We were lucky to catch up with Something recently and have shared our conversation below.

Something, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

One of our most meaningful events that we’ve worked on over the last five years is our baby: BI BI BABY. This party, which celebrates bisexuality, is very close to our hearts because it was our first real event as a company. BI BI BABY has had many iterations over the last few years, but it started as an “immersive art and dance party” featuring 25+ local bisexual artists and performers.

In 2022 as everyone was officially emerging from quarantine, we realized that we were not only in need of community, but specifically a community for bisexuals. We were often made to feel “too straight for queer spaces” and “too queer for straight spaces” so we started fantasizing about a party for people who felt the same.

What’s funny is that initially, we had planned to test out the event for 50 guests, thinking that was all we could handle. When we came across a gorgeous 400 capacity venue we took the risk to see if the idea would land with a larger audience. Within a few weeks we had sold out!

The venue (Space on King) was a blank canvas, requiring us to master audio tech, set design, lighting design, artist management, and setting up a bar from scratch. We learned SO MUCH from that experience as artists, most of which we still apply to our events today.

Even as our identities shift this party remains meaningful to us as a company because it solidified our goal as creatives, and as friends. It also introduced us to the incredible community of BI BI BABY party-goers that we love so much. It showed us, and them, that we’re not alone and gave us all a queer event where we could be unapologetically ourselves. We created a party for bi babies, as well as the queer people and allies who love them!

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

We’re Megan Apa, Victoria Gubiani and Kris Harding – and we make up Something: a creative event company that celebrates the queer community and highlights local artists. We all had experience in art, production and performance, but became best friends working on events together at a speakeasy in 2018. After the pandemic, we were looking for ways to express ourselves outside of work, and decided to start our own event company where we could create without limitations and have more fun with guests we could relate to.

Something has evolved into larger than life parties that give guests an opportunity to immerse themselves in a theme through art and costume. From a rooftop Barbie pool party, to a disco cowboy dance party with a mechanical bull, to a gallery celebrating the art of the nude – we’re never afraid of an over the top theme. This Valentine’s Day, we threw a big queer wedding where we legally married 3 couples in front of over 500 guests!

We always want to make sure that we’re giving people an unforgettable experience.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

In times like these, it is so important to show up to support artists. To not only be present, but enthusiastic about the art that you’re seeing. Share a poster for a new play, recommend a book from an up and coming writer, bring your friends to a local artist’s concert. We love talking about the newest bingeable series as much as the next person, but it is equally important to talk about the creatives making things in your own community. Discuss that art too (whether you love it, or hate it)!

When communities are hungry for art, there is more room for that art to exist. Whether that’s through more grants, more venues, or more opportunities for new and diverse artists to get their foot in the door.

For artists, you HAVE to put your art out there and give yourself permission to make things no matter where you’re at in your creative process. Not only will you surprise yourself, but you’ll likely inspire others to do the same.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

Before we started Something, we were struggling to find events that we connected with. We were losing venues (RIP The Beaver, Cherry Cola’s, Fly). After 2 years of on and off quarantine, the chance for in person community felt bleak.

5 years later, we seem to be living in the renaissance of queer events. There is something to do every single night of the week, from queer craft nights to sapphic oil wrestling, there is truly an event for everyone, all the time. People think that nightlife in Toronto is dead, but they haven’t experienced queer nightlife.

One of the most rewarding parts of the last 5 years has been getting to be a part of this community and this renaissance that we hope people will remember years from now. It is inspiring to be in such good company!

Contact Info:

• Website: something-creative.co
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somethiiing.co

Image Credits

Picture 1: Tessla Stuckey
Picture 2, 3, 4: Vic Shmik
Picture 5: Calvin Campos
Picture 6, 7, 8, 9: Vic Shmik
Picture 10: Ness Devos