VIBF 2024 TIT Talks

Join us for sips and stories at this intimate evening of connection and titillating conversation: the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival's exclusive take on TED Talks. 

TIT Talks is a one-of-a-kind event offering unique perspectives on burlesque and burlesque-adjacent topics. This intimate evening encourages compelling conversation and shares dimensions of being a burlesque performer that are seldom discussed publicly.

Doors open at 7pm, event starts at 7:30pm.

TIT TALK PRESENTERS

• Shawna the Black Venus, VIBF 2024 Legend Feature 
• Apple Bottom Jean
• Lexxx
• Mone't Ha-Sidi
• MX. Pucks A'Plenty
• Shane Sable
• Hosted by Androsia Wilde, VIBF Artistic Director

For more info on our lecture topics, please check out our website!

ACCESSIBILITY

The Vancity Culture Lab Theatre is wheelchair accessible. Designated wheelchair spots are available in the first row of the theatre.

All washroom facilities are located on the ground floor and are for use by people of all genders. There are no urinals. The main washroom area includes two wheelchair accessible stalls and there is also a separate accessible washroom around the corner.

There will be considerations in place for those with sensory sensitivities, such as complimentary earplugs being available at check-in.

Assisted listening devices are available on a first come, first served basis.

There are also a limited number of big and tall seats available upon request to accommodate larger and taller body types. The dimensions are 23.5 X 31.25 and can accommodate up to 453KG.

In respect for those with asthma, allergies and other chemical and fragrance sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from using scented products before and while attending performances.

A full access guide for the Vancity Culture Lab Theatre is available on our Festival Venue Access Guide.

Please email education@vibf.ca if you have any questions about the TIT Talks, and don't forget to also grab your tickets for the festival's showcase events: The Glamorama Gala on Friday April 5th, the Showpony Soiree on Saturday April 6th, and our Virtual Vaudeville on Sunday April 7th (Tickets coming soon)!

We acknowledge that we live and work on the stolen lands of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We encourage everyone to research whose territory they are occupying via this tool here: https://native-land.ca/