Updated Events List for 2017

Greetings fae ones!

I have updated the Events List with the dates for 2017. The fun starts next month, with the March Maple Gatherette at Blue Heron Farm in upstate New York, March 17th - 20th.

And after that, it's potlucks, gatherings, picnics ... oh my! Check the list for dates and details.

You can always find our current list of Radical Faerie events in and around Ontario at:

www.akaamberfox.ca/p/events.html

2016 Fall Events

Summer is almost over, but that doesn't mean the fae fun is finished! In 2016, there is a Radical Faerie event in or near Ontario every month.

Past (Summer) Events:

The 29th annual High Summer Gathering at the end of July, especially the High Tea, was certainly a high time for many of the fae folk!

The Canadian Consulate was popular as ever, as was Canada night, at the Blue Heron Gathering in late August.

And a number of faeries got a real treat when we attended ToTo Too Theatre's production of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song Trilogy in early September - fantastic!

Upcoming (Fall) Events:

Thanksgiving Gathering
Friday October 7 - Monday October 10
The Land aka Amber Fox

Imagine the Land in Technicolor! Seventy-five acres of rolling hills and valleys, painted with the brilliant fall colours of maple, larch, oak and elm. And best of all ... no mosquitos!!!

If you have been to a gathering on the Land aka Amber Fox before, you will know what fun to expect! If you are new, you might want to check out some memories from past Thanksgiving Gatherings.

If you are a member of our Facebook Group, you can join in the discussion and planning in the Facebook Event.

This event is for gay and queer men.

LumBearJack Work Weekend
Friday November 11 - Sunday November 13
The Land aka Amber Fox

Okay bears and lumberjacks, are you ready to fell one last tree and cuddle one last cub before winter sets in? The gathering season is over, but you can join your fae brethren once more this year on the Land aka AmBearFox.

Why is this called a "Work Weekend" not a "Gathering" or "Gatherette"?

• Usually, everyone is expected to help with a few chores each day. This being a work weekend, everyone who attends should plan on spending a chunk of the daylight hours working on major projects.
• At a gathering, the suggested purse contribution is $25 per night. For LumBearJack, the suggestion is $10 per night. 
• Meat. Yep, meat! This is the one official Amber Fox event where the Erection will be filled with the scents of bacon and brisket, the squeals of the soon-to-be-supper, and the sparkling crimson jet of the severed carotid. 

You can find out more by reading about past LumBearJack Work Weekends.

If you are a member of our Facebook Group, you can join in the discussion and planning in the Facebook Event.

This event is for gay and queer men.



A Very Faerie Solstice Party
Saturday December 17 from 6 - 11pm
at the Alien Embassy, Toronto

Join your fae friends one more time this year for snacks, drinks, entertainment and fellowship. This year's party will be hosted by the boys at the Alien Embassy, in its new location on Spruce Street near Carlton & Parliament in Toronto.

If you need the address or would like to arrange billeting for out-of-towners, please email Boy Ricky.

If you are a member of our Facebook Group, you can join in the discussion and planning in the Facebook Event.

More Upcoming Events

Our brand new Upcoming Events page will provide a comprehensive list of our events for the coming months. You can always access the page at

www.akaamberfox.ca/p/events.html

2016 Summer Events

In 2016, there is a Radical Faerie event in or near Ontario, EVERY SINGLE MONTH! Here's what we did the second quarter, and a preview of the next quarter's activities. Please join us - all those of fae heart and the fae curious (regardless of gender) are welcome at these events, except for the High Summer Gathering*, which is for gay and queer men.

Past (Spring) Events:

Reflections of Beltane

In April, the Glo'Tel in Toronto hosted a Through the Looking Glass Beltane Potluck. Verses were recited, croquet was played, libations were downed, and friendships were (re)kindled!

In May, the Beltane season festivities continued with our first gathering of the year, celebrating Victoria Day with the raising of the may pole on the Land aka Amber Fox.

And in just a few days (I am writing this the last week of June), our ever-so-slightly-belated June event will be a BBQ potluck picnic on Toronto Islands for Canada Day (Friday July 1st), with a bonfire and fireworks - join us if you can!!!

Upcoming (Summer) Events:

29th Annual High Summer Gathering*
Wednesday July 27th to Monday August 1st
on the Land aka Amber Fox

Once again it is nearly time for our largest annual event, the High Summer Gathering. Lazy summer days, maybe a trip for a dip in the Mighty Mississip', fabulous food, fun & fellowship, and of course, those hot summer nights! And if past gatherings have taught us anything, the high light of High Summer is the infamous High Tea. Don't miss it!

If you are a member of our Facebook Group, you can join in the discussion and planning on our Facebook Event.

* This event is for gay and queer men.

Blue Heron Gathering
The last week of August
at Blue Heron Farm in upstate New York

The week leading up to Labour Day weekend, we join our fae friends for their annual gathering at Blue Heron Farm in upstate New York. But don't make fun of them because they spell "labour" wrong! ;)

Torch Song Faeries
Saturday September 10th, 7 pm
at Academic Hall, University of Ottawa

Once again the fae folk will be going on a theatre outing to view another queer classic from the folks at TotoToo Theatre Company: and this time it is Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song Trilogy! Based on the stunning calibre of ToTo Too's previous work, this show a) will be fabulous and b) may contain nudity. Get your tickets for September 10th in advance (you can order them online) and meet us at Academic Hall at 7pm.

So don't skimp on the summer shenanigans!

Find festive frivolity with the Faeries!!!

(full 2016 event schedule)

2016 Spring Events

In 2016, there is a Radical Faerie event in or near Ontario, EVERY SINGLE MONTH! Here's what we did the first quarter, and a preview of the next quarter's activities. Please join us - all those of fae heart and the fae curious (regardless of gender) are welcome at these events.

Past (Winter) Events:

In January, Faeries in De Nile visited Ottawa to see ToTo Too Theatre's production of Hosanna, featuring costumes and makeup by our very own Dragon & Rock, respectively, and boy was it riveting!

F7 - Reflections in the Ice!!!

In February, the fae folk trekked north to Maynooth for the first ever F7 Gatherette. If you haven't seen the pictures yet, be sure to check out F7 - Reflections in the Ice!!!

March featured Blue Heron Farm's annual March Maple Gatherette in upstate New York. They had a good harvest this year and syrup is available!

Upcoming (Spring) Events:

Through the Looking Glass
Beltane Potluck
Saturday April 30, 3 - 7 pm
at the Glo'Tel
662 Gladstone Avenue, Toronto
(near the Dufferin subway)

It's officially spring, whatever the freezing rain has to say about it! What better way to usher in the change of seasons than with a Wonderland-inspired potluck? So join the Glo'Tel Gang (formerly the MudHouse Mob) - there'll be croquet!

Victoria Day Gathering
Friday May 20 - Monday May 23
on the Land aka Amber Fox

Join us for the first gathering of the year on the Land aka Amber Fox. And in honour of the Beltane season, this gathering will feature the infamous Shimmer Leaf leading us in the Raising of the May Pole!

Beach Blanket Babylon, 
BBQ & Fireworks
Canada Day
Friday July 1, 10 am - 10 pm
on Olympic Island, Toronto

The Demon Child Ryan has reserved us a picnic spot on Olympic island, near Hanlan's Point for afternoon skinny dipping, featuring a barbecue and a fire pit, and offering a great view for the evening's fireworks. Spend Canada Day Friday with your fae friends on Toronto's magical islands, then stick around for the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday!


(full 2016 event schedule)

2016 Event Schedule

Radical Faeries
of the
Land aka Amber Fox

Events in 2016

	Faeries in De Nile: Hosanna (ToTo Too Theatre) & Cleo's Potluck	January 22 at LIVE! On Elgin & January 23 at Dragon's Den, Ottawa
	F7 Gatherette	February 12 to 15 (Family Day) at Bits 'N Clits, Maynooth
	Blue Heron March Maple Gatherette	March The weekend before Easter, we join our fae friends at Blue Heron Farm in upstate New York
	Through the Looking Glass Beltane Potluck	Saturday April 30 at The Glo'Tel, Toronto
	Victoria Day Gathering	May 20 to 23 on the Land aka Amber Fox
	Canada Day Beach Blanket Babylon, BBQ & Fireworks	Friday at the end of June which is actually July 1 ;) on the Toronto Islands
	29th Annual High Summer Gathering*	July 27 to August 1 (Civic Holiday) on the Land aka Amber Fox
	Blue Heron Gathering	August The week leading up to Labour Day weekend, we join our fae friends at Blue Heron Farm in upstate New York
	Torch Song Faeries	September 10 at Academic Hall, University of Ottawa
	Thanksgiving Gathering*	October 7 to 10 on the Land aka Amber Fox
	LumBearJack  Work Weekend*	November 11 to 13 on the Land aka Amber Fox
	A Very Faerie Solstice Party	Saturday December 17 at  the Alien Embassy, Toronto

*  Events are open to all those of fae heart and to the fae-curious, except for the High Summer and Thanksgiving Gatherings, and LumBearJack Work Weekend, which are for gay and queer men.

About us:

• We are an established and growing circle of gay and queer men centred on the Land aka Amber Fox, in eastern Ontario, Canada.
• We gather to explore gay spirit, nature, ritual, sexuality, to work in fellowship, and to party, in the Radical Faerie tradition.
• We enjoy the unexpected things when we bring together our energy, creativity, talents, and magick.
• Join us in celebrating and giving to the Land that sustains and nurtures our spirits and our lives.

2015 Event Schedule

The Land aka Amber Fox

Events in 2015

F7 Potluck at the Alien Embassy
('cuz it's way too cold on the Land)
(Toronto, all gender)

February 14, 2015

Beltane Gathering (all gender)

May 1 - 3, 2015

Victoria Day Gathering

May 15 - 18, 2015

Fourth of July, Eh? Gathering (all gender)
July 3 - 6, 2015

28th Annual High Summer Gathering

July 27 - August 3, 2015

Blue Heron Gathering (New York, all gender)

The week leading up to Labour Day weekend,
we join our fae friends at Blue Heron Farm
in upstate New York.

Thanksgiving Gathering

October 9 - 12, 2015

LumBearJack Work Weekend

November 5 - 8, 2015

A Very Faerie Solstice Party
(Toronto, all gender)

December 19, 2015

2016 Event Schedule

Note: Events labelled as "all gender" are open to all those of fae heart and the fae-curious, regardless of gender or orientation. Other events are for those who identify as gay or queer men.

About us:

• We are an established and growing circle of gay and queer men centred on the Land aka Amber Fox, in eastern Ontario, Canada.
• We gather to explore gay spirit, nature, ritual, sexuality, to work in fellowship, and to party, in the Radical Faerie tradition.
• We enjoy the unexpected things when we bring together our energy, creativity, talents, and magick.
• Join us in celebrating and giving to the Land that sustains and nurtures our spirits and our lives.

2014 Event Schedule

F7 Gatherette CANCELLED ('cuz it's way too cold on the Land)
February 14 - 17, 2014

F7 Potluck (Toronto, all gender)
February 15, 2014

Beltane Gathering (all gender)
May 1 - 4, 2014

Victoria Day Gathering
May 16 - 19, 2014

Amber Fox Does World Pride (Toronto, all gender)
June 27, 2014 Pot Luck at the Alien Embassy
June 28, 2014 Open House at Vaseline Tower
June 29, 2014 Everybody Loves a Parade

27th Annual High Summer Gathering
July 30 - August 4, 2014

Blue Heron Gathering (New York, all gender)
The week leading up to Labour Day weekend, we join our fae friends at Blue Heron Farm in upstate New York.

Thanksgiving Gathering
October 10 - 13, 2014

LumBearJack Work Weekend
November 6 - 9, 2014

A Very Faerie Solstice Party Too (Toronto, all gender)
December 20, 2014

Note: Events labelled as "all gender" are open to all those of fae heart and the fae-curious, regardless of gender or orientation. Other events are for those who identify as gay or queer men.

2013 Gathering Schedule

Beltane Gathering (all gender)
May 3 - 5, 2013

Victoria Day Gathering
May 17 - 20, 2013

Canada Day Gathering
June 28 - July 1, 2013

26th Annual High Summer Gathering
July 31 - August 5, 2013

Blue Heron Gathering
We join our fae friends at Blue Heron Farm in upstate New York, the week preceding Labour Day weekend

AmberFox in the City (Toronto)
September 29, 2013

Thanksgiving Gathering
October 11 - 14, 2013

LumBearJack Work Weekend
November 8 - 10, 2013

A Very Faerie Solstice Party (Toronto, all gender)
December 21, 2013