UPCOMING
EVENTS
DECEMBER / WINTER HOLIDAY / NYE / 2026
The 27th Annual Women's Winter Faire 2022
Welcome to the 27th Annual Women’s Winter Faire and we’re so happy to be returning to the Heritage Hall on Main Street.
DEMOLITION : Online and On Demand from the Cultch
DEMOLITION is an explosion of cabaret, theatre and activism set to rebuild the world from the ashes-up. Featuring killer physical feats, daring aerials and shit-funny antics, this is a sexy-as-hell, sweaty, and unapologetic reclamation of space. Smoke-o’s over. It’s time to WERK.
In My Day, a new work for the stage from playwright Rick Waines and Zee Zee Theatre
The Cultch is thrilled to present the world premiere of In My Day, a new work for the stage from playwright Rick Waines and Zee Zee Theatre, playing at The Cultch’s Historic Theatre, December 2-11.
SUM Gallery - Sticky Extensions until December 8
Romi's (@romikim.art) gallery installation and video work featuring fellow drag artists and performers Rose Butch (@rose.butch), Maiden China (@queenmargaritapizza), Continental Breakfast (@contibreakfast), jaye simpson (@jaye_simpson), Dongganisa (@queenbongganisapizza), King Fisher (@kingfisherdrag), Mx. Bukuru (@mx.bukuru).
Vancouver Park Board Pride - offerings for 2SLGBTQIA+ November
Social Craft Night, special swims and craft nights exclusively for IBPOC, instructions for online registration, and a reminder about the programs available exclusively for 2STGD folks.
Lesbian Filmmakers Release Documentary Series - Queer Vancouver: The Past, Present, and Future
Lez See the World, a queer digital media company founded by local creators and filmmakers Steph Burlton and Katie Burlton, is excited to announce the release of its first large-scale production, Queer Vancouver:
Catch the Hallowe'en Spirit at the Rio
Here it is! Your guide to Halloween fun at your favorite neighborhood art-house theatre!
Symphony of Terror Oct 25
An unsuspecting conductor (Edwin Outwater) is invited to the most frightening gig of his life! Confronted by a ghastly presence (drag/horror icon Peaches Christ), he must conduct the terrifying Vancouver Symphony… or perish!
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.