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Events on Toronto's Radar for TUESDAY JUNE 23, 2009
... lovingly handpicked from blogTO's events calendar

BOOKS | She's Shameless / She's Writing
Shameless Magazine, the magazine for "girls who get it" celebrates five years of growing up, rocking out, and fighting back with a writing workshop, live monologues, and DJ's, presented by This Is Not A Reading Series.
Gladstone Hotel Ballroom, 1214 Queen St W / 8pm / $5 (free with book purchase)

FOOD | Summer Style Luncheon
McDonalds expands its formidable empire into the world of fashion, with designers Kavi Kavi, Lucian Matis and fashion consultant Lisa Rogers sharing summer-wear tips while Chef Juriaan serves up a taste of the new McDonalds salad line.
Yonge-Dundas Square

ONSTAGE | Shawn Hitchins
Shawn Hitchins kicks off Pride week with the launch of his solo act Homogenius, fusing together monologues and songs (featuring pianist Jonathan Bright, and musical duo Charity & Chastity) to examine the gentrification on the queer experience.
Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street / 8pm

COMEDY | Stand-Up Showdown
Eight comics compete for laughs with all new material, hosted by Craig Brown and Judged by Mark Forward.
8pm. $5.
Comedy Bar, 945B Bloor St. W

PARTIES | STL's 6th Annual Event
STL donors, supporters, volunteers and recipients will have a chance to mingle and get to know each other; proceeds will be used to purchase computers for under-resourced youth. Hosted by Will Strickland, music by Agile.
Canyon Creek, 156 Front Street W

SPORTS | Bridgepoint Classic Golf Tournament
Proceeds from Bridgepoint's 6th Classic Golf Tournament will support the creation of their extraordinary new hospital, help improve healthcare, and make a life-changing difference for the millions of Canadians living with Complex Chronic Disease.
Angus Glen South Golf Course, 10080 Kennedy Road

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