Solidarity Sunrise Ceremony
1. Name of the Event: Solidarity Sunrise Ceremony
2. Date, Time: June 3, 6 am
3. Location: Kew Gardens; 2075 Queen St E.
All are welcome to a Sunrise Ceremony to commemorate the start of National Indigenous Peoples Month and Pride Month. We are blessed to have Grandmother Dorothy lead the ceremony, who will be joined by the Zhawenim drum group.
Free Event
Rangeela Presents: Subha
1) Rangeela presents: SUBHA
2) June 29th, 2024
3) 10:00pm – 4:00am
4) RNGLA
5) The Opera House
6) 735 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H1, Canada
7) Ticket: www.rangeela.ca
Instagram: @rangeelato
Facebook: facebook.ca/rangeelato
8) Paid Event
9) Must be 19+
10) Wheelchair Accessible
11) Experience the epic end to the dream that reimagined queer, South Asian nightlife.
For the past 13 years, Rangeela has produced some of the biggest queer, Bollywood events in the world— blending culture with cutting-edge production.
With a legacy spanning 40 events, Rangeela will take their final bow on June 29 at the historic Opera House. Rangeela resident DJ Aman will spin his final set of Bollywood hits and classics, before a special AFTER DARK set by Redgrave takes us to dawn. With 12,000 sq ft. of dancing space, filled with Bollywood lovers from around the world, it’ll be a celebration fit for a global legacy.
As a fully not-for-profit operation, Rangeela’s events have not only provided a safe space for Toronto’s LGBTQ+ community, they’ve also supported causes ranging from UNICEF Canada’s efforts in Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Syria, Sudan, and Yemen, the NAZ Foundations in India and Pakistan, the Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Center of Peel, the Malvern Family Resource Centre, My House: Rainbow Resources of York Region, and the Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention.
Proud Voices: A Pride Cabaret Celebration
[1] Name of your event – Proud Voices: A Pride Cabaret Celebration
[2] Date – Sunday, June 9
[3] Time – 2-4 PM EST
[4] Name of the organization – Opéra Queens & Toronto City Opera (co-production)
[5] Location (title of the venue) – Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
[6] Location (address) – 12 Alexander Street, Toronto ON, M4Y 1B4
[7] All the Website links (Website/ Ticket Website Address / Social Media)
– Tickets:
https://tickets.buddiesinbadtimes.com/TheatreManager/1/login?event=0
https://www.facebook.com/events/716096267268345/
– Websites & Socials:
https://www.OperaQueens.ca/
@OperaQueens
https://www.TorontoCityOpera.com/
@TorontoCityOpera
https://BuddiesInBadTimes.com/
@BuddiesTO
https://www.TorontoCityOpera.com/
@TorontoCityOpera
https://BuddiesInBadTimes.com/
@BuddiesTO
[8] Additional information 1 :Paid Event – Tickets $20 ($3/ticket convenience fee online or over the phone; not applicable at in-person box office)
For more information on tickets, visit: https://buddiesinbadtimes.com/tickets/
[9] Additional Information 2 : All ages
[10] Additional Information 3 : Wheelchair Accessible
[11] Description of your event
“PROUD VOICES” is Toronto City Opera’s very first Pride celebration cabaret and collaboration with local QTBIPOC+ indie opera company Opéra Queens! Hosted by opera’s drag diva Tanya Smania (she/them), this evening showcases engaging performances from both companies’ professional and community artists in a fabulous, multi-faceted evening of musical theatre, pop, drag, song, and of course – opera! Headlining artists include baritone Austin Larusson, drag bass Dylan Wright, tenor Mike Fan (they/them), pianist Suzanne Yeo, and a community open mic of 2SLGTBQIA+ artists and allies. Enjoy an afternoon of drinks, music, drag, celebration, and community at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, the iconic queer-trans venue in the heart of the Church-Wellesley Village!
Opéra Queens presents classical music in FULL COLOUR: majority LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC+ in drag, gender-bent, and queerified! OQ recently made a sold-out début at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the High Commission of Canada in the UK. Other collaborations across Turtle Island from BC to the Maritimes include performances with the Canadian Opera Company, Pacific Opera Victoria, Canada’s National Ballet School, and Jeunesses musicales. OQ reinvents canon works such as Carmen or Eugene Onegin while commissioning new works such as by marginalized creators including Morgan-Paige Melbourne, Dr. Jay Marchand Knight, and Steven Sérpa. OQ is supported by Conseil des arts du Canada, Waterloo Public Library, Queer McGill, and more. To learn more, visit www.OperaQueens.ca or on social media @OperaQueens!
Toronto City Opera is passionately committed to Opera for Everyone. We give emerging professionals the opportunity to perform principal roles in the classic opera repertoire. We give our community choristers the skills to perform in a fully staged opera. For our community we provide affordable access to grand opera. www.torontocityopera.com.
Pup Your Pride
[1] Name – Pup Your Pride
[2] Date – June 29th 2024
[3] Time – 12:00pm meetup, 2:00pm contest 3:00pm Parade
[4] Organizer – Dogfather & Co
[5] Location – Ramsden Park Dog Park
[6] Location information – Accessible from Yonge street and Avenue Road
[7] Instagram: @dogfatherandco
[8] Free event
[9] All ages
[10] wheelchair accessible
[11] Description
Dogfather & Co and Miss Pickles the Pug are bringing back our annual Pup Your Pride event at Ramsden Park Dog Park.
This event is perfect for people who refuse to go anywhere without their dog, and why would you? Now you can include them in your pride weekend celebration. Shop our retail area of pet pride swag and cool your pup down with dog ice cream by Barker & Snouts. We will be having a best dressed contest and many more giveaways!
Once the event at the park wraps up, we will begin our parade down to the festivities at Church street in the official dog parade of Toronto Pride.
Queens On Princess
[1] Name – Queens On Princess
[2] Date – June 16th, 2024
[3] Time – 1pm – 5pm
[4] Organizer – Cowboys & Angels
[5] Location – Cowboys & Angels
[6] Address – 16 Princess St E, Waterloo, ON, N2J 2H5
[7] Free Event, Donations for Spectrum Waterloo Greatly Appreciated
[8] All-Ages Event
[9] Wheelchair accessible
[10] Queens On Princess by Cowboys & Angels is a charity fundraiser Pride celebration block party where all proceeds will be given to Spectrum Waterloo for Trans youth. Cowboys & Angels is celebrating their 25th anniversary with performances by Carson Kressley, Tynomi Banks, BOA, Hands On Exotics, and many local drag queens and performers. There will be African street food, barbecue, and insane raffle prizes. Also, Cowboys & Angels will be performing a Cut-A-Thon. Admission is free, and again, any and all process will be donated to Spectrum Waterloo for Trans youth.
Queer St West at Ultraviolet Unity in Diversity: A Celebration of Pride
Our venue, located in the heart of Queen West, proudly celebrates over 50 years of Queer Street West history. This vibrant neighborhood has been a beacon of inclusivity, acceptance, and pride for the 2SLGBTQI+ communities. We are thrilled to continue this tradition by hosting an event that not only honors our past but also looks forward to a bright, inclusive future.
This event will feature a diverse lineup of local queer artists, and performers. In addition to entertainment, we aim to give back by raising funds for several 2SLGBTQI+ organizations. These funds will support causes such as youth homelessness, mental health services, and HIV/AIDS research.
It is our commitment to promoting equality, inclusivity, and acceptance. Join us in celebrating the rich diversity of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities and stand with us in the fight for justice and equality.
[1] Name: Queer St West at Ultraviolet Unity in Diversity: A Celebration of Pride
[2] Date: June 18th, 21st, 22nd, 25th, 28th, 29th, 30th
[3] Time: 10pm-4am
[4] Location: Ultraviolet
[5] Address: 1096 Queen st west, 2 floor, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H9
[6] Website: https://www.uvtoronto.com
[7] Paid Event
[8] Must be19+
[9] Wheelchair Not Accessible
Rainbow caregiving
– Rainbow caregiving
Learn more about close assistance in order to act in favor of the respect and well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ French-speaking seniors in Ontario.
– Time and location: Tuesday June 25, 2024, on Zoom at 1 p.m.
– Register :
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aidance-arc-en-ciel-defendre-les-interets-des-personnes-2slgbtqi a-tickets-903319642367
– La proche aidance aux couleurs de l’arc-en-ciel
Pour souligner le Mois des Fiertés, nous aborderons le sujet de l’aidance naturelle auprès des personnes de la communauté 2SLGBTQIA+
– Heure et lieu : Le mardi 25 juin 2024, sur Zoom à 13h
Inscription :
– https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aidance-arc-en-ciel-defendre-les-interets-des-personnes-2slgbtqi a-tickets-903319642367
Read The Room: Pride Paradise
[1] Name of your event: Read The Room: Pride Paradise
[2] Date: June 1st 2024
[3] Time: 7PM-2AM
[4] Name of the organization: Read The Room
[5] Location: Paradise Grotto
[6] Location: 270 Adelaide Street West
[7] All the Website links (Website/ Ticket Website Address / Social Media) https://www.instagram.com/readtheroom.co/
[8] Additional information 1 : Paid Event
[9] Additional Information 2 : Must be 19+
[10] Additional Information 3 : Wheelchair Not Accessible
[11] Description of your event: READ THE ROOM and Paradise Grotto are heating up Toronto’s Pride Month with an outdoor AND indoor queer sunset dance party on June 1st, 2024 from 7 PM to 2 AM. The forecast for the night: hot and sticky bodies on the patio dancefloor from 7 PM to 10 PM and a not-so-hidden tropical oasis rave indoors from 10 PM to 2 AM. READ THE ROOM turns it up and turns it out all night long with the hottest queer live DJs and sizzling drag queen performances in the concrete jungle of Downtown Toronto.
Regent Park Out Loud Community Block Party
– Name: Regent Park OUT LOUD Community Block Party
– Date: June 14th
– Time: 3-9pm
– Location: Regent Park Boulevard
– Description: Regent Park Out Loud is back for the 2nd year. This family friendly block party includes an evening of entertainment, art, culture, and food with the theme of “Know your Neighbour”.
Runway Reels
[1] Name of your event: RUNWAY REELS
[2] Date: June 21-22, 2024
[3] Time: Doors at 7:00PM; Films at 9:00PM
[4] Name of the organization: Northcrest Developments in association with Drag Me To The Movies & Inside Out
[5] Location (title of the venue): Downsview Airport Lands
[6] Location (address): Drive In Entrance – Beffort Road; Walk In Entrance – Wilson Avenue
[7] Website links (Website/ Ticket Website Address / Social Media): https://www.northcrestdev.ca/whats-on @northcrestdev
[8] Additional information 1 : Free Event
[9] Additional Information 2 : All-Ages but ages recommendations based on film rating (Friday – PG13 Rating, Saturday R Rating)
[10] Additional Information 3 : Wheelchair Accessible
[11] Description of your event: Northcrest Developments is excited to welcome the public to RUNWAY REELS: A Retro Outdoor Film Affair on the historic Downsview Airport Lands! Launching this June, this two-night event promises an unforgettable movie experience under the stars in partnership with Drag Me To The Movies and Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival.
Grab your family, friends and neighbours, bring your lawn chairs or come by car to enjoy an outdoor movie experience with the stunning backdrop of Toronto’s skyline. Our complimentary movie series will be hosted by Weird Alice, featuring special drag performances, captivating short films crafted by local artists, and beloved cult classic flicks.
Admission is free; Parking or Seating Stall reservation is required to ensure capacity limits.
Feature Films:
– Friday, June 21 | Wayne’s World (1h34min) 1992, PG-13
– Saturday, June 22 | The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (1h44min) 1994, R
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2SLGBTQI+ Communities:
We have partnered with Drag Me To The Movies, Weird Alice and Inside Out Film Festival and are engaging local Drag Performers and DJs. This is a complimentary event to ensure barrier-free access. The selected movies (curated by Weird Alice) were selected in celebration of Pride Month, with the Inside Out Film Festival curating the short films in advance of the feature films.
