THE PARTY: CRUISE CONTRÔLE
Montreal's favourite queer-friendly dance party is resurrected again for "Gaylloween." Like other parties such as Big Primpin' in Toronto and NawtyBox in Vancouver, Cruise Contrôle's mix of unabashed pop, 80s retro and hip-hop always draws an eclectic crowd that doesn't mind getting sweaty. CC has been on hiatus, but expect a bi-monthly schedule the next time you visit la belle province. Though tonight is free, profit from the party regularly goes to charity of choice.
A Halloween bonus: Toronto's Hidden Cameras, along with Gentleman Reg, play beforehand. Their brand of costumed queer-orchestral indie pop is sure to inspire everyone to come in their October best. Cruise Controle at il Motore: 179 rue Jean-Talon Ouest, 514-284-0122; ilmotore.ca
THE MUSIC
A sampling of what to expect on the dance-floor from the playlist of DJ Diamonds Cut:
- Ginuwine - Pony
- Thunderheist - Nothing 2 Step 2
- Sean Kingston - Fire Burning
- Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark
- Stevie Nicks - Stand Back
- La Roux - Bulletproof
- Mariah Carey - Heartbreaker
- The Gossip - Swing Low
- Cyndi Lauper - When You Were Mine
- Lady GaGa - LoveGame