Two gay cultural institutions arrive in late November and pave the way to the holiday season. Ross Petty Productions’ annual pantomime tackles the gay classic
The Wizard of Oz, and the Heart of the Flag Federation Inc presents Toronto Bound Weekend, a rambunctious series of events to rival their super-successful Toronto Leather Pride. But which is fiercer?

This is worse than comparing apples and oranges — sequins vs studs? Both events are fine family entertainment; it just depends on whether your “family” means kids or chosen.
The Wizard of Oz
runs Fri, Nov 25 to Fri, Jan 6 at the Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. rosspetty.com
Toronto Bound Weekend
runs Fri, Nov 25 to Sun, Nov 27 at various venues. torontoleatherpride.ca