierce drag performances
🎶 Fantastic DJs keeping the energy high
Fruit Loop is a nonprofit organization celebrating and supporting 2SLGBTQ+ arts, culture, and community, and this event is all about coming together for joy, play, and Pride—while giving back to an incredible community partner.
✨ Come ready to play, dance, cheer, and support Jasper Pride.
✨ A portion of proceeds from the night will go directly to Jasper Pride.
Tickets on sale here.
And heated underground parking is available at the venue.
Join us on November 1 at the historic Starlite Room to celebrate Halloween in style!
We’re back and ready to turn up the heat this fall! Join us on Saturday, September 20th at Craft Beer Market on Rice Howard Way for a night of drag, burlesque, DJs, and dancing.
Expect dazzling performances, high-energy beats, and a crowd that knows how to celebrate. Sip on Prairie Fairy Ale, enjoy exclusive drink specials, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. This month we’re proud to partner with SkirtsAfire Festival, supporting women and non-binary artists in our community.
Grab your friends, dress to impress, and get ready to dance the night away!
18+ | Tickets on sale now!
Join Fruit Loop at the Backyard on August 16th
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/.
