Art
The Many Faces Of Mao Zedong U of Helsinki prof Minna Valjakka gives a talk in conjunction with the show Workforce: Representing Labour In Chinese Propaganda Posters, in which U of T doctoral candidate Elizabeth Parke explores representation of the toiling body in posters produced between 1963 and 1967. At U of T Art Centre. See listing.
Music
Mike O’Neill The former Inbreds front man plays a pre-CMW gig tonight at the Horseshoe. See listing.
Community
Above Ground vs Below Here’s a chance to master all the fine points in the great surface vs subterranean transit debate, just a day before council settles the issue of the Sheppard corridor. Check out NOW news editor Enzo DiMatteo – you know his position – as he shares a panel with councillors Shelley Carroll and Norm Kelly. 6:30 pm. $20. Theatre Passe Muraille. See listing.
Movies
Corman’s World: Exploits Of A Hollywood Rebel Alex Stapleton’s celeb-packed documentary about B movie king Roger Corman screens at the recently reno’d Bloor Hot Docs Cinema. See review and interview with Corman.
Stage
My Granny The Goldfish Anosh Irani’s comedy about woman travelling from India to Canada to help her hypochondriacal grandson previews at the Factory Theatre. See interview with Irani.