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QUEER MTL : quoi faire en avril 2024 // QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: April 2024

They say April showers bring the subsequent flowers, but queer Montréal is already fully abloom! This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, including those not announced at time of publication, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

LEGEND

🎥 Cinema 👑 Drag 🥳 Parties 🎶 Concert ✊ Activism 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans 🏳️‍🌈 Community 😆 Comedy 🎭 Performance 💪 Sports and Dance 👯‍♀️ Dance 🎤 Karaoke 🎨 Arts 📚 Literary / Educational 👠 Ballroom / Vogue

Lundi 1 avril / Monday, April 1

🎥 75shots presents Under the Radar—Queer BIPOC Cinema, with free online screenings 👑 Voulez Vous Productions presents Discovering Your Drag Alter Ego with RV Métal, Centre Saint-Pierre

Mardi 2 avril / Tuesday, April 2

👠 BRING IT! #22, a continuing series of ballroom evenings with DJ Robocat KFC and Commentator Mags Old Navy, Club Sagacité 👑 Full Gisèle : Télé-Réalité with Gisèle Lullaby, Jessie Precieuse, Lady Guidoune and Victoire de Rockwell, Cabaret Mado 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 3 avril / Wednesday, April 3

🎶 Mariah the Scientist with Chxrry22 Beanfield Theatre 🎨 Drink & Draw by @Hommehomo, Bar Le Cocktail 🎭 The Poly Mic open mic, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 😆 Quick Characters—A Comedy Revue with Alo Azimov, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles

Jeudi 4 avril / Thursday, April 4

🎭 ThemFatale : Femme Power, a tribute to queer femininity with Bianca Boom Boom, Kaya Koko, Tristan Ginger, Sasha Désir, Lizzy Strange, Xénia, Kopy Cat, Ezra Honey and Rosie Bourgeoisie, The Wiggle Room 👑 The Gutters Talk Show Episode 1: Music Genres, hosted by Kleopatra Perfection, Kitty Catcher, Coco Charlemagne Champagne, Lux N’ Such, Donna Nozama, Skyler Rey, Late Bloomer and Safira Stevens, Bar Champs 🏳️‍🌈 Centre de solidarité lesbienne (CSL) hosts Lesbi ami.e.s : une soirée de connexions sociales et d’élargissement de sa communauté Queer, Centre St-Pierre 😆 Trivia at Pigeon Club Café Pointe-Claire with Quiz Master Brian, Pigeon Café 👑 Derek Wood presents Drama King : Ode à l'anti-virilité with Derek Wood, Johnny Jones, Mister Boogie, Ben A Drill, Akicoquin and Jay Show, Cabaret Mado 👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 5 avril / Friday, April 5

👠 Ballroom4Community and Project10 presents the Monthly Youth Kiki Lounge for age groups 14-17, Project10 🎭 Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal presents Queer Reading Series 2024 with new works by Tyson Fraleigh and Corbeau Sandoval, Centaur Theatre Company 👑 Carni’Cule LipSync Smackdown with Alastair S!N, Amy Thyst, Asmatix, Diva on a Dime, Late Bloomer, Psyberia, Spiked Corona and Timothy Toxic, hosted by Muz’Emma and Moh Dafok, Taboo Danseur Nu 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Carmen Sutra, Velma Jones and Celes, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail 🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Samedi 6 avril / Saturday, April 6

🎨 Project 10 presents Queering the Arts art expo, Studio 414 🎭 Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal presents Queer Reading Series 2024 with new works by Tyson Fraleigh and Corbeau Sandoval, Centaur Theatre Company 💪 Montreal Roller Derby presents BLUE vs GREEN—Home Team Showdown, Aréna Saint-Louis 🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra 🥳 Super Taste and Homopop present Beyoncé Dance Party // Act ii Launch with Kiara, Cabaret Berlin 🥳 Rabaterapia Presents Baile da Raba #MOULINROUGE with DJ Tati Garrafa and DJ Onlysans, Bain Mathieu 👑 House of Gahd presents Rage Against the Binary—Rock & Metal Drag Show with Selma Gahd, Anaconda LaSabrosa, Charli DeVille, Rosa Golde, Lisa Santana and Démone LaStrange, Bar Le Cocktail 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Lady Gaga, Cabaret Mado 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Carmen Sutra, Velma Jones and Celes, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail 👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 7 avril / Sunday, April 7

🎭 Ligue d’impro Gailaxie, Cabaret Mado 👑 Kwizinn x Circa’s Spicy Drag Brunch with DJ Jerico, Aizysse Baga, Misty Waterfalls and Kiara, Kwizinn 👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash and Special Guests, Cabaret Mado 👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Lundi 8 avril / Monday, April 8

👑 Voulez Vous Productions presents Discovering Your Drag Alter Ego with RV Métal, Centre Saint-Pierre

Mardi 9 avril / Tuesday, April 9

😆 Bad Brain Trivia, featuring questions on drag queens and other “gay shit” (lovingly), Bar Hémisphère Gauche 👑 Full Gisèle : Marie-Mai with Foxy Lexxi Brown, Prudence, Kiara and Lady Boom Boom, Cabaret Mado 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 10 avril / Wednesday, April 10

🎶 PinkPantheress: Capable of Love Tour with Bktherula, Beanfield Theatre 🎭 The Poly Mic open mic, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 👑 Bière et Métal with Charli Deville and Woody Fungi, Cabaret Mado 😆 An Hour of Stand Up Comedy by Yumi and Carmina with Mariam Khan, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles

Jeudi 11 avril / Thursday, April 11

👑 Sashalicious : Everything About Dolls with Sasha Baga, Démone LaStrange, Lulu Shade and Ruby Doll, Cabaret Mado 👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 12 avril / Friday, April 12

🥳 Cerise Noire goth night with Shillelagh Jones and Elizabeth Leslie, Bar NDQ 🥳 Psychedelic Babylon presents Cosmic Traveler with Ace Ventura (Israel/Switzerland) and Asgard (Israel), Le Sainte-Catherine Hall  👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Rainbow, Tracy Trash and Crystal Starz, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail 🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Samedi 13 avril / Saturday, April 13

📚 The Violet Hour Book Club reads Anuja Varghese’s Chrysalis, Archives gaies du Québec 🏳️‍🌈 Mini Q—Queer Gathering, featuring two workshops and a performance, Studio 303 🏳️‍⚧️ Clinique de transition légale, Comité Queer Pointe-Saint-Charles 🏳️‍🌈 Coalition des familles LGBT+ hosts Journée intensive d’ateliers : fonder votre famille 2SLGBTQ+, Centre Saint-Pierre 🥳 Queen & Queer: 100% Arabic Music with DJ Sam and Maya Tayara, Sala Rossa 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Rainbow, Tracy Trash and Crystal Starz, Cabaret Mado 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Taylor Swift, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail 👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 14 avril / Sunday, April 14

🎭 Ligue d’impro Gailaxie, Cabaret Mado 👑 Afternoon Drag Cafe with Itsh and Timothy Toxic, L’Orbite 👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Lundi 15 avril / Monday, April 15

👑 Rawxy et cie with Misty Waterfalls, Lady Boom Boom and Crystal Starz, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 16 avril / Tuesday, April 16

🎶 Bobby Dove, L’Escogriffe Bar 👑 Full Gisèle : Queb with Gisèle Lullaby, Esirena, Rawxy and Aleera, Cabaret Mado 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 17 avril / Wednesday, April 17

🎶 Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday 2 World Tour with Monica, Bell Centre 🎭 The Poly Mic open mic, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 😆 Raquel Maestre and Sandy with Binya Kóatz, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles

Jeudi 18 avril / Thursday, April 18

🎭 Les Folies Draglesques with Miami Minx, Roxy Torpedo, Jolie Lolita, Ophelia Rass, Maria Topcatt, Minx Arcana and Yikes Macaroni, Cabaret Mado 👑 Burger Queen: Souper & Spectacle with Moist and Miss Mira Belle, Notre-Boeuf-de-Grâce Village 👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 19 avril / Friday, April 19

🎶 TALK: The Lord of the Flies & Birds & Bees Tour with Sofia Duhaime, Beanfield Theatre 🥳  Discoño with BRAVA (Spain), NGL FLOUNCE, MCHERRY and WHORITO, Newspeak 🥳 Dark Area with Special K, Infiltr, Claudel and OWNX, The Sanctuary 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Gisèle Lullaby, Marla Deer and Franky Dee, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail 🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Samedi 20 avril / Saturday, April 20

🥳 MPU and Balls Deep Disco present Boogiemania with Balls Deep Disco (Toronto), Barbada and Carmen Sutra, Le Belmont 🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra 🥳 Glimmering Dolls presents Spring Witches Dance Party, Turbo Haüs 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Gisèle Lullaby, Marla Deer and Franky Dee, Cabaret Mado 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Celine Dion, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail 👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 21 avril / Sunday, April 21

👑 Atelier Intro Drag Workshop with Ander Wayne, Studio Mange Mes Pieds 🎭 Ligue d’impro Gailaxie, Cabaret Mado 👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash and Special Guests, Cabaret Mado 👑 Spécial Mireille Mathieu, Bar Le Cocktail 😆 The Gay AF Comedy Tour with Andrew Khoury, Dylan Mahaney, Robert Watson and Al Val, The Wiggle Room

Lundi 22 avril / Monday, April 22

🎶 TALK: The Lord of the Flies & Birds & Bees Tour with Sofia Duhaime, Beanfield Theatre 👑 Voulez Vous Productions presents Discovering Your Drag Alter Ego with RV Métal, Centre Saint-Pierre

Mardi 23 avril / Tuesday, April 23

🏳️‍🌈 Le comité Queer de Pointe-Saint-Charles presents Club de lecture queer with a discussion on Pauline Delabroy-Allard’s Ça raconte Sarah, Bibliothèque Saint-Charles 👑 Full Gisèle : Charlotte Cardin with Gisèle Lullaby, Lady Boom Boom, Adriana the Bombshell and Lana Dalida, Cabaret Mado 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 24 avril / Wednesday, April 24

👠 Ballroom4Community and Project10 presents the Monthly Youth Kiki Lounge for age groups 18-25, Project10 🎭 The Poly Mic open mic, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 😆 The "Hypothetical" Hypothetical Show with Tony McIntyre, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 👑 La Petite Drag with Marla Deer, Gisèle Lullaby, Tracy Trash, Pétula Claque, Bobépine, Kelly Torrieli, Velma Jones and Clay Thorris, Cabaret Mado

Jeudi 25 avril / Thursday, April 25

👑 Canada's Drag Race: Bring Back My Girls with Sisi Superstar, Adriana the Bombshell, Gisèle Lullaby, Océane Aqua-Black, Kiara and Lady Boom Boom, Cabaret Mado 👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 26 avril / Friday, April 26

🎶 Bright Light Bright Light with Mint Simon (of Caveboy) and Big Sissy, Theatre Fairmount 📚Blue Metropolis and Violet Hour present Sky Gilbert: 2024 Blue Metropolis Violet Prize featuring Sky Gilbert in conversation with Matthew Hays, Hôtel 10—Espace Godin 📚Blue Metropolis and Violet Hour present Lectures Violet Hour featuring Sky Gilbert, Anton Hur, Mathieu Leroux, Anuja Varghese, Matthew Walsh and Christopher DiRaddo, Hôtel 10—Espace Godin 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Bobépine, Sasha Baga and Kitana, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail 🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Samedi 27 avril / Saturday, April 27

📚Blue Metropolis and Violet Hour present Truth Be Told: Looking at Lies in Literature with Gina L. Woolsey, Anuja Varghese, Christopher DiRaddo and Sky Gilbert, Hôtel 10—Espace Godin 🥳 FRKY || Primavera with Mari Rossi (Brazil), Moka, Raw Soul and Paolo Askia, La Sotterenea 👑 Under Kingstruction presents Twilight: The alt drag open stage with Lizzy Strange, Bar Le Cocktail 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Bobépine, Sasha Baga and Kitana, Cabaret Mado 👑 Jimmy Moore présente MADONNA: The Celebration Tour, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail 👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 28 avril / Sunday, April 28 

🎶 Belle & Sebastian with The Weather Station, MTelus 📚Blue Metropolis presents Couleurs, Racisme et Homophobie with Léonora Miano, Rodney Saint-Éloi, Éric Chacour and Mélikah Abdelmoumen, Hôtel 10—Espace Godin 🎭 Ligue d’impro Gailaxie, Cabaret Mado 👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash and Special Guests, Cabaret Mado  👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Lundi 29 avril / Monday, April 29

👑 Voulez Vous Productions presents Discovering Your Drag Alter Ego with RV Métal, Centre Saint-Pierre 👑 Shade Like Winters with Sarah Winters, Lulu Shade, Moh Dafok, Mike Oxlong and Natachatt, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 30 avril / Tuesday, April 30

👑 Full Gisèle : Sin City with Marla Deer, Tracy Trash and Sasha Baga, Cabaret Mado 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

OTHERS / LES AUTRES

🏐 Les Ratons-Chasseurs (Montréal’s LGBTA dodgeball group) holds regular events. Keep an eye on their Facebook for upcoming opportunities to join in and play. 

🕹Montréal Gaymers hosts regular gatherings including board game nights and gaming gatherings. Check their Facebook for what’s next!

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram!

🐦 Bird lovers should keep their eye on Queer Birders' regularly scheduled birdwatching events and excursions. Join the Facebook group and get those binoculars at the ready.

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

#mtlmoments #lgbttravel #2slgbtq #drag #montreal #queermtl #lgbtq #nightlife #thingstodo #events

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QUEER MTL : quoi faire en mars 2024 // QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: March 2024

QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: March 2024

The year keeps marching on, and spring is on its way (not to mention International Women’s Day)! This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, including those not announced at time of publication, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

LEGEND

🎥 Cinema 👑 Drag 🥳 Parties 🎶 Concert ✊ Activism 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans 🏳️‍🌈 Community 😆 Comedy 🎭 Performance 💪 Sports and Dance 👯‍♀️ Dance 🎤 Karaoke 🎨 Arts 📚 Literary / Educational 👠 Ballroom / Vogue

Vendredi 1 mars / Friday, March 1

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

📚 Québec Lesbian Network hosts Colloque Recherches lesbiennes, Réseau des lesbiennes du Québec

🥳 Britney One More Time: 25 Years of Britney Dance Party, Cabaret Berlin 

👑 Mado Reçoit with Special Guests, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Samedi 2 mars / Saturday, March 2

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

🥳 Pikete presents Raveton with Jaijiu, Alta Magia, Jashim, Mcherry, La Niña Kiwi and Whorito, La Sotteranea

🥳 BLUSH x Nuit Blanche Montréal : Ménagerie with performers HercuSleaze and Lizzy Strange, DJs Patience, Girl, DJ Thatz and Glowzi, videographer Slug Bait and gogo dancers Dora Bones, Just Horny, Mina Minor and Stupid Baby Cupid at Nouvel établissement

🥳 Nuit Blanche—7 Péchés Capitaux, Le Protocole Kinky Lounge

🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra

👑 Jimmy Moore presents Madonna: The Celebration Tour, Cabaret Mado

👑 Mado Reçoit with Special Guests, Cabaret Mado

👑 Jackbox Games with Uma Gahd and Selma Gahd, Bar Le Cocktail 

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 3 mars / Sunday, March 3

🎭 Ligue d’impro Gailaxie, Cabaret Mado

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Marla Deer, Bobépine, Robin Brutal, Faymiss and Kelly Torrieli Cabaret Mado

👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Lundi 4 mars / Monday, March 4

😆 Trivia Night with PamDemic, La Casona

Mardi 5 mars / Tuesday, , March 5

👑 Full Gisèle : Spring Break with Gisèle Lullaby, Johnny Jones, Lana Dalida, Prudence and Victoire de Rockwell, Cabaret Mado

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 6 mars / Wednesday, March 6

🎨 Drink & Draw by @Hommehomo, Bar Le Cocktail

🎶 Glitterer with Glixen and Seed Toss, La Sotterenea

😆 Very Pretentious Comedy presents 30/30: Raquel Maestre and Yumi Blake at the Poly Mic with Raquel Maestre, Yumi Blake and Sarah Warren, Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles 

👑 Crystal and the Pals with Crystal Starz, Victoire de Rockwell, Eden Ashes and Rawxy, Cabaret Mado

Jeudi 7 mars / Thursday, March 7

📚Colloque international : Éthique queer, corporalités queer / Queer Ethics, Queer Embodiments conference, in French and English, Université de Montréal Pavillon Lionel-Groulx

🏳️‍🌈 Comité Queer Pointe-Saint Charles hosts Cuisine collective, Club Populaire des Consommateurs

👑 Girls’ Night Out with Krystella Fame, Tracy Trash, Bobépine and Jessie Précieuse, Cabaret Mado

👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 8 mars / Friday, March 8

📚Colloque international : Éthique queer, corporalités queer / Queer Ethics, Queer Embodiments conference, in French and English, Université de Montréal Pavillon Lionel-Groulx

🥳 Queen & Queer’s Lesbo-queer dance party is back for its Édition Journée Internationale des Droits des Femmes with Maus and DJ Sam, Société des arts technologiques [SAT]

🥳 Cerise Noire goth night with Shillelagh Jones and Elizabeth Leslie, Bar NDQ

🎶 Matana Roberts solo with special guests, La Sala Rossa

👑 Mado Reçoit with Special Guests, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Samedi 9 mars / Saturday, March 9

📚Colloque international : Éthique queer, corporalités queer / Queer Ethics, Queer Embodiments conference, in French and English, Université de Montréal Pavillon Lionel-Groulx

📚 The Violet Hour Book Club reads Yukio Mishima’s Confessions of a Mask, Archives gaies du Québec

🥳 Jhalak presents Rangoli: A Queer and Trans South Asian Party with DJ Deep, Bar Champs

🥳 Armada Montréal RFC hosts Players with D’Jimi, Lion d’Or

🎭 Le Coin des Arts Montréal / Montreal Art Nook, White Wall Studio 

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Rihanna, Cabaret Mado

👑 Mado Reçoit with Special Guests, Cabaret Mado 

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 10 mars / Sunday, March 10

👑 Afternoon Drag Café with Awful, La Pitre, Spiked Corona and Teddy Boop, L’Orbite

👑 Le Brunch aux Folles with Misty Waterfalls, Esirena and Selma Gahd, Bar Social Verdun 

🎭 Ligue d’impro Gailaxie, Cabaret Mado

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Pétula Claque, Kiara, Bambi Dextrous and Aizysse Baga, Cabaret Mado

👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Lundi 11 mars / Monday, March 11

🎶 The Dandy Warhols, Le Studio TD

😆 Trivia Night with PamDemic, La Casona

🏳️‍🌈 Spring into Action: Outrage, full lineup here, QPIRG | GRIP McGill 

Mardi 12 mars / Tuesday, March 12

🎶 Video Age with Sean Nicholas Savage, l’Escogriffe Bar Spectacle

👑 Full Gisèle : Invasion Maritime with Gisèle Lullaby, Brooke Rivers, Trinity Foxx, X and Jessie Précieuse, Cabaret Mado

👑 Garden of Shade : Heroes vs. Villains with Lulu Shade, Sarah Winters, Lady Boom Boom, Ciatha Night, Skyler Rey and Stella Stone, Bar Le Cocktail

🏳️‍🌈 Spring into Action: Outrage, full lineup here, QPIRG | GRIP McGill

🏳️‍🌈 Formation gratuite sur les familles LGBT+, Coalition des familles LGBT+

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 13 mars / Wednesday, March 13

🏳️‍🌈 Spring into Action: Outrage, full lineup here, QPIRG | GRIP McGill

Jeudi 14 mars / Thursday, March 14

👑 Le Meilleur des Grands Concerts with Tracy Trash, Bobépine, Johnny Jones, Lana Dalida, Marla Deer, Sasha Baga, Bambi Dextrous, Ruby Doll, Clay Thorris and Nicole Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

🎭 Queer Magique presents DIVAS, Café Cléopatra

🏳️‍🌈 Spring into Action: Outrage, full lineup here, QPIRG | GRIP McGill

👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 15 mars / Friday, March 15

🎭 Queer Magique presents DIVAS, Café Cléopatra

🏳️‍🌈 Spring into Action: Outrage, full lineup here, QPIRG | GRIP McGill

👑 Mado Reçoit with Special Guests, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

📚 Queer Oral History Workshop with Liam Devitt, Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Samedi 16 mars / Saturday, March 16

🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra

🎶 Stereolab’s Laetitia Sadier with Lola 1:2, Bar Le Ritz PDB

🎶 Chelsea Wolfe, Club Soda

🏳️‍🌈 Spring into Action: Outrage, full lineup here, QPIRG | GRIP McGill

🏳️‍⚧️ Atelier : Devenir parent (personnes trans ou non-binaires), Coalition des familles LGBT+

🏳️‍🌈 Comité Queer Pointe-Saint Charles hosts Soirée Cabaret, Press Start Youth Coop: Bâtiment 7

🥳 Queer Wine Night Edition No. 2, Vinorama

👑 Mado Reçoit with Special Guests, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 17 mars / Sunday, March 17

🎭 Ligue d’impro Gailaxie, Cabaret Mado

🏳️‍🌈 Spring into Action: Outrage, full lineup here, QPIRG | GRIP McGill

🏳️‍🌈 Cabane à sucre des familles 2SLGBTQ+, Coalition des familles LGBT+

🏳️‍🌈 Monkland Quilt Studio hosts Rainbow Stitching Days, Monkland Quilt Studio 

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Marla Deer, Océane Aqua-Black, Sasha Baga, Eva Moist and Crystal Starz, Cabaret Mado

👑 Bonne fête Sally-D with Sally-D, Bar Le Cocktail 

Lundi 18 mars / Monday, March 18

🏳️‍🌈 Spring into Action: Outrage, full lineup here, QPIRG | GRIP McGill

😆 Trivia Night with PamDemic, La Casona

Mardi 19 mars / Tuesday, March 19

🎶 Otoboke Beaver with Drinking Boys and Girls Choir, Beanfield Theatre

🏳️‍🌈 Spring into Action: Outrage, full lineup here, QPIRG | GRIP McGill

👑 Full Gisèle : Beach Party with Gisèle Lullaby, Kiara, Adriana, Démone Lastrange and Rose Beef, Cabaret Mado

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 20 mars / Wednesday, March 20

🏳️‍🌈 Haircuts Without Appointment for LGBTQ+ community members who are unemployed or on low income, Centre communautaire LGBTQ de Montréal

🏳️‍🌈 Spring into Action: Outrage, full lineup here, QPIRG | GRIP McGill

👑 Le Sami Party with Sami Landri, Cabaret Mado

Jeudi 21 mars / Thursday, March 21

👑 RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World contestant Marina Summers, Cabaret Mado

👑 Sashalicious with Sasha Baga, Scarlett Evans, Will Charmer and Maeva Evans, Cabaret Mado

🏳️‍🌈 Spring into Action: Outrage, full lineup here, QPIRG | GRIP McGill

👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 22 mars / Friday, March 22

👑 Mado Reçoit with Special Guests, Cabaret Mado

🏳️‍🌈 Spring into Action: Outrage, full lineup here, QPIRG | GRIP McGill

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Samedi 23 mars / Saturday, March 23

📚 Violet Hour continues its literary series with Making Space featuring Michael Belcher, Paige Maylott and Marcus McCann, Casa d’Italia Montréal

🥳 Lez Dance presents Le retour de DJ Franklyne à la Taverne Urbaine! with DJ Franklyne, 1309 Taverne Urbaine

😆 Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Tour with Tranna Wintour, Olympia de Montréal

👑 Mado Reçoit with Special Guests, Cabaret Mado

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Taylor Swift, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 24 mars / Sunday, March 24

😆 Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Tour with Tranna Wintour, Olympia de Montréal

🎭 Ligue d’impro Gailaxie, Cabaret Mado

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Pétula Claque, Kitana, Peggy Sue and Lady Boom Boom, Cabaret Mado

👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Lundi 25 mars / Monday, March 25

😆 Trivia Night with PamDemic, La Casona

Mardi 26 mars / Tuesday, March 26

🎶 Olivia Rodrigo: Guts World Tour, Bell Centre

🎶 Arlo Parks with Chloe George, Beanfield Theatre

👑 Full Gisèle : Burlesque, le Film with Gisèle Lullaby, Pétula Claque, Lady Boom Boom, Miss Fountain, Sasha Baga and Celes, Cabaret Mado

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 27 mars / Wednesday, March 27

🎶 Olivia Rodrigo: Guts World Tour, Bell Centre

Jeudi 28 mars / Thursday, March 28

🎶 Rêve with RALPH, Fairmount Theatre

🏳️‍🌈 Comité Queer Pointe-Saint Charles hosts Club de lecture Queer, Bibliothèque Saint-Charles

👑 Trashilaz with Aizysse Baga and Special Guests, Cabaret Mado

👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 29 mars / Friday, March 29

👑 Mado Reçoit with Special Guests, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Samedi 30 mars / Saturday, March 30

🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra

🥳 District Events presents Locker Room with Reid Bourgeois, Alain Jackinsky and Mateo Tomas, Bain Mathieu

👑 Mado Reçoit with Special Guests, Cabaret Mado

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Britney Spears, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 31 mars / Sunday, March 31

👑 Jimmy Moore presents Madonna: The Celebration Tour, Cabaret Mado

👑 Star Queens : Pâques with Plane Jane, Aurora Matrix, Denim, Pythia and Carmen Sutra, Cabaret Mado

👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

OTHERS / LES AUTRES

🏐 Les Ratons-Chasseurs (Montréal’s LGBTA dodgeball group) holds regular events. Keep an eye on their Facebook for upcoming opportunities to join in and play. 

🕹Montréal Gaymers hosts regular gatherings including board game nights and gaming gatherings. Check their Facebook for what’s next!

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram!

🐦 Bird lovers should keep their eye on Queer Birders' regularly scheduled birdwatching events and excursions. Join the Facebook group and get those binoculars at the ready.

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

#mtlmoments #lgbttravel #2slgbtq #drag #montreal #queermtl #lgbtq #nightlife #thingstodo #events

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QUEER MTL : quoi faire en février 2024 // QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: February 2024

Février, c’est l’occasion de célébrer l’amour, mais aussi l’histoire des Noir·es à Montréal, et l’annéebissextile nous donne encore plus de temps pour en profiter! Ce mois-ci, Montréal propose une foule d’événements, de soirées et d’expériences uniques qui font briller toutes les nuances de l’arc-en-ciel LGBTQ+. Entre prestations drag et activités communautaires, festivals bien en vue et événements underground, voici notre sélection des choses les plus gaies à faire dans la ville. Pour rester à l’affût de tout ajout, suivez QueerMTL sur Instagram, Twitter, Facebook et Tumblr! Vous présentez un événement? Écrivez-nous!

February is the month of love and proud Black history in Montréal, and the leap year gives us an extra day to celebrate them both! This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, including those not announced at time of publication, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

LEGEND

🎥 Cinema

👑 Drag

🥳 Parties

🎶 Concert

✊ Activism

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans

🏳️‍🌈 Community

😆 Comedy

🎭 Performance

💪 Sports and Dance

👯‍♀️ Dance

🎤 Karaoke

🎨 Arts

📚 Literary / Educational

👠 Ballroom / Vogue

Jeudi 1 fevrier / Thursday, February 1

👑 Soirée Drag—Financement pour productions ‘90 with Jessie Précieuse, Bobépine and Victoire de Rockwell, Cabaret Mado 👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail 🎭 Open Mic Poetry Night, La Poubelle Magnifique 🏳️‍🌈 Balado Devant Public: Deuxième Épisode regardes arabs lesbo-queer, L’Idéal Bar  🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Vendredi 2 fevrier / Friday, February 2

🥳 Discoño with DJ Lazy Flow, Mcherry, Jerico and La Niña Kiwi, hosted by the Iconic House of Old Navy and Carolina Spirulina, Théâtre Fairmount 🥳 Strawberry Gothcake x Hauterageous with Umru, Technopagan, Tall Ceo, Mossy Mugler, Syana and more, La Sotterenea 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Petula Claque, Bobépine and Bambi Dextrous, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail 🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Samedi 3 fevrier / Saturday, February 3

👠 Ballroom4Community, Bring It MTL and the MTL KBA present The Ultimate Crossover Kiki Ball, Ausgang Plaza 🥳 FRKY x LISTEN, a free FRKY pre-party featuring DJ sets by local event producers Mauro Pezzente, Donald D, Lexis, Dapapa, Blackgold, Sisters of Sim, Living Legends, Mathieu Grondin, Quest, Inobe, Jesse Walker, Esc, Duke Eatmon and Supernature, La Sotterenea  🥳 FRKY x LISTEN x AFTER celebrates of Black History Month with KOLA, Ellxandra, Moka and Rawsoul, La Soutterenea 👑 BIJURIYA! with Bijuriya (Gabriel Dharmoo), Centre des loisirs de Saint-Laurent 🥳 Février le mois de l’AMOUR! lesbian party with DJ Lilo Manseau, 1309 Taverne Urbaine 🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra 🥳 Balls Deep Disco with DJ Kris Steeves and Ashley Gaulthier, Cabaret Berlin  💪 Queers Verticales climbing event, Escalade—Horizon Roc-Climbing Gym 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Petula Claque, Bobépine and Bambi Dextrous, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec 👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 4 fevrier / Sunday, February 4

🎭 Ligue d’impro Gailaxie, Cabaret Mado 👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Marla Deer, Taylor De Vil, Kelly Torrieli and Bobépine, Cabaret Mado 👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Lundi 5 fevrier / Monday, February 5

👑 Slaysians 2 with Ad’Horrible, CC Channel, Emmötional Damage, Joy Rider, Kajol, Korra Anarchkey, Lia Jasmine, Manny, Psyberia, Rico Love, Suri Racha and Ken Antonio, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 6 fevrier / Tuesday, February 6

👑 Full Gisèle : Disco with Gisèle Lullaby, Kiara, Victoire De Rockwell, Ruby Doll and Lana Dalida, Cabaret Mado 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 7 fevrier / Wednesday, February 7

👑 Half Time Show with Bobépine, Crystal Starz, Fabien L’Amour and Victoire de Rockwell, Cabaret Mado 📚 Violet Hour continues its Readings & Interviews series with Michael V. Smith, Eva Crocker, H. Nigel Thomas and Christopher DiRaddo, Casa d’Italia Montréal  😆 Very Pretentious Comedy presents Fucking Hell: An Angry Stand-up Comedy Show with Lucy Gervais, Mariam Khan, George Assily, Trevor Thompson, Mason Terry and Rickie Leach, Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles 🎨 Drink & Draw by @Hommehomo, Bar Le Cocktai 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Jeudi 8 fevrier / Thursday, February 8

👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail 👑 Sashalicious : 100% Pure Love with Sasha Baga, Pétula Claque, Bambi Dextrous, Miss Dupré and Mya Foxx, Cabaret Mado 😆 Trivia Night with Quiz Master Brian, The Wheel Club 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Vendredi 9 fevrier / Friday, February 9

🥳 Queen & Queer’s Nuit Electro #4 with Aurélie Schlegel, DJ Sam and Bittercaress, Cabaret Berlin 🎭 Lust Cove presents The Lunar New Year Show with Mina Minou, Kaya Koko, Lychee Storm, Bellamie Beastly and Miss Scarlet Knife, Café Cléopatra 🥳 Cerise Noire goth night with Shillelagh Jones and Elizabeth Leslie, Bar NDQ 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Nana, Jimmy Moore, Jessie Précieuse and Aizysse Baga, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail 🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Samedi 10 fevrier / Saturday, February 10

🥳 Ellelui presents ROUGE, a lesbian, queer and trans Valentine’s Day dinner and dance, L’Idéal bar & contenus 👑 Chouchoune presents Ginette Reno—La quête, Bar Le Cocktail 📚 The Violet Hour Book Club reads H. Nigel Thomas’s Spirits in the Dark, Archives gaies du Québec 🎶 clubhouse presents Crush with Public Appeal, dustBunny and Torres, Ursa 🏳️‍🌈 Winter Market / Marché d’hiver, Centre communautaire LGBTQ de Montréal 🏳️‍🌈 @Gayalleyway presents Gaylentine’s Day Pop Up Shop with proceeds donated to LGBTQ+ charitable causes, Nice Toness Studio 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Céline Dion with Jimmy Moore, Cabaret Mado 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Nana, Jimmy Moore, Jessie Précieuse and Aizysse Baga, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec 👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 11 fevrier / Sunday, February 11

👑 Joyeux Anniversaire Michel Dorion with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail 🎶 Glow in Dark 2 with DJ Sam, DJ Sanboy and Afshin, Le Belmont 🎭 Ligue d’impro Gailaxie, Cabaret Mado 👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Lady Boom Boom, Pétula Claque, Bambi Dextrous and Jessie Précieuse, Cabaret Mado 🏳️‍🌈 @Gayalleyway presents Gaylentine’s Day Pop Up Shop with proceeds donated to LGBTQ+ charitable causes, Nice Toness Studio

Mardi 13 fevrier / Tuesday, February 13

🏳️‍🌈 Breaking the Ice: Gender, Race and Climate Change, with Dr. Jen Gobby, Shir Gruber, Lourdenie Jean and Dr. Jason Prince, Le Frigo Vert 👑 Full Gisèle! : St-Valentin with Gisèle Lullaby, Sasha Baga, Amy Haze, Celes and Lady Guidoune, Cabaret Mado 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 14 fevrier / Wednesday, February 14

😆 Very Pretentious Comedy presents LEXPERTS: A Comedy Show about Lex (and Other Gay Apps) Hosted by Lauren Mallory and Raquel Maestre, Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles 🥳 L Nights / L for Love with DJ Marina Gallant, Le Saint Édouard Bar de quartier 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Jeudi 15 fevrier / Thursday, February 15

🏳️‍🌈 Lesbian Speed Dating, L’idéal bar & contenus 👑 Les Folies Draglesques with Miami Minx, Uma Gahd, Adriana (The Bombshell), Fabien L’Amour, Holly Von Sinn and Yaya Havana, Cabaret Mado 😆 Music Trivia with Quiz Master Brian, Theatre MainLine 👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail 🥳 Soirée Célibataires 25-35 ans // 18-25 ans (Queer), Randolph Pub Ludique DIX30 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Vendredi 16 fevrier / Friday, February 16

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Nana, Marla Deer, Tracy Trash and Misty Waterfalls, Cabaret Mado 🥳 Glimmering Dolls presents Taylor’s Valentine Dance Party inspired by Taylor Swift, Turbo Haüs 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail 🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Samedi 17 fevrier / Saturday, February 17

🥳 Daring Tribe presents Je t’aime mon Amour with DJ Ian Jackman and MVNGO, Cabaret Berlin 🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra 👑 LGBT+ Family Coalition present Heure du conte avec Barbada with Barbada, Coalition des familles LGBT+  👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail 🥳 Glimmering Dolls presents Lana’s Valentine Dance Party inspired by Lana Del Rey, Turbo Haüs 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Michael Jackson with Jimmy Moore, Cabaret Mado 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Nana, Marla Deer, Tracy Trash and Misty Waterfalls, Cabaret Mado 🎶 Milk & Bone with Robert Robert, Beanfield Theatre  🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec 👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 18 fevrier / Sunday, February 18

💪 PWHL Montreal—Season 2023-2024, Montréal vs. Minnesota, Place Bell 🎭 Ligue d’impro Gailaxie, Cabaret Mado 👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail 👑 Le Tracy Show! with Tracy Trash, Kiara, Marla Deer, Prudence and Sasha Baga, Cabaret Mado

Lundi 19 fevrier / Monday, February 19

👑 Magic Kingdom : 100 ans de magie, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 20 fevrier / Tuesday, February 20

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 21 fevrier / Wednesday, February 21

🏳️‍🌈 Winter Pride 2024 / Fierté des neiges 2024 with Tranna Wintour, Square BDC 👑 La Fabuleuse Guerre des pouces! with Jessie Précieuse, Victoire de Rockwell, Lady Boom Boom and Aizysse Baga, Cabaret Mado 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Jeudi 22 fevrier / Thursday, February 22

👑 Kenaissance: A Beyoncé-Inspired Drag Show with Kendall Gender, Cabaret Mado 🎶 The Kills with The Paranoyds, MTELUS 👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Vendredi 23 fevrier / Friday, February 23

🥳 Velours Soirées Lesbo-Queer with DJ Gallant, Bar Palco Verdun 🎶 The Trilogy Tour with Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull, Centre Bell 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado 🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Samedi 24 fevrier / Saturday, February 24

💪 PWHL Montreal—Season 2023-2024, Montréal vs. Ottawa, Verdun Auditorium 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec 👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

Dimanche 25 fevrier / Sunday, February 25

👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail 🎭 Ligue d’impro Gailaxie, Cabaret Mado 👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 27 fevrier / Tuesday, February 27

👑 Full Gisèle! : Top of the Pop with Gisèle Lullaby, Jimmy Moore, Peggy Sue and Lana Dalida, Cabaret Mado 🏳️‍🌈 Club de lecture queer discuss Julia Delporte’s Corps vivante and Boum’s La méduse, Bibliothèque Saint-Charles 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 28 fevrier / Wednesday, February 28

🎶 Lil Tecca with SoFaygo, Tana and Chow Lee, MTELUS 🎶 This is the Kit with Sam Amidon, Bar Le Ritz PBD 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Jeudi 29 fevrier / Thursday, February 29

👑 Concours MX Cocktail, Bar Le Cocktail 🏳️‍🌈 Black Students Mental Health Symposium, Afromusée 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

OTHERS / LES AUTRES

🏐 Les Ratons-Chasseurs (Montréal’s LGBTA dodgeball group) holds regular events. Keep an eye on their Facebook for upcoming opportunities to join in and play.  🕹Montréal Gaymers hosts regular gatherings including board game nights and gaming gatherings. Check their Facebook for what’s next! 🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram! 🐦 Bird lovers should keep their eye on Queer Birders' regularly scheduled birdwatching events and excursions. Join the Facebook group and get those binoculars at the ready. 👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

#mtlmoments #lgbttravel #2slgbtq #drag #queermtl #lgbtq #nightlife #thingstodo #events #montreal

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QUEER MTL : quoi faire en janvier 2024 / QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: January 2024

La nouvelle année commence, et avec elle, une toute nouvelle saison de plaisir queer! Ce mois-ci, Montréal propose une foule d’événements, de soirées et d’expériences uniques qui font briller toutes les nuances de l’arc-en-ciel LGBTQ+. Entre prestations drag et activités communautaires, festivals bien en vue et événements underground, voici notre sélection des choses les plus gaies à faire dans la ville. Pour rester à l’affût de tout ajout, suivez QueerMTL sur Instagram, Twitter, Facebook et Tumblr! Vous présentez un événement? Écrivez-nous!

It’s time for a new year to begin, and with it comes a whole new season of queer fun! This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, including those not announced at time of publication, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

LEGEND

🎥 Cinema 👑 Drag 🥳 Parties 🎶 Concert ✊ Activism 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans 🏳️‍🌈 Community 😆 Comedy 🎭 Performance 💪 Sports and Dance 👯‍♀️ Dance 🎤 Karaoke 🎨 Arts 📚 Literary / Educational 👠 Ballroom / Vogue

Mercredi 3 janvier / Wednesday, January 3 👑 Full Gisèle : Après-Noël avec Gisèle Lullaby, Marla Deer, Bobépine, Velma Jones et Kelly Torrieli, Cabaret Mado

🎨 Drink & Draw par @Hommehomo, Bar Le Cocktail

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives gaies du Québec, en commémoration des 40 ans des Archives gaies du Québec

Jeudi 4 janvier / Thursday, January 4 👑 Soirée King with George Édouard Baron des bois du matin and Cismon Genderfuck, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Girls’ Night Out : Dancing Queen with Krystella Fame, Kiara, Démone Lastrange and Misty Waterfalls, Cabaret Mado

👑  Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 Viewing Party with Uma Gahd, Bar Le Cocktail

🎨 Art Battle Montréal, Bar La Shop

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Vendredi 5 janvier / Friday, January 5 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Nana, Jimmy Moore, Celes, Démone Lastrange and Victoria de Rockwell, Cabaret Mado

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Samedi 6 janvier / Saturday, January 6 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Nana, Jimmy Moore, Celes, Démone Lastrange and Victoria de Rockwell, Cabaret Mado

😂 The 2nd Annual Quiz Master Brian Montréal Trivia Championships with Quiz Master Brian, Burgundy Lion

🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra

🥳 Queen & Queer’s call for beginner and emerging DJs to spin at their upcoming club nights closes today. See here for details. 

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Dimanche 7 janvier / Sunday, January 7 👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Marla Deer, Niko Lubie, Ruby Doll and Bobépine, Cabaret Mado

Lundi 8 janvier / Monday, January 8 👑 Ego Trip : Bonne Féte Walter with Walter Ego, Pétula Claque, Jay Show, Ruby Doll, RV Métal, Rock Bière and Fay Miss, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 9 janvier / Tuesday, January 9 👑 Full Gisèle : Star Académie with Gisèle Lullaby, Pétula Claque, Serge La Drag, Crystal Starz, Misty Waterfalls and Eden Ashes, Cabaret Mado

🎶 Plaid with Automatisme, Théâtre Fairmount

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 10 janvier / Wednesday, January 10 👑 4 Queens Pour Nous with Venus, Denim, Aurora Matrix and Kiara, Cabaret Mado

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Jeudi 11 janvier / Thursday, January 11 🎭 Cabaret Queer with Tracy Trash, Justin Jackson, Tina Leon, Crystal Starz, Eva Lou Rhinelander & Ilse Baryshnikov, Fabien L’Amour and Sasha Baga, Cabaret Mado

👑  Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 Viewing Party with Uma Gahd, Bar Le Cocktail

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Vendredi 12 janvier / Friday, January 12 🥳 Cerise Noire goth night with Shillelagh Jones and Elizabeth Leslie, Bar NDQ

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Nana, Kiara, Lana Dalida and Kitana, Cabaret Mado

🏳️‍🌈 Spring Into Action 2024: Outrage, call for submissions closes today, QPIRG | GRIP McGill

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Samedi 13 janvier / Saturday, January 13 📚 The Violet Hour Book Club reads Leila Marshy’s The Philistine, Archives gaies du Québec

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Nana, Kiara, Lana Dalida and Kitana, Cabaret Mado

🏳️‍🌈 Montréal Women’s Club: Intro to Dating + Brunch, Montréal Women’s Club

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Dimanche 14 janvier / Sunday, January 14 👑 Bonne fête Chouchoune with Michel Dorion and Crystal Starz, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Pétula Claque, Sasha Baga, Lulu Shade and Robin Brutal, Cabaret Mado

Lundi 15 janvier / Monday, January 15 👑 Bière et Métal with Foxy Lexxi Brown and Fabien L’Amour, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 16 janvier / Tuesday, January 16 💪 PWHL Montreal—Season 2023-2024, Place Bell

👑 Full Gisèle : Mean Girls with Gisèle Lullaby, Pétula Claque, Sasha Baga, Lulu Shade, Lady Guidoune and Démone LaStrange, Cabaret Mado

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 17 janvier / Wednesday, January 17 👑 La fabuleuse guerre des pouces! with Jessie Précieuse, Victoire de Rockwell, Kelly Torrieli and Kitana, Cabaret Mado

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Jeudi 18 janvier / Thursday, January 18 🎶 Madonna: The Celebration Tour with Bob the Drag Queen, Centre Bell

👑 Sashalicious : F*ck les Résolutions with Sasha Baga, Kelly Torrieli, Kitana and Miss Daniels Vyxen, Cabaret Mado 

👑  Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 Viewing Party with Uma Gahd, Bar Le Cocktail

😆 Music Trivia with Quiz Master Brian, MainLine Theatre

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Vendredi 19 janvier / Friday, January 19 😆 Nataly Aukar: My Turn to Talk, Le Studio TD

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Samedi 20 janvier / Saturday, January 20 🎶 Madonna: The Celebration Tour with Bob the Drag Queen, Centre Bell

🥳 MPU: Truth or Dare | Édition Spéciale Madonna with Jimmy Moore, Casquivano, Aizysse Baga, DJ Jeffany and Frantastik, Le Belmont

🎶 Fleece with Sorry Girls, La Sala Rossa

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Madonna: The Blond Ambition Tour, Cabaret Mado

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Dimanche 21 janvier / Sunday, January 21 👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Lady Boom Boom, Marla Deer, Peggy Sue, Derek Wood and Kiara, Cabaret Mado

Lundi 22 janvier / Monday, January 22 👑 Shade Like Winters with Lulu Shade, Sarah Winters, Ad’Horrible, Démone LaStrange and Amy Thyst, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 23 janvier / Tuesday, January 23 👑 Full Gisèle : Madonna with Gisèle Lullaby, Lady Boom Boom, Tracy Trash, Marla Deer and Ruby Doll, Cabaret Mado

🎶 L’Rain with Yves Jarvis, Bar Le Ritz PDB

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 24 janvier / Wednesday, January 24 👑 Sitcom Bonanza featuring The Nanny, Friends, Will & Grace and others starring the artists of Cabaret Mado, Cabaret Mado

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Jeudi 25 janvier / Thursday, January 25 👑 Trashilaz : Next Generation with Aizysse Baga and judges Lady Boom Boom and Gina Gates, Cabaret Mado

🎶 Alicia Moffet with Pelch, Théâtre Desjardins

👑  Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 Viewing Party with Uma Gahd, Bar Le Cocktail

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Vendredi 26 janvier / Friday, January 26 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Samedi 27 janvier / Saturday, January 27 💪 PWHL Montreal—Season 2023-2024, Place Bell

🥳 ZMAGRYA with Manalou, Zina and Mokro, Ctrllab

🥳 NPC Rave with D. Blavatsky, MonsieurMadam, Casa Kobrae, Palladium, Technique Nado and more, 257 rue St-Ferdinand

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Taylor Swift, Cabaret Mado

🏳️‍🌈 Atelier : Devenir parent (personnes trans ou non-binaires), Coalition des familles LGBT+ (CFLGBT+)

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts

🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

Dimanche 28 janvier / Sunday, January 28 😆 A Very Pretentious Comedy Show #13—he/him edition with Ash Davis, Serag Meletian, Walter Lyng, Matt Shury, Tony McIntyre, Tash Naved, Andrew Khoury, Joe Comedian and music from Ronnie Piano, Café La Lingo Verte

👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Pétula Claque, Lana Dalida, Krystella Fame and Misty Waterfalls, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 30 janvier / Tuesday, January 30 👑 Full Gisèle : Bond Drag 007 with Gisèle Lullaby, Prudence, Victoire de Rockwell, Kiara and Celes, Cabaret Mado

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 31 janvier / Wednesday, January 31 🏳️‍🌈 FAG QC* : 40 ans, 40 invité.es, 40 propositions tirées des Fonds des Archives Gaies du Québec, commemorating 40 years of the AGQ, Archives gaies du Québec

OTHERS / AUTRES

🏐 Les Ratons-Chasseurs (Montréal’s LGBTA dodgeball group) holds regular events. Keep an eye on their Facebook for upcoming opportunities to join in and play. 

🕹Montréal Gaymers hosts regular gatherings including board game nights and gaming gatherings. Check their Facebook for what’s next!

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram!

🐦 Bird lovers should keep their eye on Queer Birders' regularly scheduled birdwatching events and excursions. Join the Facebook group and get those binoculars at the ready.

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

#mtlmoments #lgbttravel #2slgbtq #drag #montreal #queermtl #lgbtq #nightlife #thingstodo #events

[queermtl]

QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: December 2023

As the year comes to an end, Montréal’s LGBTQ+ community gathers together. This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, including those not announced at time of publication, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

En français : https://www.mtl.org/fr/experience/queer-mtl-quoi-faire

LEGEND

🎥 Cinema 👑 Drag 🥳 Parties 🎶 Concert ✊ Activism 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans 🏳️‍🌈 Community 😆 Comedy 🎭 Performance 💪 Sports and Dance 👯‍♀️ Dance 🎤 Karaoke 🎨 Arts 📚 Literary / Educational 👠 Ballroom / Vogue

Vendredi 1 décembre / Friday, December 1

🎥 VisualAIDS and Concordia Queer Film Club presents Day With(out) Art: Everyone I Know is Sick film screening with Carlos Soriano, Concordia University

🏳️‍🌈 Ellelui presents Holiday Night Market, La Sala Rossa

🥳 Butt Buddies Montréal, Cabaret Berlin

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

🎶 Jonas Brothers with Lawrence, Centre Bell

🥳 Bisous’ 1 Year Anniversary with Afem Syko, Bittercaress, K657, Esme, Lapa XII, Casa Kobrae, Meen Moreen and Mic Rob, Venue TBA

🥳 The Item Number, A Queer South Asian and Diaspora Dance Party with DJ Deep, Notre Dame des Quilles

💪 From the Ground Up: Strength Training for Newbs, Punks and Weirdos with Nadine Forde runs November 18-December 2, 2023, StudioEd

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Samedi 2 décembre / Saturday, December 2

🥳 Love Dumpster with Vicki Powell, Taylor & Twan, Cabaret Berlin

🥳 Queer Cuffing SZN with DJ Simulat3human, Notre Dame des Quilles

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Jimmy Moore does Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas & All the Hits, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

🥳 HOMOHOP and Super Taste presents West End Gays [Vol. 5], Riverside St-Henri

🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra

😆 Roast France vs Québec with Beurguy and Kathy-Ann Giguère, Café Tuyo

🥳 Homegrown Harvest with Noncompliant, anabasine, Hellgrammite, Jade and Fantasy, Venue TBA

🥳 Céline est very amazing with DJ Phillippe, Ausgang Plaza

📚 Expozine 2023, 1025 rue Bélanger

🥳 Comité Queer Pointe-Saint-Charles hosts Queer Party sur Glace, 1050 rue d’Hibernia

👑 Jackbox Games with Uma Gahd and Selma Gahd, Bar Le Cocktail

💪 Rollerville MTL hosts the Rollerville's Roll Out—Roller Disco, Arena St-Louis

💪 From the Ground Up: Strength Training for Newbs, Punks and Weirdos with Nadine Forde runs November 18-December 2, 2023, StudioEd

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information.

Dimanche 3 décembre / Sunday, December 3

👑 Bingo du Temps des Fêtes, Cabaret Mado

🎭 La gailaxie ligue d’improvisation, Cabaret Mado

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Kiara, Bobépine, Pétula Claque and Kitana, Cabaret Mado

📚 Expozine 2023, 1025 rue Bélanger

Lundi 4 décembre / Monday, December 4

🏳️‍🌈 Queer Slow Dating, Bar MINĒRAL

🎥 Cinema Politica Concordia presents Queer Cinema for Palestine, Cinema Politics Concordia

📚 Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

Mardi 5 décembre / Tuesday, December 5

🎥 REEL GAY screens The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Diving Bell Social Club

👑 Full Gisèle : Full Céline with Gisèle Lullaby, Nana, Bobépine, Crystal Stars and Crystal Slippers, Cabaret Mado

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 6 décembre / Wednesday, December 6

👑 Lé-gen-daires with Nicky Doll, Keoina and Sara Forever, Cabaret Mado

💪 Soirée Queer, Horizon Roc

🎨 HommeHomo presents Drink & Draw, Bar Le Cocktail

🎨 Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Jeudi 7 décembre / Thursday, December 7

👑 Armado with Pétula Claque, Laura Zepam, Vera Satile, Daya Rita, Paulette Pantoute, Bixi Bareback and Twinkerbell, Cabaret Mado

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

👑  Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 Viewing Party with Uma Gahd, Bar Le Cocktail

🎶 Pierre Lapointe, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts 

📚 Violet Hour presents Celebrating RM Vaughan and the launch of his final novel Purvatory, Stock Bar

👑 BMP DRAG Workshop and Show, BMP Co-op

Vendredi 8 décembre / Friday, December 8

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

🏳️‍🌈 Puces POP—Édition hivernale 2023, Église Saint-Denis

🥳 Cerise Noire goth night with DJ Elizabeth Leslie and UN, Notre Dame des Quilles

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Samedi 9 décembre / Saturday, December 9

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Jimmy Moore does Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas & All the Hits, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Lady Gaga—Art Pop with Démone and Esirenna, Bar Le Cocktail

🥳 Queen & Queer—Édition Nuit Afro 2 with Ms. Baby, San Farafina and DJ Sam, La Sala Rossa

📚 The Violet Hour Book Club reads Armistead Maupin’s Michael Tolliver Lives, Archives gaies du Québec

🏳️‍🌈 Puces POP—Édition hivernale 2023, Église Saint-Denis

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information.

👠 Bring It! and Ballroom4Community present The Naughty List Kiki Ball, Ausgang Plaza

Dimanche 10 décembre / Sunday, December 10

🎭 La gailaxie ligue d’improvisation, Cabaret Mado

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Lady Boom Boom, Sasha Baga, Krystella Fame and Marla Deer, Cabaret Mado

🏳️‍🌈 Puces POP—Édition hivernale 2023, Église Saint-Denis

😆 A Very Pretentious Comedy Show—One year anniversary with Eve Parker Finley, Maxime Ève Gagnon, Dan Carin, Yumi Blake, Trevor Thompson, Elie Gill, Molly Brisebois, Steve Patrick Adams, Elspeth Wright, Lauren Mallory, Florence Trépanier and Raquel Maestre, Diving Bell Social Club

Lundi 11 décembre / Monday, December 11

👑 Daisy Wood presents Le Noël de Dolly Parton with Lady Boom Boom, Prudence, Clay Thorris, Mister Daniels and Mimi Mosa, Cabaret Mado

📚 Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

Mardi 12 décembre / Tuesday, December 12

👑 Full Gisèle : Party de bureau with Gisèle Lullaby, Pétula Claque, Jessie Precieuse, Lady Boom Boom and Victoire de Rockwell, Cabaret Mado

👑 Garden of Shade: Christmas with Lily Shade, Sarah Winters, Prudence, Spiked Corona, Soleil Levant and Enigma, Bar Le Cocktail

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

Mercredi 13 décembre / Wednesday, December 13

👑 Le coeur a ses raisons … en chanson, Cabaret Mado

🎨 Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Jeudi 14 décembre / Thursday, December 14

👑 Sashalicious : Spécial Noël with Sasha Baga, RV Métal, Esirena and Augusta Wind, Cabaret Mado

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

👑  Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 Viewing Party with Uma Gahd, Bar Le Cocktail

🎶 Debby Friday with Backxwash, Bar Le Ritz PDB

😆 Sleazy Christmas with Abby Stonehouse, Naghmeh, Mina Minou, Tara McGowan-Ross, Morgan O’Shea, Alo Azimov, Avery Jane and Andrew Jamieson, Bar Biftek

😆 Le Show Queer—Spécial des Fêtes with Joëlle Prudhomme, Anne-Sarah Charbonneau, Andy St-Louis and Marla Deer, Place des Arts

Vendredi 15 décembre / Friday, December 15

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

🏳️‍🌈 Puces POP—Édition hivernale 2023, Église Saint-Denis

👑 COVEN Drag Show—Last Breath Edition with Selma Gahd, Uma Gahd, Seyoncé, Infernal Desires, Charli DeVille, Korra Anarchy, La Freak du Show, Esirena, BiG SiSSY, Anaconda LaSabrosa, Niko Lubie, Demone LaStrange and Moxxi Hollow, Diving Bell Social Club

🏳️‍🌈 Souper des fêtes du Centre de solidarité lesbienne, Centre St-Pierre

🏳️‍🌈 (P)réparer le solstice // (P)reparing the solstice, feminist open mic and poetry night, URSA

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Samedi 16 décembre / Saturday, December 16

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, Cabaret Mado

👑 Jimmy Moore does Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas & All the Hits Souper/Spectacle, Complexe Sky

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra

🏳️‍🌈 Puces POP—Édition hivernale 2023, Église Saint-Denis

👑 Miss Butterfly! Il était une fois with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information.

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal's Christmas Party, Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

Dimanche 17 décembre / Sunday, December 17

👑 La Revue Drag 2023 with Rock Bière, RV Métal, Crystal Starz, EmmÖtional Damage, Érica, Eva Moist, Lisa Santana, Tracy Trash and surprise guests, Cabaret Mado

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Pétula Claque, Kelly Torrieli, Jessie Précieuse and Victoire de Rockwell, Cabaret Mado

👑 Les succès oubliés de Noël 2023, Bar Le Cocktail

🏳️‍🌈 Puces POP—Édition hivernale 2023, Église Saint-Denis

Mardi 19 décembre / Tuesday, December 19

👑 Full Gisèle : Joyeux Noël with Gisèle Lullaby, Sasha Baga, Ruby Doll, Serge Ladrag and RV Métal, Cabaret Mado

🥳 Staff party de Noël du Cocktail with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

📚 Club de lecture queer discuss Lou Lubie and Manon Desveaux’s La fille dans l’écran and Obom’s J’aime les filles, Bibliothèque Saint-Charles

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 20 décembre / Wednesday, December 20

🎶 Fleece, La Sala Rossa

🥳 L Nights / Holiday Bash with DJ Marina Gallant, Le Saint Édouard Bar de quartier

🎨 Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Jeudi 21 décembre / Thursday, December 21

🎭 Les Folies Draglesques with Miami Minx, Uma Gahd, Banana Splitz, Roxy Torpedo, Scarlett Fever, Yikes Macaroni, Zero Lee Vanity, Cabaret Mado

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

👑  Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 Viewing Party with Uma Gahd, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 22 décembre / Friday, December 22

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Samedi 23 décembre / Saturday, December 23

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information. 💃

Mardi 26 décembre / Tuesday, December 26

👑 Full Gisèle : Jour de l'an with Gisèle Lullaby, Marla Deer, Tracy Trash, Lady Guidoune and Lana Dalida, Cabaret Mado

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

Mercredi 27 décembre / Wednesday, December 27

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Lady Gaga, Cabaret Mado

🎨 Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Jeudi 28 décembre / Thursday, December 28

👑 Bingo Disco with Rainbow, Cabaret Mado

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

👑  Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 Viewing Party with Uma Gahd, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 29 décembre / Friday, December 29

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

🥳 District presents Frosty: New Year Party with Las Bibas and Ben Bakson, Bain Matthieu

Samedi 30 décembre / Saturday, December 30

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Britney Spears, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

👯‍♀️ Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information.

Dimanche 31 décembre / Sunday, December 31

👑 Bonne Année 2024! with Mado Lamotte, Nana, Marla Deer, Tracy Trash, Rainbow, Peggy Sue, Manny, Ruby Doll, Bobépine, Kitana and Johnny Jones, Cabaret Mado

🥳 The Dark Eighties NYE Party, Church of St. John the Evangelist

OTHERS / LES AUTRES

🏐 Les Ratons-Chasseurs (Montréal’s LGBTA dodgeball group) holds regular events. Keep an eye on their Facebook for upcoming opportunities to join in and play. 

🕹Montréal Gaymers hosts regular gatherings including board game nights and gaming gatherings. Check their Facebook for what’s next!

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram!

🐦 Bird lovers should keep their eye on Queer Birders' regularly scheduled birdwatching events and excursions. Join the Facebook group and get those binoculars at the ready.

#mtlmoments #lgbttravel #2slgbtq #drag #montreal #queermtl #lgbtq #nightlife #thingstodo #events

[queermtl]

QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: November 2023

The temperature may get colder in November, but Montréal’s LGBTQ+ scene continues to heat up! This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, including those not announced at time of publication, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way! En français : https://www.mtl.org/fr/experience/queer-mtl-quoi-faire

ÉVÉNEMENTS / EVENTS

Mercredi 1er novembre / Wednesday, November 1

🤡 CLOWN Playshop with Ander Wayne, Studio Mange Mes Pieds 💻 QueerTech hosts the QT Qonference, Cirque Éloize ✍️ HommeHomo presents Drink & Draw, Bar Le Cocktail ✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel 🎶 P!nk with Grouplove, Centre Bell

Jeudi 2 novembre / Thursday, November 2

💻 QueerTech hosts the QT Qonference, Cirque Éloize 🎨 Art Battle Montréal, Bar La Shop 🎶 P!nk with Grouplove, Centre Bell

Vendredi 3 novembre / Friday, November 3

🎶 Blonde Redhead with Bibi Club, Le Studio TD 🎶 Depeche Mode with DIIV, Centre Bell

Samedi 4 novembre / Saturday, November 4

✊ Festival Jouissif Montréal hosts La Garçonnière Marché Kinky, L’Étage 🤗 À Corps Consentants—ÀCC hosts Nuances of Giving & Receiving—A Practice of Consent, White Wall Studio 🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra 📚 LGBTQ+ Books Celebration Event, L’Euguélionne 

Dimanche 5 novembre / Sunday, November 5

🎉 La gailaxie ligue d’improvisation, Cabaret Mado 😆 A Very Pretentious Comedy Show #11 with Kyra Carleton, Brad MacDonald, Monica Hamburg, Estelle Davis, Carmina Berbari Daou, Leslie Simpliciano-Szigeti and Viveth K, The Diving Bell Social Club

Lundi 6 novembre / Monday, November 6

🤗 Jam d’impro contact, en mixité choisie, White Wall Studio ✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

Mardi 7 novembre / Tuesday, November 7

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 8 novembre / Wednesday, November 8

🤡 CLOWN Playshop with Ander Wayne, Studio Mange Mes Pieds ✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Jeudi 9 novembre / Thursday, November 9

🎶 Jeremy Dutcher, Beanfield Theatre 🎭 Cabaret Queer with Tracy Trash, Pascale Picard, Ruby Doll, Grant Canyon, Rocio Vadillo et Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli, Mimi Cherry, Derek Wood and Saffi Watson, Cabaret Mado

Vendredi 10 novembre / Friday, November 10

🎶 Hannah Georgas with Ten Kills the Pack, Petit Campus

Samedi 11 novembre / Saturday, November 11

📚 The Violet Hour Book Club reads Suzette Mayr’s The Sleeping Care Porter, Archives gaies du Québec 🛼 Rollerville MTL hosts the Cinquième Roll Out—Roller Disco, Arena St-Louis

Lundi 13 novembre / Monday, November 13

✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

Mardi 14 novembre / Tuesday, November 14

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 15 novembre / Wednesday, November 15

🫦 SASSITUDE Playshop with Ander Wayne, Studio Mange Mes Pieds ✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Jeudi 16 novembre / Thursday, November 16

🎥 Image+Nation festival film LGBT2SQUEER Montréal, various locations (check program listings at image-nation.org)

Vendredi 17 novembre / Friday, November 17

🎥 Image+Nation festival film LGBT2SQUEER Montréal, various locations (check program listings at image-nation.org)

Samedi 18 novembre / Saturday, November 18

👠 The House of Old Navy presents The Candy Shop Kiki Ball, Location TBC 👚 Queer Clothing Swap, BMP Co-op 🏳️‍🌈 exChange: ingergenerational dialogue through making art, MAC Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal 🎥 Image+Nation festival film LGBT2SQUEER Montréal, various locations (check program listings at image-nation.org)

Dimanche 19 novembre / Sunday, November 19

🎥 Image+Nation festival film LGBT2SQUEER Montréal, various locations (check program listings at image-nation.org)

Lundi 20 novembre / Monday, November 20

✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club 🎥 Image+Nation festival film LGBT2SQUEER Montréal, various locations (check program listings at image-nation.org)

Mardi 21 novembre / Tuesday, November 21

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal 🎥 Image+Nation festival film LGBT2SQUEER Montréal, various locations (check program listings at image-nation.org)

Mercredi 22 novembre / Wedneseday, November 22

🎶 Pierre Lapointe, Théâtre de la Ville Longueuil ✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel 🎥 Image+Nation festival film LGBT2SQUEER Montréal, various locations (check program listings at image-nation.org)

Jeudi 23 novembre / Thursday, November 23

🎥 Image+Nation festival film LGBT2SQUEER Montréal, various locations (check program listings at image-nation.org)

Vendredi 24 novembre / Friday, November 24

🎥 Image+Nation festival film LGBT2SQUEER Montréal, various locations (check program listings at image-nation.org)

Samedi 25 novembre / Saturday, November 25

🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra 🎥 Image+Nation festival film LGBT2SQUEER Montréal, various locations (check program listings at image-nation.org)

Dimanche 26 novembre / Sunday, November 26

🎥 Image+Nation festival film LGBT2SQUEER Montréal, various locations (check program listings at image-nation.org)

Lundi 27 novembre / Monday, November 27

✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

Mardi 28 novembre / Tuesday, November 28

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 29 novembre / Wednesday, November 29

🎶 Mariah Carey, Bell Centre ✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Jeudi 30 novembre / Thursday, November 30

📚 Violet Hour celebrates 5 years with readings from Suzette Mayr, Daniel Allen Cox and Katia Grubisic, Casa d’Italia

FESTIVITÉS / PARTIES

Jeudi 9 novembre / Thursday, November 9

🥳 Dirty Pop Party with J-Line, Mosez Jones, Mint Simon and Alex Mick, Wheel Club

Vendredi 10 novembre / Friday, November 10

🥳 Cerise Noire with DJ JT, Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles

Samedi 11 novembre / Saturday, November 11

🥳 MPU hosts Génération MPU ✨ 15e Anniversaire with Kiki Coe, Sisi Superstar, Petula Claque and DJs Montag, Frantastik and Jeffany, Le Belmont

Vendredi 24 novembre / Friday, November 24

🥳 Agent Malory presents ARMAGUIDOUNE, Cabaret Berlin 🥳 Psychedelic Babylon presents Equilibrium with AVALON and PHAXE, Secret Location

Samedi 25 novembre / Saturday, November 25

🥳 Virtualis presents CYBERCULT with Dopamyne, No Police, Corinita, Pretty Privilege, Haze, H1bou, Hotfit and more, Secret Location

DES SPORTS

🛼 Rollerville MTL hosts the Cinquième Roll Out—Roller Disco, Saturday, November 11, 2023, Arena St-Louis

💪 From the Ground Up: Strength Training for Newbs, Punks and Weirdos with Nadine Forde runs November 18-December 2, 2023, StudioEd

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information.

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

🚲 Montréal Queer Bike Polo meet on Thursdays, with details on Instagram

🎾 Ligue de dimanche meet at the Parc Louis-Riel tennis courts every Sunday

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

🏐 Les Ratons-Chasseurs (Montréal’s LGBTA dodgeball group) holds regular events. Keep an eye on their Facebook for upcoming opportunities to join in and play. 

🕹Montréal Gaymers hosts regular gatherings including board game nights and gaming gatherings. Check their Facebook for what’s next!

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram!

🐦 Bird lovers should keep their eye on Queer Birders' regularly scheduled birdwatching events and excursions. Join the Facebook group and get those binoculars at the ready.

DRAG

Montréal’s vibrant drag community features several regularly-scheduled nights hosted by local luminaries, each featuring guest performers. Check venue websites for full line-ups!

Mercredi 1er novembre / Wednesday, November 1

👑 Queen of the Damned with Moxxi Hollow and Flex Ryder, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drag Race Brazil viewing party with Muz’Emma and Mob Dafok, District Video Lounge

Jeudi 2 novembre / Thursday, November 2

👑 Girls’ Night Out—Édition Cochonnes with Krystella Fame, Aizysse Baga, Celes and Rawxy, Cabaret Mado 👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 3 novembre / Friday, November 3

👑 Quebec City’s Les Vegans du Genre host Proud Bitch Party—Fièr.e.s Salop.e.s en fête with Aizysse Baga, Walter Ego, Lolita Stars, Val the Freak, Chris de Cave, Skandal, Nicky Gee, The Dramaqueer, Cismon Genderfuck and George-Édouard, Café Cléopatra 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Samedi 4 novembre / Saturday, November 4

👑 Bonne Fête Uma Gahd with Uma Gahd and Selma Gahd, Bar Le Cocktail 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Taylor Swift, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail 

Dimanche 5 novembre / Sunday, November 5

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Kiara, Bobépine and Velma Jones, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 7 novembre / Tuesday, November 7

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado

Mercredi 8 novembre / Wednesday, November 8

👑 Karma (1989 Version) with EmmÖtional Damage, Taylor De Vil, Kitana and Ad’horrible, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drag Race Brazil viewing party with Muz’Emma and Mob Dafok, District Video Lounge

Jeudi 9 novembre / Thursday, November 9

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 10 novembre / Friday, November 10

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Samedi 11 novembre / Saturday, November 11

👑 Queb Drag Race 2 : DEMI FINALE, Théâtre La Comédie de Montréal 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Madonna, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail 👑 Dalida pour toujours with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Dimanche 12 novembre / Sunday, November 12

👑 Le Brunch aux folles with Misty Waterfalls, Lady Boom-Boom and Crystal Starz, Social Verdun 👑 Le Souper aux folles with Misty Waterfalls, Lady Boom-Boom and Crystal Starz, Social Verdun 👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Lady Boom Boom, Sasha Baga and EmmÖtional Damage, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 14 novembre / Tuesday, November 14

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado 👑 Coeur de velours, Bar Le Cocktail

Mercredi 15 novembre / Wednesday, November 15

👑 Drag Race Brazil viewing party with Muz’Emma and Mob Dafok, District Video Lounge

Jeudi 16 novembre / Thursday, November 16

👑 Unikorn Presents: Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 Premiere Viewing Party with Denim and Sisi Superstar, Le National 👑 Sashalicious with Sasha Baga, Velma Jones, Misty Waterfalls and La Drag On-Fly, Cabaret Mado 👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 17 novembre / Friday, November 17

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Samedi 18 novembre / Saturday, November 18

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Adele, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail 👑 Chouchoune presents Ginette Reno—La Quête, Bar Le Cocktail

Dimanche 19 novembre / Sunday, November 19

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Pétula Claque, Kelly Torrieli and Misty Waterfalls, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 21 novembre / Tuesday, November 21

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado

Mercredi 22 novembre / Wedneseday, November 22

👑 Drag Race Brazil viewing party with Muz’Emma and Mob Dafok, District Video Lounge

Jeudi 23 novembre / Thursday, November 23

💄 BMP DRAG Workshop + Show, BMP Co-op 👑 Trashilaz with Aizysse Baga, Cabaret Mado 👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 24 novembre / Friday, November 24

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Samedi 25 novembre / Saturday, November 25

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Dimanche 26 novembre / Sunday, November 26

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Ruby Doll, Victoire de Rockwell and Marla Deer, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 28 novembre / Tuesday, November 28

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado

Mercredi 29 novembre / Wednesday, November 29

👑 Crystal Starz présente: Céline, encore un soir, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drag Race Brazil viewing party with Muz’Emma and Mob Dafok, District Video Lounge

Jeudi 30 novembre / Thursday, November 30

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

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QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: October 2023

It’s October in Montréal, and autumn in the city always starts off with a bang and ends with the fun and frolics of “gay Christmas”—Halloween! This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, including those not announced at time of publication, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

EVENTS

Sunday, October 1

🎉 La gailaxie ligue d’improvisation, Cabaret Mado

Monday, October 2

✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

Tuesday, October 3

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal,

Wednesday, October 4

✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

🧩 Ellelui presents Games Night, Ping Pong Club

Thursday, October 5

🎤 Queer Karaoke Night, BMP Co-op

Saturday, October 7

🎉 La gailaxie ligue d’improvisation, Cabaret Mado

🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra

Sunday, October 8

😆 A Very Pretentious Comedy Show #10—A Very Sandy One with Nart, Sandy Bridges, Jonathan Burrello, Mbissine, Zak Kik, John Cotrocois, Sandy El Bitar and Raquel Maestre, Diving Bell Social Club

Monday, October 9

✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

Tuesday, October 10

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Wednesday, October 11

✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Thursday, October 12

🎤 Queer Karaoke Night, BMP Co-op

🎭 Queer Broadway cabaret with Melanie Thompson, Amanda Caron Garbacz, Jonathan D’Amour, Marc Ducusin, Danielle Keiko Eyer, Maya Lewis, Jeanne Motulsky, Ciatha Night, Charlotte Paradis, Veronica Schnitzer, Kenny Stein and Joseph-Salvatore Vitale, Café Cléopatre

🎥 L’Amour à Minuit: Vampyros Lesbos (1971), Cinéma L’Amour

Friday, October 13

🎭 Queer Broadway cabaret with Melanie Thompson, Amanda Caron Garbacz, Jonathan D’Amour, Marc Ducusin, Danielle Keiko Eyer, Maya Lewis, Jeanne Motulsky, Ciatha Night, Charlotte Paradis, Veronica Schnitzer, Kenny Stein and Joseph-Salvatore Vitale, Café Cléopatre

🧙‍♀️ Maleficarum MTL—Vamps & Witches Edition, 4000 rue St-Ambroise

Saturday, October 14

👠 Femmes Fatales Burlesque, Café Cléopatra

🧙‍♀️ Maleficarum MTL—Vamps & Witches Edition, 4000 rue St-Ambroise

📚 Violet Hour Book Club meets to discuss House Within a House by Nicholas Dawson, Archives gaies du Québec

Sunday, October 15

🎉 La gailaxie ligue d’improvisation, Cabaret Mado

🧙‍♀️ Maleficarum MTL—Vamps & Witches Edition, 4000 rue St-Ambroise

Monday, October 16

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Jam d’impro contact, en mixité choisie, White Wall Studio

✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

Tuesday, October 17

🎥 REEL GAY: Jennifer’s Body with Butterscotch Blondie, Diving Bell Social Club

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Wednesday, October 18

✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Thursday, October 19

👠 Les Folies Draglesques with Miami Minx, Uma Gahd, Aizysse Baga, Bonbon Bombay, Celesta O’Lee, Eldritch Mor and Selma Gahd, Cabaret Mado

🎤 Queer Karaoke Night, BMP Co-op

Saturday, October 21

🤝 Queer Business Networking Event, L’Etage

🏳️‍⚧️ Devenir parent quand on est trans ou non-binaire, Coalition des familles LGBTQ+

🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra

Sunday, October 22

🎉 La gailaxie ligue d’improvisation, Cabaret Mado

👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩 Lesbian / Queer Womyn Slow Dating 27-45, Rockaberry

Monday, October 23

✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

Tuesday, October 24

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Wednesday, October 25

✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Thursday, October 26

🎤 Queer Karaoke Night, BMP Co-op

Sunday, October 29

🎉 La gailaxie ligue d’improvisation, Cabaret Mado

Monday, October 30

✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

Tuesday, October 31

😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal.

PARTIES

Saturday, October 7

🥳 District Events’ RISE with GSP and Paskal Daze, Bain Mathieu

Sunday, October 8

🥳 FRKY | GIVING with Miguel Graça, Moka, Rawsoul, Plastik Patrik, Manclaudy and Renée-Claude Morin, La Sotterenea

🥳 District Events’ RITUAL, a Day Party with B’ugo and Karsten Sollors, Le Balcon

Saturday, October 21

🥳 Un samedi soir dans le VILLAGE!—Lez Danze with DJ Lili Manseau, Taverne Urbaine

Friday, October 27

🥳 Queen & Queer Dance Party—Édition Halloween with Lis Dalton and DJ Sam, Bain Mathieu

Sunday, October 29

🥳 Freak Fest—The Afro Caribbean Halloween Party, Jet Nightclub

DES SPORTS

🛼 Montréal Roller Derby Presents Haunting on Mont Royal Hill on October 6-8, 2023 with New Skids, Les Sexpos, Tri-City, Gotham A, Gotham B and Team Ontario, Arena St Louis.

👯‍♀️ Initiation au Tango Queer, mercredi 11 octobre, Lespacemaker

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

🚲 Montréal Queer Bike Polo meet on Thursdays, with details on Instagram

🎾 Ligue de dimanche meet at the Parc Louis-Riel tennis courts every Sunday

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

💃 Tango/Salsa Queer’s continue, with Salsa Queer on Saturdays from 13:30-14:30 and Tango (beginners/intermediate) on Saturdays at 12:00-13:30. Contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information.

🏐 Les Ratons-Chasseurs (Montréal’s LGBTA dodgeball group) holds regular events. Keep an eye on their Facebook for upcoming opportunities to join in and play.

🕹Montréal Gaymers hosts regular gatherings including board game nights and gaming gatherings. Check their Facebook for what’s next!

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram!

🐦 Bird lovers should keep their eye on Queer Birders' regularly scheduled birdwatching events and excursions. Join the Facebook group and get those binoculars at the ready.

DRAG

Montréal’s vibrant drag community features several regularly-scheduled nights hosted by local luminaries, each featuring guest performers. Check venue websites for full line-ups!

Sunday, October 1

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Krystella Fame, Kelly Torrieli and Heaven Genderfck Cabaret Mado

👑 Michel Dorion, 35 ans de carrière, Bar le Cocktail

Monday, October 2

👑 La Petite Drag with the queens of Cabaret Mado, Cabaret Mado

Tuesday, October 3

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado

Wednesday, October 4

👑 Drag Race Brazil viewing party with Muz’Emma, District Video Lounge

Thursday, October 5

👑 Boom & Précieuse with Lady Boom Boom, Jessie Précieuse, Kiara and Jenna, Cabaret Mado

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Jimmy Moore Drag Show with Jimmy Moore, Complexe Sky

Friday, October 6

👑 Queens of the World Group B with Kleopatra Perfection, Zahra Bizarre, Lily Shade, EmmOtional Damage, Bebe Elle, Dolores Diamonds, Natachatte, Marla Dragn and Queer Latina, Bar Notre Dame Des Quilles

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Saturday, October 7

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Sunday, October 8

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Kiara, Bambi Dextrous and Mister Boogie, Cabaret Mado

Tuesday, October 10

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado

Wednesday, October 11

👑 RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15’s Anetra, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drag Race Brazil viewing party with Muz’Emma, District Video Lounge

Thursday, October 12

👑 Jimmy Moore Drag Show with Jimmy Moore, Complexe Sky

Friday, October 13

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Saturday, October 14

👑 Queens of the World Group C with Kleopatra Perfection, Lux N’ Such, Augusta Wind, Psyberia, Meh Dafok, Lady Monrose, Divaartist, Muz’Emma and Zaya, Bar Notre Dame Des Quilles

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Crystal Starz, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Lara: Hommage à Lara Fabian with Ciatha Night, Bar Le Cocktail

Sunday, October 15

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Jessie Précieuse, Marla Deer and Eva Moist, Cabaret Mado

Tuesday, October 17

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado

👑 Under Kingstruction presents Hallo-Queer with Infernal Desires, Bar Le Cocktail

Wednesday, October 18

👑 Les Golden Girls with Tracy Trash, Lana Dalida, Marla Deer and Prudence, Cabaret Mado

👑 Lulu’s Spooks for Diva with Lulu Shade, Dupre Latour, Miss Behave, Val The Freak and Woody Fungi, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Drag Race Brazil viewing party with Muz’Emma, District Video Lounge

Thursday, October 19

👑 Les Folies Draglesques with Miami Minx, Uma Gahd, Aizysse Baga, Bonbon Bombay, Celesta O’Lee, Eldritch Mor and Selma Gahd, Cabaret Mado

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Jimmy Moore Drag Show with Jimmy Moore, Complexe Sky

Friday, October 20

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Saturday, October 21

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Emma Déjavu, Bar Le Cocktail

Sunday, October 22

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Sasha Baga, Lady Boom Boom and Bobépine, Cabaret Mado

👑 Sally-D nu-D with Sally-D, Bar Le Cocktail

Monday, October 23

👑 Derek Wood presents Tim Burton with Uma Gahd, Demone Lastrange, Lana Dalida, Blueberry Moore and Roxy, Cabaret Mado

Tuesday, October 24

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado

Wednesday, October 25

👑 Sashalicious with Sasha Baga, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drag Race Brazil viewing party with Muz’Emma, District Video Lounge

Thursday, October 26

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Jimmy Moore Drag Show with Jimmy Moore, Complexe Sky

Friday, October 27

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Saturday, October 28

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Ciatha Night, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Rendez-vous de la drag with Rita Baga, La Big Bertha, Ra’jah O’Hara, Michel Dorion, Uma Gahd and more, Palais des congrès de Montréal

Sunday, October 29

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Cabaret Mado

👑 Rendez-vous de la drag with Rita Baga, La Big Bertha, Ra’jah O’Hara, Michel Dorion, Uma Gahd and more, Palais des congrès de Montréal

Monday, October 30

👑 Filles de peur: Volume 2 with Aizysse Baga, Lady Boom Boom, Kiara and La Freak du Show, Cabaret Mado

Tuesday, October 31

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado

#mtlmoments #lgbttravel #2slgbtq #drag #montreal #queermtl #lgbtq #nightlife #thingstodo #events

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QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: September 2023

It’s September, and fall begins to appear with the leaves changing into a beautiful rainbow all of their own! This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, including those not announced at time of publication, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

ÉVÉNEMENTS / EVENTS

Vendredi 1er septembre / Friday, September 1

😆 Ladyfest 2023: Tales of Gender Affirmation, Diving Bell Social Club

😆 Ladyfest 2023: They Go Low, We Go Laugh, Diving Bell Social Club

😆 Ladyfest 2023: I Don’t Belong Here, Diving Bell Social Club

🎶 Sapphonix Collective’s Sapphonix Salon Night, Location disclosed with ticket purchase

🧤Montréal Fetish Weekend, Hôtel Zéro1

Samedi 2 septembre / Saturday, September 2

🧤Montréal Fetish Weekend, Hôtel Zéro1

Dimanche 3 septembre / Sunday, September 3

😆 Ladyfest 2023: Chinatown Comedy Night with Yumi Blake, Ellie Gill, Kristina Guevarra, Psyberia, KĚ and Andrina Learmonth, Diving Bell Social Club

💑 Slow Dating #9 Gay, Lundis au soleil 

🧤Montréal Fetish Weekend, Hôtel Zéro1

🎤 Ellelui Lesbian, Queer and Trans Variety Show with Ray Restvick, Adele Ross, Becca Redden and Naïka Champaïgne, Entrepôt 77

Lundi 4 septembre / Monday, September 4

✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

🧤Montréal Fetish Weekend, Hôtel Zéro1

Mercredi 6 septembre / Wednesday, September 6

✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Jeudi 7 septembre / Thursday, September 7

🎥 The Dhakira Collective presents the North African Queer Film Festival running until September 23, Cinema Public

Samedi 9 septembre / Saturday, September 9

🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra

📚 Violet Hour Book Club meets to discuss How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler, Archives gaies du Québec

Dimanche 10 septembre / Sunday, September 10

😆 Very Pretentious Comedy and The Empress Comedy Show present The Pretempress Comedy Show with Mike Carrozza, Sandy El Bitar, Dana Saleh, Molly Brisebois, Shawn Stenhouse, Yumi Blake and Ke Xin Li, Diving Bell Social Club

Lundi 11 septembre / Monday, September 11

✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

Mercredi 13 septembre / Wednesday, September 13

✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Jeudi 14 septembre / Thursday, September 14

🎉Cabaret Queer with guest performers, Cabaret Mado

Dimanche 17 septembre / Sunday, September 17

🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra

🧺 Pique-nique salade de fruits + Heure du conte avec Barbada, Daisy Peterson Sweeney Park

Lundi 18 septembre / Monday, September 18

✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

👗 PEEL FASHION FEST runway shows and after party, Peel and Sainte-Catherine Streets

Mercredi 20 septembre / Wednesday, September 20

✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

Jeudi 21 septembre / Thursday, September 21

📚 Double book launch of Heather Nolan’s How to Be Alone and Eva Crocker’s Back in the Land of the Living at La petite librairie D+Q

Vendredi 22 septembre / Friday, September 22

💪 BLOW: Burlesque Lovelies of Wrestling with Betty Cayenne, Butterscotch Blondie, Casquivano, Eldritch Mór, Frost Fennec, Irony, Kinky Karma, Princess Ula and Yikes Macaroni, Café Cléopatra

Samedi 23 septembre / Saturday, September 23

🎶 Māori fem queen Lady Shaka with San Farafina, Naibi b2b and Jashim, Théâtre Fairmount

Lundi 25 septembre / Monday, September 25

✍️ Trivia Mondays hosted by Bambi Dextrous, Diving Bell Social Club

Mercredi 27 septembre / Wednesday, September 27

✍️ Queer Sip & Draw, Blue Dog Motel

🎤 Most Tuesdays, check out Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic at Impro Montréal, focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians.

FESTIVITÉS / PARTIES

Vendredi 1er septembre / Friday, September 1

🥳 Pikete—Desacato Escolar with La Niña Kiwi, Ura, mCherry, Jashim, Cherubinx and Lola Lolita, Cabaret Berlin

🥳 Kreuzberg Kink—Dance and Play with DJs Davide Lapara, Crissemarqueur and Warm Rubberette, Cabaret Berlin

Dimanche 3 septembre / Sunday, September 3

🥳TSwift Dance Party “for Swifties, by Swifties” with DJ Rog, Le Belmont

🥳 Berlin Techno Fetish hosted by Cirque De Boudoir, Cabaret Berlin

Vendredi 15 septembre / Friday, September 15

🥳 The Dark Eighties, Bar Le Ritz PDB

Samedi 16 septembre / Saturday, September 16

🥳 Queen & Queer lesbians & queer women events present Nuit Electro #3 with OM.EL Beat, Shadya and DJ Sam, Le Ministère

DES SPORTS

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

🚲 Montréal Queer Bike Polo meet on Thursdays, with details on Instagram

🎾 Ligue de dimanche meet at the Parc Louis-Riel tennis courts every Sunday.

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud

💃 Tango/Salsa Queer’s continue, with Salsa Queer on Saturdays from 13:30-14:30 and Tango (beginners/intermediate) on Saturdays at 12:00-13:30. Contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information.

🏐 Les Ratons-Chasseurs (Montréal’s LGBTA dodgeball group) holds regular events. Keep an eye on their Facebook for upcoming opportunities to join in and play. 

🕹Montréal Gaymers hosts regular gatherings including board game nights and gaming gatherings. Check their Facebook for what’s next!

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram!

🐦 Bird lovers should keep their eye on Queer Birders' regularly scheduled birdwatching events and excursions. Join the Facebook group and get those binoculars at the ready.

DRAG

Montréal’s vibrant drag community features several regularly-scheduled nights hosted by local luminaries, each featuring guest performers. Check venue websites for full line-ups!

Vendredi 1er septembre / Friday, September 1

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Jimmy Moore Drag Show with Jimmy Moore, Complexe Sky

👑 Gisèle Lullaby, Journaliste d’enquête et femme du peuple with Gisèle Luillaby, Casino de Montréal

Samedi 2 septembre / Saturday, September 1

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Shania Twain, Cabaret Mado

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz et Emma Déjavu, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 QUEERCORE: Hard + Heavy alternative drag night presented by Cult of AnarchKey, Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles

🕹 Jackbox Games with the Gahds with Uma Gahd and Selma Gahd, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Gisèle Lullaby, Journaliste d’enquête et femme du peuple with Gisèle Luillaby, Casino de Mon

Dimanche 3 septembre / Sunday, September 3

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Britney Spears, Cabaret Mado

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Cabaret Mado

👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Saloon Drag Lunch with Miss Butterfly and Emma Déjàvu, Saloon Bistro Bar

Mardi 5 septembre / Tuesday, September 5

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado

Jeudi 7 septembre / Thursday, September 7

👑 Sherry Vine in Hollywood and Vine, Cabaret Mado

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Recess: Pokemon Edition with Val the Freak, Korra Anarchkey, Prudence, Amnesia, Pandora’s Box Muncher, Lulu Shade, Niko Lubie & Ray Moon, Spore Ghetti, Queef Latina and Kris Ma Chèque, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles

Vendredi 8 septembre / Friday, September 8

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Jimmy Moore Drag Show with Jimmy Moore, Complexe Sky

Samedi 9 septembre / Saturday, September 9

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Rihanna, Cabaret Mado

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz and Emma Déjavu, Bar Le Cocktail

Dimanche 10 septembre / Sunday, September 10

👑 Drag Brunch “Disco Groove” with Lady Boom Boom, Tracy Trash and Bobépine, Resto du Village

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Cabaret Mado 👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Mardi 12 septembre / Tuesday, September 12

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado

👑 Garden of Shade 1st Anniversary with Lulu Shade, Sarah Winters, Sally-D, Demone Lastrange, Lady Monrose, Esirena and Lily Rose, Bar Le Cocktail

Jeudi 14 septembre / Thursday, September 14

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 15 septembre / Friday, September 15

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Jimmy Moore Drag Show with Jimmy Moore, Complexe Sky

Samedi 16 septembre / Saturday, September 16

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Lady Gaga, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz et Emma Déjavu, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Erica—25 ans de carrière with Erica, Bar Le Cocktail

Dimanche 17 septembre / Sunday, September 17

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Cabaret Mado

👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Mardi 19 septembre / Tuesday, September 19

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado

Jeudi 21 septembre / Thursday, September 21

👑 Sashalicious with Sasha Baga, Esirena, Walter Ego, Yannick Rockstar et Crystal Starz, Cabaret Mado

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 22 septembre / Friday, September 22

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Jimmy Moore Drag Show with Jimmy Moore, Complexe Sky

Samedi 23 septembre / Saturday, September 23

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Madonna, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz et Emma Déjavu, Bar Le Cocktail

Dimanche 24 septembre / Sunday, September 24

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash, Cabaret Mado

👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Mardi 26 septembre / Tuesday, September 26

👑 Full Gisèle with Gisèle Lullaby, Cabaret Mado

Jeudi 28 septembre / Thursday, September 28

👑 Ooh La La fundraiser for HIV/AIDS care home Maison du Parc with Manny Tuazon, Cabaret Mado

👑 Trashilaz with Aizysse Baga, Cabaret Mado

👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 29 septembre / Friday, September 29

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

👑 Jimmy Moore Drag Show with Jimmy Moore, Complexe Sky

Samedi 30 septembre / Saturday, September 30

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado

👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Taylor Swift, Cabaret Mado

👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz et Emma Déjavu, Bar Le Cocktail

#mtlmoments #lgbttravel #2slgbtq #drag #queermtl #montreal #lgbtq #nightlife #thingstodo #events

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QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: August 2023

August doesn’t mean the end of the summer in Montréal. Here, the streets are full of queer joy as Pride (or Fierté as we call it here) takes over the city! This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

EVENT OF THE MONTH:

🏳️‍🌈 This month, there’s so much to do we couldn’t narrow it down to just one! Montréal’s biggest annual celebration Fierté Montréal / Montréal Pride returns August 3 to 13, 2023, with a packed schedule of events, exhibitions and parties that’s sure to be one for the record books. We’ve pulled out some of our top tips throughout the guide below, but the full schedule can be found on Fierté’s website here. Running later in the month, the volunteer-driven Pervers/cité brings the Underside of Pride into the light with community-driven activities ranging from back alley parties to workshops focusing on BIPOC, trans, non-gender conforming and queer experiences. Keep tabs on their social media platforms for their evolving schedule.

EVENTS

✊The Archives gaies du Québec hosts The Aesthetic Activism of ACT UP Montréal: a history in photos and posters from June 13-August 13, 2023, spotlighting an important piece of both HIV/AIDS and Montréal’s activist history. The co-curators will be in attendance on Community Day, Saturday, August 12, 2023 to discuss the items on display in both French and English.

✨ Bijuriya and Emmötional Damage host Slaysians on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Cabaret Mado, featuring performances from Lia Jasmine, Joy Rider, Suri Racha, CC Channel, Komodo, Manny, Kajol and Rico Love.

✍️ HommeHomo brings Drink & Draw back to Bar Le Cocktail on Wednesday, August 2, Wednesday, August 16, and Wednesday, August 30, 2023, featuring live models and drink specials. 

✨ The official Opening Ceremony of Pride Montréal held at Jardins Gamelin on Thursday, August 3, 2023 features Cercle Indigiqueer, Kaniehke’haka elder Tealey Ka’senni:saks Normandin, Nina Segalowitz & Sierra Segalowitz-Clabaux, Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo & Marshall Kahente Diabo, Moe Clark & Weather Beings and a DJ set from LaFHomme.

🎥 Drag king extraordinaire Charli Deville presents A Night at the Movies: Fantasy Edition at the Wiggle Room on Thursday, August 3, 2023 with Lulu les Belles Mirettes, Enshantay, Charli Deville, Gigi Marx and Just Horny. 

🍑 Blending burlesque, comedy, gogo and pole dancing, Peach Club kicks off Pride at Café Cléopatra on Thursday, August 3, 2023 with appearances from Tranna Wintour, Zach Poitras, Lucy Gervais and Rachelle Elie.

📚 The Violet Hour presents In translation, a special edition of their monthly queer literary series at Stock Bar on Thursday, August 3, 2023 featuring readings in English and French from books available in both languages, featuring Jonathan Bécotte, Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay, D.M. Bradford, Nicholas Dawson, Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch and more.

😆 Hosted by Chiquita Mére and Sami Landri, ME JOKE-TU? brings a batch of queer comedians to the stage of Le National for a night of fun and laughs on Thursday, August 3, 2023. 

🇮🇹 The Violet Hour co-presents the exhibition Unveiling the Queer Italian-Canadian Experience, a collaboration between photographer Vincenzo Pietropaolo and poet Liana Cusmano at Casa d’Italia from August 3 to 20, 2023. 

🎥 The Image+Nation LGBTQ2SQUEER Film Festival presents a special program of shorts entitled 11 Revendications=11 Court-Métrages for Pride online from August 3 to 13, 2023. 

🏳️‍⚧️ The Trans+Archive presents Our existence in South America through the decades online throughout Pride, August 3 to 13, 2023. 

🏳️‍⚧️ The TransFormative Day of Justice brings a line-up of panels and workshops to the Centre communautaire LGBTQ+ de Montréal on Friday, August 4, 2023, creating space for trans/feminist discourses and reflections. Find further information here.

🏳️‍⚧️ The Them Fatale cabaret shines a spotlight on gender non-conforming trans and non-binary cabaret artists including Gay Jesus, Jake DuPree and Nox Falls under the guidance of Rosie Bourgeoisie on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Le National.

🐶 Montréal’s puppy community comes together for the Pup Montréal 2023 Contest, taking place from August 4 to 7, 2023 at Bar Le Stud, aiming to crown the genderless title of Pup Montréal 2023. 

🎤 XOXO presents a roster of some of Montréal’s top up and coming talent including Chivengi, Kinkead, hadaxxah, SCARY and G.Mako takes the stage at Jardins Gamelin on Friday, August 4, 2023.

🏳️‍🌈 Support 2sLGBTQ+ artists and artisans at PRIDE Market hosted by MFF and L’Euguélionne at L’Euguélionne bookstore on Saturday, August 5, 2023. 

✊ Feeling alternapride? Check out Slag Pride at Bar Le Ritz PDB on Saturday, August 5, 2023. 

🏳️‍⚧️ The Trans March is one of August’s most important events, starting from Dorchester Square on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 2:30 PM. March in solidarity with under this year’s theme Because Our Joy is Priceless and don’t miss the Trans Community Party gathering in Jardins Gamelin which follows.

🏳️‍🌈 To be a Lesbian and …: Inclusive Perspectives on Lesbianism at the Hyatt Place Montréal offers an open and respectful place to discuss lesbian experiences and diversity on Saturday, August 5, 2023. 

🏳️‍🌈 Stella hosts The Criminalization of Sex Work and the Daily Life of 2SLGBTQIA+ Sex Workers at the Hyatt Place Montréal aims for exchange and solidarity between community and sex workers on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Running concurrently, the Photo/Voice Project: Sex Work presented by RÉZO and Julie Deslandes Leduc compiles local sex work experiences. 

🏳️‍🌈 Labour Pride: Past, Present and Future. What Our Unions Have Done For Us explores labour unions’ role in working for recognition and advancement of LGBTQ+ people’s rights. At Hyatt Place Montréal on Saturday, August 5, 2023. 

👠 Montréal’s ballroom community comes together for A Family Affair Kiki Ball at Le Club Soda on Saturday, August 5, 2023, inspired by family representations in movies and television shows. 

🎤 If you’ve ever asked what could possibly make karaoke even better, the popular Bareoke: Strip Karaoke at Café Cléopatra on Saturday, August 5 and Saturday, August 19, 2023 is your answer!

👑 Misty Waterfalls pulls double duty on Sunday, August 6, 2023 with Le Brunch aux Folles at 13h00 and Le Souper aux Folles at 17:00, both featuring Petula Claque and Lana Dalida at Bar Social Verdun.

😆 A Very Pretentious Comedy Show #7 features Tranna Wintour, Clara Olshansky, Estelle Davis, Walter Lyng and others at Café La ligne verte on Sunday, August 6, 2023. 

📚 Literary Pride presents War of 2SLGBTQ+ Words at Théâtre La Comédie de Montréal on Monday, August 7, 2023 in which four panelists defend a literary work written by a 2SLGBTQIA author in front of a live audience, with one work eliminated every 20 minutes until only one book remains. The following evening, Glitter-ati! hosted by Barbada will present four emerging authors and their work on-stage. On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 they’ll host Diversity Spelled Out, Transpoetry / An Evening of Poetry on Thursday, August 10, 2023, and an Outdoor Book Fair on Friday, August 11, 2023.  Before each event, the Safer Literary Space creates room for authors and writers who cannot or do not want to be public about their sexual orientation or gender identity. 

😆 Very Pretentious Comedy presents a Queer Comedy Night at The Diving Bell Social Club on Monday, August 7, 2023 featuring Clara Olshansky, Eve Parker Finley and more!

💜 The Transmasc Choir of Montréal hosts the Chosen Family Conference at Hyatt Place Montréal on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 including live Q&A and resources. 

🎶 Discover a world of new talents at ImmiX, presented by ICI Musique on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Esplanade du Parc olympique featuring Blxck Cxsper, Cassa, Coco Belleveau, Edith Butler, Jade Above, Joe Bocan, Kanen, Klô Pelgag, Lumière, Naomi, River and Samuele. 

✍️ Join Queer Bodies for Life Drawing Community  featuring live models at the Esplanade du Parc olympique on Wednesday, August 9 and Friday, August 11, 2023. 

🎶 The 14-piece chamber pop ensemble the Queer Songbook Orchestra brings their heartbreakingly gorgeous selves to the Esplanade du Parc olympique featuring Safia Nolin and Martha Wainwright on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

🕹 Gaymers gather at Brouillon café-buvette for Remous vol. 2: Pride x Pixel for a night of gaming, music and dancing on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. 

🧺 The Québec Lesbian Network hosts the 3rd edition of the Lesbian BBQ on the Esplanade du Parc olympique on Thursday, August 10, 2023, featuring the DJs and artists of FeminiX (including JU!CE, Narcisse, Barbara Butch and BLK PRL) and the KING POUR A DAY: Drag King Performing Art Workshops. 

🐶 Hosted by Pet Play Québec, Meet the Kink Collective promotes visibility and education of the fetish world on Thursday, August 10 to 11, 2023 at the Esplanade du Parc olympique. 

✨ Celebrating Our Spirits marks a day of presentations around Two-Spirit, Indigenous LGBTQ+ and Indigiqueer identities, featuring Tealey Ka’senni:saks Normandin, Scott Wabano, Annie Pullen Sansfaçon, Jo-Marie Einish and John Sylliboy at Hyatt Place Montréal on Friday, August 11, 2023. 

🏳️‍🌈 Embrace Community Days on Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12, 2023 in Montréal’s Village neighbourhood, when organizations and businesses active in the LGBTQ+ community take to the streets with booths and activities down Sainte Catherine Street. 

🎶 DistinXion brings together a varied group of artists sure to leave an indelible impression including Idman, Vivek Shraya, Time Simone, Nakhane and Mýa at the Esplanade du Parc olympique on Friday, August 11, 2023. 

🎶 Celebrate BIPOC 2SLGBTQIA+ performers at Xcellence, featuring DJs, musicians and unmissable performers including TEYKIRSI, Honeydrip, pony, A$H BANKS and San Farafina at the Esplanade du Parc olympique on Friday, August 11, 2023. 

🎶 Fugues magazine presents SuXession at the Esplanade du Parc olympique on Saturday, August 12, 2023 with a full lineup of rising stars of Montréal’s queer underground scene including Chris Cool, Artin Avaznia, Miss Chris Marlot, Mossy Mugler, Ms. Boogie, Myst Milano, sam blake, Sisi Superstar and Syana. 

👠 Mama Cuarta Mulan curates QUILT-ED, a Kiki Ball—A celebration of ACCM’s 35th anniversary inspired by the iconic AIDS quilt at Cabaret Lion d’Or on Saturday, August 12, 2023. 

🎤 Miss Meow Productions presents the Lana Del Rey Burlesque featuring Roxy Torpedo, Avecti Cutthroat, Honey Lustre, Little Galaxia, Rosie Bourgeoisie and Zyra Lee Vanity at Café Cléopatra on Saturday, August 12, 2023. 

🥞 Native Montréal is hosting a Native Montréal Pride Brunch for all Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ community members before the Pride Parade on Sunday, August 13, 2023. 

🏳️‍🌈 The Pride Parade winds down Boulevard René-Lévesque on Sunday, August 13, 2023. You won’t want to miss the moment of silence in acknowledgment at 2:30 PM of those lost to AIDS, lesbophobia, homophobia, biphobia and transphobia, as well as a time to commemorate the lives of missing or murdered Indigenous women, girls, children and Two-Spirit or LGBTQIA+ people, during which you can hear a pin drop in downtown Montréal. 

🎥 REEL GAY hosts a screening of Hedwig and the Angry Inch with host Mary Fagdalene at The Diving Bell Social Club on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

🤔 Every Wednesday, Bar Champs hosts Wednesday Trivia Night at Champs with Quiz Master Brian. 

🎾 Throughout the month, Tennis Lambda hosts LIGUE DE DIMANCHE outdoor tennis on the courts at Parc Louis-Riel. Check Eventbrite for full dates and details. 

🚲 Montréal Queer Bike Polo meets on Thursdays! Find details and directions on their Instagram. 

🏐 Les Ratons-Chasseurs (Montréal’s LGBTA dodgeball group) holds regular events. Keep an eye on their Facebook for upcoming opportunities to join in and play. 

🤠 The long-running Club Bolo offers open country music dance classes every Friday evening at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud. Find more details at their website. 

🕹Montréal Gaymers hosts regular gatherings including board game nights and gaming gatherings. Check their Facebook for what’s next!

🎤 Most Tuesdays, check out Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic at Impro Montréal, focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians.

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram!

💃 Tango/Salsa Queer’s continue, with Salsa Queer on Saturdays from 13:30-14:30 and Tango (beginners/intermediate) on Saturdays at 12:00-13:30. Contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information.

🐦 Bird lovers should keep their eye on Queer Birders' regularly scheduled birdwatching events and excursions. Join the Facebook group and get those binoculars at the ready. 

PARTIES 🥳 Queer-pop party extraordinaire Glitterbomb takes to Jardins Gamelin on Thursday, August 3, 2023 for their special Pride edition, featuring DJ sets from Awwful and DJ Jeffany and live performances from Big Sissy, Maryze & Sam Blake, Aizysse Baga, Jaqq Strapp and others!

🥳 Ellelui presents HEATED, a not-to-be-missed evening for lesbian, queer and trans partiers at Le Club Soda on Friday, August 4, 2023, featuring performances from Pu$$yrap, Zepkin$, Ms. Baby, A$h Banks and Litney Worldwide. 

🥳 The DJs behind Balls Deep Disco and West End Gays join forces at Pleasure Dome at the Société des arts technologiques’ La Satosphère on Friday, August 4, 2023 with a night of classic queer anthems.

🥳 Jhalak Montréal and the South Asian Pride Collective present CHUTNEY: A South Asian Cabaret & Pride Party on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Cabaret Lion d’Or. Post-showcase, the night transforms into a dance party with food and henna artists! 

🥳 Promising the ultimate 360 club kid experience, Unikorn’s Pride edition on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the SAT Satosphere brings DJs Sonikku and That Kid together for a night of projections, rave and guaranteed euphoria. 

🥳 Blush celebrates their fourth anniversary at Jardins Gamelin on Sunday, August 6, 2023 with a night of dance and union for queer women and gender-nonconforming people featuring DJs Grapes, G L O W S I, La Niña Kiwi and Pituca Putica.

🥳 Barbada will get the crowds dancing with a DJ set at the Esplanade du Parc olympique on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. 

🥳 LuvHaus presents LuvHaus Édition Fierté on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Blockhaus in Hochelaga.

🥳 Spend the day partying by the poolside at La Piscine on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Club LaCité.

🥳 Studio ZX shows off some of Montréal’s most creative nightclub figures with Club Kids on Wednesday, August 9 and again on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Esplanade du Parc olympique.

🥳 Be plastic and fantastic, pink and proud at The Pink Airline with DJ Kev J on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Newspeak. First 50 costumes get a free drink!

🥳 The party continues at After-Xcellence in SAT’s Dôme with dance party sets from DJ Karaba, Pierre Kwenders and Kid Crayola on Friday, August 11, 2023. 

🥳 MPU: Loud & Proud turns up the queer at Le Belmont on Friday, August 11, 2023, featuring appearances from Barbada, Kimmy Couture, Lady Boom Boom, Denim and DJ Pøptrt alongside DJs Fantastik and Jeffany.

🥳 The circuit takes over Bain Mathieu on Friday, August 11, 2023 when Locker Room kicks off featuring DJs Danny Verde, Leo Blanco and adult film performer Drew Dixon.

🥳 Majlisna presents Mubaadarat, a gathering of LGBTQ+ people from Arabic-speaking regions. Bring outfits and make-up and meet in the QTBIPOC Safer Space at the Esplanade du Parc olympique on Saturday, August 12, 2023. 

🥳 Highlighting Montréal’s lesbian / sapphic and BIPOC talent communities, Sweet Like Honey hosts its Edition Fierté at the Esplanade du Parc olympique on Saturday, August 12, 2023 with special appearances from Marlyne, MS. BABY and DJ Lax.

🥳 Queen&Queer presents their dance party for queer women at SAT’s La Satosphère on Saturday, August 12, 2023 with DJs Ticky Ty, DJ Sam and DJ AQ. 

🥳 Discoõ returns on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the SAT featuring DJ sets from Argentina’s Ms Nina, Litney, Luisa, Empress, Jerico and Jashim.  

🥳 Distrct events presents Inferno featuring Henrique Viana, Sagi Kariv, Alain Jackinsky, Adriana the Bombshell, Paskal Daze and Cindel at Telus on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am!

🥳 Following the parade, the Esplanade du Parc olympique morphs into the world’s biggest dance floor for the closing T-Dance, featuring DJ K.Nox, DJ TDon and Kampire on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Up-and-coming Montréaler RÊVE will cap the festivities with a closing performance.

🥳 THIRSTY brings its closing party to Bain Mathieu on Sunday, August 13, 2023, with DJs Andrei Stan, Diskommander, K.Nox and D’Jimi.

🥳 The Afropride AfterParty fills Club Sky with afrobeats and Caribbean music from DJ Buhbuhlo, Maddy Phillips, DJ Jayson, DJ Blaster and DJ Kid on Sunday, August 13, 2023. 

DRAG

👑 Rainbow presents Le Bingo Show, dedicated to everyone’s favourite numbers and luck game, at Cabaret Mado on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

👑 The Pride Party with Barbara and friends takes over Le National on Saturday, August 5, 2023, including musical, drag and dance performances. Attendees are requested to wear their most colourful costumes for a surprise group activity to close the night. 

👑 Michel Dorion hosts the night of comedy Les succès oubliés at Bar Le Cocktail on Sunday, August 6, 2023, featuring Jean-Marc Reid, Chibouki and Érica. 

👑 Rawxy & cie brings local favourites Kiara, Kelly Torielli and Jessie Précieuse to the stage of Cabaret Mado on Monday, August 7, 2023. 

👑 A popular annual favourite, The High Heels Obstacle Race (on Sainte Catherine Street East, between Alexandre DeSève and de Champlain streets) sees Village businesses and community organizations competing in an obstacle course in the highest of heels on Monday, August 7, 2023. 

👑 A match made in queer heaven, Drag’Opéra brings together three opera singers and three drag artists presenting new renditions of opera and musical theatre at the Esplanade du Parc olympique on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. 

👑 Drag goes well with dinner, and the Drag’N’Burger Show featuring Milady Nicole, Eva Moist, Mister Boogie and Lady Boom Boom at Notre-Bœuf-de-Grâce on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 is a sure match in heaven.

👑 Master of diva impersonation Jimmy Moore brings a special pride edition of Jimmy Moore personnifie Madonna: The Blond Ambition Tour to Cabaret Mado on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 and again on Saturday, August 19, 2023. 

👑 One of the biggest nights of the Pride calendar, Drag Superstars at Esplanade du Parc olympique on Thursday, August 10, 2023 includes performances from Rita Baga, Alexis Mateo, Aquaria, Drag Couenne, Envy Peru, Gisèle Lullaby, Heaven Genderfck, Heidi N Closet, Icesis Couture, Jimbo, Johnny Jones, Kerri Colby, Lady Boom Boom, Landon Cider, Marcia Marcia Marcia, Océane Aqua-Black, Vanessa van Cartier, Vanity Milan, Will Charmer and Yvie Oddly.

👑 Cabaret Mado hosts the Cabaret Queer on Thursday, August 10, 2023, featuring performances from Tracy Trash,Frigid, Scott Fordham, Miami Minx, Fabien L’amour, Bobépine and others. 

👑 Like breakfast? Into drag? You’ll love the Pride Anthem Drag Brunch with Lady Boom Boom, Kiara and Kimmy Couture on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Resto du Village. And there’s three seatings to meet demand!

👑 Celebrate local drag with MajestiX at the Esplanade du Parc olympique on Saturday, August 12, 2023 hosted by Rock Bière and RV Metal and featuring Bambi Dextrous, BiG SiSSY, Bijuriya, Bobépine, Clay Thorris, Elle Dare, Fabien L’Amour, Foxy Lexxi Brown, HercuSleaze & The Mythos Ensemble, Jessie Précieuse, Johnny Jones, Kitty Glitter, Little Star & Mike Oxlong, Manny, Marla Deer, Miss Dupré Latour, Moxxi Hollow, Peggy Sue, Pétula Claque, Rainbow, Tracy Trash and Walter Ego. 

👑 Jimmy Moore pays on-point tribute to Taylor Swift with two Gay Pride editions of his Jimmy Moore personnifie Taylor Swift on Saturday, August 12, 2023 and Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Cabaret Mado. 

👑 Montréal’s premiere drag king night ManSpread returns for its Pride Edition on Saturday, August 19 at Bar le Cocktail on Saturday, August 19, 2023, featuring Slick Hardwood, Yikes Macaroni, Zyra Lee Vanity, Mr./Mrs. Sauga and Charli Deville. 

👑 Our favourite evil divas come to life on Saturday, August 26, 2023 when Disney Villains takes over the stage at Bar Le Cocktail. 

👑 A night of drag and striptease, Les Folies Draglesques hosted by Miami Minx brings Cervena Fox, Gigi Georgette, Heaven Genderfck and others to Cabaret Mado on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

👑 Celebrate two of Montréal’s hardest working queens at the Barbada & Kitana Birthday Bash at Cabaret Mado on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Happy birthday, ladies!

👑 Jimmy Moore continues to work, work, work, work, work it with Jimmy Moore personnifie Rihanna at Cabaret Mado on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

👑 On Friday and Saturday nights, the legendary Mado Lamotte hosts Mado Reçoit at her namesake club, Cabaret Mado. Each week, she shares the stage with a hand-picked roster of queens.

👑 Every Tuesday, Canada’s Drag Race season 3 winner Gisèle Lullaby hosts Full Gisèle at Cabaret Mado. Tickets and schedule at Cabaret Mado’s website.

👑 Bar Le Cocktail’s regular weekly events include Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly every Thursday, Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion on Fridays, Drôles de Drags with a rotating cast of queens on Saturdays and Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion on Sundays.

👑 Every Monday at the Diving Bell Social Club, Bambi Dextrous hosts Trivia Night! Be sure to  book your team table in advance.

👑 Every Thursday at Complexe Sky, check out the Jimmy Moore Drag Show at 10 PM, sure to feature eye-popping costume changes and dance moves that don’t quit. Free with club admission. 

👑 Sunday nights brings the amazingly hilarious Tracy Trash’s Le Tracy Show to Cabaret Mado.

#mtlmoments #lgbttravel #2slgbtq #drag #montreal #dragqueen #queermtl #lgbtq #drag queen #nightlife

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QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: July 2023

July turns up the heat and Montréal’s queers take to the streets! This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

EVENT OF THE MONTH:

🥳 Sure to be one of the summer’s favourite gathering spots, Ellelui presents Summer Happy Hours—Lesbian, Queer & Trans Oriented Events, every Wednesday from 19:00-22:00 this summer at Ping Pong Club. There’s a 20% BIPOC discount and PWYC tickets are available to those facing financial hardship—contact [email protected] to access either option.

EVENTS

🐕 Queers love dogs, and dog-loving queers will adore the first edition of WOOPAW FEST at Bassin Peel on July 1 and 2, 2023, including a grand parade along the Lachine Canal!

🧺 Make new friends at the July Queer Picnic at Parc La Fontaine on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Find details on Facebook. 

✊ Show your love for Montréal’s Village at MANIFESTATION J’AIME MON VILLAGE on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, starting at Parc de l’Espoir at 5:30 PM. Bring your favourite noisemaker and show your love for one of the city’s most historically queer neighbourhoods. 

✍️ HommeHomo brings Drink & Draw back to Bar Le Cocktail on Wednesday, July 5 and Wednesday, July 19, 2023, featuring live models and drink specials. 

🎶 A Very Toxic Show at Bar Notre Dame des Quilles on Thursday, July 6, 2023, is sure to be an unforgettable night of covers, remixes and mash-ups of Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ and nothing else. 

🎥 Wong Kar Wai’s Fallen Angels screens at the notorious old school adult Cinema l’Amour as part of Cinema Erotica 05, featuring post-screening music from Pauli Cakes, Miasalav, Mossy Mugler and Faux Sommets on Friday, July 7, 2023.

🫦 Pay loving tribute to the legendary Missy Elliott at the Missy Elliott Burlesque at Café Cléopatra on Saturday, July 8, 2023!

🥘 The Coalition des familles LGBT+ (CFLGBT+) hosts a Potluck BIPOC LGBTQ2S+ on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Parc La Fontaine. Grab free tickets and get cooking!

🧘 Grove Campus Yoga Fest ’23: What is Love in Action? offers yoga for all levels, meditation, plant-based food, local vendors and entertainment all day long on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Check Eventbrite for tickets and location information. 

🎶 Musical darling Christine and the Queens perform two nights in a row at MTELUS, Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9, 2023. 

🎉 Celebrate and commemorate 30 years of Montréal sexual health organization REZO at REZO en spectacle—Soirée d’autofinancement at Cabaret Mado on Monday, July 10, 2023. 

🎥 REEL GAY screens the Twilight saga’s New Moon with live commentary featuring the one and only Tranna Wintour on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at The Diving Bell Social Club. 

🕺Choreographer Scott Fordham presents Limitless, a showcase of his work with special guest performers at Cabaret Mado on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. 

🎤 If you’ve ever asked what could possibly make karaoke even better, the popular Bareoke: Strip Karaoke at Café Cléopatra on Saturday, July 15, 2023 is your answer!

🤝 Meet fellow LGBTQ+ professionals at Le Frigo Vert’s Queer Entrepreneur Networking Event on Saturday, July 15, 2023. 

🎶 Veruca Salt’s Louise Post brings her solo material to Bar Le Ritz PBD on Monday, July 17, 2023.

🧺 Summer picnic season continues with the Queer Anglo Pride Picnic (Take 2), presented by Fierté Montréal, on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Parc Leduc. 

🩲 The Festival Hochelag: Queer et NU.E.S. brings two nights of performance to the Maisonneuve House of Culture on Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22, 2023. Night one is a full cabaret with 10 performers, while the second night features the premiere of the Collectif NU.E.S’ Quand la neige fond entre mes cuisses.

🎶 Moira & Claire play alongside Ezra Glatt on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Ursa. 

✊The Archives gaies du Québec hosts The Aesthetic Activism of ACT UP Montréal: a history in photos and posters from June 13-August 13, 2023, spotlighting an important piece of both HIV/AIDS and Montréal’s activist history.

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

🤔 Every Wednesday, Bar Champs hosts Wednesday Trivia Night at Champs with Quiz Master Brian. 

🎾 Throughout the month, Tennis Lambda hosts LIGUE DE DIMANCHE outdoor tennis on the courts at Parc Louis-Riel. Check Eventbrite for full dates and details. 

🚲 Montréal Queer Bike Polo meets on Thursdays! Find details and directions on their Instagram. 

🏐 Les Ratons-Chasseurs (Montréal’s LGBTA dodgeball group) holds regular events. Keep an eye on their Facebook for upcoming opportunities to join in and play. 

🤠 The long-running Club Bolo offers open country music dance classes every Friday evening at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud. Find more details at their website. 

🕹Montréal Gaymers hosts regular gatherings including board game nights and gaming gatherings. Check their Facebook for what’s next!

🎤 Most Tuesdays, check out Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic at Impro Montréal, focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians.

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram!

💃 Tango/Salsa Queer’s continue, with Salsa Queer on Saturdays from 13:30-14:30 and Tango (beginners/intermediate) on Saturdays at 12:00-13:30. Contact [email protected] or call [phone] for prices and signup information.

🐦 Bird lovers should keep their eye on Queer Birders' regularly scheduled birdwatching events and excursions. Join the Facebook group and get those binoculars at the ready. 

PARTIES

🥳 Guaranteeing an unmissable outdoor day-long dance party, Playground 2023 takes over Entrepôt 77 on Saturday, July 1, 2023, featuring performances from Mantisse, Laroie, Berlam, David Campana, Young Rose and more. 

🥳 Paying tribute to dance music of the Arab/SWANA region, Parallel Vol. 2 promises to dance the night away at The Diving Bell Social Club on Saturday, July 1, 2023. 

🥳 The sounds of the legendary Berghain comes to Montréal at BERLIN TECHNO 7—Canada Day Edition at Cabaret Berlin on Sunday, July 2, 2023. 

🥳 Vinorama hosts a Queer Wine Mixer on Thursday, July 6, 2023, and the first glass comes included with the entry ticket.

🥳 Discoño returns on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Ausgang Plaza with sets from Argentina’s Tayhana, Mexico’s Samia, AYYYBRINO, Jashim and Rico Rica. 

🥳 LUVHAUS Soirée LGBTQ made in Hochelaga brings B’ugo and Diskommander to Blockhaus on Saturday, July 8, 2023!

🥳 The Tumblr 2014 Dance Party promises to go back in time to the “edgy blogger era” at Turbo Haüs on Saturday, July 8, 2023. 

🥳 Turn back the clock at the With It 60’s Soul Party Montréal on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Bar La Shop, and dance to all of your favourite ‘60s hits. 

🥳 The ‘90s are back in style at Saved By the ‘90s…Baby! at Plaza Centre-Ville on Friday, July 14, 2023, self-proclaimed as the biggest ‘90s dance event in town. 

🥳 Turn the lights down low at Cirque de Boudoir’s GOTH BEACH 2 at Cabaret Berlin on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Don’t forget the dress code—keep it fetish and keep it on theme!

🥳 Gear ’n’ Dance Montréal takes over Bain Mathieu on Saturday, July 22, 2023, promising a new and welcoming fetish experience for experts and beginners alike. 

DRAG

👑 Calling all gaymers: The Gahds (Uma and Selma) host Jackbox Games with The Gahds at Bar Le Cocktail on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Play along or vote for your favourite players!

👑 Misty Waterfalls pulls double duty on Sunday, July 2, 2023 with Le Brunch aux Folles at 13h00 and Le Souper aux Folles at 17:00, both featuring Kiara and Victoire de Rockwell at Bar Social Verdun. 

👑 Cabaret Mado hosts the Cabaret Queer on Thursday, July 6, 2023, featuring performances from Tracy Trash, The Lady Josephine, Velma Jones, Miss Butterfly, Kitana Swett and others. 

👑 Master of diva impersonation Jimmy Moore presents Jimmy Moore personnifie Lady Gaga to Cabaret Mado on Saturday, July 8, 2023. 

👑 If you miss Y2K culture, non-binary performers Heaven Genderfck, Prudence, Val the Freak and Cismon Genderfck want to take you there at ENBY 4.5 presents YouTube 2K on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Bar Le Cocktail.

👑 Legendary queen Mado presents Mado Bitche la France on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at her namesake club Cabaret Mado, featuring Squeegee Nicky on piano. 

👑 Jimmy Moore pays spot-on tribute to Céline Dion with Jimmy Moore personnifie Céline Dion on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Cabaret Mado. 

👑 Lulu Shade and Lady Monrose host Shade on Vacation on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Bar Le Cocktail, featuring Mike Oxlong, Lily-Rose and Iris DeLys. 

👑 A queen of many talents, Tracy Trash pays tribute to the Material Girl with Madonna! on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Cabaret Mado. 

👑 Montréal’s glamour doll Sasha Bags hosts Sashalicious on Thursday, July 20, 2023, featuring appearances from Aizysse Baga, Pétula Claque, Bobépine and Lady Boom Boom. 

👑 Pop chameleon Jimmy Moore presents the Jimmy Moore personnifie Adèle supper and show at Complexe Sky on Friday, July 21, 2023.

👑 Does Jimmy Moore ever sleep? Don’t miss Jimmy Moore personnifie Britney Spears at Cabaret Mado on Saturday, July 22, 2023. 

👑 Lady Boom Boom hosts Drag Brunch at the Resto du Village on Sunday, July 23, 2023 with guests Zayra Schatzi, Will Charmer and Darling Delight. 

👑 Celebrate Crystal Starz’s birthday on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 with Légale et Blonde at Bar Le Cocktail, featuring appearances from Chibouki, Chouchoune and Michel Dorion. 

👑 Aizysse Baga presents TRASHILAZ featuring some of Montréal’s most exciting up-and-coming drag talent featuring Lady Boom Boom, Emmötionnal Damage, Pétula Claque, Misty Waterfalls and special guest Prince D-Serious on Thursday, July 27, 2023. 

👑 Jimmy Moore continues to work, work, work, work, work it with Jimmy Moore personnifie Rihanna at Cabaret Mado on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

👑 On Friday and Saturday nights, the legendary Mado Lamotte hosts Mado Reçoit at her namesake club, Cabaret Mado. Each week, she shares the stage with a hand-picked roster of queens. Tickets and lineup info here.

👑 Uma Gahd hosts weekly screenings of Drag Race All Stars Season 8 at Bar Le Cocktail on Friday nights. Come early for a good seat and laugh along all season!

👑 Rosa Golde hosts weekly Drag Race All Stars Season 8 viewings with special guest hosts including Marilyn Manhole and August Wind every Friday at Champs Bar, starting at 9:00 PM. Find more information here. 

👑 Every Tuesday, Canada’s Drag Race season 3 winner Gisèle Lullaby hosts Full Gisèle at Cabaret Mado. Tickets and schedule at Cabaret Mado’s website.

👑 Bar Le Cocktail’s regular weekly events include Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly every Thursday, Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion on Fridays, Drôles de Drags with a rotating cast of queens on Saturdays and Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion on Sundays. Check listings for specific details, and pick up tickets here.

👑 Every Monday at the Diving Bell Social Club, Bambi Dextrous hosts Trivia Night! Be sure to  book your team table in advance.

👑 Every Thursday at Complexe Sky, check out the Jimmy Moore Drag Show at 10 PM, sure to feature eye-popping costume changes and dance moves that don’t quit. Free with club admission. 

👑 Sunday nights brings the amazingly hilarious Tracy Trash’s Le Tracy Show to Cabaret Mado. Grab tickets here.

#montreal #lgbtq #lgbttravel #queermtl #mtlmoments #thingstodo

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QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: June 2023 / PRIDE MONTH 🏳️‍🌈

Summer’s here and the time is right for queering in the streets! This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

EVENT OF THE MONTH:

🎶 Montréal’s Chœur Queer brings their “co-constructed show that queers a choir” (Re)faire chœur queer to the St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival at Studio Jean-Valcourt du Conservatoire, with performances from June 10-18, 2023. Developed during workshop sessions with facilitator Jade Préfontaine, (Re)faire chœur queer utilizes vocal and spacial explorations to queer the room with sound. In their own words, “Our approach to the choir is transdisciplinary, as it is neither clearly musical, nor completely narrative, nor perfectly choreographic, but all at once.” Find tickets here. 

EVENTS

📚Metatron Press presents Capsule, a night of readings from new releases by LGBTQ+ authors at Ursa on Thursday, June 1, 2023, featuring Lee Suksi, Eli Tareq El Bechelany Lynch, Trynne Delaney and Jayson Keery. 

✊ The Chemstory podcast launches with a gathering of storytelling and discussion with gay, bisexual and queer men and non-binary people sharing their experiences with chemsex on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at SAT. Free tickets available here.

👠 On Friday, June 2, 2023, Lust Cove celebrates Kaya Koko’s 25th birthday with Kokonuts: A Sexy Birthday Bash at Café Cléopatra, featuring performances from Lia Jasmin, Mina Minou, Sugah the Vixen and others. Tickets here. 

📚The Violet Hour Book Club meets to discuss Guapa by Saleema Haddad on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Archives gaies du Québec. All are welcome, so get reading!

✡️ A Queer Mitzvah at Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles on Saturday, June 3, 2023 promises a Jewish-centered cabaret and dance party open to all. 

🏠 Looking for a QTBIPOC housemate, or searching for a suitable spot to live? Check out QTBIPOC Co-Living’s "Speed Dating" event on Saturday, June 3, 2023 and meet some cool potential roomies!

🔥 Now this is exciting. June 7-11, 2023, P!NK BLOC Montréal presents the first edition of their new queer radical festival BRÛLANCES at Centre culturel Georges-Vanier. “We want to unite 2SLGBTQI+ communities towards our liberation, in revolutionary, resolutely feminist, anti-capitalist, decolonial, anti-racist and anti-fascist perspectives.” Who can argue with that? Check out their full lineup of events here.

✍️ HommeHomo brings Drink & Draw back to Bar Le Cocktail on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, featuring live models and drink specials. 

💃 The long-running annual Hot Mess waacking competition brings a full-on battle to the stage of Cabaret Mado on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Tickets here.

✊ AGIR and P!NK BLOC Montréal present From the margins to the center: Trans+ and non binary migrants & refugees knowledge on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Centre culturel Georges-Vanier.

🎭 Queer ghost story Red Paper hits the St Ambroise Fringe Festival Montréal with showings June 8-18. Find more details and ticket information here. 

✊ P!NK BLOC Montréal and the Comité autonome du travail du sexe presents Sex workers Unite! a film screening and discussion at Centre culturel Georges-Vanier on Thursday, June 8, 2023. After a showing of the 2000 film Live Nude Girls Unite!, the workshop will take a closer look at the issues facing sex workers in Montréal. 

📚 Librairie Résonance hosts a book launch for Black Metal Rainbows, a 400-page, full-color anthology of radical, queer, and leftist writings and artworks that explore black metal as a genre of openness and inclusivity on Friday, June 9, 2023. 

🎶 YATAI MTL 2023 and Sticky Rice Magazine present Soirée City Pop Japon 80s, a celebration of the popular Japanese genre of the same name at Bassin Peel on Saturday, June 10, 2023. 

👠 Join Foxy Lexxi Brown, Kyky Delavega, Jolie Lolita and others at the Motown Burlesque on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Café Cléopatra, paying tribute to all your favourite Motor City hits.

🎶 The Monday Night Choir presents Émergence, their first concert since pandemic lockdown under the direction of François Lukawecki at Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours in Old Montréal on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Tickets at the door.

✊The Archives gaies du Québec hosts The Aesthetic Activism of ACT UP Montréal: a history in photos and posters from June 13-August 13, 2023, spotlighting an important piece of both HIV/AIDS and Montréal’s activist history.

🎥 REEL GAY hosts a screening of The Devil Wears Prada at the Diving Bell Social Club on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, featuring live commentary and a performance by drag artist DENIM. 

🍍The Festival Jouissif Montréal takes over Bain Mathieu on June 17-18, 2023 with a full programme of performers, a market, workshops and showings of erotic art. Join Sasha Baga, DJ Sam, Miami Minx, Cherry Top and others for an 18+ party you won’t soon forget. 

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

🎾 Throughout the month, Tennis Lambda hosts LIGUE DE DIMANCHE outdoor tennis on the courts at Parc Louis-Riel. Check Eventbrite for full dates and details. 

🚲 Montréal Queer Bike Polo meets on Thursdays! Find details and directions on their Instagram. 

🏐 Les Ratons-Chasseurs (Montréal’s LGBTA dodgeball group) holds regular events. Keep an eye on their Facebook for upcoming opportunities to join in and play. 

🤠 The long-running Club Bolo offers open country music dance classes every Friday evening at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud. Find more details at their website. 

🕹Montréal Gaymers hosts regular gatherings including board game nights and gaming gatherings. Check their Facebook for what’s next!

🎤 Most Tuesdays, check out Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic at Impro Montréal, focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians.

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram!

💃 Tango/Salsa Queer’s continue, with Salsa Queer on Monday nights from 20:30-21:30 and Tango (beginners/intermediate) on Tuesdays at 19:00-20:30. Contact [email protected] for prices and location.

🐦 Bird lovers should keep their eye on Queer Birders' regularly scheduled birdwatching events and excursions. Join the Facebook group and get those binoculars at the ready. 

PARTIES

🥳 Sponsored by Fierté Montréal Pride, PIMAN 2 is a free-entrance queer Caribbean party at Club Sagacité on Friday, June 2, 2023. 

🥳 Sure to be one of the season’s most memorable events, Ellelui presents KICK OFF, a lesbian, queer and trans party with DJs Lucibabyy, DJ Nalee, Buhbuh Lø and Mansa at Newspeak on Friday, June 9, 2023.

🥳 MPU returns with the MPU Malibu Beach Party on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Le Belmont, featuring performances from Miss Dupré, Rainbow, Sami Landri and Charli Deville, alongside music from DJ Jeffany and Frantastik. 

🥳 Light up the dance floor with other lovers of flow art at Club Cosmic—Jam Party Lumineux #PicnicStyle on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Village au Pied-du-Courant.

🥳 Quickly becoming one of Montréal’s hottest queer gatherings, Queen & Queer returns with their Dance Party Vol. 11 at Ausgang Plaza on Friday, June 16, 2023 with DJ Poptrt, DJ Sam and DJ Syz. 

🥳 Psychedelic trance lovers will float away at Cosmic Resonance: A Psychedelic Journey in the Old Port on Friday, June 23, 2023. Details and tickets on Facebook. 

🐻 Bears and their admirers won’t want to miss Bear Nation’s TerreDesBears23: la soirée Bear la plus chaude de l’été à Montréal with DJ Marc Paquet and DJ Duchesne at Theatre Sainte Catherine Café-Bar on Friday, June 30, 2023.

DRAG

👑 Cabaret Mado hosts ZazoO chante Piaf! on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Accompanied by guitarist Laflèche Gosselin, ZazoO hits all the high notes of “the little sparrow” Edith Piaf in a show which has toured France, Switzerland and now returns to Montréal. Tickets here.

👑 Uma Gahd is remounting her one-woman show Are You There Margaret? It’s me, Gahd at Bar Le Cocktail on Saturday, June 3, 2023, before taking it overseas to the Edinburgh Fringe. Our queen is going international! 

👑 Pop chameleon Jimmy Moore presents Jimmy Moore personnifie Taylor Swift to Cabaret Mado on Saturday, June 3, 2023. 

👑 They’ll give you what you want, what you really really want at Cabaret Mado on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, when Spice Drags brings all your favourite girl power hits to the stage in full drag.

👑 You’d better walk that f****** duck when Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 15 queen Anetra takes the stage at Cabaret Mado on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. 

👑 Jimmy Moore Material Girl is spot on, you’ll think you’re watching the real thing at Jimmy Moore personnifie Madonna on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Cabaret Mado. 

👑 Rock en Espagnol Draglesque, featuring Velma CandyAss, Salty Margarita, Black Mamba and others, is at Bar Le Cocktail on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

👑 Expanding the boundaries of drag, the new Myknova, hosted by Aizysse Baga, Miko and Game Genie Sokolov launches on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Cabaret Mado, featuring Sisi Superstar and Awwful. Tickets here. 

👑 Celebrating EmmÖtional Damage’s 30th birthday, Bonne fête EmmÖtional Damage takes over Cabaret Mado on Monday, June 12, 2023, hosted by Marla Deer and featuring surprise drag artists throughout the night. 

👑 Lulu Shade and Sarah Winters present Garden of Shade 4 at Bar Le Cocktail on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, featuring appearances from Mimi Fatale and Deborah Kadabra. Tickets here. 

👑 Go back in time at Couronne et corset at Cabaret Mado on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, when queens Daisy Wood, Blueberry Moore, Betty Bistouri, Ava Godiva, Akikoï, Miss Behave, Mistress Vladimir and Robin Brutal transform the stage into a medieval fantasy.

👑 Uma Gahd hosts Les Folies Draglesque with featured star Miami Minx and guests Alice Wildflower, Casquivano, Ophelia Rass and Will Charmer on Thursday, June 14, 2023 at Cabaret Mado. 

👑 Montréal’s drag kings take over the Maison de la culture Maisonneuve on Thursday, June 15, 2023 with Les Kings Comiques featuring Slim Furry, Lesley Wilde, Jaqq Strap and others. 

👑 O.G. RuPaul’s Drag Race and All Stars contestant galore Manila Luzon brings her Gangsta Paradise show to Le National on June 16, 2023. General admission tickets and VIP meet and greet packages are available here.

👑 Proving that drag isn’t just into pop, Drag Aux Foufs brings an exciting drag show dedicated to punk, metal, ska and emo at Les Foufounes Électriques on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Featuring Salt, Zyra Dymond, Eden Ashes, Miss Behave and others. 

👑 Marking 35 years in drag, legendary Montréal queen Michel Dorion presents Dalida pour toujours at Bar Le Cocktail on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Expect dancers, choreography and a loving tribute to the Italian-French diva.

👑 An all-star line-up of Montréal queens including Tracy Trash, Bambi Dextrous, Sasha Baga and more gathers for Les grands concerts: Un Hommage la comédie musicale québécoise on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Cabaret Mado. Sing along to some of your favourite Québec musical hits!

👑 Ad’Horrible, Mike Oxlong and Niko Lubie present their open alternative drag night Under Kingstruction: Family Issues at Bar Le Cocktail on Saturday, June 24, 2023. 

👑 On Friday and Saturday nights, the legendary Mado Lamotte hosts Mado Reçoit at her namesake club, Cabaret Mado. Each week, she shares the stage with a hand-picked roster of queens. Tickets and lineup info here.

👑 Uma Gahd hosts weekly screenings of Drag Race All Stars Season 8 at Bar Le Cocktail on Friday nights. Come early for a good seat and laugh along all season!

👑 Rosa Golde hosts weekly Drag Race All Stars Season 8 viewings with special guest hosts including Marilyn Manhole and August Wind every Friday at Champs Bar, starting at 98:00 PM. Find more information here. 

👑 Every Tuesday, Canada’s Drag Race season 3 winner Gisèle Lullaby hosts Full Gisèle at Cabaret Mado. Tickets and schedule at Cabaret Mado’s website.

👑 Bar Le Cocktail’s regular weekly events include Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly every Thursday, Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion on Fridays, Drôles de Drags with a rotating cast of queens on Saturdays and Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion on Sundays. Check listings for specific details, and pick up tickets here.

👑 Every Monday at the Diving Bell Social Club, Bambi Dextrous hosts Trivia Night! Be sure to  book your team table in advance.

👑 Every Thursday at Complexe Sky, check out the Jimmy Moore Drag Show at 10 PM, sure to feature eye-popping costume changes and dance moves that don’t quit. Free with club admission. 

👑 Sunday nights brings the amazingly hilarious Tracy Trash’s Le Tracy Show to Cabaret Mado. Grab tickets here.

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QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: May 2023

Goodbye April showers, hello May flowers! This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

EVENT OF THE MONTH:

😈 The Be!Zarre Ball: The Beastly Edition is the ballroom event of the spring, sure to haunt dreams and ignite imaginations as some of Montréal’s voguing community takes to the runway at Le National on May 13, 2023. Montréal’s ballroom scene—with a particularly strong showing in the Bizarre category—has grown from underground venues to some of the city’s top spots, and this is sure to become one of the communities’s top functions of the season, MC’d by Twysted Miyake-Mugler. Check the list of categories and get yourself ready to walk with pre-event workshop events including a Ballroom History Public Panel and a Hands On Workshop to make your own unforgettable kiki effect.

EVENTS

📚 Librairie Drawn & Quarterly’s Gay Reads Book Club will discuss Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at La Petite Librairie D+Q. No registration required. 

✍️ HommeHomo brings Drink & Draw back to Bar Le Cocktail on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, featuring live models and drink specials. 

🎤 Lizzo brings The Special Tour with special guests Latto to Centre Bell on Thursday, May 4, 2023. 

🚀 Calling all sci-fi queers: Star Strip: Star Wars vs Star Trek takes over The Wiggle Room on Thursday, May 4, 2023. May the (naked) fourth be with you!

🎓 The History in the Making graduate students history conference returns for 2023, subtitled Whose History? / Who’s History? featuring keynote presentations from Montréal ballroom house mother Elle Barbara and artist August Klintberg on May 5-6, 2023 at Concordia University. Free tickets at Eventbrite for day 1 and day 2.

👠 The NYC Asian Burlesque Festival—The Montréal Edition is at Le National on Friday, May 5th, 2023. 

🎶 A queer cabaret and rave celebrating Asian History Month, Slaysiatique takes over the Diving Bell Social Club on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Doors at 8, show at 9, dance at 11! 

📚 The Violet Hour Book Club will meet and discuss To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Librairie Saga Bookstore.

🐦 Queer Birders presents a Bird Sound Tour at the Technoparc Oiseaux Bird Feeder on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Find further info and more of their events on Facebook.

🎤  The mind-blowing Yves Tumor is sure to surprise at MTelus on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

👠 The Cabaret Queer, featuring Bobépine, Debbie Lynch-White, Fabien L’Amour, Sugar Vixen, Carmen Sutra, Mad Rose and others, guarantees a full night of entertainment at Cabaret Mado on Thursday, May 11, 2023. 

🎤 Get your beehive hairdo up for Miss Meow Productions’Amy Winehouse Burlesque on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Café Cleopatra. 

👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 The Coalition des familles LGBT+ (CFLGBT+) celebrates their 25th anniversary with the Vernissage Fierté et résilience : 25 and d’histoires de familles LGBTQ2S+ at the Maison de la culture Janine-Sutto on Saturday, May 13, 2023. 

🎤 The amazing Yaeji performs at the Corona Theatre on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. 

🎤 The lovely Feist performs at MTelus on Friday, May 19, 2023. 

🎤 Fierté Montréal presents the free Soirée Cabaret Queer featuring performances and DJs on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Pavilion Bois-Papineau. 

😆 A Very Pretentious Comedy Show #5, featuring queer and straight comedians and headlined by Dana Saleh, brings the laughs to The Diving Bell Social Club on Sunday, May 21, 2023. 

💃 Featuring a full program of comedy, music, poetry and drag in Spanish, Un Micro Abierto is at Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. 

🎤 Dance the night away with Hot Chip (and special guest Cadence Weapon) at Corona Theatre on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. 

🎾 Throughout the month, Tennis Lambda hosts LIGUE DE DIMANCHE outdoor tennis on the courts at Parc Louis-Riel. Check Eventbrite for full dates and details. 

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details. 

🎤 Most Tuesdays, check out Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic at Impro Montréal, focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians.

🏒 Feminist hockey collective Hockey pour Poches meets every Thursday for games in Villeray’s Parc de Normanville.

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram!

😆 Every Sunday, La Gailaxie improv league hits the stage at Cabaret Mado. Details and times here. 

💃 Tango/Salsa Queer’s continue, with Salsa Queer on Monday nights from 20:30-21:30 and Tango (beginners/intermediate) on Tuesdays at 19:00-20:30. Contact [email protected] for prices and location.

PARTIES

🥳 FRKY is back for FRKY || SPRING with DJ sets from Moka, Plastik Patrik and Mario Galego at La Sala Rossa on Saturday, May 6, 2023. 

🥳 Light up the dance floor with other lovers of flow art at Club Cosmic—Jam Party Lumineux III—Luminous Jam on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

🥳  Queen & Queer’s LGBTQ Women Party returns with a fundraiser for Interligne on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Fabrik8.

🥳 Love Dumpster, Montréal’s new queer rave and techno night, returns to Cabaret Berlin for its second edition on Saturday, May 13, 2023. 

🥳 Cirque De Boudoir brings their Fantasyland Cyberpunk gala to Theatre Fairmount on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Come dressed in your cyberpunk best!

DRAG

👑 Gisèle Lullaby crowns the winner of MX Cabaret Mado 2023 on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. 

👑 The legendary Mado Lamotte marks the 21st Anniversary of Cabaret Mado, a mainstay home of drag in Montréal’s Gay Village, with a special party on Thursday, May 4, 2023. 

👑 The finale of the 2023 MX Cocktail will crown its winner at Bar Le Cocktail on Thursday, May 4, 2023. 

👑 The House of Gahd brings the Lizzo Cabaret to Bar Le Cocktail on Saturday, May 6, 2023, featuring performances by Uma Gahd, Selma Gahd, Miss Dupré Latour, Anaconda LaSabrosa, Envy the Clown and Seyoncé in honour of Lizzo!

👑 Jimmy Moore brings his spot-on recreation of Québec’s pop princess with Jimmy Moore personnifie Céline Dion at Cabaret Mado on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

👑 Rock en Espagnol Draglesque, featuring Velma CandyAss, Salty Margarita, Black Mamba and others, is at Café Cléopatra on Friday, May 12, 2023.

👑 Miss Butterfly brings her one-woman show Out of the Cocoon—featuring 12 costume changes!—to Bar Le Cocktail on Saturday, May 13, 2023. 

👑 Putting it simply, KINGS! at Cabaret Mado on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, gives the stage over to some of Montréal’s top drag king talent including Yannick Rockstor, Heaven Genderf*ck, Will Charmer and Clay Thorris. 

👑 Sasha Baga hosts Sashalicious on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Cabaret Mado, featuring Scarlett Paris Evans, Alice Wildflower and Will Charmer. 

👑 Oops! Jimmy Moore does it again with Jimmy Moore personnifie Britney Spears at Cabaret Mado on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

👑 Commemorating 35 years in drag, Nana de Grèce hosts the Bal de la reine at Bar Le Cocktail on Sunday, May 21, 2023.  

👑 America’s Current Reigning Drag Superstar Sasha Colby is sure to pack the house on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Cabaret Mado. Advance tickets strongly advised—a 2nd show has already been added!

👑 Practice your français at Excuse My French! 2 with La Big Bertha, Soa de Muse, Elips and Gisèle Lullaby on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Cabaret Mado. 

👑 Every Tuesday, Canada’s Drag Race season 3 winner Gisèle Lullaby hosts Full Gisèle at Cabaret Mado. Tickets and schedule at Cabaret Mado’s website.

👑 Bar Le Cocktail’s regular weekly events include Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly every Thursday, Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion on Fridays, Drôles de Drags with a rotating cast of queens on Saturdays and Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion on Sundays. Check listings for specific details, and pick up tickets here.

👑 Uma Gahd hosts weekly screenings of Drag Race All Stars Season 8 at Bar Le Cocktail on Friday nights starting Friday, May 12, 2023. Come early for a ticket and laugh along all season!

👑 Every Monday at the Diving Bell Social Club, Bambi Dextrous hosts Trivia Night! Be sure to  book your team table in advance.

👑 On Friday and Saturday nights, the legendary Mado Lamotte hosts Mado Reçoit at her namesake club, Cabaret Mado. Each week, she shares the stage with a hand-picked roster of queens. Tickets and lineup info here.

👑 Sunday nights brings the amazing Tracy Trash’s Le Tracy Show to Cabaret Mado, preceded by Ligue d’impro Gailaxie at 7:30 PM. Grab combo tickets here.

QUEER MTL : à faire en mai 2023

Dites adieu à avril et ses journées grises; en mai, les fleurs sont de mises! Ce mois-ci encore, Montréal propose une foule d’événements, de soirées et d’expériences uniques qui font briller toutes les nuances de l’arc-en-ciel LGBTQ+. Entre prestations drag et activités communautaires, festivals bien en vue et événements underground, voici notre sélection des choses les plus gaies à faire dans la ville. Pour rester à l’affût de tout ajout, suivez QueerMTL sur Instagram, Twitter, Facebook et Tumblr! Vous présentez un événement? Écrivez-nous!

L'ÉVÉNEMENT DU MOIS

😈 Le Be!Zarre Ball: The Beastly Edition est LA soirée du printemps dans la communauté du ballroom. Grâce à son thème «bestial», l’événement promet de hanter vos rêves et de stimuler votre imaginaire, alors que la communauté du voguing se donne rendez-vous sur les passerelles au National, le 13 mai 2023. La scène ballroom de Montréal (bien représentée dans la catégorie Bizarre) a bien grandi, passant de salles underground à des lieux plus grands, et ce n’est pas près de s’essouffler. Twysted Miyake-Mugler est aux commandes de la soirée. Consultez la liste des catégories en vedette et parfaites vos connaissances grâce au panel (Ballroom History) et à l’atelier (Hands On) présentés avant la soirée afin de participer, vous aussi, au kiki!

ÉVÉNEMENTS

📚 Le club de lecture Gay Reads de la Librairie Drawn & Quarterly s’intéresse au bouquin Our Wives Under the Sea de Julia Armfield le mercredi 3 mai 2023 à La Petite Librairie D+Q. Aucune inscription nécessaire.

✍️ HommeHomo présente de nouveau Drink & Draw au bar Le Cocktail le mercredi 3 mai 2023. Modèle vivant et spéciaux sur les verres.

🎤 Lizzo amène sa Special Tour au Centre Bell le jeudi 4 mai 2023. Latto est son invitée spéciale.

🚀 Avis aux adeptes de science-fiction : la soirée Star Strip: Star Wars vs Star Trek prend d’assaut la Wiggle Room le jeudi 4 mai 2023. Que la force (burlesque) soit avec vous!

🎓 La conférence des finissant·es en histoire History in the Making revient avec comme thème Whose History? / Who’s History?. Au programme, les 5 et 6 mai 2023 à l’Université Concordia, des discours de la house mother du ballroom montréalais Elle Barbara et de l’artiste August Klintberg.

Billets gratuits sur Eventbrite pour les jour 1 et jour 2.  

👠 L’édition montréalaise du festival NYC Asian Burlesque se déroule au National le vendredi 5 mai 2023. 

🎶 Slaysiatique, un cabaret et rave queer qui célèbre le Mois du patrimoine asiatique, est présenté au Club Social Le Scaphandre le samedi 6 mai 2023. Les portes ouvrent à 20h; le spectacle débute à 21h et la soirée dansante, à 23h. 

📚 Le club de lecture The Violet Hour se rassemble pour discuter du livre To Be Taught, If Fortunate de Becky Chambers le samedi 6 mai 2023 à la librairie Saga.

🐦 Queer Birders proposent la Bird Sound Tour aux mangeoires du Technoparc Oiseaux le samedi 6 mai 2023. Pour obtenir plus d’info et consulter les autres événements de l’organisme, rendez-vous sur Facebook.

🎤 Toujours épatant, Yves Tumor en mettra plein la vue au MTelus le dimanche 7 mai 2023. 

👠 Le Cabaret Queer, mettant en vedette Bobépine, Debbie Lynch-White, Fabien L’Amour, Sugar Vixen, Carmen Sutra, Mad Rose et quelques autres, promet une soirée bien divertissante au Cabaret Mado le jeudi 11 mai 2023. 

🎤 Ajustez votre coiffure pour la soirée Amy Winehouse Burlesque de Miss Meow Productions le samedi 13 mai 2023 au Café Cléopâtre. 

👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 La Coalition des familles LGBT+ (CFLGBT+) célèbre son 25e anniversaire lors du Vernissage Fierté et résilience : 25 and d’histoires de familles LGBTQ2S+ à la Maison de la culture Janine-Sutto le samedi 13 mai 2023. 

🎤 L’incomparable Yaeji se produit au Théâtre Corona le mardi 16 mai 2023. 

🎤 La merveilleuse Feist est en spectacle au MTelus le vendredi 19 mai 2023. 

🎤 Fierté Montréal présente la Soirée Cabaret Queer avec prestations et DJ le vendredi 19 mai 2023 au Pavillon du Bois-Papineau. Gratuit.

😆 A Very Pretentious Comedy Show #5, mettant en scène des humoristes queers et hétéros, y compris la tête d’affiche Dana Saleh, dilatera la rate du public du Club Social Le Scaphandre le dimanche 21 mai 2023. 

💃 Un Micro Abierto, une soirée d’humour, de musique, de poésie et de drag en espagnol, se tient au Notre Dame des Quilles le mardi 23 mai 2023. 

🎤 La soirée sera dansante grâce à Hot Chip, qui visite le Théâtre Corona le mardi 30 mai 2023. Invité spécial : Cadence Weapon.

🎾 Tout le mois, Tennis Lambda présente la LIGUE DE DIMANCHE, du tennis extérieur sur les courts du parc Louis-Riel. Consultez Eventbrite pour les dates et détails. 

👠 Deux fois par mois, un mardi sur deux, Bring It! propose une soirée de ballroom et de voguing avec MC et DJ. Consultez la page Instagram pour les dates et détails. 

🎤 Présentée presque tous les mardis, la soirée Stand Up Saint-Henri, à Impro Montréal, met l’accent sur les femmes, les personnes non binaires et queers ainsi que les allié·es de l’humour.  

🏒 La ligue de hockey féministe Hockey pour Poches se rassemble tous les jeudis au parc de Normanville pour quelques parties. 

🏃🏾 Joignez-vous au club de course et d’entraînement Out-Run pensé pour les personnes queers et saphiques. Détails sur Instagram!

😆 Tous les dimanches, la ligue d’improvisation La Gailaxie se produit au Cabaret Mado. Consultez les horaires et les détails ici. 

💃 Tango et Salsa Queer se poursuivent : Salsa Queer est présenté les lundis de 20h30 à 21h30 et Tango Queer (personnes débutantes et intermédiaires) les mardis de 19h à 20h30. Écrivez à [email protected] pour les tarifs et les lieux.

DRAG

👑 Gisèle Lullaby couronne la lauréate du MX Cabaret Mado le mercredi 3 mai 2023. 

👑 La légendaire Mado Lamotte souligne le 21e anniversaire du Cabaret Mado, repaire par excellence de la drag dans le Village, lors d’une soirée spéciale présentée le jeudi 4 mai 2023. 

👑 La finale du MX Cocktail est tenue au bar Le Cocktail le jeudi 4 mai 2023. 

👑 La House of Gahd présente le Cabaret Lizzo au bar Le Cocktail le samedi 6 mai 2023, mettant en vedette by Uma Gahd, Selma Gahd, Miss Dupré Latour, Anaconda LaSabrosa, Envy the Clown et Seyoncé!

👑 Jimmy Moore rend hommage à la reine de la pop québécoise lors de son spectacle Jimmy Moore personnifie Céline Dion. Au Cabaret Mado le samedi 6 mai 2023.

👑 Rock en espagnol draglesque, avec Velma CandyAss, Salty Margarita, Black Mamba et d’autres artistes, est présenté au Café Cléopâtre le vendredi 12 mai 2023.

👑 Miss Butterfly présente son one-woman show Out of the Cocoon (comprenant 12 changements de costumes!) au bar Le Cocktail le samedi 13 mai 2023. 

👑 KINGS!, présenté au Cabaret Mado le mercredi 17 mai 2023, met en lumière le talent des drag-kings de Montréal. Au programme : Yannick Rockstor, Heaven Genderf*ck, Will Charmer et Clay Thorris. 

👑 Sasha Baga anime Sashalicious le jeudi 18 mai 2023 au Cabaret Mado et accueille Scarlett Paris Evans, Alice Wildflower et Will Charmer. 

👑 Oops! Jimmy Moore récidive avec Jimmy Moore personnifie Britney Spears. Au Cabaret Mado le samedi 20 mai 2023.

👑 Pour commémorer ses 35 ans de drag, Nana de Grèce présente le Bal de la reine au bar Le Cocktail le dimanche 21 mai 2023.  

👑 La gagnante de la plus récente édition de Drag Race, Sasha Colby, mettra sans aucun doute le feu aux poudres du Cabaret Mado le mercredi 24 mai 2023. Réservation chaudement recommandée – un deuxième spectacle a déjà été ajouté. 

👑 La France est en visite à Montréal. Excuse My French! 2, avec La Big Bertha, Soa de Muse, Elips et la reine québécoise Gisèle Lullaby, est présenté le mercredi 31 mai 2023 au Cabaret Mado. 

👑 Tous les jeudis, la gagnante de la saison 3 de Canada’s Drag Race Gisèle Lullaby anime Full Gisèle au Cabaret Mado. Billets et horaires sur le site web du Cabaret. 

👑 Parmi les événements hebdomadaires réguliers du bar Le Cocktail, notons Butterfly de nuit avec Miss Butterfly (les jeudis), Vendredi Fou avec Michel Dorion (les vendredis), Drôles de Drags avec des artistes différents chaque semaine (les samedis) et Dimanche Show avec Michel Dorion (les dimanches). Consultez les horaires et les détails, puis procurez-vous des billets ici.  

👑 Uma Gahd anime chaque semaine les projections de la saison 8 de Drag Race All Stars au bar Le Cocktail. Les vendredis à partir du 12 mai 2023. Arrivez tôt afin de ne rien manquer de la saison! 

👑 Chaque lundi, au Club Social Le Scaphandre, Bambi Dextrous anime la Trivia Night! Réservez une table pour votre équipe.

👑 Les vendredis et samedis, la légendaire Mado Lamotte anime Mado Reçoit au Cabaret Mado. Chaque semaine, elle partage la scène avec des artistes différents. Pour les billets et les détails, c’est ici.  

👑 Les dimanches, la merveilleuse Tracy Trash anime son Tracy Show au Cabaret Mado après le match de la Ligue d’impro Gailaxie présenté à 19h30. Achetez vos billets pour les deux événements ici. 

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QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: April 2023

Spring has sprung and Montréal in April is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. Every month, Montréal’s queer calendar is stuffed full of exciting events, parties and performances. Here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city this month. For further announcements, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

EVENT OF THE MONTH:

🤘The legendary Bikini Kill first parted ways in 1997, but their hot ticket reunion tour has been blowing fans old and new away since 2019. After a pandemic pause from touring, their eagerly-awaited Montréal show at MTelus takes place at long last on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Catch the riot grrrl originators up close and in person, and sing along with a crowd that’s sure to be whipped up into a nostalgic frenzy.

EVENTS

📚 The Violet Hour Book Club will meet and discuss Digressions on Some Poems by Frank O’Hara: A Memoir by Joe LeSueur on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

🐦 Queer Birders meet at Parc Angringnon on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Find details and meeting point on Facebook.

😆 The fully Queer, Trans and Ally lineup of QT Shop Talk Comedy is sure to bring the laughs to The Diving Bell Social Club on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. 

✍️ HommeHomo brings Drink & Draw back to Bar Le Cocktail on April 5, 2023, featuring live models and drink specials. 

🤭 Tales of Gender Affirmation, a night of comedy and storytelling, is part of GiggleFest MTL on  Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Lord Wiliam Pub.

🎶 BiG SiSSY celebrates the release of the EP Black Starr, a post-disco and electroclash explosion of sound from one of Montréal’s most exciting up and coming performers, on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles. 

🎶 Arbutus Records’ Sorry Girls celebrates the release of their new album BRAVO! at the Diving Bell Social Club on Thursday, April 6, 2023. 

🎶 The incredible Dear Nora performs at The Diving Bell Social Club on Friday, April 7, 2023.

✌️ You’ll get what you want, what you really really want, with Miss Meow’s Spice Girls Burlesque on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Café Cleopatra.

😆 GiggleFest presents The Empress Comedy Show: Stand-up Comedy by Asian Women at Lord William Pub on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

😆 GiggleFest is also host to a VERY PRETENTIOUS Comedy Show, featuring several queer and trans comedians on Sunday, April 9, 2023. 

😆 Milk and Meat presents Assover: An Online Queer Jewish Comedy Event on Monday, April 10, 2023. Get tickets lined up on Eventbrite. 

🤘The Cult of AnarchKey presents the Riot Grrrl Revival on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Bar Blue Dog. Performers include Roxanne Izzo, Lucy’s Delirium, Jetsam and others.

🤝 Le Frigo Vert hosts a Queer Business Networking Event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. 

🏙 The Society of Architectural Historians Montréal Seminars presents Montréal by Night, a look at nightlife’s role in the local urban fabric, at the Canadian Centre for Architecture on Saturday, April 15, 2023. 

📚 Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay’s Dandelion Daughter is an intimate portrait of growing up having been assigned the wrong sex at birth, and she’ll launch its English translation at Librairie Drawn & Quarterly on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

🤘Rock queerdos Placebo perform at MTelus on Wednesday, April 26, 2023! 

📚 Blue Metropolis hosts Hopepunk, Planet Opera, Queer Speculative Fiction—What Future is That? with authors Rich Larson, Jorge Carrión and Su J Sokol at Hotel 10—Salle Jardin on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

📚Blue Metropolis also hosts Of Cowboys and Road Trips: A Conversation with Carol Bensimon at Hotel 10—Salle Jardin on Saturday, April 29, 2023. 

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram.!

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details. 

🎤 Most Tuesdays, check out Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic at Impro Montréal, focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians.

🧘 Throughout certain dates in April, the Centre for Gender Advocacy presents the Queer Embodiment Experience at the Tiger Lotus Coop. Find details here.

🎤 Most Tuesdays, check out Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic at Impro Montréal, focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians. 

🏒 Feminist hockey collective Hockey pour Poches meets every Thursday for games in Villeray’s Parc de Normanville.

💃 Tango/Salsa Queer’s continue, with Salsa Queer on Monday nights from 20:30-21:30 and Tango (beginners/intermediate) on Tuesdays at 19:00-20:30. Contact [email protected] for prices and location.

PARTIES

🥳 Light up the dance floor with other lovers of flow art at Club Cosmic—Jam Party Lumineux II on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

🥳 Turn back the clock to the 1970s at the Shiny Disco Balls ultimate ‘70s party at Plaza Centre-Ville on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

🥳 Cirque De Boudoir brings their BUNNY BALL 2023 to Bain Mathieu on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Hop to it and come dressed in your own version of the easter bunny!

🥳 Pretend you’re at Berghain at BERLIN TECHNO on Sunday, April 9 at Cabaret Berlin. 

🥳 The unstoppable ElleLui brings it for the 25-and-up crowd with the La Soirée 25+ / 25+ Mixer on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at L’Idéal Bar.

🥳 New kid on the block THIRST TRAP brings their first edition to Le Belmont on Saturday, April 15, 2023, featuring DJ Knox and Diskommander. 

🥳 Dance the night away like it’s 1983 at the New Order/Depeche Mode: Dance Party at Cabaret Berlin on Saturday, April 15, 2023. 

🍑 The infamous Butt Buddies party makes its Montréal debut at Bain Mathieu on Friday, April 28, 2023, offering a welcoming party for every body type and taste.

DRAG

👑 Uma Gahd presents CHURCH: Disco Edition on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Bar Le Cocktail, with appearances from Esirena and Petula Claque.

👑 Queens EmmÖtional Damage and Taylor De Vil host KARMA (Lovers Version) featuring Kiara and Jessie Précieuse on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Cabaret Mado.

👑 Lady Boom Boom hosts her namesake Boom! There It Is featuring Aizysse Bags and Bobépine on Wednesday, March 5, 2023 at Cabaret Mado. 

👑 Les Divas de l’Annuel celebrate the best in drag at Cabaret Mado on Thursday, April 6, 2023, featuring Lady Boom Boom, Gina Gates, Jessie Précieuse and Clay Thorris. 

👑 Drag and brunch go together like peas in a pod, and Uma and Selma Gahd host a Drag Brunch for the whole family at Robin des Bois on Saturday, April 8, 2023. 

👑 Jimmy Moore brings his spot-on rendition of Canada’s country pop princess with Jimmy Moore personnifie Shania Twain at Cabaret Mado on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

👑 Pulling double-duty, Jimmy Moore embodies Québec’s queen diva with Jimmy Moore personnifie Celine Dion at Cabaret Mado on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

👑 Join Aizysse Bags, Lady Boom Boom, Carmen Sutra and Joy Rider for Pink Kokotte at Cabaret Mado on Monday, April 10, 2023. 

👑 Things are sure to get shady in the Garden of Shade at Bar Le Cocktail, with hosts Sarah Winters and Lulu Shade, with appearances from Ciatha Night and Miss Mirabelle on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. 

👑 Drag kings take over Cabaret Mado on Thursday, April 13, 2023 with Bière et Métal: Special Sauvage, featuring Johnny Jones and Ad’Horrible. 

👑 Proving he can do it all, Jimmy Moore performs the Material Girl’s biggest bangers with Jimmy Moore personnifie Madonna: All the Hits at Cabaret Mado on Saturday, April 15, 2023 (and again on Saturday, April 29, 2023)

👑 Miami Minx presents Les Folies Draglesques on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Cabaret Mado, featuring Charli Deville, Lady Josephine and Sucre à La Crème, hosted by Uma Gahd.

👑 Oops! Jimmy Moore does it again with Jimmy Moore personnifie Britney Spears at Cabaret Mado on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

👑 Some audience favourites from Canada’s Drag Race including Jimmy Couture, Irma Gerd, Gisèle Lullaby and Lady Boom Boom reunite for Bring Back My Girls at Cabaret Mado on Thursday, April 27, 2023. 

👑 Barbada hosts a Drag Brunch MTL at Time Out Market on April 30, 2023. Tickets are free!

👑 The competition heats up in the search for Montréal’s next drag superstar at MX Cabaret Mado on Wednesdays throughout April. 

👑 Uma Gahd hosts weekly screenings of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 at Bar Le Cocktail in Montréal’s Gay Village on Friday nights. Come early for a ticket and laugh along all season!

👑 Every Monday at the Diving Bell Social Club, Bambi Dextrous hosts Trivia Mondays! Be sure to  book your team table in advance.

👑 Every Tuesday, Canada’s Drag Race season 3 winner Gisèle Lullaby hosts Full Gisèle at Cabaret Mado. Tickets and schedule at Cabaret Mado’s website.

👑 On Friday and Saturday nights, the legendary Mado Lamotte hosts Mado Reçoit at her namesake club, Cabaret Mado. Each week, she shares the stage with a hand-picked roster of queens. Tickets and lineup info here.

👑 Sunday nights brings the amazing Tracy Trash’s Le Tracy Show to Cabaret Mado, preceded by Ligue d’impro Gailaxie at 7:30 PM. Grab combo tickets here.

👑 Bar Le Cocktail’s regular weekly events include Concours MX Cocktail every Thursday, Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion on Fridays, Samedi Drôles de Drags with a rotating cast of queens on Saturdays and Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion on Sundays. Check listings for specific details, and pick up tickets here.

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