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History, Community and Conversation

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.

Researchers El Chenier and Mekeil Wilson are preparing a documentary and they invite you to join them Thursday, October 8, 2026, at SFU Harbour Centre, 6:30- 8:30 pm. Learn more about local lesbian activist history, hear from folks' first-hand experience, or share your own stories and perspectives of the events that unfolded.

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Sep 1

Comedy, Vancouver is Funny

Vancouver Is Funny

Comedy, Vancouver is Funny

A month-long comedy festival running throughout September 2026 featuring a mix of local stand-up, touring headliners, indie shows, live podcasts, and alternative comedy formats spread across multiple venues in the city.

Comedy, Vancouver is Funny

Laughs in Queer - A Comedy Social and Open-Mic

Sep 25

Comedy, Open Mic, The Closet

Laughs in Queer - A Comedy Social and Open-Mic

Comedy, Open Mic, The Closet

Looking for a wholesome laugh or to try out some comedy? Our community open mic is a place for comedy lovers to connect and laugh!

Comedy, Open Mic, The Closet

Sep 29

Drag

The Addams Family: A Drag Show

Drag

They're ooky and they're kooky, and honey thats drag! Join us for a smashing good time with everbodies favourite creepy family!

Drag

Oct 1

Drag, Cocktails, The Pony Room, Storytelling, Halloween

Pvssy Palace Trick or Treat

Drag, Cocktails, The Pony Room, Storytelling, Halloween

Vivian Vanderpuss and PM are coming to Pony Room! OCTOBER 1st isn’t too early to celebrate Halloween- is it?

Drag, Cocktails, The Pony Room, Storytelling, Halloween

Oct 1

Halloween, Drag, Sports & Rec, Games, DJs, Rocky

Gaymes Night

Halloween, Drag, Sports & Rec, Games, DJs, Rocky

Get ready for a ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW GAYMES NIGHT celebrating the legendary, fabulous, unforgettable TIM CURRY!

Halloween, Drag, Sports & Rec, Games, DJs, Rocky

Oct 1

Film, VIFF

Queering the VIFF

Film, VIFF

Featuring local BC storytellers alongside international feature films, documentaries, and short film showcases like Short Forum 8: Queer Magic, the Vancouver International Film Festival includes a spectrum of 2SLGBTQiA+ cinema across its 2026 program schedule.

Film, VIFF

Oct 3

Drag, Dancing, Comedy, Puppets, Burlesque, The Birdhouse

Bottoms Up!

Drag, Dancing, Comedy, Puppets, Burlesque, The Birdhouse

Drag! Dancing! Comedy! Live Vocals! Puppets! Burlesque! Socks! Presented by your favorite bottom- PM!

Drag, Dancing, Comedy, Puppets, Burlesque, The Birdhouse

Oct 3

DJs, Dance Party, fag out, The Birdhouse

Fag Out

DJs, Dance Party, fag out, The Birdhouse

queer 4 queer we're going fast & hard - prep 2 sweat

DJs, Dance Party, fag out, The Birdhouse

Oct 3

Electronic, Celebrities

Indo Warehouse

Electronic, Celebrities

Indo Warehouse returns to Vancouver with Spice Trade, this time they’re taking over Celebrities Nightclub on Oct 3rd.

Electronic, Celebrities

Oct 4

Drag Brunch, Howe Sound Taphouse

Bacon & L'eggs All-Ages Drag Brunch

Drag Brunch, Howe Sound Taphouse

Welcome to the Bacon & L'eggs All-Ages Drag Brunch happening at Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen - East Van!

Drag Brunch, Howe Sound Taphouse

The Real Ari vs Britney vs Miley vs Gaga Drag Brunch

Oct 4

Drag Brunch, Fable Diner & Bar

The Real Ari vs Britney vs Miley vs Gaga Drag Brunch

Drag Brunch, Fable Diner & Bar

Get real at THE REAL Ari vs Britney vs Miley vs Gaga DRAG BRUNCH hosted by The Real Human Girl with Wanda Ring Ai

Drag Brunch, Fable Diner & Bar

Oct 4

Comedy, The Pony Room

IndigE-girl Comedy presents: Bad Advice

Comedy, The Pony Room

A tragic comedy show where your funniest aunties give you bad advice. If anyone asks, you didn't hear it from us ;)

Comedy, The Pony Room

Oct 4

Drag, The Pony Room

Studio Juku Drag Show

Drag, The Pony Room

STUDIO JUKU is Kara Juku’s glamorous new drag supper club - - an intimate evening of drinks, dinner and deliciously decadent drag at Pony Room.

Drag, The Pony Room

Oct 4

Drag, Eastside Sisters, The Junction

Noobs Only Drag Pageant

Drag, Eastside Sisters, The Junction

A pageant for drag first timers and BRAND NEW performers! This is a drag competition/pageant for noob performers ONLYYYY!!!

Drag, Eastside Sisters, The Junction

Oct 7

Fright Night, Halloween, Playland

Fright Nights at the PNE

Fright Night, Halloween, Playland

Don’t you DARE miss Vancouver’s scariest Halloween experience – The Largest Haunt in Western Canada. We’ve been waiting for you. Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark.

Fright Night, Halloween, Playland

INTERLUDE The Darlings Documenty Screening

Oct 7

Film, The Birdhouse, The Darlings

INTERLUDE The Darlings Documenty Screening

Film, The Birdhouse, The Darlings

Come one, come all for a special one night only screening of The Darlings documentary film, INTERLUDE.

Film, The Birdhouse, The Darlings

Vascular Necrosis — A Queer Zombie Love Story

Oct 7

Theatre, Touchstone Theatre, Zombies

Vascular Necrosis — A Queer Zombie Love Story

Theatre, Touchstone Theatre, Zombies

Touchstone Theatre is kicking off its 2026–2027 season with the world premiere of Vascular Necrosis, a darkly comedic, genre-bending new play by Flying Start Playwright-in-Residence Jordyn Wood (she/they).

Theatre, Touchstone Theatre, Zombies

Oct 8

History, Community

What Happened at Joe's Cafe?

History, Community

Join Mekeil Wilson and El Chenier for an exploration of one of the most significant and controversial events in Vancouver's lesbian history: the 1990 protest and decades-long boycott of Joe's Cafe.

History, Community

Oct 8

Drag, Fundraiser, The Junction

For The Love Of BATTY BANKS!

Drag, Fundraiser, The Junction

For The Love Of Drag is a charity show produced by Phantom Haus Events! Each month we support a different cause, or artist in need!

Drag, Fundraiser, The Junction

Oct 8

Drag Bingo, The Pony Room

Drag Bingo ~ At The Pony Room

Drag Bingo, The Pony Room

Come to Pony Room for a night of drag, bingo, cocktails, snacks, and the sweet, sweet thrill of yelling B-I-N-G-O! IT'S BINGO, BABY!

Drag Bingo, The Pony Room

Oct 9

The Closet, Burlesque

Don't Blush

The Closet, Burlesque

A Night Of Debaucherous Burlesque. Expect rhinestones and slow peels, clothes flying and bodies crawling. Two shows.

The Closet, Burlesque

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History, Community and Conversation

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.

Chilliwack Cultural Centre's 2nd Annual Queer Arts Festival Returns

The Chilliwack Cultural Centre's second annual Queer Arts Festival presents a month-long celebration of local 2SLGBTQiA+ art, performance, and community connections from October 3 through Halloween.

OutStanding Music Launches to Support 2SLGBTQiA+ Music Professionals Across Canada

The Canadian music sector has a new national home for 2SLGBTQiA+ artists, producers, managers, publicists, educators, and industry workers.

23rd Annual Heart of the City Festival

Featuring over 100 arts and culture events rooted in local history, grassroots activism, and 2SLGBTQiA+ community expression, the 23rd Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival runs from October 30 to November 7, 2026.

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What is the Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Magazine

Celebrating 51 years, the Rocky Horror Picture Show is messy, camp, and unapologetically strange. A film that doesn’t just include queerness but thrives on it.

Magazine

Ghost Tours and Haunted Trolleys

Ghost tours, haunted trolleys, and nights of fright - we’re gathering creepy events for you.

Affirming Touch: The Critical Role of Massage Therapy in Post-Gender-Affirming Surgery Recovery

Massage therapy is not a nice extra bolted onto surgical recovery. Used at the right point, with the right practitioner, it changes how scars settle, how quickly swelling clears, and how long it takes before a person feels at home in their own skin again.

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What Does Two-Spirit Mean? Reflections for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Two Spirit is an Indigenous term that reflects diverse roles and identities rooted in culture, land, and spirit. Its meaning continues to grow as part of both Indigenous resurgence and the 2SLGBTQiA+ community.

Magazine

Do you like to sing?

Fall is typically the time when local choirs and choruses invite community to join them on the risers. Here are a few queer-specific opportunities for you!

Magazine

Why is Spooky a bad word?

Magazine

Language carries layers of history that may not be immediately visible. As we become more aware of these histories, revisiting the words we use can show respect for others’ experiences and backgrounds.

Magazine

Local Indie Spotlight: Lunar Sway Brings Cache Creek to the Big Screen

Writer-director Nick Butler sits down with cast member Kaden Connors to chat about shooting in remote Cache Creek, the magic of small-town locations, and the vital role of intimacy coordination on set.

ARTIVISM Festival 2026

ARTIVISM is celebrating its 10th anniversary from September 14 to October 16, and this year’s lineup offers plenty to explore across campus and around Vancouver.

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Building a Queer-Owned Online Shop That Feels Like Home

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How LGBTQ+ Couples Can Plan for Major Expenses Without Derailing Their Budget

Major expenses are easier to manage when couples decide what they can realistically afford before committing to a purchase, celebration, or life change. A dedicated savings target, clear spending limit, and backup plan can prevent one expensive milestone from disrupting everyday bills or longer-term goals.

Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2026: How “A Seat at the Table” Is Putting Belonging and Community in Focus

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Redefining Safe Spaces: How Digital Culture and Inclusive Venues Are Reshaping Queer Leisure

BC's Queer Nightlife Runs on Bingo — Turns Out That's Not an Accident

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Creating Animated Invitations from Still Designs

With Dreamina’s Seedance 2.5 model, subtle motion like a flickering candle, drifting petals, or typography easing gently into frame transforms a flat announcement into a memorable preview that gets guests excited well before the actual date.

From Strap-Ons to Thrusting Toys: How Queer Pleasure Tech Is Expanding the Ways We Play

Intimacy products are often sold with a script already attached: who they are for, what a body should look like, and what a satisfying experience is supposed to mean. Queer people have always found ways around scripts like that.

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