Dan416
Senior Member
Is it legal to have a women's-only/lesbian bar? By that I mean, are they allowed to turn away men? I've never heard of a gay bar that turned away women, although I could be wrong.
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Jonny5
Senior Member
It's legal. Just like women's only gyms.
DC83
Senior Member
I don't know bout the other ones mentioned, but yes, ontop of THC (Toronto Hemp Company), and ontop of the Village Vapour Lounge, you can indeed smoke weed indoors. Not tobacco/blunts, but weed is ok LOL
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
I presume that one needs a prescription or a letter from a Doctor to buy and smoke in these places? It's kind of ridiculous that in this day in age people are relegated to a few scattered places like this to smoke some weed.
UrbanVigor
Active Member
Someone could correct me, if I'm wrong. But I don't think they turn away men. I'm a guy and walked in with another guy a few years ago. It just so happens to be all women.
What would be interesting to know is what happened from being mostly women, but very mixed when it was Slack Alice to becoming all women when it became Slack?
DC83
Senior Member
Well as recently as this fall I was denied entry; told strictly I must be accompanied by a girl. Asked one smoking out front if I could be her 'friend', and went on in.. stayed 3 mins then left LOL
Nope. They don't sell weed. You bring your own, pay a 'membership fee', rent a vapourizer, and enjoy whatever show they may have going (musical 'talent', comedians, etc). There are also board games, magazines and some snacks.
UrbanVigor
Active Member
I'm sure there are arguments for and against, but I think this is counterproductive. While one might see the benefits of a women-only (or men only) establishment, I believe it's the "code" of the establishment that should be honoured as opposed to implementing a policy of exclusion in order to artificially ensure that some ideal is in place. When people become acquainted with an establishment they learn, realize, or already have the decency to handle themselves accordingly. Should there be any bad apples, so long as the code of the establishment prevails then it's actually a good experience for all the patrons to see that bad apple kicked out as it's a testament as opposed to an exclusivity.
Not sure if I'm making sense and perhaps I'm just down that the old Slack Alice isn't around anymore. It was clearly a lesbian bar that organically became a mixed/positive place for people to co-mingle, the vibe was natural, fun, and easygoing, and friends and strangers connected. I don't mean to knock the reincarnation that is Slack's. Just saying that something wonderful was lost.
JasonParis
Moderator
Does anyone know if the Black Eagle has a policy against letting-in females? I've never seen one there to be honest. Flash and Remmington's (except Sundays) don't let females in.
This issue was a big issue in Montreal a few years back. I think there was even a court challenge, although I can't remember the results.
This issue was a big issue in Montreal a few years back. I think there was even a court challenge, although I can't remember the results.
OttoSchloss
Active Member
I think the Black Eagle has specific nights when they allow women in (accompanied by men, I imagine much as Remington's used to), or at least they did at one time. I believe, legally, you're allowed to deny entry to anyone when it's a privately owned business but I suppose also legally you can't make it a pattern of discrimination.
I'm sure women are allowed in if it means that much to them but otherwise strongly discouraged. Definitely no bachelorette parties.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
My roommate says that weed can be bought at some of these places, yet others are indeed a place to smoke, relax and socialize.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
My roommate says that weed can be bought at some of these places, yet others are indeed a place to smoke, relax and socialize.
Matteo
New Member
Pictures of the Village's Past
Does anybody have historical photos of the village from the 60's and 70's? It'd be interesting to see what the village was like in its early days.
Does anybody have historical photos of the village from the 60's and 70's? It'd be interesting to see what the village was like in its early days.
DSC
Superstar
If you are in the area you should go the the Gay Archives at 34 Isabella St. Lots of "stuff" there.
DC83
Senior Member
You can always try Toronto's photo archives http://www.toronto.ca/archives/photographs/index.htm
If you love to waste hours looking at old pics, this is the site for you
JasonParis
Moderator
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