Toronto Queer West Fest 2007

“ The Gay West Community Network and Triple-X Productions have teamed up to bring Toronto its first alternative Festival for queer culture. ”

Gay West serving west Toronto, Ontario

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(EntertainWire.Org) – The Gay West Community Network and Triple-X Productions have teamed up to bring Toronto its first alternative Festival for queer culture. Having successfully coordinated several queer focused events over the past several years, 2007 marks the first year that a series of events are being presented over the course of one week as part of the new Queer West Fest.

The events range from a community fair, bike ride, and guest speaker presentation to the pulsating opening and closing night parties. These events are open and welcoming to individuals of all genders and sexualities.

So come out, get involved, have some fun and let this be your kick-off to summer!

Queer West Fest 2007 - Official Launch Party – Friday June 15 - Rhino Bar & Grill -1249 Queer Street West - 9pm to 2am - $5 Cover

Come out and celebrate all things cool with performances, bands and DJ’s to keep the beat going all night long - Hosted by the fabulous Rikki Reeves. More details to come.

Queer West Fest 2007 - Mix and Mingle Community Fair – Saturday June 16 -Drake Hotel - 1150 Queer Street West - 3pm-5pm – Free Admission

Featuring over a dozen queer and queer-friendly organizations from within the west end of the city - services ranged from travel, health, lifestyle, sports, literature and more. More details to come

Queer West Fest 2007 - Pride Ride - Sunday June 17 - Lakeshore (Sunnyside to the Beaches) -12pm-3pm

Join the Queer West Bike Club for a leisurely ride along Toronto’s waterfront from Sunnyside to the Beaches. We are a non-profit bike club dedicated to providing a safe cycling experience for riders of all levels. There is no membership fee and we strongly encourage members to be actively involved in planning our various itineraries. We have participants of all ages and genders, and our mandate is to have fun and meet new friends.

Please join us as we explore Toronto’s great waterfront trail system. It’s recommended to bring water, snacks/picnic lunch, and a helmet. More details to come

RSVP / Info: gwbikeclub@hotmail.com

More Information - The Gay West Village Bicycle Club
http://gaywest.905host.net/files/bikeclub.php


Queer West Fest 2007 - Java Knights – Tuesday June 19 - Gladstone Hotel - 1214 Queer Street West - 7pm-9pm with an after party until 11pm

Steven Bereznai is the author of Gay and Single...Forever? 10 Things Every
Gay Guy Looking for Love (and Not Finding It) Needs to Know.

He was the editor-in-chief of Fab magazine and Fab Style Quarterly from Dec. 2005 to April 2007, and his articles have appeared in The Toronto Star, VIA Destinations, Now, Xtra!, Icon, and of course, Fab.

His unpublished novella 3 Nights in Bangkok, "a gay love story powered by wit, charm, humor and a good deal of lust," won first runner up in Anvil Press' 3-Day Novel Contest in 2001. He's also spent 10 years at CBC Newsworld's national newsroom, working his way up from editorial assistant (glorified gopher) to chase producer to writer (and in some cases producer) for: CBC News: Sunday, Saturday Report, Canada Now, The National, as well as hourly news segments.

Check out a sample chapter of his book, Gay and Single...Forever? at
http://www.stevenbereznai.com More details to come

RSVP: javaknights@hotmail.com

Queer West Fest 2007 - Closing Night Party - Knotty Knights – Friday June 22 - Lot 16, 1136 Queen St W, Friday 10PM-2AM, No Cover 80's Dance Party - "The Only Gay in the Village" DJ Triple-X spins new wave, punk, and junk from the 80's. More details to come More Info: http://gaywest.905host.net/files/prideday.php - latest news and updates

What People Are Saying About Our Events

"The first annual Parkdale Pride Party also took place Saturday night. There was a community fair and dance for the Parkdale- High Park LGBT community. I had a chance to meet many community members and to say hello to old friends. I would like to thank the organizers for the opportunity to help launch this celebration of our LGBT community. I am sure this will become a must-attend event and I look forward to joining you to celebrate Parkdale Pride again next year."

Until then, take care.Peggy Nash, Member of Parliament, Parkdale-High Park - House of Commons, Canada