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Dragonette Supports LGBT Rights on Latest Album

posted Tuesday, May 16, 2017

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

Together since 2005, the JUNO award winning band (won Dance Recording of the Year for “Hello”) has been at the forefront of Canadian dance music.  Collaborating with some of the most influential acts around, like Basement Jaxx, DJ Martin Solveig, Kaskade and more – they have carved out a special niche within the Canadian landscape.  […]

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“Blondie” releases new album, and embarks on summer co-headlining tour with “Garbage”

posted Friday, May 5, 2017

by: in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Music, Toronto

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 […]

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Toronto Jewish Film Festival – 25 Years Strong – May 4 to 14, 2017

posted Thursday, May 4, 2017

by: in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Film, Queer, Toronto

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 […]

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Maggie Cassella’s “We’re Funny That Way” returns May 3 to 6, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, May 2, 2017

by: in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Comedy, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Queer, Toronto

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 […]

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CONTACT Photography Festival focuses on Canada – May 1 to 31, 2017- (Toronto)

posted Sunday, April 30, 2017

by: in Art, Art Gallery, Events, Featured Events, Gallery, Photography, Toronto

In recognition of the 150th anniversary of confederation, the Festival focuses on Canada through a series of exhibitions, public installations and events. From documentary explorations of the nation’s shifting landscape and inhabitants, to projects that challenge perceptions of history and definitions of photography, CONTACT 2017 presents outstanding projects by established and emerging Canadian artists and […]

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IndieCan Entertainment’s Spring Film Schedule at Carlton Cinema (Toronto)

posted Sunday, April 30, 2017

by: in Events, Featured Events, Film, Toronto

IndieCan Entertainment have announced the release of three new films coming to Toronto this spring – Menorca, The Sandwich Nazi, and Mom and Me. Menorca released at the Carlton Cinema on Friday, April 21. The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Whistler Film Festival. Claire, a suburban mother indulging in some good-natured hedonistic debauchery, receives […]

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What’s Queer at Hot Docs 2017?

posted Sunday, April 30, 2017

by: in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Film, Queer, Toronto

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 […]

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Building A Network Through LGBT Giving

posted Wednesday, April 26, 2017

by: in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Comedy, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Music, New York City, Pride, Queer, Toronto

“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 […]

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Robert Mapplethorpe’s “Fluid Beauty” exhibition opens April 29, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Monday, April 24, 2017

by: in Art, Art Gallery, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Gallery, New York City, Photography, Queer, Toronto

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 […]

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Sofonda Cox hosts “El Convento Rico” 25th Anniversary Bash!

posted Monday, April 17, 2017

by: in Bar/Club, Drag, Events, Pride, Queer, Toronto

El Convento Rico is a LEGEND of a nightclub in our city, and they are celebrating a fantastic and impressive milestone. In 1992 El Convento Rico opened its doors as a safe haven for the LGBT community, and they have been breaking down barriers ever since. In the 25 years since its inception, College Street has […]

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