Drag Me Out

DRAG ME OUT!
A FUNdraising event full of laughing and dancing where 100% of the proceeds will go directly to help the continuation of the Bside Radio which is homed at the beautiful Beaumont Studios.

These studios and the creatives that work within its walls maintain a vital hub of artistic connections, providing a much needed environment for people of all backgrounds by consistently building a community of blended cultures. It has always been a safe place for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and anyone who is openly passionate about the arts in general.

With this event we are hoping to help alleviate a small portion of the constant financial burdens creatives typically face in order to help everyone who shares a love for the Beaumont Studios, as at this time they are fully hosting the Bside Radio on their own without extra funding.
Our goal is to help keep Bside Radio independant and unaffiliated.

Come enjoy an evening of frolicsome humour and entertaining tunes while contributing to your local arts communities and queer culture at the same time!

Master of Ceremonies by Symone Says:
Canada’s First Lady of Glam
One of Canada’s premier gender illusionists, Symone has been entertaining the masses in Toronto and Vancouver to Paris and beyond for (gasp) nearly three decades. A past Entertainer of the Year whose dinner show “Dressing on the Side” sold out for five years. Symone has graced the stages of the world. She is the toast of Toronto’s Eastend with her monthly BINGO show at the Vatican Gift Shop! In Vancouver she has played the Commodore Ballroom, River Rock Casino, Stanley Theatre, Vancouver Art Gallery, Plaza of Nations, the Westin Resort and was the opening act for INXS during the 2010 Winter Olympics. She is a past host of Vancouver Fashion Week, current host for Taboo and for the last 13 years has played Mother Ginger in the Goh Ballet's Nutcracker. She has hosted several fundraisers such as Brilliant, Scotiabank AIDS Walk, Fashion Cares Vancouver and numerous Van PRIDE MAIN Stage events. If that was not enough she was also a featured columnist for LOV Magazine. She is honoured to be here with you tonight!
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First Comedian is Tin Lorica:
Tin Lorica is a comedian and writer based in Vancouver. They have been featured on CBC's The New Wave of Stand-up, and on Killjoy Comedy on OUTtv. Tin has co-produced shows such as Millennial Line, a live stand-up comedy and poetry series, which has been included in the Best of the West lineup of Just for Laughs Vancouver. They have opened for their faves Joel Kim Booster, Sheng Wang, Dulce Sloan, and Bob the Drag Queen.
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Second Comedian is Gina Harms:
Gina Harms is a stand up comedian currently based in Vancouver, BC. Her self effacing nature and warmth give her a unique approach to comedy that captivates her audience, like a good friend over coffee. Gina is a natural storyteller and in 2023 she debuted her first one hour show ‘Crying In Public’ to sold out crowds at the Vancouver Fringe Festival. She has also been featured at Just For Laughs Vancouver and Kam Comedy Fest. "Gina is charming and funny." - RANGE Magazine

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Third is the Comedian/Singer Toddy:
There are seemingly endless possibilities to self-expression, and Toddy is out there breaking new ground. A Vancouver-based comedian and trained opera singer, Toddy found recognition by winning Season 1 of OutTV’s Call Me Mother, being a vocal soloist in the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in the “Symphony of Terrors!”, and performing at festivals around North America. With a winning combination of drag, standup comedy, opera, classical and popmusic, Toddy (she/they) is redefining the very idea of pop stardom on their debut album ‘Always’.

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Music provided by various talented and creative DJs of Bside Radio throughout the evening and after the final act the dance floor will be cleared in order to be graced by the impeccable Sirena who will end the night for us with her sensuous blends of minimalist grooves.

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Food Truck will be available to purchase food from at venue.
There may be cake at the end of the last performance (or popcorn for gluten intolerant folks).
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Doors open at 5:30pm
Music starts at 6pm
First Performance approx. at 7pm
Last Performance approx. at 9:30pm
Music until venue closes at midnight

Host or Publisher Heather/Dahbomb