Playlistings in Toronto the Week of September 14th, 2015

World Burlesque Games: North American Semi-Finals. Strip tease artists compete for a chance at the Grand Finals in London, UK. Semi-finalists Arabella Allure, Arty Basinski, Dr Orifice, Eva Mae Garnet, Mitzy Cream, Loca Lola, Karen Juanita and others. Music by Friendly Rich & the Lollipop People. Sep 19 Doors 8 pm. $22.50, VIP $35 & $50. Phoenix Concert Theatre 410 Sherbourne  http://worldburlesquegames.com/

We the Family by George F Walker (Hart House Theatre). This dark comedy looks at the after-effects of a wedding between culturally divergent families. Opens Sep 18 and runs to Oct 3, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Oct 3 at 2 pm. $28, srs $17, stu $12-$15. Hart House Theatre 7 Hart House Circle http://harthousetheatre.ca/

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