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UPCOMING EVENTS

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BC PRIDE CELEBRATIONS / JUNE / JULY / AUGUST / VANCOUVER PRIDE 2026

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Queers and Beers

Your favourite queer HANGOUT PARTY is BACK, baby - cause SUN’S OUT, FUN’S OUT. July 4

Spotlight Showcase - Queers and Beers After Party

Maybe you’ve only lip synced in the mirror ~ Maybe you’ve twirled around a few local drag stages ~ Maybe you’re a seasoned semi-pro and have some new ideas you wanna try out? July 4.

Hack'd - A gamers drag show

Get ready to slay with pixel-perfect looks and fierce moves at Hack’d – where gamers bring the drag house down! Aug 21

Empowering Voices Conference

A one day conference empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ voices and building an inclusive community united in love. Takes place at Inlet United Church, June 27.

Fandom Bazaar

The Fandom Bazaar is a family-friendly flea market where you can explore and buy new and used treasures, curiosities, and handcrafted goods. July 11.

Strong Pilates Coal Harbour - Move with Pride

Celebrate strength, inclusivity, and community with a special class, snacks, and drinks. June 27•28.

Vancouver Folk Music Festival

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival (VFMF) is returning to the shores of Jericho Beach Park this July, and the 49th edition promises a lineup that is as socially conscious as it is musically diverse. July 17 • 18 • 19

Out For Kicks Soccer Drag Brunch

Join us in wrapping up our 2026 summer outdoor tournament by cheering on OFK members as they take the stage at The Fountainhead Pub! Open to public. July 12

Sia: Nostalgic for the Present

Sia: Nostalgic for the Present is a bold, genre-defying experience that trades pop pageantry for pure artistry. Awe-inspiring vocals, breathtaking choreography, and iconic performances, captured cinematically and soundtracked by an unmatched catalog of hits. July 23.

6th Annual Eastside Arts Festival

The 2026 Eastside Arts Festival brings artist-led workshops, neighborhood soundwalks, and a free live music block party to MacLean Park.. July 17-26.

2026 VANCOUVER PRIDE GUIDE

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Jul 17

Boot Scootin' Booty - A Queer Country Hoedown

Jul 22

Antidiva- the Carole Pope Confessions

Jul 23

Branching OUT

Jul 24

Pride Cocktail Kickoff

Jul 24

Ricecake PokePop

Jul 24

Juicy Pride: WET

Jul 25

Desi Block Party is back!

Jul 25

HI Pride Patio & Rooftop Party

Jul 25

PNE Playland Pride

Jul 25

Pride Kick Off Silent Disco & Drag

Jul 25

Hot New Lesbian Party // Pride Kickoff

Jul 26

2026 Vancouver Pride Run & Walk

Jul 26

Drag show “Ay Mami” at Numbers

Jul 27

Hard Kandy (Queer Warehouse Rave)

Jul 27

1181 Pride Line Up

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How this queer elder plans to celebrate Vancouver Pride 2026

Because there are many of us elders out there, given the baby boom bubble and all, I thought I would outline my Pride dance card and maybe it will help you with your own planning.

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Celebrate Pride - Your Way

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Often, Pride is presented as a riotous, colorful party, but for many in the queer community, that feels overwhelming or unattainable. Don't worry! There are so many ways to celebrate Pride. Here are a few suggestions.

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Queer Submission Calls for Writers

Do you have stories in your pocket? Have you promised yourself you’ll send them into a publisher in 2025? Here’s a grand list calls for submission and contests for the lgbtq2si+ community. Updatd monthly.

Say ‘No’ to AI Data Centres in Vancouver

Join us in protesting against the ai data centres being proposed for Vancouver. June 27th at 1:00 pm starting at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Little Sister's Book Store Featured on Canada Post Stamp

Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp honouring Vancouver's Little Sister’s Book, Clothing and Intimate Wellness Store as part of its Places of Pride series.

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2SLGBTQiA+ Youth Camp - Camp Jubilee

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A fun, supportive, and affirming space where young people can build confidence, make new friends, and enjoy classic camp activities in a welcoming environment.

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Kalamazoo: Michigan's Most Welcoming Hidden Gem

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Nestled in the heart of southwest Michigan, Kalamazoo is a city that surprises you. Equal parts creative, cultured, and community-driven, it carries an energy that feels honest and quietly forward-thinking.

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Motherland: Fort Salem fan convention: “City Drop” debuts this Fall

This October, Vancouver—the very city where the Bellweather Unit came to life—will host City Drop, the first-ever dedicated Motherland: Fort Salem fan convention in North America.