CHEAP THRILLS JANUARY 2026

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.

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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.

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Tuesday, January 6
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Gaystation: Gear Night – The Black Eagle
No cover

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Thursday, January 8
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The Ratskin Family band: Drag Country Music – Drom Taberna
$7.53 +

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Friday, January 9
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Service – The Black Eagle
$10 before 10:30pm

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

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Sunday, January 11
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TICOT Bingo! – Flash on Church
Free entry, $10 per bingo card, donations accepted

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Groundwork 06 – Grape Witches
PWYC

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Tuesday, January 13
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2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga – The 519
Free, registration required
(Runs until June 16)

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Wednesday, January 14
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Arquives House Tours – The Arquives
PWYC, registration required

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

(Runs until January 17

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Friday, January 16
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Drag for Palestine – Buddies in Bad Times
PWYC
(Today and tomorrow)

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DFMO – The Black Eagle

$10

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Saturday, January 17
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Be Gay, Eat It – A TICOT Noble Deeds Fundraiser for Side by Side Guelph – The Well Queen St West
By donation

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

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Sunday, January 18
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Amuse Bouche Karaoke – Three Dollar Bill
Free entry

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Monday, January 19
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Injectable Options for HIV Treatment and Prevention – ACT
Free

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Wednesday, January 21

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

$10

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Friday, January 23
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Zara Island: Zara Larson & Love Island Drag Bingo – Greta Bar YYZ
$6.96 +

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Wednesday, January 28
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TICOT Charity Drag Brunch – The Well Church Street
Free entry, donations accepted

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Friday, January 30
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Hardwire – The Black Eagle
$10 before 10:30pm

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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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