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JIMBO RUINS XXXMAS

Holiday stage entertainment gets an unhinged overhaul this December with Drag Star Jimbo. Tickets on sale now!

Known for high-energy spectacle, elaborate character work, and absurd satire, the performance pairs holiday parodies with musical numbers designed specifically for mature audiences (19+). Two shows in Vancouver, one in Victoria.

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A View From Above — Remembering Preston Buffalo

Oct 15

Art Exhibition, SUM Gallery

A View From Above — Remembering Preston Buffalo

Art Exhibition, SUM Gallery

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.

Art Exhibition, SUM Gallery

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

Drag Trivia, Time Out Market Vancouver

Time Out Tuesdays: Drag Trivia

Drag Trivia, Time Out Market Vancouver

Ditch the weekday monotony and step up your week with Time Out Tuesdays: Drag Trivia! Gather your sharpest crew, grab a fresh drink at the Time Out Bar, and head over to the Hideaway Lounge…

Drag Trivia, Time Out Market Vancouver

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 11

Choir, The Birdhouse

Birdie Choir

Choir, The Birdhouse

If you love to sing, you love queer community, and you're looking for a fun evening out to meet new friends and make music together, our choir is for you!

Choir, The Birdhouse

Drama Club Vancouver's Best Singalong Drag Show

Nov 12

Numbers, Drag

Drama Club Vancouver's Best Singalong Drag Show

Numbers, Drag

Drama club a sing a-long drag show at NUMBERS CABARET, featuring Vancouvers favourite drag artists in the best show on davie! +19 venue!

Numbers, Drag

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

Nov 13

Drag, The Birdhouse

GachaPOP! // Street Fighter

Drag, The Birdhouse

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!

Drag, The Birdhouse

Nov 13

Comedy, The Closet

Boyish Comedy

Comedy, The Closet

Hang out with the most Boyish comedians we could find! What even is gender anyway?

Comedy, The Closet

Nov 13

Drag, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 179

"Just MARGE!" An All Marge Drag Show!

Drag, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 179

All your favorite Marge Simpsons in one room, played by your favourite local drag performers!! No other Simpsons characters.. JUST Marge!

Drag, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 179

Nov 13

Comedy, Numbers

Burning bush Comedy show Vancouver

Comedy, Numbers

Burning bush Comedy show Vancouver

Comedy, Numbers

Nov 13

Comedy, Numbers

Garden Panty Comedy show Vancouver

Comedy, Numbers

Welcome to the Garden! We've got a lineup of explicitly queer and hilarious performers for you! Enjoy all the earthly delights!

Comedy, Numbers

Phyllis & Mimi's Multiverse: Marvel Vs Capcom Vs DC

Nov 13

Drag

Phyllis & Mimi's Multiverse: Marvel Vs Capcom Vs DC

Drag

Get ready for an epic showdown where worlds collide! Watch your favorite heroes from Capcom, Marvel, and DC strut their stuff.

Drag

Nov 13

Drag, Dance Party, The Birdhouse

Wor$t Party In America

Drag, Dance Party, The Birdhouse

We want YOU to crank it at the Birdhouse for WOR$T PARTY IN AMERICA!

Drag, Dance Party, The Birdhouse

Nov 13

Dance Party, The Birdhouse

CTRL+ALT+DEL

Dance Party, The Birdhouse

Partygirls never die, but they cannot escape accountability!

Dance Party, The Birdhouse

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

"Remember The HOT 90s!" A Chaotic All 90s Drag Show

Nov 13

Drag, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 179

"Remember The HOT 90s!" A Chaotic All 90s Drag Show

Drag, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 179

Remember the 90s? Or wish you could have been there? It was a great time.. Join us for an all 90s WILD drag show! 90s songs, 90s prices....

Drag, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 179

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

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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.

Virago Nation Celebrates 10 Years of Sacred Striptease with Stripocalypse: Rise of the Auntie Heroes

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.

OFF-VIFF 2026: Vancouver’s Underground Film Festival Spotlights Queer and Trans Cinema

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.

Gay Christmas: How Halloween Became a Queer Holiday

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.

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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.

Queer Halloween 2026 in Vancouver: Drag Shows, Cabaret and Community Events to Watch This October

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.

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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