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Chilliwack Cultural Centre's Queer Arts Festival Returns for Fall 2026

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

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Comedy, Vancouver is Funny

Vancouver Is Funny

Comedy, Vancouver is Funny

A month-long comedy festival running throughout September 2026 featuring a mix of local stand-up, touring headliners, indie shows, live podcasts, and alternative comedy formats spread across multiple venues in the city.

Comedy, Vancouver is Funny

Sep 16

Theatre, Multimedia Performance, Performance Art, Contemporary Dance

Rhymes with Rain

Theatre, Multimedia Performance, Performance Art, Contemporary Dance

Co-authored and performed by dance artists Ziyian Kwan and Shion Skye Carter, rhymes with rain is an expressive duet exploring themes of rupture, memory, and repair through a collaborative blend of movement, text, and media design. Sept 16-20. 24-27.

Theatre, Multimedia Performance, Performance Art, Contemporary Dance

Laughs in Queer - A Comedy Social and Open-Mic

Sep 25

Comedy, Open Mic, The Closet

Laughs in Queer - A Comedy Social and Open-Mic

Comedy, Open Mic, The Closet

Looking for a wholesome laugh or to try out some comedy? Our community open mic is a place for comedy lovers to connect and laugh!

Comedy, Open Mic, The Closet

Sep 25

Sapphic, Community, Lesbian

Sapphic Wine Night

Sapphic, Community, Lesbian

An evening where sapphics 40+ can come gather, make new connections and sip some delicious wine.

Sapphic, Community, Lesbian

Sep 25

Comedy, Victoria

Shawn Hitchins, Ribald An Epic Gay Joke

Comedy, Victoria

Blending stand-up with drunk book club, Ribald is a vulgar English lesson, a chronic overshare, and an unexpected return to the stage for this moderately celebrated comedian and author.

Comedy, Victoria

Sep 25

Dance Party, The Birdhouse

NymphNouveau: Cornucopia

Dance Party, The Birdhouse

Queer dance party celebrating the Harvest Moon. It features DJs and live performing artists working in various electronic genres

Dance Party, The Birdhouse

Drag Brunch By Golden Ears United Church

Sep 26

Drag Brunch, Golden Ears United Church

Drag Brunch By Golden Ears United Church

Drag Brunch, Golden Ears United Church

Join us for a fabulous brunch filled with drag performances, delicious food, and endless fun!

Drag Brunch, Golden Ears United Church

Sep 26

Dance Party, Sapphic, Maple Ridge

LezDance

Dance Party, Sapphic, Maple Ridge

It is officially time to rally the crew. We are throwing the ultimate Women's Only 25+ Lesbian Dance Night.

Dance Party, Sapphic, Maple Ridge

Out of this World - A Space Themed Cabaret Odyssey

Sep 26

Drag, What the Frock, Waldorf

Out of this World - A Space Themed Cabaret Odyssey

Drag, What the Frock, Waldorf

Get ready to blast off with cosmic tunes, stellar acts, and out-of-this-world vibes live on stage!

Drag, What the Frock, Waldorf

Sep 26

Burlesque, Drag, Bells & Whistles

Bells & Whistles Burlesque

Burlesque, Drag, Bells & Whistles

Bells and Whistles Burlesque features a taste of music, and drag, plus and a copious serving of burlesque.

Burlesque, Drag, Bells & Whistles

Sep 26

Drag, Numbers

Drag Show Britney Spears Worship Party

Drag, Numbers

Come see Vancouvers favourite drag artists in the best show on davie at numbers

Drag, Numbers

Sep 26

The Birdhouse, Drag

Man Up x King Sized

The Birdhouse, Drag

This is an ICONIC event bringing together kings who have been performing for over 20 years 🤯 alongside the newest generation of drag. We’re getting hunky, funky, faggy & braggy

The Birdhouse, Drag

Cuntry Night with Thanks Jem - a night to remember!

Sep 26

Drag, Country, The Heatley

Cuntry Night with Thanks Jem - a night to remember!

Drag, Country, The Heatley

Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music and dancing with Thanks Jem. You won’t want to miss it!

Drag, Country, The Heatley

Sep 27

Drag Brunch

Kaleidoscope Drag Brunch & More!

Drag Brunch

Get ready for not just a regular drag brunch but a spectacular fusion of burlesque, belly dancing, Bollywood, comedy, and games!

Drag Brunch

Sep 27

Photowalk

Queer/Trans + Allies Photowalk

Photowalk

A group Photowalk for LGTBQIA2S+ folks who identify as having lived experience with mental health and/or addictions challenges.

Photowalk

Sep 27

Live music, Storytelling, Dance

Rocky Riobo’s The Fable Tour: Forever

Live music, Storytelling, Dance

Rocky Riobo is queer Colombian-Canadian jazz artist and theatrical storyteller, and this is the opening night of her 18-month Fable Tour exploring love, identity, belonging and becoming through live music, storytelling, dance and plenty of old Hollywood glamour and queer joy.

Live music, Storytelling, Dance

Sep 27

Sapphic, Burlesque, The Pony Room

Hot Dyke Peep Show // Queer Burlesque

Sapphic, Burlesque, The Pony Room

From the producers of Hot New Lez Party & Dyke Nite comes an intimate evening of sapphic seduction.

Sapphic, Burlesque, The Pony Room

Sep 27

Drag, Phantom Haus Events, Charity, Free

For the love of Peter

Drag, Phantom Haus Events, Charity, Free

For The Love Of Drag is a FREE charity show produced by Phantom Haus Events ! This month we support Peter Packer.

Drag, Phantom Haus Events, Charity, Free

Sep 29

Drag

The Addams Family: A Drag Show

Drag

They're ooky and they're kooky, and honey thats drag! Join us for a smashing good time with everbodies favourite creepy family!

Drag

Oct 1

Drag, Cocktails, The Pony Room, Storytelling, Halloween

Pvssy Palace Trick or Treat

Drag, Cocktails, The Pony Room, Storytelling, Halloween

Vivian Vanderpuss and PM are coming to Pony Room! OCTOBER 1st isn’t too early to celebrate Halloween- is it?

Drag, Cocktails, The Pony Room, Storytelling, Halloween

Oct 1

Halloween, Drag, Sports & Rec, Games, DJs, Rocky

Gaymes Night

Halloween, Drag, Sports & Rec, Games, DJs, Rocky

Get ready for a ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW GAYMES NIGHT celebrating the legendary, fabulous, unforgettable TIM CURRY!

Halloween, Drag, Sports & Rec, Games, DJs, Rocky

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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.

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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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Do you like to sing?

Fall is typically the time when local choirs and choruses invite community to join them on the risers. Here are a few queer-specific opportunities for you!

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Why is Spooky a bad word?

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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.

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Local Indie Spotlight: Lunar Sway Brings Cache Creek to the Big Screen

Writer-director Nick Butler sits down with cast member Kaden Connors to chat about shooting in remote Cache Creek, the magic of small-town locations, and the vital role of intimacy coordination on set.

ARTIVISM Festival 2026

ARTIVISM is celebrating its 10th anniversary from September 14 to October 16, and this year’s lineup offers plenty to explore across campus and around Vancouver.

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Can I be an alien this Hallowe'en?

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A Guide to Choosing Respectful Halloween Costumes for you and your family

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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.

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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

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