Vancouver is home to a large number of international and gay specific events year round. Some of the major annual events are listed below.

GayWhistler Ski Week: Winter Pride - February 4-11, 2007
	Formerly known as Altitude, the GayWhistler Ski Week 2007 is full of exciting changes this year. The program will include guided ski tours, après ski parties, along with martini parties, a concert with an international recording artist, a masquerade ball and the dance-til-dawn Fresh Ball. For more information, visit: www.gaywhistler.com
Mardi Gras Costume Party: Dates TBD
	Live it as if you were in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, and help raise some money for the LGTB Centre. Purchase a Mardi Gras wrist band for $10 from Little Sisters Bookstore or Priape, (100% of the proceeds will benefit The Centre) and receive special offerings at many of the gay pubs and nightclubs including Sugar Daddy's, PumpJack, Oasis, Numbers, Fountainhead, Celebrities and the Odyssey.
Vancouver Pride Week: July 28 - August 5, 2007
	It's not just a celebration for gays and lesbians. It's a celebration of diversity and anybody who shares the 'life is a cabaret' spirit will feel right at home! Parties, tea dances, cruises, a parade and a spectacular final event makes this an unforgettable celebration every summer. For more information on dates and locations visit www.vancouverpride.ca or call 604.687.0955.
Out on Screen Queer Film & Video Festival: August 16 - 26, 2007
	Out On Screen rolls out the pink carpet for the 19th Annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival, August 16-26. If you've never been before, this is the summer to come on out! For 11 fabulous days, we've created an eclectic showcase of comedies, love stories, documentaries, music and more there is something for everyone. See and be seen at the Galas and post-film parties. Rub shoulders with independent filmmakers who are doing it their way. This August we invite you to join us and find out what everyone's watching. Cruise www.outonscreen.com for festival information.
Rapture Pride Vancouver® 8: August 3 - 6, 2007
	Vancouver's hottest Pride events return! Rapture Pride Vancouver is Vancouver's largest Circuit Event. The ToyBoxBoys Team invites you to join them with renowned DJ's and Talents for the 7th edition of this intimate and popular local event. For more information, visit www.RaptureVancouver.com or call: 604.681.1400.
BOO! Halloween Vancouver: October 27, 2007
	TBB Productions is very pleased to be the event producer of the Vancouver Men's Chorus Halloween Party. 2007 will be the third year that TBB Productions has produced this popular fundraiser for the Chorus, with the majority of proceeds going directly to finance the annual series of concerts and other activities the non-profit association holds each year. This event sold out in 2005 and 2006 so don't miss your chance in 2007: visit www.HalloweenVancouver.com
Rapture New Year's Eve 2007: Dec 31, 2006
	This New Years, TBB PRODUCTIONS is pleased to bring you RAPTURE New Years Eve 2007 with headlining DJ Scotty Thomson (NYC) and DJ Quest (YVR) The Vancouver Public Library sets the scene this year as we welcome, for his WEST COAST DEBUT, DJ Scotty Thomson all the way from NYC playing all the beats and tracks that will get your body moving and keep it moving all the way into the wee hours of 2007. Also featuring a special Live Performance by Kim Aviance. For more information, visit www.RaptureVancouver.com.

For a more comprehensive list of upcoming Gay and Lesbian events in Vancouver, please visit the calendar of events section of Gayvan.com and GayVancouver.Net or pick up copies of Xtra West and Outlooks Magazine; available in the Davie Village among other locations.