Youth Pride Durham
Youth Pride Durham – Sunday, June 1, 2025, 1pm – Region of Durham Headquarters – 605 Rossland Rd E, Whitby, ON L1N 0B7– Free Event, This event is for children, youth and families Youth Pride Durham is a safe and inclusive celebration for children, youth and families who are part of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Allies are also welcome! This free event champions acceptance through an afternoon of electrifying live performances from talented drag performances, catchy tunes from DJ Psi, face painting, a photo booth and a forum for community organizations and agencies to gather in our vast Resource Village… and much more! https://yourvoice.durham.ca/youth-pride-durhamhttps://www.facebook.com/YouthPrideDurham/
Toronto Outdoor Picture Show at Christie Pits: Sunday July 20
– July 20 2025, Eats & Treats at 6pm / Showtime @ sundown (~9pm)– Toronto Outdoor Picture Show– Christie Pits Park, 750 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 3B1– Free Event / PWYC / All Ages– Wheelchair Accessible On Sunday July 20th, Toronto Outdoor Picture Show presents a free outdoor screening of a new feature film by queer Canadian filmmaker Trevor Anderson, highlighting the coming-of-age story of a non-binary pre-teen. This screening will open with Canadian queer short films alongside the feature film. Visit the TOPS website for details!BYOBlanket & ChairsThis film will be screened with captioning and audio description. All accessibility features can be found at TOpictureshow.com/accessibiltiy Find all event details at TOpictureshow.com/christie-pitsinstagram.com/TOpictureshow
The Julian and Sandy Sketches (or Polari for Dummies)
– June 25-26, early evening– Foy House, 92 Isabella Street– Free Ticketed Event / All Ages The Julian and Sandy Sketches (or Polari for Dummies) is a staged reading event celebrating the lost gay language Polari, taking place June 25–26, 2025, at Toronto’s historic Foy House. Originally from the 1960s BBC radio show Round the Horne, the sketches humorously spotlight queer culture and secret codes used by gay men during times of persecution. This Canadian debut adapts London settings to Toronto and features mid-60s fashion, witty dialogue, and a post-show Q&A. Honouring history and resilience, the event aligns with Pride 2025’s theme, “ALL IN,” reviving Polari with humour, heart, and a downloadable lexicon for all. https://www.instagram.com/bruceeves4343/
The ArQuives Open House
– Saturday June 14, 2025, 10:00am to 4:00pm– The ArQuives, 34 Isabella Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 1N1– Free Event / All Ages– Wheelchair Accessible? Yes – The ArQuives has an accessibility ramp at the front of the building. The narrowest passageway a mobility device will have to fit through in The ArQuives is 72 cm. We have a lift from the first floor to the second floor. There is no lift access to the third floor. The lift is smaller than the average elevator, therefore it is very difficult, and likely not possible to turn a mobility device around while inside the lift. Please be aware you may have to travel backwards into or out of the lift. A volunteer or staff member may accompany you in the lift if you require assistance. Join The ArQuives for Our Annual Open House! Take a guided tour of our historic house, visit the Trans Asian Kinship exhibition in our gallery, and learn about volunteer opportunities. Enjoy archival displays throughout the space, meet our team, and connect with community members as we celebrate Pride and 2SLGBTQIA+ history. Light refreshments will be provided. The ArQuives is a masked space. We can’t wait to welcome you! www.arquives.ca https://www.instagram.com/thearquives
Tashan presents RANGEEN
– Sat Jun 28 2025, 10 pm – Tashan Events – NOMAD Toronto, 725 Queen St E, Toronto M4M 1H1– Paid Event / Must be 19+ – Wheelchair Accessible Far from home, Every soul seeking a place to shine…To reclaim joy, love, and authenticity…This is your stage, your story, your celebrationIn a world that may demand to dim your light, RANGEEN reminds us to glow.. A homecoming to our roots,A dance of our passion, A Truly Queer Bollywood dream… Tashan presents RANGEENA Bollywood Toronto Pride event#Bollywood #bollywoodparty #queer #pridetoronto #dragshow #lgbtq #toronto #pride2024 https://linktr.ee/tashanevents https://www.instagram.com/tashan_events/
Singing Out Presents: Iconique
– June 7th 2025, 7pm– Singing Out– Koerner Hall, Telus Centre for Performance and Learning, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto ON, M5S 1W2– Ticketed Event / All Ages– Wheelchair Accessible Singing Out presents Iconique – a one-night-only Pride concert on June 7 at 7:00 PM at Koerner Hall. Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQQIA+ choir celebrates queer icons through powerful anthems, dynamic vocal arrangements, and dazzling dance performances. This vibrant show honors the voices and spirit of influential queer artists, promising an evening of music, joy, and community. Arrive early to catch the Gayly Forward Marching Band and kick off Pride season in style. Iconique is supported by the Royal Conservatory of Music and Daniels Corp’s 2025 My Piece of the City grant. Don’t miss this celebration of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQQIA+ joy—get your tickets now! Tickets:www.singingout.com/buy-tickets/ www.singingingout.com https://www.facebook.com/SingingOut/ https://www.instagram.com/singingoutlgbtq
SING! with Pride: The Kinsey SIcks and On That Note with special guest Stevn Page at SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival
– Sunday June 1, 2025, 7:30 PM– Royal Ontario Museum Signy & Cléophée Eaton Theatre, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C6 Canada– Ticketed Event / Recommended 18 + (coarse language)– Fully Accessible For 30 years, The Kinsey Sicks, America’s Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet, have dazzled audiences worldwide with their sharp satire, a cappella talent, and outrageous drag. With an impressive performance history—from Off-Broadway and Vegas to international tours—they return in DRAGAPELLA!, delivering fan favorites and fresh tunes. Joining them is On That Note, a top women and queer-centered a cappella group from Toronto Metropolitan University, known for their original arrangements, bold artistry, and award-winning performances. Special guest Steven Page of Barenaked Ladies will perform alongside both groups and receive the Slaight Music SING! Toronto Legacy Award. A celebration of satire, harmony, and pride! https://singtoronto.tickit.ca/events/28259 https://www.instagram.com/singtoronto/
ROOTS & GROOVE (AFRO QUEER PARTY)
– June 27th, 2025, 8PM-2AM– ROOTS & GROOVE– EL MOCAMBO, 464 Spadina Ave, Toronto ON M5T 2G8 – Paid Event / Must be 19+– Wheelchair Accessible Roots & Groove is a cultural initiative addressing the marginalization of Black Queer Africans in Toronto’s queer landscape. Despite the city’s inclusive reputation, this community often faces systemic racism, queerphobia, and lack of authentic representation. Roots & Groove responds by creating a safe, celebratory space that centers both Blackness and queerness—fostering belonging, empowerment, and cultural expression. In June, the initiative will launch its first Afro Black Pride celebration, not just as a party, but as a declaration of the community’s presence and resilience. The event marks the beginning of an ongoing effort to uplift and unify Black Queer Africans in Toronto. – Ticket Link: Roots & Groove: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/roots-groove-torontos-african-pride-party-tickets-1244241723489?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac2RIWmHkn377R9eF7fKcVjBhr2ZM2Xram5YJaLqJt-I0tB0XzmJYRu4ubD7Q_aem_6tpPo8AHuCpVwqaozesYCQ https://www.instagram.com/rootsngrooveofficial/
Promise Cherry Beach ’25
– Sunday, June 15 to Labour Day, 4 – 11pm– Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance NFP– Cherry Beach Park, Toronto– Paid Event / All Ages, 19+ for Beach Bar– Wheelchair Accessible The 25th season of Promise Cherry Beach! Every Sunday 4-11pm. House, techno & electro. Sink into the beach, sunset & stars. Picnics & pets-go for it. All ages, 19+ for bar. All are welcome, loved & protected.
Pup Your Pride
– June 28th 2025, 12:00pm meetup, 2:00pm contest 3:00pm Parade– Dogfather & Co– Ramsden Park Dog Park, Accessible from Yonge street and Avenue Road– Free Event / All ages– Wheelchair Accessible Dogfather & Co is bringing back our annual Pup Your Pride event at Ramsden Park Dog Park.This event is perfect for people who refuse to go anywhere without their dog, and why would you? Now you can include them in your pride weekend celebration. Shop our retail area of pet pride swag and cool your pup down with dog ice cream by Barker & Snouts. We will be having a best dressed contest and many more giveaways!Once the event at the park wraps up, we will begin our parade down to the festivities at Church street in the official dog parade of Toronto Pride. https://www.instagram.com/dogfatherandco/?hl=en
