CHERRY BOMB PRIDE 2023: FAQ
Hello everyone with questions about CB QUEER PRIDE! This detailed F.A.Q. is a list of your most Popular Questions, Answered! PLEASE READ before sending us messages as we cannot answer all of the individual messages and tags. This should cover you though!
Q: WHAT TIME IS THE DOOR?
A: Doors Open at 9PM. We go until 3am. Oh yes, we do!
Q: I BOUGHT AN ONLINE TICKET - NOW WHAT?
A: Just show up with proper I.D, that's it! No need to print or bring anything else. The ticket buyer's name appears on a WILL CALL list and our friendly staff will take care of you. Be sure to line up in the TICKET HOLDER'S / WILL CALL LINE (there will be signs and people directing you). At the top of the ramp, near the club’s entrance, two Cherry Bomb team members will look up the name you purchased tickets under and how many tickets you bought. They will then put wristbands on you to show to our door team inside and head on in to the dancefloor!
** If you bought multiple tickets for you and friends, whether you arrive all together or separately, you must ALL give the FULL NAME of the TICKET BUYER (name on credit card) to our door staff. It is easiest and fastest if you all arrive together. **
Q: THERE ARE NO MORE ADVANCE TICKETS; CAN I STILL GET IN?
A: While we can’t guarantee space for everyone who did not buy in advance and who wants to attend, we do have space at the door for non-ticket-holders. These spots are subject to capacity and are available on a first come, first served basis. Axis Theatre's staff must also ensure there is enough space available for ticket-holders. While we cannot tell you exactly how many people paying cover at the door will get in throughout the night, we can tell you that last year everyone who waited in line did get in (200+ people), with varying amounts of wait time.
We strongly recommend arriving by or before the time doors open (9pm) for your best chance of getting in with a shorter wait time. (Insider tip: another good time to arrive without an advance ticket is 12:30/1am. The party goes to 3am.)
Note that you cannot buy tickets at the door, leave and come back; you will be asked to pay cover at the door, come in and get festive with us! Cover at the door will be $35. Please bring cash.
Q: CAN I COME EARLY, GET A STAMP/WRISTBAND AND COME BACK LATER?
A: *Sorry, NO Ins and Outs. No Exceptions *. Smokers have access to an enclosed outdoor Patio area.
Q: I WAS GIVEN / PURCHASED AN ONLINE TICKET FROM SOMEONE ELSE; WHOSE NAME IS AT THE DOOR?
A: The person who bought the tickets’ name is at the door. Please make sure you give the full name of the ticket BUYER to the Cherry Bomb staff member with the list of online ticket purchasers in hand.
Q: MY FRIEND WANTS TO COME. ARE CIS AND TRANS MEN WELCOME?
A YES! We are an inclusive event, and welcome EVERYONE who is respectful and wants to celebrate Pride with us! It is a 19+ licensed club event with valid Government I.D. No exceptions.
Q: IS AXIS CLUB WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
A: YES. The first floor is fully accessible, with a ramp for mobility devices and an accessible washroom on the main floor. There is also an elevator in the building that goes to the mezzanine / upper floor. Please ask an Axis security / staff person for access to this elevator.
Q: ARE WASHROOMS ALL-GENDER?
A: YES. All of them.
Q: COAT CHECK and ATMs?
A: Yes. Right after you walk in, in the club’s entrance / foyer.
Q: SMOKERS?
A: There is a smoking area directly outside Axis (a patio). Note that our provincial liquor laws forbid pot smoking at licensed establishments so, sorry, no weed please! No cannabis smoking allowed inside or on the Axis patio.
Q: WHAT ARE THE SECURITY POLICIES AT AXIS?
A: Axis has a zero tolerance policy for drugs and weapons. Regardless of our personal views around recreational drugs, as promoters we are renting the space and must comply with their policies. As such, every attendee's BAGS ONLY will be searched, and ANY drugs, vapes, glass bottles, alcohol etc. will be removed. PLEASE TRAVEL LIGHT SO YOU DO NOT HOLD UP THE LINE . Cherry Bomb is not responsible for anyone refused entry due to the Axis Theatre policies.
AXIS CLUB ALSO HAS ITS OWN “CODE OF CONDUCT”
“The Axis club is a space where you are encouraged to enjoy yourself without fear of being made to feel unwelcome or unsafe because of your race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender expression, immigration status, socio-economic background, mental health or ability. We encourage everyone to enjoy the show with a few rules to keep in mind: NO fighting, standing on seats, smoking anything indoors, treating anyone disrespectfully, or engaging in any behaviour that poses a safety risk to yourself or to others. Guests that appear intoxicated will be denied entry. Guests that become intoxicated while on premises will be ejected from the venue. The AXIS Club has the right to refuse service to any patron.”
Q: WHAT DO I DO IF I SEE SOMEONE PASSING OUT / TOO DRUNK?
A: Please help us help them by notifying their friends, Cherry Bomb staff, Security and/or by providing water, as the situation may call for. In case of a medical emergency, please notify security, Axis staff, and/or the Emergency Medical Services person on standby, to the left of the front entrance. There is *always* an EMS person at Axis, ready if needed. Take care of yourself and your friends to help up create the safest space possible!
THANK YOU FOR READING ALL OF THIS. WE SO LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING WITH YOU this year AND HOPE YOU HAVE THE BEST TIME EVER AT CHERRY BOMB QUEER PRIDE. WE ARE HERE, WE ARE QUEER AND WE ARE NOT GOING AWAY! WE LOVE YOU CHERRY BOMBers!