Get out of your dorm room and recover from assignments with something fun!
With the Fall semester in full swing, it can be easy to forget to balance your school life with some fun as well. Fortunately, clubs and student groups on campus are organising all kinds of exciting events for you to check out! Whether you’re in the mood to attend a movie night, to let off some steam by fighting dragons in dungeons, or to drown your sorrows in free pancakes, there’s something for everyone below.
What: Cinema Studies Student Union Free Friday Films
Where: Innis Town Hall (2 Sussex Ave.)
When: Fridays at 7 pm
Free Friday Films are back, hosted by the UofT Cinema Studies Student Union (CINSSU)! Just ten minutes from Vic campus, head over to Innis Town Hall for free movies every Friday at 7 pm. All are welcome! September screenings include The Wolf of Wall Street, Sonatine, and Beautiful Scars. Check out the CINSSU website or Twitter page for more updates.
What: Hart House Theatre Productions
Where: 7 Hart House Circle
When: September 20, 22, and 24
Don’t miss Hart House’s upcoming theatre productions: Truth Values and Gender Roles in the World of Dance. Truth Values is an 80-minute solo production showcasing the stories and challenges of being a professional woman in male-dominated STEM fields. Curtains rise at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 20 at the Erindale Studio Theatre and on Thursday, September 22 at the Hart House Theatre. Tickets are $15 for students and $25 for adults.
Meanwhile, Gender Roles in the World of Dance dives into how gender stereotypes influence various dance styles, whether we should continue to cast within these norms, and how we can work to break away from them. Admission is free for everyone! Check it out on Saturday September 24 from 2-4 pm at the Hart House Theatre. Visit the Hart House Theatre website for tickets and other upcoming events.
What: UofT Tabletop Gaming Club Game Nights
Where: Student Commons, Fifth Floor (230 College Street)
When: Fridays, 6:30 pm-11 pm
The UofT Tabletop Gaming Club welcomes everyone to Friday Game Night! A variety of board, card, and role-playing games are available, and attendees are always welcome to bring their own games as well. Make sure to use the Huron Street entrance and arrive before 8 pm to be let in; additionally, there is an accessible elevator on the East side of the building and an accessible washroom on the fifth floor. Check out the club’s Facebook page for their Discord link and further updates.
What: Vic Drama Society High School Musical: 2 Shadowcast
Where: The Cat’s Eye (150 Charles St W)
When: September 23 and 24, 8 pm
The Vic Drama Society presents the iconic High School Musical: 2 along with live performances, drag, and water guns! For those who haven’t been to a Rocky Horror Picture Show performance, shadowcasting is a way to both appreciate and make fun of a cult classic by projecting the film while actors perform in front of the screen. There will also be a pre-show by Toronto drag legend Milkshook (playing Sharpay Evans), as well as games and prizes! Get tickets for just $5 and join in on the fun at The Cat’s Eye!
What: VUSAC Commuter Free Pancake Brunch
Where: The Cat’s Eye (150 Charles St W)
When: Tuesdays, 11 am-1 pm
Calling all commuters (or even non-commuters)! Come and enjoy free pancakes, get some swag, and meet the Victoria College Commuter Dons at the Victoria Off-Campus Association (VOCA)’s Tuesday Pancake Brunch! Chat, meet new friends, and cover your face in syrup. All are welcome, every Tuesday at The Cat’s Eye.
