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A/S/L  WHERE Huntclub WHEN April 16 – 20, 2013 from 12pm – 9pm WHAT This show is a multimedia show that will make you second guess every sentence you type into a search engine. We’ve asked local artists Rose & Joy Broadbent, Alli Melanson, Lindsey Shields, Tyler Sammy/Gavin Whelehan, Amina Moon and Danny Shaddick to create pieces based on the subtle nuances of the Internet. You’re invited to partake in a fully interactive art experience! Expect movable installations, a StalkerBook, audio pieces, and an iPad of wonder. This is a show that needs audience participation to truly be complete.

Dwayne Gretzky does ‘Rumours’ by Fleetwood Mac  WHERE The Great Hall WHEN April 16, 2013 at 9pm WHAT On the very night that Fleetwood Mac play the Air Canada Centre, super hero cover band Dwayne Gretzky will play ‘Rumours’ from start to finish. There are less than 75 tickets left, and this event is sure to sell out, so get ‘em now at Soundscapes, Rotate This or on TicketFly!

Vitaly Pop-Up Sample Sale  WHERE Oz Studios (134 Ossington Ave) WHEN April 17 – 22, 2013 on Wednesday 12pm – 8pm / Thursday – Saturday 12pm – 12am / Sunday – Monday 12pm – 6pm WHAT Shop Vitaly up to 75% off, enjoy a Sapporo or Red Bull, enter some great contests, and listen to some tunes! In addition, they will be showcasing their brand new ‘Elements Collection,’ crafted from high quality titanium. Four of each new piece will be available for sale, nearly a month before the release date! SPECIAL GUEST BRANDS: Keyway, Luigi Sardo, Felony Case, Varsity Brown & Yummy Tummy.

Matt Paxton, The Beaches, Elissa Mielke & Heathers  WHERE Supermarket WHEN April 17, 2013 at 8:30pm WHAT Join these local musicians for a night of fantastic music.

J.D. Originals Presents: Young Rival  WHERE Rivoli WHEN April 17, 2013 at 9pm WHAT Young Rival are back in Toronto and taking part in the Jack Daniels Originals series with an early set at the Rivoli.

Humble Empire: Ingrid Gatin 1000 Lives Album Release  WHERE The Ossington WHEN April 17, 2013 at 10pm WHAT Humble Empire is back with another sure to be full of goodness music event. Check out  performances by Twin Voices followed by Ingrid Gatin and of course Mike Juneau playing his very best vinyl.

Dress Better Than You Feel  WHERE Pretty Freedom (165 Augusta Ave) WHEN April 18, 2013 at 7pm – 11pm WHAT Celebrate Pretty Freedom’s 3rd Birthday this Thursday night!

Portrait by Mark Peckmezian  WHERE Harbourfront Centre WHEN April 19, 2013 at 6pm – 10pm WHAT In advance of the official Contact Photography Festival month that is May, Mark Peckmezian is hosting a reception for his show entitled Portrait. This is a show that will surely highlight Mark’s uncanny ability to capture special moments in his portraits and is not to be missed. Be sure to check out our site next week for a review and make time to see the show between now June 16, 2013.

Photo by Gemma Warren of Cold Specks