search tips advanced
search engine by freefind

Activism

Green Living Show – March 13 to 15, 2020 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, March 10, 2020

by: in Activism, Events, Featured Events, Toronto

The Green Living Show, Canada’s largest consumer show dedicated to simple solutions for leading a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, is returning for its 14th edition. Over the course of the three-day family-friendly event, guests will have the opportunity to experience insightful activations and hands-on learning zones, attend a speaker series with renowned thought leaders, nosh on […]

Read more

Dorian Electra – releases new single, and beauty product, called Guyliner

posted Friday, February 21, 2020

by: in Activism, Celebrity, Charity, Fashion, Queer

Gender fluid popstar Dorian Electra (they/them/theirs) shared a music video for their glam-worthy track “Guyliner”. Directed by Dorian Electra and their long time creative partner Weston Allen, the video sees Dorian take on the ideals of masculinity by shaping and breaking stereotypes. The visuals and outfits in the video were styled by Dorian, with choice looks influenced by […]

Read more

“Visible: Out on Television” – a look at on screen LGBT representation, debuts Feb 14 on Apple TV+

posted Thursday, February 13, 2020

by: in Activism, Celebrity, Lesbian, Pride, Queer, Television

“Visible: Out on Television” is a new documentary series that joins its growing slate of premium original series. The five-part television event from Emmy-nominated filmmakers Ryan White and Jessica Hargrave, and executive producers Wanda Sykes and Wilson Cruz, will debut in its entirety on February 14, 2020, exclusively on Apple TV+. “Visible: Out on Television” investigates […]

Read more

MoJo Toronto’s community fundraiser for Puerto Rico is set to dazzle on Monday night

posted Sunday, February 2, 2020

by: in Activism, Bar/Club, Dance, Entertaining, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Pride, Queer, Toronto, Trans

For the past 9 years, MoJo Toronto has been throwing elaborate and memorable events across the city – organizing, hosting and promoting countless soirees of all sizes, MoJo has made it a priority to give back to important causes whenever possible.  The MoJo way of fundraising is partying for a cause, and each and every […]

Read more

Laurie Anderson invades Toronto for VR experience, lecture, film screening, and performance – Jan 16 to 19, 2019

posted Tuesday, January 7, 2020

by: in Activism, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Film, Music, Theatre, Toronto

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) presents its 14th annual Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture on Thursday, January 16, 2020 featuring avant-garde American artist Laurie Anderson. In this rare public talk and performance, Anderson will provide an intimate look at her work through her own words. Best known for her multimedia art presentations and innovative […]

Read more

FreddieMeter – bust out your best Queen tune and take the #FreddieChallenge

posted Monday, November 18, 2019

by: in Activism, Bar/Club, Celebrity, Music

Can anyone match Freddie Mercury’s legendary voice? Queen and YouTube Music are challenging fans to find out! The new Google built AI-powered singing challenge – FreddieMeter – rates how closely fans can mimic Freddie Mercury’s voice. Take on the #FreddieChallenge now in support of the Mercury Phoenix Trust. In the last 21 years the Trust has given away over 15 […]

Read more

The 519 in Toronto remains important to our community

posted Tuesday, November 12, 2019

by: 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 […]

Read more

imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival – 20th Anniversary, Oct 22 to 27, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Monday, October 21, 2019

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

The 20th imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival offers a full program of works by Indigenous screen-content creators, running October 22-27, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario. Opening night gala is on Tuesday, October 22, featuring One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk by Zacharias Kunuk at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema. On Sunday, October 27, the closing night gala is The […]

Read more

Ontario Culture Days – 10th Anniversary Toronto Events – Sept 27 to 29, 2019

posted Tuesday, September 24, 2019

by: in Activism, Art, Events, Featured Events, Outdoors, Toronto

Ontario Culture Days, proudly celebrating its 10th Anniversary Edition, from September 27–29, with a vibrant kaleidoscope of FREE cultural activities encompassing visual art, theatre, cinema, dance, and beyond across the province and in Toronto.  This year’s 10th anniversary celebrations explore the link between creativity, cultural engagement and well-being. Creative activities have been linked to increased happiness, mental stimulation, and even a boosted immune system. It […]

Read more

Toronto Queer Theatre Festival – Sept 27 – 28, 2019

posted Tuesday, September 24, 2019

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

Founded in 2012 (as Gay Play Day), the Toronto Queer Theatre Festival has been presenting plays by Toronto-based LGBTQ+ playwrights for the past seven years at the Alumnae Theatre and will present the eighth annual edition there once again from September 27 to September 28. This year’s playwrights include Steven Elliott Jackson, Lawrence Aronovitch and former Dayne Ogilvie Prize winner Tamai […]

Read more

Back to top