Toronto

Events this weekend

Toronto boasts one of the largest and most vibrant LGBTQ+ communities in North America. The Church-Wellesley Village serves as the heart of the gay community, featuring iconic venues like Woody's, Crews & Tangos, and The Black Eagle. The city hosts Pride Toronto, one of the largest Pride celebrations globally, and is known for its inclusive atmosphere, diverse queer culture, and strong LGBTQ+ rights advocacy.

The Inspire Awards event is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2026, starting at 06:30 and continuing until midnight. It is a celebration recognizing outstanding achievements, likely featuring awards and entertainment. The event is hosted in Toronto and may include various activities and ceremonies to honor notable individuals or organizations. Attendees can expect a formal or semi-formal gathering with opportunities for networking and recognition.

Zone Festival

Inspire Awards

A formal awards ceremony recognizing achievements and contributions in the LGBT community.

Training ride in Montreal covering the Chambly/Varennes loop.

Montreal Training - Chambly/Varennes Loop

A training ride from Kipling to Burlington for Montreal participants.

Training Ride: Kipling - Burlington

Annual LGBTQ+ film festival showcasing diverse films and performances.

TIFF Bell Lightbox

Inside Out Film Festival 2026

Inside Out Toronto LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Pop-up class counting towards summer bingo card and trying a new teacher.

The Pink Studio

Beginner Heels with Maria

A beginner heels dance class for all skill levels at The Pink Studio.

Join us for Summer Social Tennis at Thorncliffe Park Tennis Club on August 14, 2026, from 20:00 to 22:00. This social doubles event features partner switching every half hour, with partners arranged by the coordinator. The event takes place at Thorncliffe Park Tennis Club, located at 15 Leaside Park Drive, Toronto. Registration is $15 for TLGTA members, and spaces are limited. Participants can enjoy free parking and easy access via public transit. Rain-out policies are in place, with full credits issued for cancellations due to weather before play or if rain occurs during play for sessions under 90 minutes.

TPTC

Summer Social Tennis @ Thorncliffe Park

A regular gathering for queer writers to share and discuss their work, held every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 8pm.

The 519

the519 (2nd floor)

OUTwrites Queer Writing Collective Meeting

OUTwrites Queer Writing Collective

A live music event featuring House Boy #11 with Aaron Aanenson from NYC.

Oasis Aqualounge

NOIR (inside REBEL)

House Boy #11 with Aaron Aanenson (NYC)

A live music party featuring House Boy #11 with Aaron Aanenson from NYC.

SLUR is a weekly queer-focused club night hosted by Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, happening every Friday. The event features different DJs, surprise performers, and a vibrant atmosphere for the queer community to gather, dance, and enjoy. The next scheduled event is on August 14, 2026, starting at 22:00, with a door cover of $10 plus fees.

Buddies In Bad Times

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

SLUR

Toronto Queer Market will be at Barbara Hall Park.

Barbara Hall Park

Toronto Queer Market at Barbara Hall Park

Toronto Queer Market

A community event featuring a market for queer-friendly vendors and local artists at Barbara Hall Park.

Join the Beaches BruiseFest Tournament in Toronto on August 15, 2026, from 09:00 to 20:00. Enjoy a day filled with competitive activities and community fun. Further details about the event are not provided.

Ted Reeve Arena

BEACHES BRUISEFEST TOURNAMENT!

Hogtown Roller Derby

The Home TOURNAMENT is a full-day charter roller derby tournament hosted by Hogtown Roller Derby. It takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. and concluding at 8:00 p.m., at Ted Reeve Arena located at 175 Main St, Toronto, ON, M4E 2W2. The event features multiple roller derby teams competing throughout the day. Tickets are available for purchase online.

Home TOURNAMENT in Toronto

An immersive art exhibition showcasing contemporary works, with interactive installations and live performances.

Downtown Art Gallery

Inside Out Art Exhibition

insideout.ca

A relaxed social art class at the Art Gallery of Ontario, starting at 10:30 AM on August 15, 2026. The session includes coffee or tea, pastries, and engaging drawing demonstrations led by an artist-instructor. Participants, whether beginners or experienced, will enjoy creative exercises in the galleries and leave with a sketchbook to continue their artistic practice.

Art Gallery of Ontario

Breakfast Club

A scheduled soccer league event organized by Pink Turf Soccer at Withrow Park.

Pink Turf Soccer League

Pink Turf Soccer League 2026

Pink Turf Soccer

Downtown Swim Club is hosting a Saturday practice session at the U of T Varsity Pool on August 15, 2026, from 15:45 to 17:00. Participants are advised to arrive 15 minutes early and sign the required waiver. The event features an 8 x 50 m pool, and registration costs $15 for guests or trial members. Entry is through the Spadina doors, and the pool is located at the University of Toronto Athletic Centre.

Saturday Practice at U of T Varsity Pool

Join us for the Summer Social Tennis series at Sir Winston Churchill Park Tennis Club (SWCPTC) in Toronto. The event is a social doubles tennis gathering where partners are arranged and rotated every half hour, promoting social interaction and fun on the courts. It takes place every Saturday evening during the summer from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, starting on August 15, 2026. The venue is located at 301 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, with free street parking and accessible public transit options. Registration is available for TLGTA members at $15, with cancellations allowed until Thursday before the event.

SWCPTC

Summer Social Tennis @ SWCPTC

For the 10th anniversary, Toronto Queer Film Festival presents TQFF Cabaret at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. The event features local queer artists performing experimental, strange, and DIY acts themed 'Pissed Off, Still Laughing,' exploring joy and rage through humor, darkness, and queerness. Hosted by Anasimone, performers include Nikotine, Kreme Inakuchi, Weird Alice, Dykeotomi, Fleur Fantasie, Sizzle Disco, Samantha Halas, and Conjunctivisis. The show runs from 19:00 to 21:00 on August 15, 2026, with ticket prices ranging from $10 to $20 CAD.

TQFF Cabaret

A community event called the Toronto Queer Market at Barbara Hall Park with local vendors and activities.

A drag pageant fundraiser featuring performances by Trixie Minxxx, Trayla Park, Bambi Dextress, Brooke Le Fay, Reyna De Corazones, and the Sexy Tuff Pit Crew. Includes an opening roast, a step-down performance, and a lively show.

Woody's

MX. TUFF 2026 Drag Pageant Fundraiser

A drag pageant fundraiser with performances, comedy, and lively entertainment.

Water polo camp event spanning the entire day.

CAMPY CAMP!!!! All day

A workshop where children and adults paint watercolour scenes inspired by the park.

Painting Together: Watercolour in the Park (Ages 6-10 with Adult)

A community event at Barbara Hall Park featuring queer-focused activities and gatherings.

Join us for a Sunday Drag Brunch at The Well in Windsor on August 16, 2026. Enjoy a lively brunch experience featuring performances by hosts Victoria & HIM. The event is held at 875 Erie St E, Windsor, ON N9A 3Y7. For more details, visit the event website or contact the venue directly.

Piano Piano on Bloor

Drag Brunch – Windsor

Glad Day

A brunch event with drag performances by Anoush Ellah and Ella Va'Nuff.

This is an event to have Tai Chi enthusiasts come together and practice and learn more about Tai Chi. All experience levels are welcome. This is a FREE event but donations are welcome. Donations help to offset costs for Glad Day Lit to host the eventt and will also be used to improve your experience :) You can RSVP on Eventbrite or just show up, but RSVPing does help us plan. Please wear comfortable clothing and have athletic or comfortable shoes to accommodate movements.

Glad Day Lit

Queer Inclusive Tai Chi

A free group class where people can practice and learn Tai Chi, suitable for all experience levels.

Football game day event featuring Bluepers vs Green Flags at 12PM and Violet Vengeance vs Maroon Minks at 1:30PM.

Flags of Glory Toronto - Game Day

Grass volleyball, good vibes, and great people. Food & refreshments provided.

Christie Pits Park

Summer Picnic

Toronto Spartan Volleyball League

A community picnic with grass volleyball, good vibes, and food at Christie Pits Park.

An online workshop exploring the inner workings of large language models.

From Words to Vectors: How LLMs Actually Understand and Generate Language

AI Office Hours

Event for ages 40+ featuring activities and social gathering.

Church Street Espresso

Toronto Aces and Aros

A social event for people aged 40 and over with activities and gatherings at a coffee shop.

GIVEAWAY ALERT! We’ve got a pair of tickets up for grabs for the ANTIDIVA: THE CAROLE POPE CONFESSIONS screening at Hot Docs on August 16 🌈 📽️ To enter your chance to win: Make sure you’re following us Like this post Tag who you’d bring with you Entries close August 9 11:59pm Eastern. Winner will be contacted on August 10 through DM.

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

ANTIDIVA: THE CAROLE POPE CONFESSIONS screening

The ArQuives | Canada’s LGBTQ2+ Archives

A screening of the film "ANTIDIVA: THE CAROLE POPE CONFESSIONS" at Hot Docs.

Learn how to party like you are a closed geek in 1995! The event features various activities and performances.

Men's Room

Location To Be Announced

Queers Playing in the M.U.D.

A party with activities and performances that celebrate 1990s geek culture.

Join us for Sunday night Karaoke hosted by Disco Jesus from 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM at The Well in Windsor. The event features a lineup of hosts including Mercedes on July 26 and Disco Jesus on August 2, 16, 23, and 30. Note that there is no karaoke on August 9 due to a Pride Party on the Patio.

LGBTQ+ Events in Toronto This Weekend

Tomorrow

Inspire Awards

Montreal Training - Chambly/Varennes Loop

Training Ride: Kipling - Burlington

Inside Out Film Festival 2026

Take Toronto's queer scene with you

Tomorrow

Beginner Heels with Maria

Summer Social Tennis @ Thorncliffe Park

OUTwrites Queer Writing Collective Meeting

House Boy #11 with Aaron Aanenson (NYC)

SLUR

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Toronto Queer Market at Barbara Hall Park

BEACHES BRUISEFEST TOURNAMENT!

Home TOURNAMENT in Toronto

Inside Out Art Exhibition

Breakfast Club

Pink Turf Soccer League 2026

Saturday Practice at U of T Varsity Pool

Summer Social Tennis @ SWCPTC

TQFF Cabaret

MX. TUFF 2026 Drag Pageant Fundraiser

CAMPY CAMP!!!! All day

Painting Together: Watercolour in the Park (Ages 6-10 with Adult)

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Toronto Queer Market

Drag Brunch – Windsor

Queer Inclusive Tai Chi

Flags of Glory Toronto - Game Day

Summer Picnic

From Words to Vectors: How LLMs Actually Understand and Generate Language

Toronto Aces and Aros

ANTIDIVA: THE CAROLE POPE CONFESSIONS screening

Queers Playing in the M.U.D.

Sunday Karaoke – Windsor

CAMPY CAMP!!!! All day

Take Toronto's queer scene with you