Festivals this week

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March 5, 2014

New Ideas Festival Alumnae Theatre’s annual showcase of new writing, works-in-progress and experimental theatre and staged readings. $15, Sat readings pwyc, festival pass $40. 70 Berkeley, Studio. alumnaetheatre.com. Mar 12 to 30

Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival Performances by British Teeth, B*tches Leave, Kids in the Hall, the Sketchersons, Fratwurst and many others. $15-$39, 4-show pass $50. Lower Ossington Theatre (100 Ossington), Comedy Bar (945 Bloor W), Randolp Theatre (736 Bathurst). torontosketchfest.com. Mar 6 to 16

Continuing
Human Rights Watch Film Festival Screenings of films about human rights issues including LGBT rights, racism and violence against women. $5-$12. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. ff.hrw.org/toronto. To Mar 6

New Creations Festival Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents the hottest works in contemporary music. Concerts $14, some free events. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe. tso.ca. To Mar 7

Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights. Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E. alunatheatre.ca. To Mar 9

Spotlight On Israeli Culture Festival of contemporary Israeli art, film, photography, video, theatre, dance and music. Various venues and prices.spotlightonisraeliculture.com. To Mar 31

Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival Demonstrations, wagon rides, entertainment, maple syrup pancakes and more. Free w/ admission. Kortright Centre, Pine Valley and Major Mackenzie (Kleinburg). 905-832-2289. To Apr 6