1. Turn up the TorQ
For those of us who will only be tuning in to the Super Bowl for Madonna’s half-time performance, how about jams with a bit more verve? U of T’s New Music Festival (which also premiered Rob Ford: The Opera) comes to an end this Sunday with a performance by the TorQ Percussion Quartet at Walter Hall. Preview the set here, including three tracks inspired by the saga of a washing machine. Did we mention it’s free?
2. Hops and Robbers
Craft brewmasters at Double Trouble Brewing are launching their latest creation: Hops and Robbers. If the cutesy name isn’t enough to warrant a visit to the release party at the Burger Bar on Saturday night, founders promise their newest creation is “extra delicious craft beer.” Get your buzz on to support independent brewmasters. Email nathan@doubletroublebrewing.com to get on the guest list.
3. Drummond tells all
Calling all journo nerds! Dwight Drummond, news anchor with CBC Toronto, relates his journey from humble beginnings in Montego Bay to success at CBC. Not surprisingly, the Black History Month event is sold out, but we have a feeling that if you stop by Fairview Mall tomorrow morning, you might run into the famed newsie shopping after the lecture.
4. Economic shenanigans
Setting police cars ablaze? Check. Breaking storefront windows of banks and corporate buildings? Check. Taking down “the man?” That one remains to be seen. Get more insight from the ground of 2010’s G20 conference at the free screening of Tales from the G20, a documentary with street level footage of the riotous event that shook up Toronto.
5. Derby divas
This Saturday night, Chicks Ahoy! goes head-to-head with Gore-Gore Rollergirls for derby supremacy at the Toronto Roller Derby season opener. Also at Downsview Park’s bunker will be the Deadly Viper Assasination Squad (DVAS), showcasing some new talent. Bleacher seating is available, but we suggest bringing a blanket and pillow to watch from the floor’s suicide seating section. ‘Nuff said.
