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Three must-see events this month

May 19 — Existence as Resistance: Two Spirit Cultural Placeholders in Art, Activism, and Kinship: Artists and activists Jamie Lee Hamilton, Raven John, Tyler Alan Jacobs, and Trevor Blackman-Wulff will be discussing what it means to be Indigenous and queer. It is being organized through a partnership with the Queer Arts Festival and the Native Education College. This discussion will take place at the Native Education College from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information visit: http://queerartsfestival.com/event/existence-as-resistance/

May 20–21 — VanCAF: The Vancouver Comic Arts Festival is a two-day exposition of comics and graphic novels that will feature authors and illustrators from all over the globe. There will also be readings, panels, and workshops. The festival will take place at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre. Admission is free. For more information visit: http://www.vancaf.com

May 31 — The Critical Hit Show: Live improv comedy unfolds as performers play Dungeons & Dragons, the role-playing game. Ages 16-plus due to language and alcohol is available to those of legal age. The show is at the Rio Theatre, doors are at 7 p.m., and show starts at 8 p.m. For more information visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1884848981786237/

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