Thursday, June 18
Art/Bent Exhibition of art exploring identity, desire and folly from queer and straight perspectives with Jack Butler, Judy Chicago and others. To Jun 28. Free. Rouge Contemporary Projects, 732 Queen E. 416-778-0555.
Community Sounding: Research With Pride Community forum on LGBTT2IQQ health needs. 6-8 pm. Free. 519 Church Community Centre. researchwithpride.org.
Deathwatch Lemon Tree Theatre presentation of the play by queer writer/activist Jean Genet. JToday, tomorrow and Jun 20, 8 pm. $15 adv. XPACE, 58 Ossington. 647-999-4969.
Every Little Step The James D Stern/Adam Del Deo film about the groundbreaking musical A Chorus Line plays at cinemas across the city.
Fagart Exhibition of art by David Hawe, John Rankine, Paul Specht, Izik Levy and others. To Jul 12 with a reception tonight 7-10 pm. Free. Pentimento, 1164 Queen E. 416-406-6772.
Hey Marilyn Musical telling of the life of Marilyn Monroe by composer Cliff Jones. To Jun 26. 8 pm. $30-$40, stu/srs $20. Jane Mallet Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-534-2885.
Little Ashes The Paul Morrison film about Spanish artists Salvador Dali, Luis Buñuel and Federico Garcia Lorca screens at cinemas around town.
Pride 2009 Buddies celebrates Pride with comedians Elvira Kurt and Gavin Crawford, plus solo shows by queer celebs Nina Arsenault and Shawn Hitchins. Through Jun 28. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, artsexy.ca.
Stephen Andrews/Shofem Krishtalka/Will Munro An art exhibition runs to Jun 27. Free. Paul Petro, 962/980 Queen W. 416-979-7874.
Sunil Gupta Gupta’s photographic exhibition, Mr Malhotra’s Party, runs to Jul 18. Free. Stephen Bulger, 1026 Queen W. 416-504-0575.
Xtra Pride Party Mixx Xtra’s Pride bash with performances by Donnarama, Fay Slift and the Cliks. 9:30 pm. Pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Friday, June 19
The Baby Formula The feature film about a lesbian couple who are the the first women in the world to give birth to each other’s babies opens today. AMC, Yonge and Dundas. amcyongedundas.com.
Bitch Salad… Gives Back Queer comedy with Debra Di Giovanni, Dini Dimakos, Cheetoh Girls and others. 8:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Divercuidad Visual arts exhibition of work by Latin American queer artists. To Jun 21. 7 pm. Free. Naco Gallery Cafe, 1665 Dundas W. 416-578-1553.
The Michelle Ross Show And More Ross’s Show is followed by the Chris Edward’s Show and the Sasha Montenegro Show. Today and Jun 26, 7 pm-3 am. George’s Play, 504 Church. 416-963-8251.
Pride Week Launch Party Join Pride Toronto, Sofonda Cox and Fritz Helder & the Phantoms to kick off Pride. 7 pm. Free. Woody’s, 467 Church. pridetoronto.com.
Queer Noise LGBT youth and their allies meet to sing. 7-9 pm. Free. Trinity-St. Paul’s Church, 427 Bloor W. queernoise@hotmail.com.
Queer Tantra Partners workshop on the ancient art of sacred sexuality. 7-9 pm. $45. Aangen Community Centre, 868 Dovercourt. Pre-register aangen.com.
Screww Retro Queer Party Bisexual party with Maya Beauchamp and the Saucy Tarts plus special guests. 10 pm. $7. Goodhandy’s, 120 Church. 416-760-6514, screww.ca.
Toronto Police Chief Pride Reception Alok Mukherjee and Chief Bill Blair host the annual reception. 4-6 pm. Free. Cawthra Square Park, Chruch at Monteith. 416-808-7083.
Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars The DA Pennebaker film screens today 11:55 pm. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. 416-516-2330.
Saturday, June 20
The Baby Formula Meet-the-cast party. 9:30 pm. Free w/ film stub. Slack’s, 562 Church. thebabyformulamovie.com.
Can’t Stop The Beat Taiko drumming workshop for queer women and trans people. Today and tomorrow, noon-3 and 3-5 pm. $40. Cabbagetown Arts Centre, 454 Parliament. ragingasianwomen.ca.
The Chris Edward’s Show Entertainment with Kendall and Miss Continental 09 Domanique Chapelle. 5 pm. No cover. George’s Play, 504 Church. 416-963-8251.
Feast Of Show Tunes Musical theatre students perform hits from Broadway. Jun 20 at 3:30 and 8 pm. $20. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst. 416-483-9532, singingstudio.ca.
Funhouse Cabaret arcade hosted by Sasha Van Bon Bon. 8:30 pm. $20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Funhouse Afterparty DJ K-Tel and Quinces spin. 10:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Listen to the music of ABBA performed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Today 8 pm, tomorrow 2 pm. $28-$105. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe. tso.ca.
Refugee Pride Speakers including human rights activist El-Farouk Khaki plus a documentary screening. 5:30-8:30 pm. Free. 519 Church Community Centre. 416-355-6791.
Sharron’s Big Gay Party Sharron Matthews parties with Jeigh Madjus, Thom Allison and others. 8:30 pm. $20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Singing Out’s Making Waves Cabaret cruise aboard the Empress of Canada with Singing OUT! LGBT chorus. 11:30 am-4 pm. $49. Pier 29, 261 Queens Quay W. singingout.com.
We Are Family Day Films, games for kids, crafts, laughter yoga, music, theatre and more. Free. 918 Bathurst. 918bathurst.com.
Sunday, June 21
Can’t Stop The Spirit Service for the LGBTTIQQ2S community with Toronto Men’s Chorus and Guys Like Us. 7 pm. St Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor E. 416-929-0811.
Chas Parkway Salute To Pride Star-studded AIDS fundraiser hosted by Tom Ivison and Candice. 5-8 pm. By donation. George’s Play, 504 Church. 416-963-8251.
Free Jane! Reading of Jesse Stong’s one-act play Why Raid Identity by Jane (aka Sky Gilbert) plus an open mic. 8 pm. Free. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
General Idea: Art, Aids And The Fin De Siècle The View From Here airs the arts documentary. Today 10:30 pm, Jun 23 1 am. tvo.org.
Queer View Screening of Windows (7 pm) and The Sergeant (9:30 pm), presented by Bruce LaBruce. $10, $15 for both. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. 416-516-2330.
Salute To Pride Open stage and cocktails. 8 pm. Pwyc. Play, 504 Church. 416-963-8251.
The Uber Queen Drag queen contest. 11 pm. Free. Woody’s, 467 Church. 416-972-0887.
The Vent! Launch party for Maggie Cassella and Charlie Smith’s new television and internet show. 7 pm. Free. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Video Art Is Queer An exhibition of new works by video artists including Cecilia Berkovic and Richard Fung launches with a party. 4-6 pm. Show runs to Jun 28. Free. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Wilde Chats Philosophical chat group for gay, bisexual and queer-friendly men. 2 pm. Free. NACO Gallery and Café, 1665 Dundas W. 416-551-1709.
Monday, June 22
C.r.a.z.y The Jean-Marc Valée film screens today 7 pm. $10. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. 416-516-2330.
Colour Me Pride Performances by queers of colour, a raffle and more. 10 pm. $15, adv $10. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Global Human Rights For Queers: What Out Is About Film screening and panel discussion with SMUG chairperson Victor Juliet Mukasa and others. 6:30 pm. Free. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles W. pridetoronto.com.
Live At The Rehearsal Hall: Rufus Wainwright BRAVO! salutes gay pride and the arts with the live concert airing. 8 pm. ctv.ca.
Liza With A “Z” BRAVO! salutes gay pride and the arts with an airing of the 1972 Bob Fosse film. 9 pm. ctv.ca.
Million Dollar Karaoke Karaoke contest with DJ Y2JAY and Big Chris. 9 pm. George’s Play, 504 Church. 416-963-8251.
Pride Kid’s Reading Bring a story to read and pass on the sex-positive word. 5-7 pm. Free. Toronto Women’s Bookstore, 73 Harbord. 416-922-8744.
Pride Prom 2009: Superqueeroes! End-of-year celebration for LGBTQ high school students and allies, with DJ Winnie. 8 pm-1 am. $10. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-324-5077.
Rainbow Flag Raising Join Mayor David Miller and councillors to officially proclaim Pride Week. Noon. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. pridetoronto.com.
Tuesday, June 23
Andrea Gunraj/Shani Mootoo/Emily Schultz Reading. $5. Commensal, 655 Bay. 416-997-9917.
Global Human Rights For Queers Queer West Fest reception and panel discussion with Susan Gapka and others. 7 pm-1 am. Free. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
The Maids Servant sisters engage in a secret revenge act when their mistress is away in the Jean Genet play. To Jun 27. $25, mat pwyc. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529.
The Michelle Ross Show And More Ross’s show is followed by Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen, with Teran Black and Candice. 8 pm. George’s Play, 504 Church. 416-963-8251.
Queer Family Pride Party Random Order performance, a kids’ parade and more. 5-8:30 pm. Free. The 519 Community Centre/Cawthra Square Park. 416-355-6796.
Queer View Screening of Go Fish (7 pm) and Bound (9:30 pm), presented by Guinevere Turner. $10, $15 for both. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. 416-516-2330.
Shawn Hitchins: Homogenius The YYZ writer and performer launches his debut solo show. 8 pm. $20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Stacey May Fowles/Megan Grifith Greene Short performances by Shameless Magazine contributors. 7:30 pm. $5, free w/ book. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. pagesbooks.ca.
Wednesday, June 24
Artwherk! Performances and exhibition showcasing young/emerging queer artists. To Jun 28. 7 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.
Bad Wedding Tomboyfriend vs the Mittenz in a musical cat fight. 8 pm-midnight. Pwyc. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Black Material: White Gurl Les Blues presents a retrospective show of Madonna’s 30 years of cultural appropriation. $7-$12. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Cheap Queers Hardworkin’ Homosexuals are back with three nights of performances by Ryan Kelly, Nathalie Claude, Keith Cole and others. Today, tomorrow and Jun 26. 8:30 pm. $6.48. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
The Madonna Show Les Blues retrospective of 30 years of appropriated queer black culture. 7:30 pm. $5. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Pride Toronto Gala & Awards Performances by the Nylons, drag artist Sofonda Cox and others plus an awards presentation. 6 pm. $325. Carlu, 444 Yonge. 416-927-7433, pridetoronto.com.
Steve Roselands Country Pride Jamboree Country singers Richard Delamar, Al Kenny and Gary Morin followed by Chris Edwards’ Shemale Revue. 9 pm. George’s Play, 504 Church. 416-963-8251.
The Times Of Harvey Milk The Human Edge airs the documentary about the gay San Francisco city councillor. Today 10 pm Jun 28, 9 pm and 2 am. tvo.org.
Trans Theatre Under The Stars Outdoor screening of XXY, about an intersex teenager. 9-11:30 pm. Free. Cawthra Square Park, Church and Monteith. the519.org.
Thursday, June 25
Aids Candlelight Vigil Billy Newton-Davis, Shari Margolese and others remember those lost to AIDS. 8-11 pm. Free. Cawthra Square Park, Church and Monteith. 416-355-6772.
…And Proud Ot It! Art show with Kara Williams, bill bissett, Bogos Kalemkiar, Nadezhda Kagan, Kyle Andrews and others. To Jul 20. Aldridge Art, 161 Gerrard E. 416-964-8824.
Canadian Immigration For Lgbt Couples Review of options for foreign LGBT couples, Canadians and permanent residents with a foreign partner. 6-10 pm. Free, donations welcome. 519 Church. 416-944-8801.
Clave Queer party with dancing to Latin, hiphop and R&B. 9 pm-2 am. $5. Tranzac, 292 Brunswick. 416-976-3070.
Guess Who’s Coming To Sabbath? Staged reading of the Phil Pivnick play and a discussion. 7:30 pm. $8, stu $5. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina. 416-924-6211 ext 606.
Libido Dyke March fundraising party with Skin Tight Outta Sight and DJ Denise Benson. 9 pm. $15 adv. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. pridetoronto.com.
Lipstyxx Ambionce’s Women’s-Only Night Guests DJs spin ol’skool 80s and 90s tunes. 8 pm-4 am. $10, $5 before 10 pm. Dazzling Modern Restaurant & Bar, 291 King W. 416-506-8886.
Madonnarama PRISM festival kickoff with DJ Ed Bailey. $10. Fly, 6 Gloucester. prismtoronto.com.
The Michelle Ross Show And More Ross’s show is followed by Dolly’s Time Of The Month Pride Extravaganza. 9 pm. George’s Play, 504 Church. 416-963-8251.
Mr Atlas Bodybuilding finals contest with Cassandra, cultural dancers and DJ JR. 10 pm. Myth, 417 Danforth. 647-267-0351.
Pride Girls Golf Come out for golf with comedienne Maggie Cassella. 8 am. $225, lunch only $50. Angus Glen Golf Course, 10080 Kennedy, Markham. 905-887-0090 ext 255.
Queeraoke All-queer karaoke night with host Ryan G Hinds. 10 pm. Free. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Friday, June 26
An Ideal Husband BRAVO! salutes gay pride and the arts with an airing of the film with Rupert Everett. 9 pm. ctv.ca.
Apples DJ Doctor Baggie and guest DJ May spin funk, electro, hip-hop, dance and R&B. 9 pm. $10. Voglie, 582 Church. applesrocks.com.
Boot Camp Military-themed party with DJs Abel and Patrick Guay and Titan Men’s Francois Sagat. $45. Kool Haus, 132 Queens Quay E. prismtoronto.com.
Booty Call DJs K-Tel and Triple-X spin. 10:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Cheri The Stephen Frears romantic comedy set in the Paris in the 20s and starring Michelle Pfeiffer opens today at select cinemas. cheri-movie.com.
Clam Slam 2009 Toronto Roller Derby League all-queer match. 7 pm. $18, adv $12. George Bell Arena, 215 Ryding. torontorollerderby.com.
Cruisin’ Women Harbour cruise with dinner, dancing and cruising. 6:30-10 pm. $75. Queens Quay/Harbourfront. wrib.ca.
Drenched Women’s Pride dance with DJ Deb Parent, athletes of Dames Do Denmark and more. 9 pm. $25, adv $20 (all women welcome). Opera House, 735 Queen W. womenspridedance.ca.
Exquisite Corpse Music of John Cage, Henry Cowell and Virgin Thompson. 8-10 pm. $20, srs $10, stu $5. Music Gallery, 197 John. 416-902-7010.
Retro Electro Visual projections, dancers, drag, burlesque fashion and more with DJ Triple-X. 10 pm. $10-$15. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. themarsbar.com.
Saints And Sinners AsianExpress DJs perform hip-hop, anthems and top 40 remixes. 10 pm. $25, adv $20. Berkeley Church, 315 Queen E. meetmeatax.com.
Seniors’ Pride LGBTTIQQ2s 50 and over enjoy cart rides, a barbecue, entertainment and more. 11 am-3 pm. $8 or pwyc. Parsonage, Ward’s Island. 416-924-3979.
Sexting R&B, pop and disco party with DJ Mamma Renee. 10 pm-4 am. Baby Huey, 70 Ossington. 416-461-2251.
Starry Night Queer activist celebrity bartenders, music by DJ Deko-Ze and more. 8-11 pm. Free admission. Cawthra Square Park, Church and Monteith. 416-355-6777.
Trans Community March Walk from Bloor to Wellesley and celebration. 8 pm. Free. Bloor and Church. pridetoronto.com.
Saturday, June 27
A League Of Their Own BRAVO! salutes gay pride and the arts with an airing of the film with Rosie O’Donnell. 3:15 pm. ctv.ca.
Aqua Beach Outdoor squirt gun and beach party with Isaac Escalante and others. $30. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lake Shore W. prismtoronto.com.
The Beach Ball Clothing-optional beach party with DJ Oscar Velazquez. Noon-8 pm. $30. Hanlan’s Point, Toronto Island. beachballparty.com.
Can’t Stop Esther – The Madonna Marathon Performances by Madgesty and Aldonna with DJ Baggie. 9 pm-4:30 am. $10, before midnight $5. Drake Underground, 1150 Queen W. cantstopesther.com.
Cherry Bomb With Love Party for queer women and their admirers with DJs Denise Benson and Cozmic Cat. 9 pm-3 am. Revival, 783 College. pridetoronto.com.
Connie And Carla BRAVO! airs the Michael Lembeck film with Nia Vardolos. 9 pm. ctv.ca.
Dyke March Celebrating the diversity and passion of LGBTTIQQ2S women and trans folk. Starting at Church and Hayden, moving N on Church to Bloor, W on Bloor to Yonge, S on Yonge to Wood. 2 pm. Free. pridetoronto.com.
Family Pride Games, kids’ entertainment and more. Today and tomorrow 11 am-6 pm. Free. Church Street Jr Public School, Church and Alexander. pridetoronto.com.
From Cherry Bomb With Love Dyke Day after-party with DJs Denise Benson and Cozmic Cat. 9 pm-3 am. $15, adv $12. Revival, 783 College. pridetoronto.com.
Future Babylon Performances by drag superstar Sofonda Cox plus DJs Ana Paula, Hector Fonseca and Honey Dijon. $55. Sound Academy, 11 Polson. prismtoronto.com.
Global Human Rights For Queers Exhibit about the human rights violations faced by queer communities around the world. Today and tomorrow 11 am-5 pm. Free. Corner Church and Wellesley. pridetoronto.com.
Homo Night In Canada High-schticking cabaret with Kristen Becker, Susan Fischer, Vong Sundara and others. 8 pm. $25. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
In & Out Saturday Night At The Movies airs the 1997 film about an outed sports coach, starring Kevin Kline. 8 pm. tvo.org.
Legends Celebration of fave gay icons with Georgie Girl, Chris Edwards and Robin Loren. 8-11 pm. George’s Play, 504 Church. 416-963-8251.
Open Air Affair The Pride Beer Garden features music by Doctor G, Nik Red, Sandy Duperval and others. 1-11 pm. Free admission. Cawthra Square Park, Church and Monteith. 416-355-6777.
Pride And Remembrance Run (The annual 5K run/walk raises money for AIDS care and prevention, plus a post-run party. 9:30 am. $35. Church and Wellesley. priderun.org.
Pride At The Ago Tours of work by gay and lesbian artists including Kent Monkman and General Idea, music by Faith Nolan, curator talk and more. Today and tomorrow 10 am-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.
Pride Street Fair Community fair and marketplace with artisans, local organizations and more. To Jun 28. Free. pridetoronto.com.
Stag Nights DJs Kosmic and Samhouse with the the Dancing Coquette Girls and more. Today and tomorrow 10 am-7 pm. Free. Stag Shop, 449 Church. 416-323-0772.
Tallulah’s Sleazy Cabaret Dance to tunes spun by DJs K-Tel and Quinces. 10:30 pm. $10. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
West End Boys DJ Kris Steeves spins everything 90s and more. 10 pm-4 am. Baby Huey, 70 Ossington. 416-461-2251.
Sunday, June 28
Be Like Others: Transsexuals In Iran The Human Edge airs the documentary. 12 am. tvo.org.
Beautiful Desire Jenn & Dee host this Pride party featuring exotic dancers. 10 pm. $10-$15. Loki Lounge, 577 King W. 416-910-2838.
Eye On The Guy BRAVO! airs the documentary that pays tribute to a local male pin-up master. 8 pm. ctv.ca.
5th Annual Versatile Big Primpin’ party with GIA, Wil Munro, Jamie Sin and more. 10 pm. $10 before midnight. Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne. pridetoronto.com.
The House That Dereon Built DJ Evelonne Dereon spins pop, disco and more. 5 pm-4 am. Baby Huey, 70 Ossington. 416-461-2251.
The Pride Alternative Alterna-Queer showcase with the Craft Economy, Electro Lise, Crackpuppy and others. Noon-11 pm. Free. Buddies (12 Alexander) and Alexander Parkette (Alexander and Yonge). 416-975-8555.
Pride Day At George’s Play Bingo (noon-3 pm), Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen? (5 pm), the Chris Edwards & Michelle Ross Show (8 pm). George’s Play, 504 Church. 416-963-8251.
Pride Day Tea Dance Post-parade dance with DJ K-Tel. 10 pm. Free, $5 after 10 pm. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Pride Parade Celebrating the theme Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop with music, costumes and more. Starts Church and Bloor, travels W on Bloor to Yonge, S on Yonge to Gerrard and E on Gerrard to Church. 2 pm. Free. pridetoronto.com.
Pride Week Closing Party Pride Week winds down with a party with the Yes Yes Y’all DJs. 10 pm. $10. Wrongbar, 1279 Queen W. pridetoronto.com.
Proud Authors Read JE Knowles and Rachel Spangler read from their upcoming novels. Noon. Free. Holy Trinity Church, 10 Trinity Square (beside Eaton Centre). jeknowles.com.
Revival PRISM festival closing party with DJ Peter Rauhofer and Shawn Riker. $60. Guvernment, 132 Queens Quay E. prismtoronto.com.
To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar BRAVO! airs the Beebon Jidron film starring Wesley Snipes and Patrick Swayze. 1:45 pm. ctv.ca.
Tree House Party The Pride Beer Garden features music by Brazilian band Batucada Carioca, violinist Dr Draw and others. 1-11 pm. Free. Cawthra Square Park, Church and Monteith. 416-355-6777.
Monday, June 29
Ancient Chinese Sex Relics Exhibition of paintings and objects with homosexual themes. To Jun 30. $12. Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard W. pridetoronto.com.
