Queer Joy Events

Queer Joy Events Q***r-led events and karaoke bringing joy, connection, and celebration to 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Brantford and beyond.

01/15/2026

There ARE good q***r events outside Toronto—we are building it and have three years’ worth of proof 🏳️‍🌈

From Brantford, Paris, Sarnia, and Hamilton
to wherever in Ontario that Q***r Joy Events is invited. We host:

🎤 Karaoke
🎉 Pride parties
🍻 Free socials like Beers With Q***rs
🚶 Saturday strolls, skates, hikes
🪿Community, self-expression, fun, and silliness

Our parties coming up:
✨ Jan 31 – Disney & Musical Q***raoke | Paris
✨ Feb 12 – Fruit Salad x Q***raoke | Hamilton
✨ Feb 20 – Disney & Musical Q***raoke | Sarnia

🌈 June 20 – Annual Pride Party | Brantford
Double the size. Biggest one yet.

We run our own events as well as collaborate with Pride committees and community orgs.

Plus new this year: we’re expanding into corporate events & personal celebrations (weddings, parties, anniversaries, and more)! Why? We love showing up for moments worth celebrating and creating joyful spaces for everyone.

Interested in partnering or booking?
📧 q***[email protected]
More details coming soon.

***rjoy

🏳️‍🌈 2026 Update 🏳️‍🌈Q***r Joy Events is entering a new chapter — and we’ve got a new look 😎What began as volunteer-run ...
01/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 2026 Update 🏳️‍🌈

Q***r Joy Events is entering a new chapter — and we’ve got a new look 😎

What began as volunteer-run community events has grown in ways we’re really proud of. As we move into 2026, we’re taking time to strengthen our foundation, refine our vision, and build something sustainable — without losing the heart of what we do.

You may notice some subtle changes in how we show up, share, and create. This isn’t a full announcement (yet), but a reflection of growth, a hint of what’s to come, and a refreshed look that better supports what we’re building.

Same heart. Same q***r-affirming spaces.
Same community focus and silliness.

None of that is going anywhere. Silly goosery forever.🪿

Moving forward, we’ll continue offering a mix of free socials and ticketed events. Ticketed events help pay artists and performers, support vendors, cover venue fees, and materials. Any additional funds are reinvested into future events, free programming, and building a strong, community-focused business.

Larger events like our Pride Party help fund free, all-ages Silly Socials — an event we’re excited to grow by running more regularly, adding high-quality craft supplies, and bringing in paid improv instructors.

More comedy. More art. More joy for Brantford & beyond 🌈

Thank you for being part of the Q***r Joy crew and for supporting this dream 🫶
Much more to come!

***rjoy

⭐️ Date Change ⭐️Heads up that we shifted our Beers with Q***ra date in November to a week earlier. So re-mark your cale...
09/28/2025

⭐️ Date Change ⭐️

Heads up that we shifted our Beers with Q***ra date in November to a week earlier. So re-mark your calendars? I mean it’s likely a digital calendar so that’s a simple switch, no eraser required 😎

We have been LOVING these chill nights, meeting awesome new folks and catching up with old friends. Really grateful for this community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Hope to see ya there

P.S. Reminder that these events are free and you can drop by at any point during the time range!

🎃Halloween Q***raoke @ The Cellar 🎃Arlington Hotel, Paris, ONLast year’s Halloween Q***raoke was such a hit with the cos...
09/28/2025

🎃Halloween Q***raoke @ The Cellar 🎃Arlington Hotel, Paris, ON

Last year’s Halloween Q***raoke was such a hit with the costumes, the energy, the fearless singers that we couldn’t resist bringing it back! And where better than the historic Cellar at The Arlington? With its cobblestone walls, wood beams, and moody lighting, it’s basically begging for spooky decorations and a monster mash bash. 🎃👻Costumes are encouraged (the crowd loved them last year!). Ticket link in bio 🏳️‍🌈

Date: Saturday, November 1
Time: Doors at 7:00 PM | Singing 7:30–11:00 PM
Tickets: $10 (or PWYC by cash or e-transfer to q***[email protected])

Q***raoke all about creating safe and silly spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and allies to be themselves. If you’re hesitant to sing, no problem! We have several regulars that just come to enjoy the spaces.

Venue notes: The Cellar 1851 is part of The Arlington Hotel, a cozy basement lounge. The Cellar is down a flight of stairs. We’ll have other events throughout the year without a stair barrier.

Excitwd to celebrate Spooky Season with y’all !

***rjoy

Yeehaw! Great first Q***raoke of the fall and we are excited for more 🤘🤠 🤘Oct 2 - .onjames in Hamilton with Oct 18 - ...
09/17/2025

Yeehaw! Great first Q***raoke of the fall and we are excited for more 🤘🤠 🤘

Oct 2 - .onjames in Hamilton with

Oct 18 - with part of proceeds donated to Soectrum program

Nov 1 - we are back at the Cellar in for our spooky Halloween edition! 🎃

***rjoy

Just a group a group of q***rs successfully pointing out where the ceiling is? 🤣 🏳️‍🌈 ***rjoy # community
09/17/2025

Just a group a group of q***rs successfully pointing out where the ceiling is? 🤣 🏳️‍🌈

***rjoy # community

🏳️‍🌈 Saturday Strolls 🏳️‍🌈The heat melted me a bit in the summer (plus July/August are a time warp) but now we are back ...
09/16/2025

🏳️‍🌈 Saturday Strolls 🏳️‍🌈

The heat melted me a bit in the summer (plus July/August are a time warp) but now we are back and ready to stroll! Three dates listed, all are the last Saturday of each month. Meet at 1 pm and we will go on a delightful adventure with friends!

***rjoy

Been trying out a new merch experiment I’m very excited about 😁😁. Big thank you to the amazing people and resources , Je...
09/16/2025

Been trying out a new merch experiment I’m very excited about 😁😁. Big thank you to the amazing people and resources , Jeremy at the Maker Space there has been so helpful and kind. I have LOVED doing my own embroidery and cant wait to do more.

I will have the first few pieces of this collection at our booth on September 27th. Then I’m prepping to make a lot more for our events and a craft market in November. Stay tuned!

***rjoy

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