THE MAGAZINE
2SLGBTQiA+ Issues that matter
Telling Our Truths: Inside the Vancouver Queer Stories Project
Vancouver Queer Stories is a community-driven project giving 2SLGBTQiA+ voices a platform to be heard. From heartfelt anecdotes to laugh-out-loud moments, each event highlights the richness and diversity of queer life in our city.
San Francisco’s Transgender District: A New History
Megan Rohrer’s San Francisco’s Transgender District, is a photo-rich history of trans life and community in San Francisco’s Tenderloin.
Places to Volunteer in Vancouver and BC - A Quick 2SLGBTQiA+ Guide
Volunteers can do anything from taking tickets and stamping hands, to moving objects, to sitting on committees to help with planning. Small things. Big things. Every little bit helps and while you're contributing to your community, guess what? You'll be meeting new and interesting people.
Improving Your Cooking Skills as a Single Gay Man
Cooking is an essential life skill, and for single men, it can be more than just a way to prepare meals—it's an opportunity to express creativity, enjoy new experiences, and foster a sense of independence.
Why do we lesbians love our potlucks so much?
Women and food, inexpensive and community focussed, the lesbian potluck has been a staple of lesbian culture for many years. It's been the subject of jokes by lesbian comedians and the topic of at least one film webseries. Why do we lesbians love our potlucks so much?
5 Tips to Help You Get Vancouverites to Show up to a Party
Vancouverites are notoriously flakey. Planning a party only to have everyone bail at the last minute is a bummer. Luckily, there are a few things you can do in the weeks leading up to the party to help make sure your party is a success.
Nashville, Tennessee: A Vibrant Destination for LGBTQ Travelers
Nashville’s LGBTQ nightlife is as vibrant and welcoming as the city itself, offering a variety of bars and clubs where everyone can feel at home.
Pride on the Fairway: How Queer Golf Communities Are Growing in Canada
For too long, golf was seen as a sport that queer people might hesitate to embrace. Traditional country-club atmospheres, conservative dress codes, and a lack of representation created unspoken barriers
Queer Poetry Collective (19+)
Calling all 2SLGBTQ+ Poets! Join us for a weekly poetry workshop and open mic.
The Witching Hour Gathering
The house will set the stage. Pumpkins with flickering faces will line the porch steps, each carved with expressions that lean more uncanny than cute.
Aftercare: It’s a thing (and so is chocolate)
Some experts suggest chocolate (if you’re not allergic) can help you release those endorphins again. So make sure you have a good supply on hand before your next adventure!
Can I be an alien this Hallowe'en?
A Guide to Choosing Respectful Halloween Costumes for you and your family
Understanding SOGI: What It Is and Why It Matters in Education
SOGI is an acronym that stands for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. While this concept has gained more visibility in the public eye, many still grapple with understanding its true essence and significance, particularly in the context of education.
Why is Spooky a bad word?
Language carries layers of history that may not be immediately visible. As we become more aware of these histories, revisiting the words we use can show respect for others’ experiences and backgrounds.
Fireworks and Your Furbaby
Fireworks are loud and unpredictable, which most dogs perceive as a threat. But there are some things you can do to help your furry friend endure.
Gay Christmas: How Halloween Became a Queer Holiday
The notion that Halloween became a queer holiday in the past decade or two is wrong. In fact, its roots to the queer community are almost a century old.
Cosplay costumes and Gender
Gender and Halloween costumes is a particularly challenging topic. Emory talks about transness and drag around Halloween
What is Critical Race Theory?
Let’s look at Critical Race Theory, what it is, where it comes from and why it poses such a threat to conservatives world-wide and especially in the USA.
Transgender, Gender Diverse, Two-Spirit (TGD2S) Action Plan And Survey
We are updating the Transgender, Gender Diverse and Two-Spirit (TGD2S) Plan! Take our survey to help shape the vision for a more TGD2S safe & inclusive Vancouver.
Stonewall Museum Mobilizing to Defend Public Education
The Stonewall National Museum’s 2025 SNEP Symposium returns to Fort Lauderdale this October, rallying educators, advocates, and families to protect inclusive public education amid mounting political threats.