While you lie in front of your big flat-screen TV complaining that there’s nothing on, just thank your lucky stars you’re not these kids from 1913, who had to go down to the old creepy knife sharpener to get their jollies.
Ah, the high wheel. A giant middle finger to all those losers who think extending the fork on a motorcycle is zany. Nah. Try riding a penny-farthing up a large hill, bro. Popping a wheelie will seem like child’s play afterwards. Trust.
Reclassification of sewage sludge has area farmers and local chefs on alert
Stratford star Cynthia dale plays Broadway diva in the musical 42nd Street
The Sheepdogs will be jamming at a (top secret) backyard in Toronto tonight at what is probably the hippest charity event ever: Servestock. Every summer, to benefit at-risk youth, musicians and celebs perform at a private backyard party, the location of which is only revealed to ticket holders.
Baby modeling was pretty cutthroat back in the day. Sure, this youngin was pretty much the Gisele Bundchen of babies, but she knew that if she didn’t lose a few ounces soon, she’d be just another flash in the pan, paving the way for a blond baby who was edgier and —gasp! — younger to take the rattle and crown.
Watch favourite local improv troupes like Pink Slip (pictured), Jape, British Teeth and many others battle it out in the early rounds of Sketch Com-Ageddon. The winner, um, marries Ben Affleck?!
Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor St. W., 416-551-6540. June 12-14.
Remember when hammering nails into random pieces of plywood with your friends was equal to throwing down the gauntlet of coolness? Well, in 1931, that’s how it was. As these ladies demonstrate, the act of nail-hammering was a great test of a woman’s attractiveness and strength. And you knew you hit the nail on the head when you made every other woman look like your mom.
Though she says she got into stand-up “by accident” in 2009, comedian Rhiannon Archer’s busy schedule (she’s pretty much booked this month, including a stint at this month’s NXNE festival) proves that there really is no such thing as an accident. Performing at the Rivoli tonight, we chatted with Archer about flying belts, the boys’ club of the comedy world and making herself laugh.
Indie folksters Evening Hymns, founded by singer and songwriter Jonas Bonnetta, are working away at a new album to be released this year that will be called Spectral Dusk. But to whet the appetites of eager fans chomping at the bit for a little hymnal action, the band has released a first taste of the album: the song “Arrows” is currently available via Soundcloud.
Before the women of Sex and the City and the girls of Girls, there were these dames: four single ladies from 1913 looking for Mr. Right to put a ring on it. When they weren’t going on disastrous picnic dates with textile workers, these BFFs were dishing on where to buy the latest girdle, exchanging tomato soup recipes and causing uproars by flashing ankle skin. And, of course, the one on the left was involved in an off-and-on relationship that was totally bad for her.
Puppy lovers, unite! This weekend is Woofstock, the annual doggie love-in which celebrates man’s best friend. Now in its ninth year, the St. Lawrence Market event is completely free, and includes a pooch-friendly high tea event at the King Edward Hotel, a Mr. and Mrs. Canine Canada Pageant, and the Running of the Pugs. Warning: a cute puppy overload will no doubt ensue.
