Bowen Island Pride

10/29/2026

♻️ We’re looking for some refund-ably good volunteers!

Have you got a couple hours to spare and a desire to raise money for your favourite local Pride Society?

We’re looking for five volunteers to help with BIRD refundables sorting shifts, coming up in the next couple of weeks!

Last year we raised over $1300 through this fundraising program. All proceeds go towards bringing you Bowen Island's quintessential Pride celebration in June, and other programs throughout the year.

If you can lend a hand, we’d love to have you: https://volunteersignup.org/8PCWB

10/21/2026

The last few tickets for The Rocky Horror Picture Show are up for grabs! 💋

Your friendly BIPS crew will be there to welcome Rocky Horror first-timers and seasoned veterans alike! We'll sling your beverages and generally help make this one of Bowen's most delightfully raucous nights of the year.

Come dressed up, come ready to participate, or just come for the beautiful chaos! There’ll be costumes, contests, games, prizes, and all the Rocky Horror ridiculousness you know and love.

We’re so excited to bring this back in partnership with Bowen Island Community Recreation. Last year was an absolute blast, and this one is well on its way to selling out too.

Friday, October 30 | 7–10 PM | Bowen Theatre | 19+

Grab one of the remaining tickets before they’re gone. We can’t wait to see you there! 💋

Still 3 weeks out and we're over 50% sold out for the 2nd annual Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Bowen Theatre! Don't miss out...

https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/bowencommunityrec/activity/search/detail/10173?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

10/13/2026

October 17th: BALLOTS BY DAY. BASS BY NIGHT.

The polls close at 8pm. The speakers come on at 8:01.

The agenda? Shaking tail feathers.
Recorded minutes? Absolutely not.
Cover charge? $0, with all donations at the door supporting Bowen Island Pride.

📅 Saturday, October 17 | 8PM–Midnight
📍 Bowen Island Pub | 19+
❤️ Free entry · Donations to Bowen Island Pride

10/04/2026

Clear your calendars, polish your platforms, and prepare to give yourself over to absolute pleasure…

Our Second Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show collab with Bowen Recreation is back!

Whether you’re a seasoned Time Warp-er or a Rocky Horror virgin, come dressed to thrill and ready for a night of camp, chaos, corsets, and questionable life choices.

Tickets: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/bowencommunityrec/activity/search/detail/10173?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

08/06/2026

Join us in the Bowfest parade!

Calling all g**s, theys and allies! We’re looking for a few volunteers to help spread the pride in the Bowfest parade!

On Saturday, August 29 we will strut our stuff down the trunk road in all of our rainbow glory. Let us know if you want to join!

Email [email protected]

07/16/2026

✨👑 Happy International Drag Day! 👑✨

Every year on July 16, we celebrate the dazzling world of drag and the performers who prove that confidence is the best accessory, and glitter is always a neutral.

Drag is an art form that blends creativity, performance, fashion, comedy, music, storytelling, and just the right amount of attitude. It's a celebration of self-expression that has entertained audiences, challenged expectations, and built community for generations.

Today, celebrate the artists who remind us to take up space, own the spotlight, and never apologize for being extra.

💄 Support your local drag performers.
💸 Tip generously applause doesn't pay the bills.
🌈 Celebrate creativity in all its fabulous forms.
✨ And remember: if you're going to throw shade... make sure it's SPF 50.

Now go slay the day, queen!

07/15/2026

International Non-Binary People’s Day takes place annually on 14 July each year and celebrates and raises awareness of non-binary people, who do not identify within the traditional gender binary.

Non-binary is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity doesn’t sit comfortably with ‘man’ or ‘woman’. Non-binary identities are varied and can include people who identify with some aspects of binary identities, while others reject them entirely.

Non-binary people can feel that their gender identity and gender experience involves being both a man and a woman, or that it is fluid, in between, or completely outside of that binary.

We at Bowen Pride believe everyone deserves to be celebrated for who they are. Join us in recognizing International Non-Binary People's Day by learning more, showing support, and helping build a community where people of all gender identities belong.

🟡 Respect people's names and pronouns
🟣 Challenge stereotypes about gender
⚪ Create spaces where everyone can be their authentic selves

06/09/2026

Pride week is not over!

On Tuesday, June 9 join us at Speak the Spark: Out of the Blue. 7 pm at the Library Annex. Everyone welcome!

And on Friday, June 12, a screening of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert thanks to our friends at the Bowen Island Film Society. 6:30 pm at the Bowen Theatre. Get your advance tickets, as this one is sure to sell out!

06/08/2026

Once again we would like to thank our sponsors and supporters of Pride. We couldn't have done it without you!

Special mention to and for your torrential downpour support! Free coffee and snacks for our volunteers setting up in the rain, and the go-time offer of big tents for the dance floor! This Pride has truly been a community effort!

Bowen Island Community Foundation

Bowen Island Public Library



Bellwater Island Treatment Systems




Speak the Spark, Storytelling on Bowen


Island Discovery Learning Community

Bowen Island Pub

Bowen Island Legion
Bowen Island Film Society

DJs Sarahtonin, Big Rube, Mayor McCheese, Jamie Nesbitt

06/07/2026

Setting up in the pouring rain, making the magic happen behind the scenes, and sticking around after the crowds have left - all with a smile on their faces - our volunteers are the best! Thank you so much for making this the best Pride ever!