A New Ticket Giveaway! Clare Voyeur presents Broadville - An All Women Comedy Variety Show @ The Rio Theatre Saturday November 29 Enter to win an evening of comedy including 2 Show Tickets, 2 large buttered popcorns, 2 large soft drinks and choice of 2 candies. www.whatsonqueerbc.com/enter-to-win

A great listing from Canada's IN Magazine

Did the Government Create a Hurricane and Steer It Toward Jamaica? After Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, online conspiracies claimed the government created the storm in order to clear land for smart cities. www.whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stori...

Fireworks and your Fur Baby. Fireworks are loud and unpredictable, which most dogs perceive as a threat. But there are some things you can do to help your furry friend endure. www.whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stori...

Good news for Vancouver queer film-lovers: Lesbian Space Princess is opening next Friday at participating theatres in the city via Cineplex. www.whatsonqueerbc.com/queer-divers...

Glitch Theatre (previously known as Realwheels Theatre) presents Faye's Room by Alex K. Masse — a moving, magical exploration of neurodivergence and belonging. We've got a Ticket Giveaway! www.whatsonqueerbc.com/enter-to-win

Enter to win tickets to The Knockout Tour: Violet VS Gottmik! These queens have turned the fashion, drag, music, burlesque, and Pop culture worlds upside down and now they're putting it all in a boxing ring on a large stage and bringing it to you! www.whatsonqueerbc.com/enter-to-win

Enter to win a pair of tickets to see KAYTRANADA x JUSTICE live at Rogers Arena on October 16, 2025. Two of electronic music’s biggest names bring a full arena show of lights, beats, and energy. Draw Oct 14 Winner will receive a ticket transfer from Ticketmaster. www.whatsonqueerbc.com/enter-to-win

We're curating Hallowe'en for you! We have 30 events and more on their way in our annual celebration of all things eerie and orange! www.whatsonqueerbc.com/queer-divers...

We have more tickets to Give Away! Enter to win here www.whatsonqueerbc.com/enter-to-win

What Does Two-Spirit Mean? Reflections for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation www.whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stori...

Queer icons Caroline Kingsbury and Maris are hitting the road together as co-headliners blending an intimate pop show, with the flow and drama of a theatrical production. Oct 11 at the Biltmore www.whatsonqueerbc.com/queer-divers...

The Rio Theatre is thrilled to welcome this outstanding Canadian icon for the Canadian Theatrical Premiere of the documentary, followed by an intimate acoustic performance and Q&A. www.whatsonqueerbc.com/queer-divers...

Queering the International South Asian Film Festival www.whatsonqueerbc.com/queer-divers...

Queering the Vancouver Writers Festival! www.whatsonqueerbc.com/queer-divers...

🌈 ENTER TO WIN: We’ve just launched a shiny new version of What’s On Queer and are celebrating with our first ever Ticket Giveaway! 🏆5 WINNERS will receive 2 tickets to a VIFF film of their choice. Click the link to learn more and enter our contest. 🥳 Excited! whatsonqueerbc.com/enter-to-win

People of the Rock by Vancouver author Sophia Kelly - In this hopeful queer time-travelling love story by local author Sophia Kelly, protagonist Lucy is destined to save the whole world – okay, Vancouver – from the apocalypse. www.whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stori...

Rainbow Kitten Surprise hits Vancouver! Catch them live at the Pacific Coliseum, PNE on September 1, 2025. SPECIAL WHAT'S ON QUEER PRICING! Only $20 which includes the PNE Gate Fee. Use Code: RKS20 @ ticketleader.evenue.net/promotions Limited Quantities Available & Not valid on past purchases.

The exhibitor list for Vancouver Game Garden 2025 is now live!! 🎮🌱 More than 40 different indie studios will be showcasing their games at this year's event, including games such as 1000xRESIST, Peglin, Beastieball, and many more! ✨ Check out the full list here: vangamegarden.com/exhibitors

Countdown to Puerto Vallarta: A Lesbian Canadian’s Escape to the Mexican Pacific whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stori...

Pride on the Fairway: How Queer Golf Communities Are Growing in Canada We've sourced what we could, but would love to hear from any of you who know of queer or otherwise inclusive golf in the BC Lower Mainland! whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stori...

Dancing with Data: Do Silly Ads Actually Convert Better? whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-champion...

Lucy Dacus’ Forever Is A Feeling Tour comes to Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre with special guest Jay Som. Aug 13. www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110062...

FORTUNE FEIMSTER IS COMING TO VANCOUVER. One Day Special Artist Presale : Today! - Thursday, August 7th @ 10am LOCAL CODE: BISCUITS. Presale ends 9 am tomorrow morning so don't miss this opportunity. Show Dec 30. whatsonqueerbc.com/queer-divers...

The next big Pride Celebration in the BC Lower Mainland takes place on the streets of New Westmister. Join us for this year’s street festival from 3-8pm on Columbia St! We've got details and events for you here - whatsonqueerbc.com/queer-divers...

The Vancouver 2025 Pride Guide Magazine is now available for viewing - issuu.com/vancouvercul...

What is Critical Race Theory and why do conservative narratives argue against the existence of systemic inequalities and against investment in policies that help reduce them? whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stori...

Happyland and Hollywood Present Bob the Drag Queen (DJ Set) with DJ Softieshan. August 2. www.ticketweb.ca/event/bob-th...

When Parliament passed the Civil Marriage Act in 2005, Canada was just the fourth country to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide.

"[Andrea Gibson's] work touched thousands of people, so many of us feeling different shades of the same things, and left every single one of us better for it," writes @lindsayleewallace.bsky.social.

Your Guide to Queer Las Vegas: From Pride to Nightlife Thinking of a trip to Vegas? Las Vegas Pride is in October whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-champion...

Stonewall Museum Mobilizing to Defend Public Education whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stori...

Vancouver Pride Parade will go ahead despite losing half its corporate sponsorship - This year's parade will be smaller and simpler as a result, say organizers www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Judy Garland at that night at Stonewall. Are you a friend of Dorothy? whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stori...

Davie Village Pride Festival August 3. We found the Stage Lineups and Schedules and share them here - with times and links - get Out! whatsonqueerbc.com/2025-pride-e...

What is a T-Dance? You’ve never heard of a T-dance? Learn the history of this unique event and what to expect when you go - whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stori...

Tickets are on sale now! For Pride this year the Rio Theatre is rolling out the rainbow carpet to welcome the return of Dandy's BIG GAY CABARET 2025! Live singing, dance, death defying circus feats, drag, burlesque and some fun surprises. August 1. riotheatretickets.ca/events/35554...

🌈 Advertise for PRIDE! What's on Queer is enjoying 27K visits per month - your banner will be seen so many times! whatsonqueerbc.com/advertise-fo...

Vancouver Game Garden is BACK for 2025! 🎮🌱 This year's showcase of local indie games & art will take place on September 27-28 at the Roundhouse Community Center! If you'd like to exhibit your game or join this year's LOW SPEC-themed Artist Alley, check out this page ➡️ vangamegarden.com/submit

Pronouns: Why They Matter - This worksheet includes information on why sharing personal pronouns matters, common gender-neutral pronouns, and examples of when and how various pronouns are used. straightforequality.org/resource/pro...

Opportunities open to writers of color, 2SLGBTQ+ writers, writers with disabilities, and more. What a great collection! authorspublish.com/81-opportuni...

SHAME FEST operates as a vector of rupture against the stasis of institutional art. An accelerative force-field that amplifies the excluded: queer, trans, racialized, anti-categorization agents resisting the ideological regimes. Performance. Spoken word. Sound. whatsonqueerbc.com/2025-pride-e...

Bug's Backyard Theatre a youth-led, non profit theatre troupe that prides itself in being a safe, accessible space for queer folk, presents Carrie: The Musical which follows a teen girl with telekinetic powers. whatsonqueerbc.com/queer-divers...

In Andor’s layered story of rebellion, she saw her own: grief forged by identity, resilience shaped by exile, and a quiet, persistent hope that even amidst fatigue and loss, resistance remains an act of love. A personal story by Laura Hoge whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stori...

New on our Jobs page - YWCA Believe is a free employment program that supports LGBTQIA+ newcomers to Canada by offering one-on-one career coaching, workshops, and networking opportunities. Open to permanent residents. Visit YWCA Believe | YWCA Metro Vancouver for info. ywcavan.org/believe

This is soooo good. I might actually go back to calling myself a lesbian - U.K. lesbians are resisting state-mandated transphobia In response to the U.K. Supreme Court’s ruling excluding trans women, organizers are committed to keeping their spaces inclusive xtramagazine.com/power/activi...

How Do I Come Out to My Children? A Real Talk Guide for Parents Coming Out Later in Life whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stori...

Vancouver 2025 Pride Events - We're building a list for ya! whatsonqueerbc.com/2025-pride-e...

Why not hold a Movie Night! This month the NFB releases Parade - a documentary that captures pivotal moments of the activism that sparked Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ movement. whatsonqueerbc.com/queer-divers...

The Brackendale Art Gallery is a Squamish treasure and this month they celebrate Pride with a full schedule of events. Happy Pride Squamish! whatsonqueerbc.com/queer-divers...