It's already halfway through the week and events in Toronto today are all about storytelling. Performers take to the street to tell the story of the Village and Rendezvous With Madness looks to take on mental health with art. Music, film and a dinner all tell a story, as well.
Events you might want to check out:Newcomer Kitchen (October 10 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Harvest Wednesday has teamed up with the non-profit organization Newcomer Kitchen for a night of food, drinks, music and a chef's talk.
Liz Phair (October 10 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Pioneer of the pop-rock girl craze that dominated the 90s, Liz Phair is still going strong and arriving for a night of now-classic tunes with Speedy Ortiz.
The Song and the Sorrow (October 10 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Kicking of the Rendezvous With Madness festival is a documentary that looks at the brilliant and tragic life of Canadian songwriter Gene MacLellan.
Black Joe Lewis (October 10 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
Mixing blues, funk and soul, Black Joe Lewis brings his big band of brass and bangers to the stage with Vug Arakas.
Welcome to Night Vale (October 10 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre)
The podcast comes to life as storytellers from the show perform a live rendition of the tales from the town of Night Vale.
Always Never (October 10 @ Mod Club)
Toronto's own R&B duo stay smooth with deep grooves and an emphasis on intricate instrumentals set behind their love tunes.
Beads, They're Sewn So Tight (October 10 @ Textile Museum of Canada)
Beading and quillwork take on new meaning as four contemporary artists look to innovate the medium in new and challenging contexts.
The Frights (October 10 @ Hard Luck Bar)
Angst and lots of it are part of the lyrical shtick of The Frights while their punk rocking sound is set to get you amped.
Switch the Village (October 10-11 @ Multiple Venues)
This multidisciplinary street performance travels through the Village and uses sounds, poetry, puppetry and dance to tell stories.
Rendezvous With Madness (October 10-21 @ Multiple Venues)
Mental health takes centre stage during this city-wide festival that uses media installations, visual art, theatre and film to address issues in health.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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