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Pegasus On Church
489B Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6, Canada
Bar & Lounge
Club & Nightlife

Pegasus on Church is a bar and lounge located at 489B Church St in Toronto's vibrant Church-Wellesley Village. This popular neighborhood establishment offers a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors to gather and socialize. Open daily with extended hours from 3PM to 2AM on weekdays and 12PM to 2AM on weekends, it serves as a go-to destination for drinks and entertainment.

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
12 Alexander St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1B4, Canada
Theater
Arts & Culture
Event Space

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is Toronto's leading queer theatre destination, presenting artistically rigorous alternative performances and cultural programming. As one of the world's oldest and largest LGBTQ+ theatre companies, it champions bold, boundary-pushing works that center queer voices and perspectives. The venue features multiple performance spaces including the mainstage theatre and Tallulah's Cabaret, along with artist residency programs and emerging creator initiatives.

Black Eagle
457 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5, Canada
Bar & Lounge
Club & Nightlife

Black Eagle Toronto is a leather and denim cruising bar located at 457 Church Street in Toronto's Church-Wellesley Village, open daily from 3PM to 3AM. This iconic establishment has been serving the community since 1994, offering a distinctive atmosphere focused on leather and denim culture. The venue features daily service with last call at 2AM, regular events, and a welcoming space for those interested in the leather and fetish scene.

Woody's and SAILOR
467 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5, Canada
Bar & Lounge
Club & Nightlife

Woodys On Church is a popular bar and nightlife venue located on Church Street. This establishment is known for its vibrant social atmosphere and regular entertainment programming. The venue features a welcoming space for socializing, drinks, and community gatherings.

Flash on Church
463 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5, Canada
Club & Nightlife
Bar & Lounge
Theater

Flash on Church is a gay members club located at 463 Church Street in Toronto's vibrant Church-Wellesley Village. This exclusive venue offers a diverse entertainment program featuring performances by renowned drag artists and entertainers in an intimate club setting. The multi-level space includes the main club area and Cock Bar on Level 2, operating Thursday through Sunday 3pm-2am and Mondays 8pm-2am.

The Well
487 Church St., Toronto, ON
Bar & Lounge
Club & Nightlife
Restaurant

The Well is a vibrant bar and entertainment venue located at 487 Church Street in Toronto's Church-Wellesley Village. This inclusive establishment features weekly drag shows, karaoke nights, trivia competitions, and messy bingos hosted by legendary performers like Sofonda Cox. The venue offers multiple levels including an upper level with iconic shower dancers, daily food and drink specials, and a welcoming atmosphere open from noon to 2 AM daily during patio season.

Events in Toronto

Upcoming LGBTQ+ happenings in Toronto

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This week

C.U. Next Tuesday
C.U. Next Tuesday
Today

A weekly drag show that's become a Tuesday night institution at O'Grady's. Rotating performers, a crowd that knows how to have fun, and the kind of energy that makes midweek actually worth getting out for. Food, drinks, and entertainment all in one spot β€” doors open at 7pm for the reliable neighborhood drag night where the community gathers to celebrate, laugh, and dance through the week.

O'Grady's Restaurant On Church
Tue Sep 1 Β· 7:00 PM
Karaoke Tuesdays
Karaoke Tuesdays
Today

Grab the mic and belt out your go-to song every Tuesday night at The Well. Karaoke kicks off at 9pm in a low-key, inclusive room that actually wants to hear you sing β€” whether you're nailing a power ballad or going completely off-key. Warm up early with $5 bar rail drinks and Molson products from 2-7pm, plus $10 nacho platters all day. It's the kind of reliably fun, community-driven night that keeps people coming back week after week.

The Well
Tue Sep 1 Β· 9:00 PM
Messy Bingos
Messy Bingos
Tomorrow

Wednesday nights at The Well belong to the chaos β€” drag queens hosting bingo with all the sass, surprises, and hilarity you'd expect. Legendary hosts like Sofonda Cox and Messy Margaret, Toronto's self-proclaimed Bingo Boss, keep the energy high with three hours of games, ridiculous prizes, $1 wings, and $5 Molson before 7pm. Show up for the numbers, stay for the vibe β€” this is bingo stripped of pretense and loaded with personality in the heart of Church-Wellesley Village.

The Well
Wed Sep 2 Β· 7:00 PM
Open Stage Wednesdays
Open Stage Wednesdays
Tomorrow

Sofonda Cox hosts Church Street's weekly open stage competition at The Well β€” a lip sync battle where performers go head-to-head for a chance to win a hosting spot and bragging rights. Expect a packed house, electric energy, and iconic songs, plus $1 wings all night and happy hour deals until 7pm. It's the midweek reset this neighborhood looks forward to.

The Well
Wed Sep 2 Β· 10:00 PM

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Trivia Night

Trivia Night

This week
The Well
Sep 3, 7:00 PM

Thursday nights at The Well belong to trivia lovers and friendly competitors. Hosted by trivia queen Pam from 7pm to 9pm, expect laughs, solid questions, and actual prizes for the winners. Fuel up with $4 chicken tacos and show up ready to outsmart the crowd β€” the perfect weekly excuse to gather your team and test your knowledge in a fun, community-focused bar setting.

Jordana's Drag and Dinner

Jordana's Drag and Dinner

This week
O'Grady's Restaurant On Church
Sep 4, 7:00 PM

Friday nights at O'Grady's belong to Jordana and a rotating cast of drag performers who turn dinner into a full-blown show. Expect good food, strong drinks, and sharp, funny, polished performances in one of Church and Wellesley's most beloved queer spaces β€” a weekly reason to get dressed up, gather your friends, and celebrate drag as the art form it is.

Slur

Slur

This week
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Sep 4, 10:00 PM

Buddies' weekly Friday night club is built by queers, for queers. Expect a rotating lineup of DJs and collectives, surprise performers, and a packed dance floor that keeps the sound and vibe fresh every week. Ten bucks at the door, no pretense β€” just community, chaos, and excellence for village queers looking to lose it.

1800 Sweat RN x Studio S

1800 Sweat RN x Studio S

This week
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Sep 5, 10:00 PM

End-of-summer house and electro night that lives up to its name β€” DJ Barbi headlining with residents from 1800-SWEAT-RN and Studio S spinning classic house all night long. The kind of sweaty, packed dance floor that makes you forget summer's actually over. $15-20 at the door.

Karaoke Sundays

Karaoke Sundays

This week
The Well
Sep 6, 9:00 PM

Wrap up your weekend at The Well with Karaoke Sundays, a high-energy night on Church Street where the mic is yours and the crowd is ready to cheer you on. Enjoy pregame specials from 2–7 PM ($5 rail cocktails and Molson products) plus $10 nacho platters available all day, then grab the mic starting at 9 PM for a low-pressure, high-fun singalong that keeps the community coming back week after week.

C.U. Next Tuesday

C.U. Next Tuesday

O'Grady's Restaurant On Church
Sep 8, 7:00 PM

A weekly drag show that's become a Tuesday night institution at O'Grady's. Rotating performers, a crowd that knows how to have fun, and the kind of energy that makes midweek actually worth getting out for. Food, drinks, and entertainment all in one spot β€” doors open at 7pm for the reliable neighborhood drag night where the community gathers to celebrate, laugh, and dance through the week.

Karaoke Tuesdays

Karaoke Tuesdays

The Well
Sep 8, 9:00 PM

Grab the mic and belt out your go-to song every Tuesday night at The Well. Karaoke kicks off at 9pm in a low-key, inclusive room that actually wants to hear you sing β€” whether you're nailing a power ballad or going completely off-key. Warm up early with $5 bar rail drinks and Molson products from 2-7pm, plus $10 nacho platters all day. It's the kind of reliably fun, community-driven night that keeps people coming back week after week.

Messy Bingos

Messy Bingos

The Well
Sep 9, 7:00 PM

Wednesday nights at The Well belong to the chaos β€” drag queens hosting bingo with all the sass, surprises, and hilarity you'd expect. Legendary hosts like Sofonda Cox and Messy Margaret, Toronto's self-proclaimed Bingo Boss, keep the energy high with three hours of games, ridiculous prizes, $1 wings, and $5 Molson before 7pm. Show up for the numbers, stay for the vibe β€” this is bingo stripped of pretense and loaded with personality in the heart of Church-Wellesley Village.

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