posted Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Based on the award-winning graphic novels, adapted by acclaimed newcomer Charlie Covell, the eight part, half hour series follows James (Alex Lawther, Black Mirror) and Alyssa (Jessica Barden, Penny Dreadful) – a budding teen psychopath and a foul-mouthed rebel fed-up with her boring life. The two embark on a roadtrip to find a better life, […]
posted Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Canada’s longest-running new works festival returns for its 39th year this February. For two weeks, The Rhubarb Festival transforms Toronto’s Buddies in Bad Times Theatre into a hotbed of experimentation, exploring new possibilities in theatre, dance, comedy, music, installation, and performance art. Rhubarb is the place to experience the most adventurous ideas in performance and catch […]
posted Tuesday, December 12, 2017
The holidays are here! For many, it’s one of the most magical times of the year, perfect to snuggle up next to a fire or into your favourite reading chair and get lost in the ups and downs of the new and hottest page turners. With weeks (and months) of winter ahead, I compiled a […]
posted Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Celebrate the launch of Queer/Play, a new book edited by Moynan King. Queer/Play: An Anthology of Queer Women’s Performance and Plays gathers works by both emerging and established Canadian queer artists at the intersection of queer life and art, delving into the resulting subcultures and always-changing concepts of identity and performance. In this book, queer is […]
posted Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Pride Toronto announced today the official dates of its 38th annual Pride Festival happening from June 22 to 24, 2018. Toronto’s third annual Pride Month starts June 1 with the Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall. Pride Month 2018 will see the return of long-standing hallmarks of Pride, including the Streetfair, Pride Parade, Dyke March […]
posted Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Toronto’s International Festival of Authors (IFOA) is a celebration of words and ideas, of writers and readers. From October 19 to the 29, engage with the literature of our times, explore the world of books and get acquainted with the authors and their ideas. These 11 days are packed with readings, one-on-one interviews, thought-provoking panel discussions, special events and free […]
posted Friday, September 22, 2017
Gay Play Day is an annual festival of theatre by LGBTQ playwrights and their allies. The 2017 Gay Play Day LGBTQ theatre festival takes place on September 29 at 8pm and September 30 at 3pm and 8pm at Toronto’s Alumnae Theatre studio space. The festival features short plays by novice, emerging and established playwrights with one thing […]
posted Thursday, September 21, 2017
Planned Parenthood Toronto launches a new campaign encouraging straight and cisgender youth to challenge everyday instances of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. The LGBTQ Youth Initiative at Planned Parenthood Toronto will launch Send the Right Message on September 26th, 2017. This LGBTQ youth-led campaign provides resources for straight and cisgender youth who want to help improve […]
posted Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Acorn TV is North America’s most popular and largest streaming service focused on British and international television and leads the digital evolution for niche streamers. The new fall line up offers some of the most addictive and bingeable series featuring strong LGBTQ characters. They include TV’s only lesbian main character, the strong leaders of a […]
posted Monday, September 11, 2017
The We’re Funny That Way Foundation, producer of the ground-breaking queer performance festival, We’re Funny That Way, is proud to announce that the recipient of a $30,000 grants is Toby’s Place in Scarborough, Ontario. Toby’s Place is a new drop-in centre for all LGBTQ+ youth and their friends and allies in south west Scarborough. A […]
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