10 things to do in Toronto today

Tuesday need not be boring when there's the chance to get some cool artsy gifts at OCAD's Artist Alley. The Basement Revue series kicks off with surprise musical guests and there's a festive beer festival on.

Events you might want to check out:

Holiday OCAD Artist Alley (December 4 @ OCAD University)
The bright young artists of tomorrow are selling their stuff at this holiday arts market with lots of posters, prints, zines, greeting cards and more for sale.
Hoppy Holidays (December 4 @ Berkeley Church)
The holidays are for hops and this annual beer festival is back with lots of brews and other libations on tap for the tasting.
Rowers Reading Series (December 4 @ Glad Day Bookshop (Church))
Writers and poets share their works at this free monthly series that features Aaron Giovannone, Amanda Leduc, Michael Redhill and more.
What the Complete Image Could Be (December 4 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
A Toronto-based trio of artists explore diasporic experiences through a series of works based in both film and the gallery.
After the Storm (December 4 @ Innis Town Hall)
A free screening of Hirokazu Kore-eda's documentary follows the village of Pope Francis after suffering damage from a typhoon.
Stupid Fancy (December 4 @ Comedy Bar)
A spontaneous variety show of sorts, local comedians take inspiration from other people's art and turn it into something new.
Electric Messiah IV (December 4-6 @ The Drake Underground)
George Frideric Handel’s classical masterpiece gets a remix at this annual holiday concert, with local singers drawing on different musical genres.
Feet on the Ground: Freedom in my Bones (December 4-11 @ Gardiner Museum)
Art therapist Suzanne Thomson and ceramic artist Jess Riva Cooper are on hand to share their work that draws on women survivors of violence.
Beyography Dance Class (December 4-11 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
Calling all single ladies for this dance class dedicated to all things Beyonce. No experience is required and it's totally free.
Basement Revue (December 4-27 @ Longboat Hall)
Jason Collett's annual music festival is back with four nights of performances, featuring supers guests that include some of Canada's most beloved artists.

by Lisa Power via blogTO