THE MAGAZINE
2SLGBTQiA+ Issues that matter
New Musical SIGMA ACAPELLA Brings Comedy and Community to Presentation House Theatre
Rushed Productions presents SIGMA ACAPELLA, an original musical running November 12–22, 2026, at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
Eastside Culture Crawl Marks 30 Years with Permanent Eastside Arts Society Venue
The 30th annual Eastside Culture Crawl returns to Vancouver from November 19–22, 2026, inviting community members on a self-guided tour of individual artist studios and galleries across the Eastside Arts District.
Funny and Gay Comedy Festival
The Funny and Gay Comedy Festival arrives November 10–15, 2026 bringing together stand-up, improv, drag, and comedy workshops across the city.
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. Oct 16-18.
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.
Gay Christmas: How Halloween Became a Queer Holiday
The notion that Halloween became a queer holiday in the past decade or two is wrong. In fact, its roots to the queer community are almost a century old.
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.
What is the Rocky Horror Picture Show?
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.
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.
What Does Two-Spirit Mean? Reflections for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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.
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!
Why is Spooky a bad word?
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.
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.