EXTRA FUN INCLUDED! In Hamilton this Saturday. [image via facebook]
Tuesday, June 23
TORONTO
Members of the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance and photographer Christopher Cushman to discuss ball culture in Toronto.
Naked Boys Reading our Favorite Queer Authors, 8pm, Glad Day Bookshop, 598a Yonge St, free
It’s exactly what it sounds like! With readings from Brendan Healy, Greg Wong, Elliot DeLine and more. Check out Glad Day’s facebook page for a full listing of their Pride literary events.
Wednesday, June 25
TORONTO
Butch Femme Salon – Show Your Pride, 9pm, Buddies, 12 Alexander St, free
Dj Recklezz plays this intersectional wonderland party and show.
Friday, June 26
TORONTO
Trans* Pride Community Fair, 2pm-7pm, Norman Jewison Park, 13 Isabella St
Lots of Trans* community groups sharing their work! By trans, for trans. Precedes the Trans march at 7pm.
Skanky Possom Presents: Benson and Christakos, 7pm, 1055 Logan Ave, free
Veggie Vietnamese food, poets, books, and more. Steve Benson and Margaret Christakos read.
Saturday, June 27
HAMILTON
Hamilton Zineposium, 2pm-6pm, Artword Artbar, 15 Colborne St, Hamilton, ON
Zinesters! Booksters! DIYers! The Hamilton Zineposium is here and its gonna be amazing. The Hamilton zine scene is one of the most lively and lovely in the area.
TORONTO
Pink Market, 11am-6pm, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St, free
So many wonderful vendors and queer artists coming together in one place! Runs Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday, June 28
The Underdog Poets Academy, 7:30pm, The Central, 603 Markham St, PWYC
This month’s readers are Jared Shapiro, Amanda Childs and Vanessa Smythe. And you! At the open mic portion.