“Yoko Ono: The Riverbed” exhibition at the Gardiner Museum- Until June 3, 2018 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, March 20, 2018

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Art, Art Gallery, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Toronto

The Gardiner Museum is pleased to present a three-part installation by Yoko Ono entitled THE RIVERBED. Yoko Ono is a forerunner of Conceptual art who frequently involves collaboration, audience participation, and social activism in her artwork. YOKO ONO: THE RIVERBED invites visitors to collaborate with the artist, the museum, and each other, participating in the artwork through […]

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“Let Nina Prosper” comedic QPOC lesbian webseries

posted Monday, March 19, 2018

by: Bryen Dunn in Comedy, Featured Events, Lesbian, Queer, Television

Let Nina Prosper is a comedic web series about Nina, a creative-type without a steady source of income and Laila, the well-to-do, semi-supportive girlfriend. Each episode tackles a different issue on a non-linear structure. Each episode is 7-15 mins and calls action to participate in social media discussions. Eboni Sade is the writer, director, producer and plays Nina in “Let Nina Prosper”. Born […]

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“Love, Simon” – a modern day love story, in theatres March 16, 2018

posted Friday, March 16, 2018

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

Love, Simon is a modern day teen love story. All the elements are in place, life is grand, except that the main character is gay and not yet out to anyone. For seventeen-year old Simon Spier (Nick Robinson) his coming of age is as confusing as any teenager, and while knowing inside that he has […]

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Memoir of Author and Activist Rupert Raj – “Dancing The Dialectic: True Tales of A Transgender Trailblazer”

posted Thursday, March 15, 2018

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Books, Featured Events, Queer, Trans

Rupert Raj is a trailblazing, Eurasian-Canadian, trans activist and ex-psychotherapist, who transitioned from female to male in 1971 as a transsexual teenager. He is (co-)editor of “Trans Activism in Canada: A Reader” and “Of Souls & Roles, Of Sex & Gender: A Treasury of Transsexual, Transgenderist & Transvestic Verse from 1967 to 1991. He is also included as […]

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“Around The World in 30 Days” art fundraiser for annual 10 X 10 Exhibition

posted Tuesday, March 13, 2018

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

  Now in its third year, AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 DAYS aims to raise funds to publish the  annual 10X10 Photography Project book. This 10X10 fundraiser and annual event is curated by James Fowler, who’s practice as a visual artist is complimented by his curatorial pursuits and his community involvement with Toronto’s LGBTQ communities. Seeing a […]

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Joe Orton’s “Loot” on stage March 8 to 17, 2018 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, March 8, 2018

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Queer, Theatre

Bygone Theatre has partnered with the Loot Collective to support their production of Joe Orton’s Loot, running March 8-17th, 2018 at the Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St., Toronto. England, 1965: Only hours before her intended burial, the late Mrs. McLeavy is removed from her coffin by her son, Hal (Kevin Forster), and his best pal, Dennis […]

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“Tainted Justice” at The Village Playhouse – March 2 to 24, 2018

posted Tuesday, March 6, 2018

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Theatre, Toronto

Tainted Justice, written by Don Nigro, is drawn from facts surrounding a real murder mystery on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, with flashbacks to the Klondike. It’s a compelling drama by the author of Ravenscroft (a hit of our 2008-9 season.) Pearl, a troubled young woman, is haunted by doubts about who actually murdered her father in the dark woods […]

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“Myseum Intersections” Launch Party and March Events

posted Monday, March 5, 2018

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Art, Events, Featured Events, Photography, Queer, Trans

You’ve invited to the launch of the third annual Myseum Intersections festival. This year’s festival includes 23 projects that explore intersectionality in Toronto through collaborative exhibits, events, workshops, and tours. 06 Mar 2018 Myseum Intersections: Launch Party Don’t miss your chance to mix and mingle with the artists and curators behind this year’s 23 Myseum Intersections projects. RSVP for free […]

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“Book of Love” returns to play Toronto March 9, 2018 (Exclusive Interview)

posted Friday, March 2, 2018

by: Bryen Dunn in Bar/Club, Events, Featured Events, Music, Queer, Toronto

Though Book of Love disbanded in 1993, they have regrouped to record several new tracks and re-mixes, and are doing a few select live shows, including one in Toronto on March 9th, 2018 at Lee’s Palace, their only Canadian show date. See below for exclusive interview theBUZZ did with the band. Book of Love are […]

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The Anti-Diva “Carole Pope” Performs at Hugh’s Room – May 9th and 10th, 2018 (Toronto)

posted Friday, March 2, 2018

by: Bryen Dunn in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Toronto

Carole Pope and band make a rare appearance at Hugh’s Room Live in Toronto’s west end on May 9th, 2018. A trailblazer for sure, Carole Pope is an agent provocateur pushing the boundaries of sexuality, sexual politics, and the status quo, making you think and dance at the same time. Her work has been recognized with three […]

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