Miracle on Ossington – Holiday Pop-Up Cocktail Bar – Nov 25 to Dec 31, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Friday, November 22, 2019

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

Miracle on Ossington, the beloved holiday-pop up bar and national phenomenon serving nostalgic cocktails returns to 146 Ossington Avenue in Toronto from Monday, November 25 through December 31. Miracle transforms this event space venue into a Christmas wonderland with nostalgic festive décor and holiday-themed drinks, including Christmapolitan, Run Run Rudolph, and the newly created SanTaRex.  Toronto joins more than 120 other locations, including Canadian […]

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Naked Heart: LGBTQ Festival of Words – November 22 to 24 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, November 19, 2019

by: Raymond Helkio in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Comedy, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Music, New York City, Pride, Queer, Toronto

Launched in 2015, Naked Heart is the largest LGBTQ literary festival in the world, and the most racially diverse literary festival in Ontario. This festival is held in the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood of Toronto, and includes workshops, panels, performances and discussions for writers and lovers of words. The festival hub is at Glad Day Bookshop (499 Church […]

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Toronto declared “Year of Public Art” in 2021

posted Tuesday, November 19, 2019

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

  Mayor John Tory proclaimed 2021 as the Year of Public Art to further his commitment to the growing arts and culture sector in Toronto. Working in partnership with artists, arts organizations and communities across the city, the City of Toronto will engage with residents and visitors in a city-wide recognition of public art. The […]

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Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera – unique interpretation of the classic album – Nov 13 to 23, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, November 14, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Film, Theatre, Toronto

Montreal’s Productions Opéra Concept MP presents the Toronto premiere of Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera, inspired by the era-defining 1979 album The Wall, on stage November 13–14, 16–17, and 23, 2019 at Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts). The trailblazing production sets the poetic lyrics of British rock legend Roger Waters to a bold new lyrical score by award-winning Montreal-based composer Julien Bilodeau. This […]

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“Drag Heals” – do you have what it takes to unleash your inner drag?

posted Wednesday, November 13, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Queer, Toronto

RuPaul brought Drag Race into the homes of millions and made the once taboo art form mainstream. This newfound renaissance has inspired a new generation to explore the art of drag and challenge the constructs of gender. Drag Heals is a documentary series that follows men who have always dreamed of letting their inner drag […]

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The 519 in Toronto remains important to our community

posted Tuesday, November 12, 2019

by: SK Dyment in Activism, Art, Art Gallery, Bar/Club, Charity, Comedy, Disability, Drag, Events, Fashion, Film, Gallery, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

From a distance, The 519 community centre here in Toronto looks like a little square box with newly-built condos rising to fill the sky around it. This would be a misconception. The 519 is actually huge, offering over 130 programs within the building, and an extra 25 or so led separately by staff. The 519 is distinguished […]

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Eataly opens in Toronto with with four restaurants and in-house brewery 

posted Tuesday, November 12, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Dining, Toronto

Italian brand, Eataly, announced today that its first Canadian location in Toronto will officially open its doors on Wednesday, November 13 at 5 PM. The expansive Italian culinary destination will be located at Bay and Bloor Street, an iconic Canadian shopping destination, and will span 50,000 sq. ft. in Toronto’s newly renovated Manulife Centre. “Toronto has an incredibly strong […]

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SAXX Movember Undie Run raises awareness for men’s health – Nov 9, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, November 7, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Charity, Outdoors, Toronto

Are you brave enough to run in your undies to support men’s health? Movember and SAXX are hosting a 2km run through the streets of Toronto. On Saturday November 9, 2019, runners in Toronto will brave the elements and hit the streets of Toronto in their SAXX moustache-themed underwear to raise funds and awareness for […]

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Female Eye Film Festival – Nov 7 to 10, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, November 5, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Film, Lesbian, Queer, Toronto, Trans

  The Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) returns for its 17th edition from November 7 to 10, 2019 at Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond St. West. Industry Initiatives take place at the Hyatt Regency Toronto, 370 King Street West, Toronto Ontario Canada. FeFF is thrilled to showcase so many talented women, most of whom are writers, directors and producers by featuring films […]

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15th annual European Union Film Festival – Nov 7 to 21, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, November 5, 2019

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

For its fifteenth year The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) celebrates cinematic excellence and the diversity of Europe in the heart of the most multicultural city in the world. EUFF will bring the best in European film to the Royal Cinema from November 7 to 21, 2019. The exciting and diverse group of contemporary films representing all 28 countries of […]

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