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FILM: First Weekend Club, a non-profit Canadian organization dedicated to promotion of Canadian films in order to keep them in theatres longer, is hosting an advanced screening of RiP: A Remix Manifesto tonight in the Drake Underground. In the film, web activist and filmmaker Brett Gaylor explores copyrighting issues in the age of information, in particular through his study of musician Gregg Gillis, better known as Girl Talk (also pictured above). Does Gillis shatter copyrighting boundaries through piracy, or will he create them? What does this mean for the future of the music industry? The pre-show wine reception kicks off at 7 p.m., followed by a screening of video mashup artist Jonathan McIntosh's latest film, So You Think You Can Be President. RiP will screen at 8 p.m., followed by a panel discussion featuring Gaylor himself, along with McIntosh, film distributor Robin Smith, and Marcus Bornfreund. Drake Hotel Underground (1150 Queen Street West), 7 p.m., $12 (Buy advance tickets here).

HOLIDAYS: This year the Gardiner Museum chose the theme “Children of the World” for its Twelve Trees of Christmas exhibit, making today’s Family Day a true immersion in childhood fantasy. The twelve trees have been professionally decorated by top Toronto interior designers and are to be auctioned off after Dec. 12. Family Day activities include making cookie decorations and tree ornaments, a clay workshop, music, and refreshments. Gardiner Museum (111 Queen’s Park), 1–4 p.m., FREE with admission ($12).