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Current Productions

The Vancouver Public Library maintains a list of current and future local theatre productions, updated regularly.

www.vpl.ca/digital-library/auditions-productions/current-productions
Vancouver's LGBT Country Western Dance Connection
Timberline - On Hold

Most Thursdays 7- 9:30pm at St Paul's Anglican Church, Recreation Hall. 1140 Jervis St. Lesson early in the evening, then an opportunity to dance and sharpen your skills. Just show up...there's always a partner available to dance with -- easy, fun, and most of all a chance to meet great people and to help support your community at large. $10 donation

www.timberlinedance.org
The WILDEST PARTY IN VANCOUVER!
Sin City - On Hold

Second Saturday each month, 9pm-3am, at various venues. Over-the-top BDSM fetish party full of sexy surprises. - new home for regular parties to dance, play, socialize and get naughty in style and safety! DJs/performers, dancing, dungeon play, photo booths, FETISH DRESS CODE, STAGE SHOWS, BONDAGE DEMOS, MOVIE SCREEN-SIZE CUSTOM KINK VISUALS.

sincityfetishnight.com/category/events
Hosted by QueerProv - Improv Comedy
QueerProv Challenge - On Hold

Second Wednesdays, 10pm. Improv Comedy Late Night Stage battle format: Four QueerProvers go head-to-head w/ non-QueerProv (ally) team to win kooky prizes + coveted QP Tiara(s), lei the losing team and hold the Pink Microphone Trophy. 2nd WED each month. Hosts: Avalon, Cassidy, Cassie, Jamie, Jennifer, Julia, and Sarah Dawn Pledge. Guests: the cast of The Nasty Women.

www.facebook.com/events/2524818497833895
Looking forward to hosting you again very soon
At Celebrities Nightclub - On Hold

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Celebrities has closed for the time being out of concern for the health, safety and well-being of staff, customers and the community. See updates at:

www.facebook.com/pg/CelebritiesNightclub/events
Online Festival of Shakespeare
Bard on the Beach - A Digital 32nd Season

Summer, 2021. Online events and activities throughout the season. The centrepiece: a new full-length play, Done/Undone, by Kate Besworth, commissioned for Bard’s 2021 season. Deeply rooted in Shakespearean themes it poses provocative, engaging questions about the role of Shakespeare in today’s world. Available for digital viewing later this summer. See details at:

bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/status-update-the-2021-season
75 years bringing soaring works of song & dance to Stanley Park
Theatre Under the Stars 2021 - Cancelled

July - August, 2021, 7pm, Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl. Theatre Under the Stars presents 6 weeks of movies in the park - shows on alternate evenings, bringing works of song and dance to Stanley Park for over 75 years w/ setting, scenery, concessions, and quality art - a fun and encompassing experience. See program at:

www.tuts.ca
A hybrid season of events
Vancouver Pride Week 2021

July 19 - August 3, 2021. Small, in-person socially safe events + online virtual offering. In Person: Pride Art Walk; Pride Lounges; VanPrideFest; Aug 1st Decentralized Parade. Online: Summer Music Series; Queer History Panel; Drag Deliveries; LGBTQAI2S+ International Human Right Panel; Symphonic Pride; Learning Series; Posh Ball; Drag Story Time. See details at:

vancouverpride.ca/festival-parade/about
Artists upcycling & recycling apocalyptic fear & dread into art & social change
Queer Arts Festival 2021 - DISPERSED: it’s not easy being green

July 24 - August 13, 2021. Artists as see-ers/oracles/alchemists upcycling/rebranding/reclaiming/transgressing/transforming/visioning apocalyptic visionary towards queer utopic landscapes, tranforming fear, dread, a collective broken heart of forced dislocations with departures and arrivals; art as transformative praxis/ practice towards social and spiritual transformations.

queerartsfestival.com
Queer movies from around the world
Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2021 - Online

August 12-22, 2021, the 32nd annual film festival events; 11 days of the best in queer independent cinema from around the world. Check out the website for more information on films, screening venues, schedules & year-round events. In 2021, a mostly digital offering of films, Q&As, workshops, and panels. See:

queerfilmfestival.ca
Canada’s largest public participation campaign for the arts!
BC Culture Days

September 24 - October 24, 2021. Canada’s largest public participation campaign for the arts! Celebrate arts, culture, and heritage in your community through free interactive events. See all events at:

culturedays.ca/en/bc
VIFF Centre has closed the theatre and cancelled screenings until further notice
The Vancouver International Film Festival

September 30 - October 10, 2021, VIFF Centre celebrates their 40th festival this fall with cinematic gems from from around the world and their own backyard. A dynamic program of films and events will stream on the VIFF Connect platform, and hopes for a full roster of in-cinema screenings at the newly renovated VIFF Centre and partner theatres.

viff.org
SKI Magazine names Whistler Blackcomb #1 in North America, three years running!
Whistler Pride & Ski Festival 2022

January 23-30, 2022. Welcoming gay men and women from 26 nations, making this one of the planet's biggest and best Winter Pride festival - with 8,176 acres (3308 hectares) of pure skiing and riding bliss - a Vail Mountain Resort. Check their website for full details:

www.whistler.com/events/winterpride
The longest-running gay rubber weekend in North America
RUBBOUT Vancouver 2022

Early April, 2022 (TBC). Previous years have included FRI: Orientation + Welcome Party; 9pm Social/Dance. SAT: Workshops; Gear Swap; 2pm Puppy Bowl; 8pm Cocktail Party; 10pm-2am Men's Play Party; 2am After Play. SUN: 11am Brunch; 3pm Halo-Church. Details at:

rubbout.com/events
When Vancouver Shines Bright
Honda Celebration of Light

July 23, 27 and 30, 2022, three nights at 10pm over English Bay. Vancouver's biggest event, the largest offshore fireworks competition in the world, attracting up to 400,000 spectators each evening. Operated by the Not For Profit Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society. 2021 events cancelled.

hondacelebrationoflight.com
Hosted by Art and Leisure
Alternative Pride Vancouver 2022

Late July, 2022 (TBC). Ten events over four days make Vancouver Alternative Pride. Four celestial main events in planetary landmarks across the city, three cosmic club nights, and three angelic afterhours. It's Queer Future, and you are invited.

www.facebook.com/events/1585310061616359