DECEMBER 2015 QUIRKY EVENTS!

Hi Lovelies! So, there's this old Chinese saying. It's more of a curse, really: "May you live in interesting times." Well, I read the news every single day. I'm kind of a news junkie. Anyway, sometimes I think the world could stand to be a little less interesting. I wouldn't mind some wide open days of napping if you know what I mean. But after that, I like to do things. And I hope you do too - So without further rambling, here are some charming and quirky things to do in December! 

 ★★★ MONTREAL STRIP SPELLING BEE - PUNK Edition! ★★★

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 at the MAINLINE THEATRE

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1667499350200920/

MONTREAL STRIP SPELLING BEE - PUNK Edition!

WARNING: There may be nudity in this show.

The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!

As this is our PUNK edition, any contestant who incorporates a costume, whether half-assed or high-end, will be looked upon more favourably by the judges.

Additionally, we are taking contestant sign-ups in advance! But we are limiting early sign-ups to HALF of the allotted ten spellers so that folks who want to sign-up at the last minute have room to join in on the mad spelling fun. Email inconsolablecat@hotmail.com with XDRESSBEE in the subject line if you are interested in signing up early!
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Thursday, Dec 3, 2015
Mainline Theatre
3997 Blvd. St-Laurent
(Just south of Duluth - look for the sign with flames painted on it!)

Contestant sign-up at 8:30 PM sharp!
Bee from 9 to midnight
$10 at the door
(Contestants do not pay cover and get a free drink!)

Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 10 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.

Regretfully, The Mainline is not wheelchair-accessible, as it is up a steep flight of 15 steps.
18+

★★★ MONTREAL SLOWDANCE - NIGHT IN WHITE Edition! ★★★

Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at the MAINLINE THEATRE

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/111934915839382/

You are cordially invited to MONTREAL SLOWDANCE! NIGHT IN WHITE Edition!

With a lending library of designated dancers for all you wallflowers, and a dancecard-booklet to set up dances in advance (should you choose to), Montreal Slowdance has all slow songs, all night long! (Except for the occasional intermission when we play the fastest songs we can find!)

It's high school with a happy ending. Come and experience why slow is beautiful, and why love is not ironic.

This event is MIXED and for EVERYONE: queer, straight, bi, poly, non-gender-binaried, those who identify as Complicated and those who are Late-Onset Awesome.

PS. Fabulous and inspired attire, while desired, is not required. But it would be AWESOME and HAWT and up your chances of being asked to dance! Since this is our NIGHT IN WHITE edition, we invite you to dust off your all-white outfits! A gentle reminder that while the personal IS political, we do not mean to suggest or imply any racial reading in the theme. For instance, last Slowdance was our Black Tie edition. These themes are purely for fun, so the dapper and fashion-conscious folks can have a loose guideline. If you are a former goth and don't have any white clothes, perhaps consider wearing something that glows. Wear a light!

★★★

Mainline Theatre
3997 Blvd. St-Laurent
(Just south of Duluth - look for the sign with flames painted on it!)

Friday, Dec. 4, 2015
Doors at 9, Dance from 10 PM - 3 AM.
$10 admission includes your Dancecard-booklet!
Regretfully, the Mainline Theatre is not wheelchair-accessible as it is up a steep flight of 15 steps and none of the bathrooms are accessible..
18+ (as alcohol will be available for purchase)

★★★ TORONTO QUEER SLOWDANCE - BLACK, WHITE & GOLD Edition! ★★★

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 at the DOVERCOURT HOUSE

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/455872611264701/

You are cordially invited to Toronto's QUEER SLOWDANCE! - BLACK, WHITE & GOLD Edition!

With a lending library of designated dancers for all you wallflowers, and a dancecard-booklet to set up dances in advance (should you choose to), Toronto Queer Slowdance has all slow songs, all night long! (Except for the occasional intermission when we play the fastest songs we can find!)

It's high school with a happy ending. Come and experience why slow is beautiful, and why love is not ironic.

Fabulous and inspired attire, while desired, is not required. But it would be AWESOME and HAWT. As this edition is our FIFTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY, we encourage everyone to wear black, white or gold in celebration!

Finally, you do not have to be queer to attend this party, but you must have an open mind, an open heart, and have open arms. Do keep in mind that many of our attendees fall within the LGBTTIQ continuum and may or may not be interested in dancing with the 'opposite' sex, so if you are stridently & adamantly straight, this may not be the most receptive community for you.


★★★

Dovercourt house
805 Dovercourt Rd. (1 block North of Bloor, 3 blks. west of Ossington)
Saturday, Dec 5, 2015
Doors at 9:30, Dance from 10 PM - 3 AM.
$10 admission includes your Dancecard-booklet!

Regretfully, the Dovercourt House is not wheelchair-accessible.
19+


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