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“Queer / Play” book launch at Buddies – Dec 2, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, November 29, 2017

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

Celebrate the launch of Queer/Play, a new book edited by Moynan King. Queer/Play: An Anthology of Queer Women’s Performance and Plays gathers works by both emerging and established Canadian queer artists at the intersection of queer life and art, delving into the resulting subcultures and always-changing concepts of identity and performance. In this book, queer is […]

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Black CAP’s “Joyful Giving”!

posted Tuesday, November 7, 2017

by: in Activism, Events

Some of my most favourite organizations in the LGBTQ community who work hard to educate and support their clients and community is the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP), whom since 1989 has responded to the threat of HIV and AIDS in Toronto’s African, Caribbean and Black communities. Their work is guided by their […]

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Planet in Focus International Environment Film Festival – Oct 19 to 22 2017 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, October 19, 2017

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

This years Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival (PiF) is comprised of 26 feature-length films, and 25 shorts. The World Premiere of Chanda Chevannes’ Unfractured opens the Festival on October 19, the latest by the Toronto-based, award-winning documentarian. This uplifting doc follows biologist, mother and activist Dr. Sandra Steingraber as she throws herself into an arduous […]

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It’s the 16th ANNUAL LGBT Youth Awards

posted Friday, October 13, 2017

by: in Activism, Charity, Events

Some of My Most Favourite People in the community are anyone who works with youth. I see our work with youth as one of the most important things we do as a community. The Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line provides service for youth, by youth that affirms the experiences and aspirations of LGBTQ2S youth […]

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International Festival of Authors – Oct 19 to 29, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, October 10, 2017

by: in Activism, Books, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Queer, Toronto

Toronto’s International Festival of Authors (IFOA) is a celebration of words and ideas, of writers and readers. From October 19 to the 29, engage with the literature of our times, explore the world of books and get acquainted with the authors and their ideas. These 11 days are packed with readings, one-on-one interviews, thought-provoking panel discussions, special events and free […]

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Gay Play Day – Sept 29 and 30, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Friday, September 22, 2017

by: in Activism, Art, Featured Events, Lesbian, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

Gay Play Day is an annual festival of theatre by LGBTQ playwrights and their allies. The 2017 Gay Play Day LGBTQ theatre festival takes place on September 29 at 8pm and September 30 at 3pm and 8pm at Toronto’s Alumnae Theatre studio space. The festival features short plays by novice, emerging and established playwrights with one thing […]

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“Send The Right Message” LGBTQ Youth-Led Campaign Launches Sept 26, 2017

posted Thursday, September 21, 2017

by: in Activism, Charity, Lesbian, Pride, Queer, Toronto, Trans

Planned Parenthood Toronto launches a new campaign encouraging straight and cisgender youth to challenge everyday instances of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. The LGBTQ Youth Initiative at Planned Parenthood Toronto will launch Send the Right Message on September 26th, 2017. This LGBTQ youth-led campaign provides resources for straight and cisgender youth who want to help improve […]

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“We’re Funny That Way Foundation” Donates $30,000 to Toronto LGBTQ Drop-in Centre

posted Monday, September 11, 2017

by: in Activism, Celebrity, Charity, Comedy, Lesbian, Queer, Toronto

The We’re Funny That Way Foundation, producer of the ground-breaking queer performance festival, We’re Funny That Way, is proud to announce that the recipient of a $30,000 grants is Toby’s Place in Scarborough, Ontario. Toby’s Place is a new drop-in centre for all LGBTQ+ youth and their friends and allies in south west Scarborough. A […]

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AIDS Walk Toronto – Sept 10, 2017

posted Wednesday, September 6, 2017

by: in Activism, Charity, Events, Featured Events, Outdoors, Pride, Queer, Sports, Toronto

The annual AIDS Walk Toronto happens on Sunday, September 10th, 2017, and organizers are looking forward to another spectacular turnout. Help end stigma, and join thousands of Canadians across the country in giving your support to those living with HIV and AIDS. The Scotiabank AIDS Walk Toronto takes place at Barbara Hall Park, where festivities begin […]

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“On My Way Out: The Secret Life of Nani and Popi” – World Film Premiere at TIFF

posted Tuesday, September 5, 2017

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

The World Premiere of ON MY WAY OUT: THE SECRET LIFE OF NANI AND POPI at TIFF 2017 is a Special Event screening happening on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 3 PM at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Roman (Popi) and Ruth (Nani) Blank, Holocaust survivors, aged 95 years old, are the personification of an enduring and loving relationship.   […]

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