the (next) Big Queer Variety Show!
About this Event
Come on out for the second annual Big Queer Variety Show! This all-ages alcohol-free variety event is happening on Friday July 17th from 5:30 to 9:00 at Contemporary Calgary in the Heather Edwards theatre on the second floor.
This is a masked event with ramp access, closed-captioning and ASL interpreters. There will also be a FREE buffet of omnivorous food, including gluten-free and vegetarian options.
Join our Emcees, Adora Nwofor and Ebony R. Gooden for an evening of queer joy and creativity as a whole bevvy of talent crosses the stage!
Tickets:
We are offering pay-what-you-are-able tickets. All ticket sales will go to Sweetgrass Lodge and Black Pride YYC.
Schedule of events:
5:30 — Doors open
6:00 - 7:30 — First set performances
7:30 - 7:45 —15 min Intermission
7:45 - 8:45 — Second set performance
Our sponsor:
Thank you to the for providing funding so we can pay honorariums to all the performers, our kitten, photographer and promotion designer. Tips will also be split amongst all performers.
Food will be served! Come enjoy a delicious free spread of samosas (VG), & pakoras (VG/GF) from Hot Million, empanadas from Aroma Cafe (gluten free and veggie option included), and a Candy Bar from Gummi Boutique. Food will be served from doors opening and available during intermission.
Contemporary Calgary will also be selling non-alcoholic beverages and popcorn.
Accessibility:
This is an alcohol-free all-ages event! We welcome kids and families! Anyone 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
To make this event as safe as possible to attend for as many of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, we ask that folks do a Covid test within 24 hours of attending if possible and wear masks when not eating. Masks will be provided at the door, including child and large size masks. We will also have hand sanitizer available.
Every performance will be captioned and we will have ASL interpreters. There will also be relaxed performance supplies, such as ear defenders, and fidget and stim items.
The venue is 100% wheelchair accessible with both a lift and a ramp from the ground floor to the second floor, and a ramp into the theatre with ample spots for wheelchair users to park throughout the theatre at the end of multiple aisles. There are wheelchair accessible washrooms on the main floor and the floor of the Heather Edwards theatre. There are also multi-stall gendered washrooms on all floors as well, with step access.
Contemporary Calgary has a paid parking lot and is right by the c-train downtown.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Doors open - Mix & Mingle time!
Info: Come on down to see our mini-market vendors, check out the food on offer, and generally hang out before the show begins!
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
It's SHOWTIME!
Host: Adora Nwofor
Info: Get ready to be entertained as our bevvy of performers take the stage for the first half of the show!
🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:45 PM
Intermission
Info: While our performers get ready for the second half of the show, take some time to mix & mingle once again, enjoy a snack, and check out our vendors.
🕑: 07:45 PM - 09:00 PM
It's SHOWTIME, Part 2!
Info: Enjoy another set of performances in the second half of the show!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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