Pride Planner

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Friday, June 19

Bitch Salad...Gives Back!
Queer comedy charity show feat Debra DiGiovanni, Dini Dimakos, Dana Alexander, more. 8:30pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. www.artsexy.ca.

Dance Camp Megahits
DJ Mark Falco. 10pm-3:30am. $5 before 11pm, $10 after. Fly, 8 Gloucester. www.flynightclub.com.

Deathwatch
Theatre production by queer activist Jean Genet. Jun 17-20, 8pm; June 20, 2pm. $15. XBASE, 58 Ossington. www.deathwatchtoronto.wordpress.com.

 Pride Week 2009 Official Launch Party
Star-studded launch party, feat Best Men’s Ass Contest at midnight. 7pm. Woody’s, 465-467 Church. 416-972-0887. www.woodystoronto.com.

Screww Bisexual Pride Party
BiWot, BiMot, TBN, more. 10pm. $7. Goodhandy’s, 120 Church, 2nd fl. www.goodhandys.com.

Swagga Like Us
Party for girls with swagger and their allies feat DJs Lissa Monét & Kalmplex, Kay-Ann Ward’s dance troupe, Bollywood Burlesque, more. 9pm-3am. $10 before 11pm, $15 after. Pacha Lounge, 1305 Dundas W. www.lovinyourswagger.com.

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Saturday, June 20

 3rd Annual Staff Drag Show
Feat Angel Summers and Porshe. 9pm. Java Jive, 585 Church. 416-923-7267.

Cherry Bomb
Pre-Pride Party feat DJs Denise Benson, Cozmic Cat. 9pm. $6 after 10pm. Andy Poolhall, 489 College.

Le Cock Sortif
Pre-Pride Party w/ Kris Steeves, Jaime Sin. 11pm. $5. The Beaver, 1192 Queen W.

 Refugee Pride
Celebrating and commemorating queer refugee claimants. 7-10pm. Church Street Community Centre, 519 Church. www.the519.org.

The Scandelles’ Funhouse
Full facility cabaret with carnival arcade. After-party feat DJs K-Tel and Quinces. 8:30pm. $20, $15 for afterparty. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. www.artsexy.ca.

Sharron’s 2nd Annual Big Gay Party
Queer comedy show feat Jeigh Madjus and Thom Allison. 8pm. $20 at TW. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

 Stonewall
A screening of the film about the Stonewall Riots. 3pm. Free. Camera, 1028 Queen W. 416-504-0575.

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Sunday, June 21

 Free Jane!
One-act play by Sky Gilbert followed by open mic. 9:30pm. Free. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. www.artsexy.ca.

Queer View: Windows, The Sergeant
Seminal queer films presented by queer artists. Windows, 7pm. The Sergeant, 9:30pm. $10 for one, $15 for both. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. www.bloorcinema.com.

Stage to Screen
Miss Conception's Pride edition of her broadway one-woman show. 10pm. Woody’s, 465-467 Church. 416-972-0887. www.woodystoronto.com.

Video Art is Queer
Launch party for short films based on the Pride theme “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” by Cecilia Berkovic, Shawna Dempsey, Lorri Millan, more. 4-6pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel Ballroom, 1214 Queen W. www.gladstonehotel.com.

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Monday, June 22

Colour Me Pride
A night of performances feat Anna Saini, Chromatically Correct, Honey Brown, Olivya Chin, DJ Quinces. 9pm. $10 at www.womensbookstore.com. Gladstone Hotel Ballroom, 1214 Queen W. www.gladstonehotel.com.

Flag Raising Ceremony
Annual rainbow flag raising with mayor and city councillors. Noon. Nathan Phillips Square. 100 Queen W. www.pridetoronto.com.

Global Human Rights for Queers: What Out Is About
Film screening about the role that national and international rights play in queer identity. Panel discussion to follow. 6:30pm. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles W. www.pridetoronto.com

Pride Prom: Superqueeroes!
Presented by the TDSB’s Triangle Program and Supporting Our Youth. Ryan G Hinds hosts. 8pm. $10 at the door. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. www.artsexy.ca.

Queer View: C.R.A.Z.Y., Hedwig
Seminal queer films presented by queer artists. C.R.A.Z.Y., 7pm; Hedwig and the Angry Inch, 9:30pm. $10/$15 for both. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. www.bloorcinema.com.

Where We Have To Go
Lauren Kirschner’s book launch. 7pm. $5. Gladstone Hotel 2nd fl, 1214 Queen W. www.gladstonehotel.com.

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Tuesday, June 23

 Queer West Fest Community Reception & Panel Discussion
Reception honours Pride parade’s international grand marshal Victor Juliet Mukasa, followed by a panel discussion on international gender politics. 7pm-10pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W.

  Queer Family Pride Party
Meet other LGBTQ-led families for food, music, and fun. 5-8:30pm. Cawthra Square Park, 519 Church. www.the519.org.

Queer View: Go Fish, Bound
Seminal queer films presented by queer artists. Go Fish, 7pm. Bound, 9:30pm. $10 for one, $15 for both. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. www.bloorcinema.com.

Shawn Hitchins, Homogenius
Solo show about the gentrification of the queer experience. 8pm. $20. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. www.artsexy.ca.

 She’s Shameless/She’s Writing
Celebrating the book launch of Shameless magazine’s first anthology, feat Zoe Whittall, Shannon Gerrard, more. 8pm. $5. Gladstone Hotel Ballroom, 1214 Queen W. www.gladstonehotel.com.

 Where Were You in the ’80s?
Comedy, spoken word and live music; Gurbeen Bhasin hosts. 8pm-midnight. $10/PWYC. Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar, 1214 Queen W. www.gladstonehotel.com.

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Wednesday, June 24

 Artwherk! Opening Night Party
Art extravaganza kicks off with a party feat Ryan G Hinds, Amai Kuda, visual installations and live art from emerging queer artists. 6-8:30pm. Free. AGO, 317 Dundas W. www.artwherk.ca.

5th Annual Pride Toronto Gala and Awards Dinner
An evening to honour those who have made a positive impact on Toronto’s queer community. 6pm. $325. The Carlu, 444 Yonge. 416-927-7433.

Cheap Queers
Performance by the Hardworkin’ Homosexuals. June 24-26, 8:30pm. $6.49. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. www.artsexy.ca.

 Granny Boots: Bad Wedding
Mittenz vs Tomboyfriend, DJ Triple X. 8pm-3am. Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar, 1214 Queen W. www.gladstonehotel.com.

Humpdaybump
Men, DJ Cozmic Cat. 10pm. Wrongbar, 1279 Queen W.

Fresh to Def: Pride Party for Indigenous and Queer People of Colour
After-party for Granny Boots feat DJ Kalmplex. 11pm. Gladstone Hotel Ballroom, 1214 Queen W. www.gladstonehotel.com.

Trans Theatre Under the Stars
Outdoor screening of Lucia Puenza’s XXY (2007). 9-11:30pm. Cawthra Square Park, 519 Church. www.the519.org.

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Thursday, June 25

25th Anniversary AIDS Candlelight Vigil
Reading of new names added to the memorial. 9-10pm. Cawthra Square Park, 519 Church. www.the519.org.

Libido
Dyke March launch party w/ DJ Denise Benson. 9pm-4am. $15. Gladstone Hotel Ballroom, 1214 Queen W. www.gladstonehotel.com.

Madonnarama
Diva anthems w/ DJs Ed Bailey, Isabella London, Donnarama, more. 10pm. $10 at www.prismtoronto.com. Fly, 8 Gloucester. www.flynightclub.com.

Pride Girls Golf Event
Fundraising event for Supporting our Youth, feat comedienne Maggie Casella. 8am. $225. Angus Glen Golf Club, 10080 Kennedy Rd. www.pridetoronto.com.

 Queeraoke
Peter Styles & Ryan G Hinds host. 10pm-4am. Free. Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar, 1214 Queen W. www.gladstonehotel.com.

Queer View: My Own Private Idaho; Showgirls; Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Seminal queer films presented by queer artists. My Own Private Idaho, 7pm. Showgirls, 9:30pm. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, 11:59pm. $10 for one, $15 for two. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. www.bloorcinema.com.

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Friday, June 26

Apples
DJs Dr Baggie, May. 9pm. $10. Voglie, 582 Church. www.applesrocks.com.

AX: Pride Edition
Saints + Sinners: DJs Alex, Quinces, hosts Chris Jai Centeno, Takeme Spears, more. 10pm-3:30am. $20 at Priape. Berkeley Church, 315 Queen E.

Boot Camp
Military theme party w/ DJs Abel, Patrick Guay, more. 10pm-7am. $48 at www.prismtoronto.com. Kool Haus, 132 Queens Quay E. www.theguvernment.com.

Drenched
Women’s Pride Dance & Dames Do Denmark fundraiser w/ DJ Deb Parent. 9pm. $20 at www.womenspridedance.com. Opera House, 735 Queen E.

Grapefruit: Extended Play
DJs Shane P, Aural, Donnarama, Miss Conception, more. 9pm-4:30am. $10 until 11pm, more after. Fly, 8 Gloucester. www.flynightclub.com.

Green Space on Church: Starry Night
Party celebrating the re-opening of the 519’s newly renovated space. 5-11pm. Cawthra Square Park, 519 Church. www.the519.org.

Retro Electro
Trash Fashion Show, Dew Lily, Christina Lorr, DJ Triple X spins disco, new wave, Brit pop, electro, more. 10:30pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. www.artsexy.ca.

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Saturday, June 27

Aqua Beach
Beach party feat Brett Henrichsen, Isaac Escalante, more. 11pm-8am. $37 at www.prismtoronto.com. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lakeshore W.

Can’t Stop Esther: The Madonna Marathon
DJ Dr Baggie, Madgesty, Aldonna. 9pm-4:30am. $5 before midnight, $10 after. Drake Underground, 1150 Queen W. www.cantstopesther.com.

Cherry Bomb
Dyke Day after-party feat DJs Denise Benson, Cozmic Cat, more. 10pm. $15. Revival, 783 College. www.revivalbar.com.

 Deborah Cox
w/ Esthero and Queer Idol winner, Stacey Tennen. 2pm. Wellesley Stage, www.pridetoronto.com.

Dyke March
Annual demonstration of solidarity among women and trans people.
2pm. Starts at Church and Hayden. www.pridetoronto.com.

  Fruit Loopz
Teen artist performances by Supporting Our Youth. Free. 2-5pm at Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander; 3-10pm at Alexander Parkette. www.soytoronto.org.

Future Babylon
Ana Paula, Hector Fonseca, Miss Honey Dijon, Sofonda Cox, more. 10pm-8am. $60 at www.prismtoronto.com. Sound Academy, 11 Polson. www.sound-academy.com.

Green Space: Open Air Affair
Beer gardens and international DJs. 1-11pm. Cawthra Square Park, 519 Church. www.the519.org.

Homo Night in Canada
Queer comedy by Richard Ryder, Kristen Becker, Susan Fischer, more. 8pm. $25. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. www.artsexy.ca.

Pride and Remembrance Run
5km run/3km walk to raise money for Casey House and Black CAP. 9am-noon. Cawthra Square Park, 519 Church. www.the519.org.

Tallulah’s Sleazy Cabaret
Art party with naughty pop-up performances. 10:30pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. www.artsexy.ca.

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Sunday, June 28

AlternaQueer
The Pride Alternative showcasing underground artists like Holy Hail, Lioness, Opopo, The Craft Economy, more. Noon-11pm. Alexander Parkette, 12 Alexander. www.themarsbar.com.

Big Primpin’
Pride Party Edition w/ DJs Tuff Luv, Phil V, Rory Them Finest, Miss Margot, Gia, Will Munro, Jaime Sin, more. 10pm. $TBA. Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne. www.primpin.blogspot.com.

 Dirty Disco
Annual jam w/ DJs Deko-ze, TK, Jelo, Don Berns, more. 5-11pm. South Stage, Church & Wood.

Divine Brown
w/ Kelly and the Kellygirls, Wang Chung, ABC. 1pm. Wellesley Stage, www.pridetoronto.com.

Green Space: Tree-House Party
Beer gardens and international DJs. 1-11:00pm. Cawthra Square Park, 519 Church. www.the519.org.

Pride Day Tea Dance
Dance party feat DJ K-Tel. 10pm. $5. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. www.artsexy.ca.

  Pride Parade
Starts at Church & Bloor at 2pm, travels west on Bloor to Yonge, goes south on Yonge to Gerrard, then east on Gerrard to Church.

Pride Week Official Closing Night Party
Hosted by Fritz Helder and the Phantoms, feat Yes Yes Y’all DJs, $10. 10pm-4am. Wrongbar, 1279 Queen W. www.pridetoronto.com.

Revival
Unofficial parade after-party w/ DJ Peter Rauhofer, Maya, more. 11pm-8am. $66 at www.prismtoronto.com. Guvernment, 132 Queens Quay E. www.theguvernment.com.