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and Pride, how will you show yours? Tweet us your party and costume photos, parade videos and more with the hashtag #WEhavePride, and they’ll appear in a live gallery on our website. Go to WEVancouver.com to learn more.
For the past 36 years, Vancouver’s Pride parade and festival has celebrated LGBTQ causes and culture. The event earned hard-fought civic status last year, and marks the continuation of what might be the gayest time in Canadian history. But as Ontario recently embraced its first openly gay premier, and Vancouver defiantly sent a gay city councillor to the Sochi Olympics, there remains many places in the world were it is not legal, or safe, to be queer. So this week, as more than 650,000 people descend on Vancouver to show their solidarity
Left: Two-spirited First Nations designer and beadworker Tyler Jacobs. Opposite: WE’s Kate-Lynn Flanagan in last year’s Pride parade. Kelsey Klassen photos
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The West End: The home of Pride
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or more than 35 years, Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood has been the home of Pride, and a place where people from all walks of life can call home. “It’s a great place to visit, and it’s a great place to live,” says Stephen Regan, executive director of the West End BIA. The diversity of the neighbourhood is apparent the second you step foot on the street. People of every culture, background, age, and sexual orientation have been drawn to the neighbourhood thanks to its proximity to nature and to Downtown Vancouver. Although the West End is one of the most densely populated neighbourhoods in North America, it has a well-deserved reputation for being a freindly and welcoming place, to visitors and new residents alike. “There’s a recognition here that you have to share this wealth and share these blessings,” says Regan.”This neighbour6
hood has always opened its doors.” Life in the West End is centred around Davie, Denman, and Robson streets, and each bring their own unique flavour. Davie Village is the quirky hub of Vancouver’s gay community, and also home to many of the services in the West End, with St. Paul’s Hospital providing the 24hour heartbeat for the neighbourhood. Denman is a tourist mecca stretching from sea to sea, lined with some of Vancouver’s best restaurants, all a stone’s throw from majestic Stanley Park. Robson is home to some of the best shopping anywhere, and is a hub for Vancouver’s Asian community. “We have three great streets making up one great neighbourhood,” says Regan. The West End is Vancouver’s second oldest residential neighbourhood, and quickly became a desirable destination for families who didn’t want to live near the many mills that once lined Vancouver’s harbour.
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The Manhattan Building located on the corner of Robson and Thurlow is Vancouver’s oldest apartment building. The corner of Davie and Georgia was once home to the grand Denman Arena, a 10,500-capacity rink that was the home ice of the Vancouver Millionaires, winners of the 1915 Stanley Cup. The neighbourhood was also the birthplace of tourism in Vancouver, thanks to its close proximity to English Bay, Coal Harbour, and Stanley Park. Today, the West End is one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in the city, the place where Vancouver comes to celebrate, and is expected to grow by 10,000 people in the coming decades, according to Regan. “There’s a renewed energy and vitality here,” he says. “This neighbourhood has a bright future. It’s just humming!” To learn more about the West End neighbourhood and its many businesses, visit WestEndBIA.com
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pride listings Thursday, July 17 Helicopter Thursday at Junction With DJ Nick Bertossi and hot male strippers, doors at 11pm, $5 cover. Showtime 12:30am at Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com An Evening of Queer Song and Humour Featuring Suzanne Westenhoefer and Kate Reid. It’s time to lighten up! Get your tickets now for a hilarious evening of gay, lesbian, queer humour and song with two talented, funny women. 7:30pm at the WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac. Tickets $26 advance, $32 at door. Tickets online at SoundsAndFuries.com/ concerts
Friday, July 18 Pride Cocktail Kickoff Kevin Mazzone, Ryan McKinley, Richard Graham, and Gary Serra invite you to join them to kick off Pride celebrations in the beautiful penthouse of the Loden Hotel with fabulous cocktails, delicious appetizers and fun raffle prizes. 6–9pm, 1177 Melville. 8
Samantha Stanway photo Average Joe’s A social gathering for HIV positive guys, 3–6pm at Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com Funktion Friday With DJ Drew and sexy go-go boys. Doors at 9:30pm, $5 cover. Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com
Saturday, July 19 Gayday at Playland This day includes a Drag Promenade showcasing local drag talent from Vancouver. Come participate in face painting, go on the rides, or enjoy a refreshment in the 19+ beer garden. This event is family-centered, and 2014 PRIDE GUIDE
takes place from 11am– 6pm. Purchase a ticket online through VancouverPride.ca Absolut Dragulous With Carlotta Gurl & Guests, followed by HYPE with DJ Mike Bauer. Doors at 9:30pm, show time 10:45, $5 cover. Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com
Sunday, July 20 Out For Kicks T-Dance with DJ Mike Bauer from 4–8pm ($5 cover), Sunday Funday with DJ Drew (No Cover) 11pm–3am. Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com WEVancouver.com
Monday, July 21 “Get Stumped” Trivia With host Richard Romano, starts at 7:30pm and free to play. Followed by Industry Night with DJ Drew, $3 cover (free for industry staff). Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com
Tuesday, July 22 Rewind Hits from the past with DJ Del Stamp (no cover) 11pm to 3am Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com
Wednesday, July 23 Art Party! How gay can it get? Queer Arts Festival’s
Art Party is one of Vancouver’s hottest pride season events. This spectacular gala event features lavish live performance, ravishing refreshments, amazing artwork and queer conviviality. The event celebrates the opening night of both QAF’s curated exhibition Queering the International, and the Pride in Art Community Show. Don’t miss this extravagant kickoff for three weeks of incredible shows, performances, workshops, and outreach initiatives. 7–10pm at 181 Roundhouse Mews. Entrance by donation. PrideInArt.ca Edge With DJ Del Stamp (no
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Thursday, July 24 Helicopter Thursday at Junction With DJ Nick Bertossi and hot male strippers, doors at 11pm, $5 cover. Showtime 12:30am at Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com
Friday, July 25 Chicklets Pride Warm-up Party A little “thank you” for all of the support through the years! Get warmed up for Pride celebrations at Heaven’s Door, 1216 Bute. 9pm-2am, tickets $5 cash at door.
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Friday, July 25 Mabel League Finals Tournament The Mabel League was established in 1990 and is the largest Women’s D Division fastpitch league in Western Canada. The Mabel League fosters a safe and fun environment for lesbians, bisexual and heterosexual women, transgender, and transsexual people to play recreational softball. 2014 Finals Tournament will be held at various parks on the evening of Friday, July 25 and at Gordon Park all day long on both July 26 and 27.
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Colin Tilney Celebrates LXXX World-renowned keyboardist Colin Tilney turned 80 this year. Celebrate his legacy with a solo harpsichord recital. Colin Tilney’s performance will include Bach’s monumental sixth English Suite; a prelude and dances by Louis Couperin, the uncle of François; five sonatas by Scarlatti; and Quinque by South
Samantha Stanway photo African lesbian composer Priaulx Rainier. Part of the Queer Arts Festival and presented in partnership with the Vancouver Early Music Festival. $30 general admission, $15 youth/ seniors/underemployed. 7:30pm–9:30pm at 181 Roundhouse Mews. PrideInArt.ca QSONG QSONG (Queer Songwriters of a New Generation) is a 16-week song-writing workshop for queer, trans, and allied youth (14-25)
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Saturday, July 26 Independent touring workshop with Sunny Drake Queer Arts Festival workshop features stepby-step considerations for self-producing and touring independent performance. Workshop facilitator Sunny Drake has toured his work extensively including in Canada, the USA, Europe, Puerto Rico, and Australia. He’s toured to international arts festivals, queer festivals, universities, schools, community centres, squats and underground venues, backyards, conferences, and deserts. By donation, 7:30–9:45pm, 181 Roundhouse Mews. SunnyDrake.com Absolut Dragulous With Carlotta Gurl and Guests, followed by HYPE with DJ Mike Bauer. Doors at 9:30pm, show time 10:45, $5 cover. Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com
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ne of the grand marshals named to the 2014 Pride Parade plans to use the honour to raise awareness about the need for more involvement from government and tourism officials from across the province. Dean Nelson, founder of Pride House, open to visiting members of LGBTQ communities from around the world during the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, said the time he spent recently in Toronto for World Pride demonstrated the need for more official input and support here at home. “I worry Vancouver is becoming complacent, but we can’t lose focus. We need government officials and tourism boards to participate in important conferences because that’s what sets the tone,” said Nelson of events such as the annual international Gay and Lesbian Travel Conference and InterPride.
As a result of Nelson’s efforts, Olympic Pride House has expanded to include the 2012 London Olympics, 2014 Sochi Olympics, the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, FIFA World Cup 2014 in Rio, and the 2015 PanAm Games in Toronto. In addition to Pride House, Nelson is producer of Whistler’s annual WinterPRIDE ski festival and co-founder of the Mr. Gay World mentorship program. Also acting as grand marshal is trans filmmaker and community activist Gwen Hawthorn, best known for her documentary film She’s a Boy I Knew. Hawthorn also works at Vancouver Coastal Health as the educator for Prism Services, facilitating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, two spirit and questioning-inclusion workshops for non-profit housing, social service and health care organizations.
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Saturday, July 26 Mabel League Finals Tournament The Mabel League was established in 1990 and is the largest Women’s D Division fastpitch league in Western Canada. The Mabel League fosters a safe and fun environment for lesbians, bisexual and heterosexual women, transgender, and transsexual people to play recreational softball. 2014 Finals Tournament will be held at Gordon Park all day long, 6675 Commercial.
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Vancouver Tennis Association Social Play Night VTA offers all levels “social” sessions from 5-7pm at the Stanley Park courts. A yearly membership costs $45 and there is also a court fee of $7 per session. Non members can drop in for $10 if there is space available – which does happen, but not often.
fun categories like the best-dressed team. This family friendly event has become a Pride tradition with net proceeds going to the Qmunity Pride Legacy Fund and Out in Schools to help raise money to build community organizations and to fight bullying and homophobia. More information on the Pride Run & Walk, including how to register can be found at VancouverFrontrunners.org
Pride Run & Walk The 10th Annual Pride Run and Walk hosted by Vancouver Frontrunners takes place at Brockton Oval in Stanley Park at 9am. The Pride Run and Walk is for everyone of all abilities. There will be prizes for top finishers in the male, female, and gender variant categories as well as
Picnic in the Park The Vancouver Pride Society is hosting Picnic in the Park, located at the end of the Pride Run and Walk finish line at Brockton Oval at Stanley Park. Even if you are not taking part in the run, bring the family, friends, and pull up a picnic table or blanket on the grass. Join in on games (participation
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by donation organized by our community partners), or enjoy a refreshment in the 19+ beer garden. DJs will play music throughout the day, bring your dog to the doggy daycare park. Runners be sure to bring your ID for the beer garden! Event finishes up at 6pm. HONDA CELEBRATION OF LIGHT FIREWORKS: The largest offshore fireworks competition in the world features displays from the United States. Best viewed from English Bay. Reserved seating in VIP areas can be purchased at HondaCelebrationOfLight.com. Bard B Q & Fireworks Enjoy performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Equivocation and/or Cymbeline, followed by WEVancouver.com
a delicious dinner and then a thrilling swordfighting display and improv comedy. Wrap it up with an up-close view of the Celebration of Light fireworks. Each evening includes performances of the season’s plays followed by a salmon barbecue and dessert (cash bar) and entertainment. Tickets are $99 and include the play, dinner, and post-dinner entertainment. BardOnTheBeach.org
Sunday, July 27 Mabel League Finals Tournament The Mabel League was established in 1990 and is the largest Women’s D Division fastpitch league
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in Western Canada. The Mabel League fosters a safe and fun environment for lesbians, bisexual and heterosexual women, transgender, and transsexual people to play recreational softball. 2014 Finals Tournament will be held at Gordon Park, 6675 Commercial. Softball fundraiser The Junction WESA softball team is on its way to the 2014 Gay Softball World Series in Dallas this September. Come celebrate with them in a fundraiser on the Junction Patio 3–8pm. $10 gets you a burger and beer, maybe even a ball player, and all proceeds go to the team to get them to Dallas.
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Sunday, July 27 Pride with the Whitecaps Watch the Vancouver Whitecaps take on the FC Dallas in one of the biggest games of the season, Pride style! The Vancouver Pride Society with the Vancouver Whitecaps have collaborated to bring Vancouver the second annual Pride with the Whitecaps game at 2pm at BC Place. The Vancouver Pride Society were the first Pride organization in Canada to hold the first queerfocused major league sporting event in Canada. Come celebrate, bring your Pride flags and fill the stands with all your LGBTQ gear! Prices range from $42.75 to $63.75 when purchasing tickets be sure to enter passcode: PRIDEVAN
Monday, July 28 Pride City Proclamation The City of Vancouver will be proclaiming support of the LGBTQ community at Vancouver City Hall North Lawn, 453 West 12th. There will be a panel discussion (10:45am) of current events the LGBTQ community is facing locally and worldwide with a public speech to follow (noon). The event is the official opening of Pride’s main week 18
Samantha Stanway photo during the Pride season. After the proclamation participants can join the Vancouver Pride Parade marshals, and the Legacy Awards recipients for cocktails and to hear them speak about what they do to support the LGBTQ community. Pride Trivia Pride Trivia with host Richard Romano, starts at 7:30pm and free to play. Followed by Industry Night with DJ Drew, $3 cover (free for industry staff). Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub. com
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club, 1022 Davie. CelebritiesNightclub.com Rewind Hits from the past with DJ Del Stamp (no cover) 11pm to 3am Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 HONDA CELEBRATION OF LIGHT FIREWORKS The largest offshore fireworks competition in the world features displays from France. Best viewed from English Bay. Reserved seating in VIP areas can be purchased at HondaCelebrationOfLight.com. Bard B Q & Fireworks Enjoy performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Equivocation and/or Cymbeline, followed by a delicious dinner and WEVancouver.com
then a thrilling swordfighting display and improv comedy. Wrap it up with an up-close view of the Celebration of Light fireworks. Each evening includes performances of the season’s plays followed by a salmon barbecue and dessert (cash bar) and entertainment. Tickets are $99 and include the play, dinner, and post-dinner entertainment. BardOnTheBeach.org FVDED FVDED Pride Featuring Mykki Blanco live and & Brenmar. DJs Matt ExYouth and Kasey Riot. Celebrities Nightclub, 1022 Davie. ThisIsPride.ca
The Dogwood Monarchy Society’s Pride Show With hosts Emperor XLIII JJ Nation and Empress XLIII Kiki Lawhore followed by Edge with DJ Del Stamp. Doors at 10pm, $5 cover, Showtime at 11:30pm, open until 4am. Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com Bingo for life Bingo For Life fundraiser featuring Joan-E. One hundred per cent of proceeds benefit the Friends for Life Society. Doors at 8pm, Bingo starts at 8:30pm. Celebrities Nightclub, 1022 Davie. CelebritiesNightclub.com
Thursday, July 31 Helicopter Thursday at Junction With DJ Nick Bertossi and hot male strippers, doors at 11pm, $5 cover. Showtime 12:30am at Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com SIN Big Roger Events presents its big Pride weekend kick-off event at Vancouver FanClub (1050 Granville Street. DJ Eddie Martinez (NYC) and sinful live acts. Doors at 10pm. Tickets and passes available at BigRogerEvents. Showclix.com or at Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium (1238 Davie).
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hroughout history, tyrants have banned “degenerate” artists or artworks under the argument that they posed an imminent danger to the social fabric. The theme of Queer Arts Festival 2014, ReGenerations, is a defiant response to that. ReGenerations (July 23Aug. 9) embraces the premise that art can be dangerous, even revolutionary. In the intimate act of sharing, both artists and audiences find meaning, transformation, and the strength to enact change. This year’s festival brings together artists from over 20 countries, speaks to healing and renewal by addressing topics such as addiction, and provides solidarity for those struggling for queer rights internationally and at home. Highlights include:
X, Sunny Drake’s transdisciplinary exploration of addiction and recovery Sex. Booze. Facebook. Carbs. Fess up: what’s your guilty pleasure? Stunning stop motion animation, whimsical puppets, and sharp live performance meld in this fast-paced one-man show (pictured). X is a magical, imaginative and honest look at addiction, particularly struggles with alcohol, as well as sex and pop star obsession. The work is grounded in – but not limited to – queer and trans experiences and is 20
partially informed by over 40 interviews with community members. Sold out shows in San Francisco. Rave reviews in Australia. Festival award winner. July 26, 28 at 7:30pm | July 27 at 3pm | $30 General Admission | $15 Youth/Seniors/ Underemployed The debut of Cor Flammae Ignite your evening with the soaring voices of Cor Flammae, Canada’s only professional choir of queer singers, who illuminate the rich and furtive queer spaces typically left out of classical choral concerts. Composed from the ranks of Canada’s top-flight choral ensembles, the choir seeks to reveal the hidden queer heritage within the rich history of music, and change the ways we listen to the works of well-known historical figures and celebrated contemporary composers. July 24 at 7:30pm | $30 GA | $15 YSU Master harpsichordist Colin Tilney A giant among the first generation of musicians who brought historically informed performance to the general concertgoer, world-renowned keyboardist Colin Tilney turned 80 this year, and QAF is celebrating his legacy with a solo harpsichord recital. Tilney’s wide repertoire stretches from the English virginalists through Mozart to Louis Andriessen. He plays the fortepiano and clavichord in addition to his main instrument, the harpsichord, and often incorporates historical instruments or modern replicas in an attempt to match the music with the sounds the composers heard as they wrote. Tilney’s program will include Quinque by South African lesbian composer Priaulx Rainier (1903-1986) and more. July 25 at 7:30pm | $30 GA | $15 YSU
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Queering the International QAF’s signature visual arts exhibition, Queering the International, features a lineup of established and emerging artists from around the globe who are immigrant, indigenous, undocumented, displaced, and creatively working towards reconciling liberation through ideas of indigeneity, diaspora, and disidentification. Recent homophobic events in Russia, India, Uganda, and elsewhere have made it timely to highlight artists who address queer identity on an international scale, and whose work celebrates the complex human condition. Queering the International engages themes that are at once broad and challenging, asking artists, “What is queer, what is
international, what is your diaspora, and what is identity?” Brought together by the curatorial talents of Zimbabwe-born Laiwan and curatorial assistant Anne Riley, who is of Dene/Cree ancestry, it features artists from a range of nations including Brazil, Canada, North American First Nations, Guatemala, Guyana, Hawaii, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Mexico, the Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Trinidad, the United States, and Europe, covering a breadth of viewpoints and perspectives from queers near and far. July 23 - Aug. 9 | By donation | Gallery hours 10:30am – 10pm weekdays; 10:30am – 4:30pm weekends QueerArtsFestival.com
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Thursday, July 31 Gears and Queers Pride Ride Think that bikes and queer culture are rad? Well, then this might be the ride for you! Dress your best and bring your friends. The ride will be about one hour and will end up at Crab Park for some music, games, beverages. Ride starts at Kickstand (1739 Venables). Meet at 7pm, ride at 7:30pm. People of all orientations and genders are welcome. Alien Sex: A Gala(xy) Fundraiser Get your gala on in this transdisciplinary FUNdraiser for the Queer Arts Festival, featuring the work-in-progress presentation of Alien Sex. Come dressed in an outfit of your planet of origin! Prizes will be awarded to the best-dressed queer aliens. Tickets are $80 (includes $50 tax receipt), $20 regular ticket. All funds raised will go to support the Pride in Art Society. 7:30-9:30pm at the Roundhouse. PrideInArt.ca LIBERACE Liberace is Vancouver’s hottest weekly event and just got a little hotter for Pride. This year’s event features all the way from Down Under, DJ Kitty Glitter from Australia. Plus opening 22
Samantha Stanway photo set by DJ Del Stamp, performances by Cruella DeVag, Vancouver’s Drag Superstar winner 2014, and Valynne, plus a special Pride runway at 1am. Doors open at 9pm, advance tickets can be purchased at ThisIsPride.ca or Little Sisters. Celebrities Nightclub, 1022 Davie. CelebritiesNightclub.com The Gay Agenda: Mr Pride Rainbro Competition Your favourite East Van sexperience promises glitter and skin as the audience votes for their favourite amateur stripper to be crowned Mr. Pride Rainbro and win a $200 cash prize! With DJ Jef Leppard and G-Luv. The Cobalt, 917 Main. Advance tickets $11 at Little Sister’s and Red Cat Records. For more 2014 PRIDE GUIDE
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Friday, Aug. 1 Pride Block Party Start your Pride weekend off on the right foot at the Davie Street Block Party, and play games or dance with Pride to the hottest DJs of the summer! 4pm to midnight. This is now an all ages community focused event for Vancouver’s LGBTQ community, families, and allies. Come at 4pm to participate in carnival games in the two community blocks (Thurlow to Jervis), listen to music, and participate in games by donation hosted by community groups and local nonprofits. Held in partnership with the West End BIA. The beer garden is 19+ and opens up at 6pm. WEVancouver.com
HOT & WET The original women’s Pride cruise. The sexiest ship to ever cruise the Strait, sets sail with the loveliest cargo to ever ply the seven seas; hundreds of women celebrating with Pride. Juicy beats, remixed with beautiful views. 6pm boarding, setting sail at 7pm and returning at 11pm. MV Britannia (Harbour Cruises, north foot of Denman). Advance tickets $45, available at Little Sisters, VCV computers (888 Commercial), and online at: CremaProductions.com Chicklets Cruise after-party Want to feel the excitement of the Davie Street
Festival, but from a comfortable seat? Enjoy the launch of your Pride weekend overlooking the heart of the Village at Heaven’s Door, 1216 Bute, from 9pm–2am. Tickets $15 advance at Little Sisters or online at CremaProductions.com Man Up: BONAFIDE Pride Legendary drag king show featuring Ms. Jackson (SF), Airick X (PDX), and Lisa De Lux (YVR). Doors 9pm, show 10:30pm at The Cobalt, 917 Main. Advance tickets $16 at Little Sisters EventBrite.ca. For more info, visit TheCobalt.ca AVERAGE JOE’S Seventh anniversary par-
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ty from 3-6pm. A social gathering for HIV positive guys. Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com FUNKTION FRIDAY PRIDE DJ Drew and sexy go-go boys, doors 9pm, $10 cover. Open until 4am. Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com Ruff Pride A dance party for men who like their men RUFF. RUFF celebrates the masculine through the diversity of our community with music and performances. 9pm at The Pint, 455 Abbott. DJs James Torres (SF), Adam Dready, Jau Douglas, Mumbles. Tickets at RUFFparty.com
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Friday, Aug. 1 HOOK N SLING Celebrities Pride Ball presents the talented Hook N Sling, an Australian DJ now residing in LA who has played at the Biggest venues and Festivals across the Globe. Pacha, Space Ibiza, Global Gathering, and that is just a few. Opening the evening is Vancouver’s very own DJ Landon James & Marino, and he will get the crowd hoping. Celebrities Nightclub, 1022 Davie. Advance tickets can be purchased at ThisIsPride. ca or Little Sisters. CelebritiesNightclub.com Queer As Funk Kick off Vancouver Pride weekend at your favourite East Vancouver music venue, the fabulous Wise Hall. Totally unique in the history of Vancouver’s LGBTQ community, Queer as Funk brings together 10 of the city’s hottest queer musicians in an explosive, high-energy dance band. Hosted by the fabulous Zena Sharman. 9pm at the Wise Hall & Lounge 1882 Adanac. Tickets $25. QueerAsFunk.com Chicks Ahoy Hey warriors, rock the boat. This 2014 Pride cruise is aboard the swank-alicious Magic Spirit once again. If you are looking for some 24
Samantha Stanway photo nautical naughtiness with a boat full of saltytongued sailor girls, this is your night. Note that this year the Magic Spirit is docked at Plaza of Nations Marina at 750 Pacific Blvd. Boarding 7pm, sailing from 8–11pm. $45 advance, tickets and info available at: FlyGirlProductions.com. QSONG QSONG (Queer Songwriters of a New Generation) is a 16-week song-writing workshop for queer, trans, and allied youth (14-25) to develop your songwriting chops. Led by queer singer/songwriters Sarah Wheeler and Melissa Endean, QSONG includes recording and broadcast opportunities, guest appearances by some of Canada’s top queer artists. Free youth workshop from 5–7pm 2014 PRIDE GUIDE
at the Roundhouse. Visit PrideInArt.ca Papa Party World Tour Big Roger Events presents the Papa Party World Tour at Imperial Vancouver (319 Main). Featuring DJ Suri (Spain), Eliad Cohen (Tel Aviv), Nick Bertossi (Vancouver). Doors at 9pm. Tickets and passes available at BigRogerEvents. Showclix.com or at Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium (1238 Davie).
Saturday, Aug. 2 HONDA CELEBRATION OF LIGHT FIREWORKS The largest offshore fireworks competition in the world features displays from Japan. Best viewed from English Bay. Reserved seating in VIP areas can be purchased at HondaCelebrationOfLight.com. WEVancouver.com
Bard B Q & Fireworks Enjoy performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Equivocation and/or Cymbeline, followed by a delicious dinner and then a thrilling swordfighting display and improv comedy. Wrap it up with an up-close view of the Celebration of Light fireworks. Each evening includes performances of the season’s plays followed by a salmon barbecue and dessert (cash bar) and entertainment. Tickets are $99 and include the play, dinner, and post-dinner entertainment. BardOnTheBeach.org
ABSOLUT PATIO T-DANCE DJ Jeffery Michael (no cover) 2–6pm, followed by Hype Pride with DJ Mike Bauer, featuring the Absolut Dragulous Pride Show with Carlotta Gurl and guests. Showtime 10:45pm, doors 9pm, cover $15, open until 4am. Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com The 11th Vancouver Dyke March and Festival This year’s march takes places at noon at McSpadden Park and continues down Commercial Drive for a family friendly music Festival. Adding to the already
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change that. Prior to the 20th century, homosexuality could cost one their life. As a result, the lives of the LGBTQ community have historically been shrouded in necessary secrecy. Sutherland is hoping to produce a six-part documentary series called Out of History, an ambitious project that will bring to life over 2,800 years of gay history. Using documentary film and a digital online portal, the project will uncover the events and people that have contributed to the creation of the present day LGBTQ community. For Sutherland, the project is a return to his roots.
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His first film, Truxx, followed the impact of the ‘76 Olympics on the gay and lesbian community in Montreal and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 1978. Sutherland says he has toyed with the idea of documenting gay history since travelling to Amsterdam in 1979, where he first encountered stories about mass executions of gays in the 1700s, as well as tales of all-gay military units in the Second World War. “I explored further and was amazed at the depth and variety of our past and the untold contributions that we have made to the world over all this time,” he says. Case in point, Alexander the Great, one of the greatest rulers the world has ever known, is believed by many historians to have carried on a long-term homosexual
relationship with his general, and childhood friend, Hephaestion. “This will be the greatest story that has never been told,” says Sutherland. While the idea collected dust for decades, the recent events in Russia inspired Sutherland to move forward with the project. “People don’t see the danger of what [Putin] is doing in the context of history,” says Sutherland. “ There’s a notion that the gains we’ve made are irreversible, but history has proven that’s not the case.” Sutherland is hoping to crowdfund the money necessary to get the documentary made, and is hopeful the LGBTQ community will show their support. For more information about Sutherland’s project and to donate to the cause, visit Dana.io/Out-Of-History.
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Saturday, Aug. 2 Queer Bash: Choose Your Own Adventure East Van’s dress-up mess-up is back channeling your favourite themes with performances by Isolde N. Barron, Jaylene Tyme, and Miss Cobalt 2014 Valynne Vile. Plus DJ Jef Leppard and Colby B (NYC). The Cobalt, 917 Main. Advance tickets $16 at Little Sister’s and Red Cat Records. TheCobalt.ca Atlantis Playhouse Saturdays presents Atlantis with DJs Mattilda Ho and Adam Dreaddy. Doors from 9pm. Celebrities Nightclub, 1022 Davie. CelebritiesNightclub.com Terry Wallace Memorial Breakfast A community breakfast in recognition of the pioneers of the Pride movement in Vancouver. Come join in for an outdoor breakfast by donation (proceeds go to the Vancouver PRIDE Society), listen to stories of the past, and browse through the Vancouver Pride Society’s archives. Davie Street Plaza (the rainbow crosswalks) at 9am. GLITTER Big Roger Events presents Glitter: The Main 28
Samantha Stanway photo Event at Five Sixty (Seymour Street). Featuring DJ Abel Aguilera (Miami), DJ Del Stamp (Vancouver). Tickets and passes available at BigRogerEvents.Showclix.com or at Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium (1238 Davie).
Sunday, Aug. 3 36th Annual Vancouver Pride Parade Attracting crowds of more than 650,000, the Pride Parade is renowned on the international stage as one of the largest and most successful events in the world in support of LGBTQ communities. The parade begins at noon at Robson and Thurlow, heads west to Denman, follows Denman to Pacific and Beach, and finishes at the Sunset Beach Festival site at 3pm. 2014 PRIDE GUIDE
Sunset Beach Festival & Market More than 150,000 Pride partiers take in the festival and market, which is a great place to be before, after, and even during the parade, running from 11am–6pm. This celebration includes live music by local performers, and the local market provides a great mix of products, services, and community organizations. This is a pedestrian event for the general public who can come and enjoy the day, and watch live performances, purchase food from one of the food vendors at the picnic zone or in the food court. Browse through 100 + booths at the market to buy some pride souvenirs or view local artisans work, or you can learn more about local non-profits and other exhibitors. There is a 19+ beer garden with DJ, and live music WEVancouver.com
on the main stage. Bring your family to the family zone for some kid-friendly events. No parking available, but there will be a bike valet will be available along the Seawall. TROUBLE Big Roger Events presents Trouble, the 14th Annual Post Parade T-Dance at Vancouver Fan Club (1050 Granville) from 3–8pm. Featuring DJ Quest (Vancouver) and DJ DubbulDee (Montreal). Tickets and passes available at BigRogerEvents. Showclix.com or at Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium (1238 Davie). PRIDE 2014 DANCE PARTY With DJs Drew and
Mike Bauer, featuring the Diva’s Pride Show with Willie Taylor and guests Mandy Kamp and Carlotta Gurl. Showtime 10:45pm, doors at 9pm, cover $15 and open until 4am. Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com
Kennedy will rock the Boathouse (1795 Beach) all day and night, from 4pm–1am. Party overlooking English Bay, and steps from the Pride Parade and Festival. Tickets $25 at Little Sisters or online at VancouverPride.ca
CHICAS Hot House of Hotties Tiptoe through the picnic blankets at this flirty, flowery garden party in the gorgeous gardens of Vancouver’s iconic Sheraton Wall Centre from 3–9pm. Inside there’s a full-on dance party with LA’s DJ Saratonin. $45 advance. Tickets and info at FlyGirlProductions.com
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Sunday, Aug. 3 Big Gay Sing! The perfect post-Pride Parade pairing. Round out your Pride Sunday with a Queer Arts Festival mainstay, Big Gay Sing! This festive participatory music-making spectacle is led by the Vancouver Men’s Chorus. There will be prizes for the most outrageously dressed audience members. Tickets $20, 7:309:30pm at the Roundhouse. PrideInArt.ca HISTORY After the Parade head to Celebrities and make History at the ninth annual Gay Pride Party Marathon. Celebrities presents a 14-hour nonstop party marathon beginning with DJ DarylO and Johnny Jover, Mattilda Ho, Lisa DeLux and Zach Shore joining forces to close Vancouver Pride 2014 with a big bang! Best Butt Contest at 4pm with host Iona Whipp. The party goes from 3pm to 4am, No cover from 2:30–8pm, $15 after 8pm. Celebrities Night-
Samantha Stanway photo club, 1022 Davie. CelebritiesNightclub.com UNITED Big Roger Events presents this Pride closing party at Gorg-O-Mish Afterhours Club (695 Smithe). Featuring Ivan Gomez (Spain) and DJ Tristan Jaxx (SF). Tickets and passes available at BigRogerEvents. Showclix.com or at Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium (1238 Davie) Cruisey T Pride Party Cruise A Cruisey T Production is
proud to present Vancouver’s Largest T Dance Party Cruise. Boarding at 4pm, Sailing from 5–9pm. DJ Adam Dreaddy and entertainers Raye Sunshine and Kitty. Tickets start at $40. CruiseyT.com Cruisey T Pride Go-Go Cruise A Cruisey T Production is presents the Pride Go-Go Cruise with DJ Zach Shore and The Perry Twins (LAX), along with entertainers Joan-E and Carlotta Gurl. Boarding at 5pm, sailing from 6–10pm. Tickets start at $50. CruiseyT.com
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Sunday, Aug. 3 Hustla: Pride Gangbang Homo hip hop has never been this crunk as Peach Cobblah, Bambibot, Jane Smoker, Lady Jem, and Celestial Seasons square off in a drag queen rap battle. With DJ Jef Leppard and That’s So Raven. The Cobalt, 917 Main. Advance tickets $17 at Littler Sister’s and Red Cat Records. TheCobalt.ca
Monday, Aug. 4 RECOVERY TRIVIA With host Richard Romano starts at 7:30pm and free to play. Followed by Industry Night with DJ Drew, $3 cover (free for industry staff). Patio opens at noon. Junction Pub, 1138 Davie. JunctionPub.com Pride Recovery Cruise A CruiseyT Production presents the Pride Recovery Cruise with DJ Del Stamp and DomTop, along with entertainers Joan-E and Jaylene Tyme. Boarding at 3pm, sailing from 4–8pm. Tickets start at $50. CruiseyT.com WEVancouver.com
For more than 25 years, the Vancouver Queer Film Festival has showcased films that illuminate the transformative moments in the lives of queer people – telling stories of the journeys they have taken to find themselves, each other and their place in the world. The festival aims to create social change through film, education, and dialogue. The 26th edition of the festival runs Aug. 14–24 at venues all across Vancouver. For festival details, visit QueerFilmFestival.ca Vancouver Queer Film Festival venues • Celebrities Nightclub • Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas • The Cobalt • Emily Carr University of Art + Design • Fanclub • Rio Theatre • SFU’s Goldcorp Theatre for the Arts • Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre • Tides Canada • Vancity Theatre • Vancouver Playhouse • The Waldorf 2014 PRIDE GUIDE
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