Liars of Orpheus is a show for word nerds, storytelling fans, poetry people and those who enjoy chocolate and unicorn bubble guns. July 31.

From artist talks to workshops, new exhibitions and community collaborations, there’s a whole month of queer creativity to explore. June 6 - 28

Come join us for ArtParty! - a night with local artists in attendance that will leave you feeling re-inspired! June 21.

Mark your calendars for “Vancouver’s” only festival dedicated to the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities during Pride Month! June 6-28

Unsavoury Witness is a photo-based installation that includes laser-engraved photographs, photographic murals, intermedia, print media, and court transcripts from the Supreme Court of British Columbia on the 2001 murder of Aaron Webster in Stanley Park. April - June

Unsavoury Witness is a photo-based installation that includes laser-engraved photographs, photographic murals, intermedia, print media, and court transcripts from the Supreme Court of British Columbia on the 2001 murder of Aaron Webster in Stanley Park. April 16 - Jun 6

The exhibition is a major survey of the brief but influential career of the late British-Nigerian artist, whose photograp explored themes of same-sex, multiracial love with a spiritual reverence… Feb 28-May 25

Join us at SUM Gallery for the closing reception of Mirrors – Curatorial Cocktails, featuring exhibition curator Rodney Sharman. April 4.

World-renowed LGBTQIA artist focusing on lesbian art from the female gaze. She sells her originals and also limited edition, signed, numbered prints. She is very involved in Pride events and bringing the queer community together. Feb 8

SUM gallery, FOREST / FLUX / FREQUENCY byRafael Zen & Khalil Alomar: a Multimedia Installation + Sound Performance + Speculative Environmental Composition. Reception Nov 7. Runs to Nov 16.

The Eastside Culture Crawl is back for its 28th year, with an even larger number of participating established and emerging artists opening up their studios, workshops, and galleries over the course of the four-day festival. Nov 14-17

Explore a variety of art forms by the talented Liquid Amber crew, including sculpture, paintings, stained glass, salsa dance demo, photography, macrame, potions, and winter-themed flash tattoos. Dec 7

Free public screening of Vaidya's film, Sacred Sacrilegious, launching a 10-day exhibition at SUM gallery. Dec 3

Now in its fifth year, IndieFest has celebrated local creatives, amplified the voices of IBPOC and LGBTQ2S+ artists, and pushed for innovation in live performance with genre-defying projects. Nov 15-23.

Festival features 56 artists selected by new inclusive curatorial committee, highlighting diversity and community collaboration. Oct 11-13.

Join us at SUM gallery for the opening reception of a new multimedia bilingual installation by ilvs strauss. Nov 19

It’s an outdoor festival ... inside! Head out on the Friday of the Halloween weekend to The Waldorf as we transform the venue into a multi-area esoteric bass playground. Oct 25

The highly anticipated solo exhibition by the internationally renowned artist brings together 17 self-portraits in which Gutierrez transforms herself into a pantheon of influential heroines from myths and legends, art history and religion. July 12 - Sept 29.

Join SUM-AiR Artists-in-Residence Rafael Zen and Khalil Alomar for an Open Rehearsal of their new media project-in-progress, FOREST / FLUX / FREQUENCY : QUEERING ECO-UTOPIAS. Aug 27.