Tuesdays have a bad reputation for being so far from the weekend but events in Toronto today prove they aren't the enemy. #MeToo founder Tarana Burke is here and Vince Staples is ready to rap. All the freaks and geeks are coming out to play and The Lakeview is going hard with the pancakes.
Events you might want to check out:Tarana Burke (March 5 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Spawning the global campaign that has reshaped gender and equality, #MeToo founder Tarana Burke is here to talk about the movement.
Vince Staples (March 5 @ Rebel)
Having carved out a spot for himself on the world hip-hop stage with his steely flow and razor sharp raps, California's Vince Staples isn't one to miss.
Freaks and Geeks Tribute Show and Live Reading (March 5 @ Burdock)
An ode to the cult classic cut too short is on with a 20th anniversary celebration that includes a tribute show and live read.
Neighbourhood Trust (March 5 @ Lakeshore Arts)
Part of the Myseum festival, this exhibition showcases local residents as they share stories of the effects of housing insecurity.
Water Docs Festival Free Screening (March 5 @ Evergreen Brickworks)
It's never been a better time to look at issues of water in Canada, and this Water Docs free screening includes seven shorts about urban watersheds.
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Marathon (March 5 @ The Lakeview)
It's National Pancake Day and the The Lakeview is celebrating with a 24-hour AYCE pancake eating marathon for just $12.50 a pop.
Working Women (March 5 @ Gladstone Hotel)
The queer comedy show that never sleeps is back with another night of stand-up by local comedians from all walks of life.
Rowers Reading Series (March 5 @ Glad Day Bookshop (Church))
A night of poetry and prose is on with local artists Ayesha Chatterjee, H.B. Hogan, Kai Cheng Thom and Zoe Whittall on hand to share their works.
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church (March 5-17 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Take a trip back to the Atlanta Pop Festival in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix performed his last major show as this doc traces his humble origins to then.
School Girls (March 5-24 @ Buddies in Bad Times Theatre)
Mean Girls gets reworked in this new play that takes us inside of Ghana’s most exclusive boarding school as Queen B Paulina aims for a new title.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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