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46 SummerWorks reviews More than 30 reviews from the Queen West performance fest 50 Theatre listings 51 Comedy listings; Dance listings

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24 Top 10 hidden gems Restaurants all over the map – both literally and cuisine-wise – that deserve your attention but don’t get the buzz 26 You put what in that? We asked chefs to use unusual ingredients in original dishes that spin off classic ideas

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11 News briefs Prince of Pot returns; Sonne finds solace after jail Yorkville store’s lynching gaffe 16 Line 9 City being kept in the dark 12 Mayoral race Charting the contest on Enbridge pipeline plans to replace Rob Ford 17 In memoriam Robin Williams, 14 G20 love “Forest Hill bomber” Byron 1951-2014

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53 MOVIES

“No doubt Doug Ford is deeply confused by someone threatening to sue and then, you know, actually suing.”

53 Writer interview Frank’s Jon Ronson (pictured) 54 Top 5 Foodie films; Reviews The Trip To Italy; Yves Saint Laurent; The Dog; The Giver; Mood Indigo; It Was You Charlie 56 Also opening The Expendables 3 57 Playing this week 62 Film times 64 Indie & rep listings Plus Hard Drive at the Royal

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1. More than money From possible mismanagement of the Ford crack video to the G20 outrages, there are a few reasons why police Chief Bill Blair’s contract isn’t being renewed. 2. Barrier backlash The new Adelaide bike lane was supposed to be separated, but it’s not, infuriating bicycle commuters. (Update: Transportation Services says barriers are on the way). 3. Empty threats The Fords love to threaten to sue people but never seem to follow through. We list eight. 4. Hospitality fail Playwright Alex Bulmer chronicles one hellish night when she struggled to find a place to stay in Toronto with her guide dog. 5. New beginnings Two years after he was acquitted on possession of explosives before the G20, activist Byron Sonne finds love.

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Performers of all kinds hit the street at Buskerfest, Aug 21

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+Alvvays With their new

debut album getting rave reviews, the dream pop band will likely get a hero’s welcome at the Horseshoe. Doors 8:30 pm. $11.50. HS, RT, SS, TF.

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icycles, Maggie MacDonald B and Amy Siegel collaborate in this rock opera with animation, part of SummerWorks. To Aug 17 at Lower Ossington Theatre. 9 pm. $15. summerworks.ca

Diplo plays Mad Decent, Aug 15

BLOODS-N-SUDS CAR WASH Fundraiser for Toronto Zombie Walk/Halloween Parade. Noon-6 pm. $10-$15. Or buy a T-shirt for the cause of the dead. 1286 College. torontozombiewalk.ca

Frog Eyes rock out at the Drake, Aug 19

James Gray Memorial Concert Jim Cuddy, Luke

oucet, NQ Arbuckle and D others play this Shine benefit and memorial concert for the former Blue Rodeo keyboardist. Horseshoe. Doors 8 pm. $12.50. HS, RT, SS, TF. tartuffe László Marton directs Diego Matamoros and the Soulpepper company in Molière’s comic masterpiece. At the Young Centre till Sep 20. 7:30 pm. $5-$89. 416-8668666.

rockers play the second of two nights at the Sony Centre. 8 pm. $63-$153. SC, TM. PAWS IN THE PARK Pet walk and clinic for Toronto Humane Society. 10 am-2 pm. Donations. Woodbine Park at Coxwell and Lake Shore. pawsinthepark.com

latest awesome collab, the Scandinavian electro stars hit the stage together at Echo Beach. Doors 7 pm, all ages. $49.50-$80. LN, RT, SS, TM.

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Drake hosts this double header of excellent indie rock acts. Doors 8 pm. $15. RT, SS, TF. a tender thing Real-life couple Nancy Palk and Joseph Ziegler star in Ben Power’s play about an elderly Romeo and Juliet. 8 pm. At the Young Centre until Oct 1. $29-$89. 416-866-8666.

Wilner introduces a free screening of this Fanny Brice biopic, the movie that made Barbra Streisand a star. 8:30 pm. harbourfrontcentre.com/ freeflicks FORBIDDEN CITY Take in this spectacular show of treasures from the Chinese palace. On view at the ROM to Sep 1. $24.50-$27. rom.on.ca Mr. Scruff British electronic music producer/DJ Andy Carthy plays a marathon four-hour set at Wrongbar. $15. RT, SS, TW.

street performers’ fest kicks off on Yonge from Queen to College and surrounding areas. To Aug 24. Free (donations to Epilepsy Toronto). From noon. torontobuskerfest.com

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rock ’n’ roller hits the ACC. Steve Winwood opens. Doors 6:30 pm. $80-$166. LN, TM. toronto comic jam Aspiring comic book artists meet. Bring pencils and pens. 7:30 pm. Free. Cameron House. meetup. com/Toronto-Comic-Jam tommy boy The silly Chris Farley comedy screens for free outdoors at Yonge-Dundas Square. 8 pm. ydsquare.ca

rockabilly crooner wants you. Massey Hall. Doors 7 pm, all ages. $39-$99.50. LN, RTH, TM. glenn David Young’s brilliant play about piano icon Glenn Gould is in previews at the Young Centre. To Oct 1. 8 pm. $5-$74. 416-866-8666. TITUS ANDRONICUS The Bard goes for blood at the High Park Amphitheatre. 8 pm. To Aug 31. Pwyc ($20-$25 sugg). canadianstage.com

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The former Juno Awardwinningcollaborators reunite for a round of shows. Horseshoe. Doors 8:30 pm. $13.50. HS, RT, SS, TF.

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c ronut debacle, we hope. Through Sep 1 at Exhibition Place. $14-$18, under 4 free (rides extra). theex.com Mad Decent Block Party With Flosstradamus, Diplo, Zeds Dead and many others. Fort York Garrison Common. Doors 4 pm. $35-$75. TW. maddecentblockparty.com

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West-based performance and music festival closes this weekend, but there’s still tons to see. $15-$20, passes. Various venues. s ummerworks.ca

Redemption Reggae Fest

Maxi Priest, Beres Hammand, Sean Paul and Tarrus Riley headline the two-day festival in the parking lot next to Sound Academy. 3-11 pm. $60$100. torontoreggaefest.com

BBQ with music and movies, Fridays to Sep 5. Free. 1-8 pm. Green space next to Daniels Spectrum. regentparkarts.ca

the f word Daniel Radcliffe plays a guy stuck in friend mode with Zoe Kazan in MichaelDowse’s terrific Toronto-set rom-com. Opening day. +DANIKA ZANDBOER The artist’s photo triptych musing on black metal’s contradictions is on view in Gallery 44’s vitrines to Aug 30. Free. gallery44.org Young Galaxy Montreal-viaVancouver synth-poppers play a free show at Yonge-Dundas Square. 8 pm. Free. ydsquare. ca

Rastafest: Rastafari Arts & Kulcha Festival Cornel Camp-

bell, Jay Douglas, Cherry Natural, Nana McLean and many more stir it up at Downsview Park. All ages, from 1 pm. $7$20. rastafest.com CLOTHING SWAP Bring your laundered, gently worn women’s clothes, belts and hats and swap for new ones in aid of Toronto City Mission. 12:30-4:30 pm. $5. Harbourfront Community Centre. facebook.com/ events/1538074799744722

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fan expo canada Geek out at the gaming, horror, comics, sci-fi blowout featuring appearances by Patrick Stewart, Stan Lee, Adam West and others. To Aug 31. $25-$40. Metro Convention Centre. fanexpocanada.com SANATorium Work on your issues at Pedro Reyes’s psychotherapeutic art installation. Free. To Sep 1 at the Power Plant. 416-973-4949.

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email letters@nowtoronto.com Peter Sloly surely next top cop

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money on Peter Sloly becoming the city’s first black police chief. ”

I believe the only reason police Chief Bill Blair’s contract was not renewed is contained in the second-last paragraph of Enzo DiMatteo’s article (NOW, August 7-13). Blair was canned to make room for Peter Sloly, pure and simple. Police Services Board chair Alok Mukherjee’s background as a race relations consultant dictates his desire to appoint a black chief. Perhaps he is correct, but that is not the issue. What is important is the blatant mendacity of the board’s claim that a worldwide search will be conducted to find a replacement. Nonsense. If you are a betting man, put your money on Sloly. Rick L. Collingwood

to needs. But in particular we need Chief Blair’s presence and continuity to take us through the very embarrassing circus created by Rob Ford. Perhaps members of the board should resign instead. Chris Reid Toronto

It is beyond comprehension that the Police Services Board would vote not to renew Chief Blair’s contract. He is decisive, has huge experience, knows Toronto very well, and crime rates are going down. He is exactly what Toron

Re Toronto, People With Disabilities Deserve Better (NOW, August 8). Alex Bulmer is, of course, right. A service animal is not a pet. Hotels and other service providers must accommodate the needs of people with dis-

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abilities. Requiring a person with a disability to pay an extra fee for his or her service animal is discrimination and a violation of the Human Rights Code. Hosting the Parapan Am Games will raise the profile of this issue, but people in Ontario need to have their rights respected now, not next summer. I urge all service providers in the province to look to their policies and practices and to make sure they comply with the Code. Barbara Hall Chief Commissioner Ontario Human Rights Commission

Rap on tiger shoot

I have just read your online story on Toronto rapper Tasha the Amazon and her video shoot using a live tiger (NOW, August 7). I am truly appalled. Little Ms. Rapper is playing tough, posing with a leashed tiger that luckily didn’t maul anyone. But how does using endangered species for commercial gain and cheap publicity figure into your magazine’s values? This is so wrong on so many different levels. Please reconsider your further support for this kind of exploitation. Please keep it classy. Monika Kosior From nowtoronto.com

Chomsky dead wrong about Israel sanctions

Re Putting On The Pressure For Peace (NOW, August 7-13). Those like Noam Chomsky who [favour] an arms embargo of Israel over

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a boycott are ignoring the historical origins of Israel’s vast modern arsenal. Since June 8, 1967, the U.S. has been the source of the majority of Israel’s weapons. During the current assault on Gaza the U.S., as in many previous Israeli attacks, has resupplied ammunition to Israel despite the outrageous killing and wounding of hundreds of non-combatants, including many women and children. The strategic alliance between these two countries, backed unconditionally by all U.S. presidents and Congress, will not be influenced by calls for an arms embargo. Boycott, divestment and sanctions have a much better chance of isolating Israel economically and politically. Ted Turner Toronto

FROM THE ARCHIVES December 17, 1992 Robin Williams 1951-2014 John Harkness’s 1992 NOW cover interview with Robin Williams, who died Monday, is in itself an apt remembrance of the mercurial performer. The comic/actor – the only stand-up to be nominated for three best-actor Oscars – was then opening in Barry Levinson’s film Toys, in which he plays the owner of a toy store set to be taken over by a general with dastardly plans. Like its star, the pic was not just funny or gloomy, but both. Williams said that Levinson was the first director to let him shine as an actor without suppressing the comic.

Finding Fordian religion

Letter-writer Bob Murphy suggests that Rob Ford can’t be a racist because he can do a Jamaican accent and has a “familiarity with blacks” who use “certain words” (NOW, August 7-13). Well, maybe. I know all the words to the Lord’s Prayer and can do a passable Scottish accent. Does that make me a Presbyterian? Bill Kitcher Toronto

He was brilliant during the interview. When one scribe asked whether there was a connection between his work and the Surrealists, he responded without missing a beat: “I went to Magritte Junior High. You walk out the door and you’re back inside.” At others points during the scrum, he referenced Saul Bellow, Dostoevsky and Bulgakov (!), worried about boys’ relationship to video games, lamented Hollywood’s obsession with the bottom line, slipped into Scottish and Russian accents and was also, naturally, hilarious. R.I.P. Read Norman Wilner’s apSUSAN G. COLE preciation on page 17.

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The Prince of Pot returns Marc Emery walked across the Windsor-Detroit Ambassador Bridge and back into Canada Tuesday, August 12, after a five-year stint in a U.S. prison for selling pot seeds. He crossed the border at literally 4:20! Medpot advocate Matt Mernagh reports that reefer-induced madness ensued as Emery was welcomed by wife Jodie (pictured) and dozens of friends and supporters.

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Police Chief Bill Blair’s payout when he leaves the force next April. According to media reports, the provisions of his contract are such that he would not be entitled to the compensation unless he applied for an extension. So did he really want to keep the job when he asked for the extension? “Even if he wanted to continue as chief but thought he might be turned down, applying for the extension was to his benefit, even if the turndown was a significant slap in the face,” is how one policing observer puts it.

$25,000 Yorkville lynching chic American actor/singer Rhona Bennett, visiting Yorkville on the weekend, noticed a storefront display at Eton of Sweden and posted a photo of it on Facebook with these words: “Ummm... Do you see??? What are they advertising for the Eton shop in Toronto, Canada??” A shirt sits in a suitcase between two rope nooses, surrounded by cotton plants. The Urban Alliance on Race Relations called the shop window “nothing short of a lack of sensitive consideration for the brutal, exploitative and destructive legacy of plantation slavery.” Eton issued an immediate apology, which read in part: “That our Canadian team did not immediately recognize that the display could in any way be associated with such a sensitive subject reminds us that training is needed for our team in order to avoid anything like this again in the future.”

Fine handed the Raptors by the NBA for alleged tampering by the team’s global ambassador, Drake, during his OVO Fest show. The NBA says Drake’s comments about Oklahoma City Thunder bball star Kevin Durant, who was at the show, amounted to a public recruiting pitch. Drake’s peeps are keeping mum: “No comment at this time, but will certainly let you know if anything changes.”

Number of motor vehicles spotted in the new bike lane on Adelaide – nine of them actually moving – by NOW’s Ben Spurr during a 45-minute field study on Thursday, August 7. On Tuesday, the city announced it would do as council originally directed and put up flexible-post barriers along the lane.

Digital currency exchange Toronto becomes the bitcoin capital of the world after Calgarybased CAVIRTEX launches BTMs (that’s ATMs for bitcoins) in six Gateway Newstand locations.

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TORY’S RISING, CHOW’S NOT SWEATING IT, AND FORD’S THROWING BOMBS: SUMMER TRENDSPOTTING THE MAYOR’S CONTEST AS WE HEAD INTO THE ALL-IMPORTANT POST-LABOUR DAY PUSH By ENZO DiMATTEO

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Gaining traction. The only one among three main contenders whose popularity seems to be on the upswing.

There’s a point when campaigns that are going to win start to look like it. Chow’s was there last month. Different story this month.

Already throwing bombs – and talking bomb threats – to keep his sorry ass in the papers.

Consummate overachiever has badly underachieved.

Hints of an exit are beginning to seep into his post-debate remarks.

GOOD NEWS

Has shed loser label. Forum poll putting him 10 points ahead suggests voters are thinking strategically and increasingly see him, not Olivia Chow, as the one to beat Ford.

Gutsy. Still has strongest endorsers and city builders in her corner. Not sweating the midsummer dip in popularity.

Hasn’t fallen off the wagon yet, although he’s sporting slicked-back hair look that’s usually a bad sign he’s been sleeping in.

Style to burn. Technically still in the race, if you believe in unicorns.

His straightforward honesty has in a small way helped rekindle our faith in municipal politics.

BAD NEWS

Two of three recent polls showing him ahead were paid for by his backers. Bump in support wasn’t supposed to happen in the dog days of summer, when most folks aren’t paying attention.

Has been hurt in debates. No longer the one to beat in a three-way race with Tory and Ford. Liberal votes, smalland big-L – women, too – seem to be gravitating to Tory.

No money. Like a carnival huckster, he’s hawking Ts to raise cash. Ground game needed to get out the vote is virtually non-existent.

Can’t seem to make an impression on voters, unless it’s a bad one. Her biggest problem: a campaign team who don’t really believe in her.

In politics, nice guys usually finish last. Name recognition – he has none, except when Ford likes to remind people he was David Miller’s budget chief.

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Bill Blair. The chief is already keeping the Fords busy with law suits and whatnot. If ever the chief wanted to do buddy Tory a favour, now’s the time to put a fork in Ford once and for all. See Andrew Pringle fishing trip.

Unparalleled ground game, army of true-believers. Money shouldn’t be a problem with scion of McCain family handling her fundraising.

Karen Stintz – maybe. Don’t be shocked if Stintz ends up getting into bed with Ford (ew) just to spite Tory. Didn’t they look cute frolicking on a play set at a recent parks announcement?

It was supposed to be Don Guy and Dave Gene, the dynamic duo who helped some unlikely stiff from Ottawa named McGuinty achieve political stardom. But both blew Stintz off early.

Hush-hush concoction from his spice business to sway the masses?

BIG QUESTION

Growth potential. Can typically lacklustre Tory keep it up? Soknacki and Stintz could undercut his chances if it’s still a five-horse race at the finish.

Did loss of Trinity-Spadina riding she held as NDP MP to Liberal Adam Vaughan foretell her core constituency’s desertion?

Are public opinion polls underestimating Ford’s popularity? Strategists in rival camps usually add a few points to his numbers, since some folks who vote for him are reluctant to admit it to pollsters.

Does she have the money to stick around after Labour Day? Watch for staffers to start abandoning her for other campaigns.

Who will he throw his support to, Chow or Tory, when the inevitable exit comes? Could he be a bulwark against a Ford sweep in vote-rich Scarborough?

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hat do you call an anarchist in a suit?” Byron Sonne sets up the joke as he approaches our table, but the answer is drowned out by the jazz-funk quartet playing at his wedding reception. Only a week later, when we meet at a coffee shop near the software company where he now works, do I hear the punchline: “The defendant.” Arguably the most famous single target of Toronto’s G20 security theatre, Sonne maintained a dark sense of humour before, during and after his years-long ordeal. But recently, a lightness and even joy have begun to creep into his demeanour. The first time I encountered Sonne was at a meeting of the Surveillance Club in early May 2010. A group of activists and academics had gathered in the basement workshop of InterAccess gallery at Ossington and Queen to discuss surveillance technologies in general and their implications for the upcoming G20 summit in particular. As a campaigner with the Toronto Public Space Committee, I’d been doing advocacy work around the CCTV cameras being installed by the Toronto police. Sonne and then wife Kristen Peter son sat at the far end of a long table, and when it was his turn to speak he described his ongoing project: to test the limits of our freedom by finding out what it takes for a white Cana dian male to arouse government suspicion without actually doing anything wrong. He had been ordering chemicals that are legal but could potentially serve as ingredients in dangerous concoctions, sharing various controversial and banned texts on the internet, and pushing myriad other buttons by engaging in activities that were themselves permitted but that could raise red flags. “So is your ultimate goal,” I asked, “to get arrested or to not get arrest ed?” “Well, to not get arrested,” he said. He got arrested.

Four days before the G20, on June 22, 2010, Sonne was pulled off a southbound Bathurst bus by police, just south of St. Clair. A week earlier, police had seen him taking pictures of the G20 fence and threatened to ticket him for jaywalking if he didn’t offer up his ID. He did, and when police got around to googling him, they discovered the trail of flags he’d spent years planting in the digital soil. Police searched his house and his parents’ cottage, turning up chemicals and a couple of potato cannons. He was charged on several counts: possessing explosives and dangerous weapons (the latter the potato

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Two years after his acquittal, the g20's most famous arrestee, Byron sonne, turns his ordeal into something to cast off and learn from By JONATHAN GOLDSBIE cannons), intimidating justice officials and mischief. By the time the case got to trial, all had been dropped except four counts of explosives possession and one of “counselling mischief not committed,” which is pretty much what it sounds like. He remained behind bars for 11 months before finally being granted bail. His wife, Peterson, was arrested two days after him and charged with weapons and explosives offences; she was let out on bail very quickly, her charges dropped seven months later. They’d been married for eight years and had lived together in a Forest Hill house paid for by her wealthy family for seven. She filed for divorce via a lawyer’s letter while he was still in jail. Shortly after being arrested, they found themselves together in a police wagon. Four years later, he can’t recall whether they were officially prohibited from communicating with each other but says that, through sobs, he asked if she still loved him. “I don’t know if I got much of a response,” he recalls. That was the last time they talked. (Peterson

did not respond to my request for comment.) Like most people, he had a vague idea of what being processed through the justice system might entail. He hadn’t expected to stay in prison for so long or for the Crown to vigorously pursue serious charges against him. What caught him utterly off guard was that his wife effectively erased him from her life. “The whole thing was really stunning, how complete and final the silence was,” he says. The way he describes it evokes Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. But the memory of their nuptials would be preserved forever on the cover of the May 2011 issue of Toronto Life, which featured a wedding photo with the words “Did this man plan to bomb the G20?”

Corinne Alstrom first encountered Sonne in 2009 at Hacklab, a communal venue for tinkering with technology in Kensington Market. She was involved in various social justice causes, but her affiliation with hackers resulted from a simple

desire to replace her laptop’s operating system with something better than Windows Vista. Alstrom and Sonne had frequently chatted online but didn’t meet until a night when the lab held a tasting of miracle fruit, a West African berry that “hacks” your tongue by changing and enhancing the flavours of food consumed afterward. “I was on the Hacklab computer and we were talking online and I mentioned that I was in the lab and then I just heard from behind me, ‘Mophead?’” she says, using her online nickname. “And I turned around and was like, ‘Hi!’” Alstrom knew Sonne had been arrested before the G20 but wasn’t aware that he was still in jail until she read the Toronto Life cover story. She soon immersed herself in the Free Byron movement. She posted on OpenFile, a now defunct local news website that encouraged readers to suggest stories about things they‘d like to see covered. “Byron Sonne’s trial begins November 7,” she wrote. “Is someone report ing on it? What comes out might be

very important vis-à-vis security, pri vacy and civil rights.” Alstrom, then a social work student, happened to be going through a difficult time in her life. “I was living at my parents’ and didn’t really have much to do anyway,” she says. “So I thought I might as well go into court for when he needs some support, right?” She went to 361 University every day, and because he wasn’t allowed to leave the building while on bail, she and other friends organized potlucks in the cafeteria. He was also forbidden to leave his parents’ Brampton house without them, and so “a bunch of us would come over and bring movies and just hang out with him,” she says. “And I guess that's when we really started to become close.” But Sonne didn’t want to take it any further until he knew the outcome of the trial. “What’s the point in starting a relationship if I’m gonna be up in Kingston or wherever for, I don’t know, however many years?” he remembers thinking. On May 15, 2012, Superior Court Justice Nancy Spies delivered her verdict,

acquitting Sonne on all charges. Alstrom was in the courtroom “just sitting there shell-shocked, the same way I felt when, in 2008, Obama won the presidency.” Outside, Sonne told reporters that “it would be nice to walk out of court and into [Kristen’s] arms, but that’s just not going to happen.” The Crown declined to appeal. Sonne considered suing the police,

“The whole thing was stunning, how complete and final the silence was.” but opted instead to spend his money putting his life back in order.

On July 13, Sonne and Alstrom were married at the St. Nedela Macedonian Orthodox Church in Ajax. Laced through the crowd of extend ed families were activist friends they’d known from their gradually combining social justice circles. There was no mention of the G20, or of Sonne’s experience, during the ceremony itself or the speeches that followed. But the knowledge of it hung

Byron Sonne timeline

June 22, 2010 A week after police stopped him for recording video of the G20 security fence, Byron Sonne is pulled off a Bathurst bus and arrested not far from his Forest Hill home. June 24, 2010 Sonne’s wife, Kristen Peterson, is also arrested and charged with weapons and explosives offences, but released on bail two days later. January 2011 All charges against Peterson are dropped a few months after she files for divorce from Sonne. February 26, 2011 Four charges against Sonne, including possession of dangerous weapons, are dropped. May 18, 2011 After numerous failed attempts, Sonne is finally released on bail 11 months after his arrest. May 15, 2012 Sonne is cleared of the remaining charges against him, including four charges of possessing explosives. July 13, 2014 Sonne marries Corinne Alstrom. A saxophone version of At Last concludes the ceremony. Compiled by Kate Robertson

there, as a past to both cast off and learn from. How do you move on from trauma without dismissing it? To Sonne it means “forging new re lationships and networks and connections to make sure some kind of structure and camaraderie are in place if something like [the G20] happens next time.” It’s about building trust and care. At the wedding, the Rev. Harry Nigh related a story from the book Mortal Lessons: Notes On The Art Of Surgery, by Dr. Richard Selzer. In it, Selzer describes a young woman whose facial nerve he had to cut in order to remove a tumour. She sees herself for the first time as Selzer and her husband stand on opposite sides of the bed. Nigh, a prison chaplain, paraphrases this passage: “She asks the doctor, ‘Will it always be like this?’ And Dr. Selzer says, ‘Yes. I’m afraid we had no choice.’ Then silence. And then the young husband says, ‘I think it’s kind of cute.’ “And then he bends over and twists his own lips to accommodate hers, to show that their kiss could still work.” And then, at the conclusion of the ceremony, a saxophone plays At Last. 3

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Environmentalists are not proclaiming the fight over Enbridge’s pipeline a game-changer yet, but the recent flurry of demos signals an uphill battle for the company By ZACH RUITER

nvironmental activists interrupted work at a large Enbridge Line 9 work site in G. Ross Lord Dam and Park near Dufferin and Finch at sunrise on Monday, August 11. Police eventually showed up midafternoon with a court injunction to remove the protesters belonging to Citizens’ Response Unit for Decontaminating Our Environment (CRUDE). The action was one of several in the last week along the Sarnia-toMontreal stretch of the pipeline, where Enbridge has begun so-called integrity digs to uncover and repair cracks, fractures and suspected weak spots. Another protest in Innerkip, near Woodstock, held up work for six days and ended with five people being arrested for trespassing. Environmentalists are not yet proclaiming the fight over Line 9 a game-changer akin to the massive resistance to Enbridge’s high-profile Northern Gateway pipeline out west. But this flurry of recent activist actions signals an uphill battle for the company. Enbridge received approval from the National Energy Board in March

to reverse the pipe’s flow and start pumping Alberta tar sands crude to the tune of 300,000 barrels a day to refineries in the east. But before Enbridge can do that, it must satisfy a number of the NEB’s conditions to demonstrate that the 40-year-old pipe – which was originally built to move natural gas – is safe enough to withstand the high-pressure transport of the coarser and heated diluted bitumen. Activists are not convinced. A coalition of environmental groups and First Nations continues to press the province to order an environmental assessment, but the Liberal government has refused, saying the project falls within federal jurisdiction. Opponents of Line 9 worry about a repeat of the eco-disaster caused by the rupture of Enbridge’s Line 6B in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 2010. But despite a legal challenge to the NEB’s conditional approval by the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Enbridge work crews have been racing since spring to finish work on Line 9 by early 2015. Sizable sections of the line, which runs through residential areas roughly along the Finch corridor in the northern part of Toronto, may

“Line 9 should be taken out of the ground and a new pipeline put in. That is all there is to it.” have to be replaced, but the extent of that work is unclear. Enbridge spokesperson Graham White isn’t sharing the addresses or number of those digs when I email him about the subject a few weeks back. “Exact numbers and locations are not determined,” he writes. Apparent ly, the public are not the only ones being kept in the dark. One condition the NEB imposed was that Enbridge make ongoing efforts to inform the public before the company applies for leave to open (LTO) the pipeline and let the crude flow. But Councillor Anthony Perruzza,

whose North York ward includes G. Ross Lord Dam and Park and a good chunk of the pipeline route, says neither he nor, to his knowledge, the city was notified of Enbridge’s dig last week. “I thought it was part of the agreement that they would be letting us know whenever they did anything,” says Perruzza. “They’re supposed to provide us with detailed plans on what they’re going to do and what the reasons are for it and let us know what their findings are.” Enbridge is also supposed to let the city know about its emergency preparedness plans in the event of a spill. Willowdale Councillor David Shiner says he’s expecting an update from Enbridge in time for council’s last meeting before the October election, August 25 and 26. He expressed frustration with the lack of information from the company so far. “If there is an emergency today or a break in the pipeline, there are no forces or a team in place in Ontario that can manage it, and that’s quite disturbing,” he says. “The pipeline has been there for all these years.” But whether the city has the poli tical will, never mind the expertise,

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to hold Enbridge accountable is debatable. “They’ve [city staff] been given a vague political direction from council to go through the regulatory process, which we know is broken,” is how one environmentalist put it to me. Along the pipeline route across the hydro corridor, which is also a well-used green space, there’s a mix of ambivalence and concern over Enbridge’s plan. Most of the dog walkers and joggers I spoke to along the corridor in the spring are unaware of Line 9. Peter Davies, who’s drinking coffee on his porch about 100 metres from the line, says, “They [Enbridge] seem to have their bases covered. Not being knowledgeable in that field, I have to rely on their expertise. “Of course I’m concerned about spills,” he says. “But I’m also concerned about getting cheaper fuel.” On Bishop, where Line 9 runs under a community garden, playground, bike path and hydro towers, I count two Stop Line 9 signs on front lawns. One of them is in front of the home of Allison and Craig Stewart and their daughters, sevenyear-old Tegan and five-year-old Devon. Two years ago, the couple noticed that the creek that runs nearby was covered by something that looked like an oil slick. They reported it to Enbridge but never heard back. “It’s not a matter of if a spill is going to happen; it’s a matter of when,” says Craig Stewart. Enbridge fought efforts by environmental groups to conduct hydrostatic testing to check for weaknesses along the pipeline. The company argued the tests could actually cause damage to the line, “including the potential to induce or grow cracks that do not fail during the test but may continue to grow in-service.” Dave Core of the Canadian Association of Energy and Pipeline Landowner Associations (CAEPLA), a prodevelopment landowners’ rights group, says, “Line 9 should be taken out of the ground and a new pipe put in. That is all there is to it.” He mentions problems with other Enbridge lines of Line 9’s vintage in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, where he says the company has had to conduct “thousands of integrity digs” to check for “bad spots.” But the problem with pipeline safety runs deeper. Core says the current regulatory framework at the NEB is too geared to protecting oil and gas interests. “There’s a revolving door. The NEB was not created in the public interest. It was created to cover up bad decisions.” At the National Energy Board hearings in October 2013, Amanda Lickers, from Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve, warned the regulators that “this application is an invitation to social conflict.” It’s too late on that front. 3 news@nowtoronto.com | @nowtoronto

legacy

Robin Williams: 1951 – 2014 By NORMAN WILNER If you’ve ever heard Robin Williams’s stand-up, you know he loved the word “fuck.” He used it as punctuation, he used it to get the audience’s attention, he used it to differentiate himself from his cuddly TV personal ity at a point when he was famous exclusively for playing a goofy alien who wore rainbow suspenders. And so, to honour Williams: Fuck depression. Fuck addiction. Fuck mental illness. Fuck chemical imbalances. Fuck the black dog. Fuck everything and anything that drags a person down into that dark hole from which death seems the only possible escape. Robin Williams is dead at 63, re portedly a suicide. And fuck that, too. The news of Williams’s death was met on Twitter Monday night, August 11, with equal parts incredulity and denial, morphing from “This isn’t real” to “This shouldn’t be.” Williams was that kind of figure to pretty much everyone who’d seen him over the last 40 years. Mork & Mindy and the movies he made for families guaranteed that children grew up with him in their lives; his stand-up work inspired at least two generations of comics; and the movies he made for adults offered a truly impressive range of feeling and complexity. He won an Oscar for Good Will Hunting; he probably should have won another one for Good Morning, Vietnam, the role best tailored to his strengths, and for The Fisher King, my pick for his single greatest

screen performance. And if anyone had seen World’s Greatest Dad, written and directed by Williams’s old stand-up pal Bobcat Goldthwait, he might have had a shot at another. In the days to come, the focus will surely be on Williams’s comedy work, and that’s entirely understandable: they’ll talk about Jumanji, and his voice performance as the Genie in Aladdin, and maybe even bring up Robert Altman’s ill-conceived Popeye. But his dramatic work is where you find the real Williams; he was always searching for those expressive parts that would let people see what else he could do. There were key supporting roles in Dead Poets Society and Awakenings, which paved the way for his Good Will Hunting triumph as a sympathe tic listener. And that fantastic guest shot as a suddenly bereaved father on Homicide: Life On The Street, a favour to series creator Barry Levinson, who’d directed him in Good Morning, Vietnam and needed an A-list movie star to draw viewers to his show.

There was that short run of schmaltzy prestige projects – Jack, Jakob The Liar, What Dreams May Come, Bicentennial Man – that cast him as the most feeling man on earth. But as soon as Williams realized those weren’t working for him, he pivoted into a period of grim, complicated characters: One Hour Photo, Insomnia, The Night Listener. More recently he’d nudged back into comedy: Barry Sonnenfeld’s RV, the Night At The Museum films, License To Wed, Happy Feet and its sequel. I’m trying to figure out where Mrs. Doubtfire and The Birdcage fit in. They were clearly commercial decisions, and neither looks particularly progressive or sophisticated two decades later. But he gives his all, and audiences clearly responded. Talk of a Doubtfire sequel was rattling around the web earlier this year, either because Williams wanted something to do after his TV show The Crazy Ones was cancelled or because a couple of Fox executives who grew up with him thought they could make it happen by sheer force of will. I guess I can understand that. People wanted to see Robin Williams doing the things they loved watching him do. And now he’s gone, and that won’t happen. No more Oscar gigs, no more surprise stand-up sets, no more unexpected appearances in his friends’ movies. We’ll see him again in the new Night At The Museum picture this Christmas, and with any luck we’ll be able to enjoy him for a few moments. And that is the point. Fuck you, depression. Robin Williams will still be making people happy. 3

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Thursday, August 14

Benefits

Food Forward Turns Four! (Food Forward) Food and drink, announcing the winners of the 2014 FoodIdol Awards and more. 6:30-9 pm. $5. Food Action Hub, 2 Homewood. pushfoodforward.com.

Events

Canadian Pacific Railway Sidewalk Con-

struction in Riverdale Park (1889) Urban heritage walk looking at bike, horse and pedestrian trails in Don Valley. 6:30 pm. Free. Meet at Gerrard and Broadview streets. 416593-2656. Creating Toronto: The Story Of The City In Ten Stops Heritage Toronto boutique walking

tour. 6:30 pm. $20. Location given on registration. Pre-register heritagetoronto.org. Gardens of Song Outdoor concerts by an eclectic roster of popular artists in the garden. Rain or shine. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. 416-397-1340.

Haunted Kensington, Chinatown & The Grange Tour Walk with multicultural ghost

stories. Meet at red pole w/ black cat. 6:30-9 pm. $25, srs/stu $20, child $15. Pho Hung, 350 Spadina. Pre-register 416-923-6813. rLive Music Labs Join musicians in interactive workshops exploring the relationship between science and music. Tue & Thu at noon & 2 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000. 5Making A Stage For Our Stories Conference and showcase celebrating LGBTTIQQ2S experiences in dance and movement. To Aug 16. Pwyc. 519 Church Centre. Pre-register illnana-dcdc.com/dance-conference-2014. Market 707 Farmers’ Market Local produce, veggies, meats, cheese and more. Thursdays from 3-7 pm. Free. Scadding Court, 707 Dundas W. scaddingcourt.org/farmers_market. The Market DOC Institute’s Community Connections presents a screening of the film by Rama Rau about the global trade in human organs, followed by discussion and Q&A. 6 pm. Free. Reference Library, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium, 789 Yonge. d ocinstitute.com. Orisa Perspectives Workshop series exploring spirituality through Yoruba tradition. Divination/consultations (4-7 pm) $20-$25, community talks (7-9 pm) free. Children’s Peace Theatre, 305 Dawes. 416-752-1550. Reading Nutrition Labels Seminar. 6-7 pm. Free. Living City Health, 120 Eglinton E. livingcityhealth.com. rSail-In Cinema Toronto Port Authority outdoor film festival with two-sided floating movie screen set atop a barge in the harbour to be viewed by land or boat. To Aug 16. Free. Sugar Beach, 25 Dockside. sailincinema.com. Scottish Country Dancing In The Park Dancing to live music by Scotch Mist. 7 pm-dusk. Free. Edwards Gardens, SW corner Lawrence and Leslie. rscdstoronto.org.

Summer Open Life Drawing And Painting

Drop-in to work on observation skills and technique. Bring your own supplies. Mon and Thu, 6-9 pm. $15, 5-session pass $60. Toronto School of Art, 980 Dufferin, 2nd fl. tsa-art.ca.

rToronto Botanical Garden’s Organic Farmers’ Market Local produce, bread, meat, cheese honey, master gardeners advice clinic and more. 2-7 pm. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. 416-397-1340.

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rCanadian National Exhibition The Ex, featuring bandshell concerts, an acrobatics show, the Flying Wallendas, celebrity chef demos, parades, the Air Show, the midway, rides, food trucks and much more. $14-$18, under 4 free (rides extra). Exhibition Place. theex.com. Aug 15 to Sep 1 rHot & Spicy Food Festival Culinary delicacies, hot rhythms and spicy grooves. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com. Aug 15 to 17 rIn Honour Festival Come celebrate queer and radical communities through music, dance, food and visual art with LAL, Sedina Fiati, Dainty Box, Esteban Santiago and others. Children’s Peace Theatre, 305 Dawes. facebook.com/events/ 700607569995024. Aug 15 to 16 Markham Jazz Festival Live music by the Trilogy Jazz Project, Barbra Lica, Jane Bunnett, Donné Roberts and others. Free street festival plus ticketed events in venues along Main Street (Unionville) and Main Street (Markham). markhamjazzfestival.com. Aug 14 to 17 rMosaic South Asian heritage festival, with films, music, art, bazaar, food and more. Fri 6-11 pm, Sat 11 am-11 pm. Free. Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre. fb.me/Mosaic.Mississauga. Aug 15 to 16

the square, the park and surrouding area. Free. Port Credit Village Square, 150 Lakeshore E, Mississauga. portcreditbuskerfest.com. Aug 15 to 17 rYogapalooza Family-friendly outdoor yoga festival with movement, music and meditation. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com. Aug 16 to 17

rYork-Eglinton International Street F estival Live music and dance performances,

dance demos, a carnival, food, kids’ activities and more. Free. Eglinton West from Marlee to Dufferin. internationalstreetfest.com. Aug 16 to 17

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Eco-Art-Fest Outdoor art, heritage and cul-

tural festival, with sustainable architecture and animal habitat workshops, watercolour painting, art tours, an exhibit and more. Wed to Sun, see website for times. Todmorden Mills,

67 Pottery. 416-644-1019, no9.ca. To Sep 21 Sound Travels Festival of sound art with a soundwalk, indoor and outdoor performances, installations, workshops, a symposium and more. Concerts pwyc-$15, symposium $40/$70, intensive $175, youth camp $75. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. soundtravels.ca. To Aug 23

Summerworks Performance Festival

Dance and theatre productions, performance art, concerts, public conversations and more. $15, passes $40-$120, some free events. Various venues. s ummerworks.ca. To Aug 17

5Toronto Queer Arts And Culture

Festival Queer poetry, film screenings, cabaret, dance and music performances, and more. Various prices, some events free. Various venues. 416-879-7954, artsfestival.queerwest.org. To Aug 16

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Yoga Outdoor classes for all levels. 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

Friday, August 15

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Dudebox Underground Party (Wellspring)

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ners axe-throwing event with prizes. 8-11:30 pm. $40 adv. BATL Grounds, 33 Villiers. newbieaxethrowing@gmail.com. Briar Hill Water Reservoir Lost rivers walk. 1:30 pm. Free. Meet at Bathurst and Eglinton. 416-593-2656. rCanadian National Exhibition The Ex, featuring bandshell concerts, an acrobatics show, the Flying Wallendas, celebrity chef demos, parades, the Air Show, the midway, rides, food trucks and much more opens today and runs to Sep 1. $18, child/srs $14, under 4 free (rides extra). Exhibition Place. theex.com. Church Street Caper Scavenger Hunt Walk in the footsteps of scandalous public officials, pioneers of the 1790s and the 1970s and others. 7-9:30 pm. $30. Meet at Church and Wellesley. Pre-register urbancapers.com.

The Game Of Throne – Ptolemies: The Most Dysfunctional Family In History Lecture by U of T’s Aleksandra Ksiezak. 7 pm. $5. U of T, rm 142, 5 Bancroft. thessea.org. Get Creative With Chocolate Tales Teens learn chocolate history, truffle-making and more. 2-2:45 pm. Free. Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence E. Pre-register 416-395-5710. Ghosts, Greasepaint And Gallows Walking tour. 6:30-9 pm. $15-$25 (includes snacks). Meet at St Lawrence Market, 93 Front E. Preregister 416-923-6813.

Indian Diaspora Festival Indian music, tabla and dance performances to celebrate India’s Independence Day. 7 pm. $20. Palmerston Library Theatre, 560 Palmerston. 416-393-7680. rShow Love Community event with games, a barbecue, music, movies and more, every Fri to Sep 5. 1-8 pm. Free. Regent Park, 620 Dundas E. regentparkarts.ca.

Saturday, August 16

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ronto Cat Rescue) Sale of vintage goods plus food, tunes and more. 11 am-6 pm. Fill a bag for $15. Chosen, 960 Queen W, in the alley. facebook.com/events/1450169275256390. rCaribbean Flava Summa Lime (The Caribbean Children Fdn) Music by Stanley Mann, David Record, Rajkumarie Dance Academy and others, food, face painting and more. 1-8 pm. $5. Wildwood Park, Goreway Drive and Derry Rd (Mississauga). tccfangels.com. Yogathon (Care for Children) Perform 108 sun salutations for charity. 10 am. $25. YongeDundas Square. Pre-register yogathon.org.

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Aggie’s Wildflowers Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas. heritagetoronto.org. Alternative People’s Choice Awards & Miss Pin Up Canada Awards for models, photogra phers, makeup/hair artists and the Miss PinUp Canada contest. 8 pm. $20. Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor W. missyink.bigcartel.com.

Delegation to the X International Colloquium to Free the Cuban Five and against Terrorism Info session and fundraiser with

music and food. 6:30 pm. San Lorenzo Church, 22 Wenderly. torontoforumoncuba.com. The Designer’s Closet Fashion show and networking event of work by local designers. Black tie event. $30. The Uptown Loft, 2464 Yonge. e ventbrite.ca/e/11879328391. Kensington Foodies Roots Tour Celebrate food connected with the immigrant waves. 10 am-1 pm. $50, stu/srs $45, child $35. Starts at 350 Spadina. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

Kicks+TixTo Sneaker event with exhibits and opportunities to trade and buy. Noon-5 pm. $23 (incl tickets to a Raptors game). Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay. nba.com/raptors/kicks. Murder At the ROM Scavenger Hunt Team scavenger hunt for adults. 1-3:30 pm $30. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. Preregister urbancapers.com. rMystic Drumz Musical storytelling safari adventure. 2 pm. Free. Sanderson Library, 327 Bathurst. 416-393-7653. Peace Leadership Summer Camp Peacemak ing skills camp for women 15 to 35. Today and tomorrow. Toronto Island. Pre-register 416603-7915, vowpeace.org. r5PFLAG Gay Day At Canada’s Wonderland

Family friendly day with entertainment by Lucas Silveira and DJ Lady Coleco, picnic buffet and access to all rides. Dinner 6-7 pm. Tickets at PFLAG Canada Kiosk (8 am-2 pm). $46-$52. 9580 Jane (Vaughan). bit.ly/1mwmDUt. Quilts At The Creek Outoor show of traditional and modern quilts. Today and tomorrow. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross. blackcreek.ca. Saturday Life Drawing Session Live models, all skill levels. 9:30 am-noon. $12. Rebellion Gallery, 914 Eastern. 416-469-1777. Swansea & LM Montgomery Tour Literary detective walk. 3-5:30 pm. $15-$25 (includes snacks). Meet at Runnymede subway station. Pre-register 416-923-6813. Switch On! Electronics Workshop Teens 13-17 learn the simple steps involved in making a switch. 2 pm. Free. Fairview Library, 35 Fairview Mall. 416-395-5750. Toronto Salsa Practice No lesson, beginners to pros, no partner required. 3:30-5 pm, 5:30-8 pm. $5. Trinity-St Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor W. torontosalsapractice.com.

Sunday, August 17

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Bloods-n-Suds Car Wash (Toronto Zombie Walk/Halloween Parade) Get your car washed or buy T-shirts and raffle tickets. Noon-6 pm. $10-$15. Classic Coin Car Wash,

1286 College. torontozombiewalk.ca.

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Abuse: Survival Stories Day of testimonials

from three survivors, spoken word poetry and a creative group exercise. Noon. Free. Children’s Peace Theatre, 305 Dawes. abusesurvivalstories.com. Argonauts Football The Argos play the BC Lions. 7:30 pm. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. argonauts.ca. rCigar Box Instruments Create guitars and percussion instruments out of cigar boxes in this workshop for kids 12 and up. 12:30 and 3 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000. Distillery Sunday Market Juried art market. Every Sun rain or shine. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. thedistillerydistrict.com. France And The Left Today Ideas Left Out talk on political issues in France. 4 pm. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor W, rm 5150. bit.ly/iloaugust17. Kiroho: Spirituality African Women Acting presents an arts festival with spoken word, storytelling, dancing, singing, food and more. Workshops 11 am-2 pm & 2-4 pm, performance 4:30-6:30 pm. $15-$25. Ward’s Island Club House, 20 Withrow. Pre-register 647-7703293, africanwomenacting@gmail.com. rLeslieville Farmers’ Market Meats, dairy, baked goods, fruit & veg offered by local producers Sundays to Oct 26. 9 am-2 pm. Jonathan Ashbridge Park, 20 Woodward (between Queen & Eastern). l eslievillemarket.com. The Leslieville Flea Outdoor flea market with a variety of vintage, salvaged and upcycled goods. 10 am-5 pm. Free. Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen E. l eslievilleflea.com. Liberty Village Farmers Market Sundays through the fall. 9 am-2 pm. Green P parking lot, Liberty and Atlantic. my-market.ca. Mount Pleasant Cemetery Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Yonge entrance (N of St Clair). rom.on.ca. Murder at the ROM Scavenger hunt for adults. 1-3:30 pm. $30. Meet outside Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-8952378, urbancapers.com. rOpen Streets T.O Streets become “paved parks” as all-ages activities promoting physi cal activity and exploring our city in healthy and fun ways happen along Bloor from Spadina to Parliament, Yonge from Bloor to Queen. 8 am-noon. Free. o penstreetsto.org.

Remaking Toronto: Animals And Office Towers In The Downtown Core Heritage

Toronto walk. 10:30 am. Free. Commerce Court North, 25 King W. heritagetoronto.org. Salon West Launch Speakers and panelists include Marshall Pynkoski, Karin Eaton, David Soknacki and others at this launch for a forum for dialogue on arts and culture. 2-5 pm. $20. Women’s Art Association, 23 Prince Arthur. Pre-register salonwest.strikingly.com. Second Chinatown Food Tour Visit a Chinese bakery, grocery shops and more and learn about the upcoming Harvest Moon Festival. 10 am-1 pm. $35-$50 (includes snacks). 393 Dundas W. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

Shameless Magazine Clothing Swap & Issue Launch Women and trans* clothing

swap. Bring clothing/accessories in clean and good condition. 7 pm. $5 (includes issue). Bike Pirates, 1292 Bloor W. s hamelessmag.com. Sky And Water Lost rivers walk. 2 pm. Free. Meet at Dufferin & Castlefield. 416-593-2656. Toronto Island Paddle Tour A 15K standup paddle board tour from Budapest Park to Toronto Island. 11 am-3 pm. $59. Pre-register oshaosha.ca.

Town To Park: Avenue Road To Rosehill Reservoir Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm.

Free/pwyc. NW corner of Avenue Rd & St Clair. heritagetoronto.org. TSSC Beach Volleyball Meetup Pickup game open to all ages and abilities. 4-6 pm $5. The Docks, 176 Cherry. meetup.com/TorontoSSC/ events/198409372. Ukulele Sundays Intro class. 12:30-1 pm. Free. Toronto Institute for the Enjoyment of Music, 821 Queen W. enjoymusictoronto.com.

Monday, August 18 Farm City Farmers Market Fruit, veg, homemade spices and more. Mondays 4-8 pm. SE corner of Bathurst and Niagara. 416-392-0335.

Introductory Meditation Learn three easy techniques. 7 pm. Free. College/Shaw Library, 766 College. 416-539-0234. Mo Mondays Event that fuses comedy and TED talks. 5:30 pm. $10-$20. Hard Rock Café, 279 Yonge. momondays.com/toronto. rSummer Dance Series Collective of Black Artists presents family friendly African dance classes outdoors. 5-6:30 pm. Free. Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E. info@cobainc.com. WHY SHOULD I CARE: MUNICIPAL POLICIES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH Discussion on how to best support marginalized youth with Andray Domise, Maura Lawless and Steven Ambrose. 7 pm. Free. Duke of York, 39 Prince Arthur. Pre-register wsicaug2014.eventbrite.ca.

Tuesday, August 19 Haunted Yorkville, U Of T & Queen’s Park

Ghost walk. 6:30-9 pm. $25, srs/stu $20, child $15. Royal Ontario Museum steps, 100 Queen’s Park. Pre-register 416-923-6813. IncentiveWorks Education and trade show event for the meetings, incentive travel and special events industry. Today and tomorrow. From $99. Metro Convention Centre, North Bldg, 255 Front W. incentiveworksshow.com.

Let’s Get Lost – A Walking/Reading Group on the Dismantling of Subjects & Spaces

Walking discussion on various readings. See website for details. 6-8 pm. Onsite [at] OCAD, 230 Richmond W. o cadu.ca/onsite. 5LGBT Salsa Classes Salsa and bachata classes for queer and trans people and their allies. 6:30-9:30 pm. $70 for 7-weeks (stu $35); $15 drop-in. Multifaith Centre, 569 Spadina. Preregister lgbtdance.club@utoronto.ca. Play The Parks Zumba fitness and live music. Noon. Free. Trinity Square Park, 10 Trinity Sq. downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Silver Sendoff: R&D (Gallery TPW) Funder and farewell party for the art gallery ahead of its move to a larger space. 6 pm. Free. Gallery TPW, 1256 Dundas W. gallerytpw.ca. Tai Chi Outdoor class. 6-7 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

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Paint The Wall (Blank Canvases Children’s Art

Program) Cocktail party in the parking lot with live communal painting for guests, a barbecue, prizes and entertainment by DJ LenX and others. 7-11 pm. $25. Walnut Studios, 83 Walnut. Pre-register tinyurl.com/kfp6olr. United For Gaza: Dubai Comedy Night (charities in Gaza) Stand-up with Ali Al Sayed, Mina Liccione, Xulf Ali and host Ali Hassan. 7 pm. $40-$50. U of T Mississauga Campus, 3359 Mississauga Rd N, CCT Bldg. lamatv.me.

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GIVE PEACE CAMP A CHANCE

Calling young women everywhere: time to unleash your inner peacenik on the Toronto Islands at Cana dian Voice of Women for Peace’s skills camp for girls and young women 15 to 35. All dreamers and schemers are welcome at the weekend-long leadership session happening Saturday and Sunday (August 16 and 17). $15-$25, scholarships available. Pre-register at vowpeace.org to help carry on VOW’s 50-year legacy of activism. Peace out.

Events

Heritage Matters Mayoral Candidates Debate On the topic of conserving and pro

moting Toronto’s heritage, with candidates Olivia Chow, John Tory, Rob Ford, Karen Stintz and David Soknacki. 7-9 pm. Free. St James Cathedral’s Cathedral Centre, 65 Church. Preregister 416-338-0682, heritagetoronto.org. Packing A Healthy Lunchbox Workshop on preparing healthy and eco-friendly lunches. 7 pm. Free. Fenigo, 1199 Bloor W. 647-827-9878. Science ROCKS! Music playground for adults 19+. 7 pm-midnight. $15-$18. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000.

Small Business Network: Lessons From Immigrant Entrepreneurs Immigrant entre-

preneurs discuss starting businesses in Cana da. 6:30-8 pm. Free. Bloor/ Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor W. 416-393-7674. Toronto Indie Arts Market Fashion, crafts, small press, food and more. 7-11 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. torontoindieartsmarket.com. 3

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Open Streets is our chance to take over the streets and turn the pavement into our own car-free private

Make the roads your rec centre at Open Streets on August 17.

recreation ground. Bike, run, walk, board – whatever turns your crank – along Bloor (between Spadina and Parliament) and on Yonge (Bloor to Queen) on Sunday (August 17) from 8 am to noon. When you get tired of that, dive into programmed activities in half a dozen “hub” parks along the route. Free. openstreetsto.org

FEELING FOR FELINES

Support Annex/Toronto Cat Rescueby heading to the Alley Cats Yard Sale on Saturday (August 16), 11 am to 6 pm. The orgs feed feral cats, foster abandoned cats until they can be adopted, curb population growth and more to keep the animals safe. Snap up vintage goods – fill a bag for $15 – snack on food and enjoy the tunes at Chosen

(960 Queen West). Where? In the alley via Givins, of course. facebook.com/ events/1450169275256390

Wednesday, August 20 The Annex Guided ROM walk. Meet at west

corner of Royal Ontario Museum. 6 pm. Free. 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8000, rom.on.ca. Art Of Yoga Kundalini yoga and meditation. 7-8 pm. Pwyc. Art Gallery of Mississauga, 300 City Centre. artofyogaagm.eventbrite.com. Free Flicks: Funny Girl Outdoor screening hosted by NOW Magazine film critic Norm Wilner. Dusk (9 pm). Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Fresh Wednesdays Live music and a farmers’ market every Wed to Aug 27. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca/special_events. Grant Writing Workshop SAVAC presents a talk by Toronto Arts Council’s Peter Kingstone. 6-8 pm. Free. 401 Richmond, 4th floor. savac. net/current-programs. Leslie Log House Tour Drop-in guided tours. 1-4 pm. $6, stu, $4.80, family $15. 4415 Mississauga (Mississauga). bit.ly/1s3X6Kc. Play The Parks Cardio dance and live music. Noon. Free. College Park Courtyard, 444 Yonge. downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Ryerson’s Farmers Market Fresh local produce, food trucks and music. 11 am-3 pm. Free admission. Gould E of Yonge. food.ryerson.ca. Sign Painters: The Movie Film screening with local GTA sign painters in attendance. 7-9 pm. Free. Swipe Design, 401 Richmond W. Preregister ligatures.ca. 3D Printing For Total Beginners Workshop. 6:30-9:30 pm. $49-$132 (eventbrite.ca). Hot Pop Factory, 215 Spadina, suite B05. Pre-register hotpopfactory.com/workshops. Yoga Meditation Kundalini class. 6 pm. Free. Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park. 416-201-7649, freemeditation.ca.

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ARIES Mar 21 | Apr 19 Researchers in

Peru have recently tracked down many previously unknown varieties of wild cacao plants. What that means is that there are exotic kinds of chocolate that you and I have never dreamed of, and they will be commercially available within a few years. As delicious as your Chocolove XOXOX Extra Strong Dark candy bar may taste to you now, you will eventually journey further into a new frontier of ecstatic delectability. I propose that we use this theme as a metaphor for the work you have ahead of you right now. It is time for you to make good things even better – to take fun diversions and transform them into experiences that engender transcendent bliss. Turn “yes” into “YESSSS!!!!”

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TAURUS Apr 20 | May 20 At your next meal, imagine that the food you are eating is filled with special nutrients that enhance your courage. During the meal after that, fantasize that you are ingesting ingredients that will boost your perceptiveness. The next time you snack, visualize your food as being infused with elements that will augment the amount of trust you have in yourself. Then you will be ready to carry out your assignment for the coming weeks: Use your imagination to pump up your courage and perceptiveness as you carry out smart adventures that you haven’t trusted yourself enough to try before now. GEMINI May 21 | Jun 20 The leaves

and berries of the deadly nightshade plant are highly poisonous. If ingested, they cause delirium and death. On the other hand, a drug obtained from the same plant is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. It’s helpful in treating many illnesses, from gastrointestinal and heart problems to Parkinson’s. Is there a metaphorical equivalent in your life, Gemini? An influence that can either be sickening or healing, depending on various factors? I suspect that now is one of those times when you should be very focused on ensuring that the healing effect predominates.

CANCER Jun 21 | Jul 22 A New York doctor offers a service he calls Pokertox. Jack Berdy injects Botox into poker players’ faces so as to make their expressions hard to read. With their facial muscles paralyzed, they are in no danger of betraying subtle emotional signals that might help their opponents guess their strategy. I understand there might sometimes be value in adopting a poker face when you are in the midst of trying to win at poker or other games. But for the foreseeable future, Cancerian, I recommend the opposite approach. You’re most likely to be successful if you reveal everything you’re feeling. Let your face and eyes be as eloquent as they can be. LEO Jul 23 | Aug 22 When we are

launching any big project, our minds hide from us the full truth about how difficult it will be. If we knew beforehand all of the tests we would even-

tually face, we might never attempt it. Economist Albert O. Hirschman called this the principle of the “hiding hand.” It frees us to dive innocently into challenging work that will probably take longer than we thought and compel us to access new resources and creativity. To be clear: What’s hidden from us are not only the obstacles but also the unexpected assistance we will get along the way.

VIRGO Aug 23 | Sep 22 The literal mean-

ing of the Swedish word “smultronställe” is “wild strawberry patch.” Metaphorically, it refers to a special place that feels like your private sanctuary. It may be hard-to-find or unappreciated by others, but for you it’s a spot that inspires you to relax deeply. You might have had a lifechanging epiphany there. When you’re in this refuge, you have a taste of what it’s like to feel at home in the world. Do you have a “smultronställe,” Virgo? If not, it’s time to find one. If you already do, spend extra time there in the coming week.

LIBRA Sep 23 | Oct 22 If I’m reading the

astrological omens correctly, the bells are about to ring for you. The festive lights will flash. The celebratory anthems will throb. It’s like you’re going to win a fortune on a TV quiz show; like you will get an A+ on your final exam; like you’ll be picked as homecoming king or queen. But it’s possible I’m a bit off in my projections, and your success will be subtler than I anticipate. Maybe, in fact, you are about to accomplish the Healing of the Year, or discover the Secret of the Decade, or enjoy the Most Meaningful Orgasm of the Century.

SCORPIO Oct 23 | Nov 21 A teenage Pak-

istani boy decided he wanted to help his country’s government clean up the local internet. Ghazi Muhammad Abdullah gathered a list of over 780,000 porn sites and sent it to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. Big job! Hard work! I would love to see you summon similar levels of passion and diligence as you work in behalf of your favourite cause, Scorpio. The coming weeks will be prime time for you to get very excited about the changes you would like to help create in the world.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 | Dec 21 Working

as a journalist for the Papua New Guinea Post-Courier, Simon Eroro wanted to interview a group of indigenous rebels in a remote jungle. He decided he was willing to do whatever was necessary to get the big scoop. After making a difficult journey through rough terrain to reach them, he was told he would be given the information that he sought on one condition: that he be circumcised with bamboo sticks as part of a cleansing ritual.

Eroro agreed to the procedure, got the story and ultimately won a prize for his report. I don’t recommend that you go quite that far in pursuit of your current goal, Sagittarius. On the other hand, it might be wise for you to consider making a sacrifice.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 | Jan 19 “Kintsukuroi” is a Japanese word that literally means “golden repair.” It refers to the practice of fixing cracked pottery with lacquer blended with actual gold or silver. Metaphorically, it suggests that something may become more beautiful and valuable after being broken. The wounds and the healing of the wounds are integral parts of the story, not shameful distortions to be disguised or hidden. Does any of that resonate with you about your current experience, Capricorn? I’m guessing it does. Let’s call this the kintsukuroi phase of your cycle. AQUARIUS Jan 20 | Feb 18 Near the

end of his career, the painter Henri Matisse created a paper-cut composition he called Le Bateau, or The Boat. It is an abstract piece that does not depict a literal boat. That’s why the Museum of Modern Art in New York should perhaps be forgiven for mistakenly hanging it upside-down back in 1961, upon first acquiring the piece. Fortunately, after a month and a half, a knowledgeable person noticed, and the position of Le Bateau was corrected. I’m wondering if there’s a comparable phenomenon going on with you right now, Aquarius? Is it possible that a part of your life got inverted or transposed? If so, will you be sharp enough to see the goof and brave enough to fix it? I hope you won’t allow this error to persist.

PISCES Feb 19| Mar 20 “I owe my suc-

cess to having listened respectfully to the very best advice,” said British author G. K. Chesterton, “and then going away and doing the exact opposite.” I’m going to endorse that approach for you, Pisces. In my astrological opinion, I don’t think anyone can possibly give you accurate counsel in the coming weeks. Your circumstances are too unique and your dilemmas are too idiosyncratic for even the experts to understand, let alone the people who care for you and think they own a piece of you. I do suspect it might be useful for you to hear what everyone has to say about your situation, though. Seeing their mistaken or uninformed perspectives should help you get clarity about what’s right.

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The queen bee of Canadian honey, these guys also supply half the private-label honey sold by retailers. But like all pasteurized varieties, this stuff is heated to such a high temperature that some of the beneficial enzymes and phytonutrients are reduced, and the pasteurization process makes this product more energy-intensive. Some bottles are vaguely labelled “packed in Canada,” triggering speculation since a 2011 investigation found that a third of U.S. honey was actually laundered Chinese honey and often contaminated with illegal levels of antibiotics and pesticides. Billy Bee, however, says its honey is entirely Canadian and Argentine. It’s not organic, so fields where bees collect pollen are likely pesticide-laden. SCORE: N

Manuka’s been the darling of the alt-health community as well as certain medical circles ever since New Zealand started talking up this product’s antibacterial superpowers. To be honest, all honey is antibacterial, but the Kiwis have put a lot of cash into proving theirs is particularly healing on wounds, burns and more thanks to a protein exclusive to it. Thing is, most of the “manuka” on shelves is actually kanuka. Sellers of certified manuka have to prove that most of the pollen comes from manuka trees. But even then, manuka ain’t local, honey. It travels 14,000 kilometres to get to you. SCORE: NNN

Looking for some unpasteurized sticky stuff that comes from a little closer to home? Canadian wildflower is always a decent pick. Dutchman’s Gold offers a few varieties, including a wildflower honey, where bees mostly suckle on goldenrod and aster blossoms. That should mean the fields surrounding the hives are more diverse than those that bees feed on for, say, clover honey . Dutchman’s isn’t certified organic (which would ensure 3 kilometres around the hives are certified pesticidefree), but the company does avoid antibiotics in its beekeeping SCORE: NNNN

nature notes FEDS STILL REGISTERING BEE-KILLING PESTICIDES Seeds of intent hold the power to shape who we are and who we want to become. At least that’s what selfhelp books say. It’s been a year since Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) issued a notice of intent inspiringly titled Action To Protect Bees From Exposure To Neonicotinoid Pesticides. “Yes! Protect the bees! Let’s do this thing!” Canadians cheered. Then, last week, Sierra Club of Canada revealed that the agency continues to green-light new neonic products despite its commitment to re-evaluating their effects on pollinators. In the past two weeks alone, the

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PMRA has registered for use two pesticide products. Both the canola seed and general cereal seed “protectant” made by Valent Canada contain clothianidin, a neonicotinoid currently banned in Europe. Health Canada says it shares the public’s concern about the need for a healthy bee population and has acknowledged that “current agricultural practices related to the use of neonicotinoid-treated corn and soybean seed are not sustainable.” The

thing is, says the agency, the newly approved neonic products are for use on wheat and canola, to which, it says, neonic-triggered die-offs have yet to be traced in Canada. Sierra Club national program director John Bennett argues the feds are “attempting to deceive Cana dians into believing they’re taking action on bee-killing pesticides” yet continue to ignore the broader threats to the environment. The problem goes way beyond

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Unpasteurized Canadian delights, both these brands sweeten the deal by being certified organic, guaranteeing a 3 kilometre radius of organic buzzing grounds for their busy bees. Unlike conventional honey, no antibiotics are used in production, and colonies aren’t killed off after honey harvesting. Bonus: both are produced in Ontario. FYI PC Organics Wildflower Honey is a good grocery chain pick. SCORE: NNNNN

This ain’t a brand, but a call to support your local apiarist, like my market man Brian Hamlin, who sells gobs of honey geo-labelled according to hive locations fanning out from the Toronto Islands and U of T to isles north of the city. But keep in mind that not all farmers’ market honeys are created equal. I’ve seen some with artificial flavours and weird chems. Also be sure to chat up your bee whisperers to find out more about the fields hugging their hives. SCORE: NNNNN

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those honey bees near corn and soy fields, explains Bennett. Mounting peer-reviewed studies are fingering neonics for declines in bats, birds, bugs – the list goes on. Health Canada insists it’s taking action. As of this year, it’s slapped warning labels on neonic pesticides and is working with farmers on safer seed planting practices so treated seeds don’t kick up neonic-laced dust when fields are sown. Activists argue that the whole strategy places the blame and bur den on farmers while protecting the chemical companies making the pesticides. As long as Canadian crops, including up to 100 per cent of conventional corn and up to 50 per cent of conventional soy are treated with neonics, Canada is sowing the seeds of destruction for the nation’s bees. If you think it’s time for touger action, let your MP and @HealthCanada know. #savethebees, #BanNeonics ecoholic@nowtoronto.com | @ecoholicnation

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REJUVENATING 100 MILE FACE MASK Come harvest season, my little corner of Toronto goes from being sadly lacking in local organic produce to an orgy of earth-given delights. Within blocks of my house there are, count ’em, four farmers’ markets. What to do with all that bounty when my belly and freezer can’t keep up? Mash it together and make a face mask! This week’s combo? A spoonful of slightly overripe blueberries (full of nourishing antioxidants), some yogurt (a gently exfoliating source of lactic acid) and a drizzle of skin-plumping, antibacterial honey, all from my local markets. Ten minutes once a week will leave your UV-embattled face soft and glowing. Plus, you can eat whatever you don’t use.

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top 10

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The explosion of food culture means almost everyone can name-check the trending restos. But what about those holes in the wall in strip malls, or smaller eateries that have been around for years and no longer get major buzz? Ten tasty places that are off the eaten track.

By KARON LIU

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BACK OF HOUSE (Leslieville)

It’s at Leslieville’s restaurant intersection of Queen and Carlaw, but Back of House has been overlooked since it opened four months ago. That may be because it’s a 20-seat restaurant in a garage behind a Chinese restaurant. Owner Charles Crothall keeps it simple with an affordable all-day breakfast (pork belly and eggs with kale!) and sandwich menu (crunchy pankoand quinoa-breaded chicken!), but uses haute cuisine techniques. A seemingly simple cheeseburger ($10) is made with ground sirloin and chuck stuffed with oxtail. It’s cooked sousvide, seared to hold in the juices, then sandwiched in a Brick Street bakery bun with a smear of caramelized onion aioli. Crothall does double duty as the server; hence the name of the restaurant and his ability to keep costs down. 181A Carlaw, 647-703-4840, facebook. com/BOHToronto

THE EMPANADA COMPANY (Etobicoke)

Just a short walk from the 501 streetcar’s last westbound stop at the Long-branch loop, this little Chilean takeout empanada shop is popular with last-minute party hosts who need something filling and cheap to heat up in minutes. There are a few bar seats plus a small patio out front for dining in, and three empanadas make a hearty lunch. The menu lists more than a dozen variations (including gluten-free tamales and vegetarian options, like one with grilled veggies and goat cheese), but first-timers should start with the Chilean beef, which features tender and flaky meat braised and spiced with onions, black olives and golden raisins ($3). The leek and prosciutto ($3.25) is a more modern version, bursting with gooey mozzarella, sautéed leeks and salty ham. The Nutella Banana S’mores Empanada ($3.75) is a must – a golden, puffy pastry with a scorched marshmallow on top conceals piping-hot Nutella and banana slices that ooze out like lava. Where was this at camp? 122 Fortieth, 647-435-5003, empanada.ca, @empanadacompany

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Aprile BAmBinA CuCinA

1054½ Gerrard Street East | 647-352-6969 | aprilebambina.com Walk into Aprile’s and step back in time to the classic Mom and Pop Italian. From the red vinyl kitchen chairs and to the vintage Italian American Album covers on the wall, the whole feel is familiar and homey kitsch. And that homey goodness extends to the food! For starters, try the grilled Caesar with pancetta. Pizzas are made using “00” flour imported from Italy to ensure a light, tasty crust. There are the classic offerings as well as

pizzas like pear, walnut, gorgonzola or an impeccable wild mushroom. You’ll also find traditional pastas done well with the standout being a homemade pappardelle with slow cooked beef cheek, burnt butter and pinenuts. A boutique selection of beers including Peroni is offered. Aprile’s wine list is simple, well-chosen and very affordable. Perfect for casual date night or a family meal.

GOOD TO KNOW: Summer Garden Patio, Open for Sunday Brunch, Takes Reservations.

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The Wine Bar

9 Church Street (north of Esplanade) | 416-504-9463 | 9church.com Wine Bar claims it offers the cure for menu boredom. Indeed, the menu of sharing dishes changes monthly and leans heavily on local ingredients. Menus are designed to create a broad palate of taste experiences and they lend themselves to plenty of pairing options. Wine-wise, roughly 25 bottles are available by the glass and plenty of those options won’t break the bank. The

full wine list is 350 bottles long and features some rare and eccentric finds. Ideal venue for intimate dinners or when you actually want to engage with your dining mates! Notable for its cozy, carefree ambience and its friendly low-key Chef’s bar, which serves as both entertainment and the ideal conversation starter.

GOOD TO KNOW: Thursday, Friday, Saturday TAPAS features, Mondays - No Corkage Fee Tuesdays - $5 Wine Features & Wednesdays are Buck $1 a Shuck Oysters.

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Hank’s

91/2 Church Street (north of Esplanade) | 416-504-2657 | hanks9church.com Hank’s is a cafe diner in the St. Lawrence market area. It’s hip, upmarket vibe offers an ideal respite from the bustle of downtown. Menus are home-style and well executed. Notable are the various Eggs Bennies and the 2-Hander Sandwiches on thick, grainy bread. Hank’s espresso is some of the city’s best. The all-day breakfast is certainly a hit with the market crowd and creative types who want to

get some business done over a casual meal. Hank’s also works well to grab a latte and a homemade baked good. Take out is available but recommend eating in. A very cool and relaxing spot that is a sure hit for weekday brunch/lunch and weekend brunch. Morphs nicely into modish event space in the evenings. Fully Licensed.

GOOD TO KNOW: Must try dishes include Hank’s famous Breakfast Poutine with Hollandaise and soft poached egg in place of the usual gravy. Get your Lipitor Rx ready!

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McGuGan’s Fine scottish Pub

1058 Gerrard St. East @ Jones | 416-901-9859 | mcgugans.com McGugan’s is perhaps the best gastropub this side of the Don. It walks the line between being a solid neighbourhood local and a destination for Scots looking to claim their stake in a city full of Irish pubs. On tap are a dozen beers, mostly local craft products and staples like Tennants and Guinness. The food is comforting and classic pub fare with the usual pot pies, curry and burger as well as massive buttermilkbattered chicken wings. The Roast Beef Sannie —

thin-sliced beef served on a yorkshire pudding bun — is a must-try. This wee East end gem has live music every Friday and two of the best backyard patios in the city — a flower-festooned ground-level 60-seater and a rooftop bar with a big-screen TV, as well as a giant indoor TV. Almost deep-fried mars bar season on our fully heated patio! Yum!

GOOD TO KNOW: Live Music Every Friday, Outdoor Rooftop Patio TV, Open until 2am

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Batifole

744 Gerrard St East, 416-462-9965 | batifole.ca Hailed as the best french cuisine in Chinatown East, Batifole offers up a menu teaming with classic comfort foods from the south of France. Duck rillettes, brandade de morue, cassoulet royale, souflees and an extensive wine offering take front and centre in the cozy dining room that has been

Riverdale’s hidden gem for over 10 years. Fresh and exciting things are always being cooked up under the hand of new chef-owner Pascal Geffroy that are sure to delight.

MAINS: Cote de Veau farci au Fromage de Chevre Frais Jambon Cru et Sauce Marsala

Appetizers: Melange de Terrine Maison et ses Condiment, Moules Mariniere ou a la Provencale

Come see what we’re all about! Bon Appetit!

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There’s what in there?

WHEN WE TALK ABOUT HIDDEN GEMS, WE’RE USUALLY REFERRING TO HOLE-IN-THE-WALL RESTAURANTS, BUT HERE WE ASKED FIVE CHEFS TO CREATE A GEM OF THEIR OWN. USING UNEXPECTED INGREDIENTS AND TWISTS ON ORIGINAL DISHES, HERE’S WHAT THEY CAME UP WITH. By KARON LIU Photo by MICHAEL WATIER

THE SECRET A liquid nitrogen tank THE DISH Lamb brain tiramisu THE CHEF Rob Bragagnolo (Marben)

Inspired by modern Spanish cooking, executive chef Bragagnolo broke out his liquid nitrogen tank to create his take on tiramisu, or, as he describes it, a tiramisu semifreddo that looks like a lamb’s brain on the plate. He combined egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and coffee in an iSi canister (a kitchen gadget that essentially makes whipped cream), then dispensed the cream into a vat of liquid nitrogen to freeze it. The resulting tiramisu is crisp and brittle on the outside like meringue, but gooey and melty like coffee ice cream on the inside. Bonus: this cool treat also turns you into a fire-breathing dragon as puffs of liquid nitrogen escape your mouth and nostrils when you bite into it.

This Mexican restaurant does things a little differently since chef Dubrovsky, ex of the molecular College spot L.A.B., helms the kitchen. Here, he put his spin on traditional tortilla soup by giving it a vegetarian base made of tomatoes and chilies. (The soup usually calls for chicken.) “At the restaurant, if it’s not specifically stated that there’s a meat protein in it, it’s vegetarian,” says the chef, who himself doesn’t eat meat. He then turned the soup into a gel using agar-agar, a gelatinous additive derived from seaweed, for an unexpected texture, and garnished it with crèma (Mexican sour cream), micro-cilantro, radishes, lime zest and tortilla dust.

Pastry chef de Boinod is best known for her doughnuts, but for this project she created a decadent, dense bittersweet chocolate cake using cooked quinoa rather than flour. Aside from hitting the gluten-free mark, quinoa gives a surprisingly pleasant chewier, spongier texture to the dessert, and since she used potent dark chocolate, the quinoa’s grainy taste is undetectable. “It has a dense, moussey, ganache texture that’s almost like cornmeal,” she says. “Quinoa is quite versatile in baking applications. You can use it cooked this way or you can grind it up and use it as a flour.”

Imagine showing up at a dinner party and plopping a couple of cans of food on the table for everyone to share. That’s what former Catch chef Langley is hoping people will do with her new line of canned goods, Scout Canning, slated to launch later this year. But she’s not just canning the usual jams and beans. You’ll find tasty BC albacore tuna conserva with lemon, hot-smoked Lake Erie walleye in olive oil, pickled carrots with basil and dill, ricotta with raw garlic, and pickled beets with sumac. Open a can, break out a bottle of wine, and voilà: Friday night.

THE SECRET Quinoa THE DISH Chocolate cake THE CHEF Ashley Jacot de Boinod (Glory Hole Doughnuts)

THE SECRET Tomato and chilies THE DISH Jellied tortilla soup THE CHEF Howard Dubrovsky (Fonda Lola)

THE SECRET Canned delights THE DISH Scout Canning THE CHEF Charlotte Langley (Groundwork Food)

THE SECRET Scallops THE DISH Pasta with capers, anchovies, basil cress, oven-dried tomatoes THE CHEF Michael Wilson (Luma) At first sight it looks like chef de cuisine Wilson has made a very pretty, vibrant bowl of puttanesca (pasta à la whore, in Italian), but one bite in and you realize something is different. Wilson puréed scallops and cream into a mousse, mixed in gelatin, baked it and then cut the sheet into long, delicate ribbons. The gelatin gives them elasticity, and the scallops’ flavour goes brilliantly with the summery taste of capers, anchovies, basil cress and oven-dried tomatoes. NOW AUGUST 14-20 2014

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Home of the $2.50 banh mi, this is one of the busiest places in Chinatown. The Nguyen Huong Food Company (there are several shops in the suburbs) is owned by the parents of the Chau brothers, better known as the guys behind Banh Mi Boys and the new Lucky Red bao shop just next door. While most flock to the banh mi counter, you could try the other prepared foods. Big appetite? Ask for a takeout box of cubed spongy rice cakes. (Think gelatinous and sweet rather than the flavourless coasters found in supermarkets.) They’re pan-seared on the flat-top with eggs cooked just enough to still be runny, scallions for a grassy bite and bits of dried pork. At $4 each, they’re a steal. Dip them in the accompanying sweet soy sauce for a salty, addictive hit. 322 Spadina, 416-599-4625, nguyenhuong.ca

Banh Mi Nguyen Huong (Chinatown)

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HawtHorne Food & drink

60 Richmond Street East (just west of Church), 647-930-9517 | hawthorneto.ca Local. Seasonal. Sustainable. Our chefs put a spin on modern comfort food using fresh seasonal ingredients from Ontario’s agricultural bounty. Classic techniques are used to transform simple dishes into the extraordinary. The menu changes frequently but the result is always the same — Delicious! Hawthorne is the enterprise arm of the Hospitality Workers Training Centre.

When you eat at Hawthorne Food & Drink you’re participating in an age-old tradition that sees hospitality as a meaningful two-way relationship. We provide a great food experience, you support training for good jobs in Toronto’s hospitality industry. LunCH: 11am - 3pm M-F Dinner: 5pm - 10pm T-S

Summer prix fixe menu: 2 course lunch $15, 3 course dinner $25, daily drink specials!

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lot st.

685 Queen Street West, 416-367-8800 | lotst.ca | twitter: /lotstreet | facebook: /LotSt We are a Fresh, Ever Evolving, Urban Casual Canadian tapas style restaurant. In 1837 Lot Street was renamed in honour of Queen Victoria and is now commonly known as Queen St. Queen Street has had many names. For the first sixty years many sections were referred to as Lot Street. These were the first lots laid out in the city of York, renamed Toronto in 1834, which were given to

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loyal officials who were willing to give up the amenities of modern cities to take up residence in the forests. These 40 hectare lots were placed along the south side of the first east–west road laid in York, which was Lot Street.

WISH reStaurant

3 Charles Street East, 416-935-0240 | wishintoronto.com | facebook: /WishRestaurant

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Chef Pauline Agnew is a firm believer that atmosphere and delicious food are essential to a pleasant dining experience. Never pretensious, her menu changes regularly offering seasonal dishes like malt braised short ribs with creamy hominy corn grits, braised veg, house made horseradish & parsnip crisps. But regulars can always count on the scrumptious blue crab cake with

tomatillo salsa & lemon aioli which have been a staple for years. Renda Abdo (legendary 7 West and Smith, the hip eatery on Church) has made Wish a ‘must’ at Yonge & Bloor for loyal and new clientele alike. Its charming, shabby chic style is minimal in design but maximum in appeal!

Blue Crab Cake with Tomatillo Salsa & Lemon Aioli, Malt Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Hominy Corn Grits, Braised

Veg, House Made Horseradish & Parsnip Crisps, Challah French Toast with Blueberries & Caramelized Bananas (photo)

Okay, we get that the peameal sandwich is the quintessential St. Lawrence Market meal, but tucked in the far south end of the market’s basement is this little Ukrainian deli that’s a find for cheap lunches and eastern European snacks and candies. At the back counter are homemade pierogies ($4/dozen) scooped out of plastic containers (the choice serving ware of grandmas everywhere), plump, pillowy and bursting with fillings like velvety and cheesy mashed potatoes and pucker-inducing shredded sauerkraut. Burrito-sized cabbage rolls ($3.50 each) and housemade sausages ($2.89/100g) round off the Ukrainian meal. 93 Front East, unit B16, 416-368-8427, dnister.ca

LA SALUMERIA

AMICO’S PIZZA

(Midtown)

HAKKA NO. 1

(North York)

At first glance, this cramped but fully stocked food shop looks like just another place to stock up on pastas, olive oils, deli meats and cheeses, but it’s also one of the best sandwich shops in the city. It’s not really advertised, but you can grab a fluffy ciabatta or calabrese bun from the bread bin and hand it to one of the workers. Pick any meat and cheese combination from the deli counter and they’ll trick out your sandwich with all the fixin’s: lettuce, tomato, pickles, cucumbers, mayo and mustard. There are hundreds of possible combinations (the salami selection alone is overwhelming), but the staff is always happy to offer pairing suggestions, like a creamy provolone to go with the sharp, salty taste of coppa. (That softball-sized sandwich costs a wallet-friendly $6.50.) Remember to grab a can of Brio to complete your lunch. 2021 Yonge, 416-486-8327

Hakka, a subset of Chinese cuisine influenced by India and the Caribbean, is still relatively unknown. Head to this suburban outpost – No. 1’s second location – for familiar Chinese dishes loaded with spice, and bubble tea. The menu is lengthy, listing more than 200 dishes, but whatever else you order, you must try Hakka noodles, a simple street food that’s essentially thin noodles stir-fried in a light soy sauce with julienned vegetables. The portions are huge, so bring a group, but solo diners can take advantage of lunch deals starting at $6. Chili-chicken is a go-to as well as Manchurian fish that’s fried to a crisp, then covered in a sweet and slightly spicy garlicky sauce. 2355 Keele, unit 15, 416-242-8808, hakka1.com

CINAMON INDIAN BISTRO (The Beach)

A favourite takeout spot for Beach residents since it opened last year, this little 20-seat restaurant boasts a chef who’s cooked for Bill Clinton, Giorgio Armani and the Queen. The menu even lists their favourite dishes. Be sure to get extra garlicky naan – made to order as you peer into the kitchen – to sop up all the velvety, spicy but greaseless butter chicken sauce ($12.75). For the record, Her Majesty loves grilled garlic prawns. 1966 Queen East, 416-519-4534, cinamonindianbistro.com

(Parkdale)

This Parkdale pizzeria that’s been around since 1978 is more akin to Italian-American red sauce establishments than to rustic Neapolitan spots, and that’s why the locals love it. Ask staff at nearby restaurant Chantecler. They can often be found here at 2 am (Amico’s closes at 4 am), when their restaurant is done for the night. One thing they order: the lasagne ($12), which Chantecler co-owner Jacob Wharton-Shukster describes as a “mille-feuille” of house-cranked pasta sheets. It’s saucy, cheesy, full of meat and big enough for two. Get it with a Caesar salad ($8, also plenty for two) and a plate of fried calamari rings ($9.25) that comes with cocktail sauce for dipping. 1648 Queen West, 416-537-2222, amicospizza.com, @AmicosPizzaTO NOW august 14-20 2014

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JACQUES BISTRO DU PARC (Yorkville)

(Little Portugal)

This Portuguese chicken place isn’t really a hidden gem per se, but the countless patio guides that come out every summer somehow overlook Bairrada’s gorgeous private back yard, an oasis of long picnic tables, sangria pitchers, flat-screen TVs and, yes, a little garden with a pond and knee-high artificial waterfall. Watching a soccer match never felt so tranquil. Enjoy what’s left of summer with platters of roasted chicken and potatoes, crispy fried cod and mountains of rice. 1000 College, 416-539-8239, bairrada.ca 3

Yorkville is an unlikely place to find a good omelet, but this second-floor French bistro has been making some of the best since 1978. Though it’s right across from the Bay subway station, you feel strangely secluded and far from downtown when you’re eating here. The cozy, narrow restaurant specializes in fluffy omelets filled with everything from potatoes and Swiss cheese to chicken livers and mushrooms. Other plates worth checking out: the juicy roasted pork tenderloin ($26) and the house-made pâté ($12). Bonus: the wines are affordable. 126A Cumberland, 416-961-1893, jacquesbistro.com

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Osborne Bailen Dry Oloroso Sherry

Osborne, a major producer of sherry since the late 18th century, decorates the Spanish countryside with striking silhouettes of its bull logo – a cultural homage. Made from hand-harvested Palomino grapes (the numero uno varietal for the wines of Jerez), Bailen reps the winning combo of dark and dry. Nutty and everlasting, buy two and stash one for aperitifs on an autumn evening. Price 750ml/$16.95 Availability Vintages 746453

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The Ossington Stop 1164 DUNDAS WEST, 416-537-3535, OSSINGTONSTOP.CA The month-old Ossington Stop caught my eye for the first time with a sandwich board proclaiming “Shot Bar!,” to which I reacted with averted gaze and quickened pace in the opposite direction. But then I thought about it and decided I needed to go despite the sandwich board’s best effort to discourage my business. The simple little bar at the intersection of Ossington and Dundas is all about value booze (a shot of Jameson and a glass of Creemore run you $8) and belly-filling snacks like heavily peppered, soupy Georgian pork dumplings called khinkali ($2.50 each) and mac ’n’ cheese ($8) served till midnight Tuesday and Wednesday, till 3:30 am Thursday to Sunday. The strict “no mixed drinks policy” steers your options into shot-and-a-beer territory. I take no issue with that – sometimes beer and whiskey is the only way to drink. The bar shelf may be the sparsest in the city – Tito’s, Jameson, Jack and Jäger – but simple hard liquor is what shots are all about. And I’m stoked that this “shot bar” stocks no blue Curaçao, Sourpuss or peppermint schnapps. House red and white are available if you must take that route. Guests flock in and out of the grey-and-black room, which actually resembles a public transit platform, with lots of metal and non-slip floors. This keeps turnover brisk, especially on weekends, when the Stop becomes an outpost for pre-gaming or for filling your face between bar and bed. Hours Noon to midnight Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. Noon to 4 am Thursday to Saturday. Closed Monday. Access Two steps at entrance, washrooms in basement.

THERE ARE FLOWERS ON OUR PLATES, PETALS IN OUR COCKTAILS – WHY NOT PUT SOME BLOOMS IN OUR BEER, TOO? FLORAL COMPLEXITIES CONTRIBUTE DELICATE AROMAS AND FLAVOURS, PUTTING SUBTLE SPINS ON SUMMER BEERS. Beau’s Patio ñSouthern Tier Saison Compass (9%) Bellwoods Rating NNN Rating NNNN Omertà Why ’Tis the Saison to Why A New York state (Lakewood, to be exact) brew that puts a sparkle in the eyes of the beerenthused, Southern Tier’s Compass delivers a hefty 9% ABV, but you’d never guess that from its softness and fine effervescence. A bottle-conditioned sparkling ale brewed with rosehips, this is celebration brew – bier à la champenoise. Price 650 ml/$9.25 Availability LCBO 365700

make like farmhands of yore and throw back some peppered citrusy goodness to get through the day. Beau’s popular summer seasonal, brewed with organic elderflowers and orange peel, is a tad floral and refreshingly bitter, with a spicy finish. Price 600 ml/$7.85 Availability LCBO 389064

Rating NNN Why Tart, hoppy and gulpable, Bellwoods’s Omertà APA with hibiscus and orange peel was originally brewed for breast cancer fundraiser Beer 4 Boobs. Drink this pretty blush brew on sunny afternoons when your sole concern is a stack of non-required reading. Price 500 ml/$5.50 Availability Bellwoods Bottle Shop (11 am to 11 pm daily)

TASTING NOTES Read This: Ontario Beer by Alan McLeod and Jordan St. John

Everything tastes better with a story, and Ontario’s brewing tradition extends far beyond the here and now. Two of the province’s pre-eminent beer writers, Alan McLeod and Jordan St. John, have joined forces to school the curious beer drinker in Local Brew 101. Crack the spine of Ontario Beer (The History Press, $21.99) to tap into our province’s long brewing history.

Go here: Rush Lane & Co.

Opened by a posse of primo bartenders including Jordan Bushell, Simon Hooper and Doug Twigger, Rush Lane (563 Queen West, 416-551-7540, rushlaneto.com) serves inventive cocktails (there’s a bar lab in the back, complete with a rotary evaporator and centrifuge) and tasty plates by chef Chris Scott. Check it on your next night out.

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Shows that rocked Toronto last week

rlmdl , SEXY MERLIN, VALERIE DOUR and BODY BUTTER at the Theatre Centre, Thursday, August 7. Rating: NnN

Over the last few years, the musical component of the annual SummerWorks theatre festival has become an integral element, consistently boasting a strong lineup of cutting-edge local acts. This season, the entire concert series has been curated by Toronto music blog and concert promoters Silent Shout, and the opening night party was particularly representative of the quirky synth pop they often focus on. Campy new-wave soul duo Body Butter kicked things off with a lot of energy, and vocalist Neil Rankin’s pink silk bathrobe was easily the best stagewear of the night. In comparison, the hazy shoegaze references of both Valerie Dour and RLMDL sounded especially sleepy, although they did manage to get a few members of the audience dancing. Too bad it wasn’t until the final act, Sexy Merlin, came on that someone thought to turn down the

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John Legend at the Molson Amphitheatre, F riday, August 8. R ating: NnN

At a John Legend concert, entry is swift and hassle-free, lines are short, and the setting sun turns the sky an impossible shade of dusty mauve. It’s also where everybody in a sorta-full amphitheatre gets to actually sit down for most of the show and the singer appears at the piano at 8:30 on the dot to casually croon Made To Love, from his latest album. Stardom becomes Legend, who is totally at ease onstage. He occasionally stepped away from the piano to get some mild exercise. But whether sitting at the piano or standing at the mic, his voice is full and rich – out standingly good. Also great: his backing band, which included a string quartet. The show lagged occasionally during boring songs like Good Morning or uninteresting interpretations, like his

theophilus london with SIR LANCELOT and Q-TIP at 99 Sudbury, Saturday, August 9. Rating: NnN

Make a concert free, give out plenty of drink tickets, and it will be popping. Absolut Vodka figured that out, and a long line of RSVPers snaked down Sudbury before the Absolut Makerfest event Saturday night. Spotted wandering the venue before his set time, New York rapper/ singer Theophilus London was on performance duty. He took his sweet time, letting Toronto MC/hype man Sir LanceLot do the heavy lifting before finally appearing about an hour behind schedule. But that prep time was well spent. Once he emerged, London proved an engaging performer, passionately spitting and showing off some impressive pipes. The back room of 99 Sudbury is a nice venue even if lineups at the bar were as hairy as they were in the main room. And all those revellers made for a pumped-up, spirited crowd. Although most people were definitely more stoked to see A Tribe Called Quest emcee Q-Tip DJ into the wee hours, the room was rammed for London, who definitely earned jl some new fans. rendition of the Beatles’ Something. But mostly he kept the lovers spellbound and swaying. Eyes were moist, hands were held, hearts were touched. His best moments found him revelling in his own hit catalogue: Ordinary People, Used To Love U, Who Do We Think We Are and a short but sweet solo encore featuring his ubiquitous Julia LeConte radio hit All Of Me.

nue with BO$QUIAT CLIQUE and FAIZA as part of THE KNOWN UNKNOWN at the Rivoli, S unday, August 10. Rating: NnN

Curated by Tika Simone, The Known Unknown is a recurring Toronto showcase of mostly unheralded local talent. Sunday night’s edition featured Scarborough emcee Nue in the head-

lining spot. If the crowd isn’t familiar with your repertoire, rap isn’t always the easiest genre for winning over new fans in the live arena. Turns out most of the Rivoli was; more than a few men and women were rapping along, iPhone videoing with big goofy grins in a “That’s my dude!” typa way. Awesome. But the rapper is fully capable of playing to strangers, too. You can definitely hear the Drake/ Wayne influence, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. There’s also a Danny Brown-like raggedness to his delivery. Catchphrase-heavy, singalongfriendly songs – Outrageous (emphasis on the “geous”), Alicia and Bitch, Get High, in particular – made for a short, sweet set. Kind of unsettling screen projections of a red forest, plus Nue’s climbing-the-speakers-level energy added to the drama. Every talent showcase has hits and misses. But other highlights? The palpable enthusiasm of Bo$quiat Clique, and R&B singer Faiza, whose charisma was almost overshadowed by two extremely on-point throwback-R&B-style jl backup dancers.

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ALVVAYS Horseshoe (370 Queen West), Thursday (August 14) See preview, page 44. FEAST IN THE EAST 40 w/ Fiver, Wyrd Visions, Tasseomancy, Black Walls Jam Factory Co (2 Matilda), Thursday (August 14) All-ages music, food and installation party. BADBADNOTGOOD Living Arts Centre RBC Theatre (4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga), Thursday (August 14) Local Jazz-hip-hop fusionists. YOUNG DRONES – A GRAPHIC NOVEL ROCK OPERA W/ THE BICYCLES Lower Ossington Theatre Mainspace (100A Ossington), Thursday-Sunday (August 14-17) See preview, page 36.

BLUE RODEO, DEEP DARK WOODS Molson Amphitheatre (909 Lake Shore West), Friday (August 15) Country rock double whammy. MAD DECENT BLOCK PARTY w/ Diplo, Flosstradamus, Grand Theft, Zeds Dead, Keys N Krates, Thugli and others Fort York Garrison Common (250 Fort York), Friday (August 15) Diplo’s record label throws a bash. WAVELENGTH’S ENDLESS SUMMER w/ Blue Hawaii, Comet Control, Mexican Slang, Steve Shiffman & the Land of No, JFM, New Horizzzons, Alpha Strategy, Hiawatha and Delta Will Vintage & Flea Outdoor Market (1251 Dundas West), Saturday (August 16)

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See Blue Hawaii preview, page 38. SUNSETS w/ Moby (DJ set), Cajmere, Wolf & Lamb, No Regular Play, Thievery Corporation, Lee Foss & Anabel Englund, Cyril Hahn, Thomas Jack, Jeff Button Hanlan’s Point (Toronto Islands), Saturday (August 16) Outdoor electronic music fest. FROG EYES, PS I LOVE YOU Drake Hotel (1150 Queen West), Tuesday (August 19) Intense indie rock double bill. MR. SCRUFF Wrongbar (1279 Queen West), Wednesday (August 20) British producer’s fourhour DJ set.

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SHOWCASE

HONEY JAM

In response to the gender-lopsided local scene (particularly in urban music) PhemPhat Entertainment Group was born in 1995 with the goal of fostering and supporting female talent across every lane of the biz. In their words: “to establish a presence in areas which have traditionally been ‘boyz clubs,’ not only as artists, but also DJs, producers, engineers, managers, label owners and promoters.” For the past two decades, they’ve hosted Honey Jam – a multi-genre talent show for artists from across Canada. Proof of their success? A couple of powerhouses you may have heard of named Nelly Furtado and Jully Black. PhemPhat auditions hundreds of hopefuls each year. Among the standouts of this year’s 15 finalists is Mckenzie Small, a Toronto singer who made waves after she filmed a Pretty Hurts cover video with her cousin Haley and received a huge co-sign: Beyoncé posted it on her Facebook page. Honey Jam Canada Showcase at Virgin Mobile Mod Club (722 College), Thursday (August 14), doors 7 pm. $20. PDR, TW. honeyjam.com

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ADELAIDE HALL High on Fire, Blackest doors 8 pm. ñ ALLEYCATZ Wild T Tony Springer 9 pm.

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Just Announced ABIGAIL LAPELL, BEN HERMANN, JESSICA MOORE, GREAT JAMES Tune Your Ride Bicycle Music Tour Dufferin Grove Park 6:30 pm, free/pwyc. tuneyourride.com. August 22.

DADDY LONG LEGS, THE DING DONGS, THE MIRIAM LINNA BAND

Horseshoe 9 pm, $10. RT, SS, TF. August 31.

DRUGS IN JAPAN, THE FAPS, THE FLU Smiling Buddha 9:30 pm, $7. September 4.

BLOOD CEREMONY, FUNERAL CIRCLE, SPELL Silver Dollar 9 pm, $10 adv. RT, SS, TF. September 6.

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ZORDS, DJ CORPSE FOOT Wavelength Smiling Buddha 10 pm, all ages, $8. wavelengthtoronto.com. September 13. TERRY BOZZIO Cosmo Music Store 7 pm, $25. September 19. BASS DRUM OF DEATH, GITAR Horseshoe doors 9 pm, $14.50. HS, RT, SS, TF. October 3. WE ARE SCIENTISTS, SURFER BLOOD

Horseshoe doors 8:30 pm, $18.50. HS, RT, SS, TF. October 6. BIG FREEDIA Just Be Free Tour The Hoxton doors 9 pm, $20. RT, SS, TF. October 8. JEREMY FISHER Horseshoe doors 8:30 pm, $15. HS, RT, SS, TF. October 9. KAT EDMONSON Drake Hotel Underground doors 7 pm, $18. TW. October 11. TEMPLES, THE DISTRICTS Virgin Mobile

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Mod Club doors 8 pm, $22.50. RT, SS, TF. October 21. POND Lee’s Palace doors 8 pm, $15. RT, SS, TF. October 21.

7 pm, all ages, $25. RT, SS, TM. November 6.

THE WILD FEATHERS, THE APACHE RELAY, DESERT NOISES Lee’s Palace.

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ment Tour Opera House 10 pm. TW. November 15. ELIZABETH SHEPHERD Music Gallery. November 15.

OBITUARY, MASSACRE, RIVERS OF NIHIL The Death To All Tour Opera House. November 27.

of Music Koerner Hall 8 pm, $60-$100. May 1 and 2, 2015. 3

Adam Lazarus 10 pm. 99 SUDBURY Open Roof Festival: Outdoor Concert & Film Screening Series doors 7:30 pm. PARTS & LABOUR THE SHOP Smithfits Presents Sights & Sounds, Seas, Pile High 10 pm, all ages. PAUPER’S PUB Jam Mike Barnes (rock) 10 pm. THE PISTON Saxsyndrum, Beta Frontiers, Jesse Futerman, Bazarian 9 pm. RIVOLI Final Show For The C’mons The C’mons, Beau, Kelly McMichael & the Gloss, Wanderbirds doors 8:30 pm. SEVEN44 Rastafest Launch Party Jay Douglas & the All Stars Band 10 pm. SILVER DOLLAR The Box Tiger, Morakoza, Waterbodies, Str8 2 Bidini$ doors 9 pm. SMILING BUDDHA Hard Charger, IDNS, Katatonix 8 pm. VELVET UNDERGROUND Drunk Lips, We Were Heads, Incriminating Screw doors 8 pm. VIRGIN MOBILE MOD CLUB Honey Jam Canada Showcase Leila Dey, Mckenzie Small, Jheo Navarro, Rosie Monday, Ila Barker,

YELLOWCARD, MEMPHIS MAY FIRE, EMAROSA Phoenix Concert Theatre doors

Thomson Hall. February 21, 2015.

ñ LOWER OSSINGTON THEATRE MAINSPACE Summerworks Music Series: Young ñ Drones – A Graphic Novel Rock Opera The BiLOWER OSSINGTON THEATRE CABARET Summerworks Music Series: Do I Have To ñ Do Everything My Fucking Self Light Fires,

Theatre doors 7 pm, all ages, $25. RT, SS, TW. October 22. DIRTY LOOPS Opera House 8 pm, $25. TM. October 27. ROYAL CANOE, THE ELWINS Lee’s Palace doors 8 pm, $13.50. RT, SS, TF. October 29.

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cycles, Maggie MacDonald, Amy Siegel 9 pm. See Bicycles preview, page 36.

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CAVERN BAR The Kissy Kissy Carnivores, HeadSpace 10 pm. THE CENTRAL Steve Israel doors 6 pm. COLLEGE PARK COURTYARD Play The Parks Lunch Time Concert Series & Fitness Classes Joana Mohammed (R&B/soul) noon. DAKOTA TAVERN Sam Cash & the Romantic Dogs, Ferraro. THE GARRISON Demonic Possessor, Heartless Manipulator, Eyeswithoutaface, Voidfolk, Volur doors 9 pm. GRAFFITI’S Music City North Showcase 9 pm. HORSESHOE Alvvays (indie rock) doors 8:30 pm. See preview, page 44. JAM FACTORY CO Feast In The East 40 Fiver, Wyrd Visions, Tasseomancy, Black Walls 9 pm, all ages. KENSINGTON LODGE Jam Derek Mok 7 pm. LINSMORE TAVERN Blue Note Funk 9 pm. LIVING ARTS CENTRE RBC THEATRE BADBADNOTGOOD 8 pm. THE LOCAL Irene Torres, Josh Piche (soul) 9 pm.

Operators ñ Horseshoe, September 7

JUST ANNOUNCED! Yoana Rae, Adria Kain and others doors 7 pm. See preview, page 34.

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Aspetta Caffe Open Mic El Faron 8 pm. Bar Radio Hannah Shira Naiman (folk) 9 pm. Free Times Cafe Songwriter’s Circle Of Jerks

Alissa Vox Raw 8:30 pm. Full of Beans Coffee Maia’s Uke Jam 5-8 pm. The Hole in the Wall Kristine Schmitt & Her Special Powers (honky-tonk swing) 10 pm. Holy Oak Cafe The Living Daylight Stringband (old-time) 7:30 pm. Hugh’s Room Brock Zeman & Gordie Tentrees 8:30 pm. Lou Dawg’s Open Mic Night 9 pm. Lula Lounge Nice Up Festa T Dot Batu, the Arsenals, DJ K-Zar doors 9:30 pm, CD release Jerry Gitano 8 pm. Mélange Blues Night Johnny Cox 9 pm. Monarchs Pub Blues Thursdays The Gary Kendall Band. Musideum Susha 8 pm. Toronto Music Garden Summer Music In The Garden: Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project Jayme Stone, Eli West, Margaret Glaspy, Brittany Haas, Greg Garrison (roots) 7 pm. Tranzac Southern Cross Bluegrass Thursdays Houndstooth (bluegrass/old-time) 7:30 pm. Tranzac Southern Cross CD release Jenny Berkel, Lisa Bozikovic 10 pm.

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TIFF LOves music, too

Festival Music House celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, and has announced a pretty stellar lineup of talent. Taking place at Adelaide Music Hall on September 7 and 8, the showcase will include 2013 NOW coverstars A Tribe Called Red, BADBADNOTGOOD and Diana as well as the New Pornographers, Operators and many more. The brainchild of Arts & Crafts president Jeffrey Remedios, FMH is a vehicle for Canadian artists to expose their music to the film industry. An extremely important opportunity – after all, nothing makes a movie like a killer soundtrack.

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Toronto five-piece reprise their rock opera for SummerWorks By SAMANTHA EDWARDS

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In the last decade, indie darlings the Bicycles have released three fulllength albums, toured Canada extensively, designed an interactive DVD board game, gone on indefinite hiatus (and reunited) and rocked as the house band for Vish Khanna’s talk show in this year’s Long Winter series. So what’s next for a Toronto outfit that’s done everything? A rock opera, naturally.

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tet 9:45 pm, Peter Hill Quintet 6:30 pm. WYCHWOOD THEATRE NAISA Sound Travels: Toronto International Electroacoustic Symposium Concerts 2 and 8 pm.

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Rafwat & Chorniy, Cosmic JD, Graham Plant 8 pm. CLINTON’S Throwback Thursdays (90s hip-hop & pop) doors 10 pm. CLUB 120 T-Girl Party DJ Todd Klinck.5 DRAKE HOTEL UNDERGROUND Cake Holloh, Kwikfiks, Ango, Michael Imperial, Eytan Tobin 10 pm. HOLY OAK CAFE DJ Carly O (pop/folk/rock) 10 pm. RIVOLI POOL LOUNGE DJ Bunitall (R&B/hiphop) 9 pm. WAYLA BAR Random Play DJ Dwayne Minard (disco/yacht rock/new wave/ 70s & 80s) 10 pm.

Friday, August 15 POP/ROCK/HIP-HOP/SOUL

ALLEYCATZ Lady Kane. BOVINE SEX CLUB CD release party Gammage 10 pm. CADILLAC LOUNGE

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They’ve watched their fair share of musicals together. “Phantom Of The Paradise is kind of a big Bicycles movie,” says guitarist Andrew Scott over drinks with drummer Dana Snell at Ronnie’s in Kensington Market. Still, Young Drones’ stage directions and dress rehearsals are unfamiliar territory for the group. The one-hour play, set in the future, is about two highly advanced military UAVs that fall in love and realize they don’t want to be killing machines. Narrated by John Southworth, the story is told through overhead projections by artist Amy Siegel and 15 new songs by the Bicycles, to be released on limitedrun cassette.

Initially a one-night stint at last year’s SummerWorks, the show gets a four-night reprise this year. And, along with its being their musical theatre debut, the show is another first for The Bicycles: a collaboration with an outsider. The band handpicked their friend, playwright and musician Maggie MacDonald, to co-write and direct. “There were times when it was a bit difficult because we have our own way of doing things and we’re so used to each other and our own annoying habits – our functional dysfunction,” says Snell. “It’s like taking your girlfriend home for Christmas and she has to meet the whole family at once,” adds Scott.

CAVERN BAR No Pussyfooting. THE CENTRAL Castaway, Ringleader, Altona,

Bees (indie/pop) 9 pm. REPOSADO Tara Hazelton. THE ROCKPILE EAST Whiskey Rose, the Lizards (Thin Lizzy tribute). SILVER DOLLAR Little City, Borders, the Super Darling, Bedsheets doors 9 pm. SMILING BUDDHA Kingsfoil, SayWeCanFly, Rookie of the Year, Bitter Kids, Incredible Feats of Strength (pop/rock) doors 5 pm, all ages. SNEAKY DEE’S Album release party Philly Moves, Crossword, Vic NS, Johnny Active doors 9 pm. SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY’S Groove Marmalade (classic rock) 10 pm. 3030 DUNDAS WEST Krief, Common Deer. TRINITY SQUARE PARK Play The Parks Lunch Time Concert Series & Fitness Classes Turbo Street Funk noon. YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE Indie Fridays Current Swell 8 to 10 pm.

the Readys, Erebos doors 9 pm.

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La+ch, Dustbuster, Shan Vincent de Paul (pop/electronic/hip-hop) doors 8 pm. THE GARRISON Sailor Jerry Long Haul In Support Of Bikers For Autism Delinquents 9 pm. HARBOURFRONT CENTRE WESTJET STAGE Hot & Spicy Food Festival Crack of Dawn (R&B/funk) 9:30 to 11 pm, SoundClash Winner 8 to 9 pm. IZAKAYA SUSHI HOUSE Future History, the Dead Projectionists, La Tragedie, Deep Space Cowboys 9 pm. LINSMORE TAVERN Mark T Band (Jerry Garcia tribute) 9 pm.

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cycles, Maggie MacDonald, Amy Siegel 9 pm. See Bicycles preview, above.

LOWER OSSINGTON THEATRE CABARET Summerworks Music Series: Do I Have To ñ Do Everything My Fucking Self Light Fires, Adam Lazarus 10 pm. MAGPIE TAPROOM Zakary Slax & his Teenage Mutant Superstarz, the Taste, Village, Pet Sun 9 pm. MOLSON AMPHITHEATRE Blue Rodeo, Deep Dark Woods doors 7 pm, all ages. MONARCHS PUB Classic Rock Fridays The Tony Springer Band. RELISH BAR & GRILL Unplugged The Danger

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ETON HOUSE Kristine Schmitt and Her Special Powers (honky-tonk swing) 9:30 pm. FREE TIMES CAFE Richard Kahl w/ Chihiro (folk). GRAFFITI’S CD release Bill Wood & Woodies (folk/rock) 9 pm, Kensington Kitchen Party 5 to 8 pm. HOLY OAK CAFE Halls of Devotion (country/ folk/pop) 10 pm. HORSESHOE Bob Log III doors 9 pm. ñ HUGH’S ROOM Kinky Friedman’s Victory Tour

As editor and mediator, MacDonald strengthened the theatre side of the production, leaving the band to what they do best: writing catchy pop songs. The soundtrack is classic Bicycles: sugary-sweet group vocals, plucky guitar melodies, punchy lyrics, otherworldly fuzz and little hits of requisite rock opera. It’s not surprising that some of the songs have worked their way into the band’s regular set list. Although it began as a theatrical experiment, the Bicycles proudly stand behind the album that’s come out of it. “Young Drones is not just an exercise we did,” says Scott. “It’s some of our best stuff.” 3 music@nowtoronto.com

(singer/songwriter/humorist/novelist) 8:30 pm. Lou Dawg’s Live Acoustic Blues/Funk/Soul Night 10 pm. Lula Lounge Cuba Libre Friday Cafe Cubano, DJ Suave 10:30 pm. Musideum Cheri Maracle 8 pm. Palmerston Library Indian Diaspora Festival Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Razak Pirani, Rina Mehta and others. 7 pm. Tranzac Southern Cross The Foolish Things (folk) 5 to 7 pm, Dust: the Quietest Big Band in the Known World 7:30 pm, Sean Mayes 10 pm.

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Bar Radio Gypsy Rebels (Gypsy jazz) 10 pm. Benares Historic House On The Verandah Summer Concerts 7:30 pm.

Blakbird Friday Night Summer Concert Series

– Honouring The Afro Cuban Allstars Part Two The Alexander Brown Quartet 8 pm. The Box Studio EH! Major Cabaret Dan Curtis Thompson and others (musical theatre) 8 pm. Harlem Mike Field Jazz Quintet 7:30 to 11 pm. The Jazz Bistro Phil Dwyer Trio 8 pm. Lula Lounge World/Jazz Fridays Hilario Durán (jazz/Afro-Cuban) doors 6:30 pm. Old Mill Inn Home Smith Bar Henrique Cazes and Choro Canadioca 7:30 pm. Paintbox Bistro CD launch Denis Schingh (solo piano) 8 pm. The Rex Hogtown Syncopators 4 pm, Lester McLean 6:30 pm, Jeremy Pelt w/ Johnny Grif-

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fith Quintet 9:45 pm. Touché Mistura Fina Quartet (Brazilian MPB music) 10:30 pm. Village of Yorkville Park Summer Music In The Park Attila Fias Duo 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Wychwood Theatre NAISA Sound Travels: Instrumental ReDo Concert junctQín, Jean-François Laporte 8 pm.

Dance Music/DJ/Lounge

BassLine Music Bar IRQ Party Line SINS (DJ

set), ghettocyb.org, SSATCY, cerebral itch, Cliph (techno/electronic). Bunda Lounge Sunset Fridays DJ Jessica Cho. Classic Lounge Vybz Friday Soul Vibes, Empire Sound (reggae/dancehall/soca/R&B/hiphop) doors 10 pm. Club 120 Sound Affects DJs Remedy Braude & Avil Incandenza doors 10 pm.5 Fort York Garrison Common Mad Decent Block Party Diplo, Flosstradamus, Grand Theft, Zeds Dead, Keys N Krates, Thugli and others doors 4 pm. Guvernment Cosmic Gate, Start to Feel 10 pm.

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Harbourfront Centre Redpath Sugar Stage DJ Deep Fried Fridays: Deep Fried Can-

adian Breaks DJ Paul E Lopes, DJ Jason Palma (funk/soul/R&B) 7 pm.

Honest Ed’s Underground Parking Lot

Dudebox Underground Party to benefit Wellspring 10 pm. Junction City Music Hall Bad Girls Club DJ Misty, Vivs, Rumble, Bad Breed 10 pm. The Piston Rebel Hop 10 pm. Rivoli Pool Lounge DJ Stu (rock & roll). The Savoy Frkn Wknd DJ Caff (R&B/hip-hop/ dancehall) 10 pm.

Harlem Kristin Fung (soul/R&B) 7:30 to 11 pm. Horseshoe Clairy Browne & the Bangin’

Rackettes, Mz Chawls & the Fun Bags (oldschool R&B/soul) doors 8 pm. Junction City Music Hall Good Enough (live band karaoke) 9 pm. Linsmore Tavern Jet Black Rose (rock) 9:30 pm. Living City Health Adam Teixeria, Andrew Kay 11 am to 2 pm. The Local Jimmy Byron (rock n roll) 9 pm.

Lower Ossington Theatre Mainspace

Wave of Terror doors 9 pm. Smiling Buddha Saturday Afternoon Pop Punk Show Sudden Suspension, Fighting Season, Setback, Parkside, Grade School Grit doors 3 pm, all ages; Rally Vinyl Release Junior Battles, Shared Arms, Wasted Potential, Moldmaker doors 9 pm. Smiling Buddha Basement Bitter Fictions, Beard Closet, Datura Daydream, Iderdown 9 pm. Sound Academy Passenger doors 7 pm, all ages. Sound Academy Parking Lot Redemption Toronto Reggae Festival Day One Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Maxi Priest, Mr Vegas and others 3 to 11 pm. Southside Johnny’s The Bear Band (rock/ blues) 4 to 8 pm, The Scoundrels (rock) 10 pm. 3030 Dundas West By Divine Right, Language Arts, Gay.

Tattoo Mushroom (DJ set). ñInfected

Summerworks Music Series: Young Drones – A Graphic Novel Rock Opera The Bicycles, Maggie MacDonald, Amy Siegel 9 pm. See Bicycles preview, page 36.

Pop/Rock/Hip-Hop/Soul

Lower Ossington Theatre Cabaret Summerworks Music Series: Do I Have To ñ ñVintage & Flea Outdoor Market Do Everything My Fucking Self Light Fires, Adam Lazarus 10 pm. Wavelength’s Endless Summer Blue ñ Magpie Taproom PPOP Presents: The ManHawaii, Comet Control, Mexican Slang, Steve

Saturday, August 16

Alleycatz Lady Kane. The Cage 292 Shit-show Saturdays Buried by

Lakeshore, With Hands I Can Feel, the Greater Good, Livid & the Bloodthirsty, Strike the Storm (metalcore) doors 8 pm. Cavern Bar Beloved Binge, Databats 10 pm. The Central Beaudifulhors, Black Lady Soul, Giraffeband, Nikki Fierce doors 8:30 pm. Comfort Zone Eastern Canada Hymnosis Tour Psychotic Gardening, Will of the Ancients, Cromlech doors 8 pm. THE DANFORTH MUSIC HALL Cam’ron (hip-hop) 8 pm.

ñEcho Beach at Molson Amphitheatre Edgefest 3 Our Lady Peace, Sloan, I Mother ñ Earth, Eve 6, Gloryhound gates 5 pm, all ages.

vils, Slouch, Sadukii, Convoys 9 pm. Mélange Hip-Hop Night Reel (rap trio) 9 pm. Milk Glass Co Frustrations, Jay Holy, Josh Korody 9 pm. Placebo Space New Row, Drew Leith & the Foundation, Ladyface 8 pm. Rancho Relaxo EP release The Black Fever, Last of the Bandits, Oliver the Great, Substring 9 pm. Reposado Bradley & the Bouncers (swing). Rockpile Big Beards/Broken Ankles Tour Freeway, Robbie G X Contraban (hip-hop). Silver Dollar Deliluh, New Teeth, Crhymes,

Parlour Bros (roots) 10 pm.

Blakbird Music Networking Jam Worry Free

World 8 pm.

Dakota Tavern Bluegrass Brunch 10 am to 2 pm; The Rizdales (country) 10 pm. Dora Keogh Traditional Irish Music Session Debbie Quigley & Patrick Orceau 4 to 7 pm. Graffiti’s Russell Leon Band 9 pm, Sin City Boys 4 to 7 pm. Harbourfront Centre Redpath Sugar Stage Hot & Spicy Food Festival Lindy Vopn-

fjörd & Rich Levesque 7 pm.

Harbourfront Centre WestJet Stage Hot

& Spicy Food Festival Joe Driscoll & Sekou Kouyate 9:30 pm, Johannes Linstead (Spanish guitar) 8 to 9 pm, Mexico Amigo (mariachi) 3:15 to 4 pm, Mamselle 1:30 to 2:30 pm. continued on page 42 œ

Shiffman & the Land of No, JFM, New Horizzzons, Alpha Strategy, Hiawatha, Delta Will 3 to 11 pm. See Blue Hawaii preview, below, and New Horizzzons album review, page 45. Virgin Mobile Mod Club The Summer Slaughter Tour The Faceless, Rings of Saturn, Fallujah, Archspire, Fatality doors 5 pm, all ages.

Folk/Blues/Country/World Bar Radio Steve Puchalski & the

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Alex Cowan transitions to the dance floor By Benjamin Boles

blue hawaii (dj set) with COMET CONTROL, Mexican Slang, Hiawatha , Delta Will and many more as part of WAVELENGTH’S ENDLESS SUMMER at intage & Flea Outdoor Market (1251 V Dundas West), Saturday (August 16), 3 pm. $10. RT, SS, TF. wavelengthtoronto.com

Blue Hawaii’s Alex Cowan isn’t really sure where home is. He’s been living in London, UK, for the past five months, but he won’t be seeing that apartment again until December due to his touring schedule. Nevertheless, the nomadic life suits him just fine. “I’ve been thinking a lot about that myself,” says the artist from Montreal. “There’s not really a regular place I return to any more. I lived in Montreal for a long time, but as I got into music, I realized that I really enjoyed travelling and not being based anywhere.” It’s been quite some time since Cowan lived in the same city as Blue Hawaii vocalist Raphaelle StandellPreston, which has slowed progress on writing the sequel to the electronic pop duo’s 2013 debut album, Untogether (Arbutus). And since StandellPreston has also been wrapped up in working on her next album with her

other band, BRAIDS, Cowan’s been taking more and more solo gigs as a DJ. “It’s made me think a lot about how I use my time and what I see myself doing,” says Cowan. “I’ve always DJed, but I just did it for fun, and I’ve never had to do it to make a living. But for the past few months, it’s actually been paying my rent, and I’ve been getting more and more into it.” He doesn’t think their next proper album will be ready until fall 2015, but fans should keep an eye out for a free mixtape toward the end of the summer, featuring dance-floor-friendly reworkings of older Blue Hawaii mixed with some of his favourite current club tracks. Despite the distance and distractions, Cowan isn’t worried about rehearsal time for Blue Hawaii’s upcoming tour across Asia. “Some of our best shows are when we haven’t seen each other for three months and we land in a city together, give each other a big hug and just play. Generally, we don’t need much practice, which is something that has allowed us to be a band. Otherwise, we couldn’t take a lot of the opportunities that come our way.” 3

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Jazz/Classical/Experimental Artscape Youngplace PROCESS Intergalactic Arts Collective (interdisciplinary performances of works-in-process) 8 pm. The Central Lorenzo Polese Quartet, Dwight Jones and Co, Janel Jones Music doors 5 pm. Emmet Ray Bar Circles (jazz/folk) 8 pm. Grossman’s New Orleans Connection All Star Jazz Band 4:30 to 9 pm. The Jazz Bistro Jeremy Walmsley Trio 7 pm. The Local Gest Heidi Langer Trio 4:30 pm. Mel Lastman Square Sunday Serenades Swing Shift Big Band 7 to 9:30 pm. Musideum Lazersusan (improvised music) 8 pm. Relish Bar & Grill Jordana Talsky (jazz) 11 am. The Rex Excelsior Dixieland Jazz noon, Tin Pan Alley 3:30 pm, Dan Fortin Quartet 7 pm, Alex Goodman Quartet 9:45 pm. Tranzac Southern Cross Makeshift Island (jazz) 10 pm, Bob Cohen, Diane Roblin 7:30 pm, Monk’s Music 5 pm.

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“Music can be kind of bleak, like if you’re not wearing the right pants in the right month you’re just, like, a loser, you know?” Clearly, Molly Rankin, frontwoman of Toronto-based indie jangle-pop fivepiece Alvvays, has been wearing the right pants. Everyone’s talking about the band, which hails from Cape Breton (Rankin and keyboardist Kerri Maclellan) and PEI (guitarist Alec O’Hanley, formerly of Two Hours Traffic, bassist Brian Murphy, drummer Phil MacIsaac). They’re on Indie88 constantly. They’re touring with Fucked Up in the fall. I have friends in Ottawa who are going to Montreal just to catch their show. “A little bit of acknowledgement recently has been really nice because we’ve been nesting a little egg for a long period of time with really no hope of any light at the end of the tunnel,” says Rankin over the phone after watching a rough cut of a video for their tune Next Of Kin. Much of the praise has focused on the highly quotable, almost too-relatable nostalgia of the lyrics, whose wistful, wandering, often heartbroken tone matches the band’s sound: supersweet, sorta-sad melodies swimming in reverb and covered in fuzz. We asked Rankin to break down the genius behind the band’s best lyrical gems: How do I get close to you even if you don’t notice as I admire you on the subway? – Adult Diversion

“All of us, with the exception of Phil, were not cool, popular people in high school. So I’m really milking that angle of the cool kids not knowing you exist and trying to figure out a way to penetrate their psyche in the smallest way possible.” You’ve expressed explicitly your contempt for matrimony. You’ve student loans to pay and will not risk the alimony. – Archie, Marry Me “It’s about not wanting to grow up and watching everyone around you evolve into adulthood… I think of two young punk kids who detest the idea of the corporatization of marriage, then saying: ‘What would be more romantic than going to a courthouse and doing it solely for yourself?’… The whole ritual of weddings is a bit baffling to me, especially with the last 100 years proving it to be a bit of a sham. The song ended up coming off really desperate, like really swooning for this marriage, when really it was an anti-marriage song. Kind of like Born In The USA.” Too late to go out, too young to stay in. – Archie, Marry Me “That’s sort of where we are: quarterlife crisis. You know, age 25, where you’re like, ‘I’m not a pharmacist yet but I shouldn’t be drinking Revs at a club.’” Forget all the party police, we can find comfort in debauchery. – Party Police “That’s just about people passing judgment on you just trying to blow off steam. It’s like, ‘Forget the peanut gallery – let’s just enjoy ourselves.’” 3 julial@nowtoronto.com | @julialeconte

album reviews

Ethereal uses a pretty western-indebted sample. Caprice, Sonorous and Metropolis have fierce, concert-ready hooks. But the standout track is the penultimate one: on Felicity, the pair emerge from the cloudrap cloud for a moment of dreamy, poppy, melodious clarity. Top track: Felicity JULIA LeCONTE

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Bahamas Is Afie (Universal) Rating: NNNN Bahamas has always been mostly Afie Jurvanen, but he makes that much more apparent on his third album, and not just in the title. The delicate country-soul songs feel even more personal than previous outings, and Jurvanen plays most of the instruments. The folky acoustic textures are closer to the foreground this time around, but there are still plenty of artfully arranged instrumental embellishments and creative use of audio effects. As always, these include gorgeous guitar playing and pristinely arranged harmonies, and the gospel-inflected moments are especially effective. Sprinkles of strings, flute, piano and horns help brighten up some of the more introspective parts. The unexpected disco-folk groove of Stronger Than That is one of the few upbeat moments on the record, and even that song is pretty laid-back. Jurvanen continues to prove his ability to craft subtly sad songs that still make you smile and feel like things will work out in the end. Top track: Waves Bahamas plays the Danforth Music Hall November 5. BENJAMIN BOLES

Dance OPERATORS EP1 (Last Gang) Rating: NNN Dan Boeckner’s said his new band is the culmination of everything he’s done with Wolf Parade and Handsome Furs over the past decade – reason enough to whet our appetites. And after a stint of excellent live shows, Operators now have an official release under their belt. So does it live up to all the buzz? Yes and no. Accompanied by Sam Brown on drums and Devojka on electronics, Boeckner is apparently the brains of the operation. The five songs use slick vintage synth lines like the best of Apologies To The Queen Mary, Wolf Parade’s terrific debut fulllength. And it boasts the mechanized sexiness of a Handsome Furs release. On standout track Ancient, Boeckner’s mastered the contemporary dance-pop song, with a cool singalong hook to boot: “Who put the ancient code in your bones?” The other tracks are catchy, too, but come across a bit one-note – blending into each other like one long night out. Top track: Ancient Operators play the Horseshoe September 7. SAMANTHA EDWARDS

Experimental NEW HORIZZZONS Trial By Fire

(independent) Rating: NNN Toronto’s New Horizzzons are a weirdo supergroup. Robert Dayton of Vancouver’s good-times Canned Hamm sings and writes the lyrics, while Craig Daniels, one half of the sadly missed Leather Uppers and Tijuana Bibles, is guitarist/bassist/ drummer. Michael Comeau, who shares duties with Daniels, is formerly of LSDoubleD Cup and a noted local cartoonist. Add in production by Yamantaka//Sonic Titan’s Alaska B and you’re bound to get

something interesting. Which we do on the trio’s four-song EP, recorded live without a single vocal or guitar overdub. It’s raw, sloppy, bizarre and funny. While the band druggily churns out minimalist psychotropic haze and reverby wah-wah-pedal adventures, Dayton croons and intones (and sometimes huffs and puffs). “We’re building our brand,” he ironically drawls on the song of the same name amid slow psychedelic doom, before exploring angrier territory on the spikier Spring Thaw. Not sold? Download codes come inside hand-drawn, risograph-printed packages containing four incense sticks. So you can smell the songs, too. Top track: Spring Thaw New Horizzzons play Wavelength’s Endless Summer at Vintage and Flea Outdoor Market on Saturday (August 16). CARLA GILLIS

that powered his initial rise: the Curren$yfeaturing House In The Hills combines an up-by-my-bootstraps narrative with palpable incredulity at his success. It’s the hitchasing emcee at his most compelling: personal, endearing and undeniably heartfelt. Top track: House In The Hills JORDAN SOWUNMI

It’s All Shaken Wonder (Black Box) Rating: “Selling a dream. The new kind mixed with the old kind,” lyrics from their song The Market could be a mission statement for Edmonton’s the Provincial Archive. After all, the band built its brand on a handmade, lo-fi mashup of literate indie rock, folktronica and moments of classic folk instrumentation. But while on 2010’s Maybe We Could Be Holy you can hear the experimentation at work, the process has been streamlined on their third fulllength. The songs sound confident, clean and more meticulously rehearsed. On Full Of Water and Bad Kids, the result is accessible Death Cab for Cutieesque rock that hits all the pleasure centres of synth-pop and jangly guitar pop. But the band hasn’t forgone eccentricity; it’s just more subtly woven into the songs – jittering strings, sudden stark drum hits, occasional xylophone. At some of the rootsier moments, they seem to invent genres, like the sparse, acousticpiano-driven barbershop jazz of closer The Lake. Top track: Full Of Water SARAH GREENE

BENJAMIN BOOKER (ATO/Maple) Rating: NNN Fresh off supporting Jack White on tour, 22-year-old New Orleans-based singer/

guitarist Benjamin Booker unleashes a whammy of a debut record. With Max Norton on drums, the duo barrel along like a train about to go off the tracks on fast tunes like Violent Shiver, Always Waiting and Wicked Waters, paying homage to original rock ’n’ roll, blues, garage and soul music along the way. Pummelling instrumentation and fuzz, fuzz, fuzz usually overshadow his vocals, and the most interesting songs are the slower, vaguely romantic ones, where Booker’s ragged, crackling pipes become the focal point. On Slow Coming, he channels the world-beaten heartbreak of Charles Bradley. On Spoon Out My Eyeballs he’s barely croaking out his lyrics until the song erupts into a punk-blues frenzy. Same with By The Evening, which starts sweet and nods to gospel before crescendoing to the finish. Song structures are puzzling at times, suddenly veering off in whole new directions that don’t always satisfy. But Booker’s made an impressive debut: he’s raw, rough and ready for stardom. Top track: Slow Coming JL

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM Get Hurt (Island) Rating: NNN New Jersey’s the Gaslight Anthem have strayed from their tried-and-true formula on their fifth full-length. Instead of cranking out rousing Springsteenesque rockers (both their calling card and downfall), the band looks to Pearl Jam for inspiration. Frontman Brian Fallon has made no secret of the strong influence PJ’s polarizing 1996 album No Code had on him. That manifests itself here in drawn-out, punk rock tracks that, while crisply produced, lack immediacy. Underneath The Ground, a meandering slice of 90s rock, best exemplifies this approach: instead of honouring the blue-collar American dream, Fallon flaunts his songwriting chops while questioning his own mortality. A band that has always worn its heart on its sleeve finally manages to suggest an element of mystery. But even the catchiest tracks, like Selected Poems, with its slow-building intro featuring Fallon crooning over quiet, simplified guitars and drums, don’t pack the hooky punch of their last effort, 2012’s Handwritten. Top track: Helter Skeleton The Gaslight Anthem play the Sound Academy September 19. JOSHUA KLOKE

Hip-hop WIZ KHALIFA Blacc Hollywood (Warner) Rating: NNN Wiz Khalifa’s carefree flow shines early on his fifth studio release. The album’s second track, We Dem Boyz, showcases his ability to glide over a beat while the production builds into a powerful earworm. The tune also illuminates a rarely revealed sense of humour from the Pittsburgh-bred emcee primarily known for being stoner rap’s lone current crossover superstar. Wiz has never shied away from top-40baiting tunes many rappers eschew, and he’s crafted a few more on Blacc Hollywood with varying degrees of success. Ass Drop features the stuttering hi-hats and dance-heavy chants that club hits are made of. On Promises, Wiz attempts the emotive singsong flow that is trending in rap right now. Too bad the song suffers from unctuous, smarmy writing. Blacc Hollywood peaks when Wiz reverts to the hopeful, aspirational tone

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Cellar Door: Terminus Ut Exordium (RPM/Caroline) Rating: Since linking up in 2011, Flatbush psychedelic hip-hop duo the Underachievers have released a couple of mixtapes with a few genuinely great joints (Gold Soul Theory was one of my most-played songs of 2013). On their debut studio album, they continue to rap about New Age spirituality, the third eye and spreading knowledge. These guys are deep thinkers, and they unleash their philosophical musings and non-preachy positivity over 12 dense tracks packed with lush, ethereal and trippy production. AK has caught up to fire-spitting partner Issa Gold in terms of breathless rapping. It almost seems like they’re racing one another as they trade ferocious double-time rhymes. On Amorphous, psych-rock collaborators Portugal the Man prove very complementary, serving up a wistful chorus.

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Styled after a Latin American soap opera, this tongue-in-cheek drama set in Chile during Pinochet’s brutal military dictatorship focuses on the son of a powerful general who returns home to find his father dead in mysterious circumstances. Strongest when the characters are hamming up typical soap tropes like unbelievable plot twists and overly dramatic knowing glances, the show suffers from long periods of boring middle-of-the-road melodrama beJB tween these bits.

Jeff Ho is spectacular as the Unknown Soldier (see review, page 49).

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TRAGEDY: A TRAGEDY by Will Eno.

Aug 15 at 7 pm, Aug 16 at 1:30 pm. Rating: NNNN

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This cryptic and symbolic psychological drama by Australian playwright Van Badham focuses on a museum sketch artist (Daniela Vlaskalic) who struggles with her attraction to a married co-worker. Instead of dialogue, Badham’s characters rapidly speak their inner monologues, revealing the confusing web of competing thoughts that culminate in action. The play’s sexual tension and playful innuendo are effectively conveyed by the cast, but more than a few flubbed lines kept this production from JB reaching its full potential.

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Updating Samuel Beckett’s babbling ghost style to tackle 21st century problems, NYC playwright Will Eno’s absurdist critique of cable news is scathing, incredibly bleak and consistently hilarious. A news anchor and team of correspondents reporting on an underdescribed global emergency speak only in nonsensical clichéd generalizations, instantly revealing Eno’s main objective: exposing the artifice of talking points, political correctness and the lack of critical thinking that permeate modern mass media. You’ll laugh throughout, but its

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Writer Clem Martini’s account of his family’s history with schizophrenia feels less like a piece of theatre than a PSA about the secrets and shame around mental illness and the importance of finding the right medication. The narrative is incomplete and disorienting, and actor Brian Smith brings little variety or nuance to his performance as Clem. But schizophrenia is an important subject, illustrations by Martini’s schizophrenic brother Liv are simple yet powerful, and a climactic sequence set in a hospital’s emergency waiting GS room is gripping.

COMPLEX by Rebecca Applebaum. Aug 15 at 10 pm, Aug 16 at 3:30 pm, Aug 17 at 12:30 pm. Rating: NNN Naive but well-meaning U of T math grad student Sarah (Emily Piggford) tutors Warren (Mazin Elsadig), a gifted Chalkfarm high schooler, in Rebecca Applebaum’s promising play about the city’s class divide. Both characters are dealing with mental illness at home; Sarah’s boyfriend Jonah (Tim Walker) suffers from OCD, and Warren’s mother, Althea (Beryl Bain), is depressed. The script is best at sending up Sarah’s middle-class liberal assumptions, as nervous laughter from the audience attests, and Piggford and Elsadig have a nice rapport. But there are big gaps in the story, and the melodramatic climax and a monologue by GS Althea feel clumsy and unearned.

FUCK YOU! YOU FUCKING PERV! by Leslie Baker. Aug 14 at 8 pm, Aug 16 at 10 pm, Aug 17 at 3 pm. Rating: NNNN

This creepy solo performance by Montreal-based artist Leslie Baker probes the psychology behind the worst kinds of abuse: torture, murder and pedophilia.The sound design alone – by Peter Cerone and Sam Wylie – conjures up universes of horror. Joseph

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works Scotiabank Studio 6 Noble Blindsided by Sabrina Reeves. Aug 14 at 7:30 pm, Aug 15 at 9:30 pm, Aug 16 at 3:30 pm, Aug 17 at 4 pm. Rating: NN In this overly complex solo show, writ er/performer Sabrina Reeves plays a car crash victim whose head injury causes her to revisit old memories and stories from her childhood. A strong, versatile actor, Reeves also plays the main character’s blue-collar brother, their ailing photographer grandmother and German filmmaker Leni Riefen stahl. The non-linear story relies on lots of pre-recorded video scenes, and with so much in the mix, Reeves struggles to marshal all of these parts into a coherent story with a powerful message. JB

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Leslie Baker will creep you out in disturbing Fuck You! You Fucking Perv! (see review, page 46). Shragge’s darkly funny text and Baker’s masterful embodiment of a victim lost in the reverberations of vio lence makes the show almost too much to bear at times. But if you can stomach the subject matter, there are many moments of breathtaking theatricality – and beauty – in this carefully wrought series of vignettes. Even the elegant stage management by Kate Hagemeyer is choreographed and KS executed with precision.

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Yael Farber’s powerful play is based on the testimony of Duma Joshua Kuma lo, a black South African who was sen tenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit, received a stay of execution hours before he was to be hanged and was then kept in prison for another four years. Farber skilfully plays with time and has two actors depict the man – one older and weary (Conrad Coates), the other frightened and vulnerable (Tawiah M’Carthy). A third figure (played by Aviva Armour-Ostroff, who steps in as several other characters in the narrative) witnesses Kumalo’s testimony.

The play takes a while to heat up, and video projections add little, but the final half is riveting. Under Leora Morris’s direction, a bit of audience participation near the end becomes a quiet, moving expression of communGS ity acceptance and reparation.

Unintentionally Depressing Children’s Tales by Erin Fleck. Aug 14 at 10 pm, Aug 16 at 6 pm, Aug 17 at 7 pm. Rating: NNN

The best thing about this uneven show with a self-explanatory title is the design. The theatre has been transformed by director Maya Rabinovitch and set designer Roxanne Ignatius into a big playroom, and much of the audience sits on cush ions on the blanket-strewn floor, cre ating a cozy intimacy. Erin Fleck’s stories, narrated by a series of read ers, capture the cadences and rhythms of children’s tales, but there’s not much to them, and the performers vary in quality. More memorable are the hauntingly beautiful shadow puppetry and delightful animation used to illustrate the stories. The lack of a framing device – why are we there? – seems an obvious GS missed opportunity.

by Anthony Johnston and Nathan Schwartz. Aug 16 at 6 pm, Aug 17 at 1:30 pm. Rating: NNNN

In this intriguing Charlie Kaufman esque script, good friends Anthony Johnston (who’s gay) and Nathan Schwartz (straight) recount their experiences as unemployed the atre school grads who infiltrate a “gay conversion therapy” centre to get material for a play but

Alexandra Wever and Alex Alegría marry mariachi and melodrama in El Jinete (see r eview, page 49).

Festival Reviews end up causing a rift in their relation ship. There’s a bit too much going on in the script, conceived with Anita Rochon, and the play-within-a-play (within a play?) about a wolfman doesn’t resonate with the rest of the material. But Annie Tippe’s direction is sharp and clear, props are used effec tively, and the two actors are brilliantly focused and detailed, whether as “themselves,” as overly enthusiastic anti-gay youth performers or as various characters at the conversion cenGS tre.

traditionalist families and the threat ening hard-line Islamist movement that’s quickly becoming mainstream. Palpable chemistry between the two leads elevates Al-Azraki’s funny, thoughtful script packed full of histori cal and philosophical tidbits. Definitely a show that deserves to be expanded JB and remounted.

The Widow by Amir Al-Azraki. Aug 14 at 10 pm, Aug 15 at 5:30 pm, Aug 16 at 8:30 pm, Aug 17 at 6:30 pm. Rating: NNNN

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The latest from Iraqi playwright Amir Al-Azraki is a gripping, heart-wrench ing drama about forbidden love in present-day Basra. A woman widowed during the 2003 Iraq War begins a se cret relationship with a young theatre professor whose lectures spark contro versy among fundamentalist students. Al-Azraki shows secular-leaning char acters attempting to balance personal desires with the expectations of their

Theatre Centre Incubator Madam Mao by Janet Lo, Paul

Thompson, Samantha Wan and Severn Thompson. Aug 14 at 4:30 pm, Aug 16 at 3:30 pm, Aug 17 at 2:30 pm. Rating: NNNN

Madam Mao (Janet Lo), the controver sial wife of China’s Chairman, comes to life with stunning theatricality and psychological complexity in this col lective creation. Long imprisoned after Mao’s death for counter-revolutionary activities and treason, she’s being forced by a sergeant (Samantha Wan) to publicly confess her crimes. Through flashbacks, dance sequences (performed by Wan as a trickster figure) and excerpts from some of Qing’s propagandistic plays, a rich portrait emerges of a woman who’s simultaneously spiteful and sympathetic. Under director Severn Thompson, Lo and Wan are spectacular, and a fine design team helps bring the threads of this fascinating work together, with especially powerful work from musiGS cian/performer Heidi Chan.

Theatre Centre Mainspace 1115 Queen W Antigonick by Anne Carson. Aug 16 at 4:30 pm, Aug 17 at 2 pm. Rating:

NN Poet Anne Carson’s take on the An tigone story resembles a bit of dis tracted doodling by a first-rate art ist: there are flashes of wit and it’s fun for a while, but it doesn’t amount to much. At least that’s what comes across in this pointless production by director Cole Lewis, who seems to have focontinued on page 48 œ

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SUMMERWORKS REVIEWS Vancouver’s Mind of a Snail (Chloe Ziner and Jessica Gabriel) creates a low-tech shadow puppet work using an overhead projector, acetate slides and guitar as well as sound effects to which the audience contributes. The story, about a person whose heart flies away and must be followed and recaptured, is slight, but the puppetry is clever and the slides always surprise. Watching Ziner and Gabriel manipulate the show’s elements is JK part of the performance.

GRACEFUL REBELLIONS by Shaista Latif. Aug 15 at 5:30 pm, Aug 16 at 9 pm. Rating: NNNN

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cused more on doing cool things with Reid Thompson’s largely cardboard set and the oldies jukebox soundtrack than on connecting with her cast, the work’s tone or the myth’s weighty themes. That said, there are some amusing, self-referential lines in the text and glimpses of good performGS ances by the wasted cast.

THE GOOD STORY by Alexa Gilker. Aug 14 at 10 pm, Aug 16 at 7 pm, Aug 17 at 4:30 pm. Rating: NNN

This uneven drama about a young Canadian Christian missionary who volunteers at an orphanage in India has an intriguing story, but the script needs work to present the action more effectively. At times it’s confusing – the action jumps between flashbacks to previous missions in other countries, the main story in India and a present-day frame. Some dramaturgy and clearer demarcation between these various settings could make JB this good story great.

It’s worth the trip to see powerful South African drama He Left Quietly (see review, page 47).

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catu. Some of these tales of oppression and salvation are more moving than others, though, and often I found myself waiting for the seductive rumble KS of the drums to resume.

THUS SPOKE… by Frédérick Gravel

and Étienne Lepage. Aug 14 at 5 pm, Aug 15 at 7:30 pm, Aug 16 at 9 pm. Rating: NNNN

about all the “stuff” in the world – seven billion sweaters, etc; and the ensemble urge us to google Stalin and pass the knowledge on. It sounds like a lot of talk – and it is – but dance and gesture remain key to the performance, expanding, and grounding, the discussion in the body. KS

Toronto doesn’t often get to see work like Étienne Lepage and Frédérick Gravel’s Thus Spoke..., which seamlessly integrates text and movement in a cynical, cheeky discussion of individual agency in uncertain moral environments. Performer Frédérick Lavallée muses about contract-killing Stephen Harper and why it wouldn’t do any good; dancer Anne Thériault talks

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AGAINST GRAVITY by Chloe Ziner and Jessica Gabriel. Aug 14 at 4:30 pm, Aug 16 at 7 pm. Rating: NNN

Through a series of intertwined character sketches set in Afghanistan and Canada, writer/actor Shaista Latif takes audiences into the lives of traditional and non-traditional Afghan women. We meet the shy, eager-toplease young Leili; the sombre Wazma; and Zenat, raised in Canada and at times identifying most with the fencesitting hyphen in the designation “Afghan-Canadian.” Under the direction of Evalyn Parry, Latif is an inviting, engaging performer, creating mood and personality with her voice and with the poetry and allusive details of her writing, which explores being a queer Afghan woman raised in a conservative culture. A winJK ning show.

HALF GIRL/HALF FACE by Zoë Erwin-Longstaff. Aug 14 at 9 pm, Aug 15 at 7:30 pm. Rating: NNN A young woman who spends a lot of time on the Internet discovers that a photo of her face has gone viral. Responding via video to a variety of emails and posts, she discovers some truths about herself and her inability

Shaista Latif is a triple threat in the powerful Graceful Rebellions (see review, this page).

MARACATU YOU! by Suzanne Roberts Smith and Aline Morales. Aug 14 at 7:30 pm, Aug 15 at 5 pm, Aug 16 at 12 pm, Aug 17 at 6:30 pm. Rating: NNN Baque de Bamba is a Toronto-based percussion collective founded by Brazilian vocalist and teacher Aline Morales. The group specializes in maracatu, a performance tradition that originated with slave populations in northeastern Brazil. Gorgeous musical numbers are interspersed with personal stories of how each group member came to and was changed by the practice of mara-

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to control what’s online. A commentary on our reliance on the Internet as well as how bullying can take any number of hurtful forms, director Zoë Erwin-Longstaff’s script sometimes meanders too much, but Arlen Aguayo Stewart as Young-Girl nicely captures her character’s conflicting thoughts and emotions about beJK coming a meme.

UNKNOWN SOLDIER by Jonathan Seinen. Aug 14 at 6:30 pm, Aug 15 at 9:30 pm, Aug 16 at 5 pm. Rating:

NNNNN Writer/director Jonathan Seinen’s play examines, in vibrantly theatrical style, the past, present and future of a young U.S. Army soldier (Jeff Ho) jailed for leaking secret military and diplomatic information to WikiLeaks. Inspired by Chelsea Manning, who is now a trans woman serving a 35-year prison sentence, the play deals with sexual choice as well as the conflict between the individual and the group and between personal and societal morality. With a touch of Lady Gaga and some fierce arguments, Ho’s first-class performance encapsulates the soldier’s initially shattered but ultimately optimistic life. Taut, funny, thoughtful and entertaining, this show is one of JK the best at SummerWorks.

Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace 16 Ryerson AND NOW, THE END by Victoria Houser, Emily Nixon, Drew O’Hara, Zach Parkhurst and Jake Vanderham. Aug 15 at 7 pm, Aug 16 at 10 pm, Aug 17 at 5 pm. Rating: NNN

As an asteroid plummets toward Earth, the residents of a small Canadian town prepare for the worst in this groupwritten musical. The script needs further development: the stories aren’t always well woven together, and the segments aren’t all equally strong. But Jake Vanderham’s music and lyrics are often clever and effective, and several cast members under Esther Jun’s direction stand out: Tamara Bernier Evans’s lonely wife; Kaleigh Gorka’s pregnant woman, determined to have her baby even if the world is going to end; and Hugh Ritchie’s highschool guy, set on losing his virginity JK before everything blows up.

CHICKEN GREASE IS NASTY BUSINESS! by Michael Miller. Aug 14 at 7:30 pm, Aug 15 at 4:30 pm, Aug 16 at 12 pm. Rating: NNN Modestine (Lili Francks), who makes exceptional fried chicken, schemes to bring her dysfunctional family together. Michael Miller’s comedy is broad, sometimes crude and at times really funny, though some sections could be cut and others tightened up. Director

Kim Blackwell moves everything along briskly, and the cast relishes playing the laughs. There’s strong work by Francks, Karen Glave as Modestine’s plotting friend, Christian Lloyd and Danny Waugh as Modestine’s adopted sons (one white, one black), Sedina Fiati and Dian Marie Bridge as one son’s women, and Jeremiah Sparks as a doctor who becomes entangled with the JK family on several levels.

EL JINETE (THE RIDER) by Mercedes

Bátiz-Benét. Aug 14 at 9:30 pm, Aug 16 at 5 pm. Rating: NNNN

Love triangles are the basis of so many stories that you might think you’ve heard them all. Not so: El Jinete (The Rider) presents the archetypal tale as an all-Spanish, surtitled mariachi opera. Writer/director Mercedes BátizBenét’s version is influenced by classic Mexican melodies and cinema as well as the Orpheus myth. The music and singing are first-rate, with an instrumental trio backing up the title figure (Alex Alegría), his beloved (Alexandra Wever) and the man who stands in their way, El Malo (Mario Sota). Jamie Nesbitt’s projections are surprising and as gorgeous as the music. An exhilarating hour of JK theatre.

GASH! by David Benjamin Tomlinson. Aug 14 at 4:30 pm, Aug 15 at 2 pm, Aug 16 at 7:30 pm, Aug 17 at 2:30 pm. Rating: NNN If you’re a fan of Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?, Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte or other such horror films, you’ll love Gash!, a campy take on the tale of two mysterious sisters living in an isolated house with thunderstorms and threats all around them. Intentionally over the top, David Benjamin Tomlinson’s script includes the fixtures of the genre, including a sharp axe, a mad mother and a secretive family retainer. Director Clinton Walker shapes the action on a gleefully operatic scale, and the ensemble cast responds energetically. You’ll have fun, but a trimmed script would make the JK evening sharper and funnier.

ROW by T Berto. Aug 15 at 9:30 pm,

Aug 17 at 7:30 pm. Rating: NNNN

Sonny, an aboriginal “kept boy” who moves from one daddy figure to another, is a self-reflective and multifaceted character encountered at three points in his life: as a young man at residential school (Dillan Chiblow), later seeking a new keeper (Garret C. Smith), and finally as an older man looking back on his life (Billy Merasty). Under the nuanced direction of Cole Alvis, the committed actors convey Sonny’s complexity with a combination of acid-tinged humour and chilling moments. Though T. Berto’s script could be better shaped, he successfully plays off the difference between the JK outer and inner Sonny.

WOMEN WHO SHOUT AT THE STARS by Carolyn Hetherington. Aug 16 at 2:30 pm, Aug 17 at 12 pm. Rating: NNN

Actor Carolyn Hetherington’s tales about her family cover several generations of strong women, the performer transforming into several figures, including her alcoholic, demanding mother and the nanny who raised her. Working with director Kathryn MacKay, Hetherington gives each a specific physicality and voice in a show that offers engaging storytelling and a few emotionally potent anecdotes. Along the way, she also shares some sage thoughts on aging and what we learn – or don’t – as the years go by. The show starts slowly, and though the material becomes richer as it unfolds, the structure could be tighter. JK

only inches away, providing an unforgettable experience. Not advised for anyone with clausJB trophobia.

JACQUERIES, PART 1 choreographed by Jacob Niedzwiecki. Starts at Theatre Passe Muraille (16 Ryerson). Aug 14 at 7 pm, Aug 14 at 8 pm, Aug 17 at 7 pm, Aug 17 at 8 pm. Rating: NNN Billed as a political heist story, Jacqueries, Part 1 divides audience members into four groups and has them follow characters through an urban landscape, sometimes watching the action live and sometimes on video. It’s an hour’s worth of killer dance choreocontinued on page 50 œ

Make sure you find time for immersive multimedia piece The Water Thief (see review, page 50).

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Off-site THE CONTAINER by Clare Bayley. Theatre Centre Backlot (1115 Queen West). Aug 15 at 5 pm, Aug 15 at 7:30 pm, Aug 16 at 2:30 pm, Aug 16 at 5 pm, Aug 17 at 2:30 pm, Aug 17 at 5 pm. Rating: NNNN

This gripping drama offers an immersive, realistic glimpse of the plight of migrants and refugees caught up in human trafficking networks. Inside a sealed metal shipping container, five strangers from different parts of the world, low on food and water and uncertain about their fate, endure the dark, scary journey to what they hope will be a better life. As tensions rise, secrets are revealed and difficult choices must be made. Since the audience is sealed inside the space, the heart-wrenching action is

Adriano Sobretodo Jr. and Lara Arabian fight for their lives in The Container (see review, this page).

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graphed by Jacob Niedzwiecki, some of it hot and sexy and all of it sharp, concise and virtuosic. John Gzowski’s hypnotic score helps propel the action in this nearly wordless show. JK

Kafka’s Ape adapted by Guy Sprung. Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen W). Aug 14 at 8 pm, Aug 15 at 8 pm, Aug 16 at 8 pm, Aug 17 at 2 pm. Rating: NNN

Director Guy Sprung’s adaptation of Kafka’s story A Report To An Academy is effective, but it doesn’t go far enough in its exploration of human brutality, corporate greed and exploi tation. Redpeter, played by Howard Rosenstein in full ape mode, gives a speech to the shareholders of a private military company that gets involved in “trouble spots” to protect resources. Much of the monologue is an account of his capture, imprisonment and training to “evolve” to his current state. It needs more tension, something at stake, perhaps even a way to implicate us, the “shareholders.” But Rosenstein’s performance – from Southern drawl to posture and GS flexibility – is astonishing.

The Stranger by Daniele Barto-

lini, Danya Buonastella, Chiara Fontanella, Rory de Brouwer and Matteo Ciardi. Starts at Theatre Passe Muraille (16 Ryerson). Aug 14 at 4:25 pm, Aug 15 at 4:25 pm, Aug 16 at 4:25 pm, Aug 17 at 7 pm. Rating: NNNN

If you’ve ever wanted to be in a video game, this walkabout show about freedom and reinvention, devised by Daniele Bartolini and his company, will be exciting. It’s a one-on-one experience in which audience members wander the alleyways off Queen West seeking the mysterious, shy title character and connecting with unusual figures who alternately help and hinder the search.

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Play along with them, be prepared to travel a lot and be aware that the journey may take longer than the scheduled 90 minutes. This is the first of two parts, so the experience is to JK be continued….

The Water Thief by Amy Siegel and Sean Frey. St John’s Polish Catholic Cathedral (186 Cowan). Aug 14 at 6:30 pm, Aug 15 at 3 pm, Aug 15 at 6:30 pm. Rating: NNNN

This dreamlike multimedia melding of film, movement and music follows the daily life of an old man living alone in a simple forest cottage at the edge of a lake. Most of the meditative show consists of beautifully shot silent film projected onto a large screen depicting the man going about his daily routine, which involves visiting a series of mysterious homemade shrines. Live actors appear illuminated behind the screen and seem to interact with him – as if they are apparitions or ghostly memories. Toronto indie pop duo Snowblink provide a haunting, JB ethereal score.

Yarn by Alex Eddington. Majlis Art Garden (163 Walnut). Aug 14 at 7:30 pm, Aug 15 at 7:30 pm, Aug 16 at 7:30 pm, Aug 17 at 7:30 pm. Rating: NNN

In his solo memoir about a summer spent in rural Scotland working at a hotel while composing a concerto about sheep, Alex Eddington proves a quirky, affable storyteller and performer. Using an eclectic array of instruments (wind chimes, wooden boxes, whistles, a ukulele and a trombone), Eddington peppers his saga with cute, if at times tangential songs and punny one-liners – mostly involving sheep.While Eddington can spin a good yarn most of the time, some of his tales are more interesting than JB 3 others.

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Aug 23, Wed-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $37. 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. r osetheatre.ca.

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Opening Antony And Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (Stratford Festival). Passion ñ engulfs the Egyptian queen and the Roman

ruler. Opens Aug 14 and runs in rep to Sep 28. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Tom Patterson Theatre, 111 Lakeside, Stratford. 1-800-5671600, stratfordfestival.ca. The Beaux’ Stratagem by George Farquhar (Stratford Festival). Two men try to restore their ruined fortunes by pursuing wealthy women. Previews to Aug 14. Opens Aug 15 and runs in rep to Oct 11. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, s tratfordfestival.ca. Blackouts/*Noir* (Orphaned Egret/100% Theatre). Two existential comedies are performed as part of this funder for the company. Aug 14-16, Thu-Sat 8 pm, late show Fri 10 pm. Pwyc. Imperial Pub, 54 Dundas E. facebook. com/events/295786607253888. Christina, The Girl King by Michel Marc Bouchard (Stratford Festival). The Swedish queen battles conservatives that oppose her lifestyle and her plans to modernize the country. Opens Aug 14 and runs in rep to Sep 21. $40$90. Studio Theatre, 34 George E, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. Cymbeline’s Reign by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare in the Ruff). A princess who married against her father’s wishes risks everything for love. Opens Aug 14 and runs to Aug 31, Tue-Sun 7:30 pm (pre-show live music from 7 pm). Pwyc ($15 sugg). Withrow Park, 725 Logan. s hakespeareintheruff.com.

One-nighters

Don’t Drop The Soap! by Brian Bird (Plays by

Bird). The cast of a soap opera struggle with a crazy producer and threats of cancellation in this comedy. Aug 15-16, Fri-Sat 8 pm. $25-$32. Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge. tocentre.com/studio/dontdropthesoap. Drinking Alone by Norm Foster (Rose Theatre). A man hires an escort to pose as his fiancée at a dysfunctional family reunion. Opens Aug 15 and runs to Aug 23, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $32. 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca. The Long Weekend by Norm Foster (Globus Theatre). Two couples spend a cottage weekend together in this comedy. Opens Aug 20 and runs to Aug 30, see website for schedule. $28.50, stu $20. Lakeview Arts Barn, 2300 Pigeon Lake, Bobcaygeon. g lobustheatre.com. Songs In The Key Of Oz by Joe Cascone and David Haines (Civic Light-Opera Company). This concert show chronicles the past century of stage and screen productions of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard Of Oz. Aug 15-16, Fri-Sat 8 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen E. 416-755-1717.

Stratford Festival Forum: A Celebration Of Shakespeare (Stratford Festival). A week of

performances, talks, dance and improv workshops and more mark the Bard’s 450th birthday. Opens Aug 15 and runs to Aug 21, see website for details. Free-$45. Studio Theatre, 34 George E, and other Stratford venues. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. A Tender Thing by Ben Power (Soulpepper). An elderly Romeo and Juliet reminisce on their lives in this re-working of Shakespeare’s text. In previews, opens Aug 19 and runs to Oct 1, see website for schedule. $29-$89. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666, youngcentre.ca. Trying by Joanna McClelland Glass (Theatre Collingwood). An old judge clashes with his young assistant as he writes his memoirs. Opens Aug 19 and runs to Aug 23, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed 2 pm. $40, youth $20. Gayety Theatre, 161 Hurontario, Collingwood. 1-866382-2200, theatrecollingwood.ca. The Ugly One by Marius von Mayenburg (Thousand Islands Playhouse/Theatre Smash). A man enjoys his new beauty until his plastic surgeon offers his face to others in this black comedy. Opens Aug 15 and runs to Sep 20, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Fri-Sat 2:30 pm. $16-$32. Firehall Theatre, 185 South, Gananoque. 1-866-382-7020, 1000islandsplayhouse.com. Wasaga Under Siege 2014 (Historical Military Establishment of Upper Canada). Re-enactments, readings and more to commemorate the Battle of Nottawasaga Bay and the sinking of HMS Nancy. Aug 14-17, see website for schedule, locations and prices. Nancy Island Historic Site, 95 Mosley, and other venues in Wasaga Beach. w asagaundersiege1812.com. You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown by Clark Gesner (Rose Theatre). This family musical is based on Charles M Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip characters. Opens Aug 20 and runs to

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Thursday, August 14 ABSOLUTE COMEDY presents headliner Brian Stollery, Greg Shroder and host Andrew Ivimey. To Aug 17, Thu 8:30 pm, Fri 9 pm, Sat 8 & 10:45 pm, Sun 8 pm. $10-$15. 2335 Yonge. 416-486-7700, absolutecomedy.ca. BIG BAD WOLF (VS LORD UNDERWEARFACE VON

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SCHTINKER) Second City presents a family musical that takes a new look at a fairy-tale character. To Aug 29, Wed-Thu 1 pm. $14, family 4-pack $45. 51 Mercer. secondcity.com. KITCH KOMEDY presents a weekly pro/am show w/ host Dean Young. 9 pm. Free. Kitch, 229 Geary. kitchbar.com. LAUGH SABBATH Comedy Bar presents Jackie Pirico, Julia Hladkowicz, host James Hartnett and others. 9:30 pm. $5. 945 Bloor W. laughsabbath.com.

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Second City presents previews of its upcoming fall show. Tue-Thu 8 pm, Fri-Sun 7:30 pm (and Sat 10 pm). $25-$29, stu $16-$18. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com. YUK YUK’S presents Patrick Coppolino. To Aug 17, Thu and Sat-Sun 8 pm (plus Sat 10:30 pm), Fri 9 pm. $13-$22. 224 Richmond W. 416-9676425, yukyuks.com.

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The B-Girlz: PrideNation (The Flying Beaver Pubaret). The drag troupe remounts their Pride Week show. Aug 16 at 7 and 9 pm. $20$25. 488 Parliament. p ubaret.com. A Couple Of Swells (Soulpepper Cabaret Series). Michael Hughes and Brent Thiessen perform a throwback to the era of 50s and 60s television variety hours. Aug 16 at 8:30 pm. $20, stu $15. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. Moulin Rouge Cabaret (The National Restaurant & Banquet Hall). Agatha Frisky, Kitty Litteur, St Stella and others perform at this Paris-style dinner theatre show. Aug 14 at 8:30 pm. $55. 1000 Finch W. 416-650-0019, nationalburlesque.eventbrite.ca. Skin City (Red Herring Burlesque). Private dicks, dirty cops and the girls of Old Town make up a burlesque show about the seedy underworld. Aug 17 at 9 pm. $20-$25. Rivoli, 332 Queen W. skincityburly.eventbrite.ca. Warpath: A New Cabaret (Shane J Gramlich). Gramlich presents pop fused with musical theatre repertoire in a show about his battles in life, alongside Chris Tsujiuchi, Laura Harding and others. Aug 19 at 7:30 pm. $10-$15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.

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Adventures In Slumberland (Frolick). This all-ages show about a young boy’s dream world features puppets, music, masques and more. Runs to Sep 1, Wed-Sat 11:11 am, 12:12, 1:11 and 2:22 pm (weather permitting). Pwyc. Olympic Island Lagoon Theatre, near Centre Island ferry dock, over the bridge. frolick.ca. Animal Nature by David Anderson, Tamara Romanchk, Anna Sapershteyn, Maria Woszinska (Clay & Paper Theatre). Creature characters and giant puppets search for the way home on a journey to the edges of the earth. Runs to Aug 17, Wed-Sun 7:30 pm. Pwyc, $10 suggested. Dufferin Grove Park, Dufferin S of Bloor. clayandpapertheatre.org. The Comedy Of Errors by William Shakespeare (Urban Bard). Mistaken identities lead to trouble in this comedy presented outdoors. Runs to Aug 16, Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Thu-Sat 1 pm. Pwyc. Berczy Park, Church and Wellington. bardinberczy.ca. HorseCapades (Canadian National Exhibition). Riders and horses perform barrel racing, trick riding and hip-hop dressage, plus an interactive program with the horses. Runs to Aug 14, daily, 11 am to 2 pm. Free. CNE Horse Palace, Exhibition Place. theex.com. The Little Mermaid Jr. (Lower Ossington Theatre). The Disney Broadway production is adapted for younger audiences. Runs to Aug 31, Thu-Sun, see website for times. $15-$30. 100A Ossington. lowerossingtontheatre.com. Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare in the Square). Ambition leads to murder and mayhem in this outdoor performance. Runs to Aug 21, Tue-Thu 7 pm. Free. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Garden Square, Brampton. 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca. & Colin Mochrie (9:30 pm); Blockbuster Showdown (11 pm). $10-$12, double bill $15-$18, or Launch Week pass. Bad Dog Comedy Theatre, 875 Bloor W. b addogtheatre.com. CALVINBALL COMEDY 5 The Social Capital Theatre presents improv by Go Go Ghost Death, RN and Cawls and Calvinball. 10 pm. $5. 154 Danforth, 2nd floor. facebook.com/ events/524826160952061. COCO & DAPHNEY The Social Capital presents improv w/ Coko Galore & Daphney Joseph, Kristie Gunter & Rockland Derek, Rakhee Raccoon and others. 8 pm. $5. Black Swan, 154 Danforth, 2nd floor. blackswancomedy.com. FUNNY & FREE FunnyMan Inc presents a live stand-up, sketch and improv show with live music, food and ice cream. 7:30-11 pm. Free. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge. f unnyman.ca. GOOD TIMES WITH STEVE SIMEONE Derryck Birch presents the headliner w/ host Aisha Alfa, and Marito Lopez (Fri) and Matt O’Brien (Sat). To Aug 16, Fri 8 & 10 pm, Sat 8 & 11 pm. $20. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W, Cabaret. 416-551-6540, comedybar.ca. Second City Fall 2014 Mainstage Revue See Thu 14. Yuk Yuk’s See Thu 14.

Saturday, August 16 Absolute Comedy See Thu 14. BAD DOG THEATRE LAUNCH WEEK Bad Dog

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PROCESS (Intergalactic Arts Colelctive). This collective presents interdisciplinary performances of works-in-process. Runs to Aug 31, Sun 8 pm. $10. Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw. 416-530-2787, artscapeyoungplace.ca. Shakespeare In High Park: As You Like It

(Canadian Stage/York University Dept of Theatre). The comedic, family-oriented offering at this year’s Shakespeare in High Park finds two courtly cousins fleeing to the forest under false identities. This vibrant treatment is filled with original acoustic folk songs, and with strong performances from the ensemble, is entertaining and accessible to all ages. Runs to Aug 30, Thu, Sat and Tue 8 pm. Pwyc ($20 sugg). High Park Amphitheatre, 1873 Bloor W. canadianstage.com. NNN (Jordan Bimm)

classic play is presented outdoors. Some performances include workshops, chats and other events, and some include the Food Of Love a cappella concert series. Runs to Aug 17. Pwyc. Southern Ontario, various cities. 416703-2773, driftwoodtheatre.com. Billy Bishop Goes To War by John MacLachlan Gray and Eric Peterson (Blyth Festival). The famous WWI fighter pilot looks back on his life in this musical. Runs to Aug 15, see website for times. $22-$34, stu $15. Blyth Memorial Hall, 431 Queen, Blyth. b lythfestival.com. Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti (Drayton Entertainment). A man juggles three fiancées in this comedy. Runs to Aug 31, see website for schedule. $25-$42. Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand S, Cambridge. 1-855-3729866, draytonentertainment.com. Cabaret by Joe Masteroff, John Kander and Fred Ebb (Shaw Festival). Director Peter Hinton’s take on the classic musical is darker than many, with fine performances by Deborah Hay, Gray Powell and Juan Chioran in key roles. The set, a revolving tower that simulates a wheel of fortune – no sooner do you rise to the summit than you fall – is a great metaphor for this journey to hell in 30s Berlin. Don’t miss it. Runs in rep to Oct 26. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com. NNNN (JK)

Shakespeare In High Park: Titus Andronicus (Canadian Stage/York Uniñ versity Dept of Theatre). The “tragedy” instalñ ment in Canadian Stage’s summer Shake-

speare slate, this revenge thriller follows the disintegrating life of Titus, a veteran Roman general at odds with the Goth queen, Tamora. Drawing on aesthetics from ancient Rome and imperial Japan, director Keira Loughran offers a delightfully unsettling take on the Bard’s bloodiest play. Runs to Aug 31, Fri, Sun and Wed 8 pm. Pwyc ($20 sugg). High Park Amphitheatre, 1873 Bloor W. 416-368-3110, canadianstage.com. NNNN (Jordan Bimm) Spamalot by Eric Idle, John Du Prez and Neil Innes (Lower Ossington Theatre). The Monty Python-based musical retells the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Runs to Sep 21, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, Sun 4 pm. $49-$59. 100A Ossington. 416-9156747, lowerossingtontheatre.com.

SummerWorks Performance Festival (SummerWorks). The annual juried festiñ val returns with works by Zeesy Powers, the

Chimera Project, Jacob Niedzwiecki, T Berto and others, plus live music and more. (See reviews, starting on page 46, and online at nowtoronto.com/summerworks.) Runs to Aug 17, see website for schedule. $15-$20, passes $40-$120, some free events. Various venues. summerworks.ca. Tartuffe by Molière (Soulpepper Theatre). A crafty vagrant feigns virtue while trying to seduce his host’s wife and gain an inheritance. Runs to Sep 20, see website for schedule. $29-$89, rush $5-$23. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.

The Charity That Began At Home: A Comedy For Philanthropists by St John Hankin

(Shaw Festival). A do-gooder and her daughter invite social misfits to their country home. Runs in rep to Oct 11. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen, Niagara-onthe-Lake. 1-800-511-7429, s hawfest.com. City Of Angels by Cy Coleman, Larry Gelbart and David Zippel (Theatre by the Bay). The stories of a crime novelist and his protagonist intertwine in this musical comedy. Runs to Aug 30, see website for schedule. $25, stu/srs

Out of Town Alice Through The Looking-Glass by James Reaney (Stratford Fesñadapted tival/Canada’s National Arts Centre). Alice en-

ters a world of wonders through a living-room mirror in this adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s book. Runs in rep to Oct 12. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. Arms And The Man by Bernard Shaw (Shaw Festival). A woman is caught between two men on opposite sides of the 1885 Serbo-Bulgarian War. Runs in rep to Oct 18. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen, Niagara-on-the-Lake. shawfest.com. Bard’s Bus Tour: The Tempest by William Shakespeare (Driftwood Theatre Group). The

Sunday, August 17 Absolute Comedy See Thu 14. AISHA BROWN: IDENTITY CRISIS Black Salad

Productions presents stand-up w/ Brown, Dena Jackson, Foad HP, Bob Smith and Marito Lopez. 7:30 pm. $10-$15. The Flying Beaver Pubaret, 488 Parliament. 647-347-6567, pubaret.com. COMEDY @ THE WELL presents a weekly show

srs $20-$67. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. NN (Susan G Cole) A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare (Stratford Festival). Director Chris Abraham’s take on the Dream is full of queer content, including sexy, robust performances by Evan Buliung and Jonathan Goad, who alternate as Oberon and Titania. But the emphasis on slapstick doesn’t allow the play’s poetry to shine as it should. Runs in rep to Oct 11. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. NNN (JK)

presents a weekly open mic w/ Russell Roy and guests. 9:30 pm. Free. 39 Colborne. 416815-7562. HARD DAY COMEDY The Office Pub presents a weekly all-female comedy show w/ hosts Cassandra Sansosti & Eesha Brown, booked acts and 3 lotto spots. 8:30 pm. Free. 117 John, 2nd floor. 416-977-1900. 200% VODKA The Social Capital presents a weekly show by the Black Swan Comedy Rep Company. 8 pm. Pwyc. Black Swan, 154 Danforth, 2nd floor. blackswancomedy.com.

Diner, 120 Church. club120.ca. YUK YUK’S TUESDAYS The Humber School of Comedy at 7:30 pm, Launching Pad for new stand-ups at 9:30 pm, every Tue. $4/show. Yuk Yuk’s, 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

Theatre Co presents Micetro (7 pm); Canadian Celebrity Theatresports (8 pm); Dad’s Garage & BDT (9:30 pm); Messy Dice Of Destiny (11 pm). $10-$12, double bill $15-$18, or Launch Week pass. Bad Dog Comedy Theatre, 875 Bloor W. baddogtheatre.com. COMEDY AT THE RED ROCKET Joel West hosts a weekly show w/ guest comics. 8 pm. Free. Red Rocket Coffee, 1364 Danforth. 416-406-0880. Good Times With Steve Simeone See Fri 15. IMPROV DROP-IN TSC presents a weekly class and show w/ Ralph MacLeod. 6 pm. $5. The Social Capital, 115 Danforth. 416-903-5388, blackswancomedy.com. Second City Fall 2014 Mainstage Revue See Thu 14. SIDE SIZZLE Sketch duo Parker & Seville present a live album recording with Chris Locke, Todd Graham, Marty Topps and Vest of Friends. 7 & 9 pm. Pwyc. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W, Mainspace. comedybar.ca. Yuk Yuk’s See Thu 14.

$23. Mady Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Dunlop W, Barrie. theatrebythebay.com. A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline by Dean Regan (Drayton Entertainment). This musical revue looks at the life and death of the country star. Runs to Dec 21, see website for schedule. $25-$42. Schoolhouse Theatre, 11 Albert, St Jacobs. draytonentertainment.com. Crazy For You by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin and Ken Ludwig (Stratford Festival). A banker’s son dreams of Broadway fame in this musical set in the 30s. Runs in rep to Oct 19. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen, Stratford. s tratfordfestival.ca. The Ghost Ship by Claire Wynveen (Sundown Theatre). Two girls conduct a beach stakeout after rumours of ghost ships and pirates send their community into a frenzy. Runs to Aug 24, see website for schedule. $15-$20. Dunsmoor Park, Kincardine. sundowntheatre.ca. Hay Fever by Noël Coward (Stratford Festival). An eccentric family and their house guests spend a weekend together in this comedy. Runs in rep to Oct 11. $50-$135, stu/srs $20$67. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. The Importance Of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde (Thousand Islands Playhouse). Two rich bachelors lead double lives until their lies catch up with them. Runs to Aug 23, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun and Wed 2:30 pm. $16-$32. Springer Theatre, 690 Charles S, Gananoque. 1-866-382-7020, 1000islandsplayhouse.com. Juno And The Paycock by Sean O’Casey (Shaw Festival). Political and financial ups and downs afflict a family in 1920s Dublin. Runs in rep to Oct 12. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen, Niagara-on-theLake. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com. King John by William Shakespeare (Stratford Festival). The English king defends his throne against the rival claim of his nephew. Runs in rep to Sep 27. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Tom Patterson Theatre, 111 Lakeside, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. King Lear by William Shakespeare (Stratford Festival). In director Antoni Cimolino’s intelligent production, Colm Feore makes a human figure – a king who’s easy to relate to. Most of the cast surrounding him is just as strong, which helps the audience feel that we go on an eventful and harrowing journey with the characters. Despite some flaws, the show’s power is undeniable. Runs in rep to Oct 18. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. NNNN (JK) A Lovely Sunday For Creve Coeur by Tennessee Williams (Shaw Festival). Four women ponder their future on a warm June day. Runs in rep to Oct 11. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen, Niagara-on-theLake. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com. Man Of La Mancha by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion and Mitch Leigh (Stratford Festival). This 1960s musical about Don Quixote author Cervantes has one legitimate hit, The Impossible Dream, but a weak book and middling production don’t help sell it to today’s audiences. Still, Tom Rooney is terrific as Cervantes/Quixote, as is the winning Steve Ross as his servant in the play’s real and fictional worlds. Runs in rep to Oct 11. $50-$135, stu/

Deborah Hay is a spectacular Sally in Shaw Fest’s Cabaret.

w/ hosts Dred Lee & Jag Ghankas and others. 8:30 pm. Free. The Well, 121 Ossington. thewellbarcafe.ca. HAPPY HOUR COMEDY: GIVE ME MY SPOT EinStein presents Rino Palumbo, Lee Fernandez, Lucas Daniels, Rene Payes, Marc Hallworth, host Dean Young and others. 8 pm. Free. 229 College. ein-stein.ca. Second City Fall 2014 Mainstage Revue See Thu 14. SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE The Sketchersons present a weekly sketch and live music show. 9 pm. $10. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca. WAR PORSCHE presents storytelling and improv w/ Kris Siddiqi, Eric Miinch, Lara Johnson, Hayley Kellet, Greg Komorowski and others. 8 pm. $8. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca. Yuk Yuk’s See Thu 14.

Monday, August 18 ALTDOT COMEDY LOUNGE Rivoli presents Ryan Belleville, Scott Falconbridge, Joel ñ Buxton, Cheap Smokes, Rob Bebenek, Mike

Rita, Jess Beaulieu, Kyle Hickey, Mark DeBonis, MC Rob Pue and others. 9 pm. $5. 332 Queen W. altdotcomedylounge.com. THE BEST OF THE SECOND CITY presents classic and original sketch and improvisation. 8 pm. $14. Second City, 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com. CHEAP LAUGHS MONDAY PJ O’Briens Irish Pub

Tuesday, August 19 FLAT TIRE COMEDY Amsterdam Bicycle Club

presents weekly stand-up w/ host Chrissie Cunningham & others. 9:30 pm. Free. 54 the Esplanade. facebook.com/FlatTireComedy. Second City Fall 2014 Mainstage Revue See Thu 14. THE SKIN OF MY NUTS presents a weekly open mic w/ host Vandad Kardar. 9:30 pm. Free. Sonic Espresso Bar, 60 Cecil. facebook.com/ skinofmynuts. SOCAP REP PROGRAM PLAYER NIGHT The Social Capital presents players of the Social Capital Repertory Program coached by Jan Caruana, Jerry Schaefer and others. 8 pm. Pwyc. Black Swan, 154 Danforth, 3rd floor. blackswancomedy.com. TEQUILA TUESDAYS Club 120 presents host JJ Liberman and others. 9 pm. Free. Club 120

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Chamber Play by William Shakespeare (Stratñ ford Festival). Pared down to four actors by

director Peter Sellars, this take on the play, in which the characters are caught in a limbo of unrequited desire, is intense, dark and almost entirely lacking in laughs. The cast is powerful, but you may not get much from the production if you don’t know the play well. Runs in rep to Sep 20. $70-$90. Stratford Masonic Concert Hall, 15 Church, Stratford. 1-800-5671600, stratfordfestival.ca. NNNN (JK) Mother Courage And Her Children by Bertolt Brecht (Stratford Festival). Brecht’s antiwar play about a woman who profits by selling goods from a cart during the Thirty Years’ War gets a solid, if uninvolving, production, with Seana McKenna, Geraint Wyn Davies, Ben Carlson and others delivering their lines with clarity and commitment. If the journey feels like a bit of a slog, perhaps it’s because the message isn’t as fresh as it was 75 years ago. Runs in rep to Sep 27. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Tom Patterson Theatre, 111 Lakeside, Stratford. 1-800567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. NNN (GS) The Mountaintop by Katori Hall (Shaw Festival/Obsidian Theatre). Dr Martin Luther King, Jr opens up to a woman working at the motel on the eve of his murder. Runs in rep to Sep 7. $50-$60. Studio Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. shawfest.com. Peter Pan, A Traditional British Panto by Simon Aylin and Trudy Moffatt (Drayton Entertainment). The tale is presented with slapstick comedy, musical numbers and audience participation. Runs to Aug 30, see website for schedule. $25-$42. Playhouse II, 70689 B Line, Grand Bend. draytonentertainment.com. The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry (Shaw Festival). A wealthy socialite’s wedding plans are complicated by her ex-husband and a nosy reporter. Runs in rep to Oct 25. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. shawfest.com. The Philanderer by Bernard Shaw (Shaw Festival). In this early Shaw comedy, the title character is caught between two women, one cool and calculating, the other passionate and unpredictable. The actors in this triangle – Gord Rand, Marla McLean and Moya O’Connell – are scintillating, and director Lisa Peterson’s decision to use Shaw’s original ending gives the production a surprising seriousness. Runs in rep to Oct 12. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com. NNNN (JK) Rhinestone Cowgirl by Leisa Way (Globus Theatre). This musical tribute salutes the songs and sayings of Dolly Parton. Runs to Aug

Wednesday, August 20 ABSOLUTE COMEDY presents Pro-Am Night w/ headliner Ward Anderson, Adam David, Jess Beaulieu, Marianne Gibson, Nick Nemeroff, Phil Calautit and host Matt Watson. 8:30 pm. $6. 2335 Yonge. 416-486-7700, absolutecomedy.ca. ACOUSTIC COMEDY: THE FEMINATZI The Social Capital presents music and comedy w/ Holly Wyder, Haley Rose, Sara Dennis and others. 8 pm. $10. Black Swan, 154 Danforth, 2nd floor. blackswancomedy.com. Big Bad Wolf (Vs Lord Underwearface Von Schtinker) See Thu 14. CADILLAC COMEDY Cadillac Lounge presents

stand-up by Kyle Andrews & Matt O’Brien, improv by Bad Example and Troupe Name Pending, sketch from Plum Thunder and Good Game, and host Steve Patrick Adams. 8:30 pm. Pwyc. 1296 Queen W. cadillaclounge.com.

CORKTOWN COMEDY: THE SUMMER RAP-UP SHOW Corktown Productions presents Dave Shuken, Nile Seguin, Tim Nasiopolous, Nick Beaton, host Brian Coughlin and others. 9 pm. Free. Betty’s, 240 King E. 416-988-2675, corktowncomedy.com.

16, see website for schedule. $28.50, stu $20. Lakeview Arts Barn, 2300 Pigeon Lake, Bobcaygeon. 1-800-304-7897, globustheatre.com. The Rocky Horror Show by Richard O’Brien (Something-Something Productions). A couple find a freaky castle in this rock musical. Runs to Oct 11, Sat 8 pm. $30. Corks’ Theatre, 19 Queen, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 289-668-0482, somethingsomethingproductions.ca. The Sea by Edward Bond (Shaw Festival). A 1900s English village reacts to one of its own being lost at sea in this mix of politics and comedy. Runs in rep to Oct 12. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen, Niagara-on-the-Lake. shawfest.com. St Anne’s Reel by Gil Garratt (Blyth Festival). A man returns to a small town for his mother’s funeral and locks horns with his father. Runs to Aug 30, see website for schedule. $22-$34, stu $15. Blyth Memorial Hall, 431 Queen, Blyth. 1-877-862-5984, blythfestival.com. Stag And Doe by Mark Crawford (Blyth Festival). Two engaged couples want to use the same venue on the same day in this comedy. Runs to Sep 6, see website for schedule. $22$34, stu $15. Blyth Memorial Hall, 431 Queen, Blyth. 1-877-862-5984, blythfestival.com. Sunday Series (Festival Players of Prince Edward County). This weekly performance showcase includes theatre, comedy, storytelling and more. Runs to Aug 24, see website for times and program details. $15-$30. Huff Estates & Winery, 2274 County 1 Rd, Bloomfield. 1-866-584-1991, festivalplayers.ca.

The Tempest/The Two Gentlemen Of Verona

by William Shakespeare (St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival). The story of the magical desert island and the romantic comedy are presented outdoors. Runs to Aug 16, see website for schedule. $28-$30, under 14 free. Kinsmen Amphitheatre, 1 Water W, Prescott. 613-9255788, stlawrenceshakespeare.ca. Test Drive by Dave Carley (Festival Players of Prince Edward County). A family man goes on an extraordinary test drive once a decade in this play that spans 50 years. Runs to Aug 24, Tue-Sun 6:30 pm, mat Fri 1:30 pm. $15-$30. Rosehall Run Vineyard, 1243 Greer, Wellington. 1-866-584-1991, f estivalplayers.ca. When We Are Married by JB Priestly (Shaw Festival). A big secret is revealed when three couples gather to celebrate their silver anniversaries. Runs in rep to Oct 26. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen, Niagara-on-the-Lake. s hawfest.com. 3

dance listings Opening Light And Shadow d:mic/fac presents a study of lighting and choreography with works by Peggy Baker Dance Projects, Alias Dance Projects and Iryna Gordon. Aug 16 at 8 pm. $10-$15. Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester. princessproductions.ca. 3 A LAUGH A MINUTE Club 120 presents stand-

up, sketch & improv w/ transsexual comedian Mandy Goodhandy and others. 9 pm. Free. Club 120 Diner, 120 Church. club120.ca.

ñMAGGIE CASSELLA: BECAUSE I SAID SO

The Flying Beaver Pubaret presents Cassella and her panelists dissecting hot, fun and obscure topics. 7:30 pm. Pwyc. 488 Parliament. 647-347-6567, pubaret.com. MAGIC OVEN COMEDY presents weekly standup. 8 pm. Free. Magic Oven, 347 Keele. 416604-0202, facebook.com/MagicOvenKeele. 9 TO 5 Bad Dog Comedy Theatre BDT presents an improv show for the working woman w/ Leigh Cameron, Hannah Spear, Becky Johnson, Alex Tindal and others. To Sep 17, 9:30 pm. $12, stu $10. 875 Bloor W. baddogtheatre.com. Second City Fall 2014 Mainstage Revue See Thu 14. SIREN’S COMEDY Celt’s Pub presents openmic stand-up w/ host Luke Gordon Field and headliner Leonard Chan. 8:30 pm. Free. 2872 Dundas W. 416-767-3339. STRAIGHT OUTTA DUBAI Dubomedy presents stand-up w/ Zulf Ali, Mina Liccione, Azfar Ali and Ali Al Sayed. 8 pm. $10. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. 416-551-6540, dubomedy.com. YUK YUK’S presents Mike Rita. To Aug 24, Wed-Thu and Sat-Sun 8 pm (plus Sat 10:30 pm), Fri 9 pm. $13-$22. 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com. 3

NOW august 14-20 2014

books art GRAPHIC NOVEL

Eat this SECONDS by Bryan Lee O’Malley (Ballantine), 336 pages, $15 hardcover. Rating: NNNN

Bryan Lee O’Malley follows up his award-winning, bestselling Scott Pilgrim series with Seconds, the story of Katie Clay, a talented chef as unhappy as she is successful. The restaurant she helped start four years ago, also named Seconds, is the most popular in town. Everyone loves the food and, by extension, the woman behind it. But Katie wants more. She’s close to realizing her dream of having her own restaurant, but the building housing the eatery is a contractor away from finished. Waiting is a misery, and in this misery, miserable things happen. Enter a house spirit named Lis and a pot of magic mushrooms that, when eaten, can erase a piece of the past. And stir. Printed in full colour, Seconds is stunning. Imagine taking the cartoons you watched as a kid and baking them into a sophisticated colour

palette that plays off and emphasizes every shift in the tone of the story. At over 300 pages, the book is full of fabulous pop-art action, meticulous and ominous landscapes, and sophisticated layouts with subtle shifts in perspective. Seconds’ always impeccably dressed characters will look familiar to Scott Pilgrim fans and, really, to anyone in North America who knows someone in their 20s or 30s. The kitchen family at the centre of Katie’s social circle is an updated version of the group at Cheers. Everyone knows Katie’s name and is either neck-deep in or over her drama. The dialogue features O’Malley’s mix of sharp wit and “whatever,” best showcased in the exchanges between Katie and Seconds’ narrator. Part fairy tale, part grim reality, Seconds is about second chances. Katie can revise the past with a magic mushroom, but in doing so she creates a present haunted by a past that never was. This haunting is magical in origin but very real to anyone who has every looked at their life and asked, “How did I get here?” Fans and new readers will enjoy. MARIKO TAMAKI books@nowtoronto.com

TEA AND BOOKS, EH? Joseph Romain talks

about this fall’s titles. 2 pm. Victoria Village Library, 184 Sloane. 416-395-5950.

Saturday, August 16 ALEXANDER NEMSER Nemser reads from The Sacrifice Of Abraham. 5-7 pm. Free. Art Metropole, 1490 Dundas W. artmetropole.com. THANDISIZWE CHIMURENGA Talking about her book No Doubt: The Murder(s) Of Oscar Grant. 7 pm. Free. OISE, rm 2-211, 252 Bloor W. eliminatepoliceviolence@gmail.com.

Sunday, August 17 ALEXANDRA INNES: MY NAKED HEART Poetry.

3:30 pm. $20. Musideum, 401 Richmond W, Rm 133. musideum.com.

PLASTICINE POETRY Readings by Kimberley Dawkins, Vivek Shraya, Lizzie Violet, plus an open mic. 6 pm. Free. Pauper’s Pub, 539 Bloor W. plasticinepoetry.com. TIGHTROPE BOOKS SUMMER LAUNCH Featuring new books by Jeffrey Round, Crystal Hurdle and Rolli Pines. 7 pm. Free. Round Venue, 152 Augusta. tightropebooks.com.

Monday, August 18 BLUE COFFEE Spencer Butt, Nicholas Power and Devon Gallant read. 8 pm. Free. Magpie, 831 Dundas W. lionatnight.wordpress.com.

Wednesday, August 20 NOIR AT THE BAR Ryan Aldred, Rob Brunet, Julia Madeleine, Tanis Mallow and others. 7 pm. Free. PJ O’Brien’s, 39 Colborne. facebook.com/ noiratthebartoronto. 3

Early Listings Deadline

DANIKA ZANDBOER at Gallery 44

(401 Richmond West, #120), to August 30. Rating: NNNN

Subculture, fragile incubator of adolescent identity, is the subject of recent OCADU grad Danika Zandboer’s We Are Monoliths, an intriguing triptych of photographs

in the vitrines opposite Gallery 44 this month. Anyone who’s lived through youth music culture most likely remembers both its inclusive and alienating aspects. In these pictures, Zandboer looks at heavy metal, whose broad and varied subsets have fomented as much division as they have unity.

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Danika Zandboer recreates a basement stage in We Are Monoliths.

This is why the first portrait, of Zak, a fan, is so evocative. Connoisseurs of Norwegian black metal will be familiar with the way his corpse-painted face clashes completely with his patterned sweater. Black metalists, the most extreme sub-sect of satanic heavy metal, insist on wearing black at all times. According to some accounts, an unemotional Varg Vikernes (founder of Norwegian band Burzum) claimed he stabbed Mayhem guitarist Euronymous to death because his music was not truly black metal. Euronymous’s crime: he’d worn a Christmas sweater to a family gathering. Is Zandboer’s portrait a disturbing reference to that act? In Isabelle, a portrait of a young heavy metal woman, Zandboer underscores the genre’s gender imbalance, prompting questions about heavy metal’s preponderance of young white adolescent males. Are there independent, strong women in the scene, or is this another incongruity highlighted by the photographer? Monument shows a sculptural installation recreating a typical basement stage. Sitting between the two portraits and their simmering contradictions, it serves as a focal point. This is the arena in which subcultural identities are continuously forged and redefined. 3

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Let’s be perfectly Frank Writer Jon Ronson drew on his experiences with an 80s novelty act and had a blast making stuff up By NORMAN WILNER FRANK directed by Lenny Abrahamson, written

by Jon Ronson and Peter Straughan, with Domhnall Gleeson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Scoot McNairy and Michael Fassbender. A VSC release. 95 minutes. Opens Friday (August 15). For venues and times, see Movies, page 57. Rating: NNNN

Frank Sidebottom was a deliberately impenetrable British performer who sang insane songs while wearing a giant papier mâché head. Really, though, he was musician and comedian Chris Sievey, and writer Jon Ronson played keyboards for him in the late 80s. A quarter-century later, Ronson has written a movie called Frank. It’s a fictional interpretation of the Sidebottom character, following a bored young man named Jon (Domhnall Gleeson) who impulsively joins Frank’s band and winds up recording an album and gearing up for a SXSW showcase. None of that actually happened, of course. As Ronson explains over a noisy cellphone connection from New York City, what he wants to do in the movie is communicate Sidebottom’s appeal and his music rather than recount the story of the artist’s life. “When all the Frank Sidebottom fans saw the film, nobody objected,” says Ronson. “Everybody really liked it and understood what we were doing. And, in fact, making something experimental and completely fictional is more honest, I think, than making some kind of middling semibiopic that’s sort of true and sort of not.

“You know what you’re getting with our film: it’s completely not true,” he says, laughing. Ronson’s book The Men Who Stare At Goats was made into a movie starring Ewan McGregor and George Clooney, but Ronson wasn’t involved with the adaptation. He collaborated on the Frank script with Goats screenwriter Peter Straughan, and admits there was a bit of a learning curve. “I remember Peter saying to me with kind of a patient look: ‘It’s okay, we’re allowed to make things up,’” Ronson laughs. “And after that I be≠gan to sort of understand how to do it. I loved it. I loved turning myself into this pitiable monster [on screen], this kind of Salieri. It was liberating, really fun to feel free to take what you want from reality and just completely make up whatever we wanted.” The final product bears almost no relation to the Frank Sidebottom story… except when it does. “The thing that’s interesting, the thing that felt like it had a real moral heart to it, was this idea of the clash between the mainstream world and the world of outsider artists,” he says. “In a way, I think it’s a moral story about how you don’t have to chase success. It’s okay to be marginal. And it’s kind of okay to fail. In a successful world, it’s nice to make a film that kind of celebrates failure.” The themes of Frank tie in nicely with Ronson’s

next book, which he’s just finished. “It’s about public shaming,” he says, and how the mainstream treats people who become viral sensations. “Some we turn into heroic figures, but others are just trapped as monsters.” I have to ask Ronson if he’s been following the Rob Ford story out of professional interest. “I’ve followed it a bit,” he says. “I dunno, I kind of started feeling sorry for him, and I felt like I didn’t want to carry on following the stories.” 3 normw@nowtoronto.com | @normwilner

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ñ(Lenny Abrahamson) Rating: NNNN In the late 80s, the journalist Jon Ronson played keyboards for the novelty musician who called himself Frank Sidebottom. Sidebottom wore a giant papier mâché head; his band did not. Ronson’s experience is the jumping-off point for the totally fictional Frank, about a lost young man named Jon (About Time’s Domhnall Gleeson) drawn into the world of the enigmatic Frank (Michael Fassbender – yes, really). Joining the band, Jon finds himself recording an album in a remote Irish cabin and eventually going to perform at SXSW. The movie takes a central theme of Ronson’s work – our fascination with the unknowable – and runs with it. Director Lenny Abrahamson (What Richard Did) uses that giant head as a sort of emotional mirror, letting Frank’s collaborators project whatever they want onto his unblinking, placid gaze. Even disguised, Fassbender is amazing, often revealing Frank’s emotional extremes through body language alone. It’s really something. NW And the music is awfully catchy. NOW AUGUST 14-20 2014

John Wojtowicz guns for love and money in The Dog.

Rob Brydon (left) and Steve Coogan have meaty discussions about food, friendship and getting older.

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Delicious return Trip Don’t see this culinary comedy on an empty stomach By NORMAN WILNER The Trip To Italy directed by Michael Winter

bottom, with Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Rosie Fellner and Timothy Leach. An Entertainment One re lease. 108 minutes. Opens Friday (August 15). For venues and times, see Movies, page 57. Rating: NNNN

Please don’t see The Trip To Italy without having eaten something first. The sound of your stomach growling might drown out the best lines. The sequel to their terrific 2010 comedy The Trip, it once again finds Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon and director/enabler Michael Winterbottom taking a grand tour of fine dining, prickly conversation and surprisingly deep human insight. This time, rather than England’s Lake District, Coogan and Brydon knock around splendid hotels and restaurants in scenic Italy to write a series of celebrity food articles for the Observer. But in the years since the first movie, their (fictional) fortunes have reversed somewhat: Coogan went to America for a TV series that’s just been cancelled, while Brydon’s star is on the rise thanks to a string of successful stage performances and TV projects. As in the first film (like this one edited down from a six-part BBC series), much fun is had with duelling impressions and professional rivalry, but the fact that both Coogan and Brydon are now undeniably middle-aged makes everything a little more melancholic. The Trip To Italy addresses this head on, as much as any movie in which real people play exaggerated versions of themselves can do. Movie Steve is depressed because girls don’t smile back at him like they used to; Movie Rob, married with a child, is just starting to realize they’re smiling at him instead. That shift in status subtly informs their every conversation and argument, even bubbling to the surface in exchanges where one fantasizes about killing the other, if only to stop him from imitating Anthony Hopkins in The Bounty. For all the glorious dishes prepared and served, that’s where you’ll find the meat of this movie. 3 normw@nowtoronto.com | @normwilner

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A great movie about food has to have more on the menu than beautiful plates that make you want to chow down after the credits. To mark a couple of recent foodie-friendly films, including The 100-Foot Journey and this week’s The Trip To Italy, here’s our list of films that best combine culinary art with larger themes: friendship, family, collaboration, even spirituality. Bon appétit!

This fascinating doc looks at the life of John Wojtowicz, whose 1972 attempt ed robbery of a Brooklyn bank to pay for his male lover’s sex-change opera tion inspired the Al Pacino film Dog Day Afternoon. But that was only part of the story, it turns out. Intensely active sexually – with both men and women – Wojtowicz was one of the pioneers of New York City’s gay liberation movement and did early work around the same-

sex marriage issue. After Dog Day Afternoon came out, he became a mi nor celebrity, a status he exploited after being released from prison. Most of the gay establishment shunned him and his renegade act. Directors Allison Berg and Frank Keraudren spent a decade on the film and often have difficulty organizing the material. But they’re helped by Wojtowicz himself, whose outrageous personality is caught in a series of interviews given over a span of years. Also on hand are Wojtowicz’s strong mother and, in two powerful scenes, his special-needs brother. Wisely, the filmmakers withhold key later footage of their subject (he died in 2006) until the end for maximum emotional GLENN SUMI effect.

Big Night (Campbell Scott, Stanley Tucci, 1996)

Jiro Dreams Of Sushi (David Gelb, 2011)

Pierre Niney and Charlotte Le Bon make design look dull.

Chef (Jon Favreau, 2014)

Ratatouille (Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava, 2007)

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Fashion crime Yves Saint Laurent (Jalil Lespert). 106 minutes. Subtitled. Opens Friday (August 15). For venues and times, see Movies, page 57. Rating: NN Some biopics try to communicate what made their subjects worthy of commemoration. Others pick their subjects apart in an attempt to under stand them. And then there are biopics like Jalil Lespert’s Yves Saint Laurent, which simply tell you what their sub jects did and with whom they slept, one event at a time. It covers about 20 years in the life of YSL, from 1958 – when he first distinguished himself as a designer for Chris-

tian Dior – to 1978, when he had a very successful show that does not appear, at least to me, to be much different from any of his other many successful shows. Saint Laurent lived another 30 years, but whatever. The credits roll. I have no idea what drew Lespert to this story other than possibly the chance to play in Saint Laurent’s world. And certainly it’s an awfully impressive one, filled with colours and clothes and flesh and all manner of debauchery. But we’re not invited in, just watching from the periphery as Pierre Niney maintains a single expression – eyes popped, lips pursed – as Saint Laurent and Guillaume Gallienne grows increasingly irritated as his business partner and lover, Pierre Bergé. And that gets awfully dull.

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scene: alarm clocks run around on little metal spines; human operators must look up your web request and type a reply to you; a new dance requires you to elongate your legs so they become long rubbery tubes. Even Colin’s pet mouse is actually a tiny man in a mouse suit, though that apparently comes straight from the book. Some filmmakers can imbue insis tently childish imagery with genuine feeling. Hell, Gondry himself did it in the remarkable Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. But that film had Charlie Kaufman’s dark, thorny script as its foundation, and Mood Indigo’s text isn’t nearly as solid. It’s just an end less cascade of adorable horse shit.

The greatest action heroes from the 80s reunite to pay those alimony cheques.

The Expendables 3 (D: Patrick Hughes, 126 min) The action franchise featuring leathery movie stars gets another entry, this time with Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford and Wesley Snipes joining Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren to wave their guns around. Opens Friday (August 15). Screened after press time – see review August 15 at n owtoronto.com/movies.

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It Was You Charlie (Emmanuel Shirinian). 80 minutes. Opens Friday (August 15). For venues and times, see Movies, page 57. Rating: NN I will say this: It Was You Charlie looks frickin’ gorgeous. Shot by ace cinematographer Luc Montpellier, whose films include The Saddest Music In The World, Cairo Time and Take This Waltz, this is a film of splendid, textured images. Interior shots are beautifully lit; exterior shots are expertly composed and organized. The rest of the movie, though? It’s kind of a mess – a mopey, sluggish study of a suicidal doorman named Abner(Michael D. Cohen) burdened by a couple of years’ worth of painful memories and an inability to follow through on ending his life. There’s a reason for Abner’s suffer ing, and it’s squeezed out with meth odical, self-serious slowness by writer/ director Emmanuel Shirinian, who’s convinced he’s building to a twist no one will see coming. Except we all see it coming, because it’s staggeringly obvious, and the movie takes forever to deploy it because there’s maybe enough story for a 20-minute short. I enjoyed seeing Aaron Abrams dis play his range as Abner’s younger bro ther, and Emma Fleury makes a nice debut as a sympathetic cabbie who keeps trying to get Abner to open up. But they’re bright spots in a very dull Norman Wilner package.

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ABOUT ALEX (Jesse Zwick) is a knockoff of

The Big Chill that lets its Alex (Jason Ritter) survive his suicide attempt. Co-stars Jason Ritter and Jane Levy manage to wrench some emotion out of the material, but the effort is obvious. 98 min. NN (NW) Carlton Cinema, Kingsway Theatre

AND SO IT GOES (Rob Reiner) is a pleasant diversion designed for mature audiences. Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton play neighbours who band together when he’s put in charge of a granddaughter he never knew existed. Douglas relishes the role, and Keaton is winning as a wannabe lounge singer who can’t get through a single song without recalling her recently deceased husband and breaking into tears. 94 min. NNN (SGC) Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Eglinton Town Centre, Kingsway Theatre

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(John Michael McDonagh) follows an Irish priest, Father James (Brendan Gleeson), who’s told he’ll be murdered in a week’s time. But this isn’t a mystery; rather, it’s an inquiry into the whole village’s crisis of faith – and by extension, Ireland’s. And it’s great. 101 min. NNNN (NW) Varsity

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(Jon Favreau) is 20 minutes too long and a hair too manipulative, but writer/director/star Favreau is intent on delivering such a pleasurable little movie that it almost seems unfair to hold his excesses against him – and you wouldn’t want him to cut the cameos from his Marvel buddies. 115 min. NNNN (NW) Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Kingsway Theatre

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(Matt Reeves) harvests the useful plot points of 2011’s clumsy Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes in its first three minutes and never looks back. Where the last one paid lip service to ape/human ethics and rushed through its character development to get to what it thought audiences wanted, Dawn is willing to put in the work, with complex characters on both the human and primate sides. Some subtitles. 130 min. NNNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Varsity

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ñBOYHOOD

(Richard Linklater) is the best American movie I’ve seen in years – and one of the very best movies about America ever made, capturing the maturation of Texas kid Mason (Ellar Coltrane) from first grade through leaving for college. If I see another movie more ambitious, more honest or more illuminating this year, I’ll be stunned. 164 min. NNNNN (NW) Canada Square, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Varsity

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(Petra Costa) is an impressionistic memoir tracing the eerily parallel lives of two sisters born 13 years apart. A dancer and actor in her native Brazil, Elena moved to New York with dreams of a film career. When those dreams failed to materialize, she succumbed to depression and drugs and perished at 20. Petra did everything precisely as Elena did – except die. Haunting. Subtitled. 80 min. NNNN (Jose Teodoro) Bloor Hot Docs Cinema

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FADING GIGOLO (John Turturro) stars Woody Allen as Murray, pimp to part-time flower arranger Fioravante (director Turturro). It’s an homage to Allen’s films, but who could believe Sharon Stone and Sofía Vergara couldn’t get a threesome together without paying a male third party? 98 min. NN (SGC) Regent Theatre

ñTHE FAULT IN OUR STARS

(Josh Boone) is a faithful and heartwrenching adaptation of John Green’s bestseller about the star-crossed romance between teen cancer survivors Hazel (Shailene Woodley) and Augustus (Ansel Elgort). Director Boone paces the film beautifully and gets inspired performances. Bring kleenex. 125 min. NNNN (GS) Yonge & Dundas 24

ñFINDING VIVIAN MAIER

(John Maloof, Charlie Siskel) sifts through some of the 100,000 photographs shot by nanny and compulsive hoarder Vivian Maier, constructing a compelling portrait of a mysterious artist who refused to be seen. 83 min. NNNN (RS) Kingsway Theatre

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Dr. Lewis, with the action transposed from rural Quebec to a depressed Newfoundland harbour community. Director McKellar is less interested in belly laughs than in generating a constant hum of contentment, which works very nicely. 115 min. NNN (NW) Canada Square, Regent Theatre

ñGUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

(James Gunn) is a blockbuster space adventure about misfit heroes trying to save the universe from a maniac (Lee Pace) bent on wiping out everything and everybody who isn’t him. In the hands of director/cowriter Gunn, it is easily the weirdest, loosest thing to come out of Marvel Studios to date. 122 min. NNNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24

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min. See review, page 64. NN ( SGC) Opens Aug 15 at the Royal (see Indie & Rep Film, page 64)

HERCULES (Brett Ratner) brings the Rush

Hour trilogy and X-Men: The Final Stand director’s signature mediocEXPANDED REVIEWS rity to the sword-andnowtoronto.com sandal genre. It’s sluggish and bland; the only sequence that stands THE GERMAN DOCTOR (Lucía out has Hercules and the Thracian army Puenzo) is an appropriately creepy battling a few hundred bald, bearded, what-if drama about an encounter bebody-painted maniacs. 98 min. NN (NW) tween a 12-year-old girl (Florencia Bado) 401 & Morningside, Carlton Cinema, and fugitive Nazi Josef Mengele (Álex Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Brendemühl) in Patagonia circa 1960. It Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, plays like a finely rendered short story, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, forgoing jolts for a long, unpleasant shiver SilverCity Yorkdale of understanding. Subtitled. 90 min. NNNN

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movie on James Brown, charting highlights from the Godfather of Soul’s life and career while exhibiting very little soul of its own. That’s too bad since the movie features stellar work from Chadwick Boseman, who delivers a precise impersonation of Brown’s gravelly voice and eccentric moves, and lends emotional weight to the few scenes that deserve it. 138 min. NN (RS) 401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, Rainbow Woodbine, Yonge & Dundas 24

THE GIVER (Phillip Noyce) 91 min. See

review, page 56. NN (RS) Opens Aug 15 at 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, Yonge & Dundas 24

ñTHE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

(Wes Anderson) finds director/co-writer Anderson building a magnificent playhouse, populating it with actors he knows and trusts – among them Ralph Fiennes, Adrien Brody, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Jeff Goldblum and Edward Norton – and running riot. And when moments of genuine emotion pierce that perfectly constructed artifice, they hit as powerfully as ever. 100 min. NNNN (NW) Kingsway Theatre, Mt Pleasant

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(Justin Weinstein, Tyler Measom) profiles James Randi, a Toronto-born magician and escape artist who reinvented himself as the world’s premier debunker of psychics and faith healers – most famously by helping Johnny Carson discredit Uri Geller on The Tonight Show in 1973. The man’s decency comes through loud and clear. 91 min. NNNN (NW) Bloor Hot Docs Cinema

ñHOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2

(Dean DeBlois) expands the world of the original by introducing a new villain and a new element of the hero’s backstory. But its greatest strength remains the relationship between Jay Baruchel’s Hiccup and his mute but amazingly expressive dragon Toothless. Dragon 2 is at its best when it just leans into that. 102 min. NNNN (NW) Beach Cinemas, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande Steeles, Queensway, SilverCity Yonge, Yonge & Dundas 24

THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (Lasse Hallström) gives big fun to foodies. When family patriarch Om Puri opens a Bollywood-style eatery in a Gallic town across from the Michelin-approved resto owned by Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), intense competition ensues. There are no surprises but lots of pleasures: Puri and Mirren are obviously having a gas, and it’s literally a feast for the eyes. 115 min. NNN (SGC) Beach Cinemas, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, Rainbow Promenade, SilverCity Yonge, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24

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ñTHE LUNCHBOX

(Ritesh Batra) is built around the fanciful conceit of a mistaken lunch delivery that paves the way for two strangers to exchange handwritten letters via their meals. The film paints an assured, affecting picture of loneliness and longing amidst modern Mumbai’s hustle and bustle. 105 min. NNNN (RS) Mt Pleasant

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is lazy. Allen’s 1920s-set story about magician Stanley (Colin Firth), who revels in debunking spiritualists, isn’t funny or full of ideas. Normally I’d grumble about a storyline that forces me to root for the mid-50s Firth to get it on with the 20-something Emma Stone’s spiritualist, but I was too bored to care. 98 min. NN (SGC) Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Queensway, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24

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(Pawel Pawlikowski) follows novitiate nun and orphan Anna (luminous Agata Trzebuchowska), whose aunt Wanda (Agata Kulesza) informs her that her real name is Ida and she is Jewish. The pair set out to find the village where Wanda believes Ida’s parents were killed. Shot in crisp black-and-white, the film tackles the complex issues of faith, hypocrisy and wartime accountability with nuance. Subtitled. 80 min. NNNN (SGC) Kingsway Theatre

INTO THE STORM (Steven Quale) is a

found-footage riff on Twister, presented as a documentary about that time a team of weather researchers and a few civilians were thrown together – and wrenched apart, and thrown together again – by a massive superstorm. The bare-bones approach compensates for a lot of the disaster genre’s usual shortcomings, and the CG is very convincing. 89 min. NNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

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(Robert Stromberg) applies the Wicked formula to the Sleeping Beauty story, with Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, the sprite-turned-avenger who lays a curse on the princess in the neighbouring kingdom. It’s spectacular to look and puts a glorious twist on the kiss,

Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and Peter Sarsgaard play activists who come together to blow up a dam in the Pacific Northwest in this low-key, highstakes thriller.

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In his final major performance, the great Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a Hamburg intelligence officer who gets involved in an espionage op. Based on the superb John le Carré book.

Dusty (voiced by Dane Cook), the crop duster turned aerial racing champion, becomes a firefighter at a Yosemite-like park. A satisfying kids’ toon with a good message.

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ian) 80 min. See review, page 56. NN (NW) Opens Aug 15 at TIFF Bell Lightbox

ñLAND HO!

(Aaron Katz, Martha Stephens) is a lovely little nothing of a movie about two men in their 60s (Paul Eenhoorn, Earl Lynn Nelson) reconnecting with each other, and themselves, on an awkward tour of Iceland. It’s just utterly pleasurable to watch these guys muck around for an hour and a half, learning nothing they don’t absolutely have to. 95 min. NNNN (NW) Canada Square

LET’S BE COPS (Luke Greenfield) stars Jake

Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. as friends who dress up as cops for a costume party but then get caught up in a real case involving gangsters and corrupt detectives. 100 min. 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

LUCY (Luc Besson) marks Besson’s return to directing fierce females in kick-ass action films. The film doesn’t make a ton of sense, but it’s fun and silly enough to pass the time. Scarlett Johansson plays an American student-turned-unsuspectingdrug-mule who finds herself with a superbrain. 89 min. NNN (GS) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus,

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(Anton Corbijn) plays out John le Carré’s tangled tale of surveillance and counterintelligence with elegance and grace. In a final, masterful lead performance, Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a German intelA MASTER BUILDER (Jonathan ligence officer tracking a Chechen Muslim Demme) is an film of Wallace (Grigory Dobrygin) through Hamburg. Shawn’s recent translation and adaptation Some subtitles. 121 min. NNNN (NW) of the Ibsen play, shot largely in close-ups Canada Square, Cineplex Cinemas Empress with small digital cameras pressing in on Walk, Colossus, Eglinton the struggles playing out Town Centre, Queenon the faces of the sway, Varsity, Yonge & actors (among them EXPANDED REVIEWS Dundas 24 Shawn, Andre Gregory, nowtoronto.com Julie Hagerty and Lisa MR. PEABODY & SHERJoyce). It’s a work any MAN (Rob Minkoff) theatre fan needs to see. 127 min. NNNN yanks the 2D, hand-drawn time-travelling (NW) cartoon from the 60s into the new era of Kingsway Theatre 3D animation. The genius dog and his adopted son visit textbook figures like MOOD INDIGO (Michel Gondry) 95 min. Marie Antoinette, King Tut and Leonardo See review, page 56. N (NW) Da Vinci while giving history a zany spin. Opens Aug 15 at the Royal (see Indie & Rep The father-son story is a strained frameFilm, page 64) work for their lighthearted, rib-tickling

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(Kelly Reichardt) is a low-key, high-stakes thriller about three activists (Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning, Peter Sarsgaard) who come together to blow up a dam in the Pacific Northwest, and what happens in the aftermath of that operation. Layered with social insight, dense character detail and genuine tension, it’s like micro-Michael Mann. 113 min. NNNN (NW) TIFF Bell Lightbox

NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON (Bille August) is a dreary Euro-pudding that wastes several very talented actors in two stories separated by four decades. Jeremy Irons has a few nice scenes with Martina Gedeck as an optometrist with whom his character becomes friendly, but that’s hardly a reason to endure the rest of it. 111 min. NN (NW) Kingsway Theatre

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(Gillian Robespierre) is a sharply observed character study built around a knockout performance by Jenny Slate as a Brooklyn stand-up comic mining her life for material even as her world falls apart. Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann, Richard Kind and Polly Draper contribute fine supporting performances, but this is Slate’s movie from beginning to end. 85 min. NNNN (NW) Kingsway Theatre

PALO ALTO (Gia Coppola) is for the most part a gentle, thoughtful study of California teenagers (Emma Roberts, Jack Kilmer) struggling to define themselves by figuring out what they will and won’t do. Points off for Nat Wolff’s caricatured, obnoxious turn as the hero’s best friend, though. 100 min. NNN (NW) Kingsway Theatre PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE 3D (Roberts Gannaway) is an economy flight as far as animated movies go but one that will elicit few complaints. There’s little in the

way of bells and whistles in the workmanlike story, characters and visual design, yet the result is a satisfactory kids’ toon about Dusty the crop-duster’s transition from racer to firefighter that does a fine job saluting the real people on the job. 84 min. NNN (RS) 401 & Morningside, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

THE PRIVILEGED (Leah Walker) is an uninspired psychological thriller starring Joshua Close (late of the Fargo TV series) as a young lawyer drawn into a power game with his boss (True Blood’s Sam Trammell) at a cottage. Competently made, but no surprises whatsoever. 79 min. NN (NW) Kingsway Theatre

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has a bland new cast who play everyday folks scrambling to survive the annual event that legalizes murder for 12 hours, an insidious way for the rich to eradicate the poor. The budding franchise’s halfbaked, insincere critique of class warfare and the second amendment is a highminded justification for its real function: to get audiences giddy watching people mutilate each other as blood washes down the popcorn. 104 min. NN (RS) 401 & Morningside, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Yorkdale

RIO 2 (Carlos Saldanha) looks like a tropical fruit smoothie that won’t stop spinning in the blender. The 3D animated sequel about a pack of blue macaws dancing their way from Rio de Janeiro to the Amazon jungle presents a relentless rush of bright colours impeccably choreographed to samba, R&B and show tunes. But the busy plot and characters are lost amidst the flash. 101 min. NN (RS) Kingsway Theatre SEX TAPE (Jake Kasdan) tracks married

couple Annie and Jay (Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel), who try to spice up their stale sex life by making a sex tape, which somehow gets forwarded to the tablets of a small group of friends, including Annie’s prospective employer (Rob Lowe). It’s an okay time-waster with a few big laughs, more small ones and a lot of unfunny scenes of people yelling in panic. 95 min. NNN (Andrew Dowler) Canada Square, Colossus, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

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(Bong Joon-ho) takes a supremely ridiculous premise – 17 years after an attempt to curb global warming freezes the planet, the only life left on Earth is jammed aboard a constantly speeding train where a few dozen people living in steerage plot to overthrow their upper-class masters a dozen cars ahead – and turns it into a gripping, thrilling and utterly credible adventure. See it with a crowd. Some subtitles. 126 min. NNNNN (NW) TIFF Bell Lightbox

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Words and Pictures (Fred Schepisi) finds prep-school teachers Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche arguing whether words or pictures are the most powerful communication tool humans have evolved. The stars dive into their repugnant characters with everything they’ve got, apparently confident no one will ever see the finished product. Well, there’s always hope. 115 min. N (NW) Kingsway Theatre, Regent Theatre

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mactic battle so visually graceful, invigorating and altogether stunning that it crip-walks all over every other franchise movie this summer. The Step Up movies take us back to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Every poorly written conversation, flirtation and conflict is just the lead-in to a dazzling routine where fluid bodies romance each other and the camera at the same time. 112 min. NNNN (RS) 401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

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topher Miller) is basically just a toy box full of wonderful things, a sequel to Lord and Miller’s self-aware TV adaptation that levels up accordingly, with terrific chases and fights that stay grounded in the contrast between Channing Tatum’s gung-ho energy and Jonah Hill’s nervous hesitation. Stay for the credits. 112 min. NNNN (NW) Canada Square, Colossus, Scotiabank Theatre

(Bryan Singer) is really just an excuse to let the all-star casts of the original X-Men trilogy and 2011’s sprightly X-Men: First Class share the same feature while the effects crew comes up with nifty new gags and suitably spectacular set pieces. And Michael Fassbender is once again an even more charismatic Magneto than Ian McKellen. Some subtitles. 131 min. NNNN (NW) Scotiabank Theatre

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QUEENSWAY (CE)

1025 THE QUEENSWAY, QEW & ISLINGTON, 416-503-0424 ANDRÉ RIEU’S 2014 HOMETOWN MAASTRICHT CONCERT Sun 12:30 BOYHOOD (14A) Thu 1:20, 4:50, 8:30 Fri 12:30, 4:40, 8:40 Sat 11:05, 2:40, 6:20, 10:00 Sun 3:55, 6:30, 10:00 Mon 3:00, 6:30, 9:45 Tue-Wed 1:25, 4:55, 8:30 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG) Thu 12:25, 3:30, 6:30, 9:25 Fri 1:05, 4:10 Sat 12:50, 4:10 Sun 12:45, 3:40 Mon-Tue 1:50, 3:40 Wed 1:45, 3:40 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 3D (PG) Fri-Sat 7:10, 10:15 Sun-Wed 6:40, 9:40 THE EXPENDABLES 3 Thu 7:00, 10:00 Fri 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 7:45, 10:35, 11:00 Sat 11:30, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 7:45, 10:35, 11:00 Sun 12:15, 1:20, 1:30, 4:20, 4:30, 7:20, 7:45, 10:25, 11:00 Mon-Wed 1:20, 4:15, 4:20, 7:20, 7:30, 10:25, 10:45 GET ON UP (14A) Thu 12:20, 3:25 THE GIVER (PG) Thu 9:40 Fri 1:10, 3:30, 6:05, 8:30, 11:00 Sat 11:00, 1:10, 3:30, 6:05, 8:30, 11:00 Sun 12:50, 3:30, 5:50, 8:10, 10:30 Mon-Tue 1:00, 3:30, 5:50, 8:10, 10:30 Wed 3:30, 5:50, 8:10, 10:30 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (PG) Thu 12:50, 3:00, 3:40, 6:40, 10:45 Fri 2:10, 3:00, 5:00, 6:15, 9:30 Sat 11:25, 12:00, 2:10, 3:00, 5:00, 6:15, 9:30 Sun 12:00, 1:00, 3:00, 4:00, 6:15, 9:30 Mon-Wed 1:00, 2:45, 4:00, 6:00, 9:15 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3D (PG) Thu 1:50, 4:00, 4:40, 7:00, 7:40, 9:35, 10:10, 10:35 Fri 4:00, 7:15, 8:00, 10:30, 10:55 Sat 1:00, 4:00, 7:15, 8:00, 10:30, 10:55 Sun 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 7:15, 9:55, 10:30 Mon 3:45, 7:00, 7:05, 9:55, 10:15 Tue-Wed 3:45, 7:00, 9:55, 10:15 HERCULES 3D (PG) Thu 2:00, 4:30, 7:05, 9:30 Fri-Sat 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45 Sun 11:50, 2:05, 4:30, 6:50, 9:20 MonWed 2:05, 4:30, 6:50, 9:20 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (PG) Thu 1:05 Fri 12:50, 3:20 Sat 12:55, 3:20 Sun 12:20, 3:00 Mon-Tue 12:55 Wed 12:40 THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Thu 1:10, 3:30, 4:00, 6:30, 6:45, 9:40, 9:45 Fri 1:00, 3:00, 4:00, 6:15, 7:00, 9:30, 9:55 Sat 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 3:00, 4:00, 6:15, 7:00, 9:30, 9:55 Sun 12:00, 1:10, 3:00, 4:10, 6:15, 7:10, 9:30, 10:05 Mon-Wed 1:10, 2:45, 4:10, 6:00, 7:10, 9:15, 10:05 INTO THE STORM (PG) Thu 1:00, 3:20, 5:00, 5:50, 7:45, 8:10, 10:30 Fri-Sat 12:40, 3:00, 5:20, 7:40, 10:05 Sun 12:40, 3:10, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10 Mon-Tue 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10 Wed 12:55, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10 LET’S BE COPS (14A) Thu 12:35, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:25 Fri 12:15, 2:50, 3:30, 5:30, 6:45, 8:10, 10:00, 10:50 Sat 12:15, 12:30, 2:50, 3:30, 5:30, 6:45, 8:10, 10:00, 10:50 Sun 12:10, 12:30, 2:40, 3:30, 5:20, 6:45, 8:00, 10:00, 10:35 Mon-Wed 2:40, 3:15, 5:20, 6:30, 8:00, 9:45, 10:35 LUCY (14A) Thu 3:00, 3:10, 5:40, 6:00, 8:00, 8:40, 10:20 Fri 1:20, 3:40, 6:00, 8:20, 10:40 Sat 11:05, 1:20, 3:40, 6:00, 8:20, 10:40 Sun 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 Mon-Tue 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 Wed 2:55, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT (PG) Thu 2:40, 5:00, 7:30, 9:55 Fri 1:45, 4:05, 6:30, 9:00 Sat 11:20, 1:45, 4:05, 6:30, 9:00 Sun-Wed 2:00, 4:35, 6:55, 9:25 A MOST WANTED MAN (14A) Thu 12:40, 3:30, 6:50 Fri-Sat 3:50, 6:50, 9:40 Sun 3:20 Mon 3:35, 10:00 Tue-Wed 3:35, 6:30, 9:30 PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE (G) Fri, Mon-Wed 1:15 Sat 1:40 Sun 11:50 RIFFTRAX LIVE: GODZILLA Thu 8:00 SEX TAPE (14A) Thu 3:50 Fri-Sat 5:50, 8:15, 10:45 Sun 5:40, 7:55, 10:20 Mon-Tue 4:50, 7:55, 10:20 Wed 4:45, 7:55, 10:20 THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (18A) Mon 7:00 STEP UP: ALL IN 3D (PG) Thu 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 10:05 Fri-Sat 1:15, 3:55, 6:40, 9:25 Sun-Tue 1:05, 3:45, 6:20, 9:00 Wed 12:50, 3:45, 6:20, 9:00 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (PG) Thu 12:15, 1:30, 4:10 Fri 12:00, 2:30, 5:10 Sat 11:10, 12:00, 2:30, 5:10 Sun 12:00, 2:30, 5:05 Mon-Tue 12:50, 2:30, 5:05 Wed 12:30, 2:30, 5:05 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 3D (PG) Thu 7:20, 9:50 Fri-Sat 7:50, 10:25 Sun-Wed 7:40, 10:15

Rainbow Woodbine (I)

Woodbine Centre, 500 Rexdale Blvd, 416-213-1998 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG) Thu 6:40 The Expendables 3 Thu 7:00, 9:00, 9:45 Fri-Wed 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:40 Get on Up (14A) Thu 12:45, 3:45 The Giver (PG) Thu 9:30 Fri-Wed 1:15, 4:10, 7:15, 9:30 Guardians of the Galaxy (PG) Thu 1:05 3:50 6:45 9:35 Fri-Wed 12:55, 3:55, 6:55, 9:35 Into the Storm (PG) Thu 1:10 4:15 6:55 9:25 Fri-Wed 1:10, 4:15, 6:50, 9:20 Let’s Be Cops (14A) Thu 12:55 4:05 7:05 9:45 Fri-Wed 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:45 Lucy (14A) Thu 12:50 3:55 6:50 9:20 Fri-Wed 12:50, 3:50, 7:10, 9:15 Planes: Fire & Rescue (G) Thu 1:15, 4:10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) Thu 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:30 Fri-Wed 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:25

East End Beach Cinemas (AA) 1651 Queen St E, 416-699-1327

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG) Thu 3:30, 6:40, 9:40 The Expendables 3 Fri-Sat, Tue 1:00, 4:00, 7:30, 10:30 Sun-Mon, Wed 1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 10:10 The Giver (PG) Fri-Wed 12:55, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15 Guardians of the Galaxy (PG) Thu 1:00 4:00 7:00 Fri-Wed 1:30, 4:15, 7:00 Guardians of the Galaxy 3D (PG) Thu 1:40, 4:40, 7:30, 9:50, 10:15 Fri-Wed 9:45 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 12:30 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) Thu 12:45, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15 Fri-Wed 12:50, 3:40, 6:45, 9:30 Let’s Be Cops (14A) Fri-Sat, Tue 1:15, 4:30, 7:15, 10:00 Sun-Mon, Wed 1:15, 4:30, 7:20, 10:00 Lucy (14A) Thu 1:30, 4:30, 7:15, 9:30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) Thu 1:15 Fri-Wed 1:45 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG) Thu 4:15, 6:50, 10:00 Fri-Wed 4:45, 7:45, 10:15

North York Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk (CE) 5095 Yonge St., 416-847-0087

The Admiral: Roaring Currents 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:20 Sat only 12:50 4:25 7:25 10:20 André Rieu’s 2014 Hometown Maastricht Concert Sun 12:30 Boyhood (14A) Thu 2:30, 6:10, 9:50 Fri-Wed 6:30, 10:10 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG) Thu 1:00 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 3D (PG) Thu 3:55, 7:00, 10:10 The Expendables 3 Fri-Sun, Tue 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Mon, Wed 1:10, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 The Giver (PG) Fri-Wed 2:25, 4:45, 7:10, 9:20 Guardians of the Galaxy (PG) Thu 1:25, 4:05 Guardians of the Galaxy: An IMAX 3D Experience (PG) 1:50, 4:55, 7:40, 10:30 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) Thu 1:20, 4:10, 7:10, 10:05 Fri-Sun, Tue 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30 Mon, Wed 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:45 Into the Storm (PG) Thu 2:10, 4:30, 7:50, 10:15 Fri-Wed 2:30, 5:05, 7:20, 9:40 Let’s Be Cops (14A) Fri-Wed 2:20, 5:00, 7:30, 10:05 Lucy (14A) Thu 2:40, 5:00, 7:15, 9:40 Magic in the Moonlight (PG) Thu 2:15, 4:50, 7:25, 10:00 Fri, Mon, Wed 1:30, 3:55 Sat-Sun, Tue 3:55 A Most Wanted Man (14A) Thu 1:20, 4:10, 7:05, 10:00 Fri, Mon-Wed 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35 Sat-Sun 4:05, 6:50, 9:35 Rifftrax Live: Godzilla Thu 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) Thu-Mon, Wed 3:00 Tue 1:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG) Thu 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 Fri-Wed 5:25, 7:55, 10:25

SilverCity Fairview (CE)

Fairview Mall, 1800 Sheppard Ave E, 416-644-7746 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG) Thu 1:00 FriWed 4:05 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 3D (PG) 7:05, 10:05 Thu 4:10 The Expendables 3 Fri-Wed 1:30, 4:20, 7:20, 10:15 The Giver (PG) 2:40, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 Sat 11:20 mat Guardians of the Galaxy (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:00, 6:50, 9:40 Fri, Sun-Tue 1:40, 4:30 Sat 11:50, 1:40, 4:30 Wed 4:30 Guardians of the Galaxy 3D (PG) Thu 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10 Fri-Wed 7:25, 10:20 Hercules 3D (PG) Thu 2:30, 4:55, 7:30, 9:45 Into the Storm (PG) Thu 2:20, 4:45, 7:15, 9:35 Fri, SunWed 2:50, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00 Sat 12:10, 2:50, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00 Let’s Be Cops (14A) Thu 1:20, 4:05, 7:00, 9:45 Fri, SunWed 2:30, 5:00, 7:45, 10:25 Sat 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:45, 10:25 Lucy (14A) Thu 2:00, 4:25, 6:55, 9:30 Fri, Sun-Tue 3:00, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10 Sat 12:20, 3:00, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10 Wed 3:10, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10 Planes: Fire & Rescue (G) 1:50 Sat 11:40 mat Step Up: All In (PG) 2:00, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55 Sat 11:10 mat Step Up: All In 3D (PG) Thu 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) Thu 1:50 Fri, SunWed 2:10 Sat 11:30, 2:10

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG) Thu 4:40 7:25 10:00 Fri-Wed 4:40, 7:10, 9:45

SilverCity Yorkdale (CE) 3401 Dufferin St, 416-787-2052

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG) Thu 1:00 Fri, Sun-Wed 3:20 Sat 3:30 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 3D (PG) Thu 4:10 Fri-Wed 6:40, 9:55 The Expendables 3 Thu 7:00, 10:05 Fri-Wed 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 10:25 Guardians of the Galaxy (PG) Thu 1:00, 3:55, 6:50 Fri, Sun-Tue 1:00, 4:00, 6:55, 9:50 Sat 12:40, 3:40, 6:55, 9:50 Wed 4:00, 6:55, 9:50 Guardians of the Galaxy 3D (PG) Thu 1:45, 4:40, 7:35, 9:45, 10:30 Fri-Wed 1:40, 4:40, 7:35, 10:30 Hercules 3D (PG) Thu 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Fri, SunWed 1:45, 4:20, 7:00 Sat 11:10, 1:45, 4:20, 7:00 Into the Storm (PG) Thu 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 Fri 2:30, 5:00, 7:50, 10:20 Sat 12:35, 3:05, 5:25, 7:50, 10:20 SunWed 1:50, 4:20, 7:20, 10:00 Let’s Be Cops (14A) Thu 1:45, 4:20, 7:15, 10:10 Fri, SunWed 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:15 Sat 11:40, 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:15 Lucy (14A) Thu 1:00, 4:05, 7:15, 9:40 Fri 2:05, 4:30, 7:15, 9:40 Sat 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:15, 10:00 Sun-Wed 1:50, 4:35, 7:15, 10:05 Planes: Fire & Rescue (G) Thu 1:50 Fri, Sun-Wed 1:00 Sat 11:00, 1:10 The Purge: Anarchy (14A) Fri-Wed 9:35 Sex Tape (14A) Thu 4:10, 6:45, 9:15 Step Up: All In 3D (PG) Thu 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20 Fri-Sat 1:25, 4:10, 7:05, 10:00 Sun-Wed 1:20, 4:05, 7:10, 10:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) Thu 2:15 Fri, Sun, Tue-Wed 1:05, 3:45 Sat 12:15, 2:50, 5:20 Mon 1:10, 3:45 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG) Thu 5:00, 7:30, 10:10 Fri-Sat 7:55, 10:30 Sun-Wed 6:45, 9:40

Scarborough 401 & Morningside (CE) 785 Milner Ave, Scarborough, 416-281-2226

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG) 1:10 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 3D (PG) Thu, Mon, Wed 4:05, 7:00, 9:55 Fri-Sun, Tue 4:05, 7:00, 10:15 The Expendables 3 Fri, Sun, Tue 1:10, 4:10, 7:15, 10:25 Sat 11:45, 1:10, 4:10, 7:15, 10:25 Mon, Wed 1:10, 4:10, 7:15, 10:15 Get on Up (14A) Thu 12:25, 3:30, 6:40, 9:45 Fri, Sun, Tue 12:45, 4:00 Sat, Mon, Wed 12:25, 3:30 The Giver (PG) 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Sat 12:00 mat Guardians of the Galaxy (PG) Thu 1:00, 3:50, 6:50, 9:35 Fri-Sun, Tue 1:00, 3:50, 6:50 Mon, Wed 1:00, 3:50, 6:45 Guardians of the Galaxy 3D (PG) Thu 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:05 Fri-Sun, Tue 10:10 Mon, Wed 9:35 Hercules 3D (PG) Thu 2:40 5:05 7:30 10:00 Fri-Wed 2:40, 5:05, 7:20, 10:00 Into the Storm (PG) Thu 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 8:00, 10:10 Fri, Sun, Tue 12:45, 3:15, 5:35, 8:00, 10:20 Sat 3:15, 5:35, 8:00, 10:20 Mon 12:45, 3:15, 5:35, 8:00, 10:10 Wed 3:15, 5:35, 8:00, 10:10 Let’s Be Cops (14A) Thu, Mon, Wed 2:15, 4:55, 7:45, 10:10 Fri, Sun, Tue 2:15, 4:55, 7:50, 10:15 Sat 11:30, 2:15, 4:55, 7:50, 10:15 Lucy (14A) Thu, Mon, Wed 1:20, 3:40, 5:45, 7:50, 10:00 Fri-Sun, Tue 1:20, 3:40, 5:50, 8:10, 10:25 Planes: Fire & Rescue (G) Thu-Fri, Sun-Wed 12:50 Sat 11:15, 1:30 The Purge: Anarchy (14A) Fri-Sun, Tue 7:55, 10:20 Mon, Wed 7:45, 10:15 Step Up: All In (PG) Fri-Sun, Tue 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 Mon, Wed 4:20, 7:10, 9:40 Step Up: All In 3D (PG) Thu 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 12:30, 2:50 Sat only 12:20 2:50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG) 5:15, 7:40, 10:05 Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG) Thu 3:00, 6:30, 9:45

Coliseum Scarborough (CE) Scarborough Town Centre, 416-290-5217

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG) Thu 12:55 FriSat, Mon-Wed 3:50 Sun 3:50, 7:00 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 3D (PG) Thu 4:00, 7:05, 10:15 Fri-Sat, Mon-Wed 7:00, 10:10 The Expendables 3 Thu 7:10, 10:15 Fri-Sun, Tue 1:35, 4:35, 7:35, 10:35 Mon, Wed 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 The Giver (PG) Fri-Sun, Tue 1:00, 3:25, 5:50, 8:15, 10:40 Mon, Wed 3:25, 5:50, 8:15, 10:40 Guardians of the Galaxy (PG) Thu 1:15, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 Fri-Wed 1:45 Guardians of the Galaxy 3D (PG) Thu 1:45, 4:40, 7:35, 10:30 Fri, Sun-Wed 4:45, 7:45, 10:45 Sat 11:20, 4:45, 7:45, 10:45 Hercules 3D (PG) Thu 2:00, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 Fri-Sat, MonWed 4:40, 7:15, 9:50 Sun 4:40, 9:50 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 1:05 Fri-Wed 1:10 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:05, 7:00, 9:55 Fri-Wed 1:15, 4:10, 7:05, 10:00 Into the Storm (PG) Thu 3:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:20 Fri, Tue 12:40, 3:05, 5:35, 7:55, 10:15 Sat 3:05, 5:35, 7:55, 10:15 Sun 12:40, 3:05, 5:35, 7:15, 10:15 Mon, Wed 3:05, 5:30, 7:55, 10:15 Let’s Be Cops (14A) Thu 2:15, 4:50, 6:55, 9:35 Fri-Wed 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:20 Lucy (14A) Thu 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Fri-Sun, Tue 12:50, 3:15, 5:40, 8:05, 10:25 Mon, Wed 3:20, 5:45, 8:10, 10:35 Planes: Fire & Rescue (G) 2:25 Sat 12:10 mat The Purge: Anarchy (14A) Thu 3:40 Rifftrax Live: Godzilla Thu 8:00 She’s Dating the Gangster Thu 1:00, 3:55 Step Up: All In 3D (PG) Thu-Fri, Sun, Tue 1:40, 4:30, 7:20,

10:05 Sat 4:30, 7:20, 10:05 Mon, Wed 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 10:05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) Thu 2:25 Fri, Sun, Tue 12:30, 3:00 Sat 12:15, 2:50 Mon, Wed 2:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG) Thu 5:10, 7:55, 10:25 Fri, Sun, Tue 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 Sat 5:25, 8:00, 10:30 Mon, Wed 5:15, 7:50, 10:25

Eglinton Town Centre (CE) 1901 Eglinton Ave E, 416-752-4494

And So It Goes (PG) Thu 1:40, 4:10, 6:35 Boyhood (14A) Fri, Tue 3:15, 6:55, 10:35 Sat 3:15, 7:00, 10:40 Sun 12:50, 4:45, 8:30 Mon 1:15, 5:00, 8:40 Wed 1:15, 4:40, 8:30 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG) Fri-Sat, Tue 1:40 Sun 12:35 Wed 12:40 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 3D (PG) Thu 3:40, 6:45, 9:45 Fri-Sat, Tue 4:45, 7:45, 10:50 Sun-Mon, Wed 3:40, 6:40, 9:45 Entertainment (PG) Thu 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:20 Fri, SunWed 1:05, 4:05, 7:05 Sat 12:50, 3:50, 6:50 The Expendables 3 Thu 7:05, 10:10 Fri-Wed 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Get on Up (14A) Thu 3:45, 6:50, 10:05 The Giver (PG) Thu 9:30 Fri-Sat, Tue 1:00, 3:25, 5:50, 8:15, 10:40 Sun 12:40, 3:00, 5:20, 6:50, 9:35 Mon 2:00, 4:30, 7:35, 10:00 Wed 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:55, 10:20 Guardians of the Galaxy (PG) Thu 3:20, 6:15, 9:10 Fri-Sat, Tue 1:25, 4:20, 7:10, 10:10 Sun-Mon, Wed 12:55, 3:45, 6:45, 9:40 Guardians of the Galaxy 3D (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:00, 4:50, 6:55, 7:40, 9:55, 10:30 Fri, Tue 2:05, 5:00, 7:50, 10:45 Sat 11:15, 2:05, 5:00, 7:50, 10:45 Sun-Mon, Wed 1:35, 4:25, 7:20, 10:10 Hercules (PG) Thu 2:50, 5:20, 7:55, 10:25 Fri-Sat, Tue 4:15, 6:45, 9:25 Sun 4:10 Mon 4:10, 6:50, 9:35 Wed 4:10, 6:45, 9:35 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Fri, Tue 1:35 Sat 11:00, 1:35 Sun-Mon, Wed 1:40 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) Thu 1:15, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50 Fri-Sat, Tue 1:10, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Sun-Mon, Wed 1:10, 4:05, 7:00, 9:50 Into the Storm (PG) Thu 3:05, 5:25, 7:50, 10:10 Fri 3:10, 5:35, 8:00, 10:25 Sat, Tue 12:45, 3:10, 5:35, 8:00, 10:25 Sun 12:50, 3:15, 5:35, 8:00, 10:25 Mon, Wed 1:00, 3:15, 5:35, 8:00, 10:25 Kick (PG) Thu 2:45, 6:10, 9:05 Fri 3:25, 6:40, 10:00 Sat 11:55, 3:20, 6:40, 10:00 Sun-Mon, Wed 2:30, 6:00, 9:30 Tue 12:15, 3:35, 7:00, 10:20 Let’s Be Cops (14A) Thu 1:50, 4:25, 7:10, 9:45 Fri 3:00, 5:35, 8:10, 10:50 Sat 12:25, 3:00, 5:35, 8:10, 10:50 SunMon, Wed 2:40, 5:15, 7:50, 10:30 Tue 12:15, 3:00, 5:35, 8:10, 10:50 Lucy (14A) Thu 1:00, 3:20, 5:40, 8:00, 10:20 Fri 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 10:05 Sat 12:35, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 10:05 Sun, Wed 12:35, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00 Mon 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00 Tue 12:20, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 10:05 Maleficent (PG) Thu 1:05 A Most Wanted Man (14A) Fri-Wed 1:45, 4:35, 7:25, 10:15 The Purge: Anarchy (14A) Fri, Sun-Wed 10:05 Sat 9:50 The Shawshank Redemption (18A) Mon 7:00 Step Up: All In 3D (PG) Thu 2:00, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 Fri, Sun, Tue 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20 Sat 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20 Mon 2:10, 4:50, 9:55 Wed 4:50, 7:30, 10:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) Thu 1:00 Fri 12:55, 3:00 Sat 11:10, 12:30, 3:00 Sun, Wed 12:30, 3:00 Mon 1:00, 2:35 Tue 12:25, 2:55 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG) Thu 3:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 Fri-Sun, Wed 5:30, 8:05, 10:35 Mon 5:10, 7:45, 10:20 Tue 5:30, 8:05, 10:40 Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG) Thu 3:35

Hercules 3D (PG) Thu 12:25, 3:15, 6:10, 8:45 Fri-Wed 1:50, 4:35, 7:25, 10:20 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 1:50 Fri, SunWed 1:35 Sat 11:50, 2:20 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:05, 7:00, 9:55 Fri-Wed 12:35, 3:30, 6:20, 9:20 Into the Storm (PG) Thu 1:10, 3:30, 5:50, 8:10, 10:30 Fri-Wed 12:40, 3:10, 5:30, 7:50, 10:05 Kick (PG) Thu 12:55, 4:00, 7:05 Let’s Be Cops (14A) Thu 1:20, 4:20, 7:05, 9:45 Fri-Sun 12:30, 1:20, 3:00, 4:10, 5:35, 7:00, 8:10, 9:40, 10:45 Mon, Wed 12:50, 1:20, 3:30, 4:10, 6:25, 7:00, 9:00, 9:40 Tue 12:25, 1:20, 3:00, 4:10, 5:35, 7:00, 8:10, 9:40, 10:45 Lucy (14A) Thu 1:15, 3:45, 6:40, 9:00 Fri-Sat, Mon-Wed 1:45, 3:55, 6:30, 8:45 Sun 1:45, 3:55, 6:55, 9:55 A Most Wanted Man (14A) Thu 1:25, 4:15, 6:55 Planes: Fire & Rescue (G) Thu 12:45, 3:50, 6:00 Fri, SunWed 1:25 Sat 11:20, 1:25 The Purge: Anarchy (14A) Thu 4:30, 10:25 Fri, MonWed 4:20, 7:15, 10:10 Sat 4:45, 7:15, 10:10 Sun 4:20, 10:10 Rifftrax Live: Godzilla Thu 8:00 Sex Tape (14A) Thu 8:20 Fri-Tue 2:00, 5:00, 7:55, 10:25 Wed 2:45, 5:00, 7:55, 10:25 Step Up: All In 3D (PG) Thu 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:35 FriWed 1:10, 3:50, 6:50, 9:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) Thu 12:20, 3:00 Fri, Sun 12:30, 1:15, 3:00, 4:00 Sat 11:10, 12:30, 1:15, 3:00, 4:00 Mon-Wed 12:30, 3:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG) 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 Sat 11:30 mat Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG) Thu 12:50 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu 12:40, 3:30, 6:30, 9:10 Fri-Sat, Mon-Wed 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Sun 4:05, 7:05

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D: Gordon Matta-Clark, Guerillère Talks (1978) D: Vivienne Dick, Pompeii New York Part 1: Pier Carcasses (1982) D: Ivan Galietti, and two short films by James Nares. 6:30 pm. The Cinema Of Jim Jarmusch: The Limits Of Control (2009). 8:30 pm. Fri 15 – The Films Of Satyajit Ray: The Golden Fortress (1974). 6:30 pm. Sequels: Frankenstein (1931) D: James Whale. 9:15 pm. Sat 16 – Sequels: Yojimbo (1961) D: Akira Kurosawa. 1:30 pm. The Films Of Satyajit Ray: The Philosopher’s Stone (1958). 4:15 pm. The Cinema Of Jim Jarmusch: Only Lovers Left Alive (2013). 7 pm. Sequels: Evil Dead II (1987) D: Sam Raimi. 9:45 pm. Sun 17 – Sequels: The Hustler (1961) D: Robert Rossen. 1 pm. The Films Of Satyajit Ray: The Adventures Of Goopy And Bagha (1968). 4 pm. The Best Of Robert Altman: The Long Goodbye (1973). 6:45 pm. mon 18 – See website for schedule. tue 19 – The Best Of Robert Altman X 2: Thieves Like Us (1974). 6:30 pm; Images (1972). 9:15 pm. wed 20 – TIFF In The Park presents free outdoor screenings: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988) D: Robert Zemeckis. 8:30 pm (David Pecaut Square, 55 John, one block from the Lightbox).

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1028 Queen W. 416-530-0011. camerabar.ca

sat 16 – 12 And Holding (2005) D: Michael Cuesta. 3 pm.

cinematheque tiff bell lightbox reitman square, 350 king w. 416-599-8433, tiff.net

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York, films from the New York No Wave scene of the late 70s and early 80s: Day’s End (1975)

2236 Queen E. 416-691-7330. foxtheatre.ca

Teplitzky. 9:15 pm.

Fri 15 – The Grand Seduction (2013) D: Don

McKellar. 7 pm. X-Men: Days Of Future Past 3D (2014) D: Bryan Singer. 9:15 pm. sat 16-Sun 17 – X-Men: Days Of Future Past 3D. 2 & 9:15 pm. The Grand Seduction. 4:30 & 7 pm. mon 18 – X-Men: Days Of Future Past 3D. 7 pm. The Grand Seduction. 9:30 pm. tue 19 – Snowpiercer (2013) D: Bong Joon-ho. 7 pm. The Grand Seduction. 9:20 pm. wed 20 – The Grand Seduction. 7 pm. Snowpiercer. 9:15 pm.

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CBC Museum, CBC Broadcast Centre, 250 Front W, 416-205-5574. cbc.ca

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770 Don Mills. 416-696-3127, ontariosciencecentre.ca

thu 14 – Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar. 11

am, 2 & 4 pm. Great White Shark. Noon. Jerusalem. 1 pm. Under The Sea. 3 pm. Rolling Stones At The Max. 7 pm. fri 15 – Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar. 11

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Sat 16 – Hard Drive. 4 pm. The Angry Video

Game Nerd Movie (2014) D: Kevin Finn and James D Rolfe. 7 & 10 pm. Sun 17 – Mood Indigo (L’ecume des Jours). 4 & 9:15 pm. Hard Drive. 7 pm. mon 18-Wed 20 – Hard Drive. 7 pm. Mood Indigo (L’ecume des Jours). 9 pm.

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Fox Theatre

Broken Hard Drive

506 Bloor W. 416-637-3123. bloorcinema.com

pm. Elena (2013) D: Petra Costa. 9:15 pm. fri 15 – An Honest Liar. 4 pm. The Dog (2014) D: Allison Berg and François Keraudren. 6:30 pm. Woodstock (1970) D: Michael Wadleigh. 9 pm. Sat 16 – The Dog. 1:30 & 6:30 pm. An Honest Liar. 4 pm. Dog Day Afternoon (1975) D: SidneyLumet. 8:45 pm. sun 17 – Shakespeare’s Globe On Screen: Macbeth (2014) D: Eve Best. 1 pm. The Dog. 4:15 & 9 pm. An Honest Liar. 6:45 pm. mon 18 – An Honest Liar. 6:30 pm. The Dog. 8:45 pm. tue 19 – An Honest Liar. 4 & 9 pm. The Dog. 6:30. Wed 20 – An Honest Liar. 6:30 pm. The Dog. 8:45 pm.

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Laura Wiggins and Douglas Smith waste their talents in problematic indie flick.

HARD DRIVE (William D MacGillivray) Rating: NN Hal Niedzviecki’s novel Ditch, about a fraught teen romance, has energy and an experimental edge. So why is William D. MacGillivray’s film adaptation a plodding, by-thenumbers drama that takes forever to pick up speed? Ditch (Douglas Smith) lives with his single mom (Megan Follows), works at the city dump and nurses delusions about his absent dad. When he meets Debs (Laura Wiggins), an underage rebel with a mysterious cause, the two fall in love and decide to leave home. The performances are fine. Smith smoulders with resentment, and Wiggins has all the right fucked-up energy. But unlike MacGillivray’s Canadian classic Life Classes, which tracks a young am, 2 & 4 pm. Great White Shark. Noon. Jerusalem. 1 pm. Under The Sea. 3 pm. . Sat 16 – Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar. 11 am, 2 & 4 pm. Great White Shark. Noon. Jerusalem. 1 pm. Under The Sea. 3 pm. Rolling Stones At The Max. 7 pm. Sun 17 – Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar. 11 am, 2 & 4 pm. Great White Shark. Noon. Jerusalem. 1 pm. Under The Sea. 3 pm. mon 18-wed 20 – Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar. 11 am, 2 & 4 pm. Great White Shark. Noon. Jerusalem. 1 pm. Under The Sea. 3 pm.

reg hartt’s cineforum 463 Bathurst. 416-603-6643.

sat 16 – What I Learned From Mae West: talk and screening of She Done Him Wrong (1933) D: Lowell Sherman. 7 pm. sun 17 – The Phantom Of The Opera (1925) D: Rupert Julian and Lon Chaney. 5 pm. The Goddess (1934) D: Yonggang Wu. 7 pm. Kid Dracula: Nosferatu (1922) D: FW Murnau w/ soundtrack of Radiohead’s Kid A and OK Computer. 9 pm. Mon 18 – What I Learned From Bugs Bunny: talk and screening. 7 pm. Tue 19 – Paper Flowers (1959) D: Guru Dutt. 7 pm. Wed 20 – Heaven’s Gate (1980) D: Michael Cimino. 7 pm.

woman’s transformative connection to a local gallery, Hard Drive has zero character development, and the only significant plot device – what is Debs hiding? – goes to very predictable places. The pic does gain some energy near the end in a scene with Debs’s father, but only for a few seconds. And I can imagine that everyone involved in the movie was thrilled that veteran jazz drummer Jerry Granelli agreed to appear in a small role and to write the score. But that doesn’t mean the soundtrack has to be quite so invasive. There’s lots of talent here, but the lack of execution is turning into a chronic problem for Canadian indie films. Opens Friday (August 15) at the Royal. See listings, this page. SUSAN G. COLE

revue CInema

400 Roncesvalles. 416-531-9959. revuecinema.ca.

The CN Tower presents Legends Of Flight 3D. Continuous screenings daily 10 am-9 pm. 301 Front W. cntower.ca. Casa Loma presents The P ellatt Newsreel (2006) D: Barbra Cooper, a film and permanent exhibit on the history of Casa Loma and Henry Pellatt. Daily screenings 10 am4:30 pm. Included w/ admission. 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org. The Hockey Hall of Fame presents Stanley’s Game Seven 3D, a film of Stanley Cup history. Plays daily at the top and half past each hour. Mon-Sat 9:30 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-6 pm. Included w/ admission. Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge. h hof.com. thu 14-sat 16 – Toronto Port Authority presents screenings under the stars, with a two-sided inflatable movie screen set atop a barge in Toronto Harbour to be viewed from land or boat. At sunset (approximately 8:45 pm). Free. Sugar Beach, 25 Dockside. sailincinema.ca. Thu: Jaws (1975) D: Steven Spielberg. Fri: Jurassic Park (1993) D: Steven Spielberg. Sat: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) D: Steven Spielberg. Thu 14 – DOC Institute’s Community Connections presents The Market (2011) D: Rama Rau, a documentary about the global trade in human organs, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. 6 pm. Free. Reference Library Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium, 789 Yonge. docinstitute.com. Barbara Frum Library presents The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) D: Wes Anderson. 2 pm. Free. 20 Covington, 3rd floor auditorium. 416-395-5440. fri 15 – Maria A Shchuka Library presents Fast & Furious 6 (2013) D: Justin Lin. 6 pm. Free. 1745 Eglinton W. 416-394-1051. fri 15-sun 17 – Harbourfront Centre’s Hot & Spicy Food Festival presents a cultural event with film, music, food and more. Free. 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com. Fri: The Fruit Hunters (2012) D: Yung Chang. 9:30 pm (North Orchard). Sat: Sriracha (2013) D: Griffin Hammond. 3 pm (Studio Theatre). Slow Food Story (2013) D: Stefano Sardo. Followed by Q&A with members of Slow Food Toronto. 6 pm (Studio Theatre). The Lunchbox (2013) D: Ritesh Batra. 9:30 pm (Zone 2). Sun: Semisweet: Life In Chocolate (2012) D: Michael Allcock. 3:30 pm (Studio Theatre). Sunday Cinema on the Island presents Spirit Of The Beehive (1973) D: Victor Erice. 9 pm. $5/pwyc. Frolick Theatre (aka Lagoon Theatre), Olympic Island, Toronto Islands. facebook.com/groups/kinoclimateco. tue 19 – City Cinema outdoor film screenings presents Across The Universe (2007) D: Julie Taymor. 8:30 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca. Summer Cinema @ Fort York presents an outdoor screening of Ghostbusters (1984) D: Ivan Reitman . Free. At sunset. 250 Fort York Blvd. scotiabank.com/outdoormovies. wed 20 – Harbourfront Centre’s Free Flicks Film Series presents an outdoor screening of Funny Girl (1968) D: William Wyler. 9 pm. Free. WestJet Stage, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com. Ligatures typographic club presents Sign Painters: The Movie (2014) D: Faythe Levine and Sam Macon. 7 pm. Free. Swipe Design, 401 Richmond W. Space limited, RSVP online at ligatures.ca. Regent Park Film Festival and the Manifesto Festival of Community and Culture present an outdoor screening of Made In America (2013) D: Ron Howard. 9 pm. Free. Park next to the Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E. regentparkfilmfestival.com. 3

Thu 14 – Chef (2014) D: Jon Favreau. 7 ñ pm. The Grand Seduction (2013) D: Don ñ McKellar. 9:15 pm. Fri 15 – Begin Again (2014) D: John Carney. 7

pm. Snowpiercer (2013) D: Bong Joon-ho. 9:15 pm. Sat 16 – Maleficent 3D (2014) D: Robert Stromberg. 2 pm. Begin Again. 4 & 7 pm. Snowpiercer. 9:15 pm. Sun 17 – Maleficent 3D. 2 pm. Snowpiercer. 4 & 9:15 pm. Begin Again. 7 pm. Mon 18 – Begin Again. 7 pm. Snowpiercer. 9:15 pm. Tue 19 – Snowpiercer. 7 pm. Begin Again. 9:30 pm. Wed 20 – Cult Classics: Scarface (1983) D: Brian De Palma. 7 pm.

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It’s not puppy love I’m a 25-year-old gay male into puppy play. About a year ago, I joined a pack with one Sir and several puppies. I became very close to one of my “pup bros” and became his alpha – meaning between the two of us, I’m more dom but still sub to our Sir. Fast-forward nine months and the pack has fallen apart due to each of us going through our own relationship troubles. My pup bro, let’s call him Fido, breaks up with his vanilla- but-open-relationship boyfriend. Having such a close bond with Fido, and already being sexual, I bring up the idea of dating. He admits he’s considered it and likes the idea but is unsure. A bit later, he tells me: “I love you, but I’m not ready for a commitment.” A couple of weeks later, he tells me that a dom on the opposite coast wants to collar him. I’ve talked with the dom and don’t particularly get along with him, but I have tried to respect their connection. Now it seems like Fido is using this dom the same way he used his past relationships – as a way to avoid dealing with his own stuff. Now he’s started pulling away from me, saying that certain things (sex and cuddles) with me feel too much like “boyfriends.” His dom also doesn’t trust me because he thinks I have feelings for Fido. (I do have feelings for him and never said I didn’t.) To really make me feel like shit, I opened Fido’s Scruff profile because he updated his pic, and it says he’s looking “ideally for a guy to cuddle with, laugh with, spend adventures with,” i.e., everything we used to do before he pulled away. Am I deluding myself here? I thought this was a “not yet” situation. Pensive Upset Puppy P.S. I’ve included a pic of me in full pup gear in hopes it will bolster my chances of publication. Strip away the puppy masks, the alpha/beta pack dynamics and the various doms – pretty much everything that makes your question interesting – and what are we left with? Just another dumped motherfucker who doesn’t know that he’s been dumped. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, PUP, but this isn’t a “not yet” situation. It’s a “not ever” situation. Because it doesn’t matter if you’re gay or straight, male or female, puppy or guppy – when someone you’ve fallen for says, “I’m not ready for a commitment,” what they mean is “I have no interest in committing to you – not ever.” Fido gave you a standard-issue brush-off line, PUP, one that the hopeful, naive and deluded frequently fail to recognize. Your ex-packmate should’ve had the balls and the decency to be direct with you and gone with something unambiguous like “You’re nice, we had some good times, but I’m not interested in pursuing anything further.” But he didn’t, and as an adult person/puppy on the dating/ scritching scene, PUP, it’s your job to hear “I’m not interested in you” whenever someone says, “I’m not ready for a commitment” or “It’s not you, it’s me” or “I’m not sure what I want” or “I have to focus on my studies/ work/remodel right now.” The same goes any time an “I love you” is followed by a “but.” When someone says, “I love you but,” it’s your job to hear “I think you’re nice and I don’t want to hurt you, but I don’t feel about you the way you do about me.”

Use lube post-menopause Happily married straight woman ere, just post-hysterectomy. No penis-in- h vagina sex allowed for a few weeks. After years of reading Savage Love, we know this

is a call for us to be creative rather than the death knell for our sex life. (Thank you!) My question: husband is well-endowed, and sex with him has often included deep thrusting and his cock repeatedly touching my cervix. With no cervix any more, though, I worry, will there be enough room in my remodelled space for his whole cock? Once I’m fully healed from surgery, will the vaginal tissue, treated gently at first, stretch? Very Agitated Generally

she-goes attitude to postoperative vaginal intercourse are best.” Patience and a steady-as-she-goes attitude – two things we should all bring to any sexual encounter. Follow Dr. Torres on Twitter @LeahNTorres. Her website is LeahTorres.com.

“When a person has a hysterectomy, the cervix is often removed and the end of the vagina is closed so it’s an internal pouch, essentially,” said Dr. Leah Torres, an ob-gyn practising in Utah with a special interest in reproductive health. “The bottom line is this: vaginas are elastic and should be able to accommodate a variety of things of all shapes and sizes, even after a hysterectomy. That said, people who are menopausal (no periods for 12 months or more) or who have had their ovaries removed (which may or may not happen during a hysterectomy) no longer have estrogen.” Estrogen, among other wonderful things, keeps vaginas elastic and lubricated. “Without estrogen, sometimes the vagina can feel dry and intercourse can be painful,” said Dr. Torres. “For someone without estrogen and also experiencing VAG’s concerns, I would recommend using lubrication with intercourse (when the time comes) and possibly vaginal estrogen cream while the vagina ‘readjusts.’ It’s also important for the partner to realize that the vagina may feel a bit different and there may be some adjustments to new sensations. Patience and a steady-as-

– clothed female, naked male – and his “ultimate fantasy” is to be naked in a room of fully clothed women. So I asked four of my (adventurous) female friends if they would come to a small party at my apartment where my boyfriend would be naked. When I told him that his ultimate fantasy would be coming true – doesn’t he have the best girlfriend?!? – he got really angry and said I had no right to share this information and that he felt humiliated and exposed. (Humiliated and exposed? I thought that was the whole point of CFNM?!?) He was so angry, he barely spoke to me for a week, which sucked, and then today he asked me when the party is going to happen! Have a party?!? All I want to do now is slap him! Wants To Flip

Face the naked truth My boyfriend is turned on by CFNM

Tell him the party is off, WTF, absent an apology and an explanation from him. But you should open with an apology of your own: tell him you should’ve checked with him before setting up the party (“Do you want me to make this happen? Because I have some friends who might be into it”) and apologize for freaking him out. You

know now (because I’m telling you) that people who are into humiliation scenes want to be in control until the scene starts, i.e., involved in the negotiations and the set-up, and actively consenting.

Cunnilingus correction As a hetero man, I was disappointed by your response to DOMME in last week’s column. She was the woman whose husband wouldn’t go down on her. DOMME stated – or her friend suggested to her – that cunnilingus is something that “mostly submissive men enjoy.” I have no interest in the power/control dynamics of domination/submission. Rather, sex for me is an improvisational dance, and mutual oral sex is a normal and lovely part of the choreography. The misconception that concern for women’s pleasure is “submissive” seems like part of DOMME’s problem, and you should have corrected her. Domination does not represent the only route to her gratification. Enjoys Oral, Not Submissive Thanks for writing, and you’re right: I should’ve slapped down the idea that only submissive men are into eating pussy. I rolled my eyes pretty hard when I read that line, EONS, but I really should’ve used my fingers to bang out a sentence or two refuting that notion instead. Mea culpa. n the Lovecast, sex at Burning Man: O savagelovecast.com mail@savagelove.net @fakedansavage on Twitter

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