Beyond the Rainbow Storytime

Gather around as local drag artists read uplifting tales celebrating inclusivity.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

A drag artist reads aloud to a group of children and adults seated in colourful chairs inside a bright, industrial-style venue decorated with rainbow banners and bunting fans for a Pride-themed storytime event. Partially obscured.

Photo: Douglas Little, CMHR

Event details

Cost:
Free, registration required
Location:
Stuart Clark Garden of Contemplation, Level 3
Schedule:
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Language and Accessibility:
This event is offered primarily in English.

Come for an enchanting storytime as local drag artists Waaseyaa Haze and Hari V read heartwarming stories that celebrate inclusivity and Pride! With big personalities, even bigger hearts, and stories that will have the whole family smiling, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Perfect for kids of all ages.

Co‐hosted with the Rainbow Resource Centre.

Meet the performers

Waaseyaa Haze

A boldly styled drag queen walks confidently down a narrow alley decorated with string lights overhead, wearing a red top, a colourful floral ribbon skirt, large black bouffant hair, yellow earrings, and a flowing shawl spread wide on each side
Photo: Alex Clearwater

Waaseyaa Haze, Rainbow Resource Centre’s Drag Artist in Residence 2026 is a proud Indigenous drag performer from Treaty 1 Territory. On the stage, she is dynamic and high energy. She is looking forward to seeing you at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Drag Brunch and Drag Story Time!

Hari V

A bearded drag king in a black outfit with long black and gold-patterned scarf holds his right hand up with a jewelled crown on his shoulder, posing confidently in front of a grey wall beside a wooden chair.
Photo: Vincent Wolfgang

Hari V is the ultimate queer uncle. He self‐describes as having the aesthetic of Scar (the lion) with the heart of Robin Hood (the fox) with a little bit of that South Asian flair. He is always up for a good time, while also careful and caring in the ways he is engaging with community. Hari is deeply committed to creating and maintaining space for 2SQTBIPOC performers and ensuring that different modes of gender expression and performance are also highlighted in the shows he produces.

A boldly styled drag queen walks confidently down a narrow alley decorated with string lights overhead, wearing a red top, a colourful floral ribbon skirt, large black bouffant hair, yellow earrings, and a flowing shawl spread wide on each side
Photo: Alex Clearwater
A bearded drag king in a black outfit with long black and gold-patterned scarf holds his right hand up with a jewelled crown on his shoulder, posing confidently in front of a grey wall beside a wooden chair.
Photo: Vincent Wolfgang

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