Culture

Five not-obvious songs for Pride

By Bradley Turcotte

Culture

Halifax looks to support Pussy Riot this weekend

By Simon Thibault

Power

Activists protest inclusion of Israeli-backed films in Queer Film Festival

Festival says action highlights power of film to ‘inspire discussion and dialogue’

By David P Ball

Arts

Go forth and view this exhibit

Cara Tierney’s photo critique of queer language

By Kandace Blaker

Arts

Hard artwork

Headmaster magazine penetrates new ground

By Chris Dupuis

Arts

A distinct do

Village salon ticks all the right boxes

By Serafin LaRiviere

Arts

Standing tall

Stilt-walker brings his street art to BuskerFest

By Chris Dupuis

Arts

Back to the farm

A rural coming-out story onstage in rural Millbrook, Ontario

By Drew Rowsome

Arts

Bruce Vilanch’s playhouse

Comedian talks porn, groping and ancient Pompeii

By Xtra Staff

Arts

Fruit of the Fringe

From equal opportunity offensiveness to frothy teen fun

By Mark Robins

Toronto Diary

Dan Savage vs Brian Brown: the dinner table debate

By Jeremy Feist

Culture

Atlantic Film Fest will be a gay ole time

By Simon Thibault

Arts

Reimagining Batman

New production creates a friendly neighbourhood superhero

By Serafin LaRiviere

Opinion

Get in the ring

Knockdowns newcomer Jimmy Fanz should get gold

By Graeme Gerrard

Arts

Laughing loud and proud at Pride

Carla Collins, Andrew Johnston and Ted Morris yuk it up at Laugh Out Proud

By Bradley Turcotte

Toronto Diary