Photo: "Go Play Outside" by LucasM1981, member of the blogTO Flickr pool.


Events on Toronto's Radar for TUESDAY, MAY 26th, 2009
...lovingly handpicked from blogTO's events calendar

WORDS | The Walrus Underground
The Walrus Magazine debuts its new quarterly series of readings, conversation, and music. With guests Greg Keelor and Jim Cuddy from Blue Rodeo, Mark Kingwell, Seth, Nicholas Hune-Brown, and more. Hosted by Damian Rogers.
The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen Street W.
8:30pm, 8pm doors / $10 advance (includes new issue of The Walrus)

OTHER | Media and Wrongful Conviction
Lawyer James Lockyer, known for his work with David Milgaard, Guy Paul Morin, and Robert Baltovich, discusses media and wrongful conviction. Reception follows.
Robert Gill Theatre, 214 College Street, 2nd floor. (Entrance on St. George)
630-730pm / FREE

MUSIC | The Songbook 3 with Melanie Doane
The Art of Time Ensemble's The Songbook 3 has Melanie Doane performing songs by Leonard Cohen, Stan Rogers, Randy Newman, Tom Waits, and Hank Snow in new arrangements. With backing band members Andrew Burashko, Phil Dwyer, Rob Pilch, George Koller, and Amy Liang. Runs May 26th and 27th.
Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W.
8pm / $25-39

Photo: "Untitled" by heathrow, member of the blogTO Flickr pool.


Events on Toronto's Radar for MONDAY, MAY 25th, 2009
...lovingly handpicked from blogTO's events calendar

ENVIRONMENT | Bike Week
Bike Month kicks off today and continues until June 25th, with pre-work cycling parties, free concerts, flat fix workshops, and group rides. Two wheels have never been cooler.
see website for location and times
FREE

STAGE + BENEFIT | Commedia Dell' Fringe
Dinner, Drinks, and a cabaret show to raise money for the Fringe. Featuring performances of "The Christian Republican Fundraiser in Dayton Tennessee", "The Barbecue King", as well as the cast of The Carnegie Hall Show.
Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley Street.
630pm / $39-99

FILM | The Hangover: Free Screening
Rush seating-only for director Todd Phillips' new flick, The Hangover, about three hungover groomsmen who have to find the groom they lost the night before. Starring Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms. First 10 people in rush line get a guaranteed pass.
Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Avenue.
730pm / FREE

Photo: "Osgoode Hall" by swilton, member of the blogTO Flickr pool.


Events on Toronto's Radar for the weekend of MAY 23rd + 24th, 2009
...lovingly handpicked from blogTO's events calendar

ARCHITECTURE | Doors Open
175 buildings let you go behind the scenes in the city's 10th annual Doors Open festival, under the umbrella theme "Lit City".
see website for location and times or Tim's picks of what to see here.
SA-SU 10am start / FREE

BENEFIT | For the Love of Cycling
A cycling community fundraiser in honour of cyclist Chris Kasztelewicz, who lost one of his legs in a road rage accident.
Toronto Free Gallery, 1277 Bloor Street W.
8pm / $10 or PWYC

MUSIC | Joel Plaskett and the Emergency at Massey Hall
Joel Plaskett plays a bunch of his sweet Halifax love songs, surely including a bunch from his ambitious release, Three. With Ana Ege, Rose Cousins, and Bill Plaskett.
Massey Hall, 178 Victoria Street.
7pm / $29.50-$39.50

Photo: "The Pig Says It All" by vnc3, member of the blogTO Flickr pool.


Events on Toronto's Radar for FRIDAY, MAY 22nd, 2009
...lovingly handpicked from blogTO's events calendar

COMEDY | Mill Street Brewery Premium Weekend with Andy Kindler
Fraser Young hosts two nights of comedy with American stand-up Andy Kindler. Two shows, both nights.
Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor Street W.
8pm, 10pm / $20

PARTY | Zombie Zombie at Wrongbar
Zombie Zombie throws a big dance party, with Mikey Apples, Alixander III, and Piscean. Also: professional zombie makeovers to get you in the right mood.
Wrongbar, 1279 Queen Street W. (416) 516-8677.
midnight, 10pm doors / $10 advance

ART + STAGE | If These Walls Could Talk
Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts and Culture presents multidisciplinary Filipino artist Carlos Celdran, with his spoken word, multimedia rendition of the Intramuros walled city tour of Manila.
Rolly's Garage, 124 Ossington Avenue.
8pm

Trailer for Tokyo!

Events on Toronto's Radar for THURSDAY, MAY 21st, 2009
...lovingly handpicked from blogTO's events calendar

DANCE | Berlin/Toronto Project
Toronto Dance Theatre presents new dance works choreographed by Berliners Felix Marchand and Christoph Winkler. Presented in association with the Goethe-Institut Toronto. Runs May 21st to 23rd and May 27th to 30th.
Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester Street.
8pm / $26, $20 students + seniors

FESTIVAL | Over the Top Festival
Over the Top returns for its eighth year of showcasing new music, film, and theatre. The festival opens tonight with the premiere of White Lightnin', a screening of Michel Gondry's collaborative flick Tokyo!, Sebastian Grainger and the Mountains at Whippersnapper, and Clues at Sneaky Dee's.
various locations and times
$10-11

OTHER | Into the Wild
A monsterrific trading party, where you can unload and share your excess monster-themed toys and items with others. Snacks, fun, and more.
Magic Pony, 694 Queen Street W.
6-8pm / FREE

"Talk To Me" - Peaches


Events on Toronto's Radar for WEDNESDAY, MAY 20th, 2009
...lovingly handpicked from blogTO's events calendar

STAGE | John/Yoko Bed Piece
40 years ago this month, John and Yoko staged their Amsterdam-Montreal bed-ins. Today, draft89 brings the historical moment to Toronto. Runs to June 7th.
Theatre Centre, 100-1087 Queen Street W
8pm / $25-38

MUSIC | Peaches at The Phoenix
Brash n' sexy Peaches performs in support of her new release I Feel Cream. Drums of Death open.
Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne Street.
8pm / $24.50

WORDS | Authors at Harbourfront Centre
Architectural experts Jack Diamond, Glenn McArthur, and Witold Rybczynski read and hold a discussion, as part of the 5th annual Festival of Architecture and Design.
Harbourfront Centre Studio Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W.
730pm / $8