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DJ Spotlight: Regina
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Phil Villeneuve
DJ Spotlight: Regina
Phil Villeneuve

Regina Gently is a singer, songwriter, covergirl, DJ and Drag artist who keeps thing edgy, retro, future, light and bubbly, but sharp and spike-y all at once. She’s one tough cookie and we asked her a few Q’s to along with her new mix.

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Phil Villeneuve
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The ultimate guide to Pride Toronto is back! All the parties and cultural events in the city in a simple day-by-day format. Keep it queer Toronto!

// Blog

Featured
What to see at Luminato 2019
Justin Gray
What to see at Luminato 2019
Justin Gray

A guide to the queer happenings at this year’s Luminato festival of art and performance.

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Justin Gray
Q&A with The Black Madonna
Mathieu Chantelois
Q&A with The Black Madonna
Mathieu Chantelois

A few choice words with our goddess and DJ saviour, house queen, The Black Madonna.

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Mathieu Chantelois
What to see and do at the 2019 Inside Out LGBT Film Fest
JP Larocque
What to see and do at the 2019 Inside Out LGBT Film Fest
JP Larocque

The top films to see at this year’s Inside Out Film Festival range from big homo blockbusters to the finest in local filmmaking. This isn’t every film and showcase happening at the festival, it’s just a gentle hand to hang on to, to help guide you through all of this year’s fantastic lineup.

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JP Larocque
Here's what's queer at the Toronto Comics Arts Fest 2019
Phil Villeneuve
Here's what's queer at the Toronto Comics Arts Fest 2019
Phil Villeneuve

The Toronto Comic Arts Fest is a magical place where stunningly creative artists gather inside a spiralling room to show off, discuss, sell and celebrate their otherworldly talents. Here are a few queer happenings are artists to watch for.

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Phil Villeneuve
Q&A with Danny Tenaglia
Mathieu Chantelois
Q&A with Danny Tenaglia
Mathieu Chantelois

Just ahead of his soon-to-be legendary set at the GreenSpace’s Treehouse Party on Sunday, June 23 - a few chosen words with Danny Tenaglia!

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Mathieu Chantelois
10 queer (ish) shows to see at Canadian Music Week 2019
Mathieu Bellemare
10 queer (ish) shows to see at Canadian Music Week 2019
Mathieu Bellemare

Canadian Music Week 2019 is stacked with queer talent and we’ve compiled our favourites so you don’t miss a note.

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Mathieu Bellemare
 

// EVENTS

Party

Featured
Drag King Brunch: Pride Edition!
Jun 15
Glad Day Bookshop
Drag King Brunch: Pride Edition!
Glad Day Bookshop

11:30am-1:30pm
Zakey Lime | Babia Majora
A la carte

Glad Day Bookshop
Summer Things by Toastr (LGBTQ Patio Shaker)
Jun 15
Joe Bird
Summer Things by Toastr (LGBTQ Patio Shaker)
Joe Bird

4pm-11pm
Lucie Tic | Sticky Cuts | Jane Blaze
$11+

Joe Bird
Pup Night
Jun 15
The Black Eagle
Pup Night
The Black Eagle

7pm-9:30pm
Free

The Black Eagle
FIT - Pride 2019 KickOff
Jun 15
The Beaver
FIT - Pride 2019 KickOff
The Beaver

10:30pm-2:30am
DJs Kris Steeves | Phillippe
Hank on backdoor duty
$5

The Beaver
Middle Eastern Nights - We are Proud
Jun 15
The Black Eagle
Middle Eastern Nights - We are Proud
The Black Eagle

10pm-3am
DJ Louay
$10

The Black Eagle
Fly 2.0 Closing countdown 3
Jun 15
Fly 2.0
Fly 2.0 Closing countdown 3
Fly 2.0

10:30pm-4am
Jade LeQueen | Barry Harris | Sumation
Free until 11:30pm | $6 until midnight | $9 until 2am | $12

Fly 2.0
Queer Homecoming Dance
Jun 15
The Masonic Temple
Queer Homecoming Dance
The Masonic Temple

1030pm-230am
Click event for info!
Free event!

The Masonic Temple
Sunday Service - Boozy Brunch
Jun 16
Sybanne
Sunday Service - Boozy Brunch
Sybanne

11am-5pm
Babygirl
Brunch a la carte

Sybanne

Arts+Culture

Queer Art and LGBT Community Events
Adrian Stimson | Jeremy Laing & Will Munro
Jun 7
Paul Petro Contemporary Art
Adrian Stimson | Jeremy Laing & Will Munro
Paul Petro Contemporary Art

Opening reception
June 7 | 7pm

Paul Petro Contemporary Art
Daniel MacIvor’s A Beautiful View
Jun 11
Alumnae Theatre
Daniel MacIvor’s A Beautiful View
Alumnae Theatre

Varied Times
Theatre Play
$20+

Alumnae Theatre
Queeribbean Toronto - Park Lime
Jun 15
TBD
Queeribbean Toronto - Park Lime
TBD

1pm - 6pm
Carib LGBT focused
Bring food and friends (and tuppaware)

TBD
Big Gay Picnic - 2019 edition!
Jun 15
Christie Pits Park
Big Gay Picnic - 2019 edition!
Christie Pits Park

2pm - 6pm
Bring friends/allies
Check the rules

Christie Pits Park
2019 Toronto Roller Derby Home Opener Round Robin Tournament
Jun 15
Leaside Memorial Gardens
2019 Toronto Roller Derby Home Opener Round Robin Tournament
Leaside Memorial Gardens

3pm-9pm
Toronto Roller derby!
$12 advance | $18 at the door

Leaside Memorial Gardens
NUIT ROSE: Festival + Art Crawl - Arcade
Jun 15
NUIT ROSE: Festival + Art Crawl - Arcade

7pm-2am
Exhibitions in multiple venues
Free

Forte - Beyond the Rainbow
Jun 15
MacMillan Theatre
Forte - Beyond the Rainbow
MacMillan Theatre

7:30pm
Show - Choir
$25

MacMillan Theatre
Make Me Laugh 10!
Jun 15
120 Diner
Make Me Laugh 10!
120 Diner

9pm-Midnight
Over 10 comics
PWYC

120 Diner
 

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// Social Media

🏳️‍🌈Pride Guide now up and updated regularly! - link in bio
NEW DJ spotlight ALERT! Singer, songwriter, DJ and drag artist @reginagently spins a magical mix to kick off your pre-pride weekend! LISTEN and LOVE (and READ her Q&A) on the blog!
PODCAST alert | If you missed our #pride2019 kickoff episode of the Yohomo Show, you can listen to it on the blog (LINK IN BIO) or checkout @iso.radio’s mixcloud page! 🏳️‍🌈 Our next episode is on THURS June 20th and that will be a FUN biggie as we step into #Pride weekend with podcast party vibes, stay tuned for more details!
MOOD | the eyes HAVE it | Still can’t stop looking at these stunning Toronto faces for the @maccosmeticscanada
LOVE ON TOP alert!! Our Pride Saturday afternoon extravaganza returns! This year we’re doing it block party style with a special performance from Brooklyn-based disco Diva DUO @sateenmusic! 💋 DJs @djsofiafly @jeremyglennmusic @dancingphil @diego_armand 💋 Feat. @bonbondispencer @missmoco @missjade_whatever @misslunadubois 💕 + so many more!! GRAB your tix now - ticket link in bio!!
TONIGHT | We’ve curated and are hosting @insideoutfestival’s LOCAL HEROES party at Artscape Sandbox! 930pm! Show up after the Drag Race finale! Let’s celebrate an amazing night of 8 local queer short films!! 🎧 DJs @ace_dillinger, @dancingphil and @diego_armand 🎭 PERFORMANCES by @lucindamiu and these two creations (pictured above), @theonethatsugly and @ms.gggggg 📽 $10 at the door | $8 for members
Q&A BLOG post | We chat with @blackmadonnachi who’s headlining Treehouse with #DannyTenaglia for the Greenspace festival at #Pride this year!! And if you haven’t heard her Robyn remix of ‘Between the Lines’ do it now to get yourself in the mood! Link in bio!
And that’s a WRAP on our LOVE ON TOP Pride Party EXTRAVAGANZA photoshoot!! Save the date - June 22nd 2pm and stay tuned for all the delicious details! Thank you @maytruong_photography for all of your talent and how you make us feel on set!!
FRIDAY MOOD! Inspo via @bliptor. Check out our nightlife listings on yohomo.ca and stories for all the weekend situations!
Our @insideoutfestival LOCAL HEROES party is next Thursday (May 30th) at Artscape Sandbox. Get ready for a stunning performance by @lucindamiu - see you there! 😎
 

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