UPCOMING EVENTS ❉
Looking for NYE Events? Click here to see our poster wall - we tape ‘em up when we find ‘em. Dec 31
Rio Theatre’s legendary host, DANDY, will be on-hand to guide the Virgins (and veterans!) through all the do’s-and-don’ts of this monumentally experiential cinematic phenomenon in a special screening to start the new year off right. Jan 3.
Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Las Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family. Dec 29
Curious about the world beneath you? Bring the whole family to Discovery Day, hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Jan 19
PuSh brings groundbreaking work in theatre, dance, multimedia & music. Jan 23 - Feb 9.
Join us at at the Fox Cabaret as we go solid gold for NYE with dancing, DJs, comedy, & drag! Dec 31
New Year’s Eve at Chill Pill Comedy with a night of professional stand-up comedy, cozy candlelight vibes, and an exciting countdown to 12am. Dec 31
MAKHANI promises a vibrant and unforgettable evening of entertainment, blending dazzling drag performances with a classy dinner experience. Dec 31
A contemporary Christmas classic from director Sean Baker wowing the crowds at festivals and movie-loving audiences around the world for both its thematic content and innovative technical approach. Dec 22
Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable night you can only get at 1181! Dec 31
The high school dance you never had! Join us as we rewrite the awkward glory of prom with the joy and community vibes of Man Up! Dec 28
Audiences are invited to experience their most joyous Christmas memories through Chor Leoni’s signature blend of sacred songs, festive carols, and winter soundscapes. Dec 19-21
The Magazine ❉
The top prize, the Borsos Award for Best Canadian Feature, was presented to Really Happy Someday, directed by J Steven.
For Christmas time, you want to give something nice and thoughtful, yet also something that that person will be able to either use very often, something they might find handy, or something that will always remind them of you.
There will be times in everyone's life when they need their community, and if you need your community this year, here's a list of Christmas Bureaus and Christmas Hampsters, I mean Hampers. Do connect with them soon, though, as their lists fill up quickly.
Family visits over the holiday can be stressful enough for our community, but top that with family members coming at you with all sorts of conspiracy theories can be upsetting.
OMG I gotta get a gift! Here are gift ideas that won’t break the bank - updated for 2024.
It’s the coziest time of the year, and we’d love for you to join us at QMUNITY’s Winter Warm Up!
This #GivingTuesday QMUNITY is working to raise $20,000 to expand its Food Security Program. The program provides grocery store gift cards, offering 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals a simple and dignified way to access food. Dec 3.
Telling it Bent is an interdisciplinary writing workshop for queer, trans, Two Spirit and questioning BC youth ages 14 to 25. Throughout the program, participants will explore poetry, playwriting, and interdisciplinary creation through a queer, decolonial, future building lens. Application deadline Nov 28.
WOQ supporters ❉
Video games have become more than fun games. Today these platforms are used to tell stories, explore culture, and express creative ideas.
Video games are set up as a storytelling medium meant to grab the attention of as many audiences as possible and, within the process, provide representation to people in ways that few other art forms can. Now it's the turn of the LGBTQ+ community.
The New Year is a time of joy, reflection, and connection, but for LGBTQIA+ individuals, it can sometimes feel isolating without inclusive spaces to celebrate.
If you’re curious about trying an online dating platform, Flirt.com offers a unique and engaging environment for casual dating.
How computer games improve education, skill development through educational games, and how gamification and eSports shape the future of learning.
BOOK SHELF ❉
Newly Updated! Do you have stories in your pocket? Have you promised yourself you’ll send them into a publisher in 2024? Here’s an updated of calls for submission invites for the lgbtq2si+ community.