posted Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Buddies in Bad Times is Toronto’s leading destination for artistically rigorous alternative theatre and a world leader in developing queer voices and stories for the stage. Buddies offers a year-round program that includes a full season of queer theatre, new works festivals, artist residencies, and intergenerational training and education initiatives. This past year, we have witnessed […]
posted Friday, March 5, 2021
Celebrate Toronto is curating a month long Virtual Festival to honour the city’s 187th Anniversary happening from March 6th, to April 6, 2021.. .This year, we will be focusing on three key pillars, “Rebuild, Reconnect, Show Love”, as we highlight Toronto small businesses, performers, and artists, creating a platform to promote the heart and soul […]
posted Friday, February 26, 2021
Inside Out, one of the largest LGBTQ film festivals in North America and single largest promoter and distributor of LGBTQ content in Canada, has announced today that Lauren Howes has been appointed the new Executive Director for the organization, effective March 1st, replacing Andria Wilson who left the position last year. Howes (non-binary) is a […]
posted Friday, February 26, 2021
The Operation Soap bathhouse raids, which took place 40 years ago in 1981, generated a string of protests against queer oppression. Later in the year, “Lesbian and Gay Pride Day Toronto”, now Pride Toronto, was legally incorporated and an estimated 1,500 people celebrated Pride Day on Sunday, June 28th, 1981 at Grange Park. Near the […]
posted Monday, February 1, 2021
Tynomi Banks, iconic Toronto-based Drag Entertainer and Canada’s Drag Race alum is honouring Black History Month by partnering with Black Lives Matter – Canada to create an exclusive line of merchandise in support of raising awareness for the organization. For the entire month of February, a portion of the proceeds from this collection are being donated to dismantle all […]
posted Sunday, December 20, 2020
Toronto’s celebrated live music spectacle DWAYNE GRETZKY, will present its coveted annual New Year’s Eve Party, this year presented as a live streaming event, totally free. The band will be live streaming in full audio and video production from their studio space, an 1100 square foot industrial-style loft in Toronto’s west end. Dwayne Gretzky is a curated […]
posted Friday, December 18, 2020
Miracle, the beloved Christmas pop-up bar, and Sippin’ Santa, Miracle’s tiki-themed sister, are coming back to Toronto. Back for its 3rd year, Miracle Toronto will be popping up at Stackt Market, with dates and times TBA dependent on government stated lockdown information. Offering a holiday oasis with over the top kitschy, festive décor, guests can enjoy themed cocktails such as Christmapolitan, Snowball […]
posted Tuesday, December 15, 2020
For those in the know, the holiday season isn’t complete without attending the annual Ross Petty Productions event at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto. Well, this year that’s not possible, however…the show must go on…virtually! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS combines the best of holiday musicals and interactive entertainment to create a unique […]
posted Thursday, December 10, 2020
Yes, this holiday season is different, and many traditional type events and gatherings aren’t happening, but it’s not entirely cancelled. Here are a few socially-distanced activities to partake in this festive season. The Bloor-Yorkville BIA lighting installation shines throughout the area, including the permanent installation of “urban campfire” benches along Bloor West. The 60 benches […]
posted Tuesday, December 8, 2020
On December 12, TO Live and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and prestigious theatres and cultural institutions around the world present the Pomegranate Arts production Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce…Pandemic!. The special, live streamed event reimagines for this time of social distancing Mac’s celebrated Holiday Sauce show. Join in celebrating the holidays in all of their dysfunction – live streamed December 12 at 7pm, followed by […]
