A winter edition of Vancouver's Pride festival will take place this month.
The Vancouver Winter Pride Festival will take place from Feb. 18 to 26 with a week-long lineup of informative and celebratory festivities, such as a themed ball and educational Black History Month events.
Though the festival took place last year too, multiple events were cancelled or made virtual due to COVID-19. This year the festival returns to entirely in-person celebrations.
Here is everything you need to know about the festival:
Vancouver Winter Pride Festival 2023 schedule
This glittery dance party features RuPaul's Drag Race superstars Willow Pill and Kornbread the Snack along with other local drag talent, vogue performers, and DJs.
When: Feb. 18, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Enso Event Centre - 750 Pacific Blvd
Cost: $42; buy tickets here.
This educational event aims to uplift, inspire, reconnect, and support individuals in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. There will be video content and an in-person panel featuring three influential speakers.
When: Feb. 19, 1:30-4 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Black Library - 268 Keefer St
Cost: Free
Vancouver has an impressive comedy scene and this night will feature the city's best stand-up, sketch, and drag from top local queer performers.
When: Feb. 19, 8-11 p.m.
Where: The Cobalt Cabaret - 917 Main St
Cost: $20-26; buy tickets here.
As the province observes Family Day, this family-friendly celebration invites locals to spend time with their chosen family during children's storytime, drag performances, and a dance party.
When: Feb. 20, 2-9 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Mural Festival Winter Arts Hub - 850 W Georgia St
Cost: Free
Periodt: Black Queer Poetry Slam
In commemoration of Black History Month, the festival is holding a poetry slam to amplify, celebrate, and illuminate Black queer poets.
When: Feb. 23, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Mural Festival Winter Arts Hub - 850 W Georgia St
Cost: Free
The Wintour Is Coming Kiki Ball
This ball is a Game of Thrones and Devil Wears Prada crossover and there are plenty of prizes to win, from best dressed to best catwalk. Don't forget your Manolos!
When: Feb. 26, 5-10 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Mural Festival Winter Arts Hub - 850 W Georgia St
Cost: Free
