SOBER EVENTS GUIDE MAY

You voted and your friends and family voted (at your urging, perhaps), and another Federal election has come and gone. We’ve somehow managed to ward off fascism for another chunk of years. Yay democracy! So, let’s celebrate! But keep in mind that many of us are used to drinking when we celebrate, which may conflict with our sobriety goals, so (and this is fast becoming our mantra) celebrate YOUR OWN WAY with something queer from our list of sober queer events. And if you want to wear high leather boots while you do it, more power to you.

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Please note that this guide is put together to the best of the ability of our alcohol-free Events Editor Vee, who does her best, but may not always get it right. Please use your best judgement and if an event is making you feel uncomforted or tempted to break your sobriety goals, consider leaving, and if you want to, let us know.

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Saturday, May 3

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Jigsaw: A Queer Mingle for the 30+ Crowd – Glad Day Bookshop

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Drag vs Cabaret – Cake Cabaret

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Sunday, May 4

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Queer Pop-Up Market! – Metropolitan Community Church

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Tender Possiblities: 2SQTBIPOC Storytelling Project – The 519

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Breaking Ground: Pathways to Careers in the Trades – Buddies in Bad Times

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Health is Wealth Kiki Ball – One Yonge Community Recreation Centre

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Friends of Roxy Presents: Friends for Laughs – Pegasus

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Slaysian Heritage Tour-Toronto – Bier Markt

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Monday, May 5

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The Vinyl Diaries Toronto Book Launch with Pete Crighton – Lula Lounge

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Wednesday, May 7

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Gay AF Comedy Presents: Elvira Kurt – Comedy Bar

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Thursday, May 8

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Erotica Night! – Tallulah's Cabaret

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Friday, May 9

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Drag Me To The Movies: Die Mommie Die – Paradise Theatre

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Button Making Night at Glad Day – Glad Day Bookshop

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Queer Ecology Hikes – Meeting Place TBA

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Jocks and Socks –The Lair

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Saturday, May 10

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Make a Zine: The Arquives Zine Workshop – The Arquives

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Sapphic Euchre Brunch – The 519

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Drag vs Cabaret – Cake Cabaret

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Blackout – The Lair

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Sunday, May 11

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Drag Brunch Bingo – Mother’s Day – Storm Crow Manor

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Spurs Night – Owls Club

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Tuesday, May 13

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Board Gayme Night at Glad Day: Anniversary Edition – Glad Day Bookshop

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Wednesday, May 14
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Genrefuck – Buddies in Bad Times
(Runs until May 31)

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Out & Artsy – Glad Day Bookshop

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Thursday, May 15

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Sapphic Open Stage – C.C.’s Bar and Grill

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Straps – Houndstooth

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Gay AF Comedy: Homo Say What? – Glad Day Bookshop

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Friday, May 16

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Long Live the Rainbow – Alumnae Theatre Company
(Runs until May 25)

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Thirst Trap – The Lair

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Saturday, May 17

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Community Showcase for Charity – Glad Day Bookshop

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Toronto Queer Market – Barbara Hall Park

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Sanjina's Sober Drag Bingo – Zero Cocktail Bar, Tasting Room & Bottle Shop

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Sunday, May 18

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Welcome to The Emerald City Kiki Ball – The 519

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Wednesday, May 21

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Drag N Fire: Super Heroes & Villains! – Glad Day Bookshop

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Thursday, May 22

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The Arquives Queer Trivia Night – Glad Day Bookshop

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Friday, May 23

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The Oldest Profession – Red Sandcastle Theatre

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Saturday, May 24

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Park Cruising: The Tour – The 519 (meet there)

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Sunday, May 25

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Disney Drag Trivia – Bier Markt

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Evil Women Presents Coffy – Paradise Theatre

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Sober Salon: Abandon Presents a Non-Alcoholic Art Event – International Palace of Joy

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Wednesday, May 28

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Desire in Motion: The Queen of My Dreams – Paradise Theatre

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Questionable - SAPPHIC EDITION: Queer Singles Trivia – Glad Day Bookshop

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Thursday, May 29

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I Will Say This Though – Comedy Bar

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Of Kin and Other Possible Homes – The Arquives

(Runs until July 11) 

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Move Ya Body: The Birth of House – TIFF Bell Lightbox Cinema 2

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Unknown Pleasures Presents Thundercrack! – Glad Day Bookshop

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Friday, May 30

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Bad Cabaret: Here Comes a Good Boy for Springtime – Sweet Action Theatre Company

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Saturday, May 31

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Canada's National Ballet School's Free Summer Block Party – National Ballet School

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Events will be added to this sober guide as we find them. If we are missing your event please feel free to get in touch.

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