The Birdhouse
The Birdhouse is a queer and trans operated community events space, catered to the queer community. We make a special effort to centre, support, employ, and make welcome members of our community who are further marginalized. We strive to make a safer queer community gathering space, and are always open to feedback/working with those who attend events.
Accessibility
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The Birdhouse is at ground level, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance/exit (double doors 70 in. wide, single door is 35).
There are no stairs or steps to navigate the venue. The only area that is inaccessible is a raised area left of the stage.
The door to the outdoor patio is 35 inches wide. There is a cord that is ½ in. off the ground running parallel before the door to the outdoor patio. About 5ft from the patio door the ground slopes approx. 20 degrees.
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There is one wheelchair-accessible washroom and several single-stall washrooms ranging from 32-27 inches in width inside the venue. All washrooms are all genders.
The wheelchair-accessible washroom’s measurements are as follows: door width of 35 inches, sink height is 33 inches, toilet paper is 32 inches from the toilet, paper towel height is 44 inches, and a railing on the right side of the toilet is 31 inches from the ground. The door opens inwards to the washroom, the dimensions of the washroom are 94 inches x 70 inches. Due to the warehouse flooring, there is a ramp with a slope about 2in in height and 30in length to access the washroom. Access is around a corner 56in wide and 42in deep.
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For shows, there is reserved seating space for disabled folks at the front of the stage. Please make use of it as you need. We know not all disabilities are visible, this space is for you if you need it.
There is a raised space (wheelchair inaccessible) left of the stage that we’ve converted into a sitting area with couches and stools.
There are several couches and stools in the lower sensory lounge adjacent to the staged area.
There are low, sturdy garden chairs with arms available on the patio outside as well as picnic benches with no backrest. Please feel free to ask security or door staff if you ever require alternative seating and would like staff assistance in finding a seat.
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Most events held at The Birdhouse are shows and parties with bright, flashing lights and loud music unless otherwise specified. We have earplugs available at the door as well as with the buddies.
We have an indoor lower stimulation area/lounge inside the venue with couches, bar tables and coffee tables. It is slightly lower volume and has no moving lights inside. Please note the lounge is directly connected to the nightclub, so both light and noise stream in.
Folks are welcome to bring their fidgets and other supplies that would help them enjoy the space.
The patio outside has no flashing lights and no speakers, but you can hear noise from inside the venue. Unless there is a specifically outdoor event, in which case the DJ and speakers are located outside.
Location
The Birdhouse is located at 44 W 4th Ave (W 4th Ave and Manitoba St). The Google Maps pin for The Birdhouse takes you to the back alley. The entrance is actually on 4th Ave at this location: Michael St. Clair Cleaners.
