Good Gorilla

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Spooked at Good Gorilla

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401 Richmond Building

When we get into something, we go all-in —including Halloween! Not only did we step-up our decorations and candy selection for the month of October, but we screened the 1984 classic, Nightmare on Elm Street. We also hosted a Whiskey Tasting on Halloween night to warm our bodies up for the upcoming snowfalls (blog post coming soon!).

Tell us about your horror stories when you stop by our space for other upcoming events such as Boardgames Night, Workshops, or our next $10 Drop-in + Community Lunch!

Dusk to Dawn with postmoderndisco

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postmoderndisco

October has arrived, which means Nuit Blanche is coming on October 5th! postmoderndisco will be gracing our space with music full of eclectic, soulful vibes.

The evening will feature three sets with a half-hour intermission between each. You can check out all the other amazing exhibitions and art installations in 401 Richmond throughout the breaks before coming back to jam with the band.

All are welcome. Get ready to vibe with us.

About postmoderndisco:
What began as composer/producer Mandy Woo’s solo project, postmoderndisco is now an eclectic all-girl trio with the addition of horn player Esther Khew and pop R&B vocalist Jennah B. Their influences play off each other to create atmospheric, cinematic beats fused with East-Asian influences and soulful melodies. The latest single, “Dusk,” can be found on Soundcloud and the EP “Chasing Memories” can be found on iTunes and all other media outlets. Their next EP is set to be released before the end of the year.

Saturday, October 5th | Dusk to Dawn
Set #1 – 7:45pm – 8:30pm
Set #2 – 9:00pm – 9:45pm
Set #30 – 10:15pm – 11:00pm

Good Gorilla Summer-ized

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Illustration by Hugh Langis

We’re not ready to let go of the heat and the sun! We’ve hosted many community events this summer and got our members more engaged — depending on what you consider active activities; SPARty Block Party, multiple board/video games nights, volleyball, Munch Squad, and the newly added Breakfast club. Along with this, we’ve also had our usual line up of Community Lunches, Dungeons & Dragons, and Book Club.

Hopefully, these continuous events will tie us over for the Toronto winter blues.

Member Musings: Lauren Rabindranath

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Get to know our members in their current season of interests and work.

Photo by Sarah Köhler

Lauren is a communications consultant and copywriter. She helps clients create effective communications, define and develop their brand voice, and share their stories with the audiences that need to hear them. She works across industries, including health care, tech, insurance, and real estate, helping clients simplify and share their ideas.

Recent Loves:
The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser, an excellent short article that explores gendered roles and relationships.

Barry and Fleabag, are both easy-to-watch, comedic shows.

Favourites:
Inspiration comes daily from the talented people in the space — it’s impossible to pick favourites, but I love sneaking a peek at Gracia and Vanda’s screens.

Otherwise…
Visually, Ryan Hewett‘s paintings
Texturally, Cecile Bahnsen‘s distinct use of fabrics
Melodically, Hiatus Kaiyote‘s tunes
Narratively, Carmen Maria Machado‘s words
Comprehensively, Mara Hoffman‘s collections and ethos

Kickstart Motivation for those perpetually exploring ‘what’s next’:
“If the path before you is clear, you’re probably on someone else’s.”
– Joseph Campbell

Fun Fact:
Lauren has been part of Good Gorilla since our first year! She was our very first Community Manager.

Flash Updates

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If you’ve walked past our glass doors, you might’ve noticed the brand new News Board! To help members and the public keep up-to-date with all our monthly events, give this lovely letter board a read.

Announcements range from Public Events like the Community Lunch or 401’s SPARTY Block Party to Members Events such as Book Club, Munch Squad, and Games Night.

Now you can see all the shenanigans at our Gorilla Park!

Wear with Pride

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We’ve created new enamel pins to show our support for LGBTQ2S members within and outside of our community! Designed by Erin Minuskin and illustrated by Gracia Lam, this collaboration has our usual spotty Good Gorilla banana peeled back to reveal a rainbow.

Furthermore, 50% of the proceeds from these pins will be donated to PFLAG CANADA. We, as a community believe in celebrating and supporting LGBTQ2S people of all ages, races, and abilities.

Limited Edition of only 100.

Purchase them at our online store!