January’s Back To Work Newsletter

Howdy, folks!

We’re back! Well, most of us didn’t really *GO* anywhere per se, but I mean like we’re back to the grind! How were your holidays? Did you eat a lot of food? Exchange gifts? Boop a cute animal on the nose? Spent too much on cute clothes to keep you warm? Any of those are fine, imo.

Anyways, it’s January and you know what that means… EVENTS AND LOTS OF STUFF! The fun doesn’t stop in December. Let’s do this!

But honestly…..

 

Don’t forget, there’s Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to calendar@handeyesociety.com at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our Facebook Group (as long as it’s relevant to local games/playful media and doesn’t violate our Code of Conduct), or @ us on Twitter for a RT.

WHERE TO JAUNT – EVENTS

January 8

Toronto Gaymers are back at it with their casual fighting game drop-in event, Fight Club, hosted at The Hive! Bee there 🐝(I’m so sooo sorry for that pun)

January 9

DMG is starting off the month with a GM (Game Master) Club! Want to learn how to be one in a safe space? You got it!

January 10

Let’s party like it’s 3308 and not 2019! Come party at Digital Nights hosted by Cybeats at 10pm. Yeah, let’s do that! Woo! *puts on dancing shoes* OKAY I’M READY.

January 19

Anime Shogatsu 2019 is here! Yeeeeeeeeah! Go celebrate anime culture and the Japanese new year… in style! 😎

Happy birthday 1999! You’re 20 years old! You’re doing amazing, sweetie! Wait…. *feels old* 😭

July 12 (lol)

TransformerCon. ‘Nuff said.

January 13

Canadian Toycon for y’all who like to collect. As a matter of fact, January seems to be popular with toy-related events. Very interesting…

February 1

It’s cold out there, folks, so check out the Toronto Tea Festival! There’s always time for tea, imo.

WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS

January 4

Long Winter! This time it’ll be at the Gladstone Hotel. A cute home if I do say so myself! Oh, and it’s all-ages and accessible! YES!

 

January 7

Toronto Top Tiers is back, bayby!! Fighting games for all-a-y’all! Prepare to get STUNNED. Thanks, The Hive! You’ve always BEEn there for us. (lol)

January 14

Friends Play Games #118 (That’s a lot of games)

January 22

Get Even Gaymes Night! Board Game night for all the tabletop lovers out there!

Bonus Stage: January Edition! Sign up below and talk for all of five minutes (OR LESS) in front of a friendly crowd of fellow game devs. 💕

January 23

DMG is hosting a Tabletop Game Night! Go play Monsterhearts 2!

January 28

Friends Play Games #119! Make friends! Play games, discourse and FUN…!

January 30

Torontaru–January 2019 Edition!

COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

Humber College has a new building going live in January called The Centre for Technology Innovation that is dedicated to students solving problems with industry partners. The space will be filled with computers, Cintiqs, VR/AR kits, a maker-space, mo-cap cameras plus heavy industrial equipment from the School of Applied Technology!

MAKE A GAME THIS MONTH PLEASE

#ICYMI

AHHHHHHH Toronto’s Ryan Roth shared this cool gif of a game him and his team are working on!

 

CONGRATS TO THE DRINKBOX TEAM! #ALLCAPS #🥑

Daniel has a new game! Go play it! Stare at the eyebrows!

 

A Christmas Peril launched and 100% of proceeds are donated to a local charity in Toronto! Ahh!

 

BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Early Bird Post! Next month InterAccess is hosting a workshop! Interactive Writing with Texture: Valentine’s Edition! (Spots Limited!)

Vector Festival’s open call for submissions!

Returning festival curators Martin Zeilinger and Katie Micak are seeking new media artworks for inclusion in a flagship exhibition to be hosted by InterAccess, as well as offsite screenings, performances, and online projects. The deadline for submissions is February 01, 2019 (midnight). The festival will take place in Toronto from July 11-14, 2019.

InterAccess is looking for curators!

InterAccess is currently seeking exhibition proposals from curators with experience developing and presenting exhibitions of new media art. We invite proposals for curated solo exhibitions or group exhibitions that highlight critical approaches to emerging and experimental new media arts practices.

InterAccess is committed to supporting underrepresented voices in new media art. We welcome applications from curators from diverse backgrounds.

Xpace Cultural Centre is looking for submissions!

Xpace Cultural Centre is seeking artworks from student and emerging artists for a group exhibition tentatively titled “The Bald Eagle’s Claw”, curated by Philip Leonard Ocampo. The exhibition will run from July 5 – August 3, 2019.

Deadline January 9th!

MORE SUBMISSIONS LMAO

Hamilton Artists Inc.’s call for submissions!

Hamilton Artists Inc. is seeking dynamic proposals from artists, collectives and curators at various stages of their careers for its numerous exhibition platforms and public programs. The Inc. is mandated to exhibit a range of artistic disciplines and career levels, and to exhibit a cross-section of artists from local, regional and national communities.

Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city — many of which are not organized by Hand Eye Society — and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to calendar@handeyesociety.com before the month in which the event takes place.

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