SOBER EVENTS GUIDE JANUARY 2026

Dry January, but make it fun! Whether you’re someone who tries to stay alcohol-free generally, or you just over-indulged on the holidays, Dry January is very much a thing and it’s hotter than ever! It’s a chance to give your organs a breather – to reset your mind and body – and approach the beginning of 2026 feeling fresh. So, to start the year off right, we’ve picked out the soberer queer events happening this month. From charity bingo to queer film screenings to community yoga, there’s much for you to do while you’re drying out.
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Please note that this guide is put together to the best of the ability of our alcohol-free Events Editor Vee, who does her best, but may not always get it right. Please use your best judgement and if an event is making you feel uncomforted or tempted to break your sobriety goals, consider leaving, and if you want to, let us know.

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Thursday, January 8

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The Ratskin Family Band: Drag Country Music Monthly – Drom Taberna

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Saturday, January 10
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Beef Curtains: Rebirth – Three Dollar Bill

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Sunday, January 11
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TICOT BINGO! – Flash on Church

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Groundwork 06 – Grape Witches

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

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Sapphic Tuesdays: Dyke 101 – Bampot

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Wednesday, January 14
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Arquives House Tours – The Arquives

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Centrefold: First Edition – Two Hearts Chapel

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Make Banana Cry – Buddies in Bad Times
(Runs until January 17)

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Friday, January 16
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Tarot Fridays with Mirror Path Collective – Glad Day

Drag for Palestine – Buddies in Bad Times
(Runs today and tomorrow)

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The Erotic: Queer Sex Liberation! – Glad Day

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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

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

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Wednesday, January 21

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Book Smart: A Trivia Night for Bookish People – Three Dollar Bill

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Thursday, January 22

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Queer Trivia Night: The Year in Queer – Church Street Garage

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Friday, January 23

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Butterfly Ate That Dream – Xpace Cultural Centre

(Runs until March 7) 

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Saturday, January 24

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Queer Boxing – 1188 Danforth Ave

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Sunday, January 25

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The First Craftversary – Society Clubhouse

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Lesbian Life Drawing – Junto Studio

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Monday, January 26
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Queer Cinema Club: Bottoms – Paradise Theatre

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Thursday, January 29

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Paint and Yap! – Action Potential Lab

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Inside Out Run It Back: A League of Their Own – Paradise Theatre

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Friday, January 30

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Euchre for Strangers – Glad Day

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Saturday, January 31
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Arquives Hours Tours – The Arquives

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Body Love – The 519

(Runs today and tomorrow) 

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Events will be added to this sober guide as we find them. If we are missing your event please feel free to get in touch.

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