The Ratskin Family Band – the world’s first and only drag country band are having an EP release party in their hometown of Toronto on Sept 25, 2026

posted Thursday, September 24, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Music, Toronto

The Ratskin Family Band are the world’s first and only drag country band, and they’re from Toronto! For decades, country and western fans have been begging for an all-drag-queen, -king, and -thing band. The Ratskin Family Band is an answer to these prayers, performing country standards, reimagined pop hits, and original country songs with queer […]

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CNE has a slew of new attractions that will space you out, get you high, have you dancing, and drag you to brunch – Aug 21 to Sept 7, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Friday, August 14, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Festivals, Toronto

The 147th Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is taking summer entertainment to new heights this year, literally and figuratively, with not only Canada’s largest immersive space exhibit, but also one of the tallest high diving shows where skilled daredevils will plunge from heights up to 80ft into a massive pool – and with nightly performances engulfed in […]

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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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The Dancing Djinn Cabaret features Arabic live music, drag, bellydance, and storytelling – March 11, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Sunday, March 8, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Burlesque, Cabaret, Drag, Queer

The Dancing Djinn is a groundbreaking theatrical and musical cabaret created by Lebanese-Canadian drag artists Nikotine and Samara. The show revives the legacy and opulence of queer Arab history,  and draws on Sufi poetry, Andalusian music, and modern rock with a bellydancing twist. For one night only the stage will become a desert of memory […]

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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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Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival features sketch and musical comedy, drag, storytelling, and clowns – March 4 to 15, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Monday, March 2, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Cabaret, Comedy, Drag, Featured Events, Film, Lesbian, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival  is Toronto’s longest-running comedy festival, now celebrating its 21st anniversary with over 70 high-energy showcases by more than 75 comedy troupes, spanning sketch comedy, drag, storytelling, musical comedy, and clown. Mark your calendar to attend Toronto’s Live Comedy Party as it returns, March 4-15, 2026 at The Theatre Centre and Comedy Bar Bloor. […]

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Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon – the untold story of Toronto’s trailblazing drag queen

posted Sunday, October 5, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Queer, Streaming Online, Toronto

Long before drag became a staple of pop culture, Michelle Ross made her indelible mark as a powerhouse, dominating and defining the Black queer drag scene in Toronto and beyond. To her community, she was a dazzling trailblazer; to her family, she was Earl Barrington Shaw, or simply “Barry.” It wasn’t until Michelle’s sudden death […]

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The Toronto Burlesque Festival features over 50 burlesque, drag, and cabaret artists – Oct 3 to 6, 2024 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, October 3, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Burlesque, Cabaret, Drag, Queer, Toronto

Bringing together the diverse talents of over 50 of North America’s premier burlesque, drag, and cabaret artists, The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns October 3-6, 2024 under the neon palms of the legendary El Mocambo with four sultry showcases of glamour, humour, and high-caliber performances rooted in messages of diversity, inclusivity and body-positivity. Founded in 2008 as a grassroots festival […]

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Movies, Music and Drag hit the runway at Downsview Airport – June 21/22, 2024

posted Friday, June 21, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Film, Music, Toronto

RUNWAY REELS, is a two-night exclusive event presented in partnership with Drag Me To The Movies and Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, that promises to be an unforgettable movie experience under the stars. Hosted by Weird Alice, and featuring special drag performances, captivating short films crafted by local artists, and beloved cult classic flicks. Friday, […]

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The Q Musicale artist spotlights – Dinayro, Mickey Dykeman, Count Klassy, HERDD, Shadrack Jackman with Kylo, Liliggxz

posted Thursday, June 20, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Dance, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Festivals, Lesbian, Music, Outdoors, Toronto

The Q Musicale was founded in 2024 by Antoine Elhashem and Sherry Sylvain, who are shaking things up with their curating of 2SLGBTQIA+ live entertainment festivals and initiatives. Armed with a mission to amplify the voices of queer artists, the determined duo’s goal is to provide space and exposure for both emerging and established 2SLGBTQ+ […]

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