This Week in Geekery November 24-December 1
Our U.S. neighbours are celebrating their Thanksgiving/Black Friday this week – but that doesn’t mean the geekery slows down! Finish off the month with Canadian Horror Film Festival aptly named Blood in the Snow, check out a vintage prom night, or watch Game of Thrones inspired burlesque. You can even go see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 for the fourth time!
November 28-November 30
Canadian Horror Film Festival
Blood in the Snow Canadian (Horror) Film Festival
Carlton Cinema (20 Carleton just east of Yonge)
9 screenings over 3 days, buy passes ($65 all screenings or individual tickets $13)!
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November 28
7pm-midnight – Retro-Replay $10
BackSpace(Comic book Lounge) 587A College Street
All-you-can-play retro gaming NES, Genesis, SNES, N64, Playstation, with tournaments and prizes!
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9pm-2am – Vintage Prom $25 (discount if you buy earlier)
The Great Hall (1087 Queen West – just west of Ossington)
You’ve seen it in the movies like Grease or Back to the Future –come listen to the live music from the GreaseMarks and DJ Dr. Velvet playing 50s-80s in a “Winter Wonderland” theme.Take photos in the photo booth, bid in the silent auction, buy things from local businesses, or win the Prom Queen/King? Bender Bend/ Dance couple/ Best Dressed prizes!
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November 29
12-6 – Geek Boutique
Backspace (Comicbook Lounge) 587a College Street
Have geeks on your holiday gift list? Why not see if you can find something unique at the Geek Boutique?
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Come meet other geeky gals!
7pm – Ladies Night at the Lounge (bring snacks!)
The Comic Book Lounge & BackSpace – 587A College Street
Join other ladies to talk about geeky things like comics, video games, and if you want, wear your favourite geeky t-shirt or outfit.
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Game of Thrones Burlesque – can the world get more perfect?
8pm (show at 9) – The Night is Dark and Full of Tassels
$25 at the door (VIP also available)
The Great Hall – 1087 Queen Street West
A Game of Thrones inspired Burlesque show with over a dozen performers.
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November 30
11am-5pm – Toronto Comics Show
Leaside Memorial Gardens 1073 Millwood (Laird south of Eglinton)
An old school style comic show with vendors and artists.
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1pm-5pm – High Tea at the Embassy!
392 Spadina Avenue (a few blocks south of College)
An open-invite afternoon at Comic Book Embassy for ladies and girl-types in creative fields. Bring some tea, treats and friends and join in.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
December 3
8pm Holodeck Follies Star Trek Variety Show $8
The Social Capital Theatre 154 Danforth Ave (just east of Broadview)
90 minute variety show including the ongoing adventures of the one of the less well known Federation crews.
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December 4
9pm – Krampus Ball Toronto
$25 ($20 in advance)
Revival Bar College (just east of Ossington)
The 3rd Annual Ball with a pre-event parade. Costume if you care to, great DJs and live music and prizes.
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December 6
8pm – Fanfiction: The Show Hobbit Edition $10
Social Capital Theatre 154 Danforth upstairs (just east of Broadview)
They search the internet then present the ‘best’ fanfiction with live actors!
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December 7
2pm-4pm – Toy Pop Up Museum
Spadina Museum 285 Spadina Road (beside Castle Loma)
Bring your own favourite toy to show off to others – check with Spadina House for other season events.
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December 9
7:30pm – Woo Hoo! Classic Simpsons Trivia
Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen Street West
Come with a team to prove your Simpsons knowledge!
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December 10
7pm – 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!
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December 11
7pm-9:30pmThe Secret History of Wonder Woman
Merril Collection of Science Fiction at Lillian Smith Library 239 College (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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7:30pm – Nerd Nite Holiday Nerdtacular – $10
Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Avenue (just south of Bloor)
Come get a goodie bag and listen to Paleontologist , there’s always a team challenge and a raffle!
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December 13
7pm-1am – Geek Christmas/Holiday Party
$5 (in advance)
The Imperial Pub (Dundas just east ofYonge)
Join other geeks for trivia, baked goods, booze, ugly sweaters, and lively debates about all aspects of geekery!
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