Queer Open Stage Downtown | We're Back! - Wed, Sept 17th

Schedule

Wed Sep 17 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

the Dock | Victoria, BC

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Are you an 2SLGBTQIA+ performer? ✨✨
Do you need a safe space to showcase your
talent, find community, and network
with other queer artists?
Bring your performance to our...
~~~🏳️‍🌈QUEER OPEN STAGE!!! 🏳️‍🌈~~~
Music, drag, poetry, dance, comedy, or magic, 🎵🎭🪄
if you can do it in 10 minutes or less - we want to see it!
Each month there will be a featured performer:
September's featured performer is phenomenal local singer-songwriter, Grey Orton!
~About Grey~
Check back soon to learn more about Grey, or check out Grey's music here:
https://music.apple.com/au/artist/grey-orton/1707656796

⌚Show up at 6:30 pm to sign up, or e-mail for early sign-up.
Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided! Yum 🙂
(please review accessibility info for theDock below, regardless of your needs)
This event is presented by the Victoria Downtown Residents Association (https://www.victoriadra.ca/), and is hosted by Sara Rose Hébert (they/them).
💛 NOTE: Allies are welcome as audience members but performance spots are reserved for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks.
We also need VOLUNTEERS! Just a bit of set up, door, and tear down. The more hands we have, the lighter the workload for all of us! You can find more details by following the sign-up link below.
Here's a link to sign up:
https://victoriadra.getcommunal.com/volunteer-opportunities/1310
This is a free event, however, we will be collecting donations to purchase items for the Lekwungen Community Toolshed, so bring cash if you are able:
https://www.facebook.com/CommunityToolShed/
Accessibility details:
-🚌 Bus tickets available for those facing financial barriers to attending
-🖍️Sensory corner (with fidgets, and colouring supplies)
-👂Ear plugs available
-🛗Elevator to 3rd floor, even floor throughout 3rd floor, no stairs
-🚽Bathrooms gender friendly (single stalls)
-👃Reduced-scent space
- Event space is carpeted
-⛔No peanuts
- Masks recommended (provided at door if forgotten)
For more accessibility and parking info, email us at [email protected]
About your host:
Sara Rose (they/them) is a local queer, neurodivergent singer-songwriter and vocal coach who is passionate about community and increasing accessibility.🙂 ❤
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