Movies
Bridesmaids This hilarious comedy about an out of control maid of honour (Kristen Wiig) came in second to the much bigger budget Thor at the weekend box office, but its stellar reviews and great word of mouth should keep it around for many weeks. See review.
Wendy And Lucy Kelly Reichardt’s achingly powerful film about a woman (Michelle Williams) and her dog screens at TIFF Bell Lightbox as part of a Reichardt retrospective. See mini review and an interview with Reichardt about her latest film, Meek’s Cutoff.
Stage
Alt.COMedy Lounge The weekly night of alternative comedy at the Rivoli features a fantastic lineup including Seán Cullen, Frank Spadone, Alan Park and MC Mark Forward. See listing.
Suddenly Mommy Anne Marie Scheffler performs her funny show about motherhood. Opens tonight at the Theatre Centre and runs to May 22. See listing.
Books
Melissa Fung The CBC reporter discusses her book Under An Afghan Sky – about her terrifying experience of being kidnapped and confined in Afghanistan – at the Reference Library. See listing.
Music
Donald Glover/Childish Gambino The hyped up comedian/rapper opens up for himself at the Opera House tonight. See listing.
Art
Pierre Poulain The Centre for Social Innovation mounts The Geometry of Light, a show of photographs taken around the world by Poulain, who also directs a humanitarian cultural association in Israel. See listing.
