posted Friday, May 5, 2017
New wave legends, Blondie, have a new album out today (May 5th, 2017 via BMG), and a North American summer tour scheduled that includes Toronto (July 26, 2017), with equally fantastic co-headliners, Garbage! Front woman Debbie Harry’s persona, along with the band’s boundary-pushing pop, have shaped the look and sound of many chart-topping female artists who […]
posted Thursday, May 4, 2017
The 25th Toronto Jewish Film Festival takes place May 4 to 14, 2017, and this year they honour Canadian literary giant Mordecai Richler, with Richler On-Screen. This series is the most comprehensive collection to date of film and TV works written by Richler, or based on his stories. The Festival will also feature the local Premieres of […]
posted Tuesday, May 2, 2017
After a five year hiatus, the WE’RE FUNNY THAT WAY Festival returns by popular demand! The legendary LGBTQ+ comedy festival and fundraiser will make its triumphant return on May 3 – 6, 2017 with a variety of comedy, music, and burlesque performances to benefit the We’re Funny That Way Foundation. WE’RE FUNNY THAT WAY will kick […]
posted Sunday, April 30, 2017
The Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival takes place April 27 to May 7, 2017 at various locations in Toronto. There’s always a good selection of queer-themed flicks to check out, and here’s a list of recommended viewing. Get your tickets in advance. CHAVELA Artscapes With a fierce and haunting persona, lauded majestic chanteuse Chavela […]
posted Wednesday, April 26, 2017
“My hope is that through greater awareness about our philanthropic sector and by strengthening our community’s non-profits we can create a more connected and healthier community for all.” –Phillip Wong Philip has worked in the LGBTQ sector for more than 15 years and as much as he’s seen things improve, he notes that there is […]
posted Monday, April 24, 2017
The Olga Korper Gallery is pleased to present Fluid Beauty, an exhibition of photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe. The exhibition will open on Saturday April 29th and will remain on view until Saturday May 27th. The opening will take place from 2-5pm on Saturday April 29th at 17 Morrow Avenue Toronto, Canada M6R 2H9 Robert Mapplethorpe’s […]
posted Friday, April 14, 2017
Fashion Art Toronto presents its annual, five-day celebration of provocative, avant-garde and cutting-edge fashion and art. Expect to be awed and inspired through 50+ runway shows and performances, photography exhibits, interdisciplinary art installations and a selection of curated fashion films. In its 12th year, Fashion Art Toronto continues to be Canada’s foremost platform for […]
posted Friday, April 7, 2017
Toronto performer, writer and filmmaker Steen Starr has finished “Older Than What?”, a charming and thought-provoking short film in which Twelve seniors respond to ten questions about aging. The first official public screening will be at QFest in St. Louis, March 29 – April 2, as part of the Queer Voices Shorts Program, and there’s hope […]
posted Sunday, April 2, 2017
The third edition of Wayhome Music and Arts Festival is shaping up with a stellar line up, although topping a three hour set by Neil Young at its inaugural year might still be tough to top! 2015 Other headliners in that first year included Kendrik Lamar and Sam Smith, along with Decemberists, St Vincent, Passion Pit, […]
posted Friday, March 24, 2017
Wyvern is a kids book by author Kyle McGiverin, featuring illustrations by trans artist Toby Medeiros. The story is as much about a kids journey through the world of Aldia as it is about visibility. I interviewed Kyle about the book and his personal experiences with the trans community. Raymond: How much of your own childhood is […]
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