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Outexpressions is a different Gay and Lesbian Media Publication, we round up the best events (well balanced with parties and cultural things and not just gay bars), from the city’s queer culture scene. Regular schedule updates are done every Sunday and Wednesday. 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. Outexpressions Front Desk: Text or Call: 416-879-7954. Suggestions: queerwestinfo@gmail.com
The Details; Children of the Broken Treaty by Charlie Angus, Book Launch Wednesday, September 2nd, 7:00pm - 9:00pm @ Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave, Free, Wheelchair Accessible. https://www.facebook.com/events/1007293349294672/ Queer West Toronto Ontario
Wednesday September 2 to Sunday Sept 6, 2016 - Cirque du Soleil Varekai @ The Air Canada Centre. Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world – a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai. The sky lets go a solitary young man, and the story of Varekai begins. Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world imbued with fantastical creatures, a young man takes flight in an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. The word Varekai (pronounced ver·ay·’kie) means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies the universal wanderers. Directed by Dominic Champagne, this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those who quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to Varekai. 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM and some afternoon weekend shows. Tickets prices range from $50 - $120. To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai or call 1-855-985-5000. Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay Street Toronto ON
Thursday September 3, 2015 - Women & Trans Board Game Night @ 1516 Queen St. W. hosted by BoardAgain's Michelle Isocianu and Tianna Henry.Board games in an anti-oppressive, judgment-free zone. 8 pm to 11 pm . $5. Unless you're judging whether someone is smuggling contraband in Sherrif of Nottingham, in which case judging is allowed and even encouraged. *Note on Accessibility: one step leading into the shop. The bathroom is down a flight of stairs.416-843-7344 Queer West Village, Toronto Ontario http://boardagaingames.com/
Friday September 4 to Monday September 7, 2015 - Canadian International Air Show @ View it Free Anywhere along Toronto Lakeshore (From Humber Bay to Woodbine Beach) . features aerial stunts over Lake Ontario by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds as well as international daredevil pilots. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are a team of serving pilots and technicians that performs demonstrations across North America. This year’s show includes death-defying stunts from France’s Breitling Jet Team, Mike Wiskus & the Lucas Oil Putts Special, a commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, and more. Runs: Saturday, September 5th, Sunday, September 6th and Monday September 7th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 P.M. with a rehearsal practice day on Friday, September 4th from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Friday September 4, 2015 - Nitty Gritty Motown Dance Party @ The Steady. A queer dance party! Featuring motown, soul, and rhythm and blues, with DJ "Lesbian Menace" (AKA Retro DJ Lana Leprich) on the ones and twos. NO COVER, GOOD TIMES and COME PARTY. 10 PM to 2 AM The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) https://www.facebook.com/events/1604041759863145/
Friday September 4, 2015 - Toronto Lesbians gather for a night of Cream @ 120 Diner. Cream Toronto, Toronto’s newest monthly girl party DJ's K LRhttps://soundcloud.com/thesoundsofklr, Recklezz, Matt Priestess & Levi all come together to bring you Cream's first back to school bash! We'll have some great prize give aways and as always...cheap drinks and goooood music! 120 Diner seats 60 get there early 120 Church Street, south of Richmond. Dinner reservation - Phone: 416-792-7725 or Text: 416-706-4237 http://120diner.com/
Saturday September 5, 2015 - Viking Mortal Combat & BBQ with Viking Folk Songs @ High Park. Greetings to all, far and near! As it is known to some, our friends from the Folk Metal band Protokult have begun a tradition of hosting a BBQ to celebrate the end of the summer and for some, a return to student life and studies. What may not be known is that this year, there'll be Vikings present! Like Vikings? Like Music? Like History? Want to have some fun? Then this, my friend, is the event for you! 2 pm More details https://www.facebook.com/events/151512795181580/ Event Location: Lot #24 right at the end of the zoo. Coming from Bloor Street/High Park station, walk straight down Grenadier into and through the zoo. Lot 24 will be on your left side (open space) before the playground.
Saturday September 5, 2015 - Book Launch: Jamaican-born author Max-Arthur Mantle BATTY BWOY! @ Glad Day Book Shop. Max-Arthur Mantle is a Jamaican-born author, photographer and self-taught abstract painter. He studied journalism and photography at Howard University and served in the US military (Navy) Glad Day Bookstore. 598A Yonge Street. 6pm - 8pm. http://www.maxarthurmantle.net/ OR https://www.facebook.com/events/1000958813282075/
Sunday September 6, 2015 - Up from the Roots presents Toronto International Poetry Slam @ Lula Lounge. Witness 21 of the best poets in North America, battling it out for $1500 in cash!! The Lula Lounge will be packed for the final edition of the Toronto International Poetry Slam, so get your tickets early! Early Bird Tickets are $15, Advance Tickets are $20, Door Tickets will be $25 Tickets do not guarantee seating. Please reserve for dinner to guarantee table seating. Doors Open:, 7:00PM, Show Starts: 8:00PM Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W, 416-588-0307, lula.ca Queer West Toronto Ontario
Tuesday September 8, 2015 - Board Games and Booty @ The Steady. Board Again Events offers you salvation.Between 7-12 to meet, and play with, some new friends. $5.00 will get you in the door, and also a discount on any games your wish to purchase. Boards as in games will be mixing with Booty as in not pirate treasure when Board Again Events helps take the awkwardness out of first encounters. Not looking for another meeple to spice up your life? Not a problem, as Boards and Booty will be providing badges, which will alert others that you're more in love with the boards, than the booty. 7 pm Cover $5 The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West Toronto Ontario
Wednesday September 9, 2015 - Brockton Writers Series’ Sixth Anniversary @ Full of Beans Coffee House . Guest speaker Nancy Jo Cullen, author of Canary will talk about “What to Consider if You’re Considering an M.F.A.” Then, at 7pm, Readings by: Irfan Ali, Sarah Henstra, Lana Pesch and Sabrina Ramnanan will read from their work. The reading is PWYC (suggested $3-$5) and features a Q&A with the writers afterward. Books and treats are available for sale. Please note that while the venue is wheelchair accessible, washroom facilities are not. Hosted by Authors: Farzana Doctor and Sheila Toller. 6:30pm - 8:30pm https://brocktonwritersseries.wordpress.com/ Full of Beans, 1348 Dundas St West, Toronto, ON http://www.fullofbeansroastery.com/
Wednesday September 9, 2015 - Hot Damn its a Queer Poetry Slam @ The Supermarket. Welcome to season two of our fabulous series! We are starting it off back on the amazing Supermarket Restaurant and Bar stage with one of our very favourite features from last year Johnny Trinh from Regina! Queer and Trans poets bring your voices, your work to this stage. We have one of the hottest shows in town and we would love you to come be a part of it. Johnny Trinh can not wait to return to the Hot Damn It's A Queer Slam stage to share new work, new words, and some of his Queer Asian flavors. Having just completed his MFA: Interdisciplinary Studies: Theatre & Creative Technology at the University of Regina, this prairie poet is ready to take on real life and find new stories to share. Supermarket Restaurant and Bar, 268 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON 7:30pm - 11:00pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/1611969339067351/ Queer West Toronto Ontario
Thursday September 10, 2010 - Award Winning Queer Blues Legend Anna Gutmanis with Taylor & Bryn @ 120 Diner. Anna Gutmanis entwines her brave, edgy lyrics with deep, blues-style vocals. Her songs have charted on iTunes, The Independent Music Report, Roots Music Report, OutVoice, and three different Australian Indie Radio Charts. Her award-winning single I Am Who I Am is an LGBTQ anthem. www.annagutmanis.com
Taylor & Bryn's live shows are high-energy infusions of soaring harmonies, sophisticated guitar parts, and beat-boxing harmonica. The duo took 1st place in 2014's Ontario-wide Landmark Events Showcase Competition and will release their first EP in 2015. www.taylorandbryn.com
The Details: 120 Diner was created by the people who brought you Club120 (a gay kink nightclub downstairs). Chef Richard Henry serves until 4am on the weekends, 2am Tuesday through Thursday), alongside regular dinner and brunch services, and he's really taken to the diner theme: burgers and cheesesteaks sit alongside chili and poutine, though he's taken a few liberties here and there. 120 Diner 120 Church Street, south of Richmond 6 pm to 8 pm Cover $10 with dinner reservation - Phone: 416-792-7725 or Text: 416-706-4237 http://120diner.com/
Thursday September 10, 2015 - 10th Annual Honky Tonk Patsy Cline Birthday Show! @ Lula Lounge. Heather Morgan hosts an incredible line-up of top notch performers singing their favorite Patsy Cline songs. All backed by one of the best backing bands around. Band leader Steve 'Bebop Cowboys' Briggs is joined by Nichol Robertson on guitar, Denis Keldie on keys, Dennis Pendrith on upright bass, Cam Giroux on the drums and Ted Hawkins rounding it out on harmony vocals. Showtime is 8:30 pm sharp, doors open at 7pm. The evening is also in support of Artscan Circle. A wonderful organization that helps at-risk youth in remote Indigenous communities, using the power of the arts.
The Details: The Lula Lounge Toronto, 1585 Dundas Street West, (Between Dufferin and Landsdowne) When: Thursday Sept. 10th, 2014 Showtime: Please note this is an early show starting at 8:30pm sharp. Doors at 7:00pm Cost: $20 Tickets available at the door the night of the event. Advance tickets available online via the Lula website: http://www.lula.ca/events/2015/sep/patsy-cline.html
Friday September 11, 2105 - TRAMP @ Steady our monthly GIRL party 10:00 PM 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 DJs Fawn BC & Linguist 1051 Bloor St W, (416) 536-4162 Queer West Village Toronto Ontario. https://www.facebook.com/TheSteadyCafeBar
Friday September 11, 2015 - Queer Filmmaker and DJ Bruce LaBruce presents TIFF @ The Bovine Sex Club. Sex, sin, cinema. Makes sense. The revolution is your boyfriend. #Tiff 15. DJ Bruce LaBruce, KEVIN H Dead Cops/VILE/Cruising, 11pm Live show from punk rockers VCR and their music video DVD release "Murder City Music" http://vcr-toronto.bandcamp.com/Hostess Judy Virago performs a sinematic silver screen show after midnight. Erotic dancers going hard to get you harder Doors at 9pm - NO COVER Bovine Sex Club 542 Queen Street West Toronto http://www.bovinesexclub.com Bruce LaBruce: https://twitter.com/BruceLaBruce
Saturday September 12, 2015 - Myra's Story at the One More Night Festival Play @ The Box Toronto: Studio and Theatre Award-winning solo show by Irish playwright Brian Foster returns to Toronto for ONE SHOW ONLY! Performed by Jennifer Cornish, directed by Darlene Spencer. Hilarious and heartbreaking, MYRA'S STORY portrays a day in the life of a homeless Irish "wine connoisseur" as she begs for money from passers-by while recalling her life and how she came to arrive at her present state. As she tells her story, Myra introduces a colourful cast of characters from her past; Tina the Tap, Big Bridie, Jimmy the Tadpole and a host of others. (NOTE: contains coarse language and mature subject matter.) 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Tickets CA$15.00 http://myrasstory.brownpapertickets.com/ The Box Toronto: Studio and Theatre, 103-89 Niagara Street, Toronto ON , http://www.theboxtoronto.com/
Saturday September 12, 2015 - Toronto Queer Slow Dance Schoolyard Edition @ Dovercourt House. 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. It's high school with a happy ending. Come and experience why slow is beautiful, and why love is not ironic.
This event is MIXED and for EVERYONE: queer, straight, bi, poly, non-gender-binaried, those who identify as Complicated and those who are late-onset awesome. PS. Fabulous and inspired attire, while desired, is not required. But it would be AWESOME and HAWT. As this is our "schoolyard" edition, school uniforms would be entirely and attirely appropriate, but proceed at your comfort level.
We are always looking for designated dancers for our evenings. If you are outgoing, warm, and willing to undertake the very serious duty and responsibility of inviting wallflowers out onto the dancefloor - if in fact, such a prospect gives you great joy facebook.com/events/1626830214239191/- then please contact the organizers at inconsolablecat@hotmail.com
The Details: Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd. (1 block North of Bloor, 3 blks. West of Ossington) ((Street Map http://g.co/maps/u2kc3) Doors at 9:30, Dance from 10 PM - 2:30 AM. $10 admission includes your Dancecard-booklet!http://www.dovercourthouse.com Regretfully, the Dovercourt House is not wheelchair-accessible. 19+ Queer West Toronto Ontario.
Friday September 11, 2015 - PALEBLUE: a spacey art show and launch party @ Milk Glass Gallery (Brockton Village) the nerdiest underground launch party of the year. An otherworldly zine mixtape of almost 70 artists from across North America, Europe, and parts of the Andromeda Galaxy oh heyyy come together to present PALEBLUE: art and sounds from the Milky Way, help us launch this baby into the universe Friday, September 11th - doors 7pm / performances at 7:30pm by: MORRIS FOX, AISHA SASHA JOHN, BEAU MELANSON ft. Hayden Farrar, and very special guest MAYA POSTEPSKI of Austra & Princess Century provides a little dance party for us at 10pm. 1247 Dundas Street West. Queer West Toronto, Ontario. 416.536.6455. http://milkglassco.tumblr.com/ Queer West Toronto Ontario
Saturday September 12 & 13 , 2015 - 21st Annual GWN Dragon Boat Race Festival @ Marilyn Bell Park 100 dragon boat crews from across North America will arrive at Toronto’s Marilyn Bell Park to race head-to-head, unofficially marking the culmination of Canada’s dragon boat racing season. Festival grounds will offer a variety of activities for all participants and spectators. Families can bring their children to enjoy performances and games in the interactive Kids Zone, while the main event stage will feature DJ sets and live bands. Marilyn Bell Park, 851 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto beside Lake Ontario 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Free. http://www.gwndragonboat.com/
Saturday September 12 & 13, 2015 - 39th ANNUAL CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL The festival takes over Parliament Street from South of Wellesley Street to Gerrard Street East to showcase the very best of what the community has to offer.his year’s line-up of musical performers will include the sounds of jazz, R&B, funk, Big Band and Latin music. With over 30 incredible bands performing at 13 participating venues along Parliament Street, the weekend promises to bring an eclectic mix of artists sure to satisfy everyone’s musical tastes.http://cabbagetownto.com/
Sunday September 13, 2015 - 6th Annual Toronto Bicycle Music Festival @ Allan Gardens, Grange Park, Christie Pits Park. The Toronto Bicycle Music Festival is a yearly series of free outdoor pedal-powered concerts taking place in and between our city's great community parks and streets. Join us for Toronto's sixth annual pedal-powered, mobile music festival. Performances by Bry Webb and The Providers, Tanika Charles, The Heavyweights Brass Band, Maya Killtron, Girls Rock Camp. Mobile performances by Great James and Willow Rutherford. New this year, Moon Runners Dance-Off. 1:00 pm - Allan Gardens, 3:30 pm - Grange Park, 6:00 pm - Christie Pits Park. Free/PWYC (Suggested donation $10-$20). 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM http://torontobicyclemusicfestival.com/
Sunday September 13, 2015. Tribute evening of music by R & B legend Nina Simone @ Holy Oak Cafe. An American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist. She worked in a broad range of musical styles including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop. Holy Oak Café, 1241 Bloor Street West Http://holyoakcafe.com/ Queer West Toronto Ontario
Wednesday September 15, 2015 - Gay Chapbooks Poetry Launch w/ Anstruther & Frog Hollow @ The Steady. Anstruther Press http://www.anstrutherpress.com/ and Frog Hollow Press http://www.froghollowpress.com/welcome you to a joint launch & reading with 4 brand new chapbooks by Jessica Popeski is a Classical Voice and Creative Writing graduate from Brandon University, Josh Stewart is an ESL teacher and martial artist living in Mississauga. Marc di Saverio hails from Hamilton, Ontario, and Robert Colman is a writer and editor based in Newmarket, Ontario, whose work has been published in literary magazines across Canada.. It’s a Pivot off-week, so there are no excuses! Join us at The Steady for drinks, readings, and book signings by an incredible line-up of poets. Doors are open at 7:00pm and readings will start at 7:30pm. Come early to get your chapbooks before they’re sold out. The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned)
Thursday September 17, 2015 - Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Opening Party @ Nathan Philips Square. Time: 6pm-10pm, Where: Nathan Phillips Square, Food: Yes, Booze: Yes, Live art: Yes, Bad times: No, Ticket price: $10 online / $15 at the door, Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opening-party-tickets 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM http://torontooutdoorart.org/
Thursday September 17, 2015 - Bike-in: Nicolas Un-Caged presented by Minto Westside Market. Time: 7:30pm discussion panel - 8pm movie to start For one night only, Minto Westside hosts the city’s first bike-in movie screening of the Nicolas Cage 1983 cult classic “Valley Girl”. Admission is free: bike parking is complimentary: A night with Cage…priceless! Minto Westside Market, 25 Bathurst Street (corner of Front and Bathurst) Queer West Toronto Ontario
Friday Sept 18 to Sun Sept 20, 2015 - The Drake General Store has teamed up with Smash Salvage for EPIC Warehouse Sale! at 201 Geary Ave. You don’t want to miss out on these one-of-a-kind treasures and antiques from Smash Salvage! The Warehouse Sale has something for everyone with a vast array of antiques, nostalgic Canadiana, curiosities, design must-haves, travel necessities and cutting-edge fashion, accessories and products! Event details: 201 Geary Ave. Friday Sept. 18 from 12-8 p.m. Saturday Sept. 19 from 10-6 p.m. Sunday Sept. 20 from 12-5 p.m. Street Map Queer West Toronto, ON
Friday september 18, 2015 - An Intimate Evening With fiddler Jaron Freeman-Fox @ Hogtown Cure. This Friday, September 18th The Hogtown Cure is pleased to welcome Jaron Freeman-Fox with Simon Nyberg of Sweden to Fork & Fiddle Fridays. Bred in the mountains of Canada’s rural north-west, Jaron Freeman-Fox redefines what the violin is capable of, and gives you no choice but to take his mutant species of music on it’s own terms. http://theoppositeofeverything.com/ 7.30 pm Fork & Fiddle Fridays is a weekly kitchen party that brings together local musicians and local food in the cozy atmosphere of gay owned The Hogtown Cure. The Hogtown Cure, situated in Toronto's trendy Dundas West neighbourhood and the heart of Brockton Village is a farm to table eatery that celebrates the best of Canadian cuisine. Reserve your table at http://www.TheHogtownCure.com or 647-725-5550, 1484 Dundas Street West, N/W corner of Dundas & Dufferin Queer West Toronto, ON
Friday September 18 - League of Lady Wrestlers Presents The Island Rumble II @ Artscape Gibraltar Point torontoartscape.org/artscape-gibraltar-point Ahoy hoy Land-Hos! The LOLW ring will once again be set up for destruction at on Toronto Island this September. Start preparing now for another evening of elaborate entrances, jaw-dropping moves, comebacks, revenge, vicious finishers, and unbelievable surprises. 7 pm TICKETS: $15 eventbrite.ca/e/island-rumble-ii-tickets
Friday September 18, 2015 - 6th Annual Hip-Hop Karaoke Competition @ Revival Bar, Browse the catalogue of classic rap jams http://www.hhktoronto.com/ and get ready to show and prove at the 6th Annual HHK Competition (email hhksongs@gmail.com to enter). Reigning champ Egyptian Prescription will be returning to defend his title, so all competitors: BRING YOUR EH GAME! The Dirty Bird will also be selling fried chicken all night long. $15 before 11 pm, $20 after. Revival Bar, 783 College St. http://www.revivalbar.com/ Queer West Toronto, ON
Friday September 18, 2015 - Yes Yes Y’all @ Nest Nightclub .Toronto's biggest, baddest, queerest, hip hop/dancehall/rnb jam took over new space at Ryze on College. DJ Lissa Monet is back. She is talented, ambitious, blessed with a great deal of charisma and a thirst for knowledge. She shows up at special events wearing fabulous shoes that you have to look around the DJ booth to see and a statement piece from a designer you haven’t heard of yet. https://soundcloud.com/djlissamonet This location is now wheelchair accessible. Fun, grimey, lit, so on and so forth 10 PM 19+ COVER $6 bucks before 11pm. Extremely difficult to get tickets at the door! Nest Nightclub (Formerly the Ryze) 423 College St. & Bathurst 416-792-9488 https://www.facebook.com/NestToronto/timeline Queer West Toronto Ontario
Friday September 18 - Rebel Hop @ The Piston. Soul, funk, reggae, hip-hop, dancehall, and their relative disciples with DJs Gramera and Linx on the decks + Dennis P on the sax! Free before 11 pm, $5 after. The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Queer West Toronto, ON 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/press/
Friday September 18 - Shadows of Motown @ The Boat, Shadows of Motown is a dance party that plays the biggest and best Motown, doo wop, booty shakin’ hits! With DJs Slater, Well Said, and Ty. $5. 10 PM The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave (Kensington Market) 416-593-9218 http://www.theboatkensington.com/ Queer West Toronto, ON
Friday September 18 - Sweat Pants @ The Ossington, DJ Coolin spins the ultimate smooth party groove. Hip-hop, dancehall, soul, RnB, reggae – everything you need. 10 PM The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. 416-850-0161 The Ossington Queer West Toronto, ON
Saturday September 19, 2015 - A Baby Phat night for Dykes with DJ Fawn Big Canoe @ Sex Lazer. (No Doorway Sign) Music style tonight. Late 90's/early 2000s rap music played in the darkest bar in the city. Come put your lighters up and get ill na na'd Sat. Sept. 19th https://soundcloud.com/fawn-big-canoe The place is bit of a drag because the crowd is really young, but if you're in your early-mid 20s it will be a good mix. No Cover. 1369 Dundas Street W Queer West Toronto, ON 505 streetcar to Lisgar St. No web site here's a review by BlogTO. http://www.blogto.com/bars/sex-laser-toronto
Saturday September 19, 2015 - The Trinity Bellwoods Flea @ Studio Bar. The Trinity Bellwoods Flea is back with another stellar line up of local, fashion, handmade, and vintage vendors. With 35+ vendors to choose from there is something for everyone! Listen to a fun and funky mix of ’90s classics while you shop and enjoy food from Steambox Dumplings, Chocolatta Gourmet, and Jons Ice Pops. 11 am to 6 pm. http://www.studiobartoronto.ca/ Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W. Queer West Toronto, ON
Saturday September 19, 2015 - I’m Going Downstairs @ Unlovable. A night of basement music at Unlovable. Special guest Jesse Futerman sits in this month, playing the finest in soul, jazz, gospel, funk, and disco for you and yours. https://www.facebook.com/UnlovableBar Unlovable, 1415-B Dundas St. W. Brockton Village, Queer West Toronto, ON
Saturday September 19, 2015 - It’s All Good @ The Piston DJ General Eclectic and Splattermonkey spin all-’90s hip-hop, house, and rock! The best all killer and no filler selections from 1990 to 1999, so expect to hear stuff like Wu-Tang, Pixies, Nirvana, etc. Nostalgic moments guaranteed, because It’s All Good, baby! $5. The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station Queer West Toronto, ON 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/press/
Saturday September 19, 2015 - Get It Together: Back to School Edition @ The Boat. Get It Together is back in action after an amazing summer. All genres, all genres, and all peoples welcome! Selections by Mikey McFly. $5. The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave (Kensington Market) 416-593-9218 http://www.theboatkensington.com/ Queer West Toronto, ON
Saturday September 19, 2015 - Cherry Bomb @ The ROUND Nightclub A party for queer women and friends Hosted by resident DJ's Deniss Benson and Cozmic Cat. The duo brings their talents to the tables and are notorious for dropping diverse, high-voltage sets of house,funk, hiphop, dancehall, party anthems and other dancefloor burners all mixed, mashed and played with love. Don't believe the hype that its a women's only event, the event is pack with men too. 10 pm Cover $5 difficult to get tickets at the door! The Round. (Not wheelchair accessible) 152a, 2nd floor Augusta Ave., Queer West Toronto, Ontario (416) 451-6346 http://roundvenue.com/ Location Map https://goo.gl/maps/seZvX WebSite: http://www.djcozmic.com/cherry-bomb.html
Saturday September 19, 2015 - Girl Gang: A Feminist Film Night. @ Younger Than Beyoncé Gallery Not only are we in the midst of political change but we are in a time when growing cultures around sexism, censorship and black lives matter is growing and giving life to new and important creative cultures. As we shift seasons and move into Toronto's misogynistic TIFF culture where the white and racist and sexist patriarchy is alive and winning awards we want to revisit the feminist film Born in Flames a 1983 documentary-style feminist science. fiction film by Lizzie Borden that explores racism, classism, sexism and heterosexism in an alternative United States socialist democracy. Screening at Younger Than Beyoncé Gallery at 830pm Saturday Sept. 9th., 563 Dundas street east suite 201 Pwyc (suggested donation $5) at the door Discussion to follow the screening http://www.ytbgallery.com/
Saturday September 19, 2015. Documentary on Fight for LGBT Rights in Ukraine @ Runnymede Public Library. The documentary that reveals the history of the LGBT Pride movement in Ukraine. The film tells the story of KyivPride, the first attempt of the Ukrainian LGBT community to rise up and make their voice be heard by the government. The documentary also includes interviews with activists and allies from Ukraine, Canada and Germany, as well as footage from KyivPride events in 2012, the successful march in 2013, and to the cancellation of the 2014 march. This event includes an introduction and Q&A by the Director and Executive Producer, Michelle Emson. Runnymede Public Library, 2178 Bloor St. W. Two blocks, east of Runnymede Subway Station. Toronto ON. http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/ Queer West Toronto Ontario
Saturday September 19, 2015 - The Cliks Up Close and Personal @ The Duke Live. Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Cliks show at the Duke in Toronto is being cancelled and postponed to a later date. We will keep you in the loop. Our apologies and as always, thank you for the ongoing support. ~ Lucas Silveira.
Sunday September 20, 2015 and Sun Sept 27, 2015 - Workshop Theatre Of The Oppressed Intensive @ Aluna Theatre Two-day intensive workshop using Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed techniques & other arts-based popular education approaches to collaboratively reflect and explore issues of social justice and community transformation. Sun Sep 20 & 27, 10 am-4 pm. $65-$180 (sliding scale available). Sep 20, 2015 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sep 27, 2015 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Aluna Theatre 1 Wiltshire, studio 128, Toronto, Ontario http://www.alunatheatre.ca/
Sunday September 20, 2015 - The Fall Post Market @ The Great Hall. The seventh instalment of the Post Market is back at The Great Hall with some amazing new vendors + many staple favourites! Vintage, handmade, and new items from Uppdoo, Ella’s Botanicals, Hey Pomelo, Sass Tea, Two Lamb Boutique, Emily Thai Jewelry, BREAD&Circus, Shop Wanderlust, Outpost Vintage, and more. 11 am Until 6 pm. Queer West Toronto, ON http://www.thegreathall.ca/ The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W.
Monday September 21 - NOW's Free Flick Mondays at the Royal Cinema: Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Ferris Bueller Matthew Broderick has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney Jeffrey Jones, determined to catch him in the act. Tickets are FREE! Available at the cinema when doors open at 6:30 PM first come, first serve. The first 100 guests will be treated to a free popcorn courtesy of The Royal Cinema, The Royal Cinema - Toronto 608 College Street
Wednesday September 23, 2015 - Pivot Queer Book Readings @ The Steady Cafe. Featuring Raoul Fernandes, James Grainger, and Sabrina Ramnanan Wednesday, September 23rd 8 PM 1051 Bloor St West PWYC (Suggested: $5) Hosted by Jacob McArthur Mooney https://www.facebook.com/events/556349537851247/
Thursday September 24 to Sunday Sept 27, 2015 - Vague de Cirque-Acrobatic Circus Show @ Yellow and White Big Tent Top. Quebec-based Vague de Cirque is the creation of Alain Boudreaux and Noemie Gervais, two accomplished alums of Cirque du Soleil and Cirque Eloize with their own vision for the popular art form. While major circus spectacles thrive on glamor and polish, Vague de Cirque adopts a simpler aesthetic, recalling the era when nomadic troupes traveled from town to town and performed in intimate spaces. Vague de Cirque brings a different and more human approach to circus, combining comedy with high-level acrobatics. Their latest creation ‘’Barbecue’’ shines with panache and verve, leaving the audience full of wonder and emotion. With the intimates feel of classy cabaret, the company draws inspiration from the very roots of circus. See Tickets for start times sliding scale $16 to $33. Or at the door 1h before the show. Children welcome. Yellow and White Big Tent Top 158 Sterling Rd. Queer West Toronto, ON M6R 2B2
Thursday September 24, 2015 - Ladies’ Night Toastr's 4th Anniversay Bash @ White Elephant Restaurant & Bar.. Put it in your calendar. THE BIG: MC FLIPSIDE joins STICKY CUTS. See more about this musical beast here: https://soundcloud.com/mcflipside. We heard you - more bartenders to ensure that you get your drinks fast, friendly and fabulously. Expect Greatness.$8 Cover 366 Queen Street East (at Parliament) $4 Jagers all night Appealing Visuals, Appealing Vibes, Appealing People. House - Tech - Dancehall - Hip Hop - Twerk - ETC. Expect Greatness.Doors at 9:30pm https://www.facebook.com/toastrTO Leslieville Queer Village, Toronto Ontario. http://www.whiteelephant366.com/
Thursday September 24, 2015 - Proud to Vote: LGBTQ Issues in the Federal Election @ Buddies. 5:00pm - 9:00pm Join us for a discussion & debate with representatives of all four major parties on key issues for LGBTQ communities in Canada. Bill Morneau (Liberal candidate in Toronto Centre), Craig Scott (NDP candidate in Toronto Danforth), and Chris Tolley (Green Party candidate in Toronto Danforth). The Conservative Party representative is yet to be confirmed. Performance by Gein Wong The discussion will be moderated by Brenda Cossman, from the Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies. Unlike riding-focused debates, this town hall will focus on a range of issues of interest to LGBTQ communities in Canada, including domestic and foreign policy issues. Doors: 5:00pm Event begins: 6:00pm Post-debate Social: 8:00pm Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St, Toronto, ON Street Map
Friday September 25 & 26, 2015 - Gay Play Day LGBTQ Theatre Festival @ Fraser Studios See 8 short plays by novice, emerging and established playwrights about the LGBTQ experience. Sep 25-26, Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2:30 pm. $15. Plays by Josh Downing, Mark Keller, Caity-Shea Violette, Adam Bryan, Philip Cairns and others. Fraser Studios 76 Stafford, Toronto, Ontario http://gayplayday.bpt.me/
Friday September 25, 2015 - Opening of the Fall 2015 Season at The Power Plant Gallery. Be among the first to see our upcoming installations by world-renowned artists. The Power Plant is pleased to present three major solo exhibitions by renowned artists Dora García (Spain), Carlos Amorales (Mexico) and Mark Lewis (Canada). Each project has been organized by Canadian guest curators who bring their unique perspective to the gallery's exhibition program. 8 pm A cash bar will be available all evening. The Fall 2015 Exhibition will be on view from 26 September 2015 - 3 January 2016. http://thepowerplant.org/Exhibitions/Upcoming-Exhibitions.aspx
Saturday September 26, 2015 - Book Launch 3 pm Sex is a Funny Word @ Another Story BookShop. Come celebrate the Canadian release of Sex Is a Funny Word, the much anticipated follow up to What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth. We'll be there with a new set of amazing Fiona Smyth coloring activities for the kids, free buttons (guaranteed to start a conversation), and a whole lot of books for signing. We're doing it while the store is open, so feel free to drop in for a bit or hang out for the whole two hours. Access info: entrance is wheelchair accessible but with regrets not our bathroom. Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Avenue (at Grenadier) Free - all welcomeFor more info call 416-462-1104 or visit http://www.anotherstory.ca Queer West Toronto Ontario
Saturday September 26, 2015 - 35th annual Take Back the Night March through Toronto Streets @ Scadding Court. Hosted by: The Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape and Black Lives Matter. This year’s theme is: “All Black Lives Matter: Black Communities Take Back the Night” This year’s theme speaks to the anti-Black racism centering the experiences of Black women, Black queer and trans people along the gender spectrum, Black people with disabilities, undocumented Black people, peeps in the criminalization system. It speaks to the experiences of Black women (in particular Black trans women and sex workers) experiencing sexual violence as a tool of police brutality and genocide. Join us as we stand in solidarity against police brutalitSty and violence towards all Black people. March begins at 8:30pm More details and other events: https://www.facebook.com/events/863841447024873/ Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas St. W at Bathurst, Queer West Toronto Ontario
Sunday September 27, 2015 - David Suzuki's Foundation Eco Friendly Family Homegrown Park Crawl @ Toronto's; Christie Pits, Bickford, Fred Hamilton and Trinity Bellwoods Parks. Noon to 6 pm. Free. This year's Park Crawl will feature food from some of Toronto's top chefs and restaurants, plus kids activities and live music. this year we'll be crawlin' upstream, from Trinity Bellwoods to Christie Pits. Each of the four parks on the route — Christie Pits, Bickford, Fred Hamilton and Trinity Bellwoods — will have entertainment and eco-activities, with food and drink vendors at Trinity Bellwoods and Christie Pits, plus a beer and wine tent at the Pits. Highlites from 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE4Nernc7tg
The Details: The Homegrown Park Crawl starts in Trinity Bellwoods Park at noon on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The musical parade will begin at 2pm, marching through Fred Hamilton Park and Bickford Park, arriving at Christie Pits Park at approximately 3pm. Food and drink will be available at Christie Pits from 3pm to 6pm. Food tickets are $5 per portion. Beer and wine will be $5, cash only. Please bring your own plates and mugs. The Homegrown Park Crawl will be a rain or shine event. Please dress accordingly. Also be sure to check out the Art Crawl l in Christie Pits between 11am and 5pm. The Art Crawl is hosted by the Friends of Christie Pits Park 11 am and will feature the work of many local talents. https://www.facebook.com/events/1554638211468868/
Sunday September 27, 2015 - The Word On The Street Book and Magazine Festival @ Harbourfront Center. The Word On The Street brings Toronto a showcase of Canada’s hottest new books and authors, as well as the best Canadian magazines. Enjoy over 200 authors and presenters on stage, and shop in an Exhibitor Marketplace featuring hundreds of vendors—it’s the world’s largest outdoor bookstore! 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W Fee: Free http://thewordonthestreet.ca/toronto/
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