Two newish lesbian parties worth checking out

Austin trains to physically express his creativity through fire spinning, dance and parkour

New book sheds optimistic light on the future of gay rights in Africa

Toronto author Greg Kearney’s first novel is hilarious, harrowing and — dare we say? — heartwarming

By night he’s a Bollywood go-go-dancing star

Essential bands and artists to watch in 2014

Megan Piercey Monafu’s new play, Grain of Salt, is a series of vignettes taken from real interviews

A raunchy existential journey exploring penis size and the curious world of the penis enlargement industry

Random Order’s new album is inspired by sex and danger

The former bad boy of Canadian music on his upcoming tour, married life and Justin Bieber

Adam Norrad is the scantily clad, high-kicking MC in a new production of Cabaret

Former Olympic figure skater’s decision to cover Sochi Games draws fire

This week Rolyn visits Fit and Saturday night at Byzantium

There’s a chance that our fine finned friends might feel left out of all this meat worship. Far be it from us to neglect the dazzling purveyors of fresh fish this city has to offer.

More and more people are looking for responsibly raised, perfectly aged meat. A proper butcher is really the best option.

Culture

Picking up the slack

Madonna to perform ‘Same Love’ with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis at Grammys

Xtra Hot: Austin

Sexuality and social justice in the shadow of colonialism

Broadway greats come out against Russia . . . in song!

Desperate times

Xtra Hot: Shazad

The year ahead in music

An Ottawa playwright asks, ‘What do you think about the church?’

Cockumentary

Sweat, get naked, dance and get laid

Ashley MacIsaac’s quieter life

Cabaret with a twist and some kink

The unofficial Sochi Olympics theme song

Johnny Weir blasted by gay pornstar Michael Lucas

Deep Dish Toronto

Sea change

Mmmore