September 7th, 2024
The History of Gunpowder presents
Freakout Circus Extravaganza
Kimmortal, The History of Gunpowder, Uncle Strut, Kendall Gender, Batty Banks
+19 (with 2 pieces of govt issued ID)
RSVP to the event on Facebook
Doors: 7:00pm
BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Freakout Circus Extravaganza is back and it’s bigger, better, and more over-the-top than ever before! In its fourth installment we are bringing you MORE BANDS, MORE DRAG and MORE CIRCUS! Not to mention the Flea Market, the Costume Party and Contest (w/ prizes!), and it goes on and on!! As this event ALWAYS sells out, the community has spoken and we have moved to a LARGER venue. This will be the FIRST event at the historic Rickshaw Theatre! Come make history with us as this series continues to take Vancouver by storm! Get your tickets immediately! Join us for an electrifying evening of…
– DRAG! … you won’t believe what we have in store for you…
– CIRCUS! The evening will be full of surprises!
– FLEA MARKET! With The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret putting their most stunning circus, vintage, and tickle-trunk pieces on sale to peruse DURING the show!! Bring CASH for these rare wonders of fashion!
– COSTUMES! This is a COSTUME party. We have The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret dressing us to impress that night, so come freaky, come ready. Our insatiable host Batty Banks will judge the costumes and be giving out absurd and tasty prizes.
– MORE SURPRISES!…. we can’t give it all away now can we?! Keep following the event to find out what other tricks we have up our sleeve…
– AND ANOTHER SURPRISE! This event will be FILMED! The performers will be dressing to impress! YOU should do the SAME!
Freakout Circus Extravaganza No. 4 features not one, not two, BUT THREE OF VANCOUVER’S FAVOURITE MUSIC ACTS performing live, under the (metaphorical) big top for your delight, wonder and amusement.
We are also honoured and tickled to have the incomparable, the sensational, the SENSATION herself, Canada’s Drag race finalist KENDALL GENDER. Kendall will be performing special numbers for this event, for YOU! And, last but not in the bit least, the acrobatic and ecstatic BATTY BANKS will be hosting the night!
This is the big one folks. Prepare yourself for an evening of sweet sounds, unexpected absurdity, and GRANDEUR! Purchase the pre-sale tickets now to get entrance to the extravaganza! The first 50 tickets will be sold with a 5$ discount!
Kimmortal
Kimmortal is a queer non-binary filipinx-canadian artist known for their powerful stage presence and multi-dimensional approach to music. The message of staying true to oneself has always persisted throughout Kimmortal’s music, and their new album “SHOEBOX” continues this track record. Kimmortal’s clever wordplay has only gotten sharper over the years with personal lyrics that celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community and give the middle finger to societal injustice.
The History Of Gunpowder
https://www.thehistoryofgunpowder.com/
The History Of Gunpowder is a freak-out ensemble from Montreal, now based in Vancouver, with an ever-changing cast of members that put on unpredictable, chaotic live shows. A staple of the Canadian live scene, The History is devoted to constantly pushing the envelope on stage and in the studio and has built a community around them that consists of some of the best musicians in Canada. On any given night, The History may have a horn section, violin quartet, or gospel vocal group joining them on stage to add to their 8-piece core group. For this performance, The History will be playing new music with an extended line up, some say it may be an 11-piece…. Come see the monstrosity in all its glory.
Uncle Strut
UNCLE STRUT is an indie rock band from Vancouver, Canada. They have released 10 singles to date, have played over 50 shows and have had 5 festival appearances since their inception in 2021. These include headline shows at The Wise Hall, The Fox Cabaret, The Biltmore Cabaret and The Local Festival. Uncle Strut are known for their energetic live performances, creative marketing strategies and hilarious offstage antics. Some of their favourite pastimes include tattooing each other, combing their moustaches and taking their shirts off.
Kendall Gender
https://www.kendallgender.com/
As a performer, host, model and 2SLGBTQIA+ activist, Kendall Gender is a bonafide Canadian drag sensation. With grassroots in Vancouver, she has performed coast to coast since 2014 and shows no signs of slowing down.
Kendall is best known for being on season 2 of Canada’s Drag Race, where she placed in the top 3. She was also most recently seen on All stars – Canada VS the World.