Ether Net returns to Toronto on August 2, Ted's Wrecking Yard, 549 College St. Their music is awash with glittery guitars over edgy, ambient rock and darkly romantic vocals. You might have seen them open for Placebo last April, now don't miss the chance to see a rare area appearance in a more intimate setting. For more info, contact Ted's 416-928-5012.

The Beta Band and Kid Koala open for Radiohead at Molson Park in Barrie. Tickets are 45$, available from Ticketmaster, on sale June 16th. Doors open @ 5pm, showtime is 7.30pm.

Accidentally deleted a few of the events between the 2nd and 8th of August. Will relist them here shortly.

Hosted by Mistress Jezebel, cover is $8 in goth/fetish wear, $2 off with flyer and/or the Salon de Kink flogger, $10 in evening gown/tuxedo, and $15 unprepared. Doors open at 9:30pm. Theme for this night will be posted here shortly. DJ M plays goth/industrial and dancier-type things. There is usually a show and giveaways by Mistress at midnight. Play areas and a change area are very discrete for those who wish to utilize them.

Check out the Savanna Lounge (formerly Studio 69) tonight for the grand opening of DJ Lazarus's new night: Flux Fridays. Originally scheduled to start in June, it was delayed due to renovations at Studio 69 (69 Bathurst). No cover, 19+ only, 10pm to 3am-ish. See www.djlazarus.com for more info and the Savanna Lounge renovation pictures. See our news section also for more info and other news.

Party was originally announced for Agust 10th but will actually be taking place August 17th at Savage Garden. See listing below.

Shadow Government bring their dark, crunchy industrial to Event Horizon at Velvet Underground.. DJ Trauma continues the night with more industrial, noise, ebm and synthpop. Doors open at 10pm, bands on at 11pm, admission is pay what you can. 19+ only. For more info: traumaspecialist@yahoo.com or shadowgovernment@home.com or members.home.net/shadowgovernment

At club nia (19 Church street). Doors open at 9pm. Feauturing Joe G, Jakob Thiesen and Michael Rockwood. For more info see www.theambientping.com

Northbound Leather's ISM Fetish Night on all 3 floors at the Limelight (250 Adelaide W). DJ's Phink, Phluph-E and Jimi LaMort. Dress code in effect ( Denim and Athletic wear not permitted ). Preferred Attire: Leather, Rubber, PVC, Drag, Lingerie, Uniforms, or Gothic. Admission before 11pm or dressed to impress $10, $15 w/pass, $20 w/out pass. www.northbound.com

The Savage Garden and Rev team up to bring you a taste test extravaganza. You are invited to 'sample' Rev and the new green Rev2. There will be tons of freebie merchandise etc. Savage Garden 550 Queen St West, doors open 9pm www.savagegarden.ca

Check out the Savanna Lounge (formerly Studio 69) tonight for the 2nd installment of DJ Lazarus's new night: Flux Fridays. No cover, 19+ only, 10pm to 3am-ish. See www.djlazarus.com for more info and the Savanna Lounge renovation pictures.

Fetish Masquerade: a gothic industrial kinky glamour party. With DJs Lazurs, Phink and Darq. Doors open at 10 pm and there are $2.50 drink specials before 11pm. Cover is $5 with pin or dressed in theme, $8 with a pass or $10 otherwise at the door. This months theme is a "Mediaval Night" so be prepared for a night of dark age debauchery. The Fetish Masquerade is a regular event and takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month at the Reverb (651 Queen St. W. @ Bathurst). There is always a strict fetish dress code in effect. For more info, see www.fetishmasquerade.com

Kathedral, 651 Queen W. $10 door.

LiP has come to give back your musical virginity. Artists include LiP, Harbringer, six on nine and Effigy. At the Reverb. Doors open at 6pm, $7. See http://liponline.cjb.net or mail lip_@hotmail.com

This event has been cancelled. Accelera Deck/After The Flood had to drop off the tour due to a family emergency, and Lovesliescrushing have decided that they are unable to proceed with the tour on their own.
Former details were: Now Lounge (189 Church St. south of Dundas). Feedback Monitor (www.feedbackmonitor.com) presents an evening of atmospheric/ethereal guitars and electronic blissbeat, featuring co-headliners Accelera Deck (from Alabama - Neo Ouija Records, Darla Records, Morr Music and many more labels - www.scarcelight.com) and Lovesliescrushing (from Michigan - Projekt Records, Wavertone Records - www.geocities.com/spacenoise/), with local support act St. Baptiste (Aporia Records - www3.sympatico.ca/a.ulrich/Isabels_Dream). Recommended for fans of My Bloody Valentine, Translucia, Kranky Records. $8 at the door, 19+.

DJ Liav from Israel will be spinning along side Dj Dave at the Anarchist's Cocktail. Please visit the official website at www.anarchistscocktail.com

Join us for R2, the second foray into the dark world of CyberPunk inspired PsyTrance where we will continue our battle with conformity to the mainstream. At the Reverb. Tickets 10$ at the door, 19+ only. Leading the second charge with a new brand of [yb3r Tr4n[3 for aural-stims are: DJ Satori (Resonance, Liquid Adrenaline), Jebediah (Blacklight Activists), John Dee (DeepSeaFish, Area51, Moonshadow, 1groove.com) [TENTATIVE] Graver (Binary-Wasteland/VU/AC) and the return of DAM!!! (DeepSeaFish, MoonShadow, Area51, 1groove.com). In the Chill room: Finex, In Motive, HardDrive, DJ ICK, and Blue Weapons include: UV cannons and cylinders, SMRT laser array, Distortion cannon, BioChemical weapons and neurostim pods, coupled with a state-of-the-art biological weapons and org-bot farms. Discombobulation-Strobes, Flags with battalion reglalia to identify allies and platoons, Phosphorescent BattleDisplay, 46,000 Watts of Sonic Stimulation, Mind Control Vis on-screen, DJ Bunker with Anti-Personnel barricades, dual command stations, and mission control theatre-of-war UV map. +Full PSY-rotechnical Artillery barrage with DOUBLE THE AMMO by TFX and Padded-Room incorportating the latest French made LaMaitre Fragmentation Barrage Anti-Burbclaver detonation arrays. Suggested attire includes Suggestions include Heads-up displays, UV reactive warpaint, dark clothing of hi-fi microfibre materials, flak jackets, goggles, microphones, wrist-com units, occular enhancement implants, UV reactive wearables, battle boots, jump packs, laser sights, etc. Ticket contest on http://contests.toronto-goth.com (now closed). For info and registration: http://www.cyborganization.org

At Velvet Underground with Dj Lazarus. Every person through the door that night will get one FREE shot of booze. If you have never been to 'Sideshow Sundays' or haven't been in a while, this is your chance to dance all night to a great mix of music and get something for FREE. See www.djlazarus.com

Event Horizon meets TIK at Velvet Underground. 3 DJs! 5 Hours! Unlimited fun and mayhem! DJs Trauma, Squid (T.i.K.) and Anithesis (stormingthebase.com) join forces to stir your soul and your bod' with the greatest, most inspiring industrial, ebm, synthpop, noise, darkwave and ethereal music. Cd giveaways. No cover. Doors open at 10pm. See www.yip.org/tik

A new Tuesday night at the Vatikan (1032 Queen Street West) with DJ Bolt, NadX and guests spinning retro, electronic, industrial & synth. Tonight will be the grand opening. September 4th will see special guest Marco from Decoded Feedback. Check out the official website of the Vatikan at http://www.vatikanonline.com/

Fetish night hosted by Madam X at the Limelight (250 Adelaide W, 416.593.6126). An evening of games and pleasure. All doms and subs welcome. Strict fetish dress code (changerooms provided). $10 entrance ($3 off with pass). For info call 416.537.2896 or fax 416.537.0263 or see www.madamx.com Check out the TG fetish section at http://fetish.toronto-goth.com (under construction).

Sick of Darkwave? Long for the old days? Then check out The Savage Garden for an all 80's retro costume party celebrating Brenda's birthday. Doors open at 9pm and there will be prizes and freebies for those sporting an 80's costumes/outfit. Bands you can expect to hear include Falco-Blancmange- AHHA Depeche Mode-Erasure-Ultravox Culture Club-Men without hats Yazzoo-Kraftwerk-New Order Eurythmics-Lords of the new church-Martha and the muffins Dead or Alive-Alphaville-Cure Cult-Duran Duran-Style Council The Jam-Boomtown Rats-The Clash-Toyah-David Bowie-Roxy Music-Brian Ferry-Echo and the Bunnymen-The Specials-English Beat-Madness-Japan-Simple Minds U2-B52's-Spandau Ballet-Howard Jones-Wham-Bangles-Soft Cell Killing Joke-Love and Rockets Bronski Beat-Dead or Alive and many more. For additional info see www.savagegarden.ca/retro.html

DJ Flexus from Vancouver will be spinning with Dj Dave at the Anarchist's Cocktail. Please visit the official website at www.anarchistscocktail.com

Dark Rave v19.0 live PA by Lunatex (texas) and Vegasphere, Eden Ants, and Delica in Holy Joe's. For a chance to win tickets, visit http://contests.toronto-goth.com. See www.djlazarus.com

Looking to meet new people in the community? Check out the Butterfly Social gathering at Java House (537 Queen W, 416-504-3025). It'll start around 2pm, so if you are passing by and see the large group of people sitting outside all wearing black drinking java, stop by and say hello. For more info contact Iain at chaotikk_perception@hotmail.com or icq #57666028. All are welcome.

BME BBQ + fireworks party. Meet at 3pm and bring enough food and beer for yourself. Between Dundas and Queen on the east side of Bathurst. Look for the huge monster truck with flames. See www.bmezine.com/bbq/ for map and more info or mail bbq@bmezine.com

This all ages event happens on the Sunday of every long weekend. There is a little something for everyone. Music includes: Trance, industrial, synth-pop hip-hop, main stream, and more. There is also a drum and bass room. Freebies. There are wristbands for those who want to drink. With Brothers From Another Planet. At the Big Bop (651 Queen W) from 10pm-5am, tickets are $6 before 11, $8 after (purchase at door).

Labour Day weekend TIK at Savage Garden. No cover. See www.yip.org/tik

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