First films announced for Toronto International Film Festival – September 9–18, 2021

posted Thursday, June 24, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Toronto

  On September 9, 2021, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will kick off 10 days of exceptional international and Canadian cinema with over 100 films in its Official Selection, unparalleled events featuring acclaimed industry guests, and TIFF’s Industry Conference. Recognized as the world’s largest public film festival, TIFF is poised to bring the theatrical experience […]

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Drive ‘N Queens Summer Series features some of Canada’s fiercest drag queens

posted Thursday, June 10, 2021

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

Calling all drag fans! Tynomi Banks, the iconic Toronto-based Drag Entertainer and Canada’s Drag Race alum is headlining a new GTA drag concert series to help kick off the summer. The Drive ‘N Queens Summer Series is a monthly, high energy, all-ages drag show that will feature some of Banks’ friends and favourite queens. In addition to Banks, the series […]

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No Tickets at the Door – a look at how the pandemic affected Toronto musicians, promoters, and venues

posted Thursday, June 3, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Music, Streaming Online, Toronto

No Tickets At The Door examines the importance of music communities in the modern age, and what is at stake if a city is no longer hospitable towards them. One of the hardest hit industries by COVID-19, the live music scene has been delt a devastating blow, leaving our favourite concert venues—and the communities they […]

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Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival – May 27 to June 6, 2021

posted Thursday, May 27, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer, Toronto

The 31st annual Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, championing innovative 2SLGBTQ+ filmmakers from across the globe, will showcase 143 films including 33 feature films, and 5 episodic series, screening online from May 27 – June 6, 2021. The festival’s opening night film will be the Canadian premiere of Natalie Morales’ socially distant platonic love story […]

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Moby Doc – introspective on the man behind the music, up close and personal

posted Wednesday, May 26, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Music, Streaming Online, Toronto, Vancouver

Moby Doc is a surrealist biographical documentary narrated by Moby as he reflects on his turbulent personal life and iconic music from underground punk bands to chart-topping solo artist, and from struggling addict to vegan activist. Featuring interviews with David Lynch and David Bowie, along with extraordinary concert footage, utilizing a unique blend of re-enactments, interviews, and archival footage, […]

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“Loneliness in the City” – Goethe Institute partners with TIFF on three themed features

posted Saturday, May 15, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Streaming Online, Toronto

Cities can mean connectivity and community, or boredom and loneliness. They are projections of dreams and disappointment, places of becoming or despair.  The GOETHE FILMS series “Loneliness In the City” features three fresh cinematic perspectives with multiple angles on the interplay between our well-being and our physical environment. David Nawrath’s celebrated feature film debut “The […]

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INSPIRE Awards 10th Anniversary goes virtual May 14th, 2021 with International Icon k.d. lang

posted Friday, May 14, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Charity, Streaming Online, Toronto

Tune in to the 10th Anniversary INSPIRE Awards on May 14, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. as we shine the spotlight on ‘A Decade Recognizing and Celebrating our Community.’ This year’s event will be a free virtual, live-streamed on Facebook and Rogers Community TV across Ontario. #OneLOVE #INSPIRELove “This is an uniquely special year for us. […]

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Moving Forward with the Music of rIVerse

posted Thursday, May 13, 2021

by: Kenney Fitzpatrick in Dance, Events, Featured Events, Music, Online Events, Pride, Queer, Streaming Online, Toronto

Canadian pop/R&B quaret rIVerse has been blowing our mind for a few years. Now they are set to blow the stage as they prepare to ignite the 10th annual INSPIRE Awards as performers at the much heralded Toronto event. Started in 2011, the INSPIRE Awards recognize the everyday initiatives and positive work for the LGBTQ […]

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Amythyst Kiah Inspires with New Release ‘Hangover Blues’

posted Thursday, May 13, 2021

by: Kenney Fitzpatrick in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Music, Online Events, Pride, Queer, Streaming Online, Toronto

Amythyst Kiah has quickly become a name everyone is talking about. From her Grammy Award nominations for her song ‘Black Myself‘ with Our Native Daughters to her recent live performance on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, we are definitely amid an Amythyst moment. And it’s a moment with no expiry in sight. Now Amythyst has released […]

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Comedian Gavin Crawford is hosting the INSPIRE Awards – May 14, 2021

posted Thursday, May 13, 2021

by: Geri Atrick in Celebrity, Charity, Queer, Streaming Online, Toronto

Hello Pigeon! It is finally here, and this will be our last blog before the big INSPIRE Awards event on Friday May 13, 2021 We sat down and talked to the amazing Gavin Crawford.  You may know him from shows like This Hour Has 22 Minutes”, “Second City Toronto” and many more as well as on […]

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