Events Lineup
After the Parade Passes By Female impersonators The Outrageous Rusty Ryan and The Great Imposters feature new talent from the gay community. 4 pm. $5. Pilot Tavern, 22 Cumberland. 416-767-8343.
Celebration of Pride & Spirit Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and gay-positive individuals celebrate their spirituality at a picnic and meditation circle. 6 pm. Free (donations accepted). Hanlan's Point, Toronto Island. 416-925-9872 ext 2049.
Chickitas The final round of a three-party series featuring hot DJs and hotter women. 8 pm. Winchester Pub, 537 Parliament. 416-929-1875.
It's a Boy's Life Local legend Nikki Harris caresses the vinyl, plus DJs Sylvain Girard, Cory Activate and Matt C. 9 pm to 5 am. $20. 167 Church. 416-410-1902.
Phat Cat Closing PRIDE Party DJ Kelly Boy spins reggae, hiphop and funky beats. 8 pm. Club 606, 606 King W.
Pride day at buddies DJ K-Tel spins as Pride festivities draw to a close. 10 pm. $5. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Pride Fair Celebrate Pride at an outdoor fair. Details at 416-92-PRIDE, www.pridetoronto.com
Pride Parade The annual Pride Day Parade, featuring music and costumes, gets rolling at 2 pm at Church and Bloor, then marches W to Yonge, S on Yonge to Dundas and back to Church. Free. Details 416-92-PRIDE, www.pridetoronto.com
Pridevision TV Undercovers, If..., Steamy Knights, Undressed and more. For complete broadcasting schedule, go to http://207.181.114.10
Pussy Heat A women's night out with DJs Nikki Red and Sheila. 9 pm. No cover. Ciao Edie, 489 College. 416-927-7774.
Rainbow Party Work out the kinks post-Pride with DJ Blackcat and Il Na Na. 11 pm. $10. Club Manhattan, 19 Balmuto. 416-920-9119.
Tanked 2 L.A.'s and Chicago's tank-top party returns to town. 10 pm. $5. Le Petit Liban, 580 Church. 416-963-2222.
Unity's Unified Celebration A Mardi Gras theme, with performances by Nicole Batista, Jacklyn Jet and Titi Galore, plus DJs Manny Lehman and Chris Steinbach. 10 pm to 6 am. $45. Kool Haus, 132 Queen's Quay E. 1-800-667-2475.
Vincent Wolfe Get cool after Pride with jazz vocalist Wolfe. 7:30 pm. Cover tba. Sax on Yonge, 545 Yonge. 416-968-7665.
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Stage Lineup
Alexander Stage Bleep (3 pm), Scott Free (4:30 pm), the Cuntessa (5:15 pm), Gut Symmetry (5:30 pm), Rocket Tits (6:45 pm), Merkury Burn (8 pm). Free. 12 Alexander.
Central Beer Garden Stage Parade warm-ups (noon), DJ Chaba Khan (3:30 pm), Nero (5:35 pm), Swingin Out (5:45 pm), DJ Matt C (6:05 pm), DJ Denise Benson (7:30 pm), DJ Charles Yearwood (9 pm), DJ Nick Holder (10 pm). Free. Across from Woody's, 467 Church.
The Pride parade powers up Church on Sunday, June 30.
photo by Blaine Speigel |
Freezone Stage 12-Step meeting (10 am), Njo Kon Kie (3 pm), 12-Step meeting (4:30 pm), Kate Morley (5:15 pm), Lisa Paterson (6 pm), Ben Hartt (7 pm), Kristine Stone (7:30 pm), Randi Driscoll (8:15 pm). Free. Paul Kane Park.
Market Stage BlockBlackness with DJ Lytes (1 pm), DJs Paul Lopes & Dave Campbell (3 pm), DJs Black Cat , Nikki Red & Verlia (5 pm), Caribbean Dance Theatre (7 pm), Lady Spencer (7:20 pm), Black Divas (7:35 pm), DJ Kicks (8 pm), DJ Jojoflores (9 pm). Free. Across from Wellesley subway.
North Beer Garden Stage Parade warm-ups (noon), Gentleman Reg (4:30 pm), Black Eyed Susan (5:45 pm), Lyme (7 pm), the Cuntessa (7:45 pm), Mellisa Ferick (8:15 pm), Foofer Karaoke Finals (9 pm). Free. Church and Gloucester.
South Beer Garden Stage MCCT open-air church service (11 am), parade warm-ups (noon), DJ TK (3 pm), the Blue House (5 pm), Dale (5:45 pm), Loudboy (6 pm), DJ Cajjmerre Wray (6:45 pm), Samba Squad (8:15 pm), DJ Zahra (9 pm). Free. Beside Maple Leaf Gardens.
Wellesley Stage DJ Paul Grace (3:30 pm), DJ Mitch Winthrop (4:45 pm), Dr Trance (6 pm), DJ Deko-Ze (7:15 pm), DJ Adryin (8 pm), Jelo (9:45 pm). Free. Church and Wellesley.
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