This drag show fundraiser is taking place on the stolen and unceded, ancestral territories of the Traditional Coast Salish Lands including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nations. Presented in collaboration with Venturous Counselling.
On April 7th at 4:00 pm at The Birdhouse ~ 44 W 4th Ave, come experience a story of emotion by incredible drag artists. The event will also highlight mental health resources for SDQTBIPOC+ communities with several community partnerships and feature a raffle with amazing prizes from local businesses.
Tickets are by donation and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please contact @jessssspicco on Instagram or community@prospectcounselling.ca for any questions or if you are unable to pay for the event due to financial constraints or require accessibility support within the venue space. Please see below for more accessibility info.
This is an all-ages event. If you are drinking alcohol, you will need to provide two pieces of government-issued ID. Mocktails are also included on Birdhouse’s drink menu. Food will be available at the Prospect table by donation. NOTAFLOF.
Accessibility info + get tickets below!
This will be a mask mandatory event and we will provide masks + sanitizer at the entrance. If you are unable to wear a mask or have other accessibility concerns, we are currently working on a live stream option for participation.
Note for moving and flashing lights at this event.
Entrance is ground level through double doors with a wheelchair accessible entrance/exit (double doors 70 in. wide, single door is 35 in). There are no stairs or steps throughout the venue.
The door to the outdoor patio is 35 inches wide, there is a cord that is ½” off the ground running parallel before the door to the outdoor patio.
All washrooms are all genders. The wheelchair accessible washroom’s measurements are as follows: door clearance of 34 inches, sink height is 33 inches, toilet paper is 32 inches from the toilet, paper towel height is 44 inches, and a railing on the right side of the toilet is 31 inches from the ground. The door opens inwards to the washroom, the dimensions of the washroom are 94 inches x 70 inches.
Seating available - please feel free to ask security or door staff if you ever require a seat and would like staff assistance in finding a seat. More info at bit.ly/birdhouse-accessibility.
We are uninvited settlers occupying the stolen, unceded, ancestral territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō) peoples.
Our relationship with these lands dictates our commitment to understanding the ongoing impacts of colonization and decolonizing our practices in and out of the counselling room.
As part of our mission to support the collective healing of BIPOC communities, Prospect hosts events throughout the year to build opportunities for community engagement. All events are by donation and no one is turned away for lack of funds. Please see below for details and check back for updates! If you are interested in supporting or collaborating an event with us, please email community@prospectcounselling.ca.