List compilied by M. Pare
Every Thursday in March - Dufferin Grove Farmers Market.
It's a beautiful sunny day in Toronto! So bundle up, & take a stroll over
to the organic farmers market from 3-7pm: our farmers will be there & so
should you! For February, Beretta Farms has plenty of $$$ saving specials &
today they will also have Sweetpea Baby Food and Organic Snacks on offer. For
some added fun, bring your sled or skates down to the park too and... ENJOY
the beauty of winter! Read on for this week's market news: http://bit.ly/1BXy5k2
The Details: Every Thursday 3:00-7:00 pm all year around. Dufferin Grove Park rink house (875 Dufferin, S of Bloor), across from the Dufferin Mall. The rink house is in the northwest corner of the park, just off Dufferin. The closest subway stop is Dufferin Station (one block north). The Dufferin buses, both northbound and southbound, stop every three minutes right outside the rink house. http://www.dufferinpark.ca/market/wiki/wiki.php
Saturday March 7, 2015 - Chronologic @ The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St. W. A dance party through the ages! Pop and antipop from since the end of history (i.e. music from 1890 to 2015, played in chronological order). $5. 1197 Dundas St. W. 10 PM Bockton Neighbourhood Queer West Village, Toronto On.
Saturday March 7, 2015 - Film & Panel Discussion with Tangled Art + Disability and the DisAbled Women’s Network Canada @ Innis Town Hall 2 Sussex Ave. Toronto n Celebration of International Women’s Day on March 7th, Tangled Art + Disability and the DisAbled Women’s Network Canada come together to host an evening of media work by women artists with disabilities. For one night only, Bodies of Light will feature rich and provocative work by artists whose identities reveal a wide range of stories and creative practices. This event invites us to participate in the celebration of diversity, creativity and identity through the lens of disabled artists from all over the world. 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM Full Details Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1534061113538213/
Saturday March 7, 2015 - International Women's Day Toronto March a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women's Day is a national holiday. Saturday, March 7, 2015, Rally, 11:00 AM, OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St WestMarch, 1:00 PM Fair, 2:00 PM, Ryerson Student Centre, 55 Gould St. https://www.facebook.com/IWDToronto
Saturday March 7, 2015 - Swamperella 20th Annual Mardi Gras Dance and Masquerade @ Tranzac Club. Swamperella is celebrating their 20th Annual Mardi Gras Dance and Masquerade Party in the Tranzac main hall on Saturday March 7th. Swamperella has brought Cajun and Zydeco music to Canadian audiences from coast to coast for the last 20 years, playing countless festivals, concerts and dance parties, and releasing 4 CDs. Come on down and experience this infectious music played by a great and authentic band. Thousands of happy dancers for the last 20 years can't be wrong!
The Details: The doors will be open at 7:30, there will be a dance lesson at 8:00 pm to tune up your Cajun waltz and two-step. Swamperella will start pumping out the Cajun and Zydeco dance tunes at 9:00 pm. There will be prizes for dancing, costumes and personality! http://www.swamperella.com/ Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue Toronto ON
Saturday March 7, 2015 - One Leg Up @ Sex Laser. An all-vinyl sexy dance party featuring strictly hits from any genre and any decade! Celebrate your joys. Dance away your blues. Elvis Presley to Beyonce to The Stones to James Brown to Black Sabbath to Chic to The Strokes to Judas Priest to Blondie to Snoop Dog to Madonna to David Bowie to Notorious B.I.G. and so on. $3 beers before 11 pm. 1369 Dundas St. W. Bockton Neighbourhood Queer West Village, Toronto On. http://www.blogto.com/bars/sex-laser-toronto
Saturday March 7, 2015 - Toronto Queer Slow Dancing 90s EDITION! @ Dover Court House. As this is our 90s edition, 90% of the songs will be from the 1990s. With a lending library of designated dancers for all you wallflowers, and a dancecard-booklet to set up dances in advance (should you choose to), Toronto Queer Slowdance has all slow songs, all night long! (Except for the occasional intermission when we play the fastest songs we can find!)
It's high school with a happy ending. Come and experience why slow is beautiful, and why love is not ironic. 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. Do keep in mind that the majority of folks attending are lesbian & gay, so if you are stridently straight, this may not be the most receptive community for you.
The Details: Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd. (1 block North of Bloor, 3 blks. West of Ossington) Saturday, ((Street Maphttp://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 Village, Toronto On.
Wednesday March 11-29, 2015 - Alumnae Theatre’s New Ideas 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. Alumnae Theatre Studio 70 Berkeley Street (Berkeley Street at Adelaide) http://www.alumnaetheatre.com/new-ideas-festival.html
Wednesday March 11, 2015 - Opening night of gay play My Dinner With Casey Donovan. The Cabaret Company presents My Dinner with Casey Donovan, the newest work by Sky Gilbert Hackerlove, running at Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace from March 12-22, 2015. My Dinner with Casey Donovan is a touching comedy about what happens when you bring a porn star to dinner. My Dinner with Casey Donovan is based on the true events Gilbert discovered while doing research on his upcoming novel. In Boy in the Sand, Gilbert discovered a real life story about a fan of porn star Casey Donovan, named Calvin, and the dinner they shared at his parents home. runs March 11-22, 2015 Tickets can be purchased by calling 416-504-7529 or online at http://passemuraille.ca/box-office
Thursday March 12, 2015 - Kodo One Earth Tour: Mystery @ Sony Centre. Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, Kodo is forging new directions for this vibrant living art-form. Conceived by brilliant Artistic Director and acclaimed Kabuki performer, Tamasaburo Bando, KODO ONE EARTH TOUR: MYSTERY promises to transport both seasoned fans and first-time viewers alike to uncharted artistic territory as it presents the “mystery” and otherworldly splendour in Japanese folk arts and ritual. MYSTERY truly is a breathtaking combination of athletic and electrifying drumming, exquisite musicianship, stunning visuals, and pure theatre. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
1 FRONT STREET EAST, TORONTO, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM http://www.sonycentre.ca
Thursday March 12, 2015 - VICTIM PARTY LP RELEASE PARTY! @ The Communist's Daughter. Toronto's own The Victim Party are all set to release their second album via Ugly Pop Records, and it's one of the best punk records to come out of this city in years. Come celebrate its release with a listening party and excuse to drink! We'll also be selling a special release day version with buttons and a 45, so get it here before it's available anywhere else. Starting around 7, but drop by any time and stay as long as you like. The Communist's Daughter, 7:30 PM Free 1149 Dundas St W Bockton Neighbourhood Queer West Village, Toronto On. https://www.facebook.com/events/611209812345832
Thursday March 12, 2015 - 3rd annual Lucky Ball benefiting the Toronto Fort York Food Bank. Join us to celebrate the spirit of St Patrick's Day at the 3rd annual Lucky Ball benefiting the Fort York Food Bank. Open Bar, Hors D’oeuvres, Great music, all for a great cause! Attire: Cocktail Chic Tickets: $100.00 (plus handling fee) For more info check out http://www.luckyball.ca
Friday March 13 -22, 2015 - The 2015 National Home Show @ Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place The National Home Show, co-located with Canada Blooms, North America’s largest home and garden event, returns to the Direct Energy this March 13 -22, 2015. For 10 days the show will house more than 750 exhibitors showcasing everything you need to refresh your space - inside and out, and at every price point. It features the latest trends in décor and design, as well as celebrity and local experts and much more! http://www.nationalhomeshow.com/
Friday March 13, 2015 - The Super Naughty Show 2015 @ Super Wonder Gallery "An Exhibition of Erotic Art" Hundreds of Erotic Themed paintings, Sculptures and installations! Come to the Gallery and buy your advanced tickets! $10 Call Christian Aldo 416-516-5457 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Super Wonder Gallery 876 Bloor St. W. Toronto ON https://www.facebook.com/events/1570278136558398
Friday March 13, 2015 - Boom Boom Boom @ The Steady. lucky Friday the 13th of March, Toronto's ONLY vintage vinyl rhythm & blues and ska dance party is coming back for one night at The Steady, 1051 Bloor Street West! Boom Boom Boom! Expect to hear some sweet Skankin' Ska and some Big City Blues bangin' out of the sound system of The Steady all night! Tunes will be provided by Shindig! Residents General Eclectic and Splattermonkey all on 7" 45 rpm vinyl records! Cover will be a measly $5 and will be worth every penny. See you on the dance floor! Cover $5:00 The Steady Cafe & Bar 1051 Bloor St W 10 PM Queer West Village, Toronto On. https://www.facebook.com/events/946100425402593
Friday March 13, 2015 - Friday the 13th Disco Dance Party @ Cardinal Rule. Run a comb through your hair, walk under a ladder and cross the path of a black cat on your way to boogie-oogie-oogie all night long to the tunes of DeeJay Triple-X! Dress Code: Disco Infused (bell bottoms, platforms, polyester, stripes, sparkles, hot pants, spandex, chains, wigs. Barbie Jo Bontemps,returns for an encore performance AND Mme Zsa Zsa the $2 Psychic makes her first appearance.
The Details: Specially priced Amsterdam beer and Liquid Cocaine shots! Friday March 13th - 10pm til close - No Cover Cardinal Rule - 5 Roncesvalles Ave @ Queen St - Toronto Post song requests to the Facebook wall. All inclusive, fully accessible space https://www.facebook.com/events/1459718954253072/
Saturday March 14, 2015 - Purple Rain @ Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. Bloor Hot Docs Cinema teams up with NXNE for a screening of ’80s cult classic Purple Rain, featuring the one and only Prince! Arrive early as we kick off the party with DJ Moe Berg and drink specials. Screening at 9:30 pm. $12 advance tickets available online.
Saturday March 14, 2015 - Business Women;s Special @ The Round. DJs Sammy Royale, Nino Brown and Diego Armand. Arrive early to avoid the line. Drink specials before 11PM. 152a Augusta Ave., not wheelchair accessible.
Saturday March 14, 2015 - March Board Games Night @ Glad Day Book Store. As usual we have many games to play and... while you do not Need to play the games of the night, if you want prizes, then you will need to play those. Our games of the night are Coup, and BananaGrams, if you win at either please inform the attendants at the front so they can record your name for the prize pool draws which will be happening multiple times through the night. Snacks and drinks will be provided of course, and the entry fee is still $6, dropping to $3 at 9:30 pm. Space is Limited, so please do remember that if you want to play games for a long time, that arriving sooner is much better than later. Sadly this location is not wheelchair accessible :( 7 PM Glad Day Bookshop 598a Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario https://www.facebook.com/events/957799297565152
Wednesday March 18, 2015 - Crooked Soul with DJ Cozmic Cat @ Crocked Star Cozmic Cat's funky soulful sound has rocked crowds worldwide. From classic Hiphop and House to Funk, Soul, and party jams, her broad musical knowledge and keen sense of selection is why the Cat has been successful in the game as a dj and producer since the mid 90s. 10 PM -2 AM on the Ossington Strip. $5 pints and funky music.. come hang out :) http://www.blogto.com/bars/crookedstar Cozmic Cat web site http://www.djcozmic.com/ Cozmic Cat web site http://www.djcozmic.com/ Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/djcozmic, Queer West Village Toronto, Ontario
Thursday March 19, 2015 - The Beginning of the End...an evening of harmony, hilarity and debauchery @ Eastend Wayla Bar. Come and meet Triple ByPass Productions! Enjoy food by Dailo's famed chef Nick Liu & Carla Thorne of Comida World Foods & Catering Music by Katherine Katey Morley, Jaded Etiquette, Natasha Nouveau to name a few! The hilarity of Stand up comedians-Aisha Alfa, Adam Ward, Coko, Roy Daye, Kelly G & many more!! Then DANCING!!! & the debauchery of…well us! Tickets $10/advance, $15/@ door Get your tickets from Wayla Bar or a member of Triple ByPass Productions. http://waylabar.ca/
Thursday March 19, 2015 - Spooky Bitch: White Witch Edition @ The Beaver, This month, Spooky Bitch celebrates the white witch goddess of rock, Stevie Nicks! Twirling and whirling by Allysin Chaynes, a live vocal performance by Crystal Visions, and retro tunes provided by DJ Brian Duval. 10 PM The Beaver 1192 Queen St W, 416-537-2768 beavertoronto.ca/
Friday March 20 to Sunday March 22 , 2015 - Toronto ComiCon @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre - South Building. oronto ComiCon presented by FAN EXPO is an all-ages pop culture convention for fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming. The 3-day show is packed with exciting family-friendly programming and activities.Past guest highlights are Star Trek: TNG's Patrick Stewart, Lord of the Ring's Sean Astin, and My Little Pony's Katie Cook. Wonder which pop culture icons are coming this year? Single day tickets, VIP and weekend passes.http://www.comicontoronto.com/
Friday March 20, 2015 - The University of Toronto's Cinema Studies Student Union (CINSSU) screens The Triplets of Belleville (2003) The University of Toronto's Cinema Studies Student Union (CINSSU) presents a screening of french filmmaker Sylvain Chomet's The Triplets of Belleville (2003). The screening, as usual, is at U of T's own Innis Town Hall at Innis College. Admission is free but space is limited, so arrive early to ensure seating! Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave., Toronto, ON 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM FREE https://www.facebook.com/events/1620233704874082/
Friday March 20, 20115 - Yes Yes Y’all 6th Anniversary @ RYZE . RYZE NIGHTCLUB (GROUND FLOOR), not top floor, unless you want to go to a jungle/drum n bass party, which is totally rad too. Toronto's biggest, baddest, queerest, hip hop/dancehall/rnb jam took over new space at Ryze on College. Featuring\; DJ Skratch Bastid http://www.skratchbastid.com . This location is now wheelchair accessible. 10 PM 19+ COVER $10 . extremely difall nightficult to get tickets at the door! Ryze More after , 423 College St. Queer West Toronto Ontario. https://twitter.com/YesYesYall416
Saturday March 21, 2015 -Trinity Bellwoods Flea Market. @ #Hashtag Gallery. Join us Saturday March 21st at Magpie Taproom 831 Dundas W & #Hashtag Gallery 801 Dundas W for a shopping and social experience you do not want to miss! We are really excited about this SPRING EDITION and you should be too! It's a great day for spring shopping. By adding a second location only steps down the street, we now have 30+ vendors mastering all things art, eco friendly, handmade, fashion, and vintage! #Hashtag Gallery 801 Dundas St. W. Toronto, ON https://www.facebook.com/events/1580933028818611
Saturday March 21, 2015 - Chronologic @ The Garrison, A dance party through the ages! Pop and antipop from since the end of history (i.e. music from 1890 to 2015, played in chronological order). $5. The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St. W. Queer West Village Toronto, Ontario https://www.facebook.com/events/1421180074844367/
Sunday March 22, 2015 - Syrup Sunday @ Elephant In The Attic, 1596 Dundas St. W. A soft music and pancake breakfast series happening on the 4th Sunday of every month. This month, enjoy the original sounds of folk trio Within, the hypnotic vocal loopings of Blunt Chunks, and the graceful hands of harpist Sophie Rusnock while you savour fancy Grainstorm pancakes ($6 a plate). https://www.facebook.com/elephantintheattic/timeline
Sunday March 22, 2015 - Toronto annual Dyke March Town Hall @ Parliament Street Library. The town hall will be an informal meeting for the Toronto Dyke Community. There will be an introduction of the 2015 Dyke March team and a description of plans for this year’s march. Attendees will be given the opportunity to give feedback and ask questions. All members of the Dyke Community are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be available. 2 PM to 4 PM Parliament Street Library, 269 Gerrard St. East, Toronto, ON
Sunday March 22, 2015 - HOTFF Surge Kinky Women's and Trans Munch at O'Gradys on Church O'Gradys on Church 518 Church St. - 2nd Floor on Sunday, March 22nd @ 11am.Come out for the laughter and stay for the community!!! http://www.hotfftoronto.com/#!events/cn4h
Sunday March 22, 2015 - Root Zine One Year Anniversary. From the Root Zine has been publishing writing and visual arts from women of colour for almost a year. So to celebrate we're launching a party! Be sure to expect amazing performances, incredible music, plus we'll be launching our second issue -- BODY! Plus there'll be a sneak peek of what's our third issue theme will be. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/792700644150618 Beit Zatoun 612 Markham St, Toronto, Ontario
Tuesday March 24, 20`5 - Human Rights Watch Film Festival @ TIFF Bell Lightbox The Human Rights Watch Film Festival features eight films that highlight human rights crises in Canada and abroad. All screenings include introductory remarks by specialists on the themes at hand. http://ff.hrw.org/toronto
Wednesday March 25, 2015 - Discussion Why Canada needs more Feminism @ Supermarket Restaurant. Come join us for the launch of our March/April feminist issue! With this issue, we tell readers why we believe Canada needs more feminism—now. In it, we also give a big f*@k that to the popular culture that fostered Jian Ghomeshi, Bill Cosby, and the boys at Dalhousie’s Dentistry school; the one that cultivated mansplaining, manspreading, and street harassment; and the one that encourages apathy toward threats to abortion access, the pay gap, and our country’s Indigenous murdered and missing women. To help kick off the issue, we're hosting another This is Not a Ted Talk, featuring talks from fierce feminists on body positivity, consent, trans* rights, and more.
The Details: WHERE: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, Ont. WHEN: March 25, 2015. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., “This is Not a Ted Talk” speakers take the stage at 7 p.m. COST: $5 at the door, which includes a copy of our March/April Feminist Issue https://www.facebook.com/events/1575367969383772
Thursday March 26 to 28, 2015 - "TRANNY' a musical comedy show @ Buddies. Mandy Goodhandy, co owner of Club 120 is producing and staring in her own one trans woman show at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre. A three night run from Thursday March 26th ($10), Friday March 27th ($20) & Saturday March 28th ($20). This show will be worth going to see as it will be extremely entertaining and hilarious! Visit this link to buy a ticket now: https://tickets.buddiesinbadtimes.com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=304 Buddies In Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander Street, Toronto, Ontario
Thursday March 26, 2015- Feminstry @ Holy Oak Cafe. Making space for voices and visions. Our second nite of music selections and tones from people who are intuiting their own stories. Special guest DJ JULIA DICKENS, remarkable person, organizer of all-female identifying music-mix blog the Loving Echo: http://lovingecho.tumblr.com/ , among other great hings. ~italo, NRG, posi-body music~ 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. 10 PM Free.Holy Oak Café, 1241 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario http://holyoakcafe.com/
Thursday March 26, 2015- Queer Songbook Orchestra Play Songs of Resilience @ Church of the Holy Trinity The Queer Songbook Orchestra is taking a look back at this history with the queer lens intact, revealing little known backstories and personal narratives while reimagining these songs for a chamber pop orchestra. Join this collective of top queer and allied musicians for a unique evening of music and storytelling that examines resilience in song, through the courage of the songwriter and the elevation of the listener, in the beautiful setting of the Church of the Holy Trinity.
The Details: Advance Tickets available at http://queersongbook.eventbrite.comSoundscapes and Glad Day Bookshop $18/Advance $25/Door Church of the Holy Trinity 10 Trinity Square Behind the Eaton Centre. 8 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/1569552473299230
Thursday March 26, 2015 - Last Chance Hot Damn Slam! Featuring Catherine Hernandez! at the Supermarket Restaurant & Bar. This is our final slam before finals in May! I like always it is a two round slam, no eliminations. Be brave and come for a fantastic show Sponsored by LGBTOUT. Open mic and Slam sign up at 730, and rules are here www.queerslam.com Catherine Hernandez's one-woman show, The Femme Playlist,premiered at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Oct 10 2014 as part of the afterRock Play Series co-produced by b current, Eventual Ashes and Sulong Theatre. She is a proud queer woman of colour and single mom. In 2007, her first play, Singkil, was directed by Nina Lee Aquino, produced by fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company in association with Factory Theatre 7:30pm - 11:00pm https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504753909765085/ 268 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L9 Phone:(416) 840-0501 http://www.supermarketto.ca/
Thursday March 26, 2015 - Toronto book launch for "Heavy Radicals" @ Another Story Book Store. Join Another Story Bookshop as we celebrate the book launch for "Heavy Radicals: The FBI's Secret War on America's Maoists" Our entrance is wheelchair accessible, with regrets not our bathroom Heavy Radicals: The FBI's Secret War on America's Maoists is a history of the Revolutionary Union/Revolutionary Communist Party — the largest Maoist organization to arise in the US — from its origins in the explosive year of 1968, its expansion into a national organization in the early seventies, its extension into major industry throughout early part of that decade, the devastating schism in the aftermath of the death of Mao Tse-tung, and its ultimate decline as the 1970s turned into the 1980s. Aaron Leonard is a writer and historian. He is a regular contributor to Truthout, Rabble.ca, the History News Network, PhysicsWorld, and Canadian Dimension magazine. 7 PM 315 Roncesvalles Avenue (at Grenadier), Free - all welcome https://www.facebook.com/anotherstorybookshop
Saturday March 28, 2015 - Aangen Community Centre Spring fund raiser. Aangen is a supportive Community Centre; a non-profit organization that proposes to facilitate independence and cause community. We also aim to provide personalized emergency relief to those in disadvantaged life situations, by providing unconditional support and wraparound services. Aangen Spring Fundraiser & 15th-year Celebration on Saturday March 28. 6:00-9:00pm @ Mây Cafe. 876 Dundas Street West. There will be a few special announcements at 7:00pm http://www.aangen.com/
Saturday March 28, 2015 - Hotnuts at the Sculpture Garden. Spring is just around the corner of a sexy rock bottom! Bust out your most gargoylian statue look and spend the night prancing around in the Hotnuts Sculpture Garden. We're very happy and excited to have our dear friend V ∆ N E S S ∆ taking over the stage. The front woman of the band LIONESS is going solo now & will be performing songs of her soon to be released debut EP. 10:30 PM 1197 Dundas St. W. 10 PM Bockton Neighbourhood Queer West Village, Toronto On. https://www.facebook.com/events/1627594517476371/
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The Details: Every Thursday 3:00-7:00 pm all year around. Dufferin Grove Park rink house (875 Dufferin, S of Bloor), across from the Dufferin Mall. The rink house is in the northwest corner of the park, just off Dufferin. The closest subway stop is Dufferin Station (one block north). The Dufferin buses, both northbound and southbound, stop every three minutes right outside the rink house. http://www.dufferinpark.ca/market/wiki/wiki.php
Saturday March 7, 2015 - Chronologic @ The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St. W. A dance party through the ages! Pop and antipop from since the end of history (i.e. music from 1890 to 2015, played in chronological order). $5. 1197 Dundas St. W. 10 PM Bockton Neighbourhood Queer West Village, Toronto On.
Saturday March 7, 2015 - Film & Panel Discussion with Tangled Art + Disability and the DisAbled Women’s Network Canada @ Innis Town Hall 2 Sussex Ave. Toronto n Celebration of International Women’s Day on March 7th, Tangled Art + Disability and the DisAbled Women’s Network Canada come together to host an evening of media work by women artists with disabilities. For one night only, Bodies of Light will feature rich and provocative work by artists whose identities reveal a wide range of stories and creative practices. This event invites us to participate in the celebration of diversity, creativity and identity through the lens of disabled artists from all over the world. 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM Full Details Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1534061113538213/
Saturday March 7, 2015 - International Women's Day Toronto March a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women's Day is a national holiday. Saturday, March 7, 2015, Rally, 11:00 AM, OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St WestMarch, 1:00 PM Fair, 2:00 PM, Ryerson Student Centre, 55 Gould St. https://www.facebook.com/IWDToronto
Saturday March 7, 2015 - Swamperella 20th Annual Mardi Gras Dance and Masquerade @ Tranzac Club. Swamperella is celebrating their 20th Annual Mardi Gras Dance and Masquerade Party in the Tranzac main hall on Saturday March 7th. Swamperella has brought Cajun and Zydeco music to Canadian audiences from coast to coast for the last 20 years, playing countless festivals, concerts and dance parties, and releasing 4 CDs. Come on down and experience this infectious music played by a great and authentic band. Thousands of happy dancers for the last 20 years can't be wrong!
The Details: The doors will be open at 7:30, there will be a dance lesson at 8:00 pm to tune up your Cajun waltz and two-step. Swamperella will start pumping out the Cajun and Zydeco dance tunes at 9:00 pm. There will be prizes for dancing, costumes and personality! http://www.swamperella.com/ Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue Toronto ON
Saturday March 7, 2015 - One Leg Up @ Sex Laser. An all-vinyl sexy dance party featuring strictly hits from any genre and any decade! Celebrate your joys. Dance away your blues. Elvis Presley to Beyonce to The Stones to James Brown to Black Sabbath to Chic to The Strokes to Judas Priest to Blondie to Snoop Dog to Madonna to David Bowie to Notorious B.I.G. and so on. $3 beers before 11 pm. 1369 Dundas St. W. Bockton Neighbourhood Queer West Village, Toronto On. http://www.blogto.com/bars/sex-laser-toronto
Saturday March 7, 2015 - Toronto Queer Slow Dancing 90s EDITION! @ Dover Court House. As this is our 90s edition, 90% of the songs will be from the 1990s. With a lending library of designated dancers for all you wallflowers, and a dancecard-booklet to set up dances in advance (should you choose to), Toronto Queer Slowdance has all slow songs, all night long! (Except for the occasional intermission when we play the fastest songs we can find!)
It's high school with a happy ending. Come and experience why slow is beautiful, and why love is not ironic. 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. Do keep in mind that the majority of folks attending are lesbian & gay, so if you are stridently straight, this may not be the most receptive community for you.
The Details: Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd. (1 block North of Bloor, 3 blks. West of Ossington) Saturday, ((Street Maphttp://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 Village, Toronto On.
Wednesday March 11-29, 2015 - Alumnae Theatre’s New Ideas 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. Alumnae Theatre Studio 70 Berkeley Street (Berkeley Street at Adelaide) http://www.alumnaetheatre.com/new-ideas-festival.html
Wednesday March 11, 2015 - Opening night of gay play My Dinner With Casey Donovan. The Cabaret Company presents My Dinner with Casey Donovan, the newest work by Sky Gilbert Hackerlove, running at Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace from March 12-22, 2015. My Dinner with Casey Donovan is a touching comedy about what happens when you bring a porn star to dinner. My Dinner with Casey Donovan is based on the true events Gilbert discovered while doing research on his upcoming novel. In Boy in the Sand, Gilbert discovered a real life story about a fan of porn star Casey Donovan, named Calvin, and the dinner they shared at his parents home. runs March 11-22, 2015 Tickets can be purchased by calling 416-504-7529 or online at http://passemuraille.ca/box-office
Thursday March 12, 2015 - Kodo One Earth Tour: Mystery @ Sony Centre. Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, Kodo is forging new directions for this vibrant living art-form. Conceived by brilliant Artistic Director and acclaimed Kabuki performer, Tamasaburo Bando, KODO ONE EARTH TOUR: MYSTERY promises to transport both seasoned fans and first-time viewers alike to uncharted artistic territory as it presents the “mystery” and otherworldly splendour in Japanese folk arts and ritual. MYSTERY truly is a breathtaking combination of athletic and electrifying drumming, exquisite musicianship, stunning visuals, and pure theatre. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
1 FRONT STREET EAST, TORONTO, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM http://www.sonycentre.ca
Thursday March 12, 2015 - VICTIM PARTY LP RELEASE PARTY! @ The Communist's Daughter. Toronto's own The Victim Party are all set to release their second album via Ugly Pop Records, and it's one of the best punk records to come out of this city in years. Come celebrate its release with a listening party and excuse to drink! We'll also be selling a special release day version with buttons and a 45, so get it here before it's available anywhere else. Starting around 7, but drop by any time and stay as long as you like. The Communist's Daughter, 7:30 PM Free 1149 Dundas St W Bockton Neighbourhood Queer West Village, Toronto On. https://www.facebook.com/events/611209812345832
Thursday March 12, 2015 - 3rd annual Lucky Ball benefiting the Toronto Fort York Food Bank. Join us to celebrate the spirit of St Patrick's Day at the 3rd annual Lucky Ball benefiting the Fort York Food Bank. Open Bar, Hors D’oeuvres, Great music, all for a great cause! Attire: Cocktail Chic Tickets: $100.00 (plus handling fee) For more info check out http://www.luckyball.ca
Friday March 13 -22, 2015 - The 2015 National Home Show @ Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place The National Home Show, co-located with Canada Blooms, North America’s largest home and garden event, returns to the Direct Energy this March 13 -22, 2015. For 10 days the show will house more than 750 exhibitors showcasing everything you need to refresh your space - inside and out, and at every price point. It features the latest trends in décor and design, as well as celebrity and local experts and much more! http://www.nationalhomeshow.com/
Friday March 13, 2015 - The Super Naughty Show 2015 @ Super Wonder Gallery "An Exhibition of Erotic Art" Hundreds of Erotic Themed paintings, Sculptures and installations! Come to the Gallery and buy your advanced tickets! $10 Call Christian Aldo 416-516-5457 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Super Wonder Gallery 876 Bloor St. W. Toronto ON https://www.facebook.com/events/1570278136558398
Friday March 13, 2015 - Boom Boom Boom @ The Steady. lucky Friday the 13th of March, Toronto's ONLY vintage vinyl rhythm & blues and ska dance party is coming back for one night at The Steady, 1051 Bloor Street West! Boom Boom Boom! Expect to hear some sweet Skankin' Ska and some Big City Blues bangin' out of the sound system of The Steady all night! Tunes will be provided by Shindig! Residents General Eclectic and Splattermonkey all on 7" 45 rpm vinyl records! Cover will be a measly $5 and will be worth every penny. See you on the dance floor! Cover $5:00 The Steady Cafe & Bar 1051 Bloor St W 10 PM Queer West Village, Toronto On. https://www.facebook.com/events/946100425402593
Friday March 13, 2015 - Friday the 13th Disco Dance Party @ Cardinal Rule. Run a comb through your hair, walk under a ladder and cross the path of a black cat on your way to boogie-oogie-oogie all night long to the tunes of DeeJay Triple-X! Dress Code: Disco Infused (bell bottoms, platforms, polyester, stripes, sparkles, hot pants, spandex, chains, wigs. Barbie Jo Bontemps,returns for an encore performance AND Mme Zsa Zsa the $2 Psychic makes her first appearance.
The Details: Specially priced Amsterdam beer and Liquid Cocaine shots! Friday March 13th - 10pm til close - No Cover Cardinal Rule - 5 Roncesvalles Ave @ Queen St - Toronto Post song requests to the Facebook wall. All inclusive, fully accessible space https://www.facebook.com/events/1459718954253072/
Saturday March 14, 2015 - Purple Rain @ Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. Bloor Hot Docs Cinema teams up with NXNE for a screening of ’80s cult classic Purple Rain, featuring the one and only Prince! Arrive early as we kick off the party with DJ Moe Berg and drink specials. Screening at 9:30 pm. $12 advance tickets available online.
Saturday March 14, 2015 - Business Women;s Special @ The Round. DJs Sammy Royale, Nino Brown and Diego Armand. Arrive early to avoid the line. Drink specials before 11PM. 152a Augusta Ave., not wheelchair accessible.
Saturday March 14, 2015 - March Board Games Night @ Glad Day Book Store. As usual we have many games to play and... while you do not Need to play the games of the night, if you want prizes, then you will need to play those. Our games of the night are Coup, and BananaGrams, if you win at either please inform the attendants at the front so they can record your name for the prize pool draws which will be happening multiple times through the night. Snacks and drinks will be provided of course, and the entry fee is still $6, dropping to $3 at 9:30 pm. Space is Limited, so please do remember that if you want to play games for a long time, that arriving sooner is much better than later. Sadly this location is not wheelchair accessible :( 7 PM Glad Day Bookshop 598a Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario https://www.facebook.com/events/957799297565152
Wednesday March 18, 2015 - Crooked Soul with DJ Cozmic Cat @ Crocked Star Cozmic Cat's funky soulful sound has rocked crowds worldwide. From classic Hiphop and House to Funk, Soul, and party jams, her broad musical knowledge and keen sense of selection is why the Cat has been successful in the game as a dj and producer since the mid 90s. 10 PM -2 AM on the Ossington Strip. $5 pints and funky music.. come hang out :) http://www.blogto.com/bars/crookedstar Cozmic Cat web site http://www.djcozmic.com/ Cozmic Cat web site http://www.djcozmic.com/ Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/djcozmic, Queer West Village Toronto, Ontario
Thursday March 19, 2015 - The Beginning of the End...an evening of harmony, hilarity and debauchery @ Eastend Wayla Bar. Come and meet Triple ByPass Productions! Enjoy food by Dailo's famed chef Nick Liu & Carla Thorne of Comida World Foods & Catering Music by Katherine Katey Morley, Jaded Etiquette, Natasha Nouveau to name a few! The hilarity of Stand up comedians-Aisha Alfa, Adam Ward, Coko, Roy Daye, Kelly G & many more!! Then DANCING!!! & the debauchery of…well us! Tickets $10/advance, $15/@ door Get your tickets from Wayla Bar or a member of Triple ByPass Productions. http://waylabar.ca/
Thursday March 19, 2015 - Spooky Bitch: White Witch Edition @ The Beaver, This month, Spooky Bitch celebrates the white witch goddess of rock, Stevie Nicks! Twirling and whirling by Allysin Chaynes, a live vocal performance by Crystal Visions, and retro tunes provided by DJ Brian Duval. 10 PM The Beaver 1192 Queen St W, 416-537-2768 beavertoronto.ca/
Friday March 20 to Sunday March 22 , 2015 - Toronto ComiCon @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre - South Building. oronto ComiCon presented by FAN EXPO is an all-ages pop culture convention for fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming. The 3-day show is packed with exciting family-friendly programming and activities.Past guest highlights are Star Trek: TNG's Patrick Stewart, Lord of the Ring's Sean Astin, and My Little Pony's Katie Cook. Wonder which pop culture icons are coming this year? Single day tickets, VIP and weekend passes.http://www.comicontoronto.com/
Friday March 20, 2015 - The University of Toronto's Cinema Studies Student Union (CINSSU) screens The Triplets of Belleville (2003) The University of Toronto's Cinema Studies Student Union (CINSSU) presents a screening of french filmmaker Sylvain Chomet's The Triplets of Belleville (2003). The screening, as usual, is at U of T's own Innis Town Hall at Innis College. Admission is free but space is limited, so arrive early to ensure seating! Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave., Toronto, ON 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM FREE https://www.facebook.com/events/1620233704874082/
Friday March 20, 20115 - Yes Yes Y’all 6th Anniversary @ RYZE . RYZE NIGHTCLUB (GROUND FLOOR), not top floor, unless you want to go to a jungle/drum n bass party, which is totally rad too. Toronto's biggest, baddest, queerest, hip hop/dancehall/rnb jam took over new space at Ryze on College. Featuring\; DJ Skratch Bastid http://www.skratchbastid.com . This location is now wheelchair accessible. 10 PM 19+ COVER $10 . extremely difall nightficult to get tickets at the door! Ryze More after , 423 College St. Queer West Toronto Ontario. https://twitter.com/YesYesYall416
Saturday March 21, 2015 -Trinity Bellwoods Flea Market. @ #Hashtag Gallery. Join us Saturday March 21st at Magpie Taproom 831 Dundas W & #Hashtag Gallery 801 Dundas W for a shopping and social experience you do not want to miss! We are really excited about this SPRING EDITION and you should be too! It's a great day for spring shopping. By adding a second location only steps down the street, we now have 30+ vendors mastering all things art, eco friendly, handmade, fashion, and vintage! #Hashtag Gallery 801 Dundas St. W. Toronto, ON https://www.facebook.com/events/1580933028818611
Saturday March 21, 2015 - Chronologic @ The Garrison, A dance party through the ages! Pop and antipop from since the end of history (i.e. music from 1890 to 2015, played in chronological order). $5. The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St. W. Queer West Village Toronto, Ontario https://www.facebook.com/events/1421180074844367/
Sunday March 22, 2015 - Syrup Sunday @ Elephant In The Attic, 1596 Dundas St. W. A soft music and pancake breakfast series happening on the 4th Sunday of every month. This month, enjoy the original sounds of folk trio Within, the hypnotic vocal loopings of Blunt Chunks, and the graceful hands of harpist Sophie Rusnock while you savour fancy Grainstorm pancakes ($6 a plate). https://www.facebook.com/elephantintheattic/timeline
Sunday March 22, 2015 - Toronto annual Dyke March Town Hall @ Parliament Street Library. The town hall will be an informal meeting for the Toronto Dyke Community. There will be an introduction of the 2015 Dyke March team and a description of plans for this year’s march. Attendees will be given the opportunity to give feedback and ask questions. All members of the Dyke Community are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be available. 2 PM to 4 PM Parliament Street Library, 269 Gerrard St. East, Toronto, ON
Sunday March 22, 2015 - HOTFF Surge Kinky Women's and Trans Munch at O'Gradys on Church O'Gradys on Church 518 Church St. - 2nd Floor on Sunday, March 22nd @ 11am.Come out for the laughter and stay for the community!!! http://www.hotfftoronto.com/#!events/cn4h
Sunday March 22, 2015 - Root Zine One Year Anniversary. From the Root Zine has been publishing writing and visual arts from women of colour for almost a year. So to celebrate we're launching a party! Be sure to expect amazing performances, incredible music, plus we'll be launching our second issue -- BODY! Plus there'll be a sneak peek of what's our third issue theme will be. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/792700644150618 Beit Zatoun 612 Markham St, Toronto, Ontario
Tuesday March 24, 20`5 - Human Rights Watch Film Festival @ TIFF Bell Lightbox The Human Rights Watch Film Festival features eight films that highlight human rights crises in Canada and abroad. All screenings include introductory remarks by specialists on the themes at hand. http://ff.hrw.org/toronto
Wednesday March 25, 2015 - Discussion Why Canada needs more Feminism @ Supermarket Restaurant. Come join us for the launch of our March/April feminist issue! With this issue, we tell readers why we believe Canada needs more feminism—now. In it, we also give a big f*@k that to the popular culture that fostered Jian Ghomeshi, Bill Cosby, and the boys at Dalhousie’s Dentistry school; the one that cultivated mansplaining, manspreading, and street harassment; and the one that encourages apathy toward threats to abortion access, the pay gap, and our country’s Indigenous murdered and missing women. To help kick off the issue, we're hosting another This is Not a Ted Talk, featuring talks from fierce feminists on body positivity, consent, trans* rights, and more.
The Details: WHERE: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, Ont. WHEN: March 25, 2015. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., “This is Not a Ted Talk” speakers take the stage at 7 p.m. COST: $5 at the door, which includes a copy of our March/April Feminist Issue https://www.facebook.com/events/1575367969383772
Thursday March 26 to 28, 2015 - "TRANNY' a musical comedy show @ Buddies. Mandy Goodhandy, co owner of Club 120 is producing and staring in her own one trans woman show at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre. A three night run from Thursday March 26th ($10), Friday March 27th ($20) & Saturday March 28th ($20). This show will be worth going to see as it will be extremely entertaining and hilarious! Visit this link to buy a ticket now: https://tickets.buddiesinbadtimes.com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=304 Buddies In Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander Street, Toronto, Ontario
Thursday March 26, 2015- Feminstry @ Holy Oak Cafe. Making space for voices and visions. Our second nite of music selections and tones from people who are intuiting their own stories. Special guest DJ JULIA DICKENS, remarkable person, organizer of all-female identifying music-mix blog the Loving Echo: http://lovingecho.tumblr.com/ , among other great hings. ~italo, NRG, posi-body music~ 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. 10 PM Free.Holy Oak Café, 1241 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario http://holyoakcafe.com/
Thursday March 26, 2015- Queer Songbook Orchestra Play Songs of Resilience @ Church of the Holy Trinity The Queer Songbook Orchestra is taking a look back at this history with the queer lens intact, revealing little known backstories and personal narratives while reimagining these songs for a chamber pop orchestra. Join this collective of top queer and allied musicians for a unique evening of music and storytelling that examines resilience in song, through the courage of the songwriter and the elevation of the listener, in the beautiful setting of the Church of the Holy Trinity.
The Details: Advance Tickets available at http://queersongbook.eventbrite.comSoundscapes and Glad Day Bookshop $18/Advance $25/Door Church of the Holy Trinity 10 Trinity Square Behind the Eaton Centre. 8 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/1569552473299230
Thursday March 26, 2015 - Last Chance Hot Damn Slam! Featuring Catherine Hernandez! at the Supermarket Restaurant & Bar. This is our final slam before finals in May! I like always it is a two round slam, no eliminations. Be brave and come for a fantastic show Sponsored by LGBTOUT. Open mic and Slam sign up at 730, and rules are here www.queerslam.com Catherine Hernandez's one-woman show, The Femme Playlist,premiered at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Oct 10 2014 as part of the afterRock Play Series co-produced by b current, Eventual Ashes and Sulong Theatre. She is a proud queer woman of colour and single mom. In 2007, her first play, Singkil, was directed by Nina Lee Aquino, produced by fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company in association with Factory Theatre 7:30pm - 11:00pm https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504753909765085/ 268 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L9 Phone:(416) 840-0501 http://www.supermarketto.ca/
Thursday March 26, 2015 - Toronto book launch for "Heavy Radicals" @ Another Story Book Store. Join Another Story Bookshop as we celebrate the book launch for "Heavy Radicals: The FBI's Secret War on America's Maoists" Our entrance is wheelchair accessible, with regrets not our bathroom Heavy Radicals: The FBI's Secret War on America's Maoists is a history of the Revolutionary Union/Revolutionary Communist Party — the largest Maoist organization to arise in the US — from its origins in the explosive year of 1968, its expansion into a national organization in the early seventies, its extension into major industry throughout early part of that decade, the devastating schism in the aftermath of the death of Mao Tse-tung, and its ultimate decline as the 1970s turned into the 1980s. Aaron Leonard is a writer and historian. He is a regular contributor to Truthout, Rabble.ca, the History News Network, PhysicsWorld, and Canadian Dimension magazine. 7 PM 315 Roncesvalles Avenue (at Grenadier), Free - all welcome https://www.facebook.com/anotherstorybookshop
Saturday March 28, 2015 - Aangen Community Centre Spring fund raiser. Aangen is a supportive Community Centre; a non-profit organization that proposes to facilitate independence and cause community. We also aim to provide personalized emergency relief to those in disadvantaged life situations, by providing unconditional support and wraparound services. Aangen Spring Fundraiser & 15th-year Celebration on Saturday March 28. 6:00-9:00pm @ Mây Cafe. 876 Dundas Street West. There will be a few special announcements at 7:00pm http://www.aangen.com/
Saturday March 28, 2015 - Hotnuts at the Sculpture Garden. Spring is just around the corner of a sexy rock bottom! Bust out your most gargoylian statue look and spend the night prancing around in the Hotnuts Sculpture Garden. We're very happy and excited to have our dear friend V ∆ N E S S ∆ taking over the stage. The front woman of the band LIONESS is going solo now & will be performing songs of her soon to be released debut EP. 10:30 PM 1197 Dundas St. W. 10 PM Bockton Neighbourhood Queer West Village, Toronto On. https://www.facebook.com/events/1627594517476371/
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