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10th Annual Outsider Arts Festival is still Free and still amazing.

Vancouver’s premier platform for celebrating visual artists and performers working outside mainstream art institutions is hosted once again at the Roundhouse Community Arts Centre, VOAF shines a light on self-taught, visionary, neurodivergent, disabled, and underrepresented creators, offering space for artists to share their raw, authentic, and unique artistic visions.

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45th Vancouver International Film Festival

Oct 1

Film, VIFF

45th Vancouver International Film Festival

Film, VIFF

Featuring local BC storytellers alongside international feature films, documentaries, and short film showcases like Short Forum 8: Queer Magic, the Vancouver International Film Festival includes a spectrum of 2SLGBTQiA+ cinema across its 2026 program schedule.

Film, VIFF

Oct 2

Performing Arts, Theatre, The Improv Centre

Deadly Dinner Party

Performing Arts, Theatre, The Improv Centre

Five VIPs receive letters from an eccentric millionaire, summoning them to a mysterious dinner. When murder is served as the first course, a detective must interrogate each guest and solve the crime before it’s too late.

Performing Arts, Theatre, The Improv Centre

Oct 7

Fright Night, Halloween, Playland

Fright Nights at the PNE

Fright Night, Halloween, Playland

Don’t you DARE miss Vancouver’s scariest Halloween experience – The Largest Haunt in Western Canada. We’ve been waiting for you. Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark.

Fright Night, Halloween, Playland

INTERLUDE The Darlings Documenty Screening

Oct 7

Film, The Birdhouse, The Darlings

INTERLUDE The Darlings Documenty Screening

Film, The Birdhouse, The Darlings

Come one, come all for a special one night only screening of The Darlings documentary film, INTERLUDE.

Film, The Birdhouse, The Darlings

Vascular Necrosis — A Queer Zombie Love Story

Oct 7

Theatre, Touchstone Theatre, Zombies

Vascular Necrosis — A Queer Zombie Love Story

Theatre, Touchstone Theatre, Zombies

Touchstone Theatre is kicking off its 2026–2027 season with the world premiere of Vascular Necrosis, a darkly comedic, genre-bending new play by Flying Start Playwright-in-Residence Jordyn Wood (she/they).

Theatre, Touchstone Theatre, Zombies

Oct 8

History, Community

What Happened at Joe's Cafe?

History, Community

Join Mekeil Wilson and El Chenier for an exploration of one of the most significant and controversial events in Vancouver's lesbian history: the 1990 protest and decades-long boycott of Joe's Cafe.

History, Community

Oct 8

Drag, Fundraiser, The Junction

For The Love Of BATTY BANKS!

Drag, Fundraiser, The Junction

For The Love Of Drag is a charity show produced by Phantom Haus Events! Each month we support a different cause, or artist in need!

Drag, Fundraiser, The Junction

Oct 8

Drag Bingo, The Pony Room

Drag Bingo ~ At The Pony Room

Drag Bingo, The Pony Room

Come to Pony Room for a night of drag, bingo, cocktails, snacks, and the sweet, sweet thrill of yelling B-I-N-G-O! IT'S BINGO, BABY!

Drag Bingo, The Pony Room

Oct 8

Storytelling, History

Queer Confidential: The Regional Tour

Storytelling, History

Six Untold Stories. Four Communities. One Unforgettable History.

Storytelling, History

Oct 9

The Closet, Burlesque

Don't Blush

The Closet, Burlesque

A Night Of Debaucherous Burlesque. Expect rhinestones and slow peels, clothes flying and bodies crawling. Two shows.

The Closet, Burlesque

Oct 9

Drag

Undertale Night at Take Your Time Front

Drag

Come hang out and pregame the Undertale Symphony with a hangout organized by fans, for fans! We'll have themed drinks, an (extremely) amateur drag show, and more. Cosplay encouraged! Any excess profits will be donated to the DTES Women's Center

Drag

Oct 9

Dance Party, The Birdhouse

Rebel Grrrl // Dance Party

Dance Party, The Birdhouse

Playing Riot GRRRL 90s to Now ~ Femme-Powered Dance Party + live set by WAIT//LESS.

Dance Party, The Birdhouse

Variety Vault: Unlocked - An Adult Variety Show

Oct 10

Drag, What the Frock, Waldorf

Variety Vault: Unlocked - An Adult Variety Show

Drag, What the Frock, Waldorf

Dive into a wild mix of laughs, acts, and surprises - No Kids Allowed!

Drag, What the Frock, Waldorf

Oct 10

Dance Party, The Birdhouse

Come 2 Brazil

Dance Party, The Birdhouse

Come 2 Brazil returns on Oct 2 at the Birdhouse! With the city’s hottest DJs and gogos— we’ll keep it bouncing all night long!

Dance Party, The Birdhouse

Oct 11

Girlgig Productions, The Alcove, Dance Party, Live Music, DJs

Chicks with Picks

Girlgig Productions, The Alcove, Dance Party, Live Music, DJs

Girlgig Productions Proudly Presents a CHICKS WITH PICKS Concert and T-Dance with the gritty, energetic and 80's influenced Indie Alt Pop band HYAENAS

Girlgig Productions, The Alcove, Dance Party, Live Music, DJs

Dinner Party Drag Show ~ Murder Mystery!

Oct 11

Drag, The Pony Room, Murder Mystery

Dinner Party Drag Show ~ Murder Mystery!

Drag, The Pony Room, Murder Mystery

It’s a murder mystery at Ponyroom and you’re invited! Who’s the killer? What’s the motive? Work together to solve the puzzle with delicious drinks, fabulous food and incredible drag performances!

Drag, The Pony Room, Murder Mystery

Oct 11

Drag, Comedy

Pussy Palace

Drag, Comedy

Camp, cats, and Seahorses - oh my! What do those 3 things have in common? There’s only one way to find out....

Drag, Comedy

Oct 11

Drag, The Junction

"Adventure Time" A Chaotic Drag Comedy!

Drag, The Junction

Finn and Jake embark on yet another adventure! Come to Junction Pub on Davie St to see them interact with your favourite ADVENTURE TIME characters.

Drag, The Junction

Oct 12

Film, Rio Theatre

OFF-VIFF Festival

Film, Rio Theatre

Stupid Co and the Rio Theatre presents the third annual OFF-VIFF – a platform for the underground.

Film, Rio Theatre

Oct 15

Drag, The Fox Cabaret

Parks and Recreation: A Drag Show

Drag, The Fox Cabaret

Join us and a star studded cast to bring to life the fictional world of Pawnee Indiana!

Drag, The Fox Cabaret

A View From Above — Remembering Preston Buffalo

Oct 15

Art Exhibition, SUM Gallery

A View From Above — Remembering Preston Buffalo

Art Exhibition, SUM Gallery

SUM gallery is proud to present A View From Above, a solo retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and work of Preston Buffalo, curated by Jordan King.

Art Exhibition, SUM Gallery

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10th Annual Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival

From immersive visual art exhibitions and clay comics to live music, theatre, and drag performances, VOAF invites audiences to engage with powerful stories of identity, healing, resilience, and creative liberation. Free.

Virago Nation Celebrates 10 Years of Sacred Striptease with Stripocalypse: Rise of the Auntie Heroes

Performing at the York Theatre the theatrical production blends dynamic visual storytelling, comedic interludes, live singing, multimedia, and an Indigenous twist on 90s anime favorite Sailor Moon.

OFF-VIFF 2026: Vancouver’s Underground Film Festival Spotlights Queer and Trans Cinema

Vancouver’s grassroots film scene is taking center stage as OFF-VIFF returns for its 2026 edition. Originally launched as a DIY, community-driven alternative to the Vancouver International Film Festival, OFF-VIFF has expanded into a multi-venue showcase for underground cinema.

Britannia Mine Museum Wins Arthur H Wolf Impact Award for Old Town, New Queens Pride Event

By transforming the historic 103-year-old Mill No. 3 building into an energetic performance stage for British Columbia drag artists, the museum has successfully created a vital queer gathering space in the Sea to Sky region while bridging historic heritage with vibrant modern community celebration.

History, Community and Conversation

In 1990, a historic kiss-in outside Commercial Drive's Joe's Cafe sparked decades of community debate and activism that forever reshaped local 2SLGBTQiA+ history.

Chilliwack Cultural Centre's 2nd Annual Queer Arts Festival Returns

The Chilliwack Cultural Centre's second annual Queer Arts Festival presents a month-long celebration of local 2SLGBTQiA+ art, performance, and community connections from October 3 through Halloween.

OutStanding Music Launches to Support 2SLGBTQiA+ Music Professionals Across Canada

The Canadian music sector has a new national home for 2SLGBTQiA+ artists, producers, managers, publicists, educators, and industry workers.

23rd Annual Heart of the City Festival

Featuring over 100 arts and culture events rooted in local history, grassroots activism, and 2SLGBTQiA+ community expression, the 23rd Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival runs from October 30 to November 7, 2026.

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What is the Rocky Horror Picture Show?

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Celebrating 51 years, the Rocky Horror Picture Show is messy, camp, and unapologetically strange. A film that doesn’t just include queerness but thrives on it.

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Ghost Tours and Haunted Trolleys

Ghost tours, haunted trolleys, and nights of fright - we’re gathering creepy events for you.

Affirming Touch: The Critical Role of Massage Therapy in Post-Gender-Affirming Surgery Recovery

Massage therapy is not a nice extra bolted onto surgical recovery. Used at the right point, with the right practitioner, it changes how scars settle, how quickly swelling clears, and how long it takes before a person feels at home in their own skin again.

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What Does Two-Spirit Mean? Reflections for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Two Spirit is an Indigenous term that reflects diverse roles and identities rooted in culture, land, and spirit. Its meaning continues to grow as part of both Indigenous resurgence and the 2SLGBTQiA+ community.

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When You Need Legal Help During a Divorce: What I Learned About Costs and Choices

Never imagined myself here, writing about divorce when really I just watched my sister go through hell last year and then three of my closest friends followed right behind her.

Building a Queer-Owned Online Shop That Feels Like Home

An online shop can be more than a place to sell products. For queer makers and small businesses in British Columbia, it can introduce customers to the people and values behind the work, while reaching supporters well beyond a local market.

How LGBTQ+ Couples Can Plan for Major Expenses Without Derailing Their Budget

Major expenses are easier to manage when couples decide what they can realistically afford before committing to a purchase, celebration, or life change. A dedicated savings target, clear spending limit, and backup plan can prevent one expensive milestone from disrupting everyday bills or longer-term goals.

Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2026: How “A Seat at the Table” Is Putting Belonging and Community in Focus

The Vancouver Queer Film Festival returns for its 38th edition in September 2026 with a theme that places participation, belonging, and shared cultural space at the centre of its programme.

Redefining Safe Spaces: How Digital Culture and Inclusive Venues Are Reshaping Queer Leisure

BC's Queer Nightlife Runs on Bingo — Turns Out That's Not an Accident

Show up at The Junction on Davie Street on a Tuesday and you'll find "Bingo for Life" in full swing by 7pm: six games for $15, hosted by Peach Cobblah, proceeds going straight to the Friends for Life Society.

Creating Animated Invitations from Still Designs

With Dreamina’s Seedance 2.5 model, subtle motion like a flickering candle, drifting petals, or typography easing gently into frame transforms a flat announcement into a memorable preview that gets guests excited well before the actual date.

From Strap-Ons to Thrusting Toys: How Queer Pleasure Tech Is Expanding the Ways We Play

Intimacy products are often sold with a script already attached: who they are for, what a body should look like, and what a satisfying experience is supposed to mean. Queer people have always found ways around scripts like that.

What’s On Queer BC

for the 2SLGBTQiA+ Community in BC. Events, stories, resources, poster wall, and the Rainbow Store.

BC’s queer lifestyle magazine.

10th Annual Outsider Arts Festival is still Free and still amazing.

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