Spanning 150+ feature films, 84 shorts, 90+ premieres (including 15 world premieres), #VIFF2025 brings together films, live performances, industry talks, and interactive experiences to connect audiences... Oct 2-12.
Welcome to iSAFF 2025 — A Celebration of South Asian Cinema. Dive into a world of powerful storytelling, award-winning films, and unforgettable moments that spotlight South Asian voices across the globe. Sept 24-28.
In its second year, the Vancouver Game Garden is a public, free-to-attend showcase of video games and art, featuring local independent game developers from Vancouver, Canada. Sept 27 & 28.
This year’s 2SLGBTQiA+ program at VIFF brings together films that spotlight queer and trans lives from around the world, ranging from intimate personal stories to bold cultural expressions. Oct 2-12.
The 37th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival takes place September 11-21, 2025 (online Sept 22-28) and will feature 100 bold, beautiful films from 25 countries.
A deeply personal and intimate glimpse into the life of A. Revathi — trans woman, writer, activist, and theatre artist. VIFF. Oct 7&8
Kundalini Yoga for the older or differently abled body. Sept 27
It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free me! @The Rocky Horror Picture Show but make it all DRAG! The Birdhouse two nights! Oct 30 & 31.
The world of three best friends navigating the challenges of young adulthood in contemporary Ljubljana is blown wide open when they meet Fantasy, a mysterious trans woman with much feminine wisdom. VIFF. Oct 2 & 8
Annually the January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Award is bestowed upon a deserving youth who has demonstrated involvement, commitment and leadership in the 2SLGBTQ+ community across the globe. Dec 31.
Vancouver Queer Stories is a community-driven project giving 2SLGBTQiA+ voices a platform to be heard. From heartfelt anecdotes to laugh-out-loud moments, each event highlights the richness and diversity of queer life in our city.
Megan Rohrer’s San Francisco’s Transgender District, is a photo-rich history of trans life and community in San Francisco’s Tenderloin.
In this hopeful queer time-travelling love story by local author Sophia Kelly, protagonist Lucy is destined to save the whole world – okay, Vancouver – from the apocalypse.
Nashville’s LGBTQ nightlife is as vibrant and welcoming as the city itself, offering a variety of bars and clubs where everyone can feel at home.
It’s official: this February, I’m trading Vancouver’s grey skies for Puerto Vallarta’s sunshine. My flights are booked, my accommodation is reserved, and every time I glance at my calendar, I feel a little electric buzz of excitement.
Language carries layers of history that may not be immediately visible. As we become more aware of these histories, revisiting the words we use can show respect for others’ experiences and backgrounds.
For too long, golf was seen as a sport that queer people might hesitate to embrace. Traditional country-club atmospheres, conservative dress codes, and a lack of representation created unspoken barriers
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