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This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the birth of the LGBTQ2+ movement around the world. We have an exciting program for 2019 and are incredibly excited to take you through our interpretation of this pivitol event in LGBTQ2+ history. Marsha P Johnson was an African American trans woman and a revolutionary who instigated the Stonewall Riots in 1969. She was an incredible woman known for her eclectic style, and her bold fearless leadership. She changed the world, and made it a little easier for everyone in this community to take up space. In the 50 years since the Stonewall Riots her life has come to symbolize the journey for so many trans people of colour. Her life was inspiring and her death was symbolic of the battles the trans community faces today. In 1992 she was murdered, her body found floating in the Hudson River. A life of poverty, homelessness, police brutality, and mental illness. Through it all she lived her most authentic self and was a proud trans woman. She found such joy in the drag performer community of New York. She made her own costumes, and shewas considered a ‘Drag Mother’ helping homeless LGBTQ2+ young
people. Her selflessness has become the defining feature of the trans community. Even though the world makes it almost impossible to live out this identity, the heroism of this community is demonstrated everyday they step out into the world; Marsha P. Johnson reminds us that this is what defines this community, it’s deep empathy for everyone. In celebration of Marsha P. Johnson’s life Pride Month is dedicated to Drag Performers all over the world. You will see them throughout our festival this year. From across the world Drag Performers will be descending on our Pride. You will see them around the footprint and they will adorn our stages performing for us. Pride 2019 is an extra special thank you to all them for the work they do in sharing our culture with the world. Thank you to volunteers, board members and the LGBTQ2+ community for supporting Pride Toronto. We are extremely excited to bring you Pride Month 2019. Looking forward to seeing you this year!
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Accessibility Accessibility Accessibility Pride Toronto strives to make the festival site, materials, and events as accessible as possible. Mobility Services Include
• Mobility assistants • Wheelchair and walker lending services • Chargers for electric mobility devices • Accessible seating areas & viewing stands • Accessible washrooms
Description and Alternative Format Media
• Live audio description at an at-grade viewing area for those who are blind and partially sighted • Pride Guide Companion in audio, Braille, and large-print formats at Accessibility Services Hub • Downloadable audio Pride Guide Companion on our website • Tactile maps posted at Accessibility Services Hub and Welcome Centres
American Sign Language English Interpreters & UbiDuo ASL
English interpreters at Accessibility Services Hub and selected events
UbiDuo Communication system for use at Accessibility Services Hub
Accessibility Services Hub Church St & Gloucester Street Friday, June 21 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday, June 22 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday, June 23 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM A safe space to escape the crowds, socialize and be comfortable. Pride Toronto team members and volunteers will welcome festival goers and provide any service needed, along with seating, shade and water.
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LOONIE HONOURING LGBTQ2 CANADIANS IS NOW IN CIRCULATION! The new $1 coin commemorates 50 years of progress in recognizing the rights of LGBTQ2 Canadians By Christopher Turner
Fifty years ago, Parliament passed an act that helped initiate the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada. Last month, the Royal Canadian Mint released a new loonie that celebrates LGBTQ2 Canadians and their allies who have advocated for equal rights. The Equality $1 commemorative circulation coin is one of a series of Government of Canada initiatives marking the 50th anniversary of a small, but important step towards decriminalizing homosexuality in Canada. Most consensual same-sex sexual activity between adults over the age of 21 was decriminalized in 1969, two years after Pierre Trudeau, then the justice minister, introduced amendments to the Criminal Code, famously declaring “there’s no place for the state in
the bedrooms of the nation.” Trudeau’s famous words on December 21, 1967, were an integral step in the decades-long efforts to achieve acceptance and equal rights for LGBTQ2 people in Canada. Canada’s new coin design was approved by the government of his son, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on December 14, 2018. The approval follows new legislation that came into force last June, as part of Justin Trudeau’s 2017 apology to LGBTQ Canadians for past acts of discrimination by the authorities.
at the Royal Canadian Mint. “Celebrating 50 years of progress in recognizing the rights of LGBTQ2 Canadians is a powerful expression of Canada’s support of equality and inclusion.” You can find Canada’s new loonie celebrating LGBTQ2 Canadians in your change now!
“The Mint takes great pride in celebrating Canada’s culture, history and values,” says Alex Reeves, senior manager of public affairs
CHRISTOPHER TURNER acted as guest editor for this issue of IN magazine. He is a Toronto-based writer, editor and lifelong fashionisto with a passion for pop culture and sneakers. Follow him on social media at @Turnstylin.
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Rainbow Railroad In too many countries, who we are and who we love is illegal. Around the world, LGBTQI people are routinely denied basic human rights. Members of our global community are being attacked, tortured or even murdered because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. They often have nowhere to turn because their government, media and police not only tolerate but often enforce this brutality. Since 2006, Rainbow Railroad has helped over 600 LGBTQI people get to safety as they seek safe haven from state-enabled harassment and violence. This Toronto based international organization has become a world-wide success story, the only organization of its kind that has been able to intervene in crisis situations that put lives at risk. Over Pride, help us build a Rainbow Railroad so we can help persecuted LGBTQI people find a pathway to safety, dignity and freedom.
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Sat, June 1
Freedom Freedom Party Party The The
The Official Pride Month Launch Party in Partnership with Rainbow Railroad This year Pride Toronto and Rainbow Railroad are joining forces to host The Freedom Party: The Official Pride Month launch and a benefit for Rainbow Railroad. This year’s pride launch party could be our greatest yet; it will be inside the city’s newest and most exciting art institution (MOCA!) and features the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance – that’s right we are throwing a ball inside MOCA.
Museum of Contemporary Art 158 Sterling Road
7:00 PM - 1:00 AM VIP Reception* // 7-9 PM TICKETS: RAINBOWRAILROAD.COM/FREEDOM * VIP TICKET PURCHASERS GET A PARTIAL TAX RECEIPT AT TIME OF PURCHASE
Ball // 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM TICKETS: PRIDETORONTO.COM A Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance Party Curated by Brandon Hay & Twysted Miyake Mugler
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Tue, June 4
Opening Opening Ceremony Ceremony The City of Toronto will proclaim June as Pride Month and raise the Rainbow and Transgender flags on the Podium Roof at City Hall at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. The yearly event brings us together to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of Toronto’s LGBTQ2+ communities.
Toronto City Hall 100 Queen Street W
12:30 PM
THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND
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May 30 - June 13
A Sketch Comedy Extravaganza Eleganza A Sketch Comedy Extravaganza Eleganza’ was named one of the TOP 5 comedy shows of 2018 by Now Magazine and is nominated for two Canadian Comedy Awards. After a sold out run at Buddies in Bad Times and Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival the cast of ‘A Sketch Comedy Extravaganza Eleganza’ will remount this queerforward original sketch comedy revue for 4 performances at the historic Second City Toronto. This show is written and performed by the best queer sketch comedians in Toronto.
Second City 55 Mercer Street
Doors open 30mins before the show
May 30 // 10:00 PM June 6 // 10:00 PM June 8 // 4:30 PM June 13 // 10:00 PM TICKETS: SECONDCITY.COM/SHOWS/ TORONTO/EXTRAVANGANZA-ELEGANZA
Director: Kristen Rasmussen Producer: Tom Hearn Musical Directior: Ayaka Kinugawa
June 5 - 9
Pomegranate A Sapphic Opera
Suli & Cassia fall in love in the Villa of Mysteries in ancient Pompeii, in 79 AD. When Vesuvius erupts they are held in time until we meet the couple again - 1984, a downtown Toronto lesbian bar. They face the challenge of coming out to a conservative refugee family and the lovers are once more separated. The story circles back to Pompeii, now in ruins, but the power of memory endures and evokes a final duet as they measure out the years of their love in pomegranate seeds.
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander Street June 5 - 7:30 PM // Preview June 6 - 7:30 PM // Opening Night June 7 - 7:30 PM June 8 & 9 - 2:00 PM TICKETS: POMEGRANATEOPERA.COM
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Pride Month Events VIP Pass Holders will enjoy line bypass and free entry at the following official Pride Toronto events:
Festival
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Freedom Launch Party
‘Til Sunset Island Party
Cabana Pool Party
Sat, June 1 7 PM - 1 AM Museum of Contemporary Art
Sun, June 16 1 PM – 9 PM Artscape Gibraltar Point, Toronto Island
Thu, June 13 6 PM – 11 PM Cabana Pool Bar
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Bud Light Wellesley Stage June 21 - 23 Fri // 7 PM – 2 AM Sat // 12 PM – 2 AM Sun // 12 PM – 11 PM
TD Main Stage June 21 - 23 Fri // 7 PM – 11PM Sat // 12 PM – 11PM Sun // 12 PM – 10 PM
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PLEASE NOTE: • Possession of a VIP pass does not automatically guarantee access into a VIP Festival Space • Venue space is limited and may reach capacity • VIP passes must be displayed at all times • VIP passes allow for admittance of the pass holder only • All VIP Pass holders must be 19+ with Valid ID
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Human Human RightsSeries Series Rights In 2018, Pride Toronto hosted 4 panels that discussed prominent issues and concerns within the Queer community. The Human Rights Panels are a crucial part of Pride’s annual programming allowing participants the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue. In the past, Pride has discussed topics such as The Bathhouse Raids, Trans Rights In The New Generation, Beyond Queer Politics, and Blackness and Queer Politics. In 2019, we will be inviting students across Ontario to come together to discuss mobilizing around LGBTQ2+ issues online. In partnership with Trace Labs and Rainbow Railroad, we will be organizing a panel discussion to raise awareness around Trans issues and how to use social media to bring the much needed attention to these concerns.
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June 6 - 8
Tapestry Opera:
The Book of My Shames
Canadian tenor, writer, and composer Isaiah Bell on his debut solo show: “I’m a good, happy, modern gay, thanks very much: sufficiently erudite, reasonably camp, ambitious, polite. But there’s this other me that’s at odds with all that; this tender part that has been left behind in the dark. Shame maintains the gap between us. So I’m reaching out. The Book of My Shames, filled with sad songs and satirical jingles, awkward confessional comedy, teenaged cris-de-coeur, and the world’s worst miniature play, is my Rosetta Stone between two halves of a broken heart.”
Ernest Balmer Studio 9 Trinity Street #315, Distillery District 8:00 PM TICKETS $30: TAPESTRYOPERA.COM
Fri, June 7
Pride Shabbat at the 519
Our annual Pride Shabbat Dinner in the 519 Ballroom is a warm, accessible and inclusive event welcoming Jewish people and allies in celebrating Shabbat together. An optional Shabbat service is followed by a delicious vegetarian meal. Kosher meals available by request until June 3rd. Please contact: carag@mnjcc.org
The 519 Ballroom 519 Church Street 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Optional Shabbat Service 7:00 PM - 7:15 PM Blessing & Candle Lighting 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Remarks & Dinner
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Thu, June 13
Cabana PoolParty Party Pool Cabana Pool Party is always a highlight to Pride Month! Dance on the deck by the lake, take in an incredible cityscape view and watch some top drag shows as the sun sets! This year RuPaul’s Drag Race All Star Winner Monét X Change will headline, and New York Disco and House legend John Jellybean Benitez will DJ. Local legends Jada Hudson and Tynomi Banks will also be joining the show.
Cabana Pool Bar
11 Polson Street
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Fri, June 14
FridayNight Night Friday Live Live Colour your ROM Proud What do you get when you take the city’s largest museum and fill it with Drag Queens and Kings from across the country? You get your life and you get the official Pride Toronto #FNLROM takeover! This year we shine a big bright light on some of the best Queens and Kings. Profiled on stages throughout the ROM, they will give you shows, hair, makeup, outfits, drops, kicks, and reveals for days. Works from star drag photographers David Hawe and Quinton Cruickshanks will be on display, as well as big room beats from DJs Craig Dominic, Cozmic Cat, and Regina. The Bi or Bye Collective will have you sweating like you are in the club and Drag Artist Fisher Price presents “Dinosaurs of 54 – a Prehistoric Disco”, with The Fran Discos, Ashlee Warchild, and The Ugly One.
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM TICKETS: $17 (+HST) ADULT $15.50 (+HST) STUDENTS/SENIORS $5 (+HST) ROM MEMBERS Partygoers must be 19+ and can purchase tickets online in advance from www.rom.on.ca/fnl or at the door beginning at 7pm. Arrive early to make sure you don’t miss out!
Everyone will have access to yummy pop-up food vendors, drinks, and free access to ROM’s glittering galleries. Pride Toronto VIP pass holders will have early access (6:00 PM) to select museum galleries along with a private drag show. For VIP pass information, or to purchase your VIP pass, please visit www.pridetoronto.com. 25
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Sat, June 15
ROSE NUIT ROSE NUIT ARCADE A FESTIVAL OF QUEER ART AND PERFORMANCE
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Come play with us! Featuring 30+ projects, parties and presentations, NUIT ROSE: ARCADE electrifies Toronto with queer art, music, dance, film + new media – and the fabulous Light Parade.
Festival and Art Crawl
Church Street 519 // CLGA // Artscape Youngplace // MaRS Discovery Distirct // Gladstone Hotel 7:00 PM - Late
Light Parade Meet Up
8:30 PM Alexander Street Parkette
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Sun, June 16
Til Sunset IslandParty Party Island Presented by Sauza Tequila
Join us at Gibraltar Point for an easy-breezy Sunday afternoon of drinks, dancing, sun lounging, our finest local DJs, drag shows and magical appearances from local mermaids and mermen. The ‘Til Sunset Island Party will also have an all-day BBQ, specialty concoctions from our pals at Sauza Tequila as well as DJs and Drag shows from our good friends at Fierté MTL in advance of their Pride celebrations in August! DJs include Jaime Sin, Tamika, Diego Armand, John Caffery and Sandy Duperval. Performances by Luna Dubois, Aura Nova, Seyoncé and Montreal’s Miss Butterfly
Artscape Gibraltar Point
443 Lakeshore Avenue, Toronto Island
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Tue, June 18
Candlelight AIDS Vigil You are cordially invited to attend the 35th annual Candlelight AIDS Vigil being held in the Barbara Hall Park during Pride Month. A community event to honour the people we have loved and lost, and the people that continue to face discrimination because of their status. We meet to pay tribute to their strength and determination.
9:00 PM Barbara Hall Park 519 Church Street
This year’s Vigil is themed YESTERDAY, TODAY, and TOMORROW — A retrospective look back through time at the multitude of loss, journey, and suffering in the HIV movement to innovative advocacy and activism.
Wed, June 19
Fri, June 21
Pride in Business
Ripley’s Aqueerium
A day for businesses of all sizes, business professionals, entrepreneurs, consumers, and the LGBTQ2+ community, to network, learn and exchange ideas. Experts will be available to provide advice and support, you can make connections with LGBTQ2+ friendly businesses. Of course we will party and celebrate Pride in our community and the tremendous progress we make and will continue to make.
Dive into Pride Month with 20,000 animals paired with entertainment, refreshments and plenty of photo ops!
Berkeley Bicycle Club 504 Jarvis Street 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada 288 Bremner Boulevard 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM ripleyaquariums.com/canada/ event/night-at-the-aqueerium
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MAKING TORONTO POP
June 15 - 29 Deaf Culture Centre Presents
Young Centre for the Performing Arts 50 Tank House Lane
A young woman’s life is turned upside down when her tattoos come alive and propel her on a fantastical journey in search of her own inner voice.
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The Black Drum
Faces, hands, and movements are our poetry. In The Black Drum, by Deaf Canadian playwright Adam Pottle, Deaf actors tell their story through physical theatre, signed music, projection, and dance while motion capture enhances their graceful rhythms. Audiences are invited to experience this pioneering new work unlike any other. *This production is presented with an English synopsis. Voice interpreters available for the performance
Thu, June 27
50 Years Later: Sex, Sin & 69 In June 1969, Canada enacted landmark legislation to decriminalize homosexuality nationwide. 50 years after this momentous action, there is a need to explore how this history continues to impact our community. About to embark on a national tour, Sex, Sin & 69 is a groundbreaking 60-minute documentary and complementary multimedia photo exhibit. The Sex, Sin & 69 documentary and exhibit explores diverse voices from across Canada’s contemporary queer community as they reflect on this contested history for what it can teach us about shaping our movements into the future.
Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage 235 Queens Quay W. 7:30 PM Guests to arrive 8:00 PM Panel Discussion 9:00 PM Documentary Screening (60-minute runtime)
FREE // OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MORE INFO: SEX-SIN-69.CA
The film was directed and produced by SandBay Entertainment and commissioned by Egale Canada. This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada. Film is rated PG.
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INDIGENOUS ARTS FESTIVAL JUNE 21 - 23 TORONTO FREE FORT YORK Featuring Quantum Tangle, Amanda Rheaume, Midnight Shine & Jah’kota
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Community Events Events INSPIRE Awards May 24 // 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Hart House ( U of T ) 7 Hart House Circle Awards ceremony and after party. An inspiring annual event that recognizes our LGBTQ2+ community members. Great performances. Delicious food. INSPIREAWARDS.CA
Queer as German Folk: Perspectives on Stonewall 5.0 from Berlin to Toronto May 31 - June 23
Hours at Stackt: Fri 3-9 PM / Sat 1-8 PM / Sun 1-5 PM Hours at Goethe-Institut Tue 1-6 PM / Wed + Thu 3-7 PM Sat 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Opening Event May 31 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Stackt Stact Market Bathurst Street at Niagra Street The exhibition developed with Schwules Museum Berlin for the Goethe-Institut focuses on the close and vital interaction between the German and U.S. queer movements, specifically tapping into under-researched traditions such as the black German movement or the history of the trans movement.
Jew(ish)-Paul’s Drag Race June 1 // 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM The Drink 459 Church Street, 2nd Floor Join us for an inclusive Havdallah service followed by an amateur drag contest. CIJA.CA/LGBTQ2/
Cahoots Theatre - LIFT OFF! STAGING PROTEST - Reading of the Effeminates: A Queer Tale of Bloody Vengeance by Raf Antonio June 2 // 4:00 PM City Hall Committee Room #1 100 Queen Street W. A new play by award winning Latinx queer writer RAF ANTONIO. The story of a group of fabulous warriors who use their femme superpowers to take vengeance against the oppressive powers that be. This latenight fantasia is a highheeled, hairylegged, fishnetted response to the violence against the queer community of colour and also a provocation, challenging us to do more.
Pride Month - Soulful Worship & Praise Services June 2 // 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, 115 Simpson Avenue Join us for a Worship and Praise service with special guest preacher Rev. Cathy Alexander from Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC.
URBAN GALLERY PRIDE 2019 Exhibition ICONS by Brain Gibson June 6 - June 29 OPENING RECEPTION June 8 // 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM URBAN GALLERY 400 Queen Street East, Toronto ,ON In his first Solo Exhibition at URBAN GALLERY, Toronto artist Brian Gibson celebrates the ICONS of the gay world with his lifelike paintings of CHER, ROCK HUDSON, DEBBIE HARRY, SOPHIA LOREN, DORIS DAY, DAVID BOWIE and more! Come and be swept into the glamorous world of SUPERSTARDOM! URBANGALLERY.CA
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Just Call Me Lady June 7 // Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM June 8 // Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM Club 120 120 Church Street Trans woman singer and comedian Mandy Goodhandy aka Amanda Taylor adapts her memoirs and CD, both entitled “Just Call Me Lady” into a cabaret: singing, stepping and storytelling. Directed by Jennifer Walls. MANDYGOODHANDY.COM
U of T Pride Pub June 7 // 9:00 PM
Hart House ( U of T ) 7 Hart House Circle Pride Pub is a community event to kick off Pride at the University of Toronto. This family-friendly event serves sumptuous BBQ, queer performances and dancing under the stars. This all-ages event is open to the wider community and free before 9pm. SGDO.UTORONTO.CA
Hiking’s a DRAG! Fay & Fluffy’s Storytime and Nature walk June 8 // 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM High Parl Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Drive Add to the incredible diversity of our nature-loving community in High Park by joining Fay and Fluffy for an outdoor nature themed storytime. Following the tales, Fay and Fluffy will hit the trails with High Park Nature Centre Naturalists. This event is free but registration is required.. HIGHPARKNATURECENTRE.COM
Time After Time: Bridging the Gap June 8 // 2-5 PM Rekai Centres 160 Wellesley St E The second annual senior intergenerational LGBTQ2+ event. Come celebrate our Pride with us at the Rekai Centres with DJs and dancing! Finger foods and refreshments will be provided. All welcome - Come out to our picnic social! Bring a blanket, mingle, meet friends, have fun, and share your stories!
Shotgun Juliet Presents a Beautiful View by Daniel Maclvor June 11 - 15 // 8:00 PM June 16 // 2:30 PM June 18 - 22 // 8:00 PM Alumnae Theatre 70 Berkeley Street A Beautiful View by Daniel MacIvor is a play about chance encounters between two women, a nostalgic romp through the minds of two women inexplicably connected. FACEBOOK.COM/SHOTGUNJULIET
VIVA MAC Book Launch June 12 Glad Day Bookshop 499 Church Street Launch party for Andrea Benoit’s VIVA MAC, the first cultural history of MAC Cosmetics’ groundbreaking corporate philanthropy around HIV/AIDS awareness. UTORONTOPRESS.COM
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Community Events Events Pride Kabbalat Shabbat & Potluck Dinner June 14 // 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastminster United Church 310 Danforth Avenue Put the J in LGBTQ2+! Join us for a joyously Jewish, heart-opening Shabbat service – featuring our jubilant Pride Choir – and potluck in celebration of life, Jewcy spirituality, and gay pride courtesy of one of Toronto’s most inclusive community congregations. DJCTORONTO.COM
Proud & Funny June 14 // 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Multiple Shows) June 15// 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Shows / Dance) Bad Dog Comedy Theatre 875 Bloor Street W. (Upstairs)
June 15 // 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM The Black Eagle 457 Church Street Middle Eastern House music all night. Safe place for all LGBTQ2+ people and most importantly an amazing time for our Middle Eastern Community. FACEBOOK.COM/MIDDLEEASTERNNIGHTS
Pride Business Cocktail Reception
June 19 // 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Berkeley Bicycle Club 504 Jarvis Street A fabulous cocktail party for all LGBTQ2+ businesses, big and small, to network and mingle. PRIDEINBUSINESS.LGBT
After last years SOLD OUT festival we are ready to celebrate all of the amazing queer comedy Toronto has to offer! Featuring Improv, Stand up, Sketch Comedy and Drag, it’s the perfect way to celebrate before the main events of the festival!
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Pride on the Water Cocktail Cruise
June 14 // 7:00 PM June 15 // 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Nexus Lounge at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education 12th floor, 252 Bloor Street W. A verbatim theatre piece based on interviews with LGBTQ2+ families about their experiences in Ontario schools. Compelling sassy monologues, stunning visual images, and three moving original songs by singer songwriter Kate Reid. GAILEYROAD.COM 38
Middle Eastern Nights
June 21 // 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Remix Lounge 1305 Dundas Street W. Annual Pride event celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture, music and dance.
June 21 Boarding // 6:15 PM Cruise // 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM Mariposa Cruises- Oriole 207 Queen’s Quay W. Torontonians and visitors alike are welcome to celebrate Pride aboard a two hour cruise on Toronto’s magnificent harbour. Drinks and appetizers available for purchase onboard. MARIPOSACRUISES.COM
Pride & Remembrance Run June 22 // 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Start/Finish - Church & Wellesley
The Pride & Remembrance Run is the only annual athletic event during Toronto’s Pride Week, promoting and fostering community spirit, goodwill, volunteerism and sportsmanship in the Canadian LGBTQ2+ community. PRIDERUN.ORG
Church on Church at Ryerson Theatre June 23 // 11:00 AM
Ryerson Theatre 43 Gerrard St E. Canada’s largest LGBTQ2+ Pride Worship Service goes indoors for its 30th year at Pride Toronto. Under the theme of Tearing Down the Walls, we welcome all faith backgrounds to join with us for a service filled with love, hope, music, and a call for continued resilience. WWW.MCCTORONTO.COM
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June 23 // 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pride Float with Surf the Greats June 29 // 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cherry Beach 1 Cherry Street Join Surf the Greats and MEC Outdoor Nation for our 2019 Pride Float, celebrating diversity and the outdoors with a flotilla at Cherry Beach. Put on a fierce bathing suit, bring your own floatation device and come have fun in the sun with us! SURFTHEGREATS.ORG
Christie Pits Film Festival Celebrates Pride: Rafiki Screening! June 30 Event Start // 6:00 PM (Food Vendors) Screening at Sundown // 9:15 PM Christie Pits Park 750 Bloor Street W. Round out Pride month with a screening of RAFIKI under the stars at Christie Pits Film Festival! A landmark film and an irresistible teen romance, make this your closing night celebration. CHRISTIEPITSFF.COM
Pogue Mahone Pub & Kitchen 777 Bay Street, Enter via patio on College We are parents, families and allies of LGBTQ2+ loved ones who invite you to join our annual Family Brunch! Join us on Pride Sunday for a hot buffet before the Parade! Bring friends and family, or come alone! Please RSVP at: events@torontopflag.org TORONTOPFLAG.ORG
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Stella Skinner Stella Skinner is a 10-year-old student, trans activist, and foodie, who wants to make schools an open and welcoming place for all. She learned the ropes fighting to ban conversion therapy with Bill 77, she’s the youngest recipient of an Inspire Award, and she’s sure someday she is going to be Canada’s Top Chef.
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Gigi Gorgeous Author, actress, digital creator and LGBTQ2+ icon. She has nearly 8 million followers across her social platforms and almost half a billion views on her popular YouTube channel. In 2017, her feature-length documentary “This is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous”, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and on YouTube Premium, and in April 2019 she released her first book, “HE SAID, SHE SAID: Lessons, Stories and Mistakes from My Transgender Journey.” She has been named one of Time Magazine’s “25 Most Influential People on the Internet”, one of “Forbes 30 Under 30” and awarded the LogoTV Trailblazing Social Creator Award for her advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ2+ youth.
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Fri, June 21
Opening Night
Moonshine Party with Nakhane This year’s Opening Night celebrations will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced at Pride before. We’ve collaborated with Rainbow Railroad to bring you a night of global sounds, music, dancing and performance. Headlining the night will be Nakhane, a queer South African Musician, writer and actor. Moonshine has carved out an enviable niche in Montréal’s nightlife by celebrating a wide range of fledgling local talents, championing Afro-futuristic, bass-heavy, electrofunk sounds, and bringing together communities that wouldn’t necessarily cross paths otherwise.
TD Main Stage 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Moonshine 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM Nakhane 9:45 PM - 11:00 PM Moonshine Late Night Presented By
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Fri, June 21
Yes Yes Y’’all BlockParty Party Block
Celebrating a decade of being one of the most inclusive queer bashment parties around, YES YES Y’ALL has solidified itself as a Toronto institution. With a heavy emphasis on Hip Hop, R&B / Dancehall and Soca, YYY plays hosts to over 500 people on a monthly basis. The biggest mandate for this collective has been to connect communities within the city through music and dance. YYY invites you to come skin out and free up at the annual YES YES YALL PRIDE BLOCK PARTY.
Bud Light Wellesley Stage 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Go Hard with DJ Blackcat and friends 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM Yes Yes Y’all Block Party with special guest Venus X Presented By
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Fri, June 21
Electric Electric Circus Circus Prepare for a night of classic Dance Anthems, Pop, House, Pleather, Plastic Skirts and Neon Lights! We’re bringing the sounds and vibes of a classic Electric Circus to The Village for opening night! DJs Vanessa and Pam - founder’s of the city’s Electric Circus party - kick off the night with a marathon on ‘90’s club hits, followed by the stunning DJ/vocalist club diva Sandy Duperval and Church Street legend JoJo Flores - who will cap the night with House music sets to carry your hearts and souls into the weekend.
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OLG Central Stage 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Electric Circus 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sofia Fly 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sandy Duperval 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM JoJo Flores Presented By
Fri, June 21
Bloom Youth Stage The Bloom Youth Stage is for emerging performance artists aged 16 to 29 who are ready to flourish, show growth, and bloom on the stage. These LGBTQ2+ performers are bringing their storytelling, performances, and hearts to the next level. As a brand new stage at Pride, we continue to build upon the young and talented performers of Toronto.
Family Pride Stage 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Presented By
Everyone is welcome at this family friendly, harm reduced, youth-focused space
Sat, June 22
Fruit Loopz An opportunity for new and never performed youth artists to come together in community and bask in each other’s artistic glory. As a previous staple for young artists — we’ve been privy to seeing all sorts of disciplines from spoken word to DRAG, singing to Burlesque, clown to all sorts of performative ideas.
Family Pride Stage 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Presented By
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Dance Floor Makeout It’s opening night and we’re planning on turning Church Street into one giant dance party! We’ve gathered some of the greatest big room DJs to transport you off the pavement and into an a giant outdoor nightclub. Toronto Black Eagle’s Monthly DFMO as well as the pop-anthem friendly Juice Moon parties take you into the wee hours, while Recklezz and Ace Dillinger set the mood and get everyone bouncing. This is our dream dance party lineup made up of local DJs who create cool nightlife events all year, all over the city and we’re honoured to have them grace the stage.
Deloitte Village Stage 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Recklezz 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM Ace Dilinger 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM Dance Floor Makeout
with DJ John Caffery, host David Kraft & the DFMO dancers
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Fri, June 21
Local Heroes ISO Radio & Blue Crane Agency Showcase
ISO Radio in Toronto is a new online community radio station that specializes in local shows from talented DJs, producers, artists and culture thinkers. It’s all streamed live at isoradio.to and it represents the sounds of the underground. They will be highlighting the Raven’s Vision crew and their dance-y vibes. We are honoured to be working with Toronto’s own Blue Crane Agency - an independent booking agency that prioritizes women and artists of color in North America and abroad.
Started by Tao-Ming Lau, the agency represents the likes of Zaki Ibrahim, Bambii, Kallitechnis and former member of A Tribe Called Red, DJ NDN. Look forward to an exciting lineup of music and performances.
Fido South Stage 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM 8:00 PM-10:00 PM // ISO Radio 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM // Blue Crane Agency Showcase Presented By
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June 21 - 23
Street Fair Fair Street 2019
Presented by Air Italy
Grab some friends and wander through The Village to connect with the community! The annual Street Fair aims to give exposure to local LGBTQ2+ organizations, artisans, and sponsors. There is a wide range of vendors with options for everyone. From jewelry, to fun toys, to T-shirts, to food; it’s a great place to meet new people and catch a show. A place to feel the love and take entertaining selfies. Be sure to check out the Wellness Zone located south of Carlton St to see our incredible community based organizations.
Church Street, Wellesley Street, Alexander Street Friday, June 21 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday, June 22 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday, June 23 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Presented By
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Fri, June 21
Trans Trans March March Toronto’s Trans March is officially one of the largest, most exciting Pride events in the world – not only for all the trans, non-binary, friends of, and allies who rally and march together in solidarity; but for anyone who is lucky enough to witness the landmark event. Trans women of colour and people with different abilities are encouraged to lead the march and set the pace for all. Join us at the intersection of Church and Hayden streets as we make our way to Allan Gardens where we host a fantastic lineup of trans performers for a post march showcase.
Trans Pride Commnity Fair
Allan Gardens Carton & Sherbourne Streets 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
March Rally 7:00 PM March Steps off 8:00 PM Church Street at Hayden Street
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Pride Toronto is happy to announce that Gigi Gorgeous will be our Trans Ambassador for 2019.
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June 21 - 23
DJStation Station DJ An exciting new addition to the Church Street festival. The bubly DJ Station is at the iconic corner of Wood Street packed solid with the city’s finest DJs and DJ collectives all weekend long. These are the people working tirelessly all year to throw parties, fill dance floors and keep the city’s queer nightlife culture alive and well. From Pop to Hip Hop, Dance to Club sounds to the best Disco and House DJs in the city; make this your destination to dance in the street!
Church St & Wood St Fri, June 21 7:00PM - 9:00PM 9:00PM - 11:00PM 11:00PM - 12:00AM 12:00AM - 2:00AM
Regina Gently The FranDiscos Derykah Badu Raven’s Vision
Sat, June 22 3:00PM - 5:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM 8:00PM - 10:00PM 10:00PM - 12:00AM 12:00AM - 2:00AM
The Robotic Kid Lavender Bi or Bye Collective Discoo Time with Valeroo The Patchouli Brothers
Sun, June 23 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Intersessions session with Chippy Nonstop, Babygirl and Karim Olen Ash
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June 22 - 23
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Celebrate the strength and uniqueness of LGBTQ2+ families and children at Family Pride! Now in its 19th year, Family Pride is a fun-filled oasis on the grounds of Church Street Public School that gets bigger and better every year. This year, you will discover programming for children and their families that is creative and engaging, including sports, crafts, face painting, storytime, and extra-special performances.
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We are excited to offer new spaces and activities, and programming specifically for tweens and teens. Come out and play just off festival and help build and strengthen our diverse community of LGBTQ2+ parents, caregivers, and children.
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Zero Gravity Circus Zero Gravity Circus will be performing along Church Street all weekend long with pop-up acrobatic acts, wild, body bending shows and stilt walking stunts to help lift your spirits and up your Instagram game during Pride. Zero Gravity is a local, inclusive and diverse troupe that’s been around for over 20 years and we’re thrilled to invite them to our street party.
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TUN UP Wear some breathable fabrics, some stretchy materials and your finest sneakers for this day shining a light on some of the finest parties by Queer People of Colour. Toronto’s own RUDE Collective starts the day, followed by ballroom party Ovah. Brooklyn’s own Papi Juice and capped with Bambii’s Jerk party. Expect Big bass, Club, Ballroom Beats, R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, Dancehall, and Global Sounds to make you move.
Sat, June 22
Bud Light Wellesley Stage 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
// Chanl Marshl // RUDE collective // OVAH // Papi Juice // Bambii’s Jerk Party
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Sat, June 22
Burlesque Hour Toronto’s burlesque community is a shimmering, tassel-twirling world of hyper-talented performers and they’ve taken the city by storm in the past two years. With dozens of burlesque nights happening all over the city every month, these artists put so much into their stunning outfits (soon to be removed), their movements, expressions and teasing. We’re lucky to have such a vibrant Burlesque community in Toronto and are honoured to present this hour.
TD Main Stage 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Curated by Jonny B Goode 12 mesmerizing acts are about finding the individuals that Pop Culture has told are lesser than, and showing them that all bodies are have value and are worthy of representation! Presented By
Sat, June 22
Drag King Hour
This show features some of Toronto’s most talented and hottest performers. This year we will put a spotlight on some brand new, and some seasoned Drag Kinds and Gender Performers that are going to leave you breathless and wanting so much more. Toronto’s Drag King community has grown a lot since last year’s festival and this is a chance to see what they’ve been up to!
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TD Main Stage 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Curated by East King Productions Follow @eastkingproductions on social media where they’ll release each performer closer to the date. Presented By
Sat, June 22
Drag Ball Drag Ball This year Pride Toronto is making a huge effort to showcase amazing queer talent in Toronto and across the country. This is the place for drag fans to be able to catch some of Toronto’s finest drag scene. We are bringing our very own Brooke Lynn Hytes and she’ll be headlining alongside her favourite local sisters. Tynomi Banks’ Bombshell show will warm up the stage for our hometown superstar. We’ll also have the top three Queens from Drag Race Thailand. Global superstar DJ Kitty Glitter will close out the night.
TD Main Stage 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Drag Race Thailand Top 3 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Local Drag Extravaganzah 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Bombshell with Tynomi Banks & Scott Fordham 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Brooke Lynn Hytes & Friends 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Sat, June 22
LatinX Fiesta Toronto’s queer LatinX community is on the rise in a big way with several new parties and drag performers injecting our scenes with some muchneeded diversity. Selena Vyle hosts this afternoon of LatinX programming - including sets from DJ Djon and Sucio party’s DJ Grump - and it’s a reflection of what people are up to, and it’s clear that they are here to make dance and spread amor!
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Sat, June 22
Dirty Disco Celebrating 20 years, Dirty Disco bridges the gap between old and new school and to this day fulfills founder Don Berns’ (AKA Dr. Trance) vision: destroying racial and sexual orientation boundaries and creating one nation under the House groove.
OLG Central Stage 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM // Mark Falco 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM // Nigel Best 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Chiclet 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM // Ticky Ty 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM // Jerome Robins 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM // Robb G 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM // Deko-ze 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM // JELO Presented By
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Catalyst Don’t miss the inspiring Indigenous programming featuring a stunning lineup of dancers, instrumentalists, spoken word poets and DJs. We’re so proud to host this stage and honoured to help showcase the talents of so many artists, many of whom work hard all year to create culture all around us in Toronto.
Deloitte Village Stage 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Curated by Nichole Leveck Presented By
Sat, June 22
brOWN//out brOWN//out is a space for emerging and established South Asian* queer and trans artists from across the GTA. It is a community space for singers, poets, dancers, drag and burlesque artists, musicians and more. In 2019, brOWN//out will honour local artists whose work is both celebratory and activist. Come and be ready to dance, sing along, laugh loud, and be moved. In the weeks leading up to the show, brOWN//out’s promo partner A Colour Deep (www.acolourdeep.ca) will be posting profiles of artists, interviews and more!
Deloitte Village Stage 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Curated by Anu Radha Verma *the term “South Asian” is used strategically: there is no way to adequately represent all the complexities of having identities connected to “South Asia,” which can include diasporic, Nepali, NRI, Tamil, Indo-Caribbean, Oriya-speaking, brown, Maldivian, Sinhalese, mixedrace, Pakistani, and more.
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Village Village Stage Saturday Saturday In addition to a full day of exciting programming that includes Indigenous artists (Catalyst) as well as South Asian artists (brOWN//out; curated by Anu Radha Verma), we have also got some high-energy party vibes from Jules Bangsworth, one of the brilliant minds behind Bad Habits Social and Church Street favourite Craig Dominic to keep the street party going long into the night.
Deloitte Village Stage 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM 8:00PM - 9:00PM //Jules Bangsworth (Bad Habits Social) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM // Craig Dominic Presented By
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Sat, June 22
Scooter’s Sideshow Supreme To cap off Saturday night we present Scooter McCreight’s Sideshow Supreme! DJ Scooter McCreight is the party animal behind local parties like Trade, Cub Camp, and has DJed alongside Carry Nation as well as various queer nights in NYC, San Francisco and LA.
Deloitte Village Stage 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM Presented By
Tonight he welcomes DJ William Francis, the legendary Merrie Cherry, Charlene, and Beardoncé.
June 22 - 23
ASL / Deaf Stage Kick off your Pride Saturday and Sunday at the Fido South Stage with some carefully curated programming by queer ASL artists. Did you know our city is rich in artists who are deaf and hard of hearing? Head to this stage for some super unique talent we’re happy shine a light on to.
Fido South Stage Sat, June 22 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sun, June 23 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Presented By
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Dyke March March Dyke It has been 50 years since the Stonewall Riots set the stage for Pride marches seeking LGBTQ2+ rights across North America and many parts of the world.
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The dyke community has always been a strong part of this struggle with the inner strength of a dyke goddess!
March Steps off 2:00 PM
March Rally 1:00 PM
Special Service led by Cheri DiNovo Performances & Festivities in Allen Gardens after the march
The Toronto Dyke March welcomes all self-identified dykes as we take over the streets of Downtown Toronto and march in a grassroots political demonstration with critical mass. This year we especially celebrate and honour our history, accomplishments, power, strength, diversity and passion of dyke experiences and identities; those of our own and others before us. We truly celebrate the beauty of our inner Dyke Goddess!
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Alterna Alterna Queer Start the day off with a trans and non-binary cabaret - featuring a revolutionary cast of performers ready to showcase the talent, sexiness, and diversity in the trans and nonbinary community. Producers and hosts Babia Majora and Fluffy Soufflé state: “We will not be erased AND we will show that there is no single way to be trans or non-binary.” Next up, it’s AlternaQueer hosted and presented by two West End Houses. The House of Filth will showcase their many talents followed by The Diet Ghosts - hosts and the wonderfully weird beings behind the Diet Ghost monthly parties at The Beaver. Dance the into the dark with another Beaver staple, Electricladyland and DJ Lana Leprich. This wonderfully West end day closes with set from Cindy Li’s Work in Progress party, which showcases female and queer DJs in the city.
Sat, June 22
Fido South Stage 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
FSU// Trans and Non Binary Cabaret Showcase 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
House of Filth
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10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Electric Ladyland with DJ Lana Leprich Presented By
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Women’s College Hospital Foundation Revolutionizing healthcare for a healthier, more equitable world Working with community members, patients, staff, physicians and volunteers, Women’s College Hospital Foundation raises funds to support the groundbreaking work of Women’s College Hospital. For more than 100 years, Women’s College Hospital has been developing revolutionary advances in healthcare to break down barriers and pursue equity for all. In response to a lack of safe and timely access to transition-related care, Women’s College Hospital has launched the Transition-Related Surgical Program (TRS) - the first of its kind based at a public hospital in Canada. Under the umbrella of the Trans Health Expansion Partnership (THEx), an initiative led by Women’s College Hospital in collaboration with Sherbourne Health Centre, including Rainbow Health Ontario, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, TRS creates access to timely, skilled and sensitive care by a collaborative team of specialists and health professionals. Funds raised through various events throughout Pride month will support the life-changing work of the Transition-Related Surgery Program at Women’s College Hospital.
You can help advance health equity for all by donating to Women’s College Hospital today at pridetoronto.com or wchf.ca.
Sun, June 23
Pride Pride Pride Parade Parade Parade 2019 2019 2019 The weekend’s premier event!
Stand loud and proud with more than 200 groups marching in Pride Toronto’s Pride Parade, one of the largest in North America. Bursting with performances, floats and thousands of marchers, join us as we celebrate and remember our community’s journey.
Parade Starts at 2:00PM On the corner of Church Street and Bloor Street.
The procession starts at 2pm at the corner of Church and Bloor St. and makes its way down Yonge Street to the Dundas Square stage. Bring your energy, your voice, and your pride as we celebrate 50 years of global marches!
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Sun, June 23
Blockorama Blockorama Blockorama, the largest and longest running stage at Pride has a vibrant history as an activist-based, artistic space. Curated by Blackness Yes!, a committee of artists and activists from Toronto’s Black Queer and Trans communities - Blockorama is a fully accessible stage with ASL interpreted content and accessibility viewing.
Bud Light Wellesley Stage 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM Presented By
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Blockorama 21 spotlights and features local and international black performers. Headlining this year will be none other than the Queen of Bounce and Beyoncé collaborator - Big Freedia and Grammy award winning R&B legend, Mýa! Local DJ’s Blackcat, Nik Red, Craig Dominic, Carma and more, will be joined by Toronto’s best drag, ballroom and musical performers to keep the good vibes flowing.
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Ka Niita Masinibigaawat Kayay Naytowgossiwat Naagishko Dodiwin Artists & Crafters Gathering
For generations, Allan Gardens has been a safe space for Toronto’s First Nations community to gather, with many of our community organizations and resources nearby our community has enjoyed this beautiful park as a social gathering place. So, it’s only natural that Pride Toronto hosts an annual event to celebrate First Nations artists during the week of Pride Celebrations! Sunday, June 23rd will be a day filled with First Nations dancers, music, spoken word and comedians from across turtle island. It’s a First Nations practice that any space that a child is welcomed is a safe space for all; so, children are encouraged to join in the day’s events. Chi Miigwech, Looking forward to seeing you there!
Allan Gardens 2:00PM - 10:00PM Recording Artist Kara The Rain Jade National Spoken word Champion Jennifer Alicia Stand-up Comedy Denise B. McLeod DJ Jams Dancers
Shayne Martell Saga Kwandibens Nazarene Pope Firekeeper
Justin Evanoff Some of many more artists to be announced!
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Sun, June 23
Yalla Barra This year Yalla Barra is hosted by the biggest LGBTQ2+ Middle Eastern Party in Toronto. They’re ready to kick things up a notch with an evening of high energy Middle Eastern house music from resident DJ Louay, performances by local Middle Eastern Queens Halal Bae and Kero Patra, and a gorgeous belly dancing show. Middle Eastern Nights prides itself for being inclusive of everyone and ensuring a safe space for all LGBTQ+ people and hope that just for one magical moment, people can feel like they’ve landed in the Middle East for a party under the stars. Ottawa’s very own Queer Mafia crew opens the stage with a queer female-focused dance party, then it’s over to DJ Jamal to keep things heated.
Deloitte Village Stage 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM // Queer Mafia 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // DJ Jamal 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM // Yalla Barra Presented By
Sun, June 23
Drag Dynasty Some of the city’s finest Drag House, Queens and Kings take centre stage for two-hours of drag power! First off it’s Scarlett Bobo’s Empire’s ball featuring nine houses. Do not miss this stunning display of drag artistry. Stick around for a non-stop marathon of drag royalty as they strut, turn, twirl, drop and lipsync for their lives. This city’s drag scene is more alive than ever, and we’re honoured to host these performers on Pride closing night.
Deloitte Village Stage 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Presented By
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Last Last Dance Dance
It’s your last chance to dance the day and night away in the heart of the Pride Festivities. The Last Dance is a greatest hits of local DJ’s filling dane floors all year. Each DJ is much loved thanks to all the parties they throw in Toronto, so they’re experts in making people move. Expect big room beats, Pride anthems, remixes, nu Disco and classics that will keep your hands in the air like you really do care!
OLG Central Stage 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
2:00PM - 3:00PM // DJ Hadara 3:00PM - 5:00PM // Sumation 5:00PM - 6:00PM // Dwayne Minard 6:00PM - 7:30PM // Cajjmere Wray 7:30PM - 9:00PM // Cozmic Cat 9:00PM - 11:00PM // Barry Harris Presented By
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Sun, June 23
TR/ST DJ SET
Dark, goth, electro pop dreamscapes are what Toronto’s TR/ST magically weave together when they perform live. Tonight we have TR/ST ringleader Robert Alfons doing an exclusive set to bring you deep down into the depths of your imagination. Alfons floats between LA and TO and we’re thankful he’s here to serve us a set that techno dreams are made of. Local Drag Queen DJ Jade Elektra warms the stage up early with a massive dance mix.
Fido South Stage 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2:00PM - 3:00PM // ASL Stage 3:00PM - 4:00PM // Jade Elektra 4:00PM - 5:00PM // Aeryn Pfaff’s
Mini Rave with Jackie Spade 6:00PM - 8:00PM // TR/ST Presented By
Sun, June 23
New Ho Queen Since its inception, New Ho Queen, a Toronto queer Asian collective aimed to increase QPOC visibility by creating spaces where intersectional narratives are celebrated. Their parties have become an integral part of this city’s queer community with over-the-top, stunning décor, photography, and DJs inviting all queer Asians to dance and celebrate Asian Love. The drag performances alone are so jaw droppingly good.
Fido South Stage 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Presented by
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Tonight on our South Stage they’ll do just that with a curated lineup of players, artists and performers you’ll quickly fall in love with. 89
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It’s the big day! Once the parade winds down and spreads out over Yonge and Dundas Square, stick around for a fierce and mighty day of live acts, Drag and Headliners. We’ve got a lineup of our ultimate local DJs leading up to a stunning show from Brazilian and international drag sensation Pabllo Vittar! Pabllo is opening up for our Main Stage headliner, R&B queen Diva Tweet! Prepare to dance, people.
TD Main Stage 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM DJ Aural 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM DJ Cozmic Cat 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Fawn BC 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM DW 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pablo Vittar 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM Tweet Presented By
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Core Creative Team Introducing the creative humans behind this year’s creative concept and production for Pride Toronto 2019!
ERIKA TRAN
Creative Director erikatran.com
DAWN BUENO
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ELIZE STOLK
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CAROLINA BANUELOS Operations Manager carolina@carehaus.ca
MORE CREATIVE TEAM ANDREW WILLIAMSON Photography andrewwilliamson.ca
MATT DEMELO Photography sbmportfolio.com
DWAYNE GOMEZ Photography thisismyvue.com
MARCO FUENTES Motion Graphics marcofuentes.ca
CASSIE LEUNG Copywriting illknowitwheniseeit.com
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Pride Team Board of Directors Ande Clumpus Brian De Matos Michael Erickson Akio Maroon Christin Milloy Danny Papadatos
Staff
Phil Villneuve Programming Director
Olivia Nuamah Executive Director Amber Moyle Development & Special Events Coordinator Bobby MacPherson Operations Manager Nick Murphy Production Manager
Laura Colona Project Manager, Fesitval Weekend Primeau Operations Coordinator Nicoy Davis Volunteer Coordinator Brandon Gowe Manager, Sponsorship Development
Team Leads Accessibility Marjorie Richards Celia Arrecis
Events Marc Lalonde Jose Patino-Gomez
Public Safety Taylor Vanderwey Patricia Tucci
Artist Relations Patrick Do Usman Khan
Family Pride Catherine McGinnis Ruth Nobel
StreetFair Amar Al-Sbayi Saurabh Wargaonkar
Clean, Sober & Proud Tricia Levy
Food & Beverage Ben Hedley Alex Dow
Trans Pride Sasha Hashi Julie Hamara Gwen Coleman
Communications Tom Spence Levi Parker-Styles
Human Rights Team Ariel Kersey
Digital Media Joey Fascio
Honoured Positions Jade O’Sullivan
Donations Grace Lopez-Dionisio Benjamin Kent Matteo Scurci Cassie Peralta
Indigenous Relations Nichole Leveck
Dyke March Davina Hader Ashley Brown Environmental Sustainability Alyssa Caravaggio Marco Folino
Parade Team Harrison Reilly Justin Kusnir Partners Michael Cramp Zed Kahale
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