Next gay theatre review: Bent

The indomitable gay spirit prevails in a heartbreaking but uplifting production

Drew Rowsome - 04.03.13
From within our bubble in a city where gay culture is pretty much mainstream culture, it is easy to forget the sacrifices and abuses that have got us to this place of relative ease. And it never hurts to be reminded of how fragile this state of physical safety is. Actually, it does hurt; this pro  Full Story
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Deep Dish #471 - Sodom, Pit Bull, Gatsby Gala and the RedRum Birthday Bash

Rolyn Chambers - 04.03.13
Gatsby Gala Fri, Feb 8 at Arcadian Court Ballet can be exhausting to perform and exhilarating to watch. Tonight’s Gatsby Gala, in the Arcadian Court, is a costumed soirée that raises $800,000 for Canada’s National Ballet School. Without this event many of the schoo  Full Story
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Winter blahs ablaze

Bellini kicks the seasonal blues with a handful of noteworthy happenings

Paul Bellini - 04.03.13
A big part of my job here at Fab is to tell readers about all the fun and interesting things other people are doing, like Come Date with Me, a new TV series on W Network. In the first episode, a totally hot girl has to choose from four ill-suited gentlemen who have to impress her with their   Full Story
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Lights! Camera! AUCTION!

SNAP!, the AIDS Committee of Toronto’s annual photography auction, puts on its f

Andrew Johnston - 04.03.13
SNAP! is back! The event of the season for Toronto’s shutterbug elite returns for its 12th year after having already raised a whopping $1.9 million to support ACT’s free programs and services. Showcasing work from seasoned and aspiring apertures alike, this year’s collection featur  Full Story
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Sharron assumes the position

Sharron Matthews hosts cabaret to mark new position at Buddies

Jeremy Willard - 04.03.13
International sensation Sharron Matthews will be the first person to occupy Buddies in Bad Times’ newly created cabaret-artist-in-residence position. She will mark the occasion with a workshop presentation, called Full Dark, in Tallulah’s Cabaret. “I love Tallulah’s. It wa  Full Story
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Beauty and the butt

Pondering the appeal of the male ass

Matt Thomas - 01.03.13
Everybody loves men’s asses. The Greek word callipygian is a term used for someone who has beautiful buttocks, but what makes an ass beautiful or well-formed varies, as sexual aesthetics differ from culture to culture and person to person. Some people side with Sir Mix-a-Lot, while others p  Full Story
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Happy Gaysian Heritage Month!

May is Asian Heritage Month, so let's learn!

Michael Lyons - 01.03.13
I was a little surprised to be informed that May is designated as Asian Heritage Month and has been since 2002. First I'm hearing of it, but that probably just goes to show how no one in my circles makes a big deal out of it. So let's learn! Asian Heritage Month is meant to acknowledge As  Full Story
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Check out that cock

Some cocks, penis jokes and penises

Michael Lyons - 01.03.13
Saying "check out that cock" is a joke because it's a play on words. You click the link thinking you'll see a penis, when it is actually a rooster. Now here are some more cock jokes: Q: What do you call a guy who loves small dicks? A: Hopefully your boyfriend. Q: Why do m  Full Story
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Bottom rubber

Hilariously detailed instructional video to up-and-coming anal-sex condoms

Michael Lyons - 01.03.13
This one's a win for healthy-sexuality and bottoms everywhere! These new condoms designed by ORIGAMI Condoms are made specifically for anal intercourse, for benefit of bottoms! They're kind of ingenious, using the sex toy base idea, along with an accordion de  Full Story
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Swimming against the current

Amini Fonua is a new generation of out young athletes

Michael Lyons - 01.03.13
It's all well and good to have really high profile out athletes. They represent great role-models for a new generation. Though as Watermark Online writes, in some ways it's young athletes coming out with little fanfare that's helped pave the way for the pros. A good example of this is  Full Story
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