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After decades Gmail (USA) is ending the ability to use our own email addresses, so TIME TO DITCH GMAIL. Typewire.ca (Canadian) works but its interface is clunky for the price. Proton.me (Swiss) is super slick, open source & the Duo tier comes with 2Tb of storage so perfect for us. Migrating now.

We're going to see "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors" tonight at The Grand Theatre grandtheatre.com bsky.app/profile/theg...

MarioF @mariolongtin.ca sings "Freedom" by dearly departed George Michael. Video by @aliaquatic.bsky.social

NEXT QUEERAOKE🌈 theme is "Miscast". 6-9pm on Monday 26 October at the London Brewing Co-oP.

I'm dying to go! Celebrate your alternative afterlifestyle. Think outside the box. Re-hearse! 🌈🎤💀

Impromptu Lumberjax pre-party and house rewarming after rennos. All that's left is to get the new floors installed and we can properly move back in!

NEXT LUMBERJAX "Wild Western" Sat 17 October 2026, 10pm to late The Well, 238 Dundas St. London $10 b4 midnight, $15 after

Anyone want to come over & play?

This isn’t just an academic conversation anymore, @maxfawcett.bsky.social writes. Right now, it’s a test of whether people are willing to make sacrifices in the name of their country’s sovereignty and independence, and many — too many — of our leaders are failing it.

NEXT QUEERAOKE Fri 16 Oct 8pm at the Canadian Corps 1051 Dundas St London www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-2026-h...

NEXT QUEERAOKE🌈 Thanksgiving edition 6pm-9pm Mon 12 Oct at the London Brewing Co-oP, 521 Burbrook Pl., London Sing thankful songs.

NEXT QUEERAOKE🌈 Mon 5 Oct 6-9pm Theme: "SLOW SONGS" as usual at the London Brewing Co-oP beer factory 521 Burbrook Pl. London.

As @alexsobel.co.uk said: “we are closer now to this change than we have ever been in the history of this country." We didn't get here by accident, but thanks to the tireless work of a grassroots movement up and down the country. We now have a real opportunity to make history. Let's seize it.

TONIGHT! Mon 28 Sept 6pm-9pm the QUEERAOKE theme is "Let's Get Physical". So run as fast as you can to the London Brewing Co-oP (521 Burbrook Place, London) for some vocal heavy lifting!

Okay so I've built a new Atlas, this time it lets you explore the conversations on Bluesky over the past 7 days graphically. It should update every ~6 hours and help you navigate the information environment that exists on here. I've learned a LOT about what people do here today... atlas.jazco.dev

The next time someone demands you vote strategically, ask: "Will that candidate support proportional representation so no one ever has to vote strategically again?" If the answer is no, refuse to play their game. They are simply using fear to hold onto power.

Literary icon Margaret Atwood has gifted $1M to #WesternU, honouring her longtime partner Graeme Gibson, BA'58, to establish the Graeme Gibson Chair in Avian Biology - advancing research on how birds move, behave and adapt in a changing world. #AllinWesternU news.westernu.ca/2026/09/grae...

NEXT QUEERAOKE🌈 is at MUSEUM LONDON (421 Rideout St., London) Sat 26 September 6pm-8pm. Inspired by the exhibition "Biscuits and Empire: Reframing Colonial Photography". Music can shape identity, belonging, memory & home. Plus jewel case collage crafting. PWYC

Tried to stay out of politics but here we are 🇹🇷 LGBTQ+ people in Turkey are being targeted under the so-called “family protection” campaign. Our existence is not up for debate. Stand with us. Share & repost. 🏳️‍🌈❤️ #LGBTQ #Turkey #LGBTQRights

Drag queen name idea: "Frida Phail"

NEXT QUEERAOKE🌈 is themed "Old School New School". Mon 21 September 6pm-9pm at the London Brewing Co-oP. Art is nonlinear, anachronistic & intergenerational. Mix it up!

It's not your profile on Facebook, it's Facebook's profile on you. There's neither free-speech nor responsibility at someone else's domain.

NEXT LUMBERJAX🪓 Sat 19 September 10pm "The Woods Are Calling… And They're Wild" masc for masc backwoods plaid dance party at The Well 238 Dundas St. London ⛺ DJ Tyvek 🐻 GoGo Dancers 🔥 $10 before midnight, $15 after, 19+

WOODFIELD FALL FAIR Sat 3 Oct 2026, 11am-4pm St. Andrews church, 350 Queen's Ave. (at Waterloo St.) on the lawn or inside if its raining. 🥁 Music! 🏆 Games! 🍔 Food! 🍁 Fun! 🤪 historicwoodfield.ca/fair

Sat 19 September 2026 is proclaimed YARD SALE DAY in Woodfield. If you’re in the neighbourhood and want to have your own yard sale, that will be the best day for it! Go hunting for preowned treasures, weird things & thrifty deals. Or just use it as a fun excuse to hang out with your neighbours.

NEXT QUEERAOKE🌈 is themed "Nightlife" and will be held Mon 14 September 6pm-9pm as usual at the London Brewing Co-oP beer factory 521 Burbrook Pl. London. "I love the nightlife, I love to boogie, On the Disco ’round! Oh yeah!"

UPCOMING Special QUEERAOKE🌈 Sat 26 September 2026 6pm-8p at MUSEUM LONDON 421 Ridout St. N Explore how music can shape identity, belonging, memory and home. Registration recommended but not required queeraoke.ca/event/museum/

Learn more about the systems we propose and how they would work in Canada here: www.fairvote.ca/introprsyste...

NEXT QUEERAOKE🌈🎤 "Camp Fire Classics" Acoustic Instruments theme. Mon 7 September 6pm-9pm at the London Brewing Co-oP beer factory, 521 Burbrook Pl. London.

Pride London General Meeting Tue 1 September 2026 7pm - 9pm Aeolian Hall 251 Dundas St, south lounge Come and become a member, or if you've been a member for more than 14 days you can vote.

Who is watching the lunar eclipse?

We recently celebrated the successful launch of David's campaign. Thank you to all of the community members who attended and for YOU for hosting and supporting the movement #forward13 Join us at the Richmond Tavern on August 29th at 3PM to help re-elect David and celebrate downtown!!

Tim Curry 💋 1946-2026

NEXT QUEERAOKE🌈 is Queeraoke's 3rd anniversary "I Want To Break Three!" Mon 31 Aug 6pm-9pm @ the London Brewing Co-oP Dress code: Wear 3 articles of formal wear. (Eg. top hat, cuff-links and cummerbund -- or say pearls, gloves and heels) IT'S A BIRTHDAY PARTY!!! 🎂 "Born To Be Three!"

Dolly Parton ❤️ 1946-2026

NEXT QUEERAOKE🌈 is themed DISCO! 🪩 Mon 24 Aug 6pm-9pm at the London Brewing Co-oP. Come sing your fave disco songs! SING ⚹ DRINK ⚹ DANCE ⚹ REPEAT

A natural talent at Burlesque Queeraoke night 🎤✨🔥

NEXT QUEERAOKE🌈 Mon 17 Aug 6pm-9pm is "BURLESQUE!" with guest host Melody Bijou! Get out your rhinestones, gluegun, boas & stage nameand get down to your boxers (rated PG). Give it away to the poor audience. Welcome back from retirement the Great Leifaroni Harmsini. @ the London Brewing Co-oP.

Emmène-moi avec toi!

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Next QUEERAOKE🌈 is themed "Country" Monday 10 August, 6pm-9pm at the London Brewing Co-oP 521 Burbrook Pl. London.

Do you realize? @treetownarts.bsky.social

Listening to live performances and in a state of awe at the emotional power of a thousand voices singing together. Music is man's greatest creation.

QUEERAOKE🌈 on 6pm-9pm on Mon 3 Aug at the London Brewing Co-oP (521 Burbrook Pl. London) is "Live!" Live instruments option: keyboard and drums available, bring your instrument – guitar, saxophone, kazoo whatever.

Polling reveals unity across every single political party for proportional representation. When overwhelming majorities in all camps agree that seat share must match vote share, the mandate is clear. Replacing first-past-the-post requires listening to this decisive majority.

Welcome Rick Kish @rickkishandfriends.bsky.social to Bluesky!