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There will be plenty of opportunities to make the most of your time in Vancouver! Guided activities are presented in English. Delegates can purchase tickets for themselves and their friends for most activities. Please note that the banquet is open only to registered delegates.  

FEATURED ACTIVITIES

Magic Spirit Unison Boat Cruise Sat at 8:00 PM An evening cruise through Vancouver’s inner harbour with views of the downtown skyline and North Shore mountains. Enjoy 3 decks to socialize, connect, and dance with fellow delegates. Boarding begins at 7:00 PM for an 8:00 PM departure. Cash bar on board; please note this vessel is not wheelchair accessible. 19+. ➤ Book now in Integra

Really Gay History Walking Tour Sat, Sun, Mon at 2:00 PM This private guided walk explores key moments in Vancouver’s 2SLGBTQIA+ history through the West End and Davie Village. Hear stories of activists, performers, and community leaders who helped shape the city. About 2 hours, accessible, and paced as a relaxed 2 km walk ending near shops and cafés. ➤ Book now in Integra

Wednesday, May 13

• Karaoke | 9:00 PM | Pumpjack Pub | Free | Hosted by Lola Triumph. Sing out, Louise!

Thursday, May 14 

• Drama Club (Sing-Along Drag Show) | 8:00 PM | Numbers Cabaret | Tickets via Eventbrite | Popular monthly drag show hosted by Wan-Ting Moi and Whore-ia Estefan known for its interactive, sing-along format. Hosted in Davie Village, it features local performers and familiar pop songs, with the audience encouraged to join in. Named the "Best Drag Show" in the Georgia Straight’s 2024 Best of Vancouver Awards. 
  

• Air Guitar Championships – Vancouver | 8:00 PM | The Junction | Tickets via Eventbrite | Come watch folks rock out or even compete last minute for the prize! Whatever you choose, it's bound to be an evening of epic air guitar competition. Wild, creative and so much fun! Sign up to compete here: https://www.airguitarcanada.org/rules
  

• Fresh Meat | 10:00 PM | Pumpjack Pub | $7 cover at the door | Shower shows at 11:30 PM, 12:30 AM, and 1:30 AM with a rotating cast of fresh talent waiting for you. Dancing until 3:00 AM. Generally a male crowd.
  

• Haze (Weekly Drag Night) | 11:00 PM | The Junction | $10 cover with Unison delegate badge; $15 otherwise; students $7 | Late-night drag show hosted by Hazel, Miss Congeniality from Canada’s Drag Race – Season 6. Expect a rotating lineup of guest performers and a lively club atmosphere. 

Friday, May 15 

• Unison IBPOC Meet-Up | 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Queen Elizabeth Theatre – East Mezzanine (2nd Floor) | Free | Indigenous, Black, and other people of colour attending Unison are invited to gather and connect in this casual drop-in space. This meet-up is intended for IBPOC delegates, including mixed race folks.

• Unison TN2S Meet-Up | 6:30 – 7:00 PM | Queen Elizabeth Theatre – East Mezzanine (2nd Floor) | Free | Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary delegates attending Unison are invited to gather and connect in this casual drop-in space. This meet-up is intended especially for TN2S delegates.

• Hot New Lesbian Party | 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM | The Birdhouse | Tickets via Eventbrite | A favourite sapphic dance party welcoming women-loving folks of every persuasion and gender. Come take up space, catch a crush, and dance it out with local DJs.
  

• Pub Night | 10:00 PM | Pumpjack Pub | $7 cover with Unison delegate badge; $15 otherwise | Shower shows at 11:30 PM, 12:30 AM, and 1:30 AM with a rotating cast of fresh talent waiting for you. Dancing until 3:00 AM. Generally a male crowd.
  

• House of Lola (Weekly Drag Night) | 11:00 PM | The Junction | $15 cover at the door; students $7 | The 'hottest drag show on Davie' hosted by Madam Lola Colby with guests like Hazel, Marinara, Addi Pose, and Trey. DJ Mike Cross until 4:00 AM. 

Saturday, May 16 

• Frontrunners Morning Run | 9:00 AM | Brockton Oval Fieldhouse in Stanley Park | Free | Bring your running shoes for this drop-in morning run hosted by Vancouver Frontrunners, one of BC’s largest and longest-running 2SLGBTQIA+ sports clubs. The group welcomes participants of all abilities in a friendly, inclusive environment. A great way to start the day while enjoying Stanley Park scenery! More details on the Frontrunners website.
  

• Queer Visibility Exhibit: Curator Tour #1 | 1:35 PM (approx. 25 mins) | Queen Elizabeth Theatre – East Lobby | Free | Explore how queer history evolved in Vancouver over the twentieth century through materials from the City of Vancouver Archives. Learn key highlights from the lobby exhibit, along with additional background and behind-the-scenes insight into how it was developed, shared by the exhibit's curator Murray Schellenberg, a member of the Vancouver Men’s Chorus. The exhibit is on display all weekend, so you can also explore it at your own pace anytime.
  

• The Really Gay History Walking Tour #1 (Private Unison Tour) | 2:00 PM (approx. 2 hours) | West End | Tickets: $45 (includes tax + tip) via Integra | Explore key moments in Vancouver’s 2SLGBTQIA+ history on this guided walk through the West End and Davie Village. Hear stories of activists, performers, and community leaders who helped shape the neighbourhood.
  

• Community Outreach Tables | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Lobby (1st Floor) | Free | Stop by and chat with representatives from some of the amazing organizations supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in the Vancouver area.

  
  

  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  · Sher Pride: Provides arts and cultural programs and social services to queer South Asians and their friends, families, and allies.

  
  

  2:00 – 6:00 PM

  · Health Initiative for Men (HIM): Provides sexual, mental, physical, and social health services for GBQ men and gender-diverse people in BC. · Living with Pride: Empowers 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors through inclusive housing, services, and community programs that foster dignity, connection, and belonging. · Rainbow Foundation of Hope: Helps 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees and newcomers find safety, support, and a fresh start in Canada.
  

• Too Game to Function (Games Meetup) | 5:00 – 9:00 PM | The Junction | Free | Join Vancouver Gaymers -- the city's largest social group for LGBTQ+ geeks and gamers -- for an evening of board games and socializing presented in partnership with Unison. Bring a favourite game or try something new from their collection while connecting with fellow delegates and local community members. There'll be a Switch set up with party games as well. See the Meetup listing for more info. 19+.
  

• SOLD OUT - Drama Club: Unison Edition | 8:00 PM | Numbers Cabaret | Tickets via Eventbrite | Wan-Ting Moi and Whore-ia Estefan are putting on an extra special festival edition of the popular sing-along drag show, featuring a mix of local performers and visiting guests in an energetic, interactive setting. Named the "Best Drag Show" in the Georgia Straight’s 2024 Best of Vancouver Awards. 
  

• Magic Spirit Unison Boat Cruise | 8:00 PM (approx. 3 hours) | Coal Harbour | Tickets: $59 (includes tax) via Integra | An evening cruise through Vancouver’s inner harbour, with views of the downtown skyline and North Shore mountains. 3 decks of fun where you can socialize and connect or boogie down with other delegates. Boarding begins at 7:00 PM and we set sail at 8:00 PM. Bring cash for drink purchases from the bar. We apologize that we were unable to secure a wheelchair accessible vessel. 19+.
  

• Supercharged Saturday | 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM | The Junction | $7 cover with Unison delegate badge; $15 otherwise | DJ club night with special guests. Dance with your new Unison friends until 4:00 AM.

Sunday, May 17 

• UNISON FEATURE - Drag Queen Yoga with Eva Lasting #1 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | The Post at 750 | Tickets: $20 via Integra | Eva Lasting has been a drag performer and yoga instructor for more than a decade. Her unique style of Hatha yoga classes are fun & fierce, but also calm, open, and welcoming for all levels including beginners. Laugh, stretch, work out and have a fabulous time! Yoga mats will be available, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer, along with any other items to support your practice.

• Drag Queen Yoga with Eva Lasting #2 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM | The Post at 750 | Tickets: $20 via Integra | Eva Lasting has been a drag performer and yoga instructor for more than a decade. Her unique style of Hatha yoga classes are fun & fierce, but also calm, open, and welcoming for all levels including beginners. Laugh, stretch, work out and have a fabulous time! Yoga mats will be available, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer, along with any other items to support your practice.

• Queer Visibility Exhibit: Curator Tour #2 | 1:35 PM (approx. 25 mins) | Queen Elizabeth Theatre – East Lobby | Free | Explore how queer history evolved in Vancouver over the twentieth century through materials from the City of Vancouver Archives. Learn key highlights from the lobby exhibit, along with additional background and behind-the-scenes insight into how it was developed, shared by the exhibit's curator Murray Schellenberg, a member of the Vancouver Men’s Chorus. The exhibit is on display all weekend, so you can also explore it at your own pace anytime.
  

• The Really Gay History Walking Tour #2 (Private Unison Tour) | 2:00 PM (approx. 2 hours) | West End | Tickets: $45 (includes tax + tip) via Integra | Explore key moments in Vancouver’s 2SLGBTQIA+ history on this guided walk through the West End and Davie Village. Hear stories of activists, performers, and community leaders who helped shape the neighbourhood.   

• Unison Banquet & Dance Party | 6:00 PM reception, 7:00 PM seating | The Westin Bayshore | Free (included with delegate registration) | One of Unison’s most anticipated traditions, the night begins with a casual reception in the banquet lobby with chill music and a cash bar. Dinner follows in the main banquet room with a three-course meal and minimal formal programming, creating space to connect and enjoy conversation at your table. After dinner, the evening shifts into a DJ-hosted dance party, with the energy continuing to about 11:00 PM. Attendance is limited to registered delegates.
  

• Karaoke | 10:00 PM | The Junction | Free | Hosted by Lola Triumph. Sing out, Louise!
  

• Sweat | 10:00 PM | Pumpjack Pub | $7 cover at the door | Shower shows at 11:30 PM, 12:30 AM, and 1:30 AM with a rotating cast of fresh talent waiting for you. Dancing until 3:00 AM. Generally a male crowd.

Monday, May 18  

• SOLD OUT - The Really Gay History Walking Tour #3 (Private Unison Tour) | 2:00 PM (approx. 2 hours) | West End | Tickets: $45 (includes tax + tip) via Integra | Explore key moments in Vancouver’s 2SLGBTQIA+ history on this guided walk through the West End and Davie Village. Hear stories of activists, performers, and community leaders who helped shape the neighbourhood.
  

• IQ 2000 Trivia | 8:00 PM | The Junction | Free | Come test your trivia knowledge and enjoy happy hour all day long. 

There’s always plenty to see and do in Vancouver in the spring! For more ideas on activities, events, and local highlights, visit Destination Vancouver.  

➤ Questions? socialevents@unisonchoruses.ca