Hump Day has arrived and it's a good day to get out and take in some art, theatre, music and film at events in Toronto. Louis the Child is dropping some beats and there's a free film screening at TIFF. Artists are exploring life through different mediums and a theatre festival kicks off.
Events you might want to check out:Shakedown (November 7 @ The Royal Cinema)
Director Leilah Weinraub's film provides a glimpse into the Los Angeles’ underground strip club scene that served as a place for queer and Black expression.
Louis The Child (November 7 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
The vibe is right with deep bass DJ duo Louis The Child with the beats to give you goosebumps on the dance floor.
The Painted Films (November 7 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Catch a free screening of Stan Brakhage's The Painted Films during this series that explores how the filmmaker manipulated images to tell stories.
Mayday Parade (November 7 @ Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Punks for all seasons, Mayday Parade underscores their angst-ridden songs with a distinctly pop vibe that you could easily dance to.
Preservation and Permanence (November 7 @ InterAccess)
Six artists come together to to share stories of loss in the age of rapid technology and what gets left behind when things become obsolete.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place (November 7 @ 156 Studio Projects)
Artist Justine Wong debuts her newest work that use ceramics to capture landscapes in an effort to explore the idea of transition and change.
Confabulation (November 7 @ Burdock)
There's a moment we all remember when we let ourselves just be, and these storytellers look to relive the moments when they were the life of the party.
Bloodsongs (November 7 @ Aga Khan Museum)
Western contemporary dance and music with Middle Eastern elements come together for a night of dance and live performance that celebrate life.
Maria By Callas (November 7-17 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Singer Maria Callas led quite the life, and this film showcase the artists behind the larger-than-life persona told in her own words.
Fireworks Festival (November 7-25 @ Alumnae Theatre Company (Studio))
The Alumnae Theatre is ready to present a series of home-grown, original plays that are thought-provoking, daring and innovative.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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