BIG PRIDE WEEKEND 2015 | July 31 - August 3 | Vancouver BC

We celebrate Vancouver Pride with BIG PRIDE WEEKEND 2015 featuring an incredible line-up of talent from around the world including Grammy Nominated DJ and Remixer Dave Audé, Yinon Yahel, DJ Abel Aguilera, Dj Isaac Escalante, Alain Jackinsky and a showcase of Vancouver's best with DJ Quest, DJ Del Stamp, Nick Bertossi, Dj Mumbles - Vancouver, DJ Landon James SOLLORS (Karsten Sollors), and DJ Bret Law from Seattle. * * * WEEKEND EXPRESS PASSES * * * Express entry to all six parties! One Big Weekend! Only available online. $169 Early Bird (SOLD OUT) $199 Advance INDIVIDUAL EVENT TICKETS AVAILABLE online or at Little Sister's Book & Art Emporium and Topdrawers Underwear on Davie Street. NOTE: These events have a high probability to sell out. Purchasing advanced tickets guarantees access and in many cases reduces the risk of waiting in line. ---------------------- THE EVENTS ---------------------- VARSITY: Big Pride Kick Off Party Friday July 31 |10pm to 3 am We launch the weekend with an incredible appearance by Grammy Nominated Remixer/Producer DAVE AUDÉ (LA) in an exciting new venue! Studio (currently Joe’s Apartment) is a stunning new space and perfect for our team sport themed party! Vancouver’s DJ LANDON JAMES spins an opening set with college jock and cheerleader themed go-gos and performers! And don’t forget to join us for PLAY – the Official After-hours conveniently located one block away! Studio (currently Joe's Apartment) 919 Granville Street $30 Advance More at the door Included in the Big Pride Weekend Express Pass Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/702974049846292/ ---------------------- PLAY: Friday Night Afterhours Aug 1 | 2 am - 7am (Technically Saturday morning) Come out and play! Immediately after Varsity we present HOT HOT HOT worldwide sensation DJ/Producer ISAAC ESCALANTE (Mexico), making his Vancouver after-hours debut at Encore! Vancouver’s DJ MUMBLES provides the opening set! Let’s flirt and have fun! Let’s get mischievous. Let’s PLAY! Encore Dance Club 1058 Granville Street $35 Advance More at the door Included in the Big Pride Weekend Express Pass Event info; https://www.facebook.com/events/103697353309828/ ---------------------- GLITTER: Main Event Saturday Aug 1 | 10pm-4am Massive party atmosphere with glittery GO-GO GODS, dazzling wall-to-wall projections and music by house music legend DJ ABEL (Miami). Also featuring Seattle’s DJ BRET LAW and SOLLORS! With technical enhancements by Showmax Events and production inspired by the energy and spectacle of Bollywood! This event sells out in advance every year! Five Sixty 560 Seymour Street $50 Advance Level 1 $55 Advance Level 2 Limited door tickets may be available Included in the Big Pride Weekend Express Pass Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/107637942913276/ And don’t forget to join us after for SIN – the official Big Pride Weekend Saturday Night After-hours at Encore. ---------------------- SIN: Saturday Afterhours Aug 2 | 2 am - 7am (Technically Sunday morning) Why resist! Indulge in SIN! Surrender to your primal urges give in to temptation on a dark, sensual dance floor! Featuring two of Canada’s best and hottest music producers with a headlining set by international star ALAIN JACKINSKY (Montreal) and a special after-hours set by Vancouver’s NICK BERTOSSI! This is the official GLITTER after-party! Encore Dance Club 1058 Granville Street $35 Advance More at the door Included in the Big Pride Weekend Express Pass Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1600887793494838/ ---------------------- TROUBLE: 15th Annual Post Parade T-Dance Co-produced by Martini Presents Sun Aug 2 | 3pm-7pm After packing the space with gorgeous men last year this post-parade tradition returns to The Vancouver Strip (formerly the Fan Club) for cheap drinks and daytime dancing to local phenom DJ QUEST! Granville Strip (Formerly the Vancouver Fan Club) 1050 Granville Street $15 Advance More at the door Included in the Big Pride Weekend Express Pass Event Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/994512183922198/ ---------------------- UNITED: Closing Party Sunday Night Afterhours Aug 3 | 1 am - 7am (Technically Monday morning) Universally acclaimed hit-maker YINON YAHEL (Tel Aviv) makes his debut in the coveted closing spot at the special Pride edition of Vancouver’s wildest and sweatiest recurring after-hours party! Opening set by Vancouver’s breakout star DEL STAMP. THIS EVENT SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR! Encore Dance Club 1058 Granville Street $50 Advance More at the door Included in the Big Pride Weekend Express Pass Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/404942793047051/