I apologize for the disappearance. I was avalanched with other priorities but I have returned for the summer! Hurray!
So if you're looking for events to hit this weekend, here are some suggestions.
Saturday, June 28
So if you're looking for events to hit this weekend, here are some suggestions.
Saturday, June 28
Ohbijou @ Harbourfront Centre (FREE)
If affordability is high on your list of importance, this show is perfect for the wallets. Local darlings, Ohbijou will grace the Harbourfront stage with a melodic afternoon set of soothing tunes. The band hasn't released anything new of late, but hopefully they are working on fresh material between tour dates and will test it out on the crowd tomorrow - fingers crossed. Ohbijou will be playing at (approx) 3:30 and they will also be playing a show in Quebec on August 1.
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Sunday, June 29
S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival
If you're up for some driving and lots of music, go on down to this year's S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival. Taking place in St. Catherine's every year, over 150 bands will be performing throughout the day on 15 different stages. Although not particularly my type of event, there are quite a few highlights worth checking out. My picks - Everlea, Magneta Lane, Lights, Sailboats are White, Spiral Beach, and The Most Serene Republic (who seem just a tad out of place, in my opinion) Tickets are $25, which is quite reasonable, at Rotate This.
SPECIAL WEEKEND EVENT - PRIDE WEEK
Regardless of your sexual orientation, I think we can all agree that Pride Week in Toronto is buckets of fun. On the musical spectrum of Pride, there will be countless amounts of free shows this weekend. Unfortunately, I can't attend most of these shows because I will be stuck at work, but here are a few highlights that you should definitely go see. If not for yourself, please do it for me.
Saturday, June 28
Dance Yourself to Death, 4 p.m. @ South Stage
Melanie C (of the Spice Girls), 6 p.m. @ Wellesley Stage
Uh Huh Her, 7 p.m. @ South Stage
Fritz Helder & The Phantoms, 9 p.m. @ Wellesley Stage
The Hidden Cameras, 11 p.m. @ South Stage
Sunday, June 29
Kids on TV, 3 p.m. @ South Stage
MEN, 4 p.m. @ South Stage
Shitt Hott, 4 p.m. @ Alexander Parkette Stage
Jully Black, 7:30 p.m. @ Wellesley Stage
* For maps and such, pick up a free copy of the 2008 Pride Guide at various locations around Toronto. Or check out http://www.pridetoronto.com/
That's all the fun I can provide for now. I will be back tomorrow (that's right) with more! We have so much to catch up on, my dear.
Now go out and party! Go and show Sam Roberts that us kids truly know how to dance to rock and roll!
