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What went wrong at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and how can it be fixed?
Culture

What went wrong at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and how can it be fixed?

Generational conflict and accusations of systemic racism plagued the company before the board resigned

By Chris Dupuis
Buddies in Bad Times’ new board chair leaves amid ongoing tensions about the future of the Toronto theatre
Culture

Buddies in Bad Times’ new board chair leaves amid ongoing tensions about the future of the Toronto theatre

Last year, staff demanded restructuring and more power in hiring decisions

By Krishna Rau
‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ Queering The Canon and Harvey Fierstein
Queer Culture Catch-Up

‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ Queering The Canon and Harvey Fierstein

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning March 3

By S. Bear Bergman
Fashion, death, sex—Derek McCormack’s not entirely unglamorous world
Books

Fashion, death, sex—Derek McCormack’s not entirely unglamorous world

In a new collection of essays about fashion, Canada’s favourite funhouse author Derek McCormack pokes at the perversity of a decadent industry

By Paul Gallant
Queer film festivals, movies and TV shows streaming this March
TV & Film

Queer film festivals, movies and TV shows streaming this March

From lesbian nuns to “Queer Eye Germany,” here’s what to watch

By Sarah Taher
Women are the world: Anita Kunz’s fascinating foray into history
Excerpt

Women are the world: Anita Kunz’s fascinating foray into history

The celebrated artist turns a keen eye on the often unsung work of women

By Roxane Gay
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Grace Lavery’s latest, drag storytime and a super gay musical
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Grace Lavery’s latest, drag storytime and a super gay musical

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Feb. 17

By S. Bear Bergman
Vivek Shraya keeps changing. Is she going to change us, too?
Books

Vivek Shraya keeps changing. Is she going to change us, too?

In her newest book, Shraya explores personal transformations, including Sathya Sai Baba’s, Madonna’s and her own

By Sanchari Sur
Pride Toronto mishandled grant funding, exploited Indigenous and Two-Spirit artists, investigation finds
Power

Pride Toronto mishandled grant funding, exploited Indigenous and Two-Spirit artists, investigation finds

An independent review of the largest Pride organization in Canada is now underway

By Krishna Rau
Ignored for 40 years, Kay Dick’s paranoid dystopian novel ‘They’ rings true today
Books

Ignored for 40 years, Kay Dick’s paranoid dystopian novel ‘They’ rings true today

A bisexual writer and editor who was ahead of her time, Kay Dick’s prescient oeuvre deserves reappraisal

By Eli Cugini
Queer community groups, Joviale and a new A. Light Zachary chapbook
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Queer community groups, Joviale and a new A. Light Zachary chapbook

And other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Jan. 6

By S. Bear Bergman
22 predictions for 2022
The Buzz

22 predictions for 2022

Lil Nas X NFTs to a Kristen Stewart Oscar, here are our queer and trans pop culture predictions for the year ahead

By Mel Woods
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Molly Ostertag talks bringing her new graphic novel to your email inbox
Books

Molly Ostertag talks bringing her new graphic novel to your email inbox

The “Witch Boy” author will publish her latest offering exclusively through a Substack newsletter

By Mel Woods
Raven Two Feathers envisions bright Indigiqueer futures
Arts

Raven Two Feathers envisions bright Indigiqueer futures

The Two-Spirit award-winning artist showcases candid and hopeful audio and video installations at this year’s ImagineNATIVE Festival

By Thirza Cuthand
Robin’s queer. We love to see it!
Culture

Robin’s queer. We love to see it!

A new Batman comic finally makes the homosexual subtext text

By Mel Woods
When Alison Bechdel says comics are her ‘other girlfriend,’ you’d better believe it
Books

When Alison Bechdel says comics are her ‘other girlfriend,’ you’d better believe it

Fellow cartoonist Jennifer Camper talks to the lesbian legend about her new memoir “The Secret to Superhuman Strength”

By Jennifer Camper
Provocative pairings, from graphic books to the New York art world
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Provocative pairings, from graphic books to the New York art world

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning May 6

By S. Bear Bergman
How Shitlord Fuckerman overcomes anxiety by ‘going apeshit’
Music

How Shitlord Fuckerman overcomes anxiety by ‘going apeshit’

The Vancouver-based musician and animator finds control in chaos

By Jesse Locke
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