This Week in Geekery – August 11th-18th
A summer weekend filled with Turtles, or for some people more Guardians! But this week has geekery in the form of Trivia, Lectures, and Burlesque!
It’s also the Launch Week for Geeky improv with Bad Dog Theatre Company. They’ve got a new location (875 Bloor Street West near Ossington) and a lot of laughter! More Info Here
Tuesday August 12th
Celebrate WooHoo’s 4th anniversary with Bring Your Own Diorama-rama night!
7:30 Woo Hoo Classic Simpsons Trivia – the Diorama-rama Edition
Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen Street West (Just West of Dufferin)
This month it’s bring your own Diorama! So celebrate four years of Simpson Trivia.
More Info Here
Wednesday August 13th
9 pm The Black Museum Lectures: School of Shock “Classroom Safety Films” $15 ($12 in advance)
The Royal Cinema 608 College (between Ossington & Bathurst)
A look at ‘educational’ films from the 40s to 90s.
More Info Here
Friday August 15th
Did you collect cards? I bet they weren’t flirty as these!
7:30 Tassels and Tabletop: Collectable Card Edition $10
The Monarch Tavern (12 Clinton Street just south of College)
Nerd Girl Burlesque’s August Show inspired by trading and collectable card. Watch the show and stick around for boardgames afterwards.
More Info Here
Sunday August 17th
12-6 Toronto Steampunk Society – Kensington Market Shopping Day
Get that last essential elusive piece for your costume in Toronto’s most ecectic shopping area, guided by those who know where to find what you need.
More Info Here
Monday August 18th
9:30 Nerdy Talk PWYC
154 Danforth 2nd Floor (east of Broadview – above the Black Swan)
Stories about being a geek!
More Info Here
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday August 20th
Come for literary readings with booze and original ukulele music!
8-11 Chiseries Reading Series
Round – 152a Augusta (just north of Dundas in Kensington Market)
Featuring several authors and the unique ukulele stylings of Kari Maraan.
More Info Here
Saturday August 23rd
Just a few of the Ladies you might meet* (No guarantees)
8-11 Ladies Night Returns
The Comic Book Lounge & Gallery 587A College Street (Clinton & College)
After the store closes, the gals take it over! Come alone or with geeky gal friends and chat comics and movies and crafting while imbibing and snacking. Best part? If someone recommends a comic that sounds interesting, you can pick it up right there!
More Info Here
Wednesday August 27th
Launch of crowdfunded Toronto comic: F1rst Hero
4-7 pm The F1rst Hero #1 Comic Release Party
Silver Snail 329 Yonge (just north of Dundas)
Celebrate the fruition of a successful crowdsource campaign and buy the first issue of this science fiction hero based comic. Get it signed by the creator/writer AnthonyRuttgaizer & Cover Artist Lee Moder
More Info Here
6-8 pm Wayward #1 Comic Launch Party
GUU Sakabar 559 Bloor Street West (just east of Bathurst)
A new Image title featuring author Jim Zub, and cover artists Kalman Andrasofszky, Alina Urusov, Adam Warren, & Chip Zdarsky
More Info Here
Aug 28th-30th FANEXPO!
The Largest Convention in Toronto! More Info Here
Thursday August 28th
8- midnight Release of Press 2 to Start PokeCoustic EP
Iceman Videogames 632 Queen Street West (just west of Bathurst)
Featuring live performances by both Press 2 to Start and Debs & Errol
More Info Here
Friday August 29th
9pm-2am GEEKPR0N’s Cosplay Ball $15 plus fees or $20 at the door (19+ event)
Mod Club Toronto – 722 College Street, just east of Ossington.
Just because the con floor’s closed, doesn’t mean that the party has stopped!
More Info Here – or Buy your tickets here!
Saturday August 30th
9pm – ?? Nerd Noise Nite (also on August 30)$10 per night
The Horseshoe Tavern 370 Queen Street West (just east of Spadina)
Toronto has so many geeky bands that this event has spilled over 2 nights! For who’s playing when and ticket info:
More Info Here
