Category: Arts & Culture
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Cahoots Theatre Company Lift Off Festival: June 27-29
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On June 27 through to June 29, our friends at Cahoots Theatre Company are hosting their Lift Off Festival at their Creation Studio at 388 Queen East. They’ve got a full schedule of events planned, with performances, readings, art exhibitions and a special Meet & Greet Community Block Party on Saturday, June 28 from 3…
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Live at Alumnae Theatre: music & comedy from 7 Strong & friends, June 12-14
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Another addition to our weekly listing of Corktown events: please don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy live music and comedy at Alumnae Theatre (70 Berkeley Street) with 7 Strong & Friends this weekend, with two nights of music at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13, followed by a night of comedy…
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Upcoming: Eats & Beats in Riverside on June 7
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Our friends across the bridge in Riverside wanted to invite all Corktowners to come out for Eats & Beats in Riverside on Saturday, June 7. Here’s the details: Come join us for ‘Eats & Beats in Riverside StreetFEST’. On Saturday, June 7th, from 1:00 PM – 6:00PM, the Riverside will be hosting their annual…
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Author Thelma Wheatley’s “And Neither Have I Wings to Fly” reveals some of Corktown’s history
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Corktowner Sandra Schneider has passed along a book recommendation that I think a lot of us will be interested in. Thelma Wheatley’s And Neither Have I Wings to Fly looks at the “shocking true story of the institutionalization and abuse of children and adults with intellectual and physical handicaps in Canada’s oldest provincial institution…
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Stone Diaries 3 brings contemporary Zimbabwean art to the Distillery District
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Coming to the Distillery District this weekend, Stone Diaries 3 showcases the work of over 30 contemporary Zimbabwean stone sculptors. Featured artist, Simon Chidharara, ZimArt’s 2013 artist-in-residence, will be on site during the exhibition to both demonstrate and talk about his art. The public exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on…
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Tarot Card Reading at Nancy Psychic Oracle
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By the Corktown Critic, Writer of Anonymously Honest Reviews I have never had my fortune told. When I think of fortunetellers I picture longhaired gypsies hidden in the back of circus tents cradling crystal balls. To me, the idea of paying money to have a wild-looking person guess my future seems a waste. And while…