Jennifer's Body Halloween Fundraiser Oct 28
Kick off Halloween weekend with a screening of this cult classic movie & some spectacular spooky drag, with all proceeds in support of the Out In Schools program and Vancouver Queer Film Festival!
LGBTQ+ History Month Presentation with storyteller Glenn Tkach Oct 19
Join storyteller and tour guide Glenn Tkach for an evening presentation chronicling the diverse and fascinating history of the LGBTQ+ community in the Lower Mainland.
Making Spirits Bright 2022
The Vancouver Men’s Chorus invites you to a festive celebration of some of our favourite holiday songs and carols as we sample some fabulous seasonal fare.
Aging while Queer - Stories for Caregivers
Stories for Caregivers is an initiative designed to generate awareness about caregiving through the creation of original web series that showcase the inspiring work of caregivers across Canada.
The Dance Centre presents the Discover Dance! series Oct 27
The Dance Centre’s popular Discover Dance! noon hour series opens with VanVogueJam (VVJ), highlighting artists from the Vancouver Kiki Ballroom Scene. Ball culture emerged in the 1960s from Black, Latinx, Trans and Queer communities
QMUNITY to mark 30th Anniversary of the end to the discriminatory ban of Gays and Lesbians serving in the Canadian Armed Forces
QMUNITY on October the 5th and the 7th marks the 30th anniversary of the inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ persons in the military.
2SLGBTIQA+ Films at VIFF 2022.
Community Coordinator, Jacob Woike, has put together this most excellent list of LGBTQ2S+ content in this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival. Enjoy!
Vancouver International Film Festival Celebrates 41st Edition September 29 – October 9, 2022
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is delighted to announce the complete film lineup for Panorama, Northern Lights, and VIFF Short Forum.
A Short History of Queer Women by Kirsty Loehr
Queer women have always existed – let’s put them back in the history books. No, they weren’t ‘just friends’!
TD Music Connected Series Expands Play The Parks Nationally
On September 16th, 23rd, and 30th six artists will perform in FREE outdoor concerts at Jack Poole Plaza Park, notably featuring artist Beau Wheeler. Wheeler is a queer non-binary composer and singer based in Vancouver, Canada.
Beyond the Ban: Taking Action Against Conversion Practices After Bill C-4
At Beyond the Ban: Taking Action Against Conversion Practices After Bill C-4 on September 28, Travis Salway (he/him) (Assistant Professor at SFU Health Sciences) will moderate a panel discussion about the shortcomings of Bill C-4 and the further work that needs to be done to fully eradicate conversion practices from Canadian institutions––including publicly funded healthcare.
Vancouver Fringe announces 70+ acts for its 2022 Festival
Featuring a full smorgasbord of theatre, comedy, music, dance, spoken word and including performances of interest to our queer community, this year’s Festival promises to be one of the Fringe’s most memorable as it takes over almost every theatre space available in and around Granville Island.
Say "Goodbye Summer" with Painted Fern Productions new cabaret series
End the summer with a bang and celebrate summer with Painted Fern Production's “Goodbye Summer" Cabaret at the Havana Theatre on Commercial Drive. August 28 two showings
Enby 6 All Ages and After Dark Double Feature Drag Performances at EastSide Studios
Enby 6 has traditionally only performed at 19+ late night venues however, on August 27th, we are hosting an all ages, kid friendly party at Eastside Studios! Bring the whole family and enjoy the art of drag with the finest Non-Binary performers this city has to offer. Then put the kids to bed and come back for our After Dark 10 pm 2 am.
Chilliwack Pride 4th Annual Festival
Chilliwack’s LGBTQi2S+ Community is invited to Bee Proud together this August 21.
Burlesque Show to Raise Funds for Reproductive Rights, Access, and Advocacy
On August 18th, local burlesque performers and dancers will bare their bodies and their art for a good cause. Justice Laid Bare: A Burlesque Fundraiser for Reproductive Rights will be held at The Rio Theatre on Thursday August 18th.
Lipstick Tattoo by Julia Dovey
when Louise – a sophisticated journalism student with date-purple eyes and a kiss tattoo – makes a chance reappearance, Bianca’s simple story takes an abrupt turn. Bianca is faced with two paths. One: safe, paved, and colourless. The other: a twisting, vibrant trail into the dangerous unknown.
Vancouver Film Festival Tickets and Film Listing now online!
The VQFF welcomes viewers back to theatres and invites them to tune in from home anywhere in BC this August 11-21, 2022.
Knowledge Network programming highlights LGBTQ2S+ voices and stories
Knowledge Network is delighted to announce a selection of programming highlighting LGBTQ2S+ voices and stories from Canada and around the world.
20th Anniversary Women's Dance at the Vancouver Rowing Club - Friday, July 29
This year Jacquie Hope is hosting the 20th Annual Women’s Pride Dance at the Vancouver Rowing Club.