Toronto-based Fake Geek Girls Like Us is gearing up to unveil Gal Pals, a 20-page full-color zine exploring the intimacy of femme relationships! 

With art, stories, and essays that showcase romance and friendships between femmes, Gal Pals features work by Angelli Barrientos, An-Nhien Nguyen, Caitlynn Fairbarns, Carly Whitmore, CM Wain, CS Smith, Emily Norry, jj Chau, Leanna C, Rebecca Diem, Rose Goodwin, Rosie (bathbunny) and Stariaria. To get the zine up-and-running, they’re throwing a scintillating burlesque celebration complete with performances by Nerd Girl Burlesque at See-Scape (347 Keele St.) on Feb. 8th. Pay homage to pop culture friendship and femmes at a show you won’t soon forget!

You’re going to want to grab tickets for this one.