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Wed. July 23
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Exchange your wedding band for a towel at Central Spa’s Wild Wednesdays. All shapes and sizes are welcome to enjoy the wet/dry saunas and video lounges. With cheap lockers and even cheaper rooms all day long, you can afford to drop the soap. 11am-2am. 1610 Dundas West. $5 lockers, $10 Rooms. www.centralspa.ca 416.588.6191

Day prices extend into the wee hours for Industry Night. Explore the dark cracks and crannies of the establishment (and the patrons) and save the breaking for a boy, not your budget. 2pm. The Black Eagle, 457 Church St. No cover. www.blackeagletoronto.com 416.413.1219

Lower priced martinis and low-key conversation are coupled with high-intensity cruising as fashionistas relax mid-week at lola. 4pm. 7 Maitland St. No cover. lolamartinis.com 416.920.0946

Taking advantage of Fire On The East Side’s $6 shots on Mojitos Wednesdays doesn’t make you cheap queer, just a smart one. And keeping your breath minty fresh for that special someone? Priceless.  4pm.  6 Gloucester St. No cover. www.fireontheeastside.ca 416.960.347

Martini Night at Slack’s mixes chillin’ house beats and lounge music from DJ Marty P with deliciously exotic libations. A word of caution - avoid sporting the stilettos… the bevies pack a punch. 5pm. 562 Church St. $5 cover. www.slacks.ca 416.928.2151

Low day drinks prices all night long for Hump Day at Woody's. Hosted by DJ Mark Falco. 5pm. 465-467 Church St. No cover. 416.972.0887

Get your SP 45 on and bikini tops off for O’Grady’s Patio Girl. DJs Delicious and Sokes spin hip-hop, dance, electro and house. Shooters $3, bar rail $5.25, hot topless lesbos… priceless. Weather permitting. 6-10pm. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

Brush, Ball Change, and Sailor Shuffle your way to a Stetson stallion givin’ the howdy pardner for some C&W Line Dancing at 7:30-10pm. Then, join Greg beer on Piano for a little romantic sing-along from 10:30 ’til the dogies get along. Zipperz/Cellblock, 72 Carlton St. No cover. 416.921.0066

Audience participation in porn creation is encouraged at the Mandy Goodhandy Show. Last week’s production screened at 8pm followed by a “Pre-cum Show” for a models’ meet-and-greet, while DJ Nik Red spins. At 11pm the wrestling and live porn shoots begin.  Goodhandy’s, 120 Church St. No cover. www.goodhandys.com 416.760.6556

Karaoke is more fun when the song is out of tune.  Gladaman’s has over 10,000 songs and a state of the art sound system that sounds so much better when sung to a different tune.  Elyse hosts a night of old favourites. 9pm. 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

Gather your courage by drinking heavily while Tony Smith croons from 5pm on. Then join in as Anne Marie Leonard hosts Open Mike Night at Statlers. Off-off-off-off Broadway in the heart of the ghetto. 9pm. 487 Church St. No cover. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209 

Sip a bottle of brew in the dimly lit, Latin-inspired bar with beautiful t-girls, male admirers as bootylicious Chris Edwards hosts George’s Play’s Shemale Night. 9pm. 504 Church St. No cover. www.playonchurch.com 416.963.8251

Flaunting their facial hair, butch swaggers and impressive bulges, the Kings of Tango drive the women wild. For those who need girth, girls and guys in one. Crews/Tango, 508 Church St. 10pm. No cover. www.crews-tango.com 416.972.1662

Join the ass-tounding DJ Adam Addison and the fabulous Fawn Big Canoe out in Queer West for the Summer Music Conference party, as part of Dj F*ckers at The Raq. Loads of libidinous house and hip hop will keep you moving through to the morning. Soulful and slick dance performances from Thunderheist and Swagger are included. 10pm. 730 Queen St. W. $5 cover. www.djfuckers.com 416.504.9120

Take a hop, skip and a Hump Day Bump to the happiest queer mixer and matcher in the city. DJs Nasty Nav and Jelly crank it out for the funky frolic fest. 10pm. Wrongbar, 1279 Queen St. W. No cover. 416.858.5851

Hosts Jace and Silroy get fresh with the freshmen as The Barn presents College Night. Abercrombie undergrads and mature students with lots of stamina get schooled by professor of higher house groove DJ Summation.10pm. 418 Church St. No cover. www.thebarnnightclub.com 416.593.9696

Abercrombie and Hollister tees are a staple for the collegiate crowd during College Night at Alibi, with an open-air patio and non-stop drunken debauchery. What’s the point of studying if you’re not even somewhat drunk? 11pm. 529 Yonge St. No cover. www.alibitoronto.com 416.964.9869

 

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Thurs. July 24

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Watch where you point that thing, your flashlight too, and find out what goes bump, squeeze and rub in the dark to the raunchy house grooves of DJ Shawn Riker at Steamworks’ weekly Lights Out Party. 4pm-4am. 540 Church St. Level 2. Regular rates apply. www.steamworksonline.com 416.925.1571

The Diamond Girls leap onto barrels and shimmy out of their scanties for your delectation and delight. DJ Carma gears up the go-going gorgeous girlz for Goodhandy’s T-Girl Party. 4pm. 120 Church St. $5 before 11pm, $10 after. www.goodhandys.com 416.760.6556

Stay low at Statlers for Ken Lindsay & Michael Killinger’s cocktail party. Unwind to jazz classics, ballads, and modern pieces sure to decompress even the most retentive after-work crowd. 5pm-8pm. Later, Julie Michels & Kevin Barrett continue with the established musical genre, and throw in some live guitar at 9pm. 487 Church St. (main floor) No cover. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209 

 See and be seen seeing at Divulge’s gone-patio event Flirt Bar with resident DJ Geoff Kelleway and Jamal. 7-10pm. Fuzion. 580 Church St. No cover. www.fuzionexperience.com 416.944.9888

Steamed rice takes on a different twist in the sauna at Asian Night as smooth sultry boys play with each other and their queens. 8pm. Spa Excess, 105 Carlton St. Regular rates apply. www.spaexcess.com 416.260.2363

Men. Stripping. The randy rationale for Boylesque TO’s boner-inducing Boy Oh Boy! The beefcake begins in traditional Village People regalia, as well as non-traditional Toronto icons like TTC operators, and ends up near enough to naked to delight. 8pm. The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W. $20 cover. www.boylesqueto.com 416.531.4635

If draughts and Trivial Pursuit and other are among your favourite woodland pastimes, Bear Games Night at The Fox and Fiddle is the place to be. Grab some grub, belt out a few tunes on the new Karaoke system and relax in air-conditioned comfort with furry friends. It beats a night at the cave hands-down. 8pm. 1535 Yonge St. No cover. 416.967.3400

Rock out with your jocks out at Sports Team Appreciation Day. Bring eight or more teammates to O’Grady’s and work those calories back on with complimentary nachos while checking out the men in (and out of) uniforms. 8pm-12am. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

She’s not bad - she just looks that way.  Carrie Chesnutt does her best Jessica Rabbit as Kendall Partington accompanies her on the piano. 8:30pm. 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

Keith’s Mini Pitchers are coveted at Onstage Thursdays, but there is nothing mini about the voices of Elana Hart and her special guests playing anything from folk to rock at Slack’s. 9pm-12am. 562 Church St. No Cover. www.slacks.ca 416.928.2151

No one can top the top empress of impersonation Michelle Ross in lip-synching. During her All-Request Evening, Miss Ross morphs into Whitney, Diana, Janet, Aretha and many others creating a sassy touch of class. 9-11pm. Then at 11 watch Toronto’s exciting new talent Sabrina perform. George’s Play, 504 Church St. No cover. www.playonchurch.com 416.963.8251

Melontini, Minttini, Crantini or Cosmo, bartenders shake and something stirs in scenesters’ jeans while DJ Michael Viera provides the musical vibes for Martini Thursdays to warm up the coming weekend.10pm. The Barn, 418 Church St. No Cover. www.thebarnnightclub.com 416.593.9696

Deko-ze’s at it again throwing down his sizzling sounds to add some Twist on the strip. 10:30pm-2am. Straight, 553 Church St. No Cover. www.straightonchurch.com 416.926.2501

DJs Chris Steinbach and Corey Activate take turns as they Thrust their bulging bass on the dance floor while Greg Beer tickles the long and thins while he croons the crowd.10pm. Zipperz/Cellblock, 72 Carlton St. No cover. 416.921.0066

Woody's invites gym enthusiasts to strip out of their shirts to be ogled hard at the Best Chest Contest. The $300 in cash prizes can buy the participants yet another gym membership. Hosted by Miss Conception and Donnarama. Midnight. 465-467 Church St. No cover. 416.972.0887

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Fri. July 25


If your favourite “band” is of the orchestral variety, a weekend of musical discovery awaits you at What is Classical? The Three-day festival explores ideas of "classical" music from a variety of cultures and features performances by True North Brass, East Village Opera Company, The Ontario Chinese Orchestra, Riffat Sultana, and Mulatu Astake, as well as dance workshops, discussion panels film screenings like award-winning Queer classical/pop mashup Nomi Song [see Full Frontal]. Part of the RBC World Routes Summer Festival Series. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com/worldroutes 416.973.4000

With over 100 delicious martinis to choose from, the New York/Miami-inspired martini lounge, lo'la, fits right into the budget. 4pm-2am. 7 Maitland St. No cover. lolamartinis.com 416.920.0946

After the workweek what better way to start off than a Gladaman’s BBQ.  Then at 1030pm, They may not be on American Gladiators anymore but Blaze & Glory are at Gladaman’s.  Toronto’s favourite house band returns to play R&B and blues favourites. 4pm 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

Pork and porn are great ways to start the weekend with Donny’s BBQ, as you check out who you’re gonna pork during the night. Bootblack Gene joins in at 11pm, encouraging even more far from kosher activities. 5pm. Black Eagle, 457 Church St. No cover. www.blackeagletoronto.com 416.413.1219

See and be seen seeing at Divulge’s gone-patio event Flirt Bar. Cruise and peruse with booze outside to intoxicating house music. 7-10pm. Fuzion, 580 Church St. No cover. www.fuzionexperience.com 416.944.9888

You’re gonna party like it’s 1999 as DJ Alain throws down the Retro and gets the saucy crowd disco dancing. 8pm. Alibi, 529 Yonge St. No cover. www.alibitoronto.com 416.964.9869

Shed that last bit of inhibition and go Deep, Dark and Naked as DJ Tim exposes himself and his talent on the turntables. 8pm. Spa Excess, 105 Carlton St. Regular rates apply. www.spaexcess.com 416.260.2363

Men. Stripping. A good enough reason to come see Boylesque TO’s boner-inducing encore show, “Boy Oh Boy!” Expect beefcake dressed in traditional village people regalia, as well as non-traditional Toronto icons like TTC operators. Join in for the after-party, featuring DJs Dy’Nasty, Eightcubed, and Tiberbeat spinning the best indie electro funk. 8pm. The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W. $20, $5 after party only. www.boylesqueto.com 416.531.4635

An all-star fundraiser for MS at Goodhandy’s. The cast: Mandy Goodhandy, Rani Rhinestone, Cherry Temple, Ginger, Marquee, The Cinnamon Hearts, The Saucy Tarts, Kay Pettigrew, Madgesty and Milo de Milo. 9pm. 120 Church St. $10. www.goodhandys.com. 416.760.6556

Double or triple for Dare Fridays and see how far or how deep into the dark rooms you can go. DJ Xenon spins the house and tribal fuel for sexy studs to heat up the dance floors as strutting slim shakers fan the flames. 9pm-3am. The Barn, 418 Church St. $5 after 12pm. www.thebarnnightclub.com 416.593.9696

Chris Edwards entertains followed by the latin beats of DJ Oscar. 9pm. George’s Play, 504 Church St. No cover. www.playonchurch.com 416.963.8251

Lesbian Mayhem at Slack’s with DJ Katey top 40, R&B, dance and retro. 9pm. 562 Church St. $5 after 11pm. www.slacks.ca 416.928.2151

Gummie Bears and mar-queenies are the special at Zelda’s which offers a tasty adventure not only for your mouth, but your eyes too. 9pm. 542 Church St. No cover. www.zeldas.ca 416.922.2526

It's a house of drag queens with Amanda Roberts and her Bosom Buddies. With a ton of funny dramas, some audience teasing and dance routines fit for royalty. Also Pia then followed by Illusions with Farra N. Hyte, Heaven Lee and Nicolette Brown. 9pm. Crews, 508 Church St. No cover. 416.972.1662

Statlers has mucho mucho caliente. Latin Spice sprinkles on a languorous lingering warmth as DJ Viviana of the lecherous wink spins salsa and suggestiveness. 9pm (upstairs in the newly renovated Polar Ice Lounge). Prefer mild and cool to spicy-hot? On the first floor this Friday’s headlining jazz artists perform for those who have a thirst for the original. 9pm. 487 Church Street on the main level. No cover. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209

There is no shortage of cute cubs in this city and they come out of hibernation for Bear Night at O’Grady's. No claws here just curly furred chests and mouth-wateringly massive mammals ready to be scratched – gently or roughly. Hosted by Steve Buczek. 10pm. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

So Damn Fridays is back so let’s damn party. The Saboteur Records Tour, starring Jordan Dare (MTL), New Ravers On The Block, DJ Mini, Leon Cruz, and Femme, pulls into Zed. 10pm. 812 Dundas St. W. $10. www.pinkmafia.ca

Don’t wait to Exhale at Voglie. Take a deep breath of fresh air on the re-vamped back patio and take in the variety of hot sounds, cold drinks, and house music. DJs rotate weekly, this week check out Jamal who will be spinning harder than you after this martini night. 10pm. 582 Church St. No cover. www.voglieristobar.com 416.929.9108

Twinks sip and swallow before heading up to the top to swing their Hollister hips to the electro-shocked vocals of DJ Dwayne Minard throwing his sexy styles on the dance floor and beyond. 10pm. Straight, 553 Church St. $5. www.straightonchurch.com 416.926.2501

Greg Beer belts out the favs as he fingers the ivories out front as DJ-Licious goes down on the dancers with deep penetrating bass. 10pm. Zipperz/Cellblock, 72 Carlton St. No cover. 416.921.0066

Tasty twinks bounce and twirl while Ab&Fitchers flex the tees for sexy vocal house hits at Dance Camp Megahits. DJ Mark Falco provides the lyrical lube from back in the day to the latest dance grooves. 10pm-4am. fly, 8 Gloucester St. $5 before 11pm, $10 after. www.flynightclub.com 416.410.5426

Forget Batman as Donnarama and Miss Conception out-joke the Joker at Kraft Dinner Theatre.  DJ Sumation spins the tunes and Lena Over hosts the after show. 10:30pm. Buddies 12 Alexander St. $10, $7 after 11:30pm. www.artsexy.ca 416.975.8555

The first monthly Bound for Broadway at Gladaman’s Den has singer/actor James Quigley with accompanist Greg Gibson launching on that NYC dreaming journey so dear to all show queens. 10:30pm. 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

Next stop, Metro Fridays as DJ Geoff Kellway throws down happening house tracks for style shakers. 11pm. Byzantium, 499 Church St. No cover. www.byz.ca 416.922.3854

DJ Munro and guests get your weekend buzzing with the indecipherable NOT.O>, which one can only assume is Greek for post funk, no wave and disco mayhem. 11pm. The Beaver 1192 Queen St. W. No cover. www.thebeavertoronto.com 416.537.2768

Miss Conception explores the cracks and crannies of the bar and its clients at Woody’s Best Ass Contest. A $300 cash prize goes to the boy with the million-dollar cheeks. Midnight. 465-467 Church St. No cover. 416.972.0887

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Sat. July 26


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If your favourite “band” is of the orchestral variety, a weekend of musical discovery awaits you at What is Classical? The Three-day festival explores ideas of "classical" music from a variety of cultures and features performances by True North Brass, East Village Opera Company, The Ontario Chinese Orchestra, Riffat Sultana, and Mulatu Astake, as well as dance workshops, discussion panels film screenings like award-winning Queer classical/pop mashup Nomi Song [see Full Frontal]. Part of the RBC World Routes Summer Festival Series. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com/worldroutes 416.973.4000

Treat last night’s special to Caesars and peruse a new, re-vamped brunch menu at O’Grady’s. 11am-2pm. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

DJ Cesar spins the beats to keep the cute and cuddlies thrusting to the bass. Basic needs get filled with a little fuzz at the Bears Bath and Beyond Party. 1-6pm. Steamworks, 540 Church St. Level 2. Regular rates apply. www.steamworksonline.com 416.925.1571

Get your mouth around warm, soft buns or wrap your lips around a juicy hotdog thrown in with the cover. Fork out a little extra on Spearhead’s Paint yer Burger to get a brush and paint to perform some strokes on the flesh of a grade A hunk. 3-8pm. Black Eagle, 457 Church St. $5. www.blackeagletoronto.com416.413.1219

Inhibition, attitude and clothes are all shed for TNT!MEN Monthly Naked RETRO Dance. Chat up the piece of flesh you keep checking out then follow his sweet bare ass upstairs to The Pen for a different kind of retro rhythm. 4-8:30 pm. Alibi, 529 Yonge St. $8 non-members, $5 members, free with new membership. www.tntmen.org 416.964.9869

With over 100 delicious martinis to choose from, the New York/Miami-inspired martini lounge, lo'la, fits right into the budget. 4pm-2am. 7 Maitland St. No cover. lolamartinis.com 416.920.0946
See and be seen seeing at Divulge’s gone-patio event Flirt Bar. Cruise and peruse with booze outside to intoxicating house music. 7-10pm. Fuzion, 580 Church St. No cover. www.fuzionexperience.com 416.944.9888

S Word Saturdays at Slack’s with DJ Delicious spinning house while battling it out with live bongo players, go-go dancers and guest DJs. 9pm. 562 Church St. No cover. www.slacks.ca 416.928.2151

If the phrase “clothing optional” excites you, then Goodhandy’s is the place to be for I Love Sex Parties.  It is sex positive and, with DJ Nik Red, can keep you dancing till the wee hours.  As always saying ‘fab sent me’ gets you in for free.  9pm. 120 Church St.  www.goodhandys.com 416.760.6556

Slip out of your new denim for Zelda’s best ass contest where you could win $100 while you enjoy a Cheap Show. 9pm. 542 Church St. No cover. www.zeldas.ca 416.922.2526

Chris Edwards entertains followed by the latin beats of DJ Oscar. 9pm. George’s Play, 504 Church St. No cover. www.playonchurch.com 416.963.8251

Statlers on Saturday’s with it’s black-cloaked high-top tables, visible sound-proofing, and cool palette gives the illusion of a time-travel to the twenties with a modern twist. Featured bands change weekly. 9pm. 487 Church St. No cover. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209  

Beefdip gets the place Bucking Fest full of manly men and wiggle boys rubbing and shaking on the dance floor to the hard, heavy-breathing house tracks thrown down by DJ Neil Macleod. 9pm. The Barn, 418 Church St. $5 after midnight. www.beefdip.com, www.thebarnnightclub.com 416.593.9696

Craving for orgasmic house vocals and classics? DJ Cajjmere Wray enables the addicts with righteous tracks for Sultry Saturdays. Have your martini and you’re bootylicious shaken or stirred. 10pm-2pam. Byzantium, 499 Church St. www.byz.ca 416.922.3854

DJ Mark Falco drops house and techno at StraightBoy. Homos and not-so-homos can’t resist having a swanky cock… tail in the chic and shiny interiors. Early means no lineups. 10pm-4am. Straight, 553 Church St. No cover. www.straightonchurch.com 416.926.2501

The Get Er Done Tour hits Wrong Bar the right way for a dirty, sexy mixed crowd that isn’t afraid to shake it. Betti Forde, Bitchin’, Fierce Helder, Barbi, and The Royal Society DJ and pump up a devilishly daring crowd. 10pm. 1279 Queen St W. $5 until midnight, $10 after. 416.516.8677

Kendall sings soft and sweet or belts out the songs on the piano while DJ Corey Activate spins it Hard with dance beats shaking it up for the not so twinky crowd. 10pm. Zipperz/Cellblock, 72 Carlton St. No cover. 416.921.0066

DJ Jamal warms up and gets your shakes speared for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Circuit fairies and stunning elves frolic in the fag whore forest enchanted with the wildest bass from headlining spinster DJ Twisted Dee of Fire Island fame.10pm. fly, 8 Gloucester St. Free before 11pm, $10 before 12am, $15 ’til 1am, $20 after. www.flynightclub.com 416.410.5426 

It’s a night of all your favourite showtunes as singer/actor James Quigley performs, with Greg Gibson accompanying, an all-live tribute to Broadway.  The first monthly Bound for Broadway at Gladaman’s. 10:30pm. 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

The Top 40 brings in the dancers, but the retro classics give them a reason to sing.  DJ K-Tel mixes them together at Buddies.  With Donnarama performing on the stairs.  10:30pm 12 Alexander St. Free ’til 11pm, $7 after. www.artsexy.ca 416.975.8555

Sofonda hosts the Woody’s Saturday traditional Best Legs Contest with Sasha Montenegro and $300 in Cash prizes. Midnight.  465-467 Church St. No cover. 416.972.0887

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Sun. July 27


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If your favourite “band” is of the orchestral variety, a weekend of musical discovery awaits you at What is Classical? The Three-day festival explores ideas of "classical" music from a variety of cultures and features performances by True North Brass, East Village Opera Company, The Ontario Chinese Orchestra, Riffat Sultana, and Mulatu Astake, as well as dance workshops, discussion panels film screenings like award-winning Queer classical/pop mashup Nomi Song [see Full Frontal]. Part of the RBC World Routes Summer Festival Series. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com/worldroutes 416.973.4000

Treat last night’s special to Caesars and peruse a new, re-vamped brunch menu at O’Grady’s. 11am-2pm. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

Come to Church on a Sunday at Voglie’s T-Dance afternoon party where you can either cleanse yourself for (or commit) some sins. 2pm. 582 Church St. No cover. www.voglieristobar.com 416.929.9108

The Sunday BBQ at The Black Eagle is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a well trimmed cut of meat. Or have something from the grill. 3-9pm. 457 Church St. No cover. www.blackeagletoronto.com 416.413.1219

Come home to Alibi for the Underwear Party in the Pen Bar with DJ Chris Steinbach. 4pm. 529 Yonge St. No cover. www.alibitoronto.com  416.964.9869

Doesn’t matter where you spill the mustard during Good Eats. Someone will be glad to lick you clean before you dip in the pool. 5-7pm. Club Toronto, 231 Mutual St. Regular rates apply. www.clubtoronto.com 416.977.4629

Hang out with the boys as DJ Neill MacLeod spins lusty house rhythms inspiring salacious hip movements and Jacuzzi jerkoffs at Steamworks’ weekly Sunday Spin Cycle. 6pm-midnight. 540 Church St. Level 2. Regular rates apply. www.steamworksonline.com 416.925.1571

Every Sunday at Slack’s a ferocious cougar crowd converges with cute young lesbian groupies eager to consume the new music of blossoming bands, and beer. 6-9pm. 562 Church St. $5 cover. www.slacks.ca 416.928.2151

Steamy house tracks blast as flesh queens ogle, fondle and flaunt during the battle of the bulges at the iconic Underwear Party. Then, DJs Dr. Dan and Noel warps Rockstars into your house favs and juicy club hits that transcend time. 6pm. The Barn, 418 Church St. No cover. www.thebarnnightclub.com 416.593.9696

Hallelujah. There is no reason to leave the church of Zipperz/Cellblock as services starts at 6:30pm with C&W Line Dancing. Then, Sister Sofonda preaches the converted with her Retro Drama at 9pm, and DJ Alain spins the hymns for the Retro Party at 10pm. All the while, Kendall tickles the ivories from 10pm for the straying sinners on the other side. 72 Carlton St. No cover. www.zipperz-cellblock.ca 416.921.0066

See and be seen seeing at Divulge’s gone-patio event Flirt Bar. Cruise and peruse with booze outside to intoxicating house music. 7-10pm at Fuzion. 580 Church St. No cover. www.fuzionexperience.com 416.944.9888

At Statlers, watch tomorrow’s talent rise as young local artists showcase their flare for the dramatic, performing live covers of modern tunes with host Peter Kadar. 8pm. 467 Church Street (main floor). No cover. www.statlers.ca 416.925.0341

Celebrate the time when pop ruled the charts at West End Boys Club. Whatever you listened to during the ’90s (Britney?) is now ironic, iconic but still embarrassing. Look for the misleading sign that reads: Lang Van Karaoke. 9pm. Baby Huey, 70 Ossington Ave. No cover.

The divine Miss Conception taps and shticks and tugs on your heartstrings, all while belting out classics and the best of Broadway to Hollywood. She’s the hardest working ham in the business. 7pm. Directly followed by Body and Soul with host Steve Roseland and his special guests Don Ryan Higgins and Aleightia Covey. 9:30pm. Gladaman’s Den, 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

If a certain Kate Perry song appeals to you, The Beaver’s ironically named weekly Bush Party is right for you. DJs Hollyrock and Le Freak C’est Keek get the estrogen flowing. 10pm. 1192 Queen St. W. No cover.  www.thebeavertoronto.com 416.537.2768

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Mon. July 28


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O’Grady’s Industry Night “thanks you for your cooperation” in the words of host Jimmy G, with $6 martinis and $4.25 bar rail all day long. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

The young and the young at heart reminisce of naughty weekend antics while gripping their long rigid sticks at Alibi’s Free Pool All Nite. It’s always balls in hand and you can dip your fingers in whichever pocket you want. 2pm. 529 Yonge St. No cover. www.alibitoronto.com 416.924.9869

The Diamond Girls leap onto barrels and shimmy out of their scanties for your delectation and delight. The go-going gorgeous girlz are geared up for Goodhandy’s T-Girl Party. 4pm-2am. 120 Church St. No cover. www.goodhandys.com 416.760.6556

There’s plenty of ‘stache and hairy chest even before you press play for The Black Eagle’s Retro Porn and Music Night, with Special BBQ served at 5pm and Spa excess passes given out after 7pm. 2pm. 457 Church St. No cover. www.blackeagletoronto.com 416.413.1219

Too old for a spring chicken? Indulge in Wing Night at Zelda’s and get your lips wet and hands dirty. 5pm. 542 Church St. No cover. www.zeldas.ca 416.922.2526

Monday Madness means cheap thrills, as admission is free before 9pm and $10 dances ‘til 10pm. Double your go-go pleasures. 5pm. Remington’s, 379 Yonge St. $5 after 9pm. www.remingtons.com 416.977.2160

With more performers than a drag fiesta, it’s a show that’s fit for a Queen. Jenni Burke & Michael Barber host Field of Stars at Statlers. Watch performance samples by individual artists from productions around Toronto, and be sure to arrive before 8pm to beat the line up. No cover. 487 Church Street. Weekly event. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209

In the time of Internet downloads, it’s a treat to watch Kendall Partington entertain on the piano. 9pm-12am. Gladaman’s Den, 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

Drag queens mug manically and grip the cue stick for free from 7pm with Roxxie Teraine belting out the tunes accompanied by Joel Lightman, who keeps on tickling on piano ’til close. 10pm. Zipperz-Cellblock, 72 Calrton St. No cover. www.zipperz-cellblock.ca 416.921.0066
  
Blue? Miserable Mondays mends your mopes as DJ Kevin spins all things Morrissey. 10pm. The Beaver, 1192 Queen St. W. No cover. 416.537.2768

Fledgling drag babies come to drag momma Candice’s StarSearch at Crews/Tango. Shots, prizes and gentle humiliation are dispensed. 11pm. 508 Church St. No cover. www.crews-tango.com 416.972.1662

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Tues. July 29

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Get stuffed with $6 martinis at Phat Tuesday. It’s a perfect deal for those whose wallets bulge less than other parts of their anatomy. 4pm. Fire On The East Side, 6 Gloucester St. No cover. www.fireontheeastside.ca 416.960.347

Go the full Monty with Crystal Lite, as she fluffs potential stage studs on Remington’s Amateur Strip Night. Now, where the sexy heck do I stuff this toonie? 5pm. 379 Yonge St. $5 after 9pm. www.remingtons.com 416.977.2160

Feel like a nice meaty piece at the Special BBQ at 5pm? Then wash it down with something warm and hard down your throat for only $2 for a shooter during Toonie Tuesdays. How much cheaper can you get with Steamworks passes given out after 7pm? Slut! The Black Eagle, 457 Church St. No cover. www.blackeagletoronto.com 416.413.1219

Drag queens mug manically and grip the cue stick for free from 7pm with Roxxie Teraine belting out the tunes accompanied by Joel Lightman, who keeps on tickling on piano ’til close. 10pm. Zipperz-Cellblock, 72 Calrton St. No cover. www.zipperz-cellblock.ca 416.921.0066

Statlers is not a grower but a shower… of customer appreciation that is. Every Tuesday enjoy daytime prices all night long with host David Butler bringing the club’s jazzy signature sounds. 8pm. 467 Church Street. No Cover. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209 

 Like diaries out loud, Slack’s Open Mic Night performances are sure to strike a chord with hosts Kim Jarrett & Mike Costantino. 8pm. 562 Church St. No cover. www.slacks.ca 416.928.2151

Rock out with your jocks out at Sports Team Appreciation Day. Bring eight or more teammates to O’Grady’s and work those calories back on with complimentary nachos while checking out the men in uniforms. 8pm-12am. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

Bitch Salad is back at Buddies with some brand new bitches as garnish. Gavin Crawford, Teresa Pavlinek, Sharron Matthews, Allyson Smith and Jessica Williams bitch with head bitch host Andrew Johnston. 8pm. 12 Alexander St. $8. www.artsexy.ca 416.975.8555

In the time of Internet downloads, it’s a treat to watch Kendall Partington entertain on the piano. 9pm-12am. Gladaman’s Den, 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

DJ Robb T. spins retro rock and R&B for the naughty Bad Boys Night Out at Woody's. Spin the infamous prize wheel and win sex phone line coupons or dildos. 10pm. 465-467 Church St. No cover. 416.972.0887

Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen? Prove it by matching wits and makeup tips with Candice and Teran. Be forewarned that Candice’s tongue is sharper than a stiletto. 10pm. George’s Play, 504 Church St. No cover. www.playonchurch.com 416.963.8251

No matter how extravagant your outfit no one upstages the main attraction at Crews. Rummage through Amanda Roberts’ box to make requests at her Birthday Show and fantasize about being able to carry off the frock she makes look effortless. DJ Sarah spins. 11pm. 508 Church St. No cover. www.crews-tango.com 416.972.1662

No Genre, no gimics, no games. Only good music is allowed at NO NAME, featuring San Diego hip-hop sensations Bad Credit and powerpop powder puff Pat C from Brazil. With talent like that, there’s no reason to be a no-show. 11pm. The Beaver, 1192 Queen St. W. No cover. www.thebeavertoronto.com 416.537.2768

If you missed the Canadian Idol auditions, stop in for Gaynadian Idol at Crews-Tango every Tuesday night. Whitney’s a crowd pleaser, on or off key. Leave your Anne Murray CDs at the door. 11pm. 508-510 Church St. No Cover. www.crews-tango.com 416.972.1662

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Wed. July 30

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Exchange your wedding band for a towel at Central Spa’s Wild Wednesdays. All shapes and sizes are welcome to enjoy the wet/dry saunas and video lounges. With cheap lockers and even cheaper rooms all day long, you can afford to drop the soap. 11am-2am. 1610 Dundas West. $5 lockers, $10 Rooms. www.centralspa.ca 416.588.6191

Day prices extend into the wee hours for Industry Night. Explore the dark cracks and crannies of the establishment (and the patrons) and save the breaking for a boy, not your budget. 2pm. Black Eagle, 457 Church St. No cover. www.blackeagletoronto.com 416.413.1219

Taking advantage of Fire On The East Side’s $6 shots on Mojitos Wednesdays doesn’t make you cheap queer, just a smart one. And keeping your breath minty fresh for that special someone? Priceless.  4pm.  6 Gloucester St. No cover. www.fireontheeastside.ca 416.960.347

Lower priced martinis and low-key conversation are coupled with high-intensity cruising as fashionistas relax mid-week at lola. 4pm. 7 Maitland St. No cover. lolamartinis.com 416.920.0946

Martini Night at Slack’s mixes chillin’ house beats and lounge music from DJ Marty P with deliciously exotic libations. A word of caution - avoid sporting the stilettos… the bevies pack a punch. 5pm. 562 Church St. $5 cover. www.slacks.ca 416.928.2151

Low day drinks prices all night long for Hump Day at Woody's. 5pm. 465-467 Church St. No cover. 416.972.0887

Get your SP 45 on and bikini tops off for O’Grady’s Patio Girl. DJs Delicious and Sokes spin hip-hop, dance, electro and house. Shooters $3, bar rail $5.25, hot topless lesbos… priceless. Weather permitting. 6-10pm. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

Audience participation in porn creation is encouraged at the Mandy Goodhandy Show. Last week’s production screened at 8pm followed by a “Pre-cum Show” for a models’ meet-and-greet, while DJ Nik Red spins. At 11pm the wrestling and live porn shoots begin.  Goodhandy’s, 120 Church St. No cover. www.goodhandys.com 416.760.6556

Gather your courage by drinking heavily while Tony Smith croons from 5pm on. Then join in as Anne Marie Leonard hosts Open Mike Night at Statlers. Off-off-off-off Broadway in the heart of the ghetto. 9pm. 487 Church St. No cover. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209

Get your Stetsons for a hootenanny of fun with C&W line dancing 7:30-10pm in the dance barn while Greg Beer yodels his tunes on the front porch from 10pm to closing. Zipperz-Cellblock, 72 Calrton St. No cover. www.zipperz-cellblock.ca 416.921.0066

Sip a bottle of brew in the dimly lit, Latin-inspired bar with beautiful t-girls, male admirers as bootylicious Chris Edwards hosts George’s Play’s Shemale Night. 9pm. 504 Church St. No cover. www.playonchurch.com 416.963.8251

Karaoke is more fun when the song is out of tune.  Gladaman’s has over 10,000 songs and a state of the art sound system that sounds so much better when sung to a different tune.  Elyse hosts a night of old favourites. 9pm.502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

Flaunting their facial hair, butch swaggers and impressive bulges, the Kings of Tango drive the women wild. For those who need girth, girls and guys in one. Crews/Tango, 508 Church St. 10pm. No cover. www.crews-tango.com 416.972.1662

Join the ass-tounding DJ Adam Addison and the fabulous Fawn Big Canoe for the Summer Music Conference after-party as part of Dj F*ckers at The Raq. Loads of libidinous house and horny hip hop. 10pm. 730 Queen St. W. $5 cover. www.djfuckers.com 416.504.9120

Take a hop, skip and a Hump Day Bump to the happiest queer mixer and matcher in the city. DJs Nasty Nav and Jelly crank it out for the funky frolic fest. 10pm. Wrongbar, 1279 Queen St. W. No cover. 416.858.5851

Hosts Jace and Silroy get fresh with the freshmen as The Barn presents College Night. Abercrombie undergrads and mature students with lots of stamina get schooled by professor of higher house groove DJ Summation.10pm. 418 Church St. No Cover. www.thebarnnightclub.com 416.593.9696

Sinful gyrations get choreographed to get the horny audience even hornier as jocularity with big jugs, Miss Conception hosts The Naughty Boy Cabaret. Every Wednesday, hilarity always comes with the hunk. 11pm. Remington’s, 379 Yonge St. $5 cover. www.remingtons.com 416.977.2160

Abercrombie and Hollister tees are a staple for the collegiate crowd during College Night at Alibi, with an open-air patio and non-stop drunken debauchery. What’s the point of studying if you’re not even somewhat drunk? 11pm. 529 Yonge St. No cover. www.alibitoronto.com 416.964.9869

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Thurs. July 31

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Watch where you point that thing, your flashlight too, and find out what goes bump, squeeze and rub in the dark to the raunchy house grooves of DJ Shawn Riker at Steamworks’ weekly Lights Out Party, and from 8:30-11:30pm, let Hassle Free guide your way. 4pm-4am. 540 Church St. Level 2. Regular rates apply. www.steamworksonline.com 416.925.1571

The Diamond Girls leap onto barrels and shimmy out of their scanties for your delectation and delight. DJ Carma gears up the go-going gorgeous girlz for Goodhandy’s T-Girl Party. 4pm. 120 Church St. $5 before 11pm, $10 after. www.goodhandys.com 416.760.6556

Stay low at Statlers for Ken Lindsay & Michael Killinger’s cocktail party. Unwind to jazz classics, ballads, and modern pieces sure to decompress even the most retentive after-work crowd. 5pm-8pm. Later, Julie Michels & Kevin Barrett continue with the established musical genre, and throw in some live guitar at 9pm. 487 Church St. (main floor) No cover. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209

See and be seen seeing at Divulge’s gone-patio event Flirt Bar with resident DJ Geoff Kelleway and Jamal. 7-10pm. Fuzion, 580 Church St. No cover. www.fuzionexperience.com 416.944.9888

If draughts and Trivial Pursuit and other are among your favourite woodland pastimes, Bear Games Night at The Fox and Fiddle is the place to be. Chow down on good grub, belt out a few tunes on the new Karaoke system and relax in air-conditioned comfort with furry friends. It beats a night at the cave hands-down. 8pm. 1535 Yonge St. No cover. 416-967-3400

Rock out with your jocks out at Sports Team Appreciation Day. Bring eight or more teammates to O’Grady’s and work those calories back on with complimentary nachos while checking out the men in (and out of) uniforms. 8pm-12am. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

She’s not bad - she just looks that way.  Carrie Chesnutt does her best Jessica Rabbit as Kendall Partington accompanies her on the piano. 8:30pm. Gladaman’s Den, 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

Keith’s Mini Pitchers are coveted at Onstage Thursdays, but there is nothing mini about the voices of Elana Hart and her special guests playing anything from folk to rock at Slack’s. 9pm-12am. 562 Church St. No Cover. www.slacks.ca 416.928.2151

No one can top the top empress of impersonation Michelle Ross in lip-synching. During her All-Request Evening, Miss Ross morphs into Whitney, Diana, Janet, Aretha and many others creating a sassy touch of class. 9-11pm. Then at 11 watch Toronto’s exciting new talent Sabrina perform. George’s Play, 504 Church St. No cover. www.playonchurch.com 416.963.8251

DJs Chris Steinbach and Corey Activate take turns as they Thrust their bulging bass on the dance floor while Greg Beer tickles the long and thins while he croons the crowd. 10pm. Zipperz-Cellblock, 72 Carlton St. No cover. 416.921.0066

Melontini, Minttini, Crantini or Cosmo, bartender shakes and something stirs in scenesters’ jeans while DJ Michael Viera provides the musical vibes for Martini Thursdays to warm up the coming weekend.10pm. The Barn, 418 Church St. No Cover. www.thebarnnightclub.com 416.593.9696

Deko-ze’s at it again throwing down his sizzling sounds to add some Twist on the strip. 10:30pm-2am. Straight, 553 Church St. No Cover. www.straightonchurch.com 416.926.2501

Strip off everything, almost, collect your prize or just hit on the hot sexy winner of the Wet Jock Contest as tantalizing studs get a crotch soaking as the crowd’s pants also get a little moist. 12am. Black Eagle, 457 Church St. No cover. www.blackeagletoronto.com 416.413.1219

Woody's invites gym enthusiasts to strip out of their shirts to be ogled hard at the Best Chest Contest. The $300 in cash prizes can buy the participants yet another gym membership. Hosted by Sofonda. Midnight. 465-467 Church St. No cover. 416.972.0887

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Fri. Aug. 1


With over 100 delicious martinis to choose from, the New York/Miami-inspired martini lounge, lo'la, fits right into the budget. 4pm-2am. 7 Maitland St. No cover. lolamartinis.com 416.920.0946

After the workweek what better way to start off than a Gladaman’s BBQ. Then, at 10:30pm, it’s a tribute to Lord Simcoe by Mr. and Mrs. Trillium 2008 and subjects, presented by The Imperial Court of Toronto.  All proceeds go to TICOT charities. 4pm. 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

See and be seen seeing at Divulge’s gone-patio event Flirt Bar. Cruise and peruse with booze outside to intoxicating house music. 7-10pm at Fuzion. 580 Church St. No cover. www.fuzionexperience.com 416.944.9888

You’re gonna party like it’s 1999 as DJ Alain throws down the Retro and gets the saucy crowd disco dancing. 8pm. Alibi, 529 Yonge St. No cover. www.alibitoronto.com 416.964.9869

Double or triple for Dare Fridays and see how far or how deep into the dark rooms you can go. Hot and heavy house and tribal fuel sexy studs who heat up the dance floors as strutting slim shakers fan the flames. 9pm-3am. The Barn, 418 Church St. $5 after 12pm. www.thebarnnightclub.com 416.593.9696

Chris Edwards entertains followed by the latin beats of DJ Oscar. 9pm. George’s Play, 504 Church St. No cover. www.playonchurch.com 416.963.8251

Gummie Bears and mar-queenies are the special at Zelda’s which offers a tasty adventure not only for your mouth, but your eyes too. 9pm. 542 Church St. No cover. www.zeldas.ca 416.922.2526

Lesbian Mayhem at Slack’s with DJ Katey top 40, R&B, dance and retro. 9pm. 562 Church St. $5 after 11pm. www.slacks.ca 416.928.2151

It's a house of drag queens with Amanda Roberts and her Bosom Buddies. With a ton of funny dramas, some audience teasing and dance routines fit for royalty. Also Pia then followed by Illusions with Farra N. Hyte, Heaven Lee and Nicolette Brown. 9pm. Crews, 508 Church St. No cover. 416.972.1662

Statlers has mucho mucho caliente. Latin Spice sprinkles on a languorous lingering warmth as DJ Viviana of the lecherous wink spins salsa and suggestiveness. 9pm (upstairs in the newly renovated Polar Ice Lounge). Prefer mild and cool to spicy-hot? On the first floor this Friday’s headlining jazz artists perform for those who have a thirst for the original. 9pm. 487 Church Street on the main level. No cover. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209

Spread the chutney lust at Besharam as sweet brown boys, honey girls and those who love them make magical masala on the dance floor. DJ Amita spins spices on the decks with bodacious Hindi, Bhangra and Bollywood hits. 9:30pm-3am. fly, 8 Gloucester St. $10 before 11pm, $15 after. www.besharam.ca 416.410.5426

There is no shortage of cute cubs in this city and they come out of hibernation for Bear Night at O’Grady's. No claws here just curly furred chests and mouth-wateringly massive mammals ready to be scritched – gently or roughly. Hosted by Steve Buczek. 10pm. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

Stylesters check the tightness inside the latest threads on Fashion Fridays. The sparkle on the walls get smudged and smeared as DJ Dirty Dale splashes the juiciest house vibes all over the boys, toys and their bettys. 10pm. Straight, 553 Church St. $5. www.straightonchurch.com 416.926.2501

Greg Beer belts out the favs as he fingers the ivories out front as DJ-Licious goes down on the dancers with deep penetrating bass. 10pm. Zipperz/Cellblock, 72 Carlton St. No cover. 416.921.0066

Craving for orgasmic house vocals and classics? DJ Cajjmere Wray enables the addicts with righteous tracks for Sultry Saturdays. Have your martini and you’re your bootylicious shaken or stirred. 10pm-2pam. Byzantium, 499 Church St. www.byz.ca 416.922.3854

Style it up next to boys with their cocktails and girls with their orgasm shots as resident DJ Dirty Dale sleazes the sparkle with some sensual house. 10pm. Straight, 553 Church St. No cover. www.straightonchurch.com 416.926.2501

How do you make a Dirty Sexy Party? Combine two parts hilarious host (Joseph Patrick and Sofonda Cox), mix in one cup of hunky porn star (Damien Crosse from Raging Stallion and Titan Men) and throw in sexy giveaways and hot music. Bake until steaming hot and serve – makes a great meal! 10pm. Goodhandy’s, 120 Church St. $10. www.goodhandys.com 416.760.6556

Greg Beer belts out the favs as he fingers the ivories out front as DJ-Licious goes down on the dancers with deep penetrating bass. 10pm. Zipperz/Cellblock, 72 Carlton St. No cover. 416.921.0066

Don’t wait to Exhale at Voglie. Take a deep breath of fresh air on the revamped back patio and take in the variety of hot sounds, cold drinks and house music. DJ Christopher Lee hits harder than your head after multiple martinis. 10pm. 582 Church St. No cover. www.voglieristobar.com 416.929.9108

DJ Munro and guests get your weekend buzzing with the indecipherable NOT.O>, which one can only assume is Greek for post funk, no wave and disco mayhem. 11pm. The Beaver 1192 Queen St. W. No cover. www.thebeavertoronto.com 416.537.2768

Bring the Bling as DJ Sumation spins top 40, vocal house and reggae for White Tiger West. This fundraiser for Asian Community AIDS Services features spectacular décor and a performance by the JC*2 Dance Company. 10:30pm. Buddies, 12 Alexander St. $5, $10 after 11:30pm. www.artsexy.ca 416.975.8555

Miss Conception explores the cracks and crannies of the bar and its clients at Woody’s Best Ass Contest. A $300 cash prize goes to the boy with the million-dollar cheeks. Midnight. 465-467 Church St. No cover. 416.972.0887

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Sat. Aug. 2

Treat last night’s special to Caesars and peruse a new, re-vamped brunch menu at O’Grady’s. 11am-2pm. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

With over 100 delicious martinis to choose from, the New York/Miami-inspired martini lounge, lo'la, fits right into the budget. 4pm-2am. 7 Maitland St. No cover. lolamartinis.com 416.920.0946

It’s the annual Burger birthday BBQ and bash, and there no one is getting wiser, just older.  Then at 9pm David Blair returns from Vancouver with special guest David Anthony playing songs from his newest album. 5pm. 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

See and be seen seeing at Divulge’s gone-patio event Flirt Bar. Cruise and peruse with booze outside to intoxicating house music. 7-10pm at Fuzion. 580 Church St. No cover. www.fuzionexperience.com 416.944.9888

Get into the bad boys as Alibi gets all Slippery When Wet. Who knows what you’ll be mopping up at the end of the night? 7pm. 529 Yonge St. No cover. www.alibitoronto.com No cover 416.964.9869

S Word Saturdays at Slack’s with DJ Delicious spinning house while battling it out with live bongo players, go-go dancers and guest DJs. 9pm. 562 Church St. No cover. www.slacks.ca 416.928.2151

If the phrase “clothing optional” excites you, then Goodhandy’s is the place to be for I Love Sex Parties.  It is sex positive and, with DJ Nik Red, can keep you dancing till the wee hours.  As always saying ‘fab sent me’ gets you in for free.  9pm. 120 Church St.  www.goodhandys.com 416.760.6556

Slip out of your new denim for Zelda’s best ass contest where you could win $100 while you enjoy a Cheap Show. 9pm. 542 Church St. No cover. www.zeldas.ca 416.922.2526

Chris Edwards entertains followed by the latin beats of DJ Oscar. 9pm. George’s Play, 504 Church St. No cover. www.playonchurch.com 416.963.8251

Statlers on Saturday’s with it’s black-cloaked high-top tables, visible sound-proofing, and cool palette gives the illusion of a time-travel to the twenties with a modern twist. Featured bands change weekly. 9pm. 487 Church St. No cover. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209

Beefdip gets the place Bucking Fest full of manly men and wiggle boys rubbing and shaking on the dance floor to the hard, heavy-breathing house tracks thrown down by DJ Neil Macleod. 9pm. The Barn, 418 Church St. $5 after midnight. www.beefdip.com, www.thebarnnightclub.com 416.593.9696

Kendall sings soft and sweet or belts out the songs on the piano while DJ Corey Activate spins it Hard with dance beats shaking it up for the not-so-twinky crowd. 10pm. Zipperz/Cellblock, 72 Carlton St. No cover. 416.921.0066

Craving for orgasmic house vocals and classics? DJ Cajjmere Wray enables the addicts with righteous tracks for Sultry Saturdays. Have your martini and you’re your bootylicious shaken or stirred. 10pm-2pam. Byzantium, 499 Church St. www.byz.ca 416.922.3854

DJ Mark Falco drops house and techno at StraightBoy. Homos and not-so-homos can’t resist having a swanky cock… tail in the chic and shiny interiors. Early means no lineups. 10pm-4am. Straight, 553 Church St. No cover. www.straightonchurch.com 416.926.2501

Local hotties into sleazy house and tribal beats get blood lust as DJs Deko-ze and Dwayne Minard go head to give some head at Destination YYZ. Lusty boys in tight threads peel off their Hollisters as the heat of the dance floor gets the crowd all steamy and sweaty. 10pm. fly, 8 Gloucester St. Free before 11pm, $10 ’til 12am, $15 before 1am, $20 after. www.flynightclub.com 416.410.5426

A year since the (Cherry) Bomb dropped, and it is still going strong. Celebrate a first birthday you would never bring a baby to with DJ dream team Denise Benson and Cozmic Cat. Andy Poolhall. 489 College Street. 416.923.5300

The Top 40 brings in the dancers, but the retro classics give them a reason to sing.  DJ K-Tel mixes them together at Buddies.  With Donnarama performing on the stairs.  10:30pm 12 Alexander St. Free ’til 11pm, $7 after. www.artsexy.ca 416.975.8555

Sofonda hosts the Woody’s Saturday traditional Best Legs Contest with Nicolette Borwn and $300 in Cash prizes. Midnight.  465-467 Church St. No cover. 416.972.0887

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Sun. Aug. 3

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Treat last night’s special to Caesars and peruse a new, re-vamped brunch menu at O’Grady’s. 11am-2pm. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

Temperatures rise for the Summer Breeze Street Party as an orgy of house-sters hit the decks. DJs Secret, Quinces, Blackcat and The Divas, JJ Rock, X-Rated and Mr. Kicks all make sure the crowd keeps grooving. Cover gets you two drinks and an exclusive Blackcat CD. 1pm-10pm. Zipperz/Cellblock, 72 Carlton St. $20. 416.921.006

The Sunday BBQ at The Black Eagle is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a well trimmed cut of meat. Or have something from the grill. 3-9pm. 457 Church St. No cover. www.blackeagletoronto.com 416.413.1219

The Pilot Tavern knows Canada’s jazz impresarios can swing, riff and and scat with the best of ‘em (to the non-jive talker, none of the behaviours are illegal, btw) If jazz is your bag, you’d be lame to miss out on Serafin, an afternoon jam session featuring award-winning Canadian artists Tony Quarrington, Nick “Browman” Ali, George Koller and Chirstopher Plock. No schmaltz here, just smokin’ hot tunes for the cool Canadian cats. 3:30pm-6pm. 22 Cumberland St. No cover. www.thepilot.ca  416.923.5716

Come home to Alibi for the Underwear Party in the Pen Bar with DJ Chris Steinbach. 4pm. 529 Yonge St. No cover. www.alibitoronto.com  416.964.9869

With over 100 delicious martinis to choose from, the New York/Miami-inspired martini lounge, lo'la, fits right into the budget. 4pm-2am. 7 Maitland St. No cover. lolamartinis.com 416.920.0946

Doesn’t matter where you spill the mustard during Good Eats. Someone will be glad to lick you clean before you dip in the pool. 5-7pm. Club Toronto, 231 Mutual St. Regular rates apply. www.clubtoronto.com 416.977.4629

Steamy house tracks blast as flesh queens ogle, fondle or flaunt during the battle of the bulges at the iconic Underwear Party. Then, Rockstars warps your house favs and juicy club hits that transcend time, getting skinny cute-sters on the dance floor. 6pm. The Barn, 418 Church St. No cover. www.thebarnnightclub.com 416.593.9696

Hang out with the boys as DJ Dwayne Minard spins lusty house rhythms to inspire salacious hip movements and Jacuzzi jerkoffs at Steamworks’ weekly Sunday Spin Cycle. 6pm-midnight. 540 Church St. Level 2. Regular rates apply. www.steamworksonline.com 416.925.1571

Hallelujah. There is no reason to leave the church of Zipperz/Cellblock as services starts at 6:30pm with C&W Line Dancing. Then, Sister Sofonda preaches the converted with her Retro Drama at 9pm, and DJ Alain spins the hymns for the Retro Party at 10pm. All the while, Kendall tickles the ivories from 10pm for the straying sinners on the other side. 72 Carlton St. No cover. www.zipperz-cellblock.ca 416.921.0066

See and be seen seeing at Divulge’s gone-patio event Flirt Bar. Cruise and peruse with booze outside to intoxicating house music. 7-10pm at Fuzion. 580 Church St. No cover. www.fuzionexperience.com 416.944.9888

The divine Miss Conception taps and shticks and tugs on your heartstrings, all while belting out classics and the best of Broadway to Hollywood. The hardest working ham in the business is followed by left coasters David Anthony and David Blair. 7pm. Gladaman’s Den, 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

Come play with fruits at Apples holiday party with special guest DJ Cozmic Cat and resident DJ Dr. Baggie. 9pm. Slack’s, 562 Church St. No cover. www.slacks.ca 416.928.2151

Slip out of your new denim for Zelda’s best ass contest where you could win $100 while you enjoy a Cheap Show. 9pm. 542 Church St. No cover. www.zeldas.ca 416.922.2526

Chris Edwards entertains followed by the latin beats of DJ Oscar. 9pm. George’s Play, 504 Church St. No cover. www.playonchurch.com 416.963.8251

Statlers on Saturdays, with it’s black-cloaked high-top tables, visible sound-proofing, and cool palette gives the illusion of a time-travel to the twenties with a modern twist. Featured bands change weekly. 9pm. 487 Church St. No cover. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209  

Celebrate the time when pop ruled the charts at West End Boys Club. Whatever you listened to during the ’90s (Britney?) is now ironic, iconic but still embarrassing. Look for the misleading sign that reads: Lang Van Karaoke. 9pm. Baby Huey, 70 Ossington Ave. No cover.

If a certain Kate Perry song appeals to you, The Beaver’s ironically named weekly Bush Party is right for you. DJs Hollyrock and Le Freak C’est Keek get the estrogen flowing. 10pm. 1192 Queen St. W. No cover.  www.thebeavertoronto.com 416.537.2768

For years Caribana weekend and Michelle Ross’ birthdays have coincided and been feted at Woody’s. This year Miss Conception and Donnarama host as a galaxy of drag stars arrive to pay homage. 11pm. 465-467 Church St. No cover. 416.972.0887

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Mon. Aug. 4

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O’Grady’s Industry Night “thanks you for your cooperation” in the words of host Jimmy G, with $6 martinis and $4.25 bar rail all day long. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

The young and the young at heart reminisce of naughty weekend antics while gripping their long rigid sticks at Alibi’s Free Pool All Nite. It’s always balls in hand and you can dip your fingers in whichever pocket you want. 2pm. 529 Yonge St. No cover. www.alibitoronto.com 416.924.9869

There’s plenty of ‘stache and hairy chest even before you press play for The Black Eagle’s Retro Porn and Music Night, with Special BBQ served at 5pm and Spa excess passes given out after 7pm. 2pm. 457 Church St. No cover. www.blackeagletoronto.com 416.413.1219

The Diamond Girls leap onto barrels and shimmy out of their scanties for your delectation and delight. The go-going gorgeous girlz are geared up for Goodhandy’s T-Girl Party. 4pm-2am. 120 Church St. No cover. www.goodhandys.com 416.760.6556

Monday Madness means cheap thrills, as admission is free before 9pm and $10 dances ‘til 10pm. Double your go-go pleasures. 5pm. Remington’s, 379 Yonge St. $5 after 9pm. www.remingtons.com 416.977.2160

Too old for a spring chicken? Indulge in Wing Night at Zelda’s and get your lips wet and hands dirty. 5pm. 542 Church St. No cover. www.zeldas.ca 416.922.2526

With more performers than a drag fiesta, it’s a show that’s fit for a Queen. Jenni Burke & Michael Barber host Field of Stars at Statlers. Watch performance samples by individual artists from productions around Toronto, and be sure to arrive before 8pm to beat the line up. No cover. 487 Church Street. Weekly event. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209

 In the time of Internet downloads, it’s a treat to watch Kendall Partington entertain on the piano. 9pm-12am. Gladaman’s Den, 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

Central Canada Gay Rodeo Association wrangles t for Country Night. Stetsons and cowboy boots are the last pieces of clothing removed before riding the stallion, so watch the spurs. 10pm. 457 Church St. No cover. www.blackeagletoronto.com 416.413.1219

Drag queens mug manically and grip the cue stick for free from 7pm with Roxxie Teraine belting out the tunes accompanied by Joel Lightman, who keeps on tickling on piano ’til close. 10pm. Zipperz-Cellblock, 72 Calrton St. No cover. www.zipperz-cellblock.ca 416.921.0066

Feeling blue? Miserable Mondays at The Beaver bar will help you deal as DJ Kevin spins all things Morrissey. 10pm. 1192 Queen St. W. No cover. 416.537.2768

Aspiring drag babies bring their brave attempts to big drag momma Candice’s StarSearch. Laughter, humiliation, prizes and, just perhaps, the next big diva. 11pm. Crews/Tango, 508 Church St. No cover. www.crews-tango.com 416.972.1662

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Tues. Aug. 5

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Get stuffed with $6 martinis at Phat Tuesday. It’s a perfect deal for those whose wallets bulge less than other parts of their anatomy. 4pm. Fire On The East Side, 6 Gloucester St. No cover. www.fireontheeastside.ca 416.960.347

Go the full monty with Crystal Lite, as she fluffs potential stage studs on Remington’s Amateur Strip Night. Now, where the sexy heck do I stuff this toonie? 5pm. 379 Yonge St. $5 after 9pm. www.remingtons.com 416.977.2160

Feel like a nice meaty piece at the Special BBQ at 5pm? Then wash it down with something warm and hard down your throat for only $2 for a shooter during Toonie Tuesdays. How much cheaper can you get with Steamworks passes given out after 7pm? Slut! The Black Eagle, 457 Church St. No cover. www.blackeagletoronto.com 416.413.1219

Drag queens mug manically and grip the cue stick for free from 7pm with Roxxie Teraine belting out the tunes accompanied by Joel Lightman, who keeps on tickling on piano ’til close. 10pm. Zipperz-Cellblock, 72 Calrton St. No cover. www.zipperz-cellblock.ca 416.921.0066

Statler’s is not a grower but a shower… of customer appreciation. Every Tuesday enjoy daytime prices all night long as host David Butler sends the club’s jazzy signature sounds floating through the classy room and out onto the trashy street. 8pm. 487 Church Street. No cover. www.statlers.ca 416.962.1209  

 Like diaries out loud, Slack’s Open Mic Night performances are sure to strike a chord with hosts Kim Jarrett & Mike Costantino. 8pm. 562 Church St. No cover. www.slacks.ca 416.928.2151

Rock out with your jocks out at Sports Team Appreciation Day. Bring eight or more teammates to O’Grady’s and work those calories back on with complimentary nachos while checking out the men in uniforms. 8pm-12am. 518 Church St. No cover. www.ogradyschurch.ca 416.323.2822

In the time of Internet downloads, it’s a treat to watch Kendall Partington entertain on the piano. 9pm-12am. Gladaman’s Den, 502A Yonge St. No cover. www.gladamansden.com 416.961.5808

DJ Robb T. spins retro rock and R&B for the naughty Bad Boys Night Out at Woody's. Spin the infamous prize wheel and win sex phone line coupons or dildos. 10pm. 465-467 Church St. No cover. 416.972.0887

Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen? Prove it by matching wits and makeup tips with Candice and Teran. Be forewarned that Candice’s tongue is sharper than a stiletto. 10pm. George’s Play, 504 Church St. No cover. www.playonchurch.com 416.963.8251

No matter how extravagant your outfit no one upstages the main attraction at Crews. Rummage through Amanda Roberts’ box to make requests at her One Woman Show and fantasize about being able to carry off the frock she makes look effortless. 11pm. 508 Church St. No cover. www.crews-tango.com 416.972.1662

If you missed the Canadian Idol auditions, stop in for Gaynadian Idol at Crews-Tango every Tuesday night. Whitney’s a crowd pleaser, on or off key. Leave your Anne Murray CDs at the door. 11pm. 508-510 Church St. No Cover. www.crews-tango.com 416.972.1662

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