Woodstock 50th anniversary
The planned Woodstock 50 event in Maryland may not be happening, but if you’re looking to relive the pivotal 1969 music fest you have a couple of local options. Between August 16 and 18, Hot Docs Cinema is hosting Woodstock Revisited, a mini film fest of docs inspired by the concert, including Barbara Kopple’s My Generation and Woodstock: 3 Days Of Peace And Music. Meanwhile, the Canadian National Exhibition is paying homage with two Woodstock-themed concerts at the Bandshell, including a Janis Joplin tribute, a recreation of The Band’s The Last Waltz and the Woodstock 50th Anniversary band, during August 17 and 18.
Friday-Sunday (August 16-18). Visit hotdocscinema.ca and theex.com for full details.
Canadian National Exhibition
The end-of-summer tradition kicks off. New features this year include an obstacle course, a National Geographic photo show and a cosplay parade.
August 16 to September 2. 210 Princes’ Blvd. $16-$20. theex.com.
SummerWorks
There’s still lots to catch at the West Queen West performance fest, which closes on Sunday. Check out our directory of reviews here.
To August 18. Various venues. $15-$35. summerworks.ca.
Danforth Music Hall’s 100th birthday
Wolf Parade mark the hall’s centennial. The New Pornographers perform Saturday. Read more here.
August 15 & 16. Danforth Music Hall. Doors 7 pm. $18.88-$43.50. ticketmaster.ca.
Manifesto
R&B star Ari Lennox headlines a free show as part of the urban arts festival.
August 17. Nathan Phillips Square. 5 pm. Free. mnfsto.com.
MOCA Goes Dark: Night Visions
The museum celebrates its building’s after-hours history with a black-lit dance party with DJ Lulu Wei.
August 17. Museum of Contemporary Art. Doors 9 pm. $15. museumofcontemporaryart.ca.
Wavelength Music Festival
Afrotronix and Yonatan Gat play the indie music fest at Stackt Market.
August 17 & 18. $25, two-day pass $40. wavelengthmusic.ca.
Scott Pilgrim 15th Anniversary Party
Graphic novelist Bryan Lee O’Malley celebrates the Toronto-set comic series.
August 18. Revival. 8 pm (screening at the Royal at 6 pm). Free. beguiling.ca.
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