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September 2023

The Tallant Show presents My Birthday Gaybaret

September 15th, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

September 15th, 2023 // Doors at 10:30pm Regular $25 19+ Buy Tickets Willkommen, bienvenue, step right up, step right in, and WELCOME TO THE GAYBARET!   Here, under the smoky haze and the seductive flicker of the dimly lit Buddies…

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Retro Dance Party Presented by TSVL

September 16th, 2023 @ 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

September 16th, 2023 // Doors at 10:30pm Advance tickets $10 // Door tickets $15 19+ Buy Tickets   DJ Sumation playing your favorite hits all night, with performances by Vita Love   Our staff have been monitoring provincial and city…

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Poetry Open Mic

September 17th, 2023 @ 4:30 PM
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Doors Open & Sign-up 4:30PM // Open Mic 5PM   Join host Raymond Helkio for some of Toronto's most dazzling, brazen, saucy, shameless, flashy and flamboyant poets! In order to give everyone a chance to read, please read one work…

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GBS Queer Dodgeball – Draft Party

September 18th, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
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Doors at 8:00pm 19+   Players in the league attend to find out which team they've been placed on and find out the theme of the season.   Our staff have been monitoring provincial and city regulations, and have used…

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Les Femmes Fatales Present… With Love From Dragon City

September 22nd, 2023 @ 9:00 PM

September 22nd, 2023 // Doors 8:30pm // Show 9:00pm Regular $30 Buy Tickets         There are Killer Dames in ''exotic'' places. Les Femmes Fatales Present... With Love From Dragon City       Our new Femmes Fatales…

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Dark Day Cabaret 3

September 23rd, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

September 23rd, 2023 // Doors 6:30pm // Show 7:00pm Regular $12 Buy Tickets   We're back with five new singers! Join us for a spectacular night of music featuring some of Toronto's best and brightest Music Theatre performers. The night…

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Sweat-tember

September 23rd, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 // DOORS AT 10:30PM // $5 BEFORE 11:30PM, $10 AFTER // 19+ As the weather cools off we're keeping things hot at Buddies with a night of dancehall and reggae spun by DJ Spliff (aka speaking of…

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Trade Market / Trade and under $30 Market

September 24th, 2023 @ 12:30 PM

September 24th, 2023 12:30pm - 4:30pm   YIKES Co. Is hosting a trades market where customers are able to trade their own goods/services with the vendors, or pay with money, the equivalent amount to the vendors. The market will look…

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Reporter Slam Toronto

September 27th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

September 27th, 2023 Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7:00pm Free Event   Jochen Markett of Reporter Slam in Germany hosts speakers and show producers from the International Live Journalism Festival 2023 for a Toronto-focused version of this concept that…

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COVID in the House of Old

September 28th, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
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September 28th, 29th and 30th, 2023 Doors 2:00pm Free Event   A poignant storytelling exhibit about COVID in long-term care facilities, featuring the voices and experiences of residents, staff and family members. Our Buddies Cabaret exhibit will launch a Rainbow…

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COVID in the House of Old

September 29th, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
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September 28th, 29th and 30th, 2023 Doors 2:00pm Free Event   A poignant storytelling exhibit about COVID in long-term care facilities, featuring the voices and experiences of residents, staff and family members. Our Buddies Cabaret exhibit will launch a Rainbow…

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Cow Poke

September 29th, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

September 29th, 2023 // Doors at 10:30pm Advance $10 //  Door tickets $15 19+ Buy Tickets   Our staff have been monitoring provincial and city regulations, and have used this information to create a COVID-19 Safety Package for visitors, artists,…

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COVID in the House of Old

September 30th, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
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One event on September 30th, 2023 at 2:00 PM

September 28th, 29th and 30th, 2023 Doors 2:00pm Free Event   A poignant storytelling exhibit about COVID in long-term care facilities, featuring the voices and experiences of residents, staff and family members. Our Buddies Cabaret exhibit will launch a Rainbow…

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After Werk 5th Anniversary

September 30th, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

Saturday //September 30, 2023  // Doors 10:30pm Advance Tickets $12 Door tickets $10 before 11pm and $15 after 11pm // Cash Only 19+ Buy Tickets     Music by DJ Aural from Grapefruit spinning.   Our staff have been monitoring…

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October 2023

Toronto Monologue Slam

October 1st, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
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One event on March 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7:00pm Regular $20 Buy Tickets   For over a decade, North America's largest acting showcase has provided a platform for Canadian and international actors to connect, compete and collaborate. The event features a selection…

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Pod the North LIVE!

October 5th, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

October 5th, 2023 // Doors 6:30pm // Show 7:30pm Regular $20   Buy Tickets     Pod the North, the Canadian podcasting newsletter from Kattie Laur, will be celebrating its first anniversary with a live show and mixer for Canadian…

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Toronto, 1989 – A New Play by Aveleigh Keller

October 6th, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
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October 6th // Doors at 7:00pm // Show at 7:30pm October 7th // Doors at 3:30pm // Show at 4:00pm Regular $20 // Students/Artsworkers $15 Buy Tickets   "You can't expect everyone to sacrifice what you're willing to."   Inspired…

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Angëll’s Dynamic Duets Birthday Bash

October 6th, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

October 6th, 2023 // Doors at 10:30pm Regular $10 19+ Buy Tickets   A birthday drag show featuring duets between the birthday girl (Angëll Morana) and various other drag performers from Toronto. It will feature myself Angëll Morana, Mirana, Ella…

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Toronto, 1989 – A New Play by Aveleigh Keller

October 7th, 2023 @ 1:00 PM
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October 6th // Doors at 7:00pm // Show at 7:30pm October 7th // Doors at 3:30pm // Show at 4:00pm Regular $20 // Students/Artsworkers $15 Buy Tickets   "You can't expect everyone to sacrifice what you're willing to."   Inspired…

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Queer Emo/Alt Night

October 7th, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

October 7th, 2023 // Doors at 10:30pm Advance $10 //  Door tickets $15 19+ Buy Tickets Your favourite Emo Night MC Jordan Black will be joining us for a big night of queer emo music, dancing, fits, and VIBES Ft.…

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Pride and Remembrance Foundation Reception

October 10th, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

October 10th, 2023 Doors 6:30pm PWYC   This is a reception celebrating the Pride and Remembrance Run. It is also an event when the charitable proceeds from the 2023 Pride and Remembrance Run will be distributed to the five charitable…

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ScrapFest

October 12th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

Cabaret | Doors open 6PM | Tickets $26 ADVANCE, $31 at the DOOR. Buy Tickets     ScrapFest Unleashes an Explosive Lineup for a Night of Unforgettable Entertainment in Toronto! Get ready for a sensational evening that will rock your…

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Kings and Classics: Friday The 13th!

October 13th, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

October 13th, 2023 // Doors at 10:30pm $25 cash only // PWYC available 19+   Kings and Classics is Toronto's currently longest-running and hottest Drag King and Gender Performer show that provides a safer inclusive space for all performance and…

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The Scary Spice Queens

October 14th, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
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October 14th Show 1 doors at 7:30pm // show at 8:00pm Show 2 doors at 10:30pm // show at 11:00pm // 19+ Regular $30 Buy Tickets   The Spice Queens are Back at Buddies !   This time for a…

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The Scary Spice Queens

October 14th, 2023 @ 11:00 PM
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October 14th Show 1 doors at 7:30pm // show at 8:00pm Show 2 doors at 10:30pm // show at 11:00pm // 19+ Regular $30 Buy Tickets   The Spice Queens are Back at Buddies !   This time for a…

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Poetry Open Mic

October 15th, 2023 @ 4:30 PM
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Doors Open & Sign-up 4:30PM // Open Mic 5PM   Join host Raymond Helkio for some of Toronto's most dazzling, brazen, saucy, shameless, flashy and flamboyant poets! In order to give everyone a chance to read, please read one work…

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Forte: Unzipped

October 20th, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

October 20th, 2023 Show 1 // Doors at 7:00pm // Show at 7:30pm Show 2 // Doors at 9:30pm // Show at 10:00pm // 19+ Regular $25 // with option to add $5 or $10 donation Buy Tickets   Following…

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The Boolesque Ball

October 21st, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

October 21st, 2023 Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7:00pm Early Bird $35 Regular $40 Buy Tickets   Join the Dell’Arte Burlesque Collective for a night of fright and fancy, Saturday, October 21st! Reviving their original group act from the…

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Naipes: Noche De Brujxs

October 21st, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

Saturday October 21st, 2023 // Doors at 10:30pm Advance tickets $10 // Door tickets $15 **Advance ticket sales have ended, but don't worry! There will be tickets available when the doors open at 10:30pm** 19+   Calling all Vamiprxs, Monstruo,…

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Love You To Death: A New Canadian Musical

October 26th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
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October 26th-29th, 2023 // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7:00pm // $33 October 28th & 29th, 2023 // Doors at 1:30pm // Show at 2:00pm // $28 Buy Tickets Written by Melly Magrath, Lyrics by Melly Magrath, Quinton Naughton,…

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Love You To Death: A New Canadian Musical

October 27th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
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October 26th-29th, 2023 // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7:00pm // $33 October 28th & 29th, 2023 // Doors at 1:30pm // Show at 2:00pm // $28 Buy Tickets Written by Melly Magrath, Lyrics by Melly Magrath, Quinton Naughton,…

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Tashan : BOLLYWEEN

October 27th, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

Friday October 27th, 2023 // Doors at 10:30pm Advance $20 //  Door tickets $25 19+ ** advance tickets for this event are SOLD OUT, but many are available at the door! Arrive early to avoid lines **     Tashan…

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Love You To Death: A New Canadian Musical

October 28th, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
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October 26th-29th, 2023 // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7:00pm // $33 October 28th & 29th, 2023 // Doors at 1:30pm // Show at 2:00pm // $28 Buy Tickets Written by Melly Magrath, Lyrics by Melly Magrath, Quinton Naughton,…

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Love You To Death: A New Canadian Musical

October 28th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
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One event on October 29th, 2023 at 2:00 PM

October 26th-29th, 2023 // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7:00pm // $33 October 28th & 29th, 2023 // Doors at 1:30pm // Show at 2:00pm // $28 Buy Tickets Written by Melly Magrath, Lyrics by Melly Magrath, Quinton Naughton,…

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After Werk Halloween

October 28th, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

Saturday // October 28th, 2023  // Doors 10:30pm advance sales $15 door tickets $15 before 11pm // $20 after 11pm 19+ ** advance tickets for this event are SOLD OUT, but many are available at the door! Arrive early to…

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Love You To Death: A New Canadian Musical

October 29th, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
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One event on October 29th, 2023 at 2:00 PM

October 26th-29th, 2023 // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7:00pm // $33 October 28th & 29th, 2023 // Doors at 1:30pm // Show at 2:00pm // $28 Buy Tickets Written by Melly Magrath, Lyrics by Melly Magrath, Quinton Naughton,…

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Love You To Death: A New Canadian Musical

October 29th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
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An event every day that begins at 7:00 PM, repeating until October 29th, 2023

One event on October 28th, 2023 at 2:00 PM

One event on October 29th, 2023 at 2:00 PM

October 26th-29th, 2023 // Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7:00pm // $33 October 28th & 29th, 2023 // Doors at 1:30pm // Show at 2:00pm // $28 Buy Tickets Written by Melly Magrath, Lyrics by Melly Magrath, Quinton Naughton,…

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November 2023

I Want to Believe

November 3rd, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

Friday November 3rd, 2023 Doors at 10:30pm Advance tickets $7 //  Door tickets $10 19+   Buy Tickets     Spooky Mulder or Skeptical Scully? Whichever way you lean, come seek the truth, and hit the dancefloor, at 'I Want…

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Retro Party by TSVL

November 4th, 2023 @ 10:30 PM
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One event on March 9th, 2024 at 10:30 PM

 Doors at 10:30pm Advance tickets $10 // Door tickets $15 19+ Buy Tickets Come dance the night away to your favorite hits with DJ Sumation and TSVLs own Rosacea Cheeks.   Our staff have been monitoring provincial and city regulations,…

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Toronto Monologue Slam

November 5th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
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One event on March 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7:00pm Regular $20 Buy Tickets   For over a decade, North America's largest acting showcase has provided a platform for Canadian and international actors to connect, compete and collaborate. The event features a selection…

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A Night of Laughs with Elvira Kurt

November 7th, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

November 7th, 2023 Doors at 5:30pm // Show at 6:00pm $10 Buy Tickets   Join TMU's Positive Space and the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion for "A Night of Laughs with Elvira Kurt" on Tuesday, November 7.…

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Reading of After the Trojan Women

November 8th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
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November 8th and 9th, 2023 Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm Sign Up Here   Join us for a public reading of Amena Shehab and Joanna Blundell's new full-length play “After the Trojan Women”. Inspired by Euripides’ ancient play, “The Trojan Women”.…

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Reading of After the Trojan Women

November 9th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
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November 8th and 9th, 2023 Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm Sign Up Here   Join us for a public reading of Amena Shehab and Joanna Blundell's new full-length play “After the Trojan Women”. Inspired by Euripides’ ancient play, “The Trojan Women”.…

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Les Femmes Fatales Present…. Kisses From Your Caribbean Queen

November 10th, 2023 @ 9:00 PM

November 10th, 2023 // Doors 8:30pm // Show 9:00pm $30 Buy Tickets   The second installment in our Postcard series. We are travelling to the colourful and sexy Caribbean for beautiful and devious Caribbean girls. Starring .... Ravyn Wngz Ivory…

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Mind, Body and Drag

November 24th, 2023 @ 8:00 PM

November 24th, 2023 // Doors 7:00pm // Show 8:00pm Regular $35 Buy Tickets   WELLNESS … MIND, BODY, AND DRAG   JOIN OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO FOSTER MENTAL WELLNESS THROUGH "MIND, BODY AND DRAG."   Come and lend your support…

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Miss Hola 2023

November 25th, 2023 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

November 25, 2023 $12 Doors at 5:30pm // Show at 6pm Buy Tickets Latino Drag Queen Pageant Our staff have been monitoring provincial and city regulations, and have used this information to create a COVID-19 Safety Package for visitors, artists,…

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Poetry Open Mic

November 26th, 2023 @ 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Originally started as a patio poetry series in the summer of 2020 by Patricia Wilson and David Bateman, Poetry Sundays have become a regular monthly affair at Buddies. Poetry readings are hosted by Raymond Helkio and happen generally every third Sunday of…

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You Betta Bevel! Class of 2023 Showcase

November 30th, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Presented by City of Toronto's Drag Masterclass Nov 30 // Doors at 6:00pm // Free Entry (with advanced registration)   Featuring Canada's Drag Race Superstars Miss Fiercalicious, Suki Doll & Hollywood Jade Hosted by: Sanjina Music by: DJ Blackcat Producer:…

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December 2023

A Very Chris-terical Christmas Cabaret

December 1st, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
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December 1st and 2nd Doors at 7:00pm // Show at 7:30pm Regular $40   Buy Tickets   Did you REALLY think that Chris Tsujiuchi was going to let this year stop him from keeping the yuletide gay?!? No. With everything…

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A Very Chris-terical Christmas Cabaret

December 2nd, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
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December 1st and 2nd Doors at 7:00pm // Show at 7:30pm Regular $40   Buy Tickets   Did you REALLY think that Chris Tsujiuchi was going to let this year stop him from keeping the yuletide gay?!? No. With everything…

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QUEERIOUS

December 2nd, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

December 2nd Doors at 10:30pm $20 Regular 19+   Buy Tickets   Maximum Capacity's 40th Birthday party! Performers: Dolly Berlin Ivory Leeland Rosie Mae Babia Majora Betty Quirk Sassy Dainty Nancy Bocock Trixi Jones Gay Jesus Thrasher El Toro Titus…

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Toronto Monologue Slam

December 3rd, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
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One event on March 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7:00pm Regular $20 Buy Tickets   For over a decade, North America's largest acting showcase has provided a platform for Canadian and international actors to connect, compete and collaborate. The event features a selection…

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Chez Moi

December 6th, 2023 @ 8:00 PM

December 6th // Doors 7:30pm // Show 8:00pm // PWYC at the door   Chez Moi is a performance love letter to the Dyke bars of Toronto. A one woman show that uses vocal loops to move through time. A…

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Sweet Tooth: Camp Queer’s 1 Year Anniversary Show

December 8th, 2023 @ 10:45 PM

December 8th Doors at 10:45pm $18 Advance Tickets// $25 Door Tickets 19+   Buy Tickets   Celebrating 1 year of monthly queer variety shows - Camp Queer features drag, live music, burlesque, comedy, vendors and a unique theme! This months…

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STRAPIANO

December 9th, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

December 9th, 2023 // Doors at 10:30pm Advance tickets $15 // Door tickets $20 19+ Pre-sales for this event have now ended, but more tickets will be available at the door!   The votes are in! Get ready to groove…

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Bruce Dow – Beautiful Things

December 16th, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

December 16th Doors at 7:00pm // Show at 7:30pm Regular $25 Buy Tickets   Join 2 x Dora Award winning, Broadway and Stratford Festival actor / singer / cabaret artist, Bruce Dow (Non-Binary / Any and All) and Canadian Screen…

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North Pole

December 16th, 2023 @ 10:30 PM

December 16th Doors at 10:30pm $20 Advance Tickets// $25 Door Tickets 19+ Buy Tickets   The North Pole may be cold, but we're heating it up with some of Toronto's best pole dancers! Join us on the evening of Saturday…

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Poetry Open Mic

December 17th, 2023 @ 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Originally started as a patio poetry series in the summer of 2020 by Patricia Wilson and David Bateman, Poetry Sundays have become a regular monthly affair at Buddies. Poetry readings are hosted by Raymond Helkio and happen generally every third Sunday of…

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New Year’s Eve

December 31st, 2023 @ 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Sunday, December 31, 10PM // 19+ // Tickets $22-$35   Buy Tickets Ring in the new year with all your best buddies at our full-facility party! Hosted by the one-and-only Gay Jesus, featuring DJs Denise Benson & Joe Blow and performances…

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January 2024

Our Flag Means Queer

January 10 @ 8:00 PM

January 10th, 2024 // Doors 7:30pm // Show 8:00pm Pre-Sale $25 // Door Sale $30 Buy Tickets Qaptain and Tygr Willy present to you again a hilarious, vibrant, and sensual parody spin based on the hit MAX show 'Our Flag…

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Kings and Classics: The Final Curtain

January 19 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

January 19th, 2024 // Doors at 10:30pm $35 cash only // PWYC available 19+   It's true! We have reached the end of an Era folx, Kings and Classics is coming to an end!   Toronto's hottest Drag King and Gender Performer show, Kings and Classics, has been running strong…

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Fierce: Furry Buddies 4

January 20 @ 10:30 PM

January 20th, 2024 Doors 10:30PM Cover $10 19+ ***Advance sales for this event are now over, but more tickets will be available at the door!*** 19+ Queer and Kink-Positive Furry club night. Featuring sets by DJ Zony and bitrate! as…

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GBS Queer Dodgeball – Draft Party

January 22 @ 8:00 PM
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One event on January 22nd, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Doors at 8:00pm 19+   Players in the league attend to find out which team they've been placed on and find out the theme of the season.   Our staff have been monitoring provincial and city regulations, and have used…

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New Years Comedy ExtravaGAYnza

January 25 @ 8:00 PM

January 25th, 2024 Doors at 7:30pm // Show at 8:00pm $10 Buy Tickets Let's kick off the new year with some teeheehees! This comedy showcase features a dynamic range of LGBTQ+ and femme performers, including both fresh faces and experienced…

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Les Femmes Fatales Present African Queen….Sweet But Deadly

January 26 @ 9:00 PM

January 26th, 2024 // Doors 8:30pm // Show 9:00pm $35 Buy Tickets   The final installation in our Postcards Trilogy. We are celebrating Voodoo women, witchy women and conjure queens and femmes. Dangerous and darling showbabes, who will hurt you…

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Dark Day Cabaret 6

January 27 @ 7:30 PM

Doors 7:00pm // Show 7:30pm $17 Buy Tickets Dark Day is BACK AT BUDDIES! Come and join us again for night featuring some of Toronto's best emerging and established Music Theatre performers, backed by a three-piece band! You can count…

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After Werk

January 27 @ 10:30 PM
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Doors 10:30pm Advance Tickets $11 Door Tickets $10 before 11pm // $15 After 11pm 19+ Tickets will also be available at the door. Buy Tickets       Our staff have been monitoring provincial and city regulations, and have used…

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Poetry Open Mic

January 28 @ 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join host Raymond Helkio for some of Toronto's most dazzling, brazen, saucy, shameless, flashy and flamboyant poets at our New Year Edition featuring Jamie Quinn Mader! This is an all-ages, PWYC, licensed event. POETRY OPEN MIC Sunday, January 28, 2023 Buddies In Bad…

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February 2024

VoicED

February 1 @ 6:30 PM

Thurs, Feb 1 // Doors 6:30pm // Event 7:00-9:00pm VoicED is an annual community art event curated by the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) that takes place during Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW). This year, we're focusing our attention…

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Jalsa Presents: Shringaar-Raaz Husn Ka

February 2 @ 10:30 PM

February 2nd, 2024 Doors 10:30PM Early Bird tickets $17 // General $20 // Rush $25 19+ ***Online pre-sales for this event have now ended but more tickets will be available at the door!*** Shringaar, Raaz husn ka! Jalsa’s tribute to…

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Thirst Nation: Chill

February 10 @ 10:30 PM

February 10, 10:30PM // $12 adv, $15 at the door // 19+ Buy Tickets In an era where the dance floor is our medicines, bodies - hips - lips are our connection, and the extravagant expression of our art heralds…

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Amateur Strip Night Judged by Drag Things

February 17 @ 10:30 PM

February 17, 10:30PM // $10 adv, $12 at the door // 19+ Buy Tickets An event where we are blessed to witness the filthiest strip acts you can imagine from your local pervs. This includes you. Yes you! You can…

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Kevin Morris: Get Happy, damn it!

February 23 @ 7:30 PM

February 23rd, 2024 Doors 7:00PM, Show 7:30PM $25 Advanced, $30 at the door Buy Tickets     Cabaret Superstar Kevin Morris returns to Buddies in Bad Times Theatre with his signature high octane vocals and incredible storytelling full of humour…

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BI BI BABY: FLIRT

February 23 @ 10:30 PM
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One event on April 26th, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Doors 10:30pm Advance Tickets $17.50 Door Tickets $22 19+ Buy Tickets Hibernation is over. Let’s FLIRT.   Get ready for another BI BI BABY Dance Party on Friday, April 26th! We’re back at Buddies in Bad Times with DJ Sophie…

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Dark Day Cabaret 7

February 24 @ 7:30 PM

Doors 7:00pm // Show 7:30pm $17 Buy Tickets Dark Day is BACK AT BUDDIES! Come and join us again for night featuring some of Toronto's best emerging and established Music Theatre performers, backed by a three-piece band! You can count…

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After Werk

February 24 @ 10:30 PM
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Doors 10:30pm Advance Tickets $11 Door Tickets $10 before 11pm // $15 After 11pm 19+ Tickets will also be available at the door. Buy Tickets       Our staff have been monitoring provincial and city regulations, and have used…

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Death to the Prometheans – A Studio 180 IN DEVELOPMENT Reading

February 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Doors 6:30pm // Show 7:00pm   Join us for a reading of Camille Inston's work-in-progress, Death to the Prometheans, presented as part of Studio 180 IN DEVELOPMENT.   Five internationally selected young artists are indoctrinated into a training program at…

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UNDER MY SKIN: Musical Comedy Cabaret

February 29 @ 7:30 PM

February 29th, 2024 // Doors 6:45pm // Show 7:30pm $21//$18 Arts Workers Buy Tickets STARRING: AMY HOLDEN & TOM FINN A Golden Age Musical Duet Show! Holden & Finn will swing you through jazzy duets, musical theatre tunes & tell…

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March 2024

PUPS AND PALS SOCIAL

March 1 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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One event on April 6th, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Friday, March 1st + Saturday, April 6th, 2024 Doors at 6:30pm 19+ This is a SFW social event for members of the local Pup, furry and kink community. It is primarily a time for socializing, networking and serves as a…

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Queer Kabaret

March 1 @ 10:30 PM

March 1st, 2024 // Doors 10:30pm // Show 11:00pm $10-20 advance // $25 at door Buy Tickets QUEER KABARET IS BACK from a much needed winter hibernation to celebrate ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY AT A NEW VENUE!!! Join us for an…

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TO COVET: Science Fair Play Party

March 2 @ 8:00 PM

Doors 8:00pm Early Bird $30 // Regular $40 19+   Buy Tickets     Are you an inquisitive soul? Do you like to fuck around and find out? This is the party for you!   10pm-11pm Open Science Fair  …

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Toronto Monologue Slam

March 3 @ 7:00 PM

Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 7:00pm Regular $20 Buy Tickets   Toronto Monologue Slam is North America's largest acting showcase. This American Idol-style event puts local actors in front of the industry's biggest agents, producers and casting directors. Actors…

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INSERT CA$H HERE: Midweek Mirth & Madness

March 6 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

March 6th, 2024 // Doors 7:00pm // Show 7:30pm $17 advance // $22 at door Buy Tickets 🎭🤣 Don't miss the laughter extravaganza at INSERT CA$H HERE: Midweek Mirth and Madness! Some of Toronto's best rising comedic stars and theatre…

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Wendy Babcock Drag Show

March 7 @ 8:00 PM

March 7th, 2024 Doors 8:00pm // Show 8:30pm PWYC $5 - $25 Buy Tickets   The Wendy Babcock Drag Show is an annual tradition at Osgoode Hall Law School that serves to memorialize the life and advocacy of Wendy Babcock,…

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BASH BACK: Women In Punk Dance Party

March 8 @ 10:30 PM - 2:00 AM

Doors @ 10:30   Buy Tickets   Calling all queer punks! Come celebrate International Women's Day by partying to the sounds of the women that helped start, maintain, and forever altered the punk scene.   Friday March 8th, 2024 Doors…

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Singing Out After Dark Presents Just Be Unapologetically You

March 9 @ 5:00 PM
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One event on February 9th, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Doors 3:30pm // 7:00pm Shows 4:00 // 7:30pm Regular $30 // Student $25 Buy Tickets     Join Singing Out for a celebration of authenticity and the joy of being your most real self.   Our staff have been monitoring…

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Retro Party by TSVL

March 9 @ 10:30 PM
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One event on March 9th, 2024 at 10:30 PM

 Doors at 10:30pm Advance tickets $10 // Door tickets $15 19+ Buy Tickets Come dance the night away to your favorite hits with DJ Sumation and TSVLs own Rosacea Cheeks.   Our staff have been monitoring provincial and city regulations,…

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TALLULAH’S OSCARS VIEWING PARTY!

March 10 @ 6:00 PM

Doors @ 6pm   Buy Tickets   Roll out the red carpet and grab your finest garb - it's time for the Oscars!   This year Tallulah's Cabaret will be streaming the Academy Awards red carpet and awards ceremony live…

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GUILTY PLEASURE KARAOKE

March 13 @ 6:00 PM

  DOORS 6:00pm   Free Admission   Join host Selecta Sarah and belt out your favourite embarrassing, sexy, funny and nostalgic tunes!   Our staff have been monitoring provincial and city regulations, and have used this information to create a COVID-19…

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COUNTRY NIGHT

March 14 @ 6:30 PM - 12:00 AM

  DOORS 6:00pm This is a 19+ event Grab your boots and scoot on over to Tallulah's for a country music dance party! FREE COVER!             Our staff have been monitoring provincial and city regulations,…

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The B-Girlz in “Trio of Terror”

March 15 @ 7:30 PM
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One event on March 16th, 2024 at 7:30 PM

March 15th & 16th, 2024 Doors 7:00PM, Show 7:30PM Regular tickets - $30   Buy Tickets   Join the B-Girlz for a night of hair-raising hilarity as an impromptu visit to Barbie-Q’s Aunt takes a ghostly turn. Don’t miss this…

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The B-Girlz in “Trio of Terror”

March 16 @ 7:30 PM
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One event on March 16th, 2024 at 7:30 PM

March 15th & 16th, 2024 Doors 7:00PM, Show 7:30PM Regular tickets - $30   Buy Tickets   Join the B-Girlz for a night of hair-raising hilarity as an impromptu visit to Barbie-Q’s Aunt takes a ghostly turn. Don’t miss this…

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THROB

March 16 @ 10:30 PM

MARCH 16, 2024 Doors 10:30pm Advance Tickets $10 Door Tickets $15 19+ Buy Tickets   THROB is the place for you to release yourself and be free on the dance floor. Tom Cable spins all the pop gems, throwbacks, and sexy…

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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

March 17 @ 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Doors @ 6pm This is a 19+ event   Join us for $6 Jameson shots as we celebrate the luck of the Irish- St. Paddy's style! Free Cover!                   Our staff have…

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Queer Broadway Karaoke Night!

March 20 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Doors @ 6pm Free Admission Ready to let your inner theatre kid shine? Join host Neta Rose for a Broadway themed karaoke night! Show off your best belt and rep your favourite musical or movie. Costumes and over-the-top theatrics encouraged!…

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TUFF STUFF: No More Apologies! Only Revenge!

March 22 @ 9:00 PM

March 22, 2024 // Doors 8:30pm // Show 9:00pm $35 Buy Tickets Tuff Stuff! The new Femmes Fatales series. Rebel women and femmes, tough babe, loud and angry babes. Girl gangs, deliberate misfits, outlaws and outcasts. Tuff Stuff! No More…

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New Normal Comedy: Baddies & “Nanparkal”

March 23 @ 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

  Doors 7:00pm Tickets: $35- $65 Front Row- $65 Second Row- $55 Third Row $45 General (first come first serve) $35 18+ Tickets will also be available at the door. Buy Tickets Baddies & "Nanparkal" @ Buddies by New Normal…

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Koothu

March 23 @ 10:30 PM

Doors 10:30pm Tickets $30 19+ Tickets will also be available at the door. Buy Tickets   Get ready to move and groove while celebrating diversity at the Inaugural Fundraising Dance for the Queer Tamil Collective! Join us for an evening…

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Dark Day Cabaret 8

March 24 @ 7:30 PM

Doors 7:00pm // Show 7:30pm $17 Buy Tickets Dark Day is BACK AT BUDDIES! Come and join us again for night featuring some of Toronto's best emerging and established Music Theatre performers, backed by a three-piece band! You can count…

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Our Flag Means Queer: Qalypso’s Birthday

March 27 @ 8:00 PM

March 27th, 2024 // Doors 7:30pm // Show 8:00pm Pre-Sale $25 // Door Sale $30 Buy Tickets     Qaptain and Tygr Willy present to you again a hilarious, vibrant, and sensual parody spin based on the hit MAX show…

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