Toronto

Toronto is a vibrant and inclusive city known for its diverse LGBTQ+ community, exciting events, and welcoming atmosphere.

A monthly dining and live music experience in the heart of The Village. Celebrating Antoine Elhashem's birthday and all other Scorpio and Sagittarius. Featuring Maria Allass + Rimi Heart, with hosts and performances by Sherry Sylvain + el Hashem. Special guests: Nuepa, James Forrester, Nelson Sanchez, and Vanessa Tavares + SURPRISES. The first ever live performance of "Save Love This December", a fundraiser for children suffering in wars. Fabulous 2SLGBTQIA+ live Artists. Delicious menu with fare for all tastes. Luscious cocktails (including non alcoholic).

The Village, Toronto

The Birthday Show

A monthly dining and live music celebration for Scorpio and Sagittarius birthdays featuring performances by various artists and a fundraiser for children affected by war.

A gaming event for LGBTQ+ individuals meeting at Steadfast Brewery in Toronto, ON.

Hairy Tarantula

Sunday Gayme Brew

A gaming event for LGBTQ+ individuals at a local brewery.

Queer Pool Night event.  Giveaway for two free entries.

Queer Pool Night

A fun pool night for the queer community featuring a giveaway for two free entries.

The last regular game of the season, determining final standings.

Last Regular Game of the Season

A sporting event that marks the final game of the season, which will decide the final standings.

Join Kate Young and Annie Donolo for an evening of queer connection, yoga, pilates, music and games at Sounds Good Toronto! We'll start with an hour of yoga and pilates-inspired movement in the basement club followed by drinks and mingling at the bar upstairs. Be one of the first ten people to sign up on Eventbrite for a chance to win a free record!

Sounds Good

Queer Yoga-Pilates Mixer

An evening of queer connection featuring yoga, pilates, music, and games.

Sober Sundays is a social event hosted at Tallulah’s Cabaret, offering a chill queer space for those who are sober or simply seeking a non-alcoholic option. It features a mocktail menu and all of the bar's usual options, welcoming individuals at any stage of their journey. Admission is free, and tipping is encouraged.

Buddies in Bad Times

Sober Sundays

A social gathering for the queer community offering a relaxed, alcohol-free environment with mocktails and supportive vibes.

Canada's longest running DRAG BRUNCH with host Selena Vyle! There are two seatings: 11am and 2pm. The 11am seating ends at 1pm so they have time to reset and sanitize the space for the 2pm seating. For the 11am seating, the show starts at 11:30am. For the 2pm seating, the show starts at 2:20pm. Every week they serve more than you can handle and you eat it up! A different guest each week, delicious brunch and a vibe you won't get anywhere else.  It's a must-see if you are visiting Toronto! Great for birthdays and other celebrations. Remember to bring your $5s and $10s to tip the performers. The cost for the show is $16.45 per person. Drinks and food are not included in this show fee. Reservations are by table not per person. There are no age restrictions - all ages can attend. All seats bought under the same name will be automatically put together in one big table. If you have any special table requests, you can email: vip@gladday.ca If booking a table through Eventbrite is a barrier, you can also email vip@gladday.ca for other payment options.

Glad Day Bookshop

Drag Brunch at Glad Day in Toronto

A lively drag brunch featuring performances by Selena Vyle and special guests, celebrated as Canada's longest running event of its kind.

A drop-in session for the LGBTQ+ community.

519 Community Centre

Sunday Drop-In (SDI)

A drop-in session for the LGBTQ+ community to connect and engage.

A retro dance party with resident DJ Alain Plamondon.

Black Eagle

STUDIO 457 : Retro Dance Party

A retro dance party featuring resident DJ Alain Plamondon.

New rental rates and booking process for Tallulah's Cabaret at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.  A community rentals program is launching soon for non-profits and individuals.

Tallulah's Cabaret Rental

A new community rentals program is launching for non-profits and individuals at Tallulah's Cabaret, offering updated rental rates and a simplified booking process.

Join us for a late check-out and reset your week at Wiggle Room at the Hospitality Industry Weekly Social.

Every funky Sunday fun'day at your service!  
with Toronto's finest: MANZONE & STRONG and the Wiggly family.  
COMPLIMENTARY Entry before 10pm for Hospitality and Entertainment services workers with RSVP  
Open at 8pm ~ Food Specials by Carolina's ~ $6 Vodka & Beer specials before 11pm  
+ Wellness Cabin by Sacred Hands

Advance Tickets:  
"Do you know who I am?" - FREE before 10pm or $15 after - for hospitality industry  
Advance Wiggler: $15

Performers:  
8-10 Sydney Sarayeva  
10-12 Purrpelle  
12-2 Manzone & Strong  
2-close DeeCee & Quim  
+ VJ SEKs

(FOR MORE INFO SEE TICKET LINK PROVIDED)

Wiggle Room

Sunday Service: Manzone & Strong | DeeCee & Quim â¦.

A late check-out party for the hospitality industry featuring live performances and food specials.

Rough House is a fun, social dungeon-cum-house-party Sunday afternoon event for gay men based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Rough House is decidedly targeted as a space for gay men and those that enjoy that environment. The atmosphere is friendly, laid back, frisky, sexy, and always social. Friends connect, and people new to the scene are exposed to the community, fetish culture, kinky sex and BDSM. Each Rough House event attracts a great mix of seasoned players and people brand new to the scene.

A reminder that we do share this space with regular Spa Excess patrons. Please keep this in mind.

Dungeon friskiness usually includes:

* Sling stations
* Fuck benches
* Bondage and flogging at the St.Andrew’s Cross
* Watersports area
* Shower bondage
* Rope bondage and suspension
* Outdoor cigar play area
* Electro / violet wand play
* …and other spontaneous play scenes

Spa Excess

Rough House

A social afternoon event for gay men featuring a dungeon atmosphere with various playful and BDSM activities.

Ground Control

Hide & Seek

A popular party in Toronto celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ women who love women.

Get ready to hit the mats! Join us for a sweaty evening of LGBTQ-friendly wrestling and grappling, open to all! Whether you're a seasoned wrestler or just starting out, our open mats are open to all levels. Get ready to roll with fellow wrestling lovers. This is a casual event for grappling and struggle play, though it is at a kink space and other play is allowed if it doesn't get in the way of the matches. Mats will be down at Birdhaus and we'll have matches all night. No experience needed and you don't need to come with a partner. There's usually at least a few people there who can show you a few things if you're new. Covid vaccination is mandatory for this event. This is an LGBTQ+ inclusive event. Discrimination will not be tolerated. Please note the entrance to BirdHaus is off Gwynne Ave (look for the pink building).

Birdhaus

November Grapple Pit

An LGBTQ-friendly wrestling and grappling event open to all skill levels, featuring casual matches and opportunities to learn.

Ryan Russell’s Protégés is an event at Spa Excess, the Biggest Bathhouse for Men in Toronto, located in the heart of the Village.  No further details about the event are provided.

Ryan Russell’s Protégés

An adult event featuring Ryan Russell's protégés at a popular bathhouse for men.

Save everyday! From 4-6PM 8-Hour Rooms PLUS: Beer & Liquor Specials!

Happy Hour

A happy hour event featuring beer and liquor specials alongside 8-hour room discounts.

2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga

A yoga class specifically designed for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

A drop-in program for 2SLGBTQ+ older adults.

Monday Drop-in

A drop-in program designed for 2SLGBTQ+ older adults to connect and socialize.

Special offer for Bulges & Boulders members.  15-punch pass for $285 +HST ($19 per visit) or monthly EFT membership for $89 +HST (activation fee waived).  Good at Rock Oasis, Joe's, and UpTheBloc. Punch passes never expire and can be shared (owner must be present).  Harnesses and shoes not included. EFT members get 10% off gear purchases.

Rock Oasis front desk

Bulges & Boulders Bargain

A special membership deal for Bulges & Boulders members offering discounted punch passes and monthly memberships for climbing facilities.

This is a weekly community peer support group for people with lived experience with substance use and mental health conditions. The group offers a space to discuss substance use strategies, practice self-determined wellness, talk about topics of interest to the community, and explore supports and ways to care for each other. This is a confidential and 2SLGBTQ+ affirming group. Takeaway meals will be provided after sessions. This is a drop-in space.

S&M Support Group

A weekly peer support group for individuals with substance use and mental health experiences, focused on wellness and community care in a confidential, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming space.

Join YOHOMO for a special screening of John Cameron Mitchell's "Shortbus" (2006) featuring star Sook-Yin Lee, a local queer icon, in a salon after the film. This event celebrates bodies and sexuality and is a reminder of the progressive and provocative nature of "Shortbus" and its message of optimism. The screening will be held at Paradise Grapevine on November 25, 2024.

Paradise Grapevine

Shortbus

A screening of the film "Shortbus" featuring local queer icon Sook-Yin Lee, followed by a discussion celebrating bodies and sexuality.

86 Mondays Queer Mixer and Industry Night returns on Monday, November 25th. Hosted by @trythesoup, the event will feature board games, a Nintendo Switch for Mario Kart and Smash Brothers, and $6 vodka courtesy of @dirty.devil.vodka.

Handlebar

86 Mondays Queer Mixer

A queer mixer featuring board games and a Nintendo Switch for gaming fun.

Tallulah's Cabaret

THEME NIGHT

A themed party event hosted by GBS at Tallulah's Cabaret.

A drop-in program for children aged 0-6 and their families.

EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Join us on November 26th at Rivoli Pool Hall for a takeover! If you’ve been hearing about us but haven’t shown up yet, NOW is the time to do it. Come through, see what’s up, and vibe with us—plus, it’s the perfect chance to meet new friends and maybe even flirt a little 😏👀

It’s gonna be lit—see you there! 🔥

Rivoli Pool Hall, 332 Queen St W, Toronto

Queer Pool Night 1-Year Anniversary

A lively celebration at a pool hall for the one-year anniversary of a queer social event, where attendees can meet new friends and enjoy a fun atmosphere.

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, dubbed "The Queens of Christmas" by Entertainment Weekly, brings a brand new edition of their internationally acclaimed show to Toronto. Expect fabulous spectacle, whip-smart comedy, brand new songs, and annual favorites.  The New York Times describes the show as "sure to lift your spirits and make you howl with laughter." For VIP add-ons, please visit JinkxAndDeLa.com.

Meridian Hall

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

A holiday show featuring drag queens Jinkx Monsoon and DeLa Crème, filled with comedy, music, and festive entertainment.

PLAYGROUND at Spa Excess, the Biggest Bathhouse for Men in Toronto! In the heart of the Village. This event is part of a series of events held every Wednesday at Spa Excess. It's specifically for individuals aged 18-25 and includes a free standard room from 8PM-12AM.

PLAYGROUND

A weekly event for guys aged 18-25 at a bathhouse that offers a free standard room and locker access.

A video game night hosted by Brendan McGovern.

GAYSTATION * Just Dance Night

A video game night featuring Just Dance for the LGBTQ+ community.

A day dedicated to providing resources for Trans People of Colour.

TPOC Resource Day

Que'd Up is a game night event where players draw a flag to instruct their next move. If you get three moves in a row, tag in a new person. The game is designed to play collaboratively, push you out of your comfort zones & mix things up. Bring a USB and have fun!

Houndstooth

Que'd Up - Flag Tag Edition

A collaborative game night where players draw flags to determine their next moves and push their comfort zones while having fun.

A video game night with Brendan McGovern hosting.

Just Dance Night

A video game night featuring Just Dance with Brendan McGovern as the host.

This 2-hour course, delivered online (via Zoom) by The 519 Education and Training team, can help you gain a deep understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ communities and creating authentic spaces at work and at home. Topics covered include: discussing common terms used to express sexuality and gender diversity in Ontario, using and respecting people’s pronouns, Ontario’s Human Rights Code policy on gender identity and gender expression, understanding the difference between sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation in relation to the Code, and understanding affirmation and allyship and their importance as ongoing practices. These are standalone sessions. You may choose to attend any one. Training sessions once a month: Tuesday, evening from 5:00 to 7:00pm (EST), OR Saturday morning from 10:00am – 12:00 pm (EST).

Fostering 2SLGBTQ+ Environments

An online course focused on understanding 2SLGBTQ+ communities and creating inclusive spaces at work and home.

A meal program for transgender individuals.

Meal Trans

A meal program designed specifically for transgender individuals.

A video games night hosted by Brendan McGovern.

GAYSTATION

A video games night for the LGBTQ+ community.

TRIPLE THREAT returns for an entire night of openstage action at Three Dollar Bill.

Three Dollar Bill

TRIPLE THREAT presents.. SUPERSTAGE

An open stage drag show featuring a variety of performances.

This is a social running group that meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm to start the run at 6:15pm. They meet just outside of The 519 Community Centre on Church Street. Bag drop is available for those who drive. The group runs for 5km, with some members running longer distances up to 7-10km. Runners of all abilities and fitness levels, genders, sexualities, ages, and nationalities are welcome. Feel free to bring friends along to join in on the run.

519 Church Street

Tuesday evening Run

A social running group welcoming LGBTQ+ individuals and allies of all fitness levels to join for a 5km run.

A skill-building program for 2SLGBTQ+ older adults.

Knowledge Seekers

A skill-building program designed for older adults in the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Workshop Wednesdays

A weekly series of workshops focused on various topics.

A happy hour event featuring discounted 8-hour rooms along with beer and liquor specials.

This is a speed dating event for gay young professionals in their 20s and 30s.

Pizza Rustica

Gay Young Professionals Speed Dating

A speed dating event for gay young professionals in their 20s and 30s.

Bring a friend and get two lockers for the price of one! Wednesdays are DATE NIGHT at Spa Excess from 8pm-12am, weekly!

Date Night

A weekly event where you can bring a friend and get two lockers for the price of one at Spa Excess.

Tai Chi Wednesdays

Health Justice Hub

A hub providing resources focused on health and justice.

Every Wednesday, come to Spa Excess for College Night! AGES 18-25 ENJOY A FREE STANDARD ROOM, 8PM-12AM! Why not finish your course-work in our high-speed Wifi equipped playspace? Get your reading done while you get[...]

College Night

A weekly event where young adults aged 18-25 can enjoy a free standard room to study and socialize in a high-speed Wi-Fi equipped space.

CINEMA FROMAGE

New podcast by Vivek Shraya, co-produced with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, exploring jealousy and vulnerability.

I Won't Envy Podcast Release

A new podcast by Vivek Shraya that delves into themes of jealousy and vulnerability.

Bad Doga Night of Puppy Play

A night of playful activities and socializing for those interested in puppy play.

Bodyclock is a queer event featuring music from Detroit Techno, Hardgrooves, Hypnotic, Dub Techno, Breaks, Bass, and more. The event is hosted by Miss Kleio and special guest Spookyfish. There will be a free entry before 9pm, $10 after. Non-alcoholic drink options are available. Allies are welcome.

The Piston

Bodyclock

A queer party featuring a variety of electronic music styles including Detroit Techno and Hardgrooves, with free entry before 9pm.

Delta Bingo & Gaming Downsview proudly presents Drag Bingo featuring TroyBoy Parks, Boa the Drag Queen and Rachael Temptation. Enjoy captivating performances and rounds of Bingo for a chance to win cash prizes. Tickets include a 2-strip Bingo book and dabber. Show starts at 7:00 pm, but arrive by 6:00 pm.  Must be 18+ for entry, 19+ for alcohol. Valid government-issued photo ID required. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please play responsibly. 

Delta Bingo & Gaming

Delta Downsview: Drag Bingo

A lively Drag Bingo event featuring performances by drag queens and opportunities to win cash prizes.

An exciting night of drag bingo with great prizes and show-stopping performances.

Burlington Brewery

Drag Bingo and Beer

A lively evening of drag bingo featuring fantastic prizes and dazzling performances.

Join us at FreePlay Toronto for our next Queer Game Night—a place to sip, play, and connect with friends old and new. Located on College Street, FreePlay is a retro gaming haven where your entry fee unlocks unlimited arcade games for the night! 

🍸 Drinks, Games & Good Vibes:
Grab a drink, share some snacks, and dive into the action! Challenge your crew (or meet new friends) with games like air hockey, Jenga, Cards Against Humanity, Uno, and more! 🏓🧩🍺

🎶 Icebreaker Activities:
New to the scene or just want to meet some cool folks? We’ve got icebreaker games to make mingling fun and easy.

💥 Arcade & Board Game Fun:
From nostalgic arcade classics to your favorite board games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🕹️🎲✨

Who’s ready to mingle?

300 College St, Toronto

Queer Game Night

A fun-filled evening of unlimited arcade games, board games, and icebreaker activities for the LGBTQ+ community to sip, play, and connect.

A monthly Middle Eastern/SWANA Drag show featuring Anoush Ellah, Queen Mother Russia and LadyLike.

The Drink

Hoebibi

A monthly drag show celebrating Middle Eastern and SWANA culture featuring performances by Anoush Ellah, Queen Mother Russia, and LadyLike.

WILDsound is proud to showcase the best LGBTQ+ Films from the last year from around the world. This event features a 98 minute program of films, followed by a Q&A with filmmakers in attendance. 

Carlton Cinema

LGBTQ+ Shorts Festival

A showcase of the best LGBTQ+ short films from around the world, featuring a 98-minute program followed by a Q&A with filmmakers.

A dance party to connect with your community and support LGBT YouthLine.

DROM Taberna

A Fundraiser for LGBT YouthLine

A dance party to connect with the community and raise funds for LGBT YouthLine.

A program that supports 2SLGBTQ+ families and expecting parents.

Every Baby Counts

A program that provides support for 2SLGBTQ+ families and expecting parents.

The 519 EarlyON Child and Family Centre is a supportive space for families of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and configurations and their children (ages 0 to 6) to meet, play, talk, learn, and grow with each other. We provide 2SLGBTQ+ affirming early learning activities, music and movement, creative experiences, and parent education. Our supportive staff can assist in accessing information about parenting and child development, community resources, online programming, and parent/caregiver workshops. All programming is free.

A drop-in program for families with children aged 0 to 6 that offers 2SLGBTQ+ affirming activities and support.

A drop-in event for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals over 50. Enjoy a meal, play games, or relax with other community members. A meal is served from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm.

Spill the Tea

A drop-in gathering for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals over 50 to enjoy a meal, play games, and relax with others in the community.

The Trans People of Colour Project (TPOC) fosters affirming social and community supports, and greater access to food security and meaningful sexual health promotion information for racialized 2 Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse folks. TPOC is an integral component of The 519’s support of BIPOC 2  Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse community members within The 519, and has continued to provide support through the pandemic. At this time, TPOC is supporting our essential services, developing resources specifically for TPOC as well as training sessions for health and social service providers on how to work with TPOC in affirming ways in their practice.

TPOC Thursdays Drop-in

A drop-in program providing support and resources for Trans People of Colour.

A social running group for LGBTQ+ runners and friends meeting at The 519 Community Centre on Church Street for a run through Rosedale, the Ravines, and back.

Thursday evening Run

A social running group for LGBTQ+ runners and their friends.

BAD DOG

A night of puppy play for the LGBTQ+ community.

Foodie and Canada's Drag Race viewing party with delicious eats, fun drinks, and trivia with a chance to win a prize.  Taylor Swift cocktails available.

Canada's Drag Race Viewing Party

A fun viewing party for Canada's Drag Race featuring delicious food, drinks, trivia, and prizes.

Latin Night at Spa Excess, the Biggest Bathhouse for Men in Toronto, in the heart of the Village.

Latin Night

A monthly Latin-themed night at a bathhouse for men featuring free resources and sexual education for the LGBTQ+ community.

A night market featuring kinky art, toys, implements, decor, beauty, attire and more. Enjoy cocktails, get your boots shined, and have a good time before the holiday season starts.

Kinky Holiday Night Market

A night market showcasing kinky art, toys, and decor, complete with cocktails and festive fun.

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