The long weekend is still a day away, Toronto, but events today are ready to get things started early with a huge rib festival smack dab in the downtown core. Elsewhere, Imogen Heap is performing and there's a screening of The Shining.
Events you might want to check out:Imogen Heap (May 16 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre)
This is the first of two shows (and the one that still has tickets) for the British electro pop singer and her synth-heavy hits.
The Future of Film Showcase (May 16 @ ScotiaBank Theatre Toronto)
A film festival dedicated to short films made by Canadian filmmakers aged 30 and younger across Canada, catch panels, screenings and an after party.
Writers from the Block (May 16 @ B-Side Lounge)
New is this series that looks to showcase the best of Toronto's emerging writers with a night of performances.
Bush Party (May 16 @ Comedy Bar)
Back again is this comedy show featuring women-led sets from some of the funniest gals in the Toronto scene.
Brazil (May 16 @ Revue Cinema)
Nathalie Atkinson and Shape of Water producer Paul Austerberry are on hand to dissect the aesthetics of Terry Gilliam’s 1985 dystopian masterpiece.
Beneath Us (May 16 @ Only One Gallery)
Part of CONTACT, photographers Radha Chaddah and Dan Bédard use imagery and sonic installation to look at the hidden realms all around us.
Holier Than Thou (May 16 @ Revival)
The Toronto Burlesque Festival is putting on a special show with drag darlings Kitten LaRue performing some saucy dance, striptease and comedy.
Movements (May 16 @ Opera House)
California's post-hardcore rockers have hit the road and has landed them here to play alongside Boston Manor, Trash Boat and Drug Church.
The Shining (May 16-19 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Shelley Duvall screaming is a huge mood and this Stanley Kubrick masterpiece/Stephen King disowned classic is screening in 4K.
Yonge-Dundas Square Rib Fest (May 16-19 @ Younge-Dundas Square)
Food, brews, music, activities and more are all on at this huge rib fest in the heart of downtown with ribbers coming by from all over the region.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
No comments:
Post a Comment