Nightmares and Dreamscapes
Debut art show of paintings by Donnarama and Olga Barsky. Opening reception 8pm-11pm. Thu, Mar 11. 11am-9pm. Tue, Wed. 11am-10pm. Thu, Fri. 10am-10pm. Sat. 10am-4pm. Sun. Till Sun, Apr 11. Lola's Commissary. 634 Church St. 966-3991. lolascommissary.ca.

SNAP! Public Preview
This is the public auction for Toronto photography connoisseurs, so get a good look-see and pick out your must-bids (and suss out the competition) early. Free. 10am-6pm. Fri, Sat. Noon-5pm. Sun. Fri, Mar 12-Sun, Mar 14. Edward Day Gallery. 952 Queen St W. 340-9255. edwarddaygallery.com.




Trans Film Night
The Centre for Women and Trans People at U of T hosts Pedro Almodovar's ravishing tribute to his heroines of stage, screen and life, All About My Mother. Free. 6pm. Thu, Mar 11. Centre for Women and Trans People at U of T. North Borden Building, 563 Spadina Ave, Rm 100. 978-8201. womenscentre.sa.utoronto.ca.




Queer Immigration Info Night
LEGIT hosts an information session for those dealing with queer Canadian immigration issues. PWYC. 7pm-10pm. Thu, Mar 11. 519 Church Street Community Centre. 519 Church St. 392-6874. the519.org.

Porn Reborn: New Movement and Markets in Pornography
U of T's Sexual Diversity Studies Student Union presents its third annual conference, this time on the ever-expanding and shifting terrain of pornography. Featuring keynote speaker Tristan Taormino, as well as lectures by Bruce LaBruce, Sherrie Quinn and Brenda Cossman. Free (U of T Students); $15 (non-U of T students). 7pm-10pm. Fri, Mar 12. Medical Science Building. 1 King's College Circle. 978-8849.

Young Leaders Fundraising Reception
A dinner and drinks fundraiser for city councillor candidates Louroz Mercader (Mississauga Ward 7) and Rob Salerno (Toronto Ward 27). With special guest Campbell, California, mayor Evan Low. $20. 5pm-7pm. Sun, Mar 13. Fire on the East Side. 6 Gloucester St. 2010youngleaders@gmail.com. lourozmercader.com or robsalerno.com

The Joy of Gender
Hershel T Russell presents a slide show and discussion/workshop about trans experiences. Free. 6pm-8pm. Mon, Mar 15. Centre for Women and Trans People at U of T. North Borden Building, 563 Spadina Ave, Rm 100. 978-8201. womenscentre.sa.utoronto.ca.

Poz Youth Manifesto Launch
The community launch of the Positive Prevention Project Poz Youth Manifesto. Hear the voices of today's HIV-positive youth speak truth to power. Free. 6pm-8:30pm. Tue, Mar 16. Ramada Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom. 300 Jarvis St. jwhitbread@ppt.on.ca

Tragedy and Recovery
Supporting Israel's queer community. The Aguda is an organization devoted to queer civil rights in Israel. Mike Hamel and Chen Langer come to Toronto to discuss a recent shooting at Aguda's youth program, and talk about creating positive change for Israeli queers. Free. 7:30pm. Wed, Mar 24. First Narayever Congregation. 187 Brunswick Ave. 781-4322. nifcan.org.




Sex Workshops
Come As You Are is all about the fundamentals of the fundament, hosting two workshops to better acquaint you with the ins and outs of your poop chute. First up is sexpert diva Tristan Taormino's Advanced Anal Pleasure. Then, once you've given your nether regions a breather, Angela Barsotti hosts Sex, Breath and the Pelvic Floor. Pre-registration encouraged. Advanced Anal Pleasure $35. 7:30pm-9:30pm. Thu, Mar 11. Sex, Breath and the Pelvic Floor $30. 7:30pm-9pm. Sat, Mar 13. Come As You Are. 701 Queen St W. 504-7934. comeasyouare.com.

Amanda Roberts Spring Clean-up Sale
Ever see one of Miz Roberts's shows and covet her heels? Well, tranny, here's your chance to snag 'em. Costumes, shoes, wigs, jewellery, men's shoes, CDs - everything must go! 3pm-9pm. Thu, Mar 18, 19. 1pm-7pm. Sat, Mar 20, 21. Behind the old Crews. 508 Church St.




Howies Follies CD Fundraiser
Bluesman Howard Willett hosts a show to raise the capital to put out a new album. With Gil Anderson, Tim Machin, Jennine Profeta, Catherine Jenkins, Daniel Levesque and Scott White. $10. 8pm. Tue, Mar 16. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. 12 Alexander St. 975-8555. artsexy.ca.

Jean-Paul De Roover
The indie songster blows through Toronto on his national tour. With Brett Caswell and Nick Sherman. $5. 9pm. Thu, Mar 18. C'est What. 67 Front St. 867-9499. jeanpaulderoover.com.

Queer Idol
Round 6 gets underway. Bitches will be cut! Big group number followed by the elimination round. Hosted by Jessexy. $5 before 10pm; $9. 9:30pm doors; 11pm show. Fri, Mar 19. Goodhandy's. 120 Church St. queeridol.ca.

Random Order
The punk rock outfit plays a gig in honour of Rosie O'Donnell's birthday. $7. 5pm doors; 6pm-9pm show. Sun, Mar 21. Slack's. 562 Church St. 928-2151. randomorder.ca.




HOPE Dance
Shake shake shake your booty in support of our suburban and small-town sisters. Halton Organization for Pride and Education hosts a fundraising dance, with raffles, silent auctions and pub food (oh come on, city queen, what did you expect, crudités?). PWYC. 8pm-2am. Sat, Mar 20. Carrigan Arms. 2025 Upper Middle Rd, Burlington, Ontario. (905) 632-4551. haltonpride.org.




Keith Cole Experience
She's at it again, because she just don't stop (much as we beg and beg). This month at the Experience, Suki Lee, Ina Unt Ina, Nolan Natasha, Tina Fushell, Jenna Syde, Robert Kennedy and Ben Paley. $8. 10:30pm doors; 11:15pm show. Fri, Mar 12. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. 12 Alexander St. 975-8555. artsexy.ca.

Hard Rock Café Comedy Night
Yuck it up with Debra DiGiovanni, Ian Lynch, Allyson Smith and Alan Kliffer. Free. 6:30pm doors; 7:30pm show. Mon, Mar 15. Hard Rock Café. 279 Yonge St. 362-3636. hardrock.com/toronto

Breakfast
Anna Chatterton and Evalyn Parry's new play delves into the lonely, neurotic world of Marnie, a woman on a self-help kick. Roman Polanski psychotic tension with a soupçon of Oprah pop-psychobabble. Starring Karin Randoja, Evalyn Parry and Anna Chatterton. Directed by Brendan Healy. PWYC-$29. 8pm. Tue-Sat. 2:30pm. Sun. Wed, Mar 17-Sun, Apr 4. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. 12 Alexander St. 975-8555. artsexy.ca.

Queer Cab
So you want to out-poker face Lady Gaga? Give Taylor Swift a run for her money? Well go on, then, wee spotlight queen! The all-ages open mic night for queer youth 25 or under. 7:30pm sign-up; 8pm show. Wed, Mar 17. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. 12 Alexander St. 975-8555. artsexy.ca.

It's a Kinda Magic
Has your iPod been lacking a little mustachioed flamboyance lately? Arena rockers queen out to this Queen tribute show. With Craig Pesco, Travis Hair, Brett Millican and Matt Newton. Advance tix available from Roy Thomson Hall Box Office (60 Simcoe St) or Ticketmaster.ca. $62.95-$72.95. 8pm. Fri, Mar 19. Massey Hall. 178 Victoria St. 872-4255. roythomson.com or itsakindamagic.com.

Scott and the City
Brave New World Edition. An intimate, cabaret-style evening full of love, laughter and yes, even tears, but especially song! A musical tour through star Scott Freethy's ups, downs and arounds as a man about town. With Marisa McIntyre, Valerie Stanois and Lisa Berry. $12. 8pm doors; 9pm-11pm show. Sun, Mar 21. Bread and Circus. 299 Augusta Ave. 925-8898. breadandcircus.ca.