CHICHO – Venezuelan queer-ibbean coming-of-age journey – on stage until March 24, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, March 12, 2019

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

Chicho, an ashamed-queer-Catholic-man-boy from Venezuela, hilariously attempts to feel beautiful despite his warring identity politics. In this wildly entertaining exploration of a diasporic experience, CHICHO meticulously presents the disparity between his own Queer-ibbean coming-of-age journey in Canada and the worsening socio-economic crisis in Venezuela. Playwright/Performer: Augusto Bitter CHICHO – On until March 24, 2019 Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace, […]

“Captain Marvel” is full of action, 90’s nostalgia and girl power!

posted Friday, March 8, 2019

by: Joey Viola in Celebrity, Entertaining, Film

The wait is over! Disney/Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel (aka “Sparklefists” for all you comic fans) has officially crash-landed into a theatre near you! On International Women’s Day, no less! How fitting, considering this is the first MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) superhero movie starring a female lead. Academy Award-winning actress Brie Larson (Room) explodes onto the […]

PUNK – docuseries on the history of punk music, debuts March 11, 2019

posted Friday, March 8, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Film, Queer, Television, Trans

Punk, a four-part docuseries from executive producer John Varvatos. Varvatos brings his passion and deep connection to the roots of the PUNK movement to the series, partnering with filmmaker Derik Murray’s Network Entertainment to produce the quintessential story of punk. The series premieres on EPIX on March 11, 2019 at 10 PM. Featuring original interviews with America’s punk pioneers […]

“Greta” boasts an intriguing concept but delivers an absurd story

posted Wednesday, March 6, 2019

by: Joey Viola in Art, Celebrity, Entertaining, Film, New York City, Toronto

It’s March Madness at the movies and brand new motion pictures like How To Train Your Dragon: Hidden World and Tyler Perry’s A Madea’s Family Funeral are burning up the box office! But while the entire world awaits Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel, there’s a little movie called Greta that dares to compete with this month’s […]

“Goddess Day” celebrates “International Women’s Day” – March 9, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, March 5, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Art, Comedy, Dance, Design, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto, Trans

Goddess Day is in celebration of International Women’s Day. Over 30 women artists, photographers, writers, poets, filmmakers, and performers will display or feature their talent throughout the day. Goddess Day will be an expression of unity, grace, wisdom, and creativity. This is an all ages event that’s open to all to attend. Food and drinks […]

We Will Rock You – on stage at Niagara Fallsview Casino – March 7 to 17, 2019

posted Monday, March 4, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Music

For almost two decades, more than 15 million theatre goers in 17 countries have been thrilled by the awe-inspiring production, We Will Rock You, which is based on the songs of Queen and story by Ben Elton. The show reflects the scale and spectacle that marked Queen’s live performances and earned the band its pinnacle […]

Jordan Tannahill’s “Late Company” on stage March 1 to 23, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, February 28, 2019

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

Late Company is a play by Jordan Tannahill that takes place one year after the death of a teenage boy, who was bullied for being gay, and eventually took his own life. Debora and Michael Shaun-Hastings (Lydia Kiselyk, Andrew Batten) sit down to dinner with their son’s bully (Dylan Mills-Capote) and his parents Andrea Lyons, […]

“Mapplethorpe” – the story behind the famed photographer – in theatres March 1, 2019

posted Wednesday, February 27, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Art, Celebrity, Film, New York City, Photography, Queer

Robert Mapplethorpe is arguably one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Mapplethorpe discovered himself both sexually and artistically in New York City throughout the 70’s and 80’s. The film depicts Mapplethorpe’s life from moments before he and Patti Smith moved into the famed Chelsea Hotel, home to a world of bohemian chic. […]

RuPaul’s Drag Race welcomes first Canadian Queen, Brooke Lynn Hytes – Series Premiere, Feb 28, 2019

posted Tuesday, February 26, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Television, Toronto

The Emmy award-winning reality TV show, RuPaul’s Drag Race will be returning to Canada’s LGBTQ television network OUTtv on Thursday February 28th at 9PM ET for its 11th season.For the first time in Drag Race herstory, a Canadian queen will battle it out for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar and a cash prize of $100,000. Ontario […]

Restaurants Canada Show – exploring the hospitality industry – Feb 24 to 26, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, February 21, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Toronto

The hospitality industry is one of the largest employers in the world, encompassing bars, restaurants, hotels, and so much more. So if you’re involved in this exciting and ever-changing industry, this is the event for you to attend. Restaurants Canada invites food service and hospitality professionals to shop, taste, learn, connect and grow their businesses at […]