THURSDAY, JULY 26
BLOWING WHISTLES (opening night)
Nigel loves his hedonistic lifestyle he has a long-term boyfriend, goes clubbing, and has lots of sex in their open relationship. Jamie, his partner of 10 years, isnt sure things are so great.... The night before Gay Pride Day, the couple make contact with a stranger on the internet. They make plans for a night of casual sex, but their young guest has a very different agenda ... PAL Studio Theatre (581 Cardero), 8pm. Tickets $30 at the door. Online for $25 at LPVancouver.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 27
PRIDE MOVIE NIGHT
Milk is the story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became Californias first openly gay elected official. Denman Cinema (1779 Comox), 6:30pm 9:30pm. $10.
BLOWING WHISTLES
See Thursday, July 26
SATURDAY, JULY 28
8TH ANNUALVANCOUVER FRONTRUNNERSPRIDE RUN & WALK
The 8th annual Pride Run & Walk with Running Room as this years sponsor. This is a 10 km run/4 km walk to raise money for charity. Prizes for the top male and female finishers. Lumbermans Arch, 9am. $40 for individuals and $150 for a team of 5 ($30/person). Register at VancouverFrontRunners.org.
BLOWING WHISTLES
See Thursday, July 26
MAN UP: PRIDE WEEK LAUNCH PARTY
King-hosted macho games on the hour all night! Play to win tickets to Man Up Pride weekend parties! Plus performances by Ponyboy, Bloody Betty, Peter Pansy, and guests. The Cobalt (917 Main), 9pm (doors) and 11pm (show). $5 cover. Tickets available at ManUpVancouver.com.
SIN CITY 11-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SEXTRAVAGANZA FEATURING : MASUIMI MAX
Fetish stage show performances by international pin-up & fetish superstar Masuimi Max as well as local stage starlet harlots Voracious V, Little Miss Risk & Nicky Ninedoors. Dancefloor domination by DJs Pandemonium, R-Lex & Catherinna. Complimentary glamour photo booth by Atratus/Gothic BC. Red Room Ultra Bar (398 Richards), 8pm 3am. Tickets are $25 at Jean Queen (2277 Commercial), Dare to Wear (1028 Granville), Priape (1148 Davie), New World Designs (306 W. Cordova) and at SinCityFetishNight.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 29
BLOWING WHISTLES
See Thursday, July 26
MONDAY, JULY 30
TOPS & BOTTOMS - GIRLS RULE!
Some of the funniest lady Bobbers are taking over the improv stage with their effervescent estrogen! Oasis Ultra Lounge (1240 Thurlow), 8pm. Free.
SUITS PRIDE DINNER & BOAT CRUISE
Come join this amazing cruise for HIV+ working men and their friends. Call in and mention the group name SUITS and Sascha will make individual bookings but seat everyone together. Feel the cool breeze and see how spectacular Vancouver is from the water. Harbour Cruises Marina (501 Denman), 6:30pm (boarding time), 7pm 9:30pm (cruise). $67.13. Call Sascha at 604-605-6012 or 604-688-7246; visit BoatCruises.com
TUESDAY, JULY 31
BLOWING WHISTLES (YouthCO Charity Event)
See Thursday, July 26. 100% of proceeds from this performance will be donated to YouthCO to foster inclusive communities where youth empower youth to make informed decisions about their own well-being and work to put an end to the stigma surrounding HIV and Hep C.
ART PARTY! OPENING NIGHT GALA
Queer Arts Festivals (QAF) Curated Visual Arts Exhibition, the PiA Community Art Show, and the multidisciplinary arts festival. Celebrate in a gay, carnival atmosphere, featuring live performances. QAFs 2012 theme is Random Acts of Queerness, to commemorate the centenary of the experimental multidisciplinary queer artist John Cage (1912-1992). Cages multi-disciplinary artistic practice, experimental approach, and openly queer life elegantly exemplify QAFs mandate and values. Entertainment: Joel Klein, LOUD, Al Cannon, Dianna David and Chris Derksen MC: Barb Snelgrove. Roundhouse Exhibition Hall (181 Roundhouse Mews), 7pm. By donation.
TUESDAY, JULY 31 SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL 2012: RaNDoM acTS oF QueeRNeSS
See description above. Roundhouse Exhibition Hall (181 Roundhouse Mews), 7pm. Free (by donation) or $10 - $30 (sliding scale depending on festival event) at brownpapertickets.com
PRIDE IN ART COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Queer Arts Festival presents the Pride in Art (PiA) Community Show at the Roundhouse. Visual artworks by queer artists. Works explore ideas outside the festival theme. 11am -9:30pm (Monday - Friday), 9:30am-4:30pm (Saturday and Sunday). Free (donations appreciated).
RANDOM ACTS OF QUEERNESS: CURATED BY PERSIMMON BLACKBRIDGE, JEFF GIBSON AND SD HOLMAN
The 2012 Queer Arts Festival brings you Random Acts Of Queerness,to commemorate the centenary of John Cage (1912-1992). A pioneer of experimental music, Cage is best known for championing Indeterminacy: a philosophy that opens up artistic practice to include the random as a way of radically breaking with tradition, convention and habit. Curated by Persimmon Blackbridge; Pride in Art Society past president, painter Jeff Gibson; and QAF Artistic Director, photo-based artist SD Holman. Roundhouse Exhibition Hall (181 Roundhouse Mews), 11am 10pm (Monday Friday), 11am 4:30pm (Saturday and Sunday). Free (by donation).
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 $3 Highballs. Celebrities Night Club (1022 Davie), 8pm. $10 ($5 for students before 9:30pm).
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1
BLOWING WHISTLES (VMC CHARITY EVENT)
See Thursday, July 26. 100% of proceeds from this performance will be donated to the Vancouver Mens Chorus, one of Canadas premier singing ensembles and Canadas first gay chorus. Composed of gay men and their friends, the chorus promotes community spirit and a positive image of the gay community.
PRIDE MOVIE NIGHT
Kinky Boots This quirky comedy is about a drag queen who comes to rescue a man who, after inheriting his fathers shoe factory, needs to diversify his product if he wants to keep his business afloat.Denman Cinema (1779 Comox), 6:30pm 9:30pm.
PRIDE2012:: BINGO FOR LIFE | DMS DRAG SHOW
Pride BINGO for LIFE with Joan-E is by donation; 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Friends for Life Society. Music from DJs Drew and Zach Shore from 8pm 10:30pm.The DMS Drag Show starts at 11pm. Celebrities Night Club (1022 Davie), 9pm 4am. By donation, $5 (after 10pm) To reserve tables for BINGO please e-mail [email protected]
CLEAN SHEETS 2012: QUEER PLAY READINGS, CO-PRESENTED WITH SCREAMING WEENIE PRODUCTIONS
Readings series of original queer-themed plays by both emerging and established Canadian playwrights. Playwrights are teamed up with local actors and a dramaturge behind closed doors for a couple of days before they take to the stage to share these original new Canadian works. Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews), 7:30pm. Free (by donation).
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
HARD CANDY
Featuring porn star Matthew Rush. DJs Drew & Jeffery Micheal will spin HOT Top 40 remixes and the cages are filled with non-stop go-go boys and naked male dancers! Celebrities Night Club (1022 Davie), 9pm 4am. Advance tickets at VancouverPride2012.com, Little Sisters (1238 Davie) or Priape (1148 Davie).
BLOWING WHISTLES
See Thursday, July 26
COUNTRY AND WESTERN DANCE
This event is for men and women and is youth friendly no alcohol will be served. St. Pauls Anglican Church (1140 Jervis), 7pm 10pm. 604-726-6258
WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT: A WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE OF CANADAS FIRST LESBIAN OPERA
Queer Arts Festival commissioned this piece from composer Uyeda and librettist Rachel Rose. Directed by Robert McQueen and starring soprano Teiya Kasahara, recent winner of the Metropolitan Opera regional auditions, mezzo-soprano Shirin Eskandani, and QAFs favourite baritone, Joel Klein, the opera tells a tale of bravery and betrayal, truth and lies. When the Sun Comes Out is ground-breaking in its scope and ambition. Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews), 7:30pm. $20 in advance, $12-30 sliding scale at the door.
THE PRIDE BALL
From the boys behind Queer Bash, Apocalypstick and the Balls of 2009/2010/2011 (Opulence, Legends, Decadence, Pride) comes the next wave of decadence n glamour. Walk in six legendary categories and show the city that you own everything - High Fashion Eastvan, The Morning After (Walk of Shame), Yacht Club Couture/High Tea Realness, Butch King/Queen (First Time in Drag), Bear of the Ball (Body Hair Realness), and Vogue. With performances by Bambibot, Jaylene Tyme, and Vava Vunderbust! With DJs Jef Leppard and G-Luve. And the return of a sexy panel including: Isolde N. Barron, Peter Breeze, Morgan Brayton, Lady Jem, Junita Werk, Raziel, and Kasey Riot. The Cobalt (917 Main), 8pm. $15 presale tickets, $20 at the door. Cobalt Pride Weekend Wristband available for $33 (3 parties).
CE CE PENISTON Live!
CHOCOLATE MILK is teaming up with V-RAG to bring you dancefloor diva Ce Ce Peniston at Shine Nightclub from 9pm to 2am. Shes the voice behind the club hits Finally, Hit By Love, We Got A Love Thang, Movin On and Celebrate. Early bird tickets until July 5 for $35; $40 after July 5. Special VIP ticket ($50) includes entrance to the VIP back lounge, a drink, a CD and the chance to meet CeCe!Tickets available at Little Sisters. Eventbrite link: CeCePeniston-autohome.eventbrite.com/
AUG 2, 9, 12
PAINTING WORKSHOPS WITH JEFF GIBSON
Over the course of the three sessions, students learn how to employ value, tonality, perspective and composition to their painting. Jeff Gibson is an artist painter, muralist, curator of the 2011 and 2012 Queer Arts Festival. Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews), 6:30pm 9:30pm (August 2), 6:30pm 9:30pm (August 9), 2pm 4:30pm (August 12). $120 for all three or $40 per class. Bursaries available. Go to QueerArtsFestival.com to register.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
BLOWING WHISTLES
See Thursday, July 26
MAN UP: OPEN WIDE,
ITS PRIDE!
Featuring music from Ponyboy, Majik, Buttah, Bloody Betty, and guests DJ Colby B (NYC) & DJ Ana. The Cobalt (917 Main),8pm (doors) and 11pm (show). $15 (advance), $20 (door). Combo wristband for Friday and Saturday parties is $20. Tickets at Little Sisters (1238 Davie), Perch Restaurant (1701 Powell) and ManUpVancouver.com.
BAREFOOT DAVIE STREET DANCE PARTY
The Davie Street Dance Party is the 19+ kick off to Pride weekend. Killer line-up of DJs to pump you up, generating excitement and anticipation for the Pride Parade and Pride Festival on Sunday. On Davie Street (from Burrard to Jervis), 7pm 12am.
Chicks Ahoy boat cruise
All aboard with a new charter company (Magic Yacht Charters), a new boat (Magic Spirit), and an exciting new route (Indian Arm) and most importantly it has 12 washrooms in total with a set on every deck! DJs Riki Rocket & Kasey Riot. Includes complimentary afterparty, Sweet Fridays at Canvas Lounge. Boarding 7pm; Sailing: 8-12. $35 until July 14 / $45 after/$55 at boarding OR included in all-access weekend pass for $99 (value of $125). Tickets at FlyGirlProductions, Little Sisters, Kokopelli Salon.
Sweet Fridays Pride Kick-off party
Ever-intimate, always playful, and supremely chic party with DJ Miss M (Drama Squad ) at Canvas Lounge (Gastown). $10 advance OR included in boat cruise (above) OR all-access weekend pass for $99 (value of $125). Tickets at FlyGirlProductions, Little Sisters, Kokopelli Salon.
TUBE STEAK, HOSTED BY COLBY KELLER
Colby Keller is a bigger, scruffier, more introverted variety of porn actor and he is making his first Canadian appearance! DIXXs first cover and centerfold is your generous host. With DJsColby B and Maxwell Maxwell DIXX magazine is taking over the swanky Keefer Bar . The kitchen will be serving up TUBE STEAK Hot Dogs! The Keefer Bar (135 Keefer), 6pm 2am. Tickets are $22 at Red Cat Records (4307 Main), Little Sisters (1238 Davie) or Priape (1148 Davie).
CELEBRITIES PRIDE BALL
The talented and amazing DJ Pornstar of LA has been playing some of the worlds largest gay parties, including Palm Spring White Party. Opening the evening is Vancouvers very own DJ Zach Shore. The night will also consist of the hottest go go boys and performances by the House of Celebs. Celebrities Night Club (1022 Davie), until 4am. Advance tickets are $25 at vancouverpride2012.com, Little Sisters (1238 Davie) or Priape (1148 Davie).
THE ARTIST IN YOU: MIXED MEDIA VISUAL ART YOUTH WORKSHOP WITH ROXANNE GAGNON
Join rockin instructor Roxanne Gagnon in an exploration of self-inquiry through manipulation of mixed media, including found objects and remnants of pop culture. Designed for LGBT/Queer/Questioning youth with a keen interest in visual arts. There will be two 2.5 hours sessions on August 3 and 4. Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews), 7pm 9:30pm. $40 per class (bursaries available) Register at QueerArtsFestival.com/youth.
THANK YOU, YOURE NOT WELCOME: CONTEMPORARY DANCE STARRING NOAM GAGNON
After his stunning appearance in QAFs interdisciplinary 2011 showcase Short Shorts, dancer and choreographer Noam Gagnon returns with a full-length work, Thank You, Youre Not Welcome. Based on a list of things that can shape, haunt and cripple a life, this piece seeks to go into the proposition that growing up can be a fabulous but painful ride. With James Fagan Tait as director and playwright, and Stefan Smulovitz as composer and sound designer. Roundhouse Community Arts Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews), 7:30pm. Tickets $20 in advance at QueerArtsFestival.com, $12 - $30 (sliding scale at the door).
VASM (VANCOUVER ACTIVISTS IN SM): PRIDE WEEKEND PLAY PARTY
VASM will be taking over the Dungeon Space at M2M to host a Play Party. A dungeon Master will be on duty and the usual VASM rules and etiquette will apply. M2M Dungeon Space (1210 Granville), 8pm 12pm. $7 (M2M members), $12 (non-members).
HOT & WET - THE ORIGINAL WOMENS PRIDE CRUISE
The beautiful M.V. Britannia will set sail from Vancouver filled with some of the loveliest cargo ever to ply the Seven Seas! DJ Tracey D will be spinning her hot mix of classics to cutting edge. Harbour Cruises Marina (501 Denman), 6pm (boarding), 7pm 11pm (cruise). $35 (before July 15th), $45 (after July 15th), $50 (at boarding). Tickets available at Little Sisters (1138 Davie), VCV Computers (888 Commercial) and online at CremaProductions.com
CHRISTEENE LIVE IN VANCOUVER
CHRISTEENE Live CD release party featuring JJ Booya & C-Baby. A sexually infused sewer of live rap and vile shamelessness, capable of adapting amazingly well to all styles of music. The first full album from drag terrorist CHRISTEENEWASTE UP, KNEEZ DOWNis a stomach-turning, butt-thumping dance manifesto. Waldorf Hotel (1489 E. Hastings, 8pm 10:30pm. $10 (plus service fee) for advance tickets at Priape (1148 Davie) or Christeene.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
TERRY WALLACE MEMORIAL BREAKFAST
This free event invites all to celebrate the founder of the Pride Society, Terry Wallace. Partnering with Safeway, we serve a free pancake breakfast to 200 early-birds on this lovely Saturday morning. Bute and Davie, 8:30am 11am. Free (by donation).
OUT FOR KICKS PRIDE SOCCER CAMP
Looking for analternativeto the regular Pride events, or just want to give your liver a rest? Pride Soccer Camp is a great introduction to the sport of soccer, hosted by the boys and girls of Out for Kicks! Visit OutForKicks.ca for more information. Andy Livingston East Field (89 Expo), 11am 2pm. $5 (includes refreshments).
DYKE MARCH & FESTIVAL
March from McSpadden Park at noon and then celebrate the festival in Grandview Park at 1pm. VancouverDykeMarch.com.
HUSTLA: PRIDE BLING
Whip out those rainbow chainz, and strip on down to just a grill and some pasties, because you dont wanna miss this. Featuring HUSTLAs resident DJs Jef Leppard and Thats So Raven! Plus SICKNIN performances by the Baddest Peach Cobblah, Bambibot & Miss Cobalt Winner Lady Jem. The Cobalt (917 Main), 8pm 3am. $8 presale tickets. Cobalt Pride Weekend Wristband available for $33 (3 parties).
MAN UP EL HANGOVER: PARKING LOT POOL PARTY
With music from DJ Lisa De Lux & Kasha Kennedy. There will be beer pong, bikinis, food, drag, go-go dancers, and more! The Cobalt (917 Main), 1pm 9pm. $10 (advance), $15 (door). Combo wristband for Friday and Saturday parties is $20.
Tickets at Little Sisters (1238 Davie), Perch Restaurant (1701 Powell) and ManUpVancouver.com.
VANCOUVER SISTERS EXEQUATOR PARTY
A global gathering of queer nuns to celebrate the first fully professed House of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in Canada in 25 years. Includes an elevation ceremony, a screening of Bad Habits, and saintings prominent leaders in Vancouvers queer communities. Davie Village (1025 Davie), 2pm 5pm. YVRSisters.ca
B YOU SATURDAYS: LET THEM EAT CAKE
DJs Drew G & Mattilda Ho will keep the dance floor packed through out the night until 4am. Plus circus performers, go go boys, plus epic performances by the House of Celebs Dance Group.Celebrities Night Club (1022 Davie), 9pm 4am. Advance tickets are $35 and can be purchased at vancouverpride.com, Little Sisters (1238 Davie) or Priape (1148 Davie).
BLOWING WHISTLES
See Thursday, July 26
THE ARTIST IN YOU: YOUTH art WORKSHOP WITH ROXANNE GAGNON
See Friday, August 3
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
4TH ANNUAL PRIDE DAY SERVICE
With guest musicians. Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrrard), 8am. Free. For more information go to Cathedral.Vancouver.bc.ca.
34th 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, 12pm 3pm. Free.
PRIDE FESTIVAL
125,000 people celebrate the best day of the summer on the shores of Sunset Beach. Check out the live music, Pride market and beer garden. Sunset Beach (near Burrard Bridge), 11am 6pm. Free.
chicas AT THE COAST
A gathering of daring, delicious, delights, including two rooms of four international she.jays and live entertainment with the musical wonders of Colleen Rennison and Eric Campbell from No Sinner and a gorgeous flamenco troupe. Coast Plaza Hotel (1763 Comox Street) 3pm-9pm. $45 advance OR included in all-access weekend pass for $99 (value of $125). Tix at FlyGirlProductions.com, Little Sisters, Kokopelli SalonComox Street.
THICKSET BEAR & CUB DANCE
A Hangout Night For Bears, Cubs & Friends... takes over de:Basement at Club 23 (former home of legendary disco/leather/punk club John Barleys)! Multi-genre, all-purpose grooves from Seattles infamous DJ NARK (Bottom Forty @ the Cuff; Dickslap @ the Eagle; NarkMagazine.com/), plus the return of THICKSET fave, Vancouvers RJ SOLO (Bunker, Organix, Audio Teabag)
ONE TICKET, TWO PARTIES!
TRUCKERDISCO upstairs. Club 23 (23 W. Cordova), 8pm. Advance tickets at thicktruckpride2012.eventbrite.com or Little Sisters (1238 Davie). Tickets at door for $10 (between 8pm 9pm), $12 (9pm 10pm), and $15 (after 10pm).
MARTINI AND BIG ROGER EVENTS: 11TH ANNUAL TROUBLE PRIDE T-DANCE
With DJ Joe Gathreaux (LA) and Vancouvers DJ Quest opening. Experience a gorgeous, sexy and spacious new venue: perfect for the post-parade social where everyone gets lucky, rain or shine! Cheap drinks and complimentary tapas. Players Chophouse (808 Beatty), 2pm 8pm. $15 for advance tickets, $20 at the door. Tickets at Little Sisters (1238 Davie), Priape (1148 Davie) or ClubZone.com/me/BigRoger.
PLAY: SATURDAY NIGHT AFTER HOURS
Starring DJ Eddie Martinez (NYC), performances by XXX Entertainer Tate Ryder and an opening set by Torontos JOSH KARMIN. Gorgomish (695 Smithe), 12am 7am. $25 (limited advance), $35 (advance) and $40 (at door, if available). Tickets at Little Sisters (1238 Davie), Priape (1148 Davie) or clubzone.com/me/BigRoger.
QUEER BASH: HIPSTER VANITY VS DRAG QUEEN INSANITY
What to wear? PLAID PLAID PLAID, skinny jeans, beards, bring ya mirrors! or take a chance and drag queen it up with pumps and glitter! Prizes for best costumes! With Queer Bash resident DJ Jef Leppard, Colby B and Haute Toady. Also with Drag Insanity, Isolde N. Barron, Vera Way and Celestial Seasons. The Cobalt (917 Main), 8pm 3am. $19 for presale tickets, $25 at the door. Cobalt Pride Weekend Wristband available for $33 (3 parties).
BIG GAY SING! A FESTIVE AUDIENCE SING-ALONG WITH THE VANCOUVER MENS CHORUS, WILLIE ZWOZDESKY, CONDUCTOR
The Roundhouse will be alive with the Sound of Music! Dont even think about sitting back and enjoying the show as our hosts will get you up off your feet, dancing and singing to your favourite gay anthems. Remember to Dress to Impress as prizes will be awarded for the most outrageously dressed audience members. QueerArtsFestival.com. Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews), 7:30pm. $20.
GREY AND GLAMOROUS
A Pride Dance for older and aging queers and allies. Vancouver Pride Society along with QMUNITY Generations and the 411 Senior Centre present Gray & Glamorous! Location TBA, 4pm 7pm. $5 (suggested donation at the door, but not mandatory). Email [email protected].
YOUTH DANCE
QMUNITY Gab Youth presents a drug- and alcohol-free event for youth ages 25 and under who identify with any sexual orientation and gender. Location TBA, 8pm 12am. $5 (suggested donation at the door, but not mandatory). Email [email protected].
BEARRACUDA PRIDE VANCOUVER!
Returning for a second helping is DJ Ted Eiel from Chicago and live at 11pm is the BC debut of Debby Holiday, direct from Los Angeles! Youve heard her hits Heaven, Catch a Fire or most recently Never Give Up. Main Room: DJ Ted Eiel (Chicago), Debby Holiday. Upstairs: Tasty snacks, massages by James and chill lounge. Fivesixty (560 Seymour), 8pm 3am. $15 for advance tickets at Bearracuda.ca or Priape (1148 Davie).
TRUCKERDISCO 2012
A zero-attitude, inclusive, affordable, and unforgettable Pride Sunday event! Its a night of disco, but probably not as you know it: Italo-Disco, Nu-Disco, Dark Disco, Crisco Disco, Space-Disco, Discopunk, past to present, anthems & oddities, Giorgio Moroder to James Murphy. DJs Taffi Louis & guests spinning the good stuff, more cowbell and more four-to-the-floor stompers and sleaze from the backroom and the underground. Club 23 (23 W. Cordova), 8pm 1am. Tickets at the door for $10 (9pm-10pm) and $15 (after 10pm).
RAPTURE: VICTORY :: GOTHAM CITY :: DANNY VERDE | RAFAEL CALVENTE | DJ GRIND | SHOKRA
Also with performances by Shokra (LA), Peter Breeze (YVR), Cassandra (TO) :: Lena Love (TO). Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville), 9pm. $50, $64.25 and $81 at Ticketmaster.ca, Priape (1148 Davie) or Little Sisters (1238 Davie).
PRIDE PARTY CRUISE
Enjoy Pride on the MV Princess with the breath-taking views on the Vancouver Harbour, English Bay and Deep Cove. DJs Adam Dreaddy and Quest will keep you entertained, as well as performers Raye Sunshine and Iona Whipp.Enjoy a roast beef buffet dinner and dance.Boarding starts at 4pm (sailing is from 5pm 9pm).Advance tickets are $50 (includes your meal) and can be purchased at Little Sisters Bookstore (1238 Davie), Priape (1148 Davie) or online at CruiseyT.com
PRIDE GO GO CRUISE
DJs Zach Shore and Brett T from Seattle will keep you entertained on MV Britannia with performers Joan-E & Carlotta Gurl.Enjoy a roast beef buffet dinner and dance. Boarding starts at 5pm (sailing is from 6pm 10pm). Advance Tickets are $60 (includes your meal) and can be purchased at Little Sisters Bookstore (1238 Davie), Priape (1148 Davie) or online at CruiseyT.com
PRIDE SUNDAY EDITION
JetGirl and Lipstick Jungle team up again for Pride at Ginger Sixty Two. DJ Beau (L.A. - Girlbar), L.A.s top female house DJ, will be tearing it up with our very own rising star, DJ Kasha Kennedy (Vancouver). Ginger Sixty Two (1219 Granville), 9pm 2am. $15 (advance) at Little Sisters (1138 Davie) and cremaproductions.com
HISTORY IX
After the parade head to Celebrities and help make history at the 8th annual Gay Pride Party Marathon.Celebrities presents a 13-hour non-stop party marathon beginning with DJ DarylO & Johnny Jover (@ T-Dance), Bertossi & Zach Shore join forces to close Vancouver Pride 2012 with a big bang! Best Butt Contest at 4:30pm and you can register from 3-4pm at Celebrities coat check.Winner will walk away with over $500 in prizes!Celebrities Night Club (1022 Davie), 3pm 4am. Free (3pm 9pm) and $15 (after 9pm).
HERSHE BAR
2 clubs. 5 international she.jays with international Playboy playmate DJ Rhiannon, Riki Rocket, Saratonin, Kasey Riot and Miss M. One ticket lets you play in both neighbouring venues: Gossip & Blvd 22 (750 Pacific). 9pm-3am. $25 advance OR included in all-access weekend pass for $99 (value of $125). Tix at FlyGirlProductions.com, Little Sisters, Kokopelli Salon.
MONDAY, AUGUST 6
PRIDE RECOVERY CRUISE
Still have energy or worked during Pride and need to party? Join the Pride Board and congratulate them on a great job on the Pride Recovery Cruise on the MV Britannia.DJs Drew and Del Stamp will keep you entertained with performers Joan-E & Summer Clearance. Enjoy a buffet chicken dinner and dance until you cant dance anymore. Boarding starts at 3pm (sailing is from 4pm 8pm). Advance Tickets are $60 (includes your meal) and can be purchased at Little Sisters Bookstore (1238 Davie), Priape (1148 Davie) or online at Cruiseyt.com.
TOPS & BOTTOMS - MUSICAL IMPROV!
Shake off those Pride hangover blues with some musical improv games with The Bobbers. Oasis Ultra Lounge (1240 Thurlow). Free.
HELLO, CRUEL WORLD: QUEER YOUTH SURVIVAL WORKSHOP WITH KATE BORNSTEIN
Kates book, Hello, Cruel World: 101 Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and other Outlaws, is an underground seller, and the basis of this workshop. Kate will talk about doing anything it takes to make your life more worth living. With the single rule: Dont be mean. A group discussion will follow the lecture. Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews), 3pm 5pm. Free.
UNITED: PRIDE 2012 VANCOUVER PRIDES CLOSING PARTY (SUNDAY NIGHT AFTERHOURS)
Starring DJ Paulo with an opening set by Vancouvers own DJ Adam Dreaddy. The United parties are Vancouvers sweatiest, sexiest, and wildest re-occurring after-hours parties. This massive event sells out in advance every year with line-ups down the block to get in. Gorgomish (695 Smithe), 2am 8am. $60 (advance), $70 (door). Tickets at Little Sisters (1238 Davie), Priape (1148 Davie) or ClubZone.com/me/BigRoger.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
24TH ANNUAL VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
Are you a lover or a fighter? With 75 films from 16 countries, Vancouvers second largest film festival has something for everyone. Empire Granville 7 theatre (855 Granville) and other participating venues. Tickets go on sale July 19. For tickets, parties, previews and more, visit QueerFilmFestival.ca.
