THIS WEEK IN TORONTO - OCTOBER 4 - 10

1) The Brockton Writers Series - readings and performances by:
Vivek Shraya, Catherine Paquette, Michael Erickson,
Fraser Sutherland and Hema Vyas

We pass a hat for the writers ($3-$5, pwyc suggested donation).
Books and drinks also available by donation to the Jeremiah Community, who provide us with yummy baked treats.

Limited parking available--choose spots labelled "St. Anne's Church"

When: Tuesday October 5th, 7-9 pm
Where: St. Anne's Church, 270 Gladstone Ave (just north of Dundas)

2) Asian Arts Freedom School - Free Silk Screening with No One Is Illegal

This is a free silkscreening from No One Is Illegal-Toronto!
Bring Shirts. Patches. Canvass. Enthusiasm. We will use art as a tool
of resistance within the migrant justice movement and highlight through
our workshop changes in the immigration system, lived realities of migrants in this sweatshop city, and resistance both globally and locally.

When: Tuesday October 5th, 6-8:30 pm
Where: 167 Augusta, Kapisanan Centre in the basement

3) 2010 De Colores Festival of New Works

The playwright’s festival that started it all for Latin American writers in Canada is back and better than ever! Toronto audiences will be able to hear the new works in development by Martha Chaves (Nominated for Best Female Stand-up, Just For Laughs), Amaranta Leyva (one of Mexico’s most prolific playwrights for children), Marilo Nuñez (Artistic Director of Alameda Theatre Co.) and Juan Carlos Velis (Lead actor in The Refugee Hotel by Carmen Aguirre).

General tickets $15, Students/Seniors $12, Festival Pass $28 (HST Included)

When: Thursday October 7th, 8 pm - Friday October 8th at 8 pm
Where: Theatre Direct's Wychwood Theatre, 601 Christie St. (at St. Clair Ave. W.)

4) Music and Stories from Persia

Shahin Fayaz (tar, setar)
Kouhsa Nakhaei (kamanche)

special guest:
Ariel Balevi (storyteller)

With storyteller Ariel Balevi, Sarv Ensemble will take you on a journey to the mysterious land of Persia. Close your eyes, open your ears, and let your imagination
bring the story to life.

Admission: $15

When: Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 7 PM
Where: Musideum, 401 Richmond St W. suite #133

5) OUTwords 2010: a queer| spectrum community arts exhibition & fundraiser

This exhibit showcases the work of the participants of OUTwords, a free and intensive eight month Media Arts and Leadership program for LGBTTQQ2SIA* youth. Their work engages themes of homophobia, gender performance, and racism, with proud and political undertones. The photography and short films being screened communicate the vulnerabilities and resilience of diverse queer/trans personalities.

October 8 opening 7pm | 2nd floor
October 9 tour & talk back 1pm | 2nd floor
October 13 OUTwords @ Granny Boots 7pm. after party at Vitamin G 10pm | Melody Bar

When: Friday October 8th at 12 pm - Friday October 15th at 9:30 pm
Where: The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West

6) Broken Pencil's Indie Writers Deathmatch IV

Enter your best story (1500-3000 words) by December 31, 2010. Grand prize includes publication in the Spring 2011 issue, $300 cash money, a BP prizepack worth $300, and, most importantly, bragging rights forever more. Two runners-up Will also receive publication in Broken Pencil and paid standard publication rates.

Entrance fee: 20 dollars (includes a 1 year subscription to Broken Pencil).