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The 15th anniversary of Culture Days will take place from September 20th to October 13th, 2024! Celebrate creativity and culture across BC by participating in FREE or Pay-What-You-May Culture Days events. Connect with individual artists, creators, historians, grassroots organizers, creative institutions, specialty festivals, and more that support the cultural landscape
How do you feel about the representation of people with disabilities in the media? On October 23rd, 2024, join us at Creekside Community Recreation Centre from 1:00 – 3:00 PM PT for our next Accessible Community Forum on Disability and the Media, to discover our community's thoughts and experiences around
Are you afraid of ghosts? The ghosts of Vancouver want to communicate with you but sometimes it is a challenge to crack their coded messages. Compete in teams of 2 to 6 players, complete challenges, collect clues and then report back to find out your score and even win prizes!
"Eloise in Love" is a monologue play about female love, shamanism, past lives and sex work. It is based on a real-life love story of French sacred prostitute Eloise and German spy Camilla that happened in Paris on the eve of the Second World War. The play features the poems
Miss Delta Daggers presents A Vintage Burlesque Bingo at The Cascade Room! Join us for an enchanting evening of vintage glamour featuring Bingo, classic burlesque, cabaret & many other treats with prizes to be won at the end of each Bingo game! DOORS OPEN: 8:00 PM SHOW/GAMES START: 8:30 PM
Welcome to The Queer Beaver - The new Lesbian Lounge! Join us at The Waldorf, Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen - East Van for a night of drinks, vibes and community. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow LGBTQ+ individuals in a welcoming and inclusive space. Predominantly an
Queer people were defined as law-breakers by the Canadian Criminal Code. But the laws were already broken. Join queer storyteller Glenn Tkach, creator of the award-winning Really Gay History Tour, as he delves into the legal history of Vancouver’s queer community. Discover the surprising ways that Canadian law shaped local
Spark Animation is the largest celebration of animation in Western Canada and British Columbia's only Oscar-accredited festival. Join us for 4 days of celebrating the best in the world of animation with film screenings, panels, networking, career fair and artist alley! Highlights include screenings of Kid Koala's "Space Cadet," "Kpop
Join That’s gay! comedy on Friday, October 24th at 7pm for its second rendition of Twink or Treat! Everyone knows Halloween is for the queers, so join us for a night of standup, twinks, treats and more! Hosted by Erin Purghart | Featuring DJ On, Eve Ghostkeeper, Nora Vision, Toddy,
A night of high fashion, low taste, art, food, burlesque, and beer – ALL WELCOME! You're invited to celebrate SAD Magazine’s newest issue, TASTE, at Enabling Arts. Join us for a fun night out with live performances, good food, drinks, and a room full of creative people. Enjoy burlesque performances
SPACE, a disability arts nonprofit, is putting on a first-ever celebration of stuttering art at the Beaumont! Experience an incredible evening of music, stories, and film, and help us create a Vancouver that listens better to all voices. Featuring: MUSIC FROM LUKE WYLAND - musician who stutters and curator of
Step into a world of ‘spectacle and unease’ with Play On Words Productions’ gritty reimagining of Stephen Schwartz’ Pippin, February 26th-March 7th at the Jericho Arts Centre Set inside a decaying nightclub suspended between life and death, Pippin is the story of one young man’s search for the secret to