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Posted by Mach X on Sep-18-2013 21:33:

Nuit Blanche 2013

http://www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/

Who else is going? I'm pretty sure I've done this before, but long time ago, but can't recall. So let's consider this my first time.

Heading up that weekend for the NIN concert at the ACC on Friday, figured I'd stay for another night do Nuit Blanche.

So, any tips for a noob? Any Nuit Blanche vetrans?

What is mandatory to hit, what is so so, where are the best party areas?

What time should we head out, come home etc?

Any other suggestions?

Most people say pocket a mickey of whiskey, or toss a 26'er in a purse/bag. What's the dealio?

Posted by smuncky on Sep-19-2013 01:54:

head out around 2am. much less people.

Posted by mindspin1 on Sep-19-2013 02:40:

Absolute waste of time! So over hyped

Posted by mdm8 on Sep-19-2013 03:48:

if psychedelics are your thing, grab some zoomers and check out everywhere except yonge/dundas square (WAY too busy). it's a fun chance to take in all kinds of art and explore the city at night.

i started around sunset and got home around 6AM last year. was in a drum circle/tribal chant at the sun life building on university, laid on the floor watching a projection piece in city hall, photocopied various body parts with some weird electronica dj from belgium spinning, and crept through the eaton centre parking garage which was turned into an art installation. i was tripping balls but overall it was a pretty cool experience, can't wait for this year!

Posted by Forever Forward on Sep-20-2013 03:20:

quote:
Originally posted by mdm8
if psychedelics are your thing, grab some zoomers and check out everywhere except yonge/dundas square (WAY too busy). it's a fun chance to take in all kinds of art and explore the city at night.

i started around sunset and got home around 6AM last year. was in a drum circle/tribal chant at the sun life building on university, laid on the floor watching a projection piece in city hall, photocopied various body parts with some weird electronica dj from belgium spinning, and crept through the eaton centre parking garage which was turned into an art installation. i was tripping balls but overall it was a pretty cool experience, can't wait for this year!

Sounds delightful

Posted by kaniz on Sep-23-2013 13:52:

quote:
Originally posted by mindspin1
Absolute waste of time! So over hyped

Bah!

It is what you make of it - I've gone out for it for most years, and generally have a good time.

- Avoid anything that requires a line up
- Pack some road booze (but not too much)
- Have minimal agenda
- Go with a small group of friends
- Treat it as an excuse to have a random-run-around-the-city night with friends being silly, looking at 'art' and having fun

Posted by mindspin1 on Sep-23-2013 17:21:

quote:
Originally posted by kaniz
Bah!

It is what you make of it - I've gone out for it for most years, and generally have a good time.

- Avoid anything that requires a line up
- Pack some road booze (but not too much)
- Have minimal agenda
- Go with a small group of friends
- Treat it as an excuse to have a random-run-around-the-city night with friends being silly, looking at 'art' and having fun

Technically you can say that about anything. I would prefer to do something which requires less effort to make fun.

Posted by samhouse on Sep-23-2013 18:58:

I'm sure Nuit Blanche will be nice.

The NIN concert should also be excellent. Loving their new album.

Keep an eye out for random street parties all over the city.

loads of fun.

Posted by kaniz on Sep-24-2013 00:36:

quote:
Originally posted by mindspin1
Technically you can say that about anything. I would prefer to do something which requires less effort to make fun.

Because getting friends and going for a walk at night takes soooooo much effort.

Posted by trancedj5000 on Sep-25-2013 14:53:

so i know this is going on on Nuit Blanche No Blue Jeans, No Nice Sweaters, No Big Bop Rejects

and Marcel Dettmann is playing at Footwork

Posted by rulzz on Sep-25-2013 22:15:

i'll probably will wonder around a bit before venturing for Dettmann

Posted by Mach X on Sep-26-2013 01:10:

If I go to Dettmann, I'll never end up doing the walk. OR it could be an AMAZING walk... but probably not end up doing it.

I am however looking for something to do after the concert on Friday, something new, fun, interesting. And something besides shopping or cliche during the day Saturday.

Posted by psyrel on Sep-26-2013 02:23:

I go every year, it's loads of fun. Tips -

- I tend to avoid downtown til after 3am, it's too crazy earlier
- Don't expect things advertised as being open all night to actually stay open (my biggest peeve every year)
- The Queen streetcar = an exercise in futility
- The Gladstone hotel is an excellent pit stop & bathroom break location
- Road booze is a must
- Do take time to take in all the random stuff that happens, not just ones listed on the program. These tend to be more interesting anyway!

Posted by Orko on Sep-26-2013 21:49:

Go in with no expectations, and a small group.

It can be fun, and usually is. I think people just expect too much, they expect to have a life changing experience.

It's just art, have fun.

Posted by iant56 on Sep-26-2013 22:13:

In the past I found starting out near Liberty Village and working towards the Downtown core a solid plan in seeing the maximum amount of 'exhibits'. Although last time I went it was kind of crap on queen west.

Looking forward to it this year!