Homegrown

Black. Queer. Canadian. Honoring the legacies of activism, art, and performance– representing our diverse heritages, smashing glass ceilings and blazing a path all their own. Afroqueer 2024 Black Pride celebration highlights the homegrown talent across Turtle Island that color us proud to be Black & Queer, and shape a culture and community like no other.

Celebrate Black, Queer Joy! Afroqueer YVR is a volunteer run, Black Queer event for self identifying queer Afrodiaspora, and allies. With an all Black line-up of DJs, dancers, vendors, security, and staff, AfroQueer is an affirming Pride event that facilitates Black connection, healing, celebration, and liberation, paying homage to Drag, Ballroom, Voguing, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Afrofunk, House, Drum and Bass, Hip Hop, and Caribbean sounds.

AfroQueer is a 19+ event.

There will be alcohol served on the premises. Please drink responsibly.

WE APPRECIATE ALL ALLIES AND ACCOMPLICES, AND WE ASK THAT THEY REMAIN RESPECTFUL AND CONSIDERATE OF THE SPACE THEY TAKE UP. YOU ARE A GUEST IN A BLACK SPACE. PLEASE KEEP OUR MANDATE IN MIND.

AfroQueer has a ZERO-TOLERANCE policy for harassment, bullying, profiling, homophobia, CLASSISM, SEXISM, FATPHOBIA, anti-Black racism, colourism, CULTURAL APPROPRIATION, AND any inappropriate or unwanted actions TOWARD guests.

THIS IS A CONSENT-FIRST SPACE. Any guests engaged in misconduct or harm of another guest or organizer will be asked to leave immediately. All AfroQueer guests must be treated in a fair and respectful manner.

Host or Publisher The Birdhouse by Eastside Studios