Compiled by yours truly -
Tuesday March 1, 2016 - A very gay evening Pucking
Fuppets: A Very Adult Puppet Cabaret @ Statler's On Church. A
saucy puppet-themed cabaret to raise funds for a new play from Adam Francis
Proulx and Kira Hall. Featuring some of TO's top puppeteers! Statler's has been
around in the gay Village for a number of years, in various incarnations. It's
still a popular spot for locals to grab a drink, listen to some music and people
watch from the second floor balcony/patio. Cover $21.00 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Statler's,
487 Church St http://statlers.ca/
Toronto ON.
Tuesday March 1, 2016 - Belleville-Ville Monthly Improv-Soap Opera about small town Canada in 1976 @ Monarch Tavern. As always it is hosted by Dave McKay and features a slew of talented Toronto performers. 8 pm is our door for preshow, our Improvisors take the stage at 9 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Monarch Tavern 12 Clinton St, Toronto, ONhttp://www.themonarchtavern.com/
Wednesday March 2, 2016 - Opening night for Richard III @ Tarragon Theatre Workspace This fresh, electric, gripping story of family, power, love, and revenge will engage Toronto audiences with its bold staging and powerhouse cast. A compelling history of the reign of the villain king, his ascent to the throne, and the dynamics of family, war, and power. Runs to March13 8 PM The Tarragon Workspace 300 Bridgman Rd. Toronto http://wolfmanortheatre.ca/
Thursday March 3 and Fri March 5, 2016 - Gaetano Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore, performed by the Toronto City Opera @ Bickford Centre. The Toronto City Opera will perform L’Elisir d’Amore on Feb. 26, March 3, and March 5 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 28 at 2:00 p.m. It’s the only amateur company in Toronto that stages a full costumed opera, so it’s an opportunity for singers who want to perform for a living to get some experience. All performances are at the Bickford Centre (777 Bloor St. W.), and cost $28 ($20 for seniors, $15 for students). For further information, or to buy tickets, please visit http://www.torontocityopera.com
Thursday March 3, 2016 - Brother, Can You Spare a Dame? Art Show Launch Party @ Gallery 1313. Flapper Dames, Space Age Dames, Rubber Dames, and more - original encaustic and acrylic paintings for show and sale by Vashty Hawkins at Parkdale's Gallery 1313 Cell Gallery space. There will be refreshments and cash bar at the opening reception on Thursday March 3 from 700 pm-10 pm and the show runs March 2-13. Come and support local art and say hi to the artist (also a dame)! 1313 Queen St W. Toronto Parkdale. http://g1313.org/4866/brother-can-you-spare-a-dame/
Thursday March 3, 2016 - Electricladyland @ The Beaver. A queer, synthy, sexy dance party, playing all and only electronic ladies! Expect lots of Le Tigre, Bjork, Kate Bush, Broadcast, Robyn, Erykah Badu, Elastica, Madonna, The Knife, Kylie Minogue, M.I.A., Lykke Li, FKA Twigs, Santogold, Glasser, and on and on 11 PM No cover. The Beaver 1192 Queen St W, 416-537-2768 beavertoronto.ca/ (Gay Owned) Queer West Toronto Ontario
Thursday March 3, 2016- Gay Toronto Photographer Daina Hodgson: Launch Party @ Boxcar Social. 7 PM - 10 PM 36 year old Toronto-based photographer Daina Hodgson takes viewers on a journey through his street and social documentary lens in this first public exhibition of his collection. Born in Saskatchewan, Daina has worked and traveled the world capturing images of hope, beauty and displacement as well as his unique perspectives of urban streetlife. When not shooting pictures Daina works as a Needle Exchange Counsellor at Toronto Public Health. Boxcar Social Cafe and Wine Bar Snug, rustic-chic coffeehouse with a patio serving espresso, craft brews & charcuterie plates. 1208 Yonge St, Toronto, ON Phone:(416) 792-5873 http://www.boxcarsocial.ca/
Friday - March 4 and March 18, 2016 - LGBTQQI2S Youth Open Mic @ Lillian H. Smith Library. No registration, just drop by! Welcome! For queer youth ages 14-29 Shoo away the winter blahs and warm up with creative expression and spoken word. Share original songs and writing in a cozy space. Yes, there will be simple snacks. Acoustic guitar provided. Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College Street (at Spadina Avenue) Lower Level: Room B/C. 6 PM to 8 PM No registration, just drop by! Hosted by Eagle Youth Program Toronto.
Friday March 4, 2016 - Opening night for Still story of a professor, her midwife, a dominatrix and a baby @ Unit 102 Theatre. Morgan's son was born dead, Dolores is pregnant with a child she doesn't want, and failed midwife Elena seeks either redemption or a career change. All three women confront their fears, desires, and each other, while Morgan's baby is running out of time to find her. Unit 102, 376 Dufferin/Queen, Toronto, http://www.binoculartheatre.com/still/ Tickets are $20 and are on sale through Brown Paper Tickets. Performances are March 4-6 at 8pm, and March 10-13 at 8pm plus a 2pm matinee on March 12. http://still.brownpapertickets.com Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Friday March 4, 2016 - Fork & Fiddle Celtic Music @ The Cure. Toronto fiddler Hayley Ryerson pairs with two east coast natives, Anthony Savidge (Cajon) and Al Purcell (Guitar) to bring you an evening of traditional jigs & reels, celtic airs, and newly composed fiddle tunes of their own! The Cure is a tiny restaurant book early, sits 25 tops. Dinner reservations are always recommended via social@TheHogtownCure.com call 647-725-5550, Gay Owned https://www.facebook.com/TheHogtownCure/ 1484 Dundas Street West, N/W corner of Dundas W & Dufferin St. Queer West Toronto ON
Friday March 4, 2016 - Queer Nation @ The Garrison. Featuring; DJ Cozmic Cat http://www.djcozmic.com/ & DJ John Caffery https://soundcloud.com/dj-john-cafferywith Projections by Roxanne Lucha. This seasonal bash returns for the first edition of 2016 and is for all the freaks, femmes, stone cold butches, baby dykes, bears, cubs, otters, pups, art fags, jocko homos, genderqueers, twinks, daddys, owls, and people who love to get down to house music! Cover $5 19+ w/I.D. This event is wheelchair accessible. 10 PM The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Queer West, Toronto Ontario (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/
Friday March 4, 2016 - Big Primpin' @ Miss Thing's Bills itself as "hiphop for ho's and mo's," and attracts art scenesters, hipster kids, anarchist fags and others unfulfilled by both mainstream and underground approaches to dance music. The girls who come get glammed up because they feel safe, the fags go all out even though it's Parkdale, and the straight boys are well-behaved and generally well-dressed. Regularly features local DJs Black Cat and Nino Brown; Doors at 10:30, $5 before 11:30, $7 after. Miss Thing's 1279 Queen St W.416.516.8677 http://www.missthings.com/ $5. 416.516.8677 Queer West Toronto, Ontario.
Friday March 4, 2016 - Pink Milk @ Milk Glass Gallery. A nite of nourishing house & techno for glittering weirdos, queers & femme qt's. DJ Cam Lee (FEMINISTRY)& BUzZ Imagine your body, dancing to the soothing rhythms, where you & pink merge into an infinite chromatic haze. Now you're getting it 10 PM No Cover. Milk Glass, 1247 Dundas W, just past Ossington https://www.facebook.com/MilkGlassCo/ Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Friday March 4, 2016 - Glitter Box @ The Steady. Get out of your boring box and come to the GLITTER BOX! It’s gonna be a puuuuuurfect night with DJ Kitty playing all your favourite guilty pleasures from the ’80s, ’90, and ’00s. 10 PM The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West Toronto Ontario
Friday March 4, 2016 - Wedding Night @ The Piston. Wedding Night returns for an eclectic evening of dancing! Basement soul, MJ, funk, Marvin, R&B, Phil Collins, yacht rock, Dolly Parton, Mystikal, and disco. 10 PM No Cover. The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Toronto, Canada 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/press/ Queer West Toronto Ontario
Friday March 4, 2016 - C R A Z Y — A Queer Film & Classic Book Launch @ Alliance Française de Toronto. Come celebrate the launch of Arsenal Pulp Press’s newest book in their Queer Film Classic series about one of the most distinctive touchstones of French-Canadian queer cinema with Author Robert Schwartzwald who will explore the film’s context and controversy, aided by clips from the film. Filmmaker and activist John Greyson will introduce the event. A Queer Film Classic on the 2005 film by French-Canadian director Jean-Marc Vallée (best known for Dallas Buyers Club and Wild), about a young gay man named Zac growing up in the 1960s and '70s who struggles to find his sense of self amidst a "crazy" family Doors open at 7:00 and Event starts at 7:30 Tickets and More Info... https://www.facebook.com/events/523902897770047/
Saturday March 5 to April 3, 2016 - Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival @ Kortright and Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area. Best time to go; Spring School Break March 11 to 20. Come out and tap into spring! Enjoy demonstrations, wagon rides, activities…. and of course pancakes and real maple syrup! Special family-fun activities on weekends and March Break! http://www.maplesyrupfest.com/
Saturday March 5 and March 6, 2016 - Toronto Vintage Clothing Show @ Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place The Toronto Vintage Clothing Show has everything from Streetwear to Chanel. Toronto's largest sale of vintage fashion features a vast inventory of classic styles, designs and fabrics. Vintage and retro clothing, accessories, jewelry, handbags and Designer vintage! Cover $10 Saturday March 5, 2016 10am-5pm and Sunday March 6, 2016 10am-4pm The Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place, 180 Princes' Blvd., Toronto http://www.torontovintageclothingshow.ca/
Saturday March 5, 2016 - HEY QT - Queer Dance Party @ Holy Oak. DJs/Joe Blow & Mary Mack & Sigourney Beaver spinning Hiphop, electro sexual, dance hall, indie and remix. $5 cover, 10 PM After Holy Oak Cafe, 1241 Bloor St. W. 647-345-2803 http://holyoakcafe.com/ Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Saturday March 5, 2016 - March Clothing Swap @ Dovercourt House. Bring your gently used clothing and accessories and exchange them for others gently used items. $7 entrance fee + one bag of clothing (think quality, not quantity), with all proceeds going to the Syrian Refugee Arrival Appeal via the Red Cross. 1 - 4 pm Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd. (1 block North of Bloor, 3 blks. West of Ossington) ((Street Map http://g.co/maps/u2kc3)
Saturday March 5, 2016 - Turning Point @ The Garrison. Resident selector A Man Called Warwick and special guest Philippe Noel Montreal share a top-notch selection of vintage tropical dance floor shakers from all over the map. Dress to move and sweat! $10. The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/ Queer West Toronto Ontario
Saturday March 5, 2016 - With It @ The Piston. Floorshakers and heartbreakers with DJ Nico and Magnificent! ’60s mod, R&B, reggae, and soul. Go-go stylings by Riff Randell. Presented in collaboration with Fred Perry Toronto and in part by Kops Records and CIUT 89.5 FM. $5 before 11 pm, $10 after. The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Queer West Toronto Ontario 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/press/
Saturday March 5, 2016 - Boreal Nights @ Double Double Land Art Gallery. Another night of the most appropriate dance rhythms, featuring Scott Hardware (live set) Jordan Pearson (live set), and Guy Dallas (DJ). Expect to hear jungle house, oceanic techno, balearic soul, leftfield funk, and hypnotic rave. 10:30 PM - 3:00 AM Double Double Land, 209 Augusta Ave. Kensigntom Market (down the alley, first door on your right) DDL is regrettably not a wheelchair accessible venue. We are on the second floor (21 steps) Queer West Toronto Ontario
Saturday March 5, 2015 - Wildest Dreams: A Taylor Swift Dance Party @ Studio Bar. A Taylor Swift dance party like no other! Dancefloor experts DJ Shorty Doo Wop and ForEvaEva are sure to keep the dance floor bumping with a stream of all your favourite Taylor Swift bangers and other hits. They’ll be taking Polaroid shots, so come dressed in your best 1989 style apparel. $10 Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W Phone:(416) 815-7823 Located three blocks west of Bathurst http://www.studiobartoronto.ca/ Queer West Toronto Ontario
Saturday March 5, 2016 - Reggae In Your Jeggae @ Lucky Shrike A musical expedition and kinetic expression session! Reggae, ska, bluebeat, and rocksteady for movers and groovers, dancers and freakers, and lordly leapers and ladies alike. DJs Gav and Kev with special guest James the Axe playing their favourite ’60s and early ’70s selections on vinyl. Lucky Shrike, 850 Dundas St. W 11 PM (formerly the Press Club), http://www.blogto.com/bars/lucky-shrike-toronto Queer West Toronto Ontario
Sunday March 6, 2016 - Fifth Element Film Screening & Discussion & Dance Party @ Dundas Video The minds behind The Dionysus Experiment and Fake Geek Girls Like Us join forces to present to you the sci-fi epic, The Fifth Element! Join them early for some awesome artsy/geeky vendors followed by a discussion about whether or not The Fifth Element can be considered a feminist film, and then a ’90s sci-fi inspo dance party. 7 PM PWYC ($5 suggested). Dundas Video, 831 Dundas St. W. https://www.facebook.com/events/1686161374955402 Queer West Toronto Ontario
Sunday March 6, 2016 - Nite Comfort 2 Year Anniversary @ Handlebar, What started as a little one-off show has become a lovely monthly for genre-defying, boundary-pushing music and other hidden gems in the heart of the city. Joining the celebration are have Jessica Kaera Cho (performing with FRESH FLESH!), Ambsace, and Fusechild + DJs Chanteclair and Mary Mack playing tunes between sets. 8 PM Handlebar 159 Augusta Ave, (Kensington Market) 647) 748-7433 http://www.thehandlebar.ca Queer West Toronto Ontario
Monday March 7, 2016 - Trampoline Hall Lecture Series @ The Garrison. Jon Davies has chosen three lectures for this month's show. It will go as follows: ~* Lena Suksi: Men, ~* John G. Hampton: Quantum Anxiety and ~* Maryse Larivière: Personal Pilgrimage with Misha Glouberman hosts, as always! The show takes place at the Garrison, 1197 Dundas Street West, Toronto. Doors open at 7:40 and the show starts at 8:00 sharp. Advance tickets are available for $6 at Soundscapes, 572 College Street, starting on Thursday, March 3rd. A small number of rush tickets will be sold at the Garrison, on the day of the show, starting at 6:30 pm. Show information is at http://www.trampolinehall.net The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/
Monday March 7 to Sun March 13, 2016 - Audre Lorde Festival Part 2 @ The Watah Theatre. Audre Lorde was an American writer, radical feminist, womanist, lesbian, and civil rights activist. In her own words, Lorde was a "black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet Born: February 18, 1934, Harlem, New York Died: November 17, 1992 Lorde dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing the injustices of racism, sexism, and homophobia. 6:00 Doors Show 7:00pm 10:00pm Location Watah,9 Trinity Street #317 $15 ADV | $20 DOOR | $50 FOUR DAY PASS (416) 868-9282 http://www.thewatahtheatre.org/
Wednesday March 9 to Mar 12 - The play Sanctuary @ Theatre français Studio 21 by Emil Sher (Magalie Rouillard-Bazinet). A woman who goes to the park to be alone meets a man who has come to sketch the scenery in this play about depression and recovery. Opens Mar 9 and runs to Mar 12, Wed-Fri 7 pm, Sat 5:30 and 8 pm. $20. Theatre français Studio 21 21 College #610, Toronto, Ontario Tickets
Wednesday March 9 to 27th, 2016 - New Ideas Festival @ Alumnae Theatre. The Festival is an annual, three-week, juried festival of new writing, works-in-progress and experimental theatre, with a different program of plays each week and staged readings on Saturdays at noon. Tickets: Wed-Sun evening/matinee $15 Saturday Noon Readings: PWYC Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley Street (Berkeley Street at Adelaide) Toronto ON. http://www.alumnaetheatre.com/new-ideas-festival-2016.html
Wednesday March 9, 2016 - Meow Meow ~ a queer social ~ with DJ Lana Leprich @ Holy Oak. This isn’t a loud dance party. It’s a change of pace, and a chance to converse. Bring your partners, bring your pals, meet old friends and make new ones. No pretences, no posturing – just good vibes and good people. Meant for queers to meet, hang, and conspire with other queers, and awesome allies are welcome. 10 PM No Cover Holy Oak Cafe, 1241 Bloor St. W. 647-345-2803 http://holyoakcafe.com/
Wednesday March 9, 2016 - Brockton Writers Series @ Full of Beans Cafe. Guests: Toronto journalist Phil Dwyer, Halifax poet Shauntay Grant, Toronto author & poet Terry Watada and Naomi Elana Zener is a new writer with a fresh satirical voice. Guest speaker at 6:30pm: Toronto Author Eva Stachniak will talk about Making History Come to Life in your Fiction Readings begin at 7:00 Phil Dwyer’s journalism, essays, travel writing, and fiction have been published in over fifteen international titles. Shauntay Grant is Halifax’s third Poet Laureate (2009-11). Terry Watada has published four poetry collections, a short story collection, histories of the Buddhist Church in Canada and Toronto, a children’s biography, two manga and a novel and Naomi Elana Zener is a new writer with a fresh satirical voice. The reading is PWYC (suggested $3-$5) and features a Q&A with the writers afterward. Books and treats are available for sale. Please note that while the venue is wheelchair accessible, washroom facilities are not. Full of Beans Cafe Comfy, book-filled coffee house & micro-roastery offering espresso, wraps & pastries baked in-house. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM., 1348 Dundas St West, Toronto, ON old Brockton village, 2 blocks east of Dufferin St. North side. http://www.fullofbeansroastery.com/ Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Wednesday March 9, 2016 - Pivot Reading Series @ The Steady Featuring: Gary Barwin, Hamilton is a writer, composer, multimedia artist, and the author of 20 books of poetry and fiction as well as books for kids, Michelle Brown is currently working as a copywriter in Toronto. Recently longlisted for the CBC poetry prize, and shortlisted for the CV2 Young Buck poetry prize, she's excitedly awaiting the launch of her first chapbook with Desert Pets Press in May, and Melissa Bull,l is a writer and translator based in Montreal. She is the editor of Maisonneuve’s “Writing from Quebec” Column. 8 PM PWYC The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Thursday March 10 to 12, 2016 - Rent: The Musical @ Isabel Bader Theatre by Jonathan Larson (Victoria College Drama Society). NYC artists struggle to survive and create in the shadow of the AIDS epidemic. 8 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Isabel Bader Theatre 93 Charles W, Toronto, Ontario Tickets
Thursday March 10 to 12, 2016 - The Underneath The Above Show No. 1 @ Luella Massey Studio Theatre (Bread & Puppet Theatre). This adult puppet show is inspired by the ongoing U.S. presidential election campaign. Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $20, stu/srs $10. Luella Massey Studio Theatre 4 Glen Morris, Toronto, Ontario Tickets
Thursday March 10 to 20th, 2016 - A Man Vanishes - by Greg MacArthur (Videofag). A Montreal man disappears, surfaces in Toronto with no recollection of his life and moves in with an artist couple, then disappears again a month later. clock Tickets $25, stu $20.https://www.facebook.com/events/488793841287442 Videofag 187 Augusta, Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Friday March 11 to 20, 2016 - The National Home Show @ Enercare Centre North America’s largest home and garden event, The National Home Show co-located with Canada Blooms, returns to the newly re-named Enercare Centre this March 11-20, 2016. For 10 days the show will house tons of innovative exhibitors showcasing everything you need to reinvent your space, both inside and out. 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Regular prices: adult $20; senior $17; student $16. Free admission for children ages 12 and younger.CNE grounds Enercare Centre, 100 Princes' Boulevard Toronto http://www.nationalhomeshow.com/
Friday March 11, 2016 - Bey Bey Beyonce Dance Party @ Studio Bar. 10 PM - 3 AM We have a very special edition of BEY BEY ALL NIGHT this month! BEY BEY VS RIH RIH!!! BEYONCE and Rihanna head to head. You the crowd will decide who is our queen (probably both will win cause they are amazing) We've got Djs Lacapone, Max Zims & Foster Playing beyonce an rihanna and all your fave dance floor anthems all night. come get drunk http://www.studiobartoronto.ca/ Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Friday March 11, 2016 - Dirty Talk @ Unlovable. Pam and Diana play Italo, European synthpop, cosmic disco, Montreal sound, and dad jams. Unlovable, 1415-B Dundas St. W Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Friday March 11, 2016 - 4 Year Acid-versary @ Bambi’s Celebrating four years of aural pleasure in the grotto with Mike Servito (The Bunker New York/Ghostly) and Nautiluss (Ghostly/Nite Owl Diner/Hemlock). Cover $10 Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas St. W. Gay Owned (Dundas and Dovercourt,) 647.351.1100 Owner DJ Mikey Apples, has been a fixture on the Queen West Queer scene for years and Bambi's has been packed since opening as a result. Also at this location beneath Mr. Flamingo Restaurant. http://www.mrflamingo.ca about Bambi's not your usual dive. Starts jumping at midnight http://www.blogto.com/bars/bambis-bar-toronto Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Friday March 11, 2016 - Girls’ Art League Show and Dance Party @ The Garrison. Girls’ Art League http://www.girlsartleague.com/i s completely transforming the Garrison into a wild wonderland of art, dancing, and music! Art installations by D&S Projects; videos by Vanessa Bee Rieger, Adrienne Crossman, Diana Lynn VanderMuelen, Alice Quinn, Erica Beyea, and more; shadow puppet photo booth by Caterwaul Theatre; live music from Persian Rugs and Ronley Teper’s Lipliners; hot sweaty dance party from DJ Mary Mack; and interactive art stations for attendees to get creative. All proceeds going to Girls’ Art League. 8 PM The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Queer West, Toronto Ontario (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/
Friday March 11, 2016 - Synthesexer @ The Piston. Toronto’s only sexy synthy alternative electro dance party! Expect to hear stuff like: Tiga, Annie, Chromeo, M.I.A., Holy Ghost!, Robyn, Daft Punk, Little Dragon, Pet Shop Boys, and more. DJs Arp 2600, Digits, and Little Kicks will be present to sex you up (music-wise). $5 early, $10 later. 10:30 PM The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Queer West, Toronto Ontario 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/
Friday March 11, 2016 - Toronto Gay & Lesbian Strip Spelling Bee Punk Edition @ Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. This event is hosted by the people that bring you Toronto Queer Slow Dance. WARNING: There may be NUDITY in this show. The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin! Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 10 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening. We are also taking contestant sign-ups in advance! But we are limiting early sign-ups to HALF of the allotted ten spellers. Email inconsolablecat@hotmail.com with PUNKBEE in the subject line if you are interested in signing up early! Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander Street (1 blk east of Yonge) Toronto, Ontario Sign-up at 10:30 PM sharp! Bee starts at 11 PM $10 at the door FREE if you compete! (AND we buy you a drink!) 19+
Friday March 11, 2016 - All Ages Queer Ball: Slaying the '20s @ U of T Hart House East Common Room. LGBTOUT is excited to announce the return of our annual Queer Ball! This year's theme is "Slaying the '20s". Inspired by 1920s fashion and decor, this ball mixes the style of the '20s with the glam, glitz, and music of today's most popular divas. Come dressed in your own interpretation of 1920s fashion and be sure to add some glitter to the mix ;) . The dance will be held at Hart House in the East Common Room. The amazing Cozmic Cat will be DJing all night long, with special performances from Faye Tality and Miss Whimsy Thrift! There will be complimentary appetizers (with vegan and gluten-free options) and a cash bar as well. This is an all ages event, so there will be a strict wristband policy. The space is accesible.
The Details: Tickets will be on sale starting Thursday February 25th at the LGBTOUT Drop In-Centre (73 St. George Street). They will be $10 each. If you miss out don't worry, tickets will also be sold at the door during the event! Come join us for a night that brings the past into the present. See you soon ;) 7 Hart House Circle, Queer West, Toronto Ontario https://www.facebook.com/events/976013809155456/
Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13, 2016 - Faux Maple Syrup Festival @ Sugar Beach on waterfront. Redpath Sugar and PortsToronto is pretending maple syrup harvest is taking place on Toronto waterfront, where there are no maple trees. They promise; maple taffy, traditional French Canadian music and food. There will be live musical performances all weekend by local French artists Stef Paquette, Amélie & Les Singes Bleus , Cindy Doire and Melanie Brulée, plus a traditional French Canadian folk group. Discover how maple sap, becomes maples syrup, cooking demonstrations will be happening at the Sugar Shack all weekend. There will also be ice carving demonstrations.
The Details: Sugar Beach is an 8-minute ride from Union Station on the 6 Bay bus. The Sugar Shack Shuttle will also be making trips between Union Station, the Distillery District and Sugar Beach all weekend. You can ride your bike along the Martin Goodman Trail straight to the event entrance. Event hours: March 12:Noon - 10pm and March 13: 11am-5pm 25 Dockside Drive, Toronto ON http://www.sugarshackto.ca/
Saturday March 12, 2016 - Queer Femminist Artist Pamela Dodds reception for her latest work Dreaming in Colour @ ARTiculations Gallery. This series of prints is an homage to a mountain and a place where shehad the good fortune to spend a couple of months a few years ago. http://www.pameladodds.net During her artist residency in Catalonia, Spain, at the foot of Montserrat mountain, she happened upon the naturally formed bark fragments that fall from the trunk of the Plane (Platan) tree, ubiquitous in Spain. Pamela was fascinated by these unique and individual forms that Nature had created. When slightly damp, the bark is pliable, strong, leather-like – ideal for printing on the press. Reception: Saturday, March 12, 2-4 p.m. ARTiculations 2928 Dundas St West, Toronto, ON (2 blocks West of Keele St.) http://articulations.ca/galleries/pamela-dodds/
Saturday March 12, 2016 - Business Women's Special @ The Round. Regular DJs tonight include; Sammy Royale, Nino Brown and Diego Armand will be working their magic. Cover ...it's $6 10 pm The Round. (Not wheelchair accessible) 152a, 2nd floor Augusta Ave., Queer West, Toronto Ontario (416) 451-6346 http://roundvenue.com/ The party is one of the now many queer events taking place outside the Church and Wellesley Village, in the west end of the city
Saturday March 12, 2016 - Beam Me Up Disco @ The Piston A room full of wonderful people, a sublime sound system, and four-and-a-half hours of disco – which by Beam Me Up’s definition is a mixed bag of funk, jazz, soul, boogie, rap, rare groove, reggae, gospel, and proto-house! Warming up the hearts and minds for the first hour will be Brother Miles Moon with his disco debut. 10 PM The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Queer West, Toronto Ontario 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/press/
Saturday March 12, 2016 - Feel The Burn @ The Steady. All the steamiest, vibiest, sub-heaviest, bossiest dance music… you’re likely to give yourself a first-degree burn. With Djs Glitclit, Baby Bougy, and Spawn. Free before midnight, $5 after The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Saturday March 12, 2016 - Toronto Queer Slow Dance St Patrick's Day Editon @ Dovercourt House. Hosted by Sherwin Sullivan Tjia. You do not have to be queer to attend this party, but you must have an open mind, an open heart, and have open arms. This event is MIXED and for EVERYONE: queer, straight, bi, poly, non-gender-binaried, those who identify as Complicated and those who are late-onset awesome. PS. Fabulous and inspired green attire, while desired, is not required. But it would be AWESOME and HAWT.
The Details: Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd. (1 block North of Bloor, 3 blks. West of Ossington) ((Street Map http://g.co/maps/u2kc3) Doors at 9:30, Dance from 10 PM – 2:30 AM. $10 admission includes your Dancecard-booklet!http://www.dovercourthouse.com Regretfully, the Dovercourt House is not wheelchair-accessible. 19+ Queer West Toronto Ontario.
Sunday March 13, 2016 - Faux Maple Syrup Festival @ Sugar Beach on waterfront. Redpath Sugar and PortsToronto is pretending maple syrup harvest is taking place on Toronto waterfront, where there are no maple trees. They promise; maple taffy, traditional French Canadian music and food. There will be live musical performances all weekend by local French artists Stef Paquette, Amélie & Les Singes Bleus , Cindy Doire and Melanie Brulée, plus a traditional French Canadian folk group. Discover how maple sap, becomes maples syrup, cooking demonstrations will be happening at the Sugar Shack all weekend. There will also be ice carving demonstrations.
The Details: Sugar Beach is an 8-minute ride from Union Station on the 6 Bay bus. The Sugar Shack Shuttle will also be making trips between Union Station, the Distillery District and Sugar Beach all weekend. You can ride your bike along the Martin Goodman Trail straight to the event entrance. Event hours: March 12:Noon - 10pm and March 13: 11am-5pm 25 Dockside Drive, Toronto ON http://www.sugarshackto.ca/
Sunday March 13, 2016 - Audre Lorde Festival Part 2 @ The Watah Theatre. Audre Lorde was an American writer, radical feminist, womanist, lesbian, and civil rights activist. In her own words, Lorde was a "black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet Born: February 18, 1934, Harlem, New York Died: November 17, 1992 Lorde dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing the injustices of racism, sexism, and homophobia. 6:00 Doors Show 7:00pm 10:00pm Location Watah,9 Trinity Street #317 $15 ADV | $20 DOOR | $50 FOUR DAY PASS (416) 868-9282 http://www.thewatahtheatre.org/
Thursday March 13, 2016 - 4th Annual Lucky Ball Fort York Food Bank Benefit @ Revival Bar. Open Bar, Hors d’oeuvres, Silent Auction, Great Music, All for a Great Cause!, Music & Entertainment, Cocktail Attire, Tickets– $100 (plus admin fee) 100% of Proceeds Go Directly To FYFB programs that help approximately 1,200 of the most vulnerable members of our community; FYFB clients survive on an average of $3 a day after housing costs. Video In 2016, our goal is for 500 guests to attend, which would raise approximately $50,000 for Fort York Food Bank. Raising $50,000 would cover almost 1/3rd of the food bank’s cash operating budget for 2016. 7:00pm – 2:00am, Revival Bar – 783 College St. Toronto ON Fort York Food Bank
Sunday March 13, 2016 - Spring Vintage Fashion Flea Market @ The Garrison. Vintage and thrift flea market returns for spring. Stop by the bar, have a drink and shop amazing deals. 10+ vendors including menswear and children's! Noon to 6 PM Free. The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/ Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Wednesday March 16 to Sat March 19, 2016 - Trinity College Dramatic Society (TCDS) presents CABARET The Musical. "Life is a cabaret, old chum. Come to the cabaret." In this dark, sexy musical, anything goes: loose women, looser men, & a cocktail of drugs, booze, & music that keeps the fantasy alive in the midst of Nazi Germany. WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 8pm with SATURDAY 2pm MATINEE Tickets: http://uofttix.ca George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Place. - Larkin Building - University of Toronto - 2 minute walk South of St. George subway station (Bedford Street exit) - 1st building South of Varsity Stadium
Wednesday March 16 to Sunday 20th, 2016 - 69th annual Toronto Sportsmen's Show @ International Centre. Since 1948, the Toronto Sportsmen's Show has been the place visitors come to see everything to do with fishing, hunting, camping, travel, outdoor adventure and so much more. Canada's biggest and best outdoors show returns to the International Centre March 16th - 20th (March Break)! http://www.torontosportshow.ca/ The International Centre, located at 6900 Airport Road in Mississauga.
Wednesday March 16, 2016 - Queer Eucharist @ St John's Anglican Church. Queer Eucharist is an opportunity to explore God through words, images, music, thought, theology and liturgy as it is expressed by our LGTBQ+ communities. Come and explore God in an informal, conversational liturgy that welcomes your thoughts and questions! Then stay for refreshments and more conversation. 7 pm to 8 pm St John's Anglican Church 288 Humberside Ave, Queer West, Toronto Ontario http://www.sjwt.ca/
Wednesday March 16, 2016 - LGBTQ Desh Pardesh organizers, young/emerging artists, activists of colour Meetup @ Cool Hand of the GirlRestaurant. Join us on March 16th at Not A Place On A Map: The March Mixer! Young/emerging artists and activists of colour will have the opportunity to meet with former Desh Pardesh organizers, participants, and artists. Come hang out for the evening in a relaxed environment where you can hear stories about Desh, discuss creative projects you're working on, and dream up new ones with collaborators. This social is geared towards those who are interested in the Not a Place on a Map intergenerational arts collaboration.
Desh Pardesh was a vital diasporic arts and culture festival/organization in the Greater Toronto Area (1989 - 2001), rooted in the experiences of marginalized South Asians living in the diaspora, with focused programming around issues affecting LGBTQ and working class peoples, peoples of colour, women, and people with disabilities. Drawing from the history of Desh Pardesh, Not a Place on a Map facilitates intergenerational relationships between artists and activists of colour based in Toronto.
The Details: Snacks will be provided free of charge // Cash bar Access Info: ramp access, wide bathroom with support handle. Nearest accessible TTC: Dundas West Station, #40 Junction Bus Please RSVP to anna@savac.net 7 PM to 9 PM Cool Hand of the Girl Restaurant. 2804 Dundas St W, north side just East of Keele St. Queer West Toronto, ON (647) 726-7613 http://www.coolhandofagirl.com/
Wednesday March 16, 2016 - Hot Damn Queer Slam Featuring The Ragdolls @ The Supermarket Restaurant and Bar. This is our last chance slam before our finals at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre on April 19th. The grand champion will be given travel and accommodation for Capturing Fire, the International Queer Summit and Slam in Washington DC, June 3-5th, 2016. The Ragdolls is a youth-powered, all-girl spoken word poetry collective comprised of three button-eyed trailblazers. Cassandra Myers is a certified ball of light, serving sharp jabs as well as the words to heal them. Twoey Gray is a storyteller by nature, combining personal narrative with political action to challenge listeners. Londzo Drury, resident Ice Queen, brings visceral poetics to the group, often integrating her musical talents to leave audiences with an enduring warmth Doors 7:30 PM , Signup between 730-8 PM Open mic too! The Supermarket in Kensignton Market neighbourhood, 268 Augusta Ave, Queer West, Toronto Ontario http://www.supermarketto.ca/
Thursday March 17, 2017 - Panel Discussion Women and Their Wheels @ U of T Hart House (Music Room) join Bikechain for a fun and insightful exploration of the many ways that women and bikes make a great combination. The evening will feature talks by: • Nancy Smith Lea, Director, Toronto Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) • Danielle Schön, Head of Welding and Fabrication at Schön Studio • Siva Vijenthira, former cycling educator and advocate at Cycle Toronto and CultureLink There will be free coffee, tea, and snacks. After the presentations, stick around to mingle, snack, and keep the conversation going! 7 PM to 9:30 PM 7 Hart House Circle Toronto, OntarioYou can RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-and-their-wheels-tickets-22119197114
Thursday March 17, 2016 - St. Paddy’s Caskade @ Mascot Brewery & Odd Thomas. This St. Patrick’s day, Mascot Brewery and Odd Thomas partner with East Coast Connected to bring you St. Paddy’s Caskade. They’ll be offering plenty of cask beers to sample from different local craft breweries, a special St. Paddy’s day menu from Chef Rory McGouran, and of course, some tasty Irish whiskey-inspired cocktails. $10-20 advance tickets available Mascot Brewery & Odd Thomas, 31 Mercer St. https://www.facebook.com/events
Thursday March 17, 2016 - Get Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Bash For CANFAR @ The Boat, Come out and go on the lash this St. Patrick’s Day in support of HIV and AIDS research! All $10 cover proceeds will be generously donated to the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR). $5 import/craft beer and shots + $6 premium shots all night.The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave. 9 PM The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave (Kensington Market) 416-593-9218 http://www.theboatkensington.com/ Queer West Toronto, ON
Thursday March 17, 2016 - St. Paddy's Day Shamrock Shake @ The Steady. Bring your ~*Milkshake*~ to the yard this St. Patrick’s Day and shake, shake, shake it up in celebration of the anniversary of McDonald’s famous Shamrock Shake. 10 PM The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West Toronto, ON
Thursday March 17, 2016 - Boss Comedy Night @ Milk Glass Gallery. 'BOSS' represents the diversity of the community we live in. Showcasing comedic talent of all DIVERSE backgrounds (gender, heritage, cultures, ethnicity, orientation/LGBT, disability and diversity of POV). Building a comedy community from diverse talent in this city, making our own stage! 'BOSS' Tonight features stand-up from Heather Macdonald, Ify Chiwetulu, Nicholas Reynoldson & more! Hosted by Preeti Torul. free Milk Glass Co. 1247 Dundas St. West 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, a few doors west of Ossington Avenue, north side. https://www.facebook.com/BOSS-Comedy-961124483947705/
Friday March 18 to Sunday March 20, 2016 - Toronto ComiCon Fan Expo @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Toronto ComiCon is a comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Toronto. It is packed with exciting family-friendly activities and celebrity guests! The pop culture extravaganza is host to thousands of fans More details http://comicontoronto.com/
Friday March 18, 2016 - Rainbow Ballroom St Patrick Day Dance @ 120 Homewood Ave. BYOB! Wear a bit or a lot of green! Entrance is free. If you are attending, please reply to this e-mail, in our website, or in our Facebook, as we need to submit our guest list to the security for entry. Feel free to bring a friend or two. The more, the merrier! 120 Homewood Ave. (Wellesley / Sherbourne), Second Floor, Party Room. It will be from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Location Map Please RSVP - send email to us to be on the guest list rainbowballroomtoronto@gmail.com Rainbow Ballroom Toronto is an LGBTT (Lesbian/ Gay/ Bisexual/ Transgendered/Transexual) and straight-friendly non-profit group.
Friday March 18, 2016 - Grilled Cheese Dance @ Dundas Video. Grilled Cheese is back! DJs James Redi and Jon Chetty hold it down on the decks with hip-hop, RnB, reggae, trap, house, Motown, and funk tunes while the George Forman holds it down front and centre with a stack of cheesy slices and a fresh loaf. That’s right – FREE GRILLED CHEESE ON THE DANCE FLOOR! 10 PM Dundas Video, 831 Dundas St. W. [Video https://vimeo.com/90016320 ] Queer West Toronto, ON https://www.facebook.com/events
Friday March 18, 2016 - Percolate @ Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W. Techno and Footwork producers of Toronto meet up for a night of tempo experimentation and vibey dance vibes. Featuring Sylvermayne (Èbony, X) https://soundcloud.com/sylvermayne, BSMNT (Philthtrax/Aufect) https://soundcloud.com/bsmntsound, Sergio Levels (Modern Math) https://soundcloud.com/sergiolevels, and Cherriep (Philthtrax/Philthkids).https://soundcloud.com/philthtrax More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events
Friday March 18, 2016 - Yes Yes Y’all 7th anniversary Jam @ Nest Nightclub . Toronto's biggest, baddest, queerest, hip hop/dancehall/rnb jam took over new space at Ryze on College. Resident DJ\s YesYes Jill, Liam Skinner, Sammy Rawal, Aneela Q and Featuring DJ LISSA MONET https://soundcloud.com/djlissamonet. and special guest Trustmedaddy (NYC) You may know her as Rihanna's main accomplice in BBHMM. She's coming to Toronto to crack a few bottles with us...(not over heads like she does in the video). Come say whatttttup to Sanam.. the henchwoman bodgyal with the worst behaviour. This location is now wheelchair accessible. 10 PM 19+ COVER $10 Buxxs all night long, . extremely difficult to get tickets at the door! , we NEVER condone any form of violence, whether it be homophobia, racism, misogyny or bullying. YYY party goers have earned a reputation of being some of the best in the city, so let's try to maintain that. Please be good to yourselves and each other Nest Nightclub 423 College St. & Bathurst 416-792-9488 https://www.facebook.com/NestToronto | Queer West Toronto Ontario. https://twitter.com/YesYesYall416
Friday March 18, 2016 - Queer Singer/Songwriter Ana Gutmanis gay anthem, Another Way Out (Simone Stock, director) playing @ Carlton Cinema. Her film is an official selection of Toronto Short Film Festival running March 14 to 18. Another Way Out was screened at Queer West Film Festival in August 2014. Three generations of LGBT Canadians talk about their life journeys – being bullied, coming out, and coming into their own. Stark black and white visuals highlight these candid, eloquent self-portraits. Award winning Toronto singer and song writer, Anna Gutmanis provided soundtrack for the film Another Way Out. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUKpND5xNns Ana's website http://www.annagutmanis.com/ 6:15 PM and 7:45 PM Cost $5 Carlton Cinema, : 20 Carlton St, Toronto, ON at Church St.
Friday March 18, 2016 - Carol Pope former 70s Canuck Punk Diva now Living in LA @ The Phoenix. She's dragging out of the 40 year old closet; Rough Trade material, and some of Carole Popes' solo hits including Lesbians in The Forest featured on Transparent Season 2. Special Guests include Kevin Hearn of Barenaked Ladies and Lou Reed, Vee Stun of Vag Halen, Gordon Deppe and Sandy Horne of The Spoons. Doors 8pm, This is a 19+ show. The same event in Montreal, costs $10 buxxs. In Toronto Carol charges $20 and if you want to blow your wad? $40 VIP ticket including Meet & Greet and commemorative T shirt. Tickets 8 PM The Phoenix Concert Theatre , 410 Sherborne St, Toronto http://www.thephoenixconcerttheatre.com/
Saturday March 19, 2016 - The famous Goin' Steady DJs return to The Garrison. ((( CHRONOLOGIC ))) a dance party through the ages. Pop and Antipop from Since the End of History i.e. Music from 1890 to 2016, played in chronological order..The Goin' Steady DJs play the absolute best dance tracks from every era ---- unexpect the accepted except exceptional exceptions & DANCE! Come early to avoid sad temper tantrums. 10 PM The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/
Saturday March 19, 2016 - Cherry Bomb @ The ROUND Nightclub A party for queer women and friends Hosted by resident DJ's Denise Benson and Cozmic Cat & special guest RECKLEZZ https://soundcloud.com/dj-recklezz. is a familiar face on the Toronto queer scene, known for tearing up dancefloors at just about every party going, including her own events. We dare you to sit down as she drops non-stop hip-hop, RnB, soca, dancehall and dancefloor bombs with us for one unforgettble night at Cherry Bomb! The trio brings their talents to the tables and are notorious for dropping diverse, high-voltage sets of house,funk, hiphop, dancehall, party anthems and other dancefloor burners all mixed, mashed and played with love. Don't believe the hype that its a women's only event, the event is pack with men too. $5 B4 10 pm Cover 19+ W proper I.D 11pm, $8! The Round. (Not wheelchair accessible) 152a, 2nd floor Augusta Ave., Toronto, Ontario (416) 451-6346 http://roundvenue.com/ Location Map https://goo.gl/maps/seZvX WebSite: http://www.djcozmic.com/cherry-bomb.html
Saturday March 19, 2016 - Toronto Queers For Dinner Meetup @ Kings Cafe. So excited for the second vegetarian / vegan Queers for Dinner event! King's Cafe delivers on its promise that vegetarian food doesn't have to be "eating a tasteless vegetable". This asian-style restaurant is packed with treats, including amazing and affordable vegan drumsticks. Price: $15-20 http://www.kingscafe.com King's Cafe, 192 Augusta Avenue Your Host is Grant is the founder of Queers for Dinner. Inspired by the experience of hosting travellers and meeting amazing people, Grant set out on a mission to help connect like-minded people in Toronto and build new friendships. Emai for meet up timel queersfordinner@gmail.com Meet some of the Guests you'll be joing tonight: http://www.queersfordinner.com/march-19-2016.
Wednesday March 23, 2016 - Pivots reading series @ The Steady. Tajja Isen is a writer, voice actor, and law student. Her fiction has appeared in The Malahat Review, The New Quarterly, and Room Magazine, and was longlisted for the 2015 CBC Short Story Prize. A. F. Moritz has written more than twenty books of poetry, and has received the Guggenheim Fellowship, the Award in Literature of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, and the Ingram Merrill Fellowship. Alessandro Porco is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. He received his Ph.D. in Poetics from the State University of New York at Buffalo and Born in Saint John, NB, Daniel Kincade Renton has been published by Canadian journals and anthologies such as Prism International, Hazlitt, CV2, The Fiddlehead, The Malahat Review, and The Fish Quill Poetry Boat 2010-13. He hosts The Common Reading Series at the Bell Jar Cafe in Toronto PYYC 8 PM The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned)
Thursday March 24, 2016 - “We Could be Heroes (Just for One Day) Photo Exhibition,” @ Gay and Lesbian Canadian Archives. LGBTQ+ communities and community-based archives have long searched for ‘gay heroes’ to showcase both queer existence and accomplishment across time and space. In “We Could be Heroes (Just for One Day),” Toronto photographer Tania Anderson turns this traditional search for heroes on its head. Through a series of fourteen portraits, she highlights diverse Toronto-based artists and activists who are rarely celebrated for their contributions to queer communities. There will be refreshments and a bar on the third floor. [Accessiblity Note: Unfortunately at this time access to the 2nd floor gallery requires one flight of stairs.] Gay and Lesbian Canadian Archives, 34 Isabella St, Toronto, ON (416) 777-2755 http://clga.ca/we-could-be-heroes-just-one-day
Thursday March 24, 2016 - Marching Because We Know @ Toronto Courthouse 2 PM Supportive March to give support for the women of the Ghomeshi trial. We have such appreciation and gratitude for the women who stood up for justice. We know these women are incredibly brave, and have been through hell during this trial. If the court will not give them justice, we will rally to show them that we stand with them. This is about bringing women together in sisterhood, so they know we believe their stories, and how brave they were to stand up for themselves, despite everything they have gone through. Toronto Courthouse 361 University Avenue Toronto ON https://www.facebook.com/events/1143650132313220/
Friday March 25, 2016 - Gin & Phonic @ Studio Bar Turntables and fancy computers side by side, with DJs Mogpaws and Diabloavacado pushing out some music you might know and some you hopefully don’t. Top-notch songs regardless of era or geography + projections and giveaways. Old soul, future soul, hip-hop, house, reggae, ska, dancehall, cumbia, samba, afrobeat, re-edits, and more. $5. 10 PM Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W.http://www.studiobartoronto.ca/ Queer West, Toronto ON
Friday March 25, 2016 - Essence Brown @ The Steady. Sexy, smooth, seductive hip-hop, R&B, and dancehall with your hosts Teej Mahal, Hoiking, and Sims. $5. 10PM The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West, Toronto ON
Friday March 25, 2016 - Get Buck @ The Ossington 10 PM Hip-hop, soul, RnB, soca, dancehall, and deep grooves with DJ Nino Brown. The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. 416-850-0161 The Ossington Queer West, Toronto ON
Friday March 25, 2016 - Shindig @ The Piston, Shindig is back with another edition of your favourite all vinyl ’50s and ’60s soul and R&B party! With residents General Eclectic and Splattermonkey playing the best ska, soul, funk, blues, mambo, and R&B 7” 45 RPM vinyl records. 11 PM The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Queer West, Toronto ON 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/press/
Friday March 25, 2016 - 54th annual Good Friday Way of the Cross Procession @ Little Italy (Toronto) Italians love a parades, especially if its religious, with the bands playing one sombre song after another, spectators will talk sotto voce and some will fingered rosary beads. A ton of work goes into the St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church at the corner of Grace St. and Mansfield Ave. A popular Good Friday procession every year and March 25th will be no different. Thousands will lined the streets of Little Italy to watch parishioners garbed as Jesus, Roman soldiers and disciples with banners that tell the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and the events leading up to it. Last year there was 2,000 participants within the procession and crowds of about 200,000 lining Little Italy streets. The Parade begins at 3PM at St. Francis Church (72 Mansfield Ave) The procession slowly winds its way South on Grace, then West on Dundas, then North on Montrose Ave to College St., and East to Manning Ave and back to the Church. The event is as much a social gathering as a spiritual one, with families and friends exchanging greetings.Location Map Toronto ON.
Friday March 25, 2016 - Bad Blood: Taylor Swift vs. Kanye West Dance Party @ Adelaide Hall T-Swift and Yeezy tracks, productions, and features in high rotation all night. Club guarantee of no microphones being thrown into the air or anyone getting cut off mid conversation (but things may get heated). $10 -$15 tickets available online, with a portion of sales being donated to a women’s shelter in solidarity with Kesha. More Details Adelaide Hall, 250 Adelaide St. W. 10:30 PM 19+
Friday March 25, 2016 - First Anniversary of Feministry @ The Holy Oak. Guest DJs Peg & Buzz. Debut set by Amelia Ehrhardt and resident DJ Cam Lee PWYC or $5 before 12AM // $10 After **Queer Femmes 2 The Front** Making space for voices and visions. Feministry is an ongoing project that grows from music, fashion, writing, conversation, ideas exchange, centred by feminism; acknowledgement of difference, assertions of self-love and respect.Holy Oak Cafe, 1241 Bloor St. W. 647-345-2803 http://holyoakcafe.com/
Friday March 25, 2016 - Drunken Cinema Presents: THE LAST DRAGON Drinking Game @ The Steady. Doors Open 7:00PM Show Starts 7:45PM $5.00 At The Door (Price includes game cards, props and free popcorn) 19+ celebrate the life of the late singer VANITY, but to also enjoy one of the biggest cult movies of the 80s: Berry Gordy's THE LAST DRAGON! There will be a raffled prize, gourmet popcorn, a themed cocktail and of course classic VANITY 6 tracks! It is recommended to come to the event in groups of at least 4 people to enjoy the drinking game! Enjoy the drinking game from 7PM-10PM! The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned)
Friday March 25, 2016 - Toronto's 1st Annual Kinky Jesus Competition @ Club 120. Six contestants, three judges and a slew of naughty gender-bending nuns will battle it out to decide who will represent Toronto and be our savior from the evils of vanilla sex. Celebrate Good Friday in the most outrageously heretical way possible with the 1st Annual Toronto Kinky Jesus Competition presented as part of the Central Canada Drummer Fetish Weekend 2016. 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Club 120. The competiion starts at 4:00 PM sharp. Tickets will be available at the door. Club 120 120 Church st (south of Church and Richmond) upstairs. MORE INFO
Saturday March 26, 2016 - Ladies’ Night Toastr @ Rum Exchange (New Location) We're taking Toastr on the road and dropping it in beautiful venues across the city because there is no reason why we shouldn't. First stop - The Rum Exchange! Beautiful, elegant and perfect for a nice gathering of wall to wall women. You're going to love this space. And if you don't, well I don't know what to tell you. Toastr favourite DJ Lucie Tic https://soundcloud.com/lucietic joins DJ Sticky Cuts https://soundcloud.com/stickycuts to play delightful music. And by "delightful music" we mean mostly grimey stuff like dancehall, hip hop and twerky things. We will also layer in some house, electro and funk because we don't discriminate. https://www.facebook.com/toastrTO Doors 9: 30 PM Cover $10 Rum Exchange Bar. (416) 941-0000 67 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Ontario Seconds away from Queen and Bay, it's right in the heart of the city and super accessible via transit or cab, or uber - just tell them to drop you at Queen and Bay and you're a 1 minute walk away.http://www.therumexchange.ca/
Saturday March 26, 2016 - ♀ WIMMIN ♀ @ The Holy Oak. A queer dance party, playing all and only female rock goddesses. Expect...Patti Smith / Grace Slick / PJ Harvey / Heart / Blondie / Hole / Janis Joplin / Alannis / Joan Jett / Slits / Bush Tetras / The Gossip / Sleater Kinney / Le Tigre / X-Ray Spex / L7 / ...and so much more Allies welcome, bar is accessible but bathroom is down a flight of stairs. Come early, dance out your feminist rage, stay late! Holy Oak Cafe, 1241 Bloor St. W. 647-345-2803 http://holyoakcafe.com/
Saturday March 26, 2016 - Stones Place Saturday Nights @ Stones Place Saturday night party with DJ Blush! Dance all night to the best of ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s rock ‘n’ roll, soul, and pop at one of Toronto’s most legendary dance venues in the city of Toronto. Bring those dancing shoes – you’ll be sure to leave sweaty and smiling. $5. 10 PM Stones Place, 1255 Queen St. W. Parkdale http://stonesplace.ca/events Queer West, Toronto ON
Saturday March 26, 2016 - Love Below @ Bambi’s. Music made by machines (and people) moving in slow motion. Codeine techno + hypno house + subterranean atmosphere with DJ Andrew Ross. $5. 11PM Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas St. W. Gay Owned (Dundas and Dovercourt,) 647.351.1100 Owner DJ Mikey Apples, has been a fixture on the Queen West Queer scene for years and Bambi's has been packed since opening as a result. Also at this location beneath Mr. Flamingo Restaurant. http://www.mrflamingo.ca about Bambi's not your usual dive. Starts jumping at midnight http://www.blogto.com/bars/bambis-bar-toronto
Saturday March 26, 2016 - Queer Ladybear Night with Fay Slift @ Wayla Bar (Toronto Eastend) Our Favorite retro party is back!!! All 70's & 80's ALL NIGHT LONG with Dj's Dwayne Minard & Harry Bearaflaunte..Hosted by the one and only Ladybear extrodonair Fay Slift with a performance that will surely Spin you right round. Leave a request here on the page for all the best Disco, Pop, R&B, Glam, New Wave, Dance, Yacht, Rock, Hip Hop & you know after a few drinks some country....10 PM Wayla Bar 996 Queen Street East (Leslieville) Toronto ON http://www.waylabar.ca/
Saturday March 26, 2016 - Juicebox @ The Piston. Indie hits dance party with DJs Tweed and Babe Decibel. The Strokes, Bowie, Arcade Fire, New Order, LCD Soundsystem, and more! Free before 11 pm, $5 after.The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Toronto, Canada 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/press/ Queer West, Toronto ON
Saturday March 26, 2016 - Panic 13th Anniversary @ Cabal Bar. The ultimate retro party with DJ Lazarus spinning the kind of retro that changed your life. ’80s, ’90s, new wave, classic alternatives, ska, Brit-pop, dance, shoegaze, post-punk, and more. This month’s party is all request in celebration of Panic’s 13th anniversary, so make sure to post your requests on the Facebook wall or ask for them in person. 10 PM Cabal, 782 King St. W.https://www.facebook.com/events/470280623162023/ Queer West, Toronto ON
Saturday March 26, 2016 - A Night of Queer Poetry & Spoken Word @ Hirut Restaurant. Let's Make Good Productions and Cabaret Noir Productions present Winter Wonderland at Hirut on March 26th, 2016! Doors 8pm | Performances at 9pm | $PWYC Featuring: Kat Leonard is a motivational entertainer with a musical comedy slant. She is Artistic Director of Let’s Make Good Productions and WonderFest. http://katleonard.com/ Patrick Connors chapbook, Scarborough Songs, was published by Lyricalmyrical Press in 2013, and charted on the Toronto Poetry Map. Philip Cairns is an actor/writer/visual artist from Toronto. He has featured at The Beautiful & the Damned, Plasticine Poetry, Art Bar, Cabaret Noir & Wonderfest & been published in Labour of Love, Xtra & The Body Politic. http://www.philipcairns.com/ and Rosslyn Picton: started singing as a little girl, so took private vocal lessons with a wonderfully eccentric coach, who wore black eye liner, go go boots and loved to eat tofu with cheese and garlic. She was singing back up for a Bruce Springsteen cover band (Thunder Road), a wedding band (Two Hearts), and later in a local indie folk/pop outfit (49 Acres). https://soundcloud.com/rosslynp1 PWYC Hirut Restaurant. 416) 551-7560 It is a very reasonably priced Ethiopian restaurant with cheap booze at 2050 Danforth Av, Toronto, ON http://www.yelp.ca/biz/hirut-toronto
Sunday March 27, 2016 - Sapphic Aquatica (Oasis Aqualounge – 231 Mutual Street) Sapphic Aquatica is a monthly event exclusively for women/trans-identified people which is held at Oasis Aqualounge. On the last Sunday of every month, guests can enjoy the club’s spa facilities and various play rooms at this up-scale sex club, located in the heart of downtown Toronto. This event encourages a fun and safe exploration of sexuality within a clean and beautiful 4-story space. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sapphic-Aquatica/492504120788430
Sunday March 27, 2016- Toronto annual Easter Parade @ Beaches Boardwalk. Celebrating its 50th year, the Toronto Beaches Lions Club is holding its annual Easter parade. One of the only Easter parades in the city, this 2 hour parade features floats and marching bands celebrating the holiday.The festivities are capped off with an appearance by the Easter bunny riding a classic car, a slight variation on the old folk tale. The parade begins at Queen Street and Munro Park and ends at Woodbine Avenue. http://www.beacheslions.com/
Tuesday March 29, 2016 - Young Urbanists League: 2 @ The Steady. To celebrate two great years, hitting 2000 members, and Toronto in general, we're heading to the Steady to eat cake, talk TO, and partyyyy on a Tuesday night. If you want to help decorate, come up with party ideas, or have any other feedback, let me know. PLEASE invite your friends! Facebook won't let me because we are a ginormus group. Young Urbanists League a fancy name for Canadian Conservative Party of Canada, youth wing. 7 PM The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West, Toronto ON
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Tuesday March 1, 2016 - Belleville-Ville Monthly Improv-Soap Opera about small town Canada in 1976 @ Monarch Tavern. As always it is hosted by Dave McKay and features a slew of talented Toronto performers. 8 pm is our door for preshow, our Improvisors take the stage at 9 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Monarch Tavern 12 Clinton St, Toronto, ONhttp://www.themonarchtavern.com/
Wednesday March 2, 2016 - Opening night for Richard III @ Tarragon Theatre Workspace This fresh, electric, gripping story of family, power, love, and revenge will engage Toronto audiences with its bold staging and powerhouse cast. A compelling history of the reign of the villain king, his ascent to the throne, and the dynamics of family, war, and power. Runs to March13 8 PM The Tarragon Workspace 300 Bridgman Rd. Toronto http://wolfmanortheatre.ca/
Thursday March 3 and Fri March 5, 2016 - Gaetano Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore, performed by the Toronto City Opera @ Bickford Centre. The Toronto City Opera will perform L’Elisir d’Amore on Feb. 26, March 3, and March 5 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 28 at 2:00 p.m. It’s the only amateur company in Toronto that stages a full costumed opera, so it’s an opportunity for singers who want to perform for a living to get some experience. All performances are at the Bickford Centre (777 Bloor St. W.), and cost $28 ($20 for seniors, $15 for students). For further information, or to buy tickets, please visit http://www.torontocityopera.com
Thursday March 3, 2016 - Brother, Can You Spare a Dame? Art Show Launch Party @ Gallery 1313. Flapper Dames, Space Age Dames, Rubber Dames, and more - original encaustic and acrylic paintings for show and sale by Vashty Hawkins at Parkdale's Gallery 1313 Cell Gallery space. There will be refreshments and cash bar at the opening reception on Thursday March 3 from 700 pm-10 pm and the show runs March 2-13. Come and support local art and say hi to the artist (also a dame)! 1313 Queen St W. Toronto Parkdale. http://g1313.org/4866/brother-can-you-spare-a-dame/
Thursday March 3, 2016 - Electricladyland @ The Beaver. A queer, synthy, sexy dance party, playing all and only electronic ladies! Expect lots of Le Tigre, Bjork, Kate Bush, Broadcast, Robyn, Erykah Badu, Elastica, Madonna, The Knife, Kylie Minogue, M.I.A., Lykke Li, FKA Twigs, Santogold, Glasser, and on and on 11 PM No cover. The Beaver 1192 Queen St W, 416-537-2768 beavertoronto.ca/ (Gay Owned) Queer West Toronto Ontario
Thursday March 3, 2016- Gay Toronto Photographer Daina Hodgson: Launch Party @ Boxcar Social. 7 PM - 10 PM 36 year old Toronto-based photographer Daina Hodgson takes viewers on a journey through his street and social documentary lens in this first public exhibition of his collection. Born in Saskatchewan, Daina has worked and traveled the world capturing images of hope, beauty and displacement as well as his unique perspectives of urban streetlife. When not shooting pictures Daina works as a Needle Exchange Counsellor at Toronto Public Health. Boxcar Social Cafe and Wine Bar Snug, rustic-chic coffeehouse with a patio serving espresso, craft brews & charcuterie plates. 1208 Yonge St, Toronto, ON Phone:(416) 792-5873 http://www.boxcarsocial.ca/
Friday - March 4 and March 18, 2016 - LGBTQQI2S Youth Open Mic @ Lillian H. Smith Library. No registration, just drop by! Welcome! For queer youth ages 14-29 Shoo away the winter blahs and warm up with creative expression and spoken word. Share original songs and writing in a cozy space. Yes, there will be simple snacks. Acoustic guitar provided. Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College Street (at Spadina Avenue) Lower Level: Room B/C. 6 PM to 8 PM No registration, just drop by! Hosted by Eagle Youth Program Toronto.
Friday March 4, 2016 - Opening night for Still story of a professor, her midwife, a dominatrix and a baby @ Unit 102 Theatre. Morgan's son was born dead, Dolores is pregnant with a child she doesn't want, and failed midwife Elena seeks either redemption or a career change. All three women confront their fears, desires, and each other, while Morgan's baby is running out of time to find her. Unit 102, 376 Dufferin/Queen, Toronto, http://www.binoculartheatre.com/still/ Tickets are $20 and are on sale through Brown Paper Tickets. Performances are March 4-6 at 8pm, and March 10-13 at 8pm plus a 2pm matinee on March 12. http://still.brownpapertickets.com Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Friday March 4, 2016 - Fork & Fiddle Celtic Music @ The Cure. Toronto fiddler Hayley Ryerson pairs with two east coast natives, Anthony Savidge (Cajon) and Al Purcell (Guitar) to bring you an evening of traditional jigs & reels, celtic airs, and newly composed fiddle tunes of their own! The Cure is a tiny restaurant book early, sits 25 tops. Dinner reservations are always recommended via social@TheHogtownCure.com call 647-725-5550, Gay Owned https://www.facebook.com/TheHogtownCure/ 1484 Dundas Street West, N/W corner of Dundas W & Dufferin St. Queer West Toronto ON
Friday March 4, 2016 - Queer Nation @ The Garrison. Featuring; DJ Cozmic Cat http://www.djcozmic.com/ & DJ John Caffery https://soundcloud.com/dj-john-cafferywith Projections by Roxanne Lucha. This seasonal bash returns for the first edition of 2016 and is for all the freaks, femmes, stone cold butches, baby dykes, bears, cubs, otters, pups, art fags, jocko homos, genderqueers, twinks, daddys, owls, and people who love to get down to house music! Cover $5 19+ w/I.D. This event is wheelchair accessible. 10 PM The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Queer West, Toronto Ontario (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/
Friday March 4, 2016 - Big Primpin' @ Miss Thing's Bills itself as "hiphop for ho's and mo's," and attracts art scenesters, hipster kids, anarchist fags and others unfulfilled by both mainstream and underground approaches to dance music. The girls who come get glammed up because they feel safe, the fags go all out even though it's Parkdale, and the straight boys are well-behaved and generally well-dressed. Regularly features local DJs Black Cat and Nino Brown; Doors at 10:30, $5 before 11:30, $7 after. Miss Thing's 1279 Queen St W.416.516.8677 http://www.missthings.com/ $5. 416.516.8677 Queer West Toronto, Ontario.
Friday March 4, 2016 - Pink Milk @ Milk Glass Gallery. A nite of nourishing house & techno for glittering weirdos, queers & femme qt's. DJ Cam Lee (FEMINISTRY)& BUzZ Imagine your body, dancing to the soothing rhythms, where you & pink merge into an infinite chromatic haze. Now you're getting it 10 PM No Cover. Milk Glass, 1247 Dundas W, just past Ossington https://www.facebook.com/MilkGlassCo/ Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Friday March 4, 2016 - Glitter Box @ The Steady. Get out of your boring box and come to the GLITTER BOX! It’s gonna be a puuuuuurfect night with DJ Kitty playing all your favourite guilty pleasures from the ’80s, ’90, and ’00s. 10 PM The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West Toronto Ontario
Friday March 4, 2016 - Wedding Night @ The Piston. Wedding Night returns for an eclectic evening of dancing! Basement soul, MJ, funk, Marvin, R&B, Phil Collins, yacht rock, Dolly Parton, Mystikal, and disco. 10 PM No Cover. The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Toronto, Canada 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/press/ Queer West Toronto Ontario
Friday March 4, 2016 - C R A Z Y — A Queer Film & Classic Book Launch @ Alliance Française de Toronto. Come celebrate the launch of Arsenal Pulp Press’s newest book in their Queer Film Classic series about one of the most distinctive touchstones of French-Canadian queer cinema with Author Robert Schwartzwald who will explore the film’s context and controversy, aided by clips from the film. Filmmaker and activist John Greyson will introduce the event. A Queer Film Classic on the 2005 film by French-Canadian director Jean-Marc Vallée (best known for Dallas Buyers Club and Wild), about a young gay man named Zac growing up in the 1960s and '70s who struggles to find his sense of self amidst a "crazy" family Doors open at 7:00 and Event starts at 7:30 Tickets and More Info... https://www.facebook.com/events/523902897770047/
Saturday March 5 to April 3, 2016 - Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival @ Kortright and Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area. Best time to go; Spring School Break March 11 to 20. Come out and tap into spring! Enjoy demonstrations, wagon rides, activities…. and of course pancakes and real maple syrup! Special family-fun activities on weekends and March Break! http://www.maplesyrupfest.com/
Saturday March 5 and March 6, 2016 - Toronto Vintage Clothing Show @ Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place The Toronto Vintage Clothing Show has everything from Streetwear to Chanel. Toronto's largest sale of vintage fashion features a vast inventory of classic styles, designs and fabrics. Vintage and retro clothing, accessories, jewelry, handbags and Designer vintage! Cover $10 Saturday March 5, 2016 10am-5pm and Sunday March 6, 2016 10am-4pm The Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place, 180 Princes' Blvd., Toronto http://www.torontovintageclothingshow.ca/
Saturday March 5, 2016 - HEY QT - Queer Dance Party @ Holy Oak. DJs/Joe Blow & Mary Mack & Sigourney Beaver spinning Hiphop, electro sexual, dance hall, indie and remix. $5 cover, 10 PM After Holy Oak Cafe, 1241 Bloor St. W. 647-345-2803 http://holyoakcafe.com/ Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Saturday March 5, 2016 - March Clothing Swap @ Dovercourt House. Bring your gently used clothing and accessories and exchange them for others gently used items. $7 entrance fee + one bag of clothing (think quality, not quantity), with all proceeds going to the Syrian Refugee Arrival Appeal via the Red Cross. 1 - 4 pm Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd. (1 block North of Bloor, 3 blks. West of Ossington) ((Street Map http://g.co/maps/u2kc3)
Saturday March 5, 2016 - Turning Point @ The Garrison. Resident selector A Man Called Warwick and special guest Philippe Noel Montreal share a top-notch selection of vintage tropical dance floor shakers from all over the map. Dress to move and sweat! $10. The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/ Queer West Toronto Ontario
Saturday March 5, 2016 - With It @ The Piston. Floorshakers and heartbreakers with DJ Nico and Magnificent! ’60s mod, R&B, reggae, and soul. Go-go stylings by Riff Randell. Presented in collaboration with Fred Perry Toronto and in part by Kops Records and CIUT 89.5 FM. $5 before 11 pm, $10 after. The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Queer West Toronto Ontario 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/press/
Saturday March 5, 2016 - Boreal Nights @ Double Double Land Art Gallery. Another night of the most appropriate dance rhythms, featuring Scott Hardware (live set) Jordan Pearson (live set), and Guy Dallas (DJ). Expect to hear jungle house, oceanic techno, balearic soul, leftfield funk, and hypnotic rave. 10:30 PM - 3:00 AM Double Double Land, 209 Augusta Ave. Kensigntom Market (down the alley, first door on your right) DDL is regrettably not a wheelchair accessible venue. We are on the second floor (21 steps) Queer West Toronto Ontario
Saturday March 5, 2015 - Wildest Dreams: A Taylor Swift Dance Party @ Studio Bar. A Taylor Swift dance party like no other! Dancefloor experts DJ Shorty Doo Wop and ForEvaEva are sure to keep the dance floor bumping with a stream of all your favourite Taylor Swift bangers and other hits. They’ll be taking Polaroid shots, so come dressed in your best 1989 style apparel. $10 Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W Phone:(416) 815-7823 Located three blocks west of Bathurst http://www.studiobartoronto.ca/ Queer West Toronto Ontario
Saturday March 5, 2016 - Reggae In Your Jeggae @ Lucky Shrike A musical expedition and kinetic expression session! Reggae, ska, bluebeat, and rocksteady for movers and groovers, dancers and freakers, and lordly leapers and ladies alike. DJs Gav and Kev with special guest James the Axe playing their favourite ’60s and early ’70s selections on vinyl. Lucky Shrike, 850 Dundas St. W 11 PM (formerly the Press Club), http://www.blogto.com/bars/lucky-shrike-toronto Queer West Toronto Ontario
Sunday March 6, 2016 - Fifth Element Film Screening & Discussion & Dance Party @ Dundas Video The minds behind The Dionysus Experiment and Fake Geek Girls Like Us join forces to present to you the sci-fi epic, The Fifth Element! Join them early for some awesome artsy/geeky vendors followed by a discussion about whether or not The Fifth Element can be considered a feminist film, and then a ’90s sci-fi inspo dance party. 7 PM PWYC ($5 suggested). Dundas Video, 831 Dundas St. W. https://www.facebook.com/events/1686161374955402 Queer West Toronto Ontario
Sunday March 6, 2016 - Nite Comfort 2 Year Anniversary @ Handlebar, What started as a little one-off show has become a lovely monthly for genre-defying, boundary-pushing music and other hidden gems in the heart of the city. Joining the celebration are have Jessica Kaera Cho (performing with FRESH FLESH!), Ambsace, and Fusechild + DJs Chanteclair and Mary Mack playing tunes between sets. 8 PM Handlebar 159 Augusta Ave, (Kensington Market) 647) 748-7433 http://www.thehandlebar.ca Queer West Toronto Ontario
Monday March 7, 2016 - Trampoline Hall Lecture Series @ The Garrison. Jon Davies has chosen three lectures for this month's show. It will go as follows: ~* Lena Suksi: Men, ~* John G. Hampton: Quantum Anxiety and ~* Maryse Larivière: Personal Pilgrimage with Misha Glouberman hosts, as always! The show takes place at the Garrison, 1197 Dundas Street West, Toronto. Doors open at 7:40 and the show starts at 8:00 sharp. Advance tickets are available for $6 at Soundscapes, 572 College Street, starting on Thursday, March 3rd. A small number of rush tickets will be sold at the Garrison, on the day of the show, starting at 6:30 pm. Show information is at http://www.trampolinehall.net The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/
Monday March 7 to Sun March 13, 2016 - Audre Lorde Festival Part 2 @ The Watah Theatre. Audre Lorde was an American writer, radical feminist, womanist, lesbian, and civil rights activist. In her own words, Lorde was a "black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet Born: February 18, 1934, Harlem, New York Died: November 17, 1992 Lorde dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing the injustices of racism, sexism, and homophobia. 6:00 Doors Show 7:00pm 10:00pm Location Watah,9 Trinity Street #317 $15 ADV | $20 DOOR | $50 FOUR DAY PASS (416) 868-9282 http://www.thewatahtheatre.org/
Wednesday March 9 to Mar 12 - The play Sanctuary @ Theatre français Studio 21 by Emil Sher (Magalie Rouillard-Bazinet). A woman who goes to the park to be alone meets a man who has come to sketch the scenery in this play about depression and recovery. Opens Mar 9 and runs to Mar 12, Wed-Fri 7 pm, Sat 5:30 and 8 pm. $20. Theatre français Studio 21 21 College #610, Toronto, Ontario Tickets
Wednesday March 9 to 27th, 2016 - New Ideas Festival @ Alumnae Theatre. The Festival is an annual, three-week, juried festival of new writing, works-in-progress and experimental theatre, with a different program of plays each week and staged readings on Saturdays at noon. Tickets: Wed-Sun evening/matinee $15 Saturday Noon Readings: PWYC Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley Street (Berkeley Street at Adelaide) Toronto ON. http://www.alumnaetheatre.com/new-ideas-festival-2016.html
Wednesday March 9, 2016 - Meow Meow ~ a queer social ~ with DJ Lana Leprich @ Holy Oak. This isn’t a loud dance party. It’s a change of pace, and a chance to converse. Bring your partners, bring your pals, meet old friends and make new ones. No pretences, no posturing – just good vibes and good people. Meant for queers to meet, hang, and conspire with other queers, and awesome allies are welcome. 10 PM No Cover Holy Oak Cafe, 1241 Bloor St. W. 647-345-2803 http://holyoakcafe.com/
Wednesday March 9, 2016 - Brockton Writers Series @ Full of Beans Cafe. Guests: Toronto journalist Phil Dwyer, Halifax poet Shauntay Grant, Toronto author & poet Terry Watada and Naomi Elana Zener is a new writer with a fresh satirical voice. Guest speaker at 6:30pm: Toronto Author Eva Stachniak will talk about Making History Come to Life in your Fiction Readings begin at 7:00 Phil Dwyer’s journalism, essays, travel writing, and fiction have been published in over fifteen international titles. Shauntay Grant is Halifax’s third Poet Laureate (2009-11). Terry Watada has published four poetry collections, a short story collection, histories of the Buddhist Church in Canada and Toronto, a children’s biography, two manga and a novel and Naomi Elana Zener is a new writer with a fresh satirical voice. The reading is PWYC (suggested $3-$5) and features a Q&A with the writers afterward. Books and treats are available for sale. Please note that while the venue is wheelchair accessible, washroom facilities are not. Full of Beans Cafe Comfy, book-filled coffee house & micro-roastery offering espresso, wraps & pastries baked in-house. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM., 1348 Dundas St West, Toronto, ON old Brockton village, 2 blocks east of Dufferin St. North side. http://www.fullofbeansroastery.com/ Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Wednesday March 9, 2016 - Pivot Reading Series @ The Steady Featuring: Gary Barwin, Hamilton is a writer, composer, multimedia artist, and the author of 20 books of poetry and fiction as well as books for kids, Michelle Brown is currently working as a copywriter in Toronto. Recently longlisted for the CBC poetry prize, and shortlisted for the CV2 Young Buck poetry prize, she's excitedly awaiting the launch of her first chapbook with Desert Pets Press in May, and Melissa Bull,l is a writer and translator based in Montreal. She is the editor of Maisonneuve’s “Writing from Quebec” Column. 8 PM PWYC The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Thursday March 10 to 12, 2016 - Rent: The Musical @ Isabel Bader Theatre by Jonathan Larson (Victoria College Drama Society). NYC artists struggle to survive and create in the shadow of the AIDS epidemic. 8 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Isabel Bader Theatre 93 Charles W, Toronto, Ontario Tickets
Thursday March 10 to 12, 2016 - The Underneath The Above Show No. 1 @ Luella Massey Studio Theatre (Bread & Puppet Theatre). This adult puppet show is inspired by the ongoing U.S. presidential election campaign. Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $20, stu/srs $10. Luella Massey Studio Theatre 4 Glen Morris, Toronto, Ontario Tickets
Thursday March 10 to 20th, 2016 - A Man Vanishes - by Greg MacArthur (Videofag). A Montreal man disappears, surfaces in Toronto with no recollection of his life and moves in with an artist couple, then disappears again a month later. clock Tickets $25, stu $20.https://www.facebook.com/events/488793841287442 Videofag 187 Augusta, Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Friday March 11 to 20, 2016 - The National Home Show @ Enercare Centre North America’s largest home and garden event, The National Home Show co-located with Canada Blooms, returns to the newly re-named Enercare Centre this March 11-20, 2016. For 10 days the show will house tons of innovative exhibitors showcasing everything you need to reinvent your space, both inside and out. 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Regular prices: adult $20; senior $17; student $16. Free admission for children ages 12 and younger.CNE grounds Enercare Centre, 100 Princes' Boulevard Toronto http://www.nationalhomeshow.com/
Friday March 11, 2016 - Bey Bey Beyonce Dance Party @ Studio Bar. 10 PM - 3 AM We have a very special edition of BEY BEY ALL NIGHT this month! BEY BEY VS RIH RIH!!! BEYONCE and Rihanna head to head. You the crowd will decide who is our queen (probably both will win cause they are amazing) We've got Djs Lacapone, Max Zims & Foster Playing beyonce an rihanna and all your fave dance floor anthems all night. come get drunk http://www.studiobartoronto.ca/ Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Friday March 11, 2016 - Dirty Talk @ Unlovable. Pam and Diana play Italo, European synthpop, cosmic disco, Montreal sound, and dad jams. Unlovable, 1415-B Dundas St. W Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Friday March 11, 2016 - 4 Year Acid-versary @ Bambi’s Celebrating four years of aural pleasure in the grotto with Mike Servito (The Bunker New York/Ghostly) and Nautiluss (Ghostly/Nite Owl Diner/Hemlock). Cover $10 Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas St. W. Gay Owned (Dundas and Dovercourt,) 647.351.1100 Owner DJ Mikey Apples, has been a fixture on the Queen West Queer scene for years and Bambi's has been packed since opening as a result. Also at this location beneath Mr. Flamingo Restaurant. http://www.mrflamingo.ca about Bambi's not your usual dive. Starts jumping at midnight http://www.blogto.com/bars/bambis-bar-toronto Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Friday March 11, 2016 - Girls’ Art League Show and Dance Party @ The Garrison. Girls’ Art League http://www.girlsartleague.com/i s completely transforming the Garrison into a wild wonderland of art, dancing, and music! Art installations by D&S Projects; videos by Vanessa Bee Rieger, Adrienne Crossman, Diana Lynn VanderMuelen, Alice Quinn, Erica Beyea, and more; shadow puppet photo booth by Caterwaul Theatre; live music from Persian Rugs and Ronley Teper’s Lipliners; hot sweaty dance party from DJ Mary Mack; and interactive art stations for attendees to get creative. All proceeds going to Girls’ Art League. 8 PM The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Queer West, Toronto Ontario (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/
Friday March 11, 2016 - Synthesexer @ The Piston. Toronto’s only sexy synthy alternative electro dance party! Expect to hear stuff like: Tiga, Annie, Chromeo, M.I.A., Holy Ghost!, Robyn, Daft Punk, Little Dragon, Pet Shop Boys, and more. DJs Arp 2600, Digits, and Little Kicks will be present to sex you up (music-wise). $5 early, $10 later. 10:30 PM The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Queer West, Toronto Ontario 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/
Friday March 11, 2016 - Toronto Gay & Lesbian Strip Spelling Bee Punk Edition @ Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. This event is hosted by the people that bring you Toronto Queer Slow Dance. WARNING: There may be NUDITY in this show. The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin! Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 10 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening. We are also taking contestant sign-ups in advance! But we are limiting early sign-ups to HALF of the allotted ten spellers. Email inconsolablecat@hotmail.com with PUNKBEE in the subject line if you are interested in signing up early! Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander Street (1 blk east of Yonge) Toronto, Ontario Sign-up at 10:30 PM sharp! Bee starts at 11 PM $10 at the door FREE if you compete! (AND we buy you a drink!) 19+
Friday March 11, 2016 - All Ages Queer Ball: Slaying the '20s @ U of T Hart House East Common Room. LGBTOUT is excited to announce the return of our annual Queer Ball! This year's theme is "Slaying the '20s". Inspired by 1920s fashion and decor, this ball mixes the style of the '20s with the glam, glitz, and music of today's most popular divas. Come dressed in your own interpretation of 1920s fashion and be sure to add some glitter to the mix ;) . The dance will be held at Hart House in the East Common Room. The amazing Cozmic Cat will be DJing all night long, with special performances from Faye Tality and Miss Whimsy Thrift! There will be complimentary appetizers (with vegan and gluten-free options) and a cash bar as well. This is an all ages event, so there will be a strict wristband policy. The space is accesible.
The Details: Tickets will be on sale starting Thursday February 25th at the LGBTOUT Drop In-Centre (73 St. George Street). They will be $10 each. If you miss out don't worry, tickets will also be sold at the door during the event! Come join us for a night that brings the past into the present. See you soon ;) 7 Hart House Circle, Queer West, Toronto Ontario https://www.facebook.com/events/976013809155456/
Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13, 2016 - Faux Maple Syrup Festival @ Sugar Beach on waterfront. Redpath Sugar and PortsToronto is pretending maple syrup harvest is taking place on Toronto waterfront, where there are no maple trees. They promise; maple taffy, traditional French Canadian music and food. There will be live musical performances all weekend by local French artists Stef Paquette, Amélie & Les Singes Bleus , Cindy Doire and Melanie Brulée, plus a traditional French Canadian folk group. Discover how maple sap, becomes maples syrup, cooking demonstrations will be happening at the Sugar Shack all weekend. There will also be ice carving demonstrations.
The Details: Sugar Beach is an 8-minute ride from Union Station on the 6 Bay bus. The Sugar Shack Shuttle will also be making trips between Union Station, the Distillery District and Sugar Beach all weekend. You can ride your bike along the Martin Goodman Trail straight to the event entrance. Event hours: March 12:Noon - 10pm and March 13: 11am-5pm 25 Dockside Drive, Toronto ON http://www.sugarshackto.ca/
Saturday March 12, 2016 - Queer Femminist Artist Pamela Dodds reception for her latest work Dreaming in Colour @ ARTiculations Gallery. This series of prints is an homage to a mountain and a place where shehad the good fortune to spend a couple of months a few years ago. http://www.pameladodds.net During her artist residency in Catalonia, Spain, at the foot of Montserrat mountain, she happened upon the naturally formed bark fragments that fall from the trunk of the Plane (Platan) tree, ubiquitous in Spain. Pamela was fascinated by these unique and individual forms that Nature had created. When slightly damp, the bark is pliable, strong, leather-like – ideal for printing on the press. Reception: Saturday, March 12, 2-4 p.m. ARTiculations 2928 Dundas St West, Toronto, ON (2 blocks West of Keele St.) http://articulations.ca/galleries/pamela-dodds/
Saturday March 12, 2016 - Business Women's Special @ The Round. Regular DJs tonight include; Sammy Royale, Nino Brown and Diego Armand will be working their magic. Cover ...it's $6 10 pm The Round. (Not wheelchair accessible) 152a, 2nd floor Augusta Ave., Queer West, Toronto Ontario (416) 451-6346 http://roundvenue.com/ The party is one of the now many queer events taking place outside the Church and Wellesley Village, in the west end of the city
Saturday March 12, 2016 - Beam Me Up Disco @ The Piston A room full of wonderful people, a sublime sound system, and four-and-a-half hours of disco – which by Beam Me Up’s definition is a mixed bag of funk, jazz, soul, boogie, rap, rare groove, reggae, gospel, and proto-house! Warming up the hearts and minds for the first hour will be Brother Miles Moon with his disco debut. 10 PM The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Queer West, Toronto Ontario 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/press/
Saturday March 12, 2016 - Feel The Burn @ The Steady. All the steamiest, vibiest, sub-heaviest, bossiest dance music… you’re likely to give yourself a first-degree burn. With Djs Glitclit, Baby Bougy, and Spawn. Free before midnight, $5 after The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Saturday March 12, 2016 - Toronto Queer Slow Dance St Patrick's Day Editon @ Dovercourt House. Hosted by Sherwin Sullivan Tjia. You do not have to be queer to attend this party, but you must have an open mind, an open heart, and have open arms. This event is MIXED and for EVERYONE: queer, straight, bi, poly, non-gender-binaried, those who identify as Complicated and those who are late-onset awesome. PS. Fabulous and inspired green attire, while desired, is not required. But it would be AWESOME and HAWT.
The Details: Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd. (1 block North of Bloor, 3 blks. West of Ossington) ((Street Map http://g.co/maps/u2kc3) Doors at 9:30, Dance from 10 PM – 2:30 AM. $10 admission includes your Dancecard-booklet!http://www.dovercourthouse.com Regretfully, the Dovercourt House is not wheelchair-accessible. 19+ Queer West Toronto Ontario.
Sunday March 13, 2016 - Faux Maple Syrup Festival @ Sugar Beach on waterfront. Redpath Sugar and PortsToronto is pretending maple syrup harvest is taking place on Toronto waterfront, where there are no maple trees. They promise; maple taffy, traditional French Canadian music and food. There will be live musical performances all weekend by local French artists Stef Paquette, Amélie & Les Singes Bleus , Cindy Doire and Melanie Brulée, plus a traditional French Canadian folk group. Discover how maple sap, becomes maples syrup, cooking demonstrations will be happening at the Sugar Shack all weekend. There will also be ice carving demonstrations.
The Details: Sugar Beach is an 8-minute ride from Union Station on the 6 Bay bus. The Sugar Shack Shuttle will also be making trips between Union Station, the Distillery District and Sugar Beach all weekend. You can ride your bike along the Martin Goodman Trail straight to the event entrance. Event hours: March 12:Noon - 10pm and March 13: 11am-5pm 25 Dockside Drive, Toronto ON http://www.sugarshackto.ca/
Sunday March 13, 2016 - Audre Lorde Festival Part 2 @ The Watah Theatre. Audre Lorde was an American writer, radical feminist, womanist, lesbian, and civil rights activist. In her own words, Lorde was a "black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet Born: February 18, 1934, Harlem, New York Died: November 17, 1992 Lorde dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing the injustices of racism, sexism, and homophobia. 6:00 Doors Show 7:00pm 10:00pm Location Watah,9 Trinity Street #317 $15 ADV | $20 DOOR | $50 FOUR DAY PASS (416) 868-9282 http://www.thewatahtheatre.org/
Thursday March 13, 2016 - 4th Annual Lucky Ball Fort York Food Bank Benefit @ Revival Bar. Open Bar, Hors d’oeuvres, Silent Auction, Great Music, All for a Great Cause!, Music & Entertainment, Cocktail Attire, Tickets– $100 (plus admin fee) 100% of Proceeds Go Directly To FYFB programs that help approximately 1,200 of the most vulnerable members of our community; FYFB clients survive on an average of $3 a day after housing costs. Video In 2016, our goal is for 500 guests to attend, which would raise approximately $50,000 for Fort York Food Bank. Raising $50,000 would cover almost 1/3rd of the food bank’s cash operating budget for 2016. 7:00pm – 2:00am, Revival Bar – 783 College St. Toronto ON Fort York Food Bank
Sunday March 13, 2016 - Spring Vintage Fashion Flea Market @ The Garrison. Vintage and thrift flea market returns for spring. Stop by the bar, have a drink and shop amazing deals. 10+ vendors including menswear and children's! Noon to 6 PM Free. The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/ Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Wednesday March 16 to Sat March 19, 2016 - Trinity College Dramatic Society (TCDS) presents CABARET The Musical. "Life is a cabaret, old chum. Come to the cabaret." In this dark, sexy musical, anything goes: loose women, looser men, & a cocktail of drugs, booze, & music that keeps the fantasy alive in the midst of Nazi Germany. WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 8pm with SATURDAY 2pm MATINEE Tickets: http://uofttix.ca George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Place. - Larkin Building - University of Toronto - 2 minute walk South of St. George subway station (Bedford Street exit) - 1st building South of Varsity Stadium
Wednesday March 16 to Sunday 20th, 2016 - 69th annual Toronto Sportsmen's Show @ International Centre. Since 1948, the Toronto Sportsmen's Show has been the place visitors come to see everything to do with fishing, hunting, camping, travel, outdoor adventure and so much more. Canada's biggest and best outdoors show returns to the International Centre March 16th - 20th (March Break)! http://www.torontosportshow.ca/ The International Centre, located at 6900 Airport Road in Mississauga.
Wednesday March 16, 2016 - Queer Eucharist @ St John's Anglican Church. Queer Eucharist is an opportunity to explore God through words, images, music, thought, theology and liturgy as it is expressed by our LGTBQ+ communities. Come and explore God in an informal, conversational liturgy that welcomes your thoughts and questions! Then stay for refreshments and more conversation. 7 pm to 8 pm St John's Anglican Church 288 Humberside Ave, Queer West, Toronto Ontario http://www.sjwt.ca/
Wednesday March 16, 2016 - LGBTQ Desh Pardesh organizers, young/emerging artists, activists of colour Meetup @ Cool Hand of the GirlRestaurant. Join us on March 16th at Not A Place On A Map: The March Mixer! Young/emerging artists and activists of colour will have the opportunity to meet with former Desh Pardesh organizers, participants, and artists. Come hang out for the evening in a relaxed environment where you can hear stories about Desh, discuss creative projects you're working on, and dream up new ones with collaborators. This social is geared towards those who are interested in the Not a Place on a Map intergenerational arts collaboration.
Desh Pardesh was a vital diasporic arts and culture festival/organization in the Greater Toronto Area (1989 - 2001), rooted in the experiences of marginalized South Asians living in the diaspora, with focused programming around issues affecting LGBTQ and working class peoples, peoples of colour, women, and people with disabilities. Drawing from the history of Desh Pardesh, Not a Place on a Map facilitates intergenerational relationships between artists and activists of colour based in Toronto.
The Details: Snacks will be provided free of charge // Cash bar Access Info: ramp access, wide bathroom with support handle. Nearest accessible TTC: Dundas West Station, #40 Junction Bus Please RSVP to anna@savac.net 7 PM to 9 PM Cool Hand of the Girl Restaurant. 2804 Dundas St W, north side just East of Keele St. Queer West Toronto, ON (647) 726-7613 http://www.coolhandofagirl.com/
Wednesday March 16, 2016 - Hot Damn Queer Slam Featuring The Ragdolls @ The Supermarket Restaurant and Bar. This is our last chance slam before our finals at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre on April 19th. The grand champion will be given travel and accommodation for Capturing Fire, the International Queer Summit and Slam in Washington DC, June 3-5th, 2016. The Ragdolls is a youth-powered, all-girl spoken word poetry collective comprised of three button-eyed trailblazers. Cassandra Myers is a certified ball of light, serving sharp jabs as well as the words to heal them. Twoey Gray is a storyteller by nature, combining personal narrative with political action to challenge listeners. Londzo Drury, resident Ice Queen, brings visceral poetics to the group, often integrating her musical talents to leave audiences with an enduring warmth Doors 7:30 PM , Signup between 730-8 PM Open mic too! The Supermarket in Kensignton Market neighbourhood, 268 Augusta Ave, Queer West, Toronto Ontario http://www.supermarketto.ca/
Thursday March 17, 2017 - Panel Discussion Women and Their Wheels @ U of T Hart House (Music Room) join Bikechain for a fun and insightful exploration of the many ways that women and bikes make a great combination. The evening will feature talks by: • Nancy Smith Lea, Director, Toronto Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) • Danielle Schön, Head of Welding and Fabrication at Schön Studio • Siva Vijenthira, former cycling educator and advocate at Cycle Toronto and CultureLink There will be free coffee, tea, and snacks. After the presentations, stick around to mingle, snack, and keep the conversation going! 7 PM to 9:30 PM 7 Hart House Circle Toronto, OntarioYou can RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-and-their-wheels-tickets-22119197114
Thursday March 17, 2016 - St. Paddy’s Caskade @ Mascot Brewery & Odd Thomas. This St. Patrick’s day, Mascot Brewery and Odd Thomas partner with East Coast Connected to bring you St. Paddy’s Caskade. They’ll be offering plenty of cask beers to sample from different local craft breweries, a special St. Paddy’s day menu from Chef Rory McGouran, and of course, some tasty Irish whiskey-inspired cocktails. $10-20 advance tickets available Mascot Brewery & Odd Thomas, 31 Mercer St. https://www.facebook.com/events
Thursday March 17, 2016 - Get Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Bash For CANFAR @ The Boat, Come out and go on the lash this St. Patrick’s Day in support of HIV and AIDS research! All $10 cover proceeds will be generously donated to the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR). $5 import/craft beer and shots + $6 premium shots all night.The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave. 9 PM The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave (Kensington Market) 416-593-9218 http://www.theboatkensington.com/ Queer West Toronto, ON
Thursday March 17, 2016 - St. Paddy's Day Shamrock Shake @ The Steady. Bring your ~*Milkshake*~ to the yard this St. Patrick’s Day and shake, shake, shake it up in celebration of the anniversary of McDonald’s famous Shamrock Shake. 10 PM The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West Toronto, ON
Thursday March 17, 2016 - Boss Comedy Night @ Milk Glass Gallery. 'BOSS' represents the diversity of the community we live in. Showcasing comedic talent of all DIVERSE backgrounds (gender, heritage, cultures, ethnicity, orientation/LGBT, disability and diversity of POV). Building a comedy community from diverse talent in this city, making our own stage! 'BOSS' Tonight features stand-up from Heather Macdonald, Ify Chiwetulu, Nicholas Reynoldson & more! Hosted by Preeti Torul. free Milk Glass Co. 1247 Dundas St. West 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, a few doors west of Ossington Avenue, north side. https://www.facebook.com/BOSS-Comedy-961124483947705/
Friday March 18 to Sunday March 20, 2016 - Toronto ComiCon Fan Expo @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Toronto ComiCon is a comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Toronto. It is packed with exciting family-friendly activities and celebrity guests! The pop culture extravaganza is host to thousands of fans More details http://comicontoronto.com/
Friday March 18, 2016 - Rainbow Ballroom St Patrick Day Dance @ 120 Homewood Ave. BYOB! Wear a bit or a lot of green! Entrance is free. If you are attending, please reply to this e-mail, in our website, or in our Facebook, as we need to submit our guest list to the security for entry. Feel free to bring a friend or two. The more, the merrier! 120 Homewood Ave. (Wellesley / Sherbourne), Second Floor, Party Room. It will be from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Location Map Please RSVP - send email to us to be on the guest list rainbowballroomtoronto@gmail.com Rainbow Ballroom Toronto is an LGBTT (Lesbian/ Gay/ Bisexual/ Transgendered/Transexual) and straight-friendly non-profit group.
Friday March 18, 2016 - Grilled Cheese Dance @ Dundas Video. Grilled Cheese is back! DJs James Redi and Jon Chetty hold it down on the decks with hip-hop, RnB, reggae, trap, house, Motown, and funk tunes while the George Forman holds it down front and centre with a stack of cheesy slices and a fresh loaf. That’s right – FREE GRILLED CHEESE ON THE DANCE FLOOR! 10 PM Dundas Video, 831 Dundas St. W. [Video https://vimeo.com/90016320 ] Queer West Toronto, ON https://www.facebook.com/events
Friday March 18, 2016 - Percolate @ Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W. Techno and Footwork producers of Toronto meet up for a night of tempo experimentation and vibey dance vibes. Featuring Sylvermayne (Èbony, X) https://soundcloud.com/sylvermayne, BSMNT (Philthtrax/Aufect) https://soundcloud.com/bsmntsound, Sergio Levels (Modern Math) https://soundcloud.com/sergiolevels, and Cherriep (Philthtrax/Philthkids).https://soundcloud.com/philthtrax More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events
Friday March 18, 2016 - Yes Yes Y’all 7th anniversary Jam @ Nest Nightclub . Toronto's biggest, baddest, queerest, hip hop/dancehall/rnb jam took over new space at Ryze on College. Resident DJ\s YesYes Jill, Liam Skinner, Sammy Rawal, Aneela Q and Featuring DJ LISSA MONET https://soundcloud.com/djlissamonet. and special guest Trustmedaddy (NYC) You may know her as Rihanna's main accomplice in BBHMM. She's coming to Toronto to crack a few bottles with us...(not over heads like she does in the video). Come say whatttttup to Sanam.. the henchwoman bodgyal with the worst behaviour. This location is now wheelchair accessible. 10 PM 19+ COVER $10 Buxxs all night long, . extremely difficult to get tickets at the door! , we NEVER condone any form of violence, whether it be homophobia, racism, misogyny or bullying. YYY party goers have earned a reputation of being some of the best in the city, so let's try to maintain that. Please be good to yourselves and each other Nest Nightclub 423 College St. & Bathurst 416-792-9488 https://www.facebook.com/NestToronto | Queer West Toronto Ontario. https://twitter.com/YesYesYall416
Friday March 18, 2016 - Queer Singer/Songwriter Ana Gutmanis gay anthem, Another Way Out (Simone Stock, director) playing @ Carlton Cinema. Her film is an official selection of Toronto Short Film Festival running March 14 to 18. Another Way Out was screened at Queer West Film Festival in August 2014. Three generations of LGBT Canadians talk about their life journeys – being bullied, coming out, and coming into their own. Stark black and white visuals highlight these candid, eloquent self-portraits. Award winning Toronto singer and song writer, Anna Gutmanis provided soundtrack for the film Another Way Out. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUKpND5xNns Ana's website http://www.annagutmanis.com/ 6:15 PM and 7:45 PM Cost $5 Carlton Cinema, : 20 Carlton St, Toronto, ON at Church St.
Friday March 18, 2016 - Carol Pope former 70s Canuck Punk Diva now Living in LA @ The Phoenix. She's dragging out of the 40 year old closet; Rough Trade material, and some of Carole Popes' solo hits including Lesbians in The Forest featured on Transparent Season 2. Special Guests include Kevin Hearn of Barenaked Ladies and Lou Reed, Vee Stun of Vag Halen, Gordon Deppe and Sandy Horne of The Spoons. Doors 8pm, This is a 19+ show. The same event in Montreal, costs $10 buxxs. In Toronto Carol charges $20 and if you want to blow your wad? $40 VIP ticket including Meet & Greet and commemorative T shirt. Tickets 8 PM The Phoenix Concert Theatre , 410 Sherborne St, Toronto http://www.thephoenixconcerttheatre.com/
Saturday March 19, 2016 - The famous Goin' Steady DJs return to The Garrison. ((( CHRONOLOGIC ))) a dance party through the ages. Pop and Antipop from Since the End of History i.e. Music from 1890 to 2016, played in chronological order..The Goin' Steady DJs play the absolute best dance tracks from every era ---- unexpect the accepted except exceptional exceptions & DANCE! Come early to avoid sad temper tantrums. 10 PM The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/
Saturday March 19, 2016 - Cherry Bomb @ The ROUND Nightclub A party for queer women and friends Hosted by resident DJ's Denise Benson and Cozmic Cat & special guest RECKLEZZ https://soundcloud.com/dj-recklezz. is a familiar face on the Toronto queer scene, known for tearing up dancefloors at just about every party going, including her own events. We dare you to sit down as she drops non-stop hip-hop, RnB, soca, dancehall and dancefloor bombs with us for one unforgettble night at Cherry Bomb! The trio brings their talents to the tables and are notorious for dropping diverse, high-voltage sets of house,funk, hiphop, dancehall, party anthems and other dancefloor burners all mixed, mashed and played with love. Don't believe the hype that its a women's only event, the event is pack with men too. $5 B4 10 pm Cover 19+ W proper I.D 11pm, $8! The Round. (Not wheelchair accessible) 152a, 2nd floor Augusta Ave., Toronto, Ontario (416) 451-6346 http://roundvenue.com/ Location Map https://goo.gl/maps/seZvX WebSite: http://www.djcozmic.com/cherry-bomb.html
Saturday March 19, 2016 - Toronto Queers For Dinner Meetup @ Kings Cafe. So excited for the second vegetarian / vegan Queers for Dinner event! King's Cafe delivers on its promise that vegetarian food doesn't have to be "eating a tasteless vegetable". This asian-style restaurant is packed with treats, including amazing and affordable vegan drumsticks. Price: $15-20 http://www.kingscafe.com King's Cafe, 192 Augusta Avenue Your Host is Grant is the founder of Queers for Dinner. Inspired by the experience of hosting travellers and meeting amazing people, Grant set out on a mission to help connect like-minded people in Toronto and build new friendships. Emai for meet up timel queersfordinner@gmail.com Meet some of the Guests you'll be joing tonight: http://www.queersfordinner.com/march-19-2016.
Wednesday March 23, 2016 - Pivots reading series @ The Steady. Tajja Isen is a writer, voice actor, and law student. Her fiction has appeared in The Malahat Review, The New Quarterly, and Room Magazine, and was longlisted for the 2015 CBC Short Story Prize. A. F. Moritz has written more than twenty books of poetry, and has received the Guggenheim Fellowship, the Award in Literature of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, and the Ingram Merrill Fellowship. Alessandro Porco is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. He received his Ph.D. in Poetics from the State University of New York at Buffalo and Born in Saint John, NB, Daniel Kincade Renton has been published by Canadian journals and anthologies such as Prism International, Hazlitt, CV2, The Fiddlehead, The Malahat Review, and The Fish Quill Poetry Boat 2010-13. He hosts The Common Reading Series at the Bell Jar Cafe in Toronto PYYC 8 PM The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned)
Thursday March 24, 2016 - “We Could be Heroes (Just for One Day) Photo Exhibition,” @ Gay and Lesbian Canadian Archives. LGBTQ+ communities and community-based archives have long searched for ‘gay heroes’ to showcase both queer existence and accomplishment across time and space. In “We Could be Heroes (Just for One Day),” Toronto photographer Tania Anderson turns this traditional search for heroes on its head. Through a series of fourteen portraits, she highlights diverse Toronto-based artists and activists who are rarely celebrated for their contributions to queer communities. There will be refreshments and a bar on the third floor. [Accessiblity Note: Unfortunately at this time access to the 2nd floor gallery requires one flight of stairs.] Gay and Lesbian Canadian Archives, 34 Isabella St, Toronto, ON (416) 777-2755 http://clga.ca/we-could-be-heroes-just-one-day
Thursday March 24, 2016 - Marching Because We Know @ Toronto Courthouse 2 PM Supportive March to give support for the women of the Ghomeshi trial. We have such appreciation and gratitude for the women who stood up for justice. We know these women are incredibly brave, and have been through hell during this trial. If the court will not give them justice, we will rally to show them that we stand with them. This is about bringing women together in sisterhood, so they know we believe their stories, and how brave they were to stand up for themselves, despite everything they have gone through. Toronto Courthouse 361 University Avenue Toronto ON https://www.facebook.com/events/1143650132313220/
Friday March 25, 2016 - Gin & Phonic @ Studio Bar Turntables and fancy computers side by side, with DJs Mogpaws and Diabloavacado pushing out some music you might know and some you hopefully don’t. Top-notch songs regardless of era or geography + projections and giveaways. Old soul, future soul, hip-hop, house, reggae, ska, dancehall, cumbia, samba, afrobeat, re-edits, and more. $5. 10 PM Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W.http://www.studiobartoronto.ca/ Queer West, Toronto ON
Friday March 25, 2016 - Essence Brown @ The Steady. Sexy, smooth, seductive hip-hop, R&B, and dancehall with your hosts Teej Mahal, Hoiking, and Sims. $5. 10PM The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West, Toronto ON
Friday March 25, 2016 - Get Buck @ The Ossington 10 PM Hip-hop, soul, RnB, soca, dancehall, and deep grooves with DJ Nino Brown. The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. 416-850-0161 The Ossington Queer West, Toronto ON
Friday March 25, 2016 - Shindig @ The Piston, Shindig is back with another edition of your favourite all vinyl ’50s and ’60s soul and R&B party! With residents General Eclectic and Splattermonkey playing the best ska, soul, funk, blues, mambo, and R&B 7” 45 RPM vinyl records. 11 PM The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Queer West, Toronto ON 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/press/
Friday March 25, 2016 - 54th annual Good Friday Way of the Cross Procession @ Little Italy (Toronto) Italians love a parades, especially if its religious, with the bands playing one sombre song after another, spectators will talk sotto voce and some will fingered rosary beads. A ton of work goes into the St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church at the corner of Grace St. and Mansfield Ave. A popular Good Friday procession every year and March 25th will be no different. Thousands will lined the streets of Little Italy to watch parishioners garbed as Jesus, Roman soldiers and disciples with banners that tell the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and the events leading up to it. Last year there was 2,000 participants within the procession and crowds of about 200,000 lining Little Italy streets. The Parade begins at 3PM at St. Francis Church (72 Mansfield Ave) The procession slowly winds its way South on Grace, then West on Dundas, then North on Montrose Ave to College St., and East to Manning Ave and back to the Church. The event is as much a social gathering as a spiritual one, with families and friends exchanging greetings.Location Map Toronto ON.
Friday March 25, 2016 - Bad Blood: Taylor Swift vs. Kanye West Dance Party @ Adelaide Hall T-Swift and Yeezy tracks, productions, and features in high rotation all night. Club guarantee of no microphones being thrown into the air or anyone getting cut off mid conversation (but things may get heated). $10 -$15 tickets available online, with a portion of sales being donated to a women’s shelter in solidarity with Kesha. More Details Adelaide Hall, 250 Adelaide St. W. 10:30 PM 19+
Friday March 25, 2016 - First Anniversary of Feministry @ The Holy Oak. Guest DJs Peg & Buzz. Debut set by Amelia Ehrhardt and resident DJ Cam Lee PWYC or $5 before 12AM // $10 After **Queer Femmes 2 The Front** Making space for voices and visions. Feministry is an ongoing project that grows from music, fashion, writing, conversation, ideas exchange, centred by feminism; acknowledgement of difference, assertions of self-love and respect.Holy Oak Cafe, 1241 Bloor St. W. 647-345-2803 http://holyoakcafe.com/
Friday March 25, 2016 - Drunken Cinema Presents: THE LAST DRAGON Drinking Game @ The Steady. Doors Open 7:00PM Show Starts 7:45PM $5.00 At The Door (Price includes game cards, props and free popcorn) 19+ celebrate the life of the late singer VANITY, but to also enjoy one of the biggest cult movies of the 80s: Berry Gordy's THE LAST DRAGON! There will be a raffled prize, gourmet popcorn, a themed cocktail and of course classic VANITY 6 tracks! It is recommended to come to the event in groups of at least 4 people to enjoy the drinking game! Enjoy the drinking game from 7PM-10PM! The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned)
Friday March 25, 2016 - Toronto's 1st Annual Kinky Jesus Competition @ Club 120. Six contestants, three judges and a slew of naughty gender-bending nuns will battle it out to decide who will represent Toronto and be our savior from the evils of vanilla sex. Celebrate Good Friday in the most outrageously heretical way possible with the 1st Annual Toronto Kinky Jesus Competition presented as part of the Central Canada Drummer Fetish Weekend 2016. 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Club 120. The competiion starts at 4:00 PM sharp. Tickets will be available at the door. Club 120 120 Church st (south of Church and Richmond) upstairs. MORE INFO
Saturday March 26, 2016 - Ladies’ Night Toastr @ Rum Exchange (New Location) We're taking Toastr on the road and dropping it in beautiful venues across the city because there is no reason why we shouldn't. First stop - The Rum Exchange! Beautiful, elegant and perfect for a nice gathering of wall to wall women. You're going to love this space. And if you don't, well I don't know what to tell you. Toastr favourite DJ Lucie Tic https://soundcloud.com/lucietic joins DJ Sticky Cuts https://soundcloud.com/stickycuts to play delightful music. And by "delightful music" we mean mostly grimey stuff like dancehall, hip hop and twerky things. We will also layer in some house, electro and funk because we don't discriminate. https://www.facebook.com/toastrTO Doors 9: 30 PM Cover $10 Rum Exchange Bar. (416) 941-0000 67 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Ontario Seconds away from Queen and Bay, it's right in the heart of the city and super accessible via transit or cab, or uber - just tell them to drop you at Queen and Bay and you're a 1 minute walk away.http://www.therumexchange.ca/
Saturday March 26, 2016 - ♀ WIMMIN ♀ @ The Holy Oak. A queer dance party, playing all and only female rock goddesses. Expect...Patti Smith / Grace Slick / PJ Harvey / Heart / Blondie / Hole / Janis Joplin / Alannis / Joan Jett / Slits / Bush Tetras / The Gossip / Sleater Kinney / Le Tigre / X-Ray Spex / L7 / ...and so much more Allies welcome, bar is accessible but bathroom is down a flight of stairs. Come early, dance out your feminist rage, stay late! Holy Oak Cafe, 1241 Bloor St. W. 647-345-2803 http://holyoakcafe.com/
Saturday March 26, 2016 - Stones Place Saturday Nights @ Stones Place Saturday night party with DJ Blush! Dance all night to the best of ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s rock ‘n’ roll, soul, and pop at one of Toronto’s most legendary dance venues in the city of Toronto. Bring those dancing shoes – you’ll be sure to leave sweaty and smiling. $5. 10 PM Stones Place, 1255 Queen St. W. Parkdale http://stonesplace.ca/events Queer West, Toronto ON
Saturday March 26, 2016 - Love Below @ Bambi’s. Music made by machines (and people) moving in slow motion. Codeine techno + hypno house + subterranean atmosphere with DJ Andrew Ross. $5. 11PM Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas St. W. Gay Owned (Dundas and Dovercourt,) 647.351.1100 Owner DJ Mikey Apples, has been a fixture on the Queen West Queer scene for years and Bambi's has been packed since opening as a result. Also at this location beneath Mr. Flamingo Restaurant. http://www.mrflamingo.ca about Bambi's not your usual dive. Starts jumping at midnight http://www.blogto.com/bars/bambis-bar-toronto
Saturday March 26, 2016 - Queer Ladybear Night with Fay Slift @ Wayla Bar (Toronto Eastend) Our Favorite retro party is back!!! All 70's & 80's ALL NIGHT LONG with Dj's Dwayne Minard & Harry Bearaflaunte..Hosted by the one and only Ladybear extrodonair Fay Slift with a performance that will surely Spin you right round. Leave a request here on the page for all the best Disco, Pop, R&B, Glam, New Wave, Dance, Yacht, Rock, Hip Hop & you know after a few drinks some country....10 PM Wayla Bar 996 Queen Street East (Leslieville) Toronto ON http://www.waylabar.ca/
Saturday March 26, 2016 - Juicebox @ The Piston. Indie hits dance party with DJs Tweed and Babe Decibel. The Strokes, Bowie, Arcade Fire, New Order, LCD Soundsystem, and more! Free before 11 pm, $5 after.The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Toronto, Canada 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/press/ Queer West, Toronto ON
Saturday March 26, 2016 - Panic 13th Anniversary @ Cabal Bar. The ultimate retro party with DJ Lazarus spinning the kind of retro that changed your life. ’80s, ’90s, new wave, classic alternatives, ska, Brit-pop, dance, shoegaze, post-punk, and more. This month’s party is all request in celebration of Panic’s 13th anniversary, so make sure to post your requests on the Facebook wall or ask for them in person. 10 PM Cabal, 782 King St. W.https://www.facebook.com/events/470280623162023/ Queer West, Toronto ON
Saturday March 26, 2016 - A Night of Queer Poetry & Spoken Word @ Hirut Restaurant. Let's Make Good Productions and Cabaret Noir Productions present Winter Wonderland at Hirut on March 26th, 2016! Doors 8pm | Performances at 9pm | $PWYC Featuring: Kat Leonard is a motivational entertainer with a musical comedy slant. She is Artistic Director of Let’s Make Good Productions and WonderFest. http://katleonard.com/ Patrick Connors chapbook, Scarborough Songs, was published by Lyricalmyrical Press in 2013, and charted on the Toronto Poetry Map. Philip Cairns is an actor/writer/visual artist from Toronto. He has featured at The Beautiful & the Damned, Plasticine Poetry, Art Bar, Cabaret Noir & Wonderfest & been published in Labour of Love, Xtra & The Body Politic. http://www.philipcairns.com/ and Rosslyn Picton: started singing as a little girl, so took private vocal lessons with a wonderfully eccentric coach, who wore black eye liner, go go boots and loved to eat tofu with cheese and garlic. She was singing back up for a Bruce Springsteen cover band (Thunder Road), a wedding band (Two Hearts), and later in a local indie folk/pop outfit (49 Acres). https://soundcloud.com/rosslynp1 PWYC Hirut Restaurant. 416) 551-7560 It is a very reasonably priced Ethiopian restaurant with cheap booze at 2050 Danforth Av, Toronto, ON http://www.yelp.ca/biz/hirut-toronto
Sunday March 27, 2016 - Sapphic Aquatica (Oasis Aqualounge – 231 Mutual Street) Sapphic Aquatica is a monthly event exclusively for women/trans-identified people which is held at Oasis Aqualounge. On the last Sunday of every month, guests can enjoy the club’s spa facilities and various play rooms at this up-scale sex club, located in the heart of downtown Toronto. This event encourages a fun and safe exploration of sexuality within a clean and beautiful 4-story space. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sapphic-Aquatica/492504120788430
Sunday March 27, 2016- Toronto annual Easter Parade @ Beaches Boardwalk. Celebrating its 50th year, the Toronto Beaches Lions Club is holding its annual Easter parade. One of the only Easter parades in the city, this 2 hour parade features floats and marching bands celebrating the holiday.The festivities are capped off with an appearance by the Easter bunny riding a classic car, a slight variation on the old folk tale. The parade begins at Queen Street and Munro Park and ends at Woodbine Avenue. http://www.beacheslions.com/
Tuesday March 29, 2016 - Young Urbanists League: 2 @ The Steady. To celebrate two great years, hitting 2000 members, and Toronto in general, we're heading to the Steady to eat cake, talk TO, and partyyyy on a Tuesday night. If you want to help decorate, come up with party ideas, or have any other feedback, let me know. PLEASE invite your friends! Facebook won't let me because we are a ginormus group. Young Urbanists League a fancy name for Canadian Conservative Party of Canada, youth wing. 7 PM The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West, Toronto ON
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