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Community Events Calendar
Spring Fever Brings Lesbian Speed Dating
At one of our speed dating events, in one extraordinary evening, you can meet up to 19 individuals. This is amazing and phenomenal; other ways of meeting people cannot yield such great possibilities. The best thing about the system is that you get to meet the dates one on one.
We strive to make dating and meeting new people less stressful and more memorable by presenting you with the easiest way to meet the some of the Vancouver-ite cuties out there.
Advance Registration is Required
LOOKOUT! Drag Queens!
Get ready for a night like nothing else.
Join us on **Sat Apr 27 2024** for an unforgettable experience. Our event will take place at the Vancouver Lookout on West Hastings Street. Ascend in the glass elevator and party on Cloud 9!
TouchScapes: 3D Art Exhibition for the Visually Impaired
🎨 You're Invited to a Groundbreaking Art Experience! 🎨
Join us for an extraordinary journey into the world of art, where innovation meets inclusivity at TouchScapes: A Pioneering 3D Art Exhibit for the Visually Impaired. 🌟
📅 Save the Dates:
🎉 Special Group Reception: April 20th
🎨 Public Opening: May 4th
📍 Location:
🏢 2762 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3
Get ready to explore a realm where art transcends sight, as 3D-printed replicas of iconic masterpieces await your touch. 🖐️ Feel the texture of brushstrokes, the contours of shapes, and the emotions captured in each stroke.
Presented by the New Art Foundation of Vancouver & Voices for Hope Foundation, supported by Canada's Walk of Fame, and sponsored by FEIART & GRYPHON, this groundbreaking exhibit promises to be a celebration of creativity, accessibility, and inclusion. This exhibit is curated by Rabiah Dhaliwal, named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women and recipient of the UBC Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy, and Reconciliation.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative art experience! Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and join us as we embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration. To RSVP for either of the opening reception dates, please email info@nafvan.com
GYALFEST
GYALFEST is the ultimate safer space for Black Womxn and WOC who are looking to liberate themselves in Black Girl Magic & Black Joy!
GYALFEST IS AN INCLUSIVE SPACE.
No homophobia, No transphobia, No bullying. No harrassment of any kind will be tolerated in the space. No judgement zone.
Get ready to enjoy the most incredible line-up of Black Female Musicians and a crazy afterparty with all female DJs on the line-up!
LINE-UP:
Performances:
Imbali.Blooming
Sade Awele
Yvone KUSHE
TIKA
ebonEmpress
DJs:
DJ CHIP$
DJ RAE DIAMENDZ
GODDESS of CEREMONIES:
Sasha Hayden
Don't sleep! Get tickets while they are available!
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GYALFEST is intended to be a positive and safer space for Black female entertainers and creatives.
It is an inclusive space under the pretence and understanding that Black Women and WOC are the most discriminated, disrespected, and devalued group in the world and deserve love, adoration, respect, grace and ultimately to be treated with kindness and sensitivity.
Our aim is to change the narrative by creating safer spaces of unification, love & joy.
At the core of the GYALFEST philosophy is a movement that is faith-driven, intentional, bold, unprecedented, and unapologetic. It’s name is a nod to Toronto’s vibrant West Indian community, GYALFEST serves as a popular platform to battle and break ties with the often wrongfully celebrated negative connotations surrounding women, particularly Black Women from bullying to defaming sexuality in today’s popular culture and inspires us to encourage each other, teach one another and break generational trauma and curses that hinder us from developing long-lasting female friendships and relationships with each other and ourselves.
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Accessible washrooms and accessible space available.
The Burna Dart & Peter Packer Takeover - Drag and more!
Join us for an unforgettable night of fabulous entertainment at The Burna & Peter Takeover! This in-person event will take place on Fri Apr 19 2024 at 2205 Commercial Dr (Upstairs at The Legion).
TRIVINGO! Trivia, Bingo and Drag on the North Shore
Get ready for a night of fun and entertainment at North Point Brewing Co in North Vancouver. Join us on Thu Apr 18 2024 at 7:30 PM (PDT) for an exciting evening filled with trivia, bingo, and fabulous drag performances.
The Gay AF Comedy Tour
THE GAY AF COMEDY TOUR is serving wild and hilarious LGBTQ+ stand-up with headliner trans comedian sensation AL VAL, and hosted by Canadian Comedy Award winner ROBERT WATSON! With featured performers SASHA MARK and NIKI MOHRDAR
2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
The Dean’s Distinguished Lecture is an annual series which highlights ongoing work in the Faculty and beyond to address some of society’s most pressing priorities.
The 2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture will launch the inaugural event of an exciting new global speaker series on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) inclusion with an intersectional lens. This new series provides a distinguished platform for global 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders to share their inspiring experiences and work as we deepen our understanding of SOGI inclusion.
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The event is available to be streamed online. Please contact communications.educ@ubc.ca for any accessibility accommodations needed.
The Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre has the following accessibility features:
Three accessible doors on the main level
One accessible washroom on the main level that includes a children’s change table.
Two elevators.
An accessibility ramp to the main doors.
Three accessible parking space is available immediately next to the building. The parking space is complimentary when using the Alumni Centre for business, but the vehicle must have a valid accessibility parking permit.
Girls, Gays & Theys
This one is for all you fun-loving humans out there.
You heard right. We are launching our new Long Weekend Party right in the heart of Davie. There will be easter eggs (you'll see), there will be drag and yes, there will be dancing!!
Meet. Mingle. Mix. With performances by Moore Entertainment, Yuen Young and music by DJ Krista Mac.
Moore Entertainment was founded on a love for music, entertaining, and creating an unforgettable experience. They have 18 years experience in performing, creating costumes and props and working events all over the globe.
Yuen Young is Vancouver's newest King to the scene. They will seduce you into a trance with their performance and leave you wanting more.
DJ Krista Mac is a queer, feminist performer who knows how to amp up a dance floor. Based on the west coast in Vancouver, B.C., she has opened for artists such as The Funk Hunters, Eurovision winner Netta, Whitney Day, and TT The Artist. Krista draws inspiration from large-scale festival performances to keep any crowd moving.
Limited Advance Tickets are available online now. Guarantee entry before 11pm
Tickets will be available at the door for more.
Self-care With The Arts
*Online event* is for anyone who loves to have fun while delving into the creative world. Through drawing, journal writing, and understanding ourselves, we aim to empower each other, promote self-care, and nurture self-love.
Join us to explore music and movement, art appreciation, expressive arts, and arts and craft while focusing on self-empowerment. Discover and/or lean into your creative side & enjoy a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Let's reflect, create, and grow together!
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*Participation is not mandatory, so you can just observe and gather ideas to try on your own!
*Chat room is available for anyone that prefers to type.
*Camera & Audio are optional to have on/off.
*Do as you’re comfortable.
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Virtual event via ZOOM: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85390223404?pwd=3TA0oFQXAaCbFqpPGuP8VQeVoVA6qJ.1
Meeting ID: 853 9022 3404
Passcode: 7y66Cy
This event is FREE to attend! - Donations are accepted, but not mandatory.
That's gay! comedy at The MOTN
That's gay! comedy is back at The MOTN for a double-header on Saturday, March 23 with TWO show times at 7pm & 9:30pm! Featuring some of the city's funniest, silliest stand-up comedy homos. Capacity is limited at The MOTN, and we have sold out 10 consecutive times (no joke), so get those tickets before they're gone!
FEATURING Cassidy Anhorn, Ashlee Ferral, Erin Purghart, Amy Walsh & more!
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The MOTN is not wheelchair accessible, and is up three steep flights of stairs. This event will not have ASL interpretation. If you have any accessibility concerns or requests, please reach out to us on Instagram (@thatsgaycomedy) or Facebook (https://facebook.com/thatsgaycomedy/), and we're happy to help!
Laughs in Queer - A Comedy Social & Open Mic
Laughs in Queer is a monthly open-mic event for all your 2SLGBT+/QTBIPOC comedy cravings!!
LHE is Braking in 2024 with Lesbian Speed Dating at The Junction
At one of our speed dating events, in one extraordinary evening, you can meet up to 19 individuals.
This is amazing and phenomenal; other ways of meeting people cannot yield such great possibilities. The best thing about the system is that you get to meet the dates one-on-one.
We strive to make dating and meeting new people less stressful and more memorable by presenting you with the easiest way to meet some of the Vancouver-ite cuties out there.
Advance Registration is Required
Naturally Freaky: Freakuary
A love letter to old-school subversive Drag featuring Alternative Drag, Burlesque & Comedy presented by What the Frock Productions.
Adult Event
Stardust: Galactic Protectors
A Cos-Play themed Family Friendly Drag Brunch presented by What the Frock Productions.
GATEO: VALENTINE'S EDITION
GATEO VOL V: VALENTINE'S EDITION
Join us for our Valentine's Edition of club Latinxxx + collective GATEO. Dedicated to playing the steamiest sounds of Latin America and the Caribbean underground pa las gatas, lezzies, femmes, trans girlies y putxs. Expect to hear the sexiest beats including perreo, dembow, jersey, jungle, baile funk, and club edits that will have you dancing all the way down to the floor.
LINE UP:
Yuca Frita (Oakland/🇵🇪) | Adam (Vancouver/🇿🇲🇨🇳) | DJ Sapito (Vancouver/🇨🇴) |Binky (Vancouver/🇩🇴) | La PosmoBaby (Vancouver/🇲🇽) | Brendocha (Vancouver/🇵🇪)
Gogos
KACHONDA (Vancouver/🇲🇽) | HOE TARU (Vancouver/🇳🇬)
VJ
WHEN: Saturday, February 10th, 10:00PM - 3:00AM
WHERE: The Deli
QTBIPOC PWYC
We want everyone to feel welcome in this space, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
DM @gateo__oficial on Instagram or email us: gateo.oficial@gmail.com for a PWYC code.
Open Stage and Mixer
A wonderful evening of performances and mingling, with DJ Audacity, a clothing swap and market stalls. This time we also have a Tarot Card Reader!! Hosted by British bearded queen Phyllis Hull!
From 8pm-9pm
Fallen Stars EP Release Show
Fallen Stars is releasing our latest EP "Aftermath" which will be the concluding album in our tetralogy of albums. Trials, Judgement, Execution and now finally... Aftermath.
We have an amazing night lined up for you!
Pride Night Volleyball Game
Join us for an exciting evening of volleyball action as the UBC Thunderbirds Men's and Women's teams take on Trinity Western University in an epic match-up, while dedicating the evening to celebrating pride! Pride Night is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the inclusive environment at UBC and to celebrate LGBTQIA2S+ pride. For this annual event we are partnering with the Vancouver Gay Volleyball Association – come and cheer on your UBC Thunderbirds on Friday Feb 2, 2024 and join in on the entertainment, giveaways and more – even a lululemon swag toss! First serve of the Women's game will be at 6PM, followed by the Men's at 745PM.
For ticket deals, please email kswinth@student.ubc.ca!
Accessibility:
War Memorial Gym is a partially accessible building with the following features:
The ground-level door access on the south side of the building is the only automatic door for the building.
The facility has a lift for accessibility which services the ground level, gymnasium level, and lobby level of the building.
There is also a ramp in the back of the gymnasium which accesses the gym floor.
All washrooms on the lobby level are accessible.
Unfortunately, the bleachers are not accessible.
That's gay! comedy – A queer comedy show
That's gay! comedy is BACK Saturday, January 27th at 8pm for another bangin' line-up of hilarious queer stand-up comedy!
This iteration of That's gay! comedy is a fundraiser show to help raise funds for a locally produced queer comedic short film DTF? that is currently a part of Crazy8s Top 12.
HOSTED by Erin Purghart. FEATURING Katie-Ellen Humphries, DJ On, Paul Sansom, Joanne Tsung & more!
DOORS at 7:30pm. SHOW at 8pm. Seating is first-come-first-served.
TICKETS are $25 - $55 – This price covers the cost of venue rental, as well as paying the performers, all additional proceeds will help cover costs associated with making a movie. The more you donate, the more you support! Ticket tiers can be views on our event page. There is a limited amount of pay-what-you-can tickets available. Please contact erinpurghart@gmail.com if price is a barrier.
ACCESSIBILITY – KW Production Studio is wheelchair accessible. Please let Front of House staff know if you need access to the elevator upon arrival. This event will not have ASL interpretation. Front-row seats can be reserved for people with wheelchairs and walkers, who are visually impaired, and/or who are Hard of Hearing or D/deaf.
Drag Storytime for Grownups with Satanix and Tara Beladi
THIS EVENT IS A BENEFIT for The Storytelling With Drag Queens Foundation. Join us for the sweet, the uproarious, and the always absolutely gorgeous at Drag Storytime! We're excited to welcome two of Vancouver's glittering legendary stars to celebrate queer joy and beauty through stories.
Joy Of Drag -Holiday Edition!
Get ready to sleigh the night away at the Holiday Edition Joy Of Drag Show hosted by the fabulous BlueeJoy!
Join us on December 20th at The Portside Pub for a dazzling lineup featuring Rose Butch, Whore-ia Estefan, Wan-Ting Moi, Valak Dior, and BlueeJoy.
Snag your $15 early bird tickets before they vanish like holiday cookies!
Queer 55+ Friday Socials
Every Friday night, we will be hosting a social event for queer seniors at rotating community centres. For more information, please email queer55@vancouver.ca
Big Queer Party Mix! A Comedy Variety Show
Come join us for an evening of standup, drag and burlesque from an all-queer lineup! Big Queer Party Mix is Vancouver’s most fabulous comedy variety show! This Friday, on the 8th of December - doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins 7:30 PM.
The venue has one level/ floor, and fully accessible gender-neutral washrooms. Use code ‘SPECIALGUEST’ for 20% off tickets!
City Center Artist Lodge: Holiday Market!
Holiday Market on Dec 2 & 3 at City Centre Artists Lodge (formerly City Centre Motor Hotel). Free entry from 11 am to 4:30 pm. Workshops and Demos, Food and drink Trucks, a Photo Booth, Santa, and a Bingo Card Game! Studios with a huge variety of mediums, including Writing, Florals, Ceramics, Textiles, Photography, Jewelry, Vintage Refinishing, Candles, Fabric Art, Drawing, Painting, Digital Art, Embroidery, Animation, Handmade Water-colours, Clothing, Woodwork, Pulp, Paper, Poetry, Film, and Tattoo.
This event is artist-organized. City Centre Artist Lodge occupies the iconic former City Centre Motor Hotel in Mount Pleasant. The building now functions as artist studios with 79 units and over 100 working artists.
Events listed in the Community Events Calendar are submitted and are not always affiliated with Vancouver Pride Society.