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▪️ Ian Tamblyn headlines the Riversong 2: Concert for the Kichi Sibi show at First United Church.
▪️ Santini Gallery’s Stocking Stuffer & Holiday Gift Market means shopping for items that start at $5. Plus, the gallery offers complimentary gift wrapping. Until Sunday (November 24) at 422 Preston St.
▪️ The weekly Holiday Gloucester Night Market launches tonight, so expect hot chocolate, coffee, local vendors and artisans, and gift shopping opportunities.
▪️ Station 11 – the new event space in a refurbished fire station – welcomes all to the Christmas Market Social from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm tonight. Sip and shop and get in the mood for Christmas. Tickets are $10, of which $5 is going to the Parkdale Food Centre.
▪️ There’s a “no phones on the dance floor” policy at Poa Tiki Bar’s Groove Society Fridays, to encourage actual socializing. Plus, $5 Happy Hour from 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
🆓 Wander the stalls of more than 50 makers at the 613Artisan Market. This evening from 5:00 to 10:00 pm in the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park, then 10:00 am to 4:00 pm all weekend.
▪️ Today’s European Union Film Festival screenings: One Million Minutes (Germany), Fathers and Sons (Netherlands)
▪️ ByTowne Cinema: Anora, All We imagine As Light, Bird, Drunken Cinema: Showgirls
▪️ Mayfair Theatre: Never Look Away, Blitz, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare
Gigs
▪️ Jeremy Fisher. Red Bird
▪️ Zoobombs with TBWNIAS, Shook Boys. House of TARG
▪️ Claud Munson. Irene’s Pub
▪️ Mecca of Stank, Nitro Turtle, and the Lionyls. Overflow Brewing Co.
▪️ Unchained. Avant-Garde Bar
▪️ The Nick Cooper Trio. Queen St. Fare
▪️ Marianas Trench (The Force of Nature Tour). National Arts Centre
▪️ The Dead Pennies Celebrate Kim Brown’s Retirement. Rainbow Bistro
▪️ The Strum Chums Duo. Southside Tap & Grill