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FASHION: What is probably the most exciting exhibit to hit the Bata Shoe Museum in quite some time is opening today: Worn Fashion Journal’s Art & Sole exhibition. The mag invited twenty-four creatives—from fashion designers to art collectives—to re-interpret that hipster staple, the Ked. Shoes range from the quirky (like the Mexican-born, Montreal-based fashion designer Renata Morales's) to the cute (check out the pair by Sam Purdy, who is one-half of the craft team Pin Pals). Don’t miss the closing gala on June 6—more details about that to come! Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor Street West), $12.

ART: Take a trip to another world, experience its history, and be back in time for last call. Artist Andrew Wilson's first solo exhibition, "A World's History," features sketches and paintings of imagined landscapes. Think of it as Richard Scarry's "Busy Busy World" meets David Cronenberg, on magic mushrooms. Magic Pony (649 Queen Street West), 7–10 p.m., FREE, exhibition runs until November 30.

FESTIVAL: Toronto's annual Beer Festival is back today to celebrate one of Canada's favourite beverages. As always, hundreds of different types of beer will be available for sipping, sampling, and vomiting later in the day. R&B, jazz, reggae, and blues musicians will be performing throughout the day, and barbecue connoisseur Ted Reader will be on hand to show off his World Famous Grill. Until Sunday. Historic Fort York (100 Garrison Road), 4 p.m., $50 (at the gate).

We went to the opening of the Kozyndan "Tales of the Bunnyfish" show at Magic Pony last Thursday. Kozyndan are the L.A.-based, husband and wife duo Dan and Kozue Kitchens. They are best known for illustrating The Postal Service's "Such Great Heights" single, but they work in both the commercial and fine art worlds. Not only is the installation at Magic Pony a fantastic example of two artists working as one, but also how cute can transcend kitsch. For example, at the opening Magic Pony served Bunnyfish-shaped sugar cookies. As delicious as they were, more than one will end up framed and hanging on a wall.

There are two big things going on in the world of education this week. The first is The National Inner City Conference 2007. Sponsored by the Toronto School District Board and the Ontario Institute of Education Centre for Urban Schooling, the focus is on helping city kids get learned.

This Torontoist was at a very busy house party last weekend and discovered that there were roughly only four topics of conversation anyone would discuss: God of War II, Facebook, 300, and the Nintendo Wii. Particularly the Nintendo Wii. Does this mean Torontoist only goes to dorky parties? Not really; it was a fairly even cross section of Torontonians (we promise!).

For a lot of people who grew up in the '80s, the cartoon/comic book series Masters of the Universe was a large part of their childhood. It makes a lot of sense, then, that the Masters of the Universe: He-Man She-Ra Art Show happening at Magic Pony is a fundraiser for the Hospital of Sick Kids.

C'mon admit it. You secretly still love plush toys. They're cute, fuzzy, lovable and if they're creations from the Monster Factory then you know they've got a design sense and quirkiness that makes them stand out.

If you haven't seen Michael Comeau's posters in Toronto you haven't looked hard enough. Best known for designing posters for gay dance party Vazaleen and being the director of the Cut and Paste zine fair, Comeau is getting a retrospective of his work at Magic Pony.

You've probably seen Hoi Tang's work around town at places like Magic Pony, when the talented illustrator, designer and craftisan isn't busy making adorable magnets, buttons or prints she seems to be busy organizing shows like this weekend's Modern Art Design Exhibit.

. Tough? Indeed! The thin moustaches and slim physiques of the Team Macho men (Lauchie Reid, Chris Buchan, Nicholas Aoki, Jacob Whibley, and G. Stephen Appleby-Barr) make them so tough that we were tembling in our sneakers at the show’s opening last week. The solo and collaborative pieces are unified stylistically and thematically. Humourous, whimsical, and fantastical illustration-based pieces in ink and paints depict robots, monsters, and creatures in a variety of scenarios. The solo works are more simplified versions of the chaotic and collage-like collaborations. Drop by Magic Pony (694 Queen St. W) before the end of the month to witness the fun and colourful art of machismo.

. Mamechiyo is a Tokyo-based designer whose work focuses on tranditional meets contemporary dress. This show is her first solo exhibition in North America and first appearance in Canada.

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Gallery openings are a common-enough occurrence in Hogtown, so it takes something special for Torontoist to sit up and take notice. Last night the alt-cult Japanophiles at Magic Pony christened their lovely new store and gallery space (just across the street from their old digs at 694 Queen West) with new works by Derrick Hodgson, Toronto’s own graffiti, doodles, and farm-hand influenced artist. His mix of adorable monsters and the horrors of the every day would find a lovely home in our apartment (and cheap too!), but it was the simultaneous launch of his new book, My Mania, that really caught our eye. Published by Magic Pony themselves, the book is as gorgeous as their new space, and the packed-house at the opening seemed to agree with long lines for a chance to meet-and-greet with Hodgson.

Number of people shouting 'Do It' at the Leafs, as the Sens beat the Leafs on Wednesday, at the Monarch Pub: 36

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.

Toy shop/art gallery Magic Pony has a real knack for putting together shows that attractive, enjoyable and filled with great art.

Gary Baseman, 'Pervasive Artist, Painter, TV/Movie Producer, Toy Designer, and Humorist' will be signing and shmoozing tonight at Magic Pony. Magic Pony will be offering up a new line of his prints, as well as a limited edition of some coveted doo-dads.

Magic Pony plays host to a book launch for artist Andrew Pommier's collection, Things I Don't Remember. Pommier's work has graced skateboards and CDs, which is not to say that Teddy and Bunny, two of his funnier drawings, wouldn't look nice on your kitchen wall. It's always important to have a few people dressed in bunny suits gracing the wall. Pony up or pony down to Queen St. Or just walk.

You've probably seen Hoi Tang's work around town at places like Magic Pony, when the talented illustrator, designer and craftisan isn't busy making adorable magnets, buttons or prints she seems to be busy organizing shows like this weekend's Modern Art Design Exhibit.

You've probably seen Hoi Tang's work around town at places like Magic Pony, when the talented illustrator, designer and craftisan isn't busy making adorable magnets, buttons or prints she seems to be busy organizing shows like this weekend's Modern Art Design Exhibit.

You've probably seen Hoi Tang's work around town at places like Magic Pony, when the talented illustrator, designer and craftisan isn't busy making adorable magnets, buttons or prints she seems to be busy organizing shows like this weekend's Modern Art Design Exhibit.