We've less than 40 days to go until Pride Week (that's right *less than*) so let's take a look at some of the events taking place:

Sunil Gupta: Mr. Malhotra’s Party

http://www.sunilgupta.net/index.html">Sunil Gupta’s “Mr. Malhotra’s Party” visualizes the latest queer space in Delhi through a series of portraits of people who identify their sexuality as “queer” in some way.

Saturday June 6, 2009 to Saturday July 18, 2009
Tuesday to Saturday at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
At the Stephen Bulger Gallery

DRAG’ing ASL to Pride

Come out and join ORAD and the LGBT Deaf community for a night of drag, dance, and ASL. We'll have performances by deaf and hearing kings and queens, as well as prizes and giveaways! Join us in DRAG'ing ASL to Pride. ASL/English Interpretation will be provided.

Check out the Gallery from their April 2009 event.

Sunday June 7, 2009
9 pm to 11 pm

Shir Libeynu’s Going to Shul with Pride, 2009

Everyone is welcome at our third annual Pride Shabbat service. Celebrate LGBTTIQQ2S Pride at our inclusive Shabbat service, featuring innovative liturgy for queer Jews and the people we love, contemporary readings, music and story telling. A kiddush lunch will follow the service.

Bring along partners, parents, children, grandchildren, zaidies, bubbies, former flames, future prospects and all your friends.

Saturday June 13, 2009
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
750 Spadina Ave, 3rd Floor

Speaking Out with Pride!

http://www.the519.org/spn/">The Senior Pride Network presents Speaking Out with Pride! for older LGBTT people and service providers. This conference features keynote speaker Dr. Shari Brotman on the topic of healthy aging among older LGBTT people, as well as panels and workshops on a variety of topics. Registration is required. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Limited spaces for students available.

Monday June 15, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Annual Toronto Police Services Board and Chief of Police Pride Reception

The Chief of Police and The Toronto Police Services Board cordially invite members of the community to the Annual Community Pride Reception. The 519 Church Street Community Centre is proud to co-host this event.

Friday June 19, 2009
4 pm to 6 pm

We are Family!

Join 918 Bathurst for a day of art and music to celebrate the diversity of families and friends. This culture, arts, media and education centre will open its doors for a fun filled day of intergenerational events, activities and programs.

Saturday June 20, 2009
12pm to 5pm

The Vent! Launch Party

Join us the official launch party of the brand new TV and Internet show by comedienne http://maggiecassella.com/">Maggie Casella! Come out to celebrate and see the first show which will be airing on http://www.outtv.ca/">OUTtv. The Vent! One Topic. Every Angle.

Sunday June 21, 2009
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
12 Alexander Street