This week in Geekery Sept 2nd – 7th
Fan Expo might be over for another year….but this city keeps on GEEKING! From graphic novel launches, two movie festivals, sketch and other comedy, the geekery continues!
FESTIVALS
September 4th-13th
Toronto Indie Film Festival
Carleton Cinema (Carleton just east of Yonge)
Low or no budget films deserve love too! Various ‘tracks’ and times.
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September 4th-14th
Toronto International Film Festival with Midnight Madness!
Movies (and stars) from around the world, but it’s not just on screen. There’s lots going on, including ‘shed plays’ and board games as a part of the ‘Festival Street’.
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Wednesday September 3rd
7 pm Shoplifter: Book Launch & Event with Michael Cho
The Central 603 Markham Street (Bathurst and Bloor)
After getting an English degree and not writing the next great novel, Corinna Park decides to search for happiness. A graphic novel release.
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Thursday September 4th
Learning and Beer – what could be better?
7:30 pm – 11 Nerd Nite Toronto Turns Four $5
Tranzac Club (Brunswick just south of Bloor/Future Bakery)
Talks on Brewers in Toronto and Toronto Street Names plus fun with Dry Ice! Also it’s a birthday party – so loot bags!
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Friday September 5th
4-8 pm Silver Snail Signing: Dave McKean – (Sandman:Overture)
Silver Snail 329 Yonge Street (North of Dundas – upstairs)
Returning to Sandman since his first collaboration with Neil Gaiman in the original run, Dave McKean will be at the Snail in a rare Toronto appearance.
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90 minutes of geeky comedy
7-9pm Tomes Adventure Hour PWYC
The Central 603 Markham Street (Near Bathurst and Bloor)
Comedy variety show including long form Tomes which DOES judge an (1980s epic fantasy) book by its cover!
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Saturday September 6th
12-7pm Geek Swap & Sale
Backspace/Comic Book Lounge 587A College (at Clinton)
Didn’t find what you were looking for at FanExpo? Why not check out this event, or contact the organizers and bring stuff to swap to make room for what you DID snag at the Convention!
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This month FanFiction the show takes on Pokemon: You’ll want to collect them all!
8 pm Fan Fiction The Show: Pokemon edition $10
2nd Floor Social Capital Theatre 154 Danforth (above the Black Swan)
Readings of some the best and worst the internet has to offer focusing on the world(s) of Pokemon.
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8 pm Improv League Toronto $5
3rd Floor Social Capital Theatre 154 Danforth (above the Black Swan just east of Broadview)
Over four months, eight teams of long form improv-ers will enter, and only one will emerge victorious. Based on audience voting, come see competetive comedy!
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Sunday September 7th
12-6 Geek Boutique
Backspace/Comic Book Lounge 587A College Street (near Clinton)
Didn’t make it through Artists’ Alley? Come see what local creators have for sale!
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Upcoming Events
September 9th
7-10:30 WOO HOO! Classic Simpsons Trivia
Cadillac Lounge
Grab your friends to form teams of up to six people to test your knowledge of all things Springdale!
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September 10th
8-9:30 Holodeck Follies $8
Social Capital Theatre 154 Danforth (Just east of Broadview upstairs of Black Swan)
A variety show with long form improv based on Star Trek, be careful if you turn up in a red shirt!
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Do you have a geekey event that you’d like to add to a future listing? Let me know!
