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

Every author dreams of seeing their books on bookstore shelves. And while the publishing landscape is growing more inclusive (what agent ISN’T looking for #ownvoices stories these days?), the fact is that major publishers are still gate-keepers, and the stories they choose to tell are a small fraction of the stories readers want to see. That’s why more and more authors are turning to self-publishing. Author Wren Handman shares their tips -

Two spirit, trans and queer authors and poets explore identity, racism, oppression, family history, addiction, spirituality and the never-ending tides of change in this list of good reads for the upcoming winter months. So curl up and Get Out!

Tired of coming out stories full of angst? Wish there were more queer protagonists in your young adult paranormal fiction? Wren Handman agrees, and that's why she wrote Havoc & Happiness. It's a comedy without being a parody, a madcap adventure through the streets of Bozeman, Montana. Get onboard a world full of monsters, mayhem, and sweet f/f love.

(Vancouver - BC) Vancouver Pride Society is hosting its third edition of the Vancouver Pride Scavenger Hunt (VPSH) starting October 2nd.

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.

Intimacy plus - queer podcasts and radio shows to keep you company during difficult times.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Weddings are tough in 2020 if your person-to-be is in the US!

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.

Out On Screen is pleased to announce Brandon Yan as its new Executive Director. Plus virtual parties, programs and workshops at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival.

Get ready for #VanVirtualPride with this jam packed line-up of events...including one that will get out up and out of the house 🤩Grab your chosen fam and round up your isolation buddies, glam up (or pajama up) and host a physically distanced patio party or a living room dance off.

Pride Performance Empowers! (or PPE for short) takes place in the Firehall’s beautiful courtyard, PPE is a three day long event of theatre, drag, and music July 31 - Aug 2.

Vines Art Festival is a celebratory, provocative, intersectional festival of performing arts and land justice both online and limited gathering in outdoor parks. All-ages welcome. August 5th-15th online and in Vancouver Parks. All Events Are Free!

We hear phrases like “Be out and proud!” tossed around and it can be easy to think that coming out is a one-time event that everyone must go through. But outness is complicated - HIM’s new online resource unpacks the complexities of outness.

The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) released today its complete lineup for the 11-day digital film festival, taking place August 13-23, which includes artists from India, Philippines, United States, and Canada. More than 60 films from 10 countries in addition to virtual parties and post-screening Q&As.