Sootoday's 100% Star Wars-free 4-day arts and entertainment outlook

It's corporate, baby! If there was really any doubt, The Revenge of the Sith is as corporate as they come. Lucas's latest installment of the Star Wars franchise has visually stunning special effects (replete with obvious signs of Peter Jackson envy), wooden dialoque capable of instant eye-glazing, an overabundance of video game development opportunities, and every other hook to ensure the blind adulation of its fans. If you are looking for something to do this weekend that is a little less marketed, less corporate and Jedi-less, Sootoday's 4-day arts and entertainment outlook will provide you with a variety of Skywalker-free alternatives for your consideration. We know that you will see the Sith flick regardless of what we say, but we wanted you to have other options for your entertainment, like the Star Wars character soundalike "Jeng Yi", a Korean Drum and Dance Company that will be performing at the Red Top Inn in Iron Bridge on Friday and Saturday evening.

If you have any other arts-related events or activities that you would like to add to our page, email us at [email protected].

(We will be updating this guide throughout the day)

THURSDAY, MAY 19TH

Dock’s Riverfront Grill (89 Foster Dr.) presents: Northern Jazz Ensemble

Reggie’s Place (458 Queen St. E.) presents: She and I

Royal Canadian Legion (96 Great Northern Rd.) presents: Northernaires

FRIDAY, MAY 20TH

Loplops ~ 651 Queen St. E. presents: Northern Jazz Ensemble and The Return of The Goulais River Rats. Advanced tickets $4. www.loplops.com

Downbeat Lounge ~ 740 Queen St. E. presents: The Malicious Malevolent Malcontents.
www.downbeatlounge.com

Red Top Motor Inn ~ Iron Bridge presents Korean Dru and Dance Company Jeng Yi . Korean dinner and show is $50 per person. For reservations please call 1.877.843.2100.
www.redtopmotorinn.com

Dock’s Riverfront Grill ~ 89 Foster Dr. presents: Bangers and Mash.

Canadian Night Club ~ 410 Pim St. presents: Cleveland Steamer.

Foggy Notions ~ 708 Queen St. E. presents: Bud Shamble.
www.foggy-notions.com

Elks Lodge ~ 216 Bay St presents: 5 Star Country.

Reggie’s Place ~ 458 Queen St. E. presents: She and I.

Esquire Club presents: Flashback.

Eagles Lodge ~ 246 Wellington W. present: Cimarron.

Madison’s Pub ~ 705 Pine St. presents: Smelter.

SATURDAY, MAY 21ST

Loplops ~ 651 Queen St. E. presents: Big Wheel and The Spokes.
www.loplops.com

The Downbeat Lounge ~ 740 Queen St. E. present: dj Saige.
www.downbeatlounge.com

Red Top Motor Inn ~ Iron Bridge presents Korean Drum and Dance Company Jeng Yi . Korean dinner and show is $50 per person. For reservations please call 1.877.843.2100.
www.redtopmotorinn.com

Dock’s Riverfront Grill ~ 89 Foster Dr. presents: Bangers and Mash.

Elks Lodge ~ 216 Bay St presents: 5 Star Country.

Foggy Notions ~ 708 Queen St. E. presents: Bud Shamble.
www.foggy-notions.com

Royal Canadian Legion ~ 96 Great Northern Rd. presents: The Northernaires.

Canadian Night Club ~ 410 Pim St. presents: Cleveland Steamer.

Reggie’s Place ~ 458 Queen St. E. presents: She and I.

Esquire Club presents: Flashback.

New American presents: 4 Way Stop.

Eagles Lodge ~ 246 Wellington W. present: Cimarron.

SUNDAY, MAY 22ND

Art Gallery of Algoma ~ 10 East St. present: Japanese Calligraphy with Marguerite Lippert. Practice techniques using Japanese Sumi brush. Workshop $40 and includes materials. Call 949.9067.

The Steamy Beam ~ 357 Great Northern Rd. presents: SLU 8pm.

O’Aces ~ 2 Queen St. E. presents: Jam Night.

Reggie’s Place ~ 458 Queen St. E. presents: Kenny S.

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