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NXNE Guide to After-Parties, BBQs and 'Secret' Sets
- Posted on Jun 14th 2011 5:30PM by Melody Lau
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Wednesday, June 15
Josh Reichmann 'After Live' Release Party / Hunter & Cook #9 Magazine Launch: To celebrate the June 21 release of his record 'After Live,' Toronto artist Josh Reichmann (also one half of duo Bad Tits with DFA 1979's Sebastien Grainger) will be throwing a BBQ at this year's NXNE. In conjunction with Hunter & Cook Magazine, attendees will be treated to free music from Reichmann, fellow Hand Drawn Dracula labelmate Brian Borcherdt and many more. Also, a free issue of Hunter & Cook and lots of food!
What: BBQ Party
Where: 960 Queen St. West, back courtyard
When: 5:00-9:30PM
How Much: $10 gets you in plus a free issue of Hunter & Cook, a copy of 'After Live' plus yummy food.
Go Folk Yourself: Audioblood Media has devised a clever, interactive element to their shows this year by using Twitter for their guestlist. To attend this patio party, which will feature Audioblood artists Brett Caswell, Charlotte Cornfield, Revelstoke and Emma Hill, all you have to do is Tweet the hashtag #ABDOESNXNE and you're in!
What: Patio Party
Where: The Central, 603 Markham St.
When: 7:00-11PM
How Much: Free, all you have to do is Tweet #ABDOESNXNE
Woodys Vodka Cooler 'Happy Hour': Who doesn't enjoy happy hour! Woodys Vodka will be stationed at the NXPO at the Hyatt King Street between June 15-17, between 2:00-4:00PM, and you can try out their new Vodka cola flavour!
Secret guests at the Garrison: Suuns
Watch the Video for Josh Reichmann's 'All Day Wrong' (Sebastien Grainger Remix)
What: BBQ Party
Where: 960 Queen St. West, back courtyard
When: 5:00-9:30PM
How Much: $10 gets you in plus a free issue of Hunter & Cook, a copy of 'After Live' plus yummy food.
Go Folk Yourself: Audioblood Media has devised a clever, interactive element to their shows this year by using Twitter for their guestlist. To attend this patio party, which will feature Audioblood artists Brett Caswell, Charlotte Cornfield, Revelstoke and Emma Hill, all you have to do is Tweet the hashtag #ABDOESNXNE and you're in!
What: Patio Party
Where: The Central, 603 Markham St.
When: 7:00-11PM
How Much: Free, all you have to do is Tweet #ABDOESNXNE
Woodys Vodka Cooler 'Happy Hour': Who doesn't enjoy happy hour! Woodys Vodka will be stationed at the NXPO at the Hyatt King Street between June 15-17, between 2:00-4:00PM, and you can try out their new Vodka cola flavour!
Secret guests at the Garrison: Suuns
Thursday, June 16
Slapback + NXNE Presents -- Analogue Gallery Argentinian / Spanish BBQ : Slapback Media, a new PR and special events collective, will hold its first BBQ this year at the Analogue Gallery on Queen St. West. The day party will feature performances from some of the city's best talent, including Forest City Lovers, the Elwins and Zeus's Neil Quin. Free food and cheap drinks are also in store!
What: BBQ Party
Where: Analogue Gallery, 673 Queen St. West
When: 2:30-7:00PM
How Much:Wristbands accepted or $12 gets you free food and cheap drinks.
Grilled Cheese Sunburn -- An Untold City NXNE Party: Who doesn't like a good grilled cheese sandwich? If you're sick of the BBQ options out there during NXNE, then stop by this day show hosted by the Untold City and enjoy performances from Makeout Videotape, Rattail and Foxes in Fiction.
What: Day show
Where: 676 College St. (above People's Dry Cleaners)
When: 3:00-8:00PM
How Much: Pay what you can
Live in Bellwoods: It's hot during NXNE so why bother running from venue to venue or standing on a sunny, hot patio when you can just grab a spot in the shade, under a tree at Trinity Bellwoods park? For the second year in a row, 'Live in Bellwoods' is presenting a week-long mini-festival of its own, holding performances from Thursday to Sunday featuring acts such as Tokyo Police Club's Graham Wright, Allie Hughes, DD/MM/YYYY, Chains of Love and more! Grab a picnic blanket, bring some snacks, sit back and relax!
What: Picnic
Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park
When: 2:00-5:00PM
How Much: Free
Secret guests at the El Mocambo: PS I Love You
Watch Imaginary Cities Perform at 'Live In Bellwoods,' NXNE 2010
What: BBQ Party
Where: Analogue Gallery, 673 Queen St. West
When: 2:30-7:00PM
How Much:Wristbands accepted or $12 gets you free food and cheap drinks.
Grilled Cheese Sunburn -- An Untold City NXNE Party: Who doesn't like a good grilled cheese sandwich? If you're sick of the BBQ options out there during NXNE, then stop by this day show hosted by the Untold City and enjoy performances from Makeout Videotape, Rattail and Foxes in Fiction.
What: Day show
Where: 676 College St. (above People's Dry Cleaners)
When: 3:00-8:00PM
How Much: Pay what you can
Live in Bellwoods: It's hot during NXNE so why bother running from venue to venue or standing on a sunny, hot patio when you can just grab a spot in the shade, under a tree at Trinity Bellwoods park? For the second year in a row, 'Live in Bellwoods' is presenting a week-long mini-festival of its own, holding performances from Thursday to Sunday featuring acts such as Tokyo Police Club's Graham Wright, Allie Hughes, DD/MM/YYYY, Chains of Love and more! Grab a picnic blanket, bring some snacks, sit back and relax!
What: Picnic
Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park
When: 2:00-5:00PM
How Much: Free
Secret guests at the El Mocambo: PS I Love You
Friday, June 17
Kops Records In-Store: In-stores are the go-to place for free all-ages shows so it's no surprise that record stores step it up for NXNE. The fine folks at Kops have a killer lineup with Cults, Teenanger, F--- Up's Ben "Young Guv" Cook and Actual Water all on the bill.
What: In-store performance
Where: Kops Records, 229 Queen St. West
When: 5:30-8:30PM
How Much: Free
Kelp Records / Oh! Canada East Meats West BBQ: Kite Hill, the Elwins, Slow Down Molasses, Shuyler Jansen, Pink Moth are all slated to perform while you chow down.
What: BBQ
Where: Global Village Backpackers, 460 King St. West
When: 12:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free
159 Manning BBQ 2011: 159 Manning will be holding their 3rd annual party this year and even though tickets are $30 (and must be purchased in advance), you will get your money's worth. Included in this all-day party are performances from the likes of Buck 65 and Julie Fader, as well as readings from local writers Kate Carraway and Chandler Levack. Oh, and don't forget about those barbequed goods, they're roasting a pig on a spit! Yup, you've been warned, vegans!
What: BBQ Party
Where: 159 Manning St.
When: 12:30-11:00PM
How Much: $30. Tickets are available at Rotate This! or by appointment at 159 Manning.
The Jägermeister and Exclaim! Annual BBQ BASH: This annual BBQ party is invite-only but for a chance to win an invite and see bands like Young Rival and Monster Truck play check out Exclaim's website.
What: BBQ Party
Where: 1296 Queen St.
When: 3:30-8:30PM
How Much: Free / invite-only.
Live in Bellwoods: The Balconies, Olenka and the Autumn Lovers, Enjoy Your Pumas, Doldrums, Charlotte Cornfield and Freedom or Death play Friday.
What: Picnic
Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park
When: 2:00-5:00PM
How Much: Free
Daps / Whippersnapper / Snakes and Ladders BBQ Party: Taking the best of both worlds, this collective of local, creative folks are bringing the BBQ party into the night, hosting an all-ages, pay-what-you-can night of delicious food and great music featuring Rich Aucoin, Doldrums and more.
What: Evening BBQ Party
Where: Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture, 167 Augusta Ave.
When: 4:00PM-12:30AM
How Much: Pay what you can
Watch a Video From 159 Manning BBQ 2010
What: In-store performance
Where: Kops Records, 229 Queen St. West
When: 5:30-8:30PM
How Much: Free
Kelp Records / Oh! Canada East Meats West BBQ: Kite Hill, the Elwins, Slow Down Molasses, Shuyler Jansen, Pink Moth are all slated to perform while you chow down.
What: BBQ
Where: Global Village Backpackers, 460 King St. West
When: 12:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free
159 Manning BBQ 2011: 159 Manning will be holding their 3rd annual party this year and even though tickets are $30 (and must be purchased in advance), you will get your money's worth. Included in this all-day party are performances from the likes of Buck 65 and Julie Fader, as well as readings from local writers Kate Carraway and Chandler Levack. Oh, and don't forget about those barbequed goods, they're roasting a pig on a spit! Yup, you've been warned, vegans!
What: BBQ Party
Where: 159 Manning St.
When: 12:30-11:00PM
How Much: $30. Tickets are available at Rotate This! or by appointment at 159 Manning.
The Jägermeister and Exclaim! Annual BBQ BASH: This annual BBQ party is invite-only but for a chance to win an invite and see bands like Young Rival and Monster Truck play check out Exclaim's website.
What: BBQ Party
Where: 1296 Queen St.
When: 3:30-8:30PM
How Much: Free / invite-only.
Live in Bellwoods: The Balconies, Olenka and the Autumn Lovers, Enjoy Your Pumas, Doldrums, Charlotte Cornfield and Freedom or Death play Friday.
What: Picnic
Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park
When: 2:00-5:00PM
How Much: Free
Daps / Whippersnapper / Snakes and Ladders BBQ Party: Taking the best of both worlds, this collective of local, creative folks are bringing the BBQ party into the night, hosting an all-ages, pay-what-you-can night of delicious food and great music featuring Rich Aucoin, Doldrums and more.
What: Evening BBQ Party
Where: Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture, 167 Augusta Ave.
When: 4:00PM-12:30AM
How Much: Pay what you can
Saturday, June 18
M for Montreal & Brooklyn Vegan Present Bruise Cruise at NXNE: Taking shows literally to a new place, M for Montreal and Brooklyn Vegan have teamed up this year to bring you a free day time show on a boat. Yes, a boat!
Who: Ty Segall, Young Governor, Uncle Bad Touch and Jesuslesfilles.
What: Boat Party
Where: Boat leaves from 207 Queens Quay West
When: Boarding 1:30PM, Departure 2:00PM, Dock time 5:00PM
How Much: Free
Kops Records In-Store: Sandman Viper Command, Heartbeat Hotel and Rob Moir all perform.
What: In-store performance
Where: Kops Records
When: 6:00-8:00PM
How Much: Free
Sunrise Records In-Store: Three Blue Teardrops, Tennessee Voodoo Coupe, Freeman Dre and the Kitchen Party and Jo Williamson play live.
What: In-store performance
Where: Sunrise Records
When: 2:30-6:00PM
How Much: Free
'The Order of Good Cheer' NXNE Mixer: A "sky yard," drinks and free music -- what more do you want? The Darcys and Samantha Savage Smith are just some of the acts on hand to provide the tunes.
What: Day show
Where: Drake Hotel Sky Yard, 1150 Queen St. West
When: 3:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free
White Whale's '7 Year Itch' Birthday Party: White Whale Records will be celebrating their 7th birthday this year with a free showcase at the Bellevue in Kensington Market, with performances from Snailhouse, the Mohawk Lodge and more!
What: Day show
Where: The Bellevue, 61 Bellevue Ave
When: 1:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free
NXNE All-Ages show: Are your kids or underaged friends feeling left out what with all the late-night shows? This year, NXNE is making sure people no matter their age are able to have a memorable experience. Two Toronto clubs, the Rivoli and Sneaky Dee's, will open their doors during the day for all-ages shows, featuring performances from Horse Feathers, Whale Tooth, Peelander-Z and more!
Who: Secret Cities, Horse Feathers, Bialystoker, Whale Tooth, Kalle Mattson
Where: The Rivoli, 332 Queen St. West
When: 1:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free with wristbands/badges or $10
Who: Peelander-Z, Cartoons, Child Bite, the Get Nuns, Dead Bent
Where: Sneaky Dee's, 431 College St.
When: 1:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free with wristbands/badges or $10
Live in Bellwoods : Performances by Allie Hughes, Forest City Lovers, Sweet Thing, Lake Forest, Harlan Pepper, Slow Down, Molasses.
What: Picnic
Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park
When: 2:00-5:00PM
How Much: Free
Civil Disobedience -- Musical Sit-In :1059 Bathurst always hosts some of the wildest unofficial parties during music festivals in Toronto, but this backyard BBQ sounds like a more relaxed affair as this will be the last NXNE party the house will hold.
What: BBQ party with bands
Where: 1059 Bathurst St.
When: 2:00-8:00PM
How Much: Free
Thee Festive Afternoon Hangover Cure: Vancouver, B.C., retro rockers Chains of Love are joined by Hot Kid, Modern Superstitions and Two Koreas.
What: Day show
Where: Reposado Norte Room, 136 Ossington Avenue
When: 4:00PM-8:00PM
How Much: Free
NotXNE: Though not an official showcase of NXNE, the Delaware House is well-known for their intimate shows that take place in a tiny barn in the backyard (the members of Toronto's Wilderness of Manitoba live here).
Who: The Wilderness of Manitoba, Carnival Moon, and more.
What: Unofficial show
Where: The Delaware House, 340 Delaware Avenue
When: 9:30PM
How Much: Free
Pop Your Red Bull Rooftop Party: Free food and Red Bull on a rooftop? Sounds like the ideal Saturday afternoon! Just don't attempt to jump; Red Bull doesn't actually give you wings. We repeat: it doesn't.
Who: DJ Valeo, DJ M-Rock
What: Rooftop party
Where: 381 Queen St. West
When: 3:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free. Just RSVP here: cora@popmontreal.com
Watch the Sheepdogs Perform at 'Live In Bellwoods,' NXNE 2010
Who: Ty Segall, Young Governor, Uncle Bad Touch and Jesuslesfilles.
What: Boat Party
Where: Boat leaves from 207 Queens Quay West
When: Boarding 1:30PM, Departure 2:00PM, Dock time 5:00PM
How Much: Free
Kops Records In-Store: Sandman Viper Command, Heartbeat Hotel and Rob Moir all perform.
What: In-store performance
Where: Kops Records
When: 6:00-8:00PM
How Much: Free
Sunrise Records In-Store: Three Blue Teardrops, Tennessee Voodoo Coupe, Freeman Dre and the Kitchen Party and Jo Williamson play live.
What: In-store performance
Where: Sunrise Records
When: 2:30-6:00PM
How Much: Free
'The Order of Good Cheer' NXNE Mixer: A "sky yard," drinks and free music -- what more do you want? The Darcys and Samantha Savage Smith are just some of the acts on hand to provide the tunes.
What: Day show
Where: Drake Hotel Sky Yard, 1150 Queen St. West
When: 3:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free
White Whale's '7 Year Itch' Birthday Party: White Whale Records will be celebrating their 7th birthday this year with a free showcase at the Bellevue in Kensington Market, with performances from Snailhouse, the Mohawk Lodge and more!
What: Day show
Where: The Bellevue, 61 Bellevue Ave
When: 1:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free
NXNE All-Ages show: Are your kids or underaged friends feeling left out what with all the late-night shows? This year, NXNE is making sure people no matter their age are able to have a memorable experience. Two Toronto clubs, the Rivoli and Sneaky Dee's, will open their doors during the day for all-ages shows, featuring performances from Horse Feathers, Whale Tooth, Peelander-Z and more!
Who: Secret Cities, Horse Feathers, Bialystoker, Whale Tooth, Kalle Mattson
Where: The Rivoli, 332 Queen St. West
When: 1:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free with wristbands/badges or $10
Who: Peelander-Z, Cartoons, Child Bite, the Get Nuns, Dead Bent
Where: Sneaky Dee's, 431 College St.
When: 1:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free with wristbands/badges or $10
Live in Bellwoods : Performances by Allie Hughes, Forest City Lovers, Sweet Thing, Lake Forest, Harlan Pepper, Slow Down, Molasses.
What: Picnic
Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park
When: 2:00-5:00PM
How Much: Free
Civil Disobedience -- Musical Sit-In :1059 Bathurst always hosts some of the wildest unofficial parties during music festivals in Toronto, but this backyard BBQ sounds like a more relaxed affair as this will be the last NXNE party the house will hold.
What: BBQ party with bands
Where: 1059 Bathurst St.
When: 2:00-8:00PM
How Much: Free
Thee Festive Afternoon Hangover Cure: Vancouver, B.C., retro rockers Chains of Love are joined by Hot Kid, Modern Superstitions and Two Koreas.
What: Day show
Where: Reposado Norte Room, 136 Ossington Avenue
When: 4:00PM-8:00PM
How Much: Free
NotXNE: Though not an official showcase of NXNE, the Delaware House is well-known for their intimate shows that take place in a tiny barn in the backyard (the members of Toronto's Wilderness of Manitoba live here).
Who: The Wilderness of Manitoba, Carnival Moon, and more.
What: Unofficial show
Where: The Delaware House, 340 Delaware Avenue
When: 9:30PM
How Much: Free
Pop Your Red Bull Rooftop Party: Free food and Red Bull on a rooftop? Sounds like the ideal Saturday afternoon! Just don't attempt to jump; Red Bull doesn't actually give you wings. We repeat: it doesn't.
Who: DJ Valeo, DJ M-Rock
What: Rooftop party
Where: 381 Queen St. West
When: 3:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free. Just RSVP here: cora@popmontreal.com
Sunday, June 19
'Static Zine & Via Sky Blue Sky Presents...': Static Zine will be making its premiere this year at NXNE with their first issue and they're celebrating with a launch party (in conjunction with the online video series Via Sky Blue Sky) that'll take place in both a sandwich shop and park! Word has it there's a band to march everyone down from the shop to the park so it's BYOT (Bring Your Own Tambourine).
What: Day party/picnic
Where: Sky Blue Sky Sandwiches (605 Bloor St. West) followed by Christie Pits Park (79 Crawford St.)
When: 2:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free
Live in Bellwoods: DD/MM/YYYY, Megan Bonnell, Teenage Kicks, Jess Hill, Revelstoke, Hands and Teeth are all on the bill.
What: Picnic
Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park
When: 2:00-5:00PM
How Much: Free
Watch DD/MM/YYYY's Video for 'Imagine'
What: Day party/picnic
Where: Sky Blue Sky Sandwiches (605 Bloor St. West) followed by Christie Pits Park (79 Crawford St.)
When: 2:00-6:00PM
How Much: Free
Live in Bellwoods: DD/MM/YYYY, Megan Bonnell, Teenage Kicks, Jess Hill, Revelstoke, Hands and Teeth are all on the bill.
What: Picnic
Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park
When: 2:00-5:00PM
How Much: Free
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