NOW's complete listings track all Toronto's queer-centred events through Pride Week to Canada Day

Compiled by Lesley McAllister

Thursday, June 27

about ends Local photographer Jon Baturin exhibits his portraits, About Ends (The Hope Project), through Jul 6. Gallery 44, 401 Richmond W. 416-979-3941.

aids candlelight vigil A vigil celebrates the lives of loved ones lost. 9 pm. Cawthra Square Park, behind 519 Church. 416-392-6678 ext 106.

arty with a y Photos from Will Munro's underwear show are on display. Opening tonight at 7:30 pm. Free. Zsa Zsa, 926 Queen W. 416-703-5230.

big fat ass comedy show Ted Morris, Susan Stewart and Richard Ryder, with host Martina Gail. 10 pm. Free. Slack Alice's, 562 Church. 416-969-8742.

cheap queers Hardworkin' Homosexuals presents Carpe Diem, Doris, with Dave Tomlinson, Lex Vaughn, Sky Gilbert, Tricia Williams, Pretty, Porky and Pissed Off and others. 9 pm. $4.32 at the door. The Vatikan, 1032 Queen W. 416-533-9166.

cartoon retro kink An adult art show by Allen Swerling runs to Jun 30. Come as You Are, 701 Queen W. 416-504-7934.

crooked An exhibition of new paintings by Suzy Malik runs to Jul 5, Mon to Fri 8 am to 8 pm. Xtra Showcase Gallery, 491 Church. 416-925-6665.

danny in the sky Denis Langlois's film tells the story of Danny, an aspiring model and a bit of a badass raised by his gay dad. Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton. 416-598-2309.

cuba libre The Spanish Centre screens Do–a Herlinda And Her Son at 6 pm and Before Night Falls at 8:15 pm. Free. 40 Hayden. 416-925-4652.

'da real deal An urban musical addresses AIDS/HIV, homosexuality and more. 8 pm. $15. Lorraine Kimsa Theatre, 165 Front E. 416-534-8461 ext 333.

day of the beast Showcase screens a Spanish film about a priest, a heavy metal expert and a TV psychic. Midnight.

doug melnyk O'Connor Gallery presents an exhibition of new works on paper by Melnyk. To Jul 20. Free. 97 Maitland. 416-921-7149.

exposing ourselves: toronto's queer past An exhibition of gay, lesbian and queer history from the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives runs to Jul 7. Free. This Ain't the Rosedale Library, 483 Church. 416-777-2755.

fortune and men's eyes David Oiye directs the semi-autobiographical play by the late John Herbert. 8 pm. $10. Tallulah's Cabaret, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

grease sing-along Sing along to the beloved classic, souped-up with subtitles, at a screening under the stars. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage, 235 Queen's Quay W. 416-973-3000.

hotel 2 Last day to see gay German artist Matthias Herrmann's version of Puppetry Of The Penis. Paul Petro Gallery. Free. 980 Queen W. 416-979-7874.

kingdom come Flare and Dirk and a bevy of beautiful boys come home for an international drag king show. 8 pm. $18, adv $15. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

lola comes out Five theme rooms and 10+ DJs including Barry Harris, plus surprise celebrity guests raise funds for the Myelin Project, Casey House and others. 10 pm. $30. The Docks, 11 Polson. 416-461-DOCK.

mamma mia! This light and campy musical strings together 22 ABBA songs to tell the story of an independent woman, her about-to-be-married daughter and the three men who might be the daughter's dad. $25-$93. Royal Alex Theatre, 260 King W. 416-872-1212.

mass appeal Jack Lemmon stars in a film about gay priests. 9 pm. Bravo.

melissa etheridge The two-time Grammy-winning lesbian hits T.O. at 7:30 pm. $39.50-$67.50. Molson Amphitheatre, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-870-8000.

memento mori PleasureDome presents films about brotherly loving in the age of AIDS by Jim Hubbard. 8 pm. $5. 129 Spadina (rear). 416-656-5577.

merrily we roll along Jackie Maxwell directs Stephen Sondheim's lesser-known musical. $45-$75. Royal George Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429.

my fair lady Cynthia Dale plays Eliza Doolittle in this musical version of Pygmalion. Runs in rep to Nov 10. $60-$97. Festival Theatre, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600.

oedipussy rex New York City and T.O. drag kings do their takes on the Bee Gees, Tom Jones and more. 10 pm. $10, $8 w/ costume. Reverb, 651 Queen W. 416-504-0744.

pride dance Out and Out, Pride Toronto and community groups hold a dance. 8 pm. $20, adv $15. Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne. 416-323-1251.

pride pub The U of T lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community celebrates Pride with food, a DJ and a cash bar. 6 pm. Free. Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle.

pridevision tv Two Fat Ladies, Queer Television, Dyke TV, Urban Fitness, Bump!, XXXtreme Heat, Best Of The Fest and more run all week. For complete broadcasting schedule, go to http://207.181.114.10

respect A female showcase DJ event, featuring Chocolate, AMtrak, Zahra Dhanani and Vibrant Frequency. 10 pm to 4 am. $10 before midnight. IT Night Club, 167 Church. 416-461-8389.

slap & tickle A night of queer stand-up comedy starts 9 pm. $10. Tom Foolery's, 194 Bloor W. 416-967-5005.

starting fires An exhibition by members of the Lesbian Art Collective features works by Carol Camper, Hilary Cellini Cook, Gricel Severino, Barb Taylor Coyle, Nancy Cooper, Janet Romero and Melanya Liwanag Aguila. To Jul 27. Free. A Space Gallery and A Space Windows, 401 Richmond W. 416-979-9633.

the morgue: a life of the mind in bits and pieces Inspirational ephemera and works from Montreal conceptual artist Daniel Olson. To Jun 29. Art Metropole, 788 King W. 416-703-4400.

tom foolery's pride show An all-star lineup of comics raise funds for Pride. 8 pm. $10. Tom Foolery's, 194 Bloor W. 416-967-5005.

tongue in chic An exhibition of work by gay and lesbian artists including Evergon, Lynne Fernie, Bruce LaBruce, Fernanda Faria, Kelly McCray, Johannes Zits, Andy Fabo and Bucky and Fluff's Craft Factory. Runs to Jul 10. SPIN Gallery, 156 Bathurst. 416-530-7656.

tony and tina's wedding Performance art meets dinner theatre in this interactive Italian wedding. $55-$68. Running indefinitely at Vinnie Black's Chapel of Love, 56 Blue Jays Way. 416-872-1212.

unity welcome party DJ Escape spins at 5ive Nightclub. 10 pm to 3 am. $12. 5 St Joseph. 416-964-8685.