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International Day Against Homophobia / Transphobia Fundraising Gala – May 17, 2016

posted Friday, April 8, 2016

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

The Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity, formerly Jer’s Vision, is celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia  & Transphobia with our Annual Gala! The event will bring together 250 guests to Toronto to celebrate the work the community has done across Canada to address herterosexism & cissexism. Join  host Andre Morriseau & Kelly Kyle, alongside key community and […]

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Bonham Centre Awards Gala – April 13, 2016 – University of Toronto

posted Saturday, April 2, 2016

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

The annual Bonham Centre Awards Gala will be held at the beautiful Hart House at University of Toronto on Wednesday, April 13. This year’s awards will recognize LGBT business leaders and policy experts who are helping to make workplaces, and the business community as a whole, more welcoming and inclusive spaces for sexual and gender […]

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“Voices That Care” fundraiser March 27, 2016 with Murray McLauchlan and friends

posted Wednesday, March 16, 2016

by: in Celebrity, Charity, Events, Music, Theatre, Toronto

Canadian folk legend Murray McLauchlan is spearheading a concert featuring stars from the jazz, rock, opera and classic genres, with a special performance from actor Eric Peterson. Voices That Care is a benefit for Room 217 Foundation and Hospice Toronto. While Canadians know McLauchlan as the author and singer of “Honky Red”, “Farmer’s Song”, and […]

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Not-To-Be-Missed Upcoming Nights at Leslieville’s “The Duke”

posted Thursday, March 3, 2016

by: in Activism, Art, Art Gallery, Bar/Club, Charity, Comedy, Disability, Drag, Events, Fashion, Film, Gallery, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

Last Friday night I dropped by The Duke, a red brick Leslieville landmark built in 1870 and an historic night spot that offers 5 dollar pints, karaoke, sports TV, open pool tables, and claims of a great kitchen backed up by the sight of several generous servings seen sliding past on their way to delivery! […]

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Kensington’s “The Round” Hosts an Eating Disorders Event

posted Wednesday, March 2, 2016

by: in Activism, Art, Art Gallery, Bar/Club, Charity, Comedy, Disability, Drag, Events, Fashion, Film, Gallery, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

  Here’s something worth checking out.  If you go to the gym often and wonder about some of the things you overhear, or if you have friends who engage in negative or conformist body image talk, you are not alone. At The Round in Toronto’s Kensington Market on February 4th, a collection of performers in […]

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The Gay Heritage Project – Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria

posted Monday, January 4, 2016

by: in Art, Bar/Club, Charity, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto, Trans

The Dora-nominated smash-hit and audience favourite, The Gay Heritage Project, returns to Buddies for an extended engagement January 6 to 31st, before embarking on a nation-wide tour. Nominated for two Dora Mavor Awards (Outstanding New Play, Outstanding Performance – Ensemble), The Gay Heritage Project deftly blends its creators personal narratives with uncovered pieces of history, […]

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Black & Blue Strikes Gold in Montreal

posted Thursday, November 5, 2015

by: in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Charity, Events, Featured Events, Queer

Last month while many were preparing (Canadian) Thanksgiving turkey and sitting cross-legged at the dinner table, on our best behaviour in front of the family, there were others who descended down upon Montreal in a swarm of excitement, bright eyed and bushy-tailed with a hedonistic sense of adventure. No, this was not Pride, it was […]

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TIFF BOOMBOX fundraiser November 5th

posted Wednesday, November 4, 2015

by: in Art, Celebrity, Charity, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

  TIFF’s annual charity fundraiser BOOMBOX will celebrate the highly anticipated exhibition Andy Warhol: Stars of the Silver Screen, that explores his lifelong fascination with fame and celebrity. This event is going to be off-da-hook, so you better grab your tickets early! Taking place on Thursday, November 5, BOOMBOX offers an all-out blast of film, […]

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Buddies in Bad Times Theatre’s “Art Attack” Fundraiser November 5, 2015

posted Tuesday, September 8, 2015

by: in Art, Bar/Club, Celebrity, Charity, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

Mark your calendar for the 2015 edition of ARTATTACK!, the annual art auction and fundraiser for Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, taking place on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Buddies, located at 12 Alexander Street, Toronto; pre-party is at 6pm with live auction starting at 8pm.   ARTATTACK! is fast becoming Toronto’s best loved and […]

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Introducing Pride Toronto’s 2015 Grand Marshall’s

posted Tuesday, April 28, 2015

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

Pride Toronto has announced Scarborough native David Furnish as the 2015 Grand Marshall, and he will be leading the Pride Parade on Sunday June 28, 2015 along with International Grand Marshall Celina Jaitly from India. Pride Toronto annually selects an International Grand Marshall (IGM) who acts as an ambassador to represent global LGBTTIQQ2SA communities during […]

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