Superstar: Tim Curry
This is a banner month for Tim Curry enthusiasts. First up, the OG “It” two-part miniseries recently dropped on Crave. His absolutely 100-per-cent committed and terrifying performance makes it a must-watch for spooky season. (It’s hard to pick a favourite line, but Curry indignantly growling, “I’m the eater of worlds, and of children!” before opening his fanged maw to consume a kid’s head is up there.) Next, you can sink your teefies into Curry’s memoir “Vagabond” (Oct. 14), which details his fascinating career. (Bonus: he narrates the audio book himself!) And, as was mentioned last week in this column, the new documentary “Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror” is screening in town. —Briony Smith
Concert: Geese
Geese, a genre-blending rock band out of New York City, might be the hottest ticket in Toronto this weekend. On the heels of their great new album “Getting Killed,” the four-piece are playing a sold-out show tonight at The Opera House (735 Queen St. East). Resale tickets were going for nearly $900 a pop a few days ago. So, what’s all the fuss about? It starts with frontman Cameron Winter, who sounds like a down-on-his-luck crooner trying to see just how far he can bend his baritone before it breaks. Backed by a blend of classic rock and post punk, Winter’s vocals and often surreal, sometimes addled lyrics reach exhilarating heights, song after song. —Ben Mussett
Album: CMAT, “Euro-Country”
If you were on TikTok at the end of the summer (and your algorithm thinks you have good taste), you’ve likely seen the Woke Macarena — a delightfully low-effort dance routine executed exclusively to Irish singer CMAT’s “Take a Sexy Picture of Me.” The cheeky, cheery pop tune is just the tip of the “Dunboyne Diana”’s gigantic iceberg. Performed in her signature witty style with fluttery yet roof-raising vocals, CMAT’s latest album “Euro-Country” is a love letter to her Celtic home. From raging at the sight of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s face in a gas station to considering her “bingo wings” as gifts from her mother in a moving ballad, each song is a pome in this lush apple cake. —Savannah Ridley
Dance: Fall for Dance North Festival
Dance lovers will be shimmying on down to the Bluma Appel Theatre (27 Front St. E.) this week as one of Canada’s largest international dance festivals, Fall Dance for North, returns on Wednesday for its 11th annual event, running through Oct. 26. This year’s festival features more than 30 artists. Highlights include three signature programs, with works by Canadian choreographer Esie Mensah, the U.K.‘s Royal Ballet and the Toronto street dancer Caroline “Lady C” Fraser. There will also be a bevy of free shows across the downtown core, including at OCAD University (between Oct. 21 and 23) and at Union Station (between Oct. 22 and 24). —Joshua Chong
