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Chris Dupuis

Chris Dupuis

Chris Dupuis is a writer and curator originally from Toronto.

Bejewelled and beguiled: meet businessman and philanthropist Salah Bachir
Books

Bejewelled and beguiled: meet businessman and philanthropist Salah Bachir

His new star-studded memoir dishes deflection and reflection in equal measure

October 13, 2023
What went wrong at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and how can it be fixed?
Culture

What went wrong at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and how can it be fixed?

Generational conflict and accusations of systemic racism plagued the company before the board resigned

March 7, 2022
The closure of Backpage will hurt queer and trans sex workers the most
Sex work

The closure of Backpage will hurt queer and trans sex workers the most

LGBT sex workers are already feeling the loss of a vital platform

June 6, 2018
How Rhubarb 2018 is bridging the intergenerational gap for artists
Arts

How Rhubarb 2018 is bridging the intergenerational gap for artists

From shows about aging and sex to coming out later in life, creators are getting the LGBT community to rethink its relationship with our elders

February 8, 2018
Five films not to miss at Inside Out 2017, Ottawa’s LGBT film festival
Arts

Five films not to miss at Inside Out 2017, Ottawa’s LGBT film festival

November 6, 2017
Meet the queer and two-spirit Indigenous artists sharing their stories for ImagineNATIVE 2017
Arts

Meet the queer and two-spirit Indigenous artists sharing their stories for ImagineNATIVE 2017

In its 18th year, the event is showcasing a widely diverse selection of films

October 19, 2017
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Seven queer performances to catch at SummerWorks 2017
Arts

Seven queer performances to catch at SummerWorks 2017

With LGBT works ranging from disability, culture, BDSM and masculinity, you won’t want to miss what this year has to offer

August 3, 2017
How an all-male burlesque troupe danced its way into Toronto’s queer entertainment scene
Arts

How an all-male burlesque troupe danced its way into Toronto’s queer entertainment scene

BoylesqueTO shows are sexy, political and showcase men of all body types

July 19, 2017
Five queer productions to catch at the Toronto Fringe Festival 2017
Arts

Five queer productions to catch at the Toronto Fringe Festival 2017

July 5, 2017
Six LGBT events you won’t want to miss at Luminato 2017
Arts

Six LGBT events you won’t want to miss at Luminato 2017

The Toronto celebration of arts and creativity is back with stand-out performances

June 12, 2017
How the Toronto Queer Film Festival is shaking up Pride Month
Arts

How the Toronto Queer Film Festival is shaking up Pride Month

In its second year, the fest screens queer and activist films without the influence of corporate sponsorships

June 9, 2017
Five queer films you don’t want to miss at Toronto’s Inside Out 2017
Arts

Five queer films you don’t want to miss at Toronto’s Inside Out 2017

From romantic comedies to gut-wrenching documentaries, there’s something for everyone

May 24, 2017
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Five queer films you don’t want to miss at Hot Docs 2017
Arts

Five queer films you don’t want to miss at Hot Docs 2017

Here’s a few of the fest’s best LGBT documentaries

April 25, 2017
How one dance piece is redefining cultural assumptions about India
Arts

How one dance piece is redefining cultural assumptions about India

Hari Krishnan’s latest work, Holy Cow(s)!, combines Indian dance forms with a healthy dose of humour, politics and queerness

March 20, 2017
Five Rhubarb Festival 2017 performances you can’t miss
Arts

Five Rhubarb Festival 2017 performances you can’t miss

The long-running festival at Buddies in Bad Times is in its 38th year

February 14, 2017
Five festive films that actually have LGBT storylines
Arts

Five festive films that actually have LGBT storylines

For when the weather outside is frightful, here’s a few Christmas movies with queer and trans narratives

December 22, 2016
How a psychic experience and a dead writer inspired Daniel MacIvor’s new play
Arts

How a psychic experience and a dead writer inspired Daniel MacIvor’s new play

Who Killed Spalding Gray? is a departure from MacIvor’s usual style

November 28, 2016
Five queer films to watch at Inside Out Ottawa 2016
Arts

Five queer films to watch at Inside Out Ottawa 2016

The festival boasts some of the world’s best LGBT cinema

November 9, 2016
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