Ottawa Ultimate Pride Guide 2013

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6 XTRA's ULTIMATE PRIDE GUIDE — Ottawa 2013 Ultimate Pride Guide Published by Pink Triangle Press Publisher Brandon Matheson

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Get your Pride on!

Okay, we’re just going to say it: this might be the most exciting Capital Pride in a very long time.

After all the city’s promoters, DJs and community organizers sent us their details and our hungry one-man army (thanks, Jeremy Willard!) scoured the web for every party he could find, we compiled an extensive guide to getting the maximum gay out of Capital Pride 2013.

From cabaret, to film, to gender-bending dance parties, to RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty, Xtra’s Ultimate Pride Guide helps locals and visitors navigate the festivities with precision. Use the map, circle your faves — but more importantly, get out there and have a gay ol’ time.

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Daily listings Fri, Aug 16 Be Wild Shag and Ten Oaks host an event for people 25 and under. Kitty ears encouraged.

Activities include kinky crafts, face- and body-painting and T-shirt making. 5:30–8:30pm.

Jack Purcell Community Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Ln. Free. capitalpride.ca

Divergence Movie Night: Pride Edition Screenings of the documentary Stonewall Uprising and an interview with Stonewall veteran Miss Major, followed by a discussion about Pride and inclusivity. 6–9pm. Pink Triangle Services, 331 Cooper St, Ste 200. PWYC. ptsottawa.org

Drag King Night & Friday Fixxx The Capital Kings showcase some of their best, followed by a lesbian club night, with music

by DJ Isabelle Bechamp. Kings, 9–11pm; club night, 11pm– 2:30am. The Lookout Bar, 41 York St. $3. thelookoutbar.com

Capital Leather Pride Competition: Mr Rubber Lubed-up rubber and latex enthusiasts compete for the title. 9:30pm–2am. Centretown Pub, 340 Somerset St, 2nd floor. No cover.

Sat, Aug 17 Brunch Revellers fuel up for a day on the town with some tasty treats. Every Saturday and

Sunday. 9am–2pm. The Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank St. Free. atomicrooster.ca

Capital Leather Pride Competition: Mr & Ms A whip-cracking competition followed by a leather fetish party. 9:30pm–2am. Centretown Pub, 340 Somerset St, 2nd floor. No cover.

Jocks ’n Socks Members of the Wolves rugby team model and auction off their jockstraps, while DJ Dan Valin spins hot beats. 10pm.

Babylon Nightclub, 317 Bank St. $5. babylonclub.ca

Drag Show Saturday A stage rife with feather boas, glitter and drama. Two shows nightly, as well as dancing to DJ Kitty Funkalicious. 10pm– 2:30am. The Lookout Bar, 41 York St. $5. thelookoutbar.com

Jocks ’n Socks — Babylon Nightclub, Sat, Aug 17

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Sun, Aug 18 Leather Pride Brunch Kinksters break bread in a family-friendly environment.

11am. Royal Oak, 180 Kent St. Free. capitalpride.ca

The Picnic Trans- and queer-identified people, their friends and families celebrate with outdoor games, music, snacks and more. Noon–4pm. McNabb Park (at Gladstone and Bronson). Free. thepicnic.org

Sports Gear/Full Kit Fetish Party The Ottawa Wolves host a rugby fundraiser, with a barbecue on the back patio. Sports gear encouraged. 2pm doors, 3:30pm barbecue. Centretown Pub, 340 Somerset St W. No cover.

Dusty Owl Reading Series Featuring writer Kalyani Pandya, spoken-word artist Faye Estrella and composer/ conductor Matthew Larkin.

3pm. Mugshots, 75 Nicholas St. Free. dustyowl.com

Mon, Aug 19 Pride Flag-Raising Tour See sidebar this page.

Sex Toys for Queers Everyone is invited to learn about safer sex, consent and pleasure, and how to better use toys like beads, sleeves, clamps, floggers and plugs.

6:30–8:30pm. Venus Envy, 320 Lisgar St. Free. venusenvy.ca

BiAmore A bisexual and pansexual discussion and support group. The topic of the night is bisexuality and visibility in the Pride movement. 7–9pm. Pink Triangle Services, 331 Cooper St, Ste 200. Free. ptsottawa.org

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Flagraising tour

While the Bank Street BIA has assured that new Pride flags will dot the Village for this year’s festival, several city service providers will show solidarity by raising the rainbow flag.

The day begins at 6am at Ottawa police headquarters for a pancake breakfast fundraiser, with all proceeds going to trans organization Gender Mosaic. After breakfast, a series of flag-raisings will be held at the headquarters of OC Transpo, By-Law Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service and Ottawa Fire Services, wrapping up with the official flag-raising at Ottawa City Hall at 4pm. Community members are invited to tag along on an OC Transpo bus that will shuttle attendees between locations behind a pink limousine carrying this year’s Capital Pride marshals.

— Bradley Turcotte Mon, Aug 19, 6am. Starts at Ottawa police headquarters, 474 Elgin St. Free. For full schedule, go to capitalpride.ca.

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Wine and Art Event — After Stonewall, Wed, Aug 21

Tues, Aug 20 Pride Picnic in the Park Capital Pride’s signature annual picnic for queer families features a free barbecue, games and activities. Attendees are encouraged to wear swim gear for the splash pad. 4pm. Hintonburg Park (behind Hintonburg Community Centre), 1064 Wellington St. Free. capitalpride.ca

Karaoke Sex Reversal High energy and frivolity with boys singing girl songs and girls singing boy songs.

9:30pm–1:30am. The Lookout Bar, 41 York St. No cover. thelookoutbar.com

Wed, Aug 21

Ottawa Frontrunners Pride Run

Etc Outdoor DIY Day

The Frontrunners host a run that departs from and ends at city hall. 6:30pm. Ottawa City Hall, 111 Lisgar St. Free. ottawafrontrunners.org

Crafting and clothing “modding” for youth. Bring clothes you want to alter. 2pm. Hintonburg Park (behind Hintonburg Community Centre), 1064 Wellington St. Free. capitalpride.ca

TransAction Creative Arts Group

Queer Media in Ottawa

Crafts and community support for people who are genderqueer, transgender and trans.

7–9pm. Pink Triangle Services, 331 Cooper St, Ste 200. Free. ptsottawa.org

Vernissage: Medley An exhibit of art done in a wide range of styles, featuring pieces by Patrick John Mills, Dane Atkinson, Shelby Taylor and more. 7–10pm. Exhibit runs

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until Sat, Sept 7. The Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank St. No cover. atomicrooster.ca

Velvet Studio, CUSA Live and the Carleton Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre host a discussion on queer reporting in Ottawa. 4–6pm. Roosters Coffee House, University Centre Building, 1125 Colonel By Dr. Free. capitalpride.ca

After Stonewall Wine and Art Event Attendees sip wine from Sugarbush Vineyards while

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enjoying Andrew Stelmack’s acrylic abstract paintings.

RSVP required. 5–7pm. After Stonewall, 370 Bank St. Free. afterstonewallgallery.com

PTY Pride Party Rainbow-filled activities and discussion about Pride for people 13 to 19 years old.

7–9pm. PTY, 331 Cooper St, Ste 200. Free. capitalpride.ca

Foreplay and We Love 2 Hump The weekly Foreplay party is followed by We Love to Hump, with DJs Grace, Dick Party, Aga and NDN and performance

by Eva Darling. 7–10pm.

Mercury Lounge, 56 Byward Market Square. No cover. mercurylounge.com

Pink Triangle Youth A peer-led discussion and support group for queer youth 25 and under. 7–9pm. Pink Triangle Services, 331 Cooper St. Free. ptsottawa.org

August 16-25th/ du 16 au 25 août 2013

celebrate PRIDE in OTTAWA célébrer la FIERTÉ à OTTAWA

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be loud. be proud. soyez fort. soyez fière.

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14 XTRA's ULTIMATE PRIDE GUIDE — Ottawa 2013 Seniors’ Night Out Pride Party The Ottawa Senior Pride Network holds a gathering for queer seniors, their friends and allies. Free finger food; cash bar. 7:30pm. The Great Canadian Theatre Company, 1233 Wellington St W. Free. ospn-rfao.ca

Reading Out Loud Kandace Price hosts a muchanticipated annual event, where famous and infamous queer people share selections from their favourite books.

8–10pm. Venus Envy, 320 Lisgar St. Free. venusenvy.ca

Confessions of a Mad Drag Queen

Laugh Out Proud 9 — Yuk Yuk’s, Thurs, Aug 22

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David Blue’s play about a drag queen who, after many years, reveals to an author the details of his past crimes. Runs until Sat, Aug 24. 8pm. University of Ottawa, Academic Hall, 135 Séraphin-Marion Pvt. $25. tototoo.ca

Gay Icons Karaoke High energy and good times with songs by famous gay artists. State-of-the-art sound system and song selection presented by Dog & Pony Sound.

9pm–2am. The Lookout Bar, 41 York St. No cover. thelookoutbar.com

Village Movie Night: Mambo Italiano A cozy outdoor movie night with the story of an ItalianCanadian struggling with his sexuality, while the hotties from the Wolves host a barbecue.

9pm. Wilde’s, 367 Bank St. No cover. wildes.ca

Thurs, Aug 22 Scotiabank AIDS Walk Media Launch Bruce House presents a barbecue and entertainment in celebration of this year’s AIDS Walk. 11:30am–1:30pm. Outside the CBC building on Sparks

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Street (between O’Connor and Metcalfe). Free. capitalpride.ca

Bis and Beers A bisexual and pansexual mixer to raise awareness about Bisexual Pride (celebrated every Sept 23). 5–8pm. The Lookout Bar, 41 York St. No cover. thelookoutbar.com

Laugh Out Proud 9 Jer’s Vision and Yuk Yuk’s host the annual queer comedy showcase, featuring Trevor Boris, Martha Chavez and Sabrina Jalees. 8:30pm. Runs until Sat, Aug 24, various showtimes. Yuk Yuk’s, 292 Elgin St. $25. yukyuks.com

LGBT Seniors Bowling Ottawa Senior Pride Network welcomes everyone for an evening of giggles and 7-10 splits. 6:30pm. West Park Lanes, 1205 Wellington St. $3 per game; free shoe rental. ospn-rfao.ca

Wicked Leather in the Capital Wicked Wanda’s launches its new Kinki line of leather in an event to benefit Capital Pride.

Features leather fashion show, lube-wrestling pole dancers, massage and more. 8pm. Kinki Restaurant, 41 York St. $10. wickedwandas.ca

Human Rights Vigil Amnesty International and Capital Pride present a Be Loud, Be Proud vigil. 8–9pm.

Human Rights Monument (corner of Elgin and Lisgar).

Free. capitalpride.ca

Strip Spelling Bee See sidebar this page.

Thirsty Boy: Pride Edition Boys play, drink and dance to top-40 tracks by DJ Geoff Paquette. Features best-chest and package competitions, with two $100 prizes. 10pm.

The Lookout Bar, 41 York St. No cover. thelookoutbar.com

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Strip Spelling Bee Brave word freaks show their stuff at the Strip Spelling Bee, co-presented by Capital Pride and PTS. Hosted by Miss Helvetica Bold and judged by Rhapsody Blue, both of Rockalily Burlesque, the game’s rules are similar to strip poker. If you think you can handle the hoots and hollers from hecklers, email Veronica at events@ptsottawa.org to register as a contestant. Followed by a dance party with DJs Charlie Foxtrot and Lowpass. — Bradley Turcotte Thurs, Aug 22, 9pm. Babylon Nightclub, 317 Bank St. $10; proceeds go to charity. babylonclub.ca

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4. The Village Movie Night

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Capital Kings Pride Show — The Lookout Bar, Fri, Aug 23

Proud to support Capital Pride! @jimwatsonottawa

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Fri, Aug 23 New Paintings

by Louis-David Letourneau Gagnon Paintings and frescos on subjects like snowboarders, skateboarders, nature and love. La Petite Mort Gallery, 306 Cumberland St. Free. lapetitemortgallery.com

Public Service Pride

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Madeleine Meilleur MPP/députée Ottawa-Vanier

Bureau de circonscription / Constituency Office : 237 ch. Montreal Road Ottawa, ON K1L 6C7 613-744-4484 mmeilleur.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org www.madeleinemeilleur.onmpp.ca

The Public Service Pride Network (PSP) unites queer employees of the federal government across the country for an early-evening gathering to kick off Pride. 5–7:30pm.

Location TBA. No cover. publicservicepride.ca

Parallels The synth-pop trio of Holly Dodson, Nick Dodson and Artem Galperine combine the “intense balladry of Kate Bush with the sweetness of Madonna’s true-blue era.”

8pm–2am. Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. $7 advance, $10 door. parallels.fm

Cabaret Pride Prom Etc’s annual Youth Prom has a cabaret theme this year. Youth dress fancy and enjoy dancing, music and cabaret performances. RSVP to youth@capitalpride.ca.

8pm. Pink Triangle Services, 331 Cooper St, Ste 200. Free. capitalpride.ca

Capital Kings Pride Show A drag-king night with characters based on men from the music business — anything from rap to country — including performers Karter Banger, Miles Zinya, Jak Ammer, Max Power and Randy Marshall. 9–11pm.

The Lookout Bar, 41 York St. $3. thelookoutbar.com

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Proud Chicks Dance Party 9 The Lesbian Information Xchange hosts its ninth annual Pride party, where hundreds of lesbians dance and stroll along the beach. 9pm–1am.

Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, Britannia Beach, 102 Greenview Ave. $20 advance, $25 door. girlswanttoknow.com

Bliss and Owl Eyes Project The Bliss trio — Abigail de Burgh Galwey, Rudolph Chevalcha and Nick Hynes (guitarist from Bran Van 3000) — jam alongside Owl Eyes Project.

9pm. Mercury Lounge, 56 Byward Market Square. $10. mercurylounge.com

Pantsless Pride Party The AIDS Committee of Ottawa presents a sexy underwear party in the outdoor courtyard, with oil wrestling, post-wrestling hose-down and music by DJ Gina Vinelli. 9pm.

SAW Gallery, 67 Nicholas St. $5. galeriesawgallery.com

Fevers The electro-indie-rock band performs some of their hits, including tracks from the album No Room for Light.

9pm–2am. Mugshots, 75 Nicholas St. $5. feversband.com

Ally Party Queer Ottawa parties alongside heterosexual allies in the fight against homophobia and transphobia. Organizations planning to attend must email queer.ottawa@gmail.com.

10pm–2am. The Great Canadian Cabin, 95 York St. $5. thecabin.ca

Cirque Bizarre Presents Tapette See sidebar this page.

Pride Friday Fixxx Titillating ladies’ night with DJ Isabelle. 11pm–2:30am. The Lookout Bar, 41 York St. No cover. thelookoutbar.com

Tapette Cirque Bizarre is a string of bumping parties over Pride weekend, and the Tapette event, based in Toronto, acts as the festival-within-a-festival’s raunchy ringmaster. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 star Detox is the special guest performer, and Tapette founder/DJ Phil Villeneuve (also Xtra Toronto’s arts editor) says that even if you’re not fluent in the most romantic language, the night translates to a good time for any anglophone. “If you don’t think you like or know French pop or house, that’s even more reason to come out.

There is so much great French dance music right now, it’s impossible not to bouge de là!” he says. — Bradley Turcotte Fri, Aug 23, 10pm. Location and cover TBA. Check houseofsas.ca for more info.

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Sat, Aug 24 Ottawa Frontrunners Health and Fitness Day Run The Frontrunners present a run to coincide with Capital Pride’s Health and Fitness Day. Departs from and ends at city hall. 9–10am. Ottawa City Hall, 111 Lisgar St. Free. ottawafrontrunners.org

Beaver Bowl VI

saturdathy aug 24 @ Mercury Lounge

(56 Byward Market Square)

The Ottawa Wolves host an all-day gay rugby tournament, with teams from across Canada and the United States participating. 9am–4pm.

Brewer Park. Free for spectators. beaverbowl.ca

Annual Seven Sculptures Walk The Lesbian Outdoor Group presents an urban tour of the seven sculptures in Byward Market. 10:50am–noon.

Venus Envy Pride Sale Toys, lube, condoms and books are 20-percent off for the whole weekend. The first 10 people get free gifts with their purchases.

11am–5pm. Venus Envy, 320 Lisgar St. Free. venusenvy.ca

Ottawa Dyke March See page 23.

Ottawa Gay Men’s Chorus: A Gay Ol’ Time Cabaret II Features a mix of English, French and Spanish performances of contemporary, Broadway, classical numbers and more. Special guests are Queer Tango Ottawa, Kathleen Grady-Thompson and Sarah Wibberley. 2pm and 7:30pm.

National Arts Centre, Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. $20 and up. nac-can.ca

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Dyke March

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Ottawa’s dykes celebrate a decade of demonstrations this year. Dyke March committee member Sarah Manns invites allies to support Capital Pride’s ferocious feminists as they “celebrate the past, present and future of our community.”

After all, this year’s theme is The Time of Your Life. The rally kicks off at the Human Rights Monument and will feature several surprise speakers. Marchers then travel down Lisgar Street and turn onto Bank Street and along Gilmore Street before arriving in Minto Park. The park will play host to a picnic, featuring a kids’ area and an open-mic stage for dykes and their supporters. — Bradley Turcotte Sat, Aug 24, 12:30pm.

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24 XTRA's ULTIMATE PRIDE GUIDE — Ottawa 2013 Dykes Vs Divas Softball Game The Ottawa QBall League presents a family-friendly Disney-themed afternoon of baseball. 2pm. Riverain Park (softball diamond is near the tennis court). Free. ottawaqball.com

Loud Proud Karaoke Capital Pride hosts the firstever Loud Proud Karaoke on the city-hall stage. 4pm. Marion Dewar Plaza, 110 Laurier Ave W. Free. capitalpride.ca

Oh My Jam: Cousins + YYY Mashup

Oh My Jam: Cousins + YYY Mashup — Babylon Nightclub, Sat, Aug 24

Hip hop, dancehall and R&B from DJs Sammy Royale; Yes Yes Y’all’s Jill, Nino Brown and Tamika; and Queer Mafia’s D-Luxx Brown. 10pm–2:30am.

Babylon Nightclub, 317 Bank St. $10 advance. babylonclub.ca

Wishing everyone a happy Pride week from the Board and staff at Centretown Community Health Centre Joyeuse semaine de fierté de la part du C.A. et du personnel du Centre de santé communautaire du Centre-ville

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Divas Live Impersonation Show A stage rife with feather boas, glitter and drama. Two shows nightly, as well as dancing to top-40 hits by DJ Kitty Funkalicious. 10pm–2:30am.

The Lookout Bar, 41 York St. No cover. thelookoutbar.com

Pitbull: Ottawa Pride 2013 Hunky guys prowl to the beats of DJ Chez. 10pm.

Mercury Lounge, 56 Byward Market Square. $20 advance. pitbullevents.ca

Cirque Bizarre presents Circuit Circus The House of Sas flagship event welcomes DJ Mark Anthony and Toronto’s DJ Mark Falco, with a special performance by Ottawa’s Kapri. Time and location TBA. houseofsas.ca

Cirque Bizarre presents Circuit Circus — time and location TBA, Sat, Aug 24

A SALT. Optics and Lindberg Trunk Show.

Come in to see the entire optical and sunglass collections!

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Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa Centre

Happy Pride Ottawa!

Community Office 109 Catherine Street, Ottawa ON K2P 0P4 T: 613-722-6414 | F: 613-722-6703 ynaqvi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org www.yasirnaqvimpp.ca facebook.com/yasirnaqvimpp | @yasir_naqvi

Sun, Aug 25 Centre for Inquiry Rationality and science rule at an “un-sermon” where queer people explore atheism and humanism. 10:30am– noon. Ottawa Garden of the Provinces and Territories, Wellington St (look for the “Stop faith-based bigotry” signs).

Free. cfiottawa.com

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Capital Pride Main Stage See page 28.

Community Fair Capital Pride presents a hub for information on queer and allied organizations in the region.

Features more than 70 groups, from sports teams to charities. 2pm. For more info, go to capitalpride.ca.

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Pride parades have historically been rooted in protest, when marginalized gay and lesbian people forced the masses to take notice that we are here, queer and not going anywhere — except, possibly, to a fabulous party. While Canadian queer people have seen massive progress since the first gay march, Capital Pride board member and parade coordinator Tova Larsen says the protest element of Ottawa’s parade — which is the largest parade the city sees all year — is still relevant. This year’s convoy begins at the intersection of Bank and Gladstone streets before travelling through the Village.

Participants then turn onto Laurier Avenue and head to the festival at city hall. The Mister Leather Ottawa contingent won Best Float in 2012, but this year, entrants compete for four awards. Be sure to grab a ballot for People’s Choice and deposit your selection in the box on the festival grounds, conveniently located near the bar, by 5pm. — Bradley Turcotte Sun, Aug 25, 1pm.

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Lucas Silveira of The Cliks

Capital Pride main stage Hosted by Xtra cover boy Jesse Reynolds and Sapphire Champagne, this year’s Sunday main-stage lineup at Marion Dewar Plaza is perhaps the most diverse ever.

Hot off the release of Black Tie Elevator, rock trio The Cliks headline the final day of Pride. Also performing are Boylesque TO, cabaret sensation Ryan G Hinds, DJ Jungle Jen and Nebraska singer/songwriter Brody Ray Runge. It’s all topped off by a drag revue, hosted by Champagne and featuring local drag queens, and DJ Lowpass, who will play out Pride until 11pm.

— Bradley Turcotte Sun, Aug 25, 1:30pm. $5 admission to festival grounds.

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Women for Sobriety Meeting A confidential and anonymous meeting for women dealing with addiction. 7–8:15pm. 1390 Prince of Wales Dr, 4th floor.

Free. girlswanttoknow.com

Lookout Pride Closing Celebration One last hurrah, with DJ Lady Taly and host Markida Brown. 10pm. The Lookout Bar, 41 York St. No cover. thelookoutbar.com

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Cirque T-Dance An outdoor dance party featuring Joe Juarez, Chris & Ashley, Martin Villeneuve and performances by Koston Kreme and Kapri. Location and time TBA. houseofsas.ca

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