
THE MAGAZINE
2SLGBTQiA+ Issues that matter
Queer Art and Opera – Queer Disabilities Arts Activism
This month are some great featured artists from queer disability arts activist for your enjoyment. Check them out soon!
I+N Festival Courts Queer Short Film Festival
It’s been a dream of ours to create an event that honours the perfection that can be a short film . We hope audiences, old and new, will take a chance on exploring the many talented and original filmmakers whose work we will be bringing to Canadian audiences for the holidays. Discover and share these little gems. This is our Xmas present to you! Charlie Boudreau, Festival Director
DON’T STAY SAFE - an original short musical on film
Prospect Theater Company’s Fall 2020 VISION Series Wraps with: DON’T STAY SAFE an original short musical on film Premieres online Wednesday, Dec. 30th @ 7pm - Free Online Streaming via Prospect’s Website and YouTube Channel
Last Minute Queer Craft Fair
If you’re like me, you’re missing the excitement of holiday craft fairs and markets. The sounds of happy people exploring the amazing world of craft, the smells of soaps and oils and cloth. We can’t bring all that to you in this virtual reality, but we can feature some local vendors and help you find that perfect last-minute gift.
The Final Countdown with Vancouver Pride
This virtual event from the folks at Vancouver Pride will give you a new surprise to look forward to every single day of December. There will be workshops, games, contests, performances and more.
You Can Support These Vancouver Queer Businesses This Black Friday
Black Friday is upon us and we all know it's that time to hunt for your favourite items and deals. Why not support queer businesses at the same time? Here are some ways you can support queer businesses at this time.
20th Annual Chutzpah! Festival
The Chutzpah! Festival returns with an exciting lineup of performances this November 21-28, 2020, all available online, with special opportunities to attend intimate shows live streamed from the stage of the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre.
You should follow these 4 Vancouver's local drag queens and kings now
The talent of Rupaul’s Drag Race alumnas is immense and widely known on television. But do you know your local drag queens in Vancouver? Who are they and where can you see them? Scroll down to brush up your knowledge about drag queens/kings and learn more about Vancouver’s local talents.
SUM gallery Time-Lapse: Posthumous Conversations - a Geoff McMurchy Retrospective
Vancouver’s SUM gallery will be hosting select, special events surrounding their new, Autumn exhibit, Time-Lapse: Posthumous Conversations — A Geoff McMurchy Retrospective.
Resurgence: Indigequeer Identities
The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the new exhibition Resurgence: Indigequeer Identities, curated by Jordana Luggi - which celebrates the deeply personal and profound work of four emerging 2Spirit artists - and their unique identities and stories as queer Indigenous people
Virtual Gala in support of Canada’s largest LGBTQ2S community centre
Join Elton John, Barenaked Ladies, k.d. lang, and Buffy Sainte-Marie for a starry Virtual Gala in support of The 519, Canada’s largest LGBTQ2S community centre
The 2020 Annual Women's Winter Faire - Online
Welcome to the 27th Annual Women’s Winter Faire! Sadly, no Heritage Hall this year, but happily some of our creative artists/artisans are here to keep the Faire alive. Do drop by and shop at their “booth”. Ask about deliveries; some have pick up points or might be able to make other arrangements. Photo: Cocoa West Chocolatier
Online Gaming with Friends during Covid-19
Online gaming is an excellent way to connect with your buddies in and out of your bubble or even meet new people. Whether you are new to gaming or a hardcore gamer, there is a huge variety of games that can suit every preference and style.
Queer Podcasts and Radio
Intimacy plus - queer podcasts and radio shows to keep you company during difficult times.
Ways for Queers to Connect during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Self-distancing is good for the herd but it doesn’t have to be lonely. Here are some ways to connect using your home technology.
Exciting Fashion Upstart takes art off the walls and puts it on your body.
Beloved Canadian pop artist, Joe Average, has teamed with Canada’s newest clothing brand, DEQQ Apparel, to create and release his first limited edition art piece since the 90’s.
Queer Dating in the Time of Covid
Dr. Bonnie Henry, the Chief Medical Officer of BC is very clear “Every time you meet new people you are exposing yourself to their risk.” So how do we proceed with life and dating during a pandemic? Sophia shares some tips.
2020 AfterWords Literary Festival Presents Diverse Virtual Line-Up of Writers
The upcoming AfterWords Literary Festival, September 30th - October 4th, 2020, offers a diverse range of writers, including many who explore themes of queerness, sexual politics, and gender identity in their work.
We will travel again ...
It’s anyone’s guess as to when we will return to 2019 travel. The predictions for a full recovery is somewhere between the middle of 2021 to the middle of 2023. One good outcome from all of this is that the industry as a whole is stepping up their game.