Ross Petty Productions (virtually) presents “There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays” – Dec 19/20, 2020

posted Tuesday, December 15, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Streaming Online, Theatre, Toronto

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 […]

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Holiday Happenings in Toronto – 2020

posted Thursday, December 10, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Toronto

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 […]

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Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce…Pandemic! – live stream Dec 12, 2020

posted Tuesday, December 8, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

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 […]

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Studio 54: Night Magic – opens at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Dec 20, 2020

posted Tuesday, December 1, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Art Gallery, Music, Queer, Toronto

Explore the art, photography, fashion, design, music and celebrities that transformed a New York City nightclub into a cultural phenomenon How does a nightclub, open for less than three years, become the global epicentre of music, fashion and design? Opening December 26, 2020, at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Studio 54: Night Magic transports visitors back in […]

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Human Rights Film Festival – streaming online Dec 3 to 10, 2020

posted Tuesday, December 1, 2020

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

The 9th annual Human Rights Film Festival is an extremely timely and massive Film and Arts Festival for everyone who wants to “give a sh*t about the world”. All of these films are based around current Human Rights crises, including Indigenous Rights, Political activism, Disease and pandemic, Accessibility rights, Transphobia, and much more. It’s a […]

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Halloween on Church Street is going virtual – Oct 31, 2020 at 8pm

posted Monday, October 26, 2020

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

For the over 20 years of Halloween on Church, many people have gathered in Toronto’s Gay Village, but unfortunately it won’t be happening this year as it’s not safe to do so at this time. However, the Church-Wellesley Village have planned a virtual alternative with plenty of entertainment planned for the spookiest of all nights, […]

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LGBT films at Toronto Jewish Film Festival – Oct 22 to Nov 1, 2020 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, October 20, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Film, Queer, Streaming Online, Toronto

The 28th annual Toronto Jewish Film Festival begins October 22, 2020, and like most other festivals, it’s going virtual this year. The Festival will stream a curated program of 50+ films showcasing the best in Jewish-content film from Canada and around the world.   theBUZZ recommends the following three films, each depicting LGBT representation. Sublet, […]

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The 519 Gala – streams virtually on Oct 25th with star studded global entertainment

posted Wednesday, October 14, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Celebrity, Charity, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto, Trans

The 519’s largest single-day fundraising event, The Annual Gala, will bring together leading performers for a virtual variety show of musical performances and special appearances in support of LGBTQ2S communities in Toronto and beyond. The event will be streamed on Sunday, October 25, at 7:30 pm (EST). The Annual Gala has gone virtual in response to COVID-19, and will feature musical performances from: ● […]

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Uncovered: Notes From The Heart – Nov 11 to Dec 6, 2020 (Toronto)

posted Friday, October 2, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Music, Theatre, Toronto

Following the sold-out run of their innovative and inspiring summer concert series Porchside Songs – which brought leading musical theatre performers to porches and front lawns across Toronto  – The Musical Stage Company have announced the dates and line-up of performers for the first-ever digital edition of their annual signature concert event, UNCOVERED. Spotlighting iconic songs with wildly imaginative […]

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Venus Fest 2020 Digital edition hosted by Sook-Yin Lee – Sept 28 to Oct 2, 2020

posted Saturday, September 26, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Music, Toronto

Venus Fest is pleased to announce this year’s digital edition to take place September 28- October 2. Hosted by the iconic Canadian Broadcaster Sook-Yin Lee, the festival will once again showcase music, art and a series of online panels and mentorship sessions geared towards supporting women and non-binary artists and arts workers, all offered free to the […]

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