Antibody releases a new tape complete with queer sci-fi readings this Friday! [Image via facebook]
Tuesday, June 16
Tightrope Spring Fiction Launch, 7pm, Victory Café, 781 Markham St, free
Join Tightrope Books in launching Ken Murray’s novel, Eulogy and Elizabeth Ukrainetz’s novel, The Theory of Light at Midnight. Readings by the authors plus guest reader Janette Platana, books for sale, door prizes and more!
Wednesday, June 17
TORONTO
Backspring Launch, 5pm, Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, free
Join Judith McCormack and Biblioasis for the launch of her new book Backspring.
Asylum Squad: The Jung Ones Launch, 6pm, The Central, 603 Markham St, free
The newest edition of the Mad Pride adventure comic Asylum Squad is here! Come celebrate with the creators at The Central.
Raconteurs: Neighbourhoods, 7:30pm, The Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Ave, $10
This month, the Raconteurs pair up with Planners in Public Spaces to tell stories about neighbourhoods.
Who’s WHO, 8pm, Voodoo Child, 288 College St
Fan Wu hosts this edgy reading including Nick Hauck, Catherine Ribeiro, Lena Suksi and Carter West.
ChiSeries Toronto, 8pm, ROUND, 152a Augusta Ave, PWYC
Michel Basilières, Nick Cutter, Andrew Pyper & Rio Youers! Plus music from Kari Maareni!
Queer Creativity in Queer Academia and Beyond, 8pm, Glad Day Bookshop, 598a Yonge St, free
Five queer creators/intellectuals (including our assistant editor Jonathan Valelly) share their work for a discussion of artistic practice and academic study.
MONTREAL
Amber Dawn invites Morgan M Page and Mark Ambrose Harris to read with her at this launch for her new poetry collection.
CALGARY
Single Onion #124, Shelf Life Books, 100 – 1302 4th St SW, free
The Single Onion’s last event of the spring will feature Toronto poet Nico Rogers, as well as an open mic.
Friday, June 19
TORONTO
Antibody Tape Release + Queer Sci-Fi Reading, 7:30pm, D-Beatstro, 1292 Bloor St W, $6 PWYC
Queer doom/sludge/dope/space tunes from Vile Creature and Antibody, all kicking off with a queer sci-fi reading.
Bizarre Ball 3: A F*cked Up Fairy Tale, 10pm, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St, $10
Mother Tko Monroe and Mother Trouble Nuance present the third installation of the Bizarre Ball. Come pump the runway!
Saturday, June 20
TORONTO
Queering Space, 7pm, Canadian Lesbian & Gay Archives, 34 Isabella St, free
The opening of a new exhibition about the transformation of queer spaces throughout history.
Sunday, June 21
TORONTO
Too Queer: A Bi Visibility Cabaret, 7:30pm, The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St W, $10 PWYC
An extensive visual art exhibition and live cabaret featuring the fiercest in local bi-identified artists and performers.