Nuit Blanche: Les Rues Des Refusés

09/29/2018

I've been far too busy to make a proper LRDR guide this year but I still have your backs, renegade art lovers!

09/29/2017

Thanks to blogTO for re-posting some of the renegade projects (yaaaaay!!). I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't credit LRDR for doing the work to find out about these awesome events but I am glad to see them getting publicity! (But seriously, blogTO - please don't take credit for other peoples work).

Nuit Blanche in Toronto isn't just about the official exhibits. A number of groups are also creating so-called renegade exhibits that are not endor...

09/29/2017

Here's my list of renegade art and events happening during Nuit Blanche! I'll be adding to it as we lead up to Nuit Blanche. Feel free to add links to your own events in the comments!

Department of Public Memory at Nuit Blanche
Hosted by the Department of Public Memory, multiple locations, 7 PM - 7 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/116487462391375/

GIRLS GONE WILD - Back Alley Art Party
Hosted by Katzman Contemporary, Grape Witches and Bad Girls Collective, 86 Miller St, 7-11 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/313155965825338/

Hands To The Sky: Renegade Nuit Soundsystem & Film Screening
Hosted by Spincycle Productions, Humber Bay Park East, 8 PM - 8 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/1570941952967800/

Mermaid Security Camera
Hosted by Akhilanda Collaborative, MIghty Brave Productions and Haus of Dada, 1 Herman Ave, 9PM - 11:59 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/607878822934809/

Nuit Blanche Art Party at House of VR
Hosted by House of VR and Anya Mielniczek, 639 Queen W, 9 PM - 3 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/129062801167048/

Nuit Blanche Kigurumi Parade 2017: We Are All One(sie)
Hosted by kigurumi.com and The Renegade Parade, roaming, departing from 994 Dundas W, 7:02-11 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/events/556092668122840/

Nuit Blanche Ride
Hosted by Toronto Cruisers, roaming, meet at Spadina and Bloor, follow for location updates, 10:30 PM - 4:30 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/721639861354282/

Pre-Nuit Blanche Lumo Amuzo Shadow Arcade
Hosted by Lumo Amuzo and Gallery 555, 555 Bloor St. W, 8-10 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1481472495492799/

Raveslave : NUIT Blanche
Hosted by DBCmedia, Queen's Park, 9 PM - 3 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/132853814020404/

Shake A Tail ｜ Nuit Blanche Edition
Hosted by The Rec Room and Shake a Tail, 255 Bremner Blvd, 10 PM - 2 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/129154614371352/

Snake Girl's Hyperbolic Time Chamber
Hosted by Arcteryx Toronto, Maya Ben David, Alvin Luong, Ale MV and Stephen Thomas, 339 Queen W, 9 PM - 3 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/151731358753904/

TGC Gloving and Flow Arts Renegade Lightshows at Nuit Blanche
Hosted by Toronto Gloving Community, Nathan Phillips Square, by the Toronto sign, 9 PM - 2 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/1374953729287290/

UnderMine
Hosted by TAYO Collective and Bau Collective, 187 Augusta Ave, 6-10 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/events/167250450517162/

Warm Up To Me at Nuit Blanche 2017
Hosted by the Warm Up To Me Collective, 393 University Ave, 7 PM - 7 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/115931192377095/

09/28/2017

I have been much too busy to organize a proper LRDR this year but, fear not, I'll still be making a list of renegade art and events!

10/01/2016

Here is a handy Google Map of tonights projects: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ayryQqKc31STaDEHeFBliupvMes&usp=sharing

10/01/2016

It's not as polished as previous years but here is your 2016 guide to the renegade art and events of Nuit Blanche! Despite giving myself less than a week to seek out projects there are over 30 contributors! Amazing! Huge props to every single person who is bringing their own form of creativity to the streets of Toronto tonight!

# Unwanted Eternal Remedy Snapchat/multiple locations in the Nuit Blanche Outskirts 10 pm - 5 am "The first text I read this morning said “It’s time we stopped pretending.” She didn't send anymore.” “My dad told us he was running to the store to get us ice cream. He said it shouldn't take long. ...

09/26/2016

For those wondering why LRDR has been so silent, I have been WAY too busy to organize a proper renegade Nuit Blanche guide this year. But all is not lost! I'll still be putting together a quick online guide. If you or someone you know is creating a renegade event let me know and it will be included in the list!

10/03/2015

One hour!!!

10/03/2015

Tonight's the night!! Dress warm, bring snacks, and get ready for a great night! Oh, and here's a little more LRDR press to get you revved up.

For its 10th edition, Nuit Blanche is officially hosting more than 110 projects produced by nearly 400 Torontonian, Canadian, and international artists—but the

10/02/2015

A little more press!

Our guide to the must-see official and renegade events during the all-night art party

10/02/2015

A little bit of press on BlogTO

A huge part of Nuit Blanche is the magic that happens outside of the festival's exhibitions. For the past few years, Stephanie Avery has been curating Les Rues des Refues (the streets of rejects) to showcase artworks that fall outside of the official program. She's compiled a downloadable guide fill…

10/01/2015

We've assembled the PDF version of the guide for your printing convenience!

Altogether we have 36 projects in this years renegade Nuit Blanche guide! As with every year there’s a fantastic range of art to behold. If you use this guide we guarantee your Nuit Blanche experience will be thoroughly enhanced! What are you waiting for? Get planning!

We’ve created a couple of options for downloading a printable PDF of the guide. These will be very handy during Nuit Blanche. We recommend printing several, one for yourself and a whole bunch to share with your fellow art enthusiasts.

Click HERE to download the printable program! This version can be printed double sided but is not meant to be folded into a booklet.