Thursday, Feb 25
Rhubarb Festival
Each year the local queer theatre puts on a two-week festival of new works — dance, music, performance art and more. The 37th year includes such pieces as Lil Blk, billed rather complicatedly as “a meeting of glamour and demons in a female-powered contemporary circus dance rock show.”
Runs until Sunday, Feb 28. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander St. buddiesinbadtimes.com
Spooky Bitch: Karen O Drag Tribute
A bunch of scary drag queens pay tribute to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ front woman, Karen O. Jenna Syde and her coven — including Jacklynn Hyde and Allysin Chaynes (who is also the DJ) — invite folks to put on their sexiest leather outfits and get ready for a night of performance and attitude.
10pm. The Beaver, 1192 Queen St W. For more info, visit Facebook.
Friday, Feb 26
Joyful Rebellion: A Blackness Yes Fundraiser
As a celebration of Black History Month, and to raise funds for Pride activities, Blockorama and Blackness Yes host a party fundraiser. It includes dancing to an almost-too-long list of DJs — Nik Red, Blackcat, Carma, Pleasure and Zehra — who spin hip hop, house, soca, reggae, R&B, and more.
10pm. Church, 504 Church St. churchonchurch.com
Deep 004
This edition of the cruising-focused, newish recurring party is headlined by Max Mohenu, the wonderfully photogenic curator, model, party promoter, writer and general man-about-town. DJ The Robotic Kid spins the warm up set. The lights are dim and the music is techno and tech-house.
10pm. The Black Eagle, 457 Church St. blackeagletoronto.com
Saturday, Feb 27
Bike Pump
Guys wear their best longjohns, onesies — seriously, any underwear will do — for a party in support of the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation. Those who for some reason don’t have undies can buy them at the party from Out on the Street. DJs Kevin Bailey and Aeryn Pfaff spin. Clothes check available.
3:30pm. The Black Eagle, 457 Church St. blackeagletoronto.com
Comedy Whore
For those who want a more relaxing, but also amusing, night out in the village, there’s Mandy Goodhandy’s standup comedy night. The self-proclaimed first trans woman stand-up comedian hosts an evening featuring some of Toronto’s most hilarious comedians. Includes food and bar service.
8:30pm. 120 Diner, 120 Church St. 120diner.com
Goddess
Each edition of Scooter McCreight’s new recurring dance party will pay homage to a different strong female character or icon. This time around it’s, simply, mermaids. Attendees are encouraged to dress in mermaid-style drag. DJs Produzentin and Buzz spin, and the drag is supplied by Judy Virago, Champagna Enemea and others.
10pm. The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St W. For more info, visit Facebook.
Wednesday, March 2
Nuit Rose Community Information Night
Nuit Rose is an annual celebration of art, performance, music and film by Canadian and international artists. For those who’ve been understandably confused by the promotional material of previous years, maybe this information night will help. It’s also a chance for organizations and individuals who want to get involved to speak up.
8pm. Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. facebook.com/nuitrosetoronto
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