The Burnaby Festival of Learning
The 2021 SFU and the City of Burnaby’s Burnaby Festival of Learning showcases Queer and Bipoc voices. All events are FREE! May 7th - 11th, 2021.
Lesbian Visibility Weeks starts April 26
Diva Media Group hosts a week of panel shows and webinars in celebration of Lesbian Visibility Week 2021.
Que Será Será: A Life’s Journey of Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression
The title of this gently confronting and evocative storytelling performance says it all. It is A Life’s Journey of Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression told by the charming and engaging Zelda (AKA Judith Z. Miller) who opens her heart and her life to the audience. Review by Kate Herbert
The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival is Making Safety Sexy with Online Festival
This year burlesque fans from all over British Columbia can enjoy a front-row experience from home as the VIBF presents shows, parties, artists talks, and workshops online from April to May 2021.
Groundbreaking Australian Miniseries First Day to make Canadian Premiere on CBC Gem
Starring transgender actor Evie Macdonald - the first transgender actor to be cast in the lead role of an Australian television series - FIRST DAY follows transgender teen Hannah Bradford during her first year of high school, as she navigates the challenges of starting a new school, forming new friendships and finding the courage to live as her most authentic self.
OR Festival 2 - 10 minute plays by Vancouver artists
“To be OR not to be?” We choose “Or”. The unexpected! The surprising! Every night, we present the WORLD PREMIERE of six original 10 minute plays written, dramaturged, directed and acted by local Vancouver artists.
Vancouver Pride Society's Time Capsule preserves LGBTQAI2S+ Experiences
Queer history is erased far too often, and they want to ensure that the lives and stories of queer people living through this pandemic time are preserved. Want to submit? VPS want to hear from you! VPS VPSlcome writing, art, small objects - or anything else you may feel represents your experience during this time!
The Cultch presents OUT OF ORDER - The 7 Fingers
Visionary new online experience, from Montreal’s ground-breaking The 7 Fingers, live streams from The Cultch this spring! Spread out across a post-apocalyptic setting, ten gloved and masked characters scrutinize one another, prepare, approach and avoid contact. Coming from all walks of life, these forgotten acrobats cling to their vocation as best they can.
Zee Zee Theatre: Virtual Humanity
Digital pivot for company’s immensely popular ‘Human Library’ project creates intimate, authentic connections with individuals of diverse cultures & lived experiences
Cultchivating the Fringe winner, Mx, takes the digital stage this Black History Month!
The Cultch is thrilled to present Mx, an Off the Corner Productions show streamed live from The Cultch’s Historic Theatre, February 18-24, 2021.
The Powell River Film Festival
The Powell River Film Festival is online and available across BC! Need something to look forward to this winter? Join the festival February 5 - 16 and watch 12 films over 12 days.
Out on Screen celebrates BlaQ Artistry this February
This Black History Month, Out On Screen celebrates the work of BlaQ builders, makers, and creators for their underrepresented legacies and ongoing impact on the LGBTQT2IA+ community.
Draw with me - Brendon Scholl's short documentary
Ithaka Films and the Onassis Foundation are proud to present the theatrical release of the official Oscar entry for Documentary Short Subject, DRAW WITH ME, about the journey of trans youth - Brendon Scholl - who uses their art as an important outlet while navigating life's challenges with their their family, featuring a special introduction by their aunt Jennifer Lopez.
Inaction, an exploration of collective action and solidarity
Richmond Art Gallery presents Brendan Fernandes’ Inaction, an exploration of collective action and solidarity. Canadian premiere of the solo show addresses violence against marginalized bodies. Featuring the Canadian premiere of the two-channel video Free Fall: for Camera — initially created in response to the 2016 shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Florida.
Our Top Picks For 2020 Queer Holiday Movies This Christmas
2020 has been a tough year for everyone, but the holiday entertainment just got more queer with a bigger line-up for queer content. The big holiday is just so close and we know you want to binge on your favourite movies for all that queer romance, cuteness and juicy drama. We do too, and we'll show you our top picks for queer movies this holiday. Please note that explicit scenes and languages will be found in this article.