Afroqueer presents Vancouver’s only Black Pride Party

VENUE: The Birdhouse
44 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1G3
July 26 9:00 pm

Every year Afroqueer YVR pays homage to the richness of diasporic cultures, Drag, Ballroom, Voguing, Dancehall, Afrofunk, House, Drum and Bass, Hip Hop, and Caribbean sounds.The first of its kind, the Black-led organization aims to center the overwhelming need for queer Black spaces in Vancouver.

On July 26th Afroqueer honours the legacies of activism, art, and performance– representing our diverse heritages, smashing glass ceilings and blazing a path all their own. Afroqueer 2024 Black Pride celebration highlights the homegrown talent across Turtle Island that color us proud to be Black & Queer, and shape a culture and community like no other.

All allies and accomplices are welcome!

Black. Queer. Canadian. Honoring the legacies of activism, art, and performance– representing our diverse heritages, smashing glass ceilings and blazing a path all their own. Afroqueer 2024 Black Pride celebration highlights the homegrown talent across Turtle Island that color us proud to be Black & Queer, and shape a culture and community like no other.

Celebrate Black, Queer Joy! Afroqueer YVR is a volunteer run, Black Queer event for self identifying queer Afrodiaspora, and allies. With an all Black line-up of DJs, dancers, vendors, security, and staff, AfroQueer is an affirming Pride event that facilitates Black connection, healing, celebration, and liberation, paying homage to Drag, Ballroom, Voguing, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Afrofunk, House, Drum and Bass, Hip Hop, and Caribbean sounds.

AfroQueer is a 19+ event.

There will be alcohol served on the premises. Please drink responsibly.

WE APPRECIATE ALL ALLIES AND ACCOMPLICES, AND WE ASK THAT THEY REMAIN RESPECTFUL AND CONSIDERATE OF THE SPACE THEY TAKE UP. YOU ARE A GUEST IN A BLACK SPACE. PLEASE KEEP OUR MANDATE IN MIND.

AfroQueer has a ZERO-TOLERANCE policy for harassment, bullying, profiling, homophobia, CLASSISM, SEXISM, FATPHOBIA, anti-Black racism, colourism, CULTURAL APPROPRIATION, AND any inappropriate or unwanted actions TOWARD guests.

THIS IS A CONSENT-FIRST SPACE. Any guests engaged in misconduct or harm of another guest or organizer will be asked to leave immediately. All AfroQueer guests must be treated in a fair and respectful manner.