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An afternoon with 'Dave' A one-on-one from two ends of the spectrum

couple of weeks ago, I had lunch with a colleague. Let’s call him Dave. Dave and I are basically polar opposites when it comes to the political spectrum. He likes teasing me about being a bleeding heart liberal and thinks that the NDP is ruining this province for his grandchildren. I tell him that he’s an old dinosaur who’s afraid of change and should read some Keynes. I should note that Dave has been a card-carrying member of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party for longer than I have been alive. Recently, though, Dave’s been pondering ripping up his membership. You see, even though Dave and I can’t agree on fiscal policy to save our lives, he’s one of those classic Albertans whose belief in small government translates to, “if you’re an adult and you’re not hurting anyone, do what you want.” For example, Dave on abortion: “Ashley, I got in a lot of trouble in the 80s for thinking this way, but

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why the hell are a bunch of old fogies like me making decisions about women? Let them decide with their doctors. It’s none of our business.” Dave on marijuana: “Why the hell don’t they just legalize it and tax the hell out of it? Think about how much money we can make. I’m not going to do it, but if you want to smoke a spliff, be my guest.” Or, most pertinent to today, Dave on Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA): “Ashley, what the hell is wrong with people? Some kids are going to be gay and some kids aren’t. What’s the big deal? Just let them be kids. Why does it matter to me who they want to marry?”

Bless my heart, Dave, but you might actually help me believe that there is such a thing as a progressive conservative.

what's going on with their kids in the schools unless the parents are abusive. I don't think it's right to keep secrets from parents about challenges their kids are going through.” Thanks for your input, Jason! Your dogwhistle queerbashing is going to serve you well as you try to expand the lake of fire—pardon me, big tent — of conservatism in this province. The denouncements were so fast and furious they put Vin Diesel to shame. Paula Simons had the best retort, noting in her Mar. 29 column that, “a gay-straight alliance is not a sex club. It’s not a therapy group for LGBTQ kids. It’s not a program of

The denouncements were so fast and furious they put Vin Diesel to shame. Of course, that hope was dashed a few days later when Jason Kenney went and talked to the editorial board of Postmedia Calgary. In his typical magnanimous fashion, he said that parents should be notified if their child joins a GSA. He added that, “Parents have a right to know

homosexual brainwashing, designed to convert straight kids into queer or trans ones.” But this isn’t the first time Jason has been confused about what’s what with the queers. Back in 2005, during the same-sex marriage debates, he made the wonderfully astute observation that Canada’s then-current marriage laws didn’t discriminate against gays because us queers could already get married - as long as it was in a heterosexual context. In retaliation, five years later he nixed any references to gay rights in the new study guide for citizenship. But honestly, I’m not even mad. He’s creating an exodus of sanethinking people from the once mighty PC party. As I told Dave, when he finally decides to rip up his membership, he’s more than welcome to join the great big family of the NDP. I’ll even send Kenney a note to say "Thanks."

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Russia rallies

Putin can only play popularity game so long without delivering real sunstance

he crowds of protesters in Moscow and other Russian cities were far bigger the last time, in 2011-2012. Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was so intoxicated by the 50,000 or so citizens who demonstrated in Moscow against Vladimir Putin’s rule that he boasted: “I see enough people here to take the Kremlin ... right now, but we are peaceful people and won't do that just yet.” It was a delusional thing to say even then. Five years later, the crowds joining the protests against official corruption on Sunday were in the hundreds or the low thousands in most Russian cities. Even in Moscow’s Pushkin Square they probably did not number more than ten thousand— and Navalny himself was arrested on his way to the square. At home, Putin reigns supreme, with approval ratings around the 80 percent level. He’s not doing too badly abroad, either. On Friday he met with Marine Le Pen, the leading candidate in France’s presidential election next month and Putin’s favourite Western leader after Donald Trump. She supported Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea from the start, and promises to work for an end of European Union (EU) sanctions against Russia if she becomes president of France this spring.

That promise might be hard to keep, since she would also be busy organising a referendum on withdrawing France from the EU, but Putin replied, “I know that you represent a European political force that is growing quickly.” It certainly is: the Brexiteers in Britain have already won their referendum on leaving, and the EU would probably not survive the departure of two of its three biggest members. Without the EU, there would be no powerful counterpoise to Russia in Europe, and the election of Trump has already put an admirer of Putin in the White House. Moreover, Russia is now the dominant outside power in the Middle East for the first time since the 1960s, and it has achieved that position at a far lower cost in blood and treasure than the United States paid between 2001 and 2015. Putin is undeniably a master ma-

nipulator both at home and abroad, and he has good reason to be pleased with his accomplishments. And yet ... Putin has played a weak hand internationally with great skill, but Russia really is weak. Its economy is smaller than Italy’s, and apart from its defence industry, the country is largely de-industrialised. (Have you ever

resources to play a major role in rebuilding post-war Syria, so Russia’s influence in the region is bound to fade as time passes. Even in Europe, Russia’s posture is essentially defensive, if only because it could not afford to hold up its end of a new Cold War. Putin has effectively neutralised the pro-Western government of Ukraine by seizing Crimea and sponsoring a separatist war in two eastern provinces, but he won’t go any farther even with Trump in the White House. Putin’s real vulnerability is at home. His popular support has held up well despite three years of economic decline because of falling oil income, and it may even carry him safely through next year’s presidential election. But there is no reason to believe oil revenues are going to recover in the near future. Even Russia’s cooperation with the Organisation of Petroleum Export-

Putin has played a weak hand internationally with great skill, but Russia really is weak.

bought anything made in Russia?) Only oil and gas exports give Moscow the cash to play the great power game at all, and the collapse of oil prices has put Moscow on a starvation diet. The relatively low-cost intervention in Syria has brought Moscow high diplomatic returns in the short term, but Putin lacks the

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ing Countries in cutting oil production to get the price back up caused only a modest and brief upward tick in world oil prices. Now they are back down where they were three months ago. There is great over-capacity in the world’s oil industry, and it’s entirely possible that Russians face two or three more years of declining incomes (from a base that was never all that high). Many Russians are still grateful to Putin for ending the decade of chaos and acute poverty after the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, but for half the population that is ancient history. It is the young whom Putin must fear, because they are less impressed by hollow foreign triumphs in places they don’t care about, and more unhappy about an economic future that leaves most of them bumping along the bottom. He has had a long run in power—17 years and counting—but his future is probably a lot shorter than his past. In fact, Russia may be at peak Putin right now, with only mounting troubles in his future. The crowds were smaller this time than last, but they were not just in the big cities. When there are protests in places like Chita and Barnaul, you know that a lot of people are running out of patience. UP FRONT 3

REVUE // LINKS & SUDS

DISH

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Veteran restaurateur serves up craft brews and simple snacks at new neighbourhood eatery

f you haven’t already heard, OTTO Food and Drink specializes in craft sausages and Alberta beers, to the virtual exclusion of all save a few brews from our sister provinces. And, of course, sides. If you haven’t heard, I can almost hear you say, “So what?” Well, this is what: OTTO is Culina alum Ed Donszelmann’s vision of a neighbourhood eatery specializing in craft beer and sausage. Meaning, the attention to quality is implied. Meaning the vibe is easygoing yet

bustling, with music and conversation and plates of food careening around the spare, wood-and-brick storefront dining room of a Thursday night. Meaning Donszelmann himself will take the time between serving and bussing tables to sit down and tell you a bit about the menu, suggest a family-style approach to mains and sides, and answer—best as he can— questions like “Why did you call it OTTO?” The sausage, he says, travels

hundreds of metres from where it’s made by his chef in Little Italy. Clearly he puts a lot of stock in those links to build a whole menu around them. But just because all the entrees are sausage, don’t expect it to be easy to choose—unless you’re a vegetarian or vegan, in which case you have one choice of sausage. The pork selections alone range from spicy andouille to bratwurst to chorizo verde and beyond, to say nothing of the beef, chicken, lamb and

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even fish variants. Plus, the daily special sausage, with blueberries, apricots and fennel on board. Co-diner was sold on Donszelmann’s description of the Italian sausage, also flavoured with fennel as well as cabernet sauvignon. I couldn’t resist the allure of the North African-style lamb and beef merguez ($8 each). For sides we agreed on large fries ($10) and beets with goat cheese and horseradish ($11). Beer presented a whole other quandary—in addition to a handful of beers on tap, there was a full page of mostly Alberta craft brews to sort through. No fan of the hoppy beers, co-diner chose easy-drinkin’ Calgarian Common Crown Blonde, where I was drawn to exotic Lacombe for its Blindman Kettle Sour, a style I’m becoming convinced is great with potentially spicy and/or garlicky repasts. There was just enough time between the arrival of beer and food to notice that revered local diningout doyenne Liane Faulder was seated nearby, a genuine endorsement if ever there was one as her official assessment of the place must have transpired when OTTO opened last December. The sides and sausages arrived at once, the latter reclining brazenly unadorned (you can get a bun for a nominal fee) on a wooden block lined with butcher’s paper, a few gherkins and a small heap of sauerkraut on the side. The big bowl of fries got spicy mayo. The beets were partly camouflaged by arugula. Co-diner and I often agree on one

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stand-out dish, but this time we were both convinced we ordered the superior item. She thought her Italian sausage, gorgeously plump and ideally grilled, prevailed with its red wine savour, sweet aroma and hint of chili heat. I considered my merguez, a velvety, slightly leaner melange of lamb and beef redolent of the cumin, coriander, caraway and garlic built into harissa spice paste, to be the better banger. We did agree that the meal was exactly what we were wanting that night. The fries were fries and therefore delicious, albeit mysteriously ungreasy, though a knob of garlic butter seemed to have made its way into the bowl with them. The tender beet slices with melty goat cheese and a hint of horseradish were even better. And I was totally right about that sour beer. Somehow we talked ourselves out of dessert, even though I consider Pinocchio salted caramel ice cream proof of a benevolent deity. I believed Donszelmann when he shook our hands as we left and said he really appreciated our patronage. I’m likewise convinced that I want to come back and down a few more primo sausages with beer at OTTO, and see how it expands on its “food and drink” credo in the future. SCOTT LINGLEY

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Latitude 53's latest exhibit, Skin Glowing in the Moonlight, confronts societal issues

kin Glowing in the Moonlight will feature the work of two Torontobased black Canadian artists at Edmonton’s Latitude 53 gallery for 44 days, starting next week. Danièle Dennis uses videography to challenge the status quo of black identity, while her friend and former art school junior, Shantel Miller, takes a similar approach by focussing on black men in oil paintings. “We’re really, really excited to be featuring our work in Edmonton,” Dennis says. “We really look forward to people coming out to the show, talking to us, engaging with us, and asking questions.” Both women use lived experiences to inform their artwork because the problems they see in society’s perception of black identity are both far flung, and close to home. Miller’s exhibition of eight oil paintings from her “Side Profile” series will be the first national showing of her work. It features men from her life— her brothers and close family friends —and depicts them while referencing the framing of a mugshot. “I'm using it as a tool to explore how black bodies are looked at,” Miller says. “I really wanted the viewer or whoever’s experiencing the work to think about what kind of connotations come to mind when you view a black figure in this very specific way that is side profile.” The hyper realistic paintings use each subjects’ averted gaze as well as the stark shadow they cast on a yellow background, to “trap” the viewer into thinking about the men. “Because they’re so representational, you kind of get caught up in the technique,” she says. “Then, after that fact has subsided, you're spending time thinking about the people that you're actually looking at.” Miller says she uses her “privilege to

democratize image making,” beginning with her choice of medium. By using oil paint, she aims to subvert the tradition of portraiture subjects that appear in history. “As a black woman, I feel really empowered, because I know there’s so much work to do in terms of unpacking the different types of representations of blackness,” she says. In “Colour Me Bad,” one of Dennis’ video works that will be at the Skin Glowing in the Moonlight exhibit, she uses everyday items like dirt and spices to apply coats of blackness to her skin, leaving residual markings as the layers stack. The metaphoric meaning varies with each layer, and with it, Dennis says her work interrogates our understanding of black identity. “I definitely still think that our society has a really long way to go in terms of trying to unpack and understand issues that pertain to race,” she says. “Our society has a long way to go in terms of arriving at a better understanding of that as a whole so that they can then try to help make efforts to dismantle a lot of the systemic ways that anti-blackness kind of rears its head.” Some of Dennis' work was previously shown at The New Gallery in Calgary last year, but she’s looking forward to bringing the discussion back to Alberta again. “I recognize that maybe some of these conversations might not be easy for all to necessarily enter into right away, but I think it’s really just important to recognize the diversity of our Canadian population—recognizing the black presence that is here,” she explains. Dennis says she also uses her art to question the binary frame society often imposes on black identity.

Tue., Apr. 13 Skin Glowing in the Moonlight Latitude 53 “I don't necessarily presume that I have any answers to the questions that I'm posing,” she says. However, she says the discussion that can be born from her and Miller’s work is a great first step towards finding solutions. “I'm excited that we get to share a platform together, and I'm excited for this dialogue that can be produced as a result of our work occupying the same space,” Dennis says.

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hat do you think of when you hear the word Greece? Blue-domed spires next to large body of water? Ancient ruins like the Parthenon? How about the fantastic amount of modern ruins left from Greece’s economic drop in the past 10 years? These are the thoughts that bounced around in contemporary artist Jean-René Leblanc’s mind while he vacationed in Athens, Greece back in 2015. “When I travel I look at things through their phenomena and my own creative lens. I guess it’s my nature as an artist,” Leblanc says. That creative lens lead Leblanc to many of Greece’s well-known ancient monuments, but also the darker side of the Greece economy. His comparisons of the two generated his Greekopolis infrared diptych (side by side) photo series, where he shows the similarities and differences of the ancient and modern ruins found all throughout Greece. “I was there during that economic collapse when banks were closing and I saw all of these cement skeletons of housing projects that were completely abandoned. It was almost surreal to see it visually.” “I basically saw these modern ruins as theses permanent failures and downfalls of capitalism and how hard it hit in Greece’s economic structure,” he says. Leblanc took all of the photos for Greekopolis while he was in Greece, but its actual creation took place when he was back home editing the photos. “I knew there was something burgeoning in my mind and I felt that there was a connection I needed to be making.” He hopes his photo series will not only be a documentation for the failure of capitalism not

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only in Greece, but also on a global scale. “We don’t address capitalism as something that doesn’t work here in North America because we are living in it. So I wanted a body of work to start those important discussions,” he says. Leblanc shot all of the photos in monochrome with an infrared filter, a technology that reveals different types of light the would appear naked to the human eye. “I wanted to create a more surreal distance approach to photography. Some of the trees in the photos appear white like there’s snow on them, but those are the types of light we don’t normally see. I want the viewer to think, ‘Oh what kind of images are these.’” One of Leblanc’s diptychs shows a pillar ruin from the Island of Naxos on the left and a modern ruin of an uncompleted hotel with graffiti on the right. Both of the image’s walls connect perfectly together almost creating a continuous image. “This was one of the images that lined up perfectly. I remember driving and seeing these ruins in the distance and thinking they are ancient, but it turned out to be an abandoned construction site. Even I was fooled,” he says. Ultimately, Leblanc wants to create a dialogue with the viewers of his Greekopolis, exhibit. “You know people always think to look at these ancient ruins like the Acropolis and things like that when they’re in Greece because there is some sort of nostalgia for them, but these modern ruins are now a part of the Greek landscape. You can’t miss them or pretend they’re not there.” STEPHAN BOISSONNEAULT STEPHAN@VUEWEEKLY.COM

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'This project is about love' 9 Parts of Desire asks tough questions about divisiveness

he original one-woman play, 9 Parts of Desire, isn’t meant to explain things simply. Written and performed by award-winning IraqiAmerican Heather Raffo, it's that depth which caught the attention of Edmonton’s The Maggie Tree theatre company. The Maggie Tree co-executive director and director for the production, Vanessa Sabourin, looks forward to bringing the project to the Varscona Theatre. “Something that we have always enjoyed with Maggie Tree is getting people to gather, and also putting forward big questions,” Sabourin says. And in recent months, it hasn’t been difficult to find the big sociopolitical questions to ask. “It was kind of one of those moments where the play just was really resonating with what was happening in the world,” Sabourin says. When explaining the contemporary relevance in grant applications in 2016, Sabourin removed citations of then US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign. “Trump certainly won't be elected, so we’ll just look out of date,” she thought. But his eventual election only served to strengthen part of their reasoning for producing the play. “It was his divisive conversations that really resonated for us in terms of getting like—you can’t

treat the world like that. We don't live like that anymore,” she says. “It was really our way of approaching the conversations around divisiveness that are happening right now.” The play tells the stories of nine diverse Iraqi women living during the political turmoil of ‘90s Iraq. One is a nine-year-old girl, another is in her 70s, and the characters run the gamut from a doctor returning from study abroad to open a practice in her war-torn homeland, to a peddler selling things she finds on the street to support her family. “We believe in what this piece has to say, and it’s actually not speaking necessarily to an Iraqi audience,” Sabourin says. “It’s speaking to a Western audience and asking some big questions, and it’s about humanizing the other.” Initially, Sabourin says they’d planned to spread the nine parts across three actresses, rather than a solo performance. “Heather, she says right in her playwright’s notes you can do this as a one person show. You can do it as three. You can do it as nine,” she says, eventually decided on casting a different woman for each role. “We just realized that more women was going to have a stronger impact,” Sabourin says, and the results during the show’s rehearsals is proving her intuition right. “It has been pretty incredible, what every-

one’s different life experiences has brought into the piece ... the piece is just such a rich tapestry.” Sabourin says the nuance that the nine women bring to their roles, guided by consultants and independent multilingual research, helps make our world feel a little smaller. “This project is about love,” she says. “We need to love and we need to love now, because the other option is so destructive. We’re so powerful now that we'll just blow ourselves off the face of the Earth.” A big part of finding that love is meeting each other face-to-face, Sabourin mentions. “There’s something about our virtual world and our virtual conversations, and social media conversations and things like that that are somewhat dehumanizing.” she says. “You’re not actually talking to people.” That’s why bringing people together to exchange stories in person is so important, she says. “There’s all kinds of information that we get from being with each other that is not necessarily translated virtually, so I believe that theatre is really important for gathering people in the flesh.” With 9 Parts of Desire The Maggie Tree hopes to remind audiences of a simple fact. “We’re all human,” Sabourin says. “We are actually the same species.” KEVIN PENNYFEATHER ARTS@VUEWEEKLY.COM

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Believing is Not the Same As Being Saved (Poetry) - Lisa Martin-Demoor * +

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Break - Katherena Vermette

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3. Right to Be Cold,The: One Woman’s Story of Protecting Her Culture, the Arctic and the Whole Planet - Sheila WattCloutier 4. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood Trevor Noah 5. When Breath Becomes Air Paul Kalanithi 6. The Bosun Chair (Memoir/ Poetry) - Jennifer Bowering Delisle * + 7. Edmonton Cooks: Signature Recipes from the City’s Best Chefs - Leanne Brown, Tina Fiaz * 8. Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life Jessica Nutik Zitter 9. Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathemeticians Who Helped Win the Space Race - Margot Lee Shetterly 10. Elon Musk: Tesla, Spacex, And the Quest for a Fantastic Future - Ashlee Vance

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Intro to Worbla // Apr. 8 (10:30 AM - 1 PM) Do you worbla? Have you ever worbla-ed? Question three: Do you cosplay? Worbla is a wonderfully malleable thermoplastic that can be formed into anything your costume-creating mind can conceive. Learn the basics from Melissa Wartenberg as to how worbla works, what you can do with it, as well as associated tips and tricks. While not necessarily BYOHG (bring your own heat gun), it would help those at TG as they do have a few to lend but numbers are limited. (Theatre Garage, $65)

Drink Scotch, Kill Cancer // Fri., Apr. 7 (9 PM) Happy Harbor Comics is bringing out your Scotch breath with their scotch tasking and superhero pairing. What is that you ask? I’m not sure. Let’s ask a scientist. “Hosts Lydia Calhoun and Steve Beam from Whisky and Comics will be pairing some of your favourite heroes with interesting scotches,” says a scientist. There will be silent auction items from local businesses like The Needle Vinyl Tavern, Audreys Books, and more, along with six more trading cards created by Daniel Schneider and Tracey Risser, with 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction being donated to The Leukemia &

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Cirque Electrique // Apr. 7-8 (Doors at 8PM, show at 9PM both nights) Edmonton’s all-male /all-heels revue MAN UP! has a brand new production that is made of tiger blood called Cirque Electrique. The crew invite you to join them under the big top as a plethora of their kickers kick it! Join G.Venchy, Beau Creep, Kidd Crimson, Rusty Kingfisher, and Fitzgerald Bitchwilliam III in this freaky deaky funfest! I’m yelling! (Evolution Wonderlounge, Advance Tickets $15, $20 at the door). Champ City // Fri., Apr. 7 (9 PM) A blender batch of talent smoothie is what Champ City offers. Here are the ingredients: Music by Smokey and the Feelings and Saika Lagerme. Comedy by Simon Glassman and Steve McGovern. Drag performance by Josh Carter. There will also be interviews with Justin Benson, Craig Martell, and Tory Cullen. All of this hosted by the incorrigible and emboldened Jon Mick. (The Rec Room, free admission)

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Dirt Buffet Cabaret • Spazio Performativo, 10816-95 St • milezerodance. com • Curated by impresario Ben Gorodetsky, this series is geared towards presenting emerging artists of various artistic backgrounds, in a variety show format, with an audience that expects experimentation and unusual juxtapositions. Each show contains 6 acts • Apr 13, May 11, Jun 8; 9pm • $10 or best offer at the door

Kobzar • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455-87 Ave NW • jubileeauditorium.com • An evening of song, music, dance and bandura • Apr 8-9 • $20-60

Mile Zero Dance Drop-In Dance & Movement Classes • Spazio Performativo, 10816-95 St • 780.424.1573 • mzdsociety@gmail.com • milezerodance.com/ classes • Mile Zero Dance holds a number of drop-in dance & movement classes for people of all experience levels & ages; Mon: Professional Technique (10-11:30am), Contact Improv (7-9pm); Tue: Kids 6-10 (4:30-5:15pm), Toonie Yoga (5:30-6:45pm), Butoh (7-9pm); Wed: Noguchi Taiso (10-11:30am); Thu: Preschool 3-5 (10-10:45am), Beginner Contemporary (5-6:15pm); Sat: House (7-9pm) • $15 (regular), $12 (members), 10-class cards available for $100

Mr. Gaga at Metro Cinema (Mile Zero Dance) • Metro Cinema, 8712-109 St • milezerodance.com/mr-gaga • Featuring a live pre-show of dance artists from Victoria School for the Arts, Jen Mesch Dance Conspiracy as well as Joshua T. Wolchansky • Apr 23, 1-3:30pm • $10 (adult), $6 (student/ senior)

Rouge–Gorge The Dress Writer • Timms Centre for the Arts, 87 Ave, 112 St NW • 780.420.1757 • Inspired by words that fall between stories of sex and castration, fly-fishing and lost eggs • Apr 28-29, 8-10pm • $35 (general), $25 (student/senior); Tix available at Tix on the Square

SubArtic Improvisation & Experimental Arts • Spazio Performativo, 10816-95 St • milezerodance.com • Features dance, music, and visual artists performing live together for the first time within an improvisational framework. Each event features six to eight artists • Apr 20, May 18, Jun 22; 8pm • $15 or best offer at the door

What’s Cooking? • PCL Studio Theatre, 10330-84 Ave • goodwomen.ca • Artists of all disciplines show their in-process work and receive feedback and questions from the audience • Apr 29 • Admission by donation (suggested $10 minimum)

FILM Films at the Art Gallery of Alberta • Art Gallery Of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square • youraga.ca • Coast Modern, 2012 (Apr 20, 8pm) • Free

metro • Metro at the Garneau Theatre, 8712-109 St • 780.425.9212 • Afternoon Tea: Belle (Apr 16) • Canada on Screen: Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (Apr 9) • DEDfest: The Void (Apr 14) • HOMO-CIDAL Drag show: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Apr 13) • Local Filmmakers: She's Back in My Life – Web Series Launch (Apr 23), Albertan Filmmaking Pioneer: A Colin Low Tribute (Apr 30) • Quote-A-Long Series: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Apr 15) • Reel Family Cinema: Sing (Apr 22), The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (Apr 29, May 1) • Staff Pics: The Adventures of Robin Hood–1938 (Apr 24) • Strange Canada: Cheech (Apr 27)

Movie Night • McDougall United Church, 10086 Macdonald Drive (south entrance) • 780.428.1818 • mcdougallunited.com • Movies that are family friendly and always inspiring and entertaining. Popcorn and lemonade are

Gallery U • 9206-95 Ave • 780.913.5447 • contact@galleryu.ca • galleryu.ca • Reflecting Black: Ceramic work by Aba Garbrah; until Apr 30

available • Monthly, 7:30pm • Free

Open Bethlehem • Westwood Unitarian, 11135-65 Ave • About the situation in Israel. Discussion to follow • Apr 7, 7pm • Free

galLeries + Museums ACUA Gallery & Artisan Boutique • 9534-87 St • 780.488.8558 • info@acuarts. ca • acuarts.ca • ReGeneration: group show of artists with a Ukrainian background; Apr 7-31 • Ukrainian Easter Market; Apr 8, 10am-4pm

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL GALLERY • 10186-106 St • 780.488.6611 • albertacraft. ab.ca • Citizens of Craft; Jan 21-Apr 22 • Stories Brought to Life: artwork by Amy Skrocki; Feb 25-Apr 8 • Simpler Slower Silver: artwork by Soma Mo; Apr 15-May 27 • Ceremony: artwork by Kenton Jeske; Apr 15-May 27

Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove • Melcor Cultural Centre, 355th Ave, Spruce Grove • 780.962.0664 • alliedartscouncil.com • Rotation - Gallery; Jan 21-May 5

Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) •

Harcourt House Gallery • 3 Fl, 10215-112 St • 780.426.4180 • harcourthouse. ab.ca • Main Gallery: Enlightenment: artwork by Heather Passmore; Mar 9-Apr 7 • Art Incubator Gallery: DVEX: artwork by Sora Park; Mar 9-Apr 7 Jeff Allen Art Gallery (JAAG) • Strathcona Place Senior Centre, 10831 University Ave, 109 St, 78 Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Nature in Harmony: artwork by Sharon Vanderwolf and Hilde Keller; Apr 6-May 3

Lando Gallery • 103, 10310-124 St • 780.990.1161 • landogallery.com • April Group Selling Exhibition: artwork by various artists; Until Apr 29

Latitude 53 • Latitude 53, 10242-106 St NW • latitude53.org • Skin Glowing in the Moonlight/Based on a True Story; Until May 27; Opening reception: Apr 13, 7-10pm

2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.422.6223 • youraga.ca • Survival Guide; Jan 28-May 7 • Clocks for Seeing: Photography, Time and Motion; Feb 18-Jun 18 • Fischli and Weiss/Ibghy and Lemmens; Feb 18-Jun 18 • Cyclorama: artwork by Blaine Campbell; Mar 11-May 28 • BMO Children's Gallery: Touch Lab: Leave your Mark; until Apr 9 • Weekly Drop-in Activities: Tours for Tots, Every Wed, 10-11am • Youth Workshops, ages 13-17, Every Thu, 4-6pm • Kids’ Open Studio, Every Sat, 1-3pm • Summer ArtBreak Camp, Jul-Aug • Exhibition Tours; Every Sat-Sun, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm • Art for Lunch; 3rd Thu of the month, 12:10-12:50pm • VIBE; 3rd Fri of the month, 5-9pm • AGA Community Access Night; Mar 30, 5-8pm; Free

Loft Art Gallery • 590 Broadmoor

Art Gallery Of St Albert (AGSA)

Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts

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19 Perron St, St Albert • 780.460.4310 • artgalleryofstalbert.ca • Creative Endeavours: artwork by Gene and J Marg Brenda; Feb 2-Apr 8

ArtWalk • Venues include WARES, Musée Héritage Museum, St Albert Library, A Boutique Gallery Bar By Gracie Jane, Art Gallery of St Albert, Bookstore on Perron, VASA • artwalkstalbert.com • The art hits the streets again! Discover a place to enjoy, view and buy art to suit all tastes and budgets. Featuring returning artists and new ones • May 4, Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, Sep 7 (exhibits run all month)

Bear Claw Gallery • 10403-124 St • 780.482.1204 • info@bearclawgallery.com • bearclawgallery.com • Morrisseau–Tree of Life: artwork by Norval Morrisseau; Apr 1-13

Blvd, Sherwood Park • artsoc@telus.net • artstrathcona.com • Sat-Sun, 12-4pm • Artwork from 12 local artists of the Society

McMullen GAllery • U of A Hospital, 8440-112 St • 780.407.7152 • friendsofuah. org/mcmullen-gallery • The Lake: artwork by Pamela Thurston; Mar 4-Apr 23

Musée Héritage Museum • St Albert Place, 5 St Anne Street, St Albert • MuseeHeritage.ca • 780.459.1528 • museum@ artsandheritage.ca • The Life and Legacy of General Sir Arthur Currie; Apr 1-Jun 11 • St. Albert History Gallery; Opens Apr 1 • 9225-118 Ave • 780.474.7611 • volunteer@ thenina.ca • A Long Walk: artwork by Crystal Dillon, Krista Hamilton, Tess Stieben; Mar 21-Apr 21

Peter Robertson Gallery • 12323104 Ave • 780.455.7479 • probertsongallery. com • Tempered Steel: artwork by Isla Burns; Apr 6-22 • In Pursuit: Contemporary Abstraction and Persuasion: artwork by Frances Thomas; Apr 6-22

Picture This Gallery • 959 Ordze Rd, Sherwood Park • 780.467.3038 • picturethisgallery.com • Spring it on!: artwork by various artists; Mar 21-Apr 30 Provincial Archives of Alberta

Ave • dave@bleedingheartartspace.com • TEXT+IMAGE: A Group Show Curated by Edward Van Vliet; Apr 22-May 20

• 8555 Roper Road • PAA@gov.ab.ca • 780.427.1750 • culture.alberta.ca/paa/ eventsandexhibits/default.aspx • Let Justice Be Done: The Alberta Provincial Police, 1917-1932; Until Jun 17

Borealis Gallery • 9820-107 St •

Scott Gallery • 10411-124 St •

Bleeding Heart Art Space • 9132-118

Storytellers: Alberta and the Great War; Feb 17-May 22

Bruce Peel Special Collections • Lower level, Rutherford Library South, University of Alberta • 780.492.5998 • bpsc.library. ualberta.ca • Mon-Fri, 12-4:30pm • Mounties on the Cover: cover illustrations of Mounties; Mar 20-Jul 21

BUGERA MATHESON GALLERY • 10345124 St • bugeramathesongallery.com • Points West: artwork by Terry Fenton; Mar 24-Apr 7 The Carrot • 9351-118 Ave NW • thecarrot. ca • Spring Forward Gallery Opening: artwork by Gary Phil and Julie Drew; Through Apr

CAVA Gallery • 9103-95 Ave • 780.461.3427 • galeriecava.com • Re:Vision 3: artwork by Emilie St-Hilaire, Allysha Larsen; Feb 24-Mar 31 • Grecopolis: artwork by Jean René Leblanc; Apr 7-May 20 dc3 Art Projects • 10567-111 St • 780.686.4211 • dc3artprojects.com • Crafting Ruin: artwork by Jude Griebel; Mar 10-Apr 15

FAB Gallery • Fine Arts Building Gallery,1-1 FAB (University of Alberta) • ualberta.ca/ artshows • Bachelor of Design Graduate Show 2017: A graduating exhibition of students completing the Bachelor of Design program; Mar 28-Apr 8 • Bachelor of Fine Arts Graduate Show 2017: A graduating exhibition of students completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts program; Apr 18-29

front gallery • 12323-104 Ave • thefrontgallery.com • Spring Exhibition; Through Apr; Opening reception: Apr 13, 7-9pm

Gallery@501 • 501 Festival Ave, Sherwood Park • 780.410.8585 • strathcona.ca/artgallery • O Canada (I'm sorry): artwork by Diana Thorneycroft; Mar 3-Apr 30

scottgallery.com • Shadow Cities: artwork by Andrea Kastner; Apr 8-29; Opening reception: Apr 8, 1-4pm • Mind Body Context: artwork by various artists; Apr 8-29

sNAP Gallery • Society of Northern Alberta Print- Artists, 10123-121 St • 780.423.1492 • snapartists.com • The Formalist's Library: artwork by Jason Urban; Mar 16-Apr 22 • Great White North: artwork by Jordan Blackburn; Mar 16-Apr 22

Southgate Centre • 5015-111 St NW • fleursdevilles.com • Fleurs de Villes: a combination of fashion and flowers; Apr 19-23

Strathcona County Museum & Archives • 913 Ash St, Sherwood Park • strathconacountymuseum.ca • Showcasing Tales from the Oral History Collection; until Oct

Telus World of Science • 11211-142 St • telusworldofscienceedmonton.com • Daily activities, demonstrations and experiments • Wild Africa; opens in late Oct • Angry Birds Universe; Oct 8-Apr 17 • Free-$117.95

VASA Gallery • 25 Sir Winston Churchill Ave, St Albert • 780.460.5990 • vasa-art.com • Members Spring Exhibition; Apr 2-29

Walterdale Playhouse • 10322-83 Ave • New Works: artwork by various artists; Apr 4-15 West End Gallery • 10337-124 St • 780.488.4892 • westendgalleryltd.com • W.H. Webb; Mar 18-30 • Solo exhibition of new work: artwork by Guy Roy; Apr 8-20 • Iconic Hotels of Western Canada: artwork by Fraser Brinsmead; Apr 22-May 4 • 2017 Spring Gallery Walk; Apr 22-23

Literary 11TH ANNUAL EVENING OF POETRY • Strathcona County Library, 401 Festival Lane,

Sherwood Park • 780.410.8600 • metrowir.com • An evening of poetry. An open mic session will happen for those who want to share their own poems • Apr 22, 7-9pm • $5 (reserve your seat by registering online or calling and pick up your tickets at the door. Wine will be served) • 18+ only

Audreys Books • 10702 Jasper Ave • 780.423.3487 • audreys.ca • Book Launch of Punk; Apr 6, 7-9pm

Book Launch: Cumulous Capers • Chapters, 3227 Calgary Trail NW • dkanebooks. com • Apr 15, 1-4pm • Free

Bright Burning • Timms Centre for the Arts, 8703-112 St • ualberta.ca/artshows • By Colleen Murphy.Throwing a spotlight on economic disparities in modern Canada, Colleen Murphy’s new play is a searing commentary on the lives of disenfranchised youth on the brink of re-invention and self-destruction • Mar 30-Apr 8 • $12 (student, evening), $25 (adult, evening), $22 (senior, evening); $12 (student, matinee), $20 (adult matinee), $18 (senior, matinee); $5 (Wed preview); 2 for 1 (Mon)

Book Launch: Cumulous Capers • Indigo, South Edmonton Common, 1837-99 St • dkanebooks.com • Apr 22, 1-4pm • Free

Bring It On • ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330-84 Ave • Featuring the high stakes world of competitive high school cheerleading, Bring It On: The Musical was inspired by the movie of the same name • Apr 17-22 • $25 ($20 for preview night)

Edmonton Story Slam • Mercury

Chimprov • Citadel's Zeidler Hall, 9828-

Room,10575-114 St • edmontonstoryslam. com • facebook.com/mercuryroomyeg • Great stories, interesting company, fabulous atmosphere • 3rd Wed each month • 7pm (sign-up); 7:30pm • $5 Donation to winner

101A Ave • rapidfiretheatre.com • Rapid Fire Theatre’s longform comedy show: improv formats, intricate narratives, and one-act plays • Every Sat, 10pm; Until Jun • $15 (door or buy in adv at TIX on the Square)

Lex J. Grootelaar "Punk" Book Launch at Chapters • Chapters - Whyte

Die-Nasty • Varscona Theatre, 10329-83 Ave • die-nasty.com • Live improvised soap opera. Join the whole Die-Nasty family REBORN, for a whole season of great artists, earth-shaking discovery, glorious music, hilarious hi jinx ... but mostly Machiavellian Intrigue • Runs every Mon, 6:30pm (doors), 7:30-9:30pm • Oct 17-May 29 • $18 or $13 with a $40 membership; at the door (cash) or at tixonthesquare.com. Season passes are available at the door (cash or cheque only) for $400 with a reserved seat

10504-82 Ave • An existential urban fiction and gritty coming of age story set in Edmonton during the 1990s • Apr 8, 12-4pm

Naked Girls Reading • Brittany's Lounge, 10225-97 St NW • 780.691.1691 • There will be different themes each month • Every 2nd Tue of month, 8:30-10:30pm • $20 (door); 18+ only Olive Reading Series • The Almanac, 10351 Whyte Ave • Book launch featuring Claire Kelly • Apr 11, 7pm • Free

Poetry Night • The Carrot, 9351-118 Ave NW • Apr 26, 7-8:30pm • Pay-what-you-can Rouge Poetry Slam hosted by Breath In Poetry Collective • BLVD Supper x Club, 10765 Jasper Ave • Every Tue

Scrambled YEG • Brittany's Lounge, 10225-97 St • 780.497.0011 • Open Genre Variety Stage: artists from all mediums are encouraged to occupy the stage and share their creations • Every Tue-Fri, 5-8pm SCRIPT SALON • Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Upper Arts Space, 10037-84 Ave • A monthly play reading series: 1st Sun each month with a different play by a different playwright

Stories Under the Full Moon • Strathcona County Library, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park • 780.410.8600 • metrowir.com • Join Writer in Residence Richard Van Camp and special guests for an evening of illumination & inspiration, honouring the magical full moon • Apr 11, 7-8:30pm • Free; Register online, at the library or by phone TALES–Monthly Storytelling Circle • Parkallen Community Hall, 6510-111 St • Monthly TELLAROUND: 2nd Wed each month • Sep-Jun, 7-9pm • Free • Info: 780.437.7736; talesedmonton@hotmail.com

Upper Crust Café • 10909-86 Ave • 780.422.8174 • strollofpoets.com • The Poets’ Haven Reading Series • Most Mon (except holidays), 7pm, Sep-Mar; presented by the Stroll of Poets Society • $5 (door)

Theatre 9 Parts of Desire • Varscona Theatre, 10329-83 Ave • Inspired by a trip to a modern art museum in Baghdad in August 1993 and details the lives of nine Iraqi women that span the decades between the first and second Gulf Wars and occupation • Apr 6-15 • $30 (adult), $25 (senior/student), pay what you can (Apr 6 and matinee) 11 O'Clock Number • Basement Theatre at Holy Trinity, 10037-84 Ave • grindstonetheatre.ca • This completely improvised musical comedy is based on the suggestions from the audience who will get to experience a brand new story unfold in front of them, complete with impromptu songs, dance breaks and show stopping numbers • Every Fri, starting Jan 20-Jul 30, 11pm Art • Varscona Theatre, 10329-83 Ave NW • shadowtheatre.org • Three old urbane friends have gathered for dinner, but not before one reveals his latest coup: a very expensive painting by one of the hottest artists around, painted entirely in shades of white • Apr 26May 14

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615-109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • A groundbreaking rock opera that tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary score • Apr 11-Jun 11

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Flashdance: An 80’s Flashback • Jubilations Dinner Theatre, West Edmonton Mall, #2061 8882-170 St • 780.484.2424 • infoedmonton@jubilations.ca • edmonton. jubilations.ca • Welder and go-go dancer Alex convinces the enrollment committee of the Royal Moose Jaw Academy of Dance to come see her dance at the club. On that same night, the owner of the mill, comes to the club; Alex, worried that he might fire her from the mill if he finds out she is a dancer, enlists the help of her crazy group of friends to help fool her boss • Apr 7-Jun 4 (Wed-Sun) • $33.25-$77.95 La Raccourcie • L'UniThéâtre, 8627-91 St • lunitheatre.ca • In French with English surtitles (No surtitles on Apr 8, Apr 15) • JeanJoseph Simard has sought refuge deep in the bush, abandoning his work and his family. After years of isolation and solitude, his son Victor arrives. He's come searching for his father, offering some unfortunate news and looking for answers • Apr 5-8, Apr 12-15, 8pm (Sat matinèes at 1:30pm) • $28 (adults), $22 (seniors), $20 (students)

Open Jam • Holy Trinity Church, 10037-84 Ave • 780.907.2975 • grindstonetheatre.ca • Facilitated by Grindstone Theatre. Swap games and ideas and get an opportunity to play. For those of all levels • Last Tue of each month Peter and the Starcatcher • Citadel Theatre, 9828-101A Ave • citadeltheatre.com • The Peter Pan prequel for all of those who never grew up • Apr 1-23 • $25-$105 (available at the Citadel box office or online)

Queen Milli of Galt • Walterdale Theatre, 10322-83 Ave • Based on a true story, a chance meeting between the Duke of Windsor, Edward VIII, and Milli in her home of Galt, Ontario, leads to a merry war of wits and, eventually, love. A romantic comedy • Apr 5-15 Story Theatre: Anansi's Gift of Stories • Morinville Community Cultural Centre, 9502-100 Ave • All stories on earth have been taken by the sky god, and Anansi vows to return them for everyone to enjoy. Poor weak Anansi must complete three almost impossible tasks in order to free the stories • Apr 8, 2pm

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street • Westbury Theatre - ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330-84 Ave • elopemusicaltheatre@gmail.com • elopemusicaltheatre.ca • An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife • May 4-13, 7:30pm (2pm on May 5) • $27.50 (adults), $22 (students/seniors); Available at Tix on the Square

Terminus • PCL Studio, ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330-84 Ave • fringetheatre.ca • A hard hitting urban tale combining elements of the fantastic, gothic horror, cartoon violence, poetic verse and human pathos • Apr 13-23, 7:30pm (Tue-Sat), 2pm (Sun)

TheatreSports • Citadel's Zeidler Hall, 9828-101A Ave • rapidfiretheatre.com • Improv • Every Fri, 7:30pm and 10pm • Sep-Jun • $15

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SPOTLIGHT // CAT CAFÉ

POP Cat Café. on Whyte 10111 82 Ave.

Whyte’s newest attraction caters to our little furballs

he Cat Café on Whyte opened its doors last week much to the delight of Edmonton’s cat-loving elite. The décor is inviting and the local felines are playful, however this new establishment has its sights set higher than being just a cat café. Fei Xie, the owner and operator of Cat Café on Whyte, opened the new venture with his wife Vivian Deng. The two gained inspiration to open Edmonton’s first cat café after visiting the very first cat café in Taiwan several years ago. Returning home to Edmonton, the two decided to take the initial steps in opening a cat café of their own. “We built everything from scratch and it took us a long time to plan,” says Xie. The duo began working with the local government to ensure everything was up to code and it would be the best facility available for both the patrons and cats. “We want the place to feel like home for those who visit,” says Xie. The property was acquired nine months ago, yet the initial planning stages go as far back as three years. Once the details were finalized and the construction completed, the only matter left was acquiring the cats. This is where the Cat Café on Whyte goes above and beyond being just a place to sip a latte and play with a kitten.

All cats on the premises are available for adoption. This is done through the local rescue society SAFE Team. The specific goal of this organization is to rescue animals at risk of being euthanized and put them up for adoption to a suitable home. Xie wants this to be one of the driving forces of the Cat Café on Whyte. “We’re looking for two types of clientele, those who want to unwind and spend time with the cats after a long day, and those who are looking into serious adoption," he says. The café plans on this method being highly effective for those looking to adopt, since it allows patrons to spend time with the cats and actually get to know what their behaviour is like before any serious adoption takes place. “There’s a surprisingly high turnover rate of adoption here in Edmonton, in a busy shelter you just don’t have time to interact with cats,” Xie says. He hopes that by allowing people more time with the cats they’ll make a more informed decision. The layout of Cat Café on Whyte is split into two areas, the café with

hospitality staff serving refreshments to patrons, and the cat area. This area is facilitated with SAFE team members and staff who are trained to deal with the specific needs of the cats. Customers can book one hour of play with the cats for $15, which includes a beverage, but only patrons

over the age of ten are allowed in the cafe. In the future, Xie says there will be themed nights such as cat yoga and movie nights with the cats, and one day he even hopes to open a dog café.

JAKE PESARUK

ARTS@VUEWEEKLY.COM // Stephan Boissonneault

PREVUE // NERD NITE

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Haven for the modern nerd

Growing demand for Nerd Nite showcases the bold and interesting

t’s like TED Talks, but on the rocks and totally local. Almost. If there happens to be a fantastically interesting individual coming through town, Edmonton Nerd Nite organizers will do their best to snag them for an opportune segment in one of their monthly events. If you’re nerdy enough, you’ve likely already heard of Nerd Nite, the global phenomena for adults that makes learning anything fun. Each event

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is hosted in a bar with three unique ‘nerds’ giving presentations on anything imaginable, from the microbiology behind charcuterie to Disney magic, the genius of Wilhelm Reich, insights into modern journalism, vaccines, approaching art spaces and even weeds. It’s currently being organized in more than 90 cities around the world and Edmonton has it’s own chapter, founded back in 2012 by Adam Rozen-

hart and Wade Kelly. But these days, a modern nerd is far from the stereotyped individual with glasses and a pocket protector. “It’s just someone who’s extremely passionate about a particular subject or topic and can go on and on about it, and knows the extreme, fine details about it,” Rozenhart says. “These interesting people who are very passionate about what they do and very, very fascinating too.”

Kelly studied education with a focus on communication in the science world and moved to Melbourne, Australia in 2014 where he’s pursuing a PhD. He was one of the presenters for his final Nerd Nite and gave a 20-minute talk all about the craftsmanship behind terrazzo floors, simply because it's something that fascinates him. “What we try to do is have something very sciency, something very artsy, and something out of left field,” Rozenhart says of the areas that come to light at Nerd Nite, but as for specific topics, “the sky’s the limit.” At Nerd Nite #2, a woman named Lauren Albrecht presented on reconceptualizing sexual education for adults. She’s the one person who’s attended every single Nerd Nite in Edmonton, and following Kelly’s departure a few years ago, stepped in as Rozenhart co-organizer. The events have been getting bigger and better ever since. Nerd Nite’s original home was a space in the Citadel Theatre, but as demand from patrons grew, the room needed to as well. The regularly sold-out evenings now happen at The Needle Vinyl Tavern on Jasper Avenue where up to 220 people can be accommodated between the main room and the “peanut gallery,” a bar space to one side where guests can listen to presenters and watch them

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on television screens, because things do get physical. Dr. John Davis, who studies cold physics at the University of Alberta, is a perfect example. “What was really cool about his presentation was that he brought a tank of liquid nitrogen with him and was kind of dumping it all over everything, including his scotch that night, which was pretty funny,” says Rozenhart. Next week, Nerd Nite #34: Death, taxes, exercise and books (oh my!) will be the second last installation of the season, finally wrapping with #35 in May. Taking the stage next Wednesday will be Laurel DeedrickMayne talking about self-publishing, Chris Tse exploring technology and fitness, and economics major and marketing pro Heather Watson who will be dissecting tax free savings accounts and why they aren’t working. She volunteers with the Economic Society of Northern Alberta helping to educate Albertans on economic issues and met Albrecht for coffee one day to discuss potential speakers from the finance world. “At the end of the conversation, [Lauren] asked, ‘So, what do you care about?’ And I ranted for like 20 minutes about tax free savings accounts. I was like, ‘Tax policy, actually,’” says Watson, and just like that, she was slotted for the stage.

JENNY FENIAK

JENNY@VUEWEEKLY.COM

FILM PREVUE // LOCAL DOCUMENTARY

World champion boxer Jelena Mrdjenovich calls Edmonton home and still defends the title

hile talking to local champion Jelena Mrdjenovich in her favourite salon, I can’t help but notice the well-placed shiner beneath her left eye. It’s the mark of a boxer and she wears it with pride. Her left hand is also bleeding a bit, but it’s not from boxing. “Yeah I got this from doing the dishes the other day. Life has been busy and a little ridiculous, so I try to super-speed everything and I cut my finger on a knife. I’m so smart,” Mrdjenovich laughs. With the premiere of her documentary, Jelena, in less than a week and a rematch fight for the world featherweight championship in less than six weeks, you could say Mrdjenovich’s life has been hectic. “When I’m in training for a fight I usually shut everybody out, but with the premiere it’s been kind of a happy distraction. After the premiere, I’m going dark. When you’re fighting and training you have to stay extremely focused. I mean, someone is trying to knock you out.” With 317 rounds in the ring, 37 wins, 19 of them being knockouts, and both championship belts, Mrdjenovich still continues to hold her position as the

The film is a happy marriage between Mrdjenovich’s grueling preparation for her fight in France, with some footage of old fights for a historical context, but also her relationship with her family and other important people in her life. One of the most compelling relationships explored in the film is with her soft spoken, yet intimidating coach, Milan Lubovac, who still in his old age, is a champion kickboxer in his own right. Lubovac has been with Mrdjenovich since she began boxing at 19-yearsold, always being the driving force who pushes and critiques her every move in the ring. “He’s like my second dad. He started training me as a favour to my dad, but he can still teach guys how to kick,” Mrdjenovich says. “After a few amateur fights he was kind of like ‘amateur is bullshit. Lets just go pro.’ Once I went pro and had like three or four fights, Tues, Apr. 11 (7 pm) I remember him telling Jelena me that if I continued Garneau Theatre, $15 to work hard that we could have a world title. In two years he was right.” Throughout the film Lubovac con// Gruvpix Inc. stantly spars with Mrdjenovich telling unified world champion in the feather- her to ‘remember the left hook’ or go for the body. weight division. The two also spar verbally outside She faced the same “happy distraction” six months ago after being of the ring, which is just as engaging to introduced to Pollyanna Hardwicke- watch as the fights. Sometimes these Brown, founder and creative direc- little verbal spars make you forget tor of local boutique video produc- you’re watching a documentary. “We wanted the filming to feel as tion Gruvpix Inc. Hardwicke-Brown had the idea to make a documentary natural as possible. We try to blend in about the 34-year-old’s extensive and capture the action and make it feel boxing career and upcoming feather- completely organic,” Northcott says. Capping at a run time of one hour and weight title belt fight in Cergy, France 15 minutes, Jelena’s pacing is an alluring against Gaelle Amand. “I was getting ready for my fight and burn that touches on a multitude of I told her that I didn’t really have much relatable human themes the champion time, but that if they wanted to come has had to overcome in her life. These themes came through in post in and be a fly on the wall then it was production, but also the three hour cool,” Mrdjenovich says. Gruvpix Inc. had previously produced long interview Northcott had with Mrdtheir series Against the Ropes, which jenovich before much of the movie was journals the lives of local amateur box- even filmed. “There were definitely ideas that we ers and staff members of Panther Gym. “We wanted to kind of take the boxing had that we thought needed to be exthing to the next level with a feature- plored so it wasn’t just a boxing story. length doc. It all came together quite Thats a huge part of it and there’s lots quickly. We basically pitched Jelena of action with the fights, but we wantthe idea, she said yes, and we embed- ed to show some of the hurdles she ded ourselves in her training camp and had to overcome,” Northcott says. The movie touches on a low point in started filming the next day,” director Mrdjenovich’s career during 2009 to Ryan Nortcott says.

2011 when she lost five of seven fights and ultimately her title belt. “That was a shitty time. It was extremely demoralizing. I didn’t think I lost all those fights. Most were decided through a split decision. That’s why I always go for the knockout,” Mrdjenovich says. “We wanted to show a little adversity and the resurrection of her career after those fights,” Northcott says. It wasn’t the first time Mrdjenovich had faced adversity. Early on in her career, many people thought of her as kind of a side show who would fade into obscurity. “People were like ‘Oh here’s this girl who want to box. She’s kind of pretty

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his Saturday, like an eclipse, or a rare bird, something that has not been seen in two years will take the stage at The Needle. Edmonton's KickupaFuss, a.k.a. “The Fuss,” has returned from an uncertain hiatus. Formed in 2011 and comprised of Jesse Thorsen (vocals), Brandon Jansen (guitar), Elliot Fraser (bass) and Daryl Payne (drums), KickupaFuss quickly developed a reputation for uninhabited, booze-fuelled live shows. Too drunk to stand, too wild to care, but too talented to ignore, the band's antics and raw, frenetic sound earned high praise from both industry insiders and the public alike. Following the first and only LP release, 2014’s Fuss, the group was named SONiC 102.9’s Band of the Month, and shortly thereafter, Alberta Band of the Month across the Rogers Radio Network. When

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the dust settled, five of the album's nine tracks found regular airplay throughout Canada. For the next year and a half, they booked major gigs across the country and opened for high profile acts such as Macklemore and Black Joe Lewis. Though it appeared the fuse had been lit on what was to be a storied run, in a flash it was over. “We didn’t know it was our last show,” says Fraser. It was at Union Hall in late 2015, playing in support of local favourite Whale and the Wolf, that KickupaFuss was last sighted. “It just didn’t seem like it was going to work anymore,” says Jansen. “It was getting to the point where it was taxing on everyone." Within a week of the Union Hall gig, the band dissolved. The reason? Despite the attention from the industry, there was a decided lack of

traction when it came to financials. This, coupled with divided interests among the band toward fulltime careers and family, made everything too much to bear. “We had a hard time putting ourselves out there, using our friends; we didn’t want to rub people the wrong way,” says Jansen. Despite the employment of a management company, social media consultants and other industry “musthaves” the link between popularity and cash was difficult to make. “Any royalties we were getting was going to pay for management,” Jansen says. “We didn’t take two years off to hone our craft or go a different direction in music,” says Fraser. "We were just paying too much for everything.” There is an expression that goes, “the best way to ruin a hobby you love, is to make it a job." In speaking

with Jansen and Fraser, this seems endemic of their experience. Looking back at their early success, it’s not hard to understand the melancholy and frustrated tone they use in telling their story. But these guys love playing music together and therein lies the rub as to why this reappearance at The Needle is so exciting. “That’s what kept us going in those first four years and that’s what’s brought us back together," says Fraser. During the 24 months of inactivity—at a cost $12,000—the guys kept their practice space and, unused, it nagged at them. Perhaps unsurprisingly, while at a Whale and the Wolf show at the tail end of 2016 the embers reignited. “We looked at the show and looked at each other and said, 'we can do that',” recalls Fraser. Things are different now, “call it maturity,” says Jansen. “I never once

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Sat., Apr. 8 (8 pm) KickupaFuss w/ Milk, and Optics The Needle, 10524 Jasper Ave. $5 expected, when I picked up a guitar, that I would have a song on the radio. I was happy to learn a campfire song to play with my friends … This show has come out of our sheer enjoyment of playing together." Unmanaged and unconcerned, KickupaFuss is back with new material in the tank and a renewed sense of purpose. The guys now believe first in themselves and their friendships, and the industry comes second. “There would be nothing to stop us right now,” says Jansen. “I’m playing this show and any other show like it could be our last”. SHAWN BERNARD

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Cadillac Junkies // Sat., Apr. 8 (9 PM) With a vintage twang that will propel the band over the pond for a European tour this summer, get a taste of Edmonton’s new country rock outfit while you can. With powerhouse vocals by frontwoman Shalisa Leisch, the four-piece band is releasing its debut Drinkin’ Down Dinner this weekend, and is on the bill for the Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival this June. (The Bourbon Room, free.)

Electric Six // Fri., Apr. 7 (7 PM) Danger, danger. This high octane group continue to roll down the highway with a new album nearly every year. You can set your watch as to when they tour and release their records, but on stage it’s quite unpredictable. Lead singer Dick Valentine is a suave vocalist and his band is continuously pumping out “nervous dance music.” (Starlite Room, $20)

Jay Gilday // Sat., Apr. 8 (9 PM) Jay Gilday, one of the most stellar voices in town, is jamming out tunes from his solid release Faster Than Light, with support from Nadine Kellman and the Black Wonders this weekend. This stalwart of Edmonton’s music community is busy, playing Apr. 15 at the Blue Chair Cafe with Brad Bucknell, and is later slated for a Hair of the Dog afternoon at The Black Dog in May. (Shakers Roadhouse, $10)

The Bronx // Thurs., Apr. 6 (7 PM) Power punk from L.A., The Bronx is hitting Edmonton with Dave Hause & the Mermaid. Songs for Hause’s third solo effort, released in Feburary, were originally written for his Fat Wreck Chords’ band The Loved Ones and instead got an Americana makeover for Bury Me in Philly. Edmonton’s Iron Eyes kick off the show, as they will Friday night with Mothercraft before Calgary’s Woodhawk releases it’s brand new effort Beyond the Sun at the Sewing Machine Factory. (The Needle, $21.50 in advance)

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uno award-winning composer, guitarist, and oudist, Gordon Grdina has never been about staying in one style of music. His roots may be in western jazz, but even early on in his career, the free-thinking artist always had an interest in world, Arabic, and Indian music. “I’ve always been about embracing all of the different dynamics in music that I love and not dogmatically playing one style,” Grdina says. This musical philosophy encouraged him to put time aside for more than six musical endeavors, the three most popular being his 10-piece avant-Arabic improv group. Haram his experimental free punk project, Peregrine Falls and his free jazz group Gordon Grdina New York Quartet. Grdina was lucky enough to be a protege under not one, but two double bass jazz greats Charles Israels and Gary Peacock, who together played with jazz juggernauts Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, and Billie Holiday. “I guess I had a thing with bass players for some reason, but I kind of was able to look at music as an organic entity under their mentorships. It was a wonderful experience getting my mind blown by

them,” says Grdina. His jazz quartet he will be presenting to the Yardbird was created two years ago after he decided he needed a venture to musically challenge him more than his current projects. “I was playing a lot of indie rock improv stuff and I was just getting so sick of it. I was on the road at the time and I started looking into other stuff and just decided to write and score all the music that our quartet is playing,” Grdina says. He was then fortunate enough to get a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to go and study music in New York, where he began looking for musicians interested in working out his new compositions in a band setting. After finding his core group with saxophonist/clarinetist Oscar Noriega, drummer Satoshi Takeishi, and pianist Russ Lossing, Grdina’s quartet was born. “Every individual brings their own idea to it. This music is quite involved, but there's still tons of room for improvisation. The whole point is to have every musician bring a huge part of themselves with every show while leaving space to play something new and

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Sun., Apr. 9 (7 pm) Gordon Grdina's New York Quartet Yardbird Suite, $28 fresh,” he explains. While Grdina is playing the instrument distinctive to Persian and Arabic music, in the quartet, he is trying to upgrade its sound for a more tonally modern western. “The instrument is a bitch to play. Its fretless, tiny, delicate, it’s very subtle, and when playing it, it’s technically very difficult to not make it sound like you’re playing an Arabic tune,” Grdina says. The group’s sound falls under an abundance of different genres, but seems to have focused on the sounds found in a dark jazz piece with Grdina throwing on his ideal Arabic flavours with guitar. “Yeah. Maybe I’m more depressed and dark than I think I am, but I’m just drawn to these dissonant sounds," he says. "I love to stretch my ears and when I write something I think is really beautiful people are always like ‘man that’s some dark shit.’”

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of the American South perfectly. Every song is a story and contains the beautiful combination of Bibbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subtle and skillful guitar playing with accompaniment from the odd harmonica, banjo, and mandolin. Bibb decided to present his own versions of Bob Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Masters of War,â&#x20AC;? and Woody Guthrieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Land is Your Land,â&#x20AC;? two songs that mesh with Bibbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sound so wholly effortlessly. The double entendre song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prayinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; For Shoreâ&#x20AC;? may be the most powerful creation on Migration Blues. It tells the

story of a Syrian drifter in an â&#x20AC;&#x153;olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; leaky boatâ&#x20AC;? who is barely surviving the turmoils of his land while escape seems futile. The minor-keyed harmonica calls for relief and slowly fades out, leaving you alone praying for more. Immediately after, your ears are greeted by Bibbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title track and instrumental masterpiece where he plays a 12-string acoustic that continues to resonate in your mind even after it ends. The 65-year-old blues artist has done it again.

while admitting he â&#x20AC;&#x153;doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be alone tonight.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If We Were in the Jungleâ&#x20AC;? sounds as if ProzzĂ¤k wanted to make a club version of The Bloodhound Gangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bad Touch,â&#x20AC;? updated with a deep bass groove and autotuned vocals. ProzzĂ¤k tackles the old adage, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy love,â&#x20AC;? with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Lick This Love Thing,â&#x20AC;? which sounds like a slightly punked up take on The Cureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love Cats.â&#x20AC;? The title track â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forever 1999â&#x20AC;? is a nostalgic look back on the misadventures and memories of high school and the

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Karaoke/DJ; Every Thu-Sat, 9pm BRITTANY'S LOUNGE

Karaoke Thursdays with JR; Every Thu, 9pm-1am

Scrambled YEG: Open Genre Variety Stage: artist from all mediums are encouraged to occupy the stage and share their creations; Every Tue-Fri, 5-8pm

SHAKERS ROADHOUSE Big

BRIXX BAR Soft Chirps

SANDS INN & SUITES

Daddy Thursday Jam with host Randy Big Daddy Forsberg; 7pm SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Live

& Friends Volume 1: Rumspringer, Chainlink, Kenny James, Juicebox, Noxum; 9pm; $10; 18+ only

Blues every Thu: rotating guests; 7-11pm

Moustache; 8pm; $7

SQUARE 1 COFFEE Singer/

CAFFREY'S IN THE PARK Live

Songwriter Open Mic (individual performer format, first-come, first

16 MUSIC

Scott; 8pm

BLUES ON WHYTE The Y

with live band, The Nervous Flirts; Every other Thu, 7pm

edmonton.cnty.com

LION'S HEAD PUB Andrew

ON THE ROCKS Salsa Rocks:

classics; Every Fri-Sat, 9pm; No cover

7pm; $29.95 (adv)

music

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT CENTURY CASINO AND TICKETMASTER

Uncommon Thursday: Rotating guests each week

No minors

BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ Lester Quitzau in concert; 8:3010:30pm; $18

THE REC ROOM Karaoke

COMING SOON: HELIX & KICK AXE, CHUBBY CHECKER, HERMAN'S HERMITS, AND MORE!

THE COMMON The Common

Happy Hour featuring James Renton; 5:30pm • The Bronx with Dave Hause & The Mermaid, Iron Eyes; 8pm; $21.50 (adv)

O’BYRNE’S IRISH PUB Live

SATURDAY, APR 29

SHAKERS ROADHOUSE The LB'S PUB Rockzilla; 9pm;

Iguanas; 9:30pm

NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN

MKT FRESH FOOD AND BEER MARKET Live Local Bands

Booms; 9pm

Every Fri, 9pm

stage; 7pm

Declan with Stellafox, The Betty Alice Effect and The King's Gambit; 6pm; $10 (adv)

Saturday Country Jam (country); Every Sat, 3pm • Later: Dean Henry; 9pm Apr 3-8

The Surf Rock Beach Party featuring The Frolics with Bikini Atoll Beach Party, The Olson Brothers, DJ Pineapple & DJ Frog; 8pm; $15 (student/costumed) $20 (everyone else) at the Bailey Box Office or online

NAKED CYBERCAFÉ Thu open

MERCURY ROOM Rock For

NEW WEST HOTEL Early:

Bent River Records launch party; 7-10pm; Free (RVSP at Eventbrite)

MERCURY ROOM Mickey

Saturday Sessions Jam; Every Sat, 4-8pm

Return of kickupafuss with Milkand Optics; 8pm; $5 (door)

JOHN L. HAAR THEATRE

APR 7 - 8

Every Fri-Sat, 7pm; No cover LB'S PUB Mark Ammar's

every Sat

7:30pm; Free

MAMA'S GIN JOINT Live Music Thursdays; Every Thu, 9pm; $5 (some events)

HAVE MERCY Resident DJs

NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN The

HUMMINGBIRD BISTRO CAFE Bistro Jazz; Every Thu,

KERRY UNGER

GAS PUMP Saturday Jam; 3-7pm & 10pm

IRONGATE PUB Bryant Sailor;

Thursdays with El Niven & The Alibi and friends; Every Thu, 8:30pm; No cover

by Russell Johnston

EMPRESS ALE HOUSE Bands at the Empress: this week featuring Tzadeka; Every Sat, 4-6pm; Free; 18+ only

with Remo, Noosh, Fingertips & guests; Underdog: Rap, House, Hip-Hop with DJ Babr; every Fri

HAVE MERCY Thigh

LB'S PUB Open Jam hosted

Augurium, Enter the Arsonist; 9pm; No minors

HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH HTAC Open Stage;

FIDDLER'S ROOST Acoustic Circle Jam; 7:30-11:30pm

Call 780.481.YUKS FOR TICKETS & INFO .....................................................................

music; 9pm DV8 Driven to Exile, Kelevra,

playing outlaw country, rock and retro classics; Every Fri-Sat, 10pm; No cover

Karaoke; Every Thu, 7pm

stage with host Naomi Carmack; 8pm every Thu

DUGGAN'S BOUNDARY Live

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: DJ Late Fee; Every Fri; Wooftop: Selection Fridays

stage

KRUSH ULTRA LOUNGE Open

Saturdays; Every Sat, 2-5pm • House band; 5-8pm • Guest band; 8pm • No minors

DJs

EVOLUTION WONDERLOUNGE

COMEDY AT THE CENTURY CASINO

DRAKE HOTEL Open Jam–

playing outlaw country, rock and retro classics; Every Fri-Sat, 10pm; No cover

CHA ISLAND Thursday open

Stage–Thursday Nights; Every Thu

DENIZEN HALL Champ City Soundtrack; Every Fri-Sat

HAVE MERCY Resident DJs

CAFE BLACKBIRD Selkirk Range; 7:30pm; $6

JT'S BAR AND GRILL Open

CENTURY CASINO–ST. ALBERT Stiletto; 9pm; Free

CAFE BLACKBIRD Pont De La

music; 9pm CARROT COFFEEHOUSE Adam

Paanen; all ages; 7:30-9pm

VUEWEEKLY.com | APR 06 – APR 12, 2017

9pm PALACE CASINO Mojave RANCH ROADHOUSE Prozzak;

Loverboy; 7pm (door), 8pm (show); Tickets Start at: $39.99; 18+ only

BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ Hot Cottage; 8:30-10:30pm; $20

SANDS INN & SUITES

BLUES ON WHYTE The Y

Karaoke with entertainment, Every Fri SHAKERS ROADHOUSE Blood

Moon Crazy; 9pm; No minors SIDELINER’S PUB Friday

Night Bands: live music; Every Fri

Brothers; 9pm BOHEMIA Blacklight Party; 8pm; $20; 18+ only BORDERLINE SPORTS PUB

Karaoke/DJ; Every Thu-Sat, 9pm CAFE BLACKBIRD Marty

STARLITE ROOM Electric 6 with guests Residual Kid, The Unfortunates; 8pm; $20; 18+ only

Hope; 8pm; $10

TIRAMISU BISTRO Live

CARROT COFFEEHOUSE Sat

music every Fri with local musicians

CASINO EDMONTON Rule of

UPTOWN FOLK CLUB The Lonesome Ace Stringband; 7-11pm; $15 (adv/ members), $18 (door)

CAFFREY'S IN THE PARK Live

music; 9pm Open mic; 7pm; $2 Nines; 9pm CASK AND BARREL

Wildwood; 4-6pm; Free

Jay Gilday Band with Guests Nadine Kellman and the Black Wonders; 9pm; $10; No minors STARLITE ROOM Katatonia with Caspian, The Uncured; 7pm (doors), 8pm (show); $30.99; 18+ only UNION HALL Snakehips; 9pm; $25-$50; 18+ only YARDBIRD SUITE Katie

Thiroux Trio; 7pm (door), 8pm (show); $24 (members), $28 (guests)

Classical HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH Visiting Ludwig

and Johannes: presented by the Vaughan String Quartet; 7:30pm LENDRUM MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH Sing Holy

Songs; 7pm; Free admission (donations accepted) ROBERT TELGER STUDENT CENTRE–CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY A Wartime Talent

Show, Dessert Concert; 7pm; $20 (adults), $15 (seniors/ students) WINSPEAR CENTRE

Schubert’s “Great” Symphony; 8pm; $29-$79

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: DJ Chris Bruce spins

britpop/punk/garage/indie; Every Sat; Wooftop: Sound It Up! with DJ Sonny Grimezz spinning classic hip-hop and reggae; Underdog: hip-hop open Mic followed by DJ Marack THE COMMON Get Down

It's Saturday Night: House and disco and everything in between with Wright & Wong, Dane EL CORTEZ MEXICAN KITCHEN + TEQUILA BAR

Resident DJs playing the

best in hip-hop, dance and classics; Every Fri-Sat, 9pm; No cover ENVY NIGHT CLUB

Resolution Saturdays: top 40, throwbacks and club anthems EVOLUTION WONDERLOUNGE

Pawlina; 11am; No cover • Soap Box Duowith Paul Woida; 5:30pm; $15 (adv) • Alize and Koba; 9pm; No cover NEWCASTLE PUB Sunday Soul Service: acoustic open stage; Every Sun, 3pm

Rotating DJs Velix and Suco; every Sat

O’BYRNE’S Open mic every

MERCER TAVERN DJ Mikey

OLD STRATHCONA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

Wong every Sat

Sun; 9:30pm

Saturday Nights: Indie rock and dance with DJ Maurice; 9pm-2am

Celebrating Local Composers with the CMS Monday Band a CMS Series Concert; 7:309:30pm; $25

SUGAR FOOT BALLROOM

ON THE ROCKS Jakked; 9pm SANDS INN & SUITES Open

THE PROVINCIAL PUB

Swing Dance Party: Sugar Swing Dance Club every Sat, 8-12; no experience or partner needed, beginner lesson followed by social dance; sugarswing.com TAVERN ON WHYTE Soul,

motown, funk, R&B and more with DJs Ben and Mitch; every Sat; 9pm-2am Y AFTERHOURS Live DJs;

Jam; Every Sun, 7-11pm SHAKERS ROADHOUSE The

Sunday Happening Jam featuring The Todd James Band; 4pm YARDBIRD SUITE Gordon

Grdina New York Quartet; 7pm (doors), 8pm (show); $24 (members), $28 (guests)

Every Fri-Sat

Classical

SUN APR 9

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Benefit Recital;

THE ALMANAC Sunday

4pm; $15

Song Stage Hosted by Rhea March; Every Sun, 6:3010pm; Free AUSSIE RULES KITCHEN & PIANO BAR Piano Show;

Every Sun, 9pm BLIND PIG PUB Blind Pig Pub

Jam with Forever 51; Every Sun, 3-6:30pm BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ Sunday

Jazz Brunch with Acellorosa; 9am-2:30pm BLUES ON WHYTE The Y

Brothers; 9pm DRAKE HOTEL Sunday

Jamming; Every Sun, 2pm; No minors HAVE MERCY YEG Music presents “Compete With The Beat”; Every Sun, 6pm; $10 HORIZON STAGE Everything

Fitz; 7:30pm; $35 (adult), $30 (students/seniors MAMA'S GIN JOINT Sunday

Jam out in your Jammies; Every Sun, 3-10pm; Free MERCURY ROOM Finn with

LENDRUM MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH Sing Holy Songs; 2pm; Free admission (donations accepted) Apr 8-9 MCDOUGALL UNITED CHURCH Opening Gala -

Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival; 2:30-3:30pm; Admission by donation SOUTH POINTE COMMUNITY CENTRE Orchestra Borealis present Mahler & Brahms; 3-5pm; $15 (general), $12 (students/seniors) TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Heritage: Concordia Concert Choir Home Concert; 8pm; $20 (adult), $15 (senior/ student)

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: DJ Zyppy; Every Sun

GAS PUMP Kizomba-DJ; 8pm

MON APR 10

CAFE BLACKBIRD Edmonton Ukulele Circle; 6:30pm; Free CHA ISLAND Karaoke

Monday DEVANEY'S IRISH PUB

Karaoke night; Every Mon, 9pm; Free FIDDLER'S ROOST Open

Stage; 7-11pm HAVE MERCY Mississippi

Monday Night Blues Jam hosted by the Dylan Farrell Ban; Every Mon, 8:30pm (sign up); No cover

NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN Big

LEAF BAR & GRILL Wang

KRUSH ULTRALOUNGE

Dreamer Jam featuring John Guliak; 8pm

Dang Wednesdays; Every Wed, 7-11pm

NEW WEST HOTEL Herbs;

MAMA'S GIN JOINT

9pm

NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN Happy

SHAKERS ROADHOUSE

Hour featuring The James Band; 5:30pm

Jamerama, with Tall Dark & Dirty; 7pm

Love and The New Electric with Letters From Pluto; 6pm; $10 (adv), $14 (door)

NEW WEST HOTEL Herbs;

YARDBIRD SUITE Tuesday

NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN Happy

9pm

Session: Sandro Dominelli Quartet; 7:30pm (door), 8pm (show); $5

NEW WEST HOTEL Herbs;

PLEASANTVIEW COMMUNITY HALL Wild Rose Old Tyme

Fiddlers Association: Acoustic instrumental old time fiddle jam every Mon; hosted by the Wild Rose Old Tyme Fiddlers Society; 7pm SIDELINER’S PUB Singer/ Songwriter Monday Night Open Stage; Hosted by Celeigh Cardinal; Every Mon (except long weekends), 8:30pm

Classical ALBERTA COLLEGE CAMPUS

109th Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival; runs until Apr 28 (except Apr 14-17)

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: Substance with Eddie

Lunchpail TAVERN ON WHYTE Classic hip-hop with DJ Creeazn every Mon; 9pm-2am

TUE APR 11 BLUES ON WHYTE Jordan

Welbourne; 9pm BRITTANY'S LOUNGE

Scrambled YEG: Open Genre Variety Stage: artist from all mediums are encouraged to occupy the stage and share their creations; Every Tue-Fri, 5-8pm FIDDLER'S ROOST Fiddle

Jam Circle; 7:30-11:30pm JT'S BAR AND GRILL

MOONSHINERS Sunday Noon

with Metal Phil from CJSR's Heavy Metal Lunchbox

Karaoke; Every Tue-Wed LB'S PUB Tuesday Night

Open Jam Hosted by Darrell Barr; 7-11pm; No charge

Classical ALBERTA COLLEGE CAMPUS

109th Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival; runs until Apr 28 (except Apr 14-17) CHATEAU LACOMBE HOTEL BALLROOM Spring

Spectacular; 7:30pm (doors), 8pm (show); $20

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: Chris Bruce spins

Hour featuring Maddie Lee; 5:30pm 9pm Wednesdays hosted by ED; Every Wed, 9pm PLEASANTVIEW COMMUNITY HALL Acoustic Bluegrass

jam presented by the Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society; Guests and newcomers always welcome; every Wed, 7pm; $2 (donation, per person), free coffee available THE PROVINCIAL PUB

Karaoke Wednesday

EL CORTEZ MEXICAN KITCHEN + TEQUILA BAR

Dollar Bill Country Jam; 7pm

WED APR 12 THE ALMANAC Daniel

Champagne with guests; 7pm; $15 (adv) BLUES ON WHYTE Kenny

"Blues Boss" Wayne; 9pm BRITTANY'S LOUNGE

Scrambled YEG: Open Genre Variety Stage: artist from all mediums are encouraged to occupy the stage and share their creations; Every Tue-Fri, 5-8pm • Wednesday Night Jazz; Every Wed, 9pm DUGGAN'S BOUNDARY Wed

open mic with host Duff Robison; 8pm GAS PUMP Karaoke; 9:30pm HAVE MERCY Whiskey

Wednesdays Live Piano Karaoke featuring the Fab Tiff Hall; Every Wed, 8:30pm

SHAKERS ROADHOUSE 4 TAVERN ON WHYTE Karaoke;

9pm UNION HALL Good Charlotte– Youth Authority Tour; 6:30pm; $45 (adv); 18+ only

Classical ALBERTA COLLEGE CAMPUS

109th Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival; runs until Apr 28 (except Apr 14-17) WINSPEAR CENTRE ESO & Winspear Overture Tour; 12-1pm • Kokopelli Presents Rajaton; 7:30pm; $40

CAFFREY'S IN THE PARK 99, 23349 Wye Rd, Sherwood Park CARROT COFFEEHOUSE 9351118 Ave, 780.471.1580 CASINO EDMONTON 7055 Argylll Rd, 780.463.9467 CASINO YELLOWHEAD 12464153 St, 780.424 9467 CASK AND BARREL 10041104 St; 780.498.1224, thecaskandbarrel.ca CENTRAL SENIOR LIONS CENTRE 11113-113 St CENTURY CASINO–EDMONTON 13103 Fort Rd, 780.643.4000 CENTURY CASINO–ST. ALBERT 24 Boudreau Rd, St. Albert, 780.460.8092 CHA ISLAND TEA CO 10332-81 Ave, 780.757.2482 CHVRCH OF JOHN 10260-103 St, 780.884.8994, thechvrchofjohn. com COMMON 9910-109 St CONVOCATION HALL Old Arts Building, University of Alberta, music.ualberta.ca DENIZEN HALL 10311-103 Ave, 780.424.8215, thedenizenhall. com DEVANEY'S IRISH PUB 1111387 Ave NW, devaneyspub.com DUGGAN'S BOUNDARY 9013-88 Ave, 780.465.4834 DV8/MAMA'S PIZZA 7317-101 Ave NW EL CORTEZ MEXICAN KITCHEN + TEQUILA BAR 8230 Gateway Blvd, elcortezcantina.com EMPRESS ALE HOUSE 9912-82 Ave NW ENVY NIGHT CLUB West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 St EVOLUTION WONDERLOUNGE 10220-103 St NW, 780.

424.0077, yourgaybar.com FESTIVAL PLACE 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park, 780.449.3378 FIDDLER'S ROOST 7308-76 Ave, 780.439.9788, fiddlersroost.ca FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10025-105 St NW THE FORGE ON WHYTE 1054982 Ave (Whyte Ave) GAS PUMP NIGHT CLUB & BAR 10166-114 St HAVE MERCY SOUTHERN TABLE + BAR 8232 Gateway Blvd, havemercy.ca HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 10037-84 Ave NW, 780.433.5530, holytrinity.ab.ca HORIZON STAGE 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce Grove, 780.962.8995, horizonstage.com JOHN L. HAAR THEATRE 10045155 St NW JT'S BAR AND GRILL 1107 Knottwood Road East JUBILEE AUDITORIUM 1145587 Ave NW, 780.427.2760, jubileeauditorium.com L.B.’S PUB 23 Akins Dr, St Albert, 780.460.9100 LENDRUM MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH 11210-59 Ave NW MAMA'S GIN JOINT 11723 Jasper Ave, 780.705.0998, mamasginjoint.com MCDOUGALL UNITED CHURCH 10086 MacDonald Dr NW, mcdougallunited.com MKT FRESH FOOD AND BEER MARKET 8101 Gateway Blvd, 780.439.2337 MERCER TAVERN 10363 104 St, 587.521.1911

MERCURY ROOM 10575-114 St MUTTART HALL 10050 Macdonald Dr, 780.633.3725 NAKED CYBERCAFÉ 10303-108 St, 780.425.9730 NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN 10524 Jasper Ave, 780.756.9045, theneedle.ca NEWCASTLE PUB 8170-50 St, 780.490.1999 NEW WEST HOTEL 15025-111 Ave NORTH GLENORA HALL 13535109A Ave O’BYRNE’S 10616-82 Ave, 780.414.6766 O'MAILLES IRISH PUB 104, 398 St Albert Rd, St Albert ON THE ROCKS 11730 Jasper Ave, 780.482.4767 PALACE CASINO 8882-170 St NW, 780.444.2112, palacecasino. com PINT–DOWNTOWN 10125-109 St NW PLEASANTVIEW COMMUNITY HALL 10860-57 Ave POURHOUSE BISTRO & TAPROOM 10354-82 Ave THE PROVINCIAL PUB 160, 4211-106 St RANCH ROADHOUSE 6107-104 St NW RENDEZVOUS 10108-149 St ROBERTSON-WESLEY UNITED CHURCH 10209-123 St NW ROBERT TEGLER STUDENT CENTRE–CONCORDRIA 73 St & 112 Ave ROSE AND CROWN 10235-101 St SANDS INN & SUITES 12340 Fort Rd, sandshoteledmonton.com SHAKERS ROADHOUSE Yellowhead Inn, 15004 Yellowhead Trail

WWW.STARLITEROOM.COM

MAIN ROOM

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: DJ Late Fee; Every Wed PINT DOWNTOWN Wild Wing Wednesdays at the Pint with DJ Thomas Culture; Every Wed, 10pm RANCH ROADHOUSE DJ

Shocker and Seelo Mondo; Every Wed

SHERLOCK HOLMES–DOWNTOWN 10012-101 A Ave, 780.426.7784, sherlockshospitality.com SHERLOCK HOLMES–WEM 8882-170 St, 780.444.1752, sherlockshospitality.com SIDELINERS PUB 11018-127 St SMOKEHOUSE BBQ 10810-124 St, 587.521.6328 SNEAKY PETE'S 12315-118 Ave SOUTH POINTE COMMUNITY CENTRE 11520 Ellerslie Rd SQUARE 1 COFFEE 15 Fairway Drive ST. BASIL'S CULTURAL CENTRE 10819-71 Ave NW, 780.434.4288, stbasilschurch. com STARLITE ROOM 10030-102 St, 780.428.1099 SUGAR FOOT BALLROOM 10545-81 Ave TAVERN ON WHYTE 10507-82 Ave, 780.521.4404 TIRAMISU 10750-124 St TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 10014-81 Ave NW, 780.433.1604, trinity-lutheran. ab.ca UNION HALL 6240-99 St NW, 780.702-2582, unionhall.ca UPTOWN FOLK CLUB 11150-82 St, 780.436.1554 WILD EARTH BAKERY– MILLCREEK 8902-99 St, wildearthbakery.com WINSPEAR CENTRE 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square; 780.28.1414 WOODRACK CAFE 7603-109 St, 780. 757.0380, thewoodrackcafe. com Y AFTERHOURS 10028-102 St, 780.994.3256, yafterhours.com YARDBIRD SUITE 11 Tommy Banks Way, 780.432.0428

ALL SHOWS 18+ UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED

APR/7

STARLITE IS PROUD TO PRESENT

APR/8

CONCERTWORKS PRESENTS

ELECTRIC 6 W/ RESIDUAL KID, THE UNFORTUNATES KATATONIA W/ CASPIAN, THE UNCURED

APR/14 STRIKER ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

CONCERTWORKS & RECORD BREAKING RECORDS PRESENTS

W/ RAVENOUS, TYLOR DORY TRIO

APR/15 UPTOWN LIVE! FT. PAUL WOIDA & LIA COLE CONCERTWORKS PRESENTS

APR/22 STICKYBUDS W/ FORT KNOX 5 UNK PRESENTS

APR/24 WEEDEATER W/ PRIMITIVE MAN CONCERTWORKS & CROWN OF VISERYS

APR/29 SOLD OUT JIMMY EAT WORLD W/ BEACH SLANG LIVENATION.COM PRESENTS

MAY/2

MRG CONCERTS & JCL PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

MAY/3

CONCERTWORKS.CA PRESENTS

MAY/4

UBK PRESENTS

MAY/5

MRG CONCERTS PRESENTS

MAY/7

CONCERTWORKS.CA PRESENTS

DJs

VENUEGUIDE 9910 9910B-109 St NW, 780.709.4734, 99ten.ca ACCENT EUROPEAN LOUNGE 8223-104 St, 780.431.0179 THE ALMANAC 10351-82 Ave, 780.760.4567, almanaconwhyte. com ARCADIA BAR 10988-124 St, 780.916.1842, arcadiayeg.com ARDEN THEATRE 5 St Anne St, St Albert, 780.459.1542, stalbert.ca/ experience/arden-theatre ATLANTIC TRAP & GILL 7704 Calgary Trail South, 780.432.4611, atlantictrapandgill.com AUSSIE RULES KITCHEN & PIANO BAR #1638, 8882-170 St, 780.486.7722, aussierulesedmonton.com BAILEY THEATRE 5041-50 St, Camrose, 780. 672.5510, baileytheatre.com BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE 1042582 Ave, 780.439.1082 BLIND PIG PUB 32 St Anne St, St Albert BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ 9624-76 Ave, 780.989.2861 BLUES ON WHYTE 10329-82 Ave, 780.439.3981 BLVD SUPPER X CLUB 10765 Jasper Ave BOHEMIA 10217-97 St BORDERLINE SPORTS PUB 322682 St, 780.462.1888 BRITTANY'S LOUNGE 10225-97 St, 780.497.0011 BRIXX BAR 10030-102 St (downstairs), 780.428.1099 THE BUCKINGHAM 10439 82 Ave, 780.761.1002, thebuckingham.ca CAFE BLACKBIRD 9640-142 St NW, 780.451.8890, cafeblackbird.ca

TICKETS FOR STARLITE ROOM SHOWS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT

ON THE ROCKS Karaoke

britpop/punk/garage/indie; Every Tue

Taco Tuesday with resident DJs

10030 - 102 STREET

Karaoke Kraziness with host Ryan Kasteel; 8pm-2am

MERCURY ROOM Courage My

GAS PUMP Karaoke; 9:30pm

Welbourne; 9pm

Wilson; 8pm; $55 and up

StarliteRoom Starliteroom starlitetoomyeg

JUBILEE AUDITORIUM Brian

Wednesday Karaoke; Every Wed, 9pm; Free

Wooftop: Metal Mondays

NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN Soul Sunday Brunch with Marty

MERCURY ROOM Hawking with Colour in the Clouds, Strange Charm and On The Frontline; 7pm; $10 (adv)

Karaoke; Every Tue-Wed

jam every Tue; 9:30pm

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE

BLUES ON WHYTE Jordan

JT'S BAR AND GRILL

O’BYRNE’S Guinness Celtic

Okay Mann and guests; 8pm; $10 (adv) Acoustic Jam; Every Sun, 12pm

MAMA'S GIN JOINT Tuesday Open Mic; Every Tue, 9pm; Starts Jan 3; Free

TIMBER TIMBRE W/ THE WOODEN SKY HAMMERFALL W/ DELAIN MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU W/ TAIKI NULIGHT FREE FOR MEMBERS

SAID THE WHALE W/ THE FAST ROMANTICS HED P.E. W/ GUESTS

MAY/12 PRINCESS NOKIA W/ GUESTS MRG CONCERTS PRESENTS

THE STARLITE ROOM IS A PRIVATE VENUE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS. IF YOU REQUIRE A MEMBERSHIP YOU CAN PURCHASE ONE AT THE VENUE PRIOR TO / OR AFTER THE DOOR TIMES FOR EACH SHOW.

LOWER HALL (BRIXX)

APR/7

ALL SHOWS 18+ ONLY

ALBERTA BASS COMMUNITY PRESENTS

SOFT CHIRPS & FRIENDS VOL. 1 W/ RUMSPRINGER, CHAINLINK, KENNY JAMES, JUICEBOX, NOXUM

APR/13 FUNKED UP – THURSDAYS WEEKLY DRUM & BASS / BREAKS / HOUSE / FUNK / BASS NITEOWL ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

W/ DJ FUUZE & GUESTS

APR/21 GRZ REKORDS

VUEWEEKLY.com | APR 06 – APR 12, 2017

SHOWCASE

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EVENTS WEEKLY EMAIL YOUR FREE LISTINGS TO: LISTINGS@VUEWEEKLY.COM FAX: 780.426.2889 DEADLINE: FRIDAY AT 3PM

COMEDY

DeepSoul.ca • 780.217.2464; call or text for Sunday jam locations • Every Sun: Sunday Jams with no Stan (CCR to Metallica), starring Chuck Prins and Les Paul Standard; Pink Floyd-ish originals plus great covers of classics: some free; Twilight Zone Lively Up Yourself Tour (with DJ Cool Breeze); all ages DOWNTOWN EDMONTON BOOK CLUB • Downtown Edmonton Community League, 10042103 St • facebook.com/declorg • Open to anyone who lives, works, or plays downtown and wants to meet new people, have great conversations, and read cool stuff • Every 2nd Wed, 7-8:30pm

DROP-IN D&D • Hexagon Board Game Café,

Underdog Comedy Show • Every Thu

10123 Whyte Ave • 780.757.3105 • info@thehexcafe.com • thehexcafe.com • An epic adventure featuring a variety of pre-made characters, characters that guests can make on their own, or one that has already been started. Each night will be a single campaign that fits in a larger story arc. For all levels of gamers and those brand new or experienced to D&D • Every Tue & Wed, 7pm • $5

BONFIRE • Citadel Theatre, 9828-101A Ave •

DROP-IN LARP • Jackie Parker Park • western-

BIG ROCK PRESENTS: DEVANEY’S COMEDY NIGHT • Devaney's, 11113-87 Ave • 780.433.6364 • stephen.f.mcgovern@gmail.com • Weekly open-mic hosted by Stephen McGovern • Every Wed, 8:30pm • Free

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE • 10425-82 Ave •

780.443.6044 • rapidfiretheatre.com • Bonfire is Rapid Fire Theatre’s annual romp of new ideas in long-form improv. Every show at Bonfire is a new idea that has never been tried before; it might work, it might not, but either way it’ll be a joy to witness • Apr 4-8

COMEDY FACTORY • Gateway Entertainment Centre, 34 Ave, Calgary Tr • Fri-Sat: 8:30pm • Marvin Krawczyk; Apr 6-8 • Leif Skyving; Apr 13-15

COMEDY ON THE ROCKS • On the Rocks, 11740 Jasper Ave • A weekly comedy show featuring rotating headliners and more • Every Sun, 7-8:45pm

COMIC STRIP • Bourbon St, WEM •

winds.summerfrost.ca • Battle games and fighter practice using provided safe weapon boffer. An exciting way to get exercise while meeting new people with similar passions • Every Sat, 1:15pm • Free

EDMONTON OUTDOOR CLUB (EOC) • edmontonoutdoorclub.com • Offering a variety of fun activities in and around Edmonton • Free to join; info at info@edmontonoutdoorclub.com FLAMENCO DANCE CLASSES (BEGINNER

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EMPRESS ALE HOUSE • 9912-82 Ave • Empress Comedy Night: Highlighting the best stand-up Edmonton has to offer. New headliner every week • Every Sun, 9pm • Free

ODD WEDNESDAY • Sewing Machine Factory,

10019-80 Ave NW • 587.786.6554 • dance@ sugarswing.com • sugarswing.com • Swing dance social • Every Fri-Sat, 8pm (beginner lesson begins) • $10, $2 (lesson with entry) • All ages

BRAZILIAN ZOUK DANCE CLASSES • Spazio Performativo, 10816-95 St NW • 780.974.4956 • hello@ludiczouk.com • ludiczouk.com/buy • Every Wed, Jan 18-Jun 28, 7-8:30pm • $20 (drop-in, at the door); discount on classes online

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LOTUS QIGONG • SAGE downtown 15 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.695.4588 • Attendees can raise their vital energy with a weekly Yixue practice • Every Fri, 2-3:30pm • Free

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ORGANIZATION FOR BIPOLAR AFFECTIVE DISORDER (OBAD) • Grey Nuns Hospital, Rm 0651, obad@shaw.ca; Group meets every Thu, 7-9pm • Free

PAINTING FOR PLEASURE • McDougall United Church, 10086 Macdonald Drive (south entrance) • 780.428.1818 • karenbishopartist@gmail.com • mcdougallunited.com • A weekly group for those who like to paint, draw or otherwise be creative on paper • Every Thu, 10am-noon

SACRED CIRCLE DANCE • Riverdale Hall, 9231-100 Ave • Dances are taught to a variety of songs and music. No partner required • Every Wed, 7-9pm • $10 SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY FAMILY SUPPORT DROP-IN GROUP • Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, 5215-87 St • 780.452.4661 • schizophrenia.ab.ca • The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta offers a variety of services and support programs for those who are living with the illness, family members, caregivers, and friends • 1st and 3rd Thu each month, 7-9pm • Free

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SEVENTIES FOREVER MUSIC SOCIETY • Call 587.520.3833 for location • deepsoul.ca • Combining music, garage sales, nature, common sense, and kindred karma to revitalize the inward persona • Every Wed, 7-8:30pm

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• Club Bilingue Toastmasters Meetings: Campus St. Jean: Pavillion McMahon; 780.667.6105 (Willard); clubbilingue.toastmastersclubs.org; Meet every Tue, 7pm • Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking: Norwood Legion, 11150-82 St; 780.902.4605; norwoodtoastmasters.org; Every Thu, Oct 13Jun 29, 7:30-9:30pm; Guests are free • Fabulous Facilitators Toastmasters Club: 2nd Fl, Canada Place Rm 217, 9700 Jasper Ave; Carisa: divdgov2014_15@outlook.com, 780.439.3852; fabulousfacilitators.toastmastersclubs.org; Meet every Tue, 12:05-1pm • Generating Power Speakers: EPCOR Tower, 10423-101 St NW: Meeting will take place on the 8th floor, 780.392.5331 (Phil); 1st and 3rd Tue each month, 12:05-1:05pm • N'Orators Toastmasters Club: Lower Level, McClure United Church, 13708-74 St: meet every Thu, 6:45-8:30pm; contact vpm@norators. com, 780.807.4696, norators.com • Norwood Toastmasters: Legion, 11150-82 St NW; Every Thu, 7:30-9:30pm • Terrified of Public Speaking: Norwood Legion Edmonton, 11150-82 St NW; Every Thu until Jun, 7:30-9:30pm; Free; contact jnwafula@ yahoo.com; norwoodtoastmasters.org • Y Toastmasters Club: Queen Alexandra Community League, 10425 University Ave (N door, stairs to the left); 780.437.1136 (Mark) or 780.463.5331 (Antonio); yclubtoastmasters@ gmail.com; Meet every Tue, 7-9pm except last Tue each month

WASKAHEGAN TRAIL ASSOCIATION GUIDE HIKE: ELK ISLAND – SHIRLEY LAKE TRAIL (SHIRLEY LAKE TRAILHEAD) • Superstore Calgary Trail NW corner parking lot • 780.434.2675 • waskahegantrail.ca • Apr 9, 9:45am-3pm

WICCAN ASSEMBLY • Ritchie Hall, 7727-98 St • contact cwaalberta@gmail.com • The Congregationalist Wiccan Assembly of Alberta meets the 2nd Sun each month (except Aug), 6pm

WOMEN'S CRICKET • Edmonton Indoor Cricket and Baseball Ltd, 7031-56 Ave • incogswomens@gmail.com • Learn the game of cricket. The group plays for fun and no experience is necessary • Every Fri, 8-10pm • $5 LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS NERD NITE EDMONTON • Needle Vinyl Tavern, 10524 Jasper Ave • Drinking and learning about literature, taxes and fitness • Apr 12, 8pm • $20 (adv at YEGLive), $10 (peanut gallery) • 18+ only QUEER AFFIRM GROUP • garysdeskcom@hotmail.

780.479-8667 (Bob) • bobmurra@telus.net • Low-cost, fun and friendly weight loss group • Every Mon, 6:30pm

com • mcdougallunited.com • Part of the United Church network supporting LGBTQ men and women • Meet monthly at Second Cup, Edmonton City Centre for coffee and conversation at 12:30pm; Special speaker events are held throughout the year over lunch at McDougall Church

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Ave NW • 780.554.6133 • Instruction into the meditation on the Inner Light. Learn a simple technique that will lift you above life's stresses • Every Sun, 5pm • Free

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9708-45 Ave • 780.438.3207 • virenzi@shaw. ca • Argentine Tango with Tango Divino: beginners: 7-8pm; intermediate: 8-9pm; Tango Social Dance (Milonga): 9pm-12 • Every Fri, 7pm-midnight • $15

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FORT SASKATCHEWAN 45+ SINGLES COFFEE GROUP • A&W, 10101-88 Ave, Fort

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SCRAMBLED YEG • Brittany's Lounge, 10225-97 St • 780.497.0011 • Open Genre Variety Stage: artist from all mediums are encouraged to occupy the stage and share their creations • Every Tue-Fri, 5-8pm

Saskatchewan • 780.907.0201 (Brenda) • A mixed group offering conversation and friendship • Every Sun, 2pm

Strathcona Community League • Japanese Martial Art of Aikido • Every Tue, Thu; 7-9pm

NORTHERN ALBERTA WOOD CARVERS ASSOCIATION • Duggan Community Hall, 3728-106

Done Cafe), 10728-124 St • 780.718.7133 (or 403.506.4695 after 7pm) • Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA), free 12-Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating, and bulimia • Meetings every Thu, 7pm

9562-82 Ave • debutantescomedy@gmail.com • thedebutantes.ca • A sketch (and other) comedy showcase featuring local, national and international acts. Hosted by the Debutantes • Every 2nd Wed, 8:30-11pm • $5

AIKIKAI AIKIDO CLUB • 10139-87 Ave, Old

Cafe, 10123 Whyte Ave • 780.757.3105 • info@ thehexcafe.com • thehexcafe.com • Meet new gamers. Go to the event solo or with a group • Every Mon, 5-11pm • $5 (one drink per person)

RODA DE CAPOEIRA • Capoeira Academy, #10310324-82 Ave • capoeiraacademy.ca • Brazil's traditional game of agility and trickery • Every Sat, 2:30pm • Free • All ages

EDMONTON NEEDLECRAFT GUILD • Avonmore United Church Bsmt, 82 Ave, 79 St • edmNeedlecraftGuild.org • Classes/workshops, exhibitions, guest speakers, stitching groups for those interested in textile arts • Meet the 2nd Tue each month, 7:30pm

780.483.5999 • Godfrey; Apr 5-9 • Jeff Dye; Apr 13-16 Bar, 8230 Gateway Blvd • Hosted by Dion Arnold with weekly headliners and guest comics • Every Wed, 7pm (door), 7:30pm (show) • No cover

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G.L.B.T.Q SENIORS GROUP • S.A.G.E Bldg, main floor Cafe, Or in confidence one-on-one in the Craft Room • 780.474.8240 • tuff69@ telus.net • Meeting for gay seniors, and for any seniors who have gay family members and would like some guidance. One-on-one meetings are also available in the craft room • Every Thu, 1-4pm ILLUSIONS SOCIAL CLUB • Pride Centre, 10608-105 Ave • 780.387.3343 • pridecentreofedmonton.org • Crossdressers meet 2nd Fri each month, 7-9pm PRIDE CENTRE OF EDMONTON • Pride Centre of Edmonton, 10608-105 Ave • 780.488.3234 • Drop in hours: Mon, Wed 4-7pm; Fri 6-9pm; Closed Sat-Sun and Holidays • JamOUT: Music mentorship and instruction for youth aged 12-24; Every other Tue, 7-9pm • Equal Fierce Fit & Fabulous: recreational fitness program, ages 12-24; every other Tue, 6-8pm, every other Tue • Queer Lens: weekly education and discussion group open to everyone; every Wed, 7-8:30pm • Mindfulness Meditation: open to everyone; every Thu, 6-6:50pm • Men's Social Circle: A social support group for all male-identi-

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fied persons over 18 years of age in the LGBT*Q community; 1st and 3rd Thu each month; 7-9pm • TTIQ (18+ Trans* Group): 2nd Mon of the month, 7-9pm • Art & Identity: exploring identity through the arts, a wellness initiative; Every other Fri, 6-9pm • Edmonton Illusions: cross-dressing and transgender group 18+; 2nd Fri of each month, 7-9pm • Movies & Games Night: Every other Fri, 6-9pm • Thought OUT: Altview’s all-ages discussion group; every Sat, 7-9pm • Seahorse Support Circle: facilitated meet up for families with trans and gender creative kids aged 5-14; 2nd Sun of the month, 3-5pm • Men Talking with Pride: Social discussion group for gay and bisexual men; Every Sun, 7-9pm

TEAM EDMONTON • Various sports and recreation activities • teamedmonton.ca • Bootcamp: Garneau School, 10925-87 Ave; Most Mon, 7-8pm • Swimming: NAIT Swimming Pool, 11665-109 St; Every Tue, 7:30-8:30pm and every Thu, 7-8pm • Water Polo: NAIT Swimming Pool, 11665-109 St; Every Tue, 8:30-9:30pm • Yoga: New Lion's Breath Yoga Studio, #301,10534-124 St; Every Wed, 7:30-9pm • Taekwondo: near the Royal Gardens Community Centre, 4030-117 St; Contact for specific times • Abs: Parkallen Community League Hall, 6510-111 St; Every Tue, 6-7pm and Thu, 7:158:15pm • Dodgeball: Royal Alexandra Hospital Gymnasium; Every Sun, 5-7pm • Running: meet at Kinsmen main entrance; Every Sun, 10am • Spin: Blitz Conditioning, 10575-115 St; Every Tue, 7-8pm• Volleyball: Stratford Elementary School, 8715-153 St; Every Fri, 7-9 • Meditation: Edmonton Pride Centre, 10608-105 Ave; 3rd Thu of every month, 5:30-6:15pm • Board Games: Underground Tap & Grill, 10004 Jasper Ave; One Sun per month, 3-7pm • All Bodies Swim: Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre, 8468-81 St; One Sat per month 4:30-5:30pm YOGA WITH JENNIFER • 780.439.6950 • ThreeBattles.com • A traditional approach with lots of individual attention. Free introductory classes • Tue evenings & Sat mornings SPECIAL EVENTS 109TH EDMONTON KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL • Alberta College Campus, MacEwan University, 10050 MacDonald Drive • 780.488.3498 • musicfest@edmontonkiwanis. com • edmontonkiwanis.com/musicfest • A competitive music festival. Featuring Choirs, bands, singers, pianists, guitarists, harpists, speech students and more • Apr 10-28 • Free

CANADA'S VAPE EXPO • Northlands Expo Centre, 7515-118 Ave NW • cvexpo.ca • Featuring vendors, panels and more • Apr 7-9 • $5-$25 EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT RUTHERFORD HOUSE • Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site, 11153 Saskatchewan Drive • 780.427.3995 • Rutherford.House@gov.ab.ca • rutherfordhousehistoricsite.org • Celebrate the season exploring this magnificent home and learn about a variety of natural dyes and how they were used to colour eggs • Apr 9, 12-4pm • $7 (adult), $6 (seniors 65+), $5 (youth 7-17), $20 (family of 2 adults + youths up to 8 people), child 0-6 is free

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ORCHID SOCIETY OF ALBERTA 2017 ORCHID FAIR • Hole’s Greenhouses at the Enjoy Centre • orchidsalberta.com • Celebrating the hobby of orchid growing with its annual show and sale • Apr 7-9

VIMY 100 • Sir Winston Churchill Square • vimy100yeg.ca • Walk the battle map of Vimy laid overtop the City of Edmonton to experience the scope and scale of the battle, talk with WWI soldier interpreters and hear their stories of the battle of Vimy Ridge and more • Apr 9

FREEWILLASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be interested in first things, Aries. Cultivate your attraction to beginnings. Align yourself with uprisings and breakthroughs. Find what's about to hatch, and lend your support. Give your generous attention to potent innocence and novel sources of light. Marvel at people who are rediscovering the sparks that animated them when they first came into their power. Fantasize about being a curious seeker who is devoted to reinventing yourself over and over again. Gravitate toward influences that draw their vitality directly from primal wellsprings. Be excited about first things. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Are you weary of lugging around decayed guilt and regret? Is it increasingly difficult to keep forbidden feelings concealed? Have friends wondered about the whip marks from your selfflagellation? Do you ache for redemption? If you answered yes to any of these, listen up. The empathetic and earthy saints of the Confession Catharsis Corps are ready to receive your blubbering disclosures. They are clairvoyant, they're non-judgmental, and best of all, they're free. Within seconds after you telepathically communicate with our earthy saints, they will psychically beam you 11 minutes of unconditional love, no strings attached. Do it! You'll be amazed at how much lighter and smarter you feel. Transmit your sad stories to the Confession Catharsis Corps NOW! GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Now is an excellent time to FREE YOUR MEMORIES. What comes to mind when I suggest that? Here are my thoughts on the subject. To FREE YOUR MEMORIES, you could change the way you talk and feel about your past. Re-examine your assumptions about your old stories, and dream up fresh interpretations to explain how and why they happened. Here's another way to FREE YOUR MEMORIES: If you're holding on to an insult someone hurled at you once upon a time, let it go. In fact, declare a general amnesty for everyone who ever did you wrong. By the way, the coming weeks will also be a favourable phase to FREE YOURSELF OF MEMORIES that hold you back. Are there any tales you tell yourself about the past that undermine your dreams about the future? Stop telling yourself those tales. CANCER (June 21-July 22): How big is your vocabulary? Twenty thousand words? Thirty thousand? Whatever size it is, the coming weeks will be prime time to expand it. Life will be conspiring to enhance your creative use of language ... to deepen your enjoyment of the verbal flow ... to help you become more articulate in rendering the mysterious feelings and complex thoughts

that rumble around inside you. If you pay attention to the signals coming from your unconscious mind, you will be shown how to speak and write more effectively. You may not turn into a silvertongued persuader, but you could become a more eloquent spokesperson for your own interests. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): We all need more breaks from the routine—more holidays, more vacations, more days off from work. We should all play and dance and sing more, and guiltlessly practice the arts of leisure and relaxation, and celebrate freedom in regular boisterous rituals. And I'm nominating you to show us the way in the coming weeks, Leo. Be a cheerleader who exemplifies how it's done. Be a ringleader who springs all of us inmates out of our mental prisons. Be the imaginative escape artist who demonstrates how to relieve tension and lose inhibitions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): People in your vicinity may be preoccupied with trivial questions. What's more nutritious, corn chips or potato chips? Could Godzilla kick King Kong's ass? Is it harder to hop forward on one foot or backward with both? I suspect you will also encounter folks who are embroiled in meaningless decisions and petty emotions. So how should you navigate your way through this energy-draining muddle? Here's my advice: Identify the issues that are most worthy of your attention. Stay focused on them with disciplined devotion. Be selfish in your rapt determination to serve your clearest and noblest and holiest agendas. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I hope that by mid-May you'll be qualified to teach a workshop called "Sweet Secrets of Tender Intimacy" or "Dirty Secrets of Raw Intimacy" or maybe even "Sweet and Dirty Secrets of Raw and Tender Intimacy." In other words, Libra, I suspect you'll be adding substantially to your understanding of the art of togetherness. Along the way, you may also have experiences that would enable you to write an essay entitled "How to Act Like You Have Nothing to Lose When You Have Everything to Gain." SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you have a dream of eating soup with a fork, it might mean that in your waking life you're using the wrong approach to getting nourished. If you have a dream of entering through an exit, it might mean that in your waking life you're trying to start at the end rather than the beginning. And if you dream of singing nursery rhymes at a karaoke bar with unlikable people from high school, it might mean that in your waking life you should seek more fulfilling ways to express your wild side and your creative energies.

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(P.S. You'll be wise to do these things even if you don't have the dreams I described.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you're a Quixotic lover, you're more in love with love itself than with any person. If you're a Cryptic lover, the best way to stay in love with a particular partner is to keep him or her guessing. If you're a Harlequin, your steady lover must provide as much variety as three lovers. If you're a Buddy, your specialties are having friendly sex and having sex with friends. If you're a Histrionic, you're addicted to confounding, disorienting love. It's also possible that you're none of the above. I hope so, because now is an excellent time to have a beginner's mind about what kind of love you really need and want to cultivate in the future. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your new vocabulary word is "adytum." It refers to the most sacred place within a sacred place—the inner shrine at the heart of a sublime sanctuary. Is there such a spot in your world? A location that embodies all you hold precious about your journey on planet Earth? It might be in a church or temple or synagogue or mosque, or it could be a magic zone in nature or a corner of your bedroom. Here you feel an intimate connection with the divine, or a sense of awe and reverence for the privilege of being alive. If you don't have a personal adytum, Capricorn, find or create one. You need the refreshment that comes from dwelling in the midst of the numinous. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You could defy gravity a little, but not a lot. You can't move a mountain, but you may be able to budge a hill. Luck won't miraculously enable you to win a contest, but it might help you seize a hard-earned perk or privilege. A bit of voraciousness may be good for your soul, but a big blast of greed would be bad for both your soul and your ego. Being savvy and feisty will energize your collaborators and attract new allies; being a smart-ass show-off would alienate and repel people. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Here are activities that will be especially favourable for you to initiate in the near future: 1. Pay someone to perform a service for you that will ease your suffering. 2. Question one of your fixed opinions if that will lead to you receiving a fun invitation you wouldn't get otherwise. 3. Dole out sincere praise or practical help to a person who could help you overcome one of your limitations. 4. Get clear about how one of your collaborations would need to change in order to serve both of you better. Then tell your collaborator about the proposed improvement with light-hearted compassion. V

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9 Putin turndown 10 Sign your dog is healthy, maybe 11 Got up 12 Seth of “Pineapple Express” 13 Some toffee bars 19 “___ bleu!” 21 Liven (up) 23 NBA great Chris 24 Bartenders’ fruit 25 What a snooze button delays 27 Fashion status in various states? 28 Stuff in an orange-lidded pot, traditionally 31 Adds some seasoning 33 Frank Zappa’s son 35 Aquatic nymph 36 “Hot Fuzz” star Pegg 37 Clickable communication 41 “Toy Story” kid 43 Stated as fact 44 Get ___ (throw away) 45 Bausch & ___ (lens maker) 46 Rigorous 49 “The Beverly Hillbillies” star Buddy 50 Like some kids’ vitamins 51 Cranky sort 53 Hiker’s path 56 Part of iOS 58 Nocturnal rat catchers 60 ___-cones 61 Kobe’s old team, on scoreboards 63 Word before pick or breaker 64 Chaney of “The Wolf Man” 65 C7H5N3O6, for short ©2017 Jonesin’ Crosswords

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I’m a woman in my late 40s. In my early 20s, I married a much older man. We did all the requisite things: kids, house, intercourse once a week. When the sex fell off due to his declining health, he surprised me by suggesting we open our marriage. He said I was too young to be limited and he didn’t want me to leave him for sex. I spent time contemplating how to truly fulfill my desires. I read a lot of erotica, indulged in porn, and discovered that what turned me on was Dominance. Not intercourse particularly, but power play with me as the Queen controlling a slave. I like chastity, face-sitting, and light bondage. I have found that this type of play appeals to smart and kinky gents. But I am finding that, despite a gentleman’s declaration of “wanting something long-term,” perhaps a friends-with-benefits arrangement, they tend to drop out in short order. Three times in the past two years I have spent a great deal of time getting to know someone before there was any play—a lot of time chatting online, several vanilla dates. In each of these instances, I felt that I had found a good friend. Each of these three men dumped me in exactly the same way. Each said that I was too overwhelmingly beautiful and powerful, and that their obsession with me took up too much room in their lives. This is very frustrating because I feel like I was give someone the space they need. I think this is likely BS. Could “I’m overwhelmed” be the new “It’s not you, it’s me”? I am tired of having my feelings hurt. Must I hang up my crop forever? DONE OFFERING MY MENTAL ENERGY

too overwhelming, etc. It was, indeed, a kinder, gentler, subbier way of saying, “It’s not you, it’s me.” Dominant women are in such short supply relative to demand that submissive men will, well, they’ll submit to an endless vetting process. During that process, submissive guys open to something long-term will say so, DOMME, but submissive guys who aren’t looking for something longterm will say so, too, if they sense that’s what you want to hear. In order to be safe while avoiding avoidable heartache, DOMME, you’ll want to invest a little time in getting to know guys before you play—again, for your safety—but not so much emotional energy that you’ll be annoyed/upset/ devastated if it doesn’t work out.

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Last night, the GF was on the receiving end of a session of oral sex, but maybe because we were in her sister’s spare bedroom, or for whatever reason, she would repeatedly get within a whisker of coming only to say, “STOP! Too intense!” But I am persistent if nothing else, and on the fourth try, we got there. Boy, did we

At some point, he realized I was too drunk for what we were doing and he stopped. The next day, I felt so sad. He feels horrible and says that, regardless of me insisting (more than once) that he continue, he should’ve known I was too drunk. He feels bad. I feel bad. Any direction you could point me in—perhaps a book to read?—would be appreciated. DIDN'T KNOW MY LIMITS You don’t need a book, DKML, you need a shift—a shift in focus. Right now, you’re focused on everything that went wrong that night— the boozing, the confusion, a bad sexual experience with a trusted partner—and you don’t seem to be really registering or giving enough weight to what went right that night. Your husband sensed you weren’t feeling it, realized you were too drunk (a little late, but still), and then, despite the fact that you encouraged him to continue, he sensed you weren’t in the right head space (you weren’t enjoying yourself, you were too drunk) and stopped. Your husband, even with a hard dick, even inebriated himself, even while topping during BDSM, didn’t lose sight of your safety and comfort. Don’t feel bad about the sex, or the kink, or your partner, DKML. Learn from this experience— BDSM and boozing don’t mix—and move on.

There’s no need to phrase your bragging in the form of a question— this is Savage Love, not Sex Jeopardy.

Forever hanging up your crop because a few guys tactfully ended things over a two-year period seems a bit melodramatic. So hang in there, DOMME, and hold on to that crop. The mistake you’re making, if I may be so bold as to offer some constructive criticism to the Queen, is investing too much time and energy up front, i.e., you’re making large emotional investments in these guys before you get around to the play. You’ll want to screen guys for your own safety, of course, but spending “a great deal of time getting to know” a potential kinky FWB is a recipe for disappointment. Because if you don’t click during play—if your style of BDSM doesn’t do it for them or vice versa—there are really no “benefits” in continuing. I suspect that was the case with your last three gents. But instead of ghosting you or saying something that could be construed as critical or unkind, all three heaped praise on you instead. You were too beautiful,

get there! I can’t ask for personal insights, Dan, since performing oral sex on women isn’t your thing. But perhaps your readers have a few surefire tricks that work when all else fails. PERHAPS EVERYONE REALLY SAYS IT'S SOME TRICK Your first three attempts got the GF close, PERSIST, and the fourth got her off. You obviously know what works for your girlfriend and don’t really need tricks or tips. You just keep doing what you’re doing, and next time you want to brag about your ability to get your GF there, go ahead and send me an honest brag. There’s no need to phrase your bragging in the form of a question—this is Savage Love, not Sex Jeopardy.

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My husband is wonderful. We are into BDSM. It’s always been super hot for me, and he’s always respected my boundaries. The other night, both of us had a lot to drink. I had WAY too much. We’d also been talking all night about me sucking his dick later. When we got home, he asked if I was too drunk for sex and I said we should have sex. I encouraged him. But when kinky stuff happened— him fucking my mouth, slapping my face a little—I quickly realized I was too drunk. I felt hurt and confused instead of feeling turned on, I felt sad, but I didn’t want to tell him to stop.

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My wife and I are poly. Next week, my wife is going on a business trip, and I made plans with a woman who we sometimes hook up with to come over. The complication is that, at 8 a.m. the next morning, our housekeeper is supposed to show up— and she’s likely to see that my wife is away but I’m eating breakfast with another woman. I’m not sure what to do. We’re open about being poly, but that seems like an awkward and inappropriate conversation to have with your housekeeper. AN INCONVENIENT GUEST You shouldn’t have to sneak around in front of your housekeeper, AIG, but your housekeeper probably—definitely—doesn’t want to hear the details of your sex life. So sneak out the back door or pass your lady friend off as a houseguest (remember to rumple the sheets in the guest room)—or reschedule either your housekeeper or your hookup. On the Lovecast, the science of monogamous versus nonmonogamous happiness: savagelovecast.com.

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