Silver Dagger – a mystery fiction writer has his novel become reality in his own life – on stage Nov 11 to Dec 3, 2022 (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, November 9, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Theatre, Toronto

In Silver Dagger, Steve Marsh is a successful mystery writer living in the Rosedale neighbourhood of Toronto, and a recent winner of the coveted Silver Dagger Award. Soon after his third novel is published, Marsh’s wife receives a series of phone calls and letters that threaten to destroy their marriage. Adultery, blackmail, murder, and a figure […]

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ArtAttack! – annual fundraising auction for Buddies in Bad Times Theatre – Nov 10, 2022

posted Monday, November 7, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

Mark your calendar for the 2022 edition of ARTATTACK!, the annual art auction and fundraiser for Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, taking place on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Buddies. Doors open at 7pm with a live auction starting at 8pm.  ARTATTACK! is one of Toronto’s best-loved and most outrageous art auctions – an Oz-inspired […]

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Rendezvous With Madness announces 30th anniversary programming, with film, performance, and art- Oct 27 to Nov 6, 2022

posted Tuesday, October 25, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Film, Toronto

With the importance of mental health awareness at the forefront of myriad conversations, as the world continues to experience the impacts of the pandemic, Workman Arts has announced the full line-up for their 30th-anniversary edition of the Rendezvous With Madness Festival – the largest and longest-running arts festival in the world dedicated to the intersection of mental […]

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Dollhouse of Deadly Sins – a Halloween tradition of curses, magic, and puppetry – Oct 27 to 30, 2022

posted Sunday, October 23, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Theatre, Toronto

For over 20 years Eldritch Theatre has been prowling the theatrical underground, earning audience acclaim, along with over 25 Dora Awards nominations and wins for their outstanding horror productions. The red door opens at the haunted Red Sandcastle Theatre to reveal Doc Wuthergloom, Eldritch Theatre’s resident necromancer, presenting an evening of demented puppetry and feats […]

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Toronto After Dark Film Festival – Oct 19 to 23, 2022

posted Monday, October 17, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Film, Toronto

The 16th Annual Toronto After Dark: Horror, Sci-Fi, & Action Film Festival takes place Oct 19-23, 2022 at the Scotiabank Theatre. Thrilling highlights this year include PREY FOR THE DEVIL (Opening Gala Film) and EVIL EYE, fan favourite director Neil Marshall’s (THE DESCENT) latest new sci-fi horror THE LAIR, a double bill of apocalyptic mayhem on […]

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Eldritch Theatre Announces 2022/23 Season Productions, beginning Oct 11, 2022 (Toronto)

posted Saturday, October 1, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Theatre, Toronto

After 22 years of terrifying audiences with our own brand of giddy ghoulishness, Eldritch Theatre is pleased to announce its upcoming season of horrific hilarity, being performed in its very own Red Sandcastle Theatre. The frightening festivities begin with guest artist The Pucking Fuppet Co’s THE FAMILY CROW: A Murder Mystery, an hour-long comedy puppet show opening […]

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Psychedelics: The Experiential Exhibition opens September 30, 2022 in Toronto

posted Thursday, September 29, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Featured Events, Toronto

Psychedelics: The Experiential Exhibition is Canada’s first immersive art show exploring the past, present and future of psychedelics, currently taking over the completely transformed Lithuanian House (1573 Bloor St. W.). The ambitious exhibition looks at society’s complex and often controversial relationship with psychedelics, promising a unique audiovisual “edutainment” experience. Visitors can roam three floors featuring […]

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Pink Turns Blue – 80s German Post-Punk Dark-Wave Band Takes Stage in Toronto – Oct 4, 2022

posted Tuesday, September 27, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Music, Toronto

Pioneering darkwave / post-punk outfit, Pink Turns Blue, are bringing their Tainted 2022 tour to Toronto on October 4, 2022 at The Garrison (1197 Dundas West), in support of their most recent Tainted and Tainted Tour 2022 4-song EP. The band formed in 1985 in the first generation of Gothic rock, naming themselves after a […]

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Rick Mercer to receive INSPIRE Awards International Icon Award at annual LGBTQ2S+ celebration – Sept 16, 2022 (Toronto)

posted Friday, September 9, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Charity, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

INSPIRE Awards will be awarding International Icon Award 2022 to Canadian television personality, comedian, political satirist, and author Rick Mercer (recipient Governor General Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement and appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.) Other notable honourees at the annual celebration taking place this year on September 16th include local queer legends […]

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Trans Film Mentorship Announces First-Ever Trans Filmmakers Summit at TIFF

posted Wednesday, September 7, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Toronto, Trans

The Trans Film Mentorship announced today that the first-ever Trans Filmmakers Summit x TIFF will be held Sunday, September 11th at 2PM ET following the Inside Out TIFF Queer Brunch at Malaparte’s Rooftop, TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St W, Toronto, Canada..   The summit, an afternoon to reimagine trans storytelling as an opportunity for community-building and nurturing emerging […]

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