Network Notes
The hilarious comic duo (and this week’s cover women) Evany Rosen and Kayla Lorette perform their sketch show tonight at Bad Dog Theatre. 11 pm. $10. Bad Dog Theatre (875 Bloor West).baddogtheatre.com.
Carol
Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara are getting lots of awards buzz in Todd Haynes’s adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel about a lesbian love affair in the 1950s. See our review here.
We also chatted with director Todd Haynes,, check out our interview here.
Oscar Peterson tribute concert
If you missed out on tickets to this sold-out tribute concert to late Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson you’re in luck. Itll be live-streamed via the Royal Conservatory of Musics website. Petersons daughter, Celine Peterson, hosts. rcmusic.ca/livestream.
Alvvays
Jangle your way into the holidays with the dream pop (NOW cover) stars. Doors 7 pm, all ages. $16.50-$18.50. Danforth Music Hall. And December 12.
National Ballet of Canada’s Nutcracker
The acclaimed James Kudelka version of the seasonal ballet opens at the Four Seasons Centre. 2 and 7 pm. From $37. 416-345-9595.
Safe
The Drake-approved rapper takes over the Mod Club. 9 pm. $15-$20. tinyurl.com/SAFElive. We reviewed his debut EP Stay Down, check it out here.
Pink Market: Pink Xmas
Two-day sale of craft, fashion, art and lit made by queer artists and queer-themed business begins today at the 519 Church Street Community Centre. 11 am to 5 pm. pinkmarketto.com.
Songs In The Key Of Cree
Retrospective cabaret celebrating Tomson Highway’s music, with Micah Barnes, John Alcorn, Laura Hubert and more. Hugh’s Room. 7:30 pm. $22.50-$25. And December 12. hughsroom.com.
Dufferin Grove craft fair
Affordable wares handmade by friends of the park, plus skating, campfire and snacks. 11 am to 4pm. Free. 875 Dufferin. 647-827-6968.
Elvis Perkins
See how closely Perkins resembles his father, Anthony (from Psycho), while taking in his superb “morning love songs.” The Garrison. Doors 8 pm. $15. ticketfly.com.
Basement Revue
Another Tuesday in December, another chance to take in Jason Collett’s literary/music series, with surprise guests. The Dakota. 8 pm. $30. galleryAC.com.
King West Dog Fest
Pet photos with Santa, treats and more for Save Our Scruff Rehome & Rescue. Pwyc. 11 am to 1 pm. Brightlane. 416-526-8114.
Flight And Freedom
Co-author Ratna Omidvar reads from her collection of interviews with refugees and their descendants at North York Central Library. 7 pm. Free. 416-395-5566.
Against the Grain’s Messiah
This theatrical, alternative version of Handel’s seasonal oratorio takes over Harbourfront Centre Theatre for four shows. To December 19. $25-$79.50. 8 pm. 416-872-4255.
Poverty reduction strategy
Discuss the city budget and real ways to reduce poverty in 2016. 4 to 6 pm. Free. Don Montgomery Community Centre. 416-351-0095 ext 250. December 17.
Stars
Indie poppers celebrate Set Yourself On Fire’s 10th birthday with three shows at the Phoenix. 9 pm. $30-$70. ticketmaster.ca. December 17 to 19.
Rodriguez
The cult folk musician and Searching For Sugar Man star plays a rare show. Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Doors 7 pm. $70. ticketfly.com. December 18 and 19.
Kim’s Convenience
Ins Choi’s play about a Canadian-Korean grocery store owner and his family returns for a holiday run. If you haven’t seen it, you must. 8 pm, mats 2 pm. $29.50-$89. Bluma Appel. 416-866-8666. To December 26.
Phantom Of The Opera
A new version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mega-musical comes to the Princess of Wales. Various times. $59-$210. mirvish.com. To January 23.
New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza
Ring in the new year with laughter when Simon Cotter, Peter Anthony, Darryl Orr, host Shaun Majumder and others take over Massey Hall. December 31. 7:30 pm. $39.50-$69.50. masseyhall.com.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
The Boss hits the road in support of The River box set, arriving at the Air Canada Centre on February 2. 7:30 pm. $68.50-$175. ticketmaster.ca.
