Drama, drag, dance and divas all feature in another week of diverse events here in Lotus Land as we present our gay choices for February 13 – 19, 2012.
Of course, you’ll want to check our Events Calendar for details of all the latest happenings around the city. You can also get our daily events feed directly on your iGoogle homepage! Got an event? Send us the details and we’ll get it added to our calendar (and maybe see it listed here in the coming weeks).
MONDAY, 13 February: Problem Child / The End of Civilization
From one Canada’s most prolific playwrights comes two one-act plays from his Suburban Motel play cycle. Set in the same slightly run-down motel on the outskirts find out what extremes George F Walker’s characters will go to to survive. This Theatre at UBC production is as exhausting as it is exhilirating. Visit http://www.theatre.ubc.ca for tickets and information.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
TUESDAY, 14 February: Vinyl Vaudeville
Forget the flowers and chocolates … for a unique alternative to traditional Valentine’s Day gifts consider this a throwback to those turn-of-the-century variety shows that existed long before televised talent competitions. Aerialists, a unicyclist, pole dancer, and comedy collide in a high-energy show. And with the Pogo Dudes as your anchor act how could it miss! Visit http://www.vinylvaudeville.com for tickets and information.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
WEDNESDAY, 15 February: Search For Vancouver’s Next Drag Superstar
Shante, you stay or sashay away? Local drag queens are on the chopping block in the finale of Vancouver’s Next Drag Superstar with special guest judge Shangela, from Rupaul’s Drag Race season two and three. And remember: if you can’t love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else? Visit http://www.celebritiesnightclub.com for more information.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
THURSDAY, 16 February: The National Ballet of Cuba
In its Canadian premiere, The National National Ballet of Cuba presents Don Quixote choreographed by the legendary Alicia Alonso with a mixture of classic Russian technique and smoldering Latin passion. With live music performed by the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. Visit http://cubaballet.ca for tickets and information.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
FRIDAY, 17 February: The Silicone Diaries
Transsexual Nina Arsenault brings her one-woman show that documents her transformation from self-described awkward man into a 36D-26-40 bombshell to Vancouver. Holding nothing back, Arsenault is an open book as she explores the contradictions associated with her quest for beauty. Visit http://www.thecultch.com for tickets and information.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
SATURDAY, 18 February: Moulin Rouge Move Sing-A-Long
One of the favourites in our movie collection, Denman Cinemas presents the sing-a-long version of the ground-breaking Baz Luhrmann love story that stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. The all the songs sub-titled this is your chance to sing along to Lady Marmalade, Roxanne and an over-the-top version of Like A Virgin that will get you all wet for Madge’s Vancouver stop this fall. Tickets are available online or at the door.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
SUNDAY, 19 February: Margaret Cho: Cho Dependent
The world’s most famous fag hag (next to Kathy Griffin) makes another visit to Vancouver, this time as part of the 2012 Vancouver ComedyFest. In her stand-up routine Cho’s no-holds barred approach to comedy tackles organized religion, homophobia and of course her own mother. Visit http://comedyfest.com for tickets and information.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
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