Movies
Dirty Girl Queer director Abe Sylvia’s bright-coloured comedy tells the story of two high school misfits, a propos in a week when the spotlight’s on bullying. See interview with Sylvia and review.
Samson & Dalilah Australian Warwick Thornton’s beautifully shot film gets a screening tonight as part of the ImagineNATIVE Film & Media Arts Festival. At the TIFF Bell Lightbox. See review.
Stage
Eight Ways From Mara Dora Award nominated choreographer William Yong presents his second full-length piece, a look at spirituality and modern technology, on at the Enwave until Sunday. See interview with Yong.
The Normal Heart Don’t miss Studio 180’s fine remount of Larry Kramer’s groundbreaking play about the early days of the AIDS crisis in New York City. One of the best of the year. At Buddies in Bad Times. See review and interview with actor Jeff Miller.
Community
Occupy Toronto A silent march leaves from the tent village in St. James Park at 4:30 and heads to the financial district, yet another demo emanating from this encampment protesting the deeds of the corporate and financial elite. Come and join the occupation with its workshops, meetings, music and lots of interesting talk. The general assembly is usually at noon and six. Free. occupyto.org
Music
Thee Oh Sees The San Francisco psych rockers are one of the highlights of the Not Dead Yet punk rock festival, and they play the Horseshoe tonight. See listing.
Blood Orange We weren’t that impressed by CANT (the solo project of Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor), but you should check out Blood Orange, who opens for CANT tonight at the Garrison. See listing.
The Big Sound II Like partying to old Motown? What about with a Toronto supergroup of more than 20 musicians playing the tunes live? Check out the second edition of the Big Sound party tonight at the Great Hall. See listing.
Art
Side Space closing party Sadly, the quirky store-window gallery on St Clair that’s been running since 06 is folding. Founder/curator Schuster Gindin hosts a closing bash with a launch of four books based on recent exhibits by John Gross, Matthew JW Higginson, Maxim Panitch and Gindin himself. See listing.
The Art Of Healing Video artist Deirdre Logue and psychiatrist Susan Abbey discuss issues of mindfulness in the arts and medicine. A selection of Logue’s videos are screened. At the AGO’s Weston Family Learning Centre. See listing.
