Uncovered: Madonna and Cher – a hybrid theatrical concert that tells the life story of two of the greatest female artists through words and music

posted Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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

UnCovered: Madonna & Cher, is a jubilant, high-octane tribute to two of pop’s most enduring icons. Running November 11–13, 2025 at Koerner Hall, this year’s 19th edition delivers pure joy and big-feeling entertainment, with chart-toppers like “Like a Prayer,” “Vogue,” “Believe,” and “If I Could Turn Back Time.” Each tune is reimagined through daring new arrangements […]

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Becoming a Man in 127 EASY Steps – documentary about transitioning that was two-decades in the making gets a gallery film screening with post discussion – Nov 13, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Sunday, November 9, 2025

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

The Women’s Art Association of Canada presents An Evening with Scott Turner Schofield, an Emmy-nominated actor, creator, and producer whose intimate, funny, and deeply human 60-minute film Becoming a Man in 127 EASY Steps screens in Toronto on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 7:00pm. This exclusive, one-night-only event offers a rare chance to experience the film […]

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Bus Stop – stranded strangers interact on an unexpected weather related overnight layover – on stage Sept 12 to Oct 4, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Monday, September 8, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Theatre, Toronto

Bus Stop is set in a diner/bus stop in rural Kansas, outside Kansas City, MO in early March 1955. A freak snowstorm has halted the bus, and the eight characters (five on the bus) have a weather-enforced layover in the diner in the early hours of the morning. Romantic and quasi-romantic relationships play out. SNAPSHOT […]

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Watch These Queer Flicks as part of TIFF’s 50th Anniversary Programming – Sept 4 to 15, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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

TIFF is back, and celebrating its 50th anniversary! The Toronto Internation Film Festival has always been at the forefront of avantgarde programming, challenging the norm with provocative and disruptive film screenings, and that bold initiative continues through to today, which is why its one of the top international film festivals in the world. We’ve compiled […]

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Dina’s Tavern – new live music venue opening in former Silver Dollar Room location

posted Tuesday, September 2, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Bar/Club, Featured Events, Music, Toronto

Dina’s Tavern is taking over the former space of the Silver Dollar Room at the corner of Spadina Ave and College Street. Located within the lower levels of the questionable Waverley Hotel, the former incarnation was known for it’s laid back atmosphere with regular live music, including the widely popular Bluegrass Wednesdays. It was also […]

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Errant Records launches as a trans-owned, queer run Canadian music label and management company – Launch party Sept 9, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, September 2, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Montreal, Music, Queer, Toronto, Trans

Entertainment attorney and business strategist, Dani Oliva, known for his work with GRAMMY winners, Billboard #1 songwriters, and leading music companies, has officially launched Errant Records, a trans-owned, LGBTQ+ run Canadian music label and management company dedicated to cultivating groundbreaking talent and delivering truly artist-first representation. Rooted in Canada, but with a powerful global reach, […]

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Summerworks Performance Festival celebrates 35 years, with 11 days of theatre, dance, music, and live art – Aug 7 to 17, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, August 6, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Dance, Events, Featured Events, Festivals, Music, Theatre, Toronto

Entering its 35th year, SummerWorks Performance Festival returns with a landmark season of bold performance, intimate creative experiences, and daring artistic interventions exploring time — personal and collective, real and imagined. From August 7–17, 2025, artists and audiences will gather across Toronto for 11 days of theatre, dance, music, and live art in theatres, in public parks, […]

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“Elbows up! Coast-to-Coast Canadian Wine Fair” has more than 25 wineries from across Canada- July 12. 2025

posted Thursday, July 10, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Hospitality

Elbows Up! Canada’s Coast-to-Coast Wine Fair takes place on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Fort York in Toronto, bringing together more than 25 wineries from across Canada for a public tasting event. It is the first event of its kind, created to spotlight both the growing quality of Canadian wine, and the barriers that still limit its national […]

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INSPIRE Awards honours LGBTQ+ leader’s achievements, advocacy, and activism – May 31, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, May 29, 2025

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

The 13th Annual INSPIRE Awards returns with an unforgettable evening honouring 32 exceptional individuals, businesses, and organizations making a difference in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. This year’s celebration will take place at the stunning St. James Cathedral (106 King Street E) on May 31, 2025 highlighting a powerful lineup of changemakers from across the […]

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Wine Fest Toronto – Uncork the Fun at Toronto’s Only All-You-Can-Taste Wine Fest – May 9 and 10, 2025

posted Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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

Wine Fest Toronto, the city’s favourite two-day all-you-can-taste wine and drinks festival, is back for its fifth year at a brand new location: Heritage Court on the Exhibition Grounds. On Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, attendees will open their liquid passports to sip, explore and celebrate an expanded selection of wines and beverages from across the […]

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