Indie Events: August 22-29

For this week’s indie event, make a zine in 24 hours, listen to a new take on paranormal activity and sing a song about the Virgin Mary.

TORONTO

August 23, Story and Song Night Mary (and Jesus), Naco Gallery, 1665 Dundas Street West, 8PM, FREE

As part of the “Mary” exhibit happening at Naco Gallery and Cafe, featuring original artwork of the Virgin Mary, Naco Gallery is hosting a storytelling night on that theme. Donations are accepted.

August 25, Art Spin, Trinity Bellwoods Park gates, 7pm

Art + Bikes = ART SPIN! Join the last edition of this bike-led gallery tour with special performances, videos and music. Meet at the Trinity Bellwoods Park gates at Queen and Strachan by 7pm. Free!

August 26 – 28, KULTURA Filipino Arts Festival 2011, Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture, 167 Augusta Ave.

This 6th annual cultural festival happening in Kensington Market starts with an art opening Friday night. On Saturday, public readings and film screenings are scheduled throughout the day and the weekend closes with musical guests on Sunday, including Maylee Todd, Casey Mecija of Ohbijou and more! There will be Filipino food and a licensed beer garden for everyone to enjoy!

VANCOUVER

August 23, Word Whips Writing Series, Britannia Art Gallery, 1661 Napier St., 6:30-8:30pm

Happening the fourth Tuesday of every month, participants are given a prompt and get 10 to 15 minutes to write something. Bonnie Nish and Sita Carboni host this writing challenge. Free.

CALGARY

August 25, Sandbox Salon, Broken City, 613 11th Avenue SW, 7PM, $5

Similar to the Trampoline Hall lectures, come listen to non-experts lecture on a topic. This week’s topics include paranormal activity and Fatherhood.

HALIFAX

August 23, Fuller Lecture Series: True Romance, 2664 Fuller Terrace, 9pm

Steady your heart for this week’s lecture theme featuring sweet and bitter stories of love.

August 26-28, 24 Hour Zine Challenge, Roberts Street Social Centre, 5684 Roberts Street at Agricola, FREE

Come take part in the sixth annual 24-hour zine challenge happening this weekend. This year’s edition features a broadly-based lecture series from zine enthusiasts of all ilks.