posted Friday, June 17, 2016
The people at Glad Day Bookshop are business savvy community heroes, no doubt about it! Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto is the world’s oldest LGBTQ bookstore since the closure of New York City’s Oscar Wilde Bookshop in early 2009. Glad Day started in 1970 and has occupied its current location on Yonge Street since 1981. […]
posted Friday, June 17, 2016
You know summer has begun when beach parties start happening. On Saturday, June 18th, Toronto’s Sydney Blu, Captive Audience, Activate, Floh and CODA bring the renowned Blu Party brand home, to the picturesque Sunnyside Pavillion. An event concept born from Sydney Blu’s record label Blu Music, the Blu party always features dynamic talent from the techno […]
posted Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Drag ON! takes over Dundas Square on July 2nd starting at 2pm, as Pride Toronto serves up a ferocious sequel to last year’s over-the-top and overwhelmingly successful event. Be a part of drag history as DRAG ON! snatches the official Guinness Book of World Records title for Largest Drag Stage Performance. Featuring the fiercest looks […]
posted Sunday, June 12, 2016
“Even though gender issues have been making steady progress it’s imperative we all work towards a more global awareness.” –Kitty Glitter Kitty Glitter is from Sydney, Australia. but has DJ’d at so many Pride, Prism and Fly events that she now considers Toronto her second home. With her upcoming gig A Night At The AQUEERium […]
posted Sunday, June 12, 2016
A weekend of queer-themed events in Toronto’s West Queen West area of Parkdale. Three different nights, three different experiences. Friday June 24th – ElectricLadyLand – Field Trip Go West Launch Party for ladies and friends, featuring shake-your-groove thang tunes by DJ Lesbian Menace (ElectricLadyLand) Cardinal Rule – 10pm – 5 Roncesvalles Ave – PWYC Show […]
posted Thursday, June 9, 2016
This wonderful Lebanese band will be playing Pride Toronto 2016 as part of a landmark celebration of Middle Eastern culture, where traditional meets modern at Yalla Barra (Arabic for come out/get out). Mashrou’ Leila is an outfit of impeccable artistry, earning international praise for their unparalleled sound, unflinching sociopolitical convictions, and searing live performances. theBUZZ […]
posted Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Bestival is back, but we won’t be taking boats to the Toronto Islands this year. Although a great concept, and well attended last year for the inaugural event here in Toronto, the organizers have chosen Woodbine Park on the mainland as the site for this year’s festivities on June 11 and 12, 2016 The wonderful […]
posted Friday, June 3, 2016
Adding to the music lineup, festival-goers enjoy live comedy, 20 plus vendors in restaurant row, family-friendly sing-a-long and more Arts & Crafts Field Trip Music & Arts Festival takes place on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 at Fort York and Garrison Common. This year’s music lineup features headliners The National and Robyn, as […]
posted Thursday, June 2, 2016
Join Toronto-based artist, filmmaker, writer and photographer Bruce LaBruce tonight as he takes over AGO First Thursdays to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month in Toronto. LaBruce invited four internationally celebrated queer performers, all leaders in their fields, to participate in this special edition of AGO’s First Thursdays. Highlights include: Performance artist Ron Athey, who has been at the forefront of his field […]
posted Wednesday, June 1, 2016
NXNE 2016 to include a new outdoor festival experience at the Port Lands Celebrating 22 years as Toronto’s essential music and arts festival, NORTH BY NORTHEAST (NXNE), taking place June 15-19, 2016, is adding a major outdoor festival experience at the Port Lands, a new Interactive, Music and Gaming Conference at the Ted Rogers School […]
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