BOOST LIFELINE SYRIA
Slowly – not as fast as the Grits originally promised – Syrian refugees are making their way to Canada, but the crisis is as deep as ever. The Syrian Refugee Support Show benefits Lifeline Syria with a hot lineup including Dirty Friggs, Vallens, Meanwood, DJ Doomsquad and Petra Glynt at the Garrison (1197 Dundas West) on Friday (January 8) at 8:30 pm. Pwyc ($8 donation suggested). Awesome music for a great cause.
IS T.O. A PLAYGROUND FOR THE RICH?
Activist and Canadaland: Commons co-host Andray Domise joins urban strategist Mackenzie Keast and Star columnist Shawn Micallef in a discussion on the growing gap between rich and poor at Hermann & Audrey creative house (12 Ossington) on Thursday, January 14, 7 pm. Drinking and dancing to follow. $5, with all proceeds to United Way Toronto. hogtowntalks.com.
A RADICAL LEFT POV ON FRANCE
A long-time member of T.O.’s left who’s been living in Paris since 2012 and supports the New Anti-Capitalist Party there, offers a progressive perspective on the recent terror attacks and the far-right Front National’s strong showing in recent regional elections, at Beit Zatoun Sunday (January 10), 2 pm. Free. 612 Markham. beitzatoun.org.
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