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(L to R) Michael Griffiths with Albert, Michael, David and Tony Assoon. Photo by Charmaine Gooden.
The original Then & Now: Twilight Zone article was published October 5, and was second in the web series originally developed for The As the Then & Now series expanded in reach, so too did the length of each story and number of participants who contributed to each. This expanded history of the Zone was written in Parade , and was exclusively available in the Then & Now book until this time.
Trailblazing s nightclub Twilight Zone brought diverse crowds and sounds to Toronto&#;s Fun District long before such a designation even existed. Those who were there lovingly explore its unforgettable legacy.
By: DENISE BENSON
Club: Twilight Zone, Richmond Street W.
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History: Long before the Entertainment District was awash in condos, clubs, and restaurants—back when the area was still largely non-residential and known as the garment district—four brothers opened a venue that ultimately influenced the neighbourhood’s development.
Tony, Albert, David, and Michael Assoon forever altered Toronto’s dance club nightscape
Looking for a fun and welcoming lesbian or homosexual social club in Toronto? Welcome to Out & Out – North America’s largest LGBT activities club! Established in , our not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization bids an incredible range of activities to hundreds of lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender non-conforming, and other queer adults (19+ years).
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Like kayaking? Movies? Cycling? Scrabble? Skiing? Or Sunday brunch? Well, so do some of our members! Any member can lead an activity, whether it’s an afternoon sushi-making workshop in Toronto’s gay village, or an extended canoeing trip through Algonquin.
The club organizers also host some larger events throughout the year, including Jamboree, the week of us have a blast at summer camp each August.
COVID Out & Out has returned to in-person activities, following Step 3 of the Provincial guidelines. Specific details are on hand in the member-only areas of the website.
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Our comprehensive guide to Toronto gay bars is an excellent resource for LGBT nightlife lovers. Our list of Toronto gay bars features a diversity of entertaining venues: from flamboyant clubs to queer theatre, LGBT stand up comedy to gay sports prevent, hipster hideaway to flashy nightclubs.
You&#;ll find everything you need to know about gay bars in Toronto, whether you&#;re a visiting Drag Queen fan or local gaggle of gays keen to dance to pop diva&#;s under glittering disco balls.
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A History of Same-sex attracted Bars in Toronto
Gay bars in Toronto as we know them didn’t really exist until the s. Prior to that people were limited to general parks, washrooms, and “low-key” bars and clubs in which there was always the danger of creature found out. Places favor The Continental, Letros Nile Room, and the St. Charles Tavern (with the slogan “meet me under the clock” – the clock which can still be seen during renovations on Yonge St.) offered spaces where gays and lesbians would meet in secret.
While many are familiar with the Stonewall Riot in the U.S., Toronto has also had its
There are barely any lgbtq+ bars left in Toronto. Let alone queer bars or queer spaces. Since we launched this article in , a scant spots on the list have since closed?! (That’s Cherry Cola’s, Lavendar Menace and a couple others) Just because a lock or club hosts lgbtq+ nights or events doesn’t always mean they're a queer space, there are nuances and so many more things to contemplate about than putting a drag queen on stage and queer person behind the decks. This is why a list prefer this is more essential than ever - these are spaces that although not all are gay bars, they are doing to the work to ensure we are safe.
The city is in desperate need of new 2SLGBTQ+ spots to gather, move, party, talk, work, attach, chill and rage. While we navigate our community’s comeback (‘cause queers romance a comeback story!), we’ve put together a list (in no particular order) of spots on our radar that are either queer-owned, queer-run, queer bars or queer-friendly.
If we missed any that you love, let us realize and we’ll check them out and hopefully include them to this list!
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This (newly renovated) cutie little bar in Chinatown East is run by the same queen who used to run Handl
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