E = Earth Day-related event
Thursday, April 21
Infinitely Polar Bear Screening the 2014 film by Maya Forbes. 6-8:15 pm. Free. Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston. 416-393-7680.
New Urbanism Film Fest 2016 The two-part mini-festival features short films from around the world that aim to inspire viewers to improve their own communities. Movie themes include transportation, cycling, urban farming, urban revitalization and street art. Apr 23 and May 26 at 6:30 pm. $12, double bill $18. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex. bit.ly/urbfilmto.
OSC Omnimax Films Screenings of IMAX Hubble, The Human Body, Humpback Whales and Under The Sea. Daily, see website for times. $9-$13. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. ontariosciencecentre.ca.
Friday, April 22
The Being & Blood Diner – A Jackie Kong Double Feature & Slumber Party The MUFF Society & Etheria present 80s b-movie horror with The Being (1983) & Blood Dinner (1987) plus female-directed shorts. 9 pm. $15. Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton. muffsociety.com.
Ukraine, Masks Of The Revolution Rebel Films screening of a film by Paul Moreira on U.S. involvement in Russia/Ukraine politics, followed by discussion w/ Konstantin Goulich. 7 pm. $4 donation. Room 5-260. OISE, 252 Bloor W. 647-986-1917, socialistaction.ca.
Saturday, April 23
Brew & View Chicago Sing-along screening of the 2002 film starring Renée Zellweger & Richard Gere. 7:30 pm. $15. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst. 416-915-6747, ticketwise.ca.
Cineforum Weekend Program Screening Jane Jacobs: Urban Wisdom at 5 pm The Best Of The Hollywood Cartoon program at 7 pm. Sat & Sun. Donation $20 ($10 under 24, $5 under 18). Cineforum, 463 Bathurst. 416-603-6643, cineforum.ca.
Vamp Movie Drinking Game Drunken Cinema presents the 1986 vampire comedy. Raffle prize, popcorn and more. 7-10 pm. $5. The Steady Cafe & Bar, 1051 Bloor W. fb.com/DrunkenCinemaTO.
Sunday, April 24
Cineforum Weekend Program See Sat 23.
DakhaBrakha: Earth Screening of Aleksandr Dovzhenko’s 1930 silent film Earth with live score performed by Ukrainian folk quartet. 3 pm. $40, srs/stu $32. Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford. agakhanmuseum.org.
Exploding Zebra Bad Movie Night Screening, see website for film. 7:30 pm. Free. Clinton’s, 693 Bloor W. explodingzebra.com.
Mustang Bechdel Tested film series features a screening of the 2015 film and panel discussion focusing on women in the film industry with Laura Perlmutter, Sonia Godding Togobo and Rebecca Singh, moderated by Liisa Ladouceur. 7 pm. $10-$13. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles. bechdeltestedrevue.eventbrite.ca.
Monday, April 25
After The Last River Documentary screening, followed by Q&A with filmmaker Vicki Lean. 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. 416-393-7746.
E How To Change The World Documentary about the origins of Greenpeace, followed by Q&A w/ Bill Darnell. 6-8 pm. Free. Maria A Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton W. 416-394-1000.
Karski & The Lords Of Humanity Documentary screening followed by Q&A with director Slawomir Grünberg. 7 pm. Free. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex. townhall.innis.utoronto.ca.
Tuesday, April 26
Bowie @ Cineforum David Bowie: A Reality Tour (2004) at 7 pm Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence (1983) at 9 pm. Donation $20 ($10 under 24, $5 under 18). Cineforum, 463 Bathurst. 416-603-6643, cineforum.ca.
Wednesday, April 27
Bowie @ Cineforum The Thin White Duke Vs The King Of New York (2014) at 7 pm Labyrinth (1986) at 9 pm. Donation $20 ($10 under 24, $5 under 18). Cineforum, 463 Bathurst. 416-603-6643, cineforum.ca.
Chernobyl: Conversations And Children – 30 Years Later The 2014 Japanese doc Children Of Chernobyl 28 Years Later followed by speakers sharing their stories. 7-9 pm. Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham. beitzatoun.org.
Chris Ying On Diner TIFF Food On Film presents Barry Levinson’s 1982 film followed by discussion with chef/Lucky Peach editor Ying. 7 pm. $35. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. 416-599-8433, tiff.net/books.
film festivals
Images Festival North America’s largest festival for experimental and independent moving image culture, showcasing the innovative edge of international contemporary media art both on and off the screen with movies, exhibits, art walks, live music and more. Various venues and prices (some events free), see website for more details and schedule. imagesfestival.com.
Apr 14 to 23
TAAFI: Toronto Animation Arts Festival International Festival of animated arts and entertainment, speakers, showcase and networking platform for animation studios, software developers, retailers, exhibitors & more. George Brown College Waterfront Campus, 51 Dockside. 647-745-5046, taafi.com. Apr 22 to 24
TIFF Kids International Film Festival Films that engage children and parents to think about the issues facing young people today. Features JumpCuts Young Filmmakers’ showcases, digiPlaySpace and more. $13, stu/srs $10.50, kids $9. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. tiff.net/festivalstiffkids16. Apr 8 to 24
