Photo: Holiday at the Elbow Room Cafe.

Queer events are so delightful!

Looking for something fun to do indoors with old or new friends this winter? Check out some of the great queer theatre, music and dance events in and around Vancouver.

Queer Theatre Events in Vancouver

Holiday at the Elbow Room Café is a theatre production featuring characters from the real life iconic gay restaurant the Elbow Room. Join Bryan, Patrice, and their wacky customers as they get snowed in at Vancouver’s most iconic eatery—and can’t escape the mayhem! By the creators of the hit musical, Elbow Room: The Musical. At the Culch (1829 Venables Street) December 10-29th

The Tragic Comedy of MacBeth –Smashing together comedy, improv, and the great words of the Bard, The Tragic Comedy of Macbeth promises an entertaining evening for comedy and Shakespeare fans alike. This mighty endeavour is overseen by two directors, the legendary Bernard Cuffling (Bard on the Beach) handling the classic text while the equally iconic Gary Jones (Vancouver Theatre Sports League) will direct the improvisation. December 4th-15th 2019 at the Jericho Arts Centre

Slack The Christmas Show  The Slacks gang returns with their first ever holiday show! Join Jackie, Taylor, Kelly and Amanda as they ring in some queer women's holiday cheer. Wednesday December 18th to Saturday December 21st, 2019 at the Havana Theatre. 1212 Commercial Dr. @ 7:30 pm

Queer Music in and Around Vancouver

Comfort & Joy. The Vancouver Rainbow Concert Band presents a lovely holiday concert. Vancouver Community College Auditorium, 1155 East Broadway, Room 2010. Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Carnival Band Fundraiser – while not technically a queer organization, the Carnival Band is an east Van institution with queer members. This fundraiser dance party will have a silent auction, a 50-50 draw, and lots of great local music to shake your Carnie feathers to. The Carnival Band will of course be making an appearance. November 30th at Grandview Legion on Commercial Drive.

Chicks with Picks Xmiss - Annual girlgig productions Xmiss Party & Benefit Supporting Women in Need. Admission/Suggested Donation: $15 with non perishable food and/or BATH Items. 2019 Recipients - The Downtown Eastside Womens Centre & YWCA Crabtree Corner. EARLY SHOW!! Doors: 4pm Show: 5pm SHARP! December 1.

Q Choir at the Warehouse with Rose Butch Come on out to this performance of Q Choir (formerly Vancouver Eastside Choir with the incredible drag performer Rose Butch performing and a brand new repertoire featuring the work of many queer artists, in the cool queer event space. The Warehouse.  December 15 8pm 550 Malkin.

Vancouver Men's Chorus – Canada's very first Gay Chorus will be performing in Victoria on November 16th and in Vancouver on December 7-14th with a special holiday Making Spirits Bright concert. They say – "Whether you celebrate the Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, each holiday adds a different hue to our diverse culture, so join the Vancouver Men’s Chorus as we celebrate the Colours of Christmas and let us add some sparkle to your winter!" St Paul's Anglican Church, Vancouver, and First Metropolitan United Church, Victoria.

Queer Burlesque in Vancouver

A Magical Yule Ball -  Geekenders produces a Harry Potter themed Yule Ball presentation  Geekenders is a "feminist company that is passionate about LGBTQQ2ia+ rights and presentation"  Visitors to the Yule Ball are invited to explore the ballroom, side rooms, and even bathrooms (is that a ghost giggling away in there?), dance to the music of The Weird Sisters, follow twenty-two performers into one-on-one encounters or hidden scenes, help themselves to delicious English snacks (complete with a chocolate fountain), drink Butterbeer and Firewhiskey at the bar, and trade their regular life for a night of magic! December 19, 20, 21 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm @ The Columbia Theatre in New Westminster  

Bechdel Test Burlesque – They say: "When the forces of white heteropatriarchal capitalism try to get you down, Bechdel Test BQ is here to lift you up with a jam-packed, star-studded evening of pop culture critique powered by thrilljoy feminism. This year, we've assembled an international, intersectional coalition of nerdy feminists to prove that rebellions are built on hope." Saturday, November 30 @ The Rio Theatre – 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver

Queer Women Artisan Markets in Vancouver

26th Annual Women's Faire – high quality and quirky women-made crafts, food and more for sale at the Women's Craft Faire. I almost always run into people I know at this lush and busy well organized two-day faire held at Heritage Hall on 3102 Main Street Saturday, December 21st and Sunday, December 22nd, 11 am to 5 pm.

Photos by Tina Krueger Kulic for Zee Zee Theatre

Written by Sophia Kelly

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