A summer weekend filled with Turtles, or for some people more Guardians! But this week has geekery in the form of Trivia, Lectures, and Burlesque!

It’s also the Launch Week for Geeky improv with Bad Dog Theatre Company. They’ve got a new location (875 Bloor Street West near Ossington) and a lot of laughter! More Info Here

Tuesday August 12th

7:30 Woo Hoo Classic Simpsons Trivia – the Diorama-rama Edition

Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen Street West (Just West of Dufferin)

This month it’s bring your own Diorama! So celebrate four years of Simpson Trivia.

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Wednesday August 13th

9 pm The Black Museum Lectures: School of Shock “Classroom Safety Films” $15 ($12 in advance)

The Royal Cinema 608 College (between Ossington & Bathurst)

A look at ‘educational’ films from the 40s to 90s.

More Info Here

Friday August 15th

7:30 Tassels and Tabletop: Collectable Card Edition $10

The Monarch Tavern (12 Clinton Street just south of College)

Nerd Girl Burlesque’s August Show inspired by trading and collectable card. Watch the show and stick around for boardgames afterwards.

More Info Here

Sunday August 17th

12-6 Toronto Steampunk Society – Kensington Market Shopping Day

Get that last essential elusive piece for your costume in Toronto’s most ecectic shopping area, guided by those who know where to find what you need.

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Monday August 18th

9:30 Nerdy Talk PWYC

154 Danforth 2nd Floor (east of Broadview – above the Black Swan)

Stories about being a geek!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday August 20th

8-11 Chiseries Reading Series

Round – 152a Augusta (just north of Dundas in Kensington Market)

Featuring several authors and the unique ukulele stylings of Kari Maraan.

More Info Here

Saturday August 23rd

8-11 Ladies Night Returns

The Comic Book Lounge & Gallery 587A College Street (Clinton & College)

After the store closes, the gals take it over! Come alone or with geeky gal friends and chat comics and movies and crafting while imbibing and snacking. Best part? If someone recommends a comic that sounds interesting, you can pick it up right there!

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Wednesday August 27th

4-7 pm The F1rst Hero #1 Comic Release Party

Silver Snail 329 Yonge (just north of Dundas)

Celebrate the fruition of a successful crowdsource campaign and buy the first issue of this science fiction hero based comic. Get it signed by the creator/writer AnthonyRuttgaizer & Cover Artist Lee Moder

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6-8 pm Wayward #1 Comic Launch Party

GUU Sakabar 559 Bloor Street West (just east of Bathurst)

A new Image title featuring author Jim Zub, and cover artists Kalman Andrasofszky, Alina Urusov, Adam Warren, & Chip Zdarsky

More Info Here

Aug 28th-30th FANEXPO!

The Largest Convention in Toronto! More Info Here

Thursday August 28th

8- midnight Release of Press 2 to Start PokeCoustic EP

Iceman Videogames 632 Queen Street West (just west of Bathurst)

Featuring live performances by both Press 2 to Start and Debs & Errol

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Friday August 29th

9pm-2am GEEKPR0N’s Cosplay Ball $15 plus fees or $20 at the door (19+ event)

Mod Club Toronto – 722 College Street, just east of Ossington.

Just because the con floor’s closed, doesn’t mean that the party has stopped!

More Info Here – or Buy your tickets here!

Saturday August 30th

9pm – ?? Nerd Noise Nite (also on August 30)$10 per night

The Horseshoe Tavern 370 Queen Street West (just east of Spadina)

Toronto has so many geeky bands that this event has spilled over 2 nights! For who’s playing when and ticket info:

More Info Here

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