This Week in Toronto July 9 - 15

Not much for updates this week, I apologize. But I plan to get my spin on the Polaris Prize top 10, up tomorrow. Until then, it's THIS WEEK IN TORONTO!! Click the links to see other stuff. Leave comments in the comments section.

THURS JULY 9

Beirut at Phoenix Concert Theatre
Beirut is one of those bands who I like more in theory than I do on album. I can get into a song or two, but can't usually get into a full album. But, that being said, I'd love to see the band live. I'm curious as to what size of a band he has, what instruments, etc. I won't be going, but I want a full report from anyone who does.


ALSO, a good friend from Montreal's band Sick Friend, is playing at Sneaky Dee's, I think it's worth mentioning.

FRI JULY 10

Holy Fuck at Harbourfront Center 9pm FREE
I'll take any chance to see this band play live... and for free? You better have a good excuse for not being there!


SAT JULY 11

Broken Social Scene at Harbourfront Center 7pm FREE
Ditto for Broken Social Scene. You'd better have a good excuse for not being there on Saturday. OH, and on top of that, both Holy Fuck and BSS have new albums they're working on, so that means new songs! Can't wait.


SUN JULY 13

Afrofest at Queen's Park FREE
From the Music Africa website: "Afrofest is a showcase of the richness and diversity of African culture featuring traditional and contemporary styles of music by top international touring acts and dozens of African performing groups from across Canada. The festival has grown every year and with performances on three different stages, a bustling marketplace, great food, plus activities for youth and children, the 21st anniversary celebration is shaping up to be the best ever." Sounds good to me. It's also happening all day Saturday.


MON JULY 14

Raiders of the Lost Ark playing at Bloor Cinema 7pm
Still have a bad taste in your mouth from Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? Well, head over to the Bloor, they're showing the best of the series, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Does the final shot, with the warehouse still give you chills, like it does for me?


TUES JULY 15

Rome: Open City playing at Cinemateque Ontario 7pm
Part of the French new Wave retrospective is Rossolini's ww2 occupation film Open City. I haven't seen this film in years. It was probably the first film of it's type I'd seen, so I don't think I understood it. I could definitely have a re-fresh veiwing.


WED JULY 16

T2: Judgment Day playing at the Bloor Cinema 4:15 AND 9:15
Two chances to see the best Terminator movie. And sandwiched inbetween is Total Recall!! Arnie Day.