TasPride
2023 Events

Friday 10 February 2023

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12.30pm - 1.30pm

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Hobart Town Hall, 50 Macquarie Street

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Free

 

Join us for the official opening of the festival will commence with our Flag Raising Ceremony at Town Hall.

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The unfurling will commence at 12:30pm followed by speeches and refreshments in the Lord Mayor’s Court.

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Friday 10 February 2023

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6pm - 9pm

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Rosny Barn, Rosny Hill Rd, Rosny Park

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$15 for TasPride members and $20 for non-members

https://www.trybooking.com/CFICB

 

There's only ONE way to celebrate an OPENING...And get your minds out of the gutter, we're talking about cocktails to celebrate the start of the 2023 TasPride's Festival!

Come and join us with your friends at the beautiful Rosny Barn on the Eastern shore and celebrate the opening of another fantastic TasPride Festival.

Enjoy the grazing table, with drinks for purchase at the bar, including a few very queer themes designer cocktails fust for the occasion.

With live music from Twisted Scissors, the festive cocktail ambience is waiting for you.

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Saturday 11 February 2023

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12noon – 4pm

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Parade | Elizabeth Street and Patrick Street

Party in the Park | Franklin Square

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Free

 

Join TasPride for the 2023 Pride Parade & Party in the Park                  celebrations!.  The Pride Parade is the signature event of the TasPride Festival! 

 

The Parade starts on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Patrick Street and finishes in Franklin Square for the Party in the Park.

 

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February 2023

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During patrolled hours on the BeachSafe App

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Bicheno SLSC, Bridport SLSC, Burnie SLSC, Boat Harbour SLSC, Calton Park SLSC, Clifton Beach SLSC, Devonport SLSC, Kingston Beach SLSC, Penguin SLSC, Port Sorell SLSC, Somerset SLSC, Scamader SLSC and Ulverstone SLSC.

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Our volunteers will be supporting TasPride and the LGBTQIA+ community across the state through our 14 patrolled beaches. 

 

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Saturday 11 February 2023

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4:00pm - 6:00om

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High Altar | 112 Murray Street, Hobart

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$5

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Junior Judy's is back to provide a safe space for queer youth to have a party. A Drag and Dance Party for under 25 year olds in nipaluna/Hobart! This will be an alcohol and drug free event for all ages up to 25 to celebrate Pride!

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Saturday 11 February 2023

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4:00pm till late.​

In the Hanging Garden/Altar | 112 Murray Street, Hobart

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Free from 4pm, $15 from 7.30pm door sales only.

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Judy's is taking over In The Hanging Garden for a second annual Pride Ball! In celebration of all things Pride we will have music and dancing till the early hours of the day combined with shows of Tasmania's amazing drag and LGBTQIA+ talent.

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Sunday 12 February 2023

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1.00pm

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Cris Fitzpatrick Community Park, 35 Tottenham Rd, Gagebrook

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RSVP by 21 January to underonerainbow@outlook.com

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Experience one of Tassie's newest and brightest events, the 2023 installment of the Pride Colour Run.

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Saturday 11 February 2023

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7.30pm - 11.00pm

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The Grand Poobah, 112 Liverpool St, Hobart

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$15-$75 (stepped price like pay as you can)

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QT* Cabaret is a place for transgender and gender queer people to release their energy, in many forms, for many reasons.

 

Photo by TRASH KING

Sunday 12 February 2023

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Deliver your edible cake to the TasPride Stall between 9:30am and 10:30am

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Farmgate Market, Bathurst Street

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Free

 

The guest judges will announce the winners at 11:00am

 

This is our 11th Cake bake-off in remembrance of Chris Jackman,      hosted by the Farmgate market. This competition was hotly contested last year.   Will this be your year to be named Tasmania’s best Queer  Baker?

 

Prize Categories are Grand Prize Winner, Best Incorporation of the    Festival Theme (Tasmania Transforms) and Young Persons Prize. All      Prizes generously donated by Farmgate Market and TasPride

 

All cakes will be shared with the LGBTIQ+ and Market Patrons for a  gold coin donation. All funds raised go to Working It Out.

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Sunday 12 February 2023

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1pm – 3pm

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Starts at Equity Bench, Parliament Garden

 

Free - https://www.trybooking.com/CFLDD

 

Did you know Hobart was once known as the Sodom of the South      Seas?

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Tasmania’s capital has a long and fascinating LGBTIQ+ history, from  convict times through the roaring twenties to the law reform debate of the 1990s. Join history buffs and former tour guides, Rodney Croome AM and Martine Delaney, to learn about Hobart’s queer past.

Sunday 12 February 2023

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1.30pm – 3pm

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396 Elephant Pass Rd, St Marys

 

Free - afternoon tea provided, BYO drinks

 

Come and celebrate the TasPride Festival in a relaxed garden atmosphere. Incorporating the 4th Annual Handbag Toss, with great prizes to be won. 

 

Open to all LGBTQIA+ community, family and friends.    

Sunday 12 February 2023

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7pm

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Brooke Street Pier, Hobart

https://www.trybooking.com/CFHMW

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TasPride takes over Peppermint Bay's luxurious catamaran for one night only, casting off towards a glorious sunset cruise up the Derwent.

Our 'hostess' Miz Ima Starr and 'most-est' DJ Twingon will be acting as your cruise directors, curating fun, games, tunes and cameo performances from some very special guests.

Hearty canapes and jolly shipboard fun are all included in your ticket price, and our craft has a well-stocked cash and card bar to suit every taste.
See our Bridge lit up in Rainbow colours, and enjoy the Regatta Fireworks from the best vantage point in Hobart. Dress to impress, mingle dance and hit the waters - but not literally! 

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Monday 13 February 2023

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1pm-3pm

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Online. Call Scoutt on (03) 6234 1242 for accessibility/support or other booking enquiries.

 

Join us for TasCAHRD's free online training about blood borne viruses - how they affect Tasmanians and the impact of stigma and discrimination to accessing healthcare.

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Help reduce HIV and Hepatitis transmissions by updating your knowledge and celebrating how far we have come in treatment and prevention! All participants recieve a certificate.

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Monday 13 February 2023

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12noon – 4pm

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Parliament Street Reserve, Sandy Bay

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Gold Coin Donation

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Everyone is invited to our annual picnic, including your fave fur baby. Bring a picnic rug, snacks, drinks, umbrella and dress for the weather. Enjoy the TasPride BBQ and entertainment including music, stalls, games and don't forget to dress to impress (you and your fur baby) for the very silly Big Gay Pet Parade!

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This picnic honours Madge Lowestoft, an adored community elder who's kindness, generosity and welcoming nature will be sorely missed. 

This one's for you Madge.

Friday 27 January and Friday 24 February 2023

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5pm – 9pm

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Boodle Beasley, 315 Elizabeth Street, Hobart

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A Twist of Lemons is a welcoming social space for queer women, diversity and allies. Join us for two gatherings - one before and one after the TasPride Festival. Come on your own, come with a friend, everyone welcome. Good company guaranteed!

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Wednesday 8 February 2023

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1pm-4pm

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The Link Health Service, 57 Liverpool Street.

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Young LGBTQIA+ Tasmanians are invited to come to The Link's weekly free lunch and join a workshop to learn about recording for podcasts/radio, share your story and share snacks. 

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This Way/That Way is a weekly show on Edge Radio 99.3fm discussing sexual and reproductive health, relationships and culture. This event is specifically for LGBTQIA+ identified young people (16-25)

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For more information, see our program or contact Corey on (03) 6234 1242 or at corey@tascahrd.org.au.

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6, 20, 27 February 2023

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7pm-7.45pm

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Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, 1 Davies Ave, Queens Domain

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$13.50 per lesson

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Enrol at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/prideswimclub

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Inclusive swim lessons for the LGBTQIA+ community aged 16 and above, catering to all abilities.

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Every Tuesday

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5.30-7.30 pm

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Domain Tennis Centre, 2 Davies Ave, Hobart

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$5 for members, $10 non-members, with membership capped at $30/year.

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The club meets at the Domain Tennis Centre every Tuesday (look out for the rainbow flag!) and all are welcome regardless of skill level.

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If you're interested, contact us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HobartOutTennis) or at hobartouttennis@gmail.com

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