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Queer Toronto Festivals and Fairs
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Queer Toronto - Festivals | Fairs (updated weekly) Our top entertainment pages average of 42, 000 hits a day! Because our reporters are out in the community every single day of the week, digging up obscure events, news stories, talking to music promoters, theatre companies, festivals, DJ's and community groups to find out what's hot and what's not.
ALEILA FESTIVAL Writing workshops, dance, drumming, film, art and more. Various locations/ times. Free and ticketed events, $50 pass. www.AleilaFestival.com. May 10 to 18
CONTACT Toronto’s month-long photography festival features exhibitions, film screenings and lectures. Various prices, some free events. Various venues. 416-539-9595, www.contactphoto.com. May 1 to 31
CROSSCURRENTS @ Factory Theatre Studio Space Festival dedicated to playwrights of colour featuring new works by Phil Aiken, Marjorie Chan, Yvette Nolan, Guillermo Verdecchia and others. Pwyc. Factory Theatre Studio Space, 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, www.factorytheatre.ca. May 2 to 11
CYCLE MESSENGER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Festival celebrating the bicycle messenger industry with closed-course racing, pedal boat races, parade, art exhibits and more. Toronto Island, Hanlan’s Point and other venues. 416-538-3419, www.cmwc2008.com. Jun 13 to 16
DEEP WIRELESS FESTIVAL Celebration of radio and transmission art including broadcasts, installations, performances, workshops and a Radio Without Boundaries conference. Various prices and venues. www.naisa.ca. May 1 to Jun 8
FESTIVAL OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN Exhibits, films, symposiums, lectures, walking tours, readings and other activities celebrating Toronto architecture and design happen across the city. Free.www.toronto.ca/fad. May 1 to 31
INSPIRATO FESTIVAL Festival of 10-minute plays by Catherine Frid, Ann McDougall, Joe Musso, Dominik Loncar and others. $12-$25. Alchemy Theatre, 133 Tecumseth. www.inspiratofestival.ca. May 1 to 10
NEW WAVE COMPOSERS FESTIVAL Esprit Orchestra presents concerts, young composer readings, film, talks, open rehearsals and more. Various prices, some events free. Various venues. 416-815-7887, www.espritorchestra.com. May 4 to 11
PERFORMANCE SPRING FESTIVAL Productions by independent theatre companies and artists from across the country including Maiko Bae Yamamoto, David King, Yann Martel and Tony Nardi. Pwyc-$36, passes $60. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, www.factorytheatre.ca. May 7 to 25
ROCK.PAPER.SISTAHZ 7 Festival of spoken word, theatre, music, visual arts, dancehall and more. $7. Various venues. 416-504-7529, www.bcurrent.ca. May 1 to 31
SANTÉ: BLOOR-YORKVILLE WINE FESTIVAL Celebration of food and wine with sampling, dinners with celebrity chefs and more. $20-$150. Various locations throughout Bloor-Yorkville. 416-928-3553 ext 27,www.santewinefestival.com. May 5 to 10
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS FESTIVAL Acrobatics, daredevil stunts, stilt-?walkers, live musicians and more. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.tocircusfestival.com. May 17 to 19
