
THE MAGAZINE
2SLGBTQiA+ Issues that matter
Today is National Spaghetti Day - who knew?
National Spaghetti Day is a reminder that sometimes, the simplest things - like a plate of pasta - can bring the greatest joy. So let’s savour the flavours, enjoy good company, and maybe, just maybe, have a second helping.
How to Meet Other Women When You are Newly Out as Lesbian, Bi or Queer
Dating women is different from dating men. This is mostly an awesome thing, but can be a bit disorienting at first. The strategies you might have learned or been told to find a man to date don't work as well with women. Luckily there are other strategies that do.
Decades of Doggos & Kitties: My Top Picks for Essential Pet Gear
Good pet gear can be a big help when welcoming a new dog or cat. Jude shares tips from a lifetime with furbabies.
What is a packer and how does it work?
Here is a comprehensive guide about packers, how they are worn, and how to take care of them while using them for comfort and confidence.
Why Do Queers Love Karaoke So Much?
Karaoke, a popular pastime around the world, resonates uniquely within the LGBTQ2Si+ community. Why is this true and where can you try it out in Vancouver?
Drag Bingo: When Queens Call the Numbers
Grab your dabbers, round up your friends, and get ready to shout "Bingo!" with the most fabulous bingo callers you'll ever meet. Who knew bingo could be this much fun?
The Most Wonderful? Time of the Year: How to Pursue Pleasure during the Holiday Season
it is a sweeping generalization and honestly, extremely anxiety inducing for this time of the year to be referred to as “the most wonderful,” when in fact there is a large population of folks for which the holidays are a dreaded, confusing time.
Behind Closed Eyes: Dreams and Identity Intertwined
For many of us, our dreams have been the backdrop where we first faced our truths, long before we could in the waking world.
Date Night Just Got Better: Two-Person Games to Spice Up Your Evenings
Well congratulations - you finally found someone who loves playing games as much as you! Here is a good list of two-person games, many based on popular more-than-two player games the you may already know and love. Have fun!
Strategies for Getting Through the Holiday Season LGBTQ+ Style
It’s time to take back the holiday season for ourselves, and if we are struggling to make it the most wonderful time of the year we can help one another get through it. Happy HoliGays!
Mind-Bending 80’s Thriller Unearths Secrets of Self-Identity & Faith
”Chimera's Ghost" is a compelling psychological horror short film that transports viewers to the intriguing landscape of the 1980s. This evocative narrative is skillfully directed by Kai Watts, whose own personal journey serves as the driving force behind the film.
New free legal service provides help for anyone in British Columbia who has experienced sexual assault
A new program that provides free legal advice to anyone who has experienced sexual assault in B.C. launches this month
Famous Lesbian / Queer Women Hallowe'en Costumes
Hallowe’en - every queer’s favourite time of the year!
Art therapy - Group Counselling in Victoria
Identity exploration, personal growth, and creative processing of real world stressors in a safe and supportive environment for folx to heal in community. Victoria BC.
Q Choir Vancouver open for registration.
Interested in singing with Q Choir?? Registration is now OPEN!
Top 5 LGBTQ2SIA+ Friendly Destinations for Safe and Memorable Travel
Do you know about the the 2023 LGBTQ+ Danger Index—a comprehensive study that evaluates and ranks the safety parameters of different countries for queer travellers.
How to Move from Shame to Gay Pride
Every morning felt like a new survival test, secondary school could be harsh and unforgiving. The hallways were the worst part. I wouldn’t know if I was going to be pushed into the lockers or hear a chorus of classmate’s murmur a homophobic slur under their breath as they passed. I felt afraid and ashamed.
Queer Filmmaker producing Vancouver's 1st Black/Queer Web Series
Vancouver is not a city known for its Black community but queer Jamaican-Canadian filmmaker Giselle Miller is creating a series that specifically highlights Black queer women in this city.
Is Monogamy The Only Successful Option?
Monogamy is often cited as the ideal relationship standard, but this is so wrong. Find out why other types of relationships can be just as successful.
Fashionably Audacious: Pride-Ready Looks at Bohemia Gallery Consignment
If you are looking for a fun, frolicking fit for Pride this year, head over to Bohemia Gallery Consignment on Main Street.