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ART: Side Space Gallery open their "new.Re.new" exhibit today, featuring five artists. Each piece of fibrework, sculpture, or painting is by an artist either new to the gallery, new to the neighbourhood, or new to art creation in general, so be nice and offer directions to any amateur artists you find wandering aimlessly near the gallery. Side Space Gallery (1080 St. Clair Avenue West), opening reception at 7 p.m., runs until January 16, 2009, FREE.

FESTIVAL: The TrekZac FestiCon, a day-long celebration of Star Trek, returns to The Tranzac today for its second year. The mini-convention kicks off at 1 p.m. with a Steam Whistle Brewing beer tasting, along with performances from Laura Barrett, Mackenzie King (formerly Ontario Power Generation), and Woodhands frontman Dan Werb. At 3 p.m. the “convention” begins and will include a lecture by David Dineen-Porter, a demonstration of Klingon ceremonies and rituals, and a panel discussion entitled “Am I a Borg?” which will be moderated by Trampoline Hall host Misha Glouberman. From 6–8 p.m., the Star Trek: TNG fan film Chains of Betrayal will be screened, there will be a Star Trek trivia contest and Star Trek-themed craft making, and, best of all, visitors will get the opportunity to control a video game with their brainwaves (seriously). At 8 p.m., there will be a showcase of comedy and music, featuring performances from the Bicycles, Laura Barrett, Woodhands, The Cheap Speakers, and The Rural Alberta Advantage. The Tranzac (292 Brunswick Avenue), 1 p.m., $5–$10.