SOBER EVENTS GUIDE OCTOBER

It’s getting colder, but it’s not time to seal yourself away in your den just yet; First: autumn. It’s bright, it’s crisp, it’s optimistic, and it smells really good. It may be tempting to get a bit glum—the snow is coming, after all—but you don’t need to. Get outside, go to some events, and keep your spirits high. And to keep you on the straight and narrow while you’re trying to stay cheerful, we’ve assembled this guide to the more sober things you can do. So buck up, sissypants!

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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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Friday, October 3
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The Green Line – Buddies in Bad Times
(Runs until October 4)

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Beyond the Beat: Anti-Queer Violence in Music – The 519

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Saturday, October 4
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Ignite Cabaret – a Showcase of Hot and Spicy Brown Talent – St Stephen-In-The-Fields Church

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Sunday, October 5
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Toronto Aces & Aros’ Artisan Market – The 519

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The Ultimate Queer Social V.4 – Free Play

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Queer Self Defense – Tallulah’s Cabaret

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Friends of Roxy – A Queer Comedy Fundraiser – Pegasus

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Tuesday, October 7
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Waiting for Britney Spears | Lore X Outtaline – Annex Hotel

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Thursday, October 9
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Venus Envy: Film Screening & Wiggle 30 Celebrations! – Paradise Theatre

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Naked Boys Reading: Desire Edition – Tallulah’s Cabaret

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Collage & Chill – Junto Studio

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Friday, October 10
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Fangs – Paradise Theatre

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Femme Inferno – Three Dollar Bill

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Saturday, October 11
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Alternative All-Gender Clothing Swap – Ground Control

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Toronto Queer Film Festival: The Nest – Cinecycle

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Monday, October 13
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Run It Back: Closet Monster – Paradise Theatre

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Wednesday, October 15

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Questionable - BI/PAN EDITION Queer Mixer & Trivia Night – Three Dollar BIll

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Saturday, October 18

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Queer Mingle Presents: Open Mic Night – Two Hearts Chapel

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Queer Art & Zine Market – Glad Day (32 Lisgar)

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Sunday, October 19

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Community Screening: Michelle Ross, Unknown Icon – Flash

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Tuesday, October 21

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Halloween Condom Stuffing Party – ACT

Wednesday, October 22

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Well, yes! And . . . – The 519

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UNCUT Presents: The October Double Bill – Glad Day (32 Lisgar) 

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Thursday, October 23

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Final Grrl Freakshow – Handlebar

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Friday, October 24
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Lesbian Justin Bieber Lookalike Contest – Three Dollar Bill

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The First Annual Queer of Halloween Pageant – Buddies in Bad Times

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Saturday, October 25

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Toronto Queer Market – Barbara Hall Park

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Queer Art Club: Cyanotype Print Workshop – 50 Sousa Mendes St

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The Babadook – Revue Cinema

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Sunday, October 26
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Creatures of Kulture – TacoTaco

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Pumpkin Patch Pickup – Barbara Hall Park

(RSVP required)

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Spurs Night – Owls Club

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Thursday, October 30
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Queer Craft Night: Eraser Block Printing – Action Potential Lab

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Eternally Youths The Musical – Annex Theatre
(Runs until November 2)

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Queer Cinema Club After Dark: Hell Bent – Paradise Theatre

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Friday, October 31
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Halloween on Church Street 2025 – Church Street Village

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Trans Youth Halloween Kiki: Intro to Drag and Get Ready with Me –The 519

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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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