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Yasi's Ride-In Outdoor Movie Night

As part of the City of Toronto's annual Bike Month festivities, Yasi's Place (corner of Wallace and Campbell) will be hosting another Bicycle Movie Night.

Details are from the City's Bike Month events listing:

Yasi's Ride-In Outdoor Movie Night

Presented by: Yasi's Place

"Junction City" Weekend

"Junction City" Weekend - April 12 to 14, 2008

Looking to learn about the history of The Junction neighbourhood to the west of us? Come to the "Junction City" Weekend. There will be walking tours, photo exhibits, a re-created train platform, vaudeville shows, and much more.

Art Exhibit: Creative Activism

Martin ReisMartin Reis

What: An art exhibit showcasing creative activist art.
When: March 20 to April 19, opening reception March 20th.
Where: Toronto Free Gallery, 1277 Bloor St. W. (just east of Lansdowne).
Who: Many artists, including local resident Martin Reis (AKA Martino, Tino).

Martin Reis in an artist living in our neighbourhood. He is well-known, especially among the cycling community, for his photography, videos, and music. Much of his work includes snapshots of our neighbourhood, including a short art film that takes place at the Wallace Ave. pedestrian bridge. His series of films about his bicycle named "Olmo" also feature scenes from our neighbourhood and other parts of the west end of Toronto. He has also organized bicycle film screenings and art displays at Yasi's Place (corner of Wallace and Campbell), bringing many visitors to our neighbourhood.

Martin Reis

Martin Reis

Martin Reis, a local artists (photographer, musician, filmmaker) and avid cyclist.

141 Campbell Ave.

141 Campbell Ave.

A fun street address sign on a Campbell Ave. house.

Photo by Vic Gedris, 2008-03-15.

DigIn to Docs: Street Health Stories, and The Interventionists

DigIn - Monthly screenings of films in Toronto

Award-winning films about courageous people in challenging situations

DigIn, a community organization located in Toronto presents monthly screenings of NFB films focusing on social and environmental issues. Each screening will be followed by a discussion with experts on the films’ topics.

The event is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $4 per person and $8 per family.

Screenings at the Bloor Collegiate. 1141 Bloor St. West

DigIn to Docs: Through a Blue Lens

DigIn - Monthly screenings of films in Toronto

Award-winning films about courageous people in challenging situations

DigIn, a community organization located in Toronto presents monthly screenings of NFB films focusing on social and environmental issues. Each screening will be followed by a discussion with experts on the films’ topics.

The event is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $4 per person and $8 per family.

Screenings at the Bloor Collegiate. 1141 Bloor St. West

DigIn to Docs: Cheating Death

DigIn - Monthly screenings of films in Toronto

Award-winning films about courageous people in challenging situations

DigIn, a community organization located in Toronto presents monthly screenings of NFB films focusing on social and environmental issues. Each screening will be followed by a discussion with experts on the films’ topics.

The event is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $4 per person and $8 per family.

Screenings at the Bloor Collegiate. 1141 Bloor St. West

Walk Here

Walk Here

A sidewalk marking from the Walk Here community art project.

Raccoon painting on the Wallace Ave. Bridge

Raccoon painting on the Wallace Ave. Bridge

A painting of a raccoon climbing on the Wallace Ave. bridge.

Photo by Vic Gedris, December 31 2007.

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