Join us on Monday. July 13th for our Annual Pride Chosen Family Dinner!

Let's celebrate our trans and queer community with a free, fresh cooked meal and performances from local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists!

Meat, veggie, and gluten free meal options will be available. All seating is accessible.

For any other inquires, please reach out to patrick@thequadnl.com

Where: The Community Market (The St. John's Farmer's Market location) - a welcoming, accessible location with free parking and gender neutral bathrooms.

Date: Monday July 13th, 2026 Time: 7:00-9:00pm

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/quadrangles-annual-pride-chosen-family-dinner-2026-tickets-1991700617161?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Family Pride 2026 is being hosted by Quadrangle NL & Big Brothers Big Sisters during St. John's Pride Week!

Join us on Saturday July 11, 2026, from 1:00PM-4:00PM Kenmount Terrace Community Center.

Register now and drop in anytime for an afternoon of celebration, creativity, and community!

REGISTRATION LINK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../st-johns-family-pride-2026...

This inclusive, indoor event brings together ally and queer families, local partners, and supporters for:

• 1–2 PM: "Paint Your Pride" Arts & Crafts (with free t-shirts while supplies last!)

• 2–3 PM: Drag Story Time with a fabulous local drag artist

• 3–4 PM: "Get Moving!" Children’s Fitness Dance Class

And enjoy a bouncy castle, free popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, and more! You'll also be able to meet some local service providers at our community fair for support services for the whole family.

FREE TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE FROM CANADIAN TIRE - 50 KELSEY DRIVE. School bus - load and go. Thank you to Parson's & Sons Transportation for supporting this event.

Whether you’re here to celebrate, support, or learn to be a stronger ally, this is YOUR space. Come as you are and leave with a heart full of Pride!

Many thanks to Fortis Inc and Newfoundland Power Inc. for their generous support.

Quadrangle NL’s 5th annual Drag Bingo will be happening Thursday, July 9th, at The Bella Vista on Torbay Road. We can’t wait to yell 069 and have lip syncs for your loot. We are so happy to host our community loved signature event during Pride season once again in support of the continuation of our provincial 2SLGBTQIA+ community centre.

Come in drag or come as you are, we just want to have a time with you! The evening will have local drag talent (names of those stars to be released in the months to come) along with some sweet prizes -- Each game of bingo will be followed by a featured local drag performance.

The event will have a licensed bar with affordable drinks (19+). Fully accessible and welcoming!

50/50 tickets and raffles will also be available for purchase during the event.

Drag Bingo tickets will be sold on online.

Where: The Bella Vista on Torbay Road 

When: Thursday, July 9th, 2026, doors open at 6pm, games start at 7pm 

What: A fun-filled night of bingo featuring drag performances, drinks, raffles, 50/50, photo booth, and more!

Supporting: Quadrangle's community space, operations, and outreach.

Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-bingo-2026-a-fundraiser-for-quadrangle-tickets-1990575875027?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come join a Pride BBQ with Safe Alliance and Quadrangle NL, 6pm (Atlantic Time) at Masonic Lodge

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelETGvSrkzXsKDumxSoWRgMLYW62oMBaTFbcrduLIZFV_c2A/viewform

Wanting to make impact but have no idea where or how you can? Did you miss our last civic engagement workshop or wanted more?

Join this partnered workshop between Neighbours United and Quadrangle NL on Wednesday July 8th, 1pm-2:30pm at Quadrangle NL (16 Forest Road, 3rd floor) in the outreach space. Let’s talk about some grassroots ways of being heard and supporting change in our community!

Where we will revisit and expand on:

-How to craft letters

-Understanding levels of government: Municipal vs Provincial vs Federal

-Constructing your message

-Tailoring your message to the recipient

-Sending your message: letters, emails, and phone calls

-How to make a plan to follow up

No sign up required or to have been at the last civic engagement workshop. Refreshments will be provided.

Quadrangle NL and the Avalon Mall presents: Drag Me To The Mall!

Come enjoy some Drag alongside your shopping during Pride Month. Yes that's right, we get June and July in St. John's for Pride season celebrations.

On Saturday, July 4th, from 1pm-3pm at the Lululemon Court host Eda Kumquat and featured performers Gravy, Divine Diamond, and Whoda Thunkett will be making your mall visit fabulous.

Free to attend - donations to Quadrangle NL welcome.

Grand Falls-Windsor Pride is excited to announce the Drag Me to Brunch!

That means families, friends, allies, and community members of all ages can join us for a morning of incredible entertainment, great food, laughter, and celebration.

When: Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where: Joe Byrne Stadium, Grand Falls-Windsor

All Ages

Featuring:

• J'Adore

• Fifi Fofum

• Vamp Vira

Tickets include brunch, tea, coffee, and lemonade options. This is Grand Falls-Windsor's first-ever drag brunch, and we can't wait to share this experience with our community.

Drag brunches have become popular community events across Canada, bringing together performance, food, and celebration in welcoming spaces for both longtime drag fans and those experiencing drag for the first time.

Tickets are available now: https://forms.gle/SsXfqr8GJo4foRsE8

Supported by Quadrangle NL

Pride Grand Falls-Windsor and Exploits Valley Community Market is now accepting vendor applications for our 2026 Community Market!

Join us on Saturday, June 20th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Joe Byrne Stadium for a vibrant morning of community, creativity, connection, and music by Bittersweet.

We’re looking for local artists, makers, small businesses, organizations, community groups, food vendors, and creators who want to be part of an inclusive and welcoming event celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ pride in Central Newfoundland.

Whether you sell handmade goods, artwork, baked treats, vintage finds, offer community resources, or simply want to share what you do with the community, we’d love to hear from you.

Vendor applications are officially open: https://forms.gle/UeFy8rjXpfMCzBQJ9

Please share with anyone who may be interested in participating!

Announcing the launch of our Community Gardening Program.

“Queers in the Garden” is a community drop-in style event at the MUN Community Garden at Long Pond happening every second Thursday, 1pm-2:30pm starting Thursday, June 18th.

Join Quadrangle NL staff as they grow a garden that will feed our tummies and happiness. Please note, during "Queers in the Garden" hours the Forest Road location won't be open for drop-ins.

Don't miss a BEET (tee-hee) with this program, go to https://www.thequadnl.com/community-gardening for updates.

Do you have questions about transgender issues? Are you worried about what’s being taught at school, or who can compete in women’s sport? Then this is your chance to have your questions answered. Join Fae Johnstone and Victoria Bucholtz - two of Canada’s leading trans activists - for “Ask a Trans Person Anything”: A no-holds-barred, no-questions-off-limits Q&A for all your gender questions.

WHEN: June 5th, 2026, 5pm-7pm

WHERE: Bella Vista, 26 Torbay Rd, St. John's, NL

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-trans-person-anything-st-johns-tickets-1987839809381?aff=oddtdtcreator

See All Trans Canada Tour Events at: www.transcanadatour.ca/events

This event is brought to you by Society of Queer Momentum, Fierté Canada Pride, Trans Action Alberta and Quadrangle NL

We’re bringing the movement together. Gays and lesbians, trans and Two Spirit people. Queers of all kinds - and allies too. We see the backlash and the hate, and we’re tapping in to build the movement. That’s what this townhall is all about. 

Together, we’ll build our people power, fire ourselves up, hear from local leaders, create advocacy plans and link our local struggles into Canada’s national queer movement. Now is our time, let’s get it DONE!  

WHEN: June 3rd, 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm

WHERE: The Alt Hotel, 125 Water St, St. John's, NL

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-movement-townhall-building-queer-power-st-johns-tickets-1987839398151?aff=oddtdtcreator

See All Trans Canada Tour Events at: www.transcanadatour.ca/events

This event is brought to you by Society of Queer Momentum, Fierté Canada Pride, Trans Action Alberta and Quadrangle NL

Do you have questions about transgender issues? Are you worried about what’s being taught at school, or who can compete in women’s sport? Then this is your chance to have your questions answered. Join Fae Johnstone and Victoria Bucholtz - two of Canada’s leading trans activists - for “Ask a Trans Person Anything”: A no-holds-barred, no-questions-off-limits Q&A for all your gender questions.

WHEN: June 2nd, 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm

WHERE: Clarenville Inn, 134 Trans-Canada Hwy, Clarenville, NL

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-trans-person-anything-clarenville-tickets-1987550126933?aff=oddtdtcreator

See All Trans Canada Tour Events at: www.transcanadatour.ca/events

This event is brought to you by Society of Queer Momentum, Fierté Canada Pride, Trans Action Alberta and Quadrangle NL

Wanting to make impact but have no idea where or how you can? Did you miss our last civic engagement workshop or wanted more?

Join this partnered workshop between Neighbours United and Quadrangle NL on Wednesday May 20th, 1pm-2:30pm at Quadrangle NL (16 Forest Road, 3rd floor) in the outreach space. Let’s talk about some grassroots ways of being heard and supporting change in our community!

Where we will revisit and expand on:

-How to craft letters

-Understanding levels of government: Municipal vs Provincial vs Federal

-Constructing your message

-Tailoring your message to the recipient

-Sending your message: letters, emails, and phone calls

-How to make a plan to follow up

No sign up required or to have been at the last civic engagement workshop. Refreshments will be provided.

"Job Search Blueprint in 2026" is a practical, strategy-driven session designed to help professionals navigate today’s competitive job market with clarity and structure. Rather than focusing on applying to more jobs, the workshop teaches participants how to apply strategically.

During the session, participants will learn:

Importance of Clarity that creates directionHow a positive mindset builds resilience and momentumThe power of owning your story with confidenceHow to optimize LinkedIn for visibilityNetworking and outreach strategies that lead to referralsHow to build a weekly job search system that reduces overwhelm

Hosted By Mher Mardoyan, CPHR.

Mher Mardoyan moved to Vancouver, BC, from Lebanon 13 years ago and now resides in St. John’s, Newfoundland. He holds an MBA in Management with a focus on HR and earned his HR certification from BCIT in 2018 and Leadership Certificate from Marine Institute in 2025. Mher was recognized as "Recruiter of the Year" in 2017 for his outstanding work at PeopleReady Agency. For the past 7 years, Mher has made a significant impact as a career coach, working with individuals across diverse industries to navigate the complexities of job searching in today’s competitive market. His tailored coaching services have empowered countless candidates to enhance their job applications, develop effective networking strategies, optimize their LinkedIn profiles, and excel in interviews. Mher’s expertise in these areas has been particularly valuable to job seekers facing unique challenges, such as newcomers to the country or those transitioning between industries. For the past seven years, he has interviewed more than 189 HR managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders for his YouTube channel. His channel's purpose is to provide free valuable job search strategies, career insights, and inspiration for job seekers, offering them practical tools to elevate their career prospects.

Date: Thursday April 16th 2026

Time: 6PM - 8PM

Place: Quadrangle - 16 forest road, third floor, outreach space

Signup using the link provided - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/k8Z4MH5wX1

Join Quadrangle NL and Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) for an evening designed for 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador.

This free event features a panel discussion with queer and gender-diverse business owners sharing their experiences, insights, and advice on navigating entrepreneurship within our community. Following the panel, connect with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs during networking and social time.

Whether you're an established business owner, just starting out, or exploring entrepreneurship, this event offers a welcoming space to build connections, access resources, and strengthen our entrepreneurial community.

Event Details:

📅 Tuesday, April 8th, 2026

🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

📍 Alt Hotel, 125 Water Street, St. John's, NL

💰 Free admission

Format:

Panel Discussion (6:00 - 7:00 PM

Networking & Social Time (7:00 - 8:00 PM)

Register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/NLOWE1/EventRegistrationBuildingBelongingAPanelAndNetworkingEventWithWomenGenderDiverseEn

Wanting to make impact but have no idea where or how you can? Did you miss our last civic engagement workshop or wanted more?

Join this partnered workshop between Neighbours United and Quadrangle NL on Wednesday March 31st, 1pm-2:30pm at Quadrangle NL ( 16 Forest Road, 3rd floor) in the outreach space. Let’s talk about some grassroots ways of being heard and supporting change in our community.

Where we will revisit and expand on:

• How to craft letters

• Understanding levels of government - Municipal vs Provincial vs Federal

• Constructing your message

• Tailoring your message to the recipient

• Sending your message: letters, emails, and phone calls

• How to make a plan to follow up

No sign up required or to have been at the last civic engagement workshop. Refreshments will be provided.

"Job Search Blueprint in 2026" is a practical, strategy-driven session designed to help professionals navigate today’s competitive job market with clarity and structure. Rather than focusing on applying to more jobs, the workshop teaches participants how to apply strategically.

During the session, participants will learn:

• Importance of clarity that creates direction

• How a positive mindset builds resilience and momentum

• The power of owning your story with confidence

• How to optimize LinkedIn for visibility

• Networking and outreach strategies that lead to referrals

• How to build a weekly job search system that reduces overwhelm

Hosted By Mher Mardoyan, CPHR.

Mher Mardoyan moved to Vancouver, BC, from Lebanon 13 years ago and now resides in St. John’s, Newfoundland. He holds an MBA in Management with a focus on HR and earned his HR certification from BCIT in 2018 and Leadership Certificate from Marine Institute in 2025. Mher was recognized as "Recruiter of the Year" in 2017 for his outstanding work at PeopleReady Agency. For the past 7 years, Mher has made a significant impact as a career coach, working with individuals across diverse industries to navigate the complexities of job searching in today’s competitive market. His tailored coaching services have empowered countless candidates to enhance their job applications, develop effective networking strategies, optimize their LinkedIn profiles, and excel in interviews. Mher’s expertise in these areas has been particularly valuable to job seekers facing unique challenges, such as newcomers to the country or those transitioning between industries. For the past seven years, he has interviewed more than 189 HR managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders for his YouTube channel. His channel's purpose is to provide free valuable job search strategies, career insights, and inspiration for job seekers, offering them practical tools to elevate their career prospects.

Date: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

Time: 6PM - 8PM

Place: Quadrangle - 16 Forest Road, Third floor, Outreach space

Sign up using the link provided - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WW9JZ8dpEx

Quadrangle NL and Gander Pride do cordially invite you to the event of the season!!! Come in, enjoy some delicious food and drinks served by Union East and relax! We’ll have tons of local vendors with a wide variety of goods and treats so you can shop to your heart’s content! On top of all that, we will have some of the most talented drag performers for your entertainment! Relax, shop and enjoy yourself! Admission is free but space is limited!

Your free ticket includes:

• Admission to both the Evening Market Extravaganza and Drag Up Your Night!

• Free food!

• One Free Drink Ticket!

For save your spot please check out https://theglobetheatre.ca/

*image credit to Gander Pride

Are you a 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneur or business owner? Living in Corner Brook or operating on the province's west coast?

Quadrangle would love to meet you! Come join Mark Adams and Willa Small of Quad’s Entrepreneurship Training Program for an informal networking session. March 21st at 6PM in Hew and Draw’s Lady Slipper Room.

Bring questions, queries, concerns or even just your story! Come learn what Quadrangle has to offer. Snacks and refreshments will be available and the event is FREE to attend! See you there!

Simply signup using the link provided to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/scNJgur6n3

Are you an individual who believes you have ADHD and wants an assessment? Maybe you’re looking for support around the Disability Tax Credit? Or wanting to meet some queer peers?

On Friday March 20th, 1pm-2:30pm stop into Quadrangle NL at 16 Forest Road on the 3rd floor for support in completing an ADHD Assessment Form and/or Disability Tax Credit Application with Tore and Sally. Tore and Sally are part of the Quadrangle NL Community Advisory Board and will be supporting community members to understand and complete forms in our outreach space.

Facilitators bios,

Tore (they/them) is a non-binary, trans and Queer pal from St. John's, NL (Ktaqmkuk). They are a disabled AuDHDer who moves through the world rooted in Disability Justice and intersectional feminism. Tore is proud to be an active member in the community through various volunteer initiatives, where they are especially passionate about work in harm reduction, 2SLGBTQIA+ circles, and sharing any skills they can to help others! In their downtime Tore can be found snuggling their two cats with some cartoons or looking for cool rocks near the sea.

Sally Payne (she/her) is a doctoral student in clinical psychology and a lover of music, puppies, and spending time with friends. Since being diagnosed with ADHD part way through her doctoral studies, she has become passionate about helping increase access to assessment and treatment for those with ADHD or associated symptoms.

Registration Is Open!

Quorum 2026: TAKING CARE Ensuring Equitable Health for the Future

Date: February 28, 12:30pm-5pm, and March 1, 8:30am-5pm

Hosted by: Quadrangle NL, in partnership with OPED

Location: Faulty of Medicine, Memorial University

Health is more than access to medicine — it is shaped by social, cultural, and environmental forces that determine how we live, work, and thrive. TAKING CARE is a forward-looking conference that brings together thought leaders, researchers, practitioners, and community voices to explore how equity must be placed at the center of health systems, policies, and innovations.

Check out the list of participants! thequadnl.com/thequorum

Free registration is open!

Quorum 2026: TAKING CARE - Registration

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/taking-care-ensuring-equitable-health-for-the-future-tickets-1981950121165?aff=oddtdtcreator

Registration Is Open!

Quorum 2026: TAKING CARE Ensuring Equitable Health for the Future

Date: February 28, 12:30pm-5pm, and March 1, 8:30am-5pm

Hosted by: Quadrangle NL, in partnership with OPED

Location: Faulty of Medicine, Memorial University

Health is more than access to medicine — it is shaped by social, cultural, and environmental forces that determine how we live, work, and thrive. TAKING CARE is a forward-looking conference that brings together thought leaders, researchers, practitioners, and community voices to explore how equity must be placed at the center of health systems, policies, and innovations.

Check out the list of participants! thequadnl.com/thequorum

Free registration is open!

Quorum 2026: TAKING CARE - Registration

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/taking-care-ensuring-equitable-health-for-the-future-tickets-1981950121165?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come enjoy a Queer Market presented by Quadrangle NL and Gander Pride!

This Saturday February 28th, 10am-2pm at the Cobb's Pond Gander Grow Co. market. Come peruse wonderful local vendors and listen to our guest speaker, Karen Thorp of Karen's Woodworking.

*image credit to Gander Pride

Join us this Friday February 27th 6:00PM at the Masonic lodge for a ✨FREE✨ Chosen Family Dinner, funded through Quadrangle NL!

🥗🍝🧆🍗🍪🍰

The meal will be catered from the lovely folks at the Masonic Lodge with dessert included!

We will have some live music happening during the event by Amy Norman, Aiden Gaebel, & Matt Williams! 🎶 🎵 🎶 🎵

Please register below to confirm your attendance (or your family, bring the whole crew!) & state any dietary restrictions!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-wKmCd28F_h6rNgeUY5qLCu02T0qjlIs8YPxRVNStkQ/viewform?edit_requested=true

*image credit to Safe Alliance

Wanting to spark change but feeling like you don’t know where to start?

How about starting by learning to write a letter or reaching out as a collective to government! Join this partnered workshop between Neighbours United and Quadrangle NL on Wednesday February 25th, 1pm-2:30pm at Quadrangle NL (16 Forest Road, 3rd floor) in the outreach space.

You’ll learn:

-How to craft letters

-Understanding levels of government: Municipal vs Provincial vs Federal

-Constructing your message

-Tailoring your message to the recipient

-Sending your message: letters, emails, and phone calls

-How to make a plan to follow up

No sign up required and refreshments will be provided.

We are excited to share that we have rescheduled our postponed Holiday Chosen Family Dinner (originally scheduled for December 8th, 2025) to Monday February 16th 6-8pm at the St. John’s Farmer’s Market. Thank you for your patience!

Celebrate our queer and trans community with a hot meal and performances from Spectrum Queer Choir and local drag performers at a welcoming, accessible location with free parking and gender neutral bathrooms.

All previously confirmed tickets are valid for the new date, you do not have to register again. If you had a ticket(s) for the previous date, please email patrick@thequadnl.com to confirm your attendance for the new date.

Unfortunately, because this is a rescheduled event that is at capacity, we have no new tickets available at this time.

If tickets become available, we will release them to community members as soon as possible.

🌈 BIPOC Queer & Trans Gathering

Theme: Potluck & Employment Conversations

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Location: Quadrangle NL (16 Forest Road, 3rd Floor)

Format: Potluck meal + guest speaker–facilitated discussion on employment experiences, barriers, and resources

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/w4saKYT9uw

Overview: Food is a powerful way to connect across cultures. Many participants have expressed interest in learning more about job searching, employment rights, Canadian workplace culture, and available supports. This gathering aims to create a relaxed and supportive space where BIPOC queer and trans folks can learn from one another and from community partners.

This gathering will use food as a way to bring people together, with participants invited to bring a dish to share.

First hour: Potluck and informal connection

Second hour: Guest speakers from partner organizations sharing employment-related programs and answering questions about the job market, job searching, and workplace culture

Final 30 minutes: Open social time

Have a great business idea but don't know where to start? Worried it’ll fail — or worse, someone else will run with your idea first? You’re not alone — every entrepreneur starts with fear.

Join Quadrangle’s Entrepreneurship Training Program and guest hosts Dawn Gough and Joyce Mullins of NL Business Centre for a session designed to help you break through fear and take action with confidence.

You’ll leave with:

✅ A clear roadmap to move from idea to launch

✅ Practical solutions to conquering your fear

✅ The confidence to finally start — and keep going

📍 Wednesday January 28th 2026, 6pm - 8pm

📍 Alt Hotel, the Orange Room, 135 Water St.

💥 Bring a Friend — Get a Gift!

Bring a friend and receive a local gift card — our treat.🎟️

FREE to attend — register now using the form below. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xESv9MEF6g

Self Care Sunday is back on November 16th from 1pm to 4pm at Quadrangle NL (16 Forest Road)

Emyn and Ali will be providing haircuts
Pay what you can - everyone is welcome <3

Register here!

SELF CARE SUNDAY! November 16th – Fill out form