Who's ready for some theatre? Events in Toronto today kick off the Next Stage Theatre Festival with productions looking to tackle the issues of today. Elsewhere, you can hit the floor to some hot beats, listen to poetry, catch a film or see what the Keto diet is all about.
Events you might want to check out:Brockton Writers Series (January 9 @ Glad Day Bookshop (Church))
Poets, activists, educators, writers and artists arrives for a night of curated readings with a special focus on representation for marginalized communities.
Tough Guys Don't Dance (January 9 @ The Royal Cinema)
Campy and raunchy, this comedy-thriller works to capture the complexities of Norman Mailer's novel into a single, weird parody of tough-guy flicks.
War on Carbs (January 9 @ Station Cafe & Kitchen)
The Keto diet is all the rage and Station Cafe is throwing a bash to launch its speciality menu, taking aim at all things carbohydrate.
F. Scott (January 9 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
It's a night for local musical talent with genre-bending indie rockers F. Scott playing alongside Buffalo Bill and a handful of other emerging artists.
The C!hurch of Bowie (January 9 @ Clinton's Tavern)
In case you didn't get your fill of Bowie celebrations yesterday, Choir! Choir! Choir! is back with another night of Bowie hits sung by local singers.
Funny Dads (January 9 @ Comedy Bar)
Dad jokes are in right now (also Dad Rock, Dad shoes, etc) and three funny fathers are hitting the stage for a night of laughs and lots of paternal guidance.
Secret Society (January 9 @ Pacific Junction Hotel)
Secret Society is broadcasting its weekly livestream of deep grooves, trance and house beats live with the help of Toronto DJ duo Immigrant Muscle.
Night Shift (January 9 @ Eden Hall)
Night Shift is back for all those not ready to for bed with sounds of special guests Aeryn Pfaff and Jules Bangsworth playing deep cuts late into the night.
Finding Hygge (January 9-10 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
What is happiness? The people of Denmark seem to have the answer as this doc explores the apparent "secret to happiness": hygge.
Next Stage Theatre Festival (January 9-20 @ The Factory Theatre)
Twelve new and independent productions take to the stage with shows by local and national companies looking to challenge and inspire audiences.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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