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Drake Trivia
Who, What, Where, When, Wednesdays!
Teams of 4 or less put their random knowledge to the test as host Terrance Balazo fires off questions ranging from sporting records and celebrity scandals to geographic discoveries and culinary lingo.
It’s only $2 to participate and the winning table gets an $80 Drake Gift Card, not to mention bragging rights! So grab a brew, enjoy a whole lot of laughs and get ready to play.
- Venue: Lounge
- Type: Games
- Cover: $2
- Time: Feb. 22, 2012, 8 p.m.
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Mike Doughty - The Book of Drugs: Reading, Concert, Q&A
Mike Doughty and his book, "The Book of Drugs." He'll read gleefully dark, haunted, and funny stories about addiction, the rise and bitter collapse of his band Soul Coughing, playing songs in between. There'll even be a Q&A with the audience.
- Venue: Underground
- Type: Live
- Cover: $22 Advanced
- Time: Feb. 23, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
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Weekend Startup w/ Boot Knives
Resident rockers Boot Knives take over the Lounge with an impressive repertoire of classic rock that's already garnered them a loyal following at Drake. Watch as they pull off vocals worthy of Bowie and Sting and throw down crazy guitar riffs Slash would be proud to have ripped. A self-proclaimed hootenanny - but with none of the 'nanny' and twice the 'hoot' - the band hits the stage every Thursday night to start your weekend with an all-out, home-grown dance-a-thon.
- Venue: Lounge
- Type: Live
- Cover: FREE
- Time: Feb. 23, 2012, 11 p.m.
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CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT W/ YOUNG GRASS + MORE
Join the OCAD INTM Thesis team as they collect some of the city's finest.
Young Grass
Brandon Barraclough & the Contemporary Issues
Scream for the Governess
thealphanerd
Necropussy- Venue: Underground
- Type: Live
- Cover: $5
- Time: Feb. 24, 2012, 8 p.m.
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DJ Your Boy Brian
Known for getting crowds off their feet, local favourite DJ Your Boy Brian seamlessly blends all genres into a feel-good party mix. Part of the More Proof collective, DJ Your Boy Brian takes having fun very, very seriously. Check out his mix from the White Light Series before stopping by the Lounge for a night of carefree fun.
- Venue: Lounge
- Type: DJ
- Cover: $10
- Time: Feb. 24, 2012, 10 p.m.
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ITZSOWEEZEE W/ TOM WRECKS + DEMIGGS
Itzsoweezee hits the Underground for its monthly whirlwind of wall-to-wall music - prepare to dance, smile and holler. Local favorite Tom Wrecks of the Stylusts crew captains the night with a rotating cast of stellar guest DJs. For a preview of what an Itzsoweezee Saturday night is all about, check out Tom Wrecks' Drake remix here. With roots in the A-Trak, visuals lighting up the screens and a foot in the mainstream, these guys throw a wild and crazy night. Itzsoweezee will make it easy - so easy - to get you on the dance floor.
- Venue: Underground
- Type: DJ
- Cover: $10
- Time: Feb. 24, 2012, 11 p.m.
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Queen West Gallery Tour
Every week Drake's art concierge Betty Ann Jordan explores the galleries and project spaces along the Queen West strip with an eye out for the best of the best. Whether you are an art aficionado or culturally curious, Betty Ann is sure to show you something a little unexpected. For updated tour information and weekly schedules please check out Art InSite.
- Venue: Lobby
- Type: Art
- Cover: $25 pp/$45 for 2
- Time: Feb. 25, 2012, 11:45 a.m.
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Poetry Slam
Local wordsmiths and performers shine at Toronto Poetry Slam, providing an evening of spoken word, lyrical mastery and friendly competition before an always packed house. $75 goes to the best performance of the night, so if you think your literary creations have what it takes to win, be sure to sign up at 730PM. And don't forget your sense of humour!
- Venue: Underground
- Type: Other
- Cover: $5
- Time: Feb. 25, 2012, 7 p.m.
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F*CKIN EH! - EH! TEAM DRAKE TAKEOVER
Canada's finest DJ collective The Eh! Team takes over The Drake on Saturday Feb 25. Whether you're in the Lounge or the Underground, you'll experience some of the finest turntablism this side of the parallel.
- Venue: Lounge, Underground
- Type: DJ
- Cover: $10
- Time: Feb. 25, 2012, 10 p.m.
