Lacuna Events

16/05/2024

Catch .malcolm on the May 23rd bill supporting !

Sn**ch tix at link in biiooooo

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16/04/2024

OK, I’M NOT OK!!

I am actually, but that’s a nod to one of Maia’s singles off of her new album out on May 10th (Acronym/Universal).

I’m lucky enough to be promoting my pal Maia’s first-ever gig in PEI but she’s no stranger to these shores. We connected a few years ago through my day job at Music PEI and since then Maia has been working with a ton of PEI artists like KINLEY, Brandon Howard Roy, and the local support for this show, Noah Malcolm!

From Montreal but making homes all over the world, Maïa Davies is an award-winning, Juno and ECMA nominated, SOCAN #1 bilingual Canadian songwriter, recording artist and producer. Her new collection of sorrowful, introspective songs for her upcoming solo release on Acronym/Universal (May 10th) is packed with piano-driven compositions that instantly and intentionally recall the incandescent baroque pop of Tori Amos and Kate Bush. Her new body of work finds Davies wistfully weaving elements of pop and classical into well-crafted motifs, tempering the lyrical sting with nostalgic melodies and buttery vocals. The result is a musical tale shared with empathy and composed with heart, confessional and piercing in its intimacy and scope.

Come feel and heal with us, we want to fill the room with VIBES so if the cost is a barrier please send me a DM and we’ll make sure you’re there with us.

I have many other updates to share from our fundraiser back in November (what is time) so keep checking back as I return to the internet to share the beauty of that show and more updates about summer plans! We’re back from hibernation bbs!

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03/11/2023

It's been tough out there for our community of trans and gender-diverse cuties so I've gathered some super-talented friends of the community to sing us love songs.

Join us for what will be an unforgettable fundraising event for PEI’s transgender community. Featuring a night of special performances from some of PEI’s top songwriters and musicians, Alicia Toner, Brandon Howard Roy, Catherine Maclellan, Craig Fair, Dylan Menzie, Inn Echo, Irish Mythen, Logan Richard, Meaghan Blanchard, Noah Malcolm, and The Burning Hell.

The first half of the show will feature a songwriter’s circle with an intermission around 9PM followed by full band performances from Inn Echo, The Burning Hell, and Craig Fair with special guests who will close out the night.

Hope to see you there!

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lacuna-presents-transmissions-november-15th-35-tickets-751663544897

21/07/2023

🌈 SKUNK MOTEL | JULY 22ND | BABA'S LOUNGE | 10 PM 🌈

Breaking out at the 2023 ECMAs, Skunk Motel is loud as frig, messy as hell, and there’s always room for everyone. With hard-hitting drums, disarming vocals, and driving guitars, Skunk Motel paints an image of an anxiety-induced daydream. Their captivating lyrics and moody melodies force you to navigate the twists & turns of turbulent emotions, offering you both a hug and a hand gr***de.

😷 This is a small venue, it will be tight quarters, please consider masking up.

🚫 No jerks!!

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20/07/2023

Brace yourself for a night of unapologetic q***r rock n’ roll as LACUNA presents Like A Motorcycle (NS), alongside their fierce and talented friends Skunk Motel (NS) and Homemaker (PE). The show, part of the official PEI Pride Festival programming, is set to take place at 10 PM on July 22nd, at the iconic (and q***rest?) venue in Charlottetown, Baba's Lounge.

😷 This is a small venue, it will be tight quarters, please consider masking up.

🚫 No jerks!!

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19/07/2023

🌈 LIKE A MOTORCYCLE | JULY 22ND | BABA'S LOUNGE | 10 PM 🌈

"They're clever but not glib, scrappy but not hardened, and seem to know how to confront crimes of the heart without yielding to them."
-Alison Lang (HERizons Magazine)

Returning to break their Charlottetown curse (missing band members, broken guitars, food poising, and more), Like A Motorcycle is a full frontal attack to a soundtrack - an onslaught of erratic q***rs and one, very, patient man. With emotionally laden themes held tightly behind a shield of snotty petulance, they are not here to take themselves too seriously. Like A Motorcycle could beat you up but would rather fix you dinner. Endlessly entertaining both themselves and the crowd, their on-stage antics and captivating online presence create an unforgettable experience.

😷 This is a small venue, it will be tight quarters, please consider masking up.

🚫 No jerks!!

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29/06/2023

July 22nd! 🦖🌈 🏍 🦨
PRIDE ROCK SHOW with LIKE A MOTORCYCLE, SKUNK MOTEL, AND HOMEMAKER

Kick-off Pride Week with some sick riffs, driving guitars, and erratic q***rs. Don’t worry, we’ll ease you into it.

10 PM | Baba’s Lounge | $15

🏍 LIKE A MOTORCYCLE 🏍
Like A Motorcycle is a full frontal attack to a soundtrack.
Like A Motorcycle is an onslaught of erratic q***rs and one, very, patient man. Like A Motorcycle deals in emotionally laden themes held tightly behind a shield of snotty petulance. Like A Motorcycle could beat you up but would rather fix you dinner. Like A Motorcycle are the friends you never asked for.

🦨 SKUNK MOTEL🦨
Welcome to Skunk Motel; It’s loud as frig, messy as hell, and there’s always room for everyone.
With hard-hitting drums, disarming vocals, and driving guitars, Skunk Motel paints an image of an anxiety-induced daydream. Through captivating lyrics and moody melodies, the all-female onslaught forces you to navigate the twists & turns of turbulent emotions alongside them, offering you both a hug and a hand gr***de.

💌 Homemaker 💌
Through original pieces, songs, and soundscapes, Molly Williams is positioning contemporary classical closer to us. As Homemaker, she leads an evolving ensemble that returns timeless sounds to the music of our time.

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LA CU NA

- a space to fill

and shape q***r dreams

into reality -

17/05/2023

Russell Louder (MTL)
Somewhere Soon (PE)
Sportsman's Club
10 PM
$15 at door
19+

Russell Louder (they/them) is a songwriter, producer and performer born and raised in Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island, Canada). Their music is carried by a powerful clear voice reminiscent of Florence and the Machine, Eurythmics and La Roux. You only have to see them in concert once to fall for the luminous and authentic world they've built - both poignant and danceable. In 2021, Russell released their debut album, Humor, on Lisbon Lux Records to critical acclaim, including being selected for the prestigious Polaris Prize longlist. Their single, Hello Stranger, stayed on CBC Music's Top 20 list for 4 consecutive weeks following the album's release. Russell currently pays rent in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal, CA) while their heart waits for them on the shores of Epekwitk.

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Somewhere Soon is an instrumental project influenced by genres like pop, hip hop, funk, rnb, soul, and trap. Music composed and performed by keyboardist Hannah Melanson, and brought to life by their incredible band featuring Joey Esker on drums, and Maya Marques on bass.

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LACUNA acknowledges that the land on which we gather, to share in each other’s company and enjoy this event, is the unceded and traditional land of the Mi’kmaq peoples. As settlers on Mi’kma’ki, we are all bound by the Peace and Friendship Treaties and we pay our respects to the Indigenous people of this territory: past, present and future. We are all treaty people.
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Each month LACUNA will donate 10% of its revenue to an Indigenous/ QTPOC person's mutual aid request who resides within Mi’kma’ki.

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25/04/2023

👀👀👀 Hello, stranger!

🌸 It’s spring and Lacuna is coming out of hibernation to bring you something fun, soon!

Did someone say music for dancing and crying??

I dropped a couple hints of someone who might be on the bill, first person to guess in the comments (on instagram) gets free cover!

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28/12/2022

Tangerine is a Christmas movie and you can't tell us otherwise!

Tangerine (2015)
Friday, December 30th at 9PM

An exuberantly raw and up-close portrait of one of Los Angeles’ more distinctive sex-trade subcultures. Tangerine (2015) is centred around two sharply drawn transgender women who find the resilience of their friendship tested and affirmed over the course of one busy Christmas Eve.

Come join us for the LAST film in the Q***r Film Friday series. We've been showing q***r AF content monthly on the big screen at City Cinema since July and I can't believe it's coming to an end. Hope to see so many lovely faces in the theatre on Friday!

🎥 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALSwWTb88ZU
🎟 Tickets: https://bit.ly/3VuIUtN

This event is made possible in part through the TD Proud of our Pride Program. This funding allows us to provide a limited amount of FREE tickets for each film. If you'd like to claim some free tickets to this show please send us a DM with your name, email, and phone number. No questions asked!

Thanks as always to Classics at City Cinema and City Cinema for their support.

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26/11/2022

💐 GIVEAWAY 💐

We love a last-minute giveaway! 2 tickets available for tomorrow night’s show.

You know the drill
💐 give this post a like
💐 tag someone you’d bring with ya (1 tag = 1 entry)
💐 share (and tag LACUNA]) for 2 bonus entries

Winner will be announced at 1:30 PM (AT) on Sunday Nov 27th and contacted via DM.

We will never ask you for any personal banking information or anything by phishy and please note that we only have one account, this one LACUNA] stay safe out there folks!

This event has been generously sponsored by the allowing us to offer free tickets to members of the PEI Trans and Gender Diverse Community! TYSM PEITN 🏳️‍⚧️💖💐🏳️‍⚧️

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26/10/2022

💐 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! 💐
2022-11-27 | 8:00 PM | Trailside

T. Thomason returns to Charlottetown this fall with Lucas Silveira , along with Music PEI’s Entertainer of the Year, Joce Reyome.

T. Thomason is originally from the Maritimes, has been featured on CTV's The Launch, and has collaborated with pop and folk mainstays like Sarah McLaughlin, Rose Cousins, and Ria Mae.

Lucas Silveira is the front person for Toronto trans rights champions The Cliks. They were the first out trans man to be signed to a major label in Canada, have headlined pride festivals, and were also the host of Vice TV's Shine True.

These songwriters will combine for what will be an intimate and powerful show at on Sunday, November 27th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

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Purchase your tickets in advance here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfcz7cj

19/08/2022

TONIGHT!

Tonight at 9PM City Cinema

A Fantastic Woman, directed by Sebastián Lelio, is the second film in the q***r film series presented in collaboration with Lacuna Events

A Fantastic Woman tells the story of Marina, whose life is turned upside down by the death of her partner. Mourning the loss of the man she loved, she finds herself under intense scrutiny from those with no regard for her privacy.

Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film, A Fantastic Woman is one of the few films that actually change the world we live in, and rarer are the cases where a film award makes a real difference. The Oscar win for A Fantastic Woman was used by Chilean LBGTQ activists to speed up local discussions on a gender identity bill. Chile subsequently approved laws allowing transgender citizens to change their official contact information in late 2018.

Get your tickets at www.citycinema.ca or at the door before the movie

10/08/2022

Catch the 2018 Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film, "A Fantastic Woman" NEXT FRIDAY, August 19th at City Cinema.

Dir: Sebastián Lelio, Chili, 2017, 104 min.
Starring: Daniela Vega, Francisco Reyes, Luis Gnecco.
Language: In Spanish with English subtitles.
Academy Award Winner, Best Foreign Language Film.

Few films actually change the world we live in, and rarer are the cases where a film award makes a real difference; A fantastic Woman is one of the few. The Oscar win for A Fantastic Woman was used by Chilean LBGTQ activists to speed up local discussions on a gender identity bill. Chile subsequently approved laws allowing transgender citizens to change their official contact information in late 2018.

A Fantastic Woman tells the story of Marina, whose life is turned upside down by the death of her partner. Mourning the loss of the man she loved, she finds herself under intense scrutiny from those with no regard for her privacy.

🎟 TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3bMLfQ8

This event is made possible in part through the TD Proud of our Pride Program.

Shout out to Classics at City Cinema for their support in figuring out how to make q***r films happen on the big screen!

Please consider the safety of our community and wear masks to this event if possible.

04/08/2022

🏳️‍⚧️ Q***r Film Friday August: A Fantastic Woman 🏳️‍⚧️
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🥇 2018 Academy Award Winner, Best Foreign Language Film
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🎥 Few films actually change the world we live in, and rarer are the cases where a film award makes a real difference; A Fantastic Woman is one of the few. The Oscar win for A Fantastic Woman was used by Chilean LBGTQ activists to speed up local discussions on a gender identity bill. Chile subsequently approved laws allowing transgender citizens to change their official contact information in late 2018.
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A Fantastic Woman tells the story of Marina (portrayed by Daniela Vega), whose life is turned upside down by the death of her partner. Mourning the loss of the man she loved, she finds herself under intense scrutiny from those with no regard for her privacy.
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🎟 Link to purchase tickets and watch the trailer in our b~i~0
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04/08/2022

✨ As you may notice, we've done a bit of rebranding for our film series. Out of respect for our entire q***r fam, we've adjusted the name to Q***r Film Fridays.
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The reclamation of language is an ongoing journey and a deeply personal one. I want to make sure that the folks who make up our beautiful community are comfortable attending LACUNA events and it was brought to my attention that the previous name used was something that caused discomfort.

"Q***r" is also a term that has been/ is being reclaimed by our community, and I recognize that some might still not relate to the term. However, as a non-binary trans person, I deeply connect with the freedom in language, expression, and being provided by the use of the word q***r. So this is where we have landed.
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I hope all my q***r babes understand and respect our decision to rebrand.
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🎞 🌈 On another note, we have locked in almost ALL of our QFF films for the series! Swipe to see what we've got planned for you in the upcoming months! 🌈 🎞
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Thanks again to and for their ongoing support of this project.
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01/08/2022

2 FREE tix available for LACUNA Presents: Let's Try This Again tonight at the Guild! DM to claim.

Doors: 7:30
Show: 8:00

(seats aren't together but could probably end up sitting together by request!)

30/07/2022

💥 2-for-1 ticket sale 💥

This incredible show, all the way from NYC, is coming up on Monday, August 1st.

You can purchase tickets at the link in our bio, or in person or by phone at The Guild.

Use code: LACUNA241 for two tickets for the price of one!

NOTE: select “automatic seat selection” to apply the promo code.

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29/07/2022

Special Ticket Sale for LACUNA Presents: Let's Try This Again ON TODAY and TOMORROW.

ONE NIGHT ONLY IN CHARLOTTETOWN ‘Let’s Try This Again’, is fresh from a successful cabaret run at some of New York's most iconic nightspots, taking the show on the road this summer to venues in Nova Scotia, and for one-night-only at The Guild, in Charlottetown on Monday, August 1st. Known for ...

28/07/2022

Monday! Have you got your tickets yet?

Buy your tickets here 👉 https://bit.ly/3zgTTy4

Truro's Andrew Morrisey, Andrew Boudreau and Margot Bégin's Let's Try This Again coming to Truro, New Glasgow and Charlottetown

26/07/2022

🏳️‍🌈 Q***R WEEKEND EVENT GIVEAWAY 🏳️‍🌈
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Keep riding those good vibes from Pride Week into this weekend with not ONE but TWO more events, produced by yours truly!
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You can start and end your weekend right with two tickets to the iconic q***r film, But I'm A Cheerleader on Friday, July 29th at City Cinema, AND close it out with 2 tickets to the q***r cabaret show, Let's Try This Again on Monday, August 1st at The Guild.
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HOW TO ENTER:
✨ Like this post
✨ Follow .cu.na.pei and
✨ Tag who you would take with you in the comments
✨ Share this post for 2 bonus entries!
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A winner will be selected Thursday night at 8PM!
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This contest is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram or Facebook.
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