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Maggie Cassella’s “We’re Funny That Way” returns May 3 to 6, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, May 2, 2017

by: in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Comedy, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Queer, Toronto

After a five year hiatus, the WE’RE FUNNY THAT WAY Festival returns by popular demand! The legendary LGBTQ+ comedy festival and fundraiser will make its triumphant return on May 3 – 6, 2017 with a variety of comedy, music, and burlesque performances to benefit the We’re Funny That Way Foundation. WE’RE FUNNY THAT WAY will kick […]

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CONTACT Photography Festival focuses on Canada – May 1 to 31, 2017- (Toronto)

posted Sunday, April 30, 2017

by: in Art, Art Gallery, Events, Featured Events, Gallery, Photography, Toronto

In recognition of the 150th anniversary of confederation, the Festival focuses on Canada through a series of exhibitions, public installations and events. From documentary explorations of the nation’s shifting landscape and inhabitants, to projects that challenge perceptions of history and definitions of photography, CONTACT 2017 presents outstanding projects by established and emerging Canadian artists and […]

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IndieCan Entertainment’s Spring Film Schedule at Carlton Cinema (Toronto)

posted Sunday, April 30, 2017

by: in Events, Featured Events, Film, Toronto

IndieCan Entertainment have announced the release of three new films coming to Toronto this spring – Menorca, The Sandwich Nazi, and Mom and Me. Menorca released at the Carlton Cinema on Friday, April 21. The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Whistler Film Festival. Claire, a suburban mother indulging in some good-natured hedonistic debauchery, receives […]

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What’s Queer at Hot Docs 2017?

posted Sunday, April 30, 2017

by: in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Film, Queer, Toronto

The Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival takes place April 27 to May 7, 2017 at various locations in Toronto. There’s always a good selection of queer-themed flicks to check out, and here’s a list of recommended viewing. Get your tickets in advance. CHAVELA Artscapes With a fierce and haunting persona, lauded majestic chanteuse Chavela […]

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Robert Mapplethorpe’s “Fluid Beauty” exhibition opens April 29, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Monday, April 24, 2017

by: in Art, Art Gallery, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Gallery, New York City, Photography, Queer, Toronto

The Olga Korper Gallery is pleased to present Fluid Beauty, an exhibition of photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe. The exhibition will open on Saturday April 29th and will remain on view until Saturday May 27th. The opening will take place from 2-5pm on Saturday April 29th at  17 Morrow Avenue Toronto, Canada M6R 2H9 Robert Mapplethorpe’s […]

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Sofonda Cox hosts “El Convento Rico” 25th Anniversary Bash!

posted Monday, April 17, 2017

by: in Bar/Club, Drag, Events, Pride, Queer, Toronto

El Convento Rico is a LEGEND of a nightclub in our city, and they are celebrating a fantastic and impressive milestone. In 1992 El Convento Rico opened its doors as a safe haven for the LGBT community, and they have been breaking down barriers ever since. In the 25 years since its inception, College Street has […]

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Fashion Art Toronto, presents Fashion Evolution, April 18-22, 2017

posted Friday, April 14, 2017

by: in Art, Celebrity, Events, Fashion, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

  Fashion Art Toronto presents its annual, five-day celebration of provocative, avant-garde and cutting-edge fashion and art. Expect to be awed and inspired through 50+ runway shows and performances, photography exhibits, interdisciplinary art installations and a selection of curated fashion films. In its 12th year, Fashion Art Toronto continues to be Canada’s foremost platform for […]

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“It’s All Tru” – a new play about AIDS, by Buddies founder, Sky Gilbert

posted Friday, April 7, 2017

by: in Activism, Events, Featured Events, Theatre, Toronto

Kurt and Travis are a perfect gay couple – a young prince charming and a charming silver fox – whose marriage is threatened by the appearance of a sexy street boy named Gideon. Did Gideon have condomless sex with Travis? Did Gideon have permission? Did Travis take his PrEP? The once a day PrEP pill (Truvada) has […]

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Wayhome 2017 is WayCool – July 28–30, 2017

posted Sunday, April 2, 2017

by: in Art, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Music, Toronto

The third edition of Wayhome Music and Arts Festival is shaping up with a stellar line up, although topping a three hour set by Neil Young at its inaugural year might still be tough to top! 2015 Other headliners in that first year included Kendrik Lamar and Sam Smith, along with Decemberists, St Vincent, Passion Pit, […]

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Salah Bachir appointed Chancellor of OCAD University

posted Friday, March 24, 2017

by: in Activism, Art, Charity, Pride, Queer, Toronto

Salah Bachir has been appointed as the Chancellor of OCAD University, effective June 1, 2017. A successful entrepreneur, Bachir began his career in publishing, and is currently president of Cineplex Media. An avid art collector, Bachir’s diverse collection features many works by Canadian artists and as a patron of the arts, he has supported numerous […]

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