Wednesday August 18 to 22 - Bicycle Film Festival Films about BMX, cyclocross, urban riding and more, plus art and live music $10, festival pass $27. Royal Cinema (608 College), CineCycle (129 Spadina) and other venues, bicyclefilmfestival.com/toronto.
Friday August 20 to September 6 - Canadian National Exhibition Opens Multimedia aerial acrobatics, ice skating show, surf wave, SuperDogs show, the midway, games of chance, entertainment, the air show and more. Daily 10 am-midnight to Sep 6. $16, srs/children $12 (under 2 yrs free); family pass $48. Exhibition Place, theex.com. Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Saturday, August 21 - Queen West Musicfest @ Trinity Bellwoods Park. The Trews to headline Queen West Musicfest 2010, presented by Rogers, live in Trinity Bellwoods Park. These two iconic Canadian acts will book-end an incredible afternoon of indie rock, designed to promote the tireless efforts of Queen West area musicians. Admission is FREE. Beer Garden onsite.The event kicks off at 1pm with a highly anticipated performance from Canadian recording legend Maestro Fresh Wes. A complete list of performers is available at www.queenwestmusicfest.com.Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Tuesday August 24 - It’s a Live Music/Jazzy & Poetry night @ Naco Gallery with slams from poet Zoe Alexis-Abrams, music from John David Williams and many more raw outspoken artist twisting the English language. 8pm. Naco Gallery, 1665 Dundas St W. No cover. nacogallery.com Queer West Toronto,
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Wednesday August 25 - Vitamin G Queer Dance Party hosted by Kaleb Robertson and Shane @ Gladstone Hotel.. This week we are lucky to welcome superstar DJ Kris Steeves (Miss Black, Eva Christina Presents and so many more) as well as a newer DJ in town Jerus Nazdaq. She’s already played Cherry Bomb, Granny Boots, Cherry Beach and will be bringing her blend of new electro / electro funk carioca fusion brazilian beats! Vitamin G is a weekly, queer-friendly, neighbourhood dance party! 10pm, every Wednesday & always free, make your way to the Melody Bar to hear your favourite djs play alongside new ones and dance, converse, make out, whatever you feel comfortable doing! 1214 Queen St W, Queer West Toronto, Ontario.
The Fun Things on Tour This Month: Tour will be lead by Michael Johnson, as MC. First stop 1. Group show at Edward Day Gallery. 2. Interactive visit to C1 Space. 3. AWOL Gallery . 4 Dieter Janssen's "Sky"at the Convience Gallery. 5. Performance piece by Alize Zorlutura and last stop on tour, a visit to General Hardware Gallery to see the work of Joe Fleming followed by an after party
The Details: The tour is a free event, and anyone regardless of age or cycling ability is welcome.) arrive in park between 6:30 & 7 PM tour starts 7 PM Sharp -ends around 9 pm. Aug 26 and Sep 30. Free. Trinity Bellwoods Park gates, Queen and Strachan, Homepage: ARTSPIN.
Thursday August 26 - Do Not Disturb Thursdays @ Motel bangs on the walls with a guest DJ mixing up the fresh tunes at the Westside. 7pm-2am. Motel, 1235 Queen St W. No cover Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Thursday, August 26 - Embrace 2010 @ The Great Hall. (ASAAP) with an evening fundraiser full of masala! August 26th at The Great Hall (1087 Queen St W), tickets $30, call 416-599-2727 x225 or fundraiser@asaap.ca.www.asaap.ca Queer West Toronto, Ontario
The Details: With Big Primpin’DJ (and local improv dance phenom) Phil V (Dance Video) Bottles of 50 are only $4 - add a shot of tequila and it's only $9. Starts at 10pm. until 2am. No Cover. Naco Gallery Cafe, 1665 Dundas St. (between Dufferin and Lansdowne) www.nacogallery.com OUTeXpressions Publisher's favourite bar. Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Friday August 27 - Yes Yes Y'All August Edition @ The Annex Wreckroom. Toronto's biggest, baddest, sweatiest queer hip hop/dancehall jam is back in fulllllllll dirty effect with the regulars with DJ's Hollyrock, Sammy D, Elle Nino, J-iLL and Stunts. Drink specials before 11 pm. $6 buxx at the door. Patio open for smoking and mingling.! The Annex Wreckroom - 794 Bathurst Street, Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Friday August 27 - Sticky Fingers @ The Beaver! DJ Le Freak C’est Keek provides a dance floor where women in open relationships come to meet their…thirds. 11pm-3am. The Beaver, 1192 Queen St W. No cover. beavertoronto.com Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Saturday August 28 - Art Of Scrap Workshop on creating art from scrap computer parts. Noon-5 pm. Free. Free Geek Toronto, Unit B, 51 Vine (2 Blk north of Dundas W off Keele) , 416-572-3737, freegeektoronto.org.
Saturday August 28 - Pleasure Dome and Mercer Union present BOY by SSION (in Person) The Canadian premiere of BOY (2009), Cody Critcheloe’s first feature video, plus a dance party DJ'd by Critcheloe! 8pm, $pwyc (unclassified) Mercer Union, 1286 Bloor St. W., Queer West Toronto, Ontario www.mercerunion.org
Sunday August 29 - Zine Dream 3 @ Tranzac Club. Annual Small Press Art Fair featuring performances by The Deeep, Tom Henry, Vanessa Hanson and David Hanes. Plus DJ's, Video Projections and over 50 vendors of self published zines, comics, prints, and hand made crafts! 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto ON www.tranzac.org Queer West Toronto, Ontario
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Thursday, September 2 - The Judy Monologues @ Buddies in Bad Times / Tallulah's Cabaret. The Judy Monologues is a new one-act performance piece, based on rare voice recordings that Judy Garland made in the 1960’s for her never-written autobiography. Conceived and directed by Darren Stewart-Jones,the piece also features vintage film footage and some of Garland’s music. The cast includes Philip Cairns, Ryan Fisher, Darren Stewart-Jones and Kimberly Roberts as Miss Judy Garland. The production will be presented in a workshop format at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre on September 2nd at 8:30pm. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at Buddies box office or by calling 416 975-8555. Buddies in Bad Times / Tallulah's Cabaret, Doors 8pm., 12 Alexander St Toronto, Ontario
Thursday, September 2 - Cocksucker Blues @ Parts & Labour in Parkdale. New Homo Hangout wih Matt, Travis and Richard, with special guest Ryan McGinley, will be playing your favourite rock, punk, glam and disco tracks from the 60s to today. Parts and Labour, 1566 Queen St. W., 416-588-7750, partsandlabour.ca Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Saturday September 4 - No Pants No Problem w/ Special Guests - Glam Gam Burlesque @ The Garrison. No Pants No Problem = a super, fun dance party where people get down to guilty pleasures in their underwear, perhaps smooch a person or two in the kissing booth and fill their pockets full of free condoms and safer sex info. Also the Glam Glam Burlesque troop from Montreal will be joining us for some extra special fun! Cover ??? The Garrison 1197 Dundas Street West ( west of Ossington, southside) Queer West Toronto, Ontario
Sunday September 5 - Toronto Laneways Walking Tour Tour the laneways of Queen West, Trinity-Bellwoods and Little Portugal. 1 pm. Aug 22, Sep 5 and Sep 19. Free. Outside Pizza Pizza (Queen and Bathurst), info@graemeparry.com.
Tuesday September 7 - Brockton Writers Series Readings by Adebe D.A., Angelica LeMinh, Lana Pesch and Kenji Tokawa. 7-9 pm (networking session 6:30 pm). Free. St. Anne’s Church, 270 Gladstone, 416-536-3160.
Thursday Sept 9 to Sunday Septermber 19 - 35th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) September 9-19, $20 each. Including it's 10th Wavelengths Series New avant-garde films & videos, September 10-13, including by James Benning, Nathaniel Dorsky, Ken Jacobs, Paolo Gioli, Peter Tscherkassky, T. Marie, Rebecca Meyers, Oliver Husain, Kevin Jerome Everson, Tomonari Nishikawa. Many of the artists attending! Curated by Andrea Picard. $63 for all 6 shows.www.tiff.net
THEATRE EVENTS
Billy Twinkle: Requiem for a Golden Boy @ Factory Theatre's 41st season. Sept 24 to October 24 Billy Twinkle: Requiem for a Golden Boy is a playful production for adult audiences, starring master puppeteer Ronnie Burkett. The story follows the title character, a puppeteer who has recently been fired by the cruise ship he performs on. The ghost of his mentor appears before him in his darkest hour to make Billy reenact his life through his puppets, reminding him why he once loved his work. www.factorytheatre.ca
Brad Fraser's Wolf Boy, about a high school jock and a psychiatric patient with delusions of lycanthropy, gets its first theatrical run in Toronto since 1984 when a young Keanu Reeves played the Wolf Boy. Sexy Caleb McMullen more than fills Keanu’s briefs and Lautner’s non-shirt. Runs till Sun, Aug 29. 8:30pm. The Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. $23, $18 students and seniors. wolfboy.ca
Closer by Patrick Marber (Parkdale Players). Two London couples engage in a game of partner swapping and self destruction. Opens Sep 22 and runs to Oct 1, Wed-Sat 8 pm. $15, stu $12. Unit 102 Theatre, 46 Noble, unit 102.parkdaleplayers.wordpress.com.
Drama & Desire: Artists And Theatre (Art Gallery of Ontario). CanStage Dream in High Park actors and Atelier Ballet dancers perform alongside an exhibit of Stratford Festival props, stage machines and interactive content. Runs to Sep 26, performances on select Saturdays and Sundays. Free w/ admission. 317 Dundas W. ago.net.
Richard III - Starts Hart House Theatre's 2010/2011 season season with the bloody Shakespeare play, Richard III. The story depicts the King's rise to power through deceit, manipulation and violence, and his subsequent downfall shortly after. Adults: $25, Students: $10, Seniors: $15 www.harthousetheatre.ca
Romeo And Juliet by William Shakespeare (Canadian Stage Dream in High Park). This year's outdoor production features the classic tale of ill-fated lovers. Previews Jun 25-27. Runs to Sep 5, Tue-Sun 8 pm. Pwyc ($20 sugg); under 14 free. High Park Amphitheatre, Bloor W and Parkside. 416-367-1652, canstage.com
Shear Madness by Paul Portner (Stage West). Salon staff and customers get caught up in a murder in this comedic whodunit. Runs to Sep 18, Tue-Sun 6:30 pm, mats Wed and Sun 11 am. $46-$80 (includes buffet). 5400 Dixie. 905-238-0042, stagewest.com.
The CodFather (Murder Mystery Toronto). Mobsters seek a murderer in this interactive dinner-theatre comedy. Limited run, Sat 7 pm $65. Forget About It!, 325 King W. 416-855-3306, murdermysterytoronto.com.
The Clockmaker - A humble clockmaker is besotted by a married woman who brings a shattered cuckoo clock into his shop. As he unravels the mystery of how the clock came to be destroyed, their relationship deepens and he vows to make her the most splendid clock the world has ever seen. Sept. 13, 2010 - Oct. 24, 2010 Tarragon MainSpace, 30 Bridgman Ave. (at the corner of Howland Ave. and Bridgman Ave. one block north of Dupont St., two blocks east of Bathurst St.) | Tickets: $19 - $38 Phone 416 531-1827
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