Queer Poetry Slam x Rainbow Lounge

Manifest abundance and receive affirmations at the Rainbow Lounge on June 24! Poets are invited to fill space with their words for a chance to win up to $200 in prizes. Witness the poetry at the Ocean Art Works Pavillion. Stay for a featured poet, the intensity of friendly competition, and marvel at the vibrance of 2SLGBTQAI+ community.

Participating poets must identify as part of the 2SLGBTQAI+ community. This slam will have three, three-minute rounds. A draw will be held to choose 10 poets from the sign-up sheet. Sign-ups are required before the day of the event, through the ticketing link which allows for 20 free sign-up spots. Poets must arrive at the venue 30 minutes prior to the start of the show for ASL purposes. The first-place winner will receive $200, the second-place will receive $150 and the third-place winner will receive $100.

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Celebrate Pride week at Vancouver Pride’s first-ever activation on Granville Island! Take in the views and art that the official Rainbow Lounge has to offer. Sip on cold drinks in the summer heat at the Ocean Arts Pavilion. Enjoy lounge-style entertainment featuring your favourite local drag performers and musicians. Thanks to our event sponsors Stoli Vodka, Vizzy Seltzer, Bud Light and Stanley Park Brewing.

This event is 19+.

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For the most up-to-date accessibility information visit vancouverpride.ca/accessibility.

Pay It Forward Option:

No one will be turned away for lack of funds! We are providing a Pay It Forward option.

If you are able to, and wanting to Pay It Forward, we encourage you to purchase an extra ticket and let us know you would like someone to have it by emailing us at boxoffice@vancouverpride.ca.

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All Vancouver Pride events take place on unceded, occupied, traditional and ancestral territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw {Squamish), and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We realize that the work we are able to do could not happen without the wisdom and intelligence of the two-spirit people and organizations that have taught us, stuck with us, and led us through organizational changes to better serve our 2SLGBTQAI+ communities. We hold our hands up to thank them for their brilliance, resilience, patience and strength.