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1. Election questions A Liberal majority? Enzo DiMatteo comes to grips with queries like “What the fuck just happened?” 2. Davenport dump Though it wasn’t a total shock that the NDP’s Jonah Schein lost his seat, not even Liberal voters think it was his fault. 3. Is Ford finished? Our mayor’s approval rating finally dropped, but now he’s planning a comeback. Have racism and sexism sealed his fate? 4. NDP played Susan G. Cole argues that Wynne’s scare tactics combined with NDP infighting meant three orange seats in Toronto were replaced by red ones in last week’s election. 5. Ghost bikes to stay City Hall fields requests to let tributes to cyclists who have died on the road remain in place after their 30-day lifespan.
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Khan, Dianne Reeves, Buika and many others play over 10 days. Various venues and prices. torontojazz.com. pusha t Virginia rapper headlines a strong NXNE lineup (FutureIslands, Omar Souleyman, Le1f, the Posterz) at Toronto Island’s brand new VICE Island: House of Vans. 10 pm. Wristband $149. nxne.com. +sleigh bells Brooklyn noisepop duo play at the first of four massive free NXNE YongeDundas Square shows. 9:10 pm. nxne.com.
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The Order of Good Cheer The local country-rock band throw a video and LP release party at the Piston. 9 pm. 416-532-3989. confessions of a fairy’s daughter This adaptation of
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– with some 150 shows – kicks off today at venues across the city. To Jul 13. $12. 416-9661062, fringetoronto.com. FORBIDDEN CITY Spectacular show of treasures from the Chinese palace is on view at the ROM to Sep 1. $24.50-$27. rom.on.ca.
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DYKE MARCH This year’s lesbo celebration will be bigger than ever. Rally in Allan Gardens, 1 pm, march at 2 pm. worldpridetoronto.com. Goin’ Steady After nine years, the dance party holds its final event, at the Great Hall. Doors 10 pm. $10.
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Susan G. Cole’s Toronto NDPers Got Played (NOW, June 13) is a perfect example of a blame-the-voters mentality. While I agree that the letter from NDP insiders to Andrea Horwath was a mistake (though none of them are really that inside), blaming everything and everyone else except those who are most responsible is indicative of how the NDP establishment handles defeat. If the NDP fails to inspire people to vote for them, then the blame lies first and foremost with the platform itself. I’ve been waiting for nearly a decade
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I think the influence of disaffected NDPers in Davenport is being overestimated (NOW, June 13). Jonah Schein got around the same number of votes he did in 2011. Liberal Cristina Martins increased her tally by some 3,000 votes. More people voted than last time, and they voted Liberal plain and simple. Tori Smith From nowtoronto.com
Councillor Janet Davis blames NDP MPP Michael Prue’s defeat in Beaches-East York on “a symptom of the [NDP] provincial campaign that failed to address the issues of Toronto” (NOW, June 14). The Liberals did a very good job of addressing the issues of Toronto. I never heard a word about gridlock from Andrea Horwath, or about a better governance model for Metrolinx from my NDP candidate. I never heard a peep about sustainable food initiatives. I did hear about all those things from Kathleen Wynne and the local Liberal candidate. The NDP took its Toronto voters for granted. I’m not sure why the breadbasket of GTA votes was ignored, but it seems obvious that there are internal struggles between the union faction and the more ur ban members in the party. Kris Konrad From nowtoronto.com
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You could almost feel the sense of relief in the air Thursday night (NOW, June 12-18). The majority victory posted by Kathleen Wynne and her Ontario Liberals can only be interpreted as an overwhelming repudiation of right-wing neo-liberal mythology. Ontario’s voters clearly wanted a government with a progressive and forward-thinking agenda, not a return to the destructive, short-sighted cuts and chaos of the Mike Harris years. Ontarians have made a very wise choice Andrew van Velzen Toronto
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Re Is Rob Ford Finally Finished (NOW, June 12-18)? Sixty days in a forced re hab will not cure anyone, let alone Rob Ford, of his alcoholism and drug addiction, not to mention his racist and homophobic attitudes. Nor will it give him any insight into the shame he’s brought to this city as its mayor. The man cares about no one but himself. Those who think he’s done such a good job as mayor need to take a closer look at the numbers, and I don’t mean the billion dollars Ford claims to have saved. Ask yourself, what do he or his family business have to gain from his being mayor? Kass Middleton From nowtoronto.com
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Ben Spurr’s two recent articles on men’s rights group the Canadian Association for Equality (NOW, May 31, and June 5-11) are an embarrassing display of kowtowing to feminist propaganda. If you’re going to allow such biased opinion in your otherwise satisfac-
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tory newspaper, maybe you ought to at least talk about the feminist movement and its silencing and marginalization of criticism. Gays, lesbians, transmen and -women and people of all ethnicities have been targeted by the movement for daring to speak outside feminist academic jargon of “rape culture” and “axes of oppression.” Their words are nothing more than slander to the ears of all intelligent women and men, both straight and queer. D. Ostofsky Toronto
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I was grooving to Big Sugar at a free concert in Woodbine Park June 15 when a security guard called me to the fence at the front of the stage. I was told to put my T-shirt back on because of health regulations, since food was being served! I laughed. This was not possible. I was dancing at a reggae concert in a park under the hot sun with grass and bugs under my feet. The place was awash in beer, kids were kicking around a soccer ball, and people were smoking. How did this make any sense at all? I refused. More security guards and people arguing on my behalf gathered. Fi nally, police were called and I was escorted off the site by two really sweet guys doing their job who told me I had to put my shoes back on. Huh? Tom Hochmann Toronto NOW welcomes reader mail. Address letters to: NOW, Letters to the Editor, 189 Church, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7. Send e-mail to letters@nowtoronto.com and faxes to 416-364-1166. All correspondence must include your name, address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length.
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Steven Davey was a true original. No other food critic wrote about a pho place with the same deference as a five-star restaurant. No pretension. He obviously loved to discover new foods and trends. He was always professional. I just spoke with him last week! I am saddened and still shocked by the news. I will always reSusur Lee member him. Toronto
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We at Hoof&Cycle [Active Transport Workers Guild] send our deepest condolences to all of Steven’s friends and co-workers at NOW. Steven was one of our first charter members in 1996. A bunch of us worked for United Messengers for years before that; he started in 1991. He was a decidedly atypical 40-year-old rookie, eh? Steven used to wear a huge helmet, and in winter he put a windproof cover over it. It looked like an upside down toilet bowl on his head, and the added wind resistance made him slower, but he did the work in all weathers for years. The happiest I ever saw him was the day told me he got the NOW food writing gig. Toronto has lost a unique Wayne Scott voice. R.I.P., #119. Condolences on the loss of Steven Davey. I met him a few times way PMS back in his drumming days, and followed his very witty decades-long patter on Toronto and food. A funny, dear man and a true cultural advenDebbie O’Rourke turer.
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DP supporters are glass-half-full kind of people. Let’s face it, the party doesn’t win a lot of elections, though the team is constantly hoping for breakthroughs – and occasionally realizing them. The glass-half-full take on election night, June 12, is that Ontario overwhelmingly rejected a return to the nasty Tea Party politics of the Mike Harris era, again unsuccessfully peddled by now ex-leader Tim Hudak. I’m proud to live in a province that refused this selfish and destructive vision. While I’m still not certain Liberal premier Kathleen Wynne will deliver what she’s promised, between Wynne and Andrea Horwath’s populist progressiveness, Ontarians as a whole embraced a modern vision for the province, and I consider this great news. Wynne will now be held accountable after her unequivocal promises. As a skeptic about Liberals who campaign left and govern right, I truly hope she governs left, too; it would certainly be a change for them. I say watch for them to defer promises in their super-left budget next month
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and delay implementation of the juicy stuff until their next mandate or a vague and distant future. But I’d love to be wrong. Ultimately, I want to live in a thriving and fair Ontario, the one I heard Wynne embrace. I actually don’t care which party implements these policies as long as they become law. And of course I’m proud to live in a province where we can elect a female premier whose sexuality isn’t an is sue. What a great way to welcome people for WorldPride. Maybe our openly gay premier will help visitors forget about our homophobic soonto-be-ex-mayor. While the NDP lost its hold on the balance of power in a minority government, in some ways that role is a mug’s game. The party got no credit for wringing policy concessions from the Liberals. Instead, it was attacked for “propping up” the Liberals. Hudak even tried to smear some gas plant grime on Horwath during the leaders’ debate – an absurd claim but one the party was always vulnerable to. Inevitably, the NDP ended up being blamed for forcing an election, when from where I’m sitting it was the Libs who forced Horwath’s hand
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with policies and scandals the NDP could no longer abide. So the NDP is free to be an oppo sition party, building its base, attack ing the government when appropriate, fully out from under charges of propping up the big guy. Despite the derision, Horwath’s NDP did make some breakthroughs, especially in working-class ridings badly beaten up by the economic downturn. Voters in southwestern Ontario and Oshawa, our version of a rust belt, responded to Horwath’s pocketbook populism. The party lost some good MPPs in Toronto. I’ll say again that attacks by party elites uncomfortable with Hor-
wath’s bare-knuckle campaigning didn’t help. They helped Wynne to successfully push the strategic voting button, with Hudak as the convenient and credible right-wing boogeyman any reasonable Torontonian would shudder to see elected. There was no need to send Rosario Marchese, Michael Prue and Jonah Schein packing to keep Hudak at bay, but until we have electoral reform, the NDP will be vulnerable to a strategic voting stampede. The party will have to find a way to address this issue, because it sure isn’t going away. Watch for full-blown strategic voting mania to sell us Justin Trudeau during the next federal tilt, even with the NDP firmly in second place. Did Horwath miscalculate? Maybe the NDP should have forced an election a year earlier, before Wynne had a chance to get established. But the Hudak slasher might have had a better chance of getting elected back then. This vote has seen the Tea Party Tories consigned deeper into the political wilderness for the foreseeable future. Maybe now they’ll reinvent themselves as truly progressive Conservatives in the Bill Davis mould – not such a terrifying beast to have in the conversation. Regardless, defying what many see as a global right-wing resurgence, an openly gay woman got elected premier of Ontario by campaigning left and selling a humanitarian, inclusive vision. Now let’s make sure she delivers on her pro mises. It would be a pleasant surprise. 3 michaelh@nowtoronto.com | @m_hollett
Nothing worse than a bunch of pissed-off Tories. Even supposed supporters in PC leader Tim Hudak’s caucus couldn’t wait to take shots as they arrived at Queen’s Park after their crushing defeat June 12. The consensus even before they went into their first postelection huddle was clear: no time to waste on that organized transition of power the party poohbahs are recommending. They want Hudak gone now. Blame his promise to cut 100,000 jobs. A few in the caucus complained they were kept out of the loop on that one. Call it asscovering. The Tories were wiped out by more than their lack of a believable plan or leader. Hudak’s demise is part a decade-long slide only hastened by their decision to tack so far right that a rural rump is all that’s left of the Big Blue Machine. The challenge facing conservatives: what should the “renewal” that everyone agrees the party needs look like? The Mike Harris cabal behind Hudak wants to call the shots on that, too, which is why Tony Clement’s name keeps coming up as a possible replacement. Yes, that would be the same Clement who served in the Harris cabinet before moving to federal ranks. He’s the less stiff version of Hudak. The problem with deputy leader Christine Elliott, the other name mentioned most often in leadership conjecture, is twofold. First, it’s not clear, so soon after the death of her husband, former finance minister Jim Flaherty, that she wants to be leader. She could decide to run for Flaherty’s seat in Durham. Second, and more importantly, she’s a moderate conservative, and the caucus is currently dominated by rightwingnuts. It was those folks Hudak’s austerity platform was meant to appease. And it’s those folks who are now talking renewal. What they mean isn’t renewal, of course, but retrenchment. In their minds, it’s not the message that missed the mark. It’s the guy carrying it who was the problem; change the guy and everything else will fall into place. Besides, there’s precious little room for the
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party to manoeuvre to the political middle. All of which points to another decade in the wilderness for the Tor ies. Mo’ spending, mo’ problems The Liberals’ promises to invest in education, health care and a pension plan have rattled the money boys on Bay Street and beyond. Add federal attack dog Joe Oliver to the mix, warning darkly of Ontario’s deficit. (He’s Flaherty’s replacement as fi nance minister.) Right on cue, con servative pundits took to the busi ness pages to threaten that the rating agencies may downgrade Ontario’s credit rating, which would put tax payers on the hook for higher inter est payments to finance the deficit. The Liberals can’t win for losing. It’s like that Hudak guy said in his speech after the election: no one should mistake the result for a rejec tion of the status quo. He’s right as far as the corporate honchos are concerned. Clearly, there are budget challen ges facing the Libs, but is austerity the answer? Ontario voters know that would do more harm than good, and progressive economists agree. HarperCons, beware The PM took time out of his busy schedule to send his regards to Kath leen Wynne on her win. Stephen Har per is no fool: he knows the road back to the PM’s residence at 24 Sus sex runs through Ontario.
Having the province firmly in Lib eral hands spells triple trouble for him: with an election a year away, the country’s three largest provinces, Ontario, BC and Quebec, are all run by Liberals. Wynne made a point in her cam paign of hammering Harper over his opposition to the Libs’ pension plan. That played to great reviews from political strategists who noted that her attacks neatly took the focus off the gas plant cancellations. Indeed, the election results can be seen as a rebuke to Harper as much as Hudak. Only time will tell for sure, but right now time is on Wynne’s side. Andrea Horwath: will she stay or will she go? The NDP lost thousands of votes in the GTA but gained in southwestern Ontario. The party’s popular vote (23.8 per cent) was slightly higher than in the 2011 (22.7 per cent) prov incial election. Those numbers didn’t translate into more seats – the NDP is stuck at 21 – but for those wanting to keep Horwath at the helm, the uptick in support is all the evidence they need. Or is it? Horwath is a scrapper, but the odds are against her, and not just be cause the party failed to up its overall seat count while losing three in To ronto. Why did the central campaign decide to focus on the c-word, as in alleged corruption over gas plant cancellations, Ornge, etc, and not on
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Look, tying business tax deduc tions to hiring new employees, as Horwath proposed, is a darn fine idea. So are capping Hydro CEO salar ies, raising the general corporate tax rate by 1 per cent, school meals, more nurses to cut ER wait times, tuition freezes and clean trains. But people don’t knock on doors endlessly and write cheques because there are useful items in the party platform. They do it because they think there’s a grander purpose that has something to do with the values of a shared society. The problem with narrowcasting issues all the time is that the party forgoes its ability to offer break through structural proposals that really do point to a new tomorrow. Like, for example, the new pension plan that Wynne made her centre piece and Horwath ignored. Interesting that the ONDP didn’t push a Quebec-style $7-a-day child care system, or the immediate cessa tion of nuclear refurbishment ef forts, since a nuke phase-out is the only way a true green energy system can take root. And what about a new minimum wage that really would change up the economy instead of the limp com promise the Horwath team con cocted against the advice of the labour movement? Where were the promises of a massive expansion? Yes, the gas plant mess is shame ful, but so is the over-drugging and death of elders in assisted care homes, a consequence of Liberal-gov ernment-mandated staff ratios and an issue Horwath deemed unworthy of her full indignation. And dare we say climate change? The least you could say about the bruising the NDP brand received is that the party brain trust gave fair warning about the shifting mindset. In a key session of the 2012 Ontario party convention in Hamilton, or ganizers showcased the electoral ad vice of Matt Hebb, strategist of the oh so short-lived 2009 NDP victory in Nova Scotia. He said there was no point aiming messages at party supporters (you can count on them anyway) or the general public (a wasted effort). Instead, campaigning should be directed to the narrow wedge of vot ers who might just break with their old allegiances to vote NDP. It’s on this constituency that resources should be focused and policy prior ities tailored. But Hebb knew this would be un popular in a convention hall full of the heart and soul of what makes the ONDP, at the base, such a special or ganization. “We have a value set, so this [strategy] is uncomfortable,” Hebb acknowledged. It might be more than uncomfortable. In the long run, it might well prove debili tating. 3 Ellie Kirzner is a contributing editor at NOW Magazine. news@nowtoronto.com | @nowtoronto
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homo sapiens like you Humans need to understand the nature of our own climate mismatch before we can save ourselves from global warming By NAOMI KLEIN This is a story about bad timing. One of the most disturbing ways that climate change is already play ing out is through what ecologists
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breeding times, when the failure to find enough food can lead to rapid population losses. Scientists are studying cases of cli mate-related mistiming among doz ens of species, from caribou to pied flycatchers. But there is one impor tant species they are missing: us. Homo sapiens. We, too, are suffering from a ter rible case of climate-related mistim ing, albeit in a cultural-historical rather than a biological, sense. Our problem is that climate change is a collective problem de manding collective action the likes of which humanity has never actual ly accomplished. Yet it entered main stream consciousness in the midst of an ideological war being waged on the very idea of the collective sphere. The good news is that, unlike rein deer and songbirds, we humans are blessed with the ability to adapt more deliberately – to change old patterns of behaviour with remarkable speed. If the ideas that rule our culture are stopping us from saving ourselves, then it is within our power to change those ideas. But before that can happen, we first need to understand the nature of our personal climate mismatch. Climate change demands that we continued on page 23 œ
The City of Toronto holds public consultations as one way to engage residents in the life of their city. Toronto thrives on your great ideas and actions. We invite you to get involved.
West Toronto Railpath Extension
Environmental Assessment Public Event #2 The City of Toronto has determined a preferred route for extending the West Toronto Railpath from Dundas Street West, along the Kitchener Go rail corridor, to beyond Strachan Avenue and the planned Fort York Pedestrian & Cycle Bridge. Join us for a public event to learn more about this exciting project and provide your feedback.
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Monday, June 23, 2014 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m Parkdale Community Recreation Centre, 75 Lansdowne Ave.
Background The existing West Toronto Railpath is a multi-use trail that runs from Cariboo Avenue (just north of Dupont) to the Dundas Street West Overpass along the rail corridor. This study is developing a design for extending the Railpath south easterly towards downtown Toronto with connections to surrounding communities. The route consists of a combination of city streets, rail corridors, and bridge crossings over existing streets. Once completed, the Railpath will extend an additional three kilometres towards downtown, providing a wide range of active transportation and recreation opportunities between the Junction (Dundas Street West & Dupont Street) and the Stanley Park area. The Process The study is being carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act and will provide opportunities for public input at key stages. We would like to hear from you This is the second of two public meetings for this study. The first meeting was held on June 26, 2013 to receive feedback on preliminary route options and technical challenges. We are now asking for your input into the preferred option. For more information, please contact: Maogosha Pyjor Public Consultation Coordinator City of Toronto Metro Hall, 19th Fl. 55 John St. Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 Fax: 416-392-2974 E-mail: westrailpath@toronto.ca
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INTERACTIVE We’re talking big ideas with bright, innovative thinkers. NXNE Interactive panels, presentations, and keynote addresses open the doors of discourse on technology, music, and cultural trendsetting. This is your opportunity to hear from the best in the business about relevant topics and gain valuable insight on their experiences developing and progressing these ideas
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MICK EBELING
CEO – Not Impossible Project Daniel: Technology for the Sake of Humanity Wednesday, June 18 10:30-11:30 Not Impossible is the junction of innovation, inspiration, and compelling people to action. By matching the right people with the right technology, Not Impossible promotes change in the places needed most - relying on a community of likeminded makers, designers, motivators, and hackers who’ll ensure the world is made just a little bit better. Each project aims to promote change; and Not Impossible hopes that by helping one, they can help many. notimpossiblelabs.com @ mickteg
MARCMARON Author, Comic, Writer, Podcaster
Wednesday, June 18 4:00-5:00 Marc Maron started his podcast WTF out of pure desperation. He was a floundering comic at the end of his rope. When he and his partner committed to doing two episodes a week, they had no idea what would happen. Fast-forward: WTF is now one of the world’s most popular podcasts, setting standards for production, interaction, and downloads. In his keynote, Marc Maron will discuss the show’s inception and growth, its business model, and how all of it is rooted in two people having an authentic conversation that the world can eavesdrop on. wtfpod.com @marcmaron
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CINDY GALLOP
International Business and Brand Innovator Thursday, June 19 4:00-5:00 From her place atop the advertising world, BBH New York founder Cindy Gallop could see clearly what needed to change in her industry. The future, she realized, was in making money by doing good together with consumers (“co-action”). So the respected thinker and provocateur gave up everything to found IfWeRanTheWorld, a web platform that unites brands and consumers in local level, socially beneficial micro-actions. Speaking of “co-action,” she also created MakeLoveNotPorn, a site dedicated to celebrating sex the way it really happens between real people. Cindy’s world, her all-black apartment included, is not for the fainthearted. cindygallop.com @cindygallop
CHRIS KASKIE
President – Pitchfork Digital Disruption: The Undercurrent of Media Friday, June 20 | 1:00-1:45 If you listen to music (…uh, you do, right?) and follow industry news & reviews, you know the brand Chris Kaskie has helped to build. As president of Pitchfork – a site that receives more than 500,000 visits a day and was called “one of the world’s 50 best websites” by Time – Kaskie has overseen the company’s day-today operations and development since 2004. Pitchfork’s expansion into music festivals in Chicago and Paris, Pitchfork.tv, “The Pitchfork Review,” and the Pitchfork-inspired film site The Dissolve are just a few examples of Kaskie’s success. pitchfork.com @chriskaskie
SUROOSH ALVI Co-Founder – VICE Media Inc. The New News Friday, June 20 TIME: 2:00-2:45 VICE Media was co-founded by Suroosh Alvi as a punk magazine in 1994 - but has since spread its tentacles into online video, TV, book publishing, and record production, tackling the amusingly mundane to the globally important, covering news, music, travel, and fashion. Born in Toronto, educated at McGill, and now based in New York, Suroosh Alvi is also an executive film producer and acclaimed journalist who has covered stories in Pakistan, Afghanistan, the Gaza Strip, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He established VICE Music in 2002, working with acts such as Action Bronson, DFA 1979, and Snoop Lion. vice.com @surooshalvi
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Eminem fans know who Paul Rosenberg is: since 1997, Rosenberg’s been popping up on the Detroit rapper’s records and has been with Marshall Mathers every step of the way, helping Eminem move from the Detroit underground to become the global star he is today.
Drake’s meteoric career has taken him around the world and back, and has seen the development of the October’s Very Own brand expanded on a global scale. Behind Drake is a team keeping everything in motion - and chief among them is Oliver El-Khatib, his comanager and the founder and creative director of OVO. For NXNE, the elusive brand leader will share insight on the gigantic undertaking that is OVO and its hip hop reign. With a vested interest in mentoring kids and growing Toronto’s image on a global scale, ElKhatib is set to deliver one of the most memorable keynote addresses NXNE has ever hosted. octobersveryown.com
President & CEO – Goliath Artists Management The New Album Campaign
Seeing early talent in Eminem, Rosenberg offered to represent Slim Shady and the two went on to cofound Shady Records in 1999. Rosenberg is also the CEO of Goliath Artists Management and a partner at Deckstar. He has represented Blink-182, Xzibit, Cypress Hill, Action Bronson, and Danny Brown. paulrosenblog.com @rosenberg
OVO Founder & Drake Co-manager OVO and The Creation of a Global Brand
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consume less, but being consumers is all we know. Climate change is not a problem that can be solved simply by changing what we buy – a hybrid instead of an SUV, some carbon off sets when we get on a plane. At its core, global warming is a crisis born of overconsumption by the com paratively wealthy, which means the world’s most manic consumers are going to have to consume less.
Late capitalism teaches us to cre ate ourselves through our consumer choices: shopping is how we form our identities, find community and express ourselves. Thus, telling peo ple that they can’t shop as much as they want to because the planet’s support systems are overburdened can be misunderstood as a kind of at tack, akin to telling them that they cannot truly be themselves. Climate
change is slow, and we are fast. When you’re racing through a ru ral landscape on a bullet train, it looks as if everything you’re passing is standing still: people, tractors, cars on country roads. They aren’t, of course. They are moving, but at a speed so slow compared with the train that they appear static. So it is with climate change. Our culture, powered by fossil fuels, is that bullet train. Our changing climate is like the land scape out the window: from our racy vantage point, it can appear motion less, but it is moving, its slow progress measured in receding ice sheets, swelling waters and incremental temperature rises. The problem is not just that we’re moving too quickly. It is also that the terrain on which the changes are tak ing place is intensely local: an early blooming of a particular flower, an unusually thin layer of ice on a lake, the late arrival of a migratory bird. Noticing those kinds of subtle chan ges requires an intimate connection to a specific ecosystem. That kind of communion happens only when we know a place deeply, not just as scenery but also as susten ance, and when local knowledge is passed on with a sense of sacred trust from one generation to the next. But that is increasingly rare in the urban ized, industrialized world. We tend to abandon our homes lightly – for a new job, a new school, a new love. Even for those of us who
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“Stop somewhere. And begin the thousandyear-long process of knowing that place.” manage to stay put, our daily exis tence can be disconnected from the physical places where we live. We might have no idea that a historic drought is destroying the crops on the farms that surround our urban homes, since the supermarkets still display miniature mountains of im ported produce, with more coming in by truck all day. It takes something huge – like a hurricane that passes all previous high-water marks, or a flood destroy ing thousands of homes – for us to notice that something is truly amiss. The other mismatch has to do with our relationship to the unseen. When I published No Logo a dec ade and a half ago, readers were shocked to learn of the abusive con ditions under which their clothing and gadgets were manufactured. But we have since learned to live with it. Ours is an economy of ghosts, of de liberate blindness.
And air is the ultimate unseen, the greenhouse gases that warm it our most elusive ghosts. Another part of what makes cli mate change so very difficult for us to grasp is that ours is a culture of the perpetual present, yet climate change is all about how what genera tions in the past and present did will inescapably affect not just the pre sent but eons in the future. This is not about passing indivi dual judgment, nor about berating ourselves for our shallowness or rootlessness. Rather, it’s about recog nizing that we are the products of an industrial project, one intimately, historically linked to fossil fuels. And just as we have changed be fore, we can change again. After listening to the great farmerpoet Wendell Berry deliver a lecture on how we each have a duty to love our “home place” more than any other, I asked if he had any advice for rootless people like me and my friends, who live in our computers and always seem to be shopping for a home. “Stop somewhere,” he replied. “And begin the thousand-year-long process of knowing that place.” That’s good advice on lots of levels. Because in order to win this fight of our lives, we all need a place to stand. 3 A version of this article was first published in the Nation and in the Guardian. Naomi Klein’s new book, This Changes Everything: Capitalism Vs. The Climate, will be published in September by Random House Canada. www.naomiklein.org
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no way, gateway Will Enbridge’s pipeline plan drag Canada through more years of a going-nowhere energy plan? By Hannah McKinnon
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nbridge’s Northern Gateway pipelines will not be built. Not now. Not ever. Regardless of the federal government’s reckless approval on Tuesday, June 17 (conditions or not), the project is destined for legal purgatory for years. Enbridge’s efforts to force its way past the intense, growing opposition in BC of First Nations, British Columbians and the provincial government will only strengthen citizen resolve against the pipeline. The tar sands oil that the Northern Gateway
pipeline would carry cannot coexist with a safe climate. The only question is, are we going to do ourselves (and the climate) a favour and harvest our country’s vast potential as a leader in innovation in clean technology, or will Canada be dragged through years of a going-nowhere energy plan based on last century’s high-carbon fuel? Everyone can see the project’s sheer recklessness and the incredible risks of shipping tar sands oil over the Rockies, through the Great Bear Rainforest, across 800 rivers and streams, to be put onto tankers expected to navigate
some of the most treacherous waters in the Pacific Northwest. The public has seen the federal government ignore First Nations rights, muzzle scientists, silence concerned citizens and weaken environmental laws – all in a desperate effort to push the tar sands. But risky energy projects like Northern Gateway have changed the game. They have catapulted climate change, and the state of our democracy, to the forefront of a national discussion in which tar sands development is no longer seen as inevitable. Major tar sands mines are be-
ing cancelled, pipelines are being indefinitely delayed, and oil is staying in the ground. The uncertainty around these high-risk, high-cost, high-carbon projects has raised the question in the minds of many: when is the government going to accept the end of last century’s dirty energy? The tar sands represent a mere 2 per cent of Canada’s economy. We don’t need to choose between a healthy environment and a healthy economy. 3 Hannah McKinnon is national program manager for Environmental Defence.
Northern Gateway Uprising Federal approval of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline on Tuesday, June 17, unleashed a torrent of outrage from environment groups. Here’s what a few had to say. “We are witnessing the final stages of a protracted wrestling match between our future and our past. The science is done and the jury is in: the world cannot afford any more dirty tar sands oil.” John Bennett, Sierra Club Canada
“The federal government is intent on recklessly expanding the tar sands regardless of how it affects communities, the environment or the planet.” Mike Hudema, climate and energy campaigner, Greenpeace Canada “This decision represents the first and lowest hurdle in a long race for Northern Gateway that its backers are unlikely to finish. Despite the
noise, it is near certain that this pipeline won’t be built.” Elizabeth Shope, Natural Resources Defense Council “It’s time to modernize Canada’s pipeline review process to include upstream carbon pollution in all future reviews of oil sands infrastructure projects.” Erin Flanagan, Pembina Institute
Vital signs The Northern Gateway project consists of two pipelines – one carrying natural gas condensate east from Kitimat, BC, to the tar sands in Bruderheim, Alberta; and the other carrying heavy crude in the other direction for shipment to Asian markets. 718,000 barrels per day Combined capacity of the pipelines 1,177 kilometres Total length of
Northern Gateway pipelines 130 First Nations groups opposed to the project 209 Number of conditions put on the pipeline’s approval by the National Energy Board 1972 Inaugural year of the ongoing informalmoratorium on heavy tanker traffic in the shipping channels off Kitimat Compiled by NOW staff news@nowtoronto.com | @nowtoronto
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Eco-Art Fest Outdoor art, heritage and cultural festival, with sustainable architecture and animal habitat workshops, watercolour painting, art tours and more. Wed to Sun. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-644-1019. Jun 22 to Sep 21 Indigenous Arts Festival Traditional and contemporary music, dance, theatre, visual arts, storytelling, crafts and food by indigenous artists from across Ontario and BC. Free. Historic Fort York, 100 Garrison. toronto.ca/fortevents. Jun 20 to 22 Inti Raymi – Festival Of The Sun Traditional Andean folk music and dance, plus food and more. Free. Christie Pits Park, Bloor and Christie. 416-782-2953. Jun 21 and 22 Open Roof Festival Live music by indie bands followed by a film screening at sundown every Thu. $15. 99 Sudbury. openrooffestival.com. Jun 19 to Aug 14
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Thursday, June 19
Benefits
40th Anniversary Gala (Downsview Svs for
ReelheART International Film Festival Showcase of emerging and established independent filmmakers. $12, passes avail. Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E)
and yoga breathing. 12:10-12:50 pm. Free (bring your lunch). North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. 416-395-5653.
The Ontario Election And The Future Of The NDP NDP Socialist Caucus public forum with
Argonauts Football Argos season opener
speakers Malcolm Buchanan, Boris Rosolak, John Orrett, Barry Weisleder and others. 7 pm. $4 or pwyc. OISE, 252 Bloor W, rm 5-260. ndpsocialists.ca.
Book Summit 2014: In Bed With The Reader
Friday, June 20
against the Hamilton Tiger Cats. 7 pm. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. argonauts.ca.
Industry event for publishing professionals with labs on marketing, social media and more. 8:45 am. $166, stu/srs $93. Harbourfront Centre Brigantine Rm, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, ifoa.org. A Climate Change Agenda For Toronto Talk by Toronto Environmental Alliance’s Franz Hartmann. 7 pm. Free. Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth. e astednotar.org. Is Failure Really An F-Word? Seminar on performing at your personal best. 7 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129. Laughter Yoga Discover the physical, emotional and social benefits of laughter exercises
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Headbanging For A Cure (Canadian Cancer
Soc) Performances by Razor, Valkyrie’s Cry, Call of the Wild, Metallion and others. Today and tomorrow 7:30 pm. $10. El Mocambo, 464 Spadina. hbfac.org.
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AZ Awards Gala celebrating architects and
designers from around the world. 8 pm. $75. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. eventbrite.com.
Bring Back Our Girls – Toronto Artists Concert Performances by Naomi Abiola, Wa-
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Seniors) Party celebrating 40 years of community service. 5 pm. $90. Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross. downsviewservices.com/gala. Summer Solstice (St Joseph’s Health Centre Just for Kids Clinic) Benefit party celebrating the beginning of summer. 7 pm. $125, adv $99. L iberty Grand, Exhibition Place. solstice.frontstreetcapital.com. Teal Project (Ovarian Cancer Canada) Fundraising gala with music by Danny Fernandes and DJ Feel Good Small. 6 pm. Donate what you can at the door. Everleigh, 580 King W. tealproject.ca.
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and other venues. r eelheart.org. Jun 23 to 28 Toronto Jazz Festival Mainstage performances by Melissa Etheridge & Deborah Cox, Robert Randolph Family Band, David Claytonleed Abdulhamid, COBA dancers and others plus speakers raise awareness of the female students kidnapped in Nigeria. 6:30-9:30 pm. Free (donations appreciated). City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Queen W. facebook.com/ africanwomenacting. Central Canadian Barista Competition Toronto’s best up-and-coming baristas compete for a spot in the Nationals. Today and tomorrow. Propellor (Crema Coffee), 50 Wade. torontoccbc@gmail.com. Chair Yoga Learn the benefits of chair yoga, for all ages and fitness levels. 12:10-12:50 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. torontopublicilbrary.ca.
The Dramatic Fate Of Alexandra – The Sunken Capital Of The Helenistic World
Lecture by U of T’s Silvia Zago. 7 pm. $5. U of T, rm 142, 5 Bancroft. thessea.org.
Friday Night Live @ ROM Live music, DJs,
pop-up food, tours of the galleries and more with a Sun Burn
Thomas and others, a club series and free shows. Various prices and venues around the city. torontojazz.com. Jun 19 to 28 Toronto Wine & Spirit Festival Demos and samples from wineries, breweries and distilleries. $30, adv $21.50. Sugar Beach, 25 Dockside. wineandspiritfestival.ca. Jun 19 to 21 Unplugged Festival Community celebration of life, art and culture with performances, DJs, giveaways and more. Free. Jane Finch Mall, 1911 Finch W. unpluggedfest.com. Jun 20 and 21 Waterfront Festival Flyboard championships, canine performers, entertainment, a wine and spirit festival, and more. Along Queens Quay Blvd from Sherbourne Common to HTO Park. t owaterfrontfest.com. Jun 20 to 22 World Pride 2014 The LGBTTIQQ2SA festival features entertainment on outdoor stages, the Pride Parade and Dyke March, parties, art exhibitions, family activities and much more. worldpridetoronto.com. Jun 20 to 29
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Female Eye Film Festival Provocative
and controversial shorts, documentaries and feature films as seen through the eyes of women directors. Royal Cinema, 608 College. femaleeyefilmfestival.com. To Jun 22
Italian Contemporary Film Festival
Documentaries, shorts, political dramas and comedies celebrating Italian culture and lifestyle. $10-$30, closing gala $85. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. icff.ca. To Jun 20
North By Northeast Music Festival And Conference Performances by 950
bands including St. Vincent, Juicy J, HSY and the Cautioneers at venues across the city, plus comedy shows, a film festival, interactive conference and music biz conference. Various prices, wristbands/ passes; some free events. nxne.com. To Jun 22
Pink Latino Diversity Film Festival
Latin cinema dedicated to sexual diversity and gender. $10, Jun 19 pwyc. Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton. p inklatino.com. To Jun 20
Toronto Japanese Film Festival
Doc Now Film, photography and new media
by graduating students from Ryerson’s MFA program. docnow.ca. To Jun 28 theme. 7-11 pm. $12, stu $10. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. rom.on.ca/fnl.
Ladies Army 6 International Women’s Bike Polo Tournament Battle for global cham-
pionship by 32 women and trans bike polo teams. Today 9 am to Jun 22, 1 pm. Dufferin Grove Park, 875 Dufferin south of bloor. bikepolo.to. Leslie Creek Lost rivers walk. 6:45 pm. Free. Chester subway. 416-593-2656.
St Clair West: The Building Blocks Of Urban Vitality Talk by Grid editor Edward
Keenan. 8 pm. Free. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. stclaircentury.com. Swing Dance Dancing to live music by the Gary Kendall Band at the season finale. 7:30 pm. $15. Lithuanian House, 1573 Bloor W. torontoswingdancesociety.ca.
Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship Cheer on Team Canada. To Jun 28. $5-$100.
Screenings of the finest in Japanese cinema. $12. Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond. j ccc.on.ca/torontojff. To Jun 27 Mattamy Athletic Centre, 50 Carlton. 2014wheelchairbasketball.com. Wonderworks Open House Live music, tea tastings, chocolate treats and more. Today and tomorrow 11 am-8 pm; Jun 22 noon-5 pm. Free. Wonderworks, 25 Baldwin. 416-3233131.
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Benefits
BCycle For Sight (Foundation Fighting
Blindness) Fully supported, one-day cycling event. Pledges. Black Creek Pioneer Village, Jane & Steeles W. cycleforsight.ca. Sale For Guatemala (El Triunfo Education Project) Guatemalan jewellery plus weaving demonstrations. 8:30 am-4 pm. Free. 772 Coxwell. guatemalaschool.wordpress.com.
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Abuse: Survival Stories – The Beautiful
Truth Testimonials from survivors, spoken word poetry and creative group exercise. 11 am. Free. Victoria Village Library, 184 Sloane. facebook.com/events/662602527145129.
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rChickadee Zoo Puzzle Search Join Owlkids for a day of exploring. 9 am-5 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Dr Fitzgerald And The Connaught Laboratories: Medical Legacy Meets Family History Heritage Toronto walk. 11 am. Free/
pwyc. Convocation Hall, 31 King’s College Circle. heritagetoronto.org. BrEBW Family Bike Festival Wild bike ride with a naturalist plus demos, safety checks for kids’ bikes and more. 10 am-1 pm. Free. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. evergreen.ca. BEco-Wheels Show Check out the latest in eco-friendly transportation, high-tech accessories, rider education and more. 11 am-7 pm. Free. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge. eco-wheelsshow.com. rElm Groove Street Party Entertainment, a garage sale, kids’ activities, vendors and more on a car-free street in Parkdale. 9:30 am-6:30 pm (rain or shine). Free. Elm Grove from Queen to Melbourne. rFamily Movie Night Jamii and CORPUS present an outdoor art gallery, storytelling, potluck picnic, book trade and screening of Grease. 8 pm (raindate Jun 22). The Esplanade and George. jamiiesplanade.org. rFurry Forest Friends Family nature walk. 1:30 pm. $2 or pwyc. High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside. highparknaturecentre.com.
How To Teach Your Kids About Money
Learn how to address age-appropriate moneyrelated topics. 2 pm. Free. Dufferin/St Clair Library, 1625 Dufferin. torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Journalists And Editors In 19th Century Toronto Heritage Toronto walk. 10 am. Free/ pwyc. 160 Frederick. heritagetoronto.org.
BrJunction Summer Solstice Festival
Bike the West Toronto Railpath to enjoy art, music, bike tune-ups, outdoor cinema and more. Noon to midnight. Free. Dundas from Indian Road to Quebec. thejunctionbia.ca. Kensington Foodies Roots Tour Celebrate food connected with the immigrant waves in the Market. 9:30 am-1 pm. 10 am-1 pm. $50, stu/srs $45, child $35. Red Pole with Black Cat, 350 Spadina. Pre-register 416-923-6813. rLeslieville Tree Festival Live performances, native plants, tree-planting, local artists, a kids’ zone, green vendors and more. Noon-4 pm. Free. Leslie Grove Park, 1158 Queen E. yourleaf.org. Murder At the ROM Scavenger Hunt Murder mystery team scavenger hunt for adults. 2 pm. $30. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. Pre-register urbancapers.com. Mysteries Of The Dark Universe Lecture by astronomer Edward “Rocky” Kolb and telescope observing. 6:30-11 pm. Free. Medical Sciences Bldg, 1 King’s College Circle. uoft.me/astrokeynote. rNational Aboriginal Day Celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples of Canada. 9 am-5 m. Free w/ admission (admission charge waived with status card). Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929. rOpening Tuning All-ages, all-genres music festival. 10 am-10 pm. Free. Seaton Village neighbourhood. facebook.com/ opentuningfestival. Repair Fair Hands-on workshop on performing simple repairs to cell phones, bicycles and outdoor gear. 1-5 pm. Free. Patagonia Toronto, 500 King W. patagonia.com. The Science Of Shakespeare Humanist Assoc talk by Dan Falk. 1:30 pm. Free. OISE, rm 4-414, 252 Bloor W. humanist.toronto.on.ca. rShrine Circus Performances under the big top, with animals, aerial artistry, unicycles and more. To Aug 5. $30 and up. Various venues in Toronto, Brampton, Vaughan, Mississauga and Markham. shrine-circus. com. Solstice Tarot Circle Summer solstice potluck feast and circle to share the tarot’s wisdom. 6:30 pm. $25. The Hermit’s Lamp, 425 Vaughan. hermitslamp.com.
Understanding Your Credit Report & Credit Score Learn more about how to im-
prove your credit score. 2 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. Pre-register 416393-7746. Yogathon Yoga enthusiasts welcome summer at specially themed outdoor classes for all levels. 9 am-5 pm. Free (bring yoga mat). Distillery District, 55 Mill. omto.ca.
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Helping Hands Walk (Park Mountain Basic
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foot of Beech. h elpinghandsjamaica.com. Team Up Challenge (Camp Trillium) All-day sports event with soccer, basketball and ball hockey tourneys, plus entertainment and a barbecue. 8 am. Donations. BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd. Pre-register online at mlseteamupchallenge.com.
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Marrs is interviewed by The Conspiracy Show host Richard Syrett. 1 pm. $20. Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor W. conspiracyculture.com.
Beaches Sandcastle Building Competition Teams build a sand creation and com-
pete for the Beaches Cup. Trophy awarded at 3 pm, come anytime and start building. Free. Just east of Woodbine Bathing Station. jholmes@tyco.ca.
Bubbling Springs: Greektown’s Oasis Of Water On Danforth Lost rivers walk. 6:45 pm. Free. Pape subway. 416-593-2656.
Distillery Sunday Market Juried art mar-
ket. Every Sun rain or shine. Free. Distillery T:5.833” District, 55 Mill. thedistillerydistrict.com.
Gardens Of The Beach Self-guided walking tour of private gardens in the Beach neighbourhood. 2-5 pm. $10. gardenontario.org/ site.php/beach. rGatsby Garden Party Garden party with 1920s period music, food, dance and a costume contest. Noon-5 pm. $5, kids free. Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd. 416-3926910. Get Into Sailing Day RS sailing demo day with demos and trials. 11 am-3 pm. Free. Outer Harbour Centreboard Club, 14 Regatta. 416-251-0384. High Park Weeding Help remove weeds from the park’s restoration sites so native plants can grow. 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Free.
Grenadier Cafe, 200 Parkside. highparknature.org. The Hogtown Hoedown Appalachian square dancing and instruction. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.
rNeighbours Night Out In Thorncliffe Park Street festival with musical entertain-
ment, games, arts and crafts, food, a bazaar and more. 2-8 pm. Free. RV Burgess Park, 46 Thorncliffe Park. 647-884-8954. Ontario Wine Fair Wine- and cheese-tasting event. 1 pm. $70, adv $60. Drake One Fifty, 150 York. cafetasteevents.com. Paint Party All-inclusive, paint-your-owncanvas event. 7:30-10 pm. $20. Art Factory, 263 Adelaide W. artfactory.cc. Reel Summer Participants record a 15-second video in pop-up kiosks and submit it to a contest (ages 21+). 10 am-7 pm. Free. Eaton Centre, MAC Court, Yonge and Dundas. ihg.com/myreelsummer. Sacred Stones & Steeples Guided ROM walk of religious buildings along Church, with snacks. 2 pm. $30. Pre-register 416586-5799. rSpring Into Summer Art Starts showcase, with an art exhibition, and music and dance performances. 1 pm. Free. Yorkdale Community Arts Centre, Yorkdale Mall, Dufferin and Hwy 401. artstarts.net.
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St Clair West: The Growth Of A Streetcar Suburb Heritage Toronto walk. 10:30 am. Free/pwyc. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. heritagetoronto.org. Urban Beekeeping Workshop on keeping bees in your backyard with beekeeper Jozef Winter. 1 pm. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. Pre-register 416-596-1495, evergreen.ca.
Monday, June 23 After The Election, Economic Prospects Of Ontario Occupy Economics workshop. 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil. occupyeconomics.ca.
Books On Film: Paul Fierlinger On My Dog Tulip Film screening and discussion
with the author on transforming his memoir into an animated feature. 7 pm. $35, stu/srs $30. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. tiff.net.
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gathering for surivors of childhood sexual abuse. 6 pm. Free. Stonegate Community Health Centre, 150 Berry. sherrywellbeing@ gmail.com. David Lynch In Nayman’s Terms Film clips and lecture by critic Adam Nayman. 7 pm. $12, stu $6. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina. 416-924-6211 ext 606. Dora Mavor Moore Awards Reception, awards presentation for excellence in theatre and an after-party. 5 pm. $65. Harbourfront Centre WestJet Stage, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, tapa.ca. An Evening In The Himalaya Talk by trekker Chris Beall. 6 pm. Free. Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington. torontopubicibrary.ca.
BHow Change Happens: Making Our Voices Heard At City Hall And Queen’s Park CultureLink and Cycle Toronto event
on effective civic engagement with lawyer Patrick Brown. 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith L ibrary, 239 College. bikemonth.ca. Mo Mondays Motivational event that’s a cross between open-mic comedy and TED talks. 5:30-10 pm. $20, adv $10. Hard Rock Café, 279 Yonge. momondays.com/toronto.
Tuesday, June 24 Camp Tech: The Business Of Blogging
Class on turning your hobby into a business with blogger Wendy Kam Marcy. 6-9 pm. $65. Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina. Pre-register c amptech.ca.
Father Involvement In Children With Special Needs Workshop. 7-9 pm. YMCA, 20
Grosvenor. Pre-register 416-236-9061. Small Claims Court 101 Program outlining the steps of a small claims court lawsuit. 7 pm. Free. Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington. torontopubicibrary.ca. Tai Chi Outdoor classes. 6-7 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.
To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Travel To Space – The Final Frontier Trav-
el talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Adventure Travel Co, 408 King W. arcadventure.com.
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One Night Stand: Take A Stand For Children’s Mental Health (Hincks-Dellcrest Centre) Entertainment by DJ duo Kissette and others plus a silent auction, food and more. 8 pm. $100. EFS, 647 King W. hincksdellcrest.org.
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The First Major Liturgical Transformation In Ethiopia: A Tale Of Two Churches And A Metropolitan In The 12th Century
Talk by Father Emanuel Fritsch of Addis Ababa. 7 pm. Free. U of T, Rm ES B142, 5 Bancroft. cscs@utoronto.ca. Garden Bugs Swansea Horticultural Soc meeting and talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. gardenontario.org. Last Wednesdays Art-focused events at the galleries and shops happen the last Wed of the month. 5-8 pm. Free. 401 Richmond W. 401richmond.net. Mount Pleasant Cemetery Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Yonge entrance (N of St Clair). rom.on.ca. Rouge Park Guided walk. 9:30 am. Free. Various locations in the Park. rougepark. com/hike.
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St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA present Movies in St. James Park
THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT
Starring Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp Thursday, June 26th, 2014 from 8 – 11:00 p.m. (free) Special live drag performance from 8 – 9:00 p.m. Make up applications available onsite from 8 – 9:00 p.m. (paid) Free popcorn (while supplies last)
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Join celebrated Toronto historian Bruce Bell on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of this landmark hotel followed by a sumptuous afternoon tea. Tour: SOLD OUT! Tea: $42 plus tax per person Bookings: bruce.bell2@sympatico.ca or call (647) 393-8687
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the events The Pride calendar has never been more packed, thanks to the arrival of LGBT* celebrants from all over the planet Compiled by KATARINA RISTIC, LESLEY McALLISTER and JULIA HOECKE
THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Events r = Kid friendly events ART.FAG A photography show explores inter-
FLUID Group show by bi-identified photographers. To Jul 2. Project Gallery, 1109 Queen E. projectgallerytoronto.com. FRANCIS BACON AND HENRY MOORE: TERROR AND BEAUTY Art by British greats Bacon (who was queer) and Moore (who was straight) examines the impact of WWII on their work, to Jul 20. $16.50-$25. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. ago.net.
net relationships and privacy. Free. Reception tonight 7 pm, to Jun 25. Black Cat Gallery, 2186 Dundas W. theblackcat.to. BENT LENS: PRIDE ON SCREEN Pride film festival. To Aug 17. TiIFF Bell Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King W. tiff.net/bentlens. A CHORUS QUEEN Three drag queens try to achieve their dreams in this drag musical. To Jun 28, Mon-Sat 7:30 pm, matinees Jun 21 & 25 at 2 pm. $35-$49 (proceeds to the Toronto People With AIDS Fdn). Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House. uofttix.ca/acq. ANGELS IN AMERICA: PARTS I & II Soulpepper presents Tony Kushner’s epic about seven characters in NYC during the AIDS crisis in the 80s in a two-part show about human reactions to the epidemic. Runs to Jul 12, see website for schedule. $29-$74, rush $5-$23. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.
share humorous and personal stories in a dance/theatre show. Today and tomorrow 8 pm. $25. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. GENERATIONS OF QUEER Exhibition focusing on queer storytelling, with work by Robert Flack, John Greyson, Elisha Kim and Kiley May. To Jun 28. Free. Onsite @ OCAD University, 230 Richmond W. worldpridetoronto.com.
CAMP FIRES: THE QUEER BAROQUE OF LEOPOLD L FOULEM, PAUL MATHIEU AND RICHARD MILETTE Exhibition exploring the concept of
JUST ME AND ALLAH: PHOTOGRAPHS OF QUEER MUSLIMS A photography exhibition runs to
“camp” in the work of the francophone Canadian ceramic artists. To Sep 1. $6-$12. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8080. (EM)BODIED LOVE Photos by Sly Sarkisova look at queer and trans people’s relationship to their bodies. Reception tonight at 8 pm, runs to Jun 29. Free. Feminist Art Gallery, 25 Seaforth. facebook.com/ events/280440475469586.
FAN THE FLAMES: QUEER POSITIONS IN PHOTORAPHY Exhibition examining the play of gender in photography and video. To Aug 24. $11-$19.50, free Wed after 6 pm. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.
FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH CELEBRATES WORLDPRIDE Twenty-five local performers
INCIDENT LIGHT: GENDERED ARTIFACTS AND TRACES ILLUMINATED IN THE ARCHIVES Middle
Eastern and South Asian artists explore attitudes to gender and sexuality in archives from their regions. To Jul 27. Blackwood Gallery, UTM, 3359 Mississuaga N. 905-828-3789.
Jul 9. Free. Parliament Street Library, 269 Gerrard E. queermuslimproject.tumblir.com. THE L WORD The television series following the lives and loves of a close-knit group of lesbians living in Los Angeles kicks off with a two-hour episode. outtv.ca. X: TOGETHER IN CANADA Multimedia installation about LGBT immigrants by Sarah Foy. To Jun 29. Free. Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge. landedtogether.ca. MATTACHINE John Cameron Mitchell, Paul Dawson and PJ DeBoy spin vintage vinyl from queer yesterday at a dance party celebrating America’s first gay rights org. 9 pm. $10. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
NOT STRAIGHT FROM GERMANY Film screening
of Summer Storm and a show, running to Jul 3, of poster art spanning three decades of LGBTQ exhibitions at the Schwules Museum Berlin. 3 pm. Goethe-Institut, 100 University. goethe.de/toronto. PATRICK LIGHTHEART The photographer’s colourful images celebrate being out. Free. To Jun 30. Akasha Art Projects, 511 Church, 2nd fl. 647-348-0104. PINK LATINO DIVERSITY FILM FESTIVAL Latin cinema dedicated to sexual diversity and gender. $10. To Jun 20. pwyc. Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton. pinklatino.com. PRIDE OF PLACE Exhibition of 18 gay Canadian artists. To Jul 30. Urban Gallery, 400 Queen E. 647-460-1278. THE PRIDE SHOW Exhibition of work by Evan Kelemen, Philip Hare, Mathew Fierke, John Alexander, Sophia Yeung, Niamh Malcolm and Ethel Shoul. To Jun 22. Gerrard Art Space, 1390 Gerrard E. gerrardartspace.com.
QUEER PAGAN PUNK: THE FILMS OF DEREK JAR-
MAN Works by the British filmmaker, artist and activist are a historical document of queer struggle. To Jul 5. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. tiff.net/bentlens. RELATIONSHIP Intimate snapshots by Zackary Drucker and Rhys Ernst depict the arc of their real-life love story. To Jun 29. TTC Platform screens. worldpridetoronto.com. ROSS WATSON Homoerotic paintings by the Australian artist. To Jun 29. Free. IX Gallery, 11 Davies #101. 416-461-3828. THE SEX OFFENSIVE Art exhibit celebrating the accomplishment of LGBTQ communities around the world. Free. Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, 984 Queen E. 416-504-7142. (SH)OUT Exhibition celebrating the diversity of the human condition by sculptor Jane Hook. Opening reception Jun 21, 2-5 pm. Runs to Jul 11. Canadian Sculpture Centre, 500 Church. 647-435-5858, cansculpt.org.
SKIN FLICKS: THE FILMS OF BRUCE LABRUCE
Retrospective of the filmmaker’s works including Hustler White, Otto and Up With Dead People. To Jul 3. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. tiff.net/bentlens.
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE SEEN: PHOTOGRAPHY AND QUEER VISIBILITY/ZANELE MUHOLI: FACES AND PHASES Photos from the Black Star col-
lection curated by the AGO’s Sophie Hackett plus Muholi’s black-and-white portraits depicting South Africa’s lesbian community. To Aug 24. Free. Ryerson Image Centre, 33 Gould. 416-979-5164, ryerson.ca/ric.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 THE BIZARRE BALL: RAINBOW WARRIORS This
Pride ball features vogueing performers the House of Nuance. 10:30 pm. $10. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-9758555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. BROADCAST: WORLDPRIDE EDITION Cabaret night with Vivek Shraya, Ladyboy Sparkle, Catherine Hernandez, Naomi Abiola, Ty Gilecki and others. Doors 8 pm. $10. Glad Day Books, 598 Yonge. arsenalpulp.com. FRIDAY/JUMA CONGREGATION SERVICES ElTawhd juma circle for gender equality and LGBTIQ affirming. 5th floor, 2 Carlton. worldpridetoronto.com. GOING TO SHIR LIBEYNU WITH PRIDE! Joyous and participatory Kabbalat Shabbat with kids’ program provided. Dinner and DJ dance party to follow. 7:30 pm. Free. MNJCC, 750 Spadina, 3rd fl chapel. 416-465-5488, shirlibeynu.ca. KAREN MIRANDA AUGUSTINE The Outgraced exhibit explores feminist and queer histories in the indigenous/West African spiritual practices of Dominica. Reception 7 pm. Runs to Jul 19. Free. A Space Gallery, 401 Richmond W #110. 416-979-9633.
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1989 show about a fearless young misfit who braves stone butches and orthodox feminists. 9 pm. $10-$15. The Flying Beaver Pubaret, 488 Parliament. 647-347-6567, pubaret.com. MM2 Modern Dance Company World Pride performance of improvisational dance by the Philadelphia dance troupe. Noon-2 pm. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. mm2dance.org. Open Doors, Open Dialogue Community tours of HIV programs. Today noon; Jun 23, 10 am-6 pm; Jun 24, 10 am-6 pm; Jun 25 noon-8 pm. Free. People with AIDS Fdn Toronto, 200 Gerrard E. torontohivaidsnetwork.org. Paris Is Burning Outdoor screening of the documentary about NYC’s black and Latino gay and trans communities. 8 pm. Free. David Pecaut Square, 55 John. tiff.net/bentlens.
Pride Walk: Discovering Toronto’s LGBTQ Heritage Heritage Toronto boutique walking
tour. To Jun 25 weekdays 6:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1:30 pm. $20. Location provided on registration. heritagetoronto.org. proof 21 The annual show of emerging photographers takes a gender-and-identity theme in honour of World Pride. Reception tonight 6 pm. Runs to Jul 26. Free. Gallery 44, 401 Richmond W #120. 416-979-3941. Puppy Basket: Genre Frock Spoken word artists, performance artists and drag performers play with genres and genders. 7 pm. Videofag, 187 Augusta. videofag.com. Queer Axe Folk: Edition 3 Beginners axethrowing tournament. 8 pm. $40. BATL, 213 Sterling. facebook.com/events/ 1420913248187014. Queer Slowdance Slow songs all night long, designated dancers and a dancecard booklet. 9:30 pm. $10. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635. Queer Walking Tour Guided walk through the heart of the Gay Village capped by a patio martini. To Jun 29, 10 am-2 pm. $35. Rainbow High Vacations. Pre-register 1-800-387-1240, rainbowhigh.torontoworldpride.com. SCOTT THOMPSON The actor/comic performs live. To Jun 21, Fri 7 pm, Sat 9 pm. $20-$25. The Flying Beaver Pubaret, 488 Parliament. 647347-6567, picatic.com/ ScottThompson. Summer Storm Screening of the Marco Kreuzpaintner film. 7:30 pm. Pwyc. Goethe-Institut, 100 University. goethe.de/toronto. That’s So Gay: On The Edge LGBTTI2QQ artists explore their experiences of identity. To Jun 27. Noon-5 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Uptown Pride Community Barbecue
Celebrate and eat. Noon. Delisle Youth Services Studio, 40 Orchard View. 416-504-7142. The Village Welcomes The World Local entertainment, drag artists, dancing and more. To Jun 22, Fri 6-11 pm, Sat-Sun noon-11 pm. 519 Church Street Community Centre. wordpridetoronto.com.
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party Art gala. 8-11 pm. $5. Galleries at
226, 228 and 230 Queen East. e ventbrite.com. World Pride Mystery Date Night Dinner in the dark and martinis with your mystery date. To Jun 29, see website for info. $85. Rainbow High Vacations. Pre-register 1-800-387-1240, rainbowhigh.torontoworldpride.com. World Pride Opening Ceremonies Fireworks plus live performances by Melissa Etheridge, Deborah Cox, Martha Wash, DJ David Morales, Quentin Harris and others alongside host Deb Pearce. 7:30pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen W. worldpridetoronto.com.
Saturday, June 21 Afternoon Tea And Tour Of King Edward Hotel Historian Bruce Bell gives a behind-the-
scenes tour of the landmark and all its gay history. Noon. Tea & tour $65, tour only $25. 37 King E. Pre-register brucebelltours.com. A League Of Their Own Outdoor screening of Penny Marshall’s film about the WWII-era All-American girls’ baseball league. 8 pm. Free. David Pecaut Square, 55 John. tiff.net/bentlens. The B-Girlz: Pride Nation! The drag troupe sings and dances in this disco-cabaret tribute to gay life. 8 pm. $25-$28. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. Buddies After Hours Party with DJs K-Tel and Triple-X. Doors 10:30 pm. $10. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-9758555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. John Simone Photos of legends of nightlife including RuPaul, Divine, Sister Dimension, Chic-let and Lady Bunny. Reception 3 pm (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555) and 7 pm (Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W, 416-531-4635). Both shows run to Jun 29. cabinet of queeriosities Installation art by Julius Poncelet Manapul. Runs to Jun 27. Artists talk Jun 24, tour 3-4 pm Jun 26, closing event 7-10 pm Jun 27. Studio 386, 386 Ontario. juliusmanapul.blogspot.ca. Interfaith Fair Meet queer persons of faithbased communities including Shir Libeynu, Kulanu, Two Spirited Peoples and the Toronto Unity Mosque. Speeches, performances, a
sunset youth service (6-9 pm), and outdoor candle-lit Havdallah Service. 3-9 pm. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen E. Pre-register johnjosephm@metunited.org. Joyous Shabbat Service Potluck with the Danforth Jewish Circle. 10 am. Free. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth. Pre-register info@djctoronto.com. Legends Of N.Y. Nitelife Retrospective of more than 60 classic images from 1987-90 by nightlife documentarian John Simone. Opening reception Jun 21, 3 to 6 pm. To Jun 29. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555. rLGBTQ Storytime Stories, songs and rhymes for kids under five and parents/caregivers. 10:30 am. Free. Oakwood Village Library, 341 Oakwood. torontopubliclibrary.ca. MM2 Modern Dance Company Site-specific improvisational dance by the Philadelphia troupe. 1 to 3 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor W. mm2dance.org. Nuit Rose Queer grassroots contemporary art event from sundown to 3 am. Church and Wellesley Village and the Queer West Zone, Queen between Shaw and Gladstone. nuitrose.ca. Olivia Chow’s World Wide Pride Party The mayoral candidate celebrates Pride with performances and guests. 9-11 pm. Free. Woody’s, 465-467 Church. o liviachow.ca.
over the rainbow: Seduction and Identity/ Par Amour/Paramour Art from the
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Calgary-born indie pop duo Tegan & Sara have released eight albums since 1999 – experimenting with genres along the way (rock, folk) and amassing a dedicated following. Heartthrob (Warner), their crossover pop album, was supposed to finally launch them into the mainstream. And it did: singles Closer and I Was A Fool have become international hits. Still, they maintained their indie cred. (Heartthrob was shortlisted for the Polaris Prize.) Oh, and the record won three Junos: single, pop album and group of the year. On June 29 they’ll play WorldPride’s closing ceremonies at Yonge-Dundas Square. It’s a fitting honour for the twin sisters who recently shared their How I Came Out story with Flare magazine, and who say they spent their first Pride – back in 1999 – wandering around drinking lemonade and taking in the sights. (They were a few months shy of their Julia LeConte 19th birthday.)
collection of Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex transcends archetypes of queer culture, while Par Amour presents art exploring gay male sexuality from the National Gallery. To Aug 17. Free. MOCCA,952 Queen W. 416-395-0067. rParty With The Rainbow! Kids five to 12 celebrate the colours of the rainbow with games, crafts, activities and contests. 2 pm. Free. Fort York Library, 100 Garrison. Preregister 416-393-6240. Pride Build: Habitat For Humanity Join volunteers in fundraising and helping build six new affordable homes in the east end. 8 am. Building site, 270 McLevin Rd. Pre-register worldpridetoronto.com. Pride Of Bloor-Yorkville Mia Martina and DJ Division 4 play from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Free. Village of Yorkville Park, Cumberland and Bellair. bloor-yorkville.com. Proud Men Exposed Naked Dance Nudist social and dance for men. Not a clothing optional event. 4 pm. $8. Club 120, 120 Church. tntmen.org. rRainbow Storytime Kids zero to five listen to stories. 10:30 am. Free. Sanderson Library, 327 Bathurst. 416-393-7653. Rise Sexy playground of art, dance, strip tease and aerial arobatics with Shane MacKinnon, Charissa Wilcox, Kitty Neptune, Axel Blows and others. 8:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. SHYAM SELVADURAI Meet the author of Funny Boy, Cinnamon Gardens and The Hungry Ghosts. 2 pm. Free. St James Town Library, 495 Sherbourne. torontopubliclibrary.ca. Thank You Dance party and exhibition of queer history by photographer John Simone. 10 pm-4 am. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Tom Robinson – World Pride and NXNE Showcase Performance by one of the first
openly gay musicians to promote LGBT rights. WTCHS, Urvah Khan and DJ Triple-X also play. 8 pm. $tba or NXNE wristband. Drake Hotel Underground, 1150 Queen W. nxne.com.
Toronto Gaymers Monthly Social: World Pride Kick Off Super Smash Bros video game,
raffle, prizes, food and more. 1-9 pm. Free. Marquis of Granby, 418 Church. torontogaymers.ca.
Toronto Underground Market Picnic
Food trucks, live music, local food, vendors and more. 11 am. Allan Gardens, 11 Horticultural. yumtum.ca. True North Forte – The Toronto Men’s Chorus persent a tribute to Canada. 7 pm. $30, adv $20. 519 Church Community Centre. fortechorus.ca. World Pride Underwear Party Male porn stars Colby Jansen, Tyler Sweet and Hunter Page with DJs Jay&J. Doors 10 pm. $10. Club 120, 120 Church. club120.ca. York Region Pride Parade Celebration of inclusivity, equity and diversity takes place on Yonge, between Crosby and Mackenzie E. 3 pm. Free. yorkpridefest.com
Sunday, June 22 A LETTER TO MY QUEER FAMILY Readings by
uthors Katie Cook, Farzana Doctor, Brian a Rigg, Mary Ellen MacLean and others. 2:30 pm. $10. Nexus Lounge, OISE, 252 Bloor W. Preregister gaileyroad@gmail.com.
Dare To Stand Out: Canada’s National Gender & Sexual Minorities Service Providers Summit Networking and professional
development workshops, youth solidarity forum and more. Today, tomorrow and Jun 24. Ryerson University bldgs on Gould. Preregister jersvision.org. rdogs of the world costume party Canines strut at a Dogs Of The World costume party. Noon. Free. Allan Gardens, Carlton and Sherbourne. pridetoronto.com. In Conversation With... Lee Daniels GLAAD National Spokesperson Wilson Cruz discusses films Shadowboxer, The Paperboy and The Butler with Daniels. 2 pm. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. tiff.net/bentlens. Inequality’s A Drag Join Oxfam Canada’s LGBTQ partners to celebrate at this benefit. Maylee Todd and Light Fires perform. Doors 7:30 pm. $35, adv $25. Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor W. oxfam.ca.
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in a changing cuba Talk by Cuban MP Mariela Castro Espín. 2 pm. $10. Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil. 416-469-2481 The 4th Wall: Youth Solidarity Project
National art competition for youth 14 to 30 themed around LGBTTI2S2Q solidarity. 1 pm. Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas W. youthsolidarityproject.ca. Just Me, You And The Silence Reading of a play by Ugandan writer ADONG Lucy Judith followed by a panel discussion. 7 pm. $10 adv/pwyc at the door (benefit for FARUG – Freedom and Roam Uganda). Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.
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ject Exhibition Showcase of the artwork of the competition finalists’ artwork. Exhibit runs to Nov 15. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. youthsolidarityproject.ca. rQueer Family Brunch Brunch with a space-themed queer twist, featuring music by the Space Chums, a dress-up station and book corner. 10 am-2 pm. No cover (brunch $16, child $10). Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635. Rainbow Bridges Festival Intergenerational celebration with a barbecue, live entertainment, games, an
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art crawl and more. 11 am-4 pm. $4-$8 sliding scale for BBQ. Ward’s Island, Sunshine Centres for Seniors, 60 Lakeshore. 416-9243979, sunshinecentres.com. Ringing In Pride Opening service with Rev Gary J Paterson and music by the Tom Reynolds Jazz Trio, Mark Ruhnke and the St Andrew’s Choir. 7 pm. St Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor E. s tandrewsunited.com. Rope Outdoor screening of Hitchcock’s film about real-life college-boy killers Leopold and Loeb. 8 pm. Free. David Pecaut Square, 55 John. tiff.net/bentlens. Sarah Schulman AIDS Action Now talk. 7 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Shady Tea With Fay Slift & Miss Fluffy Souffle Drag queens entertain while DJs play
dancing music. 4-8 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Stonewall 45: A Commemoration Of The 45th Anniversary Of Stonewall Memorial
Nov 15). Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.
Monday, June 23 Breaking Binaries Trans cabaret of comedy
and vaudeville with Renae Odo and DJ Regina. 9 pm. Bovine Club, 542 Queen W. pridetoronto.com. But I’m A Cheerleader Outdoor screening of the satire on gay conversion therapy. 8 pm. Free. David Pecaut Square, 55 John. tiff.net/ bentlens. CLOCKED Don Pyle and Martin Sorrondeguy look at queer content in their punk photographs. 7 pm. Free. Onsite @ OCAD U, 230 Richmond W. ocadu.ca/onsite. Dawn Patrol Pride Comedy show with Danz Altvater, Carolyn Taylor, Deanne Smith, Paul Hutcheson, Catherine McCormick, Phil Luzi, Marco Bernardi, Regina Thegentlelady, Ted Morris and host Dawn Whitwell. 8:30 pm. $7. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. c omedybar.ca. ELISHA LIM Launching her debut graphic novel, 100 Crushes. 2-5 pm. Free. Onsite @ OCAD University, 230 Richmond W. ocadu.ca/onsite. LGBTQ Literary Speed Dating Meet LGBTQ people ages 19 to 35 who love books, film and music. 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor W. Pre-register 416-3937674. MSM (Men Seeking Men) Dance-theatre piece inspired by electronic music and transcripts of online chats between men who seek men online. To Jun 29, see website for schedule. $10$20. Winchester Theatre, 80 Winchester. msmtoronto.bpt.me. Open Doors, Open Dialogue Community tours of HIV programs. Today 11 am-3 pm; tomorrow 2-6 pm. Free. ASAAP – Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention, 120 Carlton, ste 315. a saap.ca.
tribute to the Gay Liberation Front, the Gay Activists Alliance, Street Transgender Action Revolutionaries and others. 3 pm. Free. Alexander Wood Statue, Church and Alexander. pridetoronto.com. this is for you Creative writing workshop with author Debra Anderson. 4-5:15 pm. Free. Glad Day Bookshop, 589a Yonge. 416-961-4161. Vicious Bitches Monologue king Gavin CrawOpening The Closet On Aging: Wired To ford and cabaret queen Sharron Matthews Connect Knowledge and skill-sharing event lampoon all things gay in this musical comedy for older and younger LGBTQ people to build show. 10 pm. $25. Second City, 51 Mercer. intergenerational social networks. 9 am-5 B:3.833” 416-343-0011, secondcity.com. pm. $100, stu $50. 519 Church Community WorldPride 2014 Exhibition and High Energy Centre. Pre-register at seniorpridenetwork.com. T:3.833” Youth Solidarity forum (exhibition runs to Pride Prom Red carpet Pride Prom for queer S:3.833”
Be proud and be fabulous after visiting one of Toronto’s 1577 hair salons.
and trans high school students and their friends, with DJ Quinces & DJ Nik Red, and host Vivek Shraya. 8 pm. $20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-324-5077, facebook.com/events/239388632929600.
Realizing The Caribbean Dream Of Inclusion Panel discussion with Caribbean activists as part of the the WorldPride Human Rights Conference. 7:30 pm. Free. Heaslip House, 297 Victoria, 7th fl. pridetoronto.com.
Tuesday, June 24 AIDS Candlelight Vigil Community memorial to honour, remember and celebrate people who have died of AIDS, and to recognize and honour those affected by and living with HIV/ AIDS. 9 pm. AIDS Memorial, Cawthra Square Park, 519 Church. the519.org. apartheid then and now: queer struggles, queer solidarities Panel discussion
with Prabha Khosla, Sara Matthews and others. 7 pm. Free. Ryerson Student Centre, Tecumseth Auditorium, 55 Gould. queersagainstapartheid.org.
Break Another Silence: Voices And Victories From LGBTI Movements Worldwide Di-
verse speakers talk about LGBTI rights victories in Cuba, Vietnam, Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Canada. 6:30 pm. Free. George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire. oxfam.ca.
Camp Fires: Queer Creativity As A Counterpoint To Repression Talk by Graeme Reid of Human Rights Watch. 6:30 pm. $15. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8080. CrushTO Pride DJ Johnny B Goode. 10 pm. $10. Club 120, 120 Church. club120.ca. The Dookies Queer Alliance rock & roll event with the Green Day tribute band. 9 pm. Bovine Club, 542 Queen W. pridetoronto.com.
lian H Smith Library, 239 College. 416-3937748. Outsport LGBT Multi-Sport Games Try a sport or two, meet some regular league players and learn about the organization. 7 pm. Free. Allan Gardens, Gerrard E of Jarvis. outsporttoronto.org. Play The Parks With Pride RadioPlay Band performs. Noon-1 pm. Free. Trinity Square Park, 10 Trinity Square. pridetoronto.com. Pride Dinner Cruise Historic Tall Ship Kajama dinner cruise with drag queen performances and DJ dancing. Boarding 6:30 pm. $50. Queen’s Quay Terminal, 235 Queens Quay W. tallshipcruisestoronto.com. RACHELLE LEE SMITH The artist talks about her project Speaking OUT: Queer Youth In Focus, plus spoken word and music performances. 8 pm. Free, donations welcome. West Hill United Church, Studio, 62 Orchard Park. 416282-8566, westhill.net. Rise Up And Take Pride Workshop Activities and discussions that encourage participants to think critically about homophobia and heterosexism. All ages welcome. 4:30 pm. Free. YMCA Centre, 2200 Yonge, ste 300. Preregister ymcagta.org/pride. Rising Up For Faith And Freedom Workshop with a presentation by Rev Elder Nancy Wilson, information on human trafficking and more. 6 pm. Free. Metropolitan Community Church, 115 Simpson. m cctoronto.com.
Homo, James The queer comedy scene has exploded in recent years, and one stand-up definitely poised for mainstream success is James Adomian. The Last Comic Standing top-10 finalist and frequent podcast guest uses his dead-on impersonations of everyone from pro wrestler-turned-governor Jesse Ventura to grizzled actor Sam Elliott to shed light on the absurdity of homophobia. With his sly smile and brilliant improv skills, Adomian has intelligence and edge, typified by his show-stopping bit on gay villains like Alan Rickman’s Sheriff of Nottingham and Javier Bardem’s campy Skyfall baddie. He’ll be sure to do this routine when he headlines June 25 to 28 at Yuk Yuk’s, including Robert Keller’s OUTrageous! show on June 25 featuring Andrew Johnston, Ian Lynch and Martha Chaves. 416-967-6425. GLENN SUMI
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John Cameron Mitchell joins the audience for this presentation of his 2001 queer classic. 9:30 pm. TIFF Bell Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King W. tiff.net/bentlens. Tarnation Screening of Jonathan Caouette’s film and a music video he directed for John Grant. 7 pm. TIFF Bell Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King W. tiff.net/bentlens.
Fashioning LGBTQ Identity: Visibility, Representation And Community Talk on fash-
ion, dress and appearance in the expression of LGBTQ individuals by professor Joseph Medaglia. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor W. 416-393-7674. 50 YEARS OF TORONTO PRIDE Panel discussion with activists including NOW senior entertainment editor Susan G Cole, Ed Jackson, Kyle Rae, Andrea Houston and the first Gay Pride Parade 1972 organizer, Hugh Brewster. 7 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. torontopubliclibrary.ca. Hit Parade The Transmission Commission Collective puts on this art show celebrating queer creativity and responding to global violence against LBGTT2QIA people. Free. Reception 6 pm, runs to Jul 6. P|M Gallery, 1518 Dundas W. 416-937-3862.
Wednesday, June 25 The churches of cabbagetown Choral
performances, sermons and gatherings on the east lawn of Allan Gardens celebrate the diversity of the community. 1 to 5 pm. Carlton and Jarvis. torontoanglican.ca. The City’s In Flame! Archival film and video program of music and queer themes curated by Don Pyle including The Troublemakers, I’m Not In Love, Will Munro’s Dirty Load and others with filmmakers in attendance. 7 pm. Free. Fort York Library, 190 Fort York Blvd. f acebook.com/ events/293662690810558.
Confessions Of A Fairy’s Daughter Alison Wearing performs her comic musical monologue about growing up with a gay dad in the 80s. To Jun 28 Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 2 & 8 pm. $28. George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Place. fairysdaughter. com.
Imaging Home: Resistance, Migration, Contradiction; Queer And Muslim Photographs
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LEFT HANDER IN LONDON/ THE GET HAPPY HOUR WITH JUDY JJ
Marie Gufreda performs her show about transgender transition and Kimberly Roberts performs as Judy Garland in this double bill. Jun 24 to 25 at 6 and 9 pm. $15$20. Revival, 783 College. revivalbar.com.
lgbt issues in genre fiction Panel discussion on gay and lesbian issues in SF/fantasy/comics. 7 pm. Free. Lil-
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include face painting, cannon firing and singing sea shanties on the Tall Ship Kajama. Prizes for best pirate costume. 1 & 3 pm. $24, child $13. Queen’s Quay Terminal, 235 Queens Quay W. tallshipcruisestoronto.com.
From Holy Land To Gay Mecca Leaders of the Aguda, Israel’s national LGBT task force, lead a panel about issues in Israel. 7:30 pm. Free. MNJCC, 750 Spadina. shirlibeynu.ca. God Loves Uganda Screening of the documentary about how the American evangelical movement combines missionary work with anti-gay propaganda. 7 pm. MNJCC Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina. tiff.net/bentlens. In Conversation With... Laverne Cox The actor discusses international transgender advocacy. 7 pm. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. tiff.net/bentlens. In Love And Chaos: Raw, Resilient And Forever Redefining Showcase of indigenous
two-spirit, black and people of colour queer/ trans communities, artists and performers. 10:30 pm. $15, standing room $10 at the door. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. KAREN WILLIAMS WORLD PRIDE SHOW The Flying Beaver Pubaret presents the queer African-American mom in a show to benefit the Healing Place. 7:30 pm. $20-$25. 488 Parliament. 647-347-6567, pubaret.com. A Laugh A Minute World Pride edition of the open-mic stand-up comedy night with MC Mandy Goodhandy. 9 pm. Free. Club 120, 120 Church. club120.ca. The Lady Hamlet Reading of Sarah Schulman’s play about two artists in 1920s New York City who were both born to play Hamlet and both born women, with Schulman in attendance. 8 pm. Pwyc (proceeds to Wychwood Open Door). Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes. com. LGBT Toastmasters Meet & Greet WorldPride celebration. 6-8 pm. Free. Springboard, 2 Carlton, ste 800. rainbow.toastmastersclub.org. My Big Fab Gay Garden Wedding Group ceremony for LGBTQ lovebirds with bouquets, boutonnieres, photos, an outdoor reception and more. 3 pm. Free. Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence E. Pre-register online at torontobotanicalgarden.ca/bigfabgaywed. Open Doors, Open Dialogue Community tours of HIV programs. 11:30 am-2 pm. Free.
Daddy issues Last year, Alison Wearing published Confessions Of A Fairy’s Daughter, her bestselling memoir about discovering at age 12 that she had a gay dad. Now she’s developed the book into a solo show, in which she recounts her relationship with her dad and touches on key moments in local queer history like the Toronto bathhouse raids and the beginning of the AIDS crisis. The show has got raves on the Fringe circuit and gets a four-day run at the George Ignatieff Theatre, June 25 to 28. fairysdaughter.com.
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Fife House, 490 Sherbourne. fifehouse.org.
OUT Adventures 5-Year Anniversary (PWA
Bike Rally) Thailand-themed party with an 11-course stand up dinner and prizes. 7-9 pm. $45. Sabai Sabai Restaurant, 225 Church. out-adventures.com/pridethailandevent. OUTRAGEOUS! WITH ROBERT KELLER Queer stand-up comedy show featuring James Adomian, host Keller and others. 8 pm. $25. Yuk Yuk’s, 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com. Play The Parks With Pride Steven Taetz preforms roots-pop compositions and covers of LGBT artists. Noon-1 pm. Free. Trinity Square Park, 10 Trinity Sq. pridetoronto.com. Pride In Canada Exhibition by 11 artists. To Jul 5, noon-7 pm, gala 6 pm Jun 27. Free. Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw. artprojectcanada.com.
Punk Rock Bingo – World Pride Edition
Bingo games are followed by a party with DJ Triple-X and James SaTan Bass. 9-11 pm. No cover (donations to local charities). The Beaver, 1192 Queen W. facebook.com/ punkrockbingotoronto.
Queen West Drag And Burlesque Show
Pussy Whipped Wednesday show with Nancy Bocock, Scarlett Bobo, go-go dancing and DJs, hosted by Judy Viagro. 9 pm. Bovine Club, 542 Queen W. bovinesexclub.com.
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pm. Free. Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor W. torontopubliclibrary.ca. Thick Life Chicago-based queer rapper Big Dipper performs with Fay Slift, Miss Fluffy Soufflé DJ Phil V and others. 10 pm. $10. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635. Top Shelf Comedy: All Gay Edition Stand-up comedy show. 10 pm. $5. WAYLA Bar, 996 Queen E. 416-901-5570. trans pride party Judy Virago presents an evening of music, performance and revelry from queer artists. 10:30 pm. Pwyc. Bovine, 542 Queen W. facebook.com/ event/297510227089142.
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Truth/Dare: A Satire This song-and-dance recreation of the Madonna backstage doc features creators Salvatore Antonio and Adamo Ruggiero plus Damien Atkins, Keith Cole and others. Jun 25 to 29 at 9 pm. $20$25. Citadel, 304 Parliament. t icketwise.ca. The Village People And Addictiv ProudFM World Pride disco dance party with proceeds going to Toronto PFLAG and to the Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Trust. Doors 8 pm. $55 (ticketbreak.com). Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne. torontopflag.org. VIVA CABARET – A TRIBUTE TO THE GREATEST DIVAS Yury Ruzhyev performs satirical drag
parodies of gay icons. Today and tomorrow, 8 pm. $20-$25. Rivoli, 332 Queen W. rushow.ru.
What It Means To Be Seen: Photography And Queer Visibility Exhibition tour led by
curator Sophie Hackett. 6 pm. Free. Ryerson Image Centre, 33 Gould. ryerson.ca/ric. World Pride Awards Gala Lea DeLaria and kd lang perform at this benefit for the only Canadian retreat for L GBTTIQQ2SA youth. Cocktails 6:30 pm, dinner 7:30 pm. $1,000 (Camp fYrefly & Pride Toronto benefit). 416927-7433 ext 245, ben@pridetoronto.com.
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WORLD PRIDE HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE L GBTTIQQ2SA human rights advocates from
around the word meet to discuss anti-sodomy laws, intersex persons, sex work activism, the politics of pride parades and more. To Jun 27. Details/register at wphrc14.com/program.
Trans marchers take back the streets at last year’s trans march. The 2014 edition happens June 27.
Thursday, June 26 A Club Called Rhonda Three-floor epic
Human rights matter WorldPride responds to the threat to LGBTQ human rights around the world at a conference addressing the deepening crisis. There’s no room left at the conference proper, but a series of public plenaries feature some of the planet’s most important activists. A panel Wednesday (June 25) at 4 pm features the world’s first out lesbian prime minister, Iceland’s Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, and her partner, Jónína Leósdóttir, Ontario’s Justice Harvey Brownstone, who presided over a wedding that
led to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, and Defense Of Marriage Act plaintiff Edith Windsor. Convocation Hall, 31 Kings College Circle, U of T. The focus on June 26, 4 pm, is on A frica, with Frank Mugisha of Sexual Minorites Uganda (SMUG) and Kenyan human rights lawyer Monica Mbaru. MacMillan Theatre, 80 Queen’s Park. Queer youth homelessness is the subject June 27, 10:45 am, at U of T’s Debates Room (7 Hart House Circle), when J amaican author Yvonne
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international grand marshal and human rights reception Global human rights
leaders are congratulated at this cocktail reception. 6:30 pm. Innis College, 111 St George. pridetoronto.com. James Adomian The comic/actor performs. To Jun 28, Thu 8 pm, Fri-Sat 9 pm. $25. Yuk Yuk’s, 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.
Leave It To Beavers – Lesbian Pride Comedy Show All-female, all-queer comedy with
Janine Brito and DeAnne Smith. 8 & 10 pm. $20, adv $15. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. leaveittobeavers.bpt.me. Lust by SPUD1 Art show opening with live burlesque performances and music by DJ Barbi. 7 pm. $5. Studio Bar, 824 Dundas. facebook.com/events/1449202298657939. manifesto festival Showcase of musical talent, dancers and artists. 6 to 11 pm. Allan Gardens, Sherbourne and Carlton. themanifesto.ca.
Talk by Jessica Danforth from the Native Youth Sexual Health Network. 7 pm. Free. Spadina Road Library, 10 Spadina Rd. 416-393-7666. Vicious Bitches Gavin Crawford and Sharron Matthews lampoon all things gay in this musical comedy show. 8 pm. $25. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-9758555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. What Makes You Proud? Interactive community art installation and LGBTQ barbecue for all ages. 4 pm. Free. Family Service Toronto, 355 Church. f amilyservicetoronto.org. Sky Yard Sunday Designs by queer indie duo Barbie’s Basement Jewellery and a performance by Liza Minnelli impersonator Jennifer Wells. 3 pm. Sky Yard @ Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen W. 416-531-5042 ext 244. WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT Lesbian chamber opera by Leslie Uyeda and Rachel Rose about a love affair between a married mother and a
The Big Bollywood Disco Queer South Asian
pride party. 10 pm. Club 120, 120 Church. facebook.com/events/577198409044236. Bitch Salad World Pride 2014 Comedians include Steph Tolev, Laura Di Labio, Katherine Ryan and the Cheeto Girls with host Andrew Johnston at this annual show. 8 pm. $25. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. Buddies After Hours Party with DJs K-Tel and Triple-X. Doors 10:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-9758555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. The Case Against 8 Screening of the film by Ben Cotner and Ryan White about the historic case to overturn California’s prohibition of same-sex marriage. Today 6 pm; tomorrow 1 & 6:15 pm; Jun 29, 1, 3:30 & 8:45 pm; Jun 30, 6:30 pm. Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor W. filmswelike.com/films/caseagainst8.
men, with musical performances and a wedding celebration. Today and tomorrow 7 pm. $25. Carlu, 444 Yonge. t hecarlu.com. One World: To Frankie With Love Outdoor show dedicated to artist Frankie Knuckles, with performances by Hector Romero and Paulo & Jackinsky. 5 pm-midnight. Free. Cawthra Square Park, beside 519 Church. g reenspaceto.org. Play The Parks With Pride Sara London performs soulful house music. Noon-1 pm. Free. Trinity Square Park, 10 Trinity Sq. pridetoronto.com. Pop Goes Pride MTV presentation with Carly Rae Jepsen, hosted by Phoebe Dykstra and Lauren Toyota. Wellesley Stage. wp14to.com. Pride Street Fair Vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment and more. Today 6 pm-2 am; tomorrow noon-2 am; Jun 29 noon-11 pm. Free. Church and Wellesley Village area. worldpridetoronto.com.
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over the rainbow: Seduction and Identity Artists Stephen Andrews, Elle Flanders, Andy Fabo and Attila Richard Lukacs discuss the current exhibition. 7 pm. Free. MOCCA,952 Queen W. 416-395-0067.
Pride Walk: Discovering Toronto’s LGBTQ Heritage Heritage Toronto boutique walking
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10 Queers In 10 Years: A Decade Of Local Heroes Retrospective of Inside Out’s short
film showcase of Toronto filmmakers and video artists. 7 pm. TIFF Bell Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King W. tiff.net/bentlens. T-Girl World Pride Party T-Girl go-go shows with DJ Todd Klinck. 8 pm. $10-$15. Goodhandy’s, 120 Church. g oodhandys.com. That’s So Gay – On The Edge Opening reception for an exhibition on disability arts. 7-10 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Throwback Thursday 80s Retro Party
Sweeden’s Italove, TQ and Synthgo alongside DJ BPM play Nu Italo disco and more. 9 pm-2 am. $40-$50. Adelaide Hall, 250 Adelaide W. ticketriver.com.
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Celebrate at a harbour cruise with RuPaul. 8-11:30 pm. $115. Queens Quay Terminal (foot of York). t ickets.mariposacruises.com.
Saturday, June 28 AQUA: World Pride T-Dance Edition Dance
party with water fountains, DJs Chus & Ceballos, DJ Aron, DJ Kitty Glitter, Sofonda Cox and Carmer Carrera. Noon-8 pm. Free. YongeDundas Square. worldpridetoronto.com. Babylon World Of White Homage to the celebrated Club Babylon from the Queer As Folk series with DJ Kidd Madonny. Suggested attire white and wild. 9 pm-7 am. Fly Nightclub, 8 Gloucester. flynightclub.com.
Big Pride Sing-Along: Get Loud! Get Proud!
Singing Out, Toronto’s LGBTQ chorus, perform at this interactive concert. 7 & 9:15 pm. $15. Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis. singingout.com. Buddies After Hours Party with Fay Slift, Diana Lopez Sotto and DJs K-Tel and Triple-X. Doors 10:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.
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Party for queer women and friends with four DJs, two levels of dancing. 10 pm. Virgin Mobile Mod Club, 722 College. $20, adv $15. facebook.com/events/304983356324518. Clean, Sober And Proud Substance-free space offering supportive group meetings throughout Pride weekend, plus entertainment by Sapphire Dance, the GLAM Pride Game Show Revue, Blurred Lines and others. Today and tomorrow. Free. Paul Kane Parkette, 58 Wellesley E. facebook.com/ events/293310164167959.
Community Mural Project – Celebrating Queer & Trans Newcomers Explore your
tour. Today 6:30 pm; tomorrow 2 pm. $20. Pre-register for location. heritagetoronto.org. Push Forward Push Back Public art intervention in the park. Starts Jun 26 at 11:59 pm, runs to Jun 29. Free. Allan Gardens, Carlton and Sherbourne. worldpridetoronto.com. Queer Geek Mixer Gamers party with SEGA rock band Villainest. 9 pm. Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen W, back room. torontogaymers.ca. Shameless Karaoke Sing all your favourite queer anthems from Queen or Britney. 10 pm-2 am. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635. SING YOU HOME The Book club discusses Jodi Picoult’s story about a lesbian fighting for the right to use frozen embryos from her ex-husband. 7 pm. Free. Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor W. t orontopubliclibrary.ca. Celebration of country’s favourite drag queen, Dolly Parton, with live music, DJs and a choir. 9 pm-2 am. $12. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635. Starry Night: Love Is In The Hair Drag Ball with Adore Delano, Courtney Act, Bianca Del Rio, Darienne Lake, DJs Freemasons, Rosabel, the Cube Guys and DJ Mado. 7 pm-midnight. Free. Cawthra Square Park Greenspace, beside 519 Church. greenspaceto.org. Stiff Cocks Performance by Keith Cole and music by DJs Colin Druhan, Peter Merriman, Miss Margot and Nicole Greenspan. Doors 10 pm. $5 sugg (PWA Friends for Life Bike Rally benefit). The Garrison, 1197 Dundas W. facebook.com/events/495463807333686. Taboo Yardies Screening of Selena Blake’s documentary about Jamaica’s tourist-friendly “One Love” façade versus its persecuted LGBT community. 9:30 pm. MNJCC Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina. tiff.net/bentlens. 10X10 Opening Reception Exhibition of work by LGBTQ photographers. 7-10 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
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gender outlaw. Today and tomorrow at 8 pm. $15-$35. Ernest Balmer Studio, Distillery District, 55 Mill. w tscotheopera.bpt.me. Where The Trees Stood In Water Opening reception for an exhibition of Cyanotype prints tracing the transformation of the Entertainment District. 7-10 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Women’s Flat Track Rollerderby: Clam Slam All-queer Pride game with GTAR co-
hosting with TorD. 7 pm. $15, adv $12, kids free. Ted Reeve Arena, 175 Main. gtarollergirls.ticketleap.com.
Friday, June 27 The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The
Desert Screening of the 1994 film starring Hugo Weaving and Terence Stamp. 6 pm. Free. Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor W. torontopubliclibrary.ca. Babylon World Weekend Homage to the celebrated Club Babylon from the Queer As Folk series, with DJ Sumation. 9 pm-6 am. Fly Nightclub, 8 Gloucester. f lynightclub.com.
DRIP World Pride DJs Henry Krinkle, Figgy,
Gingy, Rory Them Finest and others spin. $15 at the door. House Maison, 580 Church. house-maison.ca. DRIP World Pride Music by DJs Bok Bok & Girl Unit, Lowell (DJ set), Etyan Tobin, Kristie Muller and others. $15 at the door. Smith, 553 Church. 553church.com. electric circus Party with DJs Ketsup, Vanessa and Pammm. Doors 11 pm. $5, free before midnight. Garrison, 1197 Dundas W. facebook.com/events/224555961087396. rFamily Pride Activities for families of all kinds include children’s entertainers, a style zone, and arts and crafts. 10 am. To Jun 29. Free. Church Street Jr Public School, Church and Alexander. w orldpridetoronto.com. Friday Night Live @ ROM Music by Starving Yet Full, DJ Deko-Ze, Amy Hef, DJ Sammy, popup food, tours of the galleries and more with a ROM Proud theme. 7-11 pm. $12, stu $10. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. rom.on.ca/fnl. I DO AT THE CARLU Group wedding for gentle-
Proud voices Reading series. 7 pm. Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge. worldpridetoronto.com.
Summer Camp On The Plaza World Pride
open-air concert with Maylee Todd on the plaza; subversive art exhibit Camp Fires: The Queer Baroque Of Léopold L Foulem, Paul Mathieu And Richard Milette inside. $20, adv $15. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. gardinermuseum.ca. Temperature Party hosted by hip-hop artist and actress Temper. 10 pm-4 am. $35, adv $20. Mojo Lounge, 1305 Dundas W. inthelifeprideweekend.eventbrite.com. Trans pride March A community-led political march leaves from the North Pride Stage at 8 pm, preceded by a rally at 7 pm. Free. worldpridetoronto.com. Trans Pride Showcase Crackpuppy, the Cliks and Against Me! with DJ Triple-X and hosts S Bear Bergman and Tobi Hill-Meyer. 8-11 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. pridetoronto.com. Wannabe Spice Girls tribute band concert. Doors 9:30 pm. $19.50. Adelaide Hall, 250
creativity and share your story through art. 2 pm. Free. Allan Gardens, Carlton and Sherbourne. worldpridetoronto.com. Crush World Pride Party DJ duo Arche & Avril Incandenza. 10 pm. $10. Club 120, 120 Church. club120.ca. DRIP World Pride At Smith: music by DJs Brenmar, Shaydakiss, Prince Innocence (DJ set) and others. 7 pm-5 am. $15. Smith, 553 Church. At House Maison: music by DJs Le Youth, Dickystixxx, Olenonly and others. 7 pm-5 am. $15. House Maison, 580 Church. facebook.com/DripParty. Dyke March Celebrating the diversity and passion of LGBTTIQQ2S women and trans folk with a rally at Allan Gardens (Carlton and Jarvis) at 1 pm and the march at 2 pm. Free. worldpridetoronto.com. franco fierte Francophone stars perform. 5 pm. Allan Gardens, Sherbourne and Carlton. worldpridetoronto.com. Glitterati Party hosted by transgender mogul Amiyah Scott. 9 pm-4 am. $40, adv $20. Courthouse, 57 Adelaide E. inthelifeprideweekend.eventbrite.com. Homo Night In Canada Queer comedy from Susan Fischer, John Hastings, Shawn Hitchins, Elvira Kurt, Catherine McCormick, Richard Ryder and others, hosted by the B-Girlz. 8 pm. $25. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. Hotnuts – A Whole New World Pride Nomi Ruiz, DJs Jeremy Glenn, Produzentin, Das Hussy and hosts Mary Messhausen, Buzz Huneedew and Peg Zilla. Doors 10:30 pm. $15, adv $12. The Garrison, 1197 Dundas W. hotnutsworldpride.eventbrite.ca. Igby Lizzard And Judy Virago The drag queens perform a sidewalk cabaret. 1 & 3 pm. Drake One Fifty, 150 York. 416-363-6150. International Travel Showcase Outdoor showcase with national and internation destinations along with their local Pride/LGBTQ organizations. Gould & Victoria Streets. worldpridetoronto.com. Late Night Queer Cabaret DJ sets by Light Fires and Fritz Helder, performance by Boy lesque and more. 9:30 pm. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. worldpridetoronto. com. Lipstick Jungle Pride dance party with DJs Francesca Lombardo, Kim Ann Foxman and others. 1 pm-midnight. Free. Cawthra Square Park Greenspace, beside 519 Church Community Centre. g reenspaceto.org. Madonna Vs Britney Video Dance Party All Madge vs All Brit video spun live. 10 pm. No cover. W.A.Y.L.A. Bar, 996 Queen E. 416-9015570, waylabar.com.
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WorldPride has museums and galleries celebrating queer art as never before. Besides paintings by out pioneer Francis Bacon (to July 20), the Art Gallery of Ontario’s Youth Solidarity Exhibition (to November 15) features six LGBTQ artists’ visions of inclusive and safe communities, and Sophie Hackett curates Fan The Flames: Queer Positions In Photography (to September 7), images that question gender norms by Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan, Nina Levitt, Claude Cahun and many other big names. At Ryerson Image Centre, the busy Hackett mines public and personal archives for What It Means To Be Seen: Photography And Queer
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torontopubliclibrary.ca. Soultry Jazz Brunch Performances by Ashley Bea, Ken Morgan and Sean Stanley. Noon-5 pm. $45-$50. The Berber Social, 49 Front E. inthelifeprideweekend.eventbrite.com.
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by DJ Deko-Ze and DJ Nick Bertossi plus performances by Ray Gunn, Jon Shield and Aleks Buldocek. Noon-4 pm. $75. stamworksbath.com/cruise. under the hood Dyke Day afterparty with underground DJs Linguist, Chiclet, Hey! DW and Arts&Crafts. 10 pm. $10. Bassline Music Bar, 865 Bloor W. 416-732-7513.
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Alexander Parkette, 12 Alexander. facebook.com/ events/846597032034613. Babylon WorldPride Finale Homage to the celebrated Club Babylon from the Queer As Folk series with Hector Fonseca and DJ Shawn Riker. Fly, 8 Gloucester. f lynightclub.com. Buddies After Hours Party with DJs K-Tel and Triple-X. Doors 10:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com/pride2014.
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Performances by Igby Lizzard and Judy Virago plus DJs Nino Brown & Sammy Royale. 10 pm-2:30 am. $10. Round Venue, 152s Augusta. 416451-6346. church on church street The MCC Toronto Choir, Thom Allison, Julie
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The TIFF Bell Lightbox honours Pride with Bent Lens, a program of queer cinema through August 17, including Skin Flicks: The Film Of Bruce LaBruce (July 19 to July 3) and Queer Pagan Punk: The Films Of Derek Jarman (June 12 to July 5). But we can’t wait for the onstage interview with director Lee Daniels (The Woodsman, Precious), one of the few out gay black directors working today. The guy is bold, beautifully open about his queerness and positively silver-tongued. In an interview with NOW about The Paperboy – that slice of sleazy southern Gothic – he giggled about the fact that he’d never made a movie that was safe enough to recommend to his mother. But then he made The Butler, so theoretically it’s all good with mom. Find out Sunday (June 22), when Daniels is interviewed by host Wilson
Lee Daniels Michels and Rev Brent Hawkes host a Sun morning Pride service. 11 am. South Stage, Church and Wood. mcctoronto.com. Disco Disco Pride dance party with DJs Dimitri from Paris, Horse Meat Disco and others. 1 pm-midnight. Free. Greenspace, Cawthra Square Park, beside 519 Church Community Centre. greenspaceto.org. DRIP World Pride DJs Hercules and Love Affair (Andy Butler DJ set), Bruce LaBruce, Members only and guests. $15. House Maison, 580 Church. facebook.com/DripParty. Go Hard “Swag 2 Da Roof 5” World pride party. $15. Club 120, 120 Church. club120.ca. House Of Ladosha X DRIP Performance by La’Fem Ladosha, and DJ sets by Juliana Huxtable and Michael Magnan. 7 pm-5 am. $15 at the door. Smith, 553 Church. 416-926-2501.
The Lady Oiye’s Tea Dance Low-key gathering off the parade route for a cool respite. 3-10 pm. Free. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555. Main Event Party outdoors to music by the Cube Guys, Rosabel, Freemasons and O’Halley Brothers. 1 pm-1 am. $10 (in support of the 519). Ryerson Quad, Gerrard E between Church and Yonge. g reenspaceto.org. March With Pride Parade! Congregation Shir Libeynu march as part of the interfaith contingent with the Rainbow Railroad theme. 1 pm. Bloor East at Church. shirlibeynu.ca. Ne Plus Ultra Party hosted by Ariane Davis of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. 9 pm-3:30 am. $20 adv. Thompson Hotel, 550 Wellington W. inthelifeprideweekend.eventbrite.com. rPFLAG WorldPride Family Brunch Hot buffet, raffle prizes and
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2. Yo Sox Color Me Cool socks ($10.95, yo-sox.com) 3. Smitten Kitten I’m Gay balloonagrams ($9.95 for set of six, I Have a Crush on You, 51 Jefferson, unit 201, 416-880-6369, smittenkitten.ca) 4. Mizdragonfly Be Yourself fortune cookie ring ($56, mizdragonfly.com) 5. Sissydude Love Is All Around tote bag ($22, society6.com/ sissydude)
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The week’s news, views and sales WEAR YOUR PRIDE ON YOUR SLEEVE
MARKETS THAT GO POP If you like pop-up shops, you’re going to love popup markets. Scope out indie designers and makers on Saturday (June 21) at the one-day Style Makers Design Market featuring local favourites Dagg & Stacey, Smitten Kitten, Lux & Luster and more. The shopping extravaganza goes down at Artscape Youngplace (180 Shaw) from noon to 9 pm.
SCHOOL IS IN SESSION Local designers need all the educational opportunities they can get, and here’s a great one. Art of Fashion and Fresh Collective present The Retailers’ Point Of View, an evening informing emerging Canadian fashion talents about how to work with retailers. Topics include how consignment works, garment requirements from a buyer’s perspective and industry intelligence. Tickets are $35 at uniiverse.com/AOFretailpov. July 8, 7:30 to 9 pm, at Fresh Collective (692 Queen West). 3
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Over the Rainbow partners with Redwood Classics Apparel to create a limited-edition PrideCode collection of Ts ($38) and tanks ($32) featuring designs by local artist Gio Petrucci. Not just another pretty Pride shirt, your purchase helps support Fife House (fifehouse.org). Pick yours up at Over the Rainbow (101 Yorkville, 416-967-7448, rainbowjeans.com) between June 20 and 28, but hurry – only 150 of each style were produced.
Cheeky Ts are all the rage, and Canadian-born, New York-based designer Christopher Lee Sauvé is ruling the trend. He made his mark in 2008, amidst Anna Wintour retirement rumours, when he designed a silkscreen of the Vogue editrix with the caption “SAVE ANNA.” Since then, he’s created pop culture parody shirts of everyone from Alexander McQueen to Klaus Nomi. His Warholesque designs are now available at The Bay just in time for Pride. We love Sauvé’s Madonnamaus and Fashion Police shirts for adding a little pizzazz to any outfit, at the parade or year round. ($65, The Bay, 176 Yonge, 416-861-9111, and others, christopherleesauve.com)
Owner Katrina McKay (left) and Manager/Buyer Meghan MacLean.
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721 Queen West, suite 201, 647-288-1118, ohhhcanada.ca At a time when most sex shops are moving online, Ohhh Canada did the reverse. Last October, after about four years in business, the popular online utopia for all things carnal set up shop on Queen West. Owner Katrina McKay, who speaks all over the world about sexuality and is the resident “sexpert” on PROUD FM’s Your Morning With Richard And Chris, is as passionate as entrepreneurs come. “Having a little boutique gives us a home, a place for people to come and get a feel for what we’re all about,” says McKay. “While it may seem crazy to others that we made the leap to bricks and mortar, it was a logical extension for us.” Ohhh Canada is all about the personalized shopping experience. Staff even do Skype calls with customers to show off products and answer questions. All stock is handpicked, high-quality and body-safe – no overpriced, underperforming dildos here. Ohhh Canada price-matches any Canadian competitor and allows you 30 days to bring back any toy that doesn’t rock your world. (Don’t worry, they never resell returned toys.) The store’s vibe is flirty, friendly and undoubtedly feminine, but its customer base is extremely diverse – “men, women, trans, gay, straight and everything and everyone in between,” says McKay. What better place to stock up for Pride?
Ohhh Canada picks Canadian company Naked Underwear’s trunks ($31.99) and Silver boxer briefs ($37.99), which have silver threads woven into the material to make them anti-microbial and perfect for sweaty dance parties at Pride. The Lux LX3 Prostate Vibrator ($95.99) is also designed in Canada and made from body-safe silicone. And don’t forget what McKay calls “the accessory of the Pride season,” rainbow eyelashes ($4.99). “We can’t seem to keep them in stock.” Look For All the rainbow goodies a Subscribe flamboyant heart could desire. Rainto the bow Dot Pucker Back Bikinis ($67.99) are ethically made in North America, and Jumbo Rainbow Cock Pops ($6.99) are too fun to resist. Pick up gay and Newsletter lesbian wedding cards ($4.99) designed by Toronto company TrenchThe latest in coat Press for this year’s historic mass fashion news, gay wedding. & sales! Hours Tuesday and views Wednesday noon tonowtoronto.com/newsletters 7 pm, Thursday noon to 9 pm, Friday through Sunday noon to 7 pm.
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WORLDPRIDEPREVIEW King Of The Kings ramen, with five toppings, is a hit at Kenzo Japanese Noodle House.
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FAB FOOD Here’s where to chow down near the Pride site From files by STEVEN DAVEY
BRUNCH SMITH 553 Church, at Dundonald, 416-
926-2501, 553church.com. Cousin to nearby 7 West and Wish, Renda Abdo’s latest resto-lounge features a confident comfort food kitchen and the village’s most exclusive patio – a romantic two-top on a secluded second-storey terrace overlooking the street. Bonus: show up on your bicycle and get a 10 per cent discount on food. Best: to start, brownie-like mint chocolate scones ($6); follow with a wilted kale salad dressed with frisée, roasted almonds,
toasted quinoa, a shaving of Grana Padano and a runny egg ($11); traditional huevos rancheros on La Tortilleria tortillas dressed with black beans, chunky guacamole and house-made salsa ($15); fluffy omelette du jour with caramelized leek, bacon and aged cheddar ($10). Brunch Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Licensed. Nine steps at door, washrooms upstairs.
WISH 3 Charles E, at Yonge, 416-935-
0240, wishintoronto.com. This whitewashed South Beach-style resto-lounge returns to its original mandate. Lucky us!
The owner’s overhauled the kitchen and lowered prices, too. And did we mention the fabulously chic curbside terrace? Best: at brunch, try eggs Charlotte, a pair of expertly poached eggs in Parmesan and leek fondue over smoked salmon on whole wheat Ace Bakery muffins, sided with organic greens in red wine vinaigrette ($15). Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Licensed. Access: barrier-free.
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FABARNAK 519 Church, at Dundonald, 416-355-6781, fabarnak.com,
@fabarnakresto. Is there a more socially aware resto in town than this surprisingly stylish café in the 519’s new addition? Not only is more than 80 per cent of the truly spectacular grub locally sourced and/or organic, but it’s also prepared by a pair of professional chefs assisted by three marginalized youth from the local LGBT community with no previous kitchen experience. And it’s cheap! Similar meals would be twice the price most anywhere else. Need more? Instead of bourgeois Sunday brunch, the community centre serves the homeless, using part of the café’s proceeds. Best: to start, vegan San Marzano
tomato bisque splashed with virgin alpine evergreen oil; remarkably crusted quiche, one day house-smoked pastrami and blue cheese; the $9 (!) Square Peg combo, an ever-changing bento box of whatever’s on special – say, pan-roasted naturally raised quail topped with a fried quail egg, sided with kimchee, coleslaw, curried potato wedges in coriander pesto and a housebaked Portuguese pastel de nata custard tart; mains like brick-roasted southern chicken over wilted greens and retro house-made cornbread; to finish, butter tarts. Lunch Tuesday to Friday 11:30 am to 3:30
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Kenzo Ramen 522 Yonge, at Maitland,
647-340-2112, kenzoramen.ca. Gargantuan bowls of Japanese noodle soups sided with don’t-miss house-made gyoza dumplings. Best: top-of-the-line King Of The Kings ramen in spicy shoyu broth finished with sliced chashu pork, slivered scallion, runny soft-boiled egg, chewy seaweed and kamaboko fishcake, the Spam of Japan; creamy Tonkotsu ramen’s broth tasting of liquefied pork chops; minced pork gyoza – more soup dumpling than potsticker, they squirt so much jus; for the hardcore, takoyaki dumplings stuffed with unusually tender octopus. Daily 11 am to 10 pm. Licensed. Access: barrier-free.
Teppan Kenta 24 Wellesley West, at St,
Nicholas, 647-345-0905, teppankenta. com. Ex-Guu chef Kenta Taniguchi trades his gong for a teppanyaki griddle at this difficult-to-find izakaya (hint: it’s around the back of the condo and across from Northbound Leather). While the snackable carte and bare-bones room might look like you-know-Guu, it’s noticeably less noisy. Best: to start, old-school guacamole made tableside ($7.5); double-fried chicken
Middle Eastern Ghazale 78 Wellesley East, at Church,
choice of traditional, whole wheat, organic spelt or gluten-free crust, here layered with sweet pink barbecued chicken breast, preservative-free tomato sauce, onion, garlic and ginger; Gourmet Veggie Magic ($12) with grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper and chèvre; free-range tandoori chicken wings and drumsticks (1lb $11). Monday to Wednesday 11 am to 10 pm, Thursday to Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, Sunday noon to 10 pm, holidays 3 to 10 pm. Licensed. Access: two steps at door, washrooms in basement.
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416-922-4417, ghazale.ca. Upstairs from a bathhouse, this wholesome family-run Middle Eastern take-away offers an exGet Melted 600 Church, at Gloucester, tremely inexpensive mostly veggie card in 647-350-6358, getmelted.ca, fast-food-chain digs till 4 am. Best: fabu@getmelted1. No-frills café specializing in lously sour veggie cabbage rolls or grape gourmet grilled cheese has its name for a leaves stuffed with minty shortreason: it’s got a separate grain rice, oily pesto and vaporizer lounge upstairs. chickpeas; garlicky eggJohn S.J. Lee creates a Ghazale’s falafel plant moussaka; mostly fried lineup. wraps are great. stewed lima beans in We like to upgrade tomato sauce; his appropriately pickled beet ’n’ priced Classic Melt kidney bean sal($4.20) of chedad; raw cabbage dar and mozzaslaw; buck-a-cup rella on superlentil soup; market white house-squeezed with ferociously antioxidant hot roasted jalablackberry juice. peños (75 cents), while the Club Monday to SaturMelt (the most exday 9 am to 4 am, pensive thing here Sunday 10 am to 4 at $7.75) with addipm. Unlicensed. Actional bacon and delicess: barrier-free. style turkey is just fine the way it is. Lee layers thin, crisp slices of Dimpflmeier marbled rye Magic Oven 6 Wellesley West, at Yonge, with retro tuna salad and sharp havarti 416-929-7888, magicoven.com. Since (the tuna melt) or creamy chèvre, smoked Abby and Tony Saberwal – ex Bar Be ham and arugula (the Meaty Goat) and Que Hut in Little India – opened their gets all fancy with Brie, mozzarella and east-side take-away in the shadow of pear (La Poire, all $6.90). Veg-heads will Pizza Pizzain 97, their thriving business appreciate the innovative combo of Gruhas expanded to include four additionyère and roasted red pepper, cremini al outlets, and for good reason. Their ’shrooms and whole cloves of garlic (the thin-crust and health-conscious (!) Antipasti, $7.50). All come with handfuls pies are some of the most innovative of quite okay barbecue kettle chips and in town. Bonus: several lactose-free spears of dill pickle. For dessert try the and vegan versions. Best: Tandoori glazed apple fritter with cheddar. Magic ($14), like all pizzas, Daily 11 am to 9 pm. Closed some holidays. offered on a Unlicensed. Access: six steps at door, washrooms on same floor.
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wings splashed with mirin and lemon juice $6.5); blood-red slices of barely seared Angus strip loin brushed with sweet soy sauce ($10); to finish (what else?), French toast with vanilla ice cream ($5). Lunch Monday to Friday 11 am to 3 pm. Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 5 pm to noon.
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Way popular Guu features maguro tataki – seared BC tuna sashimi.
Wellesley, 647-748-6666, comoencasa.ca. Once home to Pita Break, this Casa specializes in slow-cooked Mexican stews and the inevitable tacos ’n’ burritos. Monday to Friday 11 am to 9pm, Saturday noon to 9 pm. Unlicensed. Fuel+ 471 Church, at Maitland, 647-352-8807, fuelplus.ca, @ FuelPlusInc. Gluten-free pastas ’n’ salads, vegan baked goods, power shakes and dairy-free lattes. Monday to Friday 7 am to 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 8 pm. Unlicensed. Guu 398 Church, at McGill, 416977-0999, guu-izakaya.com, @ GuuToronto. Like to be verbally abused in a foreign language while eating dinner? Then this insanely popular and extremely noisy Japorean izakaya just south of the village should do the trick. Most nights folks queue patiently outside this windowless marbleclad box for up to two hours just to join the party. The wait just got a little shorter: a new 20-seat cedar deck has made Guu that much more accessible. Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2 pm, dinner nightly 5 to 11:30 pm. Licensed. A ccess: barrier-free. 3 Menus may change. Prices are included to reflect the relative cost of dining in a particular eatery.
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Rating NNNN Why There are times for whiskey, times for bubbles and times for beer, but my clock doesn’t register minutes that aren’t rosé-appropriate. Malivoire’s new pink Pinot Noir, released for the first time this spring, is my preferred style of rosé: fruity, dry and easily consumed with abandon. Price 750 ml/price varies Availability Limited quantities to order at THR & Co., 416 Snackbar, the Chase and Canoe. On second thought, you really don’t want this wine….
Wise Bar 1007 Bloor West, 416-519-3139, facebook.com/wisebartoronto The most disorienting thing about moving to a new ’hood isn’t so much finding new places to buy fresh fruits and veg, body wash or the best take-out churrasqueira as it is figuring out where to absorb vital liquids with regularity. I discovered my coffee shop on the second day, but pinpointing my local is taking time. After weeks of painstaking research, I’ve whittled down the list of contenders, and the newly opened Wise Bar is one of them. Wise Bar is all about the beer. There’s a thin lineup of spirits for shots and standard mixed drinks, but don’t go asking for a cocktail. And why would you? Owner Tamara Wise, a Bellwoods alumna, offers what she knows best. Five taps feature local brews, and the beer fridge is accumulating a golden ratio of local cans to Belgian bottles. There are even non-alcoholic options like ginger beer, and a
kick-ass line of Dry sodas. Small snacks are available to fend off beerlerium. The bar is still fresh-faced. Nothing adorns the light grey walls yet, though Wise’s old family photographs will eventually add personality. Even in its infancy, there’s a feminine attentiveness to the small stuff that makes you feel at home. Bright red bar stools contrast with the light space, and freshcut flowers (never expired and sometimes cut from the backyard) crown every table. Service is always smiley. “I wanted my bar to be a spot where anyone could walk in and feel comfortable. I wanted it to be inviting, clean and nice,” Wise said. She even sacrificed capacity for a larger, L-shaped bar where locals and friends congregate. Between quality beer and the friendly vibe, Wise Bar is a bar I’d visit weekly (drinking schedule permitting), if just to crush a pint and say “Hey.” Hours Daily 6 pm to 2 am. The Bloor West “construction special” every day from 6 to 8 pm shaves $1 off draught. Access Barrier-free, washrooms on main floor.
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Rating NNN Why Despite being 100 per cent Pedro Ximénez (southern Spain’s legendary sweet varietal, used to produce dessert wine of the same name), Alvear’s fino is bone dry and drool-provokingly savoury. Serve well chilled on steamy afternoons with salty snacks. Its bright salinity and nutty notes pair especially well with almonds, olives and chorizo. Price 750 ml/$12.45 Availability: LCBO 112771
The martini If you have any gin left after Negroni Week, now’s the time to pour it out for another liquid tribute: June 19 is Martini Day. The grand poohbah of classic drinks, which may have originated as the Martinez in the late 19th century, has been so influential that it has an eponymous glass and has lent its name to an inbred brood of Candy Apple, Chocolate and Dirty pretenders. You can drink whatever you like, WHAT but it isn’t a true martini unless your glass WE’RE contains gin and vermouth. DRINKING 2 oz Tanqueray No. 10 1 oz Dolin dry vermouth 2 dashes orange bitters
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When you’re addicted to the planet By ADRIA VASIL
FOOTBALL FEVER: the ethical guide to soccer balls World Cup got you itching to gather up a few friends and play a little footy? Just make sure you’re on the ball when it comes to the score on labour rights and environmental violations.
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Like most major soccer ball makers, this Italian brand offers up cheaper balls of ecologically benched PVC and pricier one made of somewhat less red-flagged polyurethane. Rank A Brand, Europe’s largest brand-ranking site for sustainability and labour rights, is not impressed with Diadora, kicking the company its lowest score for “communicating nothing concrete” about its enviro and labour policies. A 2012 Dutch NGO report found Diadora sourcing materials from some pretty exploitative factories in India. SCORE: N
We first learned about the shadowy world of children stitching soccer balls when a picture of a 12-year-old Paki stani boy hand-sewing one for Nike surfaced in Life Magazine in 1996. That’s when Nike, Adidas, Puma and others started working with the International Labour Organization to eradicate child labour in Pakistan’s soccer ball industry. Nike has made a lot of improvements, but as with most sports equipment giants, labour rights violations persist, despite decent headway on the sustainability front. SCORE: NN
Sweatshop claims have dogged Adidas balls and jerseys at multiple World Cups past, but this year the company’s actually letting news crews into its modern supply factory in Pakistan to see for themselves how official World Cup Brazuca balls are made. Workers there make $100 a month (the legal minimum wage) and supposedly work no more than eight-hour days, six days a week. An improvement, but nowhere near fair trade. Adidas gets kudos for its sustainability efforts, including committing to detox its factories, but like Nike scores a C at Rank A Brand. SCORE: NN
Aah, finally, a ball you can feel good about. These guys are PVC-free and all come from fair trade suppliers in Pakistan. That means manufacturing has to meet stringent social, economic and even some environmental standards. Social Conscience makes both match-quality and kids’ balls with polyurethane exteriors. The company makes volleyballs and basketballs, too. Kids’ balls available at Ten Thousand Villages; otherwise, head to social-conscience.com. SCORE: NNNN
Goal! Another Fair Tradecertifiedsoccer ball you can kick around with a clear conscience. These are also PVCfree and made of polyurethane but with all natural latex bladders certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. So far Y Focus contributions to fair trade funds have helped build a community health centre and more. You can score them at Y Focus retailers (yfocus.ncf.ca/fairtrade) or at buygreenonline.ca. Pro, match and youth quality options as well as volleyball, football, basketball ecoholic pick and rugby balls. SCORE: NNNN
nature notes CUT THE CHEESE: CALLS FOR SAPUTO BOYCOTT MOUNT
Before you toss some bocconcini into a salad or sprinkle mozza’ on a pizza, you might want to have a seat. Video footage of vicious animal abuses at Canada’s largest dairy farm have prompted growing calls for a boycott of one of the nation’s biggest cheese brands. Earlier this month, Mercy for Animals Canada released undercover video of employees at BC’s Chilliwack
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against one in particular, Saputo Dairy Products, Canada’s largest milk purchaser. Mercy for Animals’ petition at Change.org is calling on Saputo to adopt meaningful animal welfare policies for all its dairy suppliers, including zero tolerance for animal abuse, proper care for sick, injured or downed animals and video monitoring of facilities live-streamed onto the net. So far, over 100,000 people have signed on. Saputo says it’s “outraged” by the footage but initially said it has no control over where it gets its milk, since it’s purchased through BC’s centralized milk marketing board, which pools the province’s milk before dis-
tributing it. Saputo has since said it will not accept milk from the board that comes from the Chilliwack farm until its animal welfare practices are beefed up. See mercyforanimals.ca.
BRAZIL’S RAINFORESTS BACK FROM THE BRINK?
Despite riots in urban Brazil, good news has emerged from the nation’s sprawling jungles. The country once notorious for clear-cutting its rainforest to make way for McDonald’s beef has slashed its deforestation rate by 70 per cent since 2005. According to a new report from the
Ladies, gents, anyone waxing various body parts, listen in. I’m a huge supporter of forgoing petroleum-based paraffin waxing in favour of centuries-old wax alternatives like sugaring. In honour of Brazil’s World Cup, you can even brave a Brazilian done this way at spots like Sugar Moon. Sugaring’s growing in popularity, and it’s nice
to see Veet, the classic chemicalintensive hair removal brand, offering up some more natural alternatives. Its basic sugar strips are 99 per cent naturally derived, but the rest of its line is hit-andmiss and often definitely more “naturally inspired” than natural. The wax strips, wipes and creams are loaded with petrochemicals and big on mineral oil, which is just another petroleum-derived ingredient like the paraffin in run-of-the mill waxing products. Not exactly a green or natural way to tear a strip off. Union of Concerned Scientists, keeping those carbon-sequestering forests intact has been a major factor behind the country’s plummeting greenhouse gas emissions, which are falling faster than any other nation’s. And while beef and soy production has continued to expand at a rapid clip, it’s pretty much all been done on already cleared land, thanks in part to moratoria on deforestation. Imagine that – growing an industry without trashing green space. There’s a clear-cut lesson in there for Canada’s tar sands. ecoholic@nowtoronto.com | @ecoholicnation
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Support is key to the well-being of trans people By elizabeth bromstein I asked a gay co-worker if she thought coming out was still a huge issue, and she said, “No. Not as gay or lesbian. But a group that still has a lot of issues on a lot of levels is transgender people.” It’s true. There is a lack of support for those who wish to change gender
– or just to live somewhere on the spectrum between male and female. The term “transgender” covers a large group of people “whose gender identity, expression or behaviour is different from those typically associated with their assigned sex at birth,”
What the experts “One of the biggest challenges is that a lot of health care providers know nothing or very little about trans health. Doctors will say, ‘Why don’t you go see an endocrinologist for your hormone therapy, and I’ll take care of the rest of your health.’ There’s no reason for people to wind up at an endocrinologist’s by default. Hormone therapy should be part of primary care. Trans care is not specialized care. Other people can show support by generally being affirming of a person’s gender, whatever that looks like – if they need to go get [different] clothes or a shaving kit, for example. For parents specifically, I would put the emphasis on showing support for trans
children and not mourning. No one has died.” DONNA TURNER, communications coordinator, Rainbow Health Ontario, Toronto “Getting a job is harder, particularly for male-to-female trans women. As a trans guy, I’ve seen myself gain male privilege since I started transitioning, something I didn’t have when I was seen as female. A lot of trans women are losing that privilege. Many workplaces don’t know how to accommodate you, and the chance of losing your job is high. Simple things like using the washroom become a major issue because some people are uncomfortable with M-to-F trans people using women’s washrooms. Anxiety over using public washrooms can lead to
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according to Transequality.org. Trans people may take hormone therapy or not. They may have surgery or not. They may ask you to use a new name and/or pronoun when referring to them. Whatever the case, lack of underkidney problems. When it comes to surgery, in Ontario you go through CAMH’s Gender Identity C linic. But it’s still seen as a disorder. It used to be called gender identity disorder; now it’s body dysphoria. It has an impact on your mental health when you have to keep proving you have this disorder to get access to s urgery.” YEGI DADUI, trans program coordinator, Sherbourne Health Centre, Toronto “Lack of access to the transition care needed by each individual in terms of hormones or procedures is a serious threat to mental health, causing depression and anxiety. We’re stuck in a horrible trap: in order to access transition medical care we have to convince someone that we have gender dysphoria, and on the other we also have to convince them we’re sane. So, we have this ridiculous Catch 22. Support is absolutely crucial. The suicide rate
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Aries Mar 21 | Apr 19 If you were alive
150 years ago and needed to get a tooth extracted, you might have called on a barber or blacksmith or wig maker to do the job. (Dentistry didn’t become a formal occupation until the latter part of the 19th century.) Today you wouldn’t dream of seeking anyone but a specialist to attend to the health of your mouth. But I’m wondering if you are being less particular about certain other matters concerning your welfare. Have you been seeking financial advice from your massage thera pist? Spiritual counsel from your car repair person? Nutritional guidance from a fast food addict? I suggest you avoid such behaviour. It’s time to ask for specific help from those who can actually provide it.
Taurus Apr 20 | May 20 “My music is
best understood by children and animals,” said composer Igor Stravinsky. A similar statement could be made about you Tauruses in the coming weeks: You will be best understood by children and animals – and by all others who have a capacity for dynamic innocence and a buoyant curiosity rooted in emotional intelligence. In fact, those are the types I advise you to surround yourself with. For now, it’s best to avoid sophisticates who over-think everything and know-it-all cynics whose default mode is criticism. Take control of what influences you absorb. You need to be in the presence of those who help activate your vitality and enthusiasm.
Gemini May 21 | Jun 20 “Nikhedonia” is
an obscure English word that refers to the pleasure that comes from anticipating success or good fortune. There’s nothing wrong with indulging in this emotion as long as it doesn’t interfere with your actually doing the work that will lead to success or good fortune. But the problem is, nikhedonia makes some people lazy. Having experienced the thrill of imagining their victory, they find it hard to buckle down and slog through the gritty details necessary to manifest their victory. Don’t be like that. Enjoy your nikhedonia, then go and complete the accomplishment that will bring a second, even stronger wave of gratification.
Cancer Jun 21 | Jul 22 Boston’s Museum
of Fine Arts has a collection of Japanese art that is never on display. It consists of 6,600 wood-block prints created by artists of the ukiyo-e school, also known as “pictures of the floating world.” Some are over 300 years old. They are tucked away in drawers and hidden from the light, ensuring that their vibrant colours won’t fade. So they are well preserved but rarely seen by anyone. Is there anything about you that resembles these pictures of the floating world, Cancerian? Do you keep parts of you secret, protecting them from what might happen if you show them to the world? It may be time to revise that policy. (Thanks to Molly Oldfield’s The S ecret Museum for the info referred to here.)
Leo Jul 23 | Aug 22 In the next two weeks, I hope you don’t fall prey to the craze that
has been sweeping Japan. Over 40,000 people have bought books that feature photos of hamuketsu, or hamster bottoms. Even if you do manage to avoid being consumed by that particular madness, I’m afraid you might get caught up in trifles and distractions that are equally ir relevant to your long-term dreams. Here’s what I suggest: To counteract any tendency you might have to neglect what’s truly important, vow to focus intensely on what’s truly important.
Virgo Aug 23 | Sep 22 Writing at Fast-
Company.com, Himanshu Saxena suggests that businesses create a new posi tion: Chief Paradox Officer, or CPXO. This person would be responsible for making good use of the conflicts and contradictions that normally arise, treating them as opportunities for growth rather than as distractions. From my astrological per spective, you Virgos are currently prime candidates to serve in this capacity. You will continue to have special powers to do this type of work for months to come.
Libra Sep 23 | Oct 22 In accordance with the astrological omens, you are hereby granted a brief, one-time-only licence to commit the Seven Deadly Sins. You heard me correctly, Libra. As long as you don’t go to extremes, feel free to express healthy amounts of pride, greed, laziness, gluttony, anger, envy and lust. At least for now, there will be relatively little hell to pay for these indulgences. Just one caveat: If I were you, I wouldn’t invest a lot
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Honour trans experience standing or awareness can make get ting access to proper care a pain. And the situation can be stressful for both trans people and friends and family,
who might not know how to react. Just be supportive. It’s all anyone asks. Here’s a closer look at some of the issues.
among young trans people without support is extremely high, but with support the rate goes down by 93 per cent. Family and friends don’t have to be perfect or get every detail right, but you do have to care, and if you want to focus on getting one thing right, get the pronoun right. Don’t make assumptions about how someone iden tifies. If you need to ask, ask. Or use ‘they’ for everyone. Families, parents and partners of trans people need other families, parents and partners of trans people. Peer support is infinitely more effective than the best therapy in the world.” HERSHEL RUSSELL, psychotherapist in private practice, Toronto
– the hormone system that responds to stress – include Rhodiola, ashwa gandha and holy basil. Then there are combinations for adrenal support. Those are safe with estrogen and testosterone and can actually support the body all over. Usually they’re taken as pills in the morning, because our cortisol levels are highest in the morning, slowly go down during the day and rise again at night. Medita tion and therapeutic massage can help manage cortisol. Exercise can increase it in the short term but decrease it in the long run, especially low-impact exercises like yoga and Pilates. Getting eight hours of sleep is surprisingly important.” MASINA WRIGHT, naturopath, Portland, Maine
“One study shows that trans people have higher levels of cortisol than the average person, so stress management is very important. Botanicals that support the health of the adrenal system of energy in anger and envy. Technically, they are permitted, but they aren’t really much fun. On the other hand, greed, gluttony and lust could be quite pleasurable, especially if you don’t take yourself too seriously. Pride and laziness may also be enjoyable in moderate, artful amounts.
Scorpio Oct 23 | Nov 21 Scorpio novelist
Kurt Vonnegut rebelled against literary traditions. His stories were often hybrids of science fiction and autobiography. Free-form philosophizing blended with satirical moral commentary. He could be cynical yet playful, and he told a lot of jokes. “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over,” he testified. “Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can’t see from the center.” He’s your role model for the next four weeks, Scorpio. Your challenge will be to wander as far as you can into the frontier without getting hopelessly lost.
Sagittarius Nov 22 | Dec 21 “Make a
name for the dark parts of you,” writes Lisa Marie Basile in her poem Paz. I think that’s good advice for you, Sagittarius. The imminent future will be an excellent time to fully acknowledge the shadowy aspects of your nature. More than that, it will be a perfect moment to converse with them, get to know them better and identify their redeeming features. I suspect you will find that just because they are dark doesn’t mean they are bad or shameful. If you approach them with love and tenderness, they may even reveal their secret genius.
Capricorn Dec 22 | Jan 19 Pet mice that are kept in cages need to move more than their enclosed space allows, so their own ers often provide them with exercise wheels. If the rodents want to exert their natural instinct to run around, they’ve got to do it on this device. But here’s a curious
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twist: a team of Dutch researchers has discovered that wild mice also enjoy using exercise wheels. The creatures have all the room to roam they need, but when they come upon the wheels in the middle of the forest, they hop on and go for prolonged spins. I suggest you avoid behaviour like that, Capricorn. Sometime soon you will find yourself rambling through more spacious places. When that happens, don’t act like you do when your freedom is more limited.
Aquarius Jan 20 | Feb 18 It’s transition
time. We will soon see how skilled you are at following through. The innovations you have launched in recent weeks need to be fleshed out. The creativity you unleashed must get the full backing of your practical action. You will be asked to make good on the promises you made or even implied. I want to urge you not to get your feelings hurt if some pruning and editing are required. In fact, I suggest you relish the opportunity to translate fuzzy ideals into tidy structures. Practising the art of in genious limitation will make everything better.
Pisces Feb 19| Mar 20 It’s always impor
tant for you to shield yourself against our culture’s superficial and sexist ideas about sex. It’s always important for you to cultivate your own unique and soulful understandings about sex. But right now this is even more crucial than usual. You are headed into a phase when you will have the potential to clarify and deepen your relationship with eros. In ways you have not previously imagined, you can learn to harness your libido to serve both your spiritual aspirations and your quest for greater intimacy.
Homework: Compose an exciting prayer in which you ask for something you’re not “supposed” to. FreeWillAstrology.com NOW june 19-25 2014
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BANKS at the Hoxton, Tuesday, June 10. Rating: NNN
The last time Banks was in Toronto, she played Massey Hall in an opening slot for the Weeknd. In a couple of years she’ll probably be headlining the famed venue herself. The 25-year-old California native doesn’t even have a full-length out yet, but she’s already attracted a massive fan following obsessed with her not so unique brand of sultry R&B. They screamed in anticipation within the first few coos of Waiting Game, a single off her London EP, released last fall. When her shaky voice struggled to stay afloat over the heavy, reverberating bass of her backing band, the audience sang along to every word. When she did manage to out-sing the beats, however, Banks sounded powerful, vulnerable and heartbroken. And she looked even more comfortable covering Aaliyah’s Are You That Somebody? when she could play with coordinated dance moves. The Hoxton was absolutely packed. The only chance anyone shorter than 6 feet had of seeing Banks slink around
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the stage was to shove their way through the crowd or view the show through the glowing iPhone screens snapping away all night. SAMANTHA EDWARDS
JUNGLE at Lee’s Palace,
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Rating: NNNN Translating a studio project to the stage can be a gamble, especially for a group who’ve been so invested in remaining faceless and anonymous in their early stages. In the case of UK soul pop band Jungle, their first live shows led to accusations of appropriation when it turned out they were actually a couple of white guys and not the ethnically diverse collective portrayed in their promo photos, which turned out to be just shots of dancers in their videos. Luckily, their live show is so tight that the quality of the music overshadows the controversy. The four-piece band that played Toronto is considerably smaller than the seven-member group that appeared in previous performances, but they wisely avoided relying too much on backing tracks, keeping the energy
ZIGGY MARLEY and SIERRA LEONE’S REFUGEE ALL STARS at David Pecaut Square, Saturday, June 14. Rating: NNN
Luminato’s penultimate evening brought reggae from West Africa and Jamaica to downtown Toronto. Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars (who met in a Guinean refugee camp during Sierra Leone’s civil war) were up first, playing an hour-long show that included campfire-suited tunes from newest album Libation. The stripped-back jams harken back to the band’s early days but seemed a little mellow for the massive Luminato stage. Headliner Ziggy Marley, Bob’s oldest son, kicked up the energy level with his 10-person show and remarkable charisma. Opening with Love Is My Religion, Wild And Free and I Don’t Wanna Live On Mars – one song from each of his last three records – Marley played a crowd-pleasing 90-minute set that touched on all the highlights of his career, including his family band days with the Melody Makers. A handful of songs from his latest album, Fly Rasta, got their Toronto debut, and while the crowd certainly responded to those gently psychedelic tracks, nothing matched the excitement whenever Ziggy mined JULIA LeCONTE Bob’s catalogue. level high for the entire set. Initially it felt distracting that the two lead vocalists had windscreens attached to their mic stands, covering much of their faces, but in some ways that helped put the emphasis where it should be: on the lushly arranged unison vocals and sensually laid-back BENJAMIN BOLES disco rhythms.
RICK ROSS at the Guvernment, Sunday, June 15. Rating: N
Toronto ran out of patience for Florida rapper Rick Ross, who arrived onstage nearly 90 minutes past his scheduled set time. He only managed to transform irate booing into indifferent silence by the end of his 45-minute set.
Initially, it seemed Ross’s glimmering gold presence was enough to quell the restless crowd. An opening volley of bangers had the frat boys pogoing, but it quickly became apparent that the set was going nowhere. After rapping the first verse of most songs, he would then hang back and expect the audience to rap along to the guest features (they didn’t). He cut short more popular songs only to dial down the mood with introspective newer ones such as Thug Cry. Eventually, even the women dancing on the speakers stopped reacting audibly. On Mastermind, Ross showcased conscious material and vulnerability alongside his usual hard-hitting bass and Mafioso braggadocio. Ironically, his attempt to show his more meaningful side to an impatient 1 am club crowd only emphasized his obliviousness. Ross is more compelling in the studio than on the stage because you can’t see him for what he is: a gifted rapper whose image has beKEVIN RITCHIE come a crutch.
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Thursday, June 19 Pop/Rock/Hip-Hop/Soul For NXNE slot by slot schedule, see page 77. CODA Black Flag, HOR, Cinema Cinema doors 8 pm. ñ The Danforth Music Hall Needtobreathe
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Sound Ceremony Ann-Marie Boudreau, Iven Simonetti (improvised/meditation) 8 pm. Old Mill Inn Home Smith Bar John Sherwood (solo piano) 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Paintbox Bistro G-Three Music Series Heillig Manoeuvre 9 pm. The Painted Lady Late Night Jazz On Oz 1 to 4 am. Poetry Jazz Cafe Patrick Hewan Trio 9 pm. Reposado Toronto Jazz Festival The Reposadists (Gypsy-bop jazz) 9:30 pm. The Rex Kevin Quain 6:30 pm. Twenty Three Ravina La Soirée Samantha Clayton, Steven Cole (jazz) 7 to 9 pm.
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Aspetta Caffe Open Mic El Faron 8 pm. Bar Radio Soozi Schlanger (roots) 9 pm. Cadillac Lounge Lazer Lloyd w/ the Down-
child Rhythm Section, Joel Johnson (King of Israeli blues) doors 7 pm. Dominion on Queen Third Thursday Series Harrison Kennedy (blues) 7:30 pm. Full of Beans Coffee Maia’s Uke Jam (unstructured strum circle) 5 to 8 pm. Holy Oak Cafe Katie Dear (country) 7:30 pm. Hugh’s Room Sonny Landreth 8:30 pm. Linsmore Tavern Open Jam Billy Zee 9 pm. The Local The Haret w/ Andru Bemis 9 pm.. Monarchs Pub Toronto Jazz Festival The Mark ‘Bird’ Stafford Blues Band 8 pm. Relish Bar & Grill Sandra Bouza (roots/blues) 7 pm. The Rusty Nail Open Mic Three Chord Monty 10 pm. Tranzac Southern Cross Bluegrass Thursday Houndstooth 7:30 pm. Unicorn Pub Honky Tonk Thursdays 10 pm.
Drake Hotel Lounge The Digs (funk) doors
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Estrella Taqueria Saul Torres Band (rock
Liam Stanley Duo (jazz duo) 8 to 10 pm. De Sotos Jam Anthony Abbatangeli (jazz/ blues) 8 pm. Emmet Ray Bar Ed Vokurka (jazz/folk/swing) 9 pm. Gate 403 Tiffany Hanus Jazz Band 9 pm, The Kathleen Gorman Group 5 to 8 pm. Grossman’s Toronto Jazz Festival Week Laura Hubert 10 pm. Habits Gastropub Toronto Jazz Festival Chelsea McBride & the Cityscape 9 pm. The Jazz Bistro Toronto Jazz Festival Mark McLean w/ Kellylee Evans 8 pm. Kama Thursdays At Five Canadian Jazz Quartet & Mike Murley (saxophone) 5 to 8 pm. Latinada Toronto Jazz Festival Carlos Bastidas Trio 9 pm. Lula Lounge Toronto Jazz Festival Memo Acevedo & the Building Bridges Band w/ Jacquelene Acevedo & Jane Bunnett and Maqueque 8 pm. May Cafe Toronto Jazz Festival: Tribute To Freddie Hubbard Brownman Akoustic Quartet 8 pm.
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Latino acustico) 9 pm. The Everleigh Teal Project benefit for Ovarian Cancer Canada Danny Fernandes, DJ Feel Good Smalls 6 to 10 pm. The Fifth Pub House Chatty Cathy 9 pm. Hard Luck Bar Judge, H20 doors 7 pm, all ages. Kensington Lodge Jam Derek Mok 7 pm. Kool Haus Toronto Jazz Festival Chaka Khan, Shemekia Copeland 8 pm. Molson Amphitheatre Journey, Steve Miller Band, Tower of Power doors 6 pm, all ages. 99 Sudbury Open Roof Festival: Outdoor concert & film screening series Thought Beneath Film doors 7:30 pm. Orbit Room Tower Of Power Tribute Oakland Stroke (funk/soul) 10 pm. The Painted Lady The Responsibles 11 pm, Bruce Domoney Band 9:30 pm, Junik 8 pm. The Piston My Darling Fury, Big Name Actors, Beyond the Mountain 10 pm. Revival RAW: Panorama Lucky Widmore,
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Voices of Von, Eric Brandon, Jordan Marshall, Carshae 7 pm. Sneaky Dee’s Tigers Jaw, Pity Sex doors 7:30 pm, all ages. Sound Academy 25th Anniversary Tour Meshuggah, Between the Buried and Me doors 7 pm, all ages. Southside Johnny’s Skip Tracer (rock/top 40) 9:30 pm. Sugar Beach Redpath Waterfront Festival: Emerge Artists Showcase Miray, Amir, Najjah Creft, Chach Oyane, Haley Small, Jeff Eager, Daniella Watters, Kristen Lindell, Beth Moore 6 to 11 pm. Tatu’s Bar & Lounge Rootiando: Music Movement Memory Amai Kuda, Victoria Mata, Y Josephine, Rehana Tejpar, DJ Firecracker 8 pm.
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Minded, avantkool, Croak Elixer, i & i, Senouse, Daeve Fellows, Christina Kozak, Brooke Stubbings 10 pm. The Cave Different Class (dance/rock/new wave/Brit Pop). Clinton’s Throwback Thursdays (90s hip-hop & pop) doors 10 pm. Club 120 T-Girl Party DJ Todd Klinck.5 The 460 Dance Macabre DJ zTigmata & DJ Strychnine (gothic rock/post punk/deathrock/darkwave) 10:30 pm. PGladstone Hotel Ballroom Mattachine DJs John Caffery, Amber Martin, PJ DeBoy, Paul Dawson, John Cameron Mitchell 10 pm. The Jazz Bistro Cellar Rooftop Patio DJ Leo Love, Peter B 7 to 11 pm. Rivoli Pool Lounge DJ Bunitall (R&B/hiphop) 9 pm.
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Friday, June 20 Pop/Rock/Hip-Hop/Soul For NXNE slot by slot schedule, see page 77.
Alleycatz Matt Morgan & the Mayday (R&B/ soul/funk). Bar Radio Sheldon Holder (soul) 10 pm. Cavern Bar A Sol Mechanic, Aircraft, Elizabeth, Beach Day doors 9 pm. DOUBLE DOUBLE LAND Construction: A Summer All Ages Music Series New Zebra Kid, Wild Highways, Zoo Owl, DJ Cell Memory doors 9 pm. El Mocambo Youth In Motion benefit concert Mike Butler Band, Diamond Dogs (country/ rock) 10 pm. El Mocambo Headbanging For A Cure: benefit for Canadian Cancer Society Valkyrie’s Cry, Muffler Cruncher, Profaner, Esoteric Doctrine, Ol’ Time Moonshine, SludgeHammer 8 pm. The Fifth Pub House Matt Morgan (rock) 9 pm. Fort York Indigenous Arts Festival Digging Roots, Kinnie Starr, Arthur Renwick, Nick Sherman 6:30 to 10 pm. Habits Gastropub Toronto Jazz Festival Laura Fernandez (Latin pop) 9 pm. Harlem West Mboya Nicholson (soul) 7:30 to 11 pm. Holy Oak Cafe Halls of Devotion (pop) 10 pm.
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Joy Summer Tour Handlebar doors 9 pm, pwyc. June 28. NO JOY Smiling Buddha doors 9 pm, $12. RT, SS, TF. July 4.
SILKKEN LAUMANN, NO BREAKUP, MOST PEOPLE, MEMOREX Feast In The East 39 Jam
Factory Co 9 pm, all ages, $8. CB, FB, GR, SS. July 5. DELHI 2 DUBLIN Cultura Festival Mel Lastman Square 8 to 9 pm, free. culturafestival.ca. July 25. BEAR’S DEN Virgin Mobile Mod Club doors 7 pm, $16.50. RT, SS, TF. August 2. FKA TWIGS The Danforth Music Hall doors 7:30 pm, $22.50-$25. RT, SS, TM. August 8.
THE GRATEFULLY DEDICATED SOUND SYSTEM
Mars Hotel – A Tribute To The Grateful Dead The Garrison doors 9 pm, $20. EB. August 9. TYLER HILTON Virgin Mobile Mod Club doors 7 pm, all ages, $16.50. RT, SS, TF. August 10.
MOBY (DJ SET), CAJMERE, WOLF & LAMB, NO REGULAR PLAY, THIEVERY CORPORATION, LEE FOSS & ANABEL ENGLUND, CYRIL HAHN, THOMAS JACK, JEFF BUTTON Sunsets Hanlan’s Point
gates 1 pm, $61.50. coronasunsets.com. August 16. FROG EYES, PS I LOVE YOU Drake Hotel doors 8 pm, $15. RT, SS, TF. August 19. BLEACHERS, MISTERWIVES Phoenix Concert Theatre doors 7 pm, all ages, $25. TF. August 27. FUJIYA & MIYAGI Lee’s Palace doors 9 pm, $15.50. HS, RT, SR, TF. August 30. CHEVELLE, MIDDLE CLASS RUT, DAYSHELL Sound Academy doors 6:30 pm, $31-$51. LN, RT, SS. September 6.
GROUPLOVE W/ PORTUGAL THE MAN, TYPHOON
Sound Academy doors 7 pm, all ages, $28.50$38.50. RT, SS, TF. September 9. BEAR IN HEAVEN Horseshoe doors 9 pm, $13.50. HS, RT, SS, TF. September 13.
RT, SS, TF. September 14.
$15. RT, SS, TF. September 16.
DEAFHEAVEN, NO JOY, INDIAN HANDCRAFTS
Opera House doors 8 pm, $17.50. RT, SS, TF. September 19. WAKEY!WAKEY! Horseshoe doors 9 pm, $13.50. HS, RT, SS, TF. September 20. MATISYAHU, RADICAL SOMETHING Phoenix Concert Theatre doors 7 pm, $25. LN, RT, SS. September 23. LYKKE LI Kool Haus doors 8 pm, $35. RT, SS, TF. September 30. ZZ TOP FirstOntario Centre (Hamilton) doors 7 pm, all ages, $49.50-$89.50. TM. October 1. AGNES OBEL Harbourfront Centre Theatre 8 pm, $29.50-$39.50. RTH. November 4 and 5.
CARIBOU, JESSY LANZA The Danforth
Music Hall doors 7 pm, $20-$22.50. RT, SS, TM. November 24.
Caribou at The Danforth Music Hall, November 24
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Hy’s Steakhouse Daniella Watters 7 pm. Jane Finch Mall Unplugged Festival The JBG
All-Stars noon to 9 pm. Linsmore Tavern The Rockaholics 9 pm. PNathan Phillips Square Toronto Jazz Festival And World Pride Opening Ceremonies Melissa Etheridge, Deborah Cox, Martha Wash, DJs David Morales, Quentin Harris and others 8 pm.5 Orbit Room The Arsenals (ska/rocksteady/pop) 10 pm, the Parachute Club (pop/world) 8 pm. Paintbox Bistro G-Three Music Series Michael Dunston & Dave Young’s Tribute to Donny Hathaway (R&B/soul) 9 pm. Phoenix Concert Theatre Zomboy, Cookie Monsta, TC doors 10 pm. Relish Bar & Grill The Danger Bees (indie/ pop) 9 pm. Revival Hip-Hop Karaoke: 2nd Annual Posse Cut Competition DJ Numeric, DJ Dalia, Ted Dancin’ (karaoke as duos, trios or quartets) doors 10 pm. Royal Ontario Museum Friday Night Live: Sunburn Jane’s Party, Alysha Brilla Trio, DJ Brains4Breakfast, DJ Bookshelf, 7 to 11 pm. Seven44 Out of Control (U2 tribute) 9:30 pm. The Sister Redbrick (singer/songwriter). Southside Johnny’s Pop Cherry 10 pm. Sugar Beach Redpath Waterfront Festival Emerge Artists Showcase: Make It Funky Lily Mason, Capital Beats, Afterfunk, Alessia Rio, Christian Bridges, Grady Kelneck 5 to 11 pm. SVG Lounge UKC – Ultimate Killer Soundclash Series Permit Fi Bury King Turbo Vs Young Hawk.
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C’est What The Happy Pals doors 8:30 pm. City Hall Council Chambers Bring Back Our
Girls Concert Rhoma Spencer, Waleed Abdulhamid, Naomi Abiola, Ebedoz, Adam Myrie, Voices of Savannah and many others 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Eton House Thelonius Hank (50s & 60s rockabilly/country) 9:30 pm. Gate 403 Fraser Melvin Blues Band 9 pm. Hugh’s Room In Cash We Trust: Johnny Cash Tribute Paul Reddick, Brian Litvin & Jabulani, Jon Brooks, Gathering Sparks, JD Edwards, Tim Posgate & Andrew Downing, Kristen Bussandri, the Rucksack Willies 8:30 pm. Island Cafe Nhapitapi Mbira (music of Zimbabwe) 7 pm. The Local Paul Fonfara & Painted Saints (experimental gutter blues) 9 pm. Unicorn Pub The Substitutes 10 pm. Village of Yorkville Park Summer Music In The Park Sean Dowhaniuk Trio 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Winter Garden Theatre Patty Griffin, Parker Millsap (folk/gospel) doors 7 pm, all ages.
May Cafe Toronto Jazz Festival: Tribute To Cole Porter Ori Dagan Quintet 9 pm. Monarchs Pub Toronto Jazz Festival Big Rude Jake 9 pm. Musideum Mary Margaret O’Hara & Rusty MacCarthy (jazz) 11:30 pm, Yvette Tollar 9 pm, Dave Restivo 7 pm, Vocal Jazz Workshop Yvette Tollar 5 pm. Old Mill Inn Home Smith Bar Toronto Jazz Festival June Garber, Russ Little Quartet w/ Jackie Richardson 7:30 pm. Pauper’s Pub Upstairs Toronto Jazz Festival – Singer’s Jazz Series: Something Cool Laura Marks & Julie McGregor w/ Bernie Senensky, Duncan Hopkins, Kevin Dempsey 7 pm. Poetry Jazz Cafe Marcius Extavour 9:30 pm. Reposado Toronto Jazz Festival The Reposadists (Gypsy-bop jazz) 10 pm. The Rex Manuel Valera 10 pm, Alex Pangman 8 pm, the Jivebombers 5 pm, Hogtown Syncopators 3 pm. Roy Thomson Hall Gershwin Highlights Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir 7:30 pm. Shops at Don Mills Toronto Jazz Festival Luis Mario Ochoa Quintet 7 pm.
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Cabal Lounge Jamie Kidd, Alberto Jossue, Jad AD (deep house/techno) 10 pm. The Cave Bif Bang Pow DJ Trevor (60s mod Brit pop) 10 pm. Clinton’s Girl & Boy 90s Party (90s pop) doors 10 pm. Drake Hotel Lounge DJ Your Boy Brian doors 10 pm. Estate Estate Upscale Sexy Bashment Girl Edition Supa Loadeed, Black Reaction, DJ Twissted, Alex Frass, Lindo P. PGladstone Hotel Ballroom WorldPride At The Gaystone: Queer Slowdance 9:30 pm. PGladstone Hotel Melody Bar Just The Tip (Of The Weekend) DJ Secret Agent 9 pm. Kool Haus Reggae Cafe: Dancehall Edition Tony Matterhorn, Renegade Squad, Fire Kid Steenie, Blax Dun Da Place, DJ Zee, DJ Jagz and others (reggae) doors 10 pm. Lazy Daisy’s Cafe Family Dance Party – Hawaiian Luau 6 to 8:30 pm, all ages. 99 Sudbury Room One Hybrid Gathering-The Underground Music Festival DJ Hype, DJ Phantasy, MC Harry Shotta, Annix, Cotsey and others (drum and bass) 8 pm. 99 Sudbury Room Two
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Lady Soul Sonic DJ NV 10 pm. The Piston Rebel Hop (soul/funk/ reggae/hip-hop) 10 pm.
Rivoli Pool Lounge
DJ Stu (rock & roll). The Savoy Frkn Wknd DJ Caff (R&B/hip-hop/dancehall) 10 pm. 3030 Dundas West DJ WhatsHerProblem (retro dance party) 10 pm.
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Jazz/Classical/Experimental
Alleycatz Jamesking. Canada’s Wonderland Wonder Jam Lecrae,
All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church OrganixShawn Potter (organ) 7:30 pm.
Array Space Pierre Mongeon (piano/trumpet)
7:30 pm.
Benares Historic House On The Verandah Summer Concerts 7:30 pm.
Gate 403 Whitney Ross Barris Jazz Band 5 to 8 pm. Grossman’s Toronto Jazz Festival Week Paul Wiggins Jazz Combo 10 pm.
Harlem Mike Field Jazz Quintet (jazz trum-
pet) 7:30 pm.
Imperial Pub Jazz Fridays Jazz Generation (big band classics) 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Jane Mallett Theatre Toronto Jazz Festival Gregory Porter 8 pm. The Jazz Bistro Toronto Jazz Festival Mark McLean w/ Lester McLean 8 pm. Lula Lounge Toronto Jazz Festival Lara Solnicki w/ Ted Quinlan & Jim Vivian 7:30 pm.
For NXNE slot by slot schedule, see page 77. TobyMac, Thousand Foot Krutch, Jamie Grace.
Cavern Bar The Corsets, Go for the Eyes,
Bailiff, Slow Leaves doors 9 pm. Dundas and Keele The Junction Summer Solstice Festival noon to midnight. El Mocambo Headbanging For A Cure: benefit for the Canadian Cancer Society Metalian, Call of the Wild, Necrodios, Protokult, Razor, eyeswithoutaface, Cromlech, On the Verge 8 pm. The Fifth Pub House Paige Armstrong 9 pm. Fort York Indigenous Arts Festival Digging Roots, Kinnie Starr, Arthur Renwick, Nick Sherman 2 to 11 pm. Hard Luck Bar Heavy Mentality Guttermouth, Unbelievers, Black Cat Attack, Skullians, the Cola Heads, Ungrateful Children, Kill Matilda 7:30 pm. Hy’s Steakhouse Daniella Watters 7 pm.
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All-Stars noon to 9 pm. King’s Belly Gary 17s Acoustic Showcase & Open Stage Mike Bar (roots ) 8 pm. Linsmore Tavern Groovestone (rock) 9:30 pm. Molson Amphitheatre Arctic Monkeys, White Denim 7:30 pm. Orbit Room Ride the Tiger (60s & 70s soul/ Motown/stax/R&B) 10 pm. La Palette Bistro Video release Poppy Seed & the Love Explosion midnight. Phoenix Concert Theatre Guitar Gods North American Tour Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli Jon Roth, Gary Hoey, Bumblefoot 7:30 pm. The Rex Danny Marks (pop) noon. Seaton Village Open Tuning: A Free Music Festival 10 am to 10 pm. The Sister Huge & the Massives. Sound Academy Ms Lauryn Hill doors 8 pm. Southside Johnny’s Catalyst (rock) 10 pm, the Bear Band (rock/blues) 4 to 8 pm. Soybomb Summer Melt: Unofficial Summer Music Festival Rager Cellphone, Ice Cream, Das Rad, Toronto Homicide Squad, Teenanger, Petra Glynt, Wrong Hole 6:30 pm. Sugar Beach Redpath Waterfront Festival: Emerge Artists Showcase – Make It Funky The Soul Motivators, Irene Torres & the Sugar Devils, Julian Taylor Band, Rikki Nicks, Aria Zenua, Cade, Reece, Shawn Brady, Josh Taerk, Jef Kearns noon to 10 pm. Tranzac Southern Cross CD release Riverrun (indie) 10 pm, Jamzac 3 pm. PVillage of Yorkville Park Pride Of BloorYorkville Mia Martina, DJ Division 4 7:30 to 10:30 pm.
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improvised) 8 pm. C’est What Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival The Hot Five Jazzmakers doors 2 pm. Chalkers Pub Toronto Jazz Festival Lorne Lofsky Trio (jazz) 6 to 9 pm. Destiny & Dominion World Ministries Léna Gauthier Christian Music Academy Year-End Gala & Awards Ceremony Onofrio Virdo and LGCMA students 6 pm. Gate 403 Valerie Matzner & Sabor Latin Jazz Band 9 pm. Grossman’s Toronto Jazz Festival Week Chloe Watkinson Gospel Revival 10 pm, the Happy Pals (trad jazz) 4:30 to 8 pm. Habits Gastropub Toronto Jazz Festival Kohen Hammond Quartet 6 to 9 pm. The Jazz Bistro Toronto Jazz Festival Mark McLean w/ Wade O Brown 8 pm. May Cafe Toronto Jazz Festival: Tribute To New Orleans Ted Peters & Gumbo Ya-Ya 9 pm. Monarchs Pub Toronto Jazz Festival Groove Corporation 9 pm. Musideum Late Night Jazz Jam 11 pm, Elizabeth Shepherd 7 & 9 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival Brownman & Dave Restivo 5 to 6 pm.
Jonathan Ramos (house/reggae/R&B/hiphop/disco) doors 10 pm. The Cave Full On DJ Pat (alternative) 10 pm. Cinema Nightclub Sex Lies Video: Summer Solstice. Clinton’s Shake, Rattle, Roll Bangs & Blush (60s rock/pop/soul) doors 10 pm. PClub 120 WorldPride Underwear Party DJs Jay & J 10 pm.5 CODA Damian Lazarus, SYF, Nitin, Jonathan Rosa, Leo Franco, Starving Yet Full. Crown Bar & Grill Team Sunshine (top 40/ hip-hop/R&B/classic house). Drake One Fifty Flex Saturdays DJ Cozmic Cat (funk/love) 9 pm. Fly DJs Max Pela, gaDJet, Frank Williams (house/deep/Afro/soul) 10 pm.5 PGladstone Hotel Melody Bar World Pride: Nuit Rose EnterActive Cabaret Dainty Box, Amai Kuda, Y Josephine, Andres Amor 7 pm. PGladstone Hotel Ballroom World Pride DJs Nik Red, San Fran 7 pm. Guvernment Madeon, Mark Oliver, Manzone & Strong 10 pm. Habits Gastropub DJ TheVinylDen 9 pm. Holy Oak Cafe DJ Choosey’s Interstellar Funk (funk/ disco) 10 pm.
Array Space Abakos, the Artsy Chicks (avant/
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Artscape Gibraltar Point Unaffiliated 01 Unofficial NXNE Island Show Petra Glynt, Zacht Automaat, Special Costello, Man Made Hill, Baby Cages, Old & Weird 2 to 11 pm. Aspetta Caffe Luke Vajsar (solo bass) 4 pm. Cavern Bar Dream Wife, Sexy Merlin, Bambara doors 9 pm. Fort York Indigenous Arts Festival Digging Roots, Kinnie Starr, Arthur Renwick, Nick Sherman 2 to 10 pm. PGladstone Hotel Melody Bar WorldPride At The Gaystone: Queer Family Brunch The Space Chums 11 am to 2 pm. PKeating Channel Dragon Pryde Tea Dance Party & fundraiser for the Dragon Boat team Stiletto Flats w/ Elana Harte, DJ Cat 3 to 8 pm. Linsmore Tavern Pat Perez & John Dickie Band (R&B) 3 to 7 pm. Molson Amphitheatre Native Summer Tour OneRepublic, the Script, American Authors doors 6 pm, all ages. Orbit Room Horshack (classic rock) 10 pm. River Gambler Weakness For Sweetness Edwin Yearwood, Soca Sweetness, Jeff Jam, Whitebwoy, Niterider (soca) boarding 7 pm. Southside Johnny’s Open Jam Rebecca Matiesen & Phoenix 9:30 pm. PSugar Beach Redpath Waterfront Festival Emerge Artists Showcase: Sweetness Pride Beach Party DJ Sara Sims, Lexi Tellings, Sara London, Sheldon Dixon, BPM Krew noon to 5 pm. Tranzac Southern Cross NXNE Hospital 10 pm, Grand Lark 9 pm, WinnieBrave 8 pm. Yorkdale Community Arts Centre Spring Into Summer Showcase doors 1 pm.
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Array Space Canadian Gamelan Music Turns
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doors 6:30 pm, all ages. ORBIT ROOM Jordan John (soul/R&B/blues/ funk) 10 pm. SAUCE ON THE DANFORTH The Out of Towners (soul/jazz/funk) 9 pm. SILVER DOLLAR Amen Dunes, Alex Calder, Wicked Witches, Milk Lines (psychedelic/indie) doors 8 pm.
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DORA KEOGH Open Stage Julian Taylor, Keith
Holding 8 pm.
FREE TIMES CAFE Open Stage Mondays 7:30 pm. THE LOCAL Hamstring String Band (bluegrass/
traditional country) 9 pm. ON CUE Ken Yoshioka (blues) 8 pm. THE PAINTED LADY Open Mic 10 pm, Blues & Trouble 8 to 10 pm. RELISH BAR & GRILL Bentroots (folk) 8 pm. SHOPS AT DON MILLS Toronto Jazz Festival Viva Mexico Mariachi 5 pm, Drumhand 1 pm. TRANZAC SOUTHERN CROSS Open Mic Mondays 10 pm.
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EMMET RAY BAR Harley Card Quintet 9 pm, Pram Trio 7 pm.
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R.I.P. RAFFA DEAN Heavy hearts. Drummer Tony “Raffa Dean” White, best known as the drummer for Big Sugar in the mid-90s, as well as for his work with the Resinators and Freedubstar, passed away at home from stomach cancer last week. Read Jay Cleary’s obituary at nowtoronto.com.
PSST... As if NXNE doesn’t have enough shows on offer all week long, a number of secret ones are also helping build the music buzz. Something is for sure going down at Smiling Buddha at 7 pm Sunday (June 22). It’s all-ages, but who’s playing is still a mystery. Less secret but equally under the radar is Sunday’s Artscape Gibraltar Point event featuring Petra Glynt, Zacht Automaat, Special Costello, Baby Cages, Man Made Hill and Old & Weird. 2 to 11 pm. $10.
SOCAN’S SILVER JUBILEE Big winners at Monday night’s 25th annual SOCAN Awards, held at Toronto’s Westin Harbour Castle, included T-dot’s own global inspiration award winner, Drake; Orillia’s lifetime achievement award winner, Gordon Lightfoot; and national achievement award winner Ian Thomas, from Hamilton. The show celebrates songwriters, composers, lyricists and music publishers. Kudos to the champs from our neck of the woods!
MMVAs COME OF AGE The MMVAs also turned 25 this year, and marked the occasion with their first CTV simulcast. There were plenty of Torontonians representing, too. Maple Leaf Nazem Kadri and Raptor Greivis Vásquez turned up, hometown boy the Weeknd presented, and Drake, Biebs (does he count? do we want him to?) and City and Colour took home some hardware.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN Fresh off their exciting reunion show at Field Trip, the Constantines announce a mini-tour in the coming months. The Guelph indie rockers play the Molson Amphitheatre with Arcade Fire on August 29, and the Danforth Music Hall on October 2.
Jazz Forge 5 to 8 pm. GROSSMAN’S Toronto Jazz Festival Week Mr Tin Pan Jazz Band 10 pm. HORSESHOE Toronto Jazz Festival Snarky Puppy 10 pm. HOT HOUSE CAFE Bill McBirnie, Brenda Carol, Clairvoyance (flute) 7 pm. THE JAZZ BISTRO Toronto Jazz Festival Gerald Clayton (solo piano) 8 pm. KAMA Toronto Jazz Festival: Masters Of Mainstream Canadian Jazz Quartet, Ken Peplowski 5 pm. MAY CAFE Toronto Jazz Festival Luanda Jones (Brazilian jazz) 8 pm. MUSIDEUM Mark Kiesqwetter, Duncan Hopkins, Laura Marks (jazz) 9 pm, John Cheesman (jazz) 7 pm. NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE Toronto Jazz Festival Galactic, Big Sam’s Funky Nation 8 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival Joy Lapps Trio 5 pm, Elizabeth Shepherd Quartet noon. THE PAINTED LADY Late Night Jazz Jam Great Bob Scott 1 to 4 am. PAUPER’S PUB UPSTAIRS Toronto Jazz Festival: Helza-be-boppin Music & Comedy Show Norm Amadio, Darryl Orr 8 pm. REPOSADO Toronto Jazz Festival Sly Juhas Trio 9:30 pm. THE REX John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra 8:30 pm, Tara Kanangara 5 pm. SEVEN44 Vincent Wolfe (jazz crooner) 7:30 pm.
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ALLEYCATZ Salsa Night DJ Frank Bischun 8 pm. THE CAVE Manic Mondays DJ Shannon (retro
Cline, Julian Lage Duo 10 pm. ñ THE JAZZ BISTRO Toronto Jazz Festival Jon Bal-
lantyne (solo piano) 8 pm. KAMA Toronto Jazz Festival: Masters Of Mainstream Canadian Jazz Quartet w/ Harry Allen 5 pm. MONARCHS PUB Toronto Jazz Fesxtival The Terra Hazelton Trio 8 pm. MORGANS ON THE DANFORTH Bill McBirnie, Stephen Gardner (flute, piano) 6:30 pm. MUSIDEUM Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival John Alcorn 9 pm, Beverly Taft & Robi Botos 7 to 9 pm. NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE Toronto Jazz Festival Dianne Reeves, Brandi Disterheft Quartet 8 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival Mike Murley Trio 5 pm, Patricia Cano noon. PAINTBOX BISTRO G-Three Music Series Jeff King’s Catalyst (fusion) 9 pm. THE PAINTED LADY Nick Morgan Quintet (jazz) 9 & 11 pm. PAUPER’S PUB UPSTAIRS Toronto Jazz Festival: Tribute To Miss Peggy Lee Francine Hailman w/ Rick Maltese (jazz) 7 to 9 pm.
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Toronto Jazz Festival Cruzao Latin Jazz Trio w/ Brownman 9 pm.
RELISH BAR & GRILL The
ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC KOERNER HALL Toronto Jazz Festival: The Trio
Project Hiromi (improvisational pianist) 8 pm. SHOPS AT DON MILLS Toronto Jazz Festival Rhythm & Truth 5:30 pm, Happy Pals 1 pm. TONI BULLONI Jazz Night Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia 8 pm.
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ALLEYCATZ Bachata Night DJ Frank Bischun
GOSSIP RESTAURANT Latin Nights DJ Alejo (sal-
Wilks 8:30 pm.
FREE TIMES CAFE CD release Jasmine Ne-
10 pm.5
sa/bachata/kizomba/merengue/reggaeton).
HOLY OAK CAFE DJ Carly Ooo (pop/rock) 9 pm. TOBY’S FAMOUS All Dressed Tuesdays DJ Caff
(funk/soul/new Jack swing/rock/reggae) 10 pm. TOTA LOUNGE CLICK (deep house/garage/acid/ bassline) 10 pm.
Wednesday, June 25 POP/ROCK/HIP-HOP/SOUL
CLINTON’S Re:Cital 2: One Hit Wonders benefit for Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund doors 7:30 pm. DAKOTA TAVERN EP release Liam Titcomb doors 7 pm. DRAKE HOTEL Lawrence Rothman doors 8 pm. PGLADSTONE HOTEL BALLROOM WorldPride At The Gaystone: Thick Life Big Dipper, DJs Phil V, Sammy Royale (rap/hip-hop) 10 pm. HARD LUCK BAR Havok, Wretched, Razorwire, Answer with Metal, Injustice. THE HIDEOUT Album launch East Collective (urban music) 8 pm. LEE’S PALACE Man with a Mission doors 8 pm. THE LOADED DOG Tommy Rocker (classic rock) 9 pm. MOLSON AMPHITHEATRE Fall Out Boy, Paramore, New Politics doors 6 pm, all ages.
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THE PISTON Video & LP release The Order of Good Cheer, DJ Brendan Canning 9 pm. ñ SEVEN44 Uptown Island Lindo P, Korexion,
Tony Anthony, Nadera, Skibu, Kisco, DJs Su Pa Natty, Dougy Fresh, DJ Vincy and others 7 pm. TRANZAC SOUTHERN CROSS Indie Music Showcase 10 pm. TRANZAC TIKI ROOM Comhaltas Irish Slow Session 7:30 pm.
FOLK/BLUES/COUNTRY/WORLD
ASPETTA CAFFE Open Jam El Faron. FREE TIMES CAFE Remembrance concert for
Radiohead drum tech Scott Johnson 9:30 pm.
GROSSMAN’S Bruce Domoney 9:30 pm. HUGH’S ROOM The Outside Track 8:30 pm. JOHNNY JACKSON Jam Matt Cooke (folk/pop) 9 pm. THE LOCAL The Vaudevillian (20s blues) 9 pm. THE QUEEN’S LEGS Open Mic Skip Pickering 9:30 pm. SHOPS AT DON MILLS Toronto Jazz Festival Slocan Ramblers (bluegrass/folk) 5:30 pm, Woodshed Orchestra 1 pm. UNICORN PUB Open Jam B-Sides 10 pm.
JAZZ/CLASSICAL/EXPERIMENTAL
ALLEYCATZ Carlo Berardinucci Band (swing/ jazz) 8:30 pm. ARRAY SPACE Reverb Brass (contemporary/ classical brass quintet) 7:30 pm. CASA LOMA Summer Symphony Series Toronto Concert Orchestra 8 to 10 pm. CHALKERS PUB Toronto Jazz Festival: Lisa Particelli’s Girls’ Night Out Jazz All-Star Vocal Showcase 8 pm. GATE 403 Mike Field Jazz Quintet 9 pm, Leigh Graham Jazz Duo 5 to 8 pm.
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doors 7 pm, all ages. GATE 403 Danny Marks & Alec Fraser Duo (pop) 9 pm. GLADSTONE HOTEL BALLROOM Album release party Digging Roots 8 pm. HARD LUCK BAR Beyond the Shore, War of Ages. LEE’S PALACE Foxy Shazam, Larry & His Flask doors 8 pm. MOLSON AMPHITHEATRE Dave Matthews Band 7 pm, all ages. ORBIT ROOM The Sattalites (reggae) 10 pm. PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE While You Wait Tour Logic, QuESt, Castro doors 7 pm, all ages. THE PISTON Mercy Flight, Girl on Girl, the Histrionics 9 pm. RIVOLI Leela, Auto Maniac and others 9 pm. ROY THOMSON HALL Il Volo (pop opera) 8 pm.
ORBIT ROOM LMT Connection (funk/R&B) 10
HELICONIAN HALL
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Usual Suspects (jazz) 7 pm. REPOSADO Toronto Jazz Festival The Cookers (jazz) 9:30 pm. THE REX Jamey Haddad 10 pm, Dave Young 8 pm, Alison Au 5 pm.
PCLUB 120 CrushTO Pride DJ Johnny B Goode
DAKOTA TAVERN Album release No Sinner. THE DANFORTH MUSIC HALL A Great Big World
99 SUDBURY Open Roof Festival: Outdoor concert & film screening series Os Tropñ ies doors 7:30 pm.
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70s/80s) 10 pm.
SONY CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Toronto Jazz Festival Earth, ñ Wind & Fire (R&B/soul/jazz/funk) 8 pm.
CONSTANTINES
tsena 8:30 pm. GAGE PARK Inspirational Music In The Park (gospel/folk/classical) 7 to 9 pm. GROSSMAN’S Ms Debbie & the Don Valley Stompers 9:30 pm. HUGH’S ROOM CD release Greg Wyard 8:30 pm. THE LOCAL Angie Gunn (classic country) 9 pm. ON CUE Ken Yoshioika & Dave McManus (blues) 8 pm. TRANZAC SOUTHERN CROSS Friendly Rich 7:30 pm, Hugh Oliver 5:30 pm. TRANZAC TIKI ROOM Toronto Folk Singers Club 8 pm.
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CD release Paulina Derbez, Barbara Croall (violin, piano) 8 pm. HORSESHOE Toronto Jazz Festival Joey DeFrancesco Trio 10 pm.
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Toronto Jazz Festival Ian Shaw (jazz vocals) 8 pm. KAMA Toronto Jazz Festival: Masters Of Mainstream Canadian Jazz Quartet w/ Warren Vaché 5
MAY CAFE Toronto Jazz Festival Arecibo w/
Ruben Vasquez (Latin jazz) 8 pm. MONARCHS PUB Toronto Jazz Festival The Melissa Lauren Quartette 8 pm. MUSIDEUM Robi Botos (jazz piano) 9 pm, Louis Simão Duo 7 pm. NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE Toronto Jazz Festival Lettuce, Dirty Dozen Brass Band 8 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival Denis Keldie Trio 5 pm, Laila Biali Trio noon. NAWLINS JAZZ BAR Jim Heineman Trio (jazz) 7 to 11 pm. PAINTBOX BISTRO G-Three Music Series Stacie McGregor Quintet (modern/avant garde) 9 pm. THE PAINTED LADY Sinners Quartet 8:30 pm, Late Night Jazz On Oz: All Star Jazz Jam Wayne Cass Quartet 10: 30 pm to 4 am. PAUPER’S PUB UPSTAIRS Toronto Jazz Festival: The Music Of Ellington & Strayhorn Chris Gale Quintet 7:30 pm. POETRY JAZZ CAFE The Jon Foster Trio 8:30 to 11 pm. RELISH BAR & GRILL The BTB’s (fusion jazz) 7:30 pm. REPOSADO Toronto Jazz Festival: Sly Vs Spy Vs Sly (live guitar soundtracks) 9:30 pm. THE REX Rudresh Mahanthappa 10 pm, the Colour of Soul 8 pm, Chris Gale Quartet 5 pm. ROY THOMSON HALL Toronto Jazz Festival Keith Jarrett 8 pm.
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TRANZAC SOUTHERN CROSS Trevor Giancola
(jazz) 7:30 pm.
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BIER MARKT ESPLANADE & FIONN MACCOOL’S ESPLANADE End Of Construction Patio Party 5 to 7 pm.
CLUB 120 Open-mic Comedy Show DJ Todd
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(Partisan) Rating: Leeds’s Eagulls play doom-and-gloom music informed in part by anxiety, decomposing brains and graduating college with shit options ahead of them. They’re disenchanted with the future and aren’t afraid to complain about the present: see the incendiary open letter they wrote about their experience at last year’s SXSW. The young five-piece set their anger to gothic-tinged widescreen post-punk that incorporates swirling 90s shoegaze. But while it might be dour, it never gets bleak or mopey. It’s delivered with too much energy for that. Nerve Endings and Possessed coast along on hooky reverby guitar lines, hardcore rhythms and fastmoving song structures. Singer/lyricist George Mitchell sings clean and fairly melodically, but with convincing disaffection. He’s also known to walk offstage unexpectedly, which happened as recently as two weeks ago in Denver. Here’s hoping fans get full sets at their debut Toronto shows. Top track: Possessed Eagulls play Yonge-Dundas Square and Edward Day Gallery on Friday (June 20), and Lee’s Palace on Saturday (June 21) as part of NXNE. CARLA GILLIS
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are multiple highlights, however. Inspired by the “groove blues” of the 50s, 60s and 70s, the album’s a mashup of good-times bar blues, old-fashioned Chuck Berry-style rock and roll and even – on My Paradise – Talking Heads-like funk breakdowns. Best is when they switch genres completely and showcase their backup vocalists on falsettoed soul song Feel Me Now. Top track: Feel Me Now Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer play the Dakota July 24. SG
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off what would usually be cheesy fluttering flute sounds and whooshy synth parts with aplomb on the mellow yet urgent standout Too All My Friends, while his songwriting shines in Lovers Lie, which is full of poetic truths. The quietly distorted blues of Hiding From A Heartbreak, meanwhile, would do Jack White proud. Top track: track Lost Something Michael Rault plays Handlebar tonight (Thursday, June 19), and St. James Park and Smiling Buddha (Saturday, June 21) as part of NXNE. SARAH GREENE
music is a gold mine of young vocal talent. And it’s most exciting when a singer from beyond the usual meccas of New York, London and Berlin emerges, suggesting an interesting new perspective. A child of Las Vegas’s suburbs, Shamir Bailey is an androgynously voiced teen bringing raw fragility and post-punk energy to songs about loneliness and masculinity. Although his debut release is primarily focused on unvarnished disco beats, its tenacious songwriting and strong sense of style make it tempting to compare him to San Francisco disco icon Sylvester. Bailey was discovered by a different Sylvester – Pitchfork contributor Nick – after he sent him a demo tape, and together the pair crafted a trio of throbbing dance tracks that blend industrial analog synths with tight, driving rhythms. The heart-wrenching ballad I’ll Never Be Able To Love and a cover of Canadian country musician Lindi Ortega’s Lived And Died Alone hint at more varied musical directions yet to be explored. Top track: I’ll Never Be Able To Love KEVIN RITCHIE
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“In this day and age it’s hard to be in the moment in general, and if there’s any place where you should be able to be in the moment, it’s at live music,” says Annie Clark, the singer/songwriter/guitar hero who goes by St. Vincent. In this very moment, she’s in a shack at a citadel just outside Berlin. Clark, who’s warm, polite and thoughtful over an excellent cellphone connection, is in Europe opening for the National. She’s momentarily taken out of our moment while wistfully watching lead singer Matt Berninger talking to her best friend. The mention of her upcoming NXNE show, however, snaps her back to the task at hand. “Is this the one I’m playing with Swans? Where we’re back-to-back? Fuck, yeah. I’m really excited about this one,” she says. “They’re probably my favourite band to see live, period,” Clark adds about the super-loud New York City experimental rockers. Maybe she’s biased, hav-
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ing recorded backup vocals on their last record. She’d happily join them onstage if they asked her. But Friday night at Yonge-Dundas Square is definitely St. Vincent’s show. She’s been on a hot streak since releasing her exceptional fourth solo album in February, and headlining NXNE is her latest win. “I wrote a lot of it, like, a mile from that South By show,” says Dallasraised, NYC-based Clark, referring to her inspired and theatrical – not to mention rammed – performance at Stubb’s BBQ during SXSW in March. “I come from that Nick Cave school of songwriting where you put on a suit and tie and go to work every day for 10 hours,” she says. “Austin’s really cozy and I have friends there, so it was the right amount of... I can go drink tequila with my friends at night, but I can also have enough peace and quiet to get the job done. New York I love, but it’s hard to maintain your focus when the whole world is happening outside your door.” The Texas retreat was fruitful. Masterfully helmed by her long-time pro-
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“I come from that Nick Cave school of songwriting where you put on a suit and tie and go to work every day for 10 hours.” ducer, John Congleton, the record is St. Vincent’s most self-assured. Bold and bright, it pops with complex, funky arrangements, bass that would make it a sweet house-party soundtrack, and catchy, cool-as-hell melodies. It’s her first eponymous album, for good reason. “In Miles Davis’s autobiography, he talks about how the hardest thing for a musician to do is just sound like yourself,” she explains.
“I can hear one note of Swans and know it’s Swans. I can hear literally one note of Miles and know it’s Miles. In a macro sense, I felt like I created a world on this record – point of view or whatever you want to call it – that was unmistakably my own.” Clark has also embraced a makeover of sorts, trading her natural brunette locks for a silvery lavender bob that matches the record’s slick edge and futuristic vibe. For a highly respected musician who’s flown under the mainstream radar since her 2007 debut, Marry Me, it’s a star-making evolution. She landed the season finale of this season’s Saturday Night Live, after all. But it’s the mainstream that’s creeping toward Clark, not the other way around. Her songwriting is still far more interesting than anything on commercial radio. On St. Vincent, Clark’s frank storytelling ranges from the tenderly personal (I Prefer Your Love, about her mom), to anecdotal (Rattlesnake, about a mind-fucking trip in the desert) to acute social commentary. “I want all of your mind,” she chirps on Digital Witness, a song about our current obsession with documenting our every move via social media, and the ramifications that might have. “We’re kind of swimming in self- aggrandizing minutiae. And I’m right there in it. It’s not a condemnation of the time and place, but I’m wondering what the end game is,” she says. “The government is spying on us. We knew it was going on, but we haven’t been explicitly told, so we’re pretending like it’s not happening. But it’s happening. Privacy will [someday] be a commodity only the truly elite will have. But no one even has to spy on us cuz we’re volunteering everything about our lives.” Except that, despite Clark’s Twitter being very much like any other star or regular mortal’s, she’s successfully maintained her privacy. Even onstage. During her SXSW show, for exam ple, Clark was completely in character: a marionette coming alive when the music did, shutting down when the lights dimmed, almost robotic in her masterful guitar-shredding. “That’s a new little layer added on this tour. Once you embrace the artifice of performance for all that it is – which is a very bizarre social contract – it’s totally liberating. You can just do and be anything you want. As long as it makes a good show.” Which it definitely does. “Something else takes over. All of the essential ingredients are me, but they get alchemized with an audience and with the energy of a show and with the music and something else I really don’t know how to explain. You’re yourself, but a superhero version of yourself.” Julia LeConte
No. 2 MAC DEMARCO
at the Opera House (735 Queen East), Friday (June 20), 11 pm. NXNE wristband or $20; and at Yonge-Dundas Square, Saturday (June 21), 7:30 pm. Free. nxne.com.
Mac DeMarco finds it hilarious that NXNE is putting him on the “big boy stage” at Yonge-Dundas Square this year for one of his two shows. “It’s pretty cute,” he says with a giant laugh over the phone from his Brooklyn apartment. “They hit up my manager and said, ‘Please, no nudity.’ We’ll see.” Whether DeMarco believes it or not, his presence on the big stage is warranted. The indie masses are loving his recent album, Salad Days (Captured Tracks), another slice of the Canadian musician’s laid-back blend of breezy-popmeets-dad-rock. While he may scoff at the idea of having hit the big leagues, he’s also felt the heat of his rapidly rising star, “especially when you’ve been turned into this, like, internet
meme.” Making the sophomore record, he admits, was stressful. “Every time you sit down to write, you think, ‘Oh man, I’ve got to write a song better than that last one.’ You can drive yourself nuts, especially when people think one thing is cool and you don’t want to let them down.” Equally stressful was DeMarco’s transition from goofball slacker rocker – known for sticking things up his butt onstage – to full-time musician who sets sometimes existential lyrics to super-chill, warped and sophisticated guitar pop. “For a while I was freaking out. Very, very anxious all the time. Lately I feel reinvigorated and happy to be doing what we’re doing. Blessed and privileged. No more complaints coming from this guy. At least not unless something really terrible happens.” It’s an attitude he’s taking to the stage, big or small. His current show incorporates synthesizers for the first time and is all about “positivity, because, you know, it’s easy to get a little bit evil.” To keep himself in check, he no longer drinks before playing. “It helps me be ready to vibe with the kids,” he says. “That’s what my life is now, and I’m fucking into it.” Carla Gillis
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No. 3 Spoon at Yonge-Dundas Square, Saturday (June 21), 9 pm. Free. nxne.com.
Spoon are taking Def Leppard-level amounts of time making their new album. Their eighth full-length, They Want My Soul, is set to come out on August 4 on Loma Vista/Universal rather than on the band’s long-time label, Merge. The back-room dealings could have something to do with the delay, though songwriter/singer/guitarist Britt Daniel is also a perfectionist, evident on the seven albums the Austin-formed band already has behind them. They marry Wire-esque post-punk minimalism and super-refined arrangements with vocal hooks delivered with rock ’n’ roll grit and falsetto yearning. Spoon songs are tough and poppy, stripped to their basic rhythmic and melodic essentials. Critics love ’em. We rounded up a handful of them to rank the band’s discography.
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“I am nerding out hard on the World Cup,” says Samuel T. Herring on the phone from his bedroom in Baltimore. “I’m really bummed because I have band practice in a second and I want to watch this game. It’s Germany and Portugal, and that’s kind of a World Cup final.” You can forgive the frontman of synth-pop band Future Islands for wanting to take it easy – and, of course, for having World Cup fever. Fresh off three solid months of touring, he’s enjoying some precious home time before NXNE, summer festival season in Europe, a stint in Australia and then months more of domestic and international gigs. “We’ve been doing this a very long time, and we’re used to the grind of it. But there’s a whole other side of things that we haven’t really dealt with before because we’re getting more attention,” says Herring, who is affable, down-toearth and chatty. “So there’s more press and more people and a little bit more pressure on the shows.” Herring, keyboardist Gerrit Welmers, bassist/guitarist William Cashion and touring drummer Michael Lowry owe their boost in prosperity partly to a well-timed TV gig. On March 3 they made their network debut, performing their now signature tune, Seasons (Waiting On You), on David Letterman, which happened to be a week before SXSW, which happened to be a few weeks before their fourth album, Singles (4AD), dropped on March 25. Something about Herring’s dancing – toe-
tapping, chest-pounding and low-to-theground, emphatic hip-swaying – combined with his vocals, which go from sweetly enunciated to ragingly hardcore, plus his window-on-thesoul gaze, touched a pop culture nerve. The video went viral, and suddenly a touring band of the past seven years was a sought-after commodity. “We’ve been living off our art for five years through hard work and through amazing people supporting our hard work, so to me, this is just another step up,” Herring says. “Toronto might have been on the docket before, but there were a lot of festivals in Europe that flat-out turned us down, and later they came back. You kind of want to be like, ‘Oh, fuck you! You had your chance,’ he says, laughing. “But on the other hand, that’s all part of building relationships. All you want to do is reach people with the music and continue to make music. “A ton of people are coming out because they saw that one performance, and that’s the hope, that anything you do – a song or a video clip – is a hook. Hopefully it’s not a meme, because there’s no music on those things.” There have been plenty of memes; But Future Islands wouldn’t be riding this wave if it weren’t for their outstanding fourth album. Their third record, On The Water, came after nearly four years on the road. “It was a much slower affair, in reaction to the fact that we’d been moving so fast. We weren’t writing songs
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with a lot of movement, we were writing these slow dirges,” Herring explains. “So after having this deep, cathartic record, I wanted to write an album of jams. That was my thing.” It was also the first time the band had written so much material. “In the past we’ve only written, like, five or six songs, then gone to the studio and fleshed out an album. But with this one our intention was to write as many songs as we could and pick the best ones, and to create a pop album.” Aside from its big-chorus, newwave anthems, impassioned ballads and the general feeling that any one song could be the song to fill an empty dance floor, Singles is earnestly sung and lyrically direct. Herring describes the latter as “boiling down sentiments.” “Instead of wrapping this bullshit in roses, why don’t you just say what the hell you want?” he says. “If you write the most honest things that are completely about your life, then someone’s going to connect with it. That’s the big thing I’ve realized through writing about my own personal life. When you’re really hurting, you feel like no one can understand it. But when you share that feeling you realize, ‘Oh, a lot of people feel this way.’ That’s the highest compliment, when somebody says, ‘Your music speaks to me,’ or ‘This is a part of my life, too.’ “You know, it’s good therapy for me, but also for those people.” Julia LeConte
Letting a band sleep on your couch can lead to a record deal. Just ask Josh Salter of Halifax four-piece Monomyth. When Mint Records’ Jay Arner and his band, visiting from Vancouver, needed a place to crash during last October’s Halifax Pop Explosion, Salter offered up his sofa. “The Mint Record folks were in town for a showcase [with Arner] and saw us play over the weekend,” says Salter. “They sent us an email a few
days later, and everything sort of worked itself out.” Despite the West Coast relationship, the members of Monomyth continue the East Coast tradition of playing in several bands at once: Nap Eyes, Moon, Psychic Fair. And their harmony-heavy psych pop has something in common with Halifax’s Sloan and Montreal-based Halifax expats Special Noise. But they’re also putting their own stamp on the scene. “We make constrained music but not in the Eno/Cage sense,” says Salter. “It’s constrained by our poverty.MIO141001T2_NXNE_NOW_FlexForm_2_E.indd I 1 CyanProcess MagentaProcess YellowProcess Black think it can be triangulated with theProcess CLIENT MiO Byrds, the Velvet Underground and CREATED 05/29/14 My Bloody Valentine.” Mint will release Saturnalia Re- DanC CREATIVE MAC ARTIST ErinW/DaveK Carla Gillis galia! on July 22. AD SIZE 3.833" x 5.542" INSERTION DATE(S) June 12, 2014
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You may have caught Sleigh Bells back in November when they passed through the Phoenix in support of their most recent album, Bitter Rivals, but chances are their Yonge-Dundas Square show on Thursday (June 19) will be considerably more epic. The Brooklyn noise-pop duo of Alexis Krauss and Derek Edward Miller are known for going crazy live. Like Meredith Graves of Perfect Pussy, Krauss lets her childhood musical theatre background seep into her onstage style, unafraid to get loud and unhinged. (Things once got so nuts at a show in New Jersey that a fan jumped onstage and bit Krauss’s thigh.) Miller, meanwhile, spent his youth in hardcore band Poison the Well. Their third album offers up the best balance yet of the band’s yin and yang: it’s heavy and sweet, pretty and piercing (Krauss can sing really high), dissonant and melodic. Add in the open-air venue Carla Gillis and the dusk set time (9:10 pm) and things are sure to be memorable.
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at Smiling Buddha (961 College), Thursday (June 19), midnight. NXNE wristband or $15; and the Horseshoe (370 Queen West), Friday (June 20), 10 pm. NXNE wristband or $15. nxne.com.
Catching members of Viet Cong in Chad VanGaalen’s excellent backing band the other week at Lee’s Palace was a titillating tease of what’s to come when the Calgary art rock four-piece hit the Smiling Buddha on Thursday and the Horseshoe on Friday. Made up of former Women members vocalist/bassist Matt Flegel and drummer Michael Wallace, plus VanGaalen backer Scott Munro and guitarist Daniel Christiansen, Viet Cong mix harmony-heavy garage-pop sounds with bits of noise and drone and mathy post-punk rhythms. It’s loose and experimental and full of life, defiant in the face of the loss they suffered after Women guitarist Chris Reimer’s death in 2012. The shows come ahead of the July 8 vinyl and digital re-issue of their Cassette EP (Mexican Carla Gillis Summer), which had only been available on tour before now.
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at the Horseshoe (370 Queen West), Friday (June 20), 8 pm. NXNE wristband or $15; and Edward Day Gallery (952 Queen West), Sunday (June 22), 3 pm. NXNE wristband or pwyc. nxne.com.
After a string of EPs and a few years spent rallying the local indie scene to stop worrying about their eardrums, hometown loud rockers Greys have just released their highly anticipated debut album, If Anything (Buzz), before their first of three NXNE shows. Over beers and lemon-flavoured water on a sunny Harbord Street patio, lead singer and guitarist Shehzaad Jiwani and drummer Braeden Craig list the must-haves
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Odonis Odonis released their critically acclaimed second album, Hard Boiled Soft Boiled, in April, solidifying their reputation as the city’s best (and possibly only) industrial-shoegaze-surf-punk band. The first half is tougher and rougher than their 2011 debut, Hollandaze, but on the last half they delve into their hazy dream pop side, expanding their range without sacrificing their unique approach. Originally the home recording project of frontman Dean Tzenos, Odonis Odonis have evolved into a formidable live band. Mixing glossy synthetic tones with grainy lo-fi noise, they’ve got a deceptively timeless quality to their sound, which is sometimes like a misremembered reinterpretation of underground 80s post-punk. Benjamin Boles
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The Leeds post-punks embrace life’s dark shadows without ever becoming overly glum, thanks to shoegaze hooks, rock-and-roll energy and clean but angsty vocal delivery. Friday (June 20) at Yonge-Dundas Square and Edward Day Gallery; Saturday (June 21) at Lee’s Palace.
The T.O. jangle-grunge band’s fuzzfilled Inside The Velvet Castle EP comes out on Buzz Records on July 15. Saturday (June 21) at the Great Hall.
Swans The re-formed experimental rockers play the most intense music on earth: cranky, sprawling, deafening and majestic. Friday (June 20) at Yonge-Dundas Square.
HSY These distortion-loving Torontonians churn out primitive, lo-fi tunes with repeating lines that’ll have you singing along on the first try. Thursday (June 19) at Adelaide Hall and Saturday (June 21) at the Great Hall.
PS I Love You The affectionately noisy Kingston duo and perennial festival faves are gearing up for a new album, For Those Who Stay, out in July on Paper Bag. Thursday (June 19) at Virgin Mobile Mod Club and Saturday (June 21) on the Bruise Cruise.
Perfect Pussy Charging out of Syracuse come this hardcore four-piece centred around Meredith Graves’s bracingly confessional lyrics, unholy screams and riveting stage presence. Friday (June 20) at the Horseshoe and Saturday (June 21) at the Great CARLA GILLIS Hall. NOW june 19-25 2014
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An air of folkloric mystery has surrounded Goat since the Swedes released their debut album, World Music, in 2012. A dizzying fusion of African rhythms, soaring metal riffs and psychedelic funk, it’s become a cult and critical favourite. Onstage the band amplifies this primordial pulse with masks and cos tumes that also shield their identities, which they further obscure in inter views by using an array of pseudonyms, from the fantastical (Goatman) to the mundane (Christian Johansson) to the ridiculous (see next paragraph). A deal with U.S. indie label Sub Pop earlier this year hasn’t changed this. As member Goat McKartney explains, individualism is antithetical to the band’s guiding principles. “Be aware that almost everything you do, you do inside a group or col lective,” McKartney says. “Your job, your family, your friends, society. We try to be aware of the importance of the collective and the unimportance of the individual when we make music – and in life in general. This is the main rea son we wear our robes and masks. “Some of our masks are more than a thousand years old, and some are homemade stuff. For some of us, the masks have a long family history; for others they reflect how the person feels about the music. The main thing is that they unite us and make us play as one.” The story is that Goat hail from Gothenburg and the remote hamlet Kor pilombolo, which – according to the band – was home to voodoo practition ers who were burned to death by crusaders. The legend’s blend of voodoo spiritualism and Scandinavian collectivism is as compelling a way as any to explain the music’s themes of transcen dence. So what’s the story behind the band name? “We didn’t choose it. Our ancestors did,” says McKartney. “I believe it had something to do with a sacrifice they did – the sacrifice of their individual Kevin Ritchie ities.”
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No. 2 OMAR SOULEYMAN
at Vice Island (Toronto Island), Thursday (June 19), 7:15 pm. $30 or NXNE wristband, rsvp.vice.com/viceisland; and at Yonge-Dundas Square, Friday (June 20), 6:30 pm. Free. nxne.com.
Not many wedding singers can say they’ve collaborated with both Björk and Four Tet, but Omar Souleyman is in a class of his own. The legendary Syrian performer specializes in the modern form of dabke folk music, which adds electronic sounds and rhythms to the traditional genre. While his approach is rougher and rawer than that of many of his contemporaries, that edge has helped Souleyman connect with audiences outside the Middle East, allowing him to move beyond the wedding circuit to festival stages all over the world. If you include his widely bootlegged live recordings, there are more than 500 Omar Souleyman albums in circulation, so don’t bother yelling out requests. Better instead to just let loose and join the Benjamin Boles dance party.
No. 3 XIU XIU
at M for 159 Manning, Friday (June 20), 7 pm. NXNE wristband or $20; and the Great Hall (1087 Queen West), Friday (June 20), 10 pm. NXNE wristband or $15. nxne.com.
While they’re originally from San Jose, California, there’s no trace of sunny beach pop vibes in Xiu Xiu’s intensely gloomy synth pop. Few artists are as adept at capturing the frayed-nerves feeling of crushing anxiety as vocalist Jamie Stewart, although careful listens also reveal a delicate sense of hope and tentative, nervous joy amidst the heartbreak and depression. Xiu Xiu’s newest album, Angel Guts: Red Classroom (Polyvinyl), is one of their most divisive yet, horrifying as many critics as it thrilled. The sex and death themes are present as always, but increased use of guitar brought Stewart’s Suicide influences closer to the foreground. Not for the easily Benjamin Boles bummed out. NOW june 19-25 2014
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No. 4 TOBACCO
at Massey Hall (178 Victoria), Thursday (June 19), 9 pm. NXNE wristband or $30. nxne.com. Planning on seeing Tobacco’s live show? Consider yourself warned: the Black Moth Super Rainbow frontman plays his heavy analog electronic beats in front of a video backdrop that’s pure nightmare (or fetish) fodder – gory films fused with Freddy Krueger spoof porn, Jerry Springer clips, erotic 1980s-era exercise videos, advertisements for 1-800-CREEP hotlines. Then, of course, there’s the music, which sounds as if the Pittsburgh-based artist (real name Tom Fec) revels in making the listener’s skin crawl. It’s brutally spastic and full of foreboding, but with hints of swelling, sunny melodies. Before things get too cozy, though, Fec will contort his vocoder-laced vocals to relay some alien message. Watch out for the artist’s cult of fans, who wear grotesque latex orange masks that Fec sold through Kickstarter to help fund Black Moth Super Rainbow’s latest record, Cobra Juicy. In short: get ready for Massey Hall to turn into your own personal horror film. SAMANTHA EDWARDS
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This Toronto/Montreal trio make ambient electronic music that could be the soundtrack to a secret black magic ceremony. Thursday (June 19) at Edward Day G allery and Friday (June 20) at the G arrison.
Twist Brian Borcherdt (Holy Fuck, Dusted) and Laura Hermiston (BB Guns) team up for some haunting, ambient country experiments. Thursday (June 19) at the Great Hall and Friday (June 20) at 159 Manning.
All the way from Nunavut, the Jerry Cans combine Inuktitut country swing and throat singing with decidedly non-Arctic references like reggae. Saturday (June 21) at the Tranzac Club.
Spiritualized The highly influential UK space rock veterans are masters of finding pop beauty under a druggy haze of drones. Friday (June 20) at Massey Hall.
Weeknight This Brooklyn ambient pop duo craft melancholic ballads full of pretty textures and dark undercurrents. Friday (June 20) at the Garrison. Benjamin Boles
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No. 1 KELELA
at Wrongbar (1279 Queen West), Friday (June 20), midnight. NXNE wristband or $15; and Massey Hall (178 Victoria), Saturday (June 21), 9 pm. NXNE wristband or $30. nxne.com.
The last time Kelela Mizanekristos performed in Toronto was as Solange’s opening act. Although she was playing for a crowd of 2,000, the Los Angeles-based R&B singer was still an unknown quantity, having just quit her day job as a telemarketer to hit the road with the younger Knowles sister. A year later she’s poised to take her experimental indie R&B to the mainstream thanks to her mixtape Cut 4 Me, released online for free last fall by electronic label Fade to Mind. It features production work by Kingdom, Jam City and Nguzunguzu, and its austere and imaginative rhythms proved a perfect showcase for Kelela’s classically minded approach to R&B balladry. Basically, if the last 20 minutes of Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 album are your vibe, Kelela’s two NXNE Kevin Ritchie shows are not to be missed.
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JUICY J at Yonge-Dundas Square, Sunday (June 22), 9 pm. Free. nxne.com. The rap world rarely welcomes second acts, but Three 6 Mafia emcee Juicy J got one. Shortly after the 2006 Academy Award winner for best original song (It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp from Hustle & Flow) cast himself as an OG with a penchant for partying, he found a second wind as Wiz Khalifa’s number-two man in – and part owner of – Taylor Gang Records, a move that opened doors for the Memphis native. Before long, he released the platinum-selling single Bandz A Make Her Dance and became the edgy counterpart on mega-pop jams like Katy Perry’s Dark Horse and Mike WiLL Made It’s 23. As one of NXNE’s headliners, J is expected to command the crowd like a sinister carnival man – inspiring chants and imploring fans to match B:3.833” his turn-up. We’re in good hands: he’s had the last two decades to prepare T:3.833” JORDAN SOWUNMI for it.
No. 3 RHYE
at Massey Hall (178 Victoria), Saturday (June 21), 10 pm. $30 or NXNE wristband. nxne.com.
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Mike Milosh, singer and frontman of alternative R&B duo Rhye, had jaws on the floor at that group’s first Toronto show in April 2013. His silky, gender-neutral, Sade-like vocals were entrancing at the Great Hall, so we can only imagine what they’ll sound like in Massey Hall’s storied acoustics when he returns for NXNE this week. Between then and now, he released Jetlag, his fourth album as Milosh, the name he uses for his electronic solo work. He turned the cover art – snaps he took of his girlfriend, Alexa Nikolas – into a photo exhibit at T.O.’s Moniker Gallery, where we meet as he and Nikolas put the final touches on placement and lighting of the gigantic portraits. Nikolas, however, is not the person who graces the cover of Woman, Rhye’s one and only album. “The album art has always bothered me, actually,” Milosh says. “The Rhye record was done with Polydor, and there were all these dates we had to have everything ready in time for, so they just hired a photographer and a model I don’t know. It just feels really, really insincere.” And because they didn’t release any conventional Rhye press images, the album art is strongly associated with the duo. “It feels fraudulent, and everything I try to do in art is
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the opposite of fraudulent and major label commercial product, so it’s always irked me.” But it’s also what motivated him and Nikolas to mount this gallery show. Milosh grew up in Toronto but has lived in the Netherlands, Montreal, Berlin and now L.A. “I basically tried to create an album about every place I went. So I did my first album in Holland, my second in Toronto, my third in Thailand.…” He met the other half of Rhye when producer/musician Robin Hannibal asked him to remix a song for his neosoul duo Quadron. Milosh ultimately didn’t do the remix but did want to collaborate. He flew to Denmark from Berlin, where they wrote three Rhye songs right off the bat. The sensual, beautifully orchestrated record was a hit, but it’s a one-shot deal, Milosh says. “Rhye is a side project. It’s not the thing that’s going to dominate my existence. I’ll be making Milosh records forever.” But it did play a significant role in his life, musically and personally. “It allowed me to move to L.A. to be with Alexa,” he says. “So it felt kind of cosmic, like it was supposed to happen at Julia LeConte that time.”
Ryan Hemsworth The Toronto via Halifax DJ/producer released his first full-length, Guilt Trips, in 2013 but has been filling dance floors with his electro-hip-hop remixes for years. Friday (June 20) at Adelaide Hall.
Cities Aviv This uncategorizable Memphis artist raps over disco, drum ’n’ bass, pop and postpunk mashups on his latest album, Come To Life. The live show is just as unpredictably energetic. Friday (June 20) at the Virgin Mobile Mod Club.
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No. 4 A$AP FERG
at Tattoo (567 Queen West), Friday (June 20), midnight. NXNE wristband or $20. When A$AP Ferg last visited Toronto, he was just about to go to Japan. The journey ended up having a significant impact. “They knew the deep album cuts. It’s a trip to break language barriers like that,” says the 25-year-old emcee, born Darold Ferguson Jr., over the phone from Atlanta, where he’s working on the follow-up to his debut album, Trap Lord (Sony). Ferg’s overseas reach isn’t a surprise to anyone who’s charted his trajectory since 2012. His first single, Work, was a surprise hit, spawning a remix that has nearly 21 million views on YouTube. His next, Shabba, was even bigger – peaking at number 9 on the Billboard 200. Both hits were made for riling up crowds, something Ferg spent a lot of time doing last year opening for fellow NXNEr Juicy J and headlining a tour of his own. Then earlier this year, he hit the road with M.I.A., exposing him to entirely new demographics. “Her audience is very broad. There were nine-year-old girls and 60-year old men there. Some songs we didn’t perform because they were too profane. But they still wanted to get ratchet, so we had fun.” Ferg’s penchant for party rap is rooted in solid rhyming skill. Take his recent visit to New York City’s Hot 97 with the A$AP Mob, where he freestyled for 10 minutes on Funkmaster Flex’s show. “When you’re freestyling legitimately off the top, it’s impossible to re-enact,” says Ferg. “I want people to reminisce in shock, like, ‘Remember when Rocky and Ferg were going back and forth on Flex?’” Creating memorable moments on New York radio is clearly important to the Harlem native, but his career aspirations extend much further. “I’m not into keeping myself confined to one type of culture. I want to expand. We have the world as our playground, so why stay in one place? I want to be the best artist in the world, not the best artist in New York.” JORDAN SOWUNMI
allie Local singer cranks up the turn-ofthe-millennium neo-soul vibe. Friday (June 20) at M for 159 Manning and Saturday (June 21) at Massey Hall..
Pusha T The GOOD Music breakout star of 2013 wowed critics and hip-hop heads with his solo debut, My Name Is My Name. His warm performances belie the legitimacy of his “coke rap.” Thursday (June 19) at VICE Island (Toronto Island).
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A deadly combo of Atlanta rapper Killer Mike and NYC emcee/producer El-P. Saturday (June 21) at Adelaide Hall and Sunday (June 22) at Yonge-Dundas Square.
Shi Wisdom Shi Wisdom has been drawing larger and larger crowds in T.O. of late. Her latest EP, Stranger Things Have Happened, is trippy, futuristic and at times dark soul. Friday (June 20) at Tattoo. Julia LeConte NOW june 19-25 2014
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No. 2 Ratking
at Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor West), Saturday (June 21), 1 am. NXNE wristband or $20; and Yonge-Dundas Square, Sunday (June 22), 7 pm. Free. nxne.com.
No. 1 TUNE-YARDS at Massey Hall (178 Victoria), Thursday (June 19), 10 pm. NXNE wristband or $30.
Sometimes the best way to follow up a critically acclaimed album is to ditch everything you know and start from scratch. “I didn’t want to write the same stuff I had before,” explains Merrill Garbus over the phone from Annapolis, Maryland. “In other words, I was dipping my toes into every pool I possibly could.” For the frontwoman of avant-pop project tUnE-yArDs, that meant retiring the looping pedal as a writing tool and demoting the ukulele from principal instrument to accessory. Garbus also studied Haitian drumming, which she compares to “learning another language of rhythm,” and found vocal inspiration in Mali’s queen of the desert blues, Khaira Arby. The result of these explorations is Nikki Nack, tUnE-yArDs’ excellent third album, rife with toe-tapping Afrobeats, vocal acrobatics and gritty synth grooves courtesy of long-time collaborator Nate Brenner. It’s a smooth transition from 2011’s Whokill, which put Garbus on countless best-of lists that year. Despite the continued praise, the New York-based artist is careful not to become overconfident. “A lot of the time, people are telling you how good you are,” she says. “To me, it’s the self-examined human, let alone the self-examined artist, that grows. And that’s what I intend to keep doing.” Onstage, Garbus is still getting used to some of the new songs, like Wait For A Minute, a quiet number featuring her childhood Casio. “It’s kind of like when you’ve worn black your whole life and all of a sudden you’re like, ‘I think I want to wear chartreuse,’” she says. But chartreuse suits her. Infectiously groovy Nikki Nack will help you discover your untouched rhythmic prowess. “That’s the ideal,” she says. “Having people dance to your music.” Samantha Edwards
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New York post-hip-hop trio Ratking released their debut album, So It Goes, in April and it’s not surprising that the precocious collective have embraced a Kurt Vonnegut catchphrase: like the famed American writer, they are strong voices of the counterculture. Uninterested in anything mainstream, corporate or predictable, emcees Wiki and Hak, plus producer Sporting Life, bring cold, anti-authoritarian realism to raps about their home city. They add a punk sensibility to mellow throwback boom-bap stylings, patient instrumentals, drum ’n’ bass interludes and weirdo old TV samples. They’re courting the underground and have little in common with other trendy NYC rap collectives in their age range (hovering around 20). More proof they’re super-avant, with cred to boot? The trio have collaborated with fellow deep thinker, crooner King Krule as well as experimental Julia LeConte trip-hop genre-blender Princess Nokia.
No. 3 GOLDEN TEACHER
at Yonge-Dundas Square, Thursday (June 19), 6:30 pm. Free; and at Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor West), Friday (June 20), 11 pm. NXNE wristband or $20. nxne.com.
There aren’t many dance music studio projects that get as much praise for their delightfully unhinged shows as Glasgow’s Golden Teacher. It probably helps their transition to the stage that their recordings have been loose live-totape jam sessions instead of the heavily edited laptop constructions most club music comes from. Bringing together members of
Scottish noise rockers Ultimate Thrush and house music duo Silk Cut, Golden Teacher found the perfect home for their eclectic sound on JD Twitch’s Optimo Music label. Protohouse, Italo-disco, punk-funk, industrial dance and Afrobeat collide to create a hypnotic trance-inducing groove. Golden Teacher sound like the kind of forgotten experimental disco band that vintage vinyl collectors fantasize about discovering when they go crate-digging. Benjamin Boles
No. 4 Danny Brown
at Yonge-Dundas Square, Thursday (June 19), 7:40 pm. Free; and Virgin Mobile Mod Club (722 College), Friday (June 20), midnight. NXNE wristband or $20. nxne.com.
Danny Brown is one of music’s most fascinating figures. The Detroit emcee found fame later than most – releasing his debut album, The Hybrid, in 2010 on his 29th birthday. Before that came a slew of EPs and mixtapes, including his Detroit State Of Mind mixtapes volumes 1 through 4. The success of songs like Grown Up in 2012 – paired with his shaved head/ afro, missing front tooth and outlandish fashion – landed him splashy spreads in glossy magazines like GQ. Then there was the time he caused a huge internet stir after receiving unsolicited oral sex onstage. (Tourmate Kitty Pryde wrote an essay for VICE describing it as sexual assault; Brown later disagreed.) That’s a lot of life experience. In 2013, Brown channelled it into Old (Fool’s Gold), his mature, introspective but still very Danny Brown (there’s a song called Kush Coma, after all) third album, which also continued his tradition of cross-genre collaborations – with Canadian electronic duo Purity Ring, for example. Even though he grew up a stone’s throw from Canada, it’s still an event when Brown makes it across the border. And it’s always a party when he Julia LeConte gets here.
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Melbourne’s Courtney Barnett is hilarious. Not laugh-out-loud funny but delightfully deadpan chuckle-inducing. Take a gander at her tennis-loving video for Avant Gardener. You’ll be hardpressed to find a more idiosyncratically croaky and cool voice, let alone one verbosely going on about having an asthma attack during an Australian heat wave. The songwriter/guitarist says most of her lyrics come out of journaling, whether she’s bitching about condescending older guys (Out Of The Woodwork) or dropping references to the Stones and the Triffids on a drunken, meandering grunge ramble (History Eraser). Barnett’s self-released EPs I’ve Got A Friend Called Emily Ferris and How To Carve A Carrot Into A Rose have been combined into The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas by House Anxiety/Marathon Artists. She’s also working on a new Sarah Greene album.
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1. FACTOR Funding 101s Receiving a FACTOR grant makes a huge difference to any band or artist, whether it’s for touring, recording or marketing music. The program’s director of operations, Phil Gumbley, takes you through the ins and outs of the newly revamped application process. Saturday (June 21).
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3. Fashioning An Icon: The Power Of Music And Style Pharrell’s enormous hat was at first confounding, then irritating, and then, strangely, we seemed to accept it. How does style work for or against artists, and why should we care? A panel of fashion insiders will attempt to explain that to us. Friday (June 20).
4. The Case For A Free And Open Internet Brian Knappenberger, director of The Internet’s Own Boy, about the late activist and Reddit founder Aaron Swartz, is in town, in some ways, to finish what Swartz started: argue for an internet unregulated by governments and corporations. Thursday (June 19).
5. Chris Kaskie: Digital Disruption – The Undercurrent Of Media You may not know Chris Kaskie’s name, but you certainly know Pitchfork Media and how it became a music tastemaker. At his keynote, its president shares tips for web managers on how to stand out amid the digital kate robertson noise. Friday (June 20).
2. Kurt Braunohler You’ll never look at a dildo the same way again after hearing Braunohler’s classic joke about running through the streets with a doublepronged sex toy. Expect that and a lot more off-centre observations when he performs a weekend of shows at the Comedy Bar, with two shows Friday and Saturday (June 20 and 21) and a hosting gig for resident sketch troupe the Sketchersons on Sunday Night Live (June 22).
3. Late-night shows Yeah, you can see comedy in this town seven days a week, but most shows wrap up around midnight. Not at NXNE Comedy, where you can schedule your own marathon of mirth by checking stuff out late – even after 3 am. Expect no-holds-barred sets from the likes of Nick Beaton, Alex Pavone, Jean Paul, Matt Folliott, Dom Pare and Steph Tolev, who are all performing into the wee hours.
4. DeAnne Smith Before you get all Prided out, take in a show by the suavest queer comic around, the ultrasmart, likeable and focused Smith, who can make you laugh about abortion, getting waxed and neanderthal male comics. Thursday (June 19) at the Comedy Bar.
5. The new venue The festival lost the LOT Comedy Room this year, but it’s added a new space just up the street. Can’t wait to check out the Studio Bar (824 Dundas West) for first-rate acts like Julia Hladkowicz, Matt O’Brien, Chris Locke, Graham Kay and Christina Walkinshaw. GLENN SUMI
North by Northeast Festival schedule
Music Slot-by-Slot schedule ThursdayJune19 8PM
9PM
Adelaide Hall 250 Adelaide St W
Horse Lords Baltimore, MD
Baltic Avenue 875 Bloor St W
The This Many Boyfriends Club
Berczy Park 35 Wellington St E
Baked Goods 5 -6 pm
The Boat 158 Augusta Ave
Tei Shi
Drugs In Japan
GHXST
The New Enemy
Sumo Cyco
NQ Arbuckle Toronto, ON
Lindi Ortega, Harlan Pepper, Lee Harvey Osmond
Whitehorse, Jim Cuddy
Alejandro Escovedo
Sam Cash, Whitney Rose, Joe Nolan
Jess Reimer
Slow Leaves
Sweet Alibi
Yes We Mystic
Sons of York
Johnny Active
Hollywood FLOSS
Marc Haize
J. Dohe
Freeze-Tag
Charlotte Cornfield
Sea Oleena
Wake Island
How Sad
The Lovely Feathers
Technical Kidman
Sc Mira
Joywave
Sylvan Esso
My Gold Mask
Juan Wauters
Meatbodies
Saint Rich
Hunters
Calvin Love
Odonis Odonis
ZONES
Twist
White Poppy
Fresh Snow
Tim Hecker
Winnipeg, MB
4
New York/TO, ON
Winnipeg, MB
5 6 7
Handlebar 159 Augusta Ave
8
Montreal, QC
Rochester, NY, NY
New York, USA
Los Angeles, CA
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Winnipeg, MB
Hamilton, ON Brooklyn, NY
Toronto, ON
Winnipeg, MB
Hamilton, ON Toronto, ON
Austin, TX
Winnipeg, MB
New York, NY
The Cautioneers Toronto, ON
London, ON Toronto, ON
Tartar Control
Los Angeles, CA
After hours until 4 am
Toronto, ON
After hours until 4 am
Winnipeg, MB
Houston, TX
Montreal, QC
Durham, NC
New Jersey, NJ
Toronto, ON
Houston, TX
Montreal, QC
Vancouver, BC Montreal, QC
Cleveland, OH
After hours until 4 am
Montreal, QC
After hours until 4 am
Chicago, IL
Brooklyn, NY
Vancouver, BC
Edmonton, AB
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
New York Night Train New York Night Train Soul Clap and Dance Soul Clap and Dance Off w. Jonathan Toubin Off w. Jonathan Toubin New York, NY
New York, NY
Montreal, QC
Dan Guiry 7 :30-7:40 pm Tim Gilbert 7:40-7:50 pm Gemma Files 7:50-8 pm Kathleen Phillips 8-8:10 pm Fake Injury Party 8:10-8:30 pm Adam Nayman 8:30-8:40 pm Terrisio del Toro 8:40-8:50 pm Mrs Glass 2 -2:40 pm Aisha Burns 3-3:30 pm Leo Rondeau 4-4:40 pm Carson McHone 5-5:40 pm Jesse Moore of East Cameron Folkcore 6 -6:40 pm Dana Falconberry 7-7:40 pm
Hideout 484 Queen St W
Lyric Dubee
Molly Thomason
Barrie, ON
House of Vans @ VICE Island Toronto Island
Toronto, ON
Gay Nineties
Baked Goods
Kalle Mattson
Fine Times
Michael Rault
Kill Matilda
The Demos
Falling Androids
The Split
OBESØN
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
Montreal, QC
Rochester, NY
Ottawa, ON
Toronto, ON
Richmond, BC
Ottawa, ON
Elizabeth
Toronto, ON
Vancouver, BC
After hours until 4 am
Toronto, ON
Jonathan Toubin 3-3:20 pm Cellphone 3:20-3:40 pm Mean Jeans 3:55-4:25 pm Mikey Dangerous 4:45-5:15 pm The Posterz 5:30-6 pm Le1f 6:15-6:45 pm Brendan Philips 6 :45-7:15 pm Omar Souleyman 7:15-8 pm Future Islands 8:30-9:30 pm Pusha T 10-11 pm
Lee’s Palace 529 Bloor St W
The Auras
Toronto, ON
Market Lane Front and Jarvis
Toby Goodshank New York, NY
The Pizza Underground Brooklyn, NY
Shannon and the Clams New York City, NY
Bloodshot Bill Montreal, QC
Briar Rabbit 12-1 pm Supreme Cuts
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MiO Squirtcar
NXNE Festival Village at Edward Day Gallery 952 Queen St W. #200
Hull, QC
Toronto, ON
3AM
Brooklyn, NY
Psycho Mad Sally
Toronto, ON
The Great Hall (Conversation Room) 1087 Queen St W
Mod Club Theatre 722 College St
North America
Hamilton, ON
2AM
Sc Mira 12-1 pm
The Great Hall 1087 Queen St W
MiO House at The Hoxton 69 Bathurst St
MIMICO
London, United Kingdom
I Smell Blood
Winnipeg, MB
The Drake Hotel Underground 1150 Queen St W The Garrison 1197 Dundas St W
Illitry
Toronto, ON
The Inflation Kills
Crawford 718 College St Dakota Tavern 249 Ossington Ave
Young Magic
WTCHS
Federal Lights
College Park (Parkette) On south end of College Park Shopping Mall
1AM
Fuck Buttons
Scattered Clouds
Hamilton, ON Toronto, ON
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Thoughts On Air
Bovine Sex Club 542 Queen St W
Cameron House 408 Queen St W
Boston, MA
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Plateau Mont-Royal Southeast, QC
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Vancouver, BC
Montreal, QC
Budweiser Music House at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern 370 Queen St W
10PM
Amtrac
Made In Heights Brooklyn, NY
After hours until 4 am
The Pizza Underground 8 :30-9 pm Shannon and the Clams 9:30-10 pm Bloodshot Bill 10:30-11 pm Frankie Cosmos 11:30 pm-12 am Kins 12:30-1 am Caddywhompus
New Orleans, LA
Speedy Ortiz
Northampton, MA
PS I Love You Kingston, ON
Pissed Jeans Allentown, PA
Exclaim! TVtapings with: Monomyth 1-1:40 pm Gay nineties 3-3:40 pm The Wet Secrets 4-4:40 pm L.A. COPS 6 -6:40 pm DOOMSQUAD 7-7:40 pm Ancient Ocean 8-8:40 pm Maica Mia 9 -9:40 pm Lydia Ainsworth 10-10:40 pm Kontravoid 11-11:40 pm Veronica Vasicka 12-2 am Ell V Gore DJ Set 2-3 am Mikey Apples 3-4 am
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9PM
10PM
Katie DuTemple Toronto, ON
Gruve
Mainland
Lux Deluxe
Indicator Indicator
Another City
The Wet Secrets
Gay Nineties
Brian Borcherdt DJ Set
You’ll Never Get To Heaven
Julie Fader
Juan Wauters
Viet Cong
Colchester, United Kingdom
Fevers
Sidney York
Hannah Epperson
Weaves
Tobacco
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Diamond Bones
Look Vibrant
Language Arts
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Only Child
Ottawa, ON
Toronto, ON
Montreal, QC
Toronto, ON, ON
Calgary, AB
11PM
Brooklyn, NY
Toronto, ON
Sennheiser House at Massey Hall 178 Victoria St
Smiling Buddha 961 College Street
Stone Iris
Jackson Nova
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Silver Dollar Room
1AM
Ghost Cousin
The Jessica Stuart Few
Rancho Relaxo 300 College St Rivoli 332 Queen St W
12aM
Joseph King
Edmonton, AB
New York, NY
Northampton, MA
Vancouver, ON
Allegheny County, PA
Montreal, QC
Edmonton, ON
London, ON
Andre Ethier
Chicago, IL
After hours until 4 am
Hamilton, ON
Winnipeg, MB
Vancouver, BC
3AM
Slow Down Molasses
Yonder Peak
Seoul
B-17
Heat
Death Hymn Number 9
The Yips
Sam Coffey and The Iron Lungs
Toronto, ON
Saskatoon, SK
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
New York, USA
Toronto, ON
Montreal, QC
Calgary, AB
Toronto, ON
Los Angeles, CA
Montreal, QC
Ottawa, ON
Toronto, ON
Supermarket 268 Augusta Ave
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Red Bull Sound Select Tattoo 567 Queen St W
14
Wrestlers
Mas Ysa
Laurent Bourque
Lorraine Segato
Houston, TX
Gunner & Smith
Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Ave
Saskatoon, SK
Weldon Park 569 College St
15
Canailles
Montreal, QC
HOLYCHILD
Woodstock, USA
Ottawa, ON
Mississauga, ON
Oakland, CA
Toronto, ON
Ryley Walker
Edmonton, AB
2AM
Los Angeles, CA
Tove Lo
Secret Show
Sweden
Toronto, ON
SASSYBLACK 10-11 pm Akoko ft. Sir E.U 11-11:30 pm Loaf Muzik 11:30 pm-12 am NeverLand Gang 12-12:30 am Progress 12:30-1 am L.atasha Alcindor 1-1:30 am DJ Bambii 1:30-2:30 am
Wrongbar 1279 Queen St W
Pif Paf Hangover Montreal, QC
Yonge Dundas Square Yonge and Dundas
Blaire Alise & The Bombshells
The Kickstand Band Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI
Beach Day
Dan Croll
Hollywood, FL
Liverpool, UK
Odonis Odonis 5 :30-6:10 pm Golden Teacher 6 :30-7:10 pm Danny Brown 7:40-8:40 pm Sleigh Bells 9:10-10:40 pm 1 P ERDU 2 OUTLAWS & GUNSLINGERS 3 MANITOBA MUSIC 4 PASSOVAH 5 PANACHE 6 WAVELENGTH 7 BROKEN PENCIL PRESENTS: SEX & DEATH - Music & Reading series 8 AUSTIN INDEPENDENT RADIO / LISTEN TO AIR.COM 9 MIO PRESENTS AM ONLY 10 CO.PwILOT AM 11 POP MONTREAL 12 JUST SHOWS 13 CROSS BOARDERS 14 R ED BULL SOUND SELECT 15 88 DAYS OF FORTUNE
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10 pm
11 pm
12 am
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2 am
3 am
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Danny Brown Yonge-Dundas Square
Sleigh Bells Yonge-Dundas Square
Mas Ysa Tattoo
White Horse, Jim Cuddy Horseshoe Tavern
Viet Cong Smiling Buddha
Dan Croll Wrongbar
Jonathan Toubin The Garrison
A sol Mechanic Handlebar
Julia LeConte
Weaves Massey Hall
Future Islands Toronto Island
Pusha T Toronto Island
Illitry Baltic Avenue
Fresh Snow The Great Hall
Odonis Odonis The Garrison
Michael Rault Handlebar
Jonathan Toubin The Garrison
Carla Gillis
Danny Brown Yonge-Dundas Square
PS I Love You Virgin Mobile Mod Club
tUnE-yArDs Massey Hall
White Poppy The Great Hall
Viet Cong Smiling Buddha
Tim Hecker The Great Hall
Michael Rault Handlebar
Sam Cofffey & the Iron Lungs Smiling Buddha
Benjamin Boles
Weaves Massey Hall
ZONES The Great Hall
tUnE-yArDs Massey Hall
Kontravoid Edward Day
Fresh Snow The Great Hall
Tim Hecker The Great Hall
Jonathan Toubin The Garrison
Jonathan Toubin The Garrison
FridayJune20 8PM Adelaide Hall 250 Adelaide St W
Berczy Park 35 Wellington St E
Kalle Mattson
St. Catharines, ON
12aM
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Tennyson
Evy Jane
Mas Ysa
Ryan Hemsworth
Aaron Berger & The Blue Stars
Luka
Erik Lind & The Orchard
Tremor
Delta Will
Skydome Hotel
YOU HANDSOME DEVIL
Drop Dead Pin-Ups
ARSON
Dearly Beloved
Hands & Teeth
Happy Fangs
Greys
Benjamin Booker
Viet Cong
Speedy Ortiz
Swearin’
Honey Wild
Niagara Falls, ON
Toronto, ON
Edmonton, AB
Montreal, QC
Vancouver, BC Toronto, ON
Woodstock, USA Toronto, ON
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3AM
Toronto, ON Toronto, ON
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Bovine Sex Club 542 Queen St W
Toronto, ON
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Cameron House 408 Queen St W
3
The Drake Hotel Underground 1150 Queen St W
4
The Garrison 1197 Dundas St W
5
Charlottesville, VA
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
New Orleans, LA
Toronto, ON
Calgary, AB
Toronto, ON
Northampton, MA
Dance Movie
Chalk And Numbers
The Bynars
The Black Fever
Animal Parts
Scott Helman
Donovan Woods
Jessica Mitchell
Shred Kelly
Sun K
The Order of Good Cheer
Toronto, ON
Devon Sproule
Toronto, ON
Magnolia
Halifax, NS
Dakota Tavern 249 Ossington Ave
June 19-25 2014 NOW
10PM Toronto, ON
Whitney Pea
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11PM
Deebs
1
Baltic Avenue 875 Bloor St W
Budweiser Music House at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern 370 Queen St. W
9PM
Halifax, NS
Toronto, ON
Brooklyn, NY Toronto, ON
Boston, MA Fernie, BC
Toronto, ON Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
John Southworth
Marker Starling
Trembling Bells
Quatro
Quatro
North America
Tiers
Weeknight
Beliefs
Crystal Stilts
DOOMSQUAD
New York, NY
Toronto, ON
Brooklyn, NY
Toronto, ON
Brooklyn, NY
Glasgow, UK
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Brooklyn, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Brooklyn, NY
Syracuse, NY
After hours until 4 am
After hours until 4 am
Toronto, ON
Toronto/Montreal, ON
Perfect Pussy
After hours until 4 am
Toronto, ON
Bernice
Toronto, ON
San Francisco, CA
Wish
Toronto, ON
After hours until 4 am
FridayJune20 8PM The Great Hall 1087 Queen St W
9PM
10PM
The Pizza Underground 8:15-8:40 pm
7
11PM
12aM
1AM
Xiu Xiu
Thug Entrancer
Oneohtrix Point Never
Los Angeles, CA
Denver, CO
2AM
Brooklyn, USA
Handlebar 159 Augusta Ave
The Good Graces
Giant Hand
Culture Reject
My Darling Fury
Bad Channels
Idgy Dean
Ellie Herring
Hideout 484 Queen St W
Skinny Bitches
Gramercy Riffs
The Ugly Club
Camera
Bailiff
Sc Mira
Black Alley
Army Girls
Zorch
Golden Teacher
Goat
Pissed Jeans
Atlanta, GA
Toronto, ON
Lee’s Palace 529 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
8
Brooklyn, NJ
Toronto, ON
M for 159 Manning 159 Manning Ave
Austin, TX
Richmond, VA Wrexham, UK Glasgow, UK
3AM
Toronto, ON Chicago, IL
Brooklyn, NY Winnipeg, MB
Gothenburg, Sweden
After hours until 4 am
Lexington, KY
After hours until 4 am
Washington, DC
Allentown, PA
Bloodshot Bill 1-1:45 pm Beliefs 1:45-2:30 pm Twist 2:30-3:15 pm Soft Hell 3:15-4 pm a l l i e 4-4:45 pm Light Fires 4:45-5:30 pm Death Hymn Number 9 5:30-6:15 pm Sacred Harp Shape Note Singers 6 :15-7 pm Xiu Xiu 7-7:45 pm Invasions 7:45-8:30 pm Canailles 8:30-9:15 pm Old Man Canyon 9:15-10 pm KC Accidental 1 0-10:45 pm
MiO House at The Hoxton 69 Bathurst St
Vindata
9
Los Angeles, CA
MiO Squirtcar
DJ Sliink
New York City, NY
araabMUZIK
After hours until 4 am
Providence, RI
Small Black 8 :30-9 pm araabMUZIK 9:30-10 pm White Mystery 10:30-11 pm DJ Sammy Royale & Nino Brown 11:30 pm-12 am
Mod Club Theatre 722 College St
10
NXNE Festival Village at Edward Day Gallery 952 Queen St W. #200
11
Alvvays
Cities Aviv
Toronto, ON
Memphis, TN
Le1f
New York, NJ
Danny Brown Detroit, MI
DJ ROMEO
Los Angeles, CA
The Pizza Underground 1 0:30 am-12:30 pm VIP Event 1:30-8 pm Laurel 8-8:40 pm Lux Deluxe 9 -9:40 pm Caddywhompus 10-10:40 pm Eagulls 11-11:40 pm Small Black 1 2-12:40 am Le1f 1-1:40 am Daniel Lopatin (Of Oneohtrix Point Never) DJ 2-2:40 am
The Opera House 735 Queen St E
Meatbodies
Saint Rich
Calvin Love
Mac DeMarco
The Paddock 178 Bathurst St
Greg Ball
The Pernell Reichert Band
Levi Stephens
Joyce Island
Vulcans
The O’Pears
Rancho Relaxo 300 College St
Sunrise and Good People
Glory Glory
The Kickback
Gramercy Riffs
Balancer
The Marvelous Beauhunks
Los Angeles, CA Kingston, ON
Edmonton, AB Upper Marlboro, MD
Vancouver, BC
Montreal, QC
Rivoli 332 Queen St W
New Jersey, NJ
12
Halifax, NS
Chicago, IL
Kate Kurdyak
Cai.ro
Vancouver, BC
Toronto, ON
Montreal, QC
Vancouver, BC
Toronto, ON
Mechanicsburg, PA
Brooklyn, NY
After hours until 4 am
Toronto, ON
Chic Gamine
Sidney York
DJ Human Kebab
Winnipeg/ Montreal, MB
Calgary, AB
CHAMPION LOVER
Royal Creatures
Toronto, ON
Oshawa, ON
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Sennheiser House at Massey Hall 178 Victoria St
Ryley Walker
The Barr Brothers
Spiritualized
Silver Dollar Room
13
San Marina
The Effens
UKAE
Kins
Courtney Barnett
Fever City
Patti Cake
JPNSGRLS
14
Boyhood
Tess Parks
Dusted
Juan Wauters
Ketamines
Death Hymn Number 9
Nice Head
Pet Sun
The Revival
Thought Beneath Film
Scruffy & The Janitors
White Mystery
Redanda
Silent Movie Type
Chicago, IL
Smiling Buddha 961 College Street
Toronto, ON
Montreal, QC
Rugby, UK
Toronto, ON
Ottawa, ON
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Sneaky Dee’s 431 College St
Toronto, QC
Winnipeg, MB
St. James Gazebo St. James Park (King St E between Church and Jarvis)
15
Studio Bar 824 Dundas Street. W
16
Supermarket 268 Augusta Ave
17
Red Bull Sound Select Tattoo 567 Queen St W
18
New York, USA
St. Joseph, MO
Melbourne, Australia Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Hamilton, ON
Vancouver, BC
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
After hours until 4 am
Windsor, ON
Jordan Lane Price 6 -6:40 pm SNOWMINE 7-7:40 pm The Bass6 8 -9 pm Austin Millz 9 -10 pm Flex The Antihero 10-10:15 pm Soul Khan 10:20-10:35 pm Ro Spit 10:40-10:55 pm EarthGang 11-11:15 pm Dow Timo 11:20-11:35 pm Michael Christmas 11:40-11:55 pm Dutch ReBelle 12-12:15 am Kydd Jones 12:20-12:35 am Immerze 12:40-12:55 am Doughbeezy 1-1:15 am Conrad Clifton 1:20-2 am RM & the Honest Heart Collective Thunder Bay, ON
JPNSGRLS
Gay Nineties
The Posterz
Shi Wisdom
The Maladies of Adam Stokes
the unquiet dead
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
Montreal, QC
Shivering Timbers
Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Ave
Hamilton, ON
Brighton, United Kingdom
Akron, OH
Trinity Square Park Bay and Albert (Eaton Centre Courtyard)
Ketch Harbour Wolves Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Anami Vice
Vancouver, BC
DiRTY RADiO Vancouver, BC
Evian Christ
A$AP FERG
TBA
Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
New York, NY
Windsor, ON
Toronto, ON
Toby Goodshank 1 2-1 pm
Weldon Park 569 College St
Cory Kendrix 9 -9:30 pm Calez 9:45-10:15 pm Ikes 10:30-11 pm KAi Sky Walker 11:15-11:45 pm Devin Miles 12-12:30 am ANTHM 12:45-1:15 am Third Mind 1:30-2 am
Wrongbar 1279 Queen St W
Kiings
Milwaukee, WI
Until The Ribbon Breaks
Tei Shi
Vancouver, BC
Yonge Dundas Square Yonge and Dundas
Cardiff, UK
Glasser
Boston, USA
Kelela
Los Angeles, CA
Ark Analog Toronto, ON
Eagulls 5:30-6:10 pm Omar Souleyman 6:30-7:10 pm Swans 7:40-8:40 pm St. Vincent 9:10-10:40 pm 1 S ECRET SONGS 2 AUDIOBLOOD DAY PARTY 3 PAQUIN 4 TIN ANGEL 5 HAND DRAWN DRACULA 6 BURN DOWN THE CAPITOL 7 EXCLAIM! 8 MIO PRESENTS AM ONLY 9 NOW MAGAZINE 10 SESAC 11 CHRIS TAYLOR 12 NeXT @NXNE 13 JUST SHOWS 14 MUSIC IN ST JAMES PARK 15 A3C 17 T HE AGENCY GROUP 18 R ED BULL SOUND SELECT
Where the critics will be Friday 8 pm
9 pm
10 pm
11 pm
12 am
1 am
2 am
3 am
Michael Hollett
Swans Yonge-Dundas Square
St. Vincent Yonge-Dundas Square
Spiritualized Massey Hall
Golden Teacher Lee’s Palace
A$AP Ferg Tattoo
doomsquad The Garrison
Ryan Hemsworth Adelaide Hall
Perfect Pussy Horseshoe Tavern
Julia LeConte
Invasions 159 Manning
Alvvays Virgin Mobile Mod Club
Cities Aviv Virgin Mobile Mod Club
Le1f Virgin Mobile Mod Club
Danny Brown Virgin Mobile Mod Club
DJ Romeo Virgin Mobile Mod Club
Ryan Hemsworth Adelaide Hall
Perfect Pussy Horseshoe Tavern
Carla Gillis
Swans Yonge-Dundas Square
St. Vincent Yonge-Dundas Square
Spiritualized Massey Hall
Le1f Virgin Mobile Mod Club
Goat Lee’s Palace
Pissed Jeans Lee’s Palace
Swearin’ Horseshoe Tavern
Perfect Pussy Horseshoe Tavern
Benjamin Boles
Bernice The Drake
Reggie Watts The Great Hall
Spiritualized Massey Hall
Golden Teacher Lee’s Palace
Ketamins Smiling Budda
doomsquad The Garrison
Patti Cake Silver Dollar
Perfect Pussy Horseshoe Tavern
*Schedule subject to change. Consult nxne.com for latest updates NOW June 19-25 2014
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North by Northeast Festival schedule
SaturdayJune21 8PM
9PM
Adelaide Hall 250 Adelaide St W
10PM
Toronto, ON
12aM
1AM
2AM
The Lytics
Zords
Kira May
Idgy Dean
Whimm
The Taste
Different Skeletons
Baby Cages
Grime Kings
Craig Currie
Boyhood
Special Costello
White Poppy
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON Toronto, ON
Winnipeg, MB Brooklyn, NY
TBA
Toronto, ON
Atlanta/Brooklyn, NY Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Bovine Sex Club 542 Queen St W
1
Bruise Cruise 207 Queens Quay W
2
Boarding 12-1 pm The Posterz 1:15-1:45 pm Walter TV 2-2:30 pm Calvin Love 2:45-3:15 pm PS I Love You 3:30-4 pm
Budweiser Music House at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern 370 Queen St. W
3
Calum Graham 6:45-7:15 pm Stephanie Cameron 7:30-8:10 pm Mo Kenney 8:30-9:10 pm The Wilderness of Manitoba 9:30-10:10 pm Bidiniband 1 0:30-11:10 pm Joel Plaskett Emergency 11:30 pm-1 am The Felice Brothers 1:20-2:50 am
Halifax, NS
Cameron House 408 Queen St W
Brad Fillatre
Cameron House - Kind Snacks Stage 408 Queen St W
Josh Geddis
Austin, TX
DJ Triple-X
4
Toronto, ON
6
Pretty Archie Sydney, NS
Freeman Dre & the Kitchen Party
After hours until 4 am
Toronto, ON
Waiting For Henry
New York/New Jersey, NJ
Slow Down Molasses Saskatoon, SK
Sue Newberry & The Law
The Sharp Things
Toronto, ON
Brooklyn, NY, NY
Urvah Khan
Diggy The DJ
Diggy The DJ
Elizabeth
CTZNSHP
SNOWMINE
Craft Spells
Small Black
Hamilton, ON
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Pistol George Warren Greater Sudbury, ON
After hours until 4 am
After hours until 4 am
Toronto, ON
Montreal, QC
Brooklyn, NY
San Francisco, NY
After hours until 4 am
Brooklyn, NY
New Positions 12:30-12:50 pm Ancient Ocean 1:40-2 pm Stuka 2:50-3:10 pm / /HUREN/ / 4-4:20 pm Anamai 5-5:20 pm Ken Reaume 6:10-6:40 pm Rhoneil
Sing Leaf
Kimberley, BC
Toronto, ON
Mandippal
7
Loopsy Dazy Toronto, ON
Jackson Nova
Cambridge, ON
Colchester, United Kingdom
Nice Head
Fresh Snow
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Pet Sun
Army of Infants
Apeshit Simians
The Ascot Royals
The Cunninghams
Vonelle
Eagulls
METZ
Ratking
Toronto, ON Brantford, ON Leeds, NY
Jamestown, OH Toronto, ON Toronto, ON
After hours until 4 am
Toronto, Canada Toronto, ON
Silvergun & Spleen Cantley, QC
After hours until 4 am
New York City, NY
Beat Academy & SOCAN Present: “In The Mix” 5 -7 pm DJ Law 6:55-7 pm Chedo 7-7:05 pm Téhu 7:10-7:20 pm Fresh Kils 7:20-7:30 pm Jake One 7:30-7:40 pm Symbolyc One 7:40-7:50 pm LOWKEY (Nile Ivey) 7 :05-7:10 pm The Legendary Young Guru 7:50-8 pm Chef Byer 8-8:05 pm Jay Glavany 8:10-8:15 pm J Reid 8:15-8:20 pm C-Sharp 8:20-8:25 pm TNB Beatz 8:25-8:30 pm Beat Busta 8:30-8:35 pm NeoMaestro 8:35-8:40 pm Mike F. The Hitman 8:40-8:45 pm Will Ridge 8:45-8:50 pm PiTT Tha KiD 8:05-8:10 pm Wild Blue 8:50-8:55 pm T-Lo 8:55-9 pm Luu Breeze 9 -9:05 pm TonydArk 9:10-9:15 pm Kush Skywalker 9 :15-9:20 pm King Henry IV 9:20-9:25 pm Trakk Sounds 9:25-9:30 pm Dual Output 9:30-9:35 pm King Dion 9:35-9:40 pm Brandon Banks 9:40-9:45 pm Point 1 9:45-9:50 pm Jameil Aossey 9:05-9:10 pm Phinestro 9:50-9:55 pm City of Dreams 9:55-9:57 pm Mozaic 9 :57-10 pm
The Paddock 178 Bathurst St
Tyler Ellis & The Eddy Line
Rancho Relaxo 300 College St
Radiola
Rivoli 332 Queen St W
Camera
Oxford Blue
Poor Remy
Whiteboy Slim
Unwed Mothers
Lindsay Barr
Aircraft
VIOLENT MAE
Rulers of the Moon
Walrus
JANITORS
Dream Jefferson
Rachel Ries
Lindy
The Golden Dogs
The Human Orchestra
The Black Diamond Express
2 Live Drew
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Paisley, United Kingdom
Buffalo, NY
Wrexham, United Kingdom
Freeman, SD
Ryerson Victoria & Gould
Ridgewood, NY
Hartford, CT
Toronto, ON
Moose Jaw, SK
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Edmonton, AB
Halifax, NS
Hamilton, ON
After hours until 4 am
Peterborough, ON
Toronto, ON
Edinburgh, UK
Toronto, ON
Formalists
Thornhill, ON
Toronto, ON
CTZNSHP 5 :30-6:10 pm Look Vibrant 6:30-7:10 pm Frankie Cosmos 7:30-8:10 pm
Sennheiser House at Massey Hall 178 Victoria St
allie
Kelela
Rhye
Elissa Mielke
Suitcase Sam & the Suits
Benjamin Booker
Toronto, ON
8
Los Angeles, CA
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
9
V For Escargot Montreal, QC
St. James Gazebo St. James Park (King St E between Church and Jarvis)
10
Supermarket 268 Augusta Ave
11
New Orleans, LA
Calvin Love
Edmonton, AB
Courtney Barnett
Melbourne, Australia
Invasions
Toronto, ON
Meanwood Toronto, ON
The Cautioneers Toronto, ON
Radiola
Paisley, United Kingdom
Mainland
New York, NY
Criminal Hygiene Los Angeles, CA
Cousin
Toronto, ON
New Renaissance Winnipeg, MB
After hours until 4 am
Elsa 1 -1:40 pm Atherton 2-2:40 pm Rhoneil 3-3:40 pm Michael Rault 4-4:40 pm Beach Day 5-5:40 pm Kalle Mattson 6 -6:40 pm Old Man Canyon 7-7:40 pm Kalle Mattson Ottawa, ON
12
Kate Kurdyak
Old Man Canyon
Paradise Animals
Laurel
The Jerry Cans
Lakes of Canada
Vancouver, BC
Toronto, ON
The Morals
Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Ave
Montreal, QC
Unfinished Business 6 -6:40 pm Seoul 7-7:40 pm Beliefs 8-8:40 pm Michael Rault 9 -9:40 pm Swearin’ 10-10:40 pm Juan Wauters 11-11:40 pm Young Mother 12-12:40 am Death Hymn Number 9 1-1:40 am Dead Leaf Echo 2-2:40 am P0ST3RB0Y 3-3:40 am
Sneaky Dee’s 431 College St
Red Bull Sound Select Tattoo 567 Queen St W
Brooklyn, NY
Vancouver, BC
Bambara 12-12:20 pm Mexican Slang 1-1:30 pm Weaves 2 :10-2:40 pm HSY 3:20-3:50 pm Perfect Pussy 4:30-5 pm Frankie Cosmos 5:30-6:10 pm Mas Ysa 6:30-7:10 pm
Mod Club Theatre 722 College St
Smiling Buddha 961 College Street
Wild Leaves
WTCHS
Vancouver, BC
Hideout 484 Queen St W
Silver Dollar Room
Montreal, QC
Halifax, NS
Tom Robinson London, UK
5
Handlebar 159 Augusta Ave
Lee’s Palace 529 Bloor St W
Holyoak
Ottawa, ON
Joywave 2 -2:40 pm Beach Day 3 -3:40 pm Craft Spells 4-4:40 pm
The Great Hall 1087 Queen St W The Great Hall (Conversation Room) 1087 Queen St W
Madisons
Bayfield, ON
GAP 375 Queen Street, West The Garrison 1197 Dundas St W
Kitchener, ON, ON
Halifax, NS
The Double Cuts 2 -3:15 pm Whitney Rose 3:30-4:45 pm NQ Arbuckle 5-6:15 pm Ferraro 6:30-7:15 pm Sam Cash & The Romantic Dogs 7:30-8:45 pm Zeus 9 -11 pm
Dakota Tavern 249 Ossington Ave The Drake Hotel Underground 1150 Queen St W
Ottawa, ON
Lynn Jackson Band
Toronto, ON
3AM
Run The Jewels
Ain’t No Love
Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Benefit of the Free Man
Baltic Avenue 875 Bloor St W
11PM
Kobi Onyame
Barrie, ON
Nive Nielsen & The Deer Children Nuuk, Sermersooq
Iqaluit, NU
Vancouver, BC
London, UK
Ark Analog Toronto, ON
Future Islands Baltimore, MD
Secret Show
Montreal, QC
Weldon Park 569 College St
13
DJ Fusion (FuseBox Radio Broadcast) 9 -9:30 pm Ausar Ra Black Hawk (FuseBox Radio Broadcast) 9:30-10 pm Jovie 10-10:20 pm Will EQ 10:30-10:50 pm MeccaGodZilla 11-11:20 pm b.FUNK 11:30 pm-12 am Ark The God Given MC 1 2-12:30 am The Audible Doctor 12:30-1 am Soul Khan 1-1:30 am The Immortals Project Feat. El Da Sensei 1:30-2 am
Wrongbar 1279 Queen St W
14
TBA 9 -10 pm Shome 10-10:10 pm Calez 10:15-10:25 pm The Knobodies 10:30-10:40 pm Ryshon Jones 10:45-10:55 pm Vader The Villin 11-11:10 pm Rashid St James 11:15-11:25 pm SeT 11:30-11:40 pm Nue 1 1:45-11:55 pm Dee-1 12-12:10 am Doley Bernays 12:15-12:25 am Jimmy B 12:30-12:40 am ForteBowie 12:45-1 am The Antiheroes 1:25-1:55 am Dillan Ponders 1:05-1:20 am
Yonge Dundas Square Yonge and Dundas
Riverdale 1 2:30-1:10 pm Kai Exos 1:30-2:10 pm The Northern Empties 2:30-3:10 pm The Kickstand Band 3:30-4:10 pm Criminal Hygiene 4:30-5:10 pm Until The Ribbon Breaks 5 :30-6:10 pm Alvvays 6:30-7:10 pm Mac DeMarco 7:30-8:30 pm Spoon 9 -10:30 pm
1 C RAFT SINGLES 2 2 BRUISE CRUISE 3 PHEROMONE 4 WORLD PRIDE 5 Dose.ca 6 BUZZ RECORDS 7 JUST SHOWS 8 NeXT @NXNE 9 JUST SHOWS 10 MUSIC IN ST JAMES PARK 11 THE AGENCY GROUP 1 2 RED BULL SOUND SELECT 13 FUSEBOX RADIO 14 SMASHMOUTH MENTALITY
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June 19-25 2014 NOW
Where the critics will be saturday 8 pm
9 pm
10 pm
11 pm
12 am
1 am
2 am
3 am
Michael Hollett
Mac DeMarco Yonge-Dundas Square
Tom Robinson Drake Hotel
Rhye Massey Hall
Eagulls Lee’s Palace
Future Islands Tattoo
Ratking Lee’s Palace
2 Live Drew Rivoli
Formalists Rancho Relaxo
Julia LeConte
Beat Academy & SOCAN Presents “In the Mix” Virgin Mobile Mod Club
Kelela Massey Hall
Rhye Massey Hall
Eagulls Lee’s Palace
Future Islands Tattoo
Run the Jewels Adelaide Hall
2 Live Drew Rivoli
Formalists Rancho Relaxo
Carla Gillis
Mac DeMarco Yonge-Dundas Square
Spoon Yonge-Dundas Square
Fresh Snow Lee’s Palace
Eagulls Lee’s Palace
Future Islands Tattoo
Ratking Lee’s Palace
The Felice Brothers Horseshoe Tavern
The Felice Brothers Horseshoe Tavern
Benjamin Boles
Mo Kenney Horseshoe Tavern
Kelela Massey Hall
Rhye Massey Hall
Joel Plaskett Emergency Horseshoe Tavern
METZ Lee’s Palace
Invasions Silver Dollar
White Poppy Bovine Sex Club
Formalists Rancho Relaxo
SundayJune22 8PM Baltic Avenue 875 Bloor St W
9PM
LadyFace
Toronto, ON
Crawford 718 College Street
1
10PM
Twin Smith
The Nursery
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
12aM
Convoys
CTZNSHP
Toronto, ON
1AM
2AM
3AM
The Effens
Montreal, QC
Toronto, ON
Brat Kings 9 :45-10:15 pm First Base 1 0:30-11 pm Sam Coffey and The Iron Lungs 11:15-11:45 pm Sonic Avenues 12-12:30 am King Creep 12:45-1:15 am Pet Sun 1 :30-2 am
The Garrison 1197 Dundas St W
Sing Leaf
Invasions
Cousin
J. Allen
Skye Wallace
The Royal Streets
Toronto, ON
Nive Nielsen & The Deer Children
Handlebar 159 Augusta Ave
Nuuk, Sermersooq
NXNE Festival Village at Edward Day Gallery 952 Queen St W. #200
11PM
Toronto, ON
New York, NY
Vancouver, BC
Mexican Slang
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Waterloo, ON
DIY LABEL FAIR 1 1:00 am-8 pm Carl Didur 1-1:40 pm Wizard Of 2-2:40 pm Greys 3-3:40 pm Young Mother 4-4:40 pm Sonic Avenues 5 -5:40 pm White Poppy 6 -6:40 pm Wish 7-7:40 pm Unfinished Business 8-8:40 pm
2
Rancho Relaxo 300 College St
Swaying Tuesdays Barrie, ON
Suns of Stone Ottawa, ON
Ryerson Victoria & Gould
Black Rhino Riot Hamilton, ON
Lethal Frequency Toronto, ON
Derek Williams & the Back Country Band Montreal, QC
Baby Please Toronto, ON
Soul Khan 2 :30-3:10 pm MCBC 3:30-4:10 pm The Lytics 4:30-5:10 pm Kobi Onyame 5:30-6:10 pm
3
Silver Dollar Room Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Ave
The Auras
Loose Pistons
Courtney Barnett
WinnieBrave
Grand Lark
The Black Diamond Express
Toronto, ON
TBA
Orillia, ON
Montreal, QC Montreal, QC
Melbourne, Australia
Tess Parks Toronto, ON
Edinburgh, UK
Nolo 8-8:10 pm Ryan Hillis 8:10-8:20 pm Alex Dewitt 8:20-8:30 pm Little T & DJ Cross 8:30-8:40 pm Nitish Sakhuja 8:40-8:50 pm Matt Shury 8:50-9 pm Mitch Tones 9 -9:10 pm Adrian Sawyer 9:10-9:25 pm Kalyssa 9 :25-9:35 pm Keesha Brownie 9:35-9:50 pm TBA 9:50-10 pm DJ Mike Stoan 10-10:15 pm Swish Styles 10:15-10:25 pm Robbie G 10:25-10:35 pm Daniel Son & Saipher Soze 10:35-10:45 pm JDon & Brian Rudder 1 0:45-10:55 pm Stokes 10:55-11:10 pm StreetScape Team 11:10-11:20 pm PinKushn Kidz 11:20-11:30 pm Handel Anrew 11:30-11:40 pm Scott Jackson 11:40-11:50 pm Blaxxx Bossalini & GMurdah 1 1:50 pm-12 am Jai Jones 12-12:10 am Raz Fresco 12:10-12:20 am TBA 12:20-12:30 am JJones 12:30-12:40 am Dilemmanade 12:40-12:55 am Dre Barrs 12:55-1:10 am Gangis Khan aka Camoflauge 1:10-1:25 am DJ Mike Stoan 1:25-1:40 am
Wrongbar 1279 Queen St W Yonge Dundas Square Yonge and Dundas
DJ Fusion & Ausar Ra Black Hawk (FuseBox Radio Broadcast) 1 2:30-3 pm Flex The Antihero 2-2:40 pm Mibbs (of Pac Div) 3-3:40 pm Krazy Drayz 4-4:40 pm TBA 5-5:40 pm Astro 6 -6:40 pm Ratking 7-7:40 pm Run The Jewels 8-8:40 pm Juicy J 9 -10:30 pm 1 P EOPLE PUT OUT PRODUCTIONS 2 PEOPLE PUT OUT PRODUCTIONS, SONIC BOOM and NXNE DIY LABEL & ART FAIR 3 NeXT @NXNE
Where the critics will be sunday 8 pm
9 pm
10 pm
11 pm
12 am
1 am
Michael Hollett
Run the Jewels Yonge-Dundas Square
Juicy J Yonge-Dundas Square
Courtney Barnett Silver Dollar Room
Tess Parks Silver Dollar Room
CTZNSHP Baltic Avenue
Gangis Khan aka amoflauge Wrongbar
Julia LeConte
Run the Jewels Yonge-Dundas Square
Juicy J Yonge-Dundas Square
Courtney Barnett Silver Dollar Room
Tess Parks Silver Dollar Room
CTZNSHP Baltic Avenue
The Effens Baltic Avenue
Carla Gillis
Run the Jewels Yonge-Dundas Square
Juicy J Yonge-Dundas Square
Courtney Barnett Silver Dollar Room
Tess Parks Silver Dollar Room
CTZNSHP Baltic Avenue
The Effens Baltic Avenue
Benjamin Boles
Run the Jewels Yonge-Dundas Square
Juicy J Yonge-Dundas Square
First Base Crawford
Sam Coffey and the Iron Lung Crawford
CTZNSHP Baltic Avenue
King Creep/ Pet Dun Crawford
2 am
3 am
*Schedule subject to change. Consult nxne.com for latest updates NOW June 19-25 2014
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JUNE 13–
SPOON
ST VINCENT
Yonge-Dundas Square, Fri, June 20th
UNTIL THE RIBBON BREAKS Wrongbar, Fri, June 20
Yonge-Dundas Square, Sat, June 21
TOBACCO
Massey Hall, Thurs, June 19
SWANS
Yonge-Dundas Square, Fri, June 20th
KELELA
Wrongbar, Fri, June 20
PANACHE presents
EXCLAIM presents
RYLEY WALKER
GOAT
Massey Hall, Fri, June 20
Lee’s Palace, Fri, June 20
GOLDEN TEACHER
Yonge-Dundas Square, Thurs, June 19
FUCK BUTTONS
Adelaide Hall, Thurs, June 19
YONGE-DUNDAS SQ EXCLUSIVE LICENSED VIP A$AP FERG FUTURE ISLANDS
Red Bull Sound Select @ Tattoo, Sat, June 21
MAC DEMARCO
The Opera House, Fri, June 20
PERFECT PUSSY
All ages show @ The Great Hall, Sat, June 21
Red Bull Sound Select @ Tattoo, Fri, June 20
NOW MAGAZINE presents
PANACHE presents
DANNY BROWN
Mod Club, Fri, June 20
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ODONIS ODONIS
The Garrison, Thurs, June 19
Get wristbands from nxne.com and:
BURN DOWN THE CAPITOL presents
ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER
The Great Hall, Fri, June 20
JUST SHOWS presents
JUAN WAUTERS
Smiling Buddha 3 nights! Thurs–Sat, June 19–21
JUST SHOWS presents
METZ
Lee’s Palace, Sat, June 21 SECRET SONGS presents
RYAN HEMSWORTH
Adelaide Hall, Fri, June 20
Sonic Boom 782 Bathurst St. | Soundscapes 572 College St. | Rotate This 801 Queen St. W Kops Records 229 Queen St. W | Play de Record 357 Yonge St. | NOW Magazine 189 Church St. Sunrise Records: 336 Yonge St.; 784 Yonge St T.O. Tix Yonge-Dundas Square Long & McQuade (8 GTA locations, including Bloor/Ossington)
AY, ALL NIGHT, ALL WEEK. BARS OPEN TILL 4 AM
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SLEIGH BELLS Yonge-Dundas Square Thurs, June 19
WEAVES Massey Hall, Thurs, June 19
MiO House @ The Hoxton Thurs, June 19
JUST SHOWS presents
JUICY J
Yonge-Dundas Square Sun, June 22
RATKING
Lee’s Palace, Sat, June 21
JUST SHOWS presents
RUN THE JEWELS
Adelaide Hall, Sat, June 21
ASTRO
Yonge-Dundas Square Sun, June 22
ARAABMUZIK
MiO House @ The Hoxton Fri, June 20
THE BARR BROTHERS
Massey Hall, Fri, June 20
FRANKIE COSMOS
All ages show @ The Great Hall, Sat, June 21
VIEWING AREA FOR NXNE WRISTBAND HOLDERS NEXT @NXNE presents
VERONICA VASICKA
NXNE Festival Village at Edward Day Gallery Thurs, June 19
OUTLAWS & GUNSLINGERS presents
WHITEHORSE
The Budweiser Music House, The Horseshoe, Thurs, June 19
COURTNEY BARNETT
Silver Dollar 3 nights! Fri-Sun, June 20-22
EXCLAIM presents
ZORCH
Lee’s Palace , Fri, June 20
EAGULLS
NXNE Festival Village at Edward Day Gallery, Fri, June 20
JUST SHOWS presents
PISSED JEANS All ages show @ Mod Club Thurs, June 19
OMAR SOULEYMAN House of Vans @ VICE Island Thurs, June 19
EVIAN CHRIST Red Bull Sound Select @ Tattoo, Fri, June 20
SWEARIN’ All ages show @ Smiling Buddha, Sat, June 21
TOVE LO
Red Bull Sound Select @ Tattoo, Thurs, June 19
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PHEREMONE presents
THE FELICE BROTHERS
The Budweiser Music House, The Horseshoe, Sat, June 21 SESAC presents
LE1F NXNE Festival Village at Edward Day Gallery, Fri, June 20
SPEEDY ORTIZ
All Ages show @ Mod Club, Thur, June 19 RED BULL SOUND SELECT presents
MAS YSA
Tattoo, Thur, June 19
PHEROMONE presents
JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY
The Budweiser Music House, The Horseshoe, Sat, June 21
HAND DRAWN DRACULA presents
CRYSTAL STILTS
The Garrison, Fri, June 20
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YONGE -DUNDAS SQUARE
Exclusive licensed VIP viewing area for headlining sets from St. Vincent, Spoon, Juicy J, Sleigh Bells, Danny Brown, Mac DeMarco, Swans, Run the Jewels, and Omar Souleyman. First come, first served.
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MASSEY HALL
One historic venue, three nights, and 9 bands, including Spiritualized, tUnE-yArDs, and Rhye. Thousands of seats reserved exclusively for wristband holders.
VICE ISLAND
What happens on VICE Island stays on VICE Island. Featuring Pusha T and Future Islands. Your wristband will get you there.
BUDWEISER MUSIC HOUSE
Embrace the unexpected at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern.
JUST SHOWS presents
PANACHE AND M FOR MONTREAL presents
MiO HOUSE AT THE HOXTON
The place to be for electronic music this summer.
VIET CONG
All ages show @Smiling Buddha, Thurs, June 19
CALVIN LOVE
Bruise Cruise, Sat, June 21
RED BULL SOUND SELECT
Red Bull Sound Select brings curated line-ups of emerging artists and late night surprises to TATTOO.
EDWARD DAY GALLERY
Schmooze with musicians, stuff yourself with BBQ, eavesdrop on interviews, and catch surprise sets in this artist lounge & creative space.
PUSHA T
House of Vans @ VICE ISLAND: Thurs, June 19
GLASSER
Wrongbar, Fri, June 20 SESAC presents
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LAUREL
NXNE Festival Village at Edward Day Gallery, Fri, June 20
PANACHE/M FOR MONTREAL BRUISE CRUISE
Spend an afternoon rocking the high seas of Lake Ontario.
159 MANNING
What’s better than an all day party? An all day house party with BBQ + music.
MiO SQUIRTCAR
Step aboard. A queen West streetcar transformed into the festival’s most original venue.
ART: Give your ringing ears a break & feast your eyes on all of NXNE Art. PLUS NXNE NXNE Comedy: Don’t just laugh at bands. Your music wristband can also access comedy shows.
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MASSEY HALL SERIES
SIMON AMSTELL
The Great Hall, Sat-Sun, June 21-22
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
TUNE-YARDS 10PM TOBACCO 9PM WEAVES 8PM
LUISA OMIELAN
The Great Hall, Sat-Sun, June 21-22
REGGIE WATTS
The Great Hall, Fri, June 20
ALEX NUSSBAUM
THE PIZZA UNDERGROUND
ANDY MILONAKIS
Comedy Bar (Mainspace) Thur, June 19
Rivol, Sun, June 22
The Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, Sun, June 22
Free Times Cafe & Comedy Bar (Cabaret), Thur 19
Free Times Cafe , Thur–Sun
Comedy Bar (Mainspace), Fri,June 20
Vapor Central, Thur–Sun
The Comedy Bar (Mainspace), Thur, June Hall, 19 Fri, June 20 The Great
Comedy Bar (Cabaret), Fri, June 20
STRIP COMEDY
JON STEINBERG
Studio Bar , Thur June 19
The Great Hall, Fri, June 20
The Great Hall, Fri, June 20
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
SPIRITUALIZED 10PM THE BARR BROTHERS 9PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 RHYE 10PM KELELA 9PM
MASSEY HALL SERIES EXCLUSIVE TO NXNE WRISTBAND/BADGE HOLDERS
Micetro & Theatresports The Comedy Bar (Mainspace) Sat, June 20
Comedy Bar, Sat, June 21
Yuk Yuks, Thur June 19 Sun June 22
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VIDEO/INSTALLATION
Making strange Rafman’s search for weirdness pays off By DAVID JAGER JON RAFMAN at Galerie Antoine
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Ertaskiran • Projects/Libralato (944 Queen West), to June 4. 416-877-2853. Rating: NNNN
In the pop-up gallery currently occupying Clint Roenisch’s former address, Jon Rafman has set up a monthlong investigation of the grungy corners of the deep web and 4chan. A replica of a greyish home care bed festooned with fake plants sits in the gallery window, an exact copy of the bed in a found online photo. It asks you to identify uncomfortably with its anonymous occupant. Rafman scours the internet for subcultures and images that seem to have been unearthed from behind someone’s abandoned car seat. None of it is pretty. TV screens smeared with volcanic ash occupy the other walls of the front room. In one video, a snake in a dish is eating its own tail, opposite Chinese vacationers packed like dumplings into a giant pool who stand vacantly in the artificial waves. In a backroom video, look for a man in a Ninja Turtle suit straining against bondage ropes on the floor, a bodybuilder crushing a watermelon with
his bulging thighs and some creepy computer-animated hentai porn. In the hardest-to-watch segment, a woman caresses and then steps on a live crayfish. Throughout, there are brief clips of a self-destructing clothes dryer. The most shocking image, however, is from the Western art canon. Caravaggio’s horrific painting of Judith beheading Holofernes proves that great art can be as powerfully disturbing, if not more so, as furtive internet weirdness. Rafman suggests an occult gram-
Going rogue THE RESURRECTION OF MARY MABEL McTAVISH: THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS... by Allan Stratton (Dundurn), 348 pages, $17.99 paper. Rating: NNN
Playwright and novelist Allan Stratton obviously had big fun writing this Depression-set story about a charismatic (maybe) healer. Private school drudge Mary McTavish lays hands on what seems to be a dead boy struck by lightning in the local tabernacle tent, whereupon he awakes. Suddenly she has a rep for raising the dead. Before she knows it, people in her hometown are telling stories about other resurrections she’s performed, and various roguish characters are falling all over themselves trying to exploit her for commercial gain.
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mar underlying the deep strangeness of humanity watching itself through its own online camera lens. He seems uncertain, however, whether we are collectively building a new common
THIS WEEK IN THE MUSEUMS ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO P Fan The Flames:
Queer Positions In Photography, to Sep 7. Matthew Barney, to Sep 28. P The 4th Wall: Youth Solidarity Project, Jun 22-Nov 15, reception 1 pm Jun 22 (free). Francis Bacon and Henry Moore, to Jul 20 ($25, srs $21.50, stu $16.50). Scott McFarland, to Aug 10. Art As Therapy, to Apr 26, 2015. Manasie Akpaliapik, to Jun 30, 2015. $19.50, srs $16, stu $11, free Wed 6-8:30 pm (special exhibits excluded). 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648. PBLACKWOOD GALLERY Incident Light: Gendered Artifacts And Traces Illuminated In The Archives, to Jul 27. 3359 Mississauga N, U of T Mississauga (Mississauga). 905-828-3789. DESIGN EXCHANGE Tapas: Spanish Design For Food, to Aug 10. $10, stu/srs $8. 234 Bay. 416363-6121.
books COMIC NOVEL
Jon Rafman’s replica of a home care bed can be seen in the pop-up gallery window.
Floyd Cruickshank can’t wait to get her on the road – with him managing the show, of course. Reporter K.O. Doyle wants to get her story for a Hearst newspaper in America. Her school headmistress, Mrs. Bentwhistle, has devised for her a Ponzi scheme to end all Ponzi schemes, and Mary Mabel’s reprobate dad, who abandoned her, shows up and wants in on the profits. In the process of telling his story, Stratton rips into every social institution he can think of: organized religion, naturally, the press, celebrity culture, private schools. Hollywood gets a savage skewering when William Randolph Hearst tries to convince Jack Warner to make a movie based on Mary Mabel’s story. Except for the gratuitous mocking of Communist organizers – uh, Al, people were starving in the 30s, doncha know, and organized labour
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FORT YORK Indigenous Arts Festival, Jun 2022. 100 Garrison. 416-392-6907.
PGARDINER MUSEUM Léopold Foulem, Paul
Mathieu and Richard Milette, to Sep 1. $12, stu $6, srs $8; Fri 4-9 pm half-price, 30 and under free. 111 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8080. JUSTINA M. BARNICKE Rebecca Belmore, to Aug 9. 7 Hart House. 416-978-8398. PMOCCA Over The Rainbow: Seduction And Identity; Par Amour/Paramour, to Aug 17, reception 7 pm Jun 21. 952 Queen W. 416-3950067. ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM The Forbidden City: Inside The Court Of China’s Emperors, to Sep 1 ($27, stu/srs $24.50). Michael Awad, to Sep 28. Paul Kane, to Jan 24, 2015. Fashion Follows Form; Cairo Under Wraps, Jun 21-Jan 25, 2015. $16, stu/srs $14.50; Fri 4:30-8:30 pm
doesn’t have a centuries-old history of corruption – it’s all pretty entertaining. And Mary Mabel is a great character. Inspired by visions of her dead mom, she can be a bit batty, but she’s smart enough not to believe everything she’s told and wise enough to be wary of the fame coming her way. It’s silly and slight – but who wants more than that from a summer read? SUSAN G. COLE Stratton reads Thursday (June 19) at the Yorkville Library. See Readings, this page. susanc@nowtoronto.com | @susangcole
cultural language or merely splintering apart – each subgroup drifting into its own obsessive and solipsistic corner of the web. 3 art@nowtoronto.com
$10, stu/srs $9. 100 Queen’s Park. 416-5868000. PRYERSON IMAGE CENTRE What It Means To Be Seen: Photograph And Queer Visibility; Zanele Muholi, Aleesa Cohene and Benny Nemerofsky Ramsay, to Aug 24. Julie Gemuend, to Jul 13. 33 Gould. 416-979-5164. TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA Ying Gao, to Sep 1. TThe Eternity Code: Archaeology, Textiles And Preservation, to Sep 21. $15, srs $10, stu $6; pwyc Wed 5-8 pm. 55 Centre. 416-5995321. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ART CENTRE Through The Body: Lens-Based Works By Contemporary Chinese Women Artists; Archiving Public Sex, to Jun 28. 15 King’s College Circle. 416978-1838.
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Thursday, June 19 45 BOOKS IN 45 MINUTES – SUMMER EDITION
Whirlwind presentation on the season’s hottest books, with Ben McNally and Lynn Thomson. 6:30 pm. Free. Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay. Pre-register 416-361-0032. GIANNA PATRIARCA 7 pm. Free. College/Shaw Library, 766 College. torontopubliclibrary.ca. ALLAN STRATTON 7 pm. Free. Yorkville Library, 22 Yorkville. 416-393-7660. MARC BENNETT YOUNG 8 pm. Free. Rebellion Gallery and Art Academy, 914 Eastern. 416469-1777.
Saturday, June 21 ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH READING Readings
by Gianna Patriarca, Michelle Alfano, Lillian Conti and others. 2 pm. Free. Yorkville Library, 22 Yorkville. 416-393-7660, facebook.com/ events/681891168548837.
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LAUNCHING THIS WEEK
Women who have made the very difficult choice to terminate a pregnancy are often silent about the experience. That makes One Kind Word: Women Share Their Abortion Stories ($19.95, Three O’Clock) a groundbreaking publishing event. In this anthology, writers reflect on how they made their choice, the kind of health care they had access to and where they did – and did not – receive personal support. The book launches at Another Story Bookshop on Tuesday (June SGC 24). See Readings, this page.
READINGS THIS WEEK P indicates World Pride 2014 events
gustine, Jun 20-Jul 19, reception 7-9 pm Jun 20. 401 Richmond W. 416-979-9633. NANALOGUE GALLERY The pARTy: An All Day Multi-Art Event, 2-10 pm Jun 19. 673 Queen W. 416-901-8001. PARTSCAPE YOUNGPLACE Pride In Canada, Jun 25-Jul 5. 180 Shaw. 416-530-2787. CHRISTOPHER CUTTS Eldon Garnet, to Jul 5. 21 Morrow. 416-532-5566. DANIEL FARIA GALLERY Jennifer Rose Sciarrino, Jun 21-Jul 19. 188 St Helens. 416-538-1880. PDRAKE HOTEL Nuit Rose balloon sculpture: Sean Rooney, Jun 21 (nuitrose.ca). Artist-in-residence: Marlon Griffith, Jun 21-26. 1150 Queen W. 416531-5042. PGALLERY 44 Proof 21 group show; Outreach 2014 youth photography projects, Jun 20-Jul 26, artist tour 5 pm, reception 6-8 pm Jun 20. 401 Richmond W #120. 416-979-3941. PGLADSTONE HOTEL Photos: John Simone, Jun 21-26, reception 7 pm-4 am Jun 21. That’s So Gay: On The Edge group show, Jun 20-Jul 27. Prints: Bambitchell, to Aug 31. 1214 Queen W. 416531-4635. NHERMANN & AUDREY Lifecycles Community Ride, bike tour 7-8 pm Jun 20. Art Outpost, to Jun 22. 1506 Dundas W. PNUIT ROSE Queer-focuses art/performance festival, Jun 21. Church from Irwin to Carlton, Queen W from Shaw to Gladstone. nuitrose.wordpress.com. PP/M GALLERY Hit Parade: The Transmission Commission Collective, Jun 24Jul 6, reception 6-10 pm Jun 24. 1518 Dundas W. 416-937-3862. SCRAP METAL Sculpture: Eva Kotátková, to Jun 28. Fri-Sat noon-5 pm or by appt. 11 Dublin. 416-588-2442. NSTUDIO 223A Derelict_528, 8-10 pm Jun 19. 223A Augusta. TODMORDEN MILLS No. 9 Eco-Art-Fest, Jun 22-Sep 21 (no9.ca/ecoartfest). Colour and Form Society, to Jun 24. Papermill Gallery, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.
SELVADURAI 2 pm. Free. St James Town Library, 495 Sherbourne. ñ 416-393-7744, torontopubliclibrary.ca. PSHYAM
Sunday, June 22 PA LETTER TO MY QUEER FAMILY Readings by authors Katie Cook, Farzana Doctor, Mary Ellen MacLean, Brian Rigg and others. 2:30 pm. $10. Nexus Lounge, OISE, 252 Bloor W. Preregister gaileyroad@gmail.com.
Monday, June 23 MICHELE GENEST 6 pm. Free. Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay. 416-361-0032. NIKI KOULOURIS/JC BOUCHARD/RUDYARD FEARON Reading. 8 pm. Pwyc. Magpie, 831 Dundas W. 416-916-6499.
PELISHA LIM 2-5 pm. Free. Onsite @ OCADU,
230 Richmond W. ocadu.ca/onsite. SUSAN SWAN Discussing The Western Light, and preparing a dish with Sang Kim. 6:30 pm. $40 (includes meal). Windup Bird Cafe, 382
College. Pre-register 647-349-6373. JENNIFER WEINER 7 pm. Free. Indigo Manulife, 55 Bloor W. chapters.indigo.ca.
Tuesday, June 24 KAREN CONNELLY/NIK BEAT Plus open stage. 7 pm. $5. Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham. facebook. com/events/660619497343710. LITTLE BROTHER MAGAZINE Launch party for issue #4. 7 pm. Free. June Records, 662 College. info@littlebrothermagazine.com. ONE KIND WORD: WOMEN SHARE THEIR ABORTION STORIES Anthology launch. 7 pm.
Free. Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles. 416-462-1104. STERLING The mag launches its Minneapolisthemed issue with readings. 6:30 pm. Free. Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay. 416-361-0032.
Wednesday, June 25 EMMA HEALEY/LINDA HOLEMAN/TOM RACHMAN 7:30 pm. $10, stu/yth under 25 free.
Harbourfront Centre Brigantine Rm, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, ifoa.org. events@nowtoronto.com
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ART
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THURSDAY, JUNE 19 �SUNDAY, JUNE 22
The installations of #NXNEART2014 introduce an imaginative expression of a possible future for Toronto. A Toronto for Tomorrow Samsung presents the
NXNE ART LOUNGE
Thursday, June 19 – Sunday, June 22 363 King St. W
Located on busy King Street West, Samsung presents the NXNE Art Lounge. Powered by the latest Samsung technology, explore immersive and provocative installations about an unimagined city future by top artists, technologists and architects. Open to public with exception of ticketed and limited access events.
Thursday, June 19
Open to the public 11am–4pm / 9:30pm-11pm
Friday June 20
Open to the public 11am–5pm / 9pm–12am Pecha Kucha 6:30–8:30pm (ticketed event) Art Party 9pm–12am (open to public)
Saturday June 21
Open to public 11am-10pm
Sunday June 22
Open to public 11am-7pm
EXHIBITING ARTISTS
Partisan Projects x Norm Li (TOR) – Toronto 20whatever, is a representation of how our action (or inaction) in the democratic process shapes the city we inhabit. Visitors to the installation are able to actively shape the growth of Toronto through votes on various poll topics. These choices will shape the environment of the space through visuals, sound, and light.
Mathew Borrett (TOR) - Future Toronto, a playful exploration of a far future scenario, meant to put a hopeful twist on the typical post-apocalyptic vision. With support from Spacing magazine. Juliana Neufeld (TOR) – A fantastical, over the top depiction of Toronto, filled with sprawling overgrown green roofs, crazy bike paths and slides connecting neighborhoods, art installations and public murals at every corner. Common Good x Future Talk (TOR) - (In) finite Reflection, Looking out across Toronto’s vast downtown core, we are presented with an infinite number of ubiquitous glass structures. As night falls and the towers are enveloped in darkness, a secondary impression emerges; only then are we able to glimpse a human element within these monolithic structures through our own reflected gaze. David Spriggs (MTL) – The Spectre of Catastrophe lies in a space between two and three dimensions. After an encounter with a deep rumbling sound filled room, viewers will focus on the circular shaped installation that encompasses the viewer to become the subject of the work. With production support from MASSIVart. Baillat Cardell et fils (MTL) – Super Carré, symbolizes at the same moment the community and individual experience, every spectator who moves has the impression that the sphere follows its movements. With production support from MASSIVart. Turn Me On Design (MTL) - With Bedazzled, Turn Me On Design puts forward a unique experience to catch the attention of Torontonians by creating an optical illusion that highlights the Art Lounge entrance to an “out of the ordinary” place.
24 | Toronto (TOR) – A video installation to showcase a window into the everyday reality of our Toronto lives – from the perspective of our city’s own. NXNE Art invited Toronto videographers/cinematographers to submit visuals featuring our city and combined selected parts into one unique collaborative piece.
URBAN TAKEOVERS
A transformation of pedestrian experience with a series of mural and projection-based urban interventions.
En Masse (MTL) June 16-20, All Day. 49 Niagara St
76 STAFFORD STREET June 16–19: All Day Alex Senna (BRAZIL) With support from Hullmark Developments
NXNE Interactive, Hyatt Hotel Part of the Interactive Conference, Sakchin Bessette will explore how humans tell each other stories. What used to be a collective activity is increasingly giving way to individual experiences, as sophisticated personal devices take more and more of our attention.
1052 QUEEN ST. W. June 20: All
Art + Brand: Industry Mixer
SPACE MONKEY TORONTO
Play Hooky – an Afternoon of Arts & Bands (PUBLIC 2:00pm – 10:00pm
RUSH LANE 563 Queen Street West, June 16–19: All Day Beau Stanton (NYC)
Day Alex Senna (BRAZIL), Hygienic Dress League (DET) With support from West Queen West BIA and StreetART Toronto (StART).
June 20–21: After Dark Throughout the festival map, look up! Dawn of Man (NYC)
ART EVENTS
Gather together to consider community, art + urban ideas for the not-so-distant future. Exclusive art events to entertain artists, artlovers, city builders and more.
Thursday, June 19– Sunday, June 22 Montreal based, multi-artist collaborative drawing project brings life to a lost space in Toronto.
1506 DUNDAS ST. W. Back wall Steve Carty (TOR), Trevor Wheatley (TOR), Stuart Pearce (TOR), Brandon Ing (TOR), O’KEEFE LANE Between Dundas Sq & Shuter St. June 16–19: All Day Alexa Hatanaka (TOR) x Patrick Thompson (TOR) With support from Downtown Yonge BIA and Mirvish Productions.
Hermann & Audrey Art Outpost
Thursday 4–8pm, Friday 4–10pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am–7pm 1506 Dundas St. W, June 16–22 Check out and take home artworks and merchandise by the artists participating in NXNE ART 2014. Spoke lights, Aloha designs limited tees + tanks featuring custom artwork by Alex Senna and Common Good.
Thursday, June 19 Co-founder & Creative Director of Moment Factory — Doing it in Public (Interactive + Special Access Art
Badges ONLY) 3:00pm-4pm
Graffiti Alley
South of Queen from Niagara to Tecumseth
June 16–22: All Day
With support from West Queen West BIA and StreetART Toronto (StART).
June 16 Elicser (TOR), Jimmy Chiale (TOR) June 17 Kwest (TOR), Heidi Barlow (DET), Jon Todd (TOR) June 18 Jessica Janda (DET), Rcade (TOR) June 19 Shaina Kasztelan (DET), Spud (TOR) June 20 Birdo (TOR), SKAM (TOR), Cruz1 (TOR), GFC crew (TOR)
(Invitational + Special Access Art Badge ONLY) 4:00pm - 6:00pm NXNE Art Lounge, King W & Blue Jays Way
Analogue Gallery, 673 Queen St. W An afternoon of art featuring creative talents in music, film, photography, visual art, food and drink.
Navi x Studio 223A - Derelict_528
(PUBLIC) 8:00pm – 10:00pm Studio223A Augusta Ave, Kensington Market “Derelict_528” presents an atmospheric experience of music, interactive art and projection design. Find the hidden party in Kensington.
Friday, June 20 Pecha Kucha - Art + Urbanism
6:30pm – 8:30pm Art Lounge, King W & Blue Jays Way $10 preorder/$15 at the door Drawing from a Japanese term for the sound of conversation (“chit-chat”), this special presentation of Pecha Kucha invites Toronto trail-blazers and citybuilders for their insights on a Toronto for Tomorrow, presented in 20 images x 20 seconds each.
Art Party (PUBLIC) 9:00pm - Midnight NXNE Art Lounge, King W & Blue Jays Way The Art Lounge is open late for a party to celebrate the City of Toronto with our NXNE Art artists and a Dreamhouse music showcase.
Saturday, June 21 Life Cycles – Community Ride
(PUBLIC) 2:00pm – 4:00pm Hermann & Audrey, 1506 Dundas St. W Grab your bicycle and meet at 1506 Dundas St W with Photographer Steve Carty who will guide a cycling tour of various NXNE Art installations spread out over the city.
Hermann & Audrey.
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more online nowtoronto.com/stage Audio clips from interview with COMPANY’S DAN CHAMEROY • Review of DORA MAVOR MOORE AWARDS • Q&A with GAVIN CRAWFORD AND SHARRON MATTHEWS • and more Fully searchable listings with venue maps nowtoronto.com/stage/listings
MUSICAL PREVIEW
theatre listings
Company man Actor lands choice part in that 70s show By JON KAPLAN COMPANY by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, directed by Gary Griffin, with Dan Chameroy, Louise Pitre, W. Joe Matheson, Carly Street, Jeff Lillico, Nora McLellan, Brent Carver, Eliza-Jane Scott, David Keeley, Nia Vardalos and Steven Sutcliffe. Presented by Theatre 20 at the Berkeley Street Theatre (26 Berkeley). Previews begin Saturday (June 21), opens June 26 and runs to July 13, Tuesday-Saturday and July 6 at 8 pm (no show July 4), matinees Wednesday 1:30 pm and Saturday-Sunday 2 pm. $30-$89. 416-368-3110, theatre20.com.
Dan Chameroy is in great Company. Not only is he playing Bobby, the main character in Stephen Sondheim’s 1970 breakout musical, but he’s also surrounded by the cream of Canadian musical theatre performers, including Louise Pitre, Nora McLellan, Steven Sutcliffe and Brent Car ver. The production has been a dream of Theatre 20’s since the troupe’s inception. “Company was at the top of the list of shows we wanted to do,” recalls Chameroy, a founding member of the artist-led troupe formed to present story-driven musicals both new and established. “Of course it has to do with the quality of the writing, but also because it’s an ensemble piece both in its plot and its presentation.” Bobby is an unwed 35-year-old New Yorker whose life is largely taken up by five married couples, friends who urge him to take the marital plunge. We also meet three of the women Bobby’s dating, though he doesn’t consider any of them ultimately right. “The show is about those relationships and how they form his thoughts about so many things,” says Chameroy, who’s equally skilled in musi-
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cals and straight plays. He’s done fine work at Stratford and Soulpepper and, in drag, in goosing several holiday pantos. “Every performer gets to shine, to go through a personal journey, and it’s great to be at the centre of that and share the stage with really talented people.” At some level, the five couples function as a kind of therapy group nudging Bobby toward a match that clicks. “He’s a viewer, almost an audience member, witnessing the trials and tribulations of each relationship and the surprises that come up in each scene,” says Chameroy. “Both Bobby and the real audience are caught offguard by what they see. And what he discovers is that marriage isn’t predictable or controllable. “Marriage is big for Bobby. He’s not fearful of it but has a high standard of what it should be. Some people talk about his having relationship phobia, but neither I nor director Garry Griffin feel that’s what he’s about.” By the play’s end, with the stirring number Being Alive, he realizes the standard he’s set for a wife is unattainable, that one has to make sacrifices in order to balance a relationship. “Marriage comes with flaws, and you just have to accept them. But with that acceptance comes a great love; you have to forgive the other person and move forward rather than walk away, learning from the lessons you’ve had.” What most people remember about Company are Sondheim’s melodies and lyrics, including the difficult patter song Getting Married Today, the cool, big-city aloofness of Another Hundred People and that tribute to well-to-do, bored society matrons, The Ladies Who Lunch. But Chameroy has equally good things to say about George Furth’s book, “a strong, complicated script
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Dan Chameroy says performing a Sondheim musical makes you a better actor.
that has a real rhythm to it, like the music.” He can’t help but come back to the songs, though.
“If you follow the music as it’s written, the journey you go on is amazing. It’s all in the rhythms, the words, the melodies and the subtle changes that happen all the time. Sondheim’s music celebrates those changes, and the magic is that it always sounds spontaneous and in the moment. “Performing his work makes you better as an actor. I’d do every one of his shows if I could.” 3 jonkap@nowtoronto.com
Bruce Horak (Globus Theatre). This musical revue takes a comedic look at 50,000 years of Canadian history. Opens Jun 25 and runs to Jul 5, see website for schedule. $28.50, stu $20. Lakeview Arts Barn, 2300 Pigeon Lake, Bobcaygeon. 1-800-304-7897, globustheatre.com. PA CHORUS QUEEN (Time of the Month Drag Productions). This musical depicts the lives of three drag queens as they try to achieve their dreams. Opens Jun 19 and runs to Jun 28, Mon-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Jun 21 and 25 at 2 pm. $45-$49 (proceeds to the Toronto People With AIDS Fdn). Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849, uofttix.ca/acq. PCONFESSIONS OF A FAIRY’S DAUGHTER by Alison Wearing (Giant Productions). Wearing performs her musical monologue about growing up with a gay dad in the 1980s. Opens Jun 25 and runs to Jun 28, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $28. George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire. fairysdaughter.com. THE FOURSOME by Norm Foster (Theatre Collingwood). College buddies reunite after 15 years for a round of golf. Opens Jun 24 and runs to Jun 28, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed 2 pm. $40, youth $20. Gayety Theatre, 161 Hurontario, Collingwood. theatrecollingwood.ca.
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WORLDPRIDE by Tina Croll and Jamie Cunnigham (Queer Pride 2014). See 25 local performers share humorous and personal stories in a dance/theatre show. Jun 19-20 at 8 pm. $25. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.
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Hay Fever by Noël Coward (Stratford Festival). An eccentric family and their house guests spend a weekend together. Opens Jun 19 and runs in rep to Oct 11. $50-$135, stu/srs $20$67. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. Indigenous Arts Festival (Fort York). This arts and culture festival features a workshop presentation of Article 11’s The Ministry Of Grace by Tara Beagan, storytelling, dance and more. Jun 20-22, see website for schedule. Free. 100 Garrison. toronto.ca/fortevents. PLeft Hander In London/The Get Happy Hour with Judy (JJ Marie Gufreda/Kimberly
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friends and his married friends (see story, page 88). Previews Jun 21-25. Opens Jun 26 and runs to Jul 13, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed 1:30 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm. $30-$89. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110, theatre20.com. Kitchen Radio by Marion de Vries and David Archibald (Blyth Festival). A lonely wife lives through female country stars she hears in this musical comedy. Previews Jun 25-26. Opens Jun 27 and runs to Aug 9, see website for schedule. $22-$34, youth $15. Blyth Memorial Hall, 431 Queen, Blyth. blythfestival.com. The Sea by Edward Bond (Shaw Festival). A 1900s English village reacts to one of its own being lost at sea. Previews to Jul 10. Opens Jul 11 and runs in rep to Oct 12. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen, Niagara-on-the-Lake. shawfest.com.
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Roberts). Gufreda performs her show about transgender transition and Roberts plays Judy Garland in this solo show double bill. Jun 2425, Tue-Wed 6 and 9 pm. $15-$20. Revival, 783 College. lefthanderinlondon.com. PMSM [men seeking men] by Indrit Kasapi (lemonTree creations/Spiderbones Performing Arts). This dance/theatre piece is inspired by transcripts of web chats and electronic music and looks at the online male persona. Previews Jun 23. Opens Jun 24 and runs to Jun 29, Mon-Tue 9:30 pm, Wed-Sun 7:30 and 9:30 pm. $20, preview $10. Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester. msmtoronto.bpt.me. Pelléas et Mélisande by Claude Debussy (Against the Grain Theatre). The French opera about a love triangle is performed outdoors. Opens Jun 19 and runs to Jun 25, Wed-Thu, Sat and Mon 7:30 pm. $40$60. Max Tanenbaum Courtyard Gardens, 227 Front E. a gainstthegraintheatre.com. Pinkalicious The Musical by Elizabeth Kann, Victoria Kann and John Gregor (Vital Theatre). A girl turns pink after eating too many cupcakes in this family musical. Opens Jun 22 and runs to Sep 28, Sun 1 pm (no shows Aug 10, 17 & 24). $30-$40. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. lowerossingtontheatre.com. Prince Charming: Missing Person by Kelly Aija Zemnickis (Green with Envy Productions). A woman meets a man who is nothing like what she was promised in childhood storybooks. Opens Jun 22 and runs to Jun 29, Sun 7 pm. $20. Black Swan, 154 Danforth. 416-8398810, greenwithenvyproductions.ca. PThe Rocky Horror Show by Richard O’Brien (Something-Something Productions). An engaged couple stumble upon a freaky castle in this rock musical. Opens Jun 21 and runs to Oct 11, Sat 8 pm. $30. Corks’ Theatre, 19 Queen, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 289-6680482, somethingsomethingproductions.ca. 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. Opens Jun 19 and runs to Aug 3, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, Sun 4 pm. $49-$59. 100A Ossington. lowerossingtontheatre.com. PTruth/Dare: A Satire by Salvatore Antonio and Adamo Ruggiero (Toronto Arts Council/WorldPride). A song-and-dance recreation of the Madonna backstage doc features creators Antonio and Ruggiero plus Keith Cole, Damien Atkins and others. Opens Jun 25 and runs to Jun 29, Wed-Sun 9 pm. $20-$25. The Citadel, 304 Parliament. ticketwise.ca.
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Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. DORA MAVOR MOORE AWARDS (TAPA). The theatre, dance and opera awards show goes outdoors this year with hosts Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus. Jun 23 at 7 pm. $65. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. tapa.ca/doras.
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FOREVER REDEFINING (Queer Pride 2014). This curated performance showcase features indigenous two-spirit, black and people of colour queer/trans artists. Jun 25 at 10:30 pm. $10-$15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. buddiesinbadtimes.com. PJUST ME, YOU AND THE SILENCE by ADONG Lucy Judith (IFT Theatre/Obsidian/WorldPride Toronto/Queer Pride 2014). Reading of a play that looks at the anti-gay laws that have divided Uganda, followed by a panel discussion (see story, page 91). Jun 22 at 7 pm. $10 adv, pwyc at the door (proceeds to Freedom and Roam Uganda). Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. PTHE LADY HAMLET by Sarah Schulman (WorldPride Toronto/Queer Pride 2014). Reading of the play about two women vying for the role of Hamlet in 1920s NYC. Jun 25 at 8 pm. Pwyc (proceeds to Wychwood Open Door). Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.
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PLESBIANS WHO WEAR LIPSTICK: THE MIDDLE AGES by Marcy Rogers (The Flying Beaver Pub-
aret). Rogers presents a sequel to her 1989 show about a fearless young misfit who braves butches and orthodox feminists. Jun 20 at 9 pm. $10-$15. 488 Parliament. 647347-6567, pubaret.com. MINDFUL MARTINIS (Elaine Smookler). Performer Smookler presents music and stories to help you stop and breathe. Jun 24 at 6:30 pm. $15-$20. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. eventbrite.com/e/11283875375. PRISE (Pole Club/Queer Pride 2014). Sasha Van Bon Bon hosts a night of art, dance, strip tease and aerial acrobatics with Axel Blows, Femmes du Feu, Nari and others. Jun 21 at 8:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. buddiesinbadtimes.com.
Continuing PANGELS IN AMERICA: PARTS I & II by Tony Kushner (Soulpepper). Kushner’s ñ ambitious, two-part epic follows the inter-
twined lives of seven people in 80s New York City who are forced to deal with the fallout of Reagan politics and AIDS. Looking at moral, spiritual, sexual and emotional realities that resonate beyond the play’s time period, Angels is both thought-provoking and very funny. It’s one of the most important plays of the past 50 years, and director Albert Schultz’s production, featuring a strong cast and filled with memorable moments, is a fine one. Runs to Jul 12, see website for schedule. $29-$74, rush $5-$23. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416866-8666, soulpepper.ca. NNNN (JK) COCKFIGHT by Kat Sandler (Theatre Brouhaha/Red One Theatre Collective). Hoping to find their fortune, three brothers try to train a rooster to fight in this dark comedy (see review, page 92). Runs to Jun 29, ThuSun 8 pm (and Jun 25), mat Sat 2 pm. $20-$25. The Storefront Theatre, 955 Bloor W. redonetheatre.com. NNNN (Jordan Bimm)
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by Harrison Thomas, Ashleigh Kasaboski and Anne Van Leeuwen (Leroy Street Theatre/ Avant Bard Productions). The Capulets are a polygamous cult and their daughter is in love with another woman in this adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. Runs to Jun 21, Tue-Sat 8 pm. $20-$25. Unit 102, 376 Dufferin. leroystreettheatre.com. THE GOD THAT COMES by Hawksley Workman and Christian Barry (2b theatre co). Workman’s powerful solo rock opera retelling of Euripides’ Bacchae showcases his musical dexterity between various genres (glam, folk, cabaret) and instruments (guitar, keys, drums), and raw vocal power, while rendering the myth of a warrior king threatened by a new hedonistic cult. Runs to Jun 29, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $40. Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com. NNNN (Jordan Bimm) JAMES ALAN: THE UNCERTAINTY PROJECT (Abracadabaret). Alan presents an experimental magic and illusion show. Runs to Jun 21, ThuSat 8 pm. $24-$30. Wychwood Barns Theatre, 76 Wychwood. theuncertaintyproject.com. JULIUS CAESAR by William Shakespeare
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(16Endean Collective). An all-female cast performs the classic play. Runs to Jun 22, Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm. $20, stu/srs $15. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen E. 416-8459411, redsandcastletheatre.com. KATE AND SAM ARE NOT BREAKING UP by Joel Kim Booster (Cue6 Productions). This timely, savagely dark comedy looks at what happens when two fantasy geeks take their obsession with the stars of a Twilight-like movie franchise to the extreme. Booster’s satiric targets are dead on, director Jill Harper modulates the rhythms of the work carefully and Tim Walker delivers a knockout turn as a lonely, alienated shlub. Runs to Jun 21, Thu-Sat 8 pm. $20-$40. Fraser Studios, 76 Stafford. cue6.ca. NNNN (GS) SHRINE CIRCUS (FestivalXpress). Acrobats, clowns, animals, high-wire acts and more under the big top. Runs to Jun 22, see website for schedule. $30. Woodbine Centre Parking Lot, 500 Rexdale Blvd. shrine-circus.com.
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tunes with a band and see previews of upcoming works at this weekly show. Mondays 10 pm. Free. Statler’s, 487 Church. 416-922-0487. SOULPEPPER CABARET SERIES (Soulpepper). The company presents the Song/ Book Series, cabaret performers and more in this weekly series. Runs to Jul 26, Sat 8:30 pm. $20, stu $15. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. soulpepper.ca. TWELVE ANGRY MEN by Reginald Rose (Soulpepper). Jurors argue over the case of a young man accused of killing his father. Runs to Jul 19, Tue-Sat 8 pm, see website for mats. $29$74, rush $5-$23. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-8668666, soulpepper.ca.
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ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS adapted
by James Reaney (Stratford Festival/Canada’s National Arts Centre). Alice enters a world of wonders 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. CABARET by Joe Masteroff, John Kander and Fred Ebb (Shaw Festival). An American writer falls for a nightclub singer in Nazi-era Berlin. Runs in rep to Oct 26. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagaraon-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.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 12. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen, Stratford. stratfordfestival.ca. 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 20. $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). The old ruler’s plans for dividing his kingdom bring strange and tragic consequences. Runs in rep to Oct 10. $50-$135, stu/ srs $20-$67. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. MAN OF LA MANCHA by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion and Mitch Leigh (Stratford Festival). The imprisoned Cervantes reenacts the misadventures of his novel’s protagonist in this musical. Runs in rep to Oct 11. $50-$135, stu/ srs $20-$67. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by William Shakespeare (Stratford Festival). Young lovers mingle in an enchanted forest in this classic comedy. Runs in rep to Oct 11. $50-$135, stu/ srs $20-$67. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN by Bertolt Brecht (Stratford Festival). A woman and her children sell goods to soldiers across 17thcentury war-torn Europe. Runs in rep to Sep 21. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Tom Patterson Theatre, 111 Lakeside, Stratford. 1-800-5671600, stratfordfestival.ca. 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. 3
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What shone brightest Pina Bausch, Louise Lecavalier and show about seniors’ sex lives were among Luminato’s stage highlights By GLENN SUMI
LUMINATO FESTIVAL June 6-15. luminatofestival.com.
Although an unscientific poll of my non-arts-worker friends revealed that many still don’t know what the Luminato Festival is, this year’s edition – the eighth – was pretty decent. Let’s hope rumours of its funding crisis are greatly exaggerated. I saw seven shows classified as theatre, dance or performance, and one late-night concert by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, whose rendition under Peter Oundjian of Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony was riveting. Among the highlights for me were Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch’s Kontakthof, one of the company’s signature works, which even 35 years after its premiere stands as an incisive, funny and very moving look at the struggle between the sexes. Wim Wenders’s decision to film his homage/documentary about Bausch in 3D was astute. This company, which ranges widely in age, race and nationality, must be seen live to be appreciated. Hope we don’t have to wait another three decades for the troupe’s unique brand of dance theatre to return.
Mammalian Diving Reflex’s All The Sex I’ve Ever Had: International Edition wasn’t exactly theatre, but it was thrilling and absorbing to watch and take part in. Seven seniors – representing Canada, Scotland, the Czech Republic, Germany, the U.S., Singapore and Switzerland – recounted their sexual history, from their first feelings of curiosity and experimentation (a good reminder that children are sexual beings) to adolescent crushes, adult adventures and misadventures and everything in between. Directed by Darren O’Donnell and Konstantin Bock, the show is gloriously diverse and inclusive – so much so, in fact, that certain topics were opened up to the audience, who got to share their own experiences about (for instance) public sex or thieving lovers. The finale was heartfelt, and you got to talk to performers afterwards and look at mementoes from their ordinary but full lives. Louise Lecavalier’s So Blue was a huge hit. The former La La La Human Steps dancer is a virtual whirling dervish on the stage. But the more contemplative moments didn’t work for me, and the piece could have used a more satisfying structure. And I’ve got mixed feelings about New Zealand director Lemi Ponifa-
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COEXISDANCE SERIES 63 (coexisdance). Dance improvisers perform with AIM Toronto musicians. Jun 21 at 8 pm. $10. Majlis Art Garden, 163 Walnut. coexisdance.wordpress.com. THE EROS CABARET (Sion Irwin-Childs). Music, dance, comedy and interdisciplinary performance connected by themes of love, death, pas-
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sion and the avant-garde. Jun 20 at 8 pm. $12$15, stu $10. Round Venue, 152A Augusta, upstairs. PedestrianThrashDC@hotmail.com. THE HONOURING (Kaha:wi Dance Theatre). This multidisciplinary performance looks at First Nations warriors in the War of 1812. Part of the Indigenous Arts Festival. Jun 20-22, FriSun 9 pm. Free. Historic Fort York, 100 Garrison. toronto.ca/fortevents. PMM2 MODERN DANCE (mm2). Site-specific improvisational dance is presented in two lo-
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sio’s Stones In Her Mouth, which featured 10 Maori women chanting, singing and flinging around poi, and Mariano Pensotti’s Cineastas, a piece combining the lives and creations of four Buenos Aires filmmakers. Stones was certainly hypnotic and eerily atmospheric, but also inscrutable, especially without translated surtitles. Cineastas was brilliantly executed, but it took a lot of work for minimal payoff, the connections between life and art feeling forced. Isabella Rossellini’s Green Porno was an amusing and informative look at the sex lives of animals and insects, but her glamour and celebrity were a big part of the promotional package. Speaking of celebrity packages, in If I Loved You, Rufus Wainwright invited famous guy pals to sing Broadway love songs normally done by women or between men and women. Woefully under-rehearsed, the event was a mixed bag. Late-addition Brent Carver was predictably transcendent, Josh Groban belted with panache, and Steven Page proved he can stylishly deliver a show tune, but a few others looked like they’d drunkenly stumbled in for karaoke night.
cations as part of WorldPride. Jun 20 from noon to 2 pm, free, at the Distillery District, (55 Mill); Jun 21 from 1 to 3 pm, free w/ admission, at Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor W). mm2dance.org. ROMEO AND JULIET (The National Ballet of Canada). Shakespeare’s story is set to Prokofiev’s music, with choreography by Alexei Ratmansky. Jun 20-22, Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm. $25-$244. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416345-9595, national.ballet.ca. SHEREHE 2014 (Collective of Black Artists). COBA presents its annual year-end celebration and Children’s Dance & Drum Program showcase. Jun 22 at 3 pm. $15-$20. Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E, COBA Studio. sherehe2014.eventbrite.ca. 3
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Out in Africa Play reading explores LGBT rights in Uganda By JON KAPLAN JUST ME, YOU AND THE SILENCE by Adong Lucy Judith, directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu, with Jim Codrington, Karen Robinson, Tawiah Ben-Eben M’carthy, Araya Mengesha, Dienye Waboso, Cara Ricketts, Walter Borden, Jeremiah Sparks and Peter Bailey. Presented by IFT Theatre, WorldPride, Obsidian Theatre and Buddies in Bad Times (12 Alexander). Sunday (June 22) at 7 pm, VIP reception 5 pm. $10 advance, pwyc at the door, VIP reception $60 (includes show). 416-975-8555.
When director Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu read Ugandan playwright Adong Lucy Judith’s Just Me, You And The Silence a few years ago, she saw it as an extraordinary opportunity to have nine black actors onstage talking about gay rights in an African context. Developed at London’s Royal Court Theatre in 2011, the play followed closely on the Ugandan government’s attempt to pass an anti-homo sexuality law that punished those convicted with hanging. “The play offers a chance to look at the government’s actions and the various viewpoints from a Ugandan perspective,” offers the director, “but it’s also an exciting opportunity to examine queer material that’s taboo within much of the Toronto’s black community.” Just Me is being staged as a reading by Otu’s IFT Theatre in collaboration with Buddies in Bad Times and Ob sidian as part of Buddies’ WorldPride celebration. Box office proceeds go to
FARUG (Freedom and Roam Uganda), an LGBT charity serving the Ugandan community. At its centre is fictional politician Jacob Obina, who introduces an antigay bill with the thought of advancing his own career. His wife, Grace, has similar thoughts of political and social advancement, but neither of their sons, Mathias and Gideon, is behind Obina’s actions. As it turns out, the proposed bill has far-reaching consequences not only in the community but also within Obina’s household. “I see the play as a family drama with a touch of satire,” smiles Otu, “a chance to peek into the personal life of a politician who doesn’t know the ramifications of what he starts. Usually we can only imagine the private side of a political life; here we see it played out.” A secondary plot line involves a gay love story between two of the activists fighting Obina’s bill. “That introduces another impor tant theme – that those opposed to gay relationships or even what Obina and his followers call ‘gayism’ always focus on the Other,” says Otu. “There’s rarely a thought that the topic could hit close to home.” The play is set in 2009, just after the actual bill was first introduced. Since then, punishment has been reduced to imprisonment, either for a specific period or life – hardly something to celebrate. In January of this year, the president of Nigeria signed a similar anti-gay law. “The stakes were higher then, the importance of the original bill still divisive in the country.” But one reason for the Toronto reading is to look at the nation’s attitude toward homosexuality from an artistic rather than a specifically political angle. “So much of the debate is entered through the political headlines that saturate the media,” says the director. “I want audiences to see the humanity behind the characters.
Human rights are often discussed in the political arena, but activism can also be motivated through art.” After the performance, the discussion continues with a panel chaired by d’bi.young anitafrika and featuring the playwright as well as gay Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina. His play Shine Your Eye, which has a lesbian subplot, was part of The Africa Trilogy and Another Africa, staged in Toronto several years ago. Wainaina is also the guest at a VIP reception before the performance, in which he reads from his memoir. The funder for IFT Theatre includes enter tainment and reserved seats for the performance. 3 jonkap@nowtoronto.com
A terrific cast delivers Adong Lucy Judith’s timely play in a one-night reading.
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earlier escaped a bad foster home now scrape by as young adults sharing a small, rundown apartment on the wrong side of the tracks. Mike (Benja min Blais), the eldest and de facto leader, rolls from one pipe-dream scheme to the next, and the story begins as he tells his brothers – Charlie (Brehnan McKibbon), who’s heartbroken and compulsively does pushups, and August (Jakob Ehman), the youngest and most awkward – about his latest “investment.” Mike’s spent their beer money on a fighting rooster they will train to win illegal cockfights. Presented in the round as if it were a cockfighting ring, the apartment quickly becomes a testosteronefuelled pressure cooker as Mike defends his sketchy purchase. Sandler’s rapid-fire, profanity-laced barbs are
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Thursday, June 19 ABSOLUTE COMEDY presents headliner Matt
Billon w/ Geoff MacKay and host K Trevor Wilson. To Jun 22, Thu 8:30 pm, Fri 9 pm, Sat 8 & 10:45 pm, Sun 8 pm. $10-$15. 2335 Yonge. 416-486-7700, absolutecomedy.ca.
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Nussbaum & host Jean Paul. 8 pm. $10/NXNE pass. Studio Bar, 824 Dundas W. nxne.com. NCANADA’S FINEST Empire Comedy Live and NXNE present DeAnne Smith, Arthur Simeon & Pete Zedlacher. 7 pm. $15 or NXNE pass. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. nxne.com. DEANNE SMITH Empire Comedy presents the stand-up comic. 9 pm. $15. Underground Cafe, 670 Queen E. ticketfly.com. NTHE EPIC NERD SHOW Empire Comedy Live and NXNE present The Epic Trilogy: Part 1 w/ Craig Fay, Nile Seguin and others; Part 2 w/ DeAnne Smith, Fraser Young, Dave Atkinson and others; Part 3 w/ Bobby Knauff, Andrew Ivimey, Dylan Gott and others. 11 pm, midnight and 1 am. $10/per show or NXNE pass. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. nxne.com. NNXNE: FAMILY SLIDES Comedy Bar presents comics sharing slides and stories w/ Patrick Hakeem, Phil Luzi, Precious Chong, Sandra Battaglini, Dave Merheje and Todd Graham. 9:30 pm. $tba or NXNE pass. 945 Bloor W, Cabaret Space. nxne.com. NNXNE: FAN FICTION: SAILOR MOON Comedy Bar presents fan-generated material performed by comics w/ the Weaker Vessels, the Sushi Boys and host Steve Artemis Hobbs. 9 pm. NXNE pass. 945 Bloor W. nxne.com.
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present comics on a rooftop patio w/ headliner Nick Reynoldson, Dave Merheje, Patrick Hakeem, Barry Taylor, Chris Robinson, Marito Lopez and Dave Weasel. 9 pm. Free. Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen W. nxne.com. NNXNE: THE NEW YORK SHOW Comedy Records presents Mike Cannon, Emma Willmann, Anthony Kapfer, Brian DeMoy, Nore Davis and others. 8 pm. $tba or NXNE pass. Free Times Cafe, 320 College. nxne.com. NNXNE: 3RD KLASS THURSDAYS NXNE presents Nick Beaton, Hunter Collins,
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Bryan O’Gorman. 2 am. NXNE pass. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W, Cabaret Space. nxne.com.
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Jeff Paul, Cal Post, Scott Thompson, Bryan O’Gorman, Alex Pavone, Darrin Rose & others. 9 pm. $tba or NXNE pass. Vapor Central, 667 Yonge, 2nd floor. nxne.com. PLACEBO COMEDY Travis Lindsay, Hannah Hogan & host Ryan Long. 8:30 pm. Pwyc. Placebo Space, 2877 Lake Shore W. 647-702-2203. SIXTEEN SCANDALS Second City’s funniest revue in ages draws on our anxiety about the schizophrenic weather, our cracksmoking mayor and the urban/suburban split in surprising and inventive ways. Director Chris Earle has a great ear and sharp sense of drama and he knows how to get the best from his stellar cast, who shine – especially in two contrasting sketches about young dudes (played by the women) and middle-aged women (played by the men). Don’t miss it. To Aug 10, Tue-Thu 8 pm, Fri-Sat 7:30 & 10 pm, Sun 7:30 pm. $25-$29, stu $16-$18. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com. NNNNN (GS) SMASHNESS Comedy Lounge presents headliner Keesha Brownie w/ Adam Jamal, Ryan Hills & host Kris Bonaparte. 8:30 pm. $10-$15. Vogue Club, 42 Mowat. comedylounge.ca. NYUK YUK’S presents Jon Steinberg. To Jun 22, Thu and Sun 8 pm, Fri 9 pm, Sat 8 & 10:30 pm. $13-$22 or NXNE pass. 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.
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sents improv w/ Calvinball, the Sufferettes & Lashings of Apologies. 10 pm. $5. 154 Danforth, 2nd fl. facebook.com/CalvinballComedy. NKURT BRAUNOHLER Empire Comedy and NXNE present the comic in a live show w/ guests Debra DiGiovanni and DeAnne Smith. 8 & 10 pm. $20 or NXNE pass. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. nxne.com.
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ñ liner Martha Chaves, Steph Tolev, Diana Love, Catherine McCormick and host Lianne Mauladin. 10 pm. $10 or NXNE pass. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca. THE NIGHT IS YOUNG Comedy Bar presents the first anniversary of the show w/ Josh Elijah, Lianne Mauladin, sidekick Andy Cheng, host Dean Young and others. 8 pm. $10. 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca.
well crafted, recalling those of David Mamet, Tom Walmsley and George F. Walker, but infused with her own quirky sense of humour. As in her other shows, lines that express soul-crushing horror or sadness are swiftly followed by moments of absurd hilarity, and vice versa. She’s perfected a volatile mix of drama and black comedy, and it’s riveting. The story also includes Ingrid (Caro line Toal), August’s teen love interest who becomes entangled in the illfated transaction, and a mysterious street-level rooster dealer (David Tompa). Among the strong cast, Blais’s cocksure sleazeball stands out, but Ehman’s initially shy and spacey brother eventually emerges as the most intriguing. The intimacy of the tiny Storefront
an off-the-wall mix of rapping, comedy and spectacle. Midnight. $10 or NXNE pass. 945 Bloor W. n xne.com. NREGGIE WATTS NXNE presents Watts plus comics and musicians, including the Pizza Underground, Andy Milonakis, Garrett Jamieson and others. 7 pm. NXNE pass. The Great Hall, 1087 Queen W. nxne.com. ROBERT KELLY Empire Comedy presents the stand-up comic in a live show. To Jun 21, FriSat 9 pm. $20. Underground Cafe, 670 Queen E. ticketfly.com. PSCOTT THOMPSON The Flying Beaver Pubaret presents the comic performing live. To Jun 21, Fri 7 pm, Sat 9 pm. $20-$25. 488 Parliament. p icatic.com/ScottThompson. Sixteen Scandals See Thu 19. Yuk Yuk’s See Thu 19.
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Jamieson, Cal Post, Ben Bankas, Rob Pue and Sandra Battaglini. 9 pm. $tba or NXNE pass. 667 Yonge, 2nd floor. nxne.com.
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presents Mike Rita, Hunter Collins, Bryan O’Gorman, Nick Beaton, Cal Post, Steph Tolev and Andrew Barr. 9 pm. $tba or NXNE pass. 667 Yonge, 2nd floor. nxne.com.
Clara Bijl and others. 8 pm. $tba or NXNE pass. Free Times Cafe, 320 College. nxne.com. RED ROCKET COMEDY presents a weekly show w/ host Joel West. 8 pm. Free. Red Rocket Coffee, 1364 Danforth. 416-4060880.
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R obert Kelly See Fri 20. Scott Thompson See Fri 20. Sixteen Scandals See Thu 19. NTHEATRESPORTS Bad Dog Theatre pre-
Pwyc. Unlovable, 1415-B Dundas W. 416-5326669. 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. b lackswancomedy.com.
others. 8 pm. $12, stu $10 (or NXNE pass). Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. 416-551-6540, baddogtheatre.com. Yuk Yuk’s See Thu 19.
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THE CARNEGIE HALL SHOW The National Theatre of the World presents the ñ improv variety show w/ Matt Baram & Chris
Sunday, June 22 Absolute Comedy See Thu 19. British Invasion See Sat 21. HAPPY HOUR COMEDY: BEST OF GIVE ME MY SPOT CONTEST Ein-Stein presents Andy Cheng, Dean Young, host Julia Bruce and others. 8 pm. Free. 229 College. ein-stein.ca.
HYPNOTIXXX – A SLIGHTLY NAUGHTY COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW The Flying Beaver Pubaret
presents an interactive comedy hypnosis show by Brandon. 7 pm. $10-$15. 488 Parliament. 647-347-6567, pubaret.com. NLAUGH SABBATH FILM FESTIVAL Laugh Sabbath and NXNE present short comic films by your favourite LS comics and others. 3:30 pm. $10 or NXNE pass. Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor W. laughsabbath.com. NNXNE @ STUDIO BAR presents Ed Hill, Keven Soldo, Josh Elijah, Nigel Grinstead, Dylan Gott, Matt O’Brien, Alex Pavone & Jon Schabl. 9 pm. $tba or NXNE pass. 824 Dundas W. nxne.com. NNXNE @ VAPOR CENTRAL NXNE presents Nigel Grinstead, Ariel Kagan, Amanda Day, Christina Walkinshaw, Dave Weasel, Kyle Hickey, Paul Thompson, Dylan Hennessy, Jon Schabl and others. 9 pm. $tba or NXNE pass. 667 Yonge, 2nd fl. nxne.com. NNXNE COMEDY RECORDS SHOWCASE presents Garrett Jamieson, Ian Gordon, Camille Cote, Chris Allin, Clifford Myers, Tim Golden, Monty Scott and others. 8 pm. $tba or NXNE pass. Free Times Cafe, 320 College. nxne.com. NROBERT KELLY Empire Comedy Live presents the comic in a live stand-up show. 7 & 9 pm. $20 or NXNE pass. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. e mpirecomedylive.com. Sixteen Scandals See Thu 19.
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Gibbs and guests Alastair Forbes, Michael Therriault and Sean Cullen. 8 pm. $18-$20, stu $10. Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen W, Underground. brownpapertickets.com. COMEDY COVE Blair Streeter presents Ali Hassan and Zabrina Chevannes, followed by Jeff E’s Olde Fashioned Open Mic. 9 pm. Pwyc. Maple Leaf House, 2749 Lake Shore W. comedycove.ca. THE FIRESTARTER Fox & Fiddle presents weekly pros and lotto spots w/ host Kyle Andrews. 8:30 pm. Free. 280 Bloor W. 416-966-4369. 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. Sixteen Scandals See Thu 19.
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The Ossington presents comedy w/ DeAnne Smith, Chris Locke, Nile Seguin, Steph Tolev and Nick Flanagan. 9 pm. $5. 61 Ossington. theossington.com.
Wednesday, June 25 ABSOLUTE COMEDY presents Pro-Am Night w/
Mike Dambra, Akshay Sharma, Brian Jansen, Matt Gass, Sebastian Fazio, David Poon, Josh Infald and host Tony Vendetti. 8:30 pm. $6. 2335 Yonge. a bsolutecomedy.ca. Corktown Comedy Celebration Show presents Tim Golden, Barry Taylor, Susan Fischer, Monty Scott and others. 9 pm. Free. Betty’s, 240 King E. c orktowncomedy.com. IT’S HOT LET’S LAUGH Comedy Bar presents K Trevor Wilson, Jackie Pirico, DJ Demers, Todd Graham and host Michelle Christine. 7:30 pm. $10. 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca.
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guest host Braunohler. 9 pm. $15-$20 or NXNE pass. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca. PVICIOUS BITCHES Second City presents Gavin Crawford and Sharron Matthews as they lampoon all things gay. 10 pm. $25. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com. Yuk Yuk’s See Thu 19.
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Hakeem, Megan Pettit, DJ Demers, Ben Miner and others. 8 pm. $tba or NXNE pass. Free Times Cafe, 320 College. nxne.com.
Cockfight’s Jakob Ehman (left), Brehnan McKibbon and Benjamin Blais ain’t heavy, they’re brothers.
Monday, June 23 ALTDOT COMEDY LOUNGE Rivoli presents Mark Forward, Keith Pedro, Darryl Purvis, Adrienne Fish, Nile Seguin, Rob Bebenek, Blayne Smith, Jordan Foisy, MC Aisha Alfa 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. secondcity.com. PDAWN PATROL PRIDE Comedy Bar presents Deanne Smith, Danz Altvater, Phil Luzi, Catherine McCormick, Paul Hutcheson, Regina Thegentlelady, Carolyn Taylor, Marco Bernardi, Ted Morris & host Dawn Whitwell. 8:30 pm. $7. 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca. LAUGHABLE AT UNLOVABLE presents hosts Steph Tolev & Nick Flanagan and others. 9 pm.
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Club 120 presents stand-up, sketch & improv w/ transsexual comic Mandy Goodhandy and others. 9 pm. Free. 120 Church. club120.ca.
WITH ROBERT KELLER Yuk Yuk’s presents a queer stand-up ñ show featuring James Adomian, host Keller POUTRAGEOUS!
and others. 8 pm. $25. 224 Richmond W. yukyuks.com. SIREN’S COMEDY Celt’s Pub presents open-mic stand-up w/ host Cassiee Sansosti and headliner Marc Hallworth. 8:30 pm. Free. 2872 Dundas W. 416-767-3339. Sixteen Scandals See Thu 19. PSPIRITS COMEDY Spirits Bar & Grill presents one of T.O.’s longest-running weekly comedy nights. 9 pm. Free. 642 Church. 416-967-0001. PTOP SHELF COMEDY: ALL GAY EDITION presents a Pride week show. 9 pm. $5. WAYLA Bar, 996 Queen E. 416-901-5570. TORONTO COMEDY CAVERN presents a weekly show w/ host Adam Jamal. 8:30 pm. Free. Cavern Bar, 76 Church. 416-971-4440. 3
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Audio clips from interviews with JENNY SLATE and RICHIE MEHTA • Reviews of JERSEY BOYS and THINK LIKE A MAN TOO • and more OBVIOUS CHILD written and directed by Gillian Robsepierre, with Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann and Richard Kind. An A24 release. 85 minutes. Opens Friday (June 20). For venues and times, see Movies, page 97.
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If you’re a comedy fan, you’ve seen Jenny Slate somewhere. She’s popped up on Parks And Recreation (as Jean-Ralphio’s even more obnoxious sister Mona-Lisa), had recurring spots on Kroll Show, Bored To Death and Hello Ladies, voiced the psychotic Tammy on Bob’s Burgers and even done straightish work on House Of Lies opposite her Parks And Rec brother, Ben Schwartz. There was also that year she spent on Saturday Night Live, where she and her partner, Dean Fleischer-Camp, created the animated short Marcel The Shell With Shoes On, but that didn’t end so well. Slate was fired from SNL after one season, eventually moving to Los Angeles to chase roles and do stand-up – which is where I saw her in the summer of 2012 hosting an intimate and really funny night of comedy. Two years later, she’s channelled her casual, confessional stage persona into a breakout turn in Gillian Robespierre’s Obvious Child. Slate plays Donna Stern, a Brooklyn comic reeling from a bad breakup and the impending loss of her day job – and that’s before she finds she’s pregnant after a one-night stand. In Toronto on the last leg of a month-long press tour, Slate explains that while Donna isn’t based on her own life or act, the character came along at exactly the right time. “I had really bad stage fright,” she says.
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“Debilitating. Probably to the point where a day and a half before that [2012] show I was just, like, nauseous and crying. It finally went away, but it took a while.” Slate and writer/director Robespierre had made a short version of Obvious Child in 2009, but hadn’t considered what the character of Donna did for a living – there wasn’t time to include that aspect of her life. Making her a standup in the feature version not only plays to Slate’s strengths, but also gives the movie a way to comment on the character’s immaturity: Donna can’t articulate what she’s feeling unless she’s doing it as a bit. “It’s like there’s a panel of controls in front of her and she’s not using any of them at the start,” Slate says. “She’s passive. She’s not weak, but she’s kinda being lazy, you know? Making excuses: ‘I got dumped! I got fired! I got drunk because I got dumped and fired!’” The pregnancy that results – and Donna’s early decision to terminate it as soon as possible – has turned Obvious Child into a bit of a political football, to the point where the poster includes a pull-quote that calls it “The most winning abortion-themed rom-com ever made.” Slate isn’t totally comfortable with this. “I think it just takes us a step back,” she says of the quote. “I mean, I get why it’s on there. I get that they wanna draw everyone’s eye, [but] it’s a thoughtful movie; it’s gentle and really funny. I hope if people think that’s what it is and go see it, they’ll come out saying, ‘That was so much more than what they said.’” 3 normw@nowtoronto.com | @normwilner
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Actor says breakthrough role about a struggling comic came at just the right time in her career By NORMAN WILNER
TOP 5 RECENT POST-SNL FILM CAREERS There was a time when being a cast member of Saturday Night Live meant instant elevation to movie stardom. But with the new millennium came new talent factories – your MADtvs and Daily Shows – that forced comics to try that much harder to break out of the Lorne Michaels variety box. Jenny Slate, whose film Obvious Child opens Friday (June 20), did it in spite of being fired from SNL, because she’s just that talented. Here are five who’ve made particularly successful transitions in the last decade. (Will Ferrell left the show in 2002, so don’t be getting all huffy that he isn’t included.) NORMAN WILNER
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REVIEW OBVIOUS CHILD (Gillian Robespierre) Rating: NNNN Obvious Child stars Jenny Slate of Parks And Recreation and House Of Lies as a flailing Brooklyn stand-up comic mining her life for material even as her world is falling apart. Donna Stern’s boyfriend has dumped her, the bookstore where she works is closing, and she’s pregnant after a one-night stand with a nice guy (Jake Lacy) whom the universe seems intent on her seeing again. This is annoying.
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Gillian Robespierre’s feature debut – considerably expanded from her 2009 short – is a sharply observed character study built around a knockout performance by Slate, who plays against her own bubbly persona to show us a young woman grappling with the fact that she can’t be a kid forever. (She does so with a constant stream of inappropriate jokes, so don’t worry; this isn’t a downer.) Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann, Richard Kind and Polly Draper contribute fine supporting performances, but this is Slate’s movie from beginning NW to end. NOW JUNE 19-25 2014
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The Sixth Sense’s Haley Joel Osment plays a time-travelling physicist in I’ll Follow You Down.
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flourishes are more confident this time around. More importantly, Uvanga has a fully fleshed out narrative rather than the skeletal string of incidents that UVANGA (Marie-Hélène Cousineau, made up their previous picture. Its Madeline Ivalu). 86 minutes. Some subtitles. characters have complex relationships Opens Friday (June 20). For venues and and long-buried resentments that times, see Movies, page 97. Rating: NNN come boiling to the surface as soon as Uvanga represents a step forward for Tomas and Anna step off the plane. co-directors Marie-Hélène Cousineau (Anna, too, has her reasons for coming and Madeline Ivalu. It’s a drama about back at this particular moment.) the culture shock experienced by a The story points get a little soapy as teenage boy (Lukasi Forrest) when his Uvanga comes into focus, but CousiQuebecois mother (Marianne Farley) neau and Ivalu (who appears in the brings him back to his father’s village film as Tomas’s grandmother) don’t in Igloolik to meet his extended Inuk push it into melodrama. This is a film family. of small epiphanies rather than big There’s nothing here as cinematicsweeping emotions. And by trusting its ally clumsy as the wolf attack in their B:3.833” actors to deliver them, Uvanga delivers earlier collaboration, Before Tomorrow, a modest, genuine glimpse of life. T:3.833” and the co-directors’ occasional artistic NORMAN WILNER
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After making two films in India, director takes risks at home By NORMAN WILNER I’LL FOLLOW YOU DOWN written and directed by Richie Mehta, with Haley Joel Osment, Gillian Anderson, Susanna Fournier and Victor Garber. An eOne release. 92 minutes. Opens Friday (June 20). For venues and times, see Movies, page 97.
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Though he’s known for the India-set dramas Amal and Siddharth, writer-director Richie Mehta is based in Toronto. But when it came time to make a movie at home – the SF-tinged drama I’ll Follow You Down – he experienced genuine culture shock. “I had forgotten some basic principles,” he says. “For example, when we did the airport scene we had a hundred extras. They’re not gonna move until you tell them what to do. “In India, you show up and there’s 3,000 people doing their own thing,” he laughs. “You get used to shooting in live locations.” Mehta says that making a modest character piece with Haley Joel Osment, Victor Garber and Gillian Anderson was much more complicated than filming in the heart of Mumbai. “Over there, it requires a different type of technique,” he says. In India he’s “more hands-on involved. It’s not that I necessarily like that, I’m just used to it. This was hands-off. I didn’t have to do any administrative work on the production side, which was great, but you have to orchestrate absolutely everything in the frame. So that whole approach is the complete opposite. Everything in India is negotiable, and nothing here is. It’s a different way of thinking.” I’ll Follow You Down also marks a departure in tone and subject matter. It’s a time travel story from the perspective of a young physics genius (Osment) and his grandfather (Garber) who come to realize
REVIEW I’LL FOLLOW YOU DOWN (Richie Mehta) Rating: NNN I’ll Follow You Down is a time travel drama with a curious twist: its perspective is that of the people the traveller has left behind. After Amal and Siddharth, writer/director Richie Mehta’s first Western feature focuses on Erol (Haley Joel Osment), a gifted physics student who becomes the caretaker of his shattered mother (Gillian Anderson) after his scientist father disappears. With the help of his grandfather (Victor Garber), Erol tries to figure out how to find his father and get his family out of this darkest timeline – though as his girlfriend (Susanna Fournier) points out, that could mean their relationship might never have happened. It’s a nifty idea, and Mehta burrows into the metaphor of being trapped in a life you didn’t choose. But the concept means the set-up is more intriguing than the final scenes, which land with more of a sigh than a bang. NW
they’re living in an alternate timeline created by another person’s experiment. Mehta had been working on the script “off and on” for 12 years. “I’d hit a paradox I couldn’t solve, and then I’d leave it for a year and come back,” he says. He wanted to make sure the story was driven by emotional beats rather than sci-fi mechanics. “If you’re a time travel or science fiction fan, I don’t want there to be hiccups for you,” he says. “And if you’re not, I don’t want it to hinder your enjoyment of the drama. So that was kind of the balance.” The trick, in the end, was to find actors capable of selling the story’s moody, murky tone – which brought him to Osment. “I felt that he has the inquisitive nature that allows this to work,” Mehta says of the Sixth Sense star. “We know he has darkness; he had darkness at 10.” Mehta went to New York City to meet the actor – and wound up casting two roles. “The funny part about that was, when I was meeting with [Osment], Victor Garber walked into the café,” he says. “He sat down in the distance behind us, I saw them in the same frame and thought, ‘Yeah, Victor would work as a grandfather.’ It was just fortuitous.” 3 normw@nowtoronto.com | @normwilner
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Doris Payne exudes the charms of a sly and sophisticated grifter with her kind, grandmotherly visage. At age 81 and on the verge of a potential final reck oning for her 40-plus-year career as a globe-trotting master jewel thief, she might be one of the most unsung criminal folk heroes of our time. Documentarians Matthew Pond and Kirk Marcolina follow Payne as she stares down another arrest for a crime
she insists she didn’t commit. Pond and Marcolina remind us she’s still a wily master of manipulation and sleight of hand, but they also imbue the film with a great deal of historical detail and a wealth of humanity. Payne’s good side shows through when she talks about her family and friends and her experiences as an Afri can-American woman at the top of her game during one of the country’s most turbulent times racially. Say what you will about her methods, she certainly carved her own path in life when few people would give her a chance. She’s controversial, candid, humor ous and inspirational all at once, and the film’s conclusion brings it all together with a great sting. ANDREW PARKER
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Die Hard, Bourne and John Woo are just some of the influences weighing on No Tears for the Dead. This Korean hit man thriller often feels like a deriv ative attempt to mimic superior off shore actionfilms, but writer/director Lee Jeong-beom ambitiously (if not entirely successfully) makes that part of the point. The cultural exchange between Seoul, Hong Kong and Hollywood shows up in the multicultural cast, several English-speaking Korean actors and even Sade on the soundtrack. The
same transnationality is embodied in main character Gon (an effectively ghoulish-looking Jang Dong-gun), a Korean born Triad assassin who had a tragic upbringing in the States and returns like the prodigal son to his homeland for one last mission. Gon is a bit mopey, but he has his reasons. He accidentally kills a little girl in the prologue, and his assignment in Seoul involves rubbing out that very child’s mother. As a result, the first hour of the film is heavy on the tears, before Gon inevitably turns on his em ployers and invites more American as sassins with big guns to Korea. The plot gets even more convoluted, and several dim-witted moments make it difficult to appreciate the movie’s finer points – specifically the appealing cast and some grizzly action directed with verve and panache. RADHEYAN SIMONPILLAI
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David Michôd’s follow-up to his Oscar-nominated Aussie outlaw pic, Animal Kingdom, is another crime film about double-crossed family members. But without the scenery-chewing of Jacki Weaver, it’s less gripping, and you may find your attention roving over the sunbaked Australian outback. It’s 10 years after an economic collapse, and the exhausted Eric (Guy Pearce) is drinking in a bar when his car is stolen by a group of robbers who’ve fled a crime scene. Eric pursues them with a demented, single-minded fury, and when he meets Rey (Robert Pattinson), one of the robbers’ brothers left for dead at the crime scene, he finds out where they may be hiding. Lots of questions bubble beneath the surface. What happened to the economy? (There are some mildly xenophobic clues about Chinese takeovers.) Why does Eric want his car back? Is something hidden in it? And why was Pattinson, a Brit, cast as a mumbling, mentally challenged American Southerner with bad teeth? The shootout scenes are well staged, some haunting sequences suggest the chaos of the new economy, and you can sense Michôd reaching for some statement about guilt and loyalty. But mostly the film consists of Pearce squinting menacingly, and that’s not enough to GLENN SUMI hold it together.
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Belle (Amma Asante) spins the life of Dido Elizabeth Belle, daughter of an 18th century British naval officer and an African slave, into a historical biopic that aspires to more complexity than its lavish costume-drama packaging will allow. Gugu Mbatha-Raw is a strong lead as a young woman brought up among gentry while forever kept at a remove from them; Tom Wilkinson is nicely stuffy as the uncle who’s raised her, and Sarah Gadon is terrific as his more privileged daughter. But while Misan Sagay’s script is rife with intriguing subtext, the text itself is a little simplistic, with stilted dialogue and broader-than-necessary supporting performances by Miranda Richardson and Tom Fel-
ton as Dido’s social-climbing a ntagonists. Those elements work against Asante’s goal of an accessible, mass-audience drama that shows how the story’s real issues of race and gender are still (sadly) entirely relevant today. 104 min. NNN (NW) Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Kingsway Theatre, Yonge & Dundas 24
Blended (Frank Coraci) re-teams Adam
hardly original, but Kren manages to create a palpable sense of dread and suspense, and the premise means we never know what a creature will look like, providing an amusing gross-out challenge for the able effects team. 97 min. NNN (GS) Jun 19, 7:30 pm, at Coliseum Mississauga, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Queens way, SilverCity Fairview, Yonge & Dundas 24; continues at Yonge & Dundas 24
Sandler with his Wedding Singer co-star Drew Barrymore as single parents saddled together with their broods on a South African safari. Unfunny scenes about horny rhinos and wild ostrich rodeos ensue. 117 min. N (RS) Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Queensway, Yonge & Dundas 24
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Blood Glacier (Marvin Kren) shares some DNA with horror classics The Thing and Alien, but delivers the genre goods with an urgent eco awareness message. In an isolated weather research station way up in the German Alps, three scientists and a technician discover a mysterious red liquid on the shrinking glaciers that begins radically altering the local wildlife. Meanwhile, a politician and her entourage are en route to the station, with who knows what monsters scuttling and flying around them. The plot and characters are
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(Jon Favreau) hangs its drama on a social-media premise that’s a little on the cutesy side. Writer/director/ star Favreau plays a celebrity chef who picks a Twitter fight with a restaurant critic (Oliver Platt) that ends up torching his career, forcing him to start over in a food truck with his son (Emjay Anthony) and best pal (John Leguizamo). It’s 20 minutes too long and a hair too manipulative, but Favreau is intent on delivering such a pleasurable little movie that it almost seems unfair to hold his excesses against
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All Cheerleaders Die (Lucky McKee, Chris Sivertson) is a bloody mess – and not in a good way. After a cheerleader acquaintance dies in an accident, outsider Maddy (Caitlin Stasey) seeks vengeance on the dead girl’s friends in the squad and football team. Directors McKee and Siverston mix genres liberally and reference any number of campy high school flicks, but they have no idea how to construct a movie. 90 min. N (GS) Carlton Cinema The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Marc
Webb) delivers virtually everything its predecessor did, in more or less the same order. The non-super stuff between Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone is just as strong as ever, but the subplot about Peter’s dad and his super-secret research is entirely unnecessary, and the need to set up more projects starts to weigh the picture down by the end. 142 min. NNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Queens way, Scotiabank Theatre
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ger) feels like a transitional project for director Veninger – and I mean that in a good way. The reigning queen of lo-fi Canadian cinema has upped her game without abandoning any of her characteristic whimsy. Her tale of an acting teacher (Aaron Poole) who dresses his students in animal costumes and sends them out into Toronto to jump around and hug people has a narrative structure with solid story beats rather than the gentle drift of Only, Modra and i am a good person/i am a bad person. It also further distinguishes itself with a more formal visual style than she’s attempted before. Veninger’s still doing what she does best: finding moving moments of emotional connection between awkward, confused people. It’s just that this time one of them’s wearing a squirrel suit. 90 min. NNNN (NW) TIFF Bell Lightbox
Being Ginger (Scott P. Harris) chronicles director Harris’s search for why there’s a dating bias against gingers like him. It starts off like some icky, self-indulgent vanity project, but Harris has an appealing, unpretentious and friendly presence, and he seems up for anything. The film gathers emotional weight when Harris opens up about being bullied. He doesn’t dig too deeply into the societal reasons for the prejudice or even offer a list of famous redheads. Those things could have provided a bit more context and increased the running time. 69 min. NNN (GS)
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into a deep sleep after pricking her finger, and can be woken only by a true love’s kiss. The story, originally about evil visiting an innocent kingdom, turns into a meditation on revenge and regret. Iconic star Jolie’s pointy-eared Maleficent, all sneers and hisses as she hatches her plan, is not a character children will be drawn to. Never mind. This movie is spectacular to look at – 3D’s not wasted here, and you can tell that first-time director Stromberg has 94 visual effects credits, including Life Of Pi. It also puts a glorious twist on the kiss that’s supposed to wake Princess Aurora. Breakneck pacing, too. Big fun, but definitely for grown-ups. 97 min. NNNN (SGC) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Docks Lakeview Drive-In, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24
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his one shot to tell this sort of story, Ayoade fills The Double with tiny, perfect comic vignettes and terrific cameos by virtually everyone with whom he’s ever worked. Paddy Considine has never been better. 93 min. NNNN (NW) TIFF Bell Lightbox
Edge of Tomorrow (Doug Liman)
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is a surprisingly playful mashup of Groundhog Day and Aliens, with Tom Cruise as a cowardly warrior who’s killed battling an ET invasion in France, only to find himself reliving the events leading up to his death over and over, often alongside a veteran of a previous battle (Emily Blunt) who’s oddly sympathetic to his plight. Using Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s graphic novel All You Need Is Kill as a springboard, Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith) and his screenwriters have devised an epic-ish SF actioner that’s also refreshingly self-aware, using its rewind-repeat narrative to layer in subtle character beats, clever plot twists and at least one brilliant running gag. Cruise is solid, Blunt is great, Brendan Gleeson turns up as a pissy general, and Bill Paxton is basically Ned Ryerson in military fatigues. What else do you want from a summer movie? 113 min. NNNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Docks Lakeview Drive-In, 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
Fading Gigolo (John Turturro) stars
Woody Allen as Murray, who becomes part-time flower arranger Fioravante’s (director Turturro) pimp. It’s plainly an homage to Allen’s films, with its jazzbased soundtrack, offbeat Jewish humour – it’s set in Brooklyn close to an Orthodox Jewish enclave – and Allen as another endearing schlemiel. And what would a paean to the Woodster be without a bit of an ick factor? Turturro delivers with a borderline offensive set-up between working boy Fioravante and an Orthodox Jewish widow (Vanessa Paradis). The film also asks that you buy the idea that Sharon Stone and Sofía Vergara couldn’t get a threesome together without paying a male third party. You might go for Fading Gigolo if you do, but the rest of us know an elaborate male fantasy when we see it. 98 min. NN (SGC) Canada Square, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Varsity
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(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). Writers Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, who brought a quiet dignity to the young characters in The Spectacular Now, which also starred Woodley, capture the clear-eyed, bittersweet tone of the book, and even the voice-over narration isn’t over-used. Director Boone paces the film beautifully and gets inspired performances by his cast, which includes Laura Dern and Sam Trammell as Hazel’s parents, and Willem Dafoe as a crusty alcoholic author. The two young stars have a lovely chemistry. Elgort sells the idealized Gus with a magnetic charm and soulful vulnerability, and Woodley never tries to make Hazel lovable or even attractive, which of course makes her both. Bring kleenex. 125 min. NNNN (GS) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum
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Fed Up (Stephanie Soechtig) is so intent on selling its thesis – that sugar is terrible for you, and it’s in everything – that it becomes hectoring and exhausting. (Anyone who’s bought a ticket to this movie already knows processed foods are bad and fresh foods are better.) I agree with everything Fed Up is saying, and I still wanted to walk out. 92 min. NN (NW) Canada Square
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(John aloof, Charlie Siskel) sifts through M 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. Unknown to the world until co-director Maloof happened to acquire her negatives at auction, her raw, poetic street photography conveys a distinctive view of the everyday. She may still be enigmatic, but thanks to this consistently intriguing doc, she and her work form a fascinating picture. 83 min. NNNN (RS) Kingsway Theatre
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(Lucía Puenzo) is an appropriately creepy what-if drama about an encounter between a 12-year-old girl (Florencia Bado) and fugitive Nazi Josef Mengele (Álex Brendemühl) in Patagonia circa 1960. It plays like a finely rendered short story, forgoing jolts for a long, unpleasant shiver of understanding. Subtitled. 90 min. NNNN (NW) Kingsway Theatre
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(Gareth Edwards) finally gives the King of the Monsters a summer movie worthy of his stature, taking guidance not just from Jaws and Jurassic Park but from Close Encounters Of The Third Kind as well. This is a movie that values wonder as much as horror. It’s exhilarating and so damn satisfying, especially in IMAX 3D. 123 min. NNNNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24
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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) Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Kingsway Theatre, Mt Pleasant, Yonge & Dundas 24
The Grand Seduction (Don McKellar) is
an English-language remake of Jean- François Pouliot’s 2003 comedy Seducing Dr. Lewis, with the action transposed from rural Quebec to a depressed Newfoundland harbour community. The plot is otherwise the same, with the locals (including Brendon Gleeson and Gordon Pinsent) scheming to trick a big-city doctor (Taylor Kitsch) into moving there in order to secure a factory that’ll stave off town’s financial ruin. Directing a script by Michael Dowse and Seducing screenwriter Ken Scott, McKellar crafts a gentle, pleasant farce that takes its time setting up stakes and defining the characters, giving the cast (which also includes actual Maritimers Liane Balaban, Mary Walsh and Cathy Jones) room to play. It’s a movie less interested in belly laughs than in generat-
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Jonah Hill (left) and Channing Tatum give it the ol’ college try in hilarious 22 Jump Street. ing a constant hum of contentment, and it works perfectly well for the material. 115 min. NNN (NW) Canada Square, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24
Heaven Is for Real (Randall Wallace) is a terrible movie and a cynical attempt to fleece Christian moviegoers out of their money. No one involved seems to believe in this horrendously hokey tale of a preacher (Greg Kinnear) dealing with his son’s post-appendicitis tale of seeing heaven. From the script and performances to the direction and cinematography, it’s a rare example of a film that gets nothing right. 99 min. N (Andrew Parker) Courtney Park 16, Queensway, Yonge & Dundas 24 How to Train Your Dragon 2
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(Dean DeBlois) follows the Kung Fu Panda 2 template, expanding the world of the original by introducing a new villain and a new element of the hero’s backstory. Though we sometimes see the gears grinding on some of those elements – especially the shouty baddie, overplayed by Djimon Hounsou – they do what they’re supposed to do, extending the story and adding new problems rather than just rehashing the conflicts of the first movie. The insistence on a larger canvas does nudge Dragon 2 away from its greatest strength, which is the relationship between Jay Baruchel’s Hiccup and Toothless, the mute but amazingly expressive dragon who’s got even more of a personality than he had the first time around. That’s where the pure, unfettered joy is, and the movie is at its best when it just leans into that. Seriously, How To Train Your Dragon 3 can just be two hours of Toothless diving into snow drifts. 102 min. NNNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24
I’ll Follow You Down (Richie Mehta)
92 min. See interview and review, page 94. NNN (NW) Opens Jun 20 at Yonge & Dundas 24
ñIda
(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 – and it’s drop-dead gorgeous. Subtitled. 80 min. NNNN (SGC)
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ñThe Immigrant
(James Gray) revisits an earlier mode of cinema with a modern intelligence, unpacking the images and plots to reveal the underlying social and dramatic elements. Director/ co-writer Gray’s drama is set in the winter of 1921, as Polish refugee Ewa (Marion Cotillard) arrives at Ellis Island and is separated from her ailing sister. Ewa is taken in by a violent hustler (Joaquin Phoenix) who exploits her; a chance meeting with a charming stage magician (Jeremy Renner) offers her a glimmer of hope. Gray strikes a measured, almost ascetic tone, letting Darius Khondji’s meticulous camera set the scene and the actors play it out perfectly. Cotillard conveys complex emotional shifts in the flicker of an eyelid, and Phoenix and Renner invest their stock characters with ambiguity and humanity. There’s much more here than a simple tale of good and evil. Some subtitles. 120 min. NNNN (NW) Varsity
Jersey Boys (Clint Eastwood) 134 min.
See Also Opening, page 96. Opens Jun 20 at 401 & Morningside, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24
Life and Crimes of Doris Payne ñThe
(Matthew Pond, Kirk Marcolina) 73 min. See review, page 95. NNNN (Andrew Parker) Opens Jun 20 at Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
ñLocke
(Steven Knight) is an intense character study about a construction foreman (Tom Hardy) who puts his personal and professional lives at risk to make an impromptu drive from Birmingham to London. It’s amazing what a high-wire act that turns out to be. 85 min. NNNN (NW) Carlton Cinema
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) Carlton Cinema, Mt Pleasant
ñMaleficent
(Robert Stromberg) stars Angelina Jolie as a happy sprite with extraordinary powers who defends her gorgeous land from venal humans. When she’s betrayed by the neighbouring prince (Sharlto Copley) – who later takes the throne – Maleficent lays a curse on the king’s daughter (Elle Fanning): she’ll fall
Mozart’s comic opera, starring Isabel Leonard, Danielle de Niese. Subtitled. 245 min. Jun 21, noon, at Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Mississauga, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Yonge; Jun 23, 6:30 pm, at Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Queensway, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Yonge
ñMillion Dollar Arm
(Craig Gillespie) stars an effortlessly winning Jon Hamm as an L.A. sports agent who hits on a scheme to recruit baseball talent from India. It manages to tick every box in the sports-movie playbook while still feeling halfway intelligent and even surprising. Some subtitles. 124 min. NNNN (NW) Canada Square, Colossus, Yonge & Dundas 24
A Million Ways to Die in the West
(Seth MacFarlane) certainly feels as if it ought to be a charming retro western, thanks to Michael Barrett’s suitably sweeping cinematography and Joel McNeely’s rousing score, but director/star/ producer/co-writer MacFarlane never puts the effort into making it anything more than a half-assed goof. 116 min. NN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale
ñMistaken for Strangers
(Tom Berninger) is billed as a documentary about the National, but it’s really a study of brothers Matt (the band frontman) and Tom Berninger’s fractured relationship. It cleverly deconstructs their emotional dynamic, though you might have trouble believing director Tom did the deconstructing himself. 75 min. NNNN (NW) Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
Mr. Peabody & Sherman (Rob Minkoff) yanks the 2D, hand-drawn time-travelling cartoon from the 60s into the new era of 3D animation. The genius dog and his adopted son visit textbook figures like Marie Antoinette, King Tut and Leonardo Da Vinci while giving history a zany spin. The father-son story is a strained framework for their lighthearted, rib-tickling episodic adventures, which retain the cartoons’ fun and humour. 92 min. NNN (RS) Kingsway Theatre
ñNeighbors
(Nicholas Stoller) stars Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne as new parents enmeshed in a prank war with the frat house that’s moved in next door. As he did in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him To The Greek, director Stoller manages to interlace the escalating insanity with surprising emotional intelligence: Neighbors isn’t just about stolen airbags and über-keggers; it’s about the leads’ desperation to still identify as young and cool to Zac Efron’s alpha bro and his fol-
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lowers. Extra points for the amazing supporting cast, which includes such comedy MVPs as Ike Barinholtz, Carla Gallo, Hannibal Buress, Jason Mantzoukas and Lisa Kudrow. You never know where the next laugh will come from. 96 min. NNNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Docks Lakeview Drive-In, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yorkdale
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 NO TEARS FOR THE DEAD (Lee Jeongbeom) 116 min. See review, page 95. NNN (RS) Opens Jun 20 at Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Yonge & Dundas 24 OBVIOUS CHILD (Gillian Robespierre)
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85 min. See interview and review, page 93. NNNN (NW) Opens Jun 20 at Varsity
112 WEDDINGS (Doug Block) is a documentary based on 20 years of wedding videos shot by filmmaker Block. Tracking down some of his former clients to see how their romances have fared, he shows what their lives are like now. The results aren’t surprising, and Block’s narration is dull, but he made a good decision to follow two pairs who are about to be married, which adds momentum and drama to a doc that occasionally feels episodic. 93 min. NNN (GS) Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, Kingsway Theatre THE OTHER WOMAN (Nick Cassavetes) is a
strained, phony, overlong comedy about an unlikely alliance between a clumsy housewife (Leslie Mann), the slick lawyer her husband’s been romancing (Cameron Diaz) and a second mistress (Kate Upton). This ostensibly adorable threesome gradually exact their revenge on the ostensibly irresistible sociopath (Nikolaj CosterWaldau) who seduced and deceived them. 109 min. N (José Teodoro) Kingsway Theatre, Yonge & Dundas 24
PALO ALTO (Gia Coppola) is for the most part a gentle, thoughtful study of California teenagers struggling to define themselves by figuring out what they will and won’t do, with the extra charge of watching famous actors’ children – Emma Roberts, daughter of Eric, and Jack Kilmer, son of Val – as April and Teddy. Writer-director Coppola (granddaughter of Francis) is also descended from movie royalty, and she’s working from a book of short stories by James Franco, who turns up as a soccer coach. So, yeah, this could have been an all-star vanity deal, but it’s not. Coppola seems genuinely interested in digging into the heads of her protagonists and creating three-dimensional characters rather than sketching out a condemnation of kids today. Well, except for whatever Nat Wolff’s doing as Teddy’s best pal, the most obnoxious ticking-time-bomb of repressed sexuality and random violence imaginable. He’s such a caricature – and Wolff throws himself into the part with such enthusiasm – that every time he pops up, he turns Palo Alto into a very different and much less substantial movie. 100 min. NNN (NW) Carlton Cinema, Kingsway Theatre 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
THE ROVER (David Michôd) 102 min. See
review, page 96. NN (GS) Opens Jun 20 at Varsity
SILENT RETREAT (Tricia Lee) starts out well,
establishing an eerie mood as troubled Janey (Chelsea Jenish) arrives at a remote juvenile rehabilitation centre where the treatment involves the complete absence of communication, verbal or otherwise. The film’s first movement is nicely unsettling, as Janey explores her surroundings, clashes with her authoritarian overseer (Robert Nolan) and starts wondering what’s in the creepy cabin – and why everyone’s so afraid of the woods. But once Corey Brown’s screenplay starts doling out answers, Silent Retreat slides into fairly conventional horror beats, short-changing the character development for easy shocks, cheap gore and at least one sequence that really should have been reconsidered during the development stage. There’s real talent here, both in front of the camera and behind it, but it doesn’t quite gel the way it needs to. 95 min. NN (NW) Carlton Cinema
SUPERMENSCH: THE LEGEND OF SHEP GORDON (Mike Myers) is an entertaining
but one-note profile on one of Hollywood’s “nicest” behind-the-scenes players, covering superstar talent manager Gordon’s rise, influence and generosity as a human being. Familiar names like Sylvester Stallone, Michael Douglas, Alice Cooper and Emeril Lagasse echo director Myers’s warm sentiments. If Gordon has flaws (womanizer being the most evident), they’re shrugged off as endearing, while darker chapters are hinted at and then ignored, leaving massive gaps in the narrative. The doc is shapeless as a consequence, but there are recollections of drug-fuelled parties with Jimi Hendrix, publicity stunts with Alice Cooper and joint custody of a cat with Cary Grant. 85 min. NNN (RS) Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, Carlton Cinema
THINK LIKE A MAN TOO (Tim Story) 105
min. See Also Opening, page 96. Opens Jun 20 at 401 & Morningside, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale
TRACKS (John Curran) stars Mia Wasikowska as real-life adventurer Robyn Davidson, who in 1977 walked 2,750 kilometres through the Australian desert with only three camels and her dog by her side. The actor is riveting as the anti-social traveller – a good thing, given that she’s in every frame. And as her intrepid photographer, who interrupts her trek several times during her journey, Adam Driver (Girls) is charming. But the script stays almost too true to reality and lacks conflict and tension until very near the end. Fortunately, you can just sit back and groove on the images. The film is gorgeous, thanks to cinematographer Mandy Walker’s expert eye. She’s right up there with Wasikowska as the star of this film. 112 min. NNN (SGC) Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Varsity
ñ22 JUMP STREET
(Phil Lord, Christopher Miller) is basically just a toybox full of wonderful things, a sequel to Lord and Miller’s self-aware TV adaptation that levels up accordingly: the action scenes are more ambitious, the sets more expensive – the new secret headquarters, across the road from the old one, has an espresso bar! – and the stakes higher, even if the whole point of the exercise is to do exactly what the first movie did. Jonah Hill’s pissy overthinker Schmidt and Channing Tatum’s sweet-natured nonthinker Jenko go to college to track down a new campus drug. As before, they go native almost immediately, Jenko succumbing to the lure of football and frat houses and Schmidt impressing a liberal arts major (Greek’s Amber Stevens) with an impromptu slam poem and struggling to understand hookup culture. Lord and Miller craft terrific chases and fights, but they ground everything in the contrast
between Jenko’s gung-ho energy and Schmidt’s nervous hesitation – a dynamic that never stops paying off. Stay for the credits. 112 min. NNNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, 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
ñUNDER THE SKIN
(Jonathan Glazer) will indeed get under your skin. It’ll also provoke lots of discussion and, likely, disagreements. Scarlett Johansson plays a beautiful alien who drives a white van around the grey, drab roads of Scotland to pick up single men and mysteriously dispense with them. While this sounds like some sci-fi thriller – Species 4! – it’s anything but. Loosely based on Michel Faber’s novel, it deals with big themes like alienation, charity and – hell, why not? – the human condition. One remarkable sequence manages to look at Glasgow’s citizens as if through the eyes of someone not quite human. The harsh, rugged landscape helps immensely, as does Johansson’s restrained performance and Mica Levi’s hypnotic, disturbing score, which will bore its way into your subconscious. This one will haunt you. 108 min. NNNNN (GS) Carlton Cinema, TIFF Bell Lightbox
UVANGA (Marie-Hélène Cousineau, Madeline Ivalu) 86 min. See review, page 94. NNN (NW) Opens Jun 20 at TIFF Bell Lightbox WOLFCOP (Lowell Dean) announces its
campy aspirations, and entire plot, in its title. Aiming for so-bad-it’s-good status, this derivative effort gets stuck in moderately bad. Instead of non-actors monotonously flubbing their lines, a very capable Leo Fafard slums it as Deputy Sheriff Lou, an alcoholic in a perpetual hangover who wakes up to the full moon after a satanic ritual turns him into the titular lycanthrope. The makeup department has fun with the transformation scenes, with buckets of blood, torn flesh and swollen genitals that come in handy when WolfCop makes time for some cross-species fornication. Such sight gags are good for a smirk in a film where the comedy orbits the ticklish concept without getting much mileage beyond that. 79 min. NN (RS) Scotiabank Theatre
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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (PG) Thu 12:20, 4:10, 7:20, 10:30 Fri-Sat 12:30, 4:00, 7:20, 10:50 Sun 12:10, 3:35, 7:00, 10:10 Mon-Wed 12:40, 3:45, 7:00, 10:10 EDGE OF TOMORROW (PG) Thu 12:50, 3:40 Fri-Sat 1:30, 4:10 Sun-Wed 1:10, 3:50 EDGE OF TOMORROW 3D (PG) Thu 1:40, 4:20, 6:20, 7:00, 9:05, 9:50 Fri-Sat 12:40, 3:20, 6:00, 6:50, 8:50, 9:35 Sun 12:20, 3:10, 5:50, 6:30, 8:30, 9:20 Mon-Tue 12:50, 3:15, 5:50, 6:30, 8:30, 9:20 Wed 2:10, 4:50, 6:30, 7:30, 9:20, 10:10 EDGE OF TOMORROW: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE (PG) Thu 11:50, 2:20, 5:00, 7:45, 10:30 Fri-Sat 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10:20 Sun 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 Mon-Tue 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 Wed 12:50, 3:15 THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: COSI FAN TUTTE ENCORE Sat 12:00 Mon 6:30 A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST (14A) Thu 12:00, 2:45, 5:30, 8:20, 10:50 Fri-Sat 11:50, 2:30, 5:05, 7:50, 10:30 Sun-Wed 1:30, 4:35, 7:40, 10:20 NEIGHBORS (18A) Thu 12:40, 2:10, 3:15, 4:50, 5:45, 7:35, 8:15, 10:00, 10:40 Fri-Sat 12:50, 2:05, 3:10, 4:40, 5:50, 7:30, 8:35, 9:50, 11:00 Sun-Wed 12:40, 1:50, 3:00, 4:10, 5:35, 6:50, 8:10, 9:30, 10:30 THINK LIKE A MAN TOO (PG) Fri 12:00, 2:40, 5:20, 8:00, 10:40 Sat 12:00, 2:30, 5:20, 8:00, 10:40 Sun 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Mon-Wed 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 22 JUMP STREET (14A) Thu 12:00, 1:10, 1:50, 2:35, 3:50, 4:30, 5:15, 6:50, 7:25, 8:05, 9:30, 10:10, 10:50 Fri-Sat 12:20, 1:00, 1:45, 2:55, 3:40, 4:30, 5:35, 6:20, 7:10, 8:20, 9:20, 10:10, 11:00 Sun 12:10, 12:40, 1:20, 2:45, 3:15, 4:00, 5:20, 6:00, 6:30, 7:55, 8:45, 9:15, 10:35 Mon-Wed 1:00, 1:20, 2:45, 3:30, 4:00, 5:20, 6:00, 6:30, 7:55, 8:45, 9:15, 10:35 WOLFCOP Thu 1:50, 4:00, 6:10, 8:35, 10:40 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (PG) Thu 1:00, 4:10, 7:10, 10:25 Fri-Sat 12:40, 3:50, 7:00, 10:00 Sun 12:30, 3:25, 6:40, 9:40 Mon 12:50, 3:45, 6:40, 9:40 Tue 3:45, 6:40, 9:40 Wed 1:00, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST 3D (PG) Thu 1:30, 3:30, 4:40, 7:55, 9:40, 10:50 Fri 12:00, 1:15, 3:00, 4:20, 6:10, 7:40, 9:10, 10:50 Sat 12:00, 3:00, 4:55, 6:10, 7:50, 9:10, 10:50 Sun 12:00, 1:00, 2:55, 4:20, 6:10, 7:20, 9:00, 10:20 Mon 1:00, 2:55, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20 Tue 1:00, 2:55, 4:20, 6:10, 7:20, 9:00, 10:20 Wed 12:50, 2:55, 3:45, 6:10, 9:00
TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX (I) 350 KING ST W, 416-599-8433
THE ANIMAL PROJECT (14A) Thu 12:00, 2:05, 4:50, 9:35 BURT’S BUZZ (G) Thu 2:40, 6:40, 9:00 Fri 12:30, 6:40 SatSun 3:00, 6:40 Mon 6:40 Tue 12:00, 5:00 Wed 2:35, 5:00 THE DOUBLE (14A) Thu 12:10, 2:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:20 Fri, Sun 12:10, 2:20, 7:00, 9:20 Sat 12:10, 3:10, 7:30, 9:35 Mon 6:45, 9:30 Tue 12:10, 2:20, 7:05, 9:40 Wed 12:10, 2:20, 7:30, 9:20 IDA (PG) Thu 12:30, 3:00, 4:45 Fri 2:45, 5:00, 9:00 Sat 12:30, 5:15, 9:00 Sun 5:00, 9:00 Mon 10:00 Tue 12:45, 4:45 Wed 12:30, 4:45, 9:45 UVANGA (14A) Fri-Sun, Tue-Wed 12:15, 2:30, 7:10, 9:20 Mon 7:10, 9:20
VARSITY (CE)
55 BLOOR ST W, 416-961-6304 CHEF (14A) Thu 1:45 4:35 7:30 10:20 Fri-Wed 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:15 FADING GIGOLO (14A) Thu 2:25, 4:50, 7:35, 10:00 Fri-Sun 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45 Mon, Wed 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45 Tue 2:25, 4:50, 7:15 THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (PG) Thu 1:20, 4:15, 7:15, 10:10 THE GRAND SEDUCTION (PG) Thu 1:40, 4:25, 7:10, 9:55 THE IMMIGRANT (14A) Thu 12:45, 3:35, 6:25, 9:15 Fri-Mon 1:15, 4:00, 6:40, 9:30 Tue 1:15, 4:00, 10:20 Wed 4:00, 9:30 JERSEY BOYS (14A) Fri-Wed 12:40, 3:50, 7:00, 10:10 MALEFICENT (PG) Thu 12:30 Fri-Wed 12:25 MALEFICENT 3D (PG) Thu 2:55 5:25 7:55 10:20 Fri-Wed 2:55, 5:25, 7:50, 10:20 OBVIOUS CHILD (14A) Fri-Wed 12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:35, 10:00 THE ROVER Fri-Tue 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:55, 10:25 Wed 12:20, 2:50, 6:50, 10:25 TRACKS Thu 1:15, 4:05, 6:45, 9:25 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (PG) Thu 12:40 Fri-Wed 12:30 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST 3D (PG) Thu 3:40 7:00 10:05 Fri-Wed 3:40, 6:45, 9:50
VIP SCREENINGS
CHEF (14A) Thu-Tue 1:25, 4:10, 6:50, 9:40 Wed 1:25, 10:10 THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (PG) Thu 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30 THE GRAND SEDUCTION (PG) Fri 3:50, 6:30, 9:10 Sat-Tue 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10 Wed 1:10 JERSEY BOYS (14A) Fri-Sun 12:10, 3:10, 6:20, 9:20 Mon-Tue 12:15, 3:10, 6:20, 9:20 Wed 12:15, 4:05, 7:05 MALEFICENT 3D (PG) Thu 2:20, 4:45, 7:25, 9:50 THE ROVER Fri 1:10, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Sat-Sun 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Mon-Wed 2:15, 4:45, 7:30, 10:00 TRACKS Thu 12:50, 3:30, 6:30, 9:10
YONGE & DUNDAS 24 (CE) 10 DUNDAS ST E, 416-335-5323
THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Fri, Tue 1:00, 6:00 Sat 3:30, 8:30 Sun 5:30 Mon, Wed 3:30 BEGINNERS (14A) Thu 3:30 BELLE (PG) Thu 2:40 5:10 7:45 10:30 Fri-Wed 2:15, 5:10, 7:45, 10:40 BLENDED (PG) Thu 5:20, 8:05, 10:40 Fri, Mon-Wed 2:25, 5:20, 8:05, 10:45 Sat-Sun 11:55, 2:40, 5:20, 8:05, 10:45 BLOOD GLACIER (14A) Thu 7:30, 10:15 Fri, Tue 8:30 Mon 9:00 CHEF (14A) 12:40, 4:05, 7:05, 10:25 EDGE OF TOMORROW 3D (PG) Thu 4:30, 7:30, 10:20 Fri, Tue 4:30, 7:40, 10:30 Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:30, 7:40, 10:30 Mon, Wed 4:15, 7:10, 10:00 THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (PG) Thu 12:10, 12:55, 1:40, 3:00, 3:45, 4:35, 5:55, 6:35, 7:20, 8:45, 9:35, 10:15 Fri-Tue 12:25, 1:25, 3:25, 4:25, 6:20, 7:20, 9:15, 10:15 Wed 12:25, 1:25, 3:25, 4:25, 6:20, 9:15, 10:15 GODZILLA (PG) Thu-Fri, Tue 12:10, 3:20 Sat-Sun 11:55, 3:20 Mon, Wed 12:10, 3:15 GODZILLA 3D (PG) Thu 6:15 9:45 Fri-Wed 6:10, 9:45 THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (14A) Thu-Sun, Tue 1:55, 4:20, 7:10, 9:40 Mon, Wed 1:55, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 THE GRAND SEDUCTION (PG) Thu 2:00, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 HEAVEN IS FOR REAL (PG) Thu 12:20 HOLIDAY (14A) Thu 2:55, 6:25, 9:55 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (PG) Thu 12:00 12:45 2:30 5:05 5:50 7:40 10:10 Fri-Wed 12:00, 12:45, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 8:25, 10:10 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 3D (PG) Thu 1:45, 3:15, 4:15, 6:55, 8:25, 9:25 Fri-Wed 1:45, 3:10, 4:15, 5:50, 6:55, 9:25, 10:55 HUMSHAKALS (PG) Fri-Wed 12:00, 3:20, 6:40, 10:05 I’LL FOLLOW YOU DOWN Fri-Wed 12:55, 3:50, 6:05, 8:35, 10:50 JERSEY BOYS (14A) Fri 1:00, 3:30, 4:10, 6:45, 7:30, 10:00, 10:45 Sat-Sun 12:15, 1:00, 3:30, 4:10, 6:45, 7:30, 10:00, 10:45 Mon, Wed 1:00, 3:00, 4:10, 6:30, 7:25, 9:40, 10:45 Tue 1:00, 3:00, 4:10, 6:45, 7:30, 10:00, 10:45 MALEFICENT (PG) Thu 3:30, 4:25, 6:00, 7:15, 8:45, 10:00 Fri-Sun, Tue 1:50, 4:25, 7:15, 10:00 Mon, Wed 1:50, 4:30, 7:15, 9:55 MALEFICENT: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE (PG) Thu 12:05 3:00 5:30 8:30 10:45 Fri-Wed 12:05, 3:00, 5:30, 8:30, 11:00 MAMMA MIA! - THE EVENT SCREEN Fri, Tue 3:30 Sat 1:00, 6:00 Sun 8:00 Mon, Wed 1:00
MILLION DOLLAR ARM (PG) Thu 12:25, 3:55, 6:50, 10:05 MR. & MRS. SMITH (PG) Sun 12:00, 2:45 Mon 6:00 Wed 7:00, 10:00 NO TEARS FOR THE DEAD (14A) Fri-Sun, Tue 1:10, 4:45, 7:35, 10:35 Mon 1:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:35 Wed 12:50, 3:45, 7:35, 10:35 THE OTHER WOMAN Thu 2:35, 5:15, 7:50, 10:35 Fri, Tue 2:35, 5:15, 7:50, 10:20 Sat-Sun 11:55, 2:35, 5:15, 7:50, 10:20 Mon, Wed 2:35, 5:15, 7:50, 10:30 A SINGLE MAN (PG) Thu 1:00 22 JUMP STREET (14A) Thu 4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:50, 10:45 Fri 3:15, 5:00, 6:15, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Sat-Sun 12:30, 2:00, 3:15, 5:00, 6:15, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Mon, Wed 3:20, 4:45, 6:10, 7:30, 9:00, 10:20 Tue 5:00, 6:15, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST 3D (PG) Thu 3:15, 6:20, 9:30 Fri, Tue 2:45, 5:45, 9:00 Sat-Sun 2:30, 5:45, 9:00 Mon, Wed 5:30, 8:40
Midtown CANADA SQUARE (CE) 2200 YONGE ST, 416-646-0444
BELLE (PG) Thu 3:30, 6:10 Fri 3:30, 6:00, 8:30 Sat-Sun 1:00, 3:30, 6:00, 8:30 Mon-Wed 4:30, 7:00 CHEF (14A) Fri 4:00, 6:40, 9:20 Sat 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20 Sun 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:10 Mon-Wed 4:40, 7:20 FADING GIGOLO (14A) Fri 4:20, 6:45, 9:10 Sat 1:50, 4:20, 6:45, 9:10 Sun 12:20, 2:50, 5:30, 7:50 Mon-Wed 3:30, 6:00 FED UP (G) Thu 4:40, 7:00 GODZILLA (PG) Thu 4:20 GODZILLA 3D (PG) Thu 7:10 THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (14A) Thu 3:40, 6:20 THE GRAND SEDUCTION (PG) Thu, Mon-Wed 3:50, 6:30 Fri 4:10, 6:50, 9:30 Sat 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30 Sun 12:00, 2:40, 5:20, 8:00 MAYBE THIS TIME (PG) Thu 4:10, 6:40 Fri 3:20, 6:10, 8:50 Sat-Sun 12:40, 3:20, 6:10, 8:50 Mon-Wed 4:10, 6:50 MILLION DOLLAR ARM (PG) Thu 4:00, 6:50 Fri 3:40, 6:30, 9:20 Sat 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20 Sun 12:10, 3:00, 5:50, 8:40 Mon-Wed 4:20, 7:10 A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST (14A) Fri 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 Sat 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 Sun 12:30, 3:10, 5:40, 8:20 Mon-Wed 3:40, 6:20 NEIGHBORS (18A) Thu 4:30, 7:10 TRACKS Fri 3:50, 6:20, 9:00 Sat 1:10, 3:50, 6:20, 9:00 Sun 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:00 Mon-Wed 4:00, 6:40
MT PLEASANT (I)
675 MT PLEASANT RD, 416-489-8484 THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (14A) Thu, Sun, Wed 7:00 Fri 9:15 Sat 7:00, 9:15 THE LUNCHBOX (PG) Fri, Tue 7:00 Sat-Sun 4:30
REGENT THEATRE (I) 551 MT PLEASANT RD, 416-480-9884 IDA (PG) 7:00 Sat-Sun 4:30
SILVERCITY YONGE (CE) 2300 YONGE ST, 416-544-1236
CHEF (14A) Thu 12:50, 3:50, 6:40, 9:20 EDGE OF TOMORROW (PG) Thu 1:40 Fri, Sun, Tue 1:20 Sat 1:25 Mon 1:50 Wed 12:35, 7:30 EDGE OF TOMORROW 3D (PG) Thu 4:30, 7:30, 10:10 FriSat 4:20, 7:20, 10:15 Sun, Tue 4:20, 7:20, 10:10 Mon 4:40, 7:30, 10:15 Wed 3:20, 10:15 THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (PG) 1:10, 4:05, 7:00, 9:55 Thu 12:40 3:40 7:00 9:50 Fri only 12:40 3:40 7:00 10:00 Sat only 12:45 3:45 7:00 10:00 Sun only 12:40 3:40 7:00 10:00 Mon only 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:55 Tue only 12:40 3:40 7:00 10:00 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (PG) Thu 12:30, 3:20, 6:00, 8:30 Fri 1:10, 3:50, 7:10, 9:50 Sat 1:15, 3:55, 7:10, 9:50 Sun, Tue 1:10, 3:50, 7:10, 9:55 Mon 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Wed 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 3D (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30 Fri 12:15, 2:50, 5:30, 8:15, 10:45 Sat 12:30, 5:30, 8:15, 10:45 Sun, Tue 12:00, 2:45, 5:25, 8:10 Mon 12:40, 3:10, 6:20 Wed 12:40, 3:10, 6:20, 10:15 JERSEY BOYS (14A) Fri, Sun, Tue 12:25, 3:25, 6:30, 9:40 Sat 12:20, 3:25, 6:30, 9:40 Mon, Wed 12:30, 3:30, 6:40, 9:40
MALEFICENT (PG) Thu 2:00, 4:40 Fri, Sun 1:30, 4:00 Sat 3:10 Mon, Wed 12:50, 3:50 Tue 4:00 MALEFICENT 3D (PG) Thu 7:35, 10:05 Fri, Sun, Tue 6:50, 9:20 Sat 6:45, 9:20 Mon 9:00 Wed 9:10 THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: COSI FAN TUTTE ENCORE Sat 12:00 Mon 6:30 A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST (14A) Thu 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 THINK LIKE A MAN TOO (PG) Fri 12:00, 2:30, 5:05, 7:45, 10:25 Sat 11:50, 2:30, 5:05, 7:45, 10:25 Sun, Tue 12:00, 2:30, 5:05, 7:45, 10:15 Mon 1:40, 4:50, 7:40, 10:15 Wed 4:50, 7:40, 10:15 22 JUMP STREET (14A) Thu 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10:00 Fri-Sat 12:00, 2:35, 5:15, 8:00, 10:45 Sun, Tue 1:00, 4:10, 7:30, 10:15 Mon, Wed 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, 10:00 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (PG) Thu, Mon, Wed 12:30 Fri-Sat 1:00 Sun, Tue 12:10 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST 3D (PG) Thu 3:30, 6:30, 9:40 Fri-Sat 4:10, 7:30, 10:35 Sun, Tue 3:15, 6:40, 9:45 Mon 3:40, 6:50, 10:10 Wed 3:40, 10:10
Metro
West End HUMBER CINEMAS (I) 2442 BLOOR ST. WEST, 416-769-2442
CHEF (14A) Fri-Wed 1:00, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20 EDGE OF TOMORROW (PG) Thu 1:30 4:00 6:40 9:10 FriWed 1:30, 4:00, 6:40, 9:50 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (PG) Thu 12:45, 3:00, 5:20, 7:35, 9:00 Fri-Sun, Tue-Wed 12:45, 3:00, 5:20, 7:35, 9:10 Mon 12:45, 5:20, 7:35, 9:10 MALEFICENT (PG) Thu 1:45, 4:10, 6:30, 9:50 22 JUMP STREET (14A) Thu-Sun, Tue-Wed 1:15, 3:50, 7:00, 9:30 Mon 3:50, 7:00, 9:30
KINGSWAY THEATRE (I) 3030 BLOOR ST W, 416-232-1939
AL WEI WEI Thu 10:15 Sat, Mon, Wed 1:35 BEING GINGER (PG) Thu 6:05 BELLE (PG) Thu 12:00, 1:40, 7:00 Fri-Wed 1:55, 5:30 CYBER-SENIORS (G) Fri-Wed 6:15 FINDING VIVIAN MAIER (PG) Thu 3:05 8:45 Fri-Wed 3:05, 7:50 THE GERMAN DOCTOR (PG) Thu 4:35 Fri-Wed 9:15 THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (14A) Thu 3:25, 8:45 Fri-Sat 3:40, 7:20, 10:45 Sun-Wed 3:40, 7:20 IDA (PG) Thu 7:15 Fri-Wed 4:35 LE WEEK-END (14A) Sun-Mon 12:00 MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (G) Sat 12:00 NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON (14A) Thu 11:45 Fri, Sun, Tue 12:00 112 WEDDINGS (PG) Thu 1:30 Fri, Sun, Tue 1:35 THE OTHER WOMAN Thu 5:05, 10:25 Fri, Mon-Wed 12:00 PALO ALTO (14A) Fri-Wed 9:05 RIO 2 (G) Sun 12:00
QUEENSWAY (CE)
1025 THE QUEENSWAY, QEW & ISLINGTON, 416-503-0424 THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN (PG) Sat 11:00 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (PG) Thu 5:20, 8:40 BLENDED (PG) Thu 12:20 BLOOD GLACIER (14A) Thu 7:30 CHEF (14A) 12:35, 3:20, 6:10, 10:10 Thu 12:40 3:40 6:40 9:30 Fri only 12:40 3:20 6:30 9:20 Sat only 12:10 3:20 6:30 9:20 Sun only 12:20 3:20 6:10 9:00 Mon only 12:35 3:25 6:10 9:00 Tue only 12:35 3:20 6:10 9:00 EDGE OF TOMORROW (PG) Thu 2:30 Fri 2:00, 4:20, 7:30, 10:30 Sat 11:20, 1:20, 4:20, 7:30, 10:30 Sun 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 7:00, 10:10 Mon-Wed 2:30, 4:00, 7:00, 10:10 EDGE OF TOMORROW 3D (PG) Thu 4:00, 5:10, 7:00, 8:00, 10:00, 10:40 Fri 4:50, 7:50, 10:35 Sat 2:00, 4:50, 7:50, 10:35 Sun-Wed 5:10, 7:50, 10:30 THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (PG) Thu 12:50, 3:00, 3:50, 6:20, 7:00, 9:30, 9:40 Fri 1:05, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20 Sat 11:05, 2:10, 4:30, 7:20, 10:20 Sun, Tue-Wed 12:55, 4:10, 7:00, 10:05 Mon 12:30, 3:20, 7:00, 10:05 GODZILLA (PG) Thu, Sun 12:30, 3:30 Fri-Sat 12:50, 3:40 Mon-Wed 12:45, 3:30 GODZILLA 3D (PG) Thu 6:30, 9:10 Fri-Sat 6:40, 9:40 SunWed 6:20, 9:15 THE GRAND SEDUCTION (PG) Thu 3:20, 9:55 Fri 12:35, 3:15, 6:20, 9:10 Sat 12:05, 3:10, 6:20, 9:10 Sun 12:10, 3:00, 6:00, 8:50 Mon 12:30, 3:10 Tue-Wed 12:30, 3:10, 6:00, 8:50 HEAVEN IS FOR REAL (PG) Thu 2:40 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (PG) Thu 1:20, 4:00, 6:50, 9:20 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 3D (PG) Thu 2:10, 4:50, 7:40, 10:10 Fri 1:20, 2:20, 4:00, 5:00, 6:50, 7:40, 9:30, 10:15 Sat 11:00, 11:40, 1:20, 2:20, 4:00, 5:00, 6:50, 7:40, 9:30, 10:15 Sun 11:50, 1:00, 2:00, 3:40, 4:40, 6:30, 7:20, 9:05, 9:55 Mon-Tue 1:00, 2:00, 3:40, 4:40, 6:30, 7:20, 9:05, 9:55 Wed 1:05, 2:00, 3:40, 4:40, 6:30, 7:20, 9:05, 9:55 JERSEY BOYS (14A) Fri 12:45, 3:15, 3:50, 6:40, 7:10, 10:00, 10:25 Sat 12:00, 12:40, 3:15, 3:50, 6:40, 7:10, 10:00, 10:25 Sun 12:00, 12:40, 3:15, 3:50, 6:30, 6:50, 9:50, 10:00 MonTue 12:40, 3:15, 3:50, 6:30, 6:50, 9:45, 10:00 Wed 3:15,
3:50, 6:30, 6:50, 9:45, 10:00 Maleficent (PG) Thu 2:00, 3:30, 4:40, 6:20, 7:20, 9:00, 9:50 Fri 12:30, 2:50, 3:30, 5:30, 6:10, 9:00 Sat 12:30, 12:40, 2:50, 3:30, 5:30, 6:10, 9:00 Sun 12:30, 1:20, 3:30, 4:20, 6:00, 8:45 Mon 1:20, 3:30, 4:10, 6:00, 8:45 Tue 1:20, 3:30, 4:20, 6:00, 8:45 Wed 1:20, 3:30, 4:20, 9:15 Maleficent 3D (PG) Thu 12:35, 3:10, 5:40, 8:10, 10:35 Fri-Sat 8:10, 10:40 Sun-Wed 7:10, 9:40 The Metropolitan Opera: Cosi Fan Tutte Encore Sat 12:00 Mon 6:30 A Million Ways to Die in the West (14A) Thu 1:30, 4:20, 7:25, 10:20 Fri 1:50, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10 Sat 11:10, 1:50, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10 Sun, Tue-Wed 1:40, 4:25, 7:15, 10:15 Mon 1:40, 4:20, 7:15, 10:15 Mr. & Mrs. Smith (PG) Sun 12:45 Wed 7:30 Neighbors (18A) Thu 12:25, 3:00, 5:30, 8:20, 10:45 Fri 1:40, 8:30, 10:55 Sat 8:30, 10:55 Sun 3:10, 5:40, 8:10, 10:35 Mon 2:50, 5:30, 8:10, 10:35 Tue 3:00, 5:30, 8:10, 10:35 Wed 12:40, 3:00, 9:35 Think Like a Man Too (PG) Fri 12:30, 3:00, 5:40, 8:20, 10:55 Sat 12:20, 3:00, 5:40, 8:20, 10:55 Sun 12:00, 2:40, 5:20, 8:00, 10:35 Mon-Tue 2:40, 5:20, 8:00, 10:35 Wed 5:20, 8:00, 10:35 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu 1:10, 2:20, 4:10, 4:30, 5:00, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50, 10:00, 10:30, 10:40 Fri 2:30, 4:20, 5:00, 5:15, 7:00, 8:00, 9:50, 10:50, 11:00 Sat 11:50, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 4:10, 5:00, 5:15, 5:50, 7:00, 8:00, 9:50, 10:50, 11:00 Sun 1:10, 1:30, 2:10, 4:00, 4:30, 4:50, 6:40, 7:30, 7:40, 9:25, 10:25, 10:30 Mon-Wed 1:10, 2:10, 4:00, 4:30, 4:50, 6:40, 7:30, 7:40, 9:25, 10:25, 10:30 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) Thu 1:00, 2:00, 4:30, 5:15, 8:30 Fri 1:10, 2:50, 4:30, 6:10, 9:30 Sat 1:10, 2:45, 4:20, 6:10, 9:30 Sun-Tue 1:30, 2:45, 4:30, 6:00, 9:15 Wed 1:30, 2:45, 4:30, 6:00 X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D (PG) Thu 7:35 10:30 Fri-Wed 7:30, 10:30
Rainbow Woodbine (I)
Woodbine Centre, 500 Rexdale Blvd, 416-213-1998 Edge of Tomorrow (PG) Thu 1:15, 4:10, 6:45, 9:45 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) Thu 12:50 3:50 6:40 9:30 Fri-Wed 12:50, 3:40, 6:35, 9:15 Godzilla (PG) Thu 1:05, 6:35 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:25 Fri-Wed 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:20 Jersey Boys (14A) Fri-Wed 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:35 Maleficent (PG) Thu 1:20 4:15 6:55 9:15 Fri-Wed 1:15, 4:15, 6:50, 9:10 A Million Ways to Die in the West (14A) Thu 3:45, 9:20 Think Like a Man Too (PG) Fri-Tue 1:05, 4:10, 6:55, 9:30 Wed 4:10, 6:55, 9:30 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu 1:10 4:05 7:05 9:45 Fri-Wed 1:10, 4:05, 7:05, 9:40 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) Thu 12:55 3:55 6:50 9:35 Fri-Wed 12:55, 3:50, 6:40, 9:25
East End Beach Cinemas (AA) 1651 Queen St E, 416-699-1327
Edge of Tomorrow (PG) Sat-Sun 1:15 Edge of Tomorrow 3D (PG) 7:15, 10:20 Fri 4:30 Sat-Sun 4:15 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) 6:30, 9:30 Fri 3:30 mat Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:30 mat How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Sat-Sun 12:00 How to Train Your Dragon 2 3D (PG) Thu, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:15 Fri 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Sat-Sun 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Maleficent (PG) Sat-Sun 1:00 Maleficent 3D (PG) Thu, Mon-Wed 7:30, 9:50 Fri 3:45, 7:30, 9:50 Sat-Sun 3:45, 6:45, 9:15 22 Jump Street (14A) 7:45, 10:30 Fri 4:45 Sat-Sun 1:30 mat, 4:30 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) 7:00, 10:10 Fri 4:00 mat Sat-Sun 12:45, 4:00 mat
North York Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk (CE) 5095 Yonge St., 416-847-0087
Chef (14A) Thu 4:05, 6:45, 9:25 Fri, Mon-Wed 4:25, 7:15, 10:05 Sat-Sun 1:25, 4:25, 7:15, 10:05 Edge of Tomorrow: An IMAX 3D Experience (PG) Thu 4:35, 7:25, 10:10 Fri, Mon-Wed 4:20, 7:10, 10:00 Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10:00 Fading Gigolo (14A) Thu 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) Thu 4:05, 7:05, 10:05 Fri, Mon-Wed 3:30, 6:40, 9:40 Sat-Sun 12:20, 3:30, 6:40, 9:40 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 3:50, 6:50, 9:25 Fri, Tue 3:50, 6:30 Sat 1:20, 3:50, 6:30 Sun 1:20, 3:50, 6:30, 9:20 Mon, Wed 3:50, 6:30, 9:00 How to Train Your Dragon 2 3D (PG) Thu 4:45 7:30 10:00 Fri-Wed 5:00, 7:30, 9:55 Sat-Sun 12:00, 2:30 mat Jersey Boys (14A) 3:40, 6:50, 9:50 Sat-Sun 12:30 mat Maleficent (PG) 4:30 Sat 11:30, 2:00 mat Sun 2:00 mat Maleficent 3D (PG) Thu 4:00, 6:30, 9:00 Fri-Wed 7:00, 9:30 The Metropolitan Opera: Cosi Fan Tutte Encore Sat 12:00 Mon 6:30 A Million Ways to Die in the West (14A) Thu 4:50, 7:35 Neighbors (18A) Thu 10:15 No Tears for the Dead (14A) Fri 4:50, 7:40, 10:25 Sat 2:10, 4:50, 7:40, 10:25 Sun 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:15 Mon-Wed 4:50, 7:35, 10:15 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu 5:00, 7:40, 10:20 Fri 5:05, 7:50, 9:20, 10:30 Sat 2:20, 5:05, 7:50, 9:20, 10:30 Sun 2:15, 4:55, 7:40, 10:20 Mon, Wed 4:55, 7:40, 10:20 Tue 4:55, 7:40, 9:20, 10:20 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) Fri 4:15 Sun 12:40,
4:00 Mon 3:20 Tue-Wed 4:00 X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D (PG) Thu 3:40, 6:40, 9:40 Fri-Sat 7:20, 10:20 Sun, Tue-Wed 7:05, 10:10
SilverCity Fairview (CE)
Fairview Mall, 1800 Sheppard Ave E, 416-644-7746 The Adventures of Tintin (PG) Sat 11:00 Blood Glacier (14A) Thu 7:30 Edge of Tomorrow (PG) Fri 2:20 Sat 11:40, 2:20 SunTue 1:15 Edge of Tomorrow 3D (PG) Thu 1:40, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 Fri-Sat 5:05, 7:45, 10:25 Sun-Wed 4:05, 6:45, 9:30 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) Thu 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Fri-Sat 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10:15 Sun-Wed 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10:10 Godzilla (PG) Thu 1:05, 4:05 Godzilla 3D (PG) Thu 7:15, 10:10 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 1:50, 4:20, 6:50, 9:30 Fri 1:45, 4:20, 6:50 Sat 11:10, 1:45, 4:20, 6:50 Sun-Mon, Wed 1:20, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10 Tue 1:20, 3:50, 6:30 How to Train Your Dragon 2 3D (PG) Thu 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:55 Fri 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Sat 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Sun-Wed 2:00, 4:45, 7:25, 9:55 Jersey Boys (14A) Fri-Sat 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:05 Sun-Tue 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Wed 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Maleficent (PG) Thu 2:20, 4:55 Fri 2:50, 5:10 Sat 12:30, 2:50, 5:10 Sun-Wed 1:55, 4:15 Maleficent 3D (PG) Thu 7:20, 9:45 Fri-Sat 7:25, 9:50 SunWed 6:55, 9:20 A Million Ways to Die in the West (14A) Thu 2:00, 4:40 Neighbors (18A) Thu 10:15 Think Like a Man Too (PG) Fri 2:45, 5:20, 7:55, 10:30 Sat 12:10, 2:45, 5:20, 7:55, 10:30 Sun-Wed 1:50, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu 2:10, 5:05, 7:45, 10:20 Fri 2:00, 4:55, 7:40, 9:40, 10:20 Sat 11:20, 2:00, 4:55, 7:40, 9:40, 10:20 Sun-Mon, Wed 1:40, 4:20, 7:05, 9:45 Tue 1:40, 4:20, 7:05, 9:10, 9:45 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) 1:10, 4:10 X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D (PG) Thu 7:05, 10:05 Fri-Sat 7:10, 10:10 Sun-Wed 7:10, 10:05
SilverCity Yorkdale (CE) 3401 Dufferin St, 416-787-2052
The Adventures of Tintin (PG) Sat 11:00 Edge of Tomorrow (PG) Fri-Wed 1:55 Edge of Tomorrow 3D (PG) Thu 1:40, 4:35, 7:30, 10:25 Fri-Sat 4:45, 7:40, 10:35 Sun-Wed 4:45, 7:40, 10:30 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) Thu-Sat 1:00, 4:10, 7:15, 10:20 Sun, Tue 1:00, 4:10, 7:20, 10:20 Mon 4:10, 7:20, 10:20 Wed 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:20 Godzilla (PG) 12:50 Thu 3:50 mat Godzilla 3D (PG) Thu 6:50 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 12:30, 1:10, 3:15, 4:00, 7:30, 10:10 Fri, Sun, Wed 1:50, 4:25, 7:00, 9:40 Sat 11:20, 1:50, 4:25, 7:00, 9:40 Mon 12:30, 1:50, 4:25, 7:00, 9:40 Tue 12:30, 4:25, 7:00, 9:40 How to Train Your Dragon 2 3D (PG) Thu 6:45, 9:30 Fri, Sun, Tue-Wed 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 Sat 12:00, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 Mon 1:10, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 Jersey Boys (14A) Fri 12:30, 3:50, 7:00, 10:10 Sat 12:35, 3:50, 7:00, 10:10 Sun-Mon, Wed 12:30, 3:40, 6:50, 10:10 Tue 12:30, 3:40, 6:50, 10:05 Maleficent (PG) 2:50, 5:25 Thu 8:00, 10:30 Sat 12:15 mat Maleficent 3D (PG) Thu 1:50, 4:25, 7:00, 9:30 Fri-Wed 8:00, 10:30 A Million Ways to Die in the West (14A) Thu 6:55, 9:50 Fri-Tue 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Wed 4:00, 10:00 Neighbors (18A) Thu 10:25 Think Like a Man Too (PG) Fri 2:50, 5:25, 8:10, 10:45 Sat 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:10, 10:45 Sun-Wed 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:15 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu, Sun-Wed 2:00, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 Fri 2:35, 5:15, 8:05, 10:45 Sat 12:00, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) 12:45, 3:50 X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D (PG) Thu 6:55, 10:00 Fri-Wed 7:00, 10:25
Scarborough 401 & Morningside (CE) 785 Milner Ave, Scarborough, 416-281-2226
The Adventures of Tintin (PG) Sat 11:00 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (PG) Thu 5:05, 8:10 Fri, Tue 3:55, 6:50, 10:00 Sat 3:40, 6:50, 10:00 Sun 12:10, 3:20, 6:30, 9:40 Mon, Wed 5:00, 8:05 Edge of Tomorrow (PG) Sat-Sun 1:45 Edge of Tomorrow 3D (PG) Thu 5:30, 8:05 Fri-Sat, Tue 4:30, 8:00, 10:30 Sun 4:30, 7:25, 10:00 Mon, Wed 5:15, 7:50 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) Thu 5:10, 7:55 Fri, Tue 3:55, 6:40, 9:35 Sat 12:45, 3:50, 6:40, 9:35 Sun 12:45, 3:50, 6:40, 9:25 Mon, Wed 5:05, 7:55 Godzilla (PG) Thu, Mon, Wed 5:35 Fri, Tue 7:20 Sat 2:00, 7:20 Sun 2:00, 7:05 Godzilla 3D (PG) Thu 8:25 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 5:00, 7:30 Fri, Tue 4:15, 6:45, 9:20 Sat 11:05, 1:30, 4:15, 6:45, 9:20 Sun 1:30, 4:15, 6:45, 9:10 Mon, Wed 5:00, 7:35 How to Train Your Dragon 2 3D (PG) Thu, Mon, Wed 5:50, 8:15 Fri, Tue 4:55, 7:30, 10:05 Sat 12:00, 2:30, 4:55, 7:30, 10:05 Sun 12:00, 2:25, 4:55, 7:20, 9:50 Jersey Boys (14A) Fri, Tue 4:00, 7:00, 9:55 Sat 11:05, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:55 Sun 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:55 Mon, Wed 5:10, 8:10 Maleficent (PG) Thu 5:15 Fri, Tue 5:25 Sat 12:15, 2:50, 5:25 Sun 12:15, 2:50, 5:20 Mon, Wed 6:00 Maleficent 3D (PG) Thu 7:45 Fri-Sat, Tue 8:05, 10:30 Sun 7:40, 10:10 Mon, Wed 8:25 A Million Ways to Die in the West (14A) Thu 5:20, 8:00 Neighbors (18A) Thu 6:00, 8:25 Fri-Sat, Tue 4:45, 10:20 Sun 4:45, 9:55 Mon, Wed 8:25
Think Like a Man Too (PG) Fri, Tue 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 Sat 11:45, 2:15, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 Sun 12:00, 2:35, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Mon, Wed 5:30, 8:00 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu, Mon, Wed 5:40, 8:20 Fri, Tue 5:15, 7:55, 10:25 Sat 11:10, 12:05, 2:40, 5:15, 7:55, 10:25 Sun 12:05, 2:40, 5:15, 7:45, 10:10 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) Thu 5:25 Fri, Tue 4:05 Sat-Sun 1:10, 4:05 X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D (PG) Thu 8:20 Fri-Sat, Tue 7:10, 10:15 Sun 7:10, 10:05 Mon, Wed 5:20, 8:20
Coliseum Scarborough (CE) Scarborough Town Centre, 416-290-5217
The Adventures of Tintin (PG) Sat 11:00 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (PG) Thu 6:50, 10:10 Blended (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:00 Edge of Tomorrow (PG) Thu 2:10 Fri-Wed 1:50, 4:40 Edge of Tomorrow 3D (PG) Thu 5:00, 7:50, 10:45 FriWed 7:30, 10:25 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) Thu 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:25 Fri-Wed 1:00, 4:00, 7:05, 10:10 Godzilla (PG) Thu 1:40 Fri-Wed 1:25, 4:25 Godzilla 3D (PG) Thu 4:45, 7:40, 10:30 Fri-Wed 7:25, 10:30 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 Fri, Sun-Wed 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 9:00 Sat 11:15, 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 9:00 How to Train Your Dragon 2 3D (PG) Thu 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:15 Fri-Wed 1:30, 4:15, 6:55, 9:45 Jersey Boys (14A) Fri-Wed 12:30, 3:40, 7:05, 10:20 Maleficent (PG) 2:00, 4:35 Maleficent 3D (PG) Thu 7:15 9:50 Fri-Wed 7:10, 9:50 Maybe This Time (PG) Thu 12:55 3:50 6:45 9:40 Fri-Wed 12:50, 3:45, 6:40, 9:40 A Million Ways to Die in the West (14A) Thu 2:25, 5:10, 7:55, 10:40 Think Like a Man Too (PG) Fri-Wed 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:00, 10:40 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu 1:55, 2:35, 4:40, 5:15, 7:30, 8:05, 10:20, 10:50 Fri, Sun-Wed 1:40, 2:15, 4:30, 5:00, 7:15, 7:45, 10:05, 10:35 Sat 11:30, 1:40, 2:15, 4:30, 5:00, 7:15, 7:45, 10:05, 10:35 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) Thu 1:00 Fri, SunWed 12:20, 3:35 Sat 12:50, 3:55 X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D (PG) Thu 4:10, 7:25, 10:35 Fri-Wed 7:00, 10:15
Eglinton Town Centre (CE) 1901 Eglinton Ave E, 416-752-4494
The Adventures of Tintin (PG) Sat 11:00 Blood Glacier (14A) Thu 7:30 Chef (14A) Thu, Tue 4:05, 6:55, 9:40 Fri-Sun 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:40 Mon, Wed 4:00, 6:55, 9:40 Edge of Tomorrow (PG) Fri 2:40 Sat 11:55, 2:40 Sun 2:10 Edge of Tomorrow 3D (PG) Thu 2:15, 5:00, 6:50, 7:55, 9:45, 10:40 Fri-Sat 5:30, 8:15, 11:00 Sun, Tue 5:00, 7:45, 10:35 Mon, Wed 4:35, 7:20, 10:05 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) Thu 2:40, 4:25, 7:25, 10:25 Fri-Sat 1:20, 4:20, 7:25, 10:25 Sun 12:10, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 Mon 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 Tue 4:00, 6:55, 9:55 Wed 4:15, 6:50, 10:15 Godzilla (PG) Thu 4:50 Fri 2:00, 4:55 Sat 11:05, 2:00, 4:55 Sun 1:50, 4:45 Mon, Wed 4:30 Tue 4:45 Godzilla 3D (PG) Thu 7:45, 10:40 Fri-Sat 7:55, 11:00 Sun, Tue 7:40, 10:40 Mon, Wed 7:30, 10:30 The Grand Seduction (PG) Thu 4:00, 6:45, 9:35 Fri-Sun 1:10, 3:55, 6:40, 9:35 Mon, Wed 3:50, 6:35, 9:30 Tue 3:55, 6:40, 9:35 Holiday (14A) Thu 3:55, 7:20, 10:50 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 4:25, 7:00, 9:30 Fri 1:50, 4:25, 7:00, 9:30 Sat 11:10, 11:30, 1:50, 4:25, 7:00, 9:30 Sun 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:15 Mon-Wed 4:10, 6:45, 9:15 How to Train Your Dragon 2 3D (PG) Thu 2:25, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 Fri 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 Sat 12:00, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 Sun 11:45, 2:15, 4:50, 7:25, 10:00 Mon-Wed 4:50, 7:25, 10:00 Humshakals (PG) Fri 3:10, 6:45, 10:20 Sat 11:05, 3:10, 6:45, 10:20 Sun 11:50, 3:20, 6:50, 10:25 Mon, Wed 5:00, 9:00 Tue 3:45, 7:15, 10:45 Jersey Boys (14A) Fri 12:45, 3:50, 7:05, 10:15 Sat 12:40, 3:50, 7:10, 10:20 Sun 12:40, 3:50, 7:05, 10:15 Mon-Wed 3:45, 7:00, 10:10 Maleficent (PG) Thu 4:45, 9:50 Fri 12:45, 3:10, 5:40 Sat 2:10, 4:45 Sun 2:25, 4:55 Mon-Wed 4:40 Maleficent 3D (PG) Thu 2:45, 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 Fri 8:10, 10:40 Sat 7:15, 9:50 Sun 7:35, 10:10 Mon-Wed 7:10, 9:50 The Metropolitan Opera: Cosi Fan Tutte Encore Sat 12:00 A Million Ways to Die in the West (14A) Thu 4:50, 7:35, 10:20 Fri 2:15, 5:00, 7:45, 10:30 Sat 2:35, 5:20, 8:05, 10:50 Sun 1:55, 4:45, 7:35, 10:20 Mon 4:05, 6:50, 9:45 Tue 4:45, 7:35, 10:20 Wed 4:05, 9:45 Mr. & Mrs. Smith (PG) Sun 12:45 Wed 7:30 Neighbors (18A) Thu 2:55, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15 Fri 2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 10:00 Sat 4:40, 7:35, 10:00 Sun 3:25, 5:50, 8:15, 10:40 Mon, Wed 5:30, 7:55, 10:20 Tue 5:25, 7:50, 10:25 Think Like a Man Too (PG) Fri 2:50, 5:25, 8:10, 10:45 Sat 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:10, 10:45 Sun 12:20, 2:55, 5:30, 8:10, 10:45 Mon, Wed 5:00, 7:35, 10:15 Tue 5:10, 7:55, 10:40 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu 2:20, 4:15, 5:15, 7:20, 8:05, 10:05, 10:50 Fri 1:30, 2:35, 4:15, 5:15, 7:20, 8:05, 10:05, 10:50 Sat 11:50, 1:30, 2:35, 4:15, 5:15, 7:20, 8:05, 10:05, 10:50 Sun 11:45, 1:45, 2:30, 4:30, 5:15, 7:20, 8:00, 10:05, 10:45 Mon, Wed 3:55, 4:55, 6:40, 7:40, 9:25, 10:25 Tue 4:30, 5:15, 7:20, 8:00, 10:05, 10:45 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) Fri-Sat 1:45 Sun 1:25 X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D (PG) Thu 4:40, 7:45, 10:45 Fri-Sat 4:50, 7:50, 10:55 Sun-Wed 4:25, 7:30, 10:30
Woodside Cinemas (I) 1571 Sandhurst Circle, 416-299-3456
Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (14A) 6:15 Thu 3:00 mat, 9:30 Humshakals (PG) Fri 3:30, 7:30, 9:30 Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:30, 7:30, 9:30 Mon-Wed 3:00, 7:30, 9:30
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The Adventures of Tintin (PG) Sat 11:00 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 3D (PG) Thu 7:00, 10:00 Fri-Sun 3:40, 6:45, 10:00 Mon-Wed 3:35, 6:40, 9:45 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (PG) Thu 3:50 Fri-Sun 12:35 Blended (PG) Thu 4:55, 7:40, 10:20 Fri-Sun 1:10, 4:05, 6:50, 9:45 Mon-Wed 4:05, 6:50, 9:25 Blood Glacier (14A) Thu 7:30 Chef (14A) Thu 4:15, 7:15, 10:00 Fri, Sun 1:45, 4:30, 7:25, 10:00 Sat 11:10, 1:45, 4:30, 7:25, 10:00 Mon-Wed 4:25, 7:35, 10:15 Edge of Tomorrow (PG) Fri, Sun 2:20 Sat 11:45 Edge of Tomorrow 3D (PG) Thu 5:00, 7:45, 10:30 Fri, Sun 5:10, 8:00, 10:40 Sat 2:25, 5:10, 8:00, 10:40 Mon-Wed 4:50, 7:30, 10:15 Edge of Tomorrow: An IMAX 3D Experience (PG) Thu 4:10, 6:55, 9:40 Fri-Sun 1:30, 4:25, 7:10, 9:50 Mon-Wed 4:00, 6:50, 9:30 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) Thu 3:40, 4:20, 6:30, 7:20, 9:35, 10:20 Fri-Sun 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20 Mon-Wed 4:10, 7:15, 10:00 Godzilla (PG) Thu 4:30 Fri, Sun 1:40, 4:50 Sat 11:05, 2:00, 4:50 Mon-Wed 3:40 Godzilla 3D (PG) Thu 7:15, 10:05 Fri-Sun 7:45, 10:30 Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:15 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 3:30, 6:05, 8:50 Fri, Sun 12:55, 3:55, 6:40, 9:10 Sat 11:25, 1:50, 4:10, 6:55, 9:30 Mon-Wed 3:30, 6:15, 9:00 How to Train Your Dragon 2 3D (PG) Thu 4:00, 6:45, 9:30 Fri, Sun 1:35, 4:40, 7:30, 10:00 Sat 12:05, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 Mon-Wed 4:20, 6:55, 9:40 Jersey Boys (14A) 3:50, 7:00, 10:10 Fri-Sun 12:40 mat Maleficent (PG) Thu 4:05, 9:15 Fri 2:05, 4:35, 6:55, 9:30 Sat 11:15, 1:40, 4:25, 7:00, 9:25 Sun 4:35, 7:00, 9:30 MonWed 4:35, 7:05, 9:20 Maleficent 3D (PG) Thu 4:50, 7:35, 10:10 Fri, Sun 12:50, 3:10, 5:35, 7:55, 10:20 Sat 12:10, 2:45, 5:20, 7:55, 10:15 Mon-Wed 5:25, 7:50, 10:20 Million Dollar Arm (PG) Thu 3:55, 7:05, 9:50 Fri, Sun 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 5:00, 7:05, 7:40, 9:55, 10:25 Sat 11:35, 1:00, 2:20, 4:00, 5:00, 7:05, 7:50, 9:55, 10:25 Mon-Tue 3:55, 4:30, 7:10, 7:20, 9:55, 10:05 Wed 3:55, 4:30, 7:20, 9:55, 10:05 A Million Ways to Die in the West (14A) Thu 4:35, 7:10, 9:55 Mr. & Mrs. Smith (PG) Sun 12:45 Wed 7:30 Neighbors (18A) Thu 4:40, 7:00, 9:45 Fri-Sun 12:45, 3:00, 5:30, 7:50, 10:15 Mon-Wed 4:45, 7:25, 9:50 Think Like a Man Too (PG) Fri, Sun 12:30, 2:55, 5:25, 8:10, 10:45 Sat 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:10, 10:45 Mon-Wed 5:00, 7:55, 10:30 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu 3:45, 4:45, 6:40, 7:30, 9:25, 10:15 Fri, Sun 1:15, 2:15, 4:15, 5:15, 7:15, 8:05, 10:05, 10:45 Sat 12:00, 1:35, 2:35, 4:15, 5:15, 7:15, 8:05, 10:05, 10:45 Mon-Tue 4:15, 5:05, 7:00, 7:45, 9:40, 10:25 Wed 4:15, 5:05, 7:00, 7:45, 9:55, 10:25 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) Thu 3:35 Fri, Sun 1:25, 4:45 Sat 11:00, 1:55, 4:45 Mon-Wed 3:45 X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D (PG) Thu 4:25, 7:25, 10:25 Fri-Sun 7:35, 10:35 Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:35
Mississauga
Coliseum Mississauga (CE) Square One, 309 Rathburn Rd W, 905-275-3456
The Adventures of Tintin (PG) Sat 11:00 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (PG) Thu 12:20, 3:30, 6:50, 10:10 Fri 12:30, 3:40, 6:50, 10:05 Sat 3:30, 6:50, 10:05 Sun 12:20, 3:30, 6:50, 10:05 Mon-Tue 1:00, 4:10, 7:20, 10:30 Wed 4:10, 10:30 Blood Glacier (14A) Thu 7:30 Chef (14A) Thu 12:45, 3:55, 10:00 Fri-Sun 1:40, 4:30, 7:30, 10:25 Mon-Tue 1:10, 3:50, 7:00, 9:55 Wed 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:40 Edge of Tomorrow (PG) Thu-Sun 1:00 Mon-Wed 1:25 Edge of Tomorrow 3D (PG) Thu 4:00 7:00 9:45 Fri-Wed 4:00, 7:00, 9:50 Edge of Tomorrow: An IMAX 3D Experience (PG) Thu 1:40, 4:40, 7:40, 10:25 Fri 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:30 Sat 11:15, 2:00, 4:45, 7:40, 10:30 Sun 11:45, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:30 Mon-Wed 2:15, 5:00, 7:40, 10:30 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) Thu 12:15, 1:20, 3:20, 4:20, 6:20, 7:25, 9:35, 10:30 Fri, Sun 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:30 Sat 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:40 Mon-Wed 1:20, 4:15, 7:15, 10:20 Godzilla (PG) Thu 12:25, 3:15 Fri, Mon-Tue 12:40, 3:30 Sat-Sun 12:40, 3:40 Wed 1:05, 3:55 Godzilla 3D (PG) Thu 9:50 Fri-Sun 6:40, 10:15 Mon-Tue 6:40, 9:40 Wed 6:40, 9:45 Maleficent (PG) Thu 1:10, 3:50, 6:35, 9:30 Fri 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:30 Sat 1:10, 4:25, 6:55, 9:30 Sun 3:50, 6:30, 9:30 Mon-Wed 1:55, 4:20, 6:50, 9:30 Maleficent 3D (PG) Thu 2:10, 4:35, 7:30, 10:05 Fri 2:40, 5:05, 7:50, 10:20 Sat-Sun 12:10, 2:40, 5:05, 7:50, 10:20 MonWed 2:30, 4:55, 7:30, 10:10 The Metropolitan Opera: Cosi Fan Tutte Encore Sat 12:00 A Million Ways to Die in the West (14A) Thu 1:25, 4:05, 7:05, 10:15 Fri 2:30, 5:10, 7:55, 10:40 Sat 11:30, 2:15, 5:00, 7:45, 10:30 Sun 11:50, 2:30, 5:10, 7:55, 10:40 Mon-Wed 1:35, 4:45, 7:35, 10:15 Mr. & Mrs. Smith (PG) Sun 12:45 Wed 7:30 Think Like a Man Too (PG) Fri 2:50, 5:25, 8:10, 10:45 SatSun 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:10, 10:45 Mon-Wed 1:45, 4:30, 7:10, 10:00 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu 12:30, 1:30, 3:25, 4:30, 6:25, 7:20, 9:20, 10:20 Fri 1:30, 2:35, 4:10, 5:15, 7:10, 8:00, 10:00, 10:45 Sat-Sun 11:45, 1:30, 2:30, 4:10, 5:15, 7:10, 8:00, 10:00, 10:45 Mon-Tue 1:00, 2:00, 3:40, 4:40, 6:30, 7:25, 9:25, 10:25 Wed 2:00, 3:40, 4:40, 6:30, 7:25, 9:25, 10:25 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) Thu 12:35, 3:35 Fri-Sun 12:50, 4:15 Mon-Wed 1:05, 4:05 X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D (PG) Thu 6:45, 9:55 FriSun 7:25, 10:35 Mon-Wed 7:05, 10:05
Courtney Park 16 (CE)
110 Courtney Park E at Hurontario, 416-335-5323 Blended (PG) Thu 1:20, 3:55, 6:40, 9:30 Fri-Sat 1:15, 3:55, 6:35, 9:50 Sun-Wed 1:15, 3:55, 6:35, 9:35 Chef (14A) Thu 1:30, 4:10, 6:45, 9:35 Fri-Sat 1:20, 4:00, 6:40 Sun-Wed 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:25 Edge of Tomorrow (PG) Thu 1:50 Fri-Wed 1:00 Edge of Tomorrow 3D (PG) Thu 4:30, 7:10, 9:55 Fri-Sat 3:40, 6:20, 9:15 Sun-Wed 3:40, 6:20, 9:00 Edge of Tomorrow: An IMAX 3D Experience (PG) Thu 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:20 Fri-Sat 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 10:00 SunWed 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) Thu 1:15, 1:35, 4:05, 4:25, 7:00, 7:15, 9:50, 10:10 Fri-Sat 1:25, 4:15, 7:15, 10:20 Sun-Wed 1:25, 4:15, 7:15, 10:05 Godzilla (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:00 Fri-Wed 1:55, 4:45 Godzilla 3D (PG) Thu 6:55, 9:40 Fri-Sat 7:35, 10:40 SunWed 7:35, 10:25 Heaven Is for Real (PG) Thu 3:05 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 1:55, 4:20, 6:50, 9:15 Fri-Sat 2:00, 4:25, 6:50, 9:30 Sun-Tue 2:00, 4:25, 6:50, 9:15 Wed 4:25, 6:50, 9:15 How to Train Your Dragon 2 3D (PG) Thu, Mon-Wed 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45 Fri 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 10:00 Sat 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 10:00 Sun 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45 Jersey Boys (14A) Fri-Sat 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:45 Sun-Wed 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Maleficent (PG) Thu 2:10, 4:40, 7:05, 9:25 Fri, Mon-Tue 1:40, 4:10 Sat-Sun 11:55, 1:40, 4:10 Wed 4:10 Maleficent 3D (PG) Thu 2:40, 5:10, 7:35, 10:05 Fri-Sat 6:45, 9:25 Sun-Wed 6:45, 9:10 A Million Ways to Die in the West (14A) Thu 1:00, 3:50, 6:35, 9:20 Fri-Sat 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:35 Sun-Wed 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:20 Neighbors (18A) Thu 5:30, 7:50, 10:15 Fri 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:35 Sat 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:35 Sun 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:20 Mon-Wed 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:20 Think Like a Man Too (PG) Fri 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:00, 10:30 Sat 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:00, 10:30 Sun 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Mon-Wed 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu 2:15, 2:45, 4:50, 5:20, 7:25, 7:55, 10:00, 10:30 Fri-Sat 1:45, 2:15, 4:20, 4:50, 6:55, 7:25, 9:45, 10:15 Sun-Wed 1:45, 2:15, 4:20, 4:50, 6:55, 7:25, 9:30, 10:00 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) Thu 1:40 Fri-Wed 1:10 X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D (PG) Thu 4:35, 7:30, 10:25 Fri-Sat 4:05, 7:10, 10:25 Sun-Wed 4:05, 7:10, 10:10
Colossus (CE) Hwy 400 & 7, 905-851-1001
Rainbow Promenade (I)
Promenade Mall, Hwy 7 & Bathurst, 416-494-9371 Edge of Tomorrow (PG) 1:00, 4:00, 7:05, 9:45 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) Thu 12:55 3:45 6:50 9:35 Fri-Wed 12:55, 3:50, 6:50, 9:35 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) 1:10, 3:55, 6:55, 9:20 Jersey Boys (14A) Fri-Sun, Tue-Wed 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:40 Mon 3:45, 6:45, 9:40 Maleficent (PG) Thu 1:15 3:50 7:10 9:25 Fri-Wed 1:15, 4:10, 7:10, 9:25 22 Jump Street (14A) 1:05, 4:05, 7:00, 9:30 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) Thu 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:25
West Grande - Steeles (CE) Hwy 410 & Steeles, 905-455-1590
Edge of Tomorrow (PG) Sat-Sun 12:55 Edge of Tomorrow 3D (PG) Thu 7:30, 10:15 Fri, Tue 4:30, 7:10, 10:15 Sat-Sun 3:40, 7:15, 10:00 Mon, Wed 7:10, 10:15 The Fault in Our Stars (PG) Thu 7:25, 10:20 Fri, Tue 4:20, 7:25, 10:15 Sat-Sun 12:10, 3:10, 7:00, 10:15 Mon, Wed 7:25, 10:15 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 7:10, 9:45 Fri, Tue 4:10, 6:50 Sat 12:45, 3:25, 6:40 Sun 12:45, 3:25, 6:40, 9:40 Mon, Wed 7:05, 9:40 How to Train Your Dragon 2 3D (PG) Thu, Mon, Wed 7:40, 10:10 Fri, Tue 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 Sat-Sun 12:00, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 Jersey Boys (14A) Fri, Tue 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Sat-Sun 12:15, 3:15, 6:30, 9:40 Mon, Wed 7:00, 10:00 Maleficent (PG) Fri, Tue 4:15 Sat-Sun 1:00, 3:45 Maleficent 3D (PG) Thu 7:20, 10:00 Fri, Tue 6:55, 9:40 Sat-Sun 6:50, 9:30 Mon, Wed 7:20, 10:05 Maybe This Time (PG) Thu 7:00, 9:50 A Million Ways to Die in the West (14A) Thu 7:05, 9:55 Fri, Tue 4:00, 7:40, 10:20 Sat-Sun 12:40, 3:30, 7:30, 10:15 Mon, Wed 7:40, 10:20 Neighbors (18A) Thu 7:35, 10:05 Fri, Tue 4:35, 7:15, 9:35 Sat-Sun 1:10, 3:35, 7:20, 9:45 Mon, Wed 7:15, 9:35 22 Jump Street (14A) Thu 7:45, 10:30 Fri, Tue 4:50, 7:35, 9:45, 10:20 Sat 2:10, 5:00, 7:45, 9:55, 10:30 Sun 2:10, 5:00, 7:45, 10:30 Mon, Wed 7:35, 10:20 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG) 4:25 Sat-Sun 1:30 mat X-Men: Days of Future Past 3D (PG) Thu 7:15, 10:25 Fri, Tue 7:20, 10:20 Sat-Sun 7:25, 10:20 Mon, Wed 7:00, 9:55 3
NOW june 19-25 2014
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indie&rep film complete festivals, independent and
repertory schedules
How to find a listing
Repertory cinema listings are comprehensive and appear alphabetically by venue, then by date. Other films are listed by date.
Paris Is Burning still sizzles.
= Critics’ pick (highly recommended) ñ N = NXNE event
P = Pride event How to place a listing
All listings are free. Send to: movies@nowtoronto.com, fax to 416-364-1168 or mail to Rep Cinemas, NOW Magazine, 189 Church, Toronto M5B 1Y7. Include film title, year of release, names of director(s), language and subtitle info, venue, address, time, cost and advance ticket sales if any, phone number for reservations/info or website address. Deadline is the Thursday before publication at 5 pm.
festivals female eye film festival royal cinema, 608 college. femaleeyefilmfestival.com
thu 19-sun 22 – International features, short
films and documentaries by female directors. $10, stu/srs $5, festival pass $50. thu 19 – Looking Is The Original Sin (2013) D: Gail Harvey, and shorts Light Mind, Relics and Blooming Road. 6:30 pm. Q &A w/filmmakers to follow. fri 20 – Lucille’s Ball (2013) D: Lulu Keating, and shorts Freestate, The Unpardonable Night, and Love And Laundry. Remedy (2013) D: Cheyenne Picardo, and shorts A Bloody Mess, Bliss, and Pink & Baby Blue. 6:30 pm. sat 21 – Canadian Aboriginal Filmmaker Series: Gently Whispering The Circle Back (2013) D: Beth Wishart, Placenta (2013) D: Jules Koostachin, Trip In A Summer Dress (2013) D: Janine Turner, Euphoria (2013) D: Paula Kelly, and shorts Sight, Snare, Wakening, and Pilgrims. Noon (RC). International Shorts: Dinner With Ana (2013) D: Jianna Maarten, Borderline (2011) D: Jacqueline Landau, and others. 8:30 pm. sun 22 – Documentary Filmmaker Program: Awaiting Atwood (2013) D: Beth Mairs, I Hate Change (2013) D: Kirsten Johnson, Cast In Sand: A Tale Of Two Women (2013) D: Rebecca Roberts-Wolfe, and Liz (2014) D: Sharyn Paul Brusie. Noon. Leave Them Unbroken (2013) D: Sara Brown. 2:30 pm. H&G (2013) D: Danishka Esterhazy, The Wrong Way (2014) D: Lucy Conte, and short film Mink. 4:45 pm.
italian contemporary film festival
bloor hot docs cinema, 506 bloor w (HD), colossus vaughan, 3555 hwy 7, vaughan (CV); Isabel Bader, 93 Charles W (IB); tiff bell lightbox, reitman square, 350 king W (TIFF). icff.ca
thu 19-fri 20 – Festival of Italian contempor-
ary cinema. $12, stu $10, Vaughan admission $30, 8-ticket pass $60, 10-ticket pass $80, opening or closing gala $85. icff.ca/tickets. thu 19 – Operation Remembrance: The Canadians In Italy 1943, three documentaries including Ortona 1943: A Bloody Christmas (2008) D: Fabio Toncelli, Operation Husky (2013) D: Matteo Berdini, and Gino’s Story (2013). 6:30 pm (TIFF). Under A Lucky Star (2014) D: Carlo Verdone. 7 pm (CV). The Best Offer (2013) D: Giuseppe Tornatore. 9:15 pm (BH). Zoran, My Nephew The Idiot (2013) D: Matteo Oleotto. 9:15 pm (CV). Under A Lucky Star. 9:30 pm. (TIFF). fri 20 – A Boss In The Kitchen (2014) D: Luca Miniero. 6:15 pm (BH). Away From Me (2013) D: Alessio Maria Federici. 7 pm (IB).
pink latino film festival carlton cinema, 20 carlton. pinklatino.com
Pthu 19-fri 20 – Festival of Latin cinema dedicated to sexual diversity and gender. $10; Jun 19, 7 pm pwyc. thu 19 – Panel Living Positively with HIV and screening of The Sugarcane D: Samuel Lopez. 7 pm. Brazilian Docs: Who’s Afraid Of
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june 19-25 2014 NOW
But I’m A Cheerleader will make you cheer.
Kick off Pride with these pics Bent Lens: Under The Stars
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Fridayto Monday (June 20 to 23), 8 pm, in David Pecaut Square, 215 King West. tiff.net/ programming/special events/under-the-stars-free-outdoorscreenings. See Indie & Rep Film, this page. Rating: NNNN
TIFF’s proper summer screening program doesn’t start until next month, but a quartet of open-air screenings run in David Pecaut Square this weekend as a sidebar to its Bent Lens program. If you’ve never seen Paris Is Burning, that’s your Friday evening settled. Jennie Livingstone’s 1990 documentary about late-80s New York drag culture is as exuberant as its out and proud subjects, whose very existence was a thumb in the eye of the straight society that feared and loathed them. (And if you have seen it, it’s probably been a while, so see it again.) Cris Negão? (2012) D: Rene Guerra, and Jessica Cristopherry (2013) D: Paula Lice, Rodrigo Luna and Ronei Jorge. 9:30 pm. fri 20 – Shorts: Miniatures (2014) D: Vicente Bonet, Eyes That Do No See (2013) D: Patricia C Ovando, Andrea (2013) D: Edgar De Santo, and others. 7 pm. Closing film: Simone (2013) D: Juan Zapata. 9:30 pm.
reelheART international film festival daniels spectrum, 585 dundas e. reelheart.com
mon 23-jun 28 – Festival of independent
films and documentaries. $12, srs/stu $8, Reelweek pass $175. Pmon 23 – Shorts Heard Around The World program including John Lennon’s Turd D: Phil Peel, Narcissist D: Eric Casaccio, Bebete e Daniboy D: Ruy Veridiano, and others. 7 pm. tue 24 – Diverse Films For Special People program: The Interviewer D: Genevieve Clay and Robin Bryan, An Adventure In Humanity D: Sean Schiavolin, BulletProof D: Peter Lazarus, and short Monty Mouse. 1 pm. Relating program: Sometimes I Float D: Jason Hammond, Street Rituals D: Gili Noyman, What If D: Mike Garrick, Folded Hope D: Jenna Leung, Spin D: Tim McIntire, Horse For Sale D: Katarzyna Kochany, The Help D: Oliver Yan, and Seven Days D: Oded Raz. 3 pm. En Français! program: Marie et les Gargouilles D: Nicolas Trame, Mousse D:
Madonna (left) and Rosie embrace in A League Of Their Own.
I’m kinda scratching my head about Saturday’s pick, A League Of Their Own. Yes, Penny Marshall’s 1992 baseball comedy is a touchstone for a lot of people thanks to its strong female relationships and Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell in fun, career-best John Hellberg, and Jean Olivier Hucleux, du travail à l’oeuvre D: Virgile Novarina. 7 pm. Put Your Records On program: Artful Dodger D: Felipe P Soares, Spin D: Tom McInture, and 45 RPM D: Juli Jackson. 9:30 pm. wed 25 – Don’t Swear On The Bible program: Patterns Of Evidence: The Exodus D: Tim Mahoney. 3 pm. Fine Art, Fine Artists program: Living Canvas D: Ronnie Cramer, Forty-Seven Views Of Leslie Laskey D: David Wild, and Alumbrones D: Bruce Donnelly. 7 pm. Canadian Makin’ program: Catch The Westbound Train D: Sean Patrick Shaul, IggStock D: Tracy German, John Lennon’s Turd, and short Steven Myerschmidt Bites The Big One. 9:30 pm.
toronto japanese film festival
japanese canadian cultural centre, 6 garamond. jccc.on.ca
thu 19-jun 27 – Festival of Japanese film.
$12, five-film pass $45, 10-film pass $90. Tickets 416-441-2345 or ticketweb.ca. thu 19 – The Ravine Of Goodbye (2013) D: Tatsushi Imori. 7 pm. fri 20 – Oshin (2013) D: Shin Togashi. 7 pm. mon 23 – The Kiyosu Conference (2013) D: Koki Mitani. 7 pm. tue 24 – A Boy Called H (2013) D: Yasuo Furuhata. 7 pm. wed 25 – Judge! (2013) D: Akira Nagai. 7 pm.
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roles… but it’s about as queer as a brick. Marshall’s too square a filmmaker to fully engage with the subject matter; it’s as if Lori Petty was the only person on set who knew she was playing a closeted character. I suppose you could say Sunday’s choice, Rope (1948), has no overtly gay content either, but then that’s the whole point. Alfred Hitchcock’s self-consciously theatrical screen adaptation makes sure we can’t miss the eroticism lurking beneath the glances thrill-killers John Dall and Farley Granger shoot at one another as their professor (James Stewart) unravels their macabre crime during a fancy dinner party. This is a movie that’s fully aware of its
subtext, even if some of its characters aren’t. Finally, there’s Jamie Babbit’s But I’m A Cheerleader! on Monday, starring Natasha Lyonne as a young woman whose parents ship her off to a Christian deprogramming camp at the first sign of sexual confusion. (Ironically, landing there only helps her figure out what – and who – she really wants.) It was pretty stilted in 1999, and it hasn’t improved with age, but the subject matter is still sadly relevant – and seeing Lyonne in what amounts to a women’s-prison picture now that she’s starring in Orange Is The New Black does add a certain retro-camp appeal. Norman Wilner
Farley Granger (left) John Dall try to get away with murder in Rope.
big picture cinema gerrard
3:30 & 9:15 pm. Gender Matters: Girl Rising (2013) D: Richard Robbins. 6:30 pm. wed 25 – The Life And Crimes Of Doris Payne. 4 & 6:30 pm. Being Ginger (2013) D: Scott P Harris. 8:45 pm.
thu 19-wed 25 – Check website for schedule.
Camera Bar
Cinemas 1035 gerrard e. bigpicturecinema.com
BLOOR hot docs Cinema
506 Bloor W. 416-637-3123. bloorcinema.com
Thu 19 – 112 Weddings (2014) D: Doug Block. 4 pm. Supermensch: The Legend Of Shep Gordon (2013) D: Mike Myers. 6:30 pm. Italian Contemporary Film Festival: see listings, this page. fri 20 – The Life And Crimes Of Doris Payne (2013) D: Matthew Pond and Kirk Marcolina. 4 & 9:15 pm. Italian Contemporary Film Festival: see listings, this page. sat 21 – The Life And Crimes Of Doris Payne. 3:30 pm. This Film Should Be Played Loud: This Is Spinal Tap (1978) D: Rob Reiner. 9:30 pm. Nsun 22 – NXNE Film Festival: Laugh Sabbath Film Festival. 3:30 pm. $10 or NXNE pass. nxne.com. The Life And Crimes Of Doris Payne. 8:45 pm. mon 23 – The Life And Crimes Of Doris Payne. 6:30 pm. Mistaken For Strangers (2013) D: Tom Berninger. 8:45 pm. tue 24 – The Life And Crimes Of Doris Payne.
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1028 Queen W. 416-530-0011. camerabar.ca
sat 21 – La Strada (1954) D: Federico Fellini.
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cinematheque tiff bell lightbox reitman square, 350 king w. 416-599-8433, tiff.net
PThu 19 – Bent Lens X 2: No Skin Off My Ass (1991) D: Bruce LaBruce. 6:30 pm. Bruce’s Bits: Short films by Bruce LaBruce including Give Piece Of Ass A Chance (2007), The Bad Breast (2010), Weekend In Alphaville (2010), and Offing Jack (2011). 9 pm. Pfri 20 – Polish Cinema: The Hour-glass Sanatorium (1973) D: Wojciech Has. 6:30 pm. Under The Stars free outdoor screening: Paris Is Burning (1990) D: Jennie Livingston. 8 pm (David Pecaut Square, 55 John). Bent Lens: Super 8 1/2 (1994) D: Bruce LaBruce. 9:30 pm. Psat 21 – Polish Cinema: To Kill This Love (1972) D: Janusz Morgenstern. 1 pm. Navajo Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) D: George Lucas, film dubbed in Navajo language. Free. 3:30 pm. Polish Cinema: Mother Joan Of The
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Seeking a poly life I’m a fairly boring person by your column’s standards in that I’ve always identified as a straight male into typical relationships. I’ve realized, after multiple long-term relationships that were unsatisfying that monogamy isn’t for me. I would like to have a main, fulfilling and committed relationship without limiting myself sexually or emotionally. I’ve struggled to remain faithful in the past and don’t want to cheat on anyone. I just want the rules to fit me so I don’t have to be considered a cheater. Do you think this detail is something I should disclose to my family and friends? I don’t want to cause unnecessary awkwardness, but I also want people to love and accept me for who I am. I feel like this is an issue that activism isn’t addressing, and while polyamory seems to be more common today than in the past, I don’t see anyone who is publicly “out” as is the case with most of the queer community. I’m also not too deeply involved with that community, so maybe I just don’t see the activism happening. Pondering Over Life’s Yearnings If you’re not seeing anyone who is poly and publicly out, POLY, then you’re not watching Showtime, which broadcast two seasons of Polyamory: Married & Dating, and you’re not paying attention to poly activists who are out – like Diana Adams, an attorney (dianaadamslaw.net) who specializes in nontraditional family relationships. “I applaud POLY for considering boldly coming out as polyamorous to his family and friends,” said Adams. “We need more people to come out in order to destigmatize polyamory. I came out as poly in the national media six years ago, and I built my career as an attorney advocate for queer and polyamorous families.” Adams recognizes that not all poly folks can be out – some work for conservative employers, some could lose custody of their kids – but she believes that poly people who can be out should be out. “For those of us who have the privilege to be out, I encourage us to speak our truth, which will support a cultural understanding of healthy relationships beyond monogamy – and, of course, help us find like-minded partners. In POLY’s case, I urge him to learn more about poly first. Poly has become a major subject of media attention, with profiles of out poly people published practically weekly. Link up with groups like Loving More (lovemore.com) and Open Love NY (openloveny.com), and follow people like me on Twitter (@dianaadams esq) and he’ll get tuned in to the nationwide activism that’s happening. He’ll also get tapped into resources for creating successful poly relationships.” And a word about those successful poly relationships: Just like successful monogamous relationships, poly relationships have limits – both sexual and emotional. But instead of coming to an agreement with one partner about those limits, you have to hammer out agreements with two or more partners. So when you say you want to be poly so the “rules fit you,” POLY, you’d better be using the plural “you” and not the singular. “Poly may not be easier to maintain than his monogamous relationships,” said Adams. “Poly works for emotional ninjas who possess tremendous emotional awareness and communication skills to create their own agreements with their partner(s). If POLY is ready for that level of effort, it may work for him so well that he’ll want to tell the world.”
I fantasize when I fuck I’m a 27-year-old straight guy, and I’ve been in a monogamous relationship with an awesome girl for four years. Our sex life is
pretty open and healthy, although it has lost some steam since the first couple of years – but that’s normal, right? For the last year or so, every time we have sex I find myself fantasizing that I’m with someone else. A cute barista, an old fling, that MILF on the bus – in my mind, I’m fucking all kinds of people but never my girlfriend. Am I cheating on my partner? Is this a bad sign for our relationship? Should I admit this to my girlfriend? Should we try an open relationship? Mind Fucking Other Women If fantasizing about fucking someone else while you’re fucking your partner is cheating, MFOW, then we’re all adulterers. It’s not a great sign that you’re doing it every time – you might wanna will yourself to focus on her at least every other time. As for telling her, well, that depends on how secure she is. If she’s realistic about the fact that you’re both attracted to other people, perhaps you can broach the subject – you may even be able to share your fantasies about others during sex. But that means you’ll have to hear about the baristas, flings, and DILFs who turn her on, too, MFOW. Which raises another question: How secure are you?
Does #notallmen distract? In the wake of the killings at Isla ista, and all the #YesAllWomen and V #NotAllMen hashtag campaigns, I want a change in the dialogue. I want to hear the story of the man who warned a woman after he found out a friend was planning on drugging her, the story of the man who dropped a friend when he found out that his friend had assaulted his girlfriend, the story
of the man who blamed the vindictive ex for posting private naked photos and not his female partner who was being victimized. I want to hear those stories. Can you ask your readers to send in stories that will give us women hope that the men who say they are on our side understand and are standing up for us in their everyday lives? One Sad Woman The #YesAllWomen and #NotAllMen were not concurrent, complementary Twitter hashtag campaigns, OSW. After Elliot Rodger decided to murder the women who had rejected him – women he felt entitled to, per his deranged and misogynistic “manifesto” – millions of women began tweeting under #YesAllWomen about the sexism, sexual violence, and misogyny they experience on a daily basis. When some men – but not all men (sorry) – began responding to those tweets with variations on “We’re not all like that!” the #NotAllMen hashtag was born, OSW, and it was a critique. As Phil Plait wrote at Slate: “Why is it not helpful to say ‘Not all men are like that’? For lots of reasons. For one, women know this. They already know not every man is a rapist or a murderer or violent. They don’t need you to tell them.… Instead of being defensive and distracting from the topic at hand [misogyny, sexism, violence], try staying quiet for a while and actually listening to what the thousands upon thousands of women discussing this are saying.” So I’m a little hesitant to invite men to share their not-all-like-that stories, OSW, because I agree with Plait: Maybe men
should shut up and listen? And then there’s this: It’s also entirely possible for a guy to do the right thing on one occasion – dropping a male friend who did something shitty to a female friend – and then immediately turn around and do something deeply shitty himself. Men shouldn’t be encouraged to think that one noble act frees them – frees all of us – from our collective responsibility as men to fight sexism and misogyny. (A quick note to my fellow faggots: What’s in fighting sexism and misogyny for us? Well, homophobes hate us because they perceive us to be like women – we’re effeminate, we’re cocksuckers, we’re penetrated. Homophobia is misogyny’s little brother, and a less misogynistic world is going to be a less homophobic world. So if you won’t fight sexism and misogyny for the sake of your moms, sisters, nieces and female friends – and there’s something wrong with you if you won’t do it for them – then do it for yourselves, boys.) But I’m running your letter, OSW, and inviting women – stick a cork in it, menz – to jump into the comment thread and share your stories about men who’ve done the right thing. This is not meant to exonerate men of their responsibility to fight sexism and misogyny, or to minimize the problem because “not all men are like that,” but to give men who are reading concrete examples of what it looks like when a dude fights sexism and misogyny.
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