Toronto, Canada
Events
Mpenzi: Black Women’s International Film and Video Festival
Late Mar, 2010 (TBA)
Mpenzi is a Swahili word with different English translations, the essence of which is “one who loves” and “one who is loved”. “The vision of Mpenzi: Black Women’s International Film and Video Festival is to identify, screen and promote independent film and video submissions from established and emerging Directors and / or Producers and / or Writers, from among Straight, Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer or Questioning Black women, and Black Transgendered, Transsexual, and Intersexed women and men."
FemCab: The Five Minute Feminist Cabaret
Apr 13, 2010
Hosted by the Nightwood theatre, this annual event is usually done in early March to celebrate International Women’s Day, but for 2010 they've gone a bit later into April. Each year FemCab presents some of the most talented and funny Canadian women. It’s a hoot that still makes you think a bit. If you’re planning on attending though, book early as it usually sells out every year.
London Lesbian Film Festival
Late Apr, 2010 (TBA)
London is a small town about an hour-and-a-half outside of Toronto, and for several years now a group of lesbian film afficianados, the Reeling Sisters, have been putting on this popular event. It usually takes place over three days at the end of April and is one of the few exclusively lesbian film fests in the world.
We’re Funny That Way
Early May, 2010 (TBA)
Canada’s International Queer Comedy Festival brings you the best, brightest and funniest LGBT comedians. Takes place every year at the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film and Video Festival
Mid-May, 2010 (TBA)
Toronto’s annual LGBT film festival is a feast for the eyes. Not only for the films, but also for the great people watching. Taking place over ten days, this is Canada’s biggest LGBT film festival and there are always a number of screenings just for the gals.
Funny and Dynamic Divas
Late May, 2010 (TBA)
This annual women's comedy and music night is a major fundraiser for Sistering, a fantastic organization that has been supporting homeless, underhoused and low-income women in the Toronto community since 1981. All of the performers are Canadian women, including lesbians such as Elvira Kurt. Good times for a good cause.
Queer West Fest
Mid-Jun, 2010 (TBA)
This Pride party in the city’s west end usually takes place a week before the traditional Toronto Pride parties. This is a small, community based affair, but it still attracts a good number of revelers. Lots of dykes hang and live in Toronto’s west end, so there’s always a good lesbian presence for this. No parade, just lots of parties.
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Queer West Fest Toronto, is owned and managed, Gay West Community Network Inc. A non profit corporation. Ten days of music, dance, drama, laughs, film, and, of course, cabaret! at the 5th., annual festival from Friday June 18 to Sunday June 27, 2010. It's the only and largest queer arts and cultural festival in Eastern Canada. It is not Pride festival or party.
Michael F. Paré on Sep 19, 2009
Queer West Arts Festival Committee, is very proud of our support of Toronto's queer art and artists of all genre, over the last four years. Our not-for-profit centre takes great Pride that we able produce Performing Arts Festivals for the purposes of educating and advancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of performing arts with a great team of volunteers. The 2009 Festival - Runs from Saturday June 13th to Saturday June 20th, 2009 - Official events: http://www.queerwest.org/queerwestfest_official_events.php
Maureen Bamford on May 20, 2009
Pride Toronto
Jun 25 - Jul 4, 2010.
Toronto’s Pride festivities rock. As one of the largest Prides in the world, hundreds of thousands of happy homos flock to T.O. for this annual ten day celebration, one of the most multi-cultural prides I've ever seen. Of special interest to the ladies of course is the Dyke March and the huge lesbian parties that usually takes place on the Friday and Saturday nights before the Pride parade. The main event usually takes place on the last week of June, but with the G8 summit coming to Toronto at that time in 2010, Pride Toronto organizers decided to shift their party one week later to accommodate.
Trans Pride March
Late Jun, 2010 (TBA)
Taking place for the very first time in 2009, the Trans March is a fantastic opportunity for Toronto's trans community to have their own moment during Pride. Last year the march started at the corner of Church and Bloor and headed towards Church and Wellesley at 8 p.m. Search "Trans Pride March" on Facebook for more info.
Toronto Dyke March
Early Jul, 2010 (TBA)
The annual Dyke March is an integral part of Toronto’s annual Pride celebrations. Only women are allowed in the parade, but all dyke supporters are encouraged to cheer from the sidelines. The march usually takes place on a Saturday afternoon, one day before the general Sunday Pride march. When I checked it out in 2008, there were more than 25,000 people watching the parade (most of them women!) An absolutely amazing event.
Toronto Burlesque Festival
Late Jul, 2010 (TBA)
Using the delightful theme of Tassels Without Borders, the Toronto Burlesque Fest is a total queer-positive event. Lesbian favorites including Michelle L'Amour, Kellita and the Wet Spots performed at last year's event.
Church Street Fetish Fair
Mid-Aug, 2010 (TBA)
Hello BDSM afficianados, it's your party calling! There’s music, performance, slaves, vendors and the North American Bootblack Contest. As usual, you’ll see way more gay men than lesbians, but women are always welcome.
Hysteria: A Festival of Women
Late Oct, 2010
Hosted by Toronto's queer theatre, Buddies in Bad Times, Hysteria is a multidisciplinary festival with events ranging from visual art and performance installation to eclectic lineups featuring dance, film, music, spoken word and theatre performances.
Halloweek
Late Oct, 2010 (TBA)
Toronto is home to one of the biggest and best queer Halloween parties in the world! Each year thousands of costumed homos descend upon the gay Village for a huge street party. The festivities officially start earlier in the week with a super-fun party for LGBT parents and their kids, and restaurants throughout the Village decorate their windows and offer spooky prix-fixe menus.
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