This weekend @ The Beaver -.ROCK N ROLL NITE Thursday August 20th DJ's Not Sure what their name is! Door 11pm + no cover....COVER GIRL Friday August 21st DJ'S Miss Margot + OMGBLOG.COM! + Butch Cassidy An all Request Cover Girl (covers all nite long) Door 11pm + no cover....BACK2BASICS Saturday August 22nd DJ'S Kalmplex + Alza (Mtl) A party for Trans, queer, black, people of colour, and allies Door 11pm + no cover....BUSH PARTY REWIND are both retired look for new sunday night events coming soon....RHINESTONE Monday August 24th Lex Vaughn + Shane Mackinnon Country Music Night Door 10pm + no cover....TRASH Tuesday August 25th Joe + Jeremy spin: Indie Rock Rarities Door 10pm + no cover....
Have a great week! The Beaver Cafe, 1192 Queen St. W. http://www.thebeavertoronto.com/
Friday & Saturday August 21 & 22 - After Dark Film Festival Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. $12, stu $10, closing gala $15, stu $13; all-access pass $119. Tickets@torontoafterdark.com. Thursday 20 - The Forbidden Door (2009) D: Joko Anwar. Indonesian w/ s-t. 7 pm. Trick 'r Treat (2008) D: Michael Dougherty. 9:45 pm. Friday 21 - Closing night gala: Grace (2009) D: Paul Solet. 7 pm. torontoafterdark.com
Friday & Saturday August 21 & 22 - Bicycle Film Festival @ The Royal Cinema. Films, music and art about bike culture. $10. Friday August 21 - Where Are You Go (2009) D: Benny Zenga & Brian Vernor, and short films Made In Queens, and Thoughts On My Bike. 7 pm. Saturday August 22- I Love My Bicycle: The Story Of FBM Bikes (2009) D: Joe Stakun, and short films Train Trip, and I'm Good On That One. 5 pm. Shorts program including Sixtycycle (2009) D: Andrew Pierias, Le Dernier Voyage Of Maryse De Lucas (2008) D: Artus De Lavilleon and David Ledoux, and others. 7 pm. Shorts program including The Scraper Bike King (2009) D: Rafael Flores, Anima D'Acciaio (2009) D: Daniel Leeb, and others. 9 pm. 608 College Street Little Italy, Bicyclefilmfestival.com
Friday August 21 to Monday September 7 - CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION (CNE) Exhibition Place Since opening day in 1879, the Canadian National Exhibition has been a real bargain fo families looking for great entertainment, educ tion and a whole bunch of excitement….and it’s no different in 2009! Tickets to the 2009 fair are now available at theex.com and will also be sold through the CNE’s exclusive retail partner Shoppers Drug Mart, as well as through GO Transit Lakeshor line and Union stations. Visit http://www.theex.com/ for updates on tick- ets, attractions and special events. All events are free with admission to the CNE.
Saturday August 22 - Cherry Bomb @ AndyPoolhall. You've Voted us best Queer Womens party TWO years in a row..You've Come out to support with over 600 of your friends every month for TWO years now WITH RESIDENT DJs DENISE BENSON + COZMIC CAT playing what we love. Our CHERRY BOMB formula is simple: throw a sexy, sweaty and affordable party with a fun, flirty atmosphere, welcome all queers and friends, and drop a huge mix of dancefloor damage all mixed, mashed and played with love. Lather, rinse, repeat. ANDYS has opened their new patio and its huge! Come have a drink under the stars with your fav hottie :) Price: $6 cover . free before 10pm . 9pm – 3am Andy Poolhall 489 College St. Website: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103048982779
Saturday August 22 - Huevos a Queer.Latin.Dance. Party @ Naco Gallery & Restaurant check out the 3rd instalment of Toronto's newest West End queer latin dance party at Naco Gallery Cafe. Djs: Noloves Viviana Dylan Daves & Leonardo Franco. Doors Open at 9. $5 suggested donation / pay what u can / no one turned away.
Huevos definition: Eggs Well done, scrambled, raw, hard boiled, or spicy.
The Details: Proceeds go to Abya Yala Indigenous Movement to support communities in the Peruvian Amazon. Invite all yer sexy people! We hope to see you there.1665 Dundas St. West Phone: 647-347-6499 Email: nacogallerycafe@gmail.com. Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Sunday August 23 - Wilde Chats Philosophical chat group for gay, bisexual and queer-friendly men. The Details: NACO’S Gallery and Cafe 647-347-6499 at 1665 Dundas Street West, across from St. Helen's Portuguese, Catholic Church, between Lansdowne and Brock Avenue, southside.. TTC: If Subway Lansdowne Station, southbound bus to Dundas, short walk east. Dundas Streetcar to Brock, short walk to middle of block. Support Naco's buy something, before joining us. Call: 416-879-7954 Michael: torontodigitalq@yahoo.ca
Sunday August 23 - West Queen West Music Fest features home grown musical talent performing — Chris Caddell and The Wreckage, Opus Road, Hill & the Sky Heroes, Leh-Lo, Clifton David and headline act Grady. Sun. from 1 p.m. (free). Trinity Bellwoods Park, 1053 Dundas St. W. http://www.queenwestmusicfest.com/
Monday August 24- Queer & Disable Poetry Night @ Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. This one-night-only cabaret features ten acts, that self identify as both queer and disabled.
HARD & ABLE promises to reveal to audiences that queer disabled artists are present within our community and deserve many more opportunities to display their unique artistry.There will be photography, drag performers, poetry, musicians, skits, videos and spoken word. This event would not be possible without a generous grant from Community One Foundation. Wheelchair accessible and ASL interpretation.
Performers:
Chris Ablett, Duncan Armstrong, Dan Beaman & Rebecca Spour, Melisa Brittain & Danielle Peers, Philip Cairns ( A Queer West director), Compass, Lindsay Sarah Czitron, Luka Sidaravicius, Take Me Spears, Onyinyechukwu Udegbe and Jay Stewart. Visit http://ajaystewartproject.com/ for more information. and www.myspace.com/philipcairns or www.room101.net/philipcairns/menu.htm. 8:00pm - 11:00pm Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Street: 12 Alexander Street Cost $5.00, Toronto Ontario
Friday August 28 - Mujeres Al Frente Reunion (Queer Women of the Frontline) El ultimo viernes de cada mes. Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres Lesbianas, Bisexuales, Intersex, Queer y Personas Trans de Latinoamérica / Support Group for Lesbian, Bisexual, Intersex, Queer Women and Trans People of Latin-America. Workers' Action Centre's 720 Spadina Ave. Suite 223 Phone: 416-838-8523 Email: mujeresalfrente_to@yahoo.ca http://www.mujeresalfrente-to.blogspot.com/
Friday, 28 August - Foxhole Big Gay Mixer & Dance @ Supermarket. And as always, we want to continue to bring you the best in local queer talent. On the stage at this month's Foxhole is no exception with two hilarious, sexy, and talented ladies joining us for shows throughout the night...ladies and gentlemen....MISS FLUFFY SOUFFLE & FAY SLIFT, The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave. Kensignton Market. mackinnonshane@hotmail.com
Friday August 28 - Sunnyside Beach Art Show & Sale Painting, drawing, sculpture, fashion, photography and more plus live music and art performances. Today 6-9 pm; tomorrow noon-8 pm; Aug 30, noon-7 pm. Free. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lake Shore W. artinitiatives.ca.
Saturday August 29 - Bill Clinton Former U.S. president @ CNE speaks about embracing our common humanity. 4 pm. $19.99-$50. BMO Field, Exhibition Place. 416-870-8000, ticketmaster.ca
Monday August 31 - Closing Reception for Parkdale Photographer Michael Erickerson @ Rustic Cosmo Cafe. Come out and see the photos up one last time. This is just a super-relaxed event where you can check out the photos if you haven't seen them, meet new and interesting people (i swear i will introduce more people to each other this time!) and maybe win a prize! Everyone will get a raffle ticket when they come in and there will be a draw every half hour. For the 8pm draw, the winner gets to take home any framed 8x10 of their choice. Cash bar. This event ends at 8pm sharp! Rustic Cosmo Cafe, 1278 Queen St W, Queer West Toronto, Ontario.www.thepreservationofshadowsandlight.com/
Sunday August 30 Zine Fair @ Tranzac Club Small-press arts and crafts fair, comedy, live music, DJs and more. Noon-6 pm. Pwyc. Tranzac, 292 Brunswick. torontozinelibrary.blogspot.com.
Sunday August 30 - Wilde Chats Philosophical chat group for gay, bisexual and queer-friendly men. The Details: NACO’S Gallery and Cafe 647-347-6499 at 1665 Dundas Street West, across from St. Helen's Portuguese, Catholic Church, between Lansdowne and Brock Avenue, southside.. TTC: If Subway Lansdowne Station, southbound bus to Dundas, short walk east. Dundas Streetcar to Brock, short walk to middle of block. Support Naco's buy something, before joining us. Call: 416-879-7954 Michael: torontodigitalq@yahoo.ca
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