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You asked for it, and we created it! This month's spring-y roundup of events in the city that are alcohol-free or where alcohol is present but easily ignored
You voted and your friends and family voted (at your urging, perhaps), and another Federal election has come and gone. We’ve somehow managed to ward off fascism for another chunk of years. Yay democracy! So, let’s celebrate! But keep in mind that many of us are used to drinking when we celebrate, which may conflict with our sobriety goals, so (and this is fast becoming our mantra) celebrate YOUR OWN WAY with something queer from our list of sober queer events. And if you want to wear high leather boots while you do it, more power to you.
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.
Saturday, May 3
Jigsaw: A Queer Mingle for the 30+ Crowd – Glad Day Bookshop
Drag vs Cabaret – Cake Cabaret
Sunday, May 4
Queer Pop-Up Market! – Metropolitan Community Church
Tender Possiblities: 2SQTBIPOC Storytelling Project – The 519
Breaking Ground: Pathways to Careers in the Trades – Buddies in Bad Times
Health is Wealth Kiki Ball – One Yonge Community Recreation Centre
Friends of Roxy Presents: Friends for Laughs – Pegasus
Slaysian Heritage Tour-Toronto – Bier Markt
Monday, May 5
The Vinyl Diaries Toronto Book Launch with Pete Crighton – Lula Lounge
Wednesday, May 7
Gay AF Comedy Presents: Elvira Kurt – Comedy Bar
Thursday, May 8
Erotica Night! – Tallulah's Cabaret
Friday, May 9
Drag Me To The Movies: Die Mommie Die – Paradise Theatre
Button Making Night at Glad Day – Glad Day Bookshop
Queer Ecology Hikes – Meeting Place TBA
Jocks and Socks –The Lair
Saturday, May 10
Make a Zine: The Arquives Zine Workshop – The Arquives
Sapphic Euchre Brunch – The 519
Drag vs Cabaret – Cake Cabaret
Blackout – The Lair
Sunday, May 11
Drag Brunch Bingo – Mother’s Day – Storm Crow Manor
Spurs Night – Owls Club
Tuesday, May 13
Board Gayme Night at Glad Day: Anniversary Edition – Glad Day Bookshop
Wednesday, May 14
Genrefuck – Buddies in Bad Times
(Runs until May 31)
Out & Artsy – Glad Day Bookshop
Thursday, May 15
Sapphic Open Stage – C.C.’s Bar and Grill
Straps – Houndstooth
Gay AF Comedy: Homo Say What? – Glad Day Bookshop
Friday, May 16
Long Live the Rainbow – Alumnae Theatre Company
(Runs until May 25)
Thirst Trap – The Lair
Saturday, May 17
Community Showcase for Charity – Glad Day Bookshop
Toronto Queer Market – Barbara Hall Park
Sanjina's Sober Drag Bingo – Zero Cocktail Bar, Tasting Room & Bottle Shop
Sunday, May 18
Welcome to The Emerald City Kiki Ball – The 519
Wednesday, May 21
Drag N Fire: Super Heroes & Villains! – Glad Day Bookshop
Thursday, May 22
The Arquives Queer Trivia Night – Glad Day Bookshop
Friday, May 23
The Oldest Profession – Red Sandcastle Theatre
Saturday, May 24
Park Cruising: The Tour – The 519 (meet there)
Sunday, May 25
Disney Drag Trivia – Bier Markt
Thursday, May 29
I Will Say This Though – Comedy Bar
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.