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The Jingle Ball at The 519

What to Expect:

 Music by Disco Raphy & Delicious
 Performances by The Melanin Skate Crew & Ella Mayo
💖100% of ticket proceeds support services and programs at The 519 – Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQ+ community centre and service hub

Gather your merriest friends, don your gayest attire, and come ready to jingle late into the night!

Event Details

Date & Time: Saturday, December 13th | 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (doors at 8 p.m.)

Location: The Ballroom, The 519 [519 Church St, Toronto, ON]

Age Requirement: The Jingle Ball is a 19+ event. You will be asked to show government issued photo ID upon entry.

The 519 Winter Market

Find that perfect holiday gift, crafted by local 2SLGBTQ+ artists and creators, all while enjoying performances by Gayly Marching Forward, drag performances, and more!

Gather your merriest friends, don your gayest attire, and come ready to jingle late into the night!

More details to come!

Event Details

Date & Time: Saturday, December 13 | 2 to 8 p.m.

Location: Barbara Hall Park [519 Church St, Toronto, ON]

Age Requirement: Open to all ages

Kiki with Mrs. Klaus & The Grinch
aka. Miss Fiercalicious & BOA from Canada Drag Race and The Traitors: Canada
December 13, 8 to 10 p.m., drop-in, first-come-first served

Start off our Jingle Ball right, with a free, limited time meet and greet photobooth with Miss Fiercalicious and BOA  from 8 to 9:30 pm sharp. First-come, first-served. Both queens will also perform at 10 pm. Stick around to enjoy the rest of the party!
Questions? APfaff@The519.org

KAAS and YAAS: Baking Holiday Treats with Chef Akeem
Saturday, December 6, KAAS: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and YAAS: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

2SLGBTQ+ kids (6 to 9) and youth (10 to 14), let’s get together and bake some festive treats with special guest chef Akeem as we wrap-up the year!
Questions? Glitterbug@The519.org

Winter Wonderful 2SLGBTQ+ Family Celebration
Saturday, December 13, 11 am to 2:30 pm

Join us with your little ones for fun activities as we celebrate the end of the year and the magic of winter. We will have snow much fun!
Questions? Glitterbug@The519.org

Slay the Holidays: 2SLGBTQ+ Cross-Program Celebration
Thursday, December 18,5:30 to 8:30 pm

Join our 2SLGBTQ+ cross-programs holiday celebration. Let’s celebrate the end of the year and the magic of winter. We will ‘sleigh’ the holidays together!

Enjoy card making, fun ways to navigate winter, tarot card reading, karaoke, drag performances, community dinner, and more!
Questions? Community@The519.org

Backside to the Drawing Board: Yuletide
Thursday, December 11, 5 to 7 p.m.

Join us for the holiday edition of Backside to the Drawing Board, a low-barrier art and storytelling drop-in program.

Participants will learn illustration techniques and explore native legends and myths through character sketches. No art experience is needed, everyone is welcome!

Facilitated by Cal Badger, Iyiniwok First Nation illustrator and comic book artist.

Questions? Contact Bernardo at BMorais@The519.org

TYMP Socials – 
Trans Youth Holiday Gathering: Arcade and Ugly Sweaters

Friday, December 19, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Freeplay Arcade [300 College St]

The 519 Trans Youth Mentorship Program (TYMP) invites 2 Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse youth (ages 16 to 29) to join us for a fun time in Freeplay Arcade

Look forward to:

• Fun and friendly competition with other trans and non-binary young people
• Meeting new friends and peers
• Community Referrals

Questions? Contact Bernardo at BMorais@The519.org