Monday
QUEER ORIENTATION 2008
Get to know people in the LGBTQ and ally community with meet-and-greets and cool programs.
Today through Sunday. Many free events!
Full schedule on Facebook group “University of Toronto’s Queer Orientation”
CAREER INFORMATION DAYS
U of T’s largest annual career fair, with representatives from over 100 organizations.
Today through Friday, 11am-3pm. TCard required for entry.
University College (15 King’s College Circle)
Tuesday
THE WORLD IN SIX SONGS: HOW THE MUSICAL BRAIN CREATED HUMAN NATURE
Music producer and neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin presents his latest book. Featured performances by the U of T Faculty of Music.
4-6pm. Free!
Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building (80 Queen’s Park)
FREE ADVANCED SCREENING: SEX DRIVE
High schoolers Seth Green and James Marsden go on a roadtrip. Hilarity ensues.
8-10pm. Free with a pass from CINSSU.
Innis Town Hall (2 Sussex Avenue)
Wednesday
THINGS FALL APART AT FIFTY CONFERENCE
You probably enjoyed Chinua Achebe’s novel. Here’s your chance to discuss it with professors from Harvard and Oxford, as well as writers from Kenya and Nigeria.
10:30am. Free and open to the public.
Hart House Library (7 Hart House Circle)
QUEER SALSA
Learn some sexy dance moves in a LGBTQ-friendly, gender neutral environment. No experience or partner required; all are welcome.
6:30pm-7:30pm. Free!
East Common Room, Hart House (7 Hart House Circle)
EXPLORING THE BATTLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ON THE INTERNET
Ron Deibert of U of T’s Citizen Lab of “hacktivists” explores Internet censorship and surveillance in this lecture.
7pm. Free, but limited seating.
Innis Town Hall (2 Sussex Avenue)
Thursday
HOT: MODERN MUSIC INFLUENCED BY JAZZ
First performance of the Faculty of Music’s Thursdays at Noon series.
12:10pm. Free!
Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building (80 Queen’s Park)
ACADEMIC SUCCESS: THINGS YOU MUST KNOW TO SUCCEED AT U OF T
Well, I’m convinced. Brought to you by the International Student Centre.
2-4pm. Free!
International Student Centre (33 St. George Street)
Friday
ETHICS AND NARRATIVE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY SYMPOSIUM
What is the place of narrative in the humanities? Panel discussion chaired by Mark Kingwell, featuring poets, philosophers, and professors.
4pm. Symposium continues through Sunday.
George Ignatieff Theatre (15 Devonshire Place)
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK CONCERT
Party like it’s 1989. Natasha Bedingfield opens; tickets still available.
8pm. $39.50 and upwards.
Air Canada Centre (40 Bay Street)
Saturday
VARSITY BLUES FOOTBALL: TORONTO VS. QUEEN’S GAELS
It’s the annual Shriner’s game with U of T’s most historic rival. Cross your fingers for a good tailgate.
1-3pm. Free for U of T students.
Varsity Stadium (299 Bloor Street West)
TORONTO NEW MUSIC MARATHON
Featuring The Lollipop People, Eve Egoyan, Book of Gnomes, and more. Presented by CONTACT Contemporary Music.
2-10pm. Free!
Yonge-Dundas Square
Sunday
SRI LANKAN FESTIVAL AT HARBOURFRONT
Sri Lankan Konda Kavum cake and Ceylon tea are all you need for a perfect Sunday. (Well, and maybe some meditation seminars, photo galleries, and crafts vendors.)
12-6pm. Free!
Harbourfront Centre (235 Queen’s Quay West)
MANIFESTO FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ARTS: MAIN EVENT
Celebrating the unity of the Toronto arts scene. Enjoy graffiti workshops, African drumming, and a concert featuring k-os and Rascalz.
Noon to 10pm. Free!
Nathan Phillips Square (Queen and Bay)
