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Spotlight Events

Edgy Women Festival (Montreal)

The EDGY WOMEN FESTIVAL is in its 17th EDITION running March 17-28th in Montreal. Edgy Women is presented by Studio 303 in Montréal. The event is a full-blown international festival, featuring a plethora of neophyte and experienced artists in a diverse programme of cutting edge work which is both experimental AND entertaining - www.edgywomen.ca.

At The Clubs This Weekend

Cadillac Lounge (1296 Queen St. W. 416-536-7717): TBS Show with Ginger St. James, the 24th Street Wailers Thurs.; James King Fri.; Jim Armstrong & the Sonic Deli Band Sat. (Mickey & Mary 3 p.m. Sat.); Scotty Campbell & his Wardenairs 4 p.m. Sun.; open stage, Matty Powell Mon.; Brad James Tues.; The Neil Young'uns Wed.

Cameron House (408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811): Troy Western CD release, Scott Normandy, Carley Manley Thurs. (Michael Laderoute 6 p.m. Thurs.); Beatz Massive, end of winter showcase Fri. (The Long Haul 6 p.m. Fri.); The Benefit of the Free Man, Michael Holt, The Caution Years Sat. (Sue & Dwight 3:30 p.m., Old Man Potter 6 p.m. Sat.); Kevin Quain & the Mad Bastards Sun. (Frank Nevada 3:30 p.m., The Pocket Company 6 p.m. Sun.); Laura Hubert, Third Time Lucky Mon. (Shelley O'Brien 6 p.m. Mon.); Third Time Lucky, Julie C, Luke Nicholson Tues. (the DoneFors 6 p.m. Tues.); Frank Nevada's birthday bash with Jack Marks and guests, Daniel Sky Wed. (Andrew Collins & Miss Cindy 6 p.m. Wed.).

El Mocambo (464 Spadina Ave.): Silverstein, Eat Me Suck City, Artist Life Thurs.; Silverstein, Love You To Death, The Reason Fri.; Silverstein, Lost Cities, Kingdoms Sat.; Silverstein, Counterparts, I am Committing A Sin Sun.

Lee's Palace (529 Bloor St. W. 416-532-1598): Stagehands, Brush Wood, Prodigal Sons, Frail Fragment, Ultraviolence, the Grey Owls Thurs.; Slowcoaster, Dave Borins, Telfer Fri.; Cuff the Duke, Huron, Julie Fader Sat.

Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307): Dominic Mancuso with Tim Postgate & Suzie Vinnick Fri.; Café Cubano Sat.; Ron Manfield with Norman Amadio Sun.; ukulele jam Mon.; ALPHA fundraiser with Luis Mario Ochoa, Mutamba & Pasi, Julie Michels & Kevin Barrett, Guiomar Campbell's Afro Brazilian Jazz Tues.; Salsa for Smiles with Klave Kings, Sean Bellaviti jazz jam Wed. Mod Club (722 College St.): A Wilhelm Scream, Outbreak, Orphan Choir Thurs.; The Big Pink, A Place to Bury Strangers, Katie Stelmanis Wed.

Supermarket (286 Augusta Ave. 416-840-0501): Open mic/jam Sun.; URM, The Devil in the Design, Tues.; Theo Tams, Leah Daniels, Mandippal Wed.

Wrongbar (1279 Queen St. W.): Caspa Wed.

• The Paprika Festival of theatre created by youth ages 21 and under begins at Tarragon Theatre on Friday, continuing with various shows on through March 27th.

• The Toronto Marlies play home games at Ricoh Coliseum on both Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

Bat Month and More at the ROM From March 13th to 21st the ROM steps-up celebrations of the rejuvenated Bat Cave a voucher for a free bat t-shirt for the first 50 kids through the door each day. During March Break you can also take advantage of extended hours, half-price admission after 4:30pm http://www.rom.on.ca/

Upcoming ShOUT Queer West events

Wednesday March 31 - ShOUT! Queer West Young Adult (Un)Conference Series Make Culture Jam!! @ Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre Guerrilla Art, Media-Making and Creative Resistance. As of Sunday March 7th. Two guests are confirmed. Queer zinester, Sarah Pinder as facilitator and Journalist Victoria Gray, will be talking about blogging as indy-media. There are more to be confirmed.

The Event Details: ShOUT is free and Runs on Last Wed of every month from 6:30 pm to 8.30 pm at the Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre, 220 Cowan Avenue (Toronto Parkdale) Street Map Families welcome too. RSVP Jaclyn Isen qwshout@gmail.com ShOUT Queer Youth Program Help line 416-879-7954 Brochure Queer West, Toronto Ontario

TRANS / FORMING FEMINISM: Voices of Queer Feminism -The Relevance of Radical Feminism for Gay Men -What is Lesbian-Feminism? Is it dead? Coming-Out through Feminism. -A short history of Trans-Exclusion from the Feminist Community.(ThisVIDEO provides food for thought on this upcoming topics) This event will be held on Wednesday April 28, 2010. If you would like to be a guest panelist. Contact Jaclyn Isen, Shout Project
Director at qwshout@gmail.com

*QUEER URBAN GEORGAPHY – Queer Times, Queer Spaces, Queer Utopia-Building, Are Queer Neighbourhoods worth saving? (May 2010) -gay vs. queer neighborhoods (This VIDEOand background information provides food for thought on this upcoming topics)

This will be an exciting event, as we have tentative booking with C. Nash associate professor Geography Brock University, who will be choosing topic. This is a second in a series the first one was titled. “The Future of Queer Neighbourhoods” which took place at Gladstone Hotel Artbar Jan 29, 2008, more than 50 people came and room held 35, we had to turn people away. This event will be held on Wednesday May 26, 2010 If you would like to be a guest panelist. Contact Jaclyn Isen, Shout Project Director at qwshout@gmail.com

QUEER WEST ARTS FESTIVAL UPDATE - THURSDAY MARCH 18: Something wonderful is about to happen, that will change the face of Queer Toronto forever. Press release coming soon.

Wednesday March 17 to 21 - Toronto Sportsmen's Show Fishing seminars, a dog show and more. Today, tomorrow, Mar 19 and 20, 10 am-8 pm; Mar 21, 10 am-6 pm. $17, stu/srs $11, children free. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W. torontosportshow.ca.

Thursday March 18 to 23 - International Home And Garden Show Exhibits, demos, celebrity chefs and more. Today, tomorrow and Mar 20, 10 am-8 pm; Mar 23, 10 am-6 pm. $14, stu/srs $10, under 8 free. International Centre, 6900 Airport. internationalhomeshow.ca

Thursday March 18 - Book Ends (Toronto Public Library programs) Sale of donated books and withdrawn library materials. Today 10 am-8 pm; tomorrow 9:30 am-5 pm; Mar 20, 9 am-5 pm. Free (books $0.50). Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-397-5948.

Thursday March 18 - The Feathertale Review Cabaret A fake podcast taping launches the new issue of short humorous writing. 7:30 pm. $5. Supermarket, 268 Augusta. Tinars.ca.

Friday March 19 - Queer Latin Dance Party @ Naco's. Latino rhythms spun by DJ NoLoves for those looking for some latino heat and hot bois and grrls. 8pm. Naco Gallery Café, 1665 Dundas St W. No cover.nacogallery.com 647-347-6499.

Saturday March 20 - Queer Cajun and Zydeco dance band Swamperella @ Silver Dollar Room with special honkeytonkin’ guests Ball and Chain. 6:30pm. 486 Spadina Ave. $10. silverdollarroom.com416.975.0909.

Saturday March 20 - DJ Sean McDonald and friends spins of dirty pop @ Naco Gallery Café, 1665 Dundas St W. No cover. 10 pm nacogallery.com 647.347.6499

Saturday March 20 - Prom and Cocktail Dress Fashion Show & Sale @ Lula Lounge KC Nee Whang & Sun Eco Marketing have joined to host this Prom and Cocktail dress event at Lula Lounge (Brunch). Please come on in to try on our dresses; get free quote,consultation and enjoy one of the best brunches in the area. Prom and Cocktail dress event Time: 10am to 3pm Location: Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas Street West (Dundas and Sheridan) RSVP: kim@kcdress.com http://kcdress.com/ Host of the event is Seromi Silvia Jung owner of Sun Eco Marketing and Board Member of Dundas West BIA

Saturday March 20 - A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant And A Prayer (Metropolitan Action Comm on Violence Against Women and Children) Performance of writings and monologues by world-renowned figures. Today 7:30 pm, tomorrow 2 pm. $23, stu $18. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. Toronto ON

Saturday March 20 - Maple Syrup Harvesting Collect sap in pails and make syrup on a wood-fired evaporator. 10 am and 1 pm. $6.83. Humber Arboretum, Finch and hwy 27. 416-675-5009.

Saturday March 20 & 21 - V-Day Toronto presents a benefit performance of A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer, a collection of writings and monologues by world-renowned figures. Sat. 7:30 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. ($23/$18 at www.ticketbreak.com). Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St. www.vdaytoronto.com

Sunday March 21 - Toronto Jewish Film Society presents Crazy Love (2007) D: Dan Klores and Fisher Stevens. 4 & 7:30 pm. $15. Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina. 416-924-6211 ext 606,

Sunday March 21 - Scott and the City — Brave New Worlds Edition features singer, dancer, actor and songwriter Scott Freethy and special guests Marisa McIntyre, Valerie Stanois and Lisa Berry. Sun. 9 p.m. ($12 at 416-925-8898). Bread and Circus, 299 Augusta Ave.

Sunday March 21 - Our Favourite Dyke Ska Band Random Order @ Slack's Plays a gig in honour of Rosie O'Donnell's birthday. $7. 5pm doors; 6pm-9pm show. Sun, Mar 21. Slack's. 562 Church St. 928-2151. Randomorder.ca

Tuesday March 23 - V-Tape and Inside Out Lesbian and Gay Film Festival @ Robert Gill Theatre The Harsh Light of Day: Performance Art & Digital Hybrids panel discussion and screening concerning theatrical queer hybrids, with Oliver Husain, Tanya Mars, Daniel MacIvor and others. Tues. 7 p.m. Robert Gill Theatre, 214 College St.

Wednesday March 24 - Tom Wayman launches his novel Woodstock Rising Wed. 8 p.m. (free). This Ain't The Rosedale Library, 86 Nassau St.

Wednesday March 24 - Standing for Israel's Queer Community Right to Exist. The Aguda is an organization devoted to queer civil rights movement in Israel. Mike Hamel and Chen Langer are coming to Toronto to discuss a recent shooting at Aguda's youth program, and talk about creating positive change for Israeli queers. Free. 7:30pm. Wed, Mar 24. First Narayever Congregation. 187 Brunswick Ave. 781-4322. Nifcan.org.

Wednesday March 24 to 26 - Rainbow Health Ontario is hosting a provincial conference to address the health and wellness isssues of LGBT communities in Ontario. The event runs March 24th - 26th at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel. Registration is now open, visit www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/conference for full details.

Thursday March 25 - This is Not a Reading Series presents the Feathertale Review Cabaret with Brett Popplewell, Kevin Scanlon, Gavin McCarthy, Iain Marlow and Marc Glassman. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. ($5). Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave. www.tinars.ca

Thursday March 25 - Queer rock band Loveshot @ Lee's Palace high energy electro-pop with dirty lyrics. 9pm. Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor St W. $8 advance, $10 door. leespalace.com416.532.1598

Thursday March 25 - Blazing The Indigenous Feminist Trail Panel discussion with First Nations poet/actor Lee Maracle and Incite! Women of Colour Against Violence co-founder Andrea Smith. 7-9 pm. Free. OISE, rm 2-212, 252 Bloor W. cwse@utoronto.ca

Friday March 26 - SWAGGER Productions Presents... SPRING SWAGGER put a little extra spring in your step with SWAGGER… Come thaw out to the tunes of DJ D-Styles bringing the hottest hip hop, RnB, soul and house + a raffle with proceeds going to the Toronto QPOC Bathhouse for Women and Trans People sponsored by Foxy Originals, Balisi shoes & DaLish Cosmetics Location: Samovar. 51A Winchester Street, Toronto Date: Friday March 26, 2010 Time: 10pm- 2am Cover: FREE! More info available at lovinyourSWAGGER.com. * a QPOC event. All allies welcome! What is SWAGGER all about? SWAGGER, Toronto's Premiere Production Company specifically for urban queers is all about having a good time while also giving back to the community RSVP on facebook here: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=341408052746&ref=ts

Friday March 26 - Cultures Of Sexuality & Gay Black Men's Health Conference for African, Caribbean and black gay and bisexual men, transmen and queer men. To Mar 28. Free. Ramada Plaza Hotel, 300 Jarvis. Accho.ca.

Sunday March 28 - The Hot Wholistic Health Fest Pleasure-based sexual health fair and workshop for LGBTQ women. 11 am-6 pm. Free. Sherbourne Health Centre, 331 Sherbourne. Pre-register 416-961-0113 ext 123