Urban Planner: March 1, 2013 In today's Urban Planner: Clybourne Park and Rhubarb wrap up, while the Laws of Motion launches; tunes and grub at Academy of Lions General Store, Polyhaus, and Caplansky's; and birthday girl Rhiannon Archer's stand-up weekend. By Steve Fisher Mar. 1st, 7:00 am
2 Comments Urban Planner: September 28, 2012 In today's Urban Planner: bicycle rides in memoriam; Faun Fables and local friends play Polyhaus; and comedy on screen, on stage, and in a guy's garage. By Steve Fisher • Photo by Corbin SmithSep. 28th, 7:00 am
Local Ladies Who Make Us Laugh (2012 Edition) For the second time, we highlight Toronto-based female comedians who are among the best at what they do. By Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 14th, 2:00 pm
Urban Planner: June 11, 2012 In today's Urban Planner: A march for First Nations children, a party for Praxis, a reading from Gloria Vanderbilt, some newsmaking comedy at the Alt. Dot, and Luminato continues. By Steve Fisher Jun. 11th, 7:00 am
Urban Planner: April 30, 2012 Today: Playwrights Guild of Canada kicks off a week of readings with Majal Ardal, I Heart Jokes celebrates local live comedy with their first awards night, and the Hot Docs film festival continues. By Steve Fisher Apr. 30th, 7:00 am
Urban Planner: February 13, 2012 In today's UP: a Social Media Week meet and tweet, romantic comedy classics by Buster Keaton with live musical accompaniment, big stand-up talent in a small space at the Avro, and music and more in support of The Innocents. By Steve Fisher Feb. 13th, 7:00 am
Urban Planner: January 20, 2012 In today's UP: noted film critics answer questions at a TIFF panel discussion, three new exhibits debut at XPACE, Andy Kindler returns to Comedy Bar, new music from Tomboyfriend and pals, and classic tunes from Loving In The Name of. By Steve Fisher Jan. 20th, 7:00 am
Urban Planner: August 29, 2011 In today's Urban Planner: leading women in design talk about why there are so few women in design, as part of the "Capacity" exhibit; an all-candidates debate produced by the political-engagement group Why Should I Care?; a classic Hitchcock film screens in Christie Pits; and alternative comics crack wise at Laughable at Unlovable. By Steve Fisher Aug. 29th, 7:00 am
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