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Drag in Victoria is more than a show

The realization, that drag did not have to reinforce the binary, opened a door. Within months, Simmons was experimenting with the art form.

‘Big Stuff’ unpacks attachment and grief with comedic flair

The show is initially framed around the couple attempting to downsize the literal wall of boxes onstage, and discovering that it’s much more difficult than they initially thought, requiring the…

‘In My Day’ is a moving exploration of the AIDS crisis

The large crowd of actors conveys the size of the queer community before the AIDS crisis, and how the sudden deaths leave gigantic holes in people's lives. In one  scene,…

Gender Empowerment Centre to host second annual FEM-EXPO from March 9–13 

“The existence of GEM is to be a strong, intersectional feminist voice on campus … our four core values are intersectional feminism, bodily autonomy, sex positivity, and collective liberation. And…

Six fantastic ‘sex and gender’ themed films from this year’s Victoria Film Festival

Of the many excellent films showcased at the Victoria Film Festival this year, these six stood out to our staff!

In conversation with Leigh Jarrett, author of queer romance series ‘The Salish Sea Society’

The Vancouver Island-based queer author talks gay narratives, writing sex scenes, and Ilya Rozanov.

Three songs about sex & love, courtesy of CFUV 101.9FM

In this month's Offbeat by CFUV column, a review of three songs about sex and love for the Martlet's sex and gender issue.

Offbeat: CFUV shares top January albums

Your campus radio station’s top ten tunes last month

Belfry Theatre starts 2026 strong with ‘Maanomaa, My Brother’

Told through flashbacks, the audience sees the actors transform from jaded, hurt adults into excited, carefree children.

Phoenix Theatre’s ‘A Sudden Violent Burst of Rain’ is a magical realist delight

In the play's setting, it is scientific fact that once a sheep’s wool is sheared and enough accumulates, it rises into the air and becomes a cloud.

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