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Urban Planner: March 14, 2009
WORDS: Today at OISE, the Humanist Association of Toronto is presenting a lecture from Justin Trottier, executive director at the Centre for Inquiry Ontario. He’ll be speaking about the Canadian Atheist Bus Campaign (pictured above, while ironically not a bus), answering questions about the campaign’s history, and reflecting on the reactions it has stirred. Believers of all faiths are encouraged to come out and share their opinions, because nothing makes for a great start to the weekend like a heated religious debate. Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, Room 4-414 (252 Bloor Street West), 1:30 p.m., FREE.
BENEFITS: First, a reminder that the Cuttin’ It For Cancer Benefit Gala is happening tonight at the Comedy Bar, with performances from local musicians and a silent art auction. Proceeds raised will benefit the Canadian Cancer Society (945B Bloor Street West, 6 p.m., $25). Second, the Markham Theatre For Performing Arts is hosting a celebration of the Bob Dylan songbook tonight in support of the Sick Kids Foundation. Performing Dylan’s hits are The Dylan Tree, a five-piece tribute band featuring some serious Canadian music veterans (101 Town Centre Boulevard in Markham, 8 p.m., $30–$38).
PARTY: Alternative party planners Spins & Needles will celebrate their fourth anniversary this evening with an interactive craft-making and dance party at the Dovercourt House. Come out to make fun magnets, pins, and mobiles, then dance the night away with DJ Jason Pelletier. All craft materials and instructions will be provided at the event. Dovercourt House (805 Dovercourt Road), 9 p.m., $8.
MUSIC: Tonight at Roy Thomson Hall, Art Garfunkel will try to prove once more that he can hold his own in concert. Garfunkel will inevitably perform “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “The Boxer” in a feeble attempt to satisfy the part of you that wishes you had just bought tickets for the 2003 Simon and Garfunkel reunion tour instead. Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe Street), 8 p.m., $39.50–$89.50.