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

Compiled by Lesley McAllister

Friday, June 28

cheap queers Hardworkin' Homosexuals presents It's Funny - That's Why We Do That, with Joy Lachica, Jane Farrow, Toby Rodin, RM Vaughan, David Gale and others. 9 pm. $4.32 at the door. The Vatikan, 1032 Queen W. 416-533-9166.

cheeky Buddies kicks off Pride weekend with a party, featuring DJs Nikki Red and Lushus Lix. 10:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

chickitas Night one of a three-party series featuring hot DJs and hotter women. 8 pm. Winchester Pub, 537 Parliament. 416-929-1875.

garden party fundraiser Glad Day Bookshop holds a fundraiser in support of its case against the Ont Film Review Board. 6 to 9 pm. $5. 32 Beaty. 416-961-4161.

homo night in canada Feathers will fly at a cabaret featuring Pretty Porky and Pissed Off, Susan Stewart, Fiona MacCool, Lex Vaughn and Mariko Tamaki. 8 pm. $20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

mix festival Ten short films and videos featured in the 2001 MIX: New York City Lesbian/Gay Experimental Film/Video Festival screen at 9:30 pm. $5, plus party $10. Lee's Palace (upstairs), 529 Bloor W. 416-883-1306.

open mouth 3 A queer women's cabaret showcases writer/dancer Junia Mason, Raging Asian Women and more. 7 pm. $8, adv $6. 519 Church Community Centre. 416-760-2177.

pre-pride eve DJ Mark Falco spins and Sofonda performs from 9 pm to 3:30 am. $10. 5ive, 5 St Joseph. 416-964-8685.

savour pride - deep Party with DJs Denise Benson and Spinner from 10 pm to 4 am. $15. Mockingbird, 580 King W. 416-760-6110.

sense(suality) A queer women's cabaret celebrates Pride Day. 7 to 11 pm. $8, adv $6. 519 Church Community Centre. 416-760-2177.

topics in lesbian health care A panel discussion runs 1 to 2 pm. Free. St Michael Hospital Assembly Hall, 30 Bond. 416-864-5087.

unified workout A supercharged dance-music-driven workout with DJ Chaba Khan. 5 to 9 pm. $10 adv. Epic Fitness, 9 St Joseph. 1-800-667-2475.

unified military DJs Tracy Young and Shawn Riker spin at a uniform/leather party. 10 pm to 6 am. $45. Kool Haus, 132 Queen's Quay E. 1-800-667-2475.

vazaleen's shame party An alterna-queer punk/rock/new wave night with DJs Will Munro and Miss Barbrafisch. 10 pm to 5 am. $10. Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor W. 416-532-1598.

voices of positive women A fundraiser, with DJ Catscratch kicks off at 9 pm. $5. Mitzi's Sister, 1600 Queen w. 416-588-1100.

women on fire Photographic exhibit celebrating Toronto lesbian icons including Ann-Marie Macdonald. Opens today. Free. Looking Glass, 582 Church. 416-929-4779.

women4sydney pride dance Deb Parent spins the best of the past two decades at this women-only event featuring a non-smoking dance floor. 9 pm. $20, adv $15. Opera House, 735 Queen E. 416-972-7408.