👾 THIS EVENING 👾: Eliza Mitchell’s Online Gaymes Winter Pride
Join us online for a fun, low-pressure evening of games, laughter, and community connection! Whether you’re into party games, strategy, or just hanging out, this virtual drop-in is a great way to meet new friends and unwind from home.
🏐 THIS EVENING 🏐:
Join the Guelph Queer League for drop-in volleyball at GCVI, 155 Paisley St., Guelph, small gym. Standard Drop-in price is $10, BIPOC drop-in is $7.
Register to play at: www.queerleagueguelph.com
📅 Wednesday, February 11
⏰ 7:00–8:30 pm
📍155 Paisley St.., Guelph
🎤 HAPPENING SOON 🎤: Out Squared 2SLGBTQIA+ Winter Pride: Queer-aoke
Out Squared is a 2SLGBTQIA+ youth group run regularly on Wednesday from 4:30 – 6:00 pm with Out on the Shelf and The Grove Hubs.
📅 Wednesday, February 11
⏰ 4:30–6:00 pm
📍 Woolwich Grove Hubs 737 Woolwich St., Guelph
❄️ HAPPENING SOON ❄️: Snow Many Stories
Bundle up and join Children’s Reading room and Out on the Shelf for a cozy Winter Pride storytime filled with stories, crafts, and community connection!
📅 Wednesday, February 11
⏰ 3:30–5:00 pm
📍 Children’s Reading Room,
210 Silvercreek Pkwy N
✨ Free to attend
HAPPENING TOMORROW: ❤️🔥 BIPOC Queer Night Out ❤️🔥 Winter Pride Edition
📅 Tuesday, February 10
⏰ 7:00 – 11:00 pm
📍Two Faces Wine Bar, 20 Wilson St., Guelph
Message @queernightout_guelph on Instagram with any questions or concerns!
FREE EVENT – Optional Associated Costs
🏳️⚧️TONIGHT🏳️⚧️: Join our Winter Pride Trans and Gender Diverse Drop-In, happening virtually from 6pm-7pm!
🏐 TOMORROW 💥: End your afternoon by joining the Guelph Queer League for drop-in volleyball!
📍 King George Public School!
🎟️ Standard Drop-in price is $10, BIPOC drop-in is $7.
Register to play at: www.queerleagueguelph.com
🌞 ALSO TOMORROW 🌞: Winter Pride Community Printmaking Drop-In
Join us for a creative afternoon of community printmaking as part of Winter Pride! Come make stamps for patches, or for valentines! 💌
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just curious to try something new, everyone is welcome!
❄️ TOMORROW ❄️: Queer Brunch and A Winter Wander
Brunch: 🥞
Whether you’re a longtime member or a newcomer, everyone is welcome to the table!
Winter Wander: ☃️
The perfect opportunity to enjoy the winter scenery, catch up with old pals, and make new friends.
TONIGHT ❤️🔥: Join us for Cuntry Night at The Albion! Featuring Drag, Line Dancing, and More! Hosted by Anne and Violet. With Kara and Giddy Up!
Tickets: bit.ly/3O4WRAI
🌈 HAPPENING TODAY 🌈: Interested in discovering your local history but aren’t sure where to begin? Out on the Shelf’s Histories and Records Coordinator is here to help you engage with Guelph-Wellington’s rich history, highlighting our 2SLGBTQIA+ community’s past.
Register: bit.ly/4rEpTpj
✨THIS FRIDAY✨ Queer Night Out is beyond excited to bring Live Band Queer Karaoke to the Red Brick Cafe. One of our favourite local bands, Cowboy Medicine, and their very talented friends will be bringing their sound to the stage, they’re just looking for a lead singer: YOU!
Tickets: bit.ly/3LROyrr
Winter Pride starts this week!! Kicking it off, join us for a trans and gender diverse drop happening at our library this Thursday February 5th! 🏳️⚧️❤️🔥
Check out our website for a full list of events, www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride... to help you plan your Winter Pride! ✨
Don't forget to check out the Winter Pride events starting this week! Find all the details at: www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride...
#guelph #guelphpride #winterpride #outontheshelf #heatedrivalry
Want to know why we celebrate Winter Pride? Read Guelph Pride and Out on the Shelf's statement at our website: www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride...
#guelph #winterpride #guelphpride #outontheshelf #rootesinhistory
Thank you to our sponsor Speedy Auto Service Guelph for helping us make this happen, and if you bring your tickets to them from the game you get 10% off!
Pride Night is here! 🏒🌈
Join us to celebrate inclusion in hockey!
Have your Heated Rivalry moment in a filming-famous arena—and support local queer orgs year-round.
📍 Sleeman Centre
📅 Feb 27 | 7:07 PM
🎟️ tickets.guelphstorm.com
#Guelph #GuelphStorm #GuelphPride #HeatedRivalry
The Out on the Shelf Groundhog predicts a...
Very Queer Year!
Happy Groundhog Day!
Celebrate some Queer joy today ❤️
*No actual groundhogs were consulted in this forecast.
#groundhogday #guelph #outontheshelf
The Winter Pride Schedule is here!
You can check out a downloadable copy and more details for each event at out website: www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride...
🌈 We’re recruiting!
Guelph Pride Chair & Co-Chair
Help shape the future of Pride in Guelph. Work with community partners, support inclusive Pride events, and grow leadership & advocacy skills.
Learn more + apply:
outontheshelf.com/volunteer
🌈 OOTS hosts weekly & monthly 2SLGBTQIA+ community programs!
Weekly:
• Virtual & in-person Trans drop-ins
• Out Squared youth groups (12–25)
Monthly:
• Gaymes Night
• Rainbow Crafters
• Online Gaymes
• Family Drop-In
More: outontheshelf.com/programming
Announcing: Queer Financial Wellness
Free workshops with Opening Opportunities (@10carden).
For 2SLGBTQIA+ folks building skills & confidence around money.
📍10C, Guelph | 6:30–8pm
🗓 Feb 9 & 23, Mar 9 & 23
Register: at the link in our bio or 10carden.ca/community-workshops
Coming Soon! Winter Pride 2026 Calendar
Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting events at www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride/winter-pride
Our Families in Transition program starts soon! 🦋
This is a multi-week program for trans, non-binary, and questioning individuals, along with their loved ones. 💗
To sign up please fill out this short form, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Our Exploratory Gender Group starts soon! ✨
This group provides space for community members to explore their identities, learn from each other, share stories, and build connections in an affirming environment.
To sign up please fill out this short form, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Upcoming education sessions!
✨ Binding
🗓️ Friday, August 22, 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Hive Health Services (77 Westmount Rd, Suite 110, Guelph),
✨Tucking
🗓️ Monday, August 25, 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Hive Health Services (77 Westmount Rd, Suite 110, Guelph),
Email tp-marketing@outontheshelf.com to join virtually
Celebrating 20 years of Out on the Shelf! 🥳🎉🎊
On August 16th, 2005, Out on the Shelf officially opened its doors. ✨
Did you know 💬
Out on the Shelf and Guelph Pride stems from the University of Guelph Homophile Association (UGHA), known today as Guelph Queer Equality (GQE).
July 23: In this virtual session Shailja Jain, Professor & Coordinator, School of Early Childhood, George Brown College, will explore practical strategies and inclusive practices to support gender diversity and #2SLGBTQ+ #inclusion in #earlychildhood settings.
www.oise.utoronto.ca/atkinson/eve...
You’re invited to Marley’s Market, a Marley Yott Legacy Project Fundraiser! Join us for an afternoon with vendors, live music, and a silent auction! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
📆 When: Saturday, July 5, 2025 | 12pm - 4pm
📍 Where: 42 Carden Street, Guelph
We hope to see you there! 🩵🩷🤍