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2026 Pride Guide: BookTok & Film Queers

Posted 
July 3, 2026

The 2026 St. John's Pride Festival is packed with opportunities to discover queer books, films, and storytellers. Watch a documentary, join a book discussion, or put your literary knowledge to the test at trivia. If your ideal night includes a good story, start here.

Film Screening: Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions

Hosted by St. John's International Women's Film Festival
Wednesday, July 9 | 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
📍 LSPU Hall

Celebrate the life and career of Canadian music icon Carole Pope in this documentary exploring the artist who challenged conventions and helped redefine what queer visibility could look like.

Pride Week Book Club

Hosted by A.C. Hunter Library
Saturday, July 11 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 A.C. Hunter Library

Join fellow readers for a discussion celebrating queer literature and the stories that continue to shape our community.

Heated Rivalry Trivia Night

Hosted by A.C. Hunter Library
Monday, July 14 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 A.C. Hunter Library

Books, film, queer history, and pop culture collide in an evening of trivia. Gather a team and put your knowledge to the test.

Love in the Time of Fentanyl

Hosted by OARS
Wednesday, July 15 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Majestic Theatre Hill

Watch this powerful documentary exploring community-led responses to the overdose crisis, followed by a conversation about harm reduction, compassion, and collective care. Presented in partnership with this year's Pride Festival Grand Marshal, OARS.

Looking for even more ways to celebrate? Browse the full 2026 St. John's Pride Festival schedule and build your own Pride adventure.

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