Queer Open Stage

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: Stay tuned to learn about April's featured performer! ⌚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, as well as our Community and Performer Guidelines: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C18nQIacMAdv9-2blbct4cWeKy0tBRQz/view?usp=sharing) This event is hosted by local queer singer-songwriter, vocal coach, and community organizer, Sara Rose (they/them), in partnership with the Victoria Downtown Residents Association (VDRA) https://www.victoriadra.ca/ 💛 NOTE: Allies are welcome as audience members but performance spots are reserved for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. We also need VOLUNTEERS! Just a little bit of set up, door, and tear down. The more hands we have, the lighter the workload for all of us! Here's a link to sign up: volunteersignup.org/PFD4A 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 queeropenstagevic@gmail.com Sober event; all ages Spotlight on 2SLGBTQIA+ artists (allies are welcome in the audience)