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🇮🇳🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦 poet, curator, community builder- queer art exchange, events, @alai.coffee @queer.mango.collective

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desi pride block party is happening on main and 50th and you’re invited 🌈✨🔗 rsvp link in biofree. free coffee, free henna, free drag show and free block dance party with live DJs!July 25, 4pm to 9pm, main & 50th @punjabimarketyvr the flow:🎨 4-6pm — henna by @suva_mehndi & tanvi, coffee from @alai.coffee , spotlight dj set💃 6-7pm — desi drag show ft jimmy, @suva_mehndi , @nimratthedrag , @itsmy.destinee , @thedragdeity , @kavikaaaaa & @jolenequeensloan 🕺 7-9pm — dance party with dj @saanya.shah24 + dj @djrumnbass this one’s close to home. queer art exchange x sher vancouver, bringing pride straight to punjabi market because our communities deserve to see themselves celebrated where they actually liversvp link in bio, come as you are 🧡 by @shutupitdoesntmatter

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four years ago i started queer art exchange because i couldn’t find a room where all of me was welcome. this july, that room is a whole city block, woohoo! Big big thanks to the amazing folks @sherpridecanada for co-organising! 🥭💥🛺this is for anyone who’s ever wanted to be loud, queer and desi in public and mean it.expect: desi drag legends. live djs mixing bollywood, afrobeat and bass drops. free mehndi. free coffee by @alai.coffee this is what queer south asian joy looks like when we build it ourselves.📍 main & 50th 🗓️ july 25 from 4pm to 9pm 🔗free. rsvp link in bio!📸 @rashi.gram by @shutupitdoesntmatter

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🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨desi pride block party is back didis and bhais 😻 last year we made history in punjabi market. this year we’re doing it again, bigger and louder.📅 july 25📍 main st & 50th, punjabi market💸 free entry, all ages, rsvp link dropping soon!what’s coming back:🎤 drag performances that bring the house down🎧 djs taking you from bollywood to afrobeat to full on bass drops☕ indian coffee @alai.coffee on the house 🍛 snacks to keep you fueled all eveninglineup + full details dropping soon 👀mark your calendars, tell your crew. this one’s for us, by us.#DesiPrideBlockParty #YVR #QTBIPOC #PunjabiMarket 📸 @rashi.gram by @shutupitdoesntmatter

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COMMUNITY: Desi Pride Block Party returns to celebrate South Asian queer community The celebration at Vancouver’s Punjabi Market will feature drag, music, and hennaLink in bio for full details!#sherpride #vancouverpride #southasian #queer #2slgbtqia+ by @shutupitdoesntmatter

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THIS SATURDAY! desi pride block party is happening on main & 50th and you are invited. 🌈🪷 rsvp link in bio 🔗Big thanks to @sherpridecanada for co-organising 🌸Curated by me! Super grateful to have the honour to curate this beautiful lineup of desi drag, DJs and vendors🌈and none of this would be possible without our incredible sponsors who made this free event possible! @kwantlenu @vancouverparks @movementyvr 💥💥💥💥📸 @rashi.gram by @shutupitdoesntmatter

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Inspired by the realization that a genuinely inclusive 2SLGBTQ+ community gathering can transform core beliefs and offer new perspectives, creator of Queer Art Exchange, queer poet and storyteller Nhylar (@shutupitdoesntmatter) curates impactful and transformative experiences that unite the Desi, Queer, and Desi Queer communities in Vancouver, LA, and beyond. ⁠⁠They have collaborated with organizations such as Queer Mango, Queer Arts Exchange, and the Transgender Expressions Haven. ⁠⁠Nhylar is bringing their passion and stories to the Waterfront Theatre on Thursday, July 16. ⁠⁠Get your tickets at the link in bio.⁠⁠Thank you to our partner @granville_island for their support.⁠⁠#indiansummerfest by @shutupitdoesntmatter

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🪔💥GULLY MARKET DIWALI PARTY HIGHLIGHTS💗Thank you for pulling up, hooting for our drag performances, painting diyas, supporting our incredibly creative and delicious vendors, busting a bhangra move and dancing to the beats! This was a pure labour of love and it was so wholesome to see folks of all ages gather and celebrate Diwali We can’t wait to create more intergenerational spaces 🙌🙏🏽Big thank you to the entire team of @punjabimarketyvr they are doing some incredibly amazing work in placemaking and because of whom all of this was possible!📸 @rashi.gram by @shutupitdoesntmatter

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🪔✨💃 On Sunday, the Gully Market Diwali Party lit up the neighbourhood plaza by my office with DJs, drag performances, local vendors, vibrant art, delicious food, and even a free bhangra class!It was heartwarming to see our community of family and friends come together to celebrate, eat, dance, and connect.Thank you to @shutupitdoesntmatter of Queer Art Exchange for curating and co-organizing such a joyful and inclusive event alongside @punjabimarketyvr!#SunitaDhirBC #VancouverLangara #VancouverBC #BC #BCPoli #Community #Diwali #Diwali2025 by @shutupitdoesntmatter

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🎉✨ THIS SUNDAY at the Gully Market Diwali Party we’re bringing together the best vibes: food, DJs, drag, bhangra & so much more!☕ @alai.coffee with their small-batch roasted beans and exclusive merch — crafted for those who love bold flavors and mindful brews.📚 @milessaraswat visual artist, sharing handmade books and postcards that blend intricate storytelling with beautiful, tactile design. by @shutupitdoesntmatter

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THIS SUNDAY, SEPT 28 🎉 🪔DIWALI HITS THE STREETS! Celebrate with music, dance, art & community at the Gully Diwali Block Party.✨ @nimratthedrag – serving thumkas, tandoori sass & desi drag excellence.💃 @bhangrawithga – queer bhangra queen making dance joyful & accessible.🎶 @shakedshak – DJ/filmmaker spinning desi, afro-house, jazz & culture-shaking grooves.🎧 DJ @raediamendz – multi-genre selector bringing fire to the dancefloor.🪔 @artmemoirs_by_ash – guiding diya painting to spark your creativitySee you there 😎 @punjabimarketyvr @jagnagra 🔗 RSVP link in bio! by @shutupitdoesntmatter

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This Diwali, we’re bringing the heart of India’s bustling gullies right to Vancouver. ✨Come sip hot chai, share samosas, and wander through a market filled with music, laughter, and connection. Just like the streets back home, there’s something for everyone: grandparents, kids, friends, and chosen family.Expect crispy dosas and plenty of free snacks, the beat of DJs mixing with the rhythm of a live bhangra class, and drag artist lighting up the stage with joy. It’s food, dance, and celebration all in one space — where generations meet, stories are shared, and Diwali shines brighter together.📍 Main and East 50th / Next to Himalaya Restaurant📅 September 28, 2025 | 11am to 4pmCurated by Nhylar and Queer Art Exchange, and co-organized with the Punjabi Market Collective, the Diwali Gully Market is a community-powered celebration of culture and connection.Bring your loved ones, bring your appetite, and bring your dancing shoes. The Diwali Gully Market is waiting to welcome you ❤️🔗RSVP Link in Bio (Free Entry but RSVP required) #Diwali2025 #DiwaliVancouver #DiwaliMarket #StreetsofIndia #GullyMarket #ChaiAndSamosa #BhangraVancouver #DragVancouver #VancouverEvents #FreeEventsVancouver by @shutupitdoesntmatter

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Still dreaming about the magic of the Desi Pride Block Party 🌈✨ Two weeks later and our heart’s still full. There’s something so powerful about celebrating Pride in community with other South Asians—where our queerness and our culture don’t just coexist, they belong.Desi Pride is essential and so is our existence.🤎🖤🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✊🏾#PrideWeekend #DesiPride #QueerAndDesi #ChosenFamily #StillBuzzing #SouthAsianJoy #desiprideblockparty #Shervancouver by @shutupitdoesntmatter

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