A few films, a history lesson, music and a little burlesque highlight another diverse week in Vancouver. Here are our gay choices for the week of 20 – 26 August 2012.
MONDAY, 20 August: Vancouver Queer Film Festival
Now into day five of this year’s eleven day festival, the 2012 Vancouver Queer Film Festival offers a seemingly endless line-up our stories on the silver pink screen. From documentaries to experimental shorts, Vancouver’s second largest film festival has something to satisfy every film fan. Visit http://queerfilmfestival.ca for more information.
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TUESDAY, 21 August: Lesbian Landmarks
We’ve always heard about Vancouver’s Commercial Drive as having a large lesbian community. Join Jolene Cumming and Pat Hogan as they set out to prove it with a walking tour that will give you a herstory of the lesbian community on Commercial from the 70s to the 90s. Visit http://soundsandfuries.com for more information.
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WEDNESDAY, 22 August: Friends of Dorothy Film Series
Just because there aren’t enough films happening this week with the Vancouver Queer Film Festival, Ryan Steele hosts a screening of the 2004 film Mean Girls starring Lindsay Lohan. With a performance from Raye Sunshine. And remember because its Wednesday we wear pink! Visit http://www.riotheatre.ca for more information.
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THURSDAY, 23 August: Mojo
Vancouver’s masters of the site-specific theatre genre transform the Russian Hall into the Atlantic club of 1950′s Soho for Mojo, the story of the small-time hoods that run it. When the boss is found in two pieces in the alley and the club’s star attraction goes missing, they can’t decide whether to fight or flee. Full of brilliant performances this immersive experience is not to be missed. Visit http://itsazoo.org for more information.
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FRIDAY, 24 August: TOBY
Australian singer-songwriter Toby returns to Canada for her 11th tour with her new CD Coming Home. Recorded over two nights in Perth, the live album features a mix of songs from the past ten years. 8pm tonight at Cafe Du Soleil, 1393 Commercial Drive. Tickets are $8. Visit http://www.tobymusic.com.au for more information.
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SATURDAY, 25 August: Fringe Mash-up – What’s My Line
What if comedians had to do a drama? A solo artist had to do a multi-person scene? Singers didn’t know the song? Find out at a special fundraiser for The Laughter Mission Society, a Vancouver group whose goal is to improve the quality of life for those with life-limiting illness through laughter. Featuring the casts of a number of productions from this year’s Vancouver International Fringe Festival this is one show that will definitely tickle your funny bone. Visit the group’s Facebook event page for more information.
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SUNDAY, 26 August: Oliver Fannie
Part theatre company, part burlesque, Vancouver’s Screaming Chicken presents a light hearted look at sexuality, repression and prostitution in this round-the-world musical escapade. Forced to flee the city, Fannie stows away aboard a ship and begins an erotic and comedic journey that will take her around the world discovering the seedy sides of Bangkok, Constantinople and Paris before a shocking return home. Visit http://www.screamingchicken.net for more information.
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