Toronto Pride afterparties keeping the night going until 4 a.m.
Five Church Street and surrounding venues are hosting drag, live music, and DJ sets across the Pride weekend.
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Toronto's Pride weekend is in full swing, and several venues in the Village are extending the celebration deep into the night. Here's where to keep the party going.
Church St Garage (477 Church St) is packed with programming both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday features a noon brunch with Loli Fantasia and King, a 9 p.m. drag show with Heaven Lee Hytes and Xtacy Love, and beats by DJ Josh Karmin starting at 11:45 p.m. Sunday brings live music from Filipa Sousa at 5 p.m., followed by drag performances from Rico Rico and Dahlia Doll at 9 p.m., and DJ Sammm at 11:45 p.m.
Black Eagle (457 Church St) is throwing retro dance parties. Saturday features DJ and producer Dwayne Minard spinning from 8 p.m. to close, with $10 entry before 10:30 p.m. and $15 after. Sunday's Studio 457 Pride edition brings resident DJ Alain Plamondon and DJ Mark Falco from 8 p.m. to close, same pricing.
Crews & Tangos (508 Church St) is running a full drag lineup and staying open until 4 a.m. on Saturday. Saturday runs continuously from 6 p.m., with Helena Poison and Tay Bobo opening at 6, Carlotta Carlisle and Just Peachy at 9, Devine Darlin, Mira Fantasy and Ivory Towers at 11:30 p.m., and Miss Steak and I Said Boo from 2 to 4 a.m. Sunday features similar programming earlier in the evening.
The Drink (459 Church St) is hosting performances on a 12-hour clock from 4 p.m. until 4 a.m., with performers including Rosie, Devine Darlin, and Logan The Queen.
Bar Cathedral (54 The Esplanade) is near Union Station and offering a different vibe. Saturday's event is sold out, but Sunday features glitter, a face gem bar, glowsticks, and throwback hits. Tickets are $10 plus fees and tax on Eventbrite.