Including the World Naked Bike Ride, Pride month at Buddies, Jeremy Dutcher and a super-hyped summer horror flick
Ethan Eisenberg
World Naked Bike Ride
The annual pedal-powered pilgrimage dedicated to less gas and more ass – not to mention, “the indecent exposure of people and the planet to cars and the pollution they create” – convenes at Coronation Park on Saturday. Dress code: bare as you dare. Organizers also encourage body painting and bike decorations.
June 9. 711 Lake Shore West. Ride starts 1 pm. facebook.com/groups/WNBRToronto.
At The Illusionist’s Table
Enjoy a three-course meal and whisky tastings as part of Scott Silven’s acclaimed Luminato show, performed for groups of 24 at Casa Loma.
June 7 to June 24. $225. 6 pm. luminato.com. Check out more coverage of Luminato 2018 here.
NXNE
Annual music fest returns to clubs with showcases curated by TiKA, Terra Lightfoot, Jasmyn Burke and more. Wristband $29.
June 8 to June 17. nxne.com.
Hereditary
Ari Aster’s super-hyped summer horror flick starring Toni Collette opens in cinemas.
June 8. See review.
Jenny Jimenez
Yonge-Dundas Square 15th Anniversary Block Party
The New Pornographers headline a free show in Toronto’s favourite concrete gathering place. Secret Broadcast and Featurette are also on the bill.
June 8. 1 Dundas East. Noon-11 pm. Free. ydsquare.ca.
Heavy Leather Parking Lot
Pride month is in full swing at Buddies. Rockers Vag Halen pay homage to queer/dyke leather bars and tailgate parties at this show also featuring Nyssa, Dainty Smith and more.
June 9. Buddies in Bad Times. 9:30 pm. $12-$15. buddiesinbadtimes.com.
Jeremy Dutcher
One of the city’s most exciting new musicians plays a record release show for his debut album, which earned a perfect NNNNN review.
June 9. Doors 8 pm. The Great Hall. $17.50-$22. ticketfly.com, rotate.com, soundscapesmusic.com.
Elvira Kurt: Fired Up!
The groundbreaking lesbian comic presents a hot Pride month show.
June 10. Buddies in Bad Times. 8 pm. $10-$20. 416-975-8555.
