Art
Adi Nes As part of Contact, Israeli photographer Nes gives a talk about his work, which references art history, the Bible and mythology in images critical of contemporary Israel, influenced by his Kurdish/Iranian heritage and queer identity. The show is a Koffler Gallery offsite presentation at Olga Korper Gallery. The talk, where Nes will preview upcoming project The Village, happens at Ryerson’s Rogers Communication Centre. See listing.
Music
Ride The Tiger The local classic soul cover band play your favourite Motown and Stax hits in the Drake Hotel Lounge. See listing.
Movies
Marvel’s The Avengers The superhero mash-up movie has got the blockbuster season off to a great start, posting record box off numbers. See review and interview with actor Mark Ruffalo.
Stage
Playwrights Canada Press Spring Launch Party NOW’s Jon Kaplan and Susan G Cole host a free night of readings of plays by Maja Ardal, Ronnie Burkett, Anusree Roy and others. At the Revival. See listing.
