Arts

Putting a drag face on the Israel-Palestine conflict

Ballad of the Burning Star has North American premiere in Toronto

By Jeremy Willard

Arts

Katya spices up Toronto Pride

RuPaul’s Drag Race fan favourite leaves the show, crosses the border

By Mike Yerxa

Power

Remembering Abe Rotstein, 1929–2015

A man known for his intellect and abundant love will be missed

By David Rayside

Arts

The top queer picks from 2015’s Contact Photography Fest

Nudes, sculpture and trans men among highlights

By Chris Dupuis

Arts

Out in Toronto: May 7–13, 2015

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard

Arts

Hurray for men in heels!

Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum’s new exhibit digs into towering history

By Sissydude

Arts

Keith Hennessy shows off his Bear/Skin

Controversial new dance show in Capitalism, Sex, and Magic series

By Chris Dupuis

Power

Ontario’s sex ed curriculum heads to court of public opinion

Toronto sees 144 percent rise in elementary student absences May 4 as parents ‘strike’ in protest

By HG Watson

Arts

Buddies in Bad Times announces Queer Pride 2015 lineup

Highlights include x-rated theatre and a hotly anticipated vogue ball

By Chris Dupuis

Arts

Everyday gay at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival and The Other War

Tamar Glezerman’s film explores lesbian life in Tel Aviv during the 2006 Lebanon War

By Ryan English

Arts

Church Street’s lesbian party rises to the top

Cream raises the bar on lowering inhibitions in Toronto

By Jeremy Willard

Arts

Out in Toronto: April 30–May 6, 2015

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard

Arts

This Is A Costume Drama, with a lot of nudity

DA Hoskins’ latest dance creation is an unrelenting game of adult dress-up and dress-down

By Chris Dupuis

Arts

Women in Rock, exposed!

Divas on display at Toronto’s Contact Photography fest

By S. Bear Bergman

Arts

Artist Newsstand breathes new life into the TTC

Toronto artists reinvent abandoned space at Chester station

By Chris Dupuis

Arts

Margaret Cho’s weapons of choice

Talking politics, sex and jumpsuits with our favourite unapologetic comedian

By Lauryn Kronick

Culture

David Furnish will be Pride Toronto’s 2015 grand marshal

Elton John’s husband to lead parade

By Andrew Jacome

Arts

Deep Dish does FAT

Rolyn has an intergalactic experience with designer Evan Biddell

By Rolyn Chambers