Take a sip and enjoy alternative drag!
An alternative drag show featuring and uplifting a cast of non-binary and trans artists, featuring PM, Rose Butch, Hotmale Dotcom, Mx Bukuru, and Rogue.
ARTISTS
PM: P.M. is Vancouver’s non-binary dancing drag bimbo. They are a settler performing on the ancestral territory of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations. Mixing both their contemporary-ballet background and off-beat style, P.M’s goal is to continually bend gender, sexuality and showcase what it is to be a no binary moving body. PM competed and won Vancouver’s Next Drag Superstar in 2019.They are also a member of The Darlings (Drag Collective) in Vancouver B.C; a multi-disclipliary non-binary drag quartet that have performed in: The Transform Festival, PuSH Festival, Queer Arts Festival and the Queer Film Festival.
Hotmail: Hotmale Dotcom is a multifaceted androgynous performer who loves to showcase their range of emotions in their performances in the hopes that somebody out there feels something from experiencing it. Their range in music choice is unpredictable yet impressionable. They are a non-binary clown that doesn’t need you to focus on their gender expression but wants you to embrace the undefinable parts of it.
Rogue: Rogue is Vancouver’s premiere Jewish Drag Artist and a self-proclaimed Instagram sensation. After winning Entertainer of the Year in 2019, joining Bratpack: The Next Generation in 2020, Rogue has taken over Instagram and TikTok during the pandemic and is ready to retake the stage in 2021. From Queen to Carly Rae Jepsen, Eminem to Kim Petras, when Rogue hits the stage you never know what you’re going to get but you know they’ll give you a show.
Mx. Bukuru: The name is Mx. Bukuru. That’s B-U-K-U-R-U and if you don’t know what it means honey, look it up. Mx. is the Church being your momma never wanted you to meet. They are the inaugural winner of Van Slam’s Drag Slam (2019) and runner-up in the Eastside Drag Derby (2019). A member of Diasporic Dynasty, Mx. ascends colonial ideas of religion and will bring you to the sexiest Church that ever did exist. Their ass, fat, their hips, fatter, don’t fucking forget, BLACK LIVES MATTER!
Rose Butch: Rose Butch is your Premier Non-Binary Drag Thing whose style and sensibility follows the pursuit of gender euphoria. Rose flourished into the East Van drag scene in 2014 with their playful and theatrically-informed drag, which aims to bring non-binary visibility to stages across so-called Vancouver and beyond. They are a member of The Darlings, a multi-disciplinary non-binary drag collective.
Curated by PM
Please note this is a 19+ event.
THE VENUE
The VMF Pop-Up Patio presented by Granville Island Brewing is a licensed sit down, open air performance venue hosting a mix of live music, drag, burlesque, talks, workshops, weekend brunch and more! The space is located in a transformed parking lot at Main and 5th, surrounded by leafy trees and vibrant murals. The calendar features over 40 shows produced in partnership with some of our favourite local curators and collectives.
KEY DETAILS
Cabaret style shows with General Admission seating on a first come first serve basis
Groups are welcome, come with friends!
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available
Pizza is available for pre-order from Ignite Pizzeria (must order in advance when buying a ticket, not available for order on site)
No cash payments accepted (tap payments encouraged)
No outside food allowed
VMF events aim to be a safe space for people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, abilities and sexual orientations. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to a staff member if you witness/experience any form of harassment while on site, or if there are ways that we can make your experience at the patio more safe and comfortable.
TIMING
Most events are 2hr sittings
Doors open at the event start time listed on Eventbrite
Shows start 20-30 minutes after doors are open
Come early for seats closer to the stage
Pizza arrives when doors open
LOW INCOME TICKETS
We recognize that ticket prices are not accessible for everyone. We welcome guests to send an email to [email protected] to learn about low income ticket options
NO SHOW POLICY
Ticket holders must arrive within 20 minutes of doors opening to avoid their tickets being resold should there be folks waiting in line during a sell out. Refunds will not be given for no shows. Capacity is limited so we want to make sure seats don’t sit empty if folks are in line.
RETURN & EXCHANGE POLICY
To transfer a ticket to another person, login to your Eventbrite account, go to tickets, select your order, click edit, and change the ticket information accordingly.
No refunds accepted unless due to a government mandated COVID-19 quarantine.
In case of last minute changes to the current Order of the PHO on Gatherings and Events, partial refunds may be given.
WEATHER
Most tables have an umbrella for shade and light rain protection.
Performances will continue rain or shine. In the event of cancellation due to heavy rain we will notify attendees via email and refunds will be available for ticket costs
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Terrain: Entrance through the laneway, down a slight slope. The venue is on flat asphalt.
Washrooms: One accessible bathroom on site. Bathrooms are all genders
Seating: Attendee chairs range from high stools to low lounge seats and metal bistro chairs with a backrest. Attendees with special requirements can request a specific chair style when arriving on site.
QR Codes: Menus are accessed through QR codes. Servers can verbally list menu items to those without an internet enabled phone.
Public Transport: 5 min from Main & Broadway B-Line, 10 min from Main St Science World Skytrain
Parking: Available at Impark Lot #224 – 2122 Quebec St
Service animals are welcome on site
Please contact [email protected] for any questions regarding accessibility
PLEASE READ: COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS
By entering the venue you are agreeing to adhere to current public health recommendations regarding face coverings, social distancing and group socializing in public.
If you begin experiencing a fever, new cough or difficulty breathing please do not attend. Requests for refund due to COVID-19 can be made by emailing [email protected]
Please refer to current government health guidelines regarding quarantining after travel and exposure to COVID-19.
What we’re doing to keep you safe:
Sanitizing chairs, tables and touch points between each sitting
Staff wearing masks when interacting with guests
Sanitizer available to guests on site
COVID-19 symptom checks for staff and guests before entering the space
HOLDEN COURAGE MEMORIAL
The VMF Pop-Up Patio presented by Granville Island Brewing takes place next to the Holden Courage Memorial Graffiti Wall. The wall is re-painted annually at VMF in memory of Holden Courage, a local artist, to share joy and demonstrate the incredible skill of graffiti at VMF in the hopes of building better public understanding of this globally respected, yet often locally misunderstood art form. Holden’s family is pleased to continue his graffiti legacy through the Holden Courage Memorial Fund for artists.
Donate at www.vancouverfoundation.ca/holdencourage
PATIO SPONSORS
Granville Island Brewing | Music BC | Portable Electric | Encorp-Return IT | Sparkmouth Sparkling Water | Nesters Market Woodwards | WeWork | Pay By Phone | Hey Ya’ll | Hardbite Chips | Bucha Brew | VYNE Drinks | Translink | PayByPhone | JuJu Wines | PYUR Vodka Soda | Virtue Vodka Lemonade | Lonetree Cider
We recognize that our event and murals are produced on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlil̓wətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. We strive to incorporate the visual culture of these nations in our festival. We see public art as an effective way to celebrate our diverse local cultures and their histories, with special focus on providing a platform for the local Nations’ contemporary and traditional cultural expressions and histories.