What’s On Queer BC
TICKET GIVEAWAYS
Theatre Under The Stars
Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park
So much more than just a night at the theatre, Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) interweaves a kaleidoscope of elements - setting, scenery, concessions, and quality art - into a fun, encompassing experience much greater than the sum of its parts.
ENTER TO WIN TWO TICKETS TO A PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CHOICE!
The tickets are eligible for either show and the entire season (up until Aug 22) but they need to be redeemed (booked) by Aug 7.
CONTEST RUNS
July 10 – July 25
ENTER USING THE FORM BELOW
Based on the 1992 hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act made its musical debut in London's West End in 2009 and on Broadway in 2011. The Tony Award-nominated musical follows aspiring disco diva Deloris Van Cartier, whose life turns upside down after witnessing a shooting involving her gangster boyfriend. She's rushed into witness protection at a nearby convent where she becomes unlikely friends with her fellow nuns, ultimately turning their choir into a regional sensation.
Disney's The Little Mermaid first made its splash on Broadway in 2008. The magical tale brings Ariel's underwater world to life on the stage, and follows the same story as the animated Disney classic. After saving the life of Prince Eric following a disastrous shipwreck, Ariel strikes a dangerous bargain with the conniving sea witch, Ursula. She sets out on land to win Eric's heart to break the curse and win back her voice before it's too late.
TERMS OF CONTEST
Enter your name using the above form. We will not be sharing your data, nor adding it to any other mailing list - although you do have an option to sign up for our mailing list!
After a random draw on the deadline date, winners name and email will be sent to the TUTS organizers. They will connect with winners and provide instructions on how to access their tickets.
If you have questions, please contact us at whatsonqueerbc@gmail.com
Dandy's BIG GAY CABARET 2026!
For Pride this year the Rio Theatre is rolling out the rainbow carpet to welcome back Vancouver Pride & the return of Dandy's BIG GAY CABARET! Celebrate with us in a interactive comedy cabaret hosted by the award-winning host and social media sensation DANDY!
HAPPY PRIDE from the RIO THEATRE!!! It’s Pride week in Vancouver and that means it’s time for BIG GAY CABARET, hosted by DANDY!
Dahlings this is our best year yet because we’re doing a ROAD TRIP! I rented us a big gay bus and we’re going across the country together to experience the gayest things the world has to offer. We’ll see drag queens, burlesque, fire dances, cosplay, feminist book clubs, and sexy original vocalists. PARTY BUS VIBES ALL THE WAY SO DRESS TO IMPRESS DAHLINGS. And as for our final destination? A HEATED RIVALRY look alike competition IN MONTREAL! Are you kidding? Am I? Well you’ll have to show up to find out. Don’t miss it, and VIP gets interactive prop bags darlings. Let’s go gurrrrlz.
Friday, July 31
Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Gas prices are up but ticket prices are down when you book EARLY BIRD tickets!
TICKETS/INFO HERE
Rio Theatre
DANDY’S BIG GAY CABARET
Friday, July 31
Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm
Courtesy of the Rio Theatre
WINNERS WILL RECEIVE
2 Show Tickets, 2 large popcorns with butter, 2 large soft drinks and 2 candies
CONTEST STARTS JUNE 30.
DRAW DATE, WEDNESDAY JULY 15 @ Noon.
CONGRATULATIONS WINNER Bonnie B.
Ticket Giveaways - Be Seen!
Sharing audiences multiplies results.
At What’s On Queer BC, ticket giveaways serve as a high-impact PLUS BENEFIT to our marketing campaigns, offering a powerful way to connect with the 2SLGBTQiA+ community in BC.
Purchase an advertising product - banner or e-blast - and we’ll also run a ticket giveaway for your event. Giveaways are featured on our Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram Accounts as well as in our bi-weekly newsletters.
The Value of Integrated Campaigns
By nesting your giveaway within a banner or e-blast campaign, your event gains:
Verified Local Reach: Your brand joins a platform with over 268,000 total annual pageviews and 233,000+ annual visits.
Top Fold Priority: Event-based ads receive guaranteed "top fold" placement on our high-traffic pages until the event date.
Technical Reliability: We host all assets directly on our site to bypass ad-blockers, ensuring your promotion is visible to every visitor.
Social Amplification: Every integrated giveaway includes dedicated sharing across our Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram networks.
Entry-Level Partnership Opportunities
The Standard Banner ($100/mo) is our most popular entry point for organizations looking to run a giveaway. This package provides:
Constant Visibility: Your sidebar ad appears on our Home page, Events, and Magazine sections.
Design Support: Our team creates your ad artwork from your existing assets at no additional cost.
Full Contest Management: We handle the entry process, promotion, and winner selection as a complimentary "add-on" to your active banner campaign.
Priority listing: Your event listing will remain on our home page for the duration of your banner campaign.
For single-event promotions, a one-time E-Blast Feature ($120) delivers your giveaway details directly to the inboxes of our 1,400+ active subscribers during our Thursday morning updates.
Community Support
We remain committed to the visibility of queer culture in BC. Our monthly event listings remain a free service for all 2SLGBTQiA+ events.
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Contact us at whatsonqueerbc@gmail.com to select a banner or e-blast package and begin your giveaway campaign. Or access our Order Form Here.
