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Urban Planner: November 20, 2009
Urban Planner is Torontoist’s guide to what’s on in Toronto, published every weekday morning, and in a weekend edition Friday afternoons. If you have an event you’d like considered, email all of its details—as well as images, if you’ve got any—to [email protected].
Bobbie, Jim Hake, mixed media. Courtesy of the artist and 918 Bathurst.
ART: Since its conception in 2002, the “Love Show” has strived to raise awareness about the privilege that defines so many of our lives, while reminding us of our responsibility to others. Each year’s proceeds go to community-based organizations that stand up against violence and encourage self esteem. This year, the sales from all the miniature (8×8) pieces—donated by local artists for the exhibition—go to the Workman Arts Program (at CAMH), whose mission is to support artists with mental illnesses or addiction and promote a greater understanding of these realities through various art forms. The theme of this year’s show is “Dreams,” exploring all meanings of the word—from night-time visions and nightmares, to daydreams and aspirations for the future. Each piece will sell for only seventy-five dollars. 918 Bathurst Street, 7–9 p.m., FREE.
FUNDRAISER: A collaboration with the inspired folks at Well and Good (a grassroots outfit dedicated to cultural evolution through art, design, and pop culture), 52 McCaul opens its doors for the first time tonight. This two-thousand-square-foot community centre/gallery space aims to establish its reputation as a creative hub, intended to support and nurture the local scene while showcasing our talent globally. All donated work at tonight’s “$20” opening fundraiser sells for—you guessed it—twenty dollars, while all proceeds go to the centre. The show will also feature work by Torontoist photographer Nick Kozak. 52 McCaul Street, 7 p.m.–midnight, FREE.
THEATRE: A sold-out hit at the 2006 Fringe Festival and winner of the coveted Audience Choice award, Alison Lawrence’s The Catering Queen returns with a star-studded cast, under the of direction of Ed Sahely. Some of Toronto’s top actors come together to play a motley mix of characters at an annual Christmas party in Forest Hill. This evening of cocktails, canapés, and comedy should set the tone for any upcoming holiday entertaining, with all the mishaps that come along with it. Tarragon Theatre Extra Space (30 Bridgman Avenue), 8 p.m., $25, tickets available online or by calling 416-531-1827.
MUSIC: Box of Kittens, responsible for breathing new life into Toronto’s underground electronic scene with a series of successful loft and warehouse parties, and veteran promoters alienInFlux team up to celebrate their two-year anniversary by bringing Berlin-based Marc Romboy to Toronto. In addition to founding and helming respected label Systematic Recordings, Romboy has spent the past decade pushing dance music forward with his renowned productions and world-class DJ sets. Also in the spotlight at tonight’s party is the new alienInFlux sound system—a doubling of the existing system—which promises a fuller sound and a potentially mind-blowing sonic experience. Pia Bouman Ballet School (6 Noble Street), 10 p.m., advance tickets $20 (available at Play de Record, Shanti Baba, and Moog Audio).