This Week in Geekery February 23-March 2
We’re slogging through the last week of February, the first week of Lent, but Pirum is coming up and there are two different fabulous nerd inspired music concerts to look forward too. It’s time for Geekery!
Wednesday February 25th
Temple of Yog Super Demo Tour
Bento Misto – 862 Richmond Street West
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If their logo is this fun, just imagine the questions!
7-11:30 Geek Trivia $5
The Imperial Pub – 54 Dundas Street East
Bring a team or join one once you’re there. Teams of 4-6 compete for amazing prizes and the honour of Greyskull! (points if you automatically did the stance or wanted to.)
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9:15 The Black Museum presents “Burial Ground” $10
The Royal Cinema – 608 College
A rare 33mm copy of this Italian undead army film with introduction by two local directors.
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Saturday February 28th
5- 8pm Steampunk Bowling (Price per lane)
Bowlerama – 5429 Dundas Street West
Join the Toronto Steampunk Society as they bowl!
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9:30 – 2am Rebel Alliance $5
The Central – 603 Markham Street
A great night of geeky music featuring the duo who have an album based on The Princess Bride (amongst others), Copy Red Leader, gaming inspired group The Blast Processors, and friends of this site Nerds with Guitars!
The Central has great food and several drink offers, plus geeky music.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday March 4th
5-7pm Signing with comic writer Jeff Lemire at The Beguiling
The Beguiling – Markham Street
Come buy your Hawkeye #1 and Descendant #1 to get signed by the writer (He’ll probably sign your copy of Sweet Tooth too!)
8 pm Silver Snail – Hawkeye Signing
Silver Snail – 339 Yonge Street
The new creative team behind Hawkeye including Jeff Lemire, Ramon Perez, and Ian Herring will sign new issue of Hawkeye!
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The Women of Trek edition
7:30 pm Holodeck Follies $8
The Social Capital Theatre – 154 Danforth Avenue
Star Trek inspired episodes each month with inspiration from the audience, with musical act and a stand up comedian! This month is the Women of Star Trek edition. (Watch out if you’re wearing a red shirt!)
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Thursday March 5th
7-10 Geek Girl Illuminate: Game Night PWYC
Bishop & Belcher – 175 Bloor Street East
Join local geek girls for board games and talk.
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Saturday March 7th
6:30-9 Debs & Errol Farewell Concert PWYC
Round Venue – 152a Augusta
Geek duo Debs & Errol are pursuing other projects, but they are giving their fans one last concert with many local geek bands.
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8pm FanFiction The Show : Walking Dead Edition $10
The Social Capital Theatre – 154a Danforth
Live readings of fanfic (someone may bring a sword)!
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