Gay History Walk
– Fri June 6th, 12th, 20th, 2pm– Prime Timers Toronto – Allan Gardens, Palm House, Main Entrance. – Free except for Pride donations / All Ages GAY TORONTO HISTORY WALK – THEN AND NOW, (Although it covers mostly Gay history it should be of interest to the whole 2SLGBTQIA+ Community) The Gay Toronto History Walk is a 45-minute tour that begins at the Palm House in Allan Gardens, where Oscar Wilde spoke in 1882. The walk covers significant 2SLGBTQIA+ community spaces on Church Street, including Club Toronto, Zippers, The Barn, and Letros, and features stops at the first “Gay Apartment Block,” Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, and Woody’s, which hosted Queer As Folk filming. The tour also includes the AIDS Memorial, The 519’s programs, and concludes at Glad Day Bookshop. Inspired by George Hislop, it celebrates Toronto’s queer history and community resilience.
Free Intro to Square Dancing
– Saturday, June 7, 2025, 1:45 pm to 4:00 pm (calls are taught in sequence)– The 519 Community Centre, Room 200– 519 Church Street, north of Wellesley, Toronto– Everyone is welcome. No partner or experience required. It’s time to get moving and meet new friends! Join Triangle Squares to try out this fun and interactive dance style in a vibrant and supportive environment.No experience needed. No partner required. Everyone is welcome. Contact: info@trianglesquares.comwww.trianglesquares.com
Forbidden Nights UK
– June 7, 2025, 7:30pm– Forrest Jones Entertainment– Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1M4– Paid Event/ 19+ event– Wheelchair accessible It’s not just ladies night out, it’s everyone’s night out.Forbidden Nights is the UK’s premier inclusive male strip show, perfect for bachelorette/bachelor parties, birthdays, or celebrating your sexuality. Featuring world-class male strippers, acrobats, and fire performers, the high-energy show blends seductive dance, jaw-dropping talent, and cheeky humour for an unforgettable night out. With electrifying choreography and audience interaction, it’s more than just a show—it’s an experience. Whether you’re out with friends or spicing up your weekend, Forbidden Nights delivers lasting memories, laughter, and maybe a few blushes. A fully 2SLGBTQI+ inclusive event, it also invites guests on stage for up-close moments, celebrating fun, empowerment, and connection in a welcoming space. https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/ewg/ewg-home/whats-on/events-calendar?e=321004&d= https://www.instagram.com/forbiddennights/?hl=en
Drag Story Time with Gila Münster
Drag Story Time with Gila MünsterJune 1, 2025, 11:00amToronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave East, M3C1P2Free event & Family friendlyWheelchair Accessible To celebrate Pride Month, come join us in the Weston Family Library for Drag Story Time with Gila Münster (she/her), the cross dressing and cross stitching Jewish American Princess! https://www.instagram.com/tbg_canada/?hl=en
Counterpoint Community Orchestra June Concert
– Saturday June 7th, 2025, 7:30pm– Counterpoint Community Orchestra– Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave, – $20/adults; $12/children & youth, All Ages– Wheelchair Accessible Counterpoint Community Orchestra (CCO) is Canada’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ orchestra, formed in 1984, and performing a primarily classical repertoire continuously since then. We believe we are the oldest and longest running 2SLGBTQIA+ orchestra in the world, Our rehearsals are held at The 519 Community Centre, and the CCO stages three concerts annually, in December, March and June. Several hundred musicians and volunteers have played with and supported the orchestra over the past 40 years. Counterpoint continues to support the principles of sharing the joy of making excellent music together in an environment that is inclusive, diverse, and welcoming. This season we are featuring works by female composers at each concert. Our final concert of the season will be on Saturday June 7th and feature the Gaelic Symphony by Amy Beach. https://www.ccorchestra.org/ https://www.instagram.com/counterpointorchestra/?hl=en
CHERRY BOMB PRIDE: UNITY!
– Saturday June 28, 9pm – 3am– Axis Club, 722 College Street, Toronto M6G 1C4– Paid event: $20 + S.C. to $40 at door / 19+ event– Wheelchair Accessible Cherry Bomb Pride Party brings the heat with founders and resident DJs Cozmic Cat and Denise Benson, joined by standout Toronto talents DJs Kimiwan, Sofia Fly, and Soundboi. Enjoy sizzling burlesque from Neno Freebird and Rubie Magnitude at the vibrant, two-floor Axis Club (722 College St) — a wheelchair-accessible, inclusive space. This 19+ party is a joyful celebration for queer women, trans, nonbinary folks, and all allies. Get ready to dance, connect, and celebrate QUEER PRIDE! https://cherrybombto.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cherrybombtoronto https://www.facebook.com/CherryBombToronto/
Alisa McRonald Retail Feature at the Craft Ontario Shop
– June 20 – July 20, 2025– Craft Ontario, 1106 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H9– Free event / All Ages– Wheelchair Accessible From June 20 to July 20, 2025, Craft Ontario Shop features Alisa McRonald’s vibrant punch-needle wall hangings in their Feature Window. Inspired by fairytales, queerness, and pop culture through a kitschy lens, McRonald’s 70+ abstract woven faces evoke nostalgia and whimsy. A Queer GenX Feminist artist, her work—crafted from nearly 100% reclaimed textiles—combines humor, esotericism, and vintage charm. McRonald is an award-winning artist with international recognition, including features in Harper’s Bazaar Japan and the Toronto Star. This monthly retail feature supports artists by showcasing and selling a large body of their work in the street-facing window at 1106 Queen Street West. https://craftontario.com/pages/craft-ontario-shop https://www.instagram.com/craftontario/ https://www.facebook.com/CraftOntario/
Alek Bélanger: The Portrait Series Art Exhibition
Alek Bélanger: The Portrait Series Art ExhibitionMay 9th to June 7th, 2025, 11am – 6pm Tuesday to Friday, 11am – 5pm Saturday, Closed Sunday and MondayAbbozzo Gallery, 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 128, Toronto, M5V 3A8Free Event, No RSVP required / All AgesWheelchair Accessible from both east and west entrances with accessible bathrooms and dog-friendly From May 9 to June 7, Abbozzo Gallery presents Portrait, a powerful exhibition by French Canadian artist Alek Bélanger. Through visual art, poetry, and film, Bélanger explores identity and queerness. The Poetry series transforms gay conversion therapy books into empowering poetry, reclaiming queerness as strength and resilience. Burnt wood elements symbolize harm turned into healing. The Liberation Papers series reimagines 1960s–80s gay liberation newspapers on canvas, merging historical struggle with self-portraiture. Together, these works honor queer resistance, challenge past oppression, and emphasize the ongoing need for safe spaces, solidarity, and visibility within the LGBTQIA+ community. https://www.instagram.com/abbozzogallery/?hl=en
2025 Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament
2025 Toronto Pride Hockey TournamentFriday May 30 & Saturday May 31Toronto Pride Hockey TournamentFord Performance Centre, 400 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8V3L1Free event for the public to attend and watch. $75 player registration fee. Players must be 18+. Fans and visitors of all ages are welcome! All proceeds will be donated to local 2SLGBTQ+ charities.Wheelchair Accessible. The Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament is an annual trans-inclusive event for queer women, taking place May 30 and 31, 2025 at the Ford Performance Centre. Bringing together more than 200 players, the tournament celebrates diversity and inclusion in hockey and promotes the love of the sport for all. This year’s event will host a queer vendor market, appearances from prominent names in professional hockey, a silent auction, and more. https://www.instagram.com/torontopridehockey/
