This Week in Geekery December 8-15
It’s countdown to the chaotic seasons of social gatherings, shopping and celebrations. But don’t despair, the Geekery never stops in Toronto. Trivia, Comics, and Comedy for all!
Tuesday December 9
Bring a Canned Good while proving your Simpsons superiority.
7:30 PM | Woo Hoo! Classic Simpsons Trivia
Cadillac Lounge | 1296 Queen Street West
Come with a team to prove your Simpsons knowledge! (Canned Goods willingly accepted)
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Wednesday December 10
4-7 PM | Midas Flesh Signing by Ryan North
Silver Snail Comics | 329 Yonge Street (upstairs just north of Dundas)
Come check out this new trade and chat with its creator, Ryan North.
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Meet the creators behind this exploiting the exploitation comic.
8 PM | Bitch Planet Launch Party
Silver Snail Comics | 329 Yonge Street (upstairs, just north of Dundas)
It’s a launch with prizes, signings with Kelly Sue DeConnick & Valentine De Landro and exclusive merch – this will be the event everyone is talking about!
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Thursday December 11
7-9:30 PM | The Secret History of Wonder Woman
Merril Collection of Science Fiction at Lillian Smith Library | 239 College Street (just east of Spadina)
Listen to the author Jill Lepore as she discusses one of this year’s most talked about Non-Fiction books, The Secret History of Wonder Woman!
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Celebrate ALL the seasonal holidays! Plus learn stuff.
7:30 PM | Nerd Nite Holiday Nerdtacular $10
Tranzac Club | 292 Brunswick Avenue
Come get a goodie bag and listen to Paleontologist and learn which beers go with which cheese! Plus there’s always a team challenge and a raffle!
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8:30 PM | Mullet’s Punkrock Cristmus Caberet $10
Social Capital Theater | 154 Danforth Avenue (just east of Broadview upstairs)
Celebrate the Holidays with your favourite Zombie Clown!
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Saturday December 13
7 PM -1 AM | Geek Christmas/ Holiday Party $5 (in advance)
The Imperial Pub | 54 Dundas Street East (Dundas just east of Yonge)
Join other geeks for trivia, baked goods, booze, ugly sweaters, and lively debates about all aspects of geekery!
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Live Action Version of Cards Against Humanity!
8 PM | Improv Against Humanity (7:30 doors) $10 ($7 in advance)
Social Capital Theater | 154 Danforth Avenue (just east of Broadview)
Join the 404s as they use the card game and audience suggestions to create sketches BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES!
Sunday December 14
11 AM – 5 PM | Toronto ComicCon
MetroToronto Convention Centre | 222 Bremner Boulevard (South Building)
Artists and vendors and cosplayers, oh my!
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11 AM – 8 PM | Frost Bite: Bazaar of the Bizarre Free
Pia Bouman School for Ballet | 6 Noble Street (Just off Queen, west of Dufferin)
Come see what local crafters have created, make sure your gifts are one of a kind.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday December 17
8 PM | ChiSeries The Very Special Saturnalia Holiday Special PWYC
The Round Venue | 152a Augusta Avenue (just north of Dundas upstairs)
Join the Chiseries gang as they sing, read, do spoken word, but mostly drink!
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Saturday December 20
1 PM – 5 PM | Toronto Steampunk Society Free
Join other Steampunkers as they explore the Distillery’s Winter Market.
