Vancouver Queer Film Festival includes 9 World Premieres, 5 International Premieres, 8 North American Premieres, and 25 Canadian Premieres – Sept 10-20, 2026

posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer, Vancouver

Out On Screen presents the 38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF), returning to theatres across Vancouver from September 10–20, 2026 before streaming online September 21–27, 2026. Featuring 87 feature-length and short films by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators from around the world, alongside parties, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, and community events, this year’s Festival invites audiences to discover stories by […]

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Monty Python’s Spamalot! takes stage with a cast of individuals who have overcome addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, and homelessness – Aug 13 to 15, 2026 (Vancouver)

posted Sunday, August 9, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Theatre, Vancouver

Amplify Recovery Theatre (ART) Productions presents Monty Python’s Spamalot! What if the greatest quest of all wasn’t for the Holy Grail—but for hope, laughter, and a second chance? Grab your coconuts and prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you journey through the wildly ridiculous world of Monty Python’s Spamalot! Follow King Arthur and his delightfully eccentric band of knights […]

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“Pride Is Awesome Party” kicks off Vancouver Pride celebrations at the historic Bayside Lounge – July 30, 2026

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Pride, Vancouver

As the city prepares for a summer of celebration, The Alchemist and Vancouver Is Awesome are joining forces to introduce a new signature event to the Vancouver Pride landscape: the “Pride Is Awesome Party.” Start your Pride weekend early with the ultimate after-work celebration! Taking place on Thursday, July 30, from 6 to 10 p.m., […]

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What’s queer at the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival – Sept 26 to Oct 6, 2024

posted Thursday, September 26, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Vancouver

The Vancouver International Film Festival  showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Our spectacular roster includes some of the best cinema from around the globe, one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events celebrating film and film culture. The 2024 festival will feature more than 350 screenings, dozens of […]

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Whistler Film Festival once again offers cross country online viewing options – Dec 4 to 17, 2023

posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Streaming Online, Vancouver

Whistler Film Festival (WFF) has announced the full lineup for its 23rd edition taking place in-person from November 29 to December 3, 2023 in Whistler, BC, with online screenings available from December 4 to 17, 2023. Selected from over 1,900 submissions, the lineup includes 97 films curated into 12 program strands. There are 35 features and 62 shorts from […]

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Canada’s Drag Race: The Official 2024 Tour sashays its way across the country – February 2024

posted Friday, November 24, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Featured Events, Montreal, Queer, Toronto, Vancouver

Canada’s Drag Race: The Official 2024 Tour kicks off February 8 2024 in Moncton, New Brunswick, werk-ing its way across the Great White North, wrapping up February 27 in Vancouver. Each show includes performances from Canada’s Drag Race resident judge and Queen of the North, Brooke Lynn Hytes (February 8 to 16), or RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season […]

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Vancouver International Film Festival features over 100 screenings- September 28 – October 8, 2023

posted Thursday, September 28, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Vancouver

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 42nd edition this month, the first fully in-cinema festival since 2019. This year’s lineup features roughly 140 feature films and 100 shorts, presented on 10 screens in seven Vancouver venues. Vancouverites and visitors will be able to explore film culture through an expanded program of live events, performances, and exhibitions. The festival […]

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Vancouver’s PNE returns with concerts, drag, comedy, art, rides, food, and so much more

posted Monday, August 21, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Vancouver

The annual PNE Fair is British Columbia’s longest running and largest ticketed event, and is open daily until September 4, 2023, promising fun for everyone of all ages. The 2023 Fair continues with its tradition of showcasing a diverse entertainment lineup featuring appearances by internationally acclaimed musicians and performers as well as custom designed programming […]

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RuPaul’s Werq The World Tour stops in Toronto, Aug 20, 2023

posted Friday, August 18, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Featured Events, Queer, Vancouver

RuPaul’s Drag Race WERQ the World Tour.will once again be touring across Canada, kicked off in Vancouver on July 27, 2033 and is ending at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on August 20, 2023. A full list of tour stops and ticket information can be found below. The largest drag show will feature a variety of top […]

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Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) screens more than 90 films from 27 countries – Aug 10 to 20, 2023

posted Tuesday, August 8, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer, Streaming Online, Vancouver

The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) has announced the complete lineup for its 35th anniversary. From August 10 to 20, 2023 audiences can catch 92 films from 27 countries, with 24 features, 68 shorts, 10 World Premieres, 10 North American/International Premieres and 31 Canadian Premieres among the selections. In addition to in-person and BC province-wide […]

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