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The 26th Annual Chutzpah! Festival returns to Greater Vancouver
From the festival hub at the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre to venues like the Rio Theatre, Fox Cabaret, Temple Sholom, and the ANNEX, Queer Jewish voices and gender-expansive storytelling remain central to the festival's identity, featuring stand-out performances across theatre, comedy, and drag. Nov 3-15.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUM gallery is proud to present A View From Above, a solo retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and work of Preston Buffalo, curated by Jordan King.
Stomp & Swoon all night at one of the best clubs in the city for socializing & dancing! Alternative, 80's, Industrial, Post-Punk & more!
The 26th Annual Chutzpah! Festival returns to Greater Vancouver this November 3–15, 2026, bringing a dynamic 13-day lineup of music, theatre, comedy, dance, and storytelling through a multicultural Jewish lens.
Join us for a joyful, electric two‑hour variety show dedicated to celebrating fat creativity, skill, and entrepreneurship.
Waiting for that phone call. Sending a text to your crush. Rushing home to catch your favourite idol drama. Buying a CD for one song, memorizing every lyric, and singing it all over again at KTV.
FREE with an advanced RSVP or $10 at doors ~ Birdhouse sing your heart out.
After endless requests since our Pride event, we're finally back with the second edition of our 30+ Sapphic party: Downtown Social
Come enjoy your favourite flick with us at numbers!
Club Feral dance party Vancouver.
Come dance, party +19 venue!
SAGGI PHUL: LAL DIWALI is a celebration of South Asian culture, queerness, drag, music, and community — bringing together some of Vancouver’s fiercest Desi talent for a night that’s unapologetically loud, glamorous, and queer.
Oops we did it again! another drag brunch! this time we are paying Homage to our diva BRITNEY!
You ready for the most unhinged campaign? The city's favourite unhinged duo Amy Grindhouse & Velvet Ryder are inviting you to D&D dinner!
Fly off the handle bohemiennes~ the Squirrel Flower Express is coming your way. Ella Williams returns for her first full band headlining tour in 2 years!!
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.
Drama club a sing a-long drag show at NUMBERS CABARET, featuring Vancouvers favourite drag artists in the best show on davie! +19 venue!
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.
Rushed Productions presents SIGMA ACAPELLA, an original musical running November 12–22, 2026, at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
Street Fighter’s newest live action is hitting the big screen, but we’re bringing the action to life on Nov.13 & we’re makin’ it DRAG, baby!
IN THE MAGAZINE
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.
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.
Holiday stage entertainment gets an unhinged overhaul this December as drag star Jimbo brings a live touring comedy production to the BC Lower Mainland.
Rushed Productions presents SIGMA ACAPELLA, an original musical running November 12–22, 2026, at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
The 30th annual Eastside Culture Crawl returns to Vancouver from November 19–22, 2026, inviting community members on a self-guided tour of individual artist studios and galleries across the Eastside Arts District.
The Funny and Gay Comedy Festival arrives November 10–15, 2026 bringing together stand-up, improv, drag, and comedy workshops across the city.
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.
Performing at the York Theatre the theatrical production blends dynamic visual storytelling, comedic interludes, live singing, multimedia, and an Indigenous twist on 90s anime favorite Sailor Moon.
Vancouver’s grassroots film scene is taking center stage as OFF-VIFF returns for its 2026 edition. Originally launched as a DIY, community-driven alternative to the Vancouver International Film Festival, OFF-VIFF has expanded into a multi-venue showcase for underground cinema.
The notion that Halloween became a queer holiday in the past decade or two is wrong. In fact, its roots to the queer community are almost a century old.
By transforming the historic 103-year-old Mill No. 3 building into an energetic performance stage for British Columbia drag artists, the museum has successfully created a vital queer gathering space in the Sea to Sky region while bridging historic heritage with vibrant modern community celebration.
In 1990, a historic kiss-in outside Commercial Drive's Joe's Cafe sparked decades of community debate and activism that forever reshaped local 2SLGBTQiA+ history.
WOQ SUPPORTERS
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.
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.
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.
Discover queer-friendly outdoor adventures in BC, from scenic hiking trails and beaches to inclusive community outings and relaxing camping trips.
Vancouver's queer arts community has a busy Halloween calendar in October 2026. Drag performances, theatrical cabaret, costume competitions and social gatherings will take place across the city, giving residents several ways to celebrate.
A small rainbow pin on a jacket. A colourful bracelet worn every day. A flag attached to a backpack. These might seem like simple fashion choices, but for many people, they carry a meaning that goes well beyond their appearance.
How inclusive gaming communities and online entertainment platforms are reshaping virtual events, representation and digital culture in 2026.