It’s Thursday, and the weekend is fast approaching. Need stuff to see or do? We’ve got you covered. In this edition: a gory film fest, an homage to Caribbean funk, a celebration of zine culture and more.
Uma Nota
When: Oct. 17-20
Where: Various locations
Details: Just say “no” to the dropping temperatures this weekend and mentally transport yourself to a more tropical place by attending Uma Nota, a Toronto event series that showcases Brazilian, Latin and Carribean funk and soul music. Live acts as well as DJs will be performing at venues across the city.
Toronto After Dark Film Festival
When: Oct. 17-25
Where: Scotiabank Theatre
Details: Join your slasher-loving kin at the 8th annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival, which will be screening 20 new films of the horror, sci-fi, action and cult persuasion. Buy tickets online for individual screenings or shell out $143 for an all-access pass — weeklong trauma guaranteed.
The Everything To Do With Sex Show
When: Oct 18-20
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Details: This show encompasses pretty much everything sex-related that you can imagine, and probably lots of things that you can’t. The 14th annual event will feature sex seminars by speakers and sexologists, along with stage shows, romantic cooking classes, celebrity guests, erotic art and more.
Canzine 2013
When: Oct. 20
Where: 918 Bathurst
Details: Presented by Broken Pencil Magazine, Canzine is a festival of zines and underground culture. You may find it easy to lose yourself in the quirky marketplace, but try to pull yourself away from all the things to buy and check out some of the things to do. There will be a pop-up publishing house — where aspiring authors can pitch their ideas to a panel of judges— and book readings by indie lit authors. Canzine will also feature a mini-NXNE music festival.
Vintage Clothing and Textile Show
When: Oct. 20
Where: Wychwood Barns
Details: Taking place at the Wychwood Barns, this show offers vintage clothing, jewellery and accessories, as well as textiles and linens to purchase from more than 30 retailers from Ontario and Quebec.
