We are thrilled to announce the return of in-person U of T Pride Pub for 2022.  

Start YOUR pride celebrations with U of T surrounded by friends and colleagues in the beautiful outdoor Hart House Quad at the U of T Pride Pub. Join the party early for an outdoor event with food and drinks, a Community Fair with local 2SLGBTQ+ organizations, a photobooth from our friends at Alumni Relations, and kid-friendly activities care of MoveU and the Family Care Office. Or wait until the stars come out to dance the night away with our fabulous DJs, DJ Shannyn Hill and Deejay Jams, and performers, the beautiful and hilarious drag queen, Erin Brockobić and Ballroom legends, House of Monroe. All activities will be organized keeping in mind COVID health and safety protocols. 

This event is open to U of T students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends, families, and community members – everyone is welcome to attend! 

LOCATION: Hart House Quad (7 Hart House Circle, Toronto)

Free before 9:00PM, $5 AFTER 9:00PM 

This space is accessible. All-gender and accessible washrooms are located on site. 

4:30 PM – 8:00 PM: COMMUNITY FAIR & BBQ (family-friendly)
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM: DANCING UNDER THE STARS (17 +) 

All ages until 9pm, 17+ after 9 pm. There will be a wristband policy in effect. 

Featuring performances by:

House of Monroe (Ballroom performers)

Erin Brockobić (Drag performer)

Erin Brockobić (pronounced brock-o-bitch) has been performing for over 5 years and is known for her hosting and comedy skills (in English and French). She has participated in various drag competitions in Toronto, including making it to semi-finals in Crews and Tangos Drag Race and winning the first season of Empire's Ball in 2018. Erin now performs regularly at venues like Crews and Tangos, and she hosts Canada's longest-running drag brunch at Glad Day Bookshop every Sunday. 

Featuring DJ sets by:

DJ Shannyn Hill

DJ Shannyn Hill is a self taught open format DJ from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Her deep love for music is heavily influenced by her father who would always play 60s and 70s soul on his record player. She's known for her party rocking DJ sets and live performances with artists around the city of Toronto. She is the official DJ for Toronto HipHop artist Tara Lord. The DJ & Artist duo recently launched a music festival, Sol Flower Fest, and will be performing together at Rolling Loud Toronto in September. She is currently enrolled in The Remix Project, and set to graduate in December 2022. DJ Shannyn Hill plans to continue building her name in the entertainment scene, use her platform to push Toronto music, and spread good vibes to people all around the world. 

Deejay Jams

Deejay Jams is a multiracial (Jamaican, Settler, Kanienkehaka), Queer, Tkarónto based dj, spoken word artist, community arts & grassroots movements collaborator. Specializing in hip hop, dance, house, electric powwow, vibes and music to move you.

Presented by: U of T Sexual & Gender Diversity Office 

Sponsor: Hart House 

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