Physical Entertainer Dianna David Joins us at Q Factor!

Never a dull moment with this unique bundle of personas. Culprit to shifting energies in a room and flipping frowns upside down. She has a plethora of tricks up her sleeve with a personality that will go a mile. Dianna David has performed for local events such as Cirque du Soleil’s Opening Gala 2007, Tomorrow Collective’s Brief Encounters, Souldiers Dance Company Gala’s Lead Clown, Dances for Small Stage, PRIDE Main Stage, Crimson Cabaret, MANUP, AIDS Walk Vancouver, Science World’s giant piano performer and so many more. Visit her on her website: http://www.diannadavid.net/

Burlesque by VaVa Vunderbust!

‘Busting’ out with energy, sparkle, and sass – VaVa Vunderbust – is queerly a whole lotta woman! Known for her colourful costumes, over-the-top props, and endearing endowments; she inspires audience intrigue and delight in her womanly shape.

Hailing from Vancouver, BC, VaVa is a proud member of the Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society (www.screamingchicken.net).

As a performer, VaVa brings comedy, sex appeal, and body positive activism to the stage, as she endeavours to entertain, break body boundaries, and give a whole new definition to the term 'Boobie Tricks'. Quite simply – VaVa rocks!

Photo by Shimona Henry (www.shimonahenry.com).

Jillian Deri To Dazzle With Aerial Silks!

Jillian Deri is part of the Great Northern Way Aerial Club and has trained at Circus West and at the Aerial Dance Festival in Boulder, Colorado. She has performed for various community events including the Crimson Cabaret, Little Sister’s Diorama Party, Coop Radio Cabaret, The Odd Ball, Illuminaries, Sistahood Cabaret, Vancouver’s International Burlesque Festival, Queerwood, Caleb’s Hope, Loving Spoonful and the Pride in Arts Festival. When not dangling, Jillian can be found writing her dissertation in Sociology on polyamory and jealousy.

Q Factor, August 2nd: an East Van pride party from outer space!

Q-Factor is the newest East Van queer dance party to land this Pride! This science fiction themed extravaganza welcomes all fagbots, space creatures, mutants, proud freaks, geeks, kinksters, transfolk, queers and their allies to the WISE Hall (1882 Adanac) on Sunday August 2nd.

Tunes are provided by DJ Buzy Bee and DJ Ruggedly Handsome, so bring your dancing moon boots.

Watch aerial silks by the elegant Jillian Deri and burlesque by the fabulous VaVa Vunderbust. More exciting performers TBA!

Costumes are encouraged with fabulous prizes! Body painting available for a suggested donation. Complete your outfit with alien skin or your favourite sci-fi design.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Get your tickets at Little Sister’s (1238 Davie) or People’s Co-op Bookstore (1391 Commercial) July 11th onward! Interested in volunteering? Get in touch with us at volunteer.qfactor@gmail.com

This is a 19+ event. All genders welcome. The venue is wheelchair accessible through the back door, so let our volunteers know should you need to use this entrance.

Check out the Facebook event page at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125737997787

Next volunteer meeting: Friday June 19th; Get involved... Please forward

Have you ever wanted to get involved in the organization of an awesome party?

Q-Factor is a new East Van queer dance party. Its first installment will be Sci-Fi themed (fagbots, space creatures, mutants, tech freaks... bring it on!) and held at the WISE Hall on Pride weekend, August 2nd.

We need dedicated volunteers to help us plan and execute the most bumpin' party this side of Main! Join us at Spartacus Books (684 East Hastings Street, www.spartacusbooks.org) on Friday, June 19th at 7pm for a short meeting of alien minds.
You can also contact us at volunteer.qfactor@gmail.com.

This event is sponsored by Bent Umbrella, a non-profit society aimed towards fostering queer and gender performance in Vancouver, BC.

Bent Umbrella Events Committee Meeting

Join Bent Umbrella on Friday June 12th at 7 pm, Waves Coffee at Commercial/3rd, as we plan out Q FACTOR, an East Van queer dance party we're holding at the WISE Hall on Pride weekend in August. We need dedicated volunteers to help us plan and execute this night! We are tentatively going with a Queer Sci-Fi theme.

We are deeply inspired by some of Vancouver's best queer dance parties of the past and present, including Odd Ball and BENT among others. Please note, though, that we are not affiliated with either - this is a brand new celebration and we want YOU to help us make it a night to remember! You can click on the link under "Contact Us" on the right side of this page if you have any questions.

See you there,
Bent Umbrella

Come to preQuel, a fundraiser and dance party for Bent Umbrella, happening Friday, May 29th at LICK Nightclub (455 Abbott).

Performances by: Justin Casey-Cumms, Rayne, Vic, Leroy, Cazzwell van Dyke and Edward Malaprop. DJ Riot and Conrad Best (half of the hit duo ANACONDUH!) will be spinning the decks, so bring your dancing shoes! Doors open at 10pm Cover is $10