Today in Toronto, Pride parties and events really kick off. If you're not ready for the weekend just yet, there are a few more calm things happening, like a free movie on the city's east side, but even that has a drag show opener.
Events you might want to check out:Dancing on the Pier (June 22 - August 31 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Every Thursday, learn to dance on Toronto’s waterfront to the rhythmic beats and swinging sounds of live bands. This evening is the Pride edition.
Starry Night (June 22 @ Barbara Hall Park)
This is kind of an un-official opening party to Pride weekend with our city's finest drag queens and several stars of the latest season of Rupaul's Drag Race.
Jayemkayem (June 22 @ Cold Tea)
Tasha the Amazon curates this night for the NXNE fest with a lineup that includes Jayemkayem, Danthrax, CRSB x Teo Nio and Zefsidespinfuck.
Flowers While We're Living (June 22 @ Buddies In Bad Times Theatre)
See this theatre showcase that aims to celebrate and share the work of BIPOC/racialized trans and queer artists with the rest of Toronto's communities.
TSG Uprising (June 22 @ Gladstone Hotel)
The Gladstone Hotel's eighth annual TSG exhibition is a group show celebrating new works looking at uprisings by LGBTTI2QQ artists. It's curated by activist and artist Syrus Marcus Ware.
Movies in St. James Park (June 22 - August 24 @ St. James Park)
Head to St. James Park for a screening of Pride with an opening drag performance in the gazebo.
Pat Robitaille (June 22 @ The Garrison)
Moe Berg of The Pursuit of Happiness curates this lineup for NXNE with Big Tobacco & The Pickers, Olivia and the Creepy Crawlies, Pat Robitaille, and Forty Seven Teeth.
Pride Beach (June 22 @ The Drake Hotel)
The Collectif Nude crew takes over the entire Drake hotel for a giant beach-themed Pride extravaganza!
Steers & Queers: Night of 1000 Dollys 2017 (June 22 @ The Great Hall Toronto)
This is a monumental night as Steers & Queers celebrates 10 years of their Pride party. Expect a lot of Dolly hits, drag, a choir and burlesque.
Transformation (June 22 @ Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto)
Yonge-Dundas Square is transformed into an outdoor artistic landscape by LGBTQ artists. See Rotterdam-based vocalist Sevdaliza later in the night.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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