The Gulf of Georgia Cannery and the Steveston Community Centre are joining forces to celebrate 2SLGBTQI+ Pride with a one-night-only variety show in the Cannery’s Boiler House Theatre. Enjoy drag performances, comedy, music, and more from a selection of 2SLGBTQI+ presenters and artists, build community, and celebrate!
About the Event
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery and the Steveston Community Centre are joining forces to celebrate 2SLGBTQI+ Pride with a one-night-only variety show in the Cannery’s Boiler House Theatre. Enjoy drag performances, comedy, music, and more from a selection of 2SLGBTQI+ presenters and artists, build community, and celebrate!
Curious to know how 2SLGBTQI+ experiences connect to the history of the West Coast’s fishing and canning industries and communities? Embark on a special “Hidden History” guided tour of the Cannery’s exhibits focusing on 2SLGBTQI+ history and discover how queer figures, experiences, and events are present in the history that the Cannery shares.
Drag performances from local artists Phyllis Hull, Eva Lasting, Carlotta Gurl, and Valentina Vanity.
The key purpose of this event is to create a welcoming space for the 2SLGBTQI+ community at the Cannery by showcasing relevance and connection between the 2SLGBTQI+ community (and allies), West Coast fishing, and canning history.
Event Details
- Admission Cost: $16.99 per person – Click here for Tickets
- Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2026
- Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm
- Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site – Boiler House Theatre
- Target Audience: 18+, Lower Mainland 2SGLBTQI+ community members and allies. Specifically targeted towards seniors communities.
- Event Goals:
- Increase 2SLGBTQI+ visibility at the Cannery, make this community feel welcome & represented at the site & within its content
- Connect 2SLGBTQI+ history and experiences to BC/West Coast fishing and canning industries/history
- Create a safe, welcoming space for local community members and allies interested in learning more
- Provide education for allies, older 2SLGBTQI+ members, those interested in 2SLGBTQI+ history
- Deliver programming that activates the Cannery’s commitment as a Rainbow Registered organization & raises awareness of this designation/commitment
- Introduction of new audiences to the Cannery leading to return visitation
- Test out the 2SLBTQI+ Hidden History Trail content for a relevant audience, gain audience feedback and advertise this upcoming initiative
