Long Live Kings: Drag King Histories

Ever wondered what Vancouver’s Drag King scene looked like? Did you know there is a long history of drag kings before you?

Long Live Kings, a web series that was created and stars some of the local artists themselves. Watch three on the big screen at the Museum of Vancouver where history becomes queer.

We will have a lively panel hosted by Romi Kim/SKIM with legendary Kings Edward Malaprop, Buster Cherry, Luke Wolf, and Theo Rhetical, sharing stories, insights, and reflections on the city’s drag scene.

The program wraps up with performances by the starring kings themselves Theo Rhetical, Jeff Garbage, Percy Pegg, and Velvet Ryder.

Presented in partnership with Long Live Kings, with special thanks to the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Museum of Vancouver, Auditorium

Tickets:

• $20 General Admission

• $18 Indigenous

  (plus, fees and taxes)

Please note that photos or video may be captured at this event and used for promotional or reporting purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let organizers know.

If tickets are sold out and you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email programs@museumofvancouver.ca.