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ART: Barbershop Gallery is holding an exhibition/auction in support of non-profit community group Sketch, which helps homeless and disadvantaged people engage with the arts. Photobloggers Sam Javanrouh, Rannie Turingan, and Istoica curated this photography exhibition that captures big-name Toronto artists in their environment: Thrush Holmes, Brendan Flanagan, and artist collective Team Macho are all on the bill. Coming to the opening tonight means fringe benefits like a DJ set and free cupcakes. Barbershop Gallery (1718 Queen Street West), 7 p.m., FREE.

Photo by Media Eater.

Frank Yang. Is there anything you can say about the guy that hasn't already been said? Well, how about this: He does a damn fine weekly gig guide. Let's see if we can pick up where he usually picks up...

The Toronto Comic Arts Fest is finally upon us, and the ensuing days will be chock full of readings, gatherings and Koalas of the Kid variety. Tonight is no exception. Local illustrator and multitasker Marc Ngui sees his book, Lordie Jones, shot into the stratosphere by way of a book launch and storytelling session. And local illustrator Gari Taxali sees the first character in his Chump Toy line get its unveiling at Magic Pony tonight. It is a cute and monkeyish little thing. Which reminds us that there's also a nice photo essay of these high-priced plastic goodies over at CBC Arts.