Upcoming local queer and lesbian events in Toronto
Below is our listing of local lesbian events in Toronto for February. These Toronto queer women events have something for everyone, and are updated on a regular basis by someone who lives in Toronto.
If the new album makes you sad in a bad way, this night of career-spanning bittersweet heartache hopes to renew confidence before the concert.
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Japanese Military Sexual Slavery and the lives of the "Comfort Women"
Documentary Screening & Presentation
63 Years On, by award-winning Korean director Kim Dong Wong, introduces five international survivors of Japanese Military Sexual Slavery. Traversing contemporary Asia, the former "comfort women" reveal their experiences as survivors of the estimated 200,000 sex slaves from 13 different countries used by Japanese soldiers during the Second World War. Recruited for duty while still in their teens, all five women have gruelling stories to tell.
The film will be followed with a panel discussion by
Angela Lytle, recently returned from 3 years working with "comfort women" survivors at the House of Sharing in South Korea
Dr. Joseph Wong, Toronto ALPHA
Tiffany Hsiung, Golden Nugget Films, Director of forthcoming documentary "Within Every Woman" on "Comfort Women"
With an introduction by Olivia Chow, Toronto NDP MP
7-9 pm
Above the St. George subway station
Wheelchair accessible
Email cwse@utoronto.ca for more information
Co-hosted with Toronto ALPHA and the House of Sharing, South Korea
www.torontoalpha.org www.houseofsharing.org
Hosted by the very attractive Kim Katrin Crosby....
>> Angel Hair & Unicorn Spit
>> Ryan G Hinds
>> The Bluebirds (Casey Stephanie & members of Ohbijou)
>> Nolan Natasha
>> Lucas Silveira of The Cliks
& projections: An Illustrated History of Haiti In 11 Panels
by Zanette Sigh, Elisha Lim, sves, Sarah Creagen and Teresa Cheng
AND OTHER SURPRISES!
All proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders.
The space was generously donated by Ladyfest Toronto and The Tranzac.
A vintage soul'n'funk dance party with live performances and DJ's throwing down monthly at Wrongbar. Featuring residents THE MAIN THING and Special Guests!
Jonny O. - Guitar
Benson - Organs
Kevin Cato - Alto, Baritone Sax, Flute
Aubrey McGhee - Tenor Sax
Warren Bray - Bass
Elvir K. - Guitar / Congas
Bobby Lee - Funky Drums
Featured Vocalist: Barbara Mamabolo
Guest Horns: Yvonne Moir and Tyler Norton, and more..
Guest Vocal Trio: Maggie Hopkins, Alexandra Tait, Elizabeth Clarke
SOUND ONE
http://www.myspace.com/soundoneska
Playing live Ska music the way it was done 50 years ago, with heart and soul. No checkers. No gimmicks. Performing originals and covers from the golden age of Ska for your dancing pleasure!
Pick up their debut E.P. 5 songs for $5, available at the show.
Graeme Sylvia - Tenor Sax
Andrew Racknor - Alto Sax
Yvonne Moir - Baritone Sax
Tyler Norton - Trombone
Richard Steane - Keys
Steve Onotera - Guitar
Mike Deicont - Bass
Joel Cassady - Drums
Matt Wilkinson - Percussion
with Special Guest DJ Double K of Parkdale Funk!
http://www.ParkdaleFunk.com
Special Thanks to John Greco at http://www.ducktape.ca
the adorably sexy MATTY RYCE makes his debut in the mansion! house, house and house music all night long. vocal, tribal, deep, etc. sexy times. $1 off everything all night. freetown.
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MOTOWN + RNB + FUNK + SOUL + STAX + 60s ROCK
+ featuring Ride the Tiger
Time: 10pm- 2pm
Cover: $5, free for students with I.D. before midnight
More info available at lovinyourSWAGGER.com
What is SWAGGER SUNDAYS all about?
SWAGGER, Toronto’s Premiere Production Company specifically for urban queers is all about having a good time. SWAGGER Sundays is the third Sunday of every month.
JACK RABBIT SLIM (10pm) makes her debut on the decks spinning soulful MOTOWN grooves for your listening pleasure. these songs will either remind you of your youth or remind you of your ex girlfriend (maybe that's just me, but whatever).
your favourite spinster DJ DELICIOUS is next with an all new brigade of sexy HOUSE music! (11pm). deep, intense beats guaranteed to keep you dancing.
STICKY CUTS is back with more music to fuck to. filthy urban jams are on the bill at midnight. hip hop, reggae, dancehall and all such things.
KISH KASH wraps up the night with dirty DUTCH ELECTRO-HOUSE at 1am! deep and heavy bass lines are what this shit is all about. ints, ints, baby.
Toronto artists Alexis Finch, Ashley Mckenzie-Barnes and Kalmplex bring three unique perspectives to
Location: Sutherland Gallery at First Unitarian Church. 175 St.Clair Ave.West Toronto Ont. M4V 1P7
Phone: (416) -924-9654 Admin.221
Date: February 6-28, 2010
Who are the artists?
Alexis Finch is a music/ fashion/ portrait photographer based out of Toronto. Finch has photographed an impressive list of celebrities and musicians. In addition to her editorial work with Sway magazine, she has led photography workshops for young people of colour and youth in high-needs neighbourhoods since 2004.
Ashley Mckenzie-Barnes has made a mark on the Toronto art scene with her bold and creative images. MacKenzie-Barnes specializes in a striking and unique abstract self-portrait style, and her latest showcased series, “Portrait” and “Femme Fatale” has highlighted the artist as a trailblazer in her creative career. Her passion for art was recognized at a very young age, and her art education thus began early. She subsequently majored in visual arts at Cardinal Center for the Academy Arts, and went on to receive certificates in Graphic Design/Advertising. Currently, she is a member of an African-Canadian and Caribbean Diaspora artist collective, Sixahwi
Kalmplex is a DJ/MC, photo/video visual artist and Kreative Warrior. Born and raised in Toronto, with Jamaican and Ghanian roots, she is a truly eclectic artist drawing inspiration from just about everything and everyone with whom she comes into contact. Performing at various events and venues throughout the city, and featured numerous times in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and Snap Photography Toronto, Kalmplex is currently working on various musical and photo endeavours.
Destructo aka Gary Richards, began DJing and producing underground tracks in the early 90s in Los Angeles, most notably creating RaveAmerica at Knotts Berry Farm. Rick Rubin subsequently handpicked Gary for A&R in electronic music at Def American Recordings, launching a noteworthy career with such acts as Lords of Acid, Messiah, David Holmes, Basement Jaxx, Dub Pistols, God Lives Underwater and founding 1500 Records and Nitrus Records. After carrying his success to the metal world with No Name Mgmt, Destructo returned to his roots in 2007 by creating HARD. HARD events such as the HARD Haunted Mansion have become synonymous with cutting edge electronic music and unforgettable experiences, where the talent rosters reflect Destructo's own impeccable DJ sets.
Famous Players http://www.myspace.com/famousplayers
can i get a hell yes? can i get a hell YES YES Y'ALL?
SAMMY D, HOLLYROCK, ELLE NINO, J-ILL AND STUNTS are back in the mansion this weekend providing you with your riddim fill! hip hop, dancehall, reggae, reggaeton, oooold school and so on and so forth. aaaaaalways a hot party! 10pm. no cover.
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Ebony Thomas also known as Ebony Bones is a singer-songwriter, record producer and actress from London, UK. Performing for Rolling Stone Ebony Bones was recently named one of South by Southwest’s best new acts of 2009.
A self-taught musician performing under the stage name Ebony Bones in 2007, she writes, produces, plays her own instruments and sings all her own material. Created in her bedroom, Bones’ self released 7” single We Know All About U depicting scenes of an Orwellian Britain, made an immediate impact through word of mouth. Making its radio debut as “The Hottest Record In The World Today” as well as “Single Of The Week” by BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe it also received daytime play from Jo Whiley, becoming Radio 1’s most played single by an unsigned artist. The track was also used for BBC Radio 1 TV advert In New Music We Trust.
Her next limited edition 7” single Don’t Fart On My Heart also became “Single Of The Week” and “The Hottest Record In The World Today” on the Zane Lowe Show, with the award winning video named Best Video by The British Council for the Onedotzero Festival. Appearing in publications such as NME, Q, The Guardian, The Observer i-D, and Entertainment Weekly, she did her first tour supporting The Slits and performed live for Massive Attack’s Meltdown (festival) at The Royal Festival Hall, appearing at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival and again in 2008 headlined by Jay-Z.
Noted for her sense of fashion and unpredictable antics during live shows, Ebony Bones made her US debut in the summer of 2008 performing live in New York at the Barack Obama concert held at The McCarren Park Pool. She ended 2008 with a live performance at Transmusicales Festival in Rennes, France.
In April 2009, MTV News in New York announced the release of her anticipated debut Bone Of My Bones and previewed the US exclusive of her music video for The Muzik. Starring fans across the world, she is said to have been inspired by the idea of “an abstract collaboration with a collective of like-minded individuals all galvanized by music”. The video is represented by 30 different directors from all across the globe, armed with nothing more than a camera phone or digicam and a lot of imagination. The Muzik quickly received daytime play on BBC Radio 1.
The debut album due for release summer 2009 was released in Japan mid June, impressively entering the iTunes album charts at no.10.
Don’t miss EBONY BONES live at Wrongbar on February 7, 2010.
Toronto artists Alexis Finch, Ashley Mckenzie-Barnes and Kalmplex bring three unique perspectives to
Location: Sutherland Gallery at First Unitarian Church. 175 St.Clair Ave.West Toronto Ont. M4V 1P7
Phone: (416) -924-9654 Admin.221
Date: February 6-28, 2010
Who are the artists?
Alexis Finch is a music/ fashion/ portrait photographer based out of Toronto. Finch has photographed an impressive list of celebrities and musicians. In addition to her editorial work with Sway magazine, she has led photography workshops for young people of colour and youth in high-needs neighbourhoods since 2004.
Ashley Mckenzie-Barnes has made a mark on the Toronto art scene with her bold and creative images. MacKenzie-Barnes specializes in a striking and unique abstract self-portrait style, and her latest showcased series, “Portrait” and “Femme Fatale” has highlighted the artist as a trailblazer in her creative career. Her passion for art was recognized at a very young age, and her art education thus began early. She subsequently majored in visual arts at Cardinal Center for the Academy Arts, and went on to receive certificates in Graphic Design/Advertising. Currently, she is a member of an African-Canadian and Caribbean Diaspora artist collective, Sixahwi
Kalmplex is a DJ/MC, photo/video visual artist and Kreative Warrior. Born and raised in Toronto, with Jamaican and Ghanian roots, she is a truly eclectic artist drawing inspiration from just about everything and everyone with whom she comes into contact. Performing at various events and venues throughout the city, and featured numerous times in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and Snap Photography Toronto, Kalmplex is currently working on various musical and photo endeavours.
Did you miss ArtCore and rue the day after hearing from all your friends about how incredibly awesome and amazing it was? Well, we've decided to help you out. Come and join Good For Her for an evening that celebrates kink, porn, feminism, film and good old fashioned raunchy fun that showcases both queer and straight kinky expressions.
FEATURING!!!!
Crash Pad Series Volume 4: Long time lovers Ex and Muscle Beach share their craft and kink like true experts. There’s nothing more profound than when two lovers play together and push each others’ limits. Directed by Shine Louise Houston/produced by Blowfish Video.
Trans Entities: The Nasty Love of Papi and Wil: A classic! This super-edgy flick shows this couple engaged in serious role-play alongside tender negotiation with a whole lotta love. Directed by Morty Diamond.
Penny Flame's Expert Guide to Rough Sex: Aiden Starr has a nasty, mean mouth, and she unleashes it on man-puppy Devin. Aiden's degradation and humiliation of Devin never let's up, and he loves every minute of it. Directed by Penny Flame from SmartAss Productions.
Handcuffs: Public submission, thrilling voyeurism, stunning visuals, and a hot soundtrack are just a few of the things you'll find in this beautiful short film. Directed by Erika Lust.
Speakeasy: Jiz Lee and Dallas Fivestar perform an elaborate bondage suspension with sweet and intense sex to top it off. Directed by Courtney Trouble and produced by Good Releasing.
This evening would not be complete without a couple of kinky performances, dirty dirty raffles, a spanking booth (with spanking coach Carrie Gray from Aslan Leather) and more!
AND! This will mark the official opening of ticket sales for the Good For Her Feminist Porn Awards, being held on April 8th and 9th 2010!
Hope to see you there!
Doors 7:30
Show 8:30
For more information about the Feminist Porn Awards, please visit http://www.goodforher.com/feminist_porn_awards
The Trans Inclusion Group hosts a FREE screening of "She's A Boy I Knew" – Thursday Feb.11th 6pm.
Using interviews, animation, old family footage, and voice mail, Vancouver filmmaker Gwen Haworth documents her male-to-female gender transition partially through the voices of her anxious but loving family, best friend, and wife.
Calling for a new era of DIY transgender self-representation, Haworth’s feature debut is a comic, heartbreaking, and uplifting autobiography that breaks away from the marginalized depictions of transsexuals that populate mainstream media. The film celebrates creative activism, self-advocacy and empowerment.
She's a Boy I Knew begins in 2000 with Steven Haworth's decision to come out to his family about his life-long female gender identity. The resulting auto-ethnography is not only an exploration into the filmmaker's process of transition from biological male to female, from Steven to Gwen, but also an emotionally charged account of the individual experiences, struggles, and stakes that her two sisters, mother, father, best friend and wife brought to Gwen's transition. As her transition progresses, Gwen is forced to reckon with the end of her marriage and the loss of her status as son and brother. But in doing so, she also discovers that while the nature of personal relationships may change, the love and support present within those relationships can remain just as powerful and sometimes even more so.
dir: Gwen Haworth
rated: n/a 2007
film running time 70 min
for more info: www.artflick.com
$.w.a.n.k is back for it's 7th or 8th straight party.. We're not sure because each time we're wickedly drunk, on love - this time it's even more appropriate to be drunk of love because it's our Valentines Day Hustle Party!
$.w.a.n.k is the 2nd Friday of each month, unless we tell you it's not!
This event will cater to the hardest to please club patrons' as THE WORLDS' top 3 best DJS will be playing music from a spectrum of genres.
DJ DIANA - On the first floor- playing classic house, Authentic Latin beats, Proper reggaton, merengue, sexy hiphop, and Latin house!
On the top level the tagteam duo will go back to back( not literally) LIVE on 2 seperate macbooks with their Serato's on fire-
DJ $leaze vs. Leticia Love woahh!
$LEAZY LOVE - would have been a kickass name for this party, however we're leaving that for you to create, ya know that steamy, $leazy love Atmosphere.
VOGLIE , if you don't already know has the most welcoming friendly staff and management, NO COVER - NO dresscode, We do encourage you to dance as hard as you can, and the drinks are well made and not pricey!
DJ $leaze - plays BMORE "Baltimore Club" Breaks, Funky ass Electro, and Heavy chart topping Banger refixes!
Leticia Love plays The best most relevant Hiphop and R&B, the real good hiphop from back in the day, that sexy SWV type ish, that makes you want to dance low low low and yeah, they'll both take requests for top 40. YES YOU WILL HEAR LADY GAGA.
geez!
This isn't your standard party, this one may kill you.
THIS IS AN OPEN Official $.w.a.n.k event.
BE THERE OR..
have a crappy night elsewhere and hear about how HOT $wank was.
Can't Stop Esther is a hi-NRG, non-stop, multimedia Madonna extravaganza. This is the party's 9th edition! This time, we're back at Revival. Previous editions of Can't Stop Esther have been held at Revival, The Phoenix, The Courthouse, and The Drake Hotel.
DJ doctor BAGGIE (Purplelectricity, Jackson Family Values) spinning hi-NRG Madonna trax and videos spanning her entire career. Madonna tribute troupes MADGESTY and ALDONNA perform. Prizes for best Madonna-wannabes and voguers -- prizes consist of Madonna CDs and DVDs.
Can't Stop Esther – The Madonna Marathon
Friday, February 12
REVIVAL
783 College St (at Shaw), Toronto
10 pm until 2:30 am
$7 cover
19+ ID required
Get there early as interest in this party is always high!
Please spread the word about this party to any of your friends who love Madonna.
Links:
Can't Stop Esther
http://www.cantstopesther.com
DJ doctor BAGGIE
http://www.doctorbaggie.com
http://www.myspace.com/doctorbaggie
MADGESTY
http://www.madgesty.ca
Revival
http://www.revivalbar.com
MADONNA
http://www.madonna.com
Guest List: sorry, but it's reserved for corporate sponsors, accredited media, and past, present, and future lovers.
ICON members: check out the Can’t Stop Esther event page on the Madonna – Main Discussion board to find out about a perk reserved for you. Not a member of ICON? Consider joining it for Madonna exclusives.
Join us in the first ever Family Click, a week-long photography scavenger hunt celebrating family in all it's diverse forms. All you need is a digital camera and you're set to go!
The Basics:
Work in a team, or alone to shoot photos that best represent our 15 Family Day themes. Submit your photos to the Family Click team by February 12th and come see your work in the digital slideshow on February 15th as part of a La Famille Showcase 2010. If you submit past the deadline we cannot guarantee you will be part of the show.
Your participation gets you into the event for only $5 (regular $12) Kids under 12 get in free!
Simply email with your name and group members to tovacofam@gmail.com for instructions and scavenger hunt list!
All photographers and photo-based artists welcome. Happy snapping.
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*We celebrate and encourage the participation of families with one or more members who identify themselves within the spectrum of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgendered, 2-spirited, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Allied (LGBTT2QQIA) identities.
Cherry Bomb and Harbourfront Centre invite you to dress warm, grab a loved one or ten and join us on the ice at one of the nicest rinks in town!
SKATE. DANCE.CRUISE with Cherry Bomb resident djs Cozmic Cat and Denise Benson at the Natrel Rink.. FREE!!
this is an ALL AGES, totally inclusive event for queer women + friends.
On site skate rentals and change rooms available, indoor areas with food and drink,
Love is in the air!
Lo'la Martini Lounge is proud to present Puss 'N' Boots on Saturday February 13th @ 9:30PM-3:00AM
Join us for an evening of Love and Passion where it doesn't matter who you are or what you are. Bring your girl, bring your boy, bring your friends but most of all just bring it.
This is a night when everyone comes together and celebrates what we are all passionate about, great music, great friends,great loves and great drinks.
Resident mixologists, Dimitri and Melanie will help you gain some divine inspiration to get you on your stompin feet. Choose from one of the largest and finest martini menus the city has to offer.
Dance with vigor as one one of the communities long time favourite DJ's Dr. G spins, House, Hip Hop and RNB, Top 40 and the classics. Joining him will be the famous DJ Melanie Sutherland who will be who has spun sexy soulful House on the ones and twos around the globe at clubs in Detroit and in Europe.
This is going to be a banger. Hope to see all of you there!
Look your finest, after all it be will valentines weekend.
CHERRY BOMB invites you to step up to bat and show us your best dancefloor moves as we bring the noise and knock this month's event out of the box!
DJ dream team COZMIC CAT and DENISE BENSON are playing the field, tag teaming through back-to-back sets of fresh new sounds and classic faves, all to keep you dancing, sweating and cruising 'til way past last call...
Don't miss another solid gold edition of CHERRY BOMB, TDOT's best queer womens' event (Xtra 2007/2008/2009). It's BLAZIN'!!
CHERRY BOMB
resident DJ team
DENISE BENSON + COZMIC CAT
mix explosive sounds
++ the final giveaways of our special, limited edition 2-year CB Anniversary double CDs ++
9pm – 3am
A LICENSED, 19+ INCLUSIVE EVENT FOR QUEER WOMEN + OUR FRIENDS
The Toronto Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair is a one-of-a-kind sexy fair that brings together artists and crafters just in time for Valentine's Day. Knitters, crafters, zinesters, card makers, and artists of all types will be creating erotic objects for this one day celebration of DIY sex and romantic culture.
No One Is Illegal-Toronto urges all its allies and supporters to join the No More Silence March on February 14th, 2010 to honour the lives of over 500 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. Come together to grieve the loss of beloved sisters, remember the women who are still missing, and to dedicate ourselves to justice.
- Please forward widely -
5th Annual Rally for Our Missing Sisters
When: Sunday, February 14, 2009 @ 12 pm
Where: Rally at Police HQ, 40 College St. at Bay
We'll march to the Coroner’s Office, 26 Grenville St. Gathering with food immediately to follow at U of T’s Centre for Women and Trans People (563 Spadina Ave)
Over 500 Indigenous women have been murdered or gone missing – most over the last 30 years – on Turtle Island. We come together in defense of our lives and to demonstrate against the complicity of the state in the ongoing genocide of Indigenous women and the impunity of state institutions and actors (police, RCMP, coroners’ offices and the courts) that prevents justice for all Indigenous Peoples.
Endorsed by: YU Free Press (York University); Centre for Women and Trans People (UofT); Canadian Chiapanecas Justice for Women; For Women’s Autonomy, Rights and Dignity (FORWARD); No One Is Illegal-Toronto; CAW-Sam Gindin Chair in Social Justice and Democracy (Ryerson U); Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE, UofT); Women and Gender Studies Institute (UofT); Students Against Israeli Apartheid (UofT)
*If your organization would like to endorse and/or support the rally in other ways, please contact: nomoresilence@riseup.net
No More Silence is part of an inter/national network to support the work being done by activists, academics, researchers, agencies and communities to stop the murders and disappearances of Indigenous women.
In addition to the Toronto rally, marches and other events will take or have taken place in Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Sudbury, and London, ON.
Toronto artists Alexis Finch, Ashley Mckenzie-Barnes and Kalmplex bring three unique perspectives to
Location: Sutherland Gallery at First Unitarian Church. 175 St.Clair Ave.West Toronto Ont. M4V 1P7
Phone: (416) -924-9654 Admin.221
Date: February 6-28, 2010
Who are the artists?
Alexis Finch is a music/ fashion/ portrait photographer based out of Toronto. Finch has photographed an impressive list of celebrities and musicians. In addition to her editorial work with Sway magazine, she has led photography workshops for young people of colour and youth in high-needs neighbourhoods since 2004.
Ashley Mckenzie-Barnes has made a mark on the Toronto art scene with her bold and creative images. MacKenzie-Barnes specializes in a striking and unique abstract self-portrait style, and her latest showcased series, “Portrait” and “Femme Fatale” has highlighted the artist as a trailblazer in her creative career. Her passion for art was recognized at a very young age, and her art education thus began early. She subsequently majored in visual arts at Cardinal Center for the Academy Arts, and went on to receive certificates in Graphic Design/Advertising. Currently, she is a member of an African-Canadian and Caribbean Diaspora artist collective, Sixahwi
Kalmplex is a DJ/MC, photo/video visual artist and Kreative Warrior. Born and raised in Toronto, with Jamaican and Ghanian roots, she is a truly eclectic artist drawing inspiration from just about everything and everyone with whom she comes into contact. Performing at various events and venues throughout the city, and featured numerous times in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and Snap Photography Toronto, Kalmplex is currently working on various musical and photo endeavours.
DJ/producers Andrew Ross and Scott Seewhale came together thanks to a shared obsession with early Chicago and Detroit classics, but do not get it twisted – Nacho Lovers is no tribute act. The duo tore down Jack’s House only to rebuild it brick by brick as a cramped Toronto apartment with way too many records. They spent the past year locked inside, cooking up original tracks that meld vintage acid synths with the propulsive thump of modern techno and house, all brought to life with an untamed, underage house party energy. These whiz kids know their history, but Nacho Lovers is the sound of underground dance music right now.
Come to Goodhandy's (120 Church Street) on Friday, February 19 for the fifth round of Queer Idol competition. $9 cover ($5 before 10pm). Doors open at 9:30pm. Hosted by Jessexy. Between rounds of competition DJ K-Tel will spin retro classics.
Here's the schedule for Round Five:
11pm
GROUP D NUMBER
12am to 12:30am
Theme: "Songs about social reform"
GROUP D QUARTERFINALISTS (perform in the following order):
It's the February edition of Queer Social, A new Gay-Friendly West end pub night for local artists, music lovers, assorted eccentrics and their fun loving Friends.
DAMN it's cold outside, come in warm up your retro soul !!!!!
With the best retro tunes all night long from Punk, New wave and Disco to Rock, Brit pop and Electro courtesy of
DJ Madame Hair and DJ Peachy Keen.
Plus a special Midnight Burlesque for the boys and girls.
Like the speakeasy of old, the Press Club appeals to any patron who dares to enter. With a large menu of fine beers from around the world, the Press Club is located at 850 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON (416) 364-7183
BWWAD's fundraiser event to support Haitian women and children organizations. "DJ's for Haiti" will feature array of Toronto's phenomenal DJ'S, Food and Prizes...
DAN BLACK is a British electronica artist. He was originally a member of alternative rock band The Servant before their 2007 split, and he is also known as a guest vocalist for the Italian group Planet Funk. He is currently signed to Polydor Records, releasing his first two singles – "Alone" and "Yours" – in 2008. His breakthrough song was "HYPNTZ", a mashup of Notorious B.I.G.'s "Hypnotize" and Rihanna's "Umbrella". He gained further popularity in 2009 when album track "U + Me =" was chosen as the UK iTunes Store's Free Single of the Week. This single was later used as the signature tune for BBC Switch's 'The Cut'. His debut album [(UN)] was released on July 13. The album was preceded by a single, Symphonies which was released after a highly successful performance at Glastonbury 2009 in the John Peel Tent.
"Symphonies" was released as the U.S. iTunes single of the week for the week of December 28, 2009. The album UN is also available digitally on the iTunes store, and the album is expected to have a U.S. physical release later in Spring 2010. Black is also expected to have a collaboration with rapper Kid Cudi for the U.S. release. He will, additionally, be touring in the U.S. and Canada in February of 2010.
The Toronto Women's Bookstore is in crisis. They are one of the few non-profit feminist independent bookstores left on this continent and as a store rely primarily on sales to sustain themselves. However, despite courses and workshops and amazing community events and involvement, the existence of the TWB is threatened by the current economic climate.
We don't think we need to explain to you the importance of feminist and community spaces, but we do think you might like to help us make sure they stick around.
THUS! We are putting on a fundraiser for the Toronto Women's Bookstore and are having a day filled with performance, music, art and food goodness..
Hosted by Dainty Smith
Performances by:
Aimee Bessada
Amai Kuda et Les Bois
Emma McKenna
Kay Pettigrew
MataDanZe
LAL
Lee Lee
Nico Rubesque
Sarah Tompson
Stacey B
Arts and crafts vendors:
Brescia Bloodbeard
Mich Sutherland
Kasia Ulbin
Romy Cola
Ransack the universe
Sam Gorrie
and more..
Magical food treats by Erika P for Perrrrrfectly delicious
and Dani Ellaaaahhh
All funds raised will be going to the TWB. For more information (or to make a donation directly if you can't make it to the event), please visit www.womensbookstore.com
This is a family friendly event
Please spread the word
Toronto artists Alexis Finch, Ashley Mckenzie-Barnes and Kalmplex bring three unique perspectives to
Location: Sutherland Gallery at First Unitarian Church. 175 St.Clair Ave.West Toronto Ont. M4V 1P7
Phone: (416) -924-9654 Admin.221
Date: February 6-28, 2010
Who are the artists?
Alexis Finch is a music/ fashion/ portrait photographer based out of Toronto. Finch has photographed an impressive list of celebrities and musicians. In addition to her editorial work with Sway magazine, she has led photography workshops for young people of colour and youth in high-needs neighbourhoods since 2004.
Ashley Mckenzie-Barnes has made a mark on the Toronto art scene with her bold and creative images. MacKenzie-Barnes specializes in a striking and unique abstract self-portrait style, and her latest showcased series, “Portrait” and “Femme Fatale” has highlighted the artist as a trailblazer in her creative career. Her passion for art was recognized at a very young age, and her art education thus began early. She subsequently majored in visual arts at Cardinal Center for the Academy Arts, and went on to receive certificates in Graphic Design/Advertising. Currently, she is a member of an African-Canadian and Caribbean Diaspora artist collective, Sixahwi
Kalmplex is a DJ/MC, photo/video visual artist and Kreative Warrior. Born and raised in Toronto, with Jamaican and Ghanian roots, she is a truly eclectic artist drawing inspiration from just about everything and everyone with whom she comes into contact. Performing at various events and venues throughout the city, and featured numerous times in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and Snap Photography Toronto, Kalmplex is currently working on various musical and photo endeavours.
The last HOT MESS! was crazy - a packed dance floor, awesome music, hot crowd, body shots... the list could go on.
So for all of our fav people who are ready to do it all again, and for those who missed the last one, here it is...
HOT MESS! the February edition!
Thursday, 25th of Feb @ VOGLIE
NO COVER
Party starts early - 10pm - so come early and enjoy CHEAP drinks at $1 off EVERYTHING!!!
DJ CJ & DJ TYMES spinning indie-electro, old school guilty pleasures & 90s dance!
Get HOT, get MESSY!
See you there,
C&H
ps. for everything you need to know about HOT MESS!, including photos check out our group page:
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10PM $10 RSVP FOR REDUCED GUESTLIST: guestlist@wrongbar.com
WRONGBAR | 1279 QUEEN STREET WEST
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SANKOFA CENTER | Ghana
Patricia Yeboah is a 3rd Year Social Work student. In May 2010, she will be traveling to Ghana, to work at the Sankofa Center for African Dance and Culture. While in Ghana, Patricia will work to complete her field placement hours, and also supporting the many women and children of the community who are in dire need of support.
Sankofa Center for African Dance and Culture is a non profit organization combining traditional African dance and music as a tool for HIV/AIDS education and community outreach. "Sankofa" is an ancient African proverb characterized by a bird looking back on its past. It asks people to revisit their past in order to correct the mistakes that may affect their future. The Sankofa Center uses the dance and music of Africa's past to foster health and understanding of HIV/AIDS in the current generation in hopes of preventing the destruction of their future.
All ticket proceeds from this event will help to pay for the trip and provide necessary support to Sankofa.
Come celebrate all that's good, bad and very very sexy this Valentine’s
Featuring Valentine’s and anti-Valentine’s themed performances by choreographer extraordinaire Kay-Ann Ward, the very sexy Dainty Box, Bollywood Burlesque Queen Masti Khor, vocalists Ryan Robinson & Ken Morgan and DJ Dan Styles
Time: 10pm- 2pm
What is SWAGGER SUNDAYS all about?
SWAGGER, Toronto’s Premiere Production Company specifically for urban queers is all about having a good time. SWAGGER Sundays is the third Sunday of every month.
LOOSE is back on FRIDAY NIGHT! breaks, electro and everything in between hosted by the ECLECTIC GROOVE posse. CHICLET, gl.tch and special guests FRESH SLICE are in the place to pump your brain with heavy heavy beats.
GUNG HAY FAT CHOY!
Eclectic Groove presents:
Loose! The Lunar New Year Edition. A Post-New Year Celebration.
Wear your best East-Asian inspired wardrobe to celebrate the YEAR OF THE TIGER!
Expect to hear the best in HOUSE, ELECTRO, BREAKS, and everything in between!
Vitalic aka Pascal Arbez, is an electronic music artist. He was born in France and is of Italian descent. His first singles were released in 1996 and 1997, but were confined to the underground electronic music scene. However, he became good friends with Michel Amato, also known as The Hacker, whom he met in the Rex, the “techno temple” of Laurent Garnier. The Hacker suggested he send his new tracks to DJ Hell, head of Gigolo records in Munich. Pascal did so, and International DeeJay Gigolo Records, released the well known ‘Poney’ EP in 2001, which was a huge success shortly after its release. With the track “La Rock 01”, VITALIC created a club anthem which was a hit in the summer of 2001. The track was also included on many compilation albums, even rock compilations.
In 2005, VITALIC'S debut album, ‘OK Cowboy’ was released on Different/PIAS Recordings. Pascal states that all of the instruments used in the album are synthesized. His song “Trahison” from ‘OK Cowboy’ was used in the trailer for the 2007 French film Naissance des Pieuvres. His song “Poney Part 1” was featured in the Pleix film Birds. VITALIC'S second studio album ‘Flashmob’ was released in September 2009. He has spoken a great deal about the new disco influence on ‘Flashmob’. The result is an album that sounds simultaneously current and antiquated, in the best sense of both. ‘Flashmob’ is the frontrunner for top electronic album of 2009, and if VITALIC keeps up the less-than-prolific output level, we can expect the next best-of-year sometime in late 2014.
your favourite greek girl DJ RIA is back on SATURDAY NIGHT! RIA always brings high energy good times to the Mansion. expect to hear house, top 40, hip hop, mashups, etc. always cheap drinks before midnight so come early and drink cheap!
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The Muff Mob at Slack's is excited to bring you the second installment of C♀CKBL♀CK, THIS Saturday February 27th. The beautiful DJ Katey will be on the decks all night long, spinning all your favorite tunes. Maddy and Courtney will be on the bar, serving up some great drink specials and body shots.
C♀CKBL♀CK is an EXCLUSIVELY women-only event. No excuses, no exceptions - not even for our own staff! Come join us for a night of mayhem in a safe and sexy environment! The party starts at 10pm with drink specials, giveaways, and more.
10PM - 3AM
19+
Free Coat Check
$5 cover
C♀CKBL♀CK hits Slack's the last Saturday of every month. See you there!
ever been to Teatro? on College? it's cute, and it's fun! sooooo, we're throwing a little party THIS SUNDAY.
there are many things to celebrate on Sunday:
1) it's a full moon. let's all gather and pay homage to the moon's consistency. unlike your ex girlfriend, you know just what to expect every time.
2) the olympics are ending. sad times. the only logical way to cope is to drink past it.
3) February is over! spring is a coming. SPRING IS A COMING!
DJs CJ (HOT MESS) and STICKY CUTS (EVERYONE'S A DJ) are a la decks. expect to hear everything! if we don't play it, request it, then we will play it. easy.
starts at 8:30 pm - because some people have to work on monday. come early, end up staying late then go to work hungover.
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