What’s On Queer BC

for the 2SLGBTQiA+ Community in BC. Events, stories, resources, poster wall, and the Rainbow Store.

BC’s queer lifestyle magazine.

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Fresh tracks and high energy, the ultimate mountain celebration. For more than 30 years, Whistler Pride Festival has brought our community together in one of the most spectacular mountain settings on earth. A week of mountain adventures, nightlife, and social gatherings tailored to 2SLGBTQiA+ adventurers and allies. Is this your year? Jan 24-30 2027

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Nov 3

Performing Arts, Comedy, Storytelling, The Chutpah Fesival

The Chutzpah! Festival

Performing Arts, Comedy, Storytelling, The Chutpah Fesival

The 26th Annual Chutzpah! Festival returns to Greater Vancouver bringing a dynamic 13-day lineup of music, theatre, comedy, dance, and storytelling through a multicultural Jewish lens.

Performing Arts, Comedy, Storytelling, The Chutpah Fesival

Nov 10

Comedy, Festival, Stand Up, Improv

Funny Gay Comedy Fest

Comedy, Festival, Stand Up, Improv

Vancouver is bursting at the seams with queer comedic talent, and it is finally time for a dedicated showcase! Nov 10-15

Comedy, Festival, Stand Up, Improv

Nov 10

Performing Arts

Moonrise: The Mythic Rock Opera 2026

Performing Arts

This mythical modern-day adventure explores the creative retelling of ancient Celtic myths of returning power to the Goddess of Earth. The original music, poetic storytelling, and puppetry will awaken imaginations to the wild, wondrous and magical worlds within and around.

Performing Arts

Nov 12

Performing Arts, Musical, Winter Holiday

Elf: The Musical

Performing Arts, Musical, Winter Holiday

Buddy doesn’t exactly fit in with the other elves at the North Pole—and no wonder, since it turns out he’s human! Now he’s on a mission to New York City, determined to win over his new family with Christmas cheer, syrupy spaghetti, and heartfelt songs.

Performing Arts, Musical, Winter Holiday

Nov 12

Theatre, Live Performances, Comedy, Musical Comedy

Sigma Acapella

Theatre, Live Performances, Comedy, Musical Comedy

Rushed Productions presents SIGMA ACAPELLA, an original musical running November 12–22, 2026, at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.

Theatre, Live Performances, Comedy, Musical Comedy

Zee Zee Theatre Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Nov 13

Zee Zee Theatre, Theatre, Comedy, Live Music, Rock Musical

Zee Zee Theatre Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Zee Zee Theatre, Theatre, Comedy, Live Music, Rock Musical

Part high-octane rock concert, part hilarious stand-up routine, and part heartbreaking confessional all scored by a live band.

Zee Zee Theatre, Theatre, Comedy, Live Music, Rock Musical

Crowns & Clowns PRESENTS: The Coup d’État Cabaret Drag Brunch

Nov 14

Drag, Comedy, The Flamingo Room

Crowns & Clowns PRESENTS: The Coup d’État Cabaret Drag Brunch

Drag, Comedy, The Flamingo Room

Drag, stand-up and political irreverence served with brunch! Join Vancouver’s queer revolutionaries for a fabulously funny uprising.

Drag, Comedy, The Flamingo Room

Nov 14

Drag, Fundraiser

WERK IT at The Wallace: Storytime

Drag, Fundraiser

A drag story time for all ages, celebrating 4 years of WERK IT fundraising history. Raising money for the local Queer community!

Drag, Fundraiser

Nov 14

Performing Arts, Live Entertainment

Luke Sandford in Concert

Performing Arts, Live Entertainment

Join local Vancouver pianist, vocalist, and composer Luke Sandford for a special afternoon concert to benefit the Kerrisdale Refugee Sponsorship Fund.

Performing Arts, Live Entertainment

Nov 14

Family Friendly, Free, Desserts

Dessert Club

Family Friendly, Free, Desserts

Join us for sweet treats and fun vibes at the Dessert Club, a yummy hangout for all ages!

Family Friendly, Free, Desserts

Nov 14

Sapphic, Dance Party, DJs

Sapphic Underground

Sapphic, Dance Party, DJs

Starting with an intimate Sapphic Wine Social +35 and transitioning into a full-blown underground dance party open to 30+ sapphics. We're bringing together sapphics for a night of connection, music, and dancing.

Sapphic, Dance Party, DJs

Nov 14

Drag, The Birdhouse

Cuntressas

Drag, The Birdhouse

Your Intergalactic CUNTRESSAS are coming up north!

Drag, The Birdhouse

Nov 15

Drag, Drag Brunch

THE REAL Britney vs Avril DRAG BRUNCH

Drag, Drag Brunch

THE REAL Slayyyter Zara Britney * Miley DRAG BRUNCH hosted by The Real Human Girl with Special guest Wanda Ringai

Drag, Drag Brunch

A Murder is a Drag Matinee on Granville Island

Nov 15

Drag, Performing Arts

A Murder is a Drag Matinee on Granville Island

Drag, Performing Arts

Rhinestones are Forever, Vancouver Mysteries’ hit Murder is a Drag show is chapter three in the murder mystery series, this original murder mystery is set at a wedding and you are all invited!

Drag, Performing Arts

Nov 15

Comedy, The Pony Room

Pony Room Comedy

Comedy, The Pony Room

Queer Comedy, Drinks & Dinner. Hosted by Kay & Amy Grindhouse

Comedy, The Pony Room

Bliss's Chaos Cabaret ~ A Rock Drag Show

Nov 15

Drag, Cabaret, The Pony Room

Bliss's Chaos Cabaret ~ A Rock Drag Show

Drag, Cabaret, The Pony Room

GOD SAVE THE QUEENS! Welcome to the CHAOS Cabaret - a very special ROCK-INSPIRED drag show!

Drag, Cabaret, The Pony Room

Hunger Games: Adults Only Eastside Sisters Drag Show

Nov 15

Drag, The Junction

Hunger Games: Adults Only Eastside Sisters Drag Show

Drag, The Junction

Banana Delvey & Miss October aka the Eastside Sisters are taking on THE HUNGER GAMES and honestly... we have no idea why anyone let us do this.

Drag, The Junction

Lesbian Heartthrob: audalei Live in Concert with Special Guests

Nov 16

Comedy, The Fox Cabaret

Lesbian Heartthrob: audalei Live in Concert with Special Guests

Comedy, The Fox Cabaret

Come dressed as your "gay awakening" or a heartthrob of your choosing! your middle school art teacher? Nala from the lion king? Ellen Degeneres?

Comedy, The Fox Cabaret

Nov 18

PuSh 2027, The Birdhouse, DJs, Performing Arts

PuSh Festival 2027 Launch Party

PuSh 2027, The Birdhouse, DJs, Performing Arts

Grab a drink and toast the programming as we reveal this winter’s lineup for the 22nd PuSh International Performing Arts Festival.

PuSh 2027, The Birdhouse, DJs, Performing Arts

The Gender Blender - Trans, Non Binary and Gender diverse Meet Greet

Nov 18

Meetup, Howe Sound Taphouse

The Gender Blender - Trans, Non Binary and Gender diverse Meet Greet

Meetup, Howe Sound Taphouse

Join us for a chill meetup celebrating trans, non-binary, and gender diverse friends—connect, share, and vibe!

Meetup, Howe Sound Taphouse

A. M. Kirsch presents The Transformation of Jennie Heckenlaible with Olivia Scholes

Nov 19

Book Launch, Cross & Crows

A. M. Kirsch presents The Transformation of Jennie Heckenlaible with Olivia Scholes

Book Launch, Cross & Crows

Join us for an evening of conversation with author A. M Kirsch and queer community organizer Olivia Scholes to celebrate the release of The Transformation of Jennie Heckenlaible!

Book Launch, Cross & Crows

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Big Mountain Energy Meets 2SLGBTQiA+ Connection at Whistler Pride Festival 2027

For more than 30 years, Whistler Pride Festival has brought our community together in one of the most spectacular mountain settings on earth. In 2027, we’re doing it all over again.

Finding Your Voice: Why Singing Belongs in Gender Exploration

Your voice type tells you which repertoire to focus on, and from there it shapes the roles you learn and the music you spend years with. For many singers, that label is simply a starting point. But for people exploring their gender, the voice can carry a very different weight.

Local Innovation: Vancouver-Based UI/UX Designer Launches Privacy-First Transition App River

River is an affirming, modular wellness app built for LGBTQ+ people, especially trans and non-binary individuals. River combines transition tracking, inclusive cycle tracking, hormone management, emotional wellness, and body change monitoring into one app that adapts to each person's needs. All data is stored locally and encrypted.

Gay AF Christmas Spectacular! Brings Holiday Queer Comedy to Vancouver And Victoria

Award winning comedian and host Robert Watson is back in BC serving a second helping of festive fun with a top notch crew of 2SLGBTQ stand-up comedians, Dec 17th in Victoria and Dec 19th in Vancouver.

A Gender-Fluid Wardrobe in Vancouver: Where to Shop, What to Thrift, and How to Make It Fit

Vancouver has always dressed a little loosely. Rain gear over everything, a fleece for every occasion, and a general agreement that nobody is looking too closely. That makes it a surprisingly good city for people whose wardrobe does not follow the men’s or women’s floor plan…

Eastside Culture Crawl Marks 30 Years with Permanent Eastside Arts Society Venue

The 30th annual Eastside Culture Crawl returns to Vancouver inviting community members on a self-guided tour of individual artist studios and galleries across the Eastside Arts District.

Impulse Theatre Unveils the 2026 Peek Fest Presentation Series

Celebrate ten years of bold, contemporary performance with Impulse Theatre’s Peek Fest this November 2–21, featuring four groundbreaking multimedia works, hands-on workshops, and community gatherings across Victoria stages.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch is loud, queer, outrageous, and unapolgetically human.

Bringing John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's electrifying rock musical to life with a live band, unforgettable music, and a distinctly Vancouver perspective. Nov 12 - 26.

Jimbo the Drag Clown Takes Holiday Festivities off the Rails in BC

Holiday stage entertainment gets an unhinged overhaul this December as drag star Jimbo brings a live touring comedy production to the BC Lower Mainland.

New Musical SIGMA ACAPELLA Brings Comedy and Community to Presentation House Theatre

Rushed Productions presents SIGMA ACAPELLA, an original musical running November 12–22, 2026, at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.

Funny and Gay Comedy Festival

The Funny and Gay Comedy Festival arrives November 10–15, 2026 bringing together stand-up, improv, drag, and comedy workshops across the city.

10th Annual Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival

From immersive visual art exhibitions and clay comics to live music, theatre, and drag performances, VOAF invites audiences to engage with powerful stories of identity, healing, resilience, and creative liberation. Free. Oct 16-18.

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Is It Possible to Earn Money Online?

Ask the internet whether you can make money online, and you will usually hear one of two answers. Someone will insist that a laptop and a little hustle can replace your salary by next spring.

Creative Ways Artists Can Turn Their Artwork Into Everyday Accessories

For many artists, finishing a painting or illustration is only the beginning of its story. While some pieces find their way onto gallery walls or into private collections, others can become something people enjoy in everyday life.

From Pride Floats to Pillow Talk: How Sex Positivity Became Part of Queer Community Life in BC

Walk through any queer event listing in British Columbia this fall and you will notice something that would have been rare twenty years ago.

Mind over Chance: The History and Psychology of Gambling Superstitions

How Local LGBTQ+ Organizations Can Use Branded Accessories to Build Community

There's something special about walking into a community event and immediately feeling that you belong. Perhaps it's spotting a familiar face, recognizing a Pride flag, or noticing someone wearing merchandise from a local LGBTQ+ organization you support.

French Social Etiquette: Small Habits That Shape First Impressions

Walk into a small shop in France, ask a question immediately, and the exchange may feel colder than expected. Add a simple “Bonjour” first, and the tone can change completely.

How Queer BC Organizations Can Build a Stronger Link Building Campaign

For a queer arts collective, community group or independent publication, being easy to find online can help people discover events, services and stories they might otherwise miss.

Queer-Friendly Outdoor Adventures in British Columbia

Discover queer-friendly outdoor adventures in BC, from scenic hiking trails and beaches to inclusive community outings and relaxing camping trips.

What’s On Queer BC

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for the 2SLGBTQiA+ Community in BC. Events, stories, resources, poster wall, and the Rainbow Store.

BC’s queer lifestyle magazine.

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Tickets now on Sale!