“America in Transition” documentary series releases ahead of International Trans Day of Visibility on March 31, 2019

posted Friday, March 29, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Film, Queer, Television, Trans

International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31 that raises awareness of discrimination faced by transgender individuals worldwide. The Sundance-backed documentary series, America in Transition ( AIT), premieres as a Revry Original, exploring the community, family, and social issues of trans people of color across the United States, capturing real life for a veteran turned activist, an immigrant […]

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Pride Toronto announces their 2019 theme as, “Freedom” – June 21 to 23, 2019

posted Tuesday, March 26, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Drag, Events, Lesbian, Music, Pride, Queer, Toronto, Trans

Pride Toronto is back for its 39th year and continues to be the biggest festival in Canada, and one of the largest LGBTQ2+ festivals in the world. The organization is looking to the future; growing all over the world, it is bright, it is colourful, it is diverse. This year, it will be recognizing the 50th Anniversary […]

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Water Docs Film Festival – runs until March 24, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, March 21, 2019

by: Cat Grant in Activism, Events, Featured Events, Film, Toronto

Now in its eighth year, Water Docs Film Festival runs until March 24, 2019 is where to see films about our most precious resource, H2O (water). There are short and feature films with incredible cinematography, passionate filmmakers in attendance and on panel discussions as well as informative speakers. You would think that the fact that […]

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Hot Docs 2019 Lineup Announced (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, March 20, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Celebrity, Drag, Events, Family, Featured Events, Film, Queer, Toronto

234 DOCUMENTARIES AND 18 INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS FROM 56 COUNTRIES FEATURED AT NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST DOC FEST Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival has announced its full film lineup for the upcoming 26th edition, April 25–May 5, at a press conference this morning at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema. From 2951 film submissions, this year’s slate will […]

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Pride Toronto commemorates 50 years since Canada’s decriminalization of homosexuality

posted Tuesday, March 19, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Drag, New York City, Pride, Queer

In 1969, Canada decriminalized homosexuality, simultaneously in 1969 the Stonewall Riots took place at the Stonewall Inn in New York, which began the international fight for LGBTQ2+ rights around the world. From now until Pride Weekend in June, Pride Toronto are commemorating the Stonewall Riots as the beginning of the LGBTQ2+ community’s fight for complete […]

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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, […]

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“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 […]

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“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. […]

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Goddess Day, a celebration of women’s artistry in our community March 9!

posted Wednesday, February 20, 2019

by: Antoine Elhashem in Activism, Art, Entertaining, Events, Lesbian, Music, Queer

When I heard that Joie Lamar, best selling author, who has been featured a number of times in the pages of our magazines and on our talk show “On the Couch”, and who I am always proud to call her a good friend, is leading the initiative to launch a day to celebrate women, I […]

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Rhubarb Festival’s 40th Anniversary at Buddies – Feb 13 to 23, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Monday, February 11, 2019

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

Canada’s longest-running new works festival returns for its 40th year! For two weeks, The Rhubarb Festival transforms Toronto’s Buddies in Bad Times Theatre into a hotbed of experimentation, exploring new possibilities in theatre, dance, comedy, music, installation, and performance art. Rhubarb is the place to experience the most adventurous ideas in performance and catch your favourite […]

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