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A guide to Nuit Blanche 2017 in Toronto
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
14 must-see concerts in Toronto this October
Harry Styles (October 4 @ Massey Hall)
Prominent survivor of the modern boy-band era, Styles has transitioned to mature songwriter-type with his eponymous debut. The first tour comes to little ol' Massey, but rest assured there’s a bigger ACC gig planned for 2018.
Zola Jesus (October 6 @ The Garrison)
Nika Roza Danilova went through some tough personal experiences after releasing her last album, but those emotions have been funnelled into the stunning Okovi, arguably her best work to date. Catch her in Longboat Hall's brick-walled intimacy.
Azealia Banks (October 8 @ The Opera House)
Tough to root for her at this point, but if you can look past all the headline-grabbing foolishness, Banks’s house fusion and searing rhymes are worth remembering. It certainly won’t be boring when she swings by this month.
The Pack A.D. (October 12 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
The loud Vancouver duo seems set to inch closer to power-pop greatness with the tease of their upcoming new LP Dollhouse, and will hit the ‘Shoe the day before its release.
Wolf Parade (October 13 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Despite the six-year break, Wolf Parade have been warmly welcomed back to the Canadian Indie Darling Club and are ready to move past 2005 nostalgia with Cry Cry Cry, out next week. NYC’s 90s-inspired Charly Bliss opens.
Paramore (October 13 @ Massey Hall)
A guilty pleasure of many rock purists (admit it jerks, they’re hooky as hell and Hayley’s voice continuously rules, come at me) will showcase their more recent embrace of synths, with Best Coast tagging along.
D.O.A (October 14 @ Horseshoe tavern)
Horseshoe Tavern is celebrating its 70 years with a string of high-profile alumni revisiting the stage. After Billy Bragg’s three-night sellout, legendary punks DOA are next to honour the historic venue.
Kesha (October 16 @ REBEL)
Despite ongoing legal turmoil, the glittery pop weirdo just scored a major victory with her first new album in roughly five years, embraced by critics as much as by fans. Hear what the real Kesha sounds like at Rebel.
Foxmoulder (October 20 @ D-Beastro)
Few know them outside local punk circles, but this band has long been a pillar in Toronto hardcore, proudly wearing the “screamo” tag and wrecking ears most of this decade. They’re breaking up, so say goodbye and support a great DIY space.
The War On Drugs (October 21 @ Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall)
Feels like yesterday we watched these dudes climb to prominence amidst a barrage of baffling Mark Kozelek insults. Now they’re on a major label - the same label who signed the “Cash me Outside” girl for whatever reason, so good sign?
Chelsea Wolfe (October 21 @ The Opera House)
Converge’s Kurt Ballou produced the new Hiss Spun, Wolfe's latest effort to plumb the depths of bleakness to beautiful effect, so expect her to be at peak bone-shaking heaviness at the Opera House (close to Halloween, fittingly).
Tori Amos (October 30 @ Massey Hall)
The illustrious piano-plinking songstress has just released her 15th studio LP and will bring her stirring compositions for a one-night stand at Massey.
Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile (October 31 @ Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall)
These solo stars from opposite ends of the planet combined their distinctively dry songwriting powers for a collab album, and have assembled an all-star indie band featuring members of Sleater-Kinney, Warpaint and others to tour with them.
Katy Perry Witness World Tour (October 31 @ ACC)
Katy Perry brings her enormous Witness World Tour to Toronto for the first of back to back nights at the ACC. If you like big budget theatrics, multiple outfit changes, and general pomp, this is the ticket.
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Girls Gone Wild (September 30 @ Katzman Contemporary)
This party in the back alley of an art gallery will magically transform an automotive graveyard with fire projections, wild grape wine, bad girl music, and pit-stop tarot readings.
Shadow Arcade (September 30 @ Gallery 555)
Get your Nuit Blanche started at this gallery from 8 - 10 p.m. with Lumo Amuzo's Shadow Arcade featuring Larklamp the world's first magic lantern game system.
Nuit Blanche Art Party (September 30 - October 1 @ House of VR)
Check out live VR painting performances, interactive art installations, and DJs spinning until late. All of this will be accompanied by Cheese for the People, a sacred Nuit Blanche tradition of truth-or-dare grilled cheese.
Snake Girl's Hyperbolic Time Chamber (September 30 - October 1 @ Arcteryx Toronto)
This is a thought-provoking Nuit Blanche performance by Maya Ben David curated by Earl Miller and The Queen Street West BIA. It runs from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m.
Mermaid Security Camera (September 30 @ Mighty Brave Productions + Haus of Dada)
You never know what Mermaids are up to at night, but this art project running from 9 p.m. to midnight will show you. Look into the window at the Haus of Dada and find out.
Nuit Blanche Ride (September 30 - October 1 @ Spadina & Bloor)
Meet at the southeast corner of Spadina and Bloor, get your bike geared up with lights, sound or whatever else you care to do, and the group will ride off into the night. You'll see art, make noise, and interact with the city on a loose schedule.
Nuit Blanche Kigurumi Parade (September 30 @ Kigurumi)
Meet at the Kigurumi store on Dundas West, wear your finest onesie, and get ready to spread love on the streets.
Raveslave (September 30 - October 1 @ Queen's Park)
This is a dubstep and trap rave party in the park with a bunch of DJs Scafetta, Scvndvl, The Official Neonblack, ANG3LK and eFFeX.
Department of Public Memory (September 30 - October 1 @ Outside 4 Wellesley Place)
Fo over the 12 hours of Nuit Blanche, The Department will unveil three new signs to commemorate overlooked civic sites. Sites including Queen's Park, Toronto Libraries, and a unique palliative care hospice that closed in 2013.
Toronto Gloving Community Light Show (September 30 - October 1 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
Look for lights, lasers, finger beams and any form of luminescence around the square. It's a yearly, peaceful, bright light tradition.
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