Arts

The skin Jim lives in

Jim Nason’s new story collection tackles homophobia, incest and love triangles

By Jorge Antonio Vallejos

Arts

Supernatural cuisine on Rhubarb menu

David Frankovich’s tarot cards and tinned treats

By Scott Dagostino

Toronto Diary

Booze hounding

Why the BC liquor board is punishing Rio

By Gareth Kirkby

Arts

Sex and the silly

Montreal drag king Nat King Pole delights in poking fun at straight dudes

By Matthew Hays

Arts

Stargazing

Dishing with Larry Blum

By Greg Armstrong-Morris

Culture

Calgary’s Club Sapien to close

Dance club renowned for supporting community

By Greg Beneteau

Arts

Reconstructing beauty

Nina Arsenault’s take on womanhood

By Chris Dupuis

Arts

Up close & personal

Four artists participating in the rhubarb one-to-one series

By Jonathan Valelly

Toronto

Dare you to Rhubarb

By Ryan G Hinds

Arts

BOOKS: Gay men do get bitchy

Simon Doonan’s decorated barbs

By Nick Aveling

Arts

Tiny toques for tatas

Crocheted nipple pasties and more available at erotic craft show

By Johnnie Walker

Arts

A Queer Kind of Valentine’s Returns

An early Valentine’s event with top queer talent

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Love & Sex

A Valentine’s Day rundown

What romantic plans do you have for Tuesday night?

By Ted Flett

Arts

A suggestion for wannabe cupids

Jill Barber is hopeful about romance

By Samantha Everts

Arts

In the Heights opens in Toronto

Lesbian star speaks with Xtra

By Xtra Staff