Movies
Marvel’s The Avengers Fanboys and girls have waited for years (and several other superhero franchises) for this pic that brings together Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, the Hulk, Hawkeye and the Black Widow for a big battle to save the earth. Lots of fun. See review and interview with Mark Ruffalo (who plays the Hulk’s Bruce Banner) and Cobie Smulders (who plays SHIELD agent Maria Hill)
Headhunters This Nordic thriller, a hit at TIFF and a blockbuster in its native Norway, features lots of great action and plenty of dark humour. See review and interviews with stars Aksel Hennie and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
Stage
Agwa/Correria Mourad Merzouki’s hip-hop-influenced double bill performed by a troupe of kick-ass Brazilian dancers continues until Saturday at the Fleck Dance Theatre. See review.
Jerry Seinfeld The sitcom star returns to the mic for two performances tonight and tomorrow at the Sony Centre. See listing.
Paul Bellini’s Biopic The actor and Kids In The Hall writer presents a solo show at the Flying Beaver Pubaret. See listing.
Music
James Murphy The ex-bandleader of LCD Soundsystem (who’s final gig was documented in the film Shut Up And Play The Hits) DJs the Hoxton tonight. See listing.
No Thaw The quirky festival of emerging Toronto talent continues tonight at the Cave. See listing.
Art
OCAD U Graduate Exhibition Graduating students from the downtown art school show painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, industrial design, illustration, jewellery, textiles, ceramics and more this weekend. Former students can register for tomorrow’s Alumni Day, with a BBQ, exhibit tour and kids’ activities. See listing.
End Of The World… As We Know It Toronto School of Art is calling on citizens to occupy its Contact art show today. Plaster the walls with your photos, prints, photocopies, zines and videos, which will remain up for the duration of the exhibition. See listing.
Community
Women and the Arab Spring What did the democratic uprising in the Arab world mean for women? Saudi Arabian poet and photographer, Nimah Nawwab, author of Canvas of the Soul: Mystic Poems from the Heartland of Arabia presents an interactive talk on the challenges of remaking the region’s political culture, 7 pm. $5. Beit Zatoun. See listing.
