“Older & Reckless” features Canadian Indigenous dance artists – November 15-16, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Friday, November 15, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Uncategorized

Older & Reckless, MOonhORsE Dance Theatre’s acclaimed series curated by Artistic Director Claudia Moore, celebrates age on stage with the 42st edition, featuring remarkable Indigenous dance artists from across Canada including Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo, Christine Friday, JP Longboat and Byron Chief Moon. Canadian Indigenous writer Lee Maracle, shortlisted for the prestigious 2020 Neustadt International Prize for Literature, will perform with dance […]

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Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera – unique interpretation of the classic album – Nov 13 to 23, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, November 14, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Film, Theatre, Toronto

Montreal’s Productions Opéra Concept MP presents the Toronto premiere of Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera, inspired by the era-defining 1979 album The Wall, on stage November 13–14, 16–17, and 23, 2019 at Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts). The trailblazing production sets the poetic lyrics of British rock legend Roger Waters to a bold new lyrical score by award-winning Montreal-based composer Julien Bilodeau. This […]

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“Drag Heals” – do you have what it takes to unleash your inner drag?

posted Wednesday, November 13, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Queer, Toronto

RuPaul brought Drag Race into the homes of millions and made the once taboo art form mainstream. This newfound renaissance has inspired a new generation to explore the art of drag and challenge the constructs of gender. Drag Heals is a documentary series that follows men who have always dreamed of letting their inner drag […]

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The 519 in Toronto remains important to our community

posted Tuesday, November 12, 2019

by: SK Dyment in Activism, Art, Art Gallery, Bar/Club, Charity, Comedy, Disability, Drag, Events, Fashion, Film, Gallery, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

From a distance, The 519 community centre here in Toronto looks like a little square box with newly-built condos rising to fill the sky around it. This would be a misconception. The 519 is actually huge, offering over 130 programs within the building, and an extra 25 or so led separately by staff. The 519 is distinguished […]

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Eataly opens in Toronto with with four restaurants and in-house brewery 

posted Tuesday, November 12, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Dining, Toronto

Italian brand, Eataly, announced today that its first Canadian location in Toronto will officially open its doors on Wednesday, November 13 at 5 PM. The expansive Italian culinary destination will be located at Bay and Bloor Street, an iconic Canadian shopping destination, and will span 50,000 sq. ft. in Toronto’s newly renovated Manulife Centre. “Toronto has an incredibly strong […]

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“Last Christmas” leaves you feeling festive this holiday season, including a soundtrack from George Michael

posted Friday, November 8, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Film, Queer

This is one of best “feel good” holiday features to come out in a while. Not only does it feature an amazing soundtrack by George Michael, it’s also co-written by none other than Emma Thompson, who also appears in the film as the hilarious, Adelia. Thompson conceived the idea and got the approval from George himself […]

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Five @ 50: An Intimate Look at Contemporary LGBTQ2+ Lives and Identities – screening Nov 12, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Friday, November 8, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Uncategorized

Fifty years after the passing of Bill C-150, which partially decriminalized homosexuality in Canada, this world premiere event presents short films by five acclaimed Canadian artists — Michèle Pearson Clarke, Thirza Cuthand, Tiffany Hsiung, Vivek Shraya, and Michael V. Smith — who share their unique reflections on LGBTQ2+ lives and identities today. Presented in partnership […]

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SAXX Movember Undie Run raises awareness for men’s health – Nov 9, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, November 7, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Charity, Outdoors, Toronto

Are you brave enough to run in your undies to support men’s health? Movember and SAXX are hosting a 2km run through the streets of Toronto. On Saturday November 9, 2019, runners in Toronto will brave the elements and hit the streets of Toronto in their SAXX moustache-themed underwear to raise funds and awareness for […]

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Female Eye Film Festival – Nov 7 to 10, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, November 5, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Film, Lesbian, Queer, Toronto, Trans

  The Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) returns for its 17th edition from November 7 to 10, 2019 at Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond St. West. Industry Initiatives take place at the Hyatt Regency Toronto, 370 King Street West, Toronto Ontario Canada. FeFF is thrilled to showcase so many talented women, most of whom are writers, directors and producers by featuring films […]

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15th annual European Union Film Festival – Nov 7 to 21, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, November 5, 2019

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

For its fifteenth year The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) celebrates cinematic excellence and the diversity of Europe in the heart of the most multicultural city in the world. EUFF will bring the best in European film to the Royal Cinema from November 7 to 21, 2019. The exciting and diverse group of contemporary films representing all 28 countries of […]

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