Arts and Culture

2 Spirit Healing Drumming

Healing drumming session led by the Circle of Cedar Singers. All are welcome to come and watch or bring your own drum and join in!

Toronto Queer Market

Toronto Queer Market started by queer designer and entrepreneur Ashley Champion to create more spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ artists and vendors to sell their wares. Our market is held monthly at…

Teen Drop-In at Gardiner Museum

Join Gardiner Museum for free drop-in clay workshops for 2SLGBTQ+  BIPOC youth and their allies (14-18 years old).

Tempo: Toronto’s Queer Tenor-Bass Choir

OUTREACH Program

OUTREACH is Gallery 44’s award-winning arts program addressing the needs of youth from underserved communities throughout the GTA. OUTREACH inspires youth to develop positive methods of sharing their stories, while connecting with their community.

Sew My Mind

Sew My Mind (SMM) is a learning program that combines sewing classes with community knowledge exchange. As participants learn how to sew, they engage in conversations about their lives as newcomers to Canada, exchanging knowledge and reflecting on their journeys.

Stardust Sessions

The Stardust Sessions program is designed to provide 10 LGBTQ+ newcomers with expressive arts-based therapeutic strategies that promote mental health and well-being. Spanning 6 interconnected sessions, this program takes place in a group setting, fostering collaboration, collective care, and connection. Participants are encouraged to share at their own comfort level.

Mindful Crochet

Connect and craft with 2SLGBTQ+ community participants. Learn crochet and mindfulness skills. Facilitated by Valentin Amon. Light refreshments and crafting supplies provided. Please RSVP by emailing Valentin: valentinamon@gmail.com or follow our Instagram @mindful_crochet.

Youth Action and Arts Space (10-14 Years)

Kids Action and Arts Space (6-9 Years)

The 519’s Kids Action and Arts Space (KAAS) is a free, drop-in program that offers youth who are 6 to 9 years old a fun place to connect, meet friends and new peers.

Triangle Squares

Triangle Squares is Toronto’s LGBTQ+ square dancing club since 1987. We are a place for LGBTQ+ individuals (and our straight allies) to learn modern western square dancing, with a unique gay styling, that makes it more fun and energetic than what you may remember from high school.

Singing Out

“We sing together, and we sing out.” SingingOut We are Toronto’s largest 2SLGBTQQIA+ community choir. We are a mixed-voice, non-auditioned, choir – a relative rarity in our communities across North…

Out & Out

Looking for a fun and welcoming lesbian or gay social club in Toronto?  Welcome to Out & Out – North America’s largest LGBT activities club! Established in 1980, our not-for-profit,…

OutWRITES!

OUTwrites is a queer-positive, sexually diverse writing group where writers meet to engage in writing exercises and critique members’ works. Be sure to join their Facebook group or message them on Facebook or…

Counterpoint Community Orchestra

Counterpoint Community Orchestra has been operating as a community orchestra in downtown Toronto for 36 years. Formed in 1984, it was the first LGBTQ+ orchestra in Canada and in the…

Toronto Go Club

Go is an ancient Chinese strategy board game of surrounding territory using black and white stones. The Toronto Go Club runs meetings, teaches classes, hosts tournaments and supports the Go…

Toronto Writers Collective

Toronto Writers Collective The Toronto Writers Collective, founded in 2012, is a nonprofit organization that encourages creative expression through writing. We believe that writing in community is an effective and…

Breakthrough

Breakthrough is a series of different social events planned by LGBTQ+ refugee claimants, for LGBTQ+ refugee claimants. Whether you are looking to have fun, meet new people, or just vibe, there is something for everyone!