Feeling United

Feeling United
A Drag Show Fundraiser for SDQTBIPOC+ Mental Health Access

Venturous Counselling and Prospect Counselling will be hosting a drag show fundraiser to raise funds for Prospect’s low-cost counselling program.

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.

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.

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.

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Share our event post and use the #feelingunited and tag us at @prospectcounselling on your story to receive 2 extra entries into our exciting raffle! Don't miss out on this chance to win amazing local prizes while spreading the word about our event!

BIPOC individuals purchasing tickets can access 5 FREE individual counselling sessions with Janine within the next two months. Learn more about Janine (she/her)here https://www.prospectcounselling.ca/about! DM or email Prospect (connect@prospectcounselling.ca) with the name your purchased ticket is under to access your free counselling sessions! Please see requirements below.

Requirements:

Must be a resident in so-called BC
Must identify as BIPOC or mixed-race
Must consent to individual counselling sessions
Must use up all sessions with Janine before end of April

Drag by

Atondra (https://www.instagram.com/atondralikeentendre/)
Mx. Bukuru (https://www.instagram.com/mx.bukuru/)
Lulu Lomein (https://www.instagram.com/lulu.lomein/)
Theo Rhetical (https://www.instagram.com/theo.rhetical/)
Bongganisa (https://www.instagram.com/si.bongganisa/)
Divine Intervention (https://www.instagram.com/gvilevil/)
Velvet Ryder (https://www.instagram.com/velvetryderdrag/)
Pickle Spears (https://www.instagram.com/jarofpicklespears/)
Community Organizations Involved (so far!)

Prospect Counselling (https://www.prospectcounselling.ca/events)
Venturous Counselling (https://www.venturouscounselling.com/resources)
Rainbow Refugee (https://www.rainbowrefugee.com)
Sher Vancouver (https://www.shervancouver.com)

Doors at 4 PM

Community Organizations 430 PM

Drag Show at 6 PM
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All Ages

If 19+ and drinking, bring 2 pieces of ID

At The Birdhouse ~ 44 W 4th Ave

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TICKETS:

Tickets are final sale and nonrefundable.
Tickets appear as a sliding scale of $6, $10, $15 (Recommended), and $20 prices.
Please contact @jessssspicco on Instagram or community@prospectcounselling.ca if you are unable to pay for the event. No questions will be asked about financials.
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SAFER SPACES POLICY:

We have a zero tolerance policy for oppressive behaviour in all its forms -- including but not limited to cultural appropriation, misogyny, transphobia, racism, fatphobia, and ableism.

This will be a mask mandatory event and we will provide masks + sanitizer at the entrance to prioritize access and be in solidarity with our immunocompromised kin.

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ACCESSIBILITY INFO:
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