socialite stories for the weekend of October 22 – 25

Lotsof good shit this weekend, especially with the image nation film feststarting tonight. If you’re lucky, you have a ticket to the openingfilm Hollywood,je t’aime.

Thursday
ParkingNightclub with DJ MINI (1296 Amherst).

Friday

Lickety Split smut zine is inaugurating a new monthly dance party and fundraiser in celebration of sex positive community and DIY publishing starting tonight, 10 pm at Woof Bar (1661, Sainte-Catherine E.). It’s a frolicking dance party featuring DJ Noisy Nora, DJ Muscleman, DJ Mitz, DJ Horsecock, Supr Fossl Powr.

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Saturday
Lecture:BEYOND PRISONS, TOWARD COMMUNITY STRATEGIES: SUPPORTING WORK WITHINAND AGAINST PRISONS at the Comité Social Centre-Sud at 1710 Beaudry(metro Beaudry) from 4 pm to 6 pm.

LAROUX (who insists she’s not gay) plays at Cabaret juste pour rire(2111 St-Laurent). Probs all sold out.

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