ASL Interpretation
A celebration of drag, storytelling, music, and the everyday magic we carry. In a world that often tries to dim our shine, we gather to revel in our supernatural gifts of joy, resistance, queerness, and connection. As the sun sets, we’ll dance together into something wild, beautiful, and beyond the ordinary.
Featuring
Ahsia, Maiden China, Acacia Gray
MC
Kay
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6:10PM - 6:20PM: Opening
6:25PM - 6:45PM: Kay - An incredibly brief historical comedy of Queer shit in "Vancouver"
Kay is a comedian who celebrates transness in all its forms. She hosts her own monthly open-mic queer/trans standup show and hosts all trans comedy in the city, dedicated to creating space for queer and trans people to live and share their stories of joy.
6:50PM - 8:05PM DRAG PERFORMANCES
Theo Rhetical
Theo Rhetical is an Indigiqueer Two-Spirit Drag King. A storyteller by design, this magical creature flits through time and space, taking enraptured audiences along with him on adventures full of feeling. He is always eager to discover new ways to celebrate the beauty of queerness, indigeneity, and the art of life. Theo's magic has sparkled across so-called "Vancouver" since his debut at Pantry Drag in July of 2023. He has since been adopted by drag kings Heathen & Genesis into the House of Eden, where he has been beautifully held in creating more meaningful art for the wonderful queer masses - and for his heart
Maiden China
Maiden China (she/they) is a second generation Chinese, trans-femme, non-binary drag artist living on the stolen lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations. Her artistic practice explores themes of vulnerability, queer ritual, trans joy, irreverent humour, and liminal experience. They perform regularly as a member of the House of Rice, “Canada’s” premiere all-Asian drag family, as well as one of the Darlings, an experimental non-binary drag theatre collective
Acacia Gray
Acacia is a disco diva with a passion for dance, face, and serving emotion on a silver platter. As a member of Haus Bukuru and a local drag artist in Vancouver, she wears her heart on her gold rhinestoned sleeve! During her performances, expect to get up on your feet in a dance number, or let out a tear from her emotional ballads. From musical theatre to Afrobeats, she’ll give you a piece of her heart and soul at every show.
Dolly Hardon
Dolly Hardon is East Vancouver’s very own *Reverse Cowgirl*, hailing from northern alberta her drag is influenced by her small town roots and big city dreams.
Persephone Estraidol
Count Cupid
What if Eros and Dracula had a baby? The Valentinian vampire king of so-called Vancouver’s vibrant drag scene, Count Cupid is a proudly trans non-binary South Korean diaspora drag artist and glampy horror villain. Equal parts silly and scary, they've been haunting the city in their clubkid boots since 2019. Cupid revels in troubling the patriarchal ideal of binary masculinity one shiny pink rhinestone at a time.
V for Victoria
Vee For Victoria is a local drag artist whose passion for the arts helps her cart the world. A glamorous ballad queen that serves the fantasy right to your table.
8:10PM - 8:20PM: Nathan Coburn
Born and based in Vancouver, Nathan Coburn is a freelance dancer and artist. He is a graduate of the Arts Umbrella Graduate Program under the mentorship of Artemis Gordon, and a former dancer with the Ballet BC Annex under the direction of Medhi Walerski. Nathan has been privileged to work with phenomenal dance artists such as Crystal Pite, Fernando Hernando Magadan, Doug Letheren, and Ethan Colangelo, among many others. As a freelancer, Nathan has worked with Belle Spirale Dance Projects, Jera Wolfe, Jacob Williams, Crossmaneuver, and Okanagan Ballet Theatre. Nathan co-created his first piece with Sophia Makarenko for the Young Choreographer Mentorship showcase led by Crystal Pite in 2022. He is a co-founder of Paper Rabbits alongside Elle Derkitt and Sophia Makarenko.
8:25PM - 8:55PM: Ahsia
Philadelphia-born and Vancouver-raised, AHSIA (uh-sigh-uh) is a multidimensional artist: singer, songwriter, producer, poet, educator, and activist. AHSIA infuses her work with themes of empowerment, self-reclamation and humour. Her sound blends Soul, R&B, Hip-hop with dashes of Jazz, serving silky sweet rhythms and rhymes. AHSIA is a storyteller, channeling narratives that elevate consciousness and celebrate self-expression. Driven by a profound commitment to uplift marginalized communities, AHSIA's art guides listeners on a transformative path of self-discovery, healing, and the growth through it all.
9:00 -9:40 PM: DJ Jiggy
DJ Jiggy is a DJ, music curator and vibes connoisseur specializing in Afrobeat, Amapiano and HipHop music. Inspired by DJs such as Dope Caesar, DJ Neptune and DJames, DJ Jiggy is known for her energetic sets and seamless transitions creating unforgettable experiences that keep the crowd moving.
Keep up with DJ Jiggy on Instagram @jiggy_dj, and to learn more about her, visit www.ajiggytime.com.
Amy Bao - Jacob’s Ladder
This interactive kinetic artwork explores the mechanical properties of the Jacob’s Ladder — a toy made from flat wood blocks attached with ribbons. As the top block is flipped, all the blocks below follow, making satisfying clacking noises as they cascade down.
Here, four different paintings and a sculpture are combined into one artwork. Hanging columns of Jacob’s Ladders create a “kinetic canvas” with two resting orientations. In each orientation, two paintings are hidden while two others are shown.
Visitors are encouraged to use the handles at the top of the frame to flip the Jacob’s Ladders and reveal the different paintings.
Tolu Ayoka
Manuel Axel Strain
Audrey Siegl
Kimowin
Kay is a comedian who celebrates transness in all its forms. She host's her own monthly open-mic queer/trans standup show and hosts all trans comedy in the city, dedicated to creating space for queer and trans people to live and share their stories of joy.
Maiden China (she/they) is a second generation Chinese, trans-femme, non-binary drag artist living on the stolen lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations. Her artistic practice explores themes of vulnerability, queer ritual, trans joy, irreverent humour, and liminal experience. They perform regularly as a member of the House of Rice, “Canada’s” premiere all-Asian drag family, as well as one of the Darlings, an experimental non-binary drag theatre collective.
Acacia is a disco diva with a passion for dance, face, and serving emotion on a silver platter. As a member of Haus Bukuru and a local drag artist in Vancouver, she wears her heart on her gold rhinestoned sleeve! During her performances, expect to get up on your feet in a dance number, or let out a tear from her emotional ballads. From musical theatre to Afrobeats, she’ll give you a piece of her heart and soul at every show.
Dolly Hardon is East Vancouver’s very own *Reverse Cowgirl*, hailing from northern alberta her drag is influenced by her small town roots and big city dreams.
What if Eros and Dracula had a baby? The Valentinian vampire king of so-called Vancouver’s vibrant drag scene, Count Cupid is a proudly trans non-binary South Korean diaspora drag artist and glampy horror villain. Equal parts silly and scary, they've been haunting the city in their clubkid boots since 2019. Cupid revels in troubling the patriarchal ideal of binary masculinity one shiny pink rhinestone at a time.
Vee For Victoria is a local drag artist whose passion for the arts helps her cart the world. A glamorous ballad queen that serves the fantasy right to your table.
Born and based in Vancouver, Nathan Coburn is a freelance dancer and artist. He is a graduateof the Arts Umbrella Graduate Program under the mentorship of Artemis Gordon, and a formerdancer with the Ballet BC Annex under the direction of Medhi Walerski. Nathan has beenprivileged to work with phenomenal dance artists such as Crystal Pite,Fernando Hernando Magadan, Doug Letheren, and Ethan Colangelo, among many others. As a freelancer,Nathan has worked with Belle Spirale Dance Projects, Jera Wolfe, Jacob Williams,Crossmaneuver, and Okanagan Ballet Theatre. Nathan co-created his first piece with SophiaMakarenko for the Young Choreographer Mentorship showcase led by Crystal Pite in 2022. Heis a co-founder of Paper Rabbits alongside Elle Derkitt and Sophia Makarenko.
AHSIA is an emerging singer, songwriter and poet based in Vancouver, Canada. She was born in Philadelphia, USA and raised in Vancouver’s lower mainland. AHSIA comes from Nigerian & Congolese descent. By the age of ten AHSIA was already singing, writing and performing. Her genres include R&B, Soul, Jazz, Afrobeat & poetic rap. Her passion for music only continues to grow as she strives to share it with the world. She has performed at many renowned venues and events including the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Shambhala Music Festival and AHFOMADMusic Festival. She often uses her talents and artistry to express feelings towardsanti-oppression and black empowerment movements – performing and engaging in protests around the lower mainland and Vancouver Island. AHSIA has a vibrant personality and stage presence that allows her to connect with her audience on a fun and intimate level. She now produces a lot of her own music and will only continue to progress as a singer, musician & lyricist.
Amy (Yun Ru) Bao is a multidisciplinary artist based in Vancouver BC. Her background is in traditional art and architecture.Amy admires outdoor artworks that are free for all to enjoy. She values the accessibility and inclusivity of public art, and views it as the perfect intersection of art and architecture.She loves interactive artworks that invite people not only to view, but also engage. Physical interaction and playfulness drive many of her designs.Amy paints vibrant murals on walls, benches, and pianos. You’ll see her work in Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf, YVR Airport, Downtown Chilliwack, Surrey, and Hastings-Sunrise.She dreams of enlivening public spaces with fun, approachable sculptures.
Tolu Ayoka is a Nigerian visual artist currently living in Vancouver whose works serve as an ode to their inner child through otherworldly explorations of Black and West-African identities in alternative spaces. The vision behind their art is heavily informed by muses in life and death that have guided their journey, inviting their audience into a world with vibrant elements of surrealism, Afrocentrism, and Black, queer culture.Tolu’s art has grown beyond self-reflection, now mirroring the wider world around them as they navigate their longing for connection to their community and lineage. Each piece brings forward a distinct visual language that tells a story—vivid, intricate, and charged with expression their work shifts seamlessly across mediums to bridge personal history with collective experience, making the intimate feel less isolating.
Audrey Siegl works with teachings & medicines passed on to her from her Musqueam family & ancestors.
She has been active on grassroots, environmental and social justice-political frontline movements.
Though she is rooted in West Coast & Musqueam medicines, she has worked extensively across Turtle Island with many teachings & medicines.
She is proud & honoured to carry on the work of her grandparents and ancestors.
Audrey has worked on raising awareness on MMIWG, the housing crisis, the toxic supply/OD crisis, forced displacement and the connection between extractive industry and violations of FN Land & human rights.