CHEAP THRILLS JANUARY 2026

January 7, 2026

Vee Willard

Our monthly guide to cheap and queerful events in the city that are FREE, PWYC or less than $10

New year, same dynamic list (we update it every couple of days!) of more affordable queer activities to help you get out of your apartment without breaking your piggy bank. We know things are tough out there, so we hope you enjoy and take advantage of these cheap thrills. It's not all about that $60 ticket to dance, the city is bubbling with unique events that'll keep you in the green.


If you have any feeedback about this list, or if it's missing something you'd like to see, please get in touch at events@yohomo.ca.

Tuesday, January 6

Gaystation: Gear Night – The Black Eagle
No cover

Thursday, January 8

The Ratskin Family band: Drag Country Music – Drom Taberna
$7.53 +

Friday, January 9

Service – The Black Eagle
$10 before 10:30pm

Saturday, January 10

Balls Deep Disco – The Black Eagle
$10 before 10:30pm

Sunday, January 11

TICOT Bingo! – Flash on Church
Free entry, $10 per bingo card, donations accepted

Groundwork 06 – Grape Witches
PWYC

Tuesday, January 13

2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga – The 519
Free, registration required
(Runs until June 16)

Wednesday, January 14

Arquives House Tours – The Arquives
PWYC, registration required

Make Banana Cry – Buddies in Bad Times
$10 – 75

(Runs until January 17

Friday, January 16

Drag for Palestine – Buddies in Bad Times
PWYC
(Today and tomorrow)

DFMO – The Black Eagle

$10

Saturday, January 17

Be Gay, Eat It – A TICOT Noble Deeds Fundraiser for Side by Side Guelph – The Well Queen St West
By donation

Grapefruit – The Black Eagle
$10 before 10:30pm

Sunday, January 18

Amuse Bouche Karaoke – Three Dollar Bill
Free entry

Monday, January 19

Injectable Options for HIV Treatment and Prevention – ACT
Free

Wednesday, January 21

Drag Bingo w/Hillary Yaas – C.C.'s Bar and Grill

$10

Friday, January 23

Zara Island: Zara Larson & Love Island Drag Bingo – Greta Bar YYZ
$6.96 +

Wednesday, January 28

TICOT Charity Drag Brunch – The Well Church Street
Free entry, donations accepted

Friday, January 30

Hardwire – The Black Eagle
$10 before 10:30pm

We will add affordable events as we find them, so please check back! Also, feel free to get in touch if your event is missing.

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