We can’t believe it either … two events this week that includes the music of ABBA. But don’t worry, if ABBA’s not your thing there are still plentry of other things to do this week as we present our gay choices for the week of 24 – 30 September 2012.
Of course, you’ll want to check our Events Calendar for details of all the latest happenings around the city. 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, 24 September: Arrival From Sweden
For all you dancing queens out there – Arrival From Sweden is the only ABBA tribute band with exclusive rights to the ABBA name, costumes and original music. It also includes original ABBA band members Finn Sjöberg on guitar and Roger Palm on drums. And to have the upbeat hits like Mamma Mia, Chiquitita, Waterloo accompanied by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra? Well, we’re willing to take a chance on them. Visit http://www.vancouversympony.ca for tickets and information.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
TUESDAY, 25 September: Heroes
An opportunity to see three masters of their craft on stage all in one place is a theatre-goers wet dream. That it is in Tom Stoppard’s play that has been described as a cross between One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest meets Waiting For Godot makes some of us downright giddy. Tickets are available online from Brown Paper Tickets.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
WEDNESDAY, 26 September: Clybourne Park
Perhaps not as politically incorrect as the recent Romance seen at the Vancouver Fringe Festival, Clybourne Park can still be squirm-inducing. What our reviewer calls shockingly funny, Clybourne Park goes for more than just laughs to ask some tough questions. Visit http://artsclub.com for tickets and information.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
THURSDAY, 27 September: Loud Gala
The Gay and Lesbian Business Association has been handing out money (plus mentoring opportunities) for LGBTQ youth in British Columbia now for four years. The Gala not only celebrates the recipients this year but it also helps to raise funds for future year scholarships as well. Visit http://www.glba.org for more information.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
FRIDAY, 28 September: Retro Film Festival
The gang at the first Vancouver Retro Film Festival host a screening of the iconic queer movie The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert as a suitable farewell to the Denman Cinema which closes after 50 years. Of course, no showing would be complete without a drag contest so stick on those wacky headdresses and outrageous costumes for a second night this week that includes ABBA! Visit http://vancouverretrocinema.com for tickets and information.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
SATURDAY, 29 September: Madonna
Madge is back for her world tour and surprisingly there are tickets still available and they are not just the most expensive ones last time we checked. The pop superstar that keeps re-inventing herself, we’re curious to see what she looks like in her bra and panties at age 54 … it is a given she’ll be in her bra and panties, right? Elton called her a stripper, right? Tickets are available by calling 1-855-985-5000 or online.
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
SUNDAY, 30 September: The Word On The Street
Back for its 18th year, Vancouver’s Word on the Street celebrates everything about the written word. The main festival today (11am – 5pm) includes author readings, writing and publishing exhibits, musical entertainment, roving performers, children’s activities, workshops, panels, books and magazines, contests and more in and around Library Square and CBC Plaza downtown. For details visit http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/vancouver
Looking for something else to do today? Visit our online events calendar!
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