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Princess Diana: 20 Years Later

posted Thursday, August 31, 2017

by: in Activism, Celebrity, Entertaining, New York City, Ottawa

It’s hard to believe that today marks the 20th Anniversary of the tragic passing of “The People’s Princess,” Diana Francis Mountbatten-Windsor. Her life and legacy is a powerful one, full of love and light, but it’s also a very turbulent one, full of secrets and scandal. No matter, people everywhere loved Princess Diana, and she […]

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The Switch – the world’s first transgender sitcom debuts August 15, 2017

posted Saturday, August 12, 2017

by: in Activism, Celebrity, Comedy, Television, Trans

The Switch is the world’s first transgender sitcom in the history of television. No – really! Not only that, but it features transgender actors in transgender roles. And not only that, but it’s damn funny. What do you get when you mix contract killing, teenage blues, LGBT rainbows, weirdness, and a murder mystery? Welcome to East […]

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Does Race Matter in Space?

posted Friday, July 21, 2017

by: in Activism, Celebrity, Film

If you don’t know who John Boyega is, you must not like Science-Fiction Blockbuster movies. Currently, Boyega is on the cover of the August 2017 issue of GQ Magazine, the acting muse of Robert Downey Jr., and one of the lead roles in the latest Star Wars Franchise. His second of three films, The Last […]

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Coal From Hades: The Story of “Les Mouches Fantastiques – July 20 to 30, 2017 (Hamilton)

posted Wednesday, July 12, 2017

by: in Activism, Hamilton, Queer, Theatre

After acclaimed performances at the Toronto Storytelling Festival, Nuit Rose, and Ontario Culture Days, Canton/Peterson Productions is proud to bring Coal From Hades: The Story of “Les Mouches Fantastiques” to the Hamilton Fringe Festival. Based on true events, this unique hybrid storytelling/theatre piece explores the lives and loves behind the creation of North America’s first […]

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Wild Women (Don’t Get The Blues) – June 24th, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Friday, June 23, 2017

by: in Activism, Art, Celebrity, Comedy, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Pride, Queer, Toronto

To celebrate the glorious trifecta of Pride, Canada 150 and summer 2017, Lorraine Segato and Colleen Allen bring their acclaimed and wildly popular cabaret series Wild Women (Don’t Get The Blues) to Toronto’s Regent Park on Saturday, June 24. With the music of ace Canadian performers complemented by food creations courtesy rogue Chef Greg Couillard, […]

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Preview of Buddies 2017/18 Season

posted Wednesday, June 21, 2017

by: in Activism, Art, Bar/Club, Comedy, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Pride, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

Artistic Director Evalyn Parry has announced an exciting line-up for Buddies in Bad Times Theatre’s 2017/18 season. The season presents a series of engaging, timely productions that grapple with questions of race, indigeneity, sex, queerphobia, religion, and climate change. It includes a new multidisciplinary work co-created by Parry, a national tour of the 2016 hit Black Boys, and the premiere of […]

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LGBT Shorts Film Festival – June 22, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Monday, June 19, 2017

by: in Activism, Events, Featured Events, Film, Lesbian, Pride, Queer, Toronto, Trans

The FEEDBACK Monthly Film Festival is back for 2017. Continuing to showcase the best of short films from around the world, while maintaining our audience feedback format moderated by Kierston Drier. Showcasing a festival twice a month in Toronto in 2017. This month is the Best of LGBT Toronto Short Films, happening June 22nd at the […]

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CANFAR’s “Can You Do Lunch” event raises money for HIV and AIDS

posted Friday, June 16, 2017

by: in Activism, Celebrity, Charity, Events, Fashion, Featured Events, Pride, Queer, Toronto

CANFAR‘s fifth annual luncheon, Can You Do Lunch? was attended by business and philanthropic leaders, who joined together in the fight against HIV and AIDS on June 12th at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Hosted by Co-chairs Shawn Hewson and Ruth Promislow, Founders, of Bustle Clothing, and with guest speakers including Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne in conversation with […]

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Function in the Junction – June 22, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, June 15, 2017

by: in Activism, Celebrity, Charity, Dining, Events, Featured Events, Music, Toronto

Toronto culinary star Anthony Rose heads west to showcase his skills at Function in the Junction on June 22nd, in support of  Haiti School Building Project. Rose has made a name for himself as the brains behind popular Toronto establishments as Rose and Sons, Fat Pasha,Big Crow, Bar Begonia and, Schmaltz Appetizing. This eclectic mix of restaurants has turned Dupont Street into […]

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Nuit Rose – June 16 and 17, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, June 14, 2017

by: in Activism, Art, Events, Family, Featured Events, Gallery, Music, Outdoors, Pride, Queer, Toronto

Nuit Rose is back for its fourth year showcasing the best of LGBTQ art and performance, and this year, we’re adding a second night to showcase works and performances from Toronto and beyond. On June 16 and 17, Nuit Rose showcases, highlights, and celebrates LGBTQ* art works that seeks to answer the question “What Lies […]

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