Community Day allows members of both the LGBTA and mainstream communities to discover many exciting organizations, community groups, businesses and sports teams run by and/or catering to the LGBTA community. This event has a mandate to involve, educate and entertain.

TODAY: ART EN DIRECT — From Noon till 18:00
Come meet the artists + Poetry Reading by: DuPlessis.

11 artists, under the artistic direction of Jean-Pierre Pérusse, offer us their interpretation of SUPERHEROES.

Often creating their art in precarious conditions, visual artists are in our eyes, cultural superheroes. By purchasing their masterpieces, you become their sponsors and their livelihood, 100% of the sales will go to the artists. Time to act! Also on exhibit: ARTISTIC ILLUSION (Kat Coric and Jean-Pierre Pérusse, with the collaboration of Robert Laliberté).

Dazbog Productions presents The Tropical Zone: a festive T-DANCE with an exotic twist

The islands of the Caribbean are known for their beautiful beaches and tropical landscapes, but also for the passion and exuberance of the people and the festive events they create.

Hot on the heels of last year’s success, producer David Côté is back with the second edition of the high-energy Tropical Zone event. Again this year, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Reggae, House, Soca and Calypso beats will get the crowd grooving with the talents of renowned DJs (Sandy Duperval, Blackcat, Eddie Lewis). Also performing will be Wiz Kilo, Supahead, Miss Katy, Joe Bello, Nadia Brown as well as Ill Nana from Toronto. The creator and producer of the event, David Côté, is also the mind behind the not-to-be-missed Faggy Baggy, the Hip-Hop night that has been hugely popular on the Montréal gay scene for eight years now. Having participated in many other events of this kind, Côté has also used his many trips to the Caribbean to explore some of the hottest movements in the islands, using them as his inspiration for The Tropical Zone. Come spice up your night!

The Conseil québécois des gais et lesbiennes is pleased to present the traditional community cocktail. The goal of this event is to recognize and underscore the contribution of those involved in LGBT organizations and their friends who are participating in the Community Day. The CQGL is proud this year to honour these “Super Heroes” who work tirelessly with dedication and passion for the development and well-being of LGBT people and their communities.

The universe of Michel Tremblay’s La Duchesse de Langeais is back in a production by Rita Lafontaine, one of playwright’s favorite actresses. The character of Edward, one of the protagonists in Tremblay’s work, is portrayed brilliantly by Francis Bourgea, a young actor who has managed to slip into the shoes of a character that is larger than life. Rita Lafontaine has re-staged this play, which was originally created 40 years ago. The show is a tribute to author Michel Tremblay, her friend and accomplice over these past decades. In creating some fifteen roles for Tremblay’s work, Lafontaine has developed a deep understanding of the playwright’s world. This is a classic Tremblay play that presents two worlds: one, of outrageously wild characters with an incredible sense of repartee and the other, an understated and subtle world of poignant emotions.

Tickets: $25 (including taxes) — General seating. Wheel chair accessible.

Available at:
L’AVANT-GARDISQUES, 6405, rue Saint-Hubert – 514 277-7115
CÉLÉBRATIONS DE LA FIERTÉ MONTRÉAL, 460, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest - Bureau 303 – 514 903-6193 #21
PRIAPE, 1311 Sainte-Catherine Est – 514 521-8451 – ** Plus Service Fees
www.laplacedesarts.com – 514 845-2112 – ** Plus Service Fees

After last year’s resounding success, the Montréal Pride Celebrations is back with an all-new edition of Les Gaydailles. Orchestrated by Jasmin Roy, Les Gaydailles serves up a unique concept: a reflection on the reality of the gay and lesbian world today through humour, with no exclusions.

Tickets: $35 (including taxes) — General seating. Wheel chair accessible.

Available at:
CÉLÉBRATIONS DE LA FIERTÉ MONTRÉAL, 460, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest - Bureau 303 – 514 903-6193 #21
PRIAPE, 1311 Sainte-Catherine Est – 514 521-8451 – ** Plus Service Fees

Les Gaydailles is produced by the Montréal Pride Celebrations.