Arts

What, what, WHAT are you doing? Queer comedy in Toronto

By Lina Harper • October 21, 2010 9:05 am EDT

Comedy lovers in Toronto have lots to look forward to over the next few weeks.

Margaret Cho performs in Toronto tomorrow (and in Montreal on Sat, Oct 23). Check out ticket and venue info here.

Xtra’s Vancouver blogger, Sean Horlor, recently caught up with Cho for an interview. Watch:

And the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival runs Nov 2 to 7. Among the highlights: Second City member Brian Gallivan, best known for his Sassy Gay Friend videos on YouTube.

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