Events

The community-based linux distribution, Fedora, is about to release version 9, and developers and enthusiasts will be having a get-together at linuxcaffe, to celebrate. Fedora is the free and open development branch of Red Hat, and it's really really good ! The party is open to anyone, so come on down and share in the revelry.

Innovative, co-operative and linux-friendly ISP Wireless Nomad meets at linuxcaffe on the evening of the second Wednesday of the month.

May 17 - Originally from Sudbury, Ontario, and now a Toronto resident known for somewhat ridiculous stage banter and overly wordy musings about life. A music addict from a young age; a fan of genre-inappropriate cover songs and sweet high harmonies. Writes songs in anywhere from 5 minutes to 22 years. Plays a sweet cherry Takamine with slightly high action, singing songs about near-anything for your listening pleasure.

Wednesday May 21: Tim Posgate (banjo, vocals) and Johann Lotter (guitar, vocals) have lived in the neighborhood for ten years but only met recently at a party where they ended up picking bluegrass songs together until their host had to kick them out. Since then they have been getting together a semi regular basis to play, sing and teach each other new songs.

Join us this Thursday and celebrate Asian Heritage Month and Artistic Diversity, Hosted by the dynamic and talented Shaz and T.

Yakoba first picked up a super-shitty green, warped-ass guitar at 18. Oddly enough, he wrote song lyrics and harmonies long before that memorable purchase. Hence, he has always considered himself more of a lyricist/singer with an educational message to convey, than a guitar virtuoso. Luckily, he kept the receipt from the warped guitar and was able to purchase 'The Traveler' - his Korean Cort Earth 100 acoustic by paying the Niagara dealer an extra 100$ CDN.

Join us for an evening of contemporary folk music with Marni Levitt. It's her birthday!! Marni rocked the cafe last time and we're very excited to have her back again. (Influences: jazz, international, RnB, indie) rhythm guitar and soulful voice.

Don't miss it!

For more info, visit marnilevitt.com

Monday May 26: Mondays have gotten a whole lot cooler since Suzy Wilde & Ben Whiteley started joining us a few weeks ago! Suzy and Ben are sure to win you over before the end of their first track.

Charles fell in love with Brazilian music a couple of years ago and instantly realised he had no choice but to drop everything and start learning Portuguese and writing songs.

Kick off mercury retrograde at Linux Caffe! A perfect time to relax and reflect on life, DJ Tim Dee sets up a nice vibe with some of the finest deep house music on the planet.

May 22

Artist name: Benjamin Raphael Reed

Genre: Absurdist Folk/Rock

Website link: www.myspace.com/dinosaurcream

About the artist: A nice young man with an endearing and flexible voice. Sings about
grasshoppers, rhinos, penises & peepees. His guitar-playing will wow
you... his keyboard-tickling will PLOW you. Childish nonsense is his
sole stylistic staple. Is especially proud of the time he opened for
Calvin Johnson at the Music Gallery.

Jelly's a casual work event where everyone's invited. It's for anyone who'd like to work alongside other creative people in a welcome environment.
You bring a laptop (or whatever you need to get work done) and a friendly disposition.

Thanks so much to the Linux Cafe for agreeing to host our first event!

Get more info and sign up here: http://www.jelly.to

Suzy Wilde & Ben Whiteley cannot make it this Monday, however they have handpicked some fine musicians to "sub in" for them! We are pleased to welcome Meredith Jordan in her linuxcaffe debut. Also, Jaron might do a little set too. We reckon it'll be a good night!

UPDATE; the event was a blast !
The gathering was stimulating, dynamic and well organized , and CSI was the perfect venue. It was so much fun, linuxcaffe is hosting a follow up evening, this coming Wednesday June 11th. No advance booking required, no fees, but an opportunity to pick up the conversation and have a refeshing something.

In the spirit of Open, and in the form of bar-camp, the Shuttleworth Foundation and the Centre for Social Innovation are hosting OpenEverything

An un-conference exploring all things Open, the event will feature talks, sessions and "speedgeek" presentations by some of Toronto's most impassioned proponents of a more open society. There's only room for 60 participants, and the registration of $40 includes coffee, snacks, a hot meal and ideas that will change the world.

Enthusiasts of this functional programming language are getting together to tak about LISP stuff and the state of the industry.

All we know is that we like his sound, and he'll be here Thursday night.

Innovative, co-operative and linux-friendly ISP Wireless Nomad meets at linuxcaffe on the evening of the second Wednesday of the month.

Monday June 9: Mondays have gotten a whole lot cooler since Suzy Wilde & Ben Whiteley started joining us a few weeks ago! Suzy and Ben are sure to win you over before the end of their first track.