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Toronto's queers make up one of the largest, most diverse and most politically influential gay communities in the world. Here's how T.O. will be celebrating Pride during the 11-day party blitz
Compiled by LESLEY McAllister
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By JEFFREY HAAS and MIRIAM VERBURG
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By SIGCINO MOYO
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By GLENN WHEELER
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Sushi spot Masa, located on the parade route, is an ideal calm antidote to march mania
By STEVEN DAVEY
T.O.'s Pride started out with a meagre march and a rockin' party
By SUSAN G. COLE
Hand-balling can pump up spiritual connection as long as you read your partner's body right
By ELIZABETH BROMSTEIN
It's taken almost all of Pride's 25-year history to develop a consistent presence for dyke rockers. Check out these Dyke Day acts, representing both the old � uh, we mean, experienced � and the new.
Too bad if we look like father and son when we're together, because I just can't help having the hots for those sexy older black men
By ORVILLE LLOYD DOUGLAS
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PRIDE Tip Sheet
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June 16
uppity queers reading series Sky Gilbert, Zoe Whittall, RM Vaughan, Drew Rowsome, Mariko Tamaki, Troy Yorke and Alex Rowlson. Pwyc-$5. Toronto Free Gallery. 416-961-4161. |
Jun 17
QUEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS/ art walk launch Trash & Ready, Hunter Valentine and DJ Will Munro perform at the opening of this exhibit of work by T.O.'s hottest queer artists. Pwyc-$5. Show on till Jul 7 at NOW Lounge. 416-364-1301.
SAVING FACE Alice Wu's film about about the clash of the old and new ways opens on screens across town. |
June 18
LIVE AND LOUD Queer rockers including Rocket Tits and Scandalnavia let loose at Buddies. Free. 416-975-8555. |
June 19
cabaret vulgare Pride extravaganza starring Troy Yorke, Skin Tight Outta Sight. $15, adv $10. Buddies in Bad Times. 416-975-8555.
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June 20
flag raising Raising of the rainbow flag and reading of the Pride Week Proclamation, plus live music. Free. City Hall Rotunda. |
June 21
transformed Night of gender-bending and gender-blending with the music of Rodney Sharman, Deirdre Piper and more. 8 pm. $15, srs $10, stu $5, dinner & show $40. 519 Church Community Centre. 416-902-7010.
pride 25 awards gala and dinner (Pride Toronto benefit) Pride Week gala dinner featuring performances by John Alcorn, Laura Hubert and others. $250. Sutton Place. visit website. |
June 22
cheap queers The Hardworkin' Homosexuals are back with three nights of queer and queer-friendly entertainment. Tonight's hosts are Shoshana Sperling and Jane. $4.62. Buddies in Bad Times. 416-975-8555. |
June 23
aids candlelight vigil Talks and a candle-lighting remember those lost to AIDS. Free. Cawthra Square Park. visit website. |
June 24
pride week cheek David MacLean hosts comic performances by the Wet Spots, Dawn Whitwell, Doug Taylor and more ($15) followed by a Pride Get Up dance party. ($5). Gladstone Hotel. visit website.
all rise DJs Nikki Red, San Fran and Carma spin at a benefit for Supporting Our Youth. $15, adv $10. Court House. 416-324-5078.
women's pride dance Celebrate pride and diversity with DJ Deb Parent, Kelly Boy and Zahra spinning. $20, adv $15. Opera House. email.
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June 25
dyke march Women march for Pride starting at Bloor and Church and heading south on Yonge to Alexander. Free and open to women of all orientations. visit website.
pride and remembrance run (Pride and Remembrance Assoc) Run or walk a 5K course around Queen's Park and help support AIDS and gay/lesbian charities. Pledges. Church and Wellesley. visit website.
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June 26
PRIDE PARADE Pride's proud centrepiece, one of the world's most spectacular, starts at Bloor and Church, moves west to Yonge, south to Dundas and east to Church. Free. visit website.
GENTLEMAN REG Local indie guy delivers swooning pop with its heart on its sleeve. Alexander Parkette. visit website.
blockorama Hot slate of beats and DJs climaxes with Mr Kicks and jojoflores. Free. Yonge and Wellesley. visit website. |
