This week!
It’s that time of year again, so let us begin by wishing you a Very Mary Fuckin XXXmas. Tonight we ask your presence for presents in this holiday fundraiser – cum sit on Santa’s knee, grab his toy, and re-gift all night long. Or you may prefer to sit on the knee of Mrs. Claus and whisper sweet nuthins in her ear. Bring the whole fuckin family with ya as we dance our way into XXXmas Eve…and Adam.
Stop by and hang with Saint Dick (Justin King of Playboys) and Ms Claws (Lexi Tronic)
You also don’t want to miss our infamous midnight performances with an XXXmas theme. This will be a night of wrapping and unwrapping, featuring the lovely and oh so talented Helene Ducharme who will let “the girls” out and sing through her mistletoe, MC Jazz drops her saucy stylins all over your face, Judy Virago stumbles in to wreak havoc under the tree, and Jenna Cyde spits out a chunk of the Big Apple. Also, a very special performance by Justin King of Playboys (Mr National). This will be his first time up on stage in Canada, and we are thrilled to have him be part of the Buddies fundraiser. BIO’s below…
For those who prefer to give than receive, this is a fundraiser for Buddies charity of choice (SOY), so your contribution of non-perishable food items at the door is greatly appreciated. http://www.soytoronto.org/
Calling all Beastie Boys and Backstreet Boys, Vivian Girls and Spice Girls – Whether you like Black Box or Black Lips, White Lines or White Weddings
DJ Triple-X throws down some retro tunes from the 60’s. 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s…along with some 21st century grooves tossed into the mix.
Special guest DJ Posterboy will rock your socks off!
Dress the part – nerd, scholar, goth, slut, preppie, freak, teacher, stoner, misfit, reject, queer, hoser, rocker, glam, punk, disco, femme, butch, skater, hip hop, new wave, master, servant – Red and Green encouraged!
Come enjoy the holiday season with your chosen family!
Friday December 23rd – Buddies in Bad Times Theatre – 12 Alexander St – Toronto – 1030pm to 230am – 5 Buxxx with non-perishable food items at the door.
$10.25 beer pitchers and selected $2.75 shooters all night long.
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Performer Bio’s
Helene Ducharme has never shied away from expressing herself on stage. Always ready to experience new things she has evolved as an exciting performer to watch. Some of her past adventures include: the Hysteria Festival where she created and performed “Paint My Number” with artist Suzanne MacRury. Re: Paint My Number “Helene Ducharme sang four classical numbers with style and sensitivity…” NOW Magazine. She has collaborated many times with Troy Yorke in his Cabaret Vulgare, “Coloratura Soprano Helene Ducharme soars through her scenes: she is the picture of regal dignity in her opening song from Carmen…” XTRA! Magazine. She has recently been referred to as” miss porneriffic” Dan Lavoie XTRA Magazine. And by DJ Shane Percy of Grapefruit:” the divine female force Helene Ducharme gives us a taste of her gorgeous yet deliciously vulgar operatics!
Always excited to try new things on stage, Helene has explored working with her voice and acting roles in the “Avant Guard”, film and in theatre. Some highlights include: Shaw Festival (play music) Gina Lori Riley (modern dance) Uncut (Feature movie singing appearance) Demolish (dark/cabaret performance) Thrill of a Lifetime (TV. appearance).
MC Jazz is a queer Egyptian rapper/poet, whose lyrics attempt to break the social, sexual and political limitations of Hip-hop. Jazz (Yasmeen Kamal) was born in Kuwait but escaped with family back to Egypt during the Gulf War between Kuwait and Iraq. After immigrating to Canada in 2000, and experiencing the extreme prejudice created from 9/11, Jazz started using spoken word, poetry and rap to reveal and express social injustice in today’s society and using hip-hop as a tool for relating her words to people who are not necessarily Muslim or queer. Her lyrics are inspired by the desire to educate and change the media-reliant culture we live in today through empowering most groups that are considered to be a minority in our societies. Since conscious hip-hop has been taking a back seat, Jazz uses her poetry and rap to empower females who may not necessarily have access to inclusive music. Since being an openly queer, Muslim, Egyptian artist is a rare combination, Jazz works to ensure that none of her personal beliefs are compromised while creating music and being part of the hip-hop scene in Toronto.
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Judy Virago hails from the magical shores of Middle Earth, New Zealand. Her feats of majesty are world famous (in New Zealand, where she won a major title within her first year in training heels, many moons ago).After several years of cabaret, theatre, indie film and music video performances, wee Jude packed up and took off to the bright lights of Honest Ed’s, Toronto. Since her arrival to the frozen north just ten months ago, Ms. Virago has set her sights on claiming the hearts and souls of Canadians to trade with the Dark Lord for more tacky jewellery, cheap wigs and vintage frocks. Judy has made her mark on the Toronto scene hosting queer club nights, dazzling crowds with eclectic and innovative fashion sense, creative style, excessive use of liquid eyeliner and glitter. A proud vegan ecofeminist, Judy takes her inspiration from women everwhere, especially those who have faded from glory… and painted it back on. More is more, darlings.
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Jenna Syde – Toronto’s ONLY punk rock drag queen!
I’ve been doing drag/performance for more than 3 years now, getting my start at the infamous GAZA STRIP night @ BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES THEATRE. with ANDREW HARWOOD, I have done various club events with BUDDIES, PROM NIGHT, RETRO ELECTRO, RENDEZ VOUS, etc, As well as worked with Miss Margot and performed @ The Beaver for the opening launch of their GOTH DRAG night, Emerging multi-media, performance art, and of course drag is my main goal, My influences are interpretations of Nina Hagen, Jayne County, Siouxsie Sioux, Wendy O Williams, Diamanda Galas, Pete Burns, Grace Jones, Klaus Nomi, and more. I have a strong link and adoration for the punk/goth/new wave/avant garde movements, and I’m trying to incorporate surreal-socio political performance art as a drag medium
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Justin King of Playboys – Mr National MI 2010
I am a male illusionist based out of Atlanta, GA, who has been gracing the stage with my GQ charm, suave dance moves, and the ability to work the stage since 2000. In the ten years of being an entertainer, I have learned so much, opening my eyes and mind to a whole new level, and as my career progresses, my eyes and mind continue to see and learn more. Some of my accomplishments include: Mr National MI 2010, Mr Alabama USofA MI 2009/ 2010, Southern Voice Best Drag King of Atlanta Award in 2003, 2004,2007 and 2008, and Most Sexiest For Myspace Drag Awards 2010. My performances consist of a wide variety of styles and genres which include everything from hip-hop/r&b to mainstream pop, reggae/latin styles to alternative rock and beyond. Musical artists that I try to emulate through my dance include Justin Timberlake, Usher, Ne-Yo, Michael Jackson. No matter what it is I do on stage, I strongly believe in a high-energy show that keeps the audience wanting more in the end.
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Lexi Tronic is quite simply put, party girl extraordinaire!
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Pix from previous months – featuring Mr Ease, Goat Boy, and Divinesque, Jenna Syde, Zsa Zsa La Bitche, Tanya Cheex, and more –
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Artists you might hear are – AC/DC, Run DMC, Cracker, Madonna, Kylie, Rough Trade, NKOTB, Supremes, Elvis, Def Leppard, NIN, Dolly Parton, Twisted Sister, Sylvester, Chic, Deelite, REO Speedwagon. Journey, Loverboy, Johnny Cash, Japan, Shondelles, Big Freedia, The Adverts, Subhumans, NSYNC, Nina Hagen, Duchess Says, Timex Social Club, Luba, Two Unlinmited, Robyn S, Dream Warriors, Afrika Bambatta, Sade, Ministry, Tone Loc, Dead or Alive, U2, Ultravox, Duran Duran, Turtles, Hollies, Grand Master Flash, Vibrators, Joan Jett, Heart, Le Tigre, Divine, Rolling Stones, Adam and the Ants, Janis Joplin, Stiff Little Fingers, Blur, Oasis, That Petrol Emotion, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Devo, Buddy Holly, Bryan Adams, Lords of Acid, Loverboy, 2 Live Crew, Slits, Janet Jackson, Richie Valens, Bill Haley. Bryan Ferry, Doors, Clash, Nivana, Public Enemy, Stranglers, INXS, Snap, Ricky Martin, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Ronnettes, Ministry, Petula Clark, Flying Lizards, Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, Still Little Fingers, Aerosmith, Patti Labelle, Beatles, Donne Summer, Placebo, Motley Crew, Culture Club, Gary Numan, Cher, Phil Collins, Right Said Fred, Sisters of Mercy, Ace of Bass. MC Hammer, Vanilla Ice, Dr and the Medics, BB Gabor, Marilyn Manson, Archies, Headpins, Manzone, Cramps, Cabaret Voltaire
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