BUZZ Picks is an eclectic listing of events occurring throughout southwestern Ontario. From art gallery and museum shows to drag shows, from culture to sub-culture, from low-brow to high-brow… it's all in BUZZPICKS.
theBUZZ team picks the best LGBTQ events from across the GTA… and beyond!
Sorry, no events listed for Monday.
May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm
An Evening of Hope and Harmony
at Palais Royale Ballroom, 1601 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto
A gala inspired by Hope and Harmony - an evening filled with inspiration, celebration and joyful connection with others who share the same belief in providing hope and help to those living with kidney disease.
Following the cocktail reception, main program and dinner, the evening continues with an After Party with live music by The Marginal Donors Band featuring transplant surgeons Dr. Heather Ross, Dr. Mark Cattral and Dr. Paul Greig who will set the soundtrack for plenty of lively dancing!
https://kidney.akaraisin.com/ui/ongala26/tickets
May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Top Star Live
at The Well, 487 Church St., Toronto
FREDDIE presents TOP STAR LIVE with Jade Elektra at The Well on Church Street! Staring April 8th. That's ten preliminary weeks with a $100 cash prize and a spot in the finals on June 17th where the winner will not only walk away with $1000 but also a Pride Toronto booking on Pride weekend!
They are looking for all live acts! Calling all singers, comedians, dancers, etc...if you can do it in public and entertain a room, you could come get this money. Bring your friends because you'll need people to vote for you to win. How do you vote? Every time you buy a drink or food you get a ticket which you can use as a ballot.
Hosted by Jade Elektra with music by DJ Relentless before and after the show. If you'd like to be a contestant you can sign up early and turn in your music by writing to hostess at TopStarLiveMissElektra@gmail.com before any Wednesday until June 10th. Or you can show up with your music on a USB key between 6 - 6:40 PM. Showtime is at 7 PM.
https://drinkatthewell.com/church/
May 28, 2026 at 8:00pm - 11:59pm
Karaoke
at Club 717, 717 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa
Every Thursday. No cover.
Whether you're an award winning vocalist, a show-tune afficionado, or just enjoy a great time, with great music, and great friends, this karaoke night is for you!
https://www.club717.com/
Sorry, no events listed for Friday.
May 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 11:30pm
Taylor Swift Video Tribute Night
at The Cat's Cradle, 1245 St. Clair Ave W., Toronto
Please note this is a spectacular audio/video tribute theme show, with no artist participation or live music component. All audio and video parts are licensed and legal for public presentation.
The entire "The Life Of A Showgirl" album with never-seen-before audio and video, then, all her biggest hits.
ALL AGES SHOW. No Cover.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/taylor-swift-video-tribute-night-in-toronto-the-life-of-a-showgirl-tickets-1830994887999
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June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Top Star Live
at The Well, 487 Church St., Toronto
FREDDIE presents TOP STAR LIVE with Jade Elektra at The Well on Church Street! Staring April 8th. That's ten preliminary weeks with a $100 cash prize and a spot in the finals on June 17th where the winner will not only walk away with $1000 but also a Pride Toronto booking on Pride weekend!
They are looking for all live acts! Calling all singers, comedians, dancers, etc...if you can do it in public and entertain a room, you could come get this money. Bring your friends because you'll need people to vote for you to win. How do you vote? Every time you buy a drink or food you get a ticket which you can use as a ballot.
Hosted by Jade Elektra with music by DJ Relentless before and after the show. If you'd like to be a contestant you can sign up early and turn in your music by writing to hostess at TopStarLiveMissElektra@gmail.com before any Wednesday until June 10th. Or you can show up with your music on a USB key between 6 - 6:40 PM. Showtime is at 7 PM.
https://drinkatthewell.com/church/
June 4, 2026 at 8:00pm - 11:59pm
Karaoke
at Club 717, 717 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa
Every Thursday. No cover.
Whether you're an award winning vocalist, a show-tune afficionado, or just enjoy a great time, with great music, and great friends, this karaoke night is for you!
https://www.club717.com/
Sorry, no events listed for Friday.
June 6, 2026 at 7:30pm
Resurrection: Mahler 2
at Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Theatre. 5040 Yonge St., Toronto
To close the season, Orchestra Toronto performs one of the most ambitious and transcendent works in the orchestral repertoire: Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, the “Resurrection.” Spanning themes of death, renewal, and spiritual awakening, the symphony moves from funeral march to cosmic finale with overwhelming emotional force.
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/resurrection-mahler-2-toronto-ontario-06-06-2026/event/100062B7D30E43C2
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June 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Top Star Live
at The Well, 487 Church St., Toronto
FREDDIE presents TOP STAR LIVE with Jade Elektra at The Well on Church Street! Staring April 8th. That's ten preliminary weeks with a $100 cash prize and a spot in the finals on June 17th where the winner will not only walk away with $1000 but also a Pride Toronto booking on Pride weekend!
They are looking for all live acts! Calling all singers, comedians, dancers, etc...if you can do it in public and entertain a room, you could come get this money. Bring your friends because you'll need people to vote for you to win. How do you vote? Every time you buy a drink or food you get a ticket which you can use as a ballot.
Hosted by Jade Elektra with music by DJ Relentless before and after the show. If you'd like to be a contestant you can sign up early and turn in your music by writing to hostess at TopStarLiveMissElektra@gmail.com before any Wednesday until June 10th. Or you can show up with your music on a USB key between 6 - 6:40 PM. Showtime is at 7 PM.
https://drinkatthewell.com/church/
June 11, 2026 at 8:00pm - 11:59pm
Karaoke
at Club 717, 717 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa
Every Thursday. No cover.
Whether you're an award winning vocalist, a show-tune afficionado, or just enjoy a great time, with great music, and great friends, this karaoke night is for you!
https://www.club717.com/
Sorry, no events listed for Friday.
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June 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Top Star Live
at The Well, 487 Church St., Toronto
FREDDIE presents TOP STAR LIVE with Jade Elektra at The Well on Church Street! Staring April 8th. That's ten preliminary weeks with a $100 cash prize and a spot in the finals on June 17th where the winner will not only walk away with $1000 but also a Pride Toronto booking on Pride weekend!
They are looking for all live acts! Calling all singers, comedians, dancers, etc...if you can do it in public and entertain a room, you could come get this money. Bring your friends because you'll need people to vote for you to win. How do you vote? Every time you buy a drink or food you get a ticket which you can use as a ballot.
Hosted by Jade Elektra with music by DJ Relentless before and after the show. If you'd like to be a contestant you can sign up early and turn in your music by writing to hostess at TopStarLiveMissElektra@gmail.com before any Wednesday until June 10th. Or you can show up with your music on a USB key between 6 - 6:40 PM. Showtime is at 7 PM.
https://drinkatthewell.com/church/
June 18, 2026 at 8:00pm - 11:59pm
Karaoke
at Club 717, 717 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa
Every Thursday. No cover.
Whether you're an award winning vocalist, a show-tune afficionado, or just enjoy a great time, with great music, and great friends, this karaoke night is for you!
https://www.club717.com/
Sorry, no events listed for Friday.
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