Whippersnapper Gallery

This is one of the best places in Toronto. I don’t know why I’ve taken so long to review this place. It’s the most amazing mixture of fine art and music art. The place is cozy but not too cramped, and you are forced to mingle. I think I even like the tubular powder room. I really enjoy going to this venue and seeing artists, and getting my drink on.

The place feels small but cozy. Just make sure you don’t arrive too early, but if you do, there are plenty of bars around that you can wait in. The Two Hours Traffic concert was dry, but the gallery sometimes gets a liquor license. Even if it’s a dry night, the bar right underneath the gallery can be of great help!
It’s a good place, the sound quality isn’t bad though they had a few mic/​sound-​check problems when I was there.
There is no coat check but there is plenty of space to drop your coat off and it’s safe enough for that.

This youth art collective has its finger super-​glued on the pulse of what’s cool, and it ain’t even thinking of letting go. In fact, I won’t let that happen. If it comes down to stapling that finger to the vein, I’m ready to do it.
Not only does Whippersnapper have a spunky name, but it’s also a fantastic, supportive gallery space for emerging youth artists in the city. Most importantly, the 20-​somethings that run the space put together some cool shows and social events, including recent concerts by Ariel Pink and Matt + Kim, as well as a drunken adult spelling bee. Can you say «Hells yeah?» (H-​E-​L-​L-​S… Y-​E-​A-​H.)
Sure, it’s very art school and hipster, and I believe most of the shows are all ages (probably not the drunken spelling bee, but I could be wrong — hic), so anyone over 25 may look like a freaking pedophile. However, the energy is zingy and positive here, and being here makes you feel like you’re on the edge of something really cool.