Art With Heart – fundraising art-auction event for Casey House, Toronto’s specialty hospital for HIV – Oct 19, 2026

posted Thursday, October 1, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Charity, Toronto

Art With Heart is Canada’s most anticipated live charity art auction-a powerful fusion of creativity, community, and philanthropy in support of Casey House. Year after year, the auction room hums with energy as remarkable works from leading and emerging artists take centre stage. From bold paintings to intricate textiles and captivating prints, Art With Heart […]

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“Power Ball” returns with “The 7-Year Itch” fundraising party for The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery – Sept 17, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Friday, September 11, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Charity, Toronto

After a seven-year hiatus, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery’s signature fundraising art party returns September 17, 2026 with Power Ball: The 7-Year Itch. Since its debut in 1999, Power Ball has pushed beyond the conventions of the traditional fundraising gala, bringing artists, performers and audiences together for a night built around contemporary art. Every […]

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David’s Disco – fundraiser in support of Casey House, includes drag, live performance, and DJ – March 28, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Friday, March 13, 2026

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

David’s Disco returns with a bold new twist – a seductive, Studio 54 circus-inspired playground where anything can happen and something always does. It’s where the music never stops, and every move you make helps raise funds for Casey House. Join the festivities for a night of heart, humanity, healing, and dancing that will leave […]

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Feura punks it out at the “Choke It Down Release Party” and Fundraiser for Glad Day Bookshop

posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Charity, Dance, Drag, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Queer, Toronto

Feura is raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically real. Rising from the grit of Toronto’s underground, her music is a fierce collision of grunge, punk, and hard-hitting alt-rock, fueled by a fierce need to break free from expectations and speak the truth. With a growing community of badass followers, she’s become a voice for those who’ve been […]

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Fife House charity event “A Taste for Life” Changes Lives, One Meal at a Time – April 16, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, April 10, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Charity, Events, Featured Events, Toronto

A Taste for Life is a unique annual dining event that empowers everyday Canadians with the opportunity to make a difference simply by enjoying a meal. Here’s how it works: when you dine at one of the participating Toronto restaurants on April 16th, 2025 the restaurant donates a portion of your bill to Fife House. […]

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The 519 Annual Gala, a tribute to literary icon John Irving – April 30, 2023

posted Saturday, April 15, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Charity, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto, Trans

The 519 Annual Gala, our largest fundraising night, is back! Presented by our honorary patron, Salah Bachir, the gala is a night of celebration that helps raise critical funds to further The 519’s essential year-round work in service of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Look forward to performances by six-time Tony & two-time Grammy award winner, Audra McDonald […]

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Jaymz Bee’s Caravan of Music charity event features 120 musicians in one incredible night of entertainment- April 12, 2023 (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Charity, Music, Toronto

Canadian musician, broadcaster, and all round good guy, Jaymz Bee turns 60 at midnight on April 12, 2023. Once again he has turned his birthday party into a charity event for Unison Fund, which involves a gala dinner followed by his “Caravan of Music” – a four hour party that features 120 musicians performing in 24 […]

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Souperlicious! – feeding Toronto’s hungry one bowl at a time – Feb 14, 2023

posted Monday, February 13, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Charity, Featured Events, Toronto

On February 14, 2023, Souperlicious! will celebrate the day of LOVE, as Marty G. Sensations will be serving up free, chef-inspired, delicious hot soup and a “Nu Bügel” bagel to hundreds of people from multiple soup stations around the city. The chef inspired soups will reflect our many diverse cultures from around the world. Marty […]

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Rick Mercer to receive INSPIRE Awards International Icon Award at annual LGBTQ2S+ celebration – Sept 16, 2022 (Toronto)

posted Friday, September 9, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Charity, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

INSPIRE Awards will be awarding International Icon Award 2022 to Canadian television personality, comedian, political satirist, and author Rick Mercer (recipient Governor General Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement and appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.) Other notable honourees at the annual celebration taking place this year on September 16th include local queer legends […]

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The Toronto AIDS Candlelight Vigil returns June 21, 2022

posted Sunday, June 19, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Charity, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

After two long years, the Toronto AIDS Candlelight Vigil is proudly returning in-person to Barbara Hall Park (519 Church Street, Toronto) on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 9:00 p.m. EST.  Finally, hundreds of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies will be able to gather together to honour the lives of those who have passed from AIDS or AIDS-related illnesses or have given […]

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