Fringe Festival – Discover Indie Theatre and Performance with over 100 shows in more than 20 venues- July 2 to 13, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Monday, June 30, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Theatre, Toronto

Toronto Fringe presents the 37th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival, taking place July 2 – 13, 2025 with over 100 shows in over 20 venues across the city. This is Ontario’s largest performance festival and will include three dance shows, five KidsFest shows, over a dozen new Canadian musicals, the Next Stage Series, plus dramatic theatre, clown, storytelling, comedy, […]

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Rent Free – two best friends, one bi/one gay, must navigate the complexies of city living with low paying jobs and escalating rents

posted Friday, June 27, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer, Streaming Online

Rent Free follows best friends Ben and Jordan, who, after hitting emotional and financial rock bottom, come up with a scheme to spend an entire year living “rent free” with the help of friends, family and strangers. Best friends since childhood, Ben and Jordan are two young men living in a rapidly changing Austin, where […]

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Join Canada, Eh! Live on Stage – satirical farce on current politics opens in Toronto on June 26, 2025

posted Monday, June 23, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Theatre, Toronto

Join Canada, Eh! Live on Stage celebrates Canadian resilience and humour, promising laughter, tears, and even cravings for ketchup chips! In a clever twist on the current political climate, Starvox Entertainment, has emerged as the creative force behind the satirical online campaign “Join Canada, Eh”! This playful campaign invites Americans to embrace their Canadian neighbours, showcasing […]

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I Was Born This Way – The Story of Carl Bean, Singer of a 1970s Gay Anthem, AIDS Activist, and Archbishop

posted Sunday, June 15, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Art, Uncategorized

I Was Born This Way tells the story of singer, activist, and archbishop Carl Bean. Surviving racism, homophobia and childhood trauma, Bean found his voice through song – first as a gospel singer in Harlem’s Christian Tabernacle Choir, and then later performing with his group Carl Bean and Universal Love on their 1974 album “Universal Love.” […]

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I Don’t Understand You – comedy and mayhem erupt as a gay couple vacation in Italy before their baby adoption finalizes

posted Friday, June 6, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer, Streaming Online, Theatre

I Don’t Understand You follows Dom (Nick Kroll) and Cole (Andrew Rannells) as they set out on the perfect Italian getaway, before returning home to become fathers to their newly adopted baby. However, after getting lost on the way to dinner, they end up stranded in a storm, offend the locals, and—whoops—accidentally kill a beloved […]

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The Q Musicale queer music festival takes over The Distillery Historic District – June 10 to 14, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Music, Queer, Toronto

After a wildly successful debut in 2024 that drew thousands, and packed Toronto’s Gay Village, The Q Musicale returns — bigger, bolder, and prouder than ever. In partnership with the iconic The Distillery Historic District, and recognized as a Major Cultural Event of Pride Toronto, The Q Musicale is expanding into a landmark five-day festival, […]

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COLAGE celebrates LGBTQ+ Families Day with an open-house event at Toronto’s Central YMCA on June 1, 2025

posted Friday, May 30, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Family, Queer, Toronto

COLAGE unites people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer parents into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in their collective communities. Whether you grew up with an LGBTQ+ parent or caregiver, identify as LGBTQ+ and are raising children, or […]

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INSPIRE Awards honours LGBTQ+ leader’s achievements, advocacy, and activism – May 31, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, May 29, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

The 13th Annual INSPIRE Awards returns with an unforgettable evening honouring 32 exceptional individuals, businesses, and organizations making a difference in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. This year’s celebration will take place at the stunning St. James Cathedral (106 King Street E) on May 31, 2025 highlighting a powerful lineup of changemakers from across the […]

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Billy Idol releases new album and tours with Joan Jett – May 23, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, May 22, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Music, Toronto

Punk Rock legend Billy Idol’s first full-length album of new music in over a decade, Dream Into It, makes its chart debut at #7 on the U.S. Top Albums Chart and #4 on the U.S. Current Rock Album Chart. The album includes performance and co-writing contributions throughout from Idol’s longtime guitarist/collaborator Steve Stevens plus appearances by Canada’s own Avril Lavigne, along with tour mate Joan […]

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Wine Fest Toronto – Uncork the Fun at Toronto’s Only All-You-Can-Taste Wine Fest – May 9 and 10, 2025

posted Tuesday, May 6, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Hospitality, Toronto

Wine Fest Toronto, the city’s favourite two-day all-you-can-taste wine and drinks festival, is back for its fifth year at a brand new location: Heritage Court on the Exhibition Grounds. On Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, attendees will open their liquid passports to sip, explore and celebrate an expanded selection of wines and beverages from across the […]

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