The Really Gay History Tour
Date/Time
June 6, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Event Registration Link
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Ever wondered about the queer history of Vancouver? Join VQI and Forbidden Vancouver and learn all about the 2SLGBTQIA+ history here in Vancouver.
It’s time for Vancouver’s secrets to come out of the closet. From drag kings and two spirit warriors, to queer church ministers and transgender crime fighters, this walking tour is a celebration of the unsung heroes who forever changed the social fabric of Vancouver city.
On this tour you’ll discover …..
A historic gay village
The gayest beer parlour in town
Drag queens who made a difference
How a gay church clergy made history
The site of an infamous bookstore bombing
The bravest pioneers of the LGBTQ2+ community
How a community defied police brutality….and won
Seriously funny gay humour – and its political bent
And more!
Tickets are usually $39 but are free for VQI members and are available here.
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