10 things to do in Toronto today
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.
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Events you might want to check out
DateAbout the EventLocation-
June 22 - August 31Every Thursday, learn to dance on Toronto’s waterfront to the rhythmic beats and swinging sounds of live bands. This evening is the Pride edition.Harbourfront Centre
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June 22This 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.Barbara Hall Park
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June 22Tasha the Amazon curates this night for the NXNE fest with a lineup that includes Jayemkayem, Danthrax, CRSB x Teo Nio and Zefsidespinfuck.
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June 22See 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.Buddies In Bad Times Theatre
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June 22The 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.
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June 22 - August 24Head to St. James Park for a screening of Pride with an opening drag performance in the gazebo.St. James Park
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June 22Moe 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.The Garrison
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June 22The Collectif Nude crew takes over the entire Drake hotel for a giant beach-themed Pride extravaganza!The Drake Hotel
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June 22This 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.The Great Hall Toronto
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June 22Yonge-Dundas Square is transformed into an outdoor artistic landscape by LGBTQ artists. See Rotterdam-based vocalist Sevdaliza later in the night.Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto
Lead photo byJesse Milns
Lead photo byJesse Milns
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