Gay Vancouver Event and Nightclub Listings
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Queer Arts Festival - UnSettled
June 17-29, 2017
Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews (Davie @ Pacific)
Queer Arts Festival 2017: UnSettled is curated by Two-Spirit and queer-identified Indigenous artists, and developed in collaboration with Indigenous arts organizations. The term “Two-Spirit” is used by many Indigenous people to describe their gender, sexual and spiritual identity—often inclusive of all Indigenous LGBTQ+—in reclaiming and restoring traditional concepts suppressed by colonial heteronormativity.
UnSettled presents work from a Two-Spirit perspective, exploring contemporary roles and experiences, as well providing a platform for innovation and experimentation at the intersection between the Indigenous and queer art milieux.
Glitter is Forever: Queeraoke Closing Party (Queer Arts Festival)
Thursday June 29, 2017 7pm-9pm
The Junction, 1138 Davie St.
QAF’s final blowout—revel in community, effervescent refreshments, and karaoke with glitter at the Junction. Cost $6-$9
Canada Day 150th Birthday BBQ
Saturday July 1, 2017 3pm-7pm
The Junction, 1138 Davie St.
Join the Sisters as they celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday by serving you up some hot meat! For just $10, you can enjoy a burger and an ABSOLUT® cocktail! All proceeds will benefit the Sisters chosen charities. Special thanks to the Junction and ABSOLUT® Vodka for making this event possible!
Hershe-Canada Day
Saturday July 1, 2017 10pm-4am
Odyssey Nighclub, 686 W Hastings St.
What do ABBA, Ikea, the Sedins and our next DJ have in common? They’re all from Sweden! Canada Day’s fast approaching, and it’s time to break out the BBQs and summer outfits—#sorrynotsorry. In Canadian fashion, we’re welcoming Swedish DJ Gunn Lundemo from Stockholm.
On Sat July 1, join DJ Gunn, Soulfunkee, Agent 99, and our amazing lineup of dancers as we celebrate Canada Day at the Odyssey—which just so happens to be super close to all the Canada Day celebrations. Don’t say we’re not making it easy for you to party.
►Music: Dance/Top40/House/Hiphop/Throwbacks/90s
►Early bird pricing | Singles bracelets | Drink specials
Funeral Parade of Roses
July 8,9,10,13,14, 2017
The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe St.
A delirious, taboo-obliterating masterpiece of queer cinema and the Japanese New Wave, the first feature-length film from Japanese avant-gardist Toshio Matsumoto (who died in April) was cited by fan Stanley Kubrick as a direct influence on his dystopian masterwork A Clockwork Orange! Lavishly praised but long unavailable in North America, it has been re-released in a stunning 4K restoration. Matsumoto’s exhilarating film, a loose adaptation of Oedipus Rex unapologetically set in Tokyo’s gay and drag-queen subculture, centres on Eddie (transgender actor Peter, of Kurosawa’s Ran), a cute, trans club hostess who’s bedding the boss (Yoshio Tsuchiya, also a Kurosawa player) while dethroning the club’s reigning queen...Ticket: $11.00 + ($3 annual membership required)
Life Drawing
Thursday July 13, 2017 7pm-9:30pm
The Pumpjack Pub, 1167 Davie St.
The Nude Life Drawing Night is a male only drawing session where the model and the artists are naked, hosted by Vancouver Men In Leather. Join us at the PumpJack on the second Thursday of each month, from 7 :00 pm to 9:30 pm. Just bring your favorite sketching pad, your pencils and a towel.
QUEEN, PLEASE.
Friday July 14, 2017 Showtime 10:45pm
The Junction, 1138 Davie St.
After a long hiatus JOAN-E is back with her new monthly show "QUEEN,PLEASE." a night of Decadent Drag & Saltry Stories! Joan-E will be joined by special guests every second Friday of the month. DJ Drew will be setting the mood. Cover $5.
Fraser Valley Pride Festival
Saturday July 15, 2017 noon-4pm
Jubilee Park, Abbotsford, British Columbia
The annual Pride Walk will leave Jubilee Park at 1:00PM and make its way through Historic Downtown and back. Hosted by the Fraser Valley Youth Society, Community Partners and Sponsors. For more information, to book a vendor booth, or to purchase tickets for our evening Dinner, Drag Show, and Dance fundraiser.
FAUX GIRLS
Friday July 21, 2017 Showtime 10:30pm
The Junction, 1138 Davie St.
Every third Friday of the month at The Junction.
Hosted by Empress XLVI Jane Smoker, Benefitting the DMS Charities
The Health Initiative for Men • ZeeZee Theatre • Rainbow Refugee • WAVAW • with DJ Drew • Cover $5
Pride Run & Walk 2017
Saturday July 22, 2017 9am-noon
Stanley Park
The Pride Run and walk is for everyone of every ability. For most it’s the enjoyment of taking part surrounded by like-minded and supportive people. Some run competitively and look to get a great time; many people run or walk to meet their own goal which could simply be about taking part. Some get together with friends and run or walk as a team. Some dress-up; some don’t. Basically, it’s your event to enjoy as you wish. So don’t worry about finishing times (unless you want to!) – just come along and enjoy the day. Registration Fees: $40.00 ONLINE
Sienna Blaze's DIVA’S
Friday Jun 23, 2017 Showtime 10:45pm
The Junction, 1138 Davie St.
Special Guests will be joining Sienna on stage!! DJ Drew plays your favorite all night long! This show brings you the best of Vancouver's Drag Scene and you know that you won't be disappointed! Cover $5.00
An Evening in Damascus: A Fundraiser for Queer Syrian Refugees
Friday July 28, 2017 7pm-10:30pm
Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews
For the third year in a row, this event is organized and hosted by Danny Ramadan, a proud gay Syrian refugee, author of "The Clothesline Swing" and the Grand Marshall of the Vancouver Gay Pride Parade 2016, aims to gather funds for two sponsorship groups supporting Syrians lesbians to join our community here in Vancouver.
Tickets are sold for an Early Bird Price of $30 until June 10th, tickets between June 11th and July 28th are sold for the full price of $40.
Bingo 4 Life Grease Edition - Pride 2017
Wednesday August 2, 2017 8pm-10pm
Celebrities Nightclub, 1022 Davie St
The dynamic duo Mina Mercury & Carlotta Gurl host a very special ‘Grease” edition of Bingo for Life – arguably one of the most popular and outrageous community events during Pride Week. The queens will start pulling balls at 8pm for a fun evening of incredible prizes, cheap drinks, snappy drag queen humour. $10 donations are accepted to play with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Vancouver Friends for Life Society.
New West Pride Street Party
Saturday August 19, 2017 3pm-8pm
Columbia Street, New Westminster
Together We Can... Enjoy a relaxed, fun day for all ages, with an emphasis on community. It will include multiple stages, a children’s area, booths and vendors, five outdoor extended patios, a Drag Show stage, food trucks and more!
Whitecaps FC Pride Night
Saturday August 19, 2017 7pm
BC Place
As a supporting partner with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Gayvan.com is proud to announce the 2017 Pride game at BC Place stadium, on Saturday, August 19th at 7 pm, as the Whitecaps take on Houston Dynamo.
Friends, family and allies are encouraged to join in the fun and show their support for LGBTQ+ rights. Tickets $27. Click the link for purchasing tickets: ONLINE HERE. First 1,000 ticket holders receive a complimentary pair of Pride laces. Contact George Lucas at 604.669.9283 ext. 2209 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Western Canada's 1st LGBT+ Wedding Show
Saturday October 21st, 2017 12pm–5pm
Heritage Hall Vancouver, 3102 Main St.
Showcasing LGBT positive wedding professionals in an inclusive and fabulous environment. Featured exhibitors include: Cake Makers, Caterers, DJ's, Jewellers, Makeup Artists, Musicians, Officiants, Photographers, and Wedding Planners. $10
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