Movies
Meek’s Cutoff Wendy And Lucy director Kelly Reichardt releases her latest masterpiece, a period film about pioneers who get lost on the Oregon Trail. See interview with Reichardt and review of the film, which gets an exclusive run at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
Bridesmaids SNL alum Kristen Wiig finally gets a hilarious starring vehicle playing a woman who goes through an emotional crisis planning her friend’s (Maya Rudolph) wedding. See review.
Stage
Zadie’s Shoes Adam Pettle’s funny and moving play about a man who gambles away the money meant for his wife’s operation gets a fine remount at the Factory Theatre. See review.
Festival Of Ideas And Creation The developmental festival of workshops, readings and performances continues at the Berkeley Street Theatre until May 21. See listing.
Music
One Hundred Dollars The highly rated local urban country outfit celebrate the release of their great new album Songs Of Man tonight at the Great Hall. See listing.
Bloodshot Bill The deranged one-man-band rockabilly act is one of the more unique live acts playing today, and the Montreal madman is celebrating the release of his new album Thunder & Lightning tonight at the Silver Dollar. See listing.
Art
Race And Representation As part of The Bridge dinner/discussion series, Toronto Free Gallery presents The Place Of Privilege In The Toronto Art Community: A Discussion Of Race And Representation, with artists soJin Chun and Stephen Fakiyesi and curators Pamela Edmonds and Steven Loft. The evening includes a vegan supper. At Toronto Free Gallery. See listing.
