This Week in Geekery August 18th – 24th
So the Expendables wandered through the cinemas this weekend, and FanExpo is only ten sleeps away. But there’s geekery to be had before the festival of lines!
August 18th
9:30 Nerdy Talk PWYC
154 Danforth 2nd Floor (east of Broadview – above the Black Swan)
Stories about being a geek as told by geeks.
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August 20th
Come for literary readings with booze and original ukulele music!
8-11 Chiseries Reading Series PWYC
Round – 152a Augusta (just north of Dundas in Kensington Market)
Featuring several authors and the unique ukulele stylings of Kari Maraan.
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August 22nd
7-10 Unofficial Launch of Jen Frankel’s “Leia of Earth”
Jinks Art Factory – 1664 Queen Street West (1 block east of Roncesvalles Ave)
Hear a reading by Jen and find out more about this book.
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August 23rd
Just a few of the Ladies you might meet* (No guarantees)
8-11 Ladies Night Returns (free – or bring snacks)
The Comic Book Lounge & Gallery – 587A College Street (Clinton & College)
After the store closes, the gals take it over! Come alone or with geeky gal friends and chat comics and movies and crafting while imbibing and snacking. Best part? If someone recommends a comic that sounds interesting, you can pick it up right there!
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12-8 Down Right Fight ($10 Tournament entry fee or $3 Spectator admission)
The Marquee – 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Fighting game enthusiasts and newcomers alike are welcome to DRF’s first tournament event! Ultra Street Fighter 4, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3, and Super Smash Bros. Melee are the featured games.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
August 27th
Meet the creators of F1rst Hero – a crowdfunded comic!
4-7 pm The F1rst Hero #1 Special Signing Party
Silver Snail – 329 Yonge (just north of Dundas)
Celebrate the fruition of a successful crowdsource campaign and buy the first issue of this science fiction hero based comic. Get it signed by the creator/writer Anthony Ruttgaizer & cover artist Lee Moder
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6-8 pm Wayward #1 Comic Launch Party
GUU Sakabar – 559 Bloor Street West (just east of Bathurst)
A new Image title featuring author Jim Zub, and cover artists Kalman Andrasofszky, Alina Urusov, Adam Warren & Chip Zdarsky
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New Day and Location!
8- midnight Release of Press 2 to Start PokeCoustic EP $10
El Macambo – 464 Spadina Avenue (just south of College)
Featuring live performances by both Press 2 to Start and Debs & Errol Geeky Music extrodinaire
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Aug 28th-30th FANEXPO!
And the fun doesn’t stop when the convention center closes each night. Check out the following off site events that will expand your convention fun!
August 28th
9-11 Mullet’s (not so late) Night Show $10
The Social Capital Theatre – 154 Danforth Ave (above Black Swan Pub)
Another monthly talk-show with five guests and sidekick comedian Robin Archer.
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August 29th
9pm-2am GEEKPR0N’s Cosplay Ball $15 in advance or $20 at the door (19+ event)
Mod Club Toronto – 722 College Street, just east of Ossington.
Just because the con floor’s closed, doesn’t mean that the party has stopped!
More Info Here – Buy your tickets today before they’re all gone!
9pm – ?? Nerd Noise Nite (also on August 30)$10 per night
The Horseshoe Tavern 370 Queen Street West (just east of Spadina)
Toronto has so many geeky bands that this event has spilled over 2 nights! For who’s playing when and ticket info:
More Info Here
And then it was September….
If you have any up geeky events that you want added to the list, just drop me a line or let us know in the comments below!
