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Toronto Hit List: Nightlife Events June 9th-12th
Submitted by haley on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 12:18.
WEDNESDAY
7:30 pm The Peace Series @ Steam Whistle Brewery, 255 Bremner Blvd. A relaxed and fun cocktail party and silent auction to benefit the Namuwongo Project in Uganda. Rodney's Oyster House will provide hors d'ouevres, artwork will be showcased focusing on the theme of peace. $45, $50 with a raffle ticket. http://thepeaceseries.com/
7:30 pm Toronto Comedy Brawl Round 1 @ Crown & Tiger Pub, 414 College St. 100 competitors will throw down. $5. read more...
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International Artist and Neighbourhood Advocate Chris Gardiner Artsys up the World Cup
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 07:19.
by Becca Lemire
Art. Soccer. Art. World Cup. These are not two things I normally think of going together, however Chris Gardiner thought differently. He’s created a solo exhibition containing collages, drawings and sculptures, among other things, to celebrate the concept of “The Beautiful Game” at this year’s World Cup Soccer Tournament. The World Cup will be in South Africa, but this exhibition is much more doable, taking place in Junction hot spot Margret (2952 Dundas St. W). read more...
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Toronto Hit List: Nightlife Events, June 3-5th
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 07:22.
THURSDAY
10 pm Slow Pitch @ The Red Light, 1185 Dundas St. W. New patio in the back, Soul/Lovers Rock/Disco/Panty Remover/Bossa in the front, and homemade Mexican tacos on the grill.
10 pm Feed Back @ Margret, 2952 Dundas St. W. Kick-off party for the new Junction monthly. DJ Shit La Merde spins the good stuff. $2.50 PBRs from 8-10.
10 pm O.P.P. AKA: OSSINGTON PHRESH PARTY II @ The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. 90s Hip Hop/Rap/R&B. $3.50 PBR/50. Free! read more...
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Toronto Hitlist: Nightlive Events, May 12-15th
Submitted by haley on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 13:09.
WEDNESDAY
8 pm Press Pass VI @ Press Club, 850 Dundas St. W. Lede: NADJA SAYEJ, Artstars* shitdisturber. NUT: Nathalie Atkinson from the National Post with a Toronto Comic Arts Festival inspired Super Hero drink. Quote: Zach Slootsky of Take More Photos fame will be there. Kicker: DJ Spitzie Spitz will play CanCon classics and indie dance. Wear your reportin' finest.
10 pm Vitamin G @ Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar, 1214 Queen St. W. Weekly queer-friendly neighbourhood dance party! This week with DJ Cozmic Cat & Nolan Natasha read more...
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Scotiabank CONTACT Walk: Dundas Bike Ride to Tonight's Openings
Submitted by haley on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 09:50.
Fix up your bikes and take a ride along Dundas, from Chinatown to The Junction. Amble up into Kensington to check out some dilapidated interiors, and end up at Margret for $2.50 PBR and Shit La Merde tunes.
6 pm At This Moment @ Bau-Xi Photo, 324 Dundas St. W. Zoe Jaremus uses stark images of boredom and transience to depict melancholy and desire.
6:30 pm Altered @ Bau-Xi Gallery, 340 Dundas St. W. The work of four artists who incorporate other mediums to alter their photography and create unique images. Come enjoy the work of Margaretha Bootsma, Steven Nederveen, Andre Petterson and Tracey Tarling read more...
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Toronto Hit List: Nightlife Events, May 6-8th
Submitted by haley on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 12:13.
THURSDAY
7 pm KENK Book Launch & Party @ The Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen St. W. Original artwork and animation will be on display at the official launch of the graphic book portrait, which will be available for purchase.
8:30 pm Strip Spelling Bee @ Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St. Watch contestants spell it right, or take it off. This notoriously raucous Montreal night is finally coming to Toronto, and we can't wait. $10. read more...
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Toronto Hit List: Nightlife Events, April 22th-24th
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 11:03.
THURSDAY
A Dragged Out Affair @ Lola’s Commissary, 634 Church St. Come join us and the city’s most notorious Drag Queens as we celebrate three of our writers’ sassy short film, A Dragged Out Affair. Door prizes, raffles, silent auctions, complimentary nibbles, cheap drinks and performances by Donnarama, Heaven Lee Hytes, Miss Conception and Daytona Bitch! $15 at the door. 8 pm
Slow Pitch @ The Red Light, 1185 Dundas St. W. DJ Carlitos promises nothing above 105 BPM. Soul, lovers rock, disco, panty remover. Free! 10 pm
In Crowd @ Tattoo Rock Parlour, 567 Queen St. W. Put on your most dapper attire for a night of Motown, RnB, Funk, Soul, Stax and 60s Rock. $3.50 drinks ‘til midnight. 10 pm
Dance Like You Fuck @ Strangelove, 587 College St. You know the drill. $3 drinks and no cover before 11. Doors 10 pm
Family Studies @ Blondie’s, 1378 Queen St. W. Cheap beers, great sounds. Free! 10 pm read more...
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Toronto Hit List: Nightlife, April 14th-17th
Submitted by haley on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 10:28.
Wednesday
6 pm Kissette @ Lobby, 192 Bloor St. W. Boutique Wednesdays. Dinner starts at 6, and the party is at 9. www.whatiskissette.com
10 pm Soulvation @ Strangelove, 587 College St. $3 shots of Jager and Jack. Soulful tunes of the 1960's. Bring your dancing shoes. Free!
Thursday
7 pm Vintage Cocktail Thursday @ Ame, 19 Mercer St. Featuring a Japanese street food bar menu, and hosted by Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong of Greta Constantine. read more...
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Toronto Hit List: Nightlife Events, Apr. 8-10
Submitted by haley on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 18:15.
THURSDAY
9 pm Massive Party Speakeasy @ Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. W. The AGO will be transformed into an urban streetscape. DJ M will spin electronic funk, west coast house, retro and r&b. Tickets support the AGO's exhibits and educational initiatives. $125: www.ago.net/massive
9 pm Green Bin Thursdays @ Czehoski, 678 Queen St. W. Tunes from DJ Barbi, $5 pints of 50 and vodka, free cover.
10 pm Thursdays Upstairs @ Nyood, 1096 Queen St. W. Hip meets swank with DJ Jedi. Style code enforced. For guestlist or table reservations: Kirby, 416-419-0975 read more...
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Hit List: Nightlife Events March 25th-27th
Submitted by haley on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 11:01.
THURSDAY
5 pm She Does The City hosts Manhattan @ The Roosevelt Room, 2 Drummond Place. Join us for after work cocktails-wine, networking, gossip, all the good stuff!
7 pm Twestival Toronto @ Tryst, 82 Peter Street. Help other social media lovers support education by helping Concern Worldwide. Tickets and twitter: http://twestivalto.com, http://twitter.com/twestivalto
8 pm Fashion Crimes @ Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. W. Celebrate Fashion Week with a preview of fantasy-crafting designer Pam Chorley's new collection. Free! read more...
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