Thursday, June 26

Aids Candlelight Vigil Music and spoken word with Splash and GLAD Voices remembers those lost to AIDS. 9-10 pm. Free. 519 Church Community Centre. 416-355-6772.
artwherk! Exhibition of art by Luis Cisneros, Heather Quinsey, Kevin Charlie and others, with spoken word, film and music. To Jun 26. Free. Hotshot Gallery, 181 Augusta. artwherk.ca.
asian bath house night Asian Community AIDS Svs holds a bathhouse night. 8 pm. Spa Excess, 105 Carlton. 416-963-4300.
Black Queer Resistance: Are We United In The Fight Against Homophobia? Black coalition for AIDS community forum. 6-8 pm. Free. Women’s Health in Women’s Hands, 2 Carlton. 416-263-4884.
Cabaret An American writer falls for a nightclub singer in the Nazi-era musical. To Oct 25. $28-$109. Avon Theatre, Stratford. stratfordfestival.ca.
Canadian Immigration For Same Sex Partners Info session. 6 pm. Free. 519 Church Community Centre. 416-944-8801.
Cheap Queers Hardworkin’ Homosexuals presents Melissa, with performances by Evalyn Parry, Tamale Sepp, Kirsten Johnson, Edwige Jean-Pierre, RM Vaughan, Dawn Whitwell and many others. 8:30 pm. $6.49. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
A Coupla Transsexuals Living In A Basement Apartment In Toronto Waiting For Their Sex Change Operations/Call Me David Bateman and Marsha McDonald present dramatic readings of their plays. 8 pm. Pwyc. Paddy’s Playhouse, 161 Gerrard E. 416-921-6112.
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage Eleanor Bergstein’s adaptation of the 80s film about a young woman’s sexual and social awakening runs to Nov 2. $36-$120. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King W. 416-872-1212.
the edge of heaven Fatih Akin’s film about a radical activist and her German lover plays at the Cumberland until today.
finn’s girl Reproductive technology specialist inherits a daughter, an abortion clinic of her deceased lover and all the protest she can handle. Playing at the Carlton until today.
From Earth And High Heaven Paintings by bill bissett and assemblages by Paul Gilroy. To Jul 6, 1-5 pm and 7-9 pm. Free. This Ain’t the Rosedale Library Upstairs Gallery, 481 ½ Church. 416-795-4247.
Leif Harmsen Harmsen’s art exhibition Homodigital: A Censor’s Worst Nightmare runs to Jul 9. Free. Fountain, 652 Queen W (rear). 416-955-1318.
An Inconvenient Musical The Brandon and Kurt Firla musical satirizing the climate crisis runs to Jun 29. $23-$28, Sun pwyc. Factory Studio Theatre, 125 Bathurst. 416-504-4473.
Lady In Waiting Gender-bending semi-autobiographical show about a doctor-cum-drag-queen. Today, tomorrow and Jun 28, 8 pm. $16, stu/srs/people in drag $13. St Andrew’s United Church, 54 Hayden. 416-346-6110.
Libido Join the Dyke March Comm for an evening of art, live music and dance. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Madonnarama Drag shows, music and videos with DJ Ed Bailey, Donnarama Madgesty and others. 10 pm. $10-$15. Fly, 8 Gloucester. 416-925-6222.
Madonna Saved Me Cabaret performances pay tribute to queer icons. To Jun 29. 8 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
The Music Man A con man comes to a small town in the Meredith Willson/Franklin Lacey musical. To Nov 1. $28-$109. Avon Theatre, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600.
Queeraoke Queer karaoke night hosted by Ryan G Hines and Peter Styles. 10 pm. Free. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Sex And The City Michael Patrick King’s screen version of the popular television show screens at cinemas across the GTA.
Temptation Thursdays DJs Anthony and James heat things up with soulful cuts. 8 pm-4 am. $5. Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen W. 416-531-5042.
Tomboyfriends And Histrionics The arthouse sock-hop band performs. 7-10 pm. Free. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
up thursday Party to the latest in urban sound hosted by Corey N and Scott F. No cover. The Barn, 418 Church. 416-977-4702.
Le Vag Hot girls night with DJ Stokes and Nikki Snatch. 10 pm. $15, $10 before 11 pm. Levack Block, 88 Ossington. levackblock.com.
John Webster Webster’s digital collage exhibition Nature Boy runs to Jul 13. Free. O’Connor Gallery, 145 Berkeley. 416-921-7149.
Wild Things Exhibition of art by John Abrams, Patrick DeCoste, Fastwürms, Clint Griffin, Andrew Harwood, Allyson Mitchell, Will Munro and others. To Jun 29. Free. Paul Petro, 962/980 Queen W. 416-979-7874.

Friday, June 27

Bitchslap! Third anniversary bash with DJ Cedric Gervais. 10 pm-5 am. $20. Footwork Bar, 425 Adelaide W. 416-913-3488.
Bootcamp Party with DJs Hector Fonseca and Alyson Calagna. 10 pm-7 am. Kool Haus, 132 Queens Quay E. 416-869-0045.
Booty Call Buddies kicks off Pride Weekend with a full-scale dance party. 10:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Canadian Professional Association For Transgender Health Conference Workshops and keynote speakers including Arlene Lev and Helen Kennedy. Today 9 am-7 pm, tomorrow 9 am-5 pm. $50-$150. Ramada Plaza Toronto, 300 Jarvis. Pre-register cpath.ca.
Cheap Queers Hardworkin’ Homosexuals presents Coline de Bin with performances by Mark Shyzer, Jim LeFrancois, Shoshana Sperling, Diane Flacks, Sheila Gostick, the Black Roses and many others. 8:30 pm. $6.49. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Cherry Bomb – Live Wire! High-voltage affair of electro and underground vibes with DJ Combustion, Giselle Numba One and others. 9 pm-3 am. $15 adv, more at the door. Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor West. 416-532-1598.
Congorock + Leif House and rap. 8 pm-4 am. $10. Underground @ The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen West. 416-531-5042.
Drenched – Women’s Pride Dance DJ Deb Parent and guests spin to help women participate in international athletic and cultural competitions. 9 pm-2 am. $25, adv $20 (Dames Do Denmark benefit). Opera House, 735 Queen E. 416-466-0313, womenspridedance.com.
Global Human Rights For Queers: What Out Is About Exhibit on human rights violations faced by queer communities around the world. Today 9-11 am; tomorrow and Jun 29, 10 am-9 pm. Free. 519 Church Community Centre. pridetoronto.com.
Grapefruit – Pride Edition Party with DJ Shane Percy, DJ Aural Feat and Donnarama. 9 pm-4 am. $10-$20. Fly, 8 Gloucester. 416-925-6222.
heatwave III Rye Pride’s annual block party with performances by Mahoganay Browne and others. 9 pm to 2 am. Ram in the Rye Pub, 322 Church. 416-979-5250 ext 2353.
Homme Goujon Queer movie screening, live dance performance and DJ dancing. 10 pm. $15. CIRCA, 126 John. 416-979-9346.
Hot, Sexy, Cut Just Right... Underwear fashion show, giveaways and more. 1 pm. Free. The Bay, Main Floor, Yonge and Bloor. 416-972-3333.
Pride Street Festival Nine stages of live entertainment, Family Pride, beverage gardens, a community fair, vendors, a parade and the Dyke March. To Jun 29. Free. Church-Wellesley Village. pridetoronto.com.
pure pleasures Dutchgirls Pride event with music by KIN, a guest DJ and more. $10, $15 after midnight. Pur Supper Club, 365 King W. 416-389-4799.
Seniors’ Pride On The Island Entertainment and a barbecue for LGBTTQQ people 50 and over and their families and friends. 10:45 am-3 pm. $7. Parsonage, Ward’s Island. 416-924-3979.
Sexy Pride: Booty Call A full-scale dance party kicks off Pride weekend. 10:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Starry Night Drink up with queer activist celebrity bartenders including Adamo Ruggiero, Sky Gilbert, Traci Melchor and Enza Supermodel. 8-10 pm. Free admission. Cawthra Square Park, behind 519 Church Community Centre. 416-355-6777.
Vazaleen Shame Party with Kentucky’s Ssion, Queer Punk Dance, J Will Munro, naked people, go go dancers and more. 10 pm. $15, adv $12. Wrong Bar, 1279 Queen W. ssion.com.
Women Cruising Dinner and dance cruise around Toronto Harbour. 6:30-10:30 pm. $70. Queens Quay W, Dockside. wrib.ca.

Saturday, June 28

519 Pride Beer Garden Outdoor beer garden with a trans- and women’s-only area. Today and tomorrow 1-9 pm. Free admission. Cawthra Square Park, behind 519 Church Community Centre. 416-355-6772.
Aqua Outdoor aqua party and show starring GIA with DJs Stephen Grondin, Mark Falco, Doman and Pettigrew. 1-8 pm. $25. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lakeshore W. 416-586-9914.
Babylon Pride Performance by Queens of Babylon, and DJs Tony Moran and Ana Paula. 10 pm-7 am. Sound Academy, 11 Polson. 416-461-3625.
Big Primpin’ House Party Night on the dance floor with resident DJs spinning dancehall, electro, bling-hop and more. 8 pm-4 am. $10. Underground @ The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen West. 416-531-5042.
Cherry Bomb: Shell Toe Edition! Ol’ skool party with Cozmic Cat, Denise Benson, DJ Dalia and others. 10 pm-3 am. $15, $12 before 11 pm. Raq N Waq, 739 Queen W. 416-504-9120.
Community Fair And Marketplace Info tables, vendors and more. Today and tomorrow 11 am-8 pm. Free. Church and Wellesley. pridetoronto.com.
crack is back! DJs Tricky Moreira and Starting from Scratch bring a new skool feel to this nostalgic party. $10. Inside Nightclub, 218 Richmond W. www.flow935.com.
Dj Kosmic And Dj Samhouse The DJs spin live today and tomorrow 10 am-7 pm. Free. Stag Shop, 449 Church. toronto2@stagshop.com.
Dyke March The annual Dyke March for women and children starts at Church and Hayden, moves north on Church to Bloor, west on Bloor to Yonge, south on Yonge to Wood and back to Church. 2 pm. Free. pridetoronto.com.
Dyke March Brunch Brunch for women and trans people with veggie options. 11 am-1 pm. U of T Centre for Women and Trans People, 563 Spadina. 416-978-8201.
Family Pride Pride Week celebration for families with entertainment, kids’ activities, fitness demos, a picnic and more. Today and tomorrow 11 am-6 pm. Free. Church St Junior School, Church and Alexander. pridetoronto.com.
Fastwurms Performance as part of Pride Contemporary Art Project. 7 pm. Norman Jewison Park, Gloucester and Isabella. pridetoronto.com.
Fruit Loopz Young queer artists present their work on indoor and outdoor stages. 2-10 pm. Free. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-324-5083, bqy@sherbourne.on.ca.
get busted Pride blowout party with New York city’s Wendy Ho. Til 4 am. Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen W. 416-531-5042.
Homo Night In Canada Local queer comics face off in a night of high-schticking hosted by the B-Girlz. 8 pm. $25, w/ pre-party (6 pm) $75. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
in my house House music, R&B, hiphop, reggae and more plus a mini ball. $15, $10 before 1 am. Harlem, 67 Richmond E. 416-368-1920.
old school femme for joan nestle Saucy, sexy installation by Melissa Levin celebrating the power of lesbian femmes. 3-5 pm. Free. James Canning Gardens, Gloucester east of Yonge. pridetoronto.com.
pie eating contest Post dyke-march contest as part of the Pride Contemporary Art Project. 3:30 pm. Village Stage, Church and Wellesley. pridetoronto.com.
Pride! Dance the night away with DJ Stefane Lippe and DJ Shawn Riker. 10 pm-7 am. $25, before midnight $20. Fly, 8 Gloucester. 416-925-6222.
Pride and remembrance run Run promoting community spirit, goodwill, volunteerism and sportsmanship plus an after-party. 10 am. Pledges. Run starts Church and Wellesley, party at Jarvis Collegiate )Jarvis and Wellesley). 416-944-9449, priderun.org.
Proud Voices Stage Readings by queer authors and storytelling. Today and tomorrow. Free. James Canning Gardens, 15 Gloucester. pridetoronto.com.
queer asian women QAW launches its website for women, queer women, women of colour, transgender and transwomen. 11:30 am-1 pm. ACAS, 33 Isabella. 416-963-4300.
queer asian youth pride masquerade 4:30-6 pm. Paul Kane Parkette, Wellesley. 416-963-4300.
Tallulah’s Sleazy Cabaret Multimedia pop-up performances and DJs. 10:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

Sunday, June 29 (see Pride Day Stages)

Monday, June 30

Offer Nissim Canada Day Pride closing party with J Jamal and DJ Mark Falco. 10 pm-7 am. $45-$55. Fly, 8 Gloucester. 416-925-6222.

Tuesday, July 1

Dragons Of Pride All-female comedy show with Mae Martin, Carolyn Taylor, Elvira Kurt, Susan Fischer, Katie Crown and Kathleen Phillips. 8 pm. Pwyc. Bread & Circus, 193½ Baldwin. 416-336-3399.

Friday, July 4

A Little Night Music Three couples spend a weekend in the country in this Hugh Wheeler/Steven Sondheim musical. To Oct 4. $25-$89. Court House Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake. shawfest.com.

Saturday, July 5

Race For Dignity Raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS at this 10-hour stationary-bike-athon. Noon-10 pm. Pledges (Dignitas fundraiser). Yonge-Dundas Square. racefordignity.com.