TV: ‘Widow’s Bay’
Something is off in Widow’s Bay, a quaint yet menacing New England seaside town that feels ripped from a Stephen King novel. Everything looks orderly, but once the locals start talking, a murky past slips through that none of them seems eager to revisit. That puts Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) on edge when a big-city journalist begins digging into rumours of cannibalism and witchcraft. “Parks and Recreation” writer Katie Dippold’s sharp blend of horror and comedy makes Apple TV’s new thriller one of the best new shows this year and one that’s built for awards season. — David Friend
Music: Joe Pernice, ‘Sunny, I Was Wrong’
The latest album from this underrated Toronto singer-songwriter (by way of Boston and Brooklyn) is a decidedly low-key affair, blending gentle Americana and affecting blue-eyed soul. Along with members of the Sadies and Barenaked Ladies in his backing band, notable guests include Aimee Mann and Jimmy Webb. But it’s “I’d Rather Look Away,” featuring Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake, that stands out farthest, elegantly mapping the space between heartbreak and regret. — Doug Brod
Documentary: ‘The Dark Wizard’
The filmmakers behind the wonderful mountaineering documentary “The Alpinist” return with a stunning four-episode docuseries dedicated to another climbing great, Dean Potter. This portrait of the free solo artist showcases his eye-popping mastery of highlighting and BASE jumping, along with his invention of freeBASEing, allowing him to essentially fly like the ravens he idolized. The piece deftly balances between being a brazen hagiography of an inspirational freethinker and an unvarnished look at the mental-health issues that often drove away those around him. — Briony Smith
Visual Art: OCAD GradEx
OCAD University’s annual graduate showcase is the city’s largest free art and design exhibition, taking over the entire university campus. I caught a sneak peek earlier this week and this year’s edition features a dazzling array of works — from sculpture and industrial design to printmaking and photography, offering a tantalizing glimpse of the up-and-coming talent in our city’s arts scene. Don’t miss Lea Ovčina’s detailed etchings on Japanese washi paper and Hayeon Song’s “White Bull,” an impressive, life-sized replica of a Mercedes car made of cardboard and tracing paper. The exhibition runs through the weekend and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. — Joshua Chong
