Help for our animal neighbours
No living creature should be left out in the cold, and the people at Holly’s Hope know it. The small non-profit, named after a big red Doberman who had a tough go of it, raises cash for Snooters Farm Animal Sanctuary, Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary and Toronto Animal Services (south). Rescue Me II features performances by Esmeralda Enrique, K-Amp, Chris Church and others. Tonight (Thursday, July 4), 7 pm. $40. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555. hollyshopeforanimalsinneed.com.
Out of the other closet
The Mad Pride arts, culture and heritage festival aims to empower and embolden folks the world has labelled mentally ill. The week-long happening kicks off Monday (July 8) with a day of panels on issues like applying the International Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and building the crazy movement. Discussants include disability researcher Samantha Walsh, mad activist Jeremiah Bach and Critical Psychiatry Network co-chair Philip Thomas and more. Noon to 8 pm. Free. Ryerson U, ENG 103, 245 Church. madprideto.com.
Palestine flick in the park
Get a little movie action in the outdoor air at the annual Toronto Palestine Film Festival’s Party In The Pits, Friday (July 5). The film – Annemarie Jacir’s Salt Of This Sea – tells the story of Palestinian refugees in Brooklyn who discover their grandfather’s bank account was frozen in Jaffa when he was exiled. Delicious snacks will be served. 7 pm. Free. Christie Pits Park, 750 Bloor West. tpff.ca/festival-program-2013.
