D’yan Forest – NYC’s Oldest Bisexual (Ukulele Playing) Cabaret Star

posted Thursday, February 4, 2016

by: Raymond Helkio in Art, Celebrity, Comedy, Drag, Events, Lesbian, Theatre

From Toronto’s East End to New York’s East Village we take you on an uncensored journey into the closets and behind the alter egos of our communities most beloved queers. Welcome to Closet Case. This week we visit D’yan Forest, an 81 year old internationally recognized cabaret singer, actress and stand-up comedian. This ‘bisexual Betty White’ has been dazzling audiences for more then seven decades with […]

Cyndi Goes Country

posted Friday, January 29, 2016

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Music, Queer

Cyndi Lauper’s next album is going to be her unique renditions of a dozen classic country songs, that she recorded in Nashville alongside a band comprised of the city’s top session players. DETOUR features hits from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, and has guest appearances from country music stars Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, […]

Closet Case Is Coming To theBUZZ!

posted Wednesday, January 27, 2016

by: Raymond Helkio in Art, Celebrity, Drag, Queer

Premiers Thursday January 16, 2016: Join Raymond Helkio and guest host Amy Pearl + for the premiere of Closet Case. From Toronto’s East End to New York’s East Village we take you on an uncensored journey behind the alter egos and into the closets of our communities most beloved queers. Every Thursday on theBuzz. Before then you can email us.

Sipping some tea at Toronto’s 4th annual Tea Festival

posted Tuesday, January 26, 2016

by: Antoine Elhashem in Events, Featured Events, Toronto

I LOVE tea. I have a tea counter at home, I have tins of different teas for different moods and cures, I have all gadgets to make a ceremonial Matcha tea, I have books about tea, and my tea own rituals. So when I heard about this event, I had to share it with our […]

“Mauritius” Now Playing at Village Playhouse in Bloor West Village

posted Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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

The plot line for the current Village Playhouse production of Mauritius reads as follows – “The genteel hobby of stamp-collecting? Not when you mix together siblings at war with each other, and a couple of thugs with an unscrupulous offer.” The two-penny “Post Office” stamp from Mauritius is also known as the “Blue Mauritius”, and […]

Holy Holy – The Spirit of David Bowie Lives on in Toronto

posted Monday, January 18, 2016

by: Bryen Dunn in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Music, Queer, Toronto

These past few weeks it seems like quite a few musicians, actors, and other celebrities have succumbed to various illnesses, resulting in their untimely deaths. For me, it began with hard rock legend Lemmy Kilmister from Motorhead. I had the opportunity to interview him a couple years ago about Motorhead’s line of vodka and wine. […]

PETER THE BARBER

posted Tuesday, January 12, 2016

by: Brandon Michael Lee in Celebrity, Fashion

If you have yet to visit The Men’s Room above Woody’s, I will assume you don’t get out much. Aside from hosting an array of awesome clothes as well as some fetish gear, the boys have brought along my good friend and AWESOME barber, Peter. Heading through the back of the store you’ll come to […]

Cirque Du Soleil’s TORUK in Toronto January 7th to 10th, 2016 (Includes Review)

posted Tuesday, January 5, 2016

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

Cirque du Soleil presents its new arena touring show inspired by James Cameron’s record-breaking movie AVATAR, TORUK – The First Flight, a live immersive multimedia spectacle that brings to the stage the breathtaking world like you have never seen it before. (CAPSULE REVIEW below) Through a riveting fusion of cutting-edge visuals, puppetry and stagecraft buoyed […]

The Gay Heritage Project – Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria

posted Monday, January 4, 2016

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Bar/Club, Charity, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto, Trans

The Dora-nominated smash-hit and audience favourite, The Gay Heritage Project, returns to Buddies for an extended engagement January 6 to 31st, before embarking on a nation-wide tour. Nominated for two Dora Mavor Awards (Outstanding New Play, Outstanding Performance – Ensemble), The Gay Heritage Project deftly blends its creators personal narratives with uncovered pieces of history, […]

SIGNS – An Adventurous Dining Experience

posted Tuesday, December 29, 2015

by: Taste Buds in Dining, Toronto

As Taste Buds, we often speak about the full experience of a restaurant. The average patron expects good service, ambiance and ultimately extraordinary cuisine. The truth is that there is still so much more. Dining out should be a full sensory adventure. SIGNS restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Toronto on Yonge Street […]