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they’re so demonized and often mis- AN XTRA SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT FEEDBACK WorldPride characterized [“Men’s Rights Group in pictures TORONTO’S GAY & LESBIAN NEWS E21–28 CAFE Slips into WorldPride Parade,” Summer adventures THE PARADE & Consent at Pride MARCHES dailyxtra.com, July 3]. If they’re so bad JULY 10–23, 2014 10–23, JULY E9–11 I don’t think anyone is expecting total #775 Q&A WITH they can’t march in the Pride parade, it Belljar Café opens in the hipster haven KATHLEEN EDITORIAL WYNNE must be explained why and what harm privacy, but when people show up to E12 PHIL VILLENEUVE of Dundas West, it’s no surprise to ﬁ nd NEW JOHN they bring. There must be examples of the Dyke March and creepily sneak WATERS BOOK queer guys and gals taking advantage of E 30 around to take photos and videos of their purported harmfulness; other- A few weekends ago, a precious new space into the evening topless dykes, it’s a problem [“Queer wise, it seems silly to ban them.

I hopped in a car with two hours. @dailyxtra Does Not Mean Consent,” dailyxtra. RYAN friends and drove to Tweed, Ontario, The guide also acts as a reminder DAILYXTRA.COM com, July 15]. Why is it so hard to ask to a gay getaway called Riverside RV of the great spaces we’ve always had. facebook.com/dailyxtra before taking a photo? If you’re not MRAs promote talks by gay-marriage dailyxtra.com FREE Campground. There we stood, in the Church Street classics made our list, 36,000 AUDITED CIRCULATION being a skeeze, you shouldn’t have a at More opponent Anne Cools, host speak- middle of a mosquito mall, looking including the newly renovated Black problem doing so. ers who call feminism an “evil em- at our tents, eating and watching gay Eagle — also featured on the cover of MEG FENWAY which is quite insulting. pire,” proudly host talks by Karen campers walk by. We were thrilled to this issue. Continuing in my adven- DAILYXTRA.COM Straughan, and work closely with hate be out of the city and deep in the woods, turous spirit, I thought, “Let’s put the ADAM BEAUDOIN (FACEBOOK) Non-consensual touching is assault TORONTO, ON groups like A Voice for Men, whose but then we thought, what have we Eagle on the cover with some leather leader (Paul Elam) has said that while and is a criminal off ence. However, As I have pointed out before, Barb done? Who are these gay people? Is this fella and a guy dressed in pup attire. gay men are welcome in the “men’s there is no permission required to Hall was a terrible choice. The story going to play out like a romantic comedy Nothing says gay patio guide like fetish rights” movement, they are welcome photograph anybody in public. If you says, “Barbara Hall advocated for gay or a horror fi lm? and puppy play, right?” I reached out “not as gays, but as men.” MRAs also are marching in a parade, expect to men arrested in bathhouse raids.” Later, after lounging around a camp- to local photographer Inked Kenny, think that gay rights activists “have be photographed or do not march. Barb Hall was a lawyer who repre- fire, we headed over to an adorable and he was up for the task. We’d never draped themselves in victim cou- I thought the whole point of marching sented clients arrested in these raids. meeting area next to the river for the worked together, but he was great — ture and made their grab for special in a parade is to be seen and literally No doubt she would have been paid for full-moon pyjama party. We had moon- and quick to correct me on my fetish government considerations.” The make yourself a spectacle. her legal services. No need to name a shine at midnight, then headed back to fantasy. “The Eagle isn’t just a tradi- “men’s rights” movement is basically our camp for chips and more fi re. There tional leather or fetish bar anymore,” STEVE COOPER (FACEBOOK) park after her. This is what lawyers do. OTTAWA, ON reactionary anti-feminism from a They “advocate” for people. was no wild bush sex (that I know of) he said. “It’s now a lot more — a lot bunch of bitter, hetero white dudes One of the reasons my partner and I no KEVIN BROWN and it rained that night, then we got up younger. It’s an exciting place.” who think they’re oppressed. longer attend Pride is that heterosexu- DAILYXTRA.COM in the morning and took down our tents Together, we chose a few boys to rep- LANGDON ALGER al women, usually with male partners Rob Ford and DAILYXTRA.COM in tow, think that it is okay to grab at us homophobia Nothing says gay patio guide like and make sexualized comments about Museum for our bodies and our relationship. For Clearly, Mr Ford has not yet learned Human Rights the importance of telling the truth fetish and puppy play, right? example, one such woman attempted I can’t help but notice that this ar- [“Rob Ford Not a Homophobe, Broth- to stick her tongue in my mouth. When ticle [“Canadian Museum for Human er Says,” dailyxtra.com, July 11]. The while discussing the bearlike snorting resent this refreshed local, threw some I rebuff ed her advances, she descended Rights Set to Open in Winnipeg,” fact is that his actions in the past few we’d heard from a few campsites over. light leather on them and took a bunch upon my partner in similar fashion. dailyxtra.com, July 12], about a mu- weeks show very clearly he is homo- I’m talking wild, seven-foot-tall, gar- of photos with pints of beer. How entitled did she feel to accessing seum centred on human rights strug- phobic. It is bad enough that he votes bage-eating bear, not Black Eagle beef. Everyone got along and had fun in our bodies and our relationship? This gles, written with a focus “especially and acts against the LGBT community The entire experience was hilarious and the sun for a couple hours while Kenny is unfortunately not a one-off scenario. on content related to LGBT rights,” at every opportunity but worse that he out of the ordinary. It felt good to get snapped away. It was a risk well taken. HUMBERT HUMBERT (FACEBOOK) fails to mention anything whatsoever TORONTO, ON lies about his feelings and lies about up and go and end up somewhere new. I’m addicted to this feeling. Somehow about trans people or their struggles his beliefs concerning LGBT people. This is why Xtra’s gay patio guide it seems easier to let loose during the These behaviours have nothing to do and about the discrimination we still WAYNE M is so exciting to me. If you can’t fi nd a summer, doesn’t it? A friend of mine with sexual orientation — it’s to do DAILYXTRA.COM face in society (including in the queer friend with a car or wrangle a ride into at Medulla & Co on Queen Street West with who they are as people and lack of community). Take a moment to ac- the wilderness, let our guide show you recently dyed my hair platinum blond. respect for people’s boundaries. Oth- MRAs at Pride knowledge that once again we have some new places you’ve never visited I don’t even know why I did it. But I erwise, it’s like me saying gay men are I’m not a member or follower of CAFE been erased. before. Hell, there are a few on this took a chance and this brave little epi- a problem because of a few bad experi- or the “men’s rights movement,” but CHRISTIN list I’ve never been to and can’t wait to sode has turned out to be a beautifully ences of jerky gay men’s behaviour. We I’m genuinely confused as to why DAILYXTRA.COM check out. positive turn for me and my head. are all individuals with our own brains It includes spots from east to west and Think of our patio guide as your and moral codes. I don’t have any highlights some of the patios gay folks springboard to taking chances. Check heterosexual girlfriends who would Top 6 WorldPride videos on dailyxtra.com are loving this summer. Every year some out the patios you’ve never frequented, dream of touching another person’s 1. WorldPride opening ceremonies 4. Green Space — change and some stay the same. When side-step at some old favourite to keep body unless it’s consensual. 11,958 views WorldPride edition a smoke house opens an adorable patio your footing and then use the rest of the SUMMER CASS (FACEBOOK) 4,758 views VANCOUVER, BC 2. WorldPride parade in the east end, carnivorous queers fl ock summer to do a handful of other things hosted by Trevor Boris 5. Mass gay wedding immediately; we’ve heard from many out of your ordinary. Barbara Hall Park 6,539 views at WorldPride that it’s a hot place to be this season. 4,015 views I think the front part of the park 3. Rufus Wainwright When an adorable cubbyhole called the Phil Villeneuve is Xtra’s arts editor. in Gentlemen Prefer 6. Melissa Etheridge looks good [“Cawthra Park Offi cially Broadway show opens WorldPride Becomes Barbara Hall Park,” dailyx- 4,900 views 3,919 views The outcome that we seek is this — gay and lesbian tra.com, July 17]. The back part at people daring together to set love free. night, however, is full of drugs and alcohol and poorly lit. The AIDS Xtra is published by Pink Triangle Press, at 2 Carlton St, Ste 1600, Toronto, M5B 1J3. Memorial also has no lights at all,

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6 JULY 24–AUG 6, 2014 XTRA! TORONTO’S GAY & LESBIAN NEWS Upfront Fucking faggots. Unidentiﬁed woman at city hall E 9 Promulgating universal joy The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence spread a divine message of love, joy and naughty fun

COMMUNITY “We manifest in public and with com- SERAFIN LARIVIERE munity groups to do fundraising, share information and just have a really fun From The Flying Nun to The Sound of time. Music, nuns always had a sort of magi- “Some people came out of Catholi- cal cachet for me as a child. Maybe it cism with a very negative experience. was the singing or the big aerodynamic The gay men that started this move- hats that let Sally Field fly through the ment wanted to take the best parts of air, or perhaps it was just the idea of something that was not great and share living a quiet, serene life of reflection them with others. It’s not meant to be and solitude. disrespectful; it’s meant to be inspira- Of course, as one grows up, it becomes tional and fun.” clear that the religious structure behind Le Beaujolais has always felt an affin- these sisters isn’t terribly supportive ity with nuns and was excited to be part of things like equal rights for women, of the Toronto chapter’s immaculate other faiths or LGBT folks. It’s sad, be- reconception (previous incarnations cause so many of us have been touched manifested in the 1980s and ’90s). He and inspired by these women’s kindly describes himself as a little less outra- blend of mothering and service. geous than some of the other sisters — a “A lot of people grew up in the Catho- quality that can be helpful when doing lic Church and have an affinity with community outreach. nuns,” says Novice Sister Marrygold le “I personally lean to being a less- Beaujolais, a volunteer with the Toronto exuberant sister,” he says. “So I often get chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual In- a lot of quiet moments when we’re out dulgence. “Personally, I’ve always had that are really very rewarding. People a great regard for the idea of grace and tell you bits about their lives and any service that was inspired by some really struggle they may be experiencing. great nuns I knew as a kid.” Having that interaction is really inspi- As you may have guessed, the Sisters rational for me.” of Perpetual Indulgence are not an of- The sisters — who plan to manifest ficially recognized part of the Roman at community events and on Village Catholic Church. As relatively progres- streets in the months ahead — were sive as the newest pope is, I’m guessing thrilled to share their interest in Cana- he’d shy away from men dressing up in dian queer history with fellow revellers nuns’ habits and whiteface and handing in the WorldPride parade, at which they out condoms and lube at gay bars and were armed with their “bliss kits”: gift Pride parades. God only knows how bags containing condoms, lube and in- John Paul II felt back in 1979 when formation about safer-sex practices. For a group of gay men started the first Beaujolais and her five Toronto sisters, chapter in San Francisco to confront it was a way to take part in the colourful religious nutjobs proselytizing in their craziness of it all while reaching out to community. those in need. Since then, the San Francisco chapter “The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence alone has raised more than $1 million have been on the front lines of some of in support of various LGBT causes, as the great activist movements over the well as providing advice, literature and years,” Le Beaujolais says. “Drawing on accoutrements for a safer-sex lifestyle. that history, and the ideas of comfort, Now, more than 30 years later, there are compassion and service in a fun, sort of chapters all over the world, all devoted genderbending whimsical kind of way to spreading the group’s message of love, is really wonderful.” joy and slightly naughty fun. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence manifest at community “We expiate stigmatic guilt and events and on the streets to share information, fundraise and For divine inspiration, visit promulgate universal joy,” Le Beau- have fun. RICHARD RHYME torontosisters.org or follow the sisters jolais says, quoting the group’s motto. on Twitter at @TorontoSisters.

MORE AT DAILYXTRA.COM XTRA! JULY 24–AUG 6, 2014 7 area as part of the TAVIS anti-violence community mobilization program. WorldPride leaves its mark on Church Street Groups including Queer Ontario raised concerns that this might lead to increased policing of marginalized people Murals, rainbow crosswalks make gay village more recognizably LGBT who live near the Village. A Toronto Star investigation found COMMUNITY senior editor and co-founder of Spacing that TAVIS officers ask black people for HG WATSON magazine. “When people arrive there identification, known as “carding,” at a they can tell that this is the LGBT village higher rate than any other police unit. What’s new in the gaybourhood post- a little bit more than before.” According to Toronto police, TAVIS Pride? Xtra takes stock of WorldPride’s officers patrolling the Village made 18 ar- legacy. Barbara Hall Park rests and laid 44 charges in the first week The $1.6 million renovation, complete of the initiative, which started June 16. The Church Street with new name, to Cawthra Park made Teixeira worries that this kind of Mural Project headlines when some speculated it community policing could set a prec- Eleven murals now decorate several wouldn’t be ready in time for World- edent in advance of the 2015 Pan Am buildings along Church and Welles- Pride. But the park opened June 19, in Games. “Other people have said that this ley streets. The project was conceived time to host the AIDS candlelight vigil could be a lead-up to more intensified ahead of WorldPride, as a way of spruc- and The 519’s Green Space events. forms of policing to cleanse the city of ing up the neighbourhood. Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam says ‘undesirables,’ so-called, because of Sam Tran, who owns the Ho Team many of the park’s new features are the attraction for tourism these events Beauty Salon near Church and Welles- a first for Toronto. It “has the iconic Though WorldPride saw fewer infrastructure additions than other events, those bring,” he adds. ley, as well as several other adjacent urban references of what a park sitting that remain will leave a permanent mark on the Church-Wellesley Village. ADAM COISH WorldPride’s main legacy may be its businesses, has noticed a decrease in in the city should look like and can be,” cementing of the Village as the heart graffiti in the alley behind the shop since she says. of this year’s Pride can only be repeated up that space,” Micallef says, noting that of Toronto’s LGBT community, even the murals went up. “It’s a little bit less Wong-Tam rejects claims that costs of going forward. the zone of acceptance for the LGBT as events expand outside its geographic sketchy,” Tran says. the project ballooned, saying the budget “The physical and spiritual civic community has expanded outside the bounds and the makeup of the area increases were intentional and in line space that Pride took up this year — it Village. changes with each new condo tower. Rainbow crosswalks with community requests made early in just got bigger,” he says, pointing out However, while Pride gets bigger, Rob- “I think Church will now play a role Pictures of the attention-grabbing rain- the planning process. “This was a very that Pride flags were waving not just ert Teixeira, a member of Queer Ontario, as Chinatown does, as Little Italy does bow crosswalks at Church and Alex- sound investment of money for public in the Village. Some events, like Nuit worries about the impact it may have had and Greektown does,” Micallef says. ander and Church and Isabella streets infrastructure,” she says. Rose, a queer arts festival that took on those who live in the neighbourhood. “It might not be a completely Greek were shared frequently on Twitter and place before WorldPride, were held in Just before WorldPride started, To- population... along the Danforth any- Facebook. “[They are] wonderful dra- The community spirit spaces throughout Toronto. ronto Police Service deployed 29 more more, but the strip remains as a strong matic markers,” says Shawn Micallef, Micallef believes that the size and scope “I think it could probably keep taking officers in the Village and surrounding beacon of that community.” Show your pride and celebrate

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8 JULY 24–AUG 6, 2014 XTRA! TORONTO’S GAY & LESBIAN NEWS Rob Ford not a homophobe, brother says

Xtra questions ROB FORD mayor’s VOTES AGAINST willingness to LGBT YOUTH address LGBT HOMELESSNESS constituents REPORT

Mayor Rob Ford cast the sole CITY HALL vote on July 10 against a report HG WATSON recommending that the City of Toronto investigate increasing Is Rob Ford happy to help his gay con- support for homeless LGBT stituents in Toronto? youth. His brother, Councillor Doug Ford, Ford had delayed the vote on thinks so. He told reporters July 11 that July 9, when it was first intro- Rob Ford is not a homophobe but rather duced to council. a “spendaphobe” — and challenged The same day, Ford remained media outlets to have a member of seated as the rest of city coun- the LGBT community call the mayor’s cil rose to recognize the work of office to request help so they could wit- city and Pride Toronto staff on ness Rob assisting them. the WorldPride festival. Xtra promptly requested an interview Now that the report has with the mayor so he could demonstrate passed, the city can investigate his support for the LGBT community. the feasibility of allocating Staff at both Councillor Ford’s and 25 percent of beds at existing Mayor Ford’s offices said the Fords were shelters to LGBT youth and can busy but recorded Xtra’s contact infor- look into community organiza- mation. Xtra also contacted the mayor’s tions that could potentially media relations aide, Amin Massoudi, run a dedicated LGBT youth by phone and by email. shelter. There was no response, which was City of Toronto shelter staff will also undergo mandatory not surprising, since Rob Ford headed Mayor Rob Ford cast the only vote on July 10 against a report recommending that the city look into providing more anti-homophobia and anti- to Nathan Phillips Square after the support for homeless LGBT youth. XTRA FILE PHOTO morning council session for the un- transphobia training. veiling of the Pan Am Games count- “That’s an extremely juvenile re- Unable to get answers in person, Xtra names of your full staff. Who is on Advocates for homeless down clock. sponse,” she said when shown a Twit- sent the following list of questions via the team? And when will the public LGBT youth have long cham- The scene at Nathan Phillips Square ter post reporting Doug’s invitation to email to Mayor Ford, Massoudi and meet these people, including the pioned the creation of shelters was chaotic. Ford was surrounded by media to “plant” gay constituents to call Councillor Ford: LGBT members? that can deal specifically with security guards trying to guide him back his brother for assistance. their needs. An estimated 25 to 40 percent of homeless youth to city hall, but the mayor continually Wong-Tam said that she and a group » Your brother told reporters on July » You blamed your homophobic and identify as LGBT and face stopped to say hello to camp groups of people had been accosted earlier in 11 that you are willing to help LGBT racist comments on your “disease” safety and accessibility issues who had come to see the unveiling of the day by a woman wearing a Ford constituents. Can you tell us about and said in an interview with CBC, when trying to use shelters, the clock and to tour city hall. Small Nation shirt who told them to stop the last time you did? when asked if you would attend Pride next year, that you would take according to the report. children weaved between the legs of harassing the mayor and called them » You didn’t stand to recognize Tanya Gulliver-Garcia, a reporters and camera crews to get a “fucking faggots.” it “one day at a time.” How are your WorldPride July 9. Why? substance abuse problems related research coordinator at the closer look at the mayor, adding to an “Right on city property,” Wong-Tam Canadian Observatory on » City staff worked on WorldPride. to the decision of whether or not to already hazardous situation. said. “It’s unfortunate.” Homelessness/Homeless Preliminary reports would also attend an event? And to comments While Ford ignored reporters’ ques- Xtra made one last attempt to ask Rob Hub who sat on the commit- suggest it was a financial boon for that you have made? tions, Xtra again approached Massoudi Ford a question, joining the daily throng tee that developed the report, Toronto. As someone who values to ask if, in light of Doug’s comments, Rob of reporters who wait outside his office » Are you a homophobe? And if not, believes the city should focus cash flow into the city, wouldn’t you would be willing to sit down with Xtra to during lunch for the five-second walk he why do you continue not to march in on providing the best services want to recognize that contribution? address his LGBT constituency. takes between his door and the elevator the Pride parade? for everyone, regardless of “The man has a very busy schedule,” to council chambers. personal beliefs about sexual » Why did you hold the report on If readers want to learn for Massoudi said. “He’s focused on the As soon as Ford appeared, report- homeless LGBT youth shelters? Why orientation or marching in the items of council, especially the Eglin- ers piled in around him, shouting themselves whether Rob Ford Pride parade. did you vote against the report? Were will assist them as gay constituents, ton Connects report, which is going to questions: “Why did you sit instead you aware that the recommendations “It’s about what kind of qual- have a major impact on the entire city of recognizing WorldPride?” “What they can email the mayor at ity of service do we provide to in the report had minimal to no [email protected] or call him at of Toronto.” do you have to say to the gay commu- financial impact on the city? every person in our city, wheth- After leaving another message for nity?” and, from Global News Toronto’s 416-397-FORD (3673). Let us know how er they are a rich businessman Doug Ford, Xtra headed to Councillor Jackson Proskow, “Does standing cost » Your brother says you have gay staff he responds: email HG Watson at or a homeless youth,” she says. Kristyn Wong-Tam’s office to get her money?” and volunteers on your campaign [email protected] or tweet his — HG Watson reaction to Doug’s comments. Ford didn’t answer any of them. team. 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10 JULY 24–AUG 6, 2014 XTRA! TORONTO’S GAY & LESBIAN NEWS XTRA’S BIG GAY Patio Guide PHOTO BY INKEDKENNY PHOTO ASSISTANT MARK DEMARKO HAIR AND GROOMING BY MIKKA GIA ALL LEATHER AND FETISH WEAR PROVIDED BY RYAN LE 14 OF THE CITY’S GREATEST & GAYEST OUTDOOR SPACES

BY RYAN ENGLISH PHOTOGRAPHY BY INKEDKENNY & ADAM COISH Whether it’s sipping on a Blood Simple at the Belljar Café deep in the west end or savouring a smoked habanero caesar at Aft Kitchen & Bar on Queen Street East, the options for living it up on a patio have never been better for queer folks in Toronto. The range and diversity of spaces across this great city is staggering and seemingly limitless. So ﬁnd the tightest shorts you own, call your friends and raise a glass on any one of these fabulous patios. It’s good to be gay.

THE BLACK EAGLE 457 Church St blackeagletoronto.com The massive patio at the Black Eagle is often drenched with sun and the sweat of the hirsute men who popu- late it. Size does indeed matter, and the expanse of the

MESURIER AT NORTHBOUND LEATHER THANKS TO CARLOS AT THE BLACK EAGLE Eagle’s patio is notable in a city where real estate has become borderline impossible to afford. It’s the type of place you can show up to alone and still feel completely at home. One of the factors that distinguishes the Black Eagle from the rest of the main Church Street drag — a veritable Toontown — is the music they play. If you’re not the sort of queen who mainlines nine-minute Kylie remixes, you’ll be glad bars like the Black Eagle exist. The staff pride themselves on their taste in music, and you’re more likely to hear Nine Inch Nails than Nicki Minaj. The boardwalk-themed patio has a staggering capacity of 132, with long benches lining each side and a 50-foot mural designed by J Dampf that depicts a nocturnal forest. Six overhead beams are fitted with custom-designed light fixtures that are quite forgiv- ing when the sun sets. Each Sunday afternoon, there’s a barbecue on the deck that’s become wildly popular. Mateo, Gabe and Darren enjoy beers on the Service is refreshingly swift and friendly with zero pre- newly renovated Black Eagle patio. tenses. If you’re looking to impress out-of-towners or just hoping to get laid, the Black Eagle should be your first and only option.

MORE AT DAILYXTRA.COM AN XTRA SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT XTRA! JULY 24–AUG 6, 2014 11 BEVERLEY HOTEL ROOFTOP PATIO 335 Queen St W thebeverleyhotel.ca Boutique hotels in Toronto have become as ubiquitous as jockstrap shots from the bearded boys of Grindr, but the Beverley Hotel is one worth writ- ing home about, particularly because of its gorgeous rooftop patio. The deck seats a maximum of 70 and offers a beautiful view of the old ware- houses that deﬁne the Entertainment District in which it’s situated. The atmosphere and service are as casual as it comes despite being a coveted destination for queer citizens all over the city. Similar to the rooftop patio of the Park Hyatt, gays sporting their shopping bags from Queen Street and knocking back one cocktail after the next are not an uncommon sight. The menu, very reasonably priced, includes lobster banh mi and steak tar- tare with black olive miso compote. As the hotel is a popular spot for gay travellers, it’s an ideal venue for indis- cretions. Who needs Grindr? ALL PHOTOS BY ADAM COISH THE THREE SPEED 1163 Bloor St W

@thethreespeed Ceilagh MacIntyre tends bar on On an unseasonably cool Monday the patio of the Beverley Hotel. night in July the chatter and laughter from the back patio at Three Speed is clearly audible from Bloor Street. nic smoked habanero caesar — a quick The patio seats a maximum of 50 and fix for a Sunday hangover. Opened Courtney Murdock and Jia Faiz share a laugh on the has a combination of individual tables amidst the bourbon and barbecue upstairs patio at the House on Parliament. and harvest-style seating along picnic craze that’s overrun the food scene tables. A canopy of trees and wooden on this continent, Aft Kitchen & Bar beams covers the deck, making the succeeds in its execution where many infernal rays of Toronto summers others have failed. The patio, which just a little more bearable. Peppered seats up to 30 people, is composed of with fairy lights and some of the most long benches and individual tables attentive, genuine service this city with a giant wall of exposed brick. A has to offer, the patio is a mixed affair, weekend barbecue menu offers slow- with people of all persuasions enjoy- cooked pork ribs, Texas-style brisket ing such cocktails as Tits on a Turkey and cowboy beans. The joint also has and reimagined staples like the five- a whole shelf of fanciful bourbon. cheese mac and cheese. “Treat this Notable are the Trybox Series New place like it’s your own and host your Make Rye, a moonshine made from own party every night,” says bartend- corn mash, and Buffalo Trace, from er Deborah Armstrong. Duly noted. one of the oldest distilleries in North America. AFT KITCHEN & BAR HOUSE ON PARLIAMENT 686 Queen St E aftbar.com 454 Parliament St Queen East has a stellar new addition houseonparliament.com with Aft Kitchen & Bar. A favourite House on Parliament, a mainstay of local queers, this chic patio is for Cabbagetown queers, boasts two romantic, beautifully designed and patios — a modest and adorable deck the perfect venue to enjoy cocktails, in the front that hugs the street and including the potent and flowery an impressive rooftop patio that is A fresh and simple table setting at House-Maison. gin fizz, a summery elixir made with the main attraction. The intimate smoked pineapple purée, or the volca- rooftop is impeccably designed, with

12 JULY 24–AUG 6, 2014 XTRA! XTRA’S BIG GAY PATIO GUIDE TORONTO’S GAY & LESBIAN NEWS vate events, is ridiculously adorable end, Julie’s Cuban Café, just a few THE BLAKE HOUSE and completely secluded. Hemmed blocks from Queer Street West, has Patrons enjoy the leisurely in by towering walls and greenery, been in business since 1996. The 449 Jarvis St pace on the Blake House patio. it offers more quiet than you’d ex- versatile, endearing front patio seats theblakehouse.ca pect, considering it’s just steps from roughly 30 and is a perfect venue to This well-appointed patio at Jarvis Church Street. Service is swift, and host birthday parties or impress a first and Wellesley is a reprieve from the with servers like Clayton — with his date. Amid the current explosion in mania of Church Street. The stun- huge blue eyes — it’s hard not to order cocktail culture, Julie’s Cuban makes ning terrace occupies the front of the a second and third drink. arguably the best mojito in the city building, which was built in 1891 and with fresh mint grown right in the has housed some famous Canadians backyard. The menu offers both tapas over the years, including Ontario’s JULIE’S and entrées with authentic, tradition- second premier, Edward Blake, for al Cuban fare — the chorizo plate is which the building is named. The CUBAN CAFE phenomenal and one of the best items sleek patio, all glass and black metal on the menu. Service is outstanding, bars, is a sharp juxtaposition to the 202 Dovercourt Rd and freshly blended cocktails like the giant tree that juts up from the centre juliescuban.com banana, lime and strawberry daiquiris of the deck and to the Victorian struc- A treasure to residents of the west are made with expert precision. ture of the building itself. The spa- cious patio seats 80, and unlike many restaurants that try to flip tables and maximize profit, there’s no time limit on this patio, allowing for a leisurely experience whether you’re dining or just there to have drinks. The Blake House is a favourite of gay sports teams in Toronto, many of which the company proudly sponsors — something to keep in mind if you enjoy beefy men in nylon shorts. polished wooden walls, floors, tables and chairs, and is a dream of a venue for those hopeful first few dates. The HOUSE-MAISON menu expertly balances quality of food and drink with some of the best 580 Church St nachos in Toronto. Craft beers flow on house-maison.ca tap and the wine list is thoughtfully 580 Church St has endured many curated — the rosé from Niagara’s incarnations over the last decade, Tawse Winery is a fun, fruity stand- but House-Maison is perhaps the ad- out. The HoP has also made whiskey a dress’s most promising to date. The priority; the 16-year-old Lagavulin is bar and restaurant is home to two a single malt that’s the perfect poison outdoor spaces. The sprawling front and a gorgeous accompaniment to patio runs along Church and Dundon- any of the locally brewed draft. Either ald streets and seats up to 175. The of House on Parliament’s dapper pa- bulk of the patio runs along Church tios are ideal venues to enjoy a hair and is hidden behind well-manicured of the dog or savour a whiskey with hedges, affording drinkers and din- dinner before heading out to the Vil- ers privacy — but it is still ideal for lage or home with a girl or boy after all people-watching and cruising. The that liquid courage. back patio, which is available for pri-

Julie’s Cuban makes arguably The romantic and beautifully designed patio at the best mojito in the city. Aft Bar features an entire shelf of fanciful bourbon.

MORE AT DAILYXTRA.COM AN XTRA SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT XTRA! JULY 24–AUG 6, 2014 13 niture and has a dizzying view of Col- FLYING BEAVER SCREEN LOUNGE lege Street below, a perfect venue for HAIR OF THE DOG pre-Village partying. PUBARET 20 College St 425 Church St screenlounge.ca hairofdogpub.com 488 Parliament St Located high above Fran’s Restau- BELLJAR CAFE This Church Street institution, locat- pubaret.com rant at College and Yonge, Screen ed at the foot of the Village, has one A hidden gem in the heart of Cabbag- Lounge’s rooftop patio is one of the 2072 Dundas St W of the most popular patios in the city. etown, the Flying Beaver Pubaret has city’s lesser-known jewels. The sheer belljarcafe.com It has a capacity of 100 and is fenced one of the cutest patios in Toronto. size of the deck is intimidating and in by lush foliage, allowing for an Located off the beaten path deep in With a capacity of 40, this colour- features a giant retractable roof, mak- intimate, private dining experience. the west end, Belljar Café’s intimate ful patio is home to fun and fruity ing the space adaptable to Toronto’s “There is no patio like ours,” says patio has a modest capacity of 20 cocktails like the Summerberry. The often stormy and temperamental server James Fletcher. “Lots of green- but has charm to spare. A favourite friendly bar staff mix a killer sangria, summer days. Morgan, the scruffy and ery, water fountains in a gorgeous old of west-enders, the café focuses on made with fresh fruit and served in handsome bar manager, makes his building and away from the traffic. It’s espresso and pastries by day but generous pitchers. The Flying Beaver favourite drink with unbridled enthu- almost like home — best place for a serves innovative twists on classic recently hired a new chef, up-and- siasm — the Hippocrates Elixir is an first date.” The two-storey patio is an cocktails by night. Presented in an el- comer Zach Voros, who prepares ambitious affair that blends tequila, ideal spot to drink away a summer day egant coupe glass, the Blood Simple is whole Nova Scotia lobsters with dill gin, elderflower liqueur and five-spice with craft beers like Hops & Robbers a riff on the margarita using Tanquer- butter, basmati rice and fresh veg- bitters, finished with a generous dol- and the ever-popular So Good It’s Got ay gin, house-made hibiscus syrup, etables each Wednesday evening. Co- lop of house-made lemon sorbet. To Be Gay cocktail, a queer mix of triple sec and lime juice — having just median Maggie Cassella is co-owner, Screen Lounge plans to amp up its raspberry vodka, Alizé Red Passion, one proves to be a challenge. Belljar and the cabaret has been host to Car- queer presence by hosting a bimonth- banana liqueur, and orange and pine- Café recently launched a screening ole Pope, Scott Thompson and Paul ly rooftop happening titled Camp & apple juice. program whereby films are projected Bellini. The darling patio is perfect Kitsch. The party was launched dur- on a giant screen on the patio. Week- for enjoying drinks and dinner before ing WorldPride and featured Miss ALL PHOTOS BY ADAM COISH end brunch is excellent, with savoury heading inside to catch any number Conception and Alyssa Edwards, of offerings like the smoked-salmon SWEATY BETTY’S of the impressive shows the Flying RuPaul’s Drag Race. Screen Lounge’s Benny and sweet items like house- Beaver puts on. patio is filled with stylish lounge fur- 13 Ossington Ave made waffles that are drizzled with sweatybettysbar.com syrup and generously garnished with fresh fruit. Before the über gentrification of Weekend brunch and outdoor film Ossington Avenue and when Will screenings are highlights at the Belljar Café.

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Servers Michael Suave and Kevin Lein, on the patio at the Churchmouse & Firkin.

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Wynne Neilly, Jan 24, 2014. Kyle Golemba plays WYNNE NEILLY Kit Kat boy Bobby in Documenting Cabaret. DAVID COOPER transition Going through puberty once is jarring enough — taking stock of the multi- tude of strange, unexpected changes that come with little warning. Imagine going through it a second time, and imagine documenting the transition from start to finish. Wynne Neilly, a graduate of Ryer- son’s image arts program, got that chance, and, like any good artist, he’s turned it into a creative experience called Female To “Male.” Neilly explains that taking a series of self-portraits helped himm samples of his voice changes become more comfortable with his and artifacts tied to his transition — it’s tions felt right in challenging what it identity after he started transitioning a more of an installation piece than a means to be trans. Getting rid of the few years ago. “When I knew that I was photography exhibit. stigma, that there’s only one way to starting hormones, I knew I wanted to Beyond self-portraiture, Neilly is transition and there’s only one type of document that. Obviously, because I’m proud of the work he’s created around trans experience, because every single an artist I was like, ‘I need to use this the queer and trans community he’s trans person has a different experience as a tool; I need to be able to document part of, especially as one of the pho- with their gender, so that’s my way of this,’” he says. “I didn’t really have a tographers behind The Trans Calendar explaining that.” —Michael Lyons KIT KAT BOYS plan for this project at all. I knew I’d Project, a collective that works for be taking instant film of myself every social change through art and trans The Female to “Male” opening week for as long as I felt like it.” visibility. reception is Wed, July 23, 6–8pm, Neilly calls Female To “Male” a An important distinction for Neilly at the Ryerson Image Centre, “self-portrait project.” It consists of is the quotation marks in the title of his 33 Gould St; the exhibit runs AT THE CABARET a wall of Polaroids that document his show: “I don’t identify as ‘male’ really until Sun, Aug 24. ryerson.ca/ric, transition, larger self-portraits, audio at all,” he says. “Putting it in quota- ewynneneilly.tumblr.com Despite musical theatre’s legion of show I do, I end up learning something.” queer devotees, overtly LGBT roles In preparation for rehearsals, Golemba are few and far between in the genre. pored over the memoirs of gay men who For Kyle Golemba, performing the role survived the camps and studied the of Kit Kat boy Bobby in the Shaw Fes- cultural and sociopolitical history of the tival’s current production of Cabaret Weimar Republic and the Third Reich. VAUGHAN’S VISIONS was his first opportunity to portray a Golemba was also excited by his vi- Canada’s East Coast is far more mystical than most imag- gay character onstage. sionary director, Peter Hinton, and his ine, at least according to New Brunswick-born RM Vaughan. The Berlin of the early 1930s that scene partner Kelly Wong, who plays “I come from a place where people talk about ghosts and provides the setting for Cabaret has Victor, the other half of the Kit Kat visions the same way people in Ontario talk about gas pric- gained legendary status in queer circles, Klub’s gay double act. “The great thing es and traffic; it’s just part of our daily discussion,” Vaughan says. “I started doing [tarot] readings at about age 13. It was and it’s easy to see why. Though Christo- about Kelly,” Golemba says, “is that he a way for me to negotiate the world as a queer person living pher Isherwood — whose Berlin Stories was so on-board right from the get-go.” in a very small and somewhat backward place.” inspired the musical — dismissed the Wong — who is straight — was equally The author and multi-media artist’s fascination continued romanticized ideal of “decadent Berlin,” invested in exploring Cabaret’s queer into adulthood. His first two novels featured the occult, and RM Vaughan tests his tarot- it is undeniable that the city was aflame aspects: “We are having a great time he’s done occult-based performances at such events as reading ability at Videofag. with sex. together,” he says. Nuit Blanche and Pride Toronto. Now he wants to decide Playing Bobby exposed Golemba — For Golemba, the act of representing once and for all whether he has real psychic ability. a native of Regina now in his second not only the defiant sexual liberation To assess his aptitude, he’s conducting three evenings of ments before returning the cards via the same mechanism. season at the Shaw after spending five of the Weimar period, but also the hor- experimentally structured tarot card readings. “This perfor- When exiting, participants will be invited to share their feed- seasons at the Stratford Festival — to rors of Nazi terror is not taken lightly. mance is structured as test,” Vaughan says. “It’s designed to, back on paper or with the docent, Keith Cole. the often-hidden history of the per- “The arc of what we’re telling is really as much as possible, negate the factors that are tradition- Super-Diviner is the first in a three-part project called secution of gay men under the Third demanding and difficult and requires a ally used to dismiss psychic readings.” For instance, people Entreat. The structure and aim of the project as a whole will Reich. Marked in the camps by a pink level of respect and a level of energy,” he might think that because Vaughan is asking them questions develop based on information gathered during the first two during a reading, he must be monitoring their responses and parts. Cryptically, Vaughan says he expects the project’s triangle, gay men were among the first says. “It really marks a journey of what basing his reading on their facial gestures rather than on the overall result to be something “both personal and larger.” groups to be sent to Nazi concentration everyone lost.” — Alistair Newton cards. To address this concern, at Super-Diviner, Vaughan — Jeremy Willard camps for the “crime” of posing a threat will be unable to ask any questions. to the propagation of the German race. Cabaret runs until Sun, Oct 26 In addition, participants will neither see nor communicate Super-Diviner: A Psychic Performance by RM Vaughan is “I knew about the pink triangle,” at the Shaw Festival Theatre, with Vaughan. They will simply pick their cards, pass them Tues, July 29, 6:44pm; Wed, July 30, 6:43pm; and Thurs, Golemba explains, “but what I’ve come 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the to him through a drawer, and he will give his pronounce- July 31, 6:42pm, at Videofag, 187 Augusta Ave. videofag.com to love about doing theatre is that every Lake. shawfest.com

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The Last Dance 1E Mathieu & Michael 2E Sam, Adam & Garret 3E Ryan, Tyler & SAT, JULY 5 AT FLY Joel 4E José, Jason & Angel Water can be internal, fl owing 5E Quanah forth uncontrollably from our bodies as sadness, pain and loss take hold. In some places, like Tighty Whitey Mexico, death is celebrated, so Car Wash before the waterworks begin SUN, JULY 13 IN THE 1 at Fly nightclub’s fi nal night, STEAMWORKS ALLEY we party like club killers. Co- Water can be external, fl owing owners Michael Schwarz and forth from a hose with great 3 Keir MacRae are here with control as soap, sponges and, us to bear witness to the fi nal yes, even soggy underwear moments of the club that was take hold of your car. Unlike 5 an integral part of Toronto’s in cities like Abu Dhabi where gay club scene for more than washing cars in public is illegal, a decade. Like in its heyday, today it’s celebrated. As the the lineup to get in is huge. skies clear, a platoon of men in In the spotlights, I celebrate white Calvin Klein underwear, with those who remember the including John Brodhagen and beginning. In the shadows, I members of the Muddy York quietly remember those who rugby club, descend the stairs didn’t make it this far. As Mon- of a bathhouse armed with treal’s Stephan Grondin takes rubber hoses, washing mitts, us on a journey of musical hits twinkles in their eyes and over the years, my thoughts bounces in their gotchies for go back. Back then, the E was the ninth annual Steamworks pure and our minds were clear. Tighty Whitey Car Wash. “I Back then, local legends Jackaé don’t have a car myself,” says 4 Baker, Dr Draw and Lena Love DJ Cesar, whose tracks help performed. Back then, promot- keep the momentum going. ers Boost Boys, Steve Ireson 7 8 “But I’m playing a lot of sunny, and Gairy Brown brought happy tunes with Spanish gui- us chart-topping acts. Back tars and Latin rhythms to keep then, international DJs Victor everyone shaking.” It works. Calderone, Ana Paula, Manny To date, they have raised more Lehman and Tracy Young than $40,000 for the Toronto owned the booth alongside lo- People with AIDS Foundation. cal beat masters Shawn Riker, Most who take advantage of Mark Falco, Cajjmere Wray, the sexy service come in cars, Sumation, Deko-ze, Jamal, but a couple pedal through on Neill MacLeod, Shane Percy bikes, and one fi lthy fella de- and Aural. Back then, the im- cides to strip down to his briefs pressive décor changed weekly and walk through for a full- and lineups extended to Yonge service shower and buff dry. Street for hours. Remember? But no one is happier than the Unfortunately, tonight’s fi nal 50ish Portuguese woman who show comes packaged two for stumbles upon this wondrous 6 one. Kapri performs songs very water world while driving few of us have heard of. It’s a (perhaps from Sunday Mass) bit anticlimactic, as many were 10 and insists (while tipping all expecting a powerful perfor- the guys like they’re strippers) mance by Sofonda and her on having photographer Tony mighty backup dancers. And Fong fi lm her getting her car where were the Fly mementos washed on her iPhone so she that Schwarz said everyone can “post it right away, right would get as a farewell gift? away” on Facebook for her Perhaps they secretly knew sure-to-be envious girlfriends. they would need them again, Inhibitions can be washed as a last-minute deal has been away. Clean water washes away reached with the landlord and dirty inhibitions. Fly is set to reopen in the fall. Deep Dish appears in every other issue of 6E Dom 7E Bike boys 8E Black Tears of joy wash away tears of Xtra. For this week’s Xposed column, by Anna Eagle babes 9E Twerk ’n’ wash sadness. Pournikova, go to dailyxtra.com. 10E PJ and his big hose 9

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Contradiction 519 Church St. Free. the519.org Second Time Around statlers.ca The experiences of queer people SOY Monday This group exhibit focuses on work living in oppressive countries are Super Diviner: Night Drop-In by Maura Doyle, Gretchen Sankey, explored through documentary A Psychic Performance Carol Wainio and Julie Beugin. video and photographs. Runs until Queer youth ages 14 to 29 gather Author and multi-media artist Runs until Sat, Aug 9. Paul Petro Sun, Oct 5. Canadian Lesbian and to watch movies, participate in RM Vaughan uses a new divinatory Contemporary Art, 980 Queen St W. Gay Archives, 34 Isabella St. Free. art projects and workshops, and system for reading tarot cards in Free. paulpetro.com clga.ca chat with Supporting Our Youth’s an attempt to determine whether community mentors. For more Over the Rainbow: info, contact jcaff ery@sherbourne. Seduction and Identity on.ca. Every Monday, 5:30–8pm. Sherbourne Health Centre, 2nd fl oor, Artwork from the collection of 333 Sherbourne St. Free. Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex looks soytoronto.org beyond familiar archetypes of queer culture. Includes work by Attila FTM Support Group Richard Lukacs, Annie Leibovitz and Andy Warhol. Runs until Sun, Aug 17. Trans men share their experiences Museum of Contemporary Canadian in a supportive environment. Takes Art, 952 Queen St W. Free. mocca.ca place the fi rst and third Friday of each month. For more information, Bent Lens: Pride on Screen contact [email protected]. Fri, Aug 1, 7:30pm. The 519 Community This exploration of queer stories Centre, 519 Church St. Free. through cinema includes a gallery the519.org exhibition, retrospectives, outdoor screenings and special guests Bisexual Women Gash! at Laverne Cox and John Cameron Yes-Men fundraiser — SummerWorks — Mitchell. Runs until Sun, Aug 17. 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