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events (well balanced with parties and cultural things and not just gay bars),
from the city’s queer culture scene and update our listings daily. Note on meaning
of Queer in listings: Mixed crowd, not everyone is gay or lesbian. A safe space
where everyone is welcome, in the places we list.
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Sunday December 1 to 8, 2013 - One of a Kind
Christmas Show and Sale @ Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place.
One of a Kind Christmas Show features handmade designs by over 800 artists,
makers, designers and craftspeople, while the Spring event showcases over 450
artisans working in various mediums like glass, ceramics, textile, and wood.
Times: Weekdays & Saturday: 10am - 9pm; Sunday: 10am - 6pm. http://www.oneofakindshow.com/toronto/
Sunday December 1 to 22, 2013 - One of a Kind Artisans' Gift Fair @ Transzac Club in the Annex. Over forty vendors offer a wide variety of hand-made gift items for this Christmas season. The Artisans' Gift Fair is an annual Christmas craft show that features over forty artists and artisans. Come and browse through a maze of high quality hand-made gift items from the hip and quirky to the classic and traditional. There is something for everyone from Grandma to baby. Enjoy our lounge and bar and free live music. Different vendors each day so come more then once. Every Saturday and Sunday through December. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto ON 12:00-6:00pm http://www.artisansgiftfair.com/
Sunday December 1, 2013 - World AIDS Day (Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network/Human Rights Watch) Presentation of the 2013 Awards for Action on HIV/AIDS and a talk by Svend Robinson. 7 pm. $75. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, http://eventbrite.com/event/8951834177
Sunday December 1, 2013 - Canadian Artisan Tasting Fair @ Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. Showcasing the best in artisanal foods, the Canadian Artisan Tasting Fair offers you the opportunity to make surprising new discoveries from more than 40 specially selected food and beverage makers. Chat with local bakers, charcuterie butchers, and craft brewers about their fare and sample to your heart’s content! $35 tickets available online (includes complimentary sampling galore, $10 in coupons to purchase your favourite discoveries, an eco-friendly cotton shopping bag with a bamboo plate and fork). 11 AM Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. Toronto ON http://torontoartscape.org/artscape-wychwood-barns
Sunday December 1 ,2013 - Spearhead's 41st Annual Toys For Tots @ Woody's/Sailor. We will be collecting toys at Woody's/Sailor 2-6pm. Come sit on Santa's lap and have your photo taken. We will also be collecting toys at Flash 2-6pm and Black Eagle 3-6pm. Drop boxes will be available before Dec1 at the listed locations: Northbound Steamworks Statlers Zipperz Boutique Bar Spa XS The proceeds will support Woodgreen Community Services and the Red Door Shelter. Don't forget the "older kids" - we will be happy to accept cash donations. Many thanks in advance! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Spearhead. https://www.facebook.com/SpearheadTorontoLDSC
Sunday December 1, 2013 - Retro Market @ The Boat, Kensignton Market A fun new market featuring vintage and vintage-inspired treasures. Vendors will be offering books, vinyl, clocks, radios, cameras, kitchenware, art and photography, home decor, stationary, handmade crafts, pottery, and many more fun items from the 20th Century. Groove to a happenin’ soundtrack and enjoy a retro refreshment from the bar while you browse and shop! 11 am to l 5 pm. The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave. Toronto ON http://theboatrestaurant.com/
Sunday December 1, 2013 - (World Aids Day) Fire in the Blood: Film Screening and Panel Discussion @ Ryerson University Join us for a World AIDS Day screening of award-winning film ‘Fire in the Blood’ followed by a panel discussion. Note: This event is not restricted to older adults.Admission is free. Donations will be gratefully accepted in support of the Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. RSVP: http://www.ryerson.ca/ce/fireinthebloodRyerson University, 350 Victoria Street , Toronto Playing: Sunday Times: 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: FREE
Wednesday December 4, 2013 - Queer as Fuck @ The Steady Women's LGBT comedy open mic, with Shannon McDonough,?Laura DiLabio,?Robby Hoffman,?Brian Finch, Christi Olson,?Brian Ward,?Filip Jeremic and more. 9pm. The Steady Cafe & Bar, 1051 Bloor St W. PWYC.https://www.facebook.com/TheSteadyCafeBar
Thursday December 5 to 10, 2013 - Launch Party for Toronto hardcore punk photos by Canice Leung. @ Gallery 2186 Canice Leung spent a few years shooting a lot of hardcore and punk shows in Toronto, and now she's putting them on show. Featuring shots of Toronto locals such as Fucked Up, No Warning, Cancer Bats, and hardcore legends Terror, Madball, Fearless Vampire Killers and more. Thursday, Dec. 5 is opening night of a one-week exhibit — come hang and re-live your dirty youth. There will be prints and a zine of the greatest hits for sale. 2186 Dundas Street West, Toronto ON https://www.facebook.com/events/604899209577273/
Thursday December 5, 12, 19, 2013 - The Night They Raided Rochdale College Spoken Word Performance by Toronto Queer Film Historian, Reg Hartt. 7 pm. $10. Cineforum, 463 Bathurst, http://reghartt.ca/cineforum/?cat=34
Thursday December 5, 2013 - Putin On The Ritz (What Dyke Looks Like) Cabaret fundraiser to send an LGBTQ photography project to Russia with music, comedy, door prizes and more. 7:30 pm. $20 adv/pwyc at the door. The Flying Beaver Pubaret, 488 Parliament, http://pubaret.com
Thursday December 5 , 2013 - Toronto Youth WordSmiths @ Parkdale Writing group for youth 16-29. Thursdays 5:30-7:30 pm. Free. Parkdale Library, 1303 Queen W, https://www.facebook.com/towordsmiths
Thursday December 5, 2013 - Toronto Gay Ski and Snowboarding Social @ Boutique Bar Interested in learning more about the Toronto Gay Ski and Snowboarding Club? Come meet our members – everyone is invited! All TGSC Members and friends are welcome to join us for this evening social at Boutique Bar! A casual get together, stop by for a drink! We have a really exciting season ahead of us! No registration required but stop by our Facebook Event Page to let us know you are coming! 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm., Boutique Bar 506 Church Street Toronto, ON https://www.facebook.com/events/715354498494460/
Friday December 6, 2013 - Women Won't Forget Day Walk ( U of T Campus) of remembrance for women murdered by men and the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. Native healing ceremony, speakers, musical and spoken word performances and a candlelight vigil. 6 pm. Bring a rose and a candle. Philosopher's Walk, South side of Bloor, west of Avenue Rd, http://womenwontforget.org
Friday December 6, 2013 - Parkdale's Big Primpin' @ The Wrongbar Bills itself as "hiphop for queer 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. Tonight: Introducing Covergirls MARIANISTA and HAZELOMG, living the GLAMOUREST LIFE along with Djs PHIL V and NINO BROWN; 10pm. Wrongbar, 1279 Queen St W. $5. 416.516.8677 Queer West Village, Toronto Ontario
Friday December 6, 2013 - Tits and Toques @ The Henhouse. A small, independent promotions company set up by DJs Krystle Merrow and Ailsa Blair in January 2012. Bloody Yank Promotions was specifically born to accommodate the idea that Toronto needed a queer event night that wasn't driven towards hip hop or house, but alternative Henhouse 1532 Dundas St. W, Queer West Toronto, Ontario.
Friday December 6, 2013 - The Yes-Men: Game of Drag Kings @ Buddies Winter is coming and The Yes-Men are going to heat things up with an epic tribute to Game of Thrones. Wildlings and princes, axes and swords, leather and silk and maybe even a dragon or three. These kings are going to rule the realm! Our special Yes-Guests for this show are the amazing Judy Virago, the unforgettable Hot Mess Barbie and the delicious darlings from Nerd Girl Burlesque.After the show we'll keep your hearts thumping with beats that will make you want to dance your way from King's Landing to The Wall. You might even win a dance with a drag king! Tickets $12 adv/$15 door can be purchased in advance from Buddies Box Office in person, by phone or online here: https://tickets.buddiesinbadtimes.com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=233 Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander Street Toronto, ON Fri, Dec 6, 10:30 pm to Sat, Dec 7, 2:00 am
Friday December 6 - Queer Women Sex School With Miss F-Seduce the Senses! @ Oasis Aqualounge On Friday December 6th, at 10:00pm, join Miss F as she explores ‘How To Seduce the Senses!’This will be a fun and pleasurable activity designed for couples on how they can tease various parts of their partner’s body, using taste, touch, sight and sound. In partners, one person will be blindfolded while the other person uses various objects on their date. The first couple to guess all items correctly will win a prize! All materials and blindfolds will be provided by Oasis Aqualounge. Women and couples/partners welcome. Oasis Aqualounge will be open from 11:00am-3:00am. Oasis Aqualounge 231 Mutual Street, Toronto, http://www.oasisaqualounge.com/
Saturday December 7, 2013 - STIFF at the Beaver Your favorite queer film festival party is going bi. Bi-monthly, that is! Join Colin D and Fawn BC at The Beaver the first Saturday of every second month, continuing December 7, for some beers and beats. We've got some tunes to make you knock, knock, knock on wood (or whatever else you feel like banging).The Beaver 1192 Queen Street West Toronto, ON https://www.facebook.com/events/178714025663436/
Saturday December 7, 2013 - Tapette - édition petit papa Noël @ The Henhouse. Joyeux Noël les homos! It's Tapette December, which means more heat packed inside the Henhouse than ever before (well, at least since last December.) So let's get chaud and bouge de la all night to some steamy French house and pop hits you didn't even know your ass loved.Special appearance from a hunky petit papa Noël is in the works... lap dances encouraged. Cheap booze 'till 11 $5 10:30pm - get there early to avoid that line! DJ Phil V spining some music by Stromae - Bienvenue chez moi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOQISCLKaKQ Henhouse 1532 Dundas St. W, Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Saturday December 7, 2013 - Tramp, a party for Girls who love Girls @ The Steady Cafe & Bar, ! Calling all: Dykes, Rug Munchers, Fems, Hussies, Lezzies, Queers, Butches, Sluts, Bisexuals, Hags, Riot Grrrls, Finger Bangers, Freaks, Studs & TRAMPS! The West Ends HOTTEST, new GIRL dance party! Music by DJ JACQIE JAGUAR (We know you'll love her) The Steady Cafe & Bar, 1051 Bloor St W, Toronto (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin in the Queer West Village http://goo.gl/maps/zPaJY Doors open at 9:00 tonight for all you 9-5ers! https://www.facebook.com/TheSteadyCafeBar
Saturday December 7, 2013 - Toronto QUEER SLOWDANCE! - Winter Formal-ish Edition @ Dovercourt house 805 Dovercourt Rd. (1 block North of Bloor, 3 blks. west of Ossington) Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 Doors at 9:30, Dance from 10 PM - 3 AM. $10 admission includes your Dancecard-booklet! Regretfully, the Dovercourt House is not wheelchair-accessible. 19+ https://www.facebook.com/events/536788319748664/ Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Sunday December 8, 2013 - Toronto book launch of Sherwin Tjia’s book You Are a Cat in the Zombie Apocalypse! @ The Steady Cafe & Bar You are cordially invited to the Toronto book launch of Sherwin Tjia’s Choose-Your-Own-Adventure style book You Are a Cat in the Zombie Apocalypse! (The exciting sequel to 2011’s You Are a Cat! Now in its third printing!) Join the author as he gives a charming Powerpoint talk about how this book, suffused with multiple endings, was made! Secrets will be revealed! Copies will be signed! Powerpoint slides will be slid and hearts will be throbbed! 7:30 – 10 PM The Steady Bar & Cafe 1051 Bloor Street West. *** Purchase the book signed, with NO TAX tonight! Additionally, get a free cat pin with purchase!*** https://www.facebook.com/events/603068096396522/ | https://www.facebook.com/TheSteadyCafeBar
Monday December 9, 2013 - Trampoline Hall Lecture Series Naomi Skwarna Curates @ The Garrison All lecturers this month chosen by Naomi Skwarna: (1.) Cian Cruise: My Dad is cooler than me (2). Alexandra Molotkow: Maybe just dying alone (3). Andrew Shaver: "even to the edge of doom" Hosted by Misha Glouberman, as always! The show is at the Garrison 1197 Dundas W. Doors open at 7:40 and the show starts at 8:00pm. Advance tickets are at Soundscapes, 572 College St., starting on Thursday December 5, 2013. A limited number of rush tickets will be available at the Garrison on the day of the show starting @ 6:30 pm Set by Michaud Garneau Tickets by Anuta Skrypnychenko ticket info: trampolinehall.net/tickets show info: http://www.trampolinehall.net
Wednesday December 11, 2013 - Chorus Queen Lips and
Lashes Drag Show Benefit @ Royal Ontario Museum
The Canadian Cancer Society is presenting the first-ever Lips and Lashes – a unique cabaret-style drag show and evening of entertainment to raise funds for the fight against cancer. Taking place at Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum, Lips and Lashes will be an unforgettable night. Lips and Lashes will raise funds and awareness for Screening Saves Lives, a program dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of cancer screening among the LGBTQ community. Writer and director Marc Simcox promises, “intense choreography, dazzling costumes and an all-around drag-musical spectacular"
General entrance tickets are $65 which will include the performance, cash bar and lots of fun before the show and VIP tickets, which also include an exclusive after-party with the show’s cast at C5, are $99.
The Details: The show queens and drag divas behind A Chorus Queen have hearts of gold, and the fact that this night of high-kicking entertainment supports the health of our community makes it an attractive event. Open those wallets, buy those tickets, and let’s give CCS and these Broadway babies a sold-out night! Royal Ontario Museum Wed. Dec 11, 2013 at 7:30 PM 100 Queens Park http://convio.cancer.ca/site/Calendar?id=106281&view=Detail
Thursday December 12, 2013- MAGNIFICENT OBSESSIONS: Works by Benjamin Edelberg @ Videofag. A colorful homage to Douglas Sirk’s masterpiece false identity, blindness and desire Magnificent Obsessions: Works by Edelberg remixes found images, shapes and mediums. Blurring the lines between collage, photography and film Benjamin Edelberg’s works playfully invite the viewer to place them and give them context. The exhibition features new works and a video installation – an assemblage of found and original footage with stop-motion animation. Curated by Marcin Wisniewski, Videofag 187 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Friday December 13, 2013 - Cub Camp @ The Beaver. Step into my office! You've been working long and hard hours and we need to give you your monthly evaluation. Cub Camp is back in December and we want you to get out your suit and tie. DJ Aeryn Pfaff is joining SCOOTER as they dress to impress and show you their best. A Bearded Boy will surely have on his most professional cock ring at the door. Cub Camp is a party for queer boys with beards and tattoos. (and if you like them, you can show up too) Scooter brings his signature style (of nudity and a fetish for beards) back to the Beaver! Cub Camp returns!! Come dance with a cub on the dance floor. The dancefloor will be pumping and the patio will be open. Puppies serving you bad boy drinks at the bar with Alex and David. Eastern Canada Leather Boy at the door. $7 cover Everyone welcome! 11 PM The Beaver 1192 Queen St W, Queer West village, Toronto Ontario. http://www.thebeavertoronto.com/ | http://cubcamp.tumblr.com/
Saturday December 14 and 15, 2013 - A Very Chris-terical Christmas Cabaret @ Buddies. Once a year, the fantastic Chris Tsujiuchi trots out the festive sweaters, defiles beloved carols and puts on a hell of a show as his band of merry musicians helps him raise the spirit of the season. Amazing music, riffing, comedy, improv, even choreography... what more could you ask for?! 8:00pm $15.00 in advance / $20.00 at the door Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander St. advance tickets: http://buddiesinbadtimes.com/event/a-very-chris-terical-christmas-cabaret/
Saturday December 14 - Book Launch for Who's Afraid of the Black Blocs? @ Another Story Bookshop (Parkdale) Faces masked, dressed in black, and forcefully attacking the symbols of capitalism, Black Blocs have been transformed into an anti-globalization media spectacle. But the popular image of the window-smashing thug hides a complex reality.Francis Dupuis-Déri outlines the origin of this phenomenon, its dynamics, and its goals, arguing that the use of violence always takes place in an ethical and strategic context.Translated into English for the first time and completely revised and updated to include the most recent Black Bloc actions at protests in Brazil, Greece, Germany, Canada, and England, and the Bloc’s role in the Occupy movement and the Quebec student strike, Who's Afraid of the Black Blocs? lays out a comprehensive view of the Black Bloc tactic and locates it within the anarchist tradition of direct action.****our main space is wheelchair accessible, regretfully our bathroom is in the basement. Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, Ontario http://www.anotherstory.ca/
Saturday December 14, 2013 - Chronologic present Oldies and Goldies Dance Era @ The Garrison A dance party through the ages.Pop and Antipop from Since the End of History i. e. Music from 1890 to 2013, 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. The Garrison 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, Ontario http://www.garrisontoronto.com/
(One night only). An evening with stand up trans-comedian Ian Harvie @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Dec 14, 2013
(Video courtesy of Xtra Daily - Xtraonline.ca)
Harvie a transgender male, will make you laugh like no other. You don't want to miss him! No matter who you are, who you love or where you come from, Ian Harvie will make you feel as though you are family. Everyone will be able to relate to his observations about life, relationships, and the routine challenges we all face from day-to-day. His wickedly funny stories are couched in an amiable personality that could put any audience at ease, while his folksy, ingenuous delivery almost – but not quite – tempers his zinger punch lines, making them not just hilarious but seriously twisted. Even if he wasn’t so witty, without even trying, Ian could set an audience on it’s ear, opening up new realms of irony. He could be your brother, your best friend’s boyfriend or a merely a clean-cut preppie trying his hand at stand-up, but he’s not. In fact, there’s a good reason Frontiers Magazine referred to Ian as “Quite possibly the most unique stand up comic in the country”…Ian’s not “just” a gay comedian – he’s the world’s first FTM transgender comic… which, when put into context, will make his anecdotes about his own phobia of public restrooms all the more side-splitting! http://ianharvie.com/
The Details: One Night Only Saturday Dec 14 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Queen Elizabeth Theatre 190 Princes' Boulevard (In the Exhibition Grounds) https://www.facebook.com/events/521418461275115/ The link to buy tickets is: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3857954
Sunday December 14, 2013 - LADY GAGA video dance party @ The Marquis of Granby GAGA 4 GAGA -- ARTPOP Release Edition Saturday, December 14, 2013 The Marquis of Granby (fka The Barn) 418 Church Street (south of Carlton) 2nd Floor Tradition gay village on Church St. 10 pm doors $7 cover 19+ ID required Links:GAGA 4 GAGA http://www.gaga4gaga.ca/ The Marquis of Granby http://www.marquisofgranby.ca/
Sunday December 15 - Global Day of Rage-Toronto: Against the Re-criminalization of Homosexuality in India @ Church & Wellesley. We cannot let this atrocity go unnoticed in this day and age. The right to be free irrespective of who we are, what we chose to do as consenting adults, is a basic human right.
This recent judgement regarding Indian Penal Code 377, criminalizes any sexual act gay in nature to be against the law in India - a law formulated by the British in the1860s. Even after 153 years, this draconian law continues to persist and denies basic human rights for LGBT folks to be free and live a life without judgement or persecution.
The Details: A protest of this kind finds strength in numbers. So we urge everyone from all backgrounds to come and support our international queer communities. Please bring banners, placards, and spread the word around.The gathering will be at 2pm at Church and Wellesley, in front of the mural that celebrates the history of the queer South Asian community. Location Map: http://goo.gl/maps/UkhN1
Sunday December 15 - Dufferin Grove Park Winter Craft Fair. Local, non-professional crafters bringing great deals to you for the holiday season! We will have wonderful hand-made goods like teddy bears, jewelry, legwarmers, knitwear, T-shirts with unique design, ceramic bowls and tiles, print work, glass ornaments, hemp shopping bags, bath and body products as well as life music, story-telling and much more. The Zamboni Café will offer great, healthy food and hot drinks. Dufferin Grove Park 875 Dufferin St Toronto, ON Accross from Dufferin Mall...December 15, 2013 at 11am - 4pm MAP http://goo.gl/maps/vdTgC
Wednesday December 18 - TMI Queer Tales and Story Telling @ The Henhouse. Due to the revamping of Go Lounge (it is now called Seventeen Eighteen), we have found a new home for TMI - the wonderful Henhouse! Bobby is an experienced TMI-er, so it seemed a natural fit. (Pun intended.) As well, the next TMI will be on a Wednesday instead of a Monday, thank the merciful Goddess. I can barely wait! If you don't know about TMI Tales, it is a semi-monthly event where queers get together to tell fun and shocking tales of real life sexcapades. We start out with two or three featured readers, and then later in the night, we turn the mike over to any brave souls who've got a tale to tell. It's fun, its embarrassing, it's a great place to hook up! After all, if someone hears your worst sexy tale and they still want to go home with you? It must be love. Henhouse, 1532 Dundas St. W, Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Thursday December 19, 2013 - Cut, Cut, Paste Holiday craft show@ The Beaver with screen-printed tea towels, bow ties, T-shirts, jewellery and more. 6-10:30 pm. Free. Beaver Café 1192 Queen W, 416-537-276
Friday December 20. 2013 - Holiday Underground @ Wrongbar, 1279 Queen St. W. Nastymix, New School Deep, Boogie Inc., Milk, Brooks Events, and Garage 416 present one of house music’s originators, Kerri ‘Kaoz’ Chandler. With support from Felix & Gani and DJ Illo. $15 advance tickets available online.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kerri-chandler-wrongbar-concert-hall-tickets-9567662135https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kerri-chandler-wrongbar-concert-hall-tickets-9567662135 The Wrongbat 10PM 1279 Queen St. W.Queer West Toronto ON.
Friday December 20, 2013 - (ALT) Queer Night: A Beary Xmas @ The Steady, The original bear of (ALT), DJ Dislexia will be playing “Santa Bear” and dropping all the jams you know and love! He’ll be joined by special guest DJ Rob, who's sound has been described as “Electro Fusion: Perfectly blending pop music sensibility with electronic underground charm.” Host Igby Lizzard promises mething special for the holiday season! The Steady, 10 PM 1051 Bloor St. W.http://thesteadycafe.com/
Friday December 20 - ArtCrapRiot! - XXXmas PartYYY @ Bovine Sex Club Istvan Kantor, James Meier and Bovine Sex Club present RED ARMBAND's new album ArtCrapRiot! Let's turn Blood into Gold!!! Hosted by Lexi Sanfino and Monty Cantsin Amen featuring: RED ARMBAND - NeoElectroCrap Istvan / Kirsten/ Emad / Vlad https://www.facebook.com/neoistnoiseVierance - Electro-Goth/Synth https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vierance/372743312819143 Burning Iceberg - electro-crap http://vimeo.com/75123003 Itchy and The Infectious - electro-trip-dub https://soundcloud.com/itchy-and-the-infectious/panty-hands-2/s-36am8 Djs: James Meier Jubal Brown Friday, dec 20, 2013 doors open 9pm show starts 9.45pm admission $10 Bovine Sex Club 542 Queen Street W. Queer West Toronto ON. http://www.bovinesexclub.com/website/home.php
Saturday December 21, 2013 - What Goes On: A Tribute to Lou Reed @ The Sister, A night of tribute to one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest figures, Lou Reed. King Beez host as they welcome friends and other Lou Reed fans to come pay tribute as well. So far the list includes: Christian D (of Christin D and the Hangovers), Arthur Renwick, Shotgun Wedding Band, Janitors, Noble Savages, Matt Groopie, Spike Love (of Lavender Orange), Alex Pulec (of The Nursery), Michelle McKinnon (of Skirt People), Sarah Holland (of Teenage X), Alex Ross, Johnny and the X’s, and more TBA. Please bring a canned food or any non-perishable food item. 9 PM The Sister, 1554 Queen St. W. Toronto, ON http://www.thesister.ca/
Saturday December 21 - 24th Annual Winter Solstice Parade @ Kensington Market. Kensington/Baldwin/Augusta The Kensington Market Winter Solstice is a participatory lantern parade. 6 pm – Parade Assembly – GATHER at OXFORD & AUGUSTA FOR A 6:30 START – Just go with the flow! WEND THROUGH THE MARKET TOWARD ALEXANDRA PARK FOR FINALE. Every year the Kensington community celebrates the solstice with lantern parade - it is participatory so be prepared to join the fun! Gather at Oxford & Augusta for a 6:30 send-off. The parade moves through the market toward Alexandra Park for an 8:00-ish finale. Winter Solstices Festival of Lights march through Kensinston Market. Then a huge bonfire is lit in the village park. Dress warm it's alway bitter cold and snuggle up with young honey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wmUEjHsPrQ&feature=endscreen&NR=1 Hosted by Red Pepper Theatre http://redpepperspectacle.wordpress.com/
Saturday December 21, 2013 - Santa’s Choice Zine Fair @ Xpace Cultural Centre. This is the 4th annual zine fair taking place at Xpace Cultural Centre. There will be zines, comics, small press, prints, t-shirts and tote bags, jewellery, crafts, and other handmade multiples by local artists and designers. ~featuring Body Interface DJ’s ~There will be festive decor (animatronic Santa?) ~and a great place to get handmade holiday gifts Admission is free, see you there! XPACE Cultural Centre 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/506674829430646
Saturday December 21 - Yes Yes Ya'll Queer Dance Party presents "Saturday Step OUT" ft Happy Tona @ The Annex Wreck Room. We had to move the jam to SATURDAY this month due to a scheduling conflict at the club. That being said, ain't NO thing. Passsss it on. We're back with the niceness aka the hottest, sweatiest, busiest queer hiphop/dancehall/rnb jam around Come check the new renos at the club. Psssst rumour has it by January we'll have the baddest sound system in the city...jus sayin We like to play fun things and have good time. We're still riding high from our vote on being one of the the top queer parties in the city. Come see us and witness what all the hype is about. Vybz meets ASAp meets Kendrick meets Cham meets Foxy meets Ciara..........Cover 6 bux 19+ 10pm-2:30am The Annex WreckRoom - Toronto, ON http://theannexwreckroom.com/
Sunday December 22, 2013 - Film Screening “It’s A Wonderful Life” Screening & Fundraiser @ Revue Cinema, ‘Tis the season to watch George Bailey discover the meaning of his life on the big screen! Affable, earnest George has always put others before himself. His big dreams were put on hold by the war, his father’s death, his brother’s life and well, perhaps, poor luck. As mean old Mr. Potter puts the squeeze on the Bedford Falls’ Building & Loan, George starts to think maybe everyone would be better off without him. This film is a holiday classic for a reason! $5, with proceeds going to St. Francis Table in Parkdale. 1: 30 PM Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave.Toronto, ON
Sunday December 22, 2013 - The Lakeshore Villages' LGBT Community Holiday Party Join the Lakeshore Villages' LGBT Community in celebrating the holidays at NTB Lounge! Dinner will be catered and buffet style with both meat and veg options! $10 a person for dinner. Please RSVP before this Wednesday if you are coming for dinner. We will have pool tables reserved for our group, there will be board games, and our very own Bram Zeidenberg will sing some holiday tunes (In case you missed hearing him at the Mimico Candle Lighting)! Romaine and Dallas are huge supporters of our community so we're very pleased to be hosting this event in their terrific space. A big thanks to Romaine for organizing the catering menu! See you there! Bring your santa hats and Christmas sweaters! lol 7:30PM-10:30PM NTB Lounge 2878 Lakeshore Blvd W. Queer West Toronto ON
Tuesday December 24 - $25 Gay Christmas Eve concert @ Roy Thomson Hall the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto will return on Christmas Eve for its 24th Annual Christmas Eve Service and Celebration. 25 years ago 2600 well heeled rich gays and fur coat lesbians packed the hall, now less than a quarter attend. Still If your lonely and have $25 buxxs it's something to do for two three hours. 10:30PM-01:30AM Roy Thomson Hall Box office (60 Simcoe Street, Toronto), 416-416-872-4255 Child Care Provided / Wheelchair Accessible / ASL Interpreted http://www.mcctoronto.com/events/mcc-toronto-christmas-eve-service-roy-thomson-hall Most LGBT Christians now attend their own Church on Christmas Eve.
Thursday December 26, 2013 - An Evening of Queer Poetry with The Beautiful & The Damned @ The Central Featuring Tomy Bewick. Tomy focuses on community building, youth outreach and artist mentoring. In 2012, The Burlington Slam Project team became the first ever Ontario Provincial Champions, and were also finalists at the US National Poetry Slam for their group work (which ranked in the top 10 out of 72 teams).
Soulfistikato & Dane Swan -After years performing, promoting, and hosting workshops together Soul and Dane realized that their artistic collaborations needed to be separated from their other works. Distant Cousins is the band name the duo use for music projects. The duo have already worked on remixes, production, and performances.
Soulfistikato -- Dan D’Onorio is an Italian-Canadian poet, activist, and community co-ordinator residing in Brampton Ontario. Beginning in 2005, Dan quickly rose up the ranks of the spoken word scene with well thought inspirational work that led him to being selected to Canada’s first team to represent at the Rust Belt Regional Slam (US Midwest), the 2006 Toronto Slam Family Team. Dan has also qualified for the finals at the Toronto based Up From the Roots slam series and has toured extensively throughout the US Midwest. Soul was the host of $100 Slam for all 4 years of its existence.
Dane Swan -- . He has been featured in Vallum, Rampike, Papirmass, and many other literary publications. His chapbook “Narcotics // Flora” was released spring 2009 with Burning Effigy Press. Two years later, his full length collection “Bending the Continuum” was launched by Guernica Editions. Recently, he delivered his second manuscript to Guernica.
The Details: Please join us at The Central at 603 Markham Street for our monthly Poetry Cabaret. http://www.thecentralbar.caThe last Thursday of every month promises to be a spectacular evening of poetry, music, trivia and great food! Sign up for open Mic is at 7:00 pm. Spots are limited, sign up early. All The Beautiful & The Damned events are pay what you can. Suggested $5 and up. This month will be hosted by the damned beautiful Topoet.ca! https://www.facebook.com/events/231343740377697/
Saturday December 28 - Toastr! Ladies Queer Dance Night West End Pop Up Edition Bar Neon...Happy Holidays from us to you! While Toastr looks for a permanent home, we're going to move this party all over the TDOT, mafuka. First stop: Bar Neon Located in the west end of Bloor (near Dufferin), Bar Neon is owned by the very lovely Niki Tsourounakis. Bar Neon offers a delicious menu of various things all served up by friendly and welcoming staff. Go early for dinner and make a night out of it. Then we'll come at 9:30 and rip shit up.Tonight's DJs Sticky Cuts & Guest DJ See you Saturday! $7 dollars Bar Neon (Bloor and Brock) 1226 Bloor St W https://www.facebook.com/events/184312551764994
With World Pride at our door step in 2014. What role do you want to play, in Toronto's annual Midsummer Queer Arts and Culture Festival? - Join Us. Be part of History!
Sunday December 1 to 22, 2013 - One of a Kind Artisans' Gift Fair @ Transzac Club in the Annex. Over forty vendors offer a wide variety of hand-made gift items for this Christmas season. The Artisans' Gift Fair is an annual Christmas craft show that features over forty artists and artisans. Come and browse through a maze of high quality hand-made gift items from the hip and quirky to the classic and traditional. There is something for everyone from Grandma to baby. Enjoy our lounge and bar and free live music. Different vendors each day so come more then once. Every Saturday and Sunday through December. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto ON 12:00-6:00pm http://www.artisansgiftfair.com/
Sunday December 1, 2013 - World AIDS Day (Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network/Human Rights Watch) Presentation of the 2013 Awards for Action on HIV/AIDS and a talk by Svend Robinson. 7 pm. $75. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, http://eventbrite.com/event/8951834177
Sunday December 1, 2013 - Canadian Artisan Tasting Fair @ Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. Showcasing the best in artisanal foods, the Canadian Artisan Tasting Fair offers you the opportunity to make surprising new discoveries from more than 40 specially selected food and beverage makers. Chat with local bakers, charcuterie butchers, and craft brewers about their fare and sample to your heart’s content! $35 tickets available online (includes complimentary sampling galore, $10 in coupons to purchase your favourite discoveries, an eco-friendly cotton shopping bag with a bamboo plate and fork). 11 AM Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. Toronto ON http://torontoartscape.org/artscape-wychwood-barns
Sunday December 1 ,2013 - Spearhead's 41st Annual Toys For Tots @ Woody's/Sailor. We will be collecting toys at Woody's/Sailor 2-6pm. Come sit on Santa's lap and have your photo taken. We will also be collecting toys at Flash 2-6pm and Black Eagle 3-6pm. Drop boxes will be available before Dec1 at the listed locations: Northbound Steamworks Statlers Zipperz Boutique Bar Spa XS The proceeds will support Woodgreen Community Services and the Red Door Shelter. Don't forget the "older kids" - we will be happy to accept cash donations. Many thanks in advance! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Spearhead. https://www.facebook.com/SpearheadTorontoLDSC
Sunday December 1, 2013 - Retro Market @ The Boat, Kensignton Market A fun new market featuring vintage and vintage-inspired treasures. Vendors will be offering books, vinyl, clocks, radios, cameras, kitchenware, art and photography, home decor, stationary, handmade crafts, pottery, and many more fun items from the 20th Century. Groove to a happenin’ soundtrack and enjoy a retro refreshment from the bar while you browse and shop! 11 am to l 5 pm. The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave. Toronto ON http://theboatrestaurant.com/
Sunday December 1, 2013 - (World Aids Day) Fire in the Blood: Film Screening and Panel Discussion @ Ryerson University Join us for a World AIDS Day screening of award-winning film ‘Fire in the Blood’ followed by a panel discussion. Note: This event is not restricted to older adults.Admission is free. Donations will be gratefully accepted in support of the Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. RSVP: http://www.ryerson.ca/ce/fireinthebloodRyerson University, 350 Victoria Street , Toronto Playing: Sunday Times: 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: FREE
Wednesday December 4, 2013 - Queer as Fuck @ The Steady Women's LGBT comedy open mic, with Shannon McDonough,?Laura DiLabio,?Robby Hoffman,?Brian Finch, Christi Olson,?Brian Ward,?Filip Jeremic and more. 9pm. The Steady Cafe & Bar, 1051 Bloor St W. PWYC.https://www.facebook.com/TheSteadyCafeBar
Thursday December 5 to 10, 2013 - Launch Party for Toronto hardcore punk photos by Canice Leung. @ Gallery 2186 Canice Leung spent a few years shooting a lot of hardcore and punk shows in Toronto, and now she's putting them on show. Featuring shots of Toronto locals such as Fucked Up, No Warning, Cancer Bats, and hardcore legends Terror, Madball, Fearless Vampire Killers and more. Thursday, Dec. 5 is opening night of a one-week exhibit — come hang and re-live your dirty youth. There will be prints and a zine of the greatest hits for sale. 2186 Dundas Street West, Toronto ON https://www.facebook.com/events/604899209577273/
Thursday December 5, 12, 19, 2013 - The Night They Raided Rochdale College Spoken Word Performance by Toronto Queer Film Historian, Reg Hartt. 7 pm. $10. Cineforum, 463 Bathurst, http://reghartt.ca/cineforum/?cat=34
Thursday December 5, 2013 - Putin On The Ritz (What Dyke Looks Like) Cabaret fundraiser to send an LGBTQ photography project to Russia with music, comedy, door prizes and more. 7:30 pm. $20 adv/pwyc at the door. The Flying Beaver Pubaret, 488 Parliament, http://pubaret.com
Thursday December 5 , 2013 - Toronto Youth WordSmiths @ Parkdale Writing group for youth 16-29. Thursdays 5:30-7:30 pm. Free. Parkdale Library, 1303 Queen W, https://www.facebook.com/towordsmiths
Thursday December 5, 2013 - Toronto Gay Ski and Snowboarding Social @ Boutique Bar Interested in learning more about the Toronto Gay Ski and Snowboarding Club? Come meet our members – everyone is invited! All TGSC Members and friends are welcome to join us for this evening social at Boutique Bar! A casual get together, stop by for a drink! We have a really exciting season ahead of us! No registration required but stop by our Facebook Event Page to let us know you are coming! 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm., Boutique Bar 506 Church Street Toronto, ON https://www.facebook.com/events/715354498494460/
Friday December 6, 2013 - Women Won't Forget Day Walk ( U of T Campus) of remembrance for women murdered by men and the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. Native healing ceremony, speakers, musical and spoken word performances and a candlelight vigil. 6 pm. Bring a rose and a candle. Philosopher's Walk, South side of Bloor, west of Avenue Rd, http://womenwontforget.org
Friday December 6, 2013 - Parkdale's Big Primpin' @ The Wrongbar Bills itself as "hiphop for queer 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. Tonight: Introducing Covergirls MARIANISTA and HAZELOMG, living the GLAMOUREST LIFE along with Djs PHIL V and NINO BROWN; 10pm. Wrongbar, 1279 Queen St W. $5. 416.516.8677 Queer West Village, Toronto Ontario
Friday December 6, 2013 - Tits and Toques @ The Henhouse. A small, independent promotions company set up by DJs Krystle Merrow and Ailsa Blair in January 2012. Bloody Yank Promotions was specifically born to accommodate the idea that Toronto needed a queer event night that wasn't driven towards hip hop or house, but alternative Henhouse 1532 Dundas St. W, Queer West Toronto, Ontario.
Friday December 6, 2013 - The Yes-Men: Game of Drag Kings @ Buddies Winter is coming and The Yes-Men are going to heat things up with an epic tribute to Game of Thrones. Wildlings and princes, axes and swords, leather and silk and maybe even a dragon or three. These kings are going to rule the realm! Our special Yes-Guests for this show are the amazing Judy Virago, the unforgettable Hot Mess Barbie and the delicious darlings from Nerd Girl Burlesque.After the show we'll keep your hearts thumping with beats that will make you want to dance your way from King's Landing to The Wall. You might even win a dance with a drag king! Tickets $12 adv/$15 door can be purchased in advance from Buddies Box Office in person, by phone or online here: https://tickets.buddiesinbadtimes.com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=233 Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander Street Toronto, ON Fri, Dec 6, 10:30 pm to Sat, Dec 7, 2:00 am
Friday December 6 - Queer Women Sex School With Miss F-Seduce the Senses! @ Oasis Aqualounge On Friday December 6th, at 10:00pm, join Miss F as she explores ‘How To Seduce the Senses!’This will be a fun and pleasurable activity designed for couples on how they can tease various parts of their partner’s body, using taste, touch, sight and sound. In partners, one person will be blindfolded while the other person uses various objects on their date. The first couple to guess all items correctly will win a prize! All materials and blindfolds will be provided by Oasis Aqualounge. Women and couples/partners welcome. Oasis Aqualounge will be open from 11:00am-3:00am. Oasis Aqualounge 231 Mutual Street, Toronto, http://www.oasisaqualounge.com/
Saturday December 7, 2013 - STIFF at the Beaver Your favorite queer film festival party is going bi. Bi-monthly, that is! Join Colin D and Fawn BC at The Beaver the first Saturday of every second month, continuing December 7, for some beers and beats. We've got some tunes to make you knock, knock, knock on wood (or whatever else you feel like banging).The Beaver 1192 Queen Street West Toronto, ON https://www.facebook.com/events/178714025663436/
Saturday December 7, 2013 - Tapette - édition petit papa Noël @ The Henhouse. Joyeux Noël les homos! It's Tapette December, which means more heat packed inside the Henhouse than ever before (well, at least since last December.) So let's get chaud and bouge de la all night to some steamy French house and pop hits you didn't even know your ass loved.Special appearance from a hunky petit papa Noël is in the works... lap dances encouraged. Cheap booze 'till 11 $5 10:30pm - get there early to avoid that line! DJ Phil V spining some music by Stromae - Bienvenue chez moi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOQISCLKaKQ Henhouse 1532 Dundas St. W, Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Saturday December 7, 2013 - Tramp, a party for Girls who love Girls @ The Steady Cafe & Bar, ! Calling all: Dykes, Rug Munchers, Fems, Hussies, Lezzies, Queers, Butches, Sluts, Bisexuals, Hags, Riot Grrrls, Finger Bangers, Freaks, Studs & TRAMPS! The West Ends HOTTEST, new GIRL dance party! Music by DJ JACQIE JAGUAR (We know you'll love her) The Steady Cafe & Bar, 1051 Bloor St W, Toronto (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin in the Queer West Village http://goo.gl/maps/zPaJY Doors open at 9:00 tonight for all you 9-5ers! https://www.facebook.com/TheSteadyCafeBar
Saturday December 7, 2013 - Toronto QUEER SLOWDANCE! - Winter Formal-ish Edition @ Dovercourt house 805 Dovercourt Rd. (1 block North of Bloor, 3 blks. west of Ossington) Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 Doors at 9:30, Dance from 10 PM - 3 AM. $10 admission includes your Dancecard-booklet! Regretfully, the Dovercourt House is not wheelchair-accessible. 19+ https://www.facebook.com/events/536788319748664/ Queer West, Toronto Ontario
Sunday December 8, 2013 - Toronto book launch of Sherwin Tjia’s book You Are a Cat in the Zombie Apocalypse! @ The Steady Cafe & Bar You are cordially invited to the Toronto book launch of Sherwin Tjia’s Choose-Your-Own-Adventure style book You Are a Cat in the Zombie Apocalypse! (The exciting sequel to 2011’s You Are a Cat! Now in its third printing!) Join the author as he gives a charming Powerpoint talk about how this book, suffused with multiple endings, was made! Secrets will be revealed! Copies will be signed! Powerpoint slides will be slid and hearts will be throbbed! 7:30 – 10 PM The Steady Bar & Cafe 1051 Bloor Street West. *** Purchase the book signed, with NO TAX tonight! Additionally, get a free cat pin with purchase!*** https://www.facebook.com/events/603068096396522/ | https://www.facebook.com/TheSteadyCafeBar
Monday December 9, 2013 - Trampoline Hall Lecture Series Naomi Skwarna Curates @ The Garrison All lecturers this month chosen by Naomi Skwarna: (1.) Cian Cruise: My Dad is cooler than me (2). Alexandra Molotkow: Maybe just dying alone (3). Andrew Shaver: "even to the edge of doom" Hosted by Misha Glouberman, as always! The show is at the Garrison 1197 Dundas W. Doors open at 7:40 and the show starts at 8:00pm. Advance tickets are at Soundscapes, 572 College St., starting on Thursday December 5, 2013. A limited number of rush tickets will be available at the Garrison on the day of the show starting @ 6:30 pm Set by Michaud Garneau Tickets by Anuta Skrypnychenko ticket info: trampolinehall.net/tickets show info: http://www.trampolinehall.net
The Canadian Cancer Society is presenting the first-ever Lips and Lashes – a unique cabaret-style drag show and evening of entertainment to raise funds for the fight against cancer. Taking place at Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum, Lips and Lashes will be an unforgettable night. Lips and Lashes will raise funds and awareness for Screening Saves Lives, a program dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of cancer screening among the LGBTQ community. Writer and director Marc Simcox promises, “intense choreography, dazzling costumes and an all-around drag-musical spectacular"
General entrance tickets are $65 which will include the performance, cash bar and lots of fun before the show and VIP tickets, which also include an exclusive after-party with the show’s cast at C5, are $99.
The Details: The show queens and drag divas behind A Chorus Queen have hearts of gold, and the fact that this night of high-kicking entertainment supports the health of our community makes it an attractive event. Open those wallets, buy those tickets, and let’s give CCS and these Broadway babies a sold-out night! Royal Ontario Museum Wed. Dec 11, 2013 at 7:30 PM 100 Queens Park http://convio.cancer.ca/site/Calendar?id=106281&view=Detail
Thursday December 12, 2013- MAGNIFICENT OBSESSIONS: Works by Benjamin Edelberg @ Videofag. A colorful homage to Douglas Sirk’s masterpiece false identity, blindness and desire Magnificent Obsessions: Works by Edelberg remixes found images, shapes and mediums. Blurring the lines between collage, photography and film Benjamin Edelberg’s works playfully invite the viewer to place them and give them context. The exhibition features new works and a video installation – an assemblage of found and original footage with stop-motion animation. Curated by Marcin Wisniewski, Videofag 187 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Friday December 13, 2013 - Cub Camp @ The Beaver. Step into my office! You've been working long and hard hours and we need to give you your monthly evaluation. Cub Camp is back in December and we want you to get out your suit and tie. DJ Aeryn Pfaff is joining SCOOTER as they dress to impress and show you their best. A Bearded Boy will surely have on his most professional cock ring at the door. Cub Camp is a party for queer boys with beards and tattoos. (and if you like them, you can show up too) Scooter brings his signature style (of nudity and a fetish for beards) back to the Beaver! Cub Camp returns!! Come dance with a cub on the dance floor. The dancefloor will be pumping and the patio will be open. Puppies serving you bad boy drinks at the bar with Alex and David. Eastern Canada Leather Boy at the door. $7 cover Everyone welcome! 11 PM The Beaver 1192 Queen St W, Queer West village, Toronto Ontario. http://www.thebeavertoronto.com/ | http://cubcamp.tumblr.com/
Saturday December 14 and 15, 2013 - A Very Chris-terical Christmas Cabaret @ Buddies. Once a year, the fantastic Chris Tsujiuchi trots out the festive sweaters, defiles beloved carols and puts on a hell of a show as his band of merry musicians helps him raise the spirit of the season. Amazing music, riffing, comedy, improv, even choreography... what more could you ask for?! 8:00pm $15.00 in advance / $20.00 at the door Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander St. advance tickets: http://buddiesinbadtimes.com/event/a-very-chris-terical-christmas-cabaret/
Saturday December 14 - Book Launch for Who's Afraid of the Black Blocs? @ Another Story Bookshop (Parkdale) Faces masked, dressed in black, and forcefully attacking the symbols of capitalism, Black Blocs have been transformed into an anti-globalization media spectacle. But the popular image of the window-smashing thug hides a complex reality.Francis Dupuis-Déri outlines the origin of this phenomenon, its dynamics, and its goals, arguing that the use of violence always takes place in an ethical and strategic context.Translated into English for the first time and completely revised and updated to include the most recent Black Bloc actions at protests in Brazil, Greece, Germany, Canada, and England, and the Bloc’s role in the Occupy movement and the Quebec student strike, Who's Afraid of the Black Blocs? lays out a comprehensive view of the Black Bloc tactic and locates it within the anarchist tradition of direct action.****our main space is wheelchair accessible, regretfully our bathroom is in the basement. Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, Ontario http://www.anotherstory.ca/
Saturday December 14, 2013 - Chronologic present Oldies and Goldies Dance Era @ The Garrison A dance party through the ages.Pop and Antipop from Since the End of History i. e. Music from 1890 to 2013, 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. The Garrison 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, Ontario http://www.garrisontoronto.com/
(One night only). An evening with stand up trans-comedian Ian Harvie @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Dec 14, 2013
(Video courtesy of Xtra Daily - Xtraonline.ca)
Harvie a transgender male, will make you laugh like no other. You don't want to miss him! No matter who you are, who you love or where you come from, Ian Harvie will make you feel as though you are family. Everyone will be able to relate to his observations about life, relationships, and the routine challenges we all face from day-to-day. His wickedly funny stories are couched in an amiable personality that could put any audience at ease, while his folksy, ingenuous delivery almost – but not quite – tempers his zinger punch lines, making them not just hilarious but seriously twisted. Even if he wasn’t so witty, without even trying, Ian could set an audience on it’s ear, opening up new realms of irony. He could be your brother, your best friend’s boyfriend or a merely a clean-cut preppie trying his hand at stand-up, but he’s not. In fact, there’s a good reason Frontiers Magazine referred to Ian as “Quite possibly the most unique stand up comic in the country”…Ian’s not “just” a gay comedian – he’s the world’s first FTM transgender comic… which, when put into context, will make his anecdotes about his own phobia of public restrooms all the more side-splitting! http://ianharvie.com/
The Details: One Night Only Saturday Dec 14 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Queen Elizabeth Theatre 190 Princes' Boulevard (In the Exhibition Grounds) https://www.facebook.com/events/521418461275115/ The link to buy tickets is: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3857954
Sunday December 14, 2013 - LADY GAGA video dance party @ The Marquis of Granby GAGA 4 GAGA -- ARTPOP Release Edition Saturday, December 14, 2013 The Marquis of Granby (fka The Barn) 418 Church Street (south of Carlton) 2nd Floor Tradition gay village on Church St. 10 pm doors $7 cover 19+ ID required Links:GAGA 4 GAGA http://www.gaga4gaga.ca/ The Marquis of Granby http://www.marquisofgranby.ca/
Sunday December 15 - Global Day of Rage-Toronto: Against the Re-criminalization of Homosexuality in India @ Church & Wellesley. We cannot let this atrocity go unnoticed in this day and age. The right to be free irrespective of who we are, what we chose to do as consenting adults, is a basic human right.
This recent judgement regarding Indian Penal Code 377, criminalizes any sexual act gay in nature to be against the law in India - a law formulated by the British in the1860s. Even after 153 years, this draconian law continues to persist and denies basic human rights for LGBT folks to be free and live a life without judgement or persecution.
The Details: A protest of this kind finds strength in numbers. So we urge everyone from all backgrounds to come and support our international queer communities. Please bring banners, placards, and spread the word around.The gathering will be at 2pm at Church and Wellesley, in front of the mural that celebrates the history of the queer South Asian community. Location Map: http://goo.gl/maps/UkhN1
Sunday December 15 - Dufferin Grove Park Winter Craft Fair. Local, non-professional crafters bringing great deals to you for the holiday season! We will have wonderful hand-made goods like teddy bears, jewelry, legwarmers, knitwear, T-shirts with unique design, ceramic bowls and tiles, print work, glass ornaments, hemp shopping bags, bath and body products as well as life music, story-telling and much more. The Zamboni Café will offer great, healthy food and hot drinks. Dufferin Grove Park 875 Dufferin St Toronto, ON Accross from Dufferin Mall...December 15, 2013 at 11am - 4pm MAP http://goo.gl/maps/vdTgC
Wednesday December 18 - TMI Queer Tales and Story Telling @ The Henhouse. Due to the revamping of Go Lounge (it is now called Seventeen Eighteen), we have found a new home for TMI - the wonderful Henhouse! Bobby is an experienced TMI-er, so it seemed a natural fit. (Pun intended.) As well, the next TMI will be on a Wednesday instead of a Monday, thank the merciful Goddess. I can barely wait! If you don't know about TMI Tales, it is a semi-monthly event where queers get together to tell fun and shocking tales of real life sexcapades. We start out with two or three featured readers, and then later in the night, we turn the mike over to any brave souls who've got a tale to tell. It's fun, its embarrassing, it's a great place to hook up! After all, if someone hears your worst sexy tale and they still want to go home with you? It must be love. Henhouse, 1532 Dundas St. W, Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Thursday December 19, 2013 - Cut, Cut, Paste Holiday craft show@ The Beaver with screen-printed tea towels, bow ties, T-shirts, jewellery and more. 6-10:30 pm. Free. Beaver Café 1192 Queen W, 416-537-276
Friday December 20. 2013 - Holiday Underground @ Wrongbar, 1279 Queen St. W. Nastymix, New School Deep, Boogie Inc., Milk, Brooks Events, and Garage 416 present one of house music’s originators, Kerri ‘Kaoz’ Chandler. With support from Felix & Gani and DJ Illo. $15 advance tickets available online.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kerri-chandler-wrongbar-concert-hall-tickets-9567662135https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kerri-chandler-wrongbar-concert-hall-tickets-9567662135 The Wrongbat 10PM 1279 Queen St. W.Queer West Toronto ON.
Friday December 20, 2013 - (ALT) Queer Night: A Beary Xmas @ The Steady, The original bear of (ALT), DJ Dislexia will be playing “Santa Bear” and dropping all the jams you know and love! He’ll be joined by special guest DJ Rob, who's sound has been described as “Electro Fusion: Perfectly blending pop music sensibility with electronic underground charm.” Host Igby Lizzard promises mething special for the holiday season! The Steady, 10 PM 1051 Bloor St. W.http://thesteadycafe.com/
Friday December 20 - ArtCrapRiot! - XXXmas PartYYY @ Bovine Sex Club Istvan Kantor, James Meier and Bovine Sex Club present RED ARMBAND's new album ArtCrapRiot! Let's turn Blood into Gold!!! Hosted by Lexi Sanfino and Monty Cantsin Amen featuring: RED ARMBAND - NeoElectroCrap Istvan / Kirsten/ Emad / Vlad https://www.facebook.com/neoistnoiseVierance - Electro-Goth/Synth https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vierance/372743312819143 Burning Iceberg - electro-crap http://vimeo.com/75123003 Itchy and The Infectious - electro-trip-dub https://soundcloud.com/itchy-and-the-infectious/panty-hands-2/s-36am8 Djs: James Meier Jubal Brown Friday, dec 20, 2013 doors open 9pm show starts 9.45pm admission $10 Bovine Sex Club 542 Queen Street W. Queer West Toronto ON. http://www.bovinesexclub.com/website/home.php
Saturday December 21, 2013 - What Goes On: A Tribute to Lou Reed @ The Sister, A night of tribute to one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest figures, Lou Reed. King Beez host as they welcome friends and other Lou Reed fans to come pay tribute as well. So far the list includes: Christian D (of Christin D and the Hangovers), Arthur Renwick, Shotgun Wedding Band, Janitors, Noble Savages, Matt Groopie, Spike Love (of Lavender Orange), Alex Pulec (of The Nursery), Michelle McKinnon (of Skirt People), Sarah Holland (of Teenage X), Alex Ross, Johnny and the X’s, and more TBA. Please bring a canned food or any non-perishable food item. 9 PM The Sister, 1554 Queen St. W. Toronto, ON http://www.thesister.ca/
Saturday December 21 - 24th Annual Winter Solstice Parade @ Kensington Market. Kensington/Baldwin/Augusta The Kensington Market Winter Solstice is a participatory lantern parade. 6 pm – Parade Assembly – GATHER at OXFORD & AUGUSTA FOR A 6:30 START – Just go with the flow! WEND THROUGH THE MARKET TOWARD ALEXANDRA PARK FOR FINALE. Every year the Kensington community celebrates the solstice with lantern parade - it is participatory so be prepared to join the fun! Gather at Oxford & Augusta for a 6:30 send-off. The parade moves through the market toward Alexandra Park for an 8:00-ish finale. Winter Solstices Festival of Lights march through Kensinston Market. Then a huge bonfire is lit in the village park. Dress warm it's alway bitter cold and snuggle up with young honey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wmUEjHsPrQ&feature=endscreen&NR=1 Hosted by Red Pepper Theatre http://redpepperspectacle.wordpress.com/
Saturday December 21, 2013 - Santa’s Choice Zine Fair @ Xpace Cultural Centre. This is the 4th annual zine fair taking place at Xpace Cultural Centre. There will be zines, comics, small press, prints, t-shirts and tote bags, jewellery, crafts, and other handmade multiples by local artists and designers. ~featuring Body Interface DJ’s ~There will be festive decor (animatronic Santa?) ~and a great place to get handmade holiday gifts Admission is free, see you there! XPACE Cultural Centre 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/506674829430646
Saturday December 21 - Yes Yes Ya'll Queer Dance Party presents "Saturday Step OUT" ft Happy Tona @ The Annex Wreck Room. We had to move the jam to SATURDAY this month due to a scheduling conflict at the club. That being said, ain't NO thing. Passsss it on. We're back with the niceness aka the hottest, sweatiest, busiest queer hiphop/dancehall/rnb jam around Come check the new renos at the club. Psssst rumour has it by January we'll have the baddest sound system in the city...jus sayin We like to play fun things and have good time. We're still riding high from our vote on being one of the the top queer parties in the city. Come see us and witness what all the hype is about. Vybz meets ASAp meets Kendrick meets Cham meets Foxy meets Ciara..........Cover 6 bux 19+ 10pm-2:30am The Annex WreckRoom - Toronto, ON http://theannexwreckroom.com/
Sunday December 22, 2013 - Film Screening “It’s A Wonderful Life” Screening & Fundraiser @ Revue Cinema, ‘Tis the season to watch George Bailey discover the meaning of his life on the big screen! Affable, earnest George has always put others before himself. His big dreams were put on hold by the war, his father’s death, his brother’s life and well, perhaps, poor luck. As mean old Mr. Potter puts the squeeze on the Bedford Falls’ Building & Loan, George starts to think maybe everyone would be better off without him. This film is a holiday classic for a reason! $5, with proceeds going to St. Francis Table in Parkdale. 1: 30 PM Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave.Toronto, ON
Sunday December 22, 2013 - The Lakeshore Villages' LGBT Community Holiday Party Join the Lakeshore Villages' LGBT Community in celebrating the holidays at NTB Lounge! Dinner will be catered and buffet style with both meat and veg options! $10 a person for dinner. Please RSVP before this Wednesday if you are coming for dinner. We will have pool tables reserved for our group, there will be board games, and our very own Bram Zeidenberg will sing some holiday tunes (In case you missed hearing him at the Mimico Candle Lighting)! Romaine and Dallas are huge supporters of our community so we're very pleased to be hosting this event in their terrific space. A big thanks to Romaine for organizing the catering menu! See you there! Bring your santa hats and Christmas sweaters! lol 7:30PM-10:30PM NTB Lounge 2878 Lakeshore Blvd W. Queer West Toronto ON
Tuesday December 24 - $25 Gay Christmas Eve concert @ Roy Thomson Hall the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto will return on Christmas Eve for its 24th Annual Christmas Eve Service and Celebration. 25 years ago 2600 well heeled rich gays and fur coat lesbians packed the hall, now less than a quarter attend. Still If your lonely and have $25 buxxs it's something to do for two three hours. 10:30PM-01:30AM Roy Thomson Hall Box office (60 Simcoe Street, Toronto), 416-416-872-4255 Child Care Provided / Wheelchair Accessible / ASL Interpreted http://www.mcctoronto.com/events/mcc-toronto-christmas-eve-service-roy-thomson-hall Most LGBT Christians now attend their own Church on Christmas Eve.
Thursday December 26, 2013 - An Evening of Queer Poetry with The Beautiful & The Damned @ The Central Featuring Tomy Bewick. Tomy focuses on community building, youth outreach and artist mentoring. In 2012, The Burlington Slam Project team became the first ever Ontario Provincial Champions, and were also finalists at the US National Poetry Slam for their group work (which ranked in the top 10 out of 72 teams).
Soulfistikato & Dane Swan -After years performing, promoting, and hosting workshops together Soul and Dane realized that their artistic collaborations needed to be separated from their other works. Distant Cousins is the band name the duo use for music projects. The duo have already worked on remixes, production, and performances.
Soulfistikato -- Dan D’Onorio is an Italian-Canadian poet, activist, and community co-ordinator residing in Brampton Ontario. Beginning in 2005, Dan quickly rose up the ranks of the spoken word scene with well thought inspirational work that led him to being selected to Canada’s first team to represent at the Rust Belt Regional Slam (US Midwest), the 2006 Toronto Slam Family Team. Dan has also qualified for the finals at the Toronto based Up From the Roots slam series and has toured extensively throughout the US Midwest. Soul was the host of $100 Slam for all 4 years of its existence.
Dane Swan -- . He has been featured in Vallum, Rampike, Papirmass, and many other literary publications. His chapbook “Narcotics // Flora” was released spring 2009 with Burning Effigy Press. Two years later, his full length collection “Bending the Continuum” was launched by Guernica Editions. Recently, he delivered his second manuscript to Guernica.
The Details: Please join us at The Central at 603 Markham Street for our monthly Poetry Cabaret. http://www.thecentralbar.caThe last Thursday of every month promises to be a spectacular evening of poetry, music, trivia and great food! Sign up for open Mic is at 7:00 pm. Spots are limited, sign up early. All The Beautiful & The Damned events are pay what you can. Suggested $5 and up. This month will be hosted by the damned beautiful Topoet.ca! https://www.facebook.com/events/231343740377697/
Saturday December 28 - Toastr! Ladies Queer Dance Night West End Pop Up Edition Bar Neon...Happy Holidays from us to you! While Toastr looks for a permanent home, we're going to move this party all over the TDOT, mafuka. First stop: Bar Neon Located in the west end of Bloor (near Dufferin), Bar Neon is owned by the very lovely Niki Tsourounakis. Bar Neon offers a delicious menu of various things all served up by friendly and welcoming staff. Go early for dinner and make a night out of it. Then we'll come at 9:30 and rip shit up.Tonight's DJs Sticky Cuts & Guest DJ See you Saturday! $7 dollars Bar Neon (Bloor and Brock) 1226 Bloor St W https://www.facebook.com/events/184312551764994
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