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ART: London, Ont.–based artists James Kirkpatrick—also known as graffiti artist and rapper Thesis Sahib—and Jamie Q are launching their self-published, silk-screened zine and companion assemble-it-yourself paper sculpture kit, A Journey Through Time & Shapes. Working under the name Dusty Peas, the duo put together this package during a residency at the Roberts Street Social Centre in Halifax. Their style involves using images that are built up through colourful paintings and collage techniques. The zine features sixteen pages of whimsical art that "combines absurdity and abstraction through intuitive freestyle processes." With some scissors and a bit of glue, you'll be able to build your own spacecraft model with the accompanying paper sculpture kit. Both are available in a limited edition of a hundred copies, so be sure to snap one up this afternoon or place your order online. Art Metropole (788 King Street West), 1–3 p.m., FREE.

Unlike the divisive world of politics, the arts community embraces collaboration. Here in Toronto, it has inspired campaigns like ART ON THE MOVE, and has more recently brought downtown-based Art Metropole and the South Asian Visual Arts Centre (SAVAC) together to create REPLYall, an online visual dialogue.

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FILM: Ah, Bruce LaBruce, with his blood, penises, more blood, and even more penises (we thought the Santa Claus Parade was missing something this year). Bruce LaBruce: A Retrospective hits the Royal Cinema tonight, featuring classics and the release of his new film, Otto; Or, Up With Dead People. As if that wasn't enough, a little duo named Crystal Castles are opening up for the first-night premier of Otto at 9 p.m. Gay porn and electro-punk? Now that's a Christmas party. Royal Cinema (608 College Street), December 4–6, various times, $5–$11.

ART: Art Metropole presents "Cash is King But Your Love Rules," an art auction designed to raise funds for a possible upcoming move. Both established and emerging artists have donated works available for bidding. There is a free daytime preview (12 p.m.–5 p.m.), then a ticketed reception with the artists at 7 p.m. The auction starts at 9 p.m. sharp. The adjacent MOCCA gallery will be open to auction guests for a special viewing of their exhibit "Art Metropole: The Top 100." Edward Day Gallery (952 Queen Street West), 7 p.m., $10.

SPORTS: If you're wandering around the Financial District tonight, don't be too shocked when you see hundreds of people running around erratically. It's got nothing to do with the economic crisis; it's Newmindspace's Capture the Flag, back for its sixth episode, where the only crisis participants face is determining the whereabouts of their opponents' flag. Full details, the official map, and rules are available here. King Street and Bay Street (on the southwest corner), 9 p.m., FREE.

Sending typed letters, postcards, or small packages of treats via snail mail is sadly going the way of the dinosaur. It’s a rare surprise to find a handwritten letter in the mailbox among the pizza menus and flyers for the local gym. When it comes to mail art, the extra time and effort in composing the work is far more rewarding than attaching a .jpg and pressing send. For the receiver, opening a mailed masterpiece is extra special and a cause for celebration.

Readers include funny gal Mariko Tamaki, poet Zoe Whittall, Sandra Alland and others.

Toronto photographer Arnaud Maggs grabbed the headlines by being awarded the GG prize for Visual Arts. Maggs is best known for work like his "mugshot" series shown here, but his most recent series is a vivid exploration of colour inspired by 19th century colour guides, colour wheels and more. Torontoist also wants to point out that a few other Torontonians brought home the hardware from Rideau Hall.

A brief overview of Toronto music happenings finds some exciting and some not-so-exciting news. Aw yeah.