If you’re having too much fun at Pride that you don’t want the night to end, check out these afterparties.
From a chill Gay bar to Drag performances, check out what Toronto’s Village and surrounding areas have in stock.
Now Toronto compiled a list of five afterparties in downtown Toronto.
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Church St Garage
- Location: 477 Church St
- Date(s): June 27 and June 28
From live music to drag performances and club nights, Church St Garage got you covered for all Pride weekend activities. Here’s the lineup:
Saturday:
- 12 p.m. brunch with Loli Fantasia and King
- 9 p.m. Drag performance with Heaven Lee Hytes and Xtacy Love
- 11:45 p.m. beats by DJ Josh Karmin
Sunday:
- 5 p.m. live music by Filipa Sousa
- 9 p.m. Drag show featuring Rico Rico and Dahlia Doll
- 11:45 p.m. beats by DJ Sammm
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With a lineup filled with live music, DJs and Drags, this is a not-to-miss event.
Black Eagle
- Location: 457 Church St
- Date(s): June 27 and June 28
From pop to retro throwbacks, Black Eagle is throwing some Pride parties this weekend. On Saturday, June 27, DJ and producer Dwayne Minard is throwing some beats starting 8 p.m. till close. Entry’s $10 before 10:30 p.m., going up to $15 after.
On Sunday, June 28, a Studio 457 Pride edition night is coming, hosting a retro dance party. Resident DJ Alain Plamondon and DJ Mark Falco will be taking the stage from 8 p.m. to close. Cover costs $10 before 10:30 p.m., and $15 afterwards.
Crews & Tangos
- Location: 508 Church St
- Date(s): June 27 and June 28
There’s no shortage of Drag performances at Crews & Tangos this weekend – and the club stays open until 4 a.m. on Saturday, too. Here’s the lineup:
Saturday:
- 6-9 p.m. Helena Poison and Tay Bobo
- 9-11:30 p.m. Carlotta Carlisle and Just Peachy
- 11:30p.m. till 2 a.m. Devine Darlin, Mira Fantasy and Ivory Towers
- 2-4 a.m. Miss Steak and I Said Boo
Sunday:
- 6-9 p.m. Katinka Kature, Baby Bel Bel and Carlotta Carlisle
- 9-11:30 p.m. Heaven Lee Hytes and Devine Darlin
- 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Bella Bimbo and Makayla Couture
The Drink
- Location: 459 Church St
- Date(s): June 27 and June 28
Looks like the 4 a.m. last call came into effect for the perfect time outside of the FIFA World Cup; working hand-in-hand with Pride. The club will have performances running on a 12 hour clock, from 4 p.m. until 4 a.m. Performers will include Rosie, Devine Darlin, Logan The Queen and more.
Bar Cathedral
- Location: 54 The Esplanade
- Date(s): June 28
Party it up in a cathedral inside The Old Spaghetti Factory, named Bar Cathedral. It’s near Union Station, but the event is worth the hype. The Saturday event is sold out, but expect glitter, a face gem bar, glowsticks and throwback hits on Sunday. Tickets cost $10 plus fees and tax on Eventbrite.
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Other iconic Gay bars to check out
- Woody’s on Church, located at 467 Church St
- Pegasus on Church, located at 489B Church St
- O’Grady’s on Church, located at 518 Church St
