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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“Tell Me Why| puts trans character front and centre in the gaming world

posted Tuesday, October 13, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Gaming, Trans

As reported on E Central Sports, Tell Me Why is a new narrative game about family secrets and the difficulty of coming home. It transcends genre by putting a transgender character at the centre of the experience. Set in Alaska, the three-chapter story features transgender Tyler and his sister Alyson. The twins travel to the remote, […]

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Beverly Glenn-Copeland – legendary trans musician finally gets the spotlight he deserves

posted Friday, September 25, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Music, Toronto, Trans

Recently, composer Beverly Glenn-Copeland releases his first new piece of music in over 15 years. The new single, “River Dreams” will appear on his forthcoming album, Transmissions: The Music of Beverly Glenn-Copeland out now via Transgressive, the new label home for both Glenn’s catalogue and future recordings. This is simply amazing. The vocal range, lyrics, and composition […]

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Beautiful Darling – documentary about one of Warhol’s most notorious protégés

posted Friday, September 18, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Film, Queer, Trans

BEAUTIFUL DARLING chronicles the short but influential life of transgender pioneer Candy Darling, who was a major part of Andy Warhol’s entourage and was one of the inspirations for the Lou Reed song, “Walk on the Wild Side.” Recapturing the excitement of a long lost New York City, this acclaimed doc recounts the story of Darling, a star in the […]

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Queer Flicks at TIFF – Sept 10 to 19, 2020

posted Thursday, September 10, 2020

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

There’s always something queer happening at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and this year is no different. Well, it actually is different given the current state we’re in with COVID-19, but the festival has adapted and is still happening, by way of drive-in and outdoor seated screenings, social-distanced theatre presentations, and of course virtually […]

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Inside Out announces 30th Anniversary programming – Oct 1 to 11, 2020

posted Wednesday, September 9, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Events, Family, Featured Events, Film, Lesbian, Online Events, Ottawa, Queer, Toronto, Trans

Inside Out has revealed their full film lineup for the 30th annual festival, with a streaming platform that will showcase 150 films and nine episodic series, representing 30 countries. The festival will take place online for anyone in Ontario and with special drive-in events from October 1 to 11. Audiences will be able to customize […]

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Buddies in Bad Times Theatre’s “Queer Pride” joins CBC Arts programming

posted Wednesday, June 3, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Bar/Club, Charity, Drag, Featured Events, Lesbian, Online Events, Pride, Queer, Theatre, Toronto, Trans

Expanding beyond the walls of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre space at 12 Alexander Street, this year’s Queer Pride brings you a stellar line-up of artists and organizers from across Canada. All who crave adventures beyond the expected are welcome, including artists who refuse to conform, and communities who will not allow themselves to be […]

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Revry – First Queer Cable TV Network with Multi-LGBTQ+ Channels Launches

posted Tuesday, May 26, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Lesbian, Queer, Television, Trans

Revry, the first global LGBTQ streaming network, has launched a first-of-its kind cable TV platform amid widespread cancellations of major Pride events and LGBTQ+ film festivals. The new platform provides a free, truly “always on” TV experience made exclusively for LGBTQ+ people “Creating a ‘radically inclusive’ global network has always been in our DNA given […]

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Pride Toronto is going virtual for the month of June, including the Pride Parade

posted Saturday, May 2, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Lesbian, Pride, Queer, Toronto, Trans

Last month Pride Toronto announced it will no longer host the festival this year, but have announced that a month of exciting virtual festivities will continue with celebrations in a new, creative, and unique way that ensures the safety of residents and proper physical distancing. VIRTUAL PRIDE On June 1, 2020, the City of Toronto […]

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MoJo Toronto’s community fundraiser for Puerto Rico is set to dazzle on Monday night

posted Sunday, February 2, 2020

by: Joey Viola in Activism, Bar/Club, Dance, Entertaining, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Pride, Queer, Toronto, Trans

For the past 9 years, MoJo Toronto has been throwing elaborate and memorable events across the city – organizing, hosting and promoting countless soirees of all sizes, MoJo has made it a priority to give back to important causes whenever possible.  The MoJo way of fundraising is partying for a cause, and each and every […]

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