Indie Events: August 26 – September 1

It’s September this week…oh man, guys. Where’d the summer go? There’s only one recourse….get crazy this week. You gotta.

TORONTO

Tuesday August 27, 7:30-10:30pm, Choir Choir Choir! presents the Cure/Love Cat Costume Contest, No One Writes to the Colonel, 460 College

This week, join the giant gang of open sourced singers as they tackle “Love Song” and “In Between Days” by the Cure. Added bonus: the best costumed “Love Cat” in attendance will receive a prize. This is one of Toronto’s best things. Go to it!

Wednesday August 28, 7pm, Local Heroes, Glad Day Bookshop, 598a Yonge Street

Join four great Toronto authors, all on one bill, as they read from recent or upcoming works. Jeffrey Round, Nancy Jo Cullen
Jim Nason and David G. Hallman!

Saturday August 31, 8pm, Toronto Poetry Slam feat. Mighty Mike McGee, The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen Street West, $5

Mike McGee from San Jose is rockin the Drake Hotel stage for his only Toronto stop. Plus a five-slot open mic.

EDMONTON

Thursday August 29, 7pm, Glass Door Coffee House Weekly Reading Series, Koffee Cafe, 6120-28 Ave, free

Featuring various local musical and literary talents.

VANCOUVER

Sunday September 1, Music Waste and CiTR 101.9FM | Victory Square Block Party, Victory Square Park

With eight local bands, DJs, a raffle, food trucks and other festivities, The Victory Square Block Party promises to showcase some of Vancouver’s best musical talent while helping fund independent media and support Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.