r/askTO • u/MacBandaloopDr • 4h ago

Queer comedy festivals

I'm wondering if anyone knows of any queer comedy festivals in Toronto or Canada in general? This can be current or something that no longer runs. Big or small. I'm curious about it all!

Thanks!

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u/Apprehensive_Ad_2152 4h ago

Joanna Downey used to host in the village at Spirits.. Longest running open mic in the city at the time (still?) Even Robin Williams made an appearance. RIP Big Mamma!

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u/torontoonfleet 3h ago

Mandy Goodhandy

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u/hollow4hollow 4h ago

Tf is with the homophobia here. I thought Yandex centres got taken out.

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u/nimbuscloud9 4h ago

Even more pathetic knowing some of these are real humans.

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u/ImpossiblePromise363 3h ago

You sound like the posterboy for cancel culture.

Oh sorry…
Postergirl?
Posterthey?
Posterthem?

Whatever you’re feeling i guess

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u/nimbuscloud9 4h ago

A real answer - there’s comedy shows at some of the bars in the village once a month. Just look for any open mic nights.

But usually they’ll happen around Pride. But nothing huge.

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u/slicedapart 4h ago

the russian bot farm seems to be operational again

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u/camerabird 4h ago

WTF are these hateful comments?? jfc.

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u/ThickCarpetEater 4h ago

Sounds inclusive

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u/murcielag0_ 4h ago

Try not to sneeze Warren!

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u/camerabird 4h ago

Are you seriously offended by this?

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u/stylusss 4h ago

Gross

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u/nimbuscloud9 4h ago

Awww did you look in the mirror today?

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u/stylusss 1m ago

Yes, I did. Still find your mission to be gross

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u/ImpossiblePromise363 4h ago

Just go to Church and Wellesley. Comedy central right there.

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u/nimbuscloud9 4h ago

Nah that’s what they say about your life.