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Migos performs at new Budweiser Stage
2017-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Budweiser Stage, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3L3, Canada
It’s a huge 43 date tour across North America in which Migos will join Future for the ‘Nobody Safe Tour’ along with opening acts Young Thug, Tory Lanez, and Kodak Black. Their album C U L T U R E has just gone platinum with over 1M units sold and continues to remain at the top of the charts.
Formed in 2009, from Lawrenceville, Georgia, the group is composed of three rappers, known by their stage names Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset. Migos released their commercial debut single “Versace”, in 2013, taken from their mixtape Y.R.N. (Young Rich Niggas). They went on to release several singles, such as “Fight Night” (2014), “Look at My Dab” (2015) and the chart topping hit “Bad and Boujee” (2016).
The group released its debut album Yung Rich Nation, in 2015, through Quality Control Music and 300 Entertainment. Its second album, Culture, was released in January 2017 and debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart.
Check out their new video for “Slippery” that just dropped last week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm1YFszJWbQ

Dom Juan
2017-05-10 19:00 - 2017-05-28 22:00 | Berkeley St. Theatre, 26 berkeley street, toronto
Théâtre français de Toronto presents Dom Juan; the original version of the Molière classic directed by Joël Beddows and presented at the Berkeley Street Theatre with English surtitles Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The May 25 performance is part of the Fundraising Gala which will conclude with a reception at the Thompson Landry Gallery.
SYNOPSIS: Rebellious rake. Inveterate skirt-chaser. Dom Juan doesn’t want to be a son. He doesn’t want to be a spouse. He doesn’t want to be a master. He doesn’t want to be a hypocrite. Dom Juan wants to be free to seduce women non-stop — and especially — without limits, without worrying about the consequences. But can one really run through conquest after conquest without ever having to pay the heavy price of judgement?
Irreverent and diabolical, the show is carried by the talented Pierre Simpson in the title role, Marcelo Arroyo, Lina Blais, Sophie Goulet, Christian Laurin, and Nicolas Van Burek. Sets are designed by Melanie McNeill; lighting, Michael Brunet; costumes, Nina Okens; and soundscape, Venessa Lachance.
A classical work, the play — very controversial at its time — is as contemporary as ever in its exploration of impossible utopias: absolute pleasure and instant gratification devoid of moral obligation. Perhaps embodying universal desires himself — repressed, perverse desires — Dom Juan remains a complex and ambiguous character who manipulates his world without remorse, particularly regarding his manservant, Sganarelle, with whom the relationship of dominance but also admiration reflects our own unhealthy attraction towards absolutists. Rearranging the rules of this carnival game, award-winning director Joël Beddows, in his directorial debut as TfT’s artistic director, plunges us into a world at the crossroads of zany comedy, debauchery, and the search for a more human than mythical figure — offering an examination of our society through the ages — asking the question: Who is the culprit? The tyrant or his admirer?

Black and White with a Touch of Pink
2017-05-07 20:00 - 23:00 | The Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H3, Canada
Pink Pearl Foundation is celebrating its 11th annual fundraising event, Black and White with a Touch of Pink, on Friday, April 7, 2017, at 8:00 p.m., in support of young women battling cancer. The Foundation cordially invites the public to attend this one-of-a-kind event at The Great Hall in downtown Toronto.
Pink Pearl Foundation provides support, facilitates connections and empowers young women who are courageously working through the social and emotional challenges of cancer. Black and White with a Touch of Pink is an evening designed to create a network of support, raise funds and spread awareness about the innovative programs and retreats delivered by the Foundation.
CTV News Toronto Health Reporter, Pauline Chan, will host the evening, with live musical entertainment by The Doubts and DJ Pierre Bois spinning vinyl. Guests will enjoy an open bar; food stations by local downtown restaurants; an opportunity to bid on silent auction items; win incredible prizes; and take home a complimentary Live-Clean gift bag. In addition, the Foundation will award its annual post-secondary scholarship to this year’s recipient.
Tickets are now on sale and will be sold in advance of the event date while quantities last. Purchase early-bird tickets by March 17, 2017 for a chance to win an overnight stay for six guests in picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Please visit: http://bit.ly/blackandwhite17

What is Pink Pearl Foundation?
Originating in the Niagara Region, Pink Pearl Foundation has successfully raised more than $250,000 to date, providing effective programming for women, between the ages of 18 and 40, battling cancer of any type. Continual programming for participants currently includes: day-long and overnight wellness retreats; in-hospital support packages; local social gatherings; family support days; and post-secondary scholarships. Since its inception, Pink Pearl Foundation has touched the lives of over 500 young women with cancer.
In 2016, Pink Pearl Foundation reached new heights in terms of expanding its network of peer supporters to the Greater Toronto Area, raising funds and spreading awareness about its innovative programs offered. This year, the Foundation will continue to expand its reach and implement Toronto-based support and programming with continued partners, including: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre; Trillium Health Partners Credit Valley Hospital; Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto; and Humber River Hospital.
Pink Pearl Foundation was conceived by 32-year-old ovarian cancer survivor Elise Gasbarrino. While undergoing cancer treatment in her early twenties, Elise felt certain elements were missing from her experience—a way to connect with women her age facing the same issues, and a means for them to conquer their issues together. Her vision transformed into Pink Pearl Foundation, a not-for-profit organization made up of more than 25 dedicated volunteers, focused on bringing together young women affected by cancer through a network of peer support and innovative programs.
Pink Pearl Foundation appreciates the continued support it receives from its partners and the community!

Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival
2017-05-05 18:30 - 2017-05-06 21:30 | The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Toronto
– Tickets on sale Friday, April 7 at 12:00pm ET on www.lakeshorts.ca –
After reviewing over one hundred submissions, a distinguished jury has selected a diverse slate of 16 short films from six different countries, ranging from inspirational dramas to sidesplitting comedies, for the seventh annual Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival. The Festival, produced by Fifth Ground Entertainment Inc. in association with Lakeshore Arts, will celebrate its seventh year at The Assembly Hall at 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, 2017. Once again bringing the world of vanguard independent short filmmaking to Toronto’s lakeshore, Lakeshorts will feature homebred Canadian films such as Becoming Wigglesworth, a fun tale about taking a chance in life and doing what one really wants to do and Son, a poignant drama from Luxembourg which tells the story of a father who cannot come to terms with his son being in a coma. For a full list of films, please visit www.lakeshorts.ca. On Friday, May 5, the focus will be on the Scotiabank Loved and Local selections, featuring the works of local, emerging filmmakers and hosted by renowned film critic Richard Crouse. The AGF Gala on Saturday, May 6 will showcase international and award-winning short films and will be hosted by acclaimed actor Rick Roberts (Saving Hope, Republic of Doyle, Rookie Blue). Blue carpet arrivals for the AGF Gala will commence at 6:30pm followed by a pre-performance reception. The screening will begin at 7:45pm. Lakeshorts is spearheaded by Artistic Director Michelle Nolden, a recent Canadian Screen Award nominee for her role as Dr. Dawn Bell in CTV’s Saving Hope and is produced by Fifth Ground Entertainment Inc.’s Chris Szarka.

An Iconic Journey: A Celebration of 35 Years
2017-05-05 07:00 - 2017-05-07 22:00 | Harbourfront Centre’s Fleck Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company’s (EESDC) celebrates its 35thanniversary with An Iconic Journey: A Celebration of 35 Years which runs Friday, May 5 – Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Harbourfront Centre’s Fleck Dance Theatre.
Valued for its important pioneering contribution to the development of flamenco in Canada the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company peerlessly stands on the pillars of traditional flamenco singing, dance and music while beautifully balancing classicism with a contemporary aesthetic.
Artistic Director Esmeralda Enriquemarks this 35 year-milestone with a presentation that honours EESDC’s significant accomplishments with re-imaginings of past works as well as fresh and inventive new creations.
An Iconic Journeyshowcases the consummate artistry of the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company ensemble, known for its gorgeous, ferocious, passionate dancing.
The program includes two world premieres – one from Artistic Director Esmeralda Enriqueand one from Ana Morales, an acclaimed choreographer of contemporary flamenco from Seville, Spain that EESDC commissioned for her powerful expression and innovation – as well as a number of beautifully revised and reworked creations, from traditional to contemporary.

Veggielicious
2017-05-05 - 2017-05-21 | Ontario
With the opening of restaurants like Awai and Planta, the Toronto
vegetarian and vegan community is growing and the Toronto Vegetarian
Association (TVA) is ready to celebrate.
That’s why TVA puts on events like Veggielicious
<http://www.veggielicious.ca/>. Now in its 6th year, the two-week
celebration is taking place in restaurants throughout Toronto with
prix-fixed meals from the city’s top-chefs, including Roger Yang and Susur
Lee.
Veggielicious runs from May 5th to May 21st. We are also thrilled to
announce that this year we will also be hosting a Veggielicious Pop-Up
<http://www.veggielicious.ca/2017-pop-up/> on Sunday, May 7th at Artscape
Sandbox. The event will feature lots of popular vendors Yamchops and
Apiecalypse Now.

The Vision of Delight, a TMT Salon
2017-05-01 19:30 - 22:00 | The Atrium, 21 Shaftesbury Avenue, Toronto, Canada
The Vision of Delight
A staged reading – with song – of Ben Jonson’s masterpiece

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of its premiere, Toronto Masque Theatre is delighted to present a staged reading, with song, of The Vision of Delight, Ben Jonson’s rich and evocative masterpiece of the masque form.

Directed by Toronto Masque Theatre Associate Artist Derek Boyes, the reading will feature a group of young actors drawn from the George Brown Theatre School program, performing alongside soprano Shannon Mercer, lutenist Ben Stein and violinist / tenor Larry Beckwith.

Filled with poetry, humour, and charm, The Vision of Delight celebrates the coming of spring with stories, dances and song.

Boyes and Beckwith will also give an introduction on Jonson and the work, setting the scene for the reading.

Ben Jonson was the great master of the masque form and a favourite at the court of James I, where he created – along with an array of brilliant collaborators – close to three dozen masques; interactive occasions that combined dance, poetry, theatre and music, along with lavish scenery and costumes.

Hosted and sponsored by TMT patrons Walter and Marina Unger, the evening will include snacks, tea, coffee, and a cash bar.

About Toronto Masque Theatre
Founded in 2003 by artistic director Larry Beckwith, Toronto Masque Theatre is one of the only companies in the world devoted to the performance of masque, an art form that results from a fusion of music, dance and theatre. Inspired by the rich courtly tradition of the late renaissance, we seek to reinvent the art form for today’s audiences, speaking to contemporary Toronto. We have produced over 50 critically acclaimed productions, ranging in repertoire from the late renaissance to the present day, including eight commissions of original work from Canadian artists.

Tickets: $25. Ticket information available online at Toronto Masque Theatre or by phoning 416 410 4561. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available to post-secondary students through our outreach program.

Wrestling Jerusalem
2017-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Royal Cinema, 608 college st., toronto
The Canadian premiere of Wrestling Jerusalem has just been announced! Join us on the red carpet in Toronto at The Royal Cinema – Toronto. Stay for a post screening Q&A with the multi-talented writer-actor, Aaron Davidman after the premiere!
Set in America, Israel and Palestine, WRESTLING JERUSALEM follows one man’s journey to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is a personal story that grapples with the complexities of identity, history and social justice. Giving voice to 17 different characters – men and women, Jews and Muslims, soldiers and farmers, intellectuals and ordinary citizens – the film sheds light on one of the most entrenched conflicts of our time.
Date: April 30th 7pm – 9pm
Where: The Royal Cinema – 608 College Street
Tickets: $16
Contact Number: 647.654.5065

Kaiydo takes on Velvet
2017-04-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Velvet Underground, 510 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 2B3, Canada
Another great show is coming to Toronto at Velvet Underground on March 22. 20 year old rapper Kaiydo from Florida. His stage name is an homage to his hero Basquiat and his alter ego SAMO. He’s booked to play all of the big summer fests and on solo dates. He was one of the buzzed about acts this year at SXSW and is about to head out on dates with the Pigeons & Planes tour.
His big hit “Fruit Punch” has over 10M streams and he’s unsigned. He put some demos up on Soundcloud and everything has happened organically – he’s got an EP out now and will have an album out this year.
“Fruit Punch”:
http://hyperurl.co/2p6hfe
Colors & Sounds:
http://hyperurl.co/kaiydo
Tickets available here: http://www.songkick.com/concerts/29424524-kaiydo-at-velvet-underground

MOST RACES SHOW ON EARTH
2017-04-13 20:00 - 22:00 | adelaide hall, 250 adelaide st w., toronto
MOST RACES SHOW ON EARTH COMES TO TORONTO
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017
at ADELAIDE HALL

Founded in 2005, MRSOE Is The Longest Running Popular Comedic Showcase, And It’s Coming To TORONTO For One Night Only

Featuring:

Daniel Tirado
Eman El Husseini
Gina Brillon
Sheng Wang
Rob Haze

“Never before have I witnessed the ability of a show to bring so many different cultures together and still make everyone laugh.”
–Mirvish Productions

“MRSOE! is not your regular stand-up comedy show…it’s better!” –Theatre99

“One of the most innovative and entertaining comedic showcases” –Inside Toronto

“MRSOE! truly proves that comedy is a universal language” –CisternYard

“MRSOE! will be the funniest thing that happens in Toronto tonight” –The Toronto Star

One of the longest running, most attended multicultural stand-up traveling comedy showcases is coming to Toronto on Thursday April 13, 2017 at Adelaide Hall. Hosted by Drew Thomas, with featured comics Daniel Tirado, Eman El-Husseini, Gina Brillon, Sheng Wang, and Rob Haze, The Most Races Show On Earth! (MRSOE!) is poised to be a huge success.

More About MRSOE!:

The Most RACES Show on Earth! was founded in 2005 by Neil Bansil and has sold out shows in Toronto, Atlanta, Charleston, Denver, Buffalo, Nashville, & Charlotte. The show has boasted performances from such comedians as Clayton English (WINNER of 2015 Last Comic Standing), Gina Brillon (Comedy Central), Sheng Wang (Fresh off the Boat, Sugar Sammy). Going on the traveling series’ 12th year, MRSOE! is planning premiere dates in new urban centers including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, Seattle, Washington D.C., Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.

MRSOE! is a stand-up comedy show that finds and features the best multicultural comedians in North America. Since 2005, the mission of the show has been to unabashedly push diversity and multiculturalism by bringing comedians and audiences together of all colors, cultures, and creeds and showing that we can all hang out and laugh together.

“In 2005, I created The Most RACES Show on Earth! to not only showcase some of the funniest stand-up comics, but I also wanted to use it as a platform to create dialogue about race and culture,” says Bansil, creator and producer of MRSOE! “It’s important to me to be able to give audiences access to comedians from many different cultural backgrounds in an effort to show that no matter who is on stage, their perspectives on life are not that different.”

The Most RACES Show on Earth! unabashedly puts the topic of race front and center. Comedians will be uncensored and free to speak their truths about race, culture and everything in between. The truth may shock some, but Bansil says, “There is shock value in the truth, but it’s that initial shock that helps us to better understand one another.”

Coffee & Tea Expo
2017-04-08 11:00 - 2017-04-09 18:00 | The Glass Factory, 99 Sudbury st., Toronto, Ontario, M6J 3S7, Canada
Starting on Saturday April 8th, Toronto coffee and tea lovers will come together to experience Toronto’s top brews at the first annual two-day Coffee & Tea Expo. Guests are invited to celebrate Toronto’s best indie cafés with fresh brewed samples while discovering new beans and recipes. Coffee and tea lovers will immerse themselves into café culture by blending their own tea flavours and voting on Toronto’s best coffee and tea of 2017.

Expo hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at 99 Sudbury St. Tickets for the first Toronto Coffee & Tea Expo cost $15 and are available now at https://torontocoffeeandtea.com/join-today/.

Where: The Glass Factory. 99 Sudbury St. #1, Toronto, Ontario M6J 3S7
When: Saturday April 8th and Sunday April 9th, 2017 from 11:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

First Blood screening with director Ted Kotcheff
2017-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 | TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto, Canada
Legendary Director Ted Kotcheff looks back on his
extraordinary six-decade career and introduces a special screening of *First
Blood*, followed by a book signing of his new memoir, *Director’s Cut: My
Life in Film <http://ecwpress.com/products/directors-cut>. *Tickets are
available through the box office, 1-888-599-8433

Alina Baraz plays Toronto
2017-03-21 20:00 - 23:00 | Velvet Underground, 510 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 2B3, Canada
Alina Baraz is coming to play at Velvet Underground and is opening for Coldplay this fall.
Alina Baraz, a Los-Angeles based singer and songwriter, is the “next leading star of the emerging class of leftwing pop singers.” Alina invites listeners on an explorative journey that challenges their perspective and frees the mind of all boundaries.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, and the first child in her family born in America, Alina was introduced to music at a young age by her classically-trained parents. At 19, she discovered her passion for songwriting during the creation of her first song “Roses Dipped in Gold.” Following her new-found passion, Alina quickly relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her music career full-time.
Alina eventually caught the attention of electronic musician Galimatias, who she connected with via Soundcloud after recording her own lyrics over one of his previously-released instrumentals, which would ultimately become their first collaboration, entitled “Drift.” Over a year later, their work culminated into the Urban Flora EP, a comprehensive trove of their collaborations to date.
Her newest single “Electric” featuring Khalid is currently over 9M streams.
http://smarturl.it/AlinaBaraz_Electric

Guinness SPD Toronto
2017-03-18 11:00 - 21:00 | 11 polson st., toronto
On Saturday March 18th, *Guinness SPD Toronto <http://spdcanada.com/>* will
be transforming Toronto’s waterfront into the green-clad epicentre of St.
Patrick’s Day celebrations! Hosting more than 5,000 of the city’s Irish at
heart, at a 45,000 square foot sprawling party.
As Canada’s largest St. Paddy’s celebration, this event should not be
missed. There will be live performances by Irish fiddler Lennan Delaney,
CP24’s Jamie Gutfreund’s 6-piece cover band In Living Cover, authentic
Irish dancers, and top Toronto DJs. Dublin’s finest, Guinness and homegrown
Irish whiskey, 2 Gingers will be flowing alongside free fresh flapjacks
until 1:30 p.m. Authentic entertainment and tipples will be complemented by
interactive games, instant photo booths, face-painting and balloon artists.
*When*: Saturday March 18th, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
*Where*: 11 Polson Street, Toronto
*Tickets*: Starting at $15 <https://www.ticketlabs.com/event/15232/>
There are three entry times for tickets, and your ticket must be used to
enter at the specified time:
11AM-1:30PM
3:30PM-4:30PM
6PM-7PM

Sugar Shack TO
2017-03-11 08:00 - 2017-03-12 17:00 | Sugar Beach, 11 dockside drive, toronto
Dates: March 11, 11am – 8pm
March 12, 11am – 5pm
Location: Canada’s Sugar Beach, 11 Dockside Drive, Toronto, Ontario

Bringing a big dose of sweetness to Toronto’s Waterfront, Sugar Shack TO, in partnership with Waterfront Toronto, is making its comeback this year with double the winter fun. On the first weekend of March Break, March 11-12, 2017, Sugar Beach is the place to be to shake off the winter blues and dip into some traditional cabane à sucre activities.
Two sugar shacks will be serving up fresh maple taffy all weekend long as well as tons of fun interactive entertainment including an ice Canvas to paint on, larger than life ice sculpture photo ops, a battle of the chainsaws ice carving demo, giant ice Tic-Tac-Toe, a warming station, sugar shack cuisine at a food market, live music, specialty bar, animal encounters, free hot chocolate & much more!
Bundle up and embrace the last of the winter season, Sugar Shack TO will give you a sweet end to winter! Visit www.sugarshackto.ca for more information on schedules and activities. Free general admission.

The Man Who Married Himself Sexuality & Self, Desire & Transformation
2017-03-10 19:15 - 2017-03-11 17:00 | Crow’s Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave., toronto
Three accomplished artists from different traditions – composer Juliet Palmer, librettist Anna Chatterton and choreographer Hari Krishnan – join forces to create The Man Who Married Himself, a beautiful, thrilling allegory of sexual identity.

Based on a traditional Indian folk tale, this inter-cultural masque tells the story of a man who, unwilling to marry a woman, fashions a lover for himself from his own left side. He finds himself enraptured by his creation’s perfect beauty – a mirror of his own – until he discovers that this new woman longs for another.

As told by 2 dancers, 3 singers, & 6 instrumentalists, this unforgettable exploration of sexuality and identity draws on Western and Indian performance traditions and features performers drawn from both worlds, including singers Scott Belluz, Susha Rangarajan, & Alex Samaras; dancers Jelani Ade-Lam and Sze-Yang Ade-Lam; and a chamber orchestra led by Larry Beckwith.
What
The world premiere of The Man Who Married Himself, created by Juliet Palmer, Anna Chatterton, and Hari Krishnan.

When
10 & 11 March 2017, 8:00 p.m., pre-show event at 7:15 p.m. each evening. Matinee performance, 11 March 2017 at 2:00 p.m., pre-show event at 1:15 p.m.

Where
Crow’s Theatre, 345 Carlaw Avenue at Dundas Street East

How
Tickets: $50 for regular; $43 for seniors; $25 for Arts Workers; $20 for those 30 and under. Tickets available online from Crow’s Theatre or by calling 416-410-4561.

Hawkline with Devendra Banhart at Phoenix Concert Theatre
2017-03-09 19:00 - 23:00 | Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5X 1K2, Canada
H. Hawkline Is Playing Phoenix Concert Hall with Devendra Banhart on March 9
H. Hawkline has unveiled Last Thing On Your Mind, a new track for Heavenly Recordings and the first to be taken from his forthcoming new album due later this year.
Recorded in Los Angeles with Samur Khouja, who worked with Huw on his last album, In The Pink Of Condition, the track features Cate Le Bon and Josiah Steinbrick.
Currently putting the final touches to the new album, his last record, In The Pink Of Condition, was released to widespread acclaim in February 2015 with The Guardian claiming he possessed “a rarefied quality of inherent other-ness that makes his music timeless.”

H. Hawkline Is Playing Phoenix Concert Hall with Devendra Banhart
Having previously played with the likes of Foxygen, Gwenno and long-time cohort Cate le Bon, he has announced details of a run of European and UK dates with Devendra Banhart.

Managing for Growth Series: How to Transform Profitability Through Improved Pricing
2017-03-08 07:30 - 10:00 | westin prince, 900 york mills road, toronto
Featuring: Paul Hunt, President, Pricing Solutions
Hogg, Shain & Scheck is pleased to present special guest Paul Hunt, an
advisor to a wide range of companies and industries on “pricing”. The
impact of pricing is enormous, yet the level of attention it gets is not.
Attendees will learn how to dramatically improve profits through improved
pricing.
Learn new ideas that can help provide an immediate effect on your business
pricing and bottom line, Paul will focus on how to grow profits on a
sustainable basis and how to get a sales force bought into value-based
pricing.
Business owners will leave with practical ideas on how to transform
profitability through improved pricing.
Date: Wednesday, March 8 , 2017
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Venue: The Westin Prince (900 York Mills Rd. M3B 3H2)
Fees: $25 includes continental breakfast (net proceeds go to the Ted Rogers
School of Management)
Tickets: www.hss-ca.com/events
Who Should Attend:
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Small to medium business owners, entrepreneurs
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CEOs, CFOs
Key Learnings:
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The impact of pricing
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Most common pricing mistakes
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Key analytics and tools needed to transform pricing from reactive
to a profit generator
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How to get your salesforce on your side and selling value, not
price
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Key differences between industries (e.g. B2B vs. Consumer,
Manfuacturing vs. Services, etc.)

GEIMARUZA: Experience the living Japanese spirit
2017-03-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre- Kobayashi Hall, 6 Garamond Court, toronto
On Wednesday March 1st, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre brings you Geimaruza – a world-renowned troupe of Japanese dancers – for an evening of breathtaking beauty and entertainment. Geimaruza choreographers reach back to the origins of Japanese classical dance as popular entertainment, to create dynamic performances full of energy, humour and emotion. The result is as graceful and beautiful as traditional Kabuki dance – and as thrilling and fun as a blockbuster movie. The performers are graduates in traditional dance from Tokyo University of the Arts, with a deep knowledge of authentic Japanese culture.
Accompanying them will be the Wagakki Orchestra – a group of Japanese musicians playing traditional instruments such as the shamisen (Japanese lute), koto (Japanese harp) and taiko (drum).
With their only appearance in Canada, don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience a unique aspect of Japanese culture – and enjoy an evening of thrilling entertainment you will long remember! Wednesday, March 1st, 7:00 p.m. Reserved seating: JCCC members $45/General $50 incl. HST. For tickets: 416.441.2345

Plaid Brixx hit Toronto with We The Kings at Virgin Mobile Mod Club
2017-02-28 20:00 - 23:00 | The Mod Club, 722 College Street , Toronto, Ontario, M6G 1C5, Canada
Plaid Brixx hit Toronto with We The Kings at Virgin Mobile Mod Club at 8PM on Tuesday, February 28
For a full list of tour dates, see here: PlaidBrixx.com/Live.

We The Kings @ Virgin Mobile MOD Club February 28

Plaid Brixx are no strangers to screaming crowds, having played several major festivals including SXSW, CMJ, Fashion Meets Music Festival, Musikfest, The New Albany Classic – alongside major act like Kelsea Ballerini, Dove Cameron, Before You Exit and Timeflies! After releasing their 2016 self-titled EP and three buzzing videos from the project, “Since You Came”, “The Greener Side” and “Don’t Look Down” , the band is ready to hit the road alongside We The Kings.
Plaid Brixx is comprised of founder Chris Duggan (vocals & guitar), Mark LeRose (drums) and Jared Sawaya (bass). Following the success of their debut project, 2014’s Chemistry, Plaid Brixx have received praise from Buzzfeed, Diffuser, Guitar World, ARTISTDirect, PureVolume and more, including a nomination for Best Rock EP of 2014 by the Independent Music Association. Their latest EP was called “the next progression of the Plaid Brixx Sound,” by frontman Chris Duggan, and kept on “constant replay!” by Twist Magazine.

February DOGA with Park9 + Get Leashed & Company
2017-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Park9 Liberty Village, 1071 King St W, toronto
• Venue and Address:
Park9 Liberty Village
1071 King St W, Toronto, ON M6J 3W6

• Date and Time:
Wed, Feb. 22, 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

• Description:
Join us for another session of DOGA yoga with your dog at Park9

Practice led by Dogi Mike.

Register to secure your spot as spaces are limited.

WHAT TO BRING:
– yoga mat
– leash
– your best “downward dog” pose!

Not sure what DOGA is all about? Read what to expect here:
https://getleashedmag.com/2016/08/05/evening-doga/?ref=news

Leashed, friendly dogs welcome. Dog park etiquette applies. Please bring a yoga mat and get ready to nama-stay!

This is a FREE event open and to members and non-members.

Register now:
https://getleashedmag.com/events/#!event/2017/2/23/february-doga-at-park9-liberty-village

Learn more about DOGA:
https://getleashedmag.com/2016/08/02/doga-six-health-benefits-of-doing-yoga-with-your-dog/?ref=news

JUNO nominated Alysha Brilla
2017-02-21 19:00 - 23:00 | painted lady, 218 ossington ave., toronto
Early showcase: 7:00 p.m. Late showcase: 8:30 p.m
Alysha Brilla, a two time JUNO nominated artist for Adult Contemporary Album of the year, is a critically acclaimed Tanzanian-canadian musician who is known for her unique roots-pop fusion musical style. Brilla’s third full length album, Human, comes after two other albums released under Sunny Jam Records Inc., including In My Head, and Womyn.
Her first album In My Head, was complete in 2013 and second album, Womyn was release in 2014, both being mastered by Tom Coyne, Grammy Award winner, working with artists such as Amy Winehouse and Adele. All three albums were wrote and produced by Brilla, and feature her eclectic musical arrangement of drums, bass, guitar, keys, sax, trumpet and djembe. All three albums are available on iTunes, and select record stores across Canada. Brilla and her band, the Brilltones, were the only Canadian band/artist invited to perform at this year’s Midem Music Festival in Cannes, France,and recently featured at the Montreal International Jazz Festival performing songs off the new album. With powerful lyrics and diverse sounds, Brilla channels the distinctive lyrical talents of Bob Marley and the eclectic jazz notes of Amy Winehouse.

Alysha Brilla Showcase
2017-02-21 19:00 - 23:00 | painted lady, 218 ossington ave., toronto
Ticket Price: $20 (available at the door)

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Date: Tuesday, February 21

Location: Painted Lady (218 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON)

Time: Early showcase: 7:00 p.m. Late showcase: 9:30 p.m.

About Alysha Brilla: Alysha Brilla, a two time JUNO nominated artist for Adult Contemporary Album of the year, is a critically acclaimed Tanzanian-canadian musician who is known for her unique roots-pop fusion musical style. Brilla’s third full length album, Human, comes after two other albums released under Sunny Jam Records Inc., including In My Head, and Womyn. Over the past year Brilla has had 147 media interviews including being featured on Canada AM, Global Morning, CHCH Morning Live, The Globe and Mail, SUN Media, CBC Fresh Air (to name a few). Brilla is currently on tour, performing in 14 Canadian cities. Her first album In My Head, was complete in 2013 and second album, Womyn was release in 2014, both being mastered by Tom Coyne, Grammy Award winner, working with artists such as Amy Winehouse and Adele. All three albums were wrote and produced by Brilla, and feature her eclectic musical arrangement of drums, bass, guitar, keys, sax, trumpet and djembe. All three albums are available on iTunes, and select record stores across Canada.

Black Atlass plays Great Hall
2017-02-17 20:00 - 23:00 | The Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H3, Canada
Black Atlass is playing The Great Hall on February 17, part of his first big US tour.
He’s one of the faces of Alexander Wang’s new campaign and big in fashion world having already scored films for Louis Vuitton, soundtracked Yves Saint Laurent ads and walked in Dior shows. More importantly, he’s insanely skilled (produces, mixes, engineers all of this stuff) and his voice kills. His debut LP ‘Haunted Paradise’ (listen below) showcases his a beautiful blend of R&B, 90’s rock and hint of dancehall. Also, Creative Director Yimmy Yayo (Beyonce, Jay-Z, Bruno Mars, The xx) did all of the art for it, which is major for a more underground artist.
ALBUM: https://soundcloud.com/foolsgoldrecs/sets/black-atlass-haunted-parades/s-hh2oy

BLUE VALENTINE
2017-02-15 20:00 - 2017-02-18 22:00 | The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance in Regent Park, Toronto., Toronto
Not everyone celebrates Valentine’s Day with long-stemmed roses and cinnamon hearts. In fact, Common People’s Andrew Hartley and Emma Kerson will mark the occasion by journeying into the heart of loneliness.
With choreography by Simon Renaud and Renaud’s choreographic mentor, Tedd Robinson, the dancers explore isolation and connection, togetherness and seclusion on February 15-18 at 8pm at The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance in Regent Park, Toronto.
In Songs and Tarps, Robinson explores partnership, asking: how does coming together satisfy our need for connection? Where do we fall short? How do we see ourselves in each other? In l’inanité des bibelots / love would only slow me down, Renaud transforms minutia into magic and shapes it into a glacial landscape of sound and light.

The Secret Garden
2017-01-13 19:30 - 2017-01-15 22:00 | Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Podium Concert Productions (Peter da Costa and Mark Camilleri) proudly presents the Tony Award®-winning musical THE SECRET GARDEN, in concert for three performances only at the newly renovated and acoustically enhanced Trinity-St. Paul Centre/Jeanne Lamon Hall, January 13–15, 2017, with a world-class orchestra, hand-picked and led by Mark Camilleri, on stage with Canada’s brightest stars of stage and musical theatre.

THE SECRET GARDEN is Grammy–winning composer Lucy Simon’s and Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Marsha Norman’s (‘Night Mother) reimagining of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic children’s novel into an enchanting musical tale of forgiveness and renewal. Orphaned in India, 11 year–old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his sickly son Colin. “Dreamers” — spirits from Mary’s past — guide her through her new life as she discovers the estate’s many wonders, including a magical garden that beckons the children with haunting melodies.

Rarely produced due the size and scope of the production, THE SECRET GARDEN is the perfect show to launch Podium Concert Productions, dedicated to creating exciting and exhilarating performances that combine the symphony experience with musical theatre.

The cast and creative team includes Director Steve Ross (Sunday in the Park with George/Talk is Free Theatre) and Musical Director/Conductor Mark Camilleri; Adam Brazier (Artistic Director Confederation Centre for the Arts, The Woman in White) as Archibald Craven and soprano Erin Fisher (ViVA Trio, Cosi fan tutte & Idomeneo/COC,) as Lily Craven; with Louise Camilleri, Gabi Esptein, Kevin Forestell, Kyle Golemba, Matthew Nethersole, Denise Oucharek, Steve Ross, Kate Suhr and Shawn Wright.

• This weekend Podium Concert Productions will hold an open call audition for the young roles of Mary Lennox and Colin Craven. Auditions will be held Sunday, September 18 from 2-6pm at the Randolph Academy for the Arts, Annex Theatre, 736 Bathurst Street (1 block south of Bloor). Sign-up begins at 1pm. Audition Sides can be found here. For more information please contactinfo@podiumconcerts.com

Podium Concert Productions
Shows that Deserve to be Heard
presents
THE SECRET GARDEN in Concert
Trinity-St. Paul Centre, 427 Bloor Street West (at Spadina Avenue)
January 13-15, 2017
Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 6:30pm
Tickets start at $39
For more info, and to purchase tickets, visit podiumconcerts.com/
For Groups discounts contact info@podiumconcerts.com

Bleeker Rocks At The Phoenix
2016-12-10 20:00 - 2016-12-11 02:00 | Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5X 1K2, Canada
Alternative-rock outfit BLEEKER announce their 2016 fall tours in Canada and the UK, select US dates on the west coast and a headline show in Germany. They will be touring alongside Royal Republic in the UK, The Struts, Holy White Hounds, and The Psychedelic Furs in the US, and The Trews in Canada—see full tour routing details below. Tickets for the Canadian tour available via http://www.bleekerofficial.com.
Based just outside of Toronto, Bleeker is comprised of Taylor Perkins (Vocals), Cole Perkins (Guitars), and Mike Van Dyk (Bass). Having toured alongside The Struts, Sublime with Rome, and Dirty Heads, they are “definitely a band you need to experience live. They combine the feeling of rock bands like Buckcherry and even Aerosmith with an ‘alternative’ edge similar to that of The White Stripes” (Salazen Media). Onstage, the band is a force to be reckoned with, performing with a true rock ‘n roll spirit and relentlessly testing the crowd’s ability to stand still.
Bleeker have also released a lyric video for “Free” off the EP and upcoming album. Watch the video HERE.
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Photo credit: Jody Domingue

PartyNextDoor at Rebel
2016-11-25 20:00 - 23:55, 2016-11-24 20:00 - 23:55 | Rebel, 11 Polson Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1A4, Canada
He is blowing up huge (two songs on charts right now- “Come and See Me” and “Not Nice”, just hit 150 million plays on his new album). He is only 23 years old and he’s written some of the bigger hits in the past couple years and is widely credited with creating the new way R&B sounds. He’s #1 priority at Warner now and the radio push is big.
He has been Drake’s secret weapon singer/producer/songwriter for years. He famously wrote Rihanna’s “Work” this year and got huge praise for it, along with Drake’s hits “Preach”, “Legend”, “Wednesday Night Interlude” and “With You”. He has been very elusive (only 1 interview until this album which was a FADER cover story) and only now stepping into the spotlight despite having huge hits.
First single was “Come and See Me” with Drake but his second single “Not Nice” is over 42 million plays. The album went #1 within an hour of going up on iTunes, #3 on Billboard 200 and #1 on Hip-Hop/R&B charts. The album is over 150 million streams on Spotify now.
“Not Nice” video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTno21crSsY

PARTYNEXTDOOR Headlines Rebel
2016-11-24 20:00 - 2016-11-25 23:00 | Rebel, 11 Polson Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1A4, Canada
PARTYNEXTDOOR Headlines Rebel November 24 & 25 for two shows.
He’s blowing up huge (two songs on charts right now- “Come and See Me” and “Not Nice”, just hit 150 million listens on Spotify, etc.) He is only 23 years old and he’s written some of the bigger hits in the past couple years and is widely credited with creating the new way R&B sounds. He’s number 1 priority at Warner now and the radio push is big.
He has been Drake’s secret weapon singer/producer/songwriter for years. He famously wrote Rihanna’s “Work” this year and got huge praise for it, along with Drake’s hits “Preach”, “Legend”, “Wednesday Night Interlude” and “With You”. He has been very elusive (only 1 interview until this album which was a Fader cover story) and only now stepping into the spotlight despite having huge hits.
First single was “Come and See Me” with Drake but his second single “Not Nice” is over 33 million plays (official video just had 1.2 million in 1 week). The album went #1 within an hour of going up on iTunes, #3 on Billboard 200 and #1 on Hip-Hop/R&B charts.
“Not Nice” video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTno21crSsY
