THURSDAY JULY 25
Bi, Hung, Fitand Married: Queer Arts Festival 2013
A one-man show written and performed by Mark Bentley Cohen. Faced with a crumbling relationship, the strife involved with raising two kids, and a renewed curiosity in men, Marco decides to step outside of his marriage. Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews), 7:30pm. $20
THURSDAY JULY 25
Pride Movie Night Presents: Albert Nobbs
Set in 19th century Ireland, the film follows Albert who was born a woman, but chose to live his life as a man to secure employment. This film explores gender identity in a way that truly showcases what people will do to conform. Vancouver Public Library, Alice MacKay Room (350 W.Georgia), 6:30pm
FRIDAY JULY 26 SUNDAY JULY 28
Sin Citys 1st Annual Vancouver Fetish Weekend
Sin City launches its inaugural Fetish Weekend giving you kinksters three nights of pervy fun, beginning with the Scarlet Harlots Fetish Ball on Fri. night in a Waldorf 3 room takeover. Then on Saturday night, get yourself to the Commodore Ballroom for Sin Citys 12-year Anniversary Sextravaganza Fetish Ball with huge dungeons and suspension play areas. On Sunday, its a night of Hail Marys at Chapel Arts for Kink Confessional. Get your tickets early as this event is a guaranteed sell-out! VancouverFetishWeekend.com or SinCityFetishNight.com
FRIDAY JULY 26
Tough Language & Tender Wisdoms (QAF Workshop)
A Memoir Writing Workshop for Transgressive Voices led by author Amber Dawn. It invites participants to write under-told and boundary-pushing stories from their personal experience and offers memoir-writing exercises. Roundhouse Community Centre, 6-8:30pm.
Liklik Pik: Queer Arts Festival 2013
An intimate dance duet by provocative Montreal choreographer George Stamos. It investigates imaginative impulses and queer tangents as Stamos and his dance partner Dany Desjardins explore the animal urges in men. $20 advance, $25 at door. 7:30pm. Roundhouse Community Centre.
SATURDAY JULY 27
PICNIC IN THE PARK
Famous for nostalgic summer-time games, Picnic in the Park promises to bring the whole family together - dogs too! Bring a blanket, picnic basket, family and friends. The local award-winning improvisation queer comedy troupe, The Bobbers, will be putting on a show suitable for the whole family. Stanley Park Brockton Oval, 12pm 6pm. Free.
9TH ANNUALVANCOUVER FRONTRUNNERSPRIDE RUN & WALK
The Vancouver Frontrunners 9th annual event features an improved 5k/10k run or walk course that is sanctioned by BC Athletics and chip-timed for accuracy. We will award top runners in each age group before we head over to Picnic in the Park and celebrate Vancouver Pride. Runners will receive a BBQ coupon and priority entry to the beer-garden at the Brockton Oval. Register now at VancouverFrontRunners.org as an individual or get a team together.Lumbermans Arch, 9am. $40 for individuals and $150 for a team of 5 ($30/person).
Q- Actors Connecting
A series of filmed forums and readings by and for queer actors at the PAL Theatre on Saturday afternoons, July 27, August 3, and August 10. Three forums will each feature a critically recognized actor, who will share experiences, insight, challenges, and triumphs, and a panel of agents, directors, and actors. On July 7: A reading from Morgan Brayton and Peggy Thompsons iconic film script Better Than Chocolate. Part of the Queer Arts Festival. 1pm 4pm. PAL Studio Theatre. 581 Cardero. By donation.
Knowing Not Knowing (QAF Workshop)
Dance Improvisation & Technique Workshop. The way George Stamos teaches is designed to develop the critical eye and awareness of methods for creating spontaneous, mindful movement in performance. Roundhouse Community Centre, 12-2pm.
Tough Language & Tender Wisdoms (QAF Workshop)
A Memoir Writing Workshop for Transgressive Voices led by author Amber Dawn. (See July 26.) Roundhouse Community Centre, 2-4:30pm.
Bi, Hung, Fitand Married: Queer Arts Festival 2013
A one-man show written and performed by Mark Bentley Cohen. Faced with a crumbling relationship, the strife involved with raising two kids, and a renewed curiosity in men, Marco decides to step outside of his marriage. 3pm. $20. Roundhouse Community Centre.
SUNDAY JULY 28
Bi, Hung, Fit and Married: Queer Arts Festival 2013
See July 27 listing. Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Round-house Mews), 7:30pm. $20.
Discussion Forum on Queer Migration (QAF Workshop)
Hosted by Rainbow Refugee and SFU Woodwards Office of Community Engagement, this outreach activity will give voice to true-life stories surrounding the issues of homophobic violence, migration, and the search for community and home. At Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 West Hastings St. 5-7pm
PRIDE KICK-OFF PARTY @ Numbers Nightclub
Kick off Pride week at Numbers with DJ Shelly. Prizes of $200 will be given away no contest to enter, just be there! Numbers Nightclub (1042 Davie St), Doors at 8pm til 3am.
MONDAY JULY 29 WEDNESDAY JULY 31
Dance Party with DJ Dom at Numbers Nightclub
Come dance the night away. Up to $200 in gift certificates to be given away each night! Party till 3am! Numbers Nightclub (1042 Davie St), Doors at 8pm.
MONDAY JULY 29
City of Vancouver Proclamation
Vancouver Pride kicks off Pride Week at City Hall with Mayor and Council. Join us for a proclamation and rainbow flag rising. City Hall/Art Gallery Robson St, 12pm. Free.
Pride Industry & Pub Quiz Night
Get Stumped! at Pub Quiz night (starting at 7:30pm). Followed by DJ Drew playing a mix of top 40, hip hop, electro and classics. The Junction (1138 Davie St), $3 cover/free for industry staff.
Clean Sheets: Queer Arts Festival 2013
Queer play readings co-presented by the frank theatre company (formerly Screaming Weenie). Inna di Wardrobe by Deidre D-Lishus Walton and All In by Jan Derbyshire. Roundhouse Community Centre, 7pm. By donation.
TUESDAY JULY 30 WEDNESDAY JULY 31
Fruit Flambé: Queer Arts Festival 2013
Performance art meets indie rock spiced with Burlesque dancers and interjected with slam poetry! Co-production with The Cultch and IGNITE! Youth-driven Arts Festival. Roundhouse Community Centre, 7:30pm. $5 youth, $15 adult.
TUESDAY JULY 30
Pride Movie Night
An outdoor movie showing of Mamma Mia. Be a Super Trooper and bring your blanket, some snacks, your friends, and join us at Second Beach for a night where The Winner Takes it All. A gay-gle of talented Dancing Queens will kick off the night with a live Spice Girls Tribute. Second Beach (Ceperely Meadows), dusk. Free event.
AIDS Vancouvers 30th Anniversary Celebration
Registration for tickets http://3030.aidsvancouver.org with donations being accepted at the door. The first 200 people to register are automatically entered to win a free mini iPad, so register now! Commodore Ballroom. 868 Granville St, 6:30pm 1am. Free event.
The Junction: TOTALLY! Not just another 80s night!
New wave, synthpop, italio, vintage electro. With Taffi Louis. The Junction (1138 Davie St). No cover.
AGING WITH PRIDE NOW IN ITS 10th YEAR!
A Pride Day for older and aging queers and allies sponsored by 411 Seniors Centre Society. Festivities include MC Alexandra Henriques, live entertainment with The Bobbers and their improv comedy performance group, musician Barbara Shaw with sing-alongs, trivia quiz contests with prizes and a fabulous lunch. Come re-connect with friends. #704 333 Terminal Avenue, 1-3pm. $5 (suggested donation at the door, but not mandatory). 604-684-8171 or email [email protected]
PRIDE TUESDAY AT CELEBRITIES
PRIDE Tuesday at Celebrities is always packed with all walks of life, young, hot sexy alternative crowds.A musical combination of ambitious music by resident DJ Darylo & Timeline & JP Valdes. Cheap Drink $3 Highballs, a night you wont want to miss. Celebrities Night Club (1022 Davie), 8pm.
WEDNESDAY JULY 31
Eleanor Rigby: The Untold Story
Before Ellen, there was Eleanor Rigby. A feast for the senses, Eleanor Rigby: The Untold Story is the story of a young woman who in the early 1940s begins a struggle between her faith and her own demons as she comes to terms with her sexuality. It combines elements of live music, dance, and storytelling, as it weaves together musical styles from Annie to Ani (DiFranco). Come join Laedy Rae and The Ty Lowe Trio in this whimsical journey through Eleanors life. Showtimes: July 31 (7 pm); August 1 (7pm); August 2 (7pm); August 3 (2pm); August 3 (7pm) Orpheum Annex, tickets $27.50.
BINGO FOR LIFE
Pride BINGO for LIFE with Joan-e is by donation where 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Friends for Life Society, which, to date, has raised over $275,000! 810pm. Celebrities Night Club (1022 Davie)
The Junction: DMS PRIDE SHOW
Pride Edge with Del Stamp. Circuit music to electro to top 40 house. The Junction (1138 Davie St). Doors 9pm, show 11pm. Spinning till 4am. $3 recommended donation to DMS.
THURSDAY AUGUST 1 SATURDAY AUGUST 3
Pride Pavillion
A free, family-friendly information fair! Includes film screenings from Out in Schools, live performances and entertainment hosted by the Bobbers, teasers from Eleanor Rigby: The Untold Story, and lots of opportunity to learn about what the community has to offer. Vancouver Public Library, 350 W. Georgia. August 1: 1-4pm Youth-Focused Information Fair and Short Films; 7pm Common Threads screening
August 2: 12- 5pm Entertainment by the Bobbers & Information Fair; 3:30 -4pm Eleanor Rigby teaser. August 3: 12- 5pm Entertainment by the Bobbers & Information Fair; 4- 4:30pm Eleanor Rigby teaser.
THURSDAY AUGUST 1 SATURDAY AUGUST 3
Vancouver Pride Classic
Vancouver Cutting Edges annual Vancouver Pride Classic. Games will be played as early as 9am on Thursday morning. After completiont, teams and individuals are welcomed to join us in marching in the Vancouver Pride Parade on August 4. 9am 10pm. Hillcrest Community Centre (4575 Clancy Loranger Way). TheCuttingEdges.com
THURSDAY AUGUST 1
Escape Artists (QAF Workshop)
Writing workshop with Karen X. Tulchinsky. Share your stories: where you came from, how you got here, what you still hope to find. Option to publish your work on the QAF website as part of the Escape Artists project. Roundhouse Community Centre, 7-9pm.
Reflection/Refraction: Queer Arts Festival
Transdisciplinary performance art inspired by short films, wrapped in a queer blanket. Five Vancouver performing artists will create five new works in response to five short films. Curated by Jen Crothers & Kristina Lemieux. $20 advance, $25 door. 7:30pm. Roundhouse Community Centre.
PRIDE DEBAUCHERY PARTY
Hosted by Barb Snelgrove, join the party for a night of fun and games. Think you have what it takes to win? The winner gets to take home a prize worth over $500 plus bragging rights! Drink specials, DJ Dom and much more keep this party going strong till 4am! Numbers Nightclub (1042 Davie), Doors at 8pm.
The Junction: DISCO 2000
Disco/70s themed party. Dress up! DJ Kasey Riot pumps out a mix of dirty electro, dubstep and disco house. GoGo Boys galore! The Junction (1138 Davie St.), spinning till 4am. $5 cover.
PUMPJACK UNDERWEAR PARTY
With DJ Taffi Louis, 10pm-4am. Outdoor patio 1-10pm. All bottled beer, ciders, coolers, $5. No cover. PumpJack Pub (1167 Davie.)
Celebrities and TFD Presents: Liberace feat. Manila Luzon of RuPauls Drag Race!
DJs Del Stamp & Lisa Delux spin the hottest top remixes, while the Non Stop Go Go boys and amazing Drag Queen Hostess make this the Pride night with the mostest. Enjoy a special Pride Runway at 1am! Celebrities (1022 Davie), doors 10pm. Adv tickets start at $10 at www.thisispride.ca Little Sisters Bookstore (1238 Davie) or Priape (1148 Davie).
G(r)ay & Glamorous
The West End Seniors Network, QMUNITY, Haro Park Centre and Gordon Neighbourhood House invite the 55+ LGBTQ crowd to strut their stuff with Pride at the 2nd annual G(r)ay and Glamorous Social and Dance. This years theme iscasual glam (from jeans to jabots and everything in between!) Prizes for the glammest costumes! Join us for chit chat, dancing, snacks and cash bar. RSVP requested to [email protected], 604-669-5051 but not mandatory. At Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay), 5-8pm.Get Involved in this Years Pride Parade. Join us in our older adult entry in this years Vancouver Pride Parade and feel like a movie star! We are collaborating on a group LGTBQ older adult entry. Contact Bonnie at [email protected]
FRIDAY AUGUST 2
BIG ROGER EVENTS PRESENTS Sexy l Friday Night Afterhours
With DJ Phil B (San Francisco). Gor-O-Mish (695 Smithe St), 11:45pm 6am. $30 for advance tickets. Tickets at Clubzone (Suite 307-1040 Hamilton), Little Sisters (1238 Davie), Priape (1148 Davie) or online at bigrogerevents.com.
THE PRIDE BALL 2013 feat. Sneaky Sound System
Sneaky Sound System (Connie Mitchell and Black Angus) released their self-titled debut album in 2006 and have gone on to become one of Australias best known electropop dance groups. With DJs Zach Shore and Kasey Riot. Celebrities Nightclub (1022 Davie), Doors 9pm3am. $25. Thisispride.ca
Oasis: Get your Davie Street on
Either on the patio or inside we will have drinks flowing all day and all night long. Sponsored by Absolut lots of giveaways. Oasis Ultra Lounge (1240 Thurlow). Open late.
Average Joes 6th Anniversary Party 3-6.
funktion friday with DJ Drew. Dance all night to an extreme mix of the hottest new tracks and best classics. The Junction (1138 Davie), Doors at 9pm, spinning till 4am. $10 cover.
PUMPJACK PARTY
With DJ Del Stamp, 10pm-4am. Outdoor patio until 10pm. Alexander Keiths Draft on specil. No cover. PumpJack Pub (1167 Davie.)
Visual Arts Mixed Media Workshops
With Roxanne Gagnon for Youth and Families. Self-inquiry through manipulation of mixed media, including found objects and remnants of pop culture. Roundhouse Community Centre, 7-9:30pm (for youth).
Man Up: The Pride Ride
The legendary drag king piss up! With performances by Ponyboy, Majik, Buttah, Owen, Boi Job, Cazz, Ed, & more! DJs Lisa Delux (YVR), Nino Brown & Sammy Royale (Yes Yes YAll, TO). The Cobalt (917 Main). Doors 9, show 10:30. $15 adv available at Little Sisters Bookstore (1238 Davie), Perch Restaurant (338 E.Hastings) and online at manupvancouver.com. $20 at the door.
Chicks Ahoy Pride Opening Boat Cruise
Chicks Ahoy will take in the sunset as we cruise from Coal Harbour into Indian Arm on the MV Magic Spirit. With MC ReStyla (UK) and DJs Riki Rocket (London/Brighton UK, Sydney Aus) and Kasey Riot (YVR, LA) spinning at sea, this party is bound to be rated ARRRRR. Please note the boat is leaving earlier this year so we can make the sunset. Boarding 6pm, sailing 7pm 11pm. Magic Yacht Charters in front of the Westin Bayshore (1601 Bayshore Dr). Tickets $45 adv, $55 at boarding OR included in ALL ACCESS WEEKEND PASS for $102 (value $120). Tickets at www.flygirlproductions.com or Little Sisters Bookstore (1238 Davie) and Kokopelli Salon (2052 Commercial Dr).
Gay Pilots Pride Weekend Social
Vancouver Pride weekend gathering for the gay pilots, friends and allies. Its a restaurant so food is available, come eat and drink prior to the street festival. Its a great chance to see old friends and make new ones. Lickerish Lounge (903 Davie).
BAREFOOT DAVIE STREET DANCE PARTY
Dance with Pride to the hottest DJs of the summer. Were opening the street to all ages from Bute to Broughton at 4pm. No tickets required in the all-ages area featuring stage performances from the award-winning improvisation queer comedy troupe, The Bobbers, sports activities and much more. At 7pm the licensed zone from Bute to Burrard opens for 19+ and will feature the hottest DJs, an appearance from Jinkx Monsoon and many other great surprises. Davie St (Burrard to Jervis).
Kinnie Starr with Cris Derksen: Queer Arts Festival 2013
Official album launch concert for Kiss It by Kinnie Starr, one of Canadas most adored and critically acclaimed underground musicians. Together with award-winning genre-defying cellist Cris Derken, this performance will include their new collaborative project, BEAMS. Ticket includes CD. Roundhouse Community Centre, 7:30pm. $5 youth, $20 adv, $25 door.
Pride Friday
Roboteria proudly presents a DJ set by Chrysalis recording artist FM Attack (aka Shawn Ward, a multi-talented musician inspired by 80s synth pop, disco, new wave music and a love for analog synths.) BLVD 22, 750 Pacific Blvd, 10pm3am. Roboteria.ca ($7+service charge).
FRIDAY AUGUST 2 & SATURDAY AUGUST 3
Pride Weekend Dance Party at Numbers Nightclub
Start off the Pride long weekend with a bang at Numbers, with DJ Dom (Friday) and DJs Jeffrey Michael and DJ R Squared (Saturday) spinning your favourite dance songs! $500 in gift cards to be given away each night. Numbers Nightclub (1042 Davie). Doors at 8pm, party till 4am. $5 cover after 10:30pm.
SATURDAY AUGUST 3
El Hangover: EAST VANS ALLEY FABULOUS POOL PARTY
Your answer to the boogie alternatives! With a real pool, parade float dance floor, beer pong, tiki bar, food stand, wet t-shirt contest, kissing booth, tie dye station... DJs Lisa Delux, Miss M, & Trevor Risk. The Cobalt (917 Main St), 2-10pm. $10 adv, available at Little Sisters Bookstore (1238 Davie), Perch Restaurant (337 E.Hastings) and at manupvancouver.com
TERRY WALLACE MEMORIAL BREAKFAST
Celebrate the founder of the Pride Society, Terry Wallace, at this memorial breakfast. Partnering with Independent Grocer, we serve a free pancake breakfast to 200 early-birds on this lovely Saturday morning. Bute and Davie, 8:30am 11am. Free (by donation).
Oasis Lounge Pride Saturday
Nothing screams PRIDE like a few afternoon cocktails and people watching from our street level patio.The evening will surely continue to pump before, during and after the fireworks! Absolut continues to give away lots of swag. Oasis Ultra Lounge (1240 Thurlow). Open late.
Visual Arts Mixed Media Workshops
With Roxanne Gagnon for Youth and Families. Self-inquiry through manipulation of mixed media, including found objects and remnants of pop culture. Roundhouse Community Centre, 3-5:30pm
DYKE MARCH & FESTIVAL 10 Year Anniversary
March from McSpadden Park at noon and then celebrate the festival in Grandview Park at 1pm. VancouverDykeMarch.com.
The Junction: Absolutly PRIDE!
BBQ with Sangria and slushies on the patio all day long; $5 burgers! The hottest drag show in the city. Absolutly DRAG-U-LOUS starring Carlotta Gurl. DJ Mike plays all your favorites. The Junction (1138 Davie). Doors at 9pm, spinning till 4am. $15 cover.
PUMPJACK BLACK PARTY
With DJ Jay Douglas, 10pm-4am. Outdoor patio until 10pm. Leather & fetish attire strongly recommended. No cover char & line privileges for those in gear. PumpJack Pub (1167 Davie.)
Yamantaka//Sonic Titan: Queer Arts Festival 2013
Experimental art & music collective YT//ST caters a sensory feast that will be out of this world. Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews), 7:30pm. $5 youth, $20 adv, $25 door.
BIG ROGER EVENTS PRESENTS Glitter l Pride Main Event
DJ Abel with DJ Quest. FIVESIXTY (560 Seymour St), 10pm. $30 for advance tickets. Tickets at Clubzone (Suite 307-1040 Hamilton), Little Sisters (1238 Davie), Priape (1148 Davie) or at bigrogerevents.com.
Q- Actors Connecting
A series of filmed forums and readings by and for queer actors. (See July 27 listing). Part of the Queer Arts Festival. August 3: Bill Marchant and Shawn Postoffs rhyming and racy Sir Richard Wadd Pornographer. PAL Studio Theatre, 581 Cardero, 11am2pm. By donation.
SUNDAY AUGUST 4
5TH ANNUAL PRIDE DAY SERVICE
Celebrate Gods gift of diversity with special music at a service of Holy Communion; a light breakfast will follow. All are welcome! Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrrard), 8am. Free. Cathedral.Vancouver.bc.ca
35th ANNUAL PRIDE PARADE
Enjoy one of the largest Pride Parades in the world!More than 650,000 spectators are expected to turn out for this Pride-filled party and parade, with entries ranging from lavish floats to marching bands. The parade begins on Robson Street, travels through the West End and finishes at the Sunset Beach festival site. Downtown, Robson to Denman to Pacific 12pm 3pm. Free.
PRIDE FESTIVAL
Celebrate the best day of the summer on the shores of Sunset Beach. Live music, Pride market and beer garden. Sunset Beach (near Burrard Bridge), 11am 6pm. Free.
CruiseyT Pride Party Cruise
DJ Adam Dreaddy and Entertainers Coco & Iona Whipp. Harbor Cruises (501 Denman), 4pm boarding, 5pm departure (4-hour cruise), $52 at www.cruiseyt.com
CruiseyT Pride Go-Go Cruise
DJs Zach Shore & Kasey Riot. With entertainment from Joan-e & Carlotta Gurl. Board at 5pm, sail at 6pm for a four-hour cruise. Harbor Cruises. (501 Denman St), $62 at www.cruiseyt.com
Pride Sunday at Oasis:
We proudly welcome you for post parade cocktails that are sure to continue long after the sun sets! Absolut continues to show its pride and spoil us. Oasis Ultra Lounge (1240 Thurlow). Open late.
No Pants Dance
After 7pm pants are optional!Cover is $10 but includes a free pair of MyPackage underwear, private change room, pant check, and a fanny pack to keep your essentials in! DJ Cerky Cakes aka DJ Icey Mike is back for his 3rd year as our Pride Sunday DJ! No tickets sold so first come first serve. Score on Davie (1262 Davie), $10 cover.
The Junctions PRIDE PATIO PARTY
Party goes from the patio bar, extending to the sidewalk. Evening festivities include a Pride tradition, Joan@theJunc, starring Joan - E and guests. DJ Drew from 9pm till 4am. The Junction (1138 Davie). Doors at 9pm. $15 cover.
Ginger: So Hip it Tastes Gay
The official PRIDE after party! Featuring DJ UK, DJ Marty Funkhauser and Quest. Hosted by Simone. Ginger62 (1219 Granville St), Door 9pm. $10
Lipstick Jungle Pride!
Come lounge early and play late with a room of girls who like girls, boys welcome. 3 djs, 2 rooms, but 1 love. With DJ Miss Angel, DJ Agent 99, and DJ Nehana. Shine Nightclub (364 Water St, Gastown), Doors 9pm. $10 adv at Little Sister (1238 Davie St), and more at door.
PUMPJACKS INFAMOUS KEGGER
Expanded 2100sq.ft. outdoor patio opens at 1pm. $2.90 pints of Rocky Mountain. Guest DJ spinning until 4am.PumpJack Pub (1167 Davie.)
BEER GARDEN AND BBQ
After the parade, come celebrate Pride at the best beer garden in the city. Numbers will be giving away $1000 in gift certificates and prizes all day long. DJ Shelly, DJ R Squared and DJ Jeffrey Michael will be playing the hottest music from early afternoon until early morning. Numbers Nightclub (1042 Davie St), 1pm 4am.
Clean, Sober and Proud Pride Ball
Hosted by the Last Door Recovery Society, this event is for anyone who is clean and sober and proud of it! High-energy hip events like this allow Pride to be inclusive to all. Features dancing, DJs, live music and drag performances by the following performers: Kemical ALi, Joshua FACT!, Tracey Draper, CityScene, Crystal Clearly, Jaylene Tyme, Della Devine. VanCity Theatre (1181 Seymour St), 8pm. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door. Purchase at cleansoberproud.eventbrite.ca or at Little Sisters Bookstore (1238 Davie).
Youth Dance
An alcohol and drug free celebration for Queer & Trans youth and their allies. This event caters to the 14 25 youth looking for a safe, affordable party. West End Community Centre (870 Denman), 8pm.
CHICAS Hot House of Hotties
Our annual post-parade afternoon party is ON the parade route; the venue has 2 dance floors, plus a patio overlooking the ocean, and, for the first time ever, the party is on until 11pm. So slip on a sexy frock and come out to frolic. Or just come as you are. DJs Amara (LA), Jenna J and Veronica working the decks. Boat House English Bay (1795 Beach Avenue), 4pm 11pm. $40 adv OR included in ALL ACCESS WEEKEND PASS for $102 (value of $120). Limited door admission available, so arrive early. Tickets at www.flygirlproductions.com or Little Sisters Bookstore (1238 Davie) or Kokopelli Salon (2052 Commercial Dr)
TRUCKERDISCO 2013
Featuring special guests Victor Rodriguez (Critter Control, Cub Scout Los Angeles), Nark (Bottom Forty, Nark Magazine Seattle) and Taffi Louis (Roboteria Vancouver). Italo-disco, nu-disco, cosmic disco, slow motion disco, mutant disco, dark disco, discopunk, balearic beat, forgotten and future favourites, anthems & oddities, past-to-present, from Giorgio Moroder to James Murphy. Electric Owl (926 Main), 9pm 3am. Tickets at door $8.
Big Gay Sing! Queer Arts Festival 2013
An interactive sing-along with the Vancouver Mens Chorus. Always a sold-out show, Big Gay Sing is the perfect way to keep the Pride celebration going after watching the parade. Win a prize by coming dressed in your most outrageous outfit! Roundhouse Community Centre, 7:30pm. $20.
BEARRACUDA PRIDE VANCOUVER!
This party will be colossal. Main Floor: DJ Wayne G; Downstairs: P.Play (Honey Soundsystem) and Jay Douglas. Fivesixty (560 Seymour), 9pm3am. $20 advance tickets at bearracuda.ca or Priape (1148 Davie).
HERSHE BAR Where The Girls Are!
2 clubs, 4 DJs and live performance by Hunter Valentine. Hershe Bar is Canadas biggest lesbian nightclub party. This year, in addition to four mind-blowing, body-pumping DJs and MC from UK, we have the awesome-to-behold Hunter Valentine. One ticket lets you play in both neighbouring venues: Gossip & Blvd 22 Nightclubs (750 Pacific Blvd across from BC Place Stadium). 10pm SHARP Hunter Valentine. $35 advance OR included in ALL ACCESS WEEKEND PASS for $102. Tickets at www.flygirlproductions.com, Little Sisters Bookstore (1238 Davie) or Kokopelli Salon (2052 Commercial Dr.)
HISTORY
Help make history at the 9th annual Gay Pride Party Marathon.Right after the Parade, Celebrities presents a 13-hour non-stop party marathon beginning with DJ DarylO & Johnny Jover, and then at 9pm Zach Shore and Lisa De Lux join forces to close Vancouver Pride 2013 with a big bang at 4am! Best Butt Contest hosted by Robyn Graves. Celebrities Night Club (1022 Davie), 3pm 4am. Free (3pm 9pm) and $10 (after 9pm).
BIG ROGER EVENTS PRESENTS THE 13TH ANNUAL TROUBLE PRIDE T-DANCE
With Vancouvers DJ Quest feat. Sean Zervan (Randy Blue Pornstar). Experience this event at a gorgeous, sexy and spacious new venue: The Ticket (formerly Players Chophouse) (808 Beatty), 3pm 8pm. $15 for advance tickets, $20 at the door. Tickets at Clubzone (Suite 307-1040 Hamilton), Little Sisters (1238 Davie), Priape (1148 Davie) or online at bigrogerevents.com
MONDAY AUGUST 5, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7 and FRIDAY AUGUST 9
When the Sun Comes Out: Queer Arts Festival
World premiere of Canadas first lesbian opera! Commissioned by QAF and written by composer Leslie Uyeda and poet Rachel Rose, this ground-breaking opera tells a story of forbidden love, divided loyalties and culture clash. Roundhouse Community Centre, 7:30pm. $30 adv, $35 door.
MONDAY AUGUST 5
CruiseyT PRIDE RECOVERY CRUISE
Hop on the CruiseyT Pride Recovery Cruise where DJs Drew and Del Stamp will keep you entertained on all 3 levels of the boat.with entertainment by Joan-e and Jaylene Tyme. Boarding starts at 3pm (sailing is from 4pm 8pm). Advance Tickets are $62 (includes your meal) and can be purchased at Little Sisters Bookstore (1238 Davie), Priape (1148 Davie) or online at www.cruiseyt.com.
PUMPJACK RECOVERY PARTY
Party and recover on the patio one last time. $4.25 pints of Phillips Blue Buck and $3 shots of tequila. PumpJack Pub
BIG ROGER EVENTS PRESENTS UNITED l Pride Afterhours Closing Party
Ivan Gomez (Barcelona) w/Nick Bertossi. This massive event sells out in advance every year with line-ups down the block to get in. This is your Pride weekend wrap-up destination. Gor-O-Mish (695 Smithe St), 1am 8am. $60 for advance tickets. Tickets at Clubzone (Suite 307-1040 Hamilton), Little Sisters (1238 Davie), Priape (1148 Davie) or online at bigrogerevents.com.
Visual Arts Mixed Media Workshops
With Roxanne Gagnon for Youth and Families. Self-inquiry through manipulation of mixed media, including found objects and remnants of pop culture. Roundhouse Community Centre, 4-6pm (families).
TUESDAY AUGUST 6
Literary Soirée: A Celebration of Poets and Writers - Queer Arts Festival 2013
Literary readings and conversation with Billeh Nickerson, Betsy Warland, Gregory Scofield, and Rebecca Brown, hosted by poet Rachel Rose. Roundhouse, 7:30pm. By donation.
THURSDAY AUGUST 8
Dance Out Loud: Queer Arts Festival 2013
Studio performance co-presented with Kinesis Dance somatheatro in partnership with Our City of Colours. Dancers explore the theme of identity and how it affects the performers relationship to the physical space, the props, the lights, the music and other dancers. Roundhouse Community Centre, 7:30pm. By donation.
FRIDAY AUGUST 9
Closing Party: Queer Arts Festival 2013
Post-opera reception and volunteer appreciation, celebrating another fabulous festival! Nibbles, libations and queer conviviality. Roundhouse Community Centre, 9pm. By donation.
SATURDAY AUGUST 10
Q- Actors Connecting
A unique series of filmed forums and readings by and for queer actors. (See July 27 listing.) Part of the Queer Arts Festival. August 10: Shawn Macdonald and Sky Gilberts musical Capote at Yaddo, accompanied by Amanda Lince. 1pm 4pm. PAL Studio Theatre. 581 Cardero. By donation.
AUGUST 15 AUGUST 25
QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
With 75 films from 16 countries, Vancouvers second largest film festival brings brings people together to watch incredible films, talk to filmmakers and artists, engage in scintillating discussions, experience unexpected performances and paint the town pink! For tickets, parties, previews and more, visit QueerFilmFestival.ca
