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Shining a light on all the queer movers, shakers, artists and businesses we think you should know about in Toronto.

May 25, 2023

What to see at the 2023 Inside Out Film Festival

Our top pics of films, shorts and programs not to miss at this year's queer film fest

May 10, 2023
May 22, 2023

Ash Lauryn is headlining Love On Top 2023 and here's everything you need to know.

Black house and techno DJ, producer, curator, writer and activist Ash Lauryn is a force and we're honoured to have her play Love on Top.

May 9, 2023
May 11, 2023

Celebrating 5 years of New Ho Queen

Celebrating 5 years of queer Asian love!... we spoke to New Ho Queen about their legacy up to now and other juicy details

July 28, 2021
May 1, 2023

I’m Not Cruising, You’re Cruising: A Beginner's Guide to Cruising

A quick guide to cruising this spring and summer in Toronto

April 19, 2023

Here's what's queer at the 2023 Hot Docs film fest

Rounding up the queer films at this year's Hot Docs documentary Film Fest

April 10, 2023
April 11, 2023

White gays and Black female culture explored in an exciting mainstage debut at Buddies

Our Q&A with one of the creators of the new play about friendship, Black female culture and a big messy night out.

January 23, 2020
April 10, 2023

The top sex-positive parties in Toronto

Scratch just below the surface of Toronto’s nightlife scene and there is a very sexy itch happening. You can reach it, it’s simmering in a few clubs and venues in the city and we’re here for it! Here are the top sex-positive parties in Toronto.

March 8, 2021
April 10, 2023

These four lesbians changed queer Toronto forever

On International Women’s Day, we pay tribute to four badass queer Toronto Icons who shook up the system on their own terms.

February 7, 2019
April 10, 2023

Why do so many lesbians like watching gay male porn?

Two dudes, one lesbian. Exploring the phenomenon of queer women loving gay male porn so damn much.

January 11, 2023
April 10, 2023

18 Queer and Queer Friendly Bars That Might Not Be On Your Radar

Cute spots around the city that are queer-owned, queer-run or just queer friendly.

January 9, 2018
April 10, 2023

Toronto best gay bathhouse guide

A guide to Toronto's steamiest and sexiest bathhouses for the city's LGBTQ community!

September 8, 2021
April 10, 2023

Kenny Brain, on the brain

Kenny Brain and his beard are back on TV, but this time he’s playing with power tools.

March 31, 2023
March 31, 2023

Canadian Trans creators doing the thing online

Trans Day of Visibility is a great day to add some brilliant Trans creators to your TikTok feed

December 1, 2022
March 30, 2023

IS THIS THE BIGGEST VOGUE BALL IN CANADIAN HERSTORY?

Is this the biggest vogue ball in Canadian herstory? The answer is yes and we’ve interviewed the organizers to get you all the delicious details.

August 8, 2022
March 30, 2023

10 DEEP QUESTIONS WITH THE ILLUSTRIOUS BLACKS

The Illustrious Blacks are coming to Toronto for a shimmering free show under a bridge that you cannot miss! We asked them a few questions to help you get to know them just a bit better.

March 30, 2023

JACKIE SHANE IS NOW A HERITAGE MINUTE

Hallelujah! Toronto Trans soul music legend Jackie Shane is finally getting her flowers.

November 8, 2022
March 30, 2023

BLACKNESS, QUEERNESS AND GOSPEL MUSIC

Gospel anthems, queer identity struggles and rebellion? Sounds like a party, let’s go! We asked theatre director Mike Payette a few questions about his latest project and Broadway hit show - Choir Boy - from the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Moonlight, Tarell Alvin McCraney.

June 20, 2022
March 30, 2023

Planningtorock is the sound of the future

Our very cute Q&A we had over Zoom from Planningtorock’s home on an island in Estonia to celebrate the release of their big, bright, shinning EP Gay Dreams Do Come True.

August 16, 2022
March 30, 2023

TORONTO QUEER (AND QUEER-ISH) PATIO GUIDE 2022

From East to West, a comprehensive guide of queer and queer-friendlyh patios across the city!

February 7, 2023
March 30, 2023

THESE 8 QUEER TORONTO DJS ARE MAKING ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC HISTORY

OUTRAVE is a new documentary series hosted by local legend Denise Benson that explores the connections between electronic dance music and the LGBTQ+ community through history.

October 13, 2022
March 30, 2023

10 QUESTIONS WITH THE LEGENDARY ULTRA NATÉ

Ultra Naté’s career has been a rollercoaster, and the path it’s taken her on has lead to some glorious collaborations, relationships and ground breaking moments in house music.

November 18, 2022
March 30, 2023

WHO IS NATASHA DIGGS?

Get to know the legendary, Glitterbox diva before her set at Hot Touch November 25th!

August 3, 2022
March 30, 2023

CUTEST PUBLIC POOLS IN THE CITY

We ranked the cutest public pools in the city based on a few essential queer criteria for optimal splish splash enjoyment.

August 14, 2022
March 30, 2023

CELEBRATE MADONNA'S BDAY WITH AN EXCLUSIVE MIX WE MADE!

Madonna is 64 years old today, and to help celebrate this queen redefining age, and what it means to be a woman having a good time on her own terms, we created this exclusive mix!

March 14, 2023
March 30, 2023

Move over Sister Act, Toronto has it's own inclusive gospel choir

For a lot of queer folks, gospel music is terrifying. This is where Toronto's gospel & R'n'B choir Inkloosiv comes in.

July 14, 2022
March 30, 2023

LOVE ON TOP 2022 IN PHOTOS

Love on Top 2022 was a very special day. If you were there, you know what we mean. So much queer love, family and joy in once space … we still can’t match the feeling. But we hope these photos help remind you of how lucky we are.

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