Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5, Episode 7 recap: Comedy RuNight

The final four hit the stage to tell stand-up, but only three get invited back for an encore

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

After the sashay: Anastarzia Anaquway kisses the competition goodbye

The pageant queen talks about friendship, loyalty and representation

By Arvin Joaquin

TV & Film

Floral artist Maurice Harris displays ‘what liberation and freedom can look like’

His new show, “Centerpiece,” is a creative showcase for Black excellence

By Tre’vell Anderson

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 3 power ranking: Chart-toppers

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 3 recap: Baby I’m sorry (I’m not sorry)

The rap battle challenge is a blast, which makes it hard to see anyone go

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Arts

4 happenings to wind you up or wind down with now

What to watch, read, listen to and look at: July 16

By Sarah Taher

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Bounce artist Big Freedia and model Valentina Sampaio

By Xtra Staff

Books

How femme memoirs challenge queer stereotypes about rural living

Working-class country living isn’t always bad for queer folks. Five authors tackle femme identity and queerness outside city limits

By Andi Schwartz

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5’ Episode 6 power ranking: The Backyardigans

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5, Episode 6 recap: Break out the ‘cues and have a ball

Is that all there is to a backyard eleganza look?

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

After the sashay: Kyne speaks out about the way she’s portrayed on ‘Canada’s Drag Race’

The TikTok math queen talks about the show and the challenges of being a queen of colour on Drag Race

By Arvin Joaquin, Sarah Taher

Music

10 queer artists whose music supports anti-racist and LGBTQ2 advocacy groups

Righteous sounds: A playlist of musicians and singers putting their money where their mouth is

By Caitlin Stall-Paquet

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 2 power ranking: Citrus blast

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

’Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 2 recap: When will we share Heritage Minutes?

One underdog takes a big leap up in the competition in this week’s acting challenge

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Arts

4 things to wind you up or wind down with this week

What to watch, read, listen to and look at: July 9

By Sarah Taher

Feature

Why cosplay can be so liberating for trans and non-binary folks

For many, dressing up as their favourite characters is the first safe opportunity to play with gender

By V.S. Wells

My Queer Kitchen

More hands make better dumplings

Jennifer E. Crawford teams up with fellow “MasterChef Canada” alum Marissa Leon-John to make delicious pot stickers

By Jennifer E. Crawford

Music

Queer punk to indie pop to experimental electronic via lesbian autistic love

Follow The Courtneys’ Sydney Koke, a.k.a. Slaylor Moon, on her fascinating musical trajectory

By Jesse Locke