Queer events: week of August 20

COFFEE, TEA, SODOMY?

So the summer is still here. The end of August brings with it change and whist. Can you hear it? That’s change honey, and it’s whispering sweet nothings in your ear.

FRIDAY

TGIF @ Parking

Come to the Dance Fridays

SATURDAY

WE DON’T

PUT OUT! 4th annual Bike-in movie

MEC PLUS ULTRA

PHIL ROMANO @
PARKING

SUNDAY

Volleyball!

ONGOING

MADE IN MONTREAL EXHIBIT AT THE HISTORY CENTRE

EXTREME PAINTING

Used books!

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