Posts Filed Under: pride 2012

Women’s Arm Wrestling Brings Mayhem to Pride

Arm-wrestling, booty shorts, and smoke machines collide on the Alterna-Queer stage.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Dean BradleyJul. 3rd, 9:00 am

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On the Pride Stage: Lucas Silveira, Soul Man

The Cliks frontman on rediscovering the music of his childhood.

By Chris Dart Jun. 30th, 1:30 pm

On the Pride Stage: Fawn Big Canoe

Local DJ explains why she loves playing "Gay Christmas."

By Chris Dart Jun. 30th, 1:00 pm

On the Pride Stage: DJ Blackcat

Toronto's gay urban music godfather talks about his two decades behind the decks.

By Chris Dart Jun. 30th, 12:30 pm

On the Pride Stage: Sikh Knowledge

Montreal-based artist talks about what makes a good MC and compares beats to "bears" and "twinks."

By Chris Dart Jun. 30th, 12:00 pm

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Trans March Transgresses the Boundaries of Pride

A diversity of trans voices were heard at the Trans Rally before a diversity of marching routes were taken on the Trans March.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 30th, 11:00 am

Torontoist’s Pride Survival Guide

Don’t feel overwhelmed by Pride. Check out these hints, tips, and highlights for a weekend of fun.

By David Demchuk Jun. 29th, 11:30 am

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Pride in Their Own Words: Michael Erickson

A local high school teacher with deep involvement in the LGBT community writes about how he learned to love Pride, despite its flaws.

By Torontoist Jun. 29th, 9:00 am

Urban Planner: June 29, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: Pride-celebrating roller derby, comedy, and music; a convival party for the Power Plant's new summer exhibit; and One Hundred Dollar's Simone Schmidt makes change.

By Steve Fisher Jun. 29th, 7:00 am

Pride in Their Own Words: Jaime Woo

Jaime Woo, a Toronto writer who covers the queer community, describes what Pride means to him.

By Torontoist Jun. 28th, 3:00 pm

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Pride in Their Own Words: Andrea Houston

Andrea Houston, a reporter at the LGBT bi-weekly magazine Xtra whose writing and advocacy helped bring about the passage of Bill 13, describes what Pride means to her.

By Torontoist Jun. 28th, 2:00 pm

Scene: Pride Week Proclaimed in Toronto

"Welcome to your City Hall," cheers Kristyn Wong-Tam, as the City of Toronto officially marks Pride Week.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Christopher DrostJun. 25th, 4:30 pm

Urban Planner: June 25, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: who'll be at the Pride Week flag raising (and who won't be), plus a late night march; Gilda's Club honours VIPs at its annual awards luncheon; TAPA honours theatre practitioners at the annual Dora awards; and the Garrison presents a night of Stones on film.

By Steve Fisher Jun. 25th, 7:00 am