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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 (America/Toronto) | 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)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1820970634820926/?notif_t=plan_user_invited&notif_id=1485350528562464

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.
Follow Bleeker on social:
https://www.facebook.com/BleekerOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/bleekerofficial/
https://twitter.com/bleekerofficial
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

Toronto Christmas Market
2016-11-18 12:00 - 2016-12-22 22:00 | Distillery District, Toronto, Canada
The Toronto Christmas Market, one of the world’s best Christmas markets, returns to the Distillery Historic District, November 18 to December 22, to bring the spirit of the season to life. Now in its seventh year, the Toronto Christmas Market has quickly become the city’s favourite holiday tradition and was ranked among the best Christmas markets in the world by Fodor’s Travel, USA Today and Mashable, among others.

Guests are invited to rediscover the magic and romance of Christmas by taking in stunning light canopies, enjoying unique shopping experiences, traditional music and dance performances, and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Foodies will also have the opportunity to taste traditional European street-style food and delicacies and Canadian homemade treats.

Admission is free Tuesday to Friday, and $6 (tax included) starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.torontochristmasmarket.com.

DATES:
November 18 to December 22, 2016
Event opens with a special Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 18, beginning at 6 p.m.

TIME:
Tuesday to Thursday, Noon to 9 p.m.
Friday, Noon to 10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Closed Mondays
While the Toronto Christmas Market is closed Mondays, the shops and restaurants of the Distillery Historic District are open seven days a week

ADMISSION:
Tuesday to Friday, Free
Friday (as of 5 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday, $6 (tax included)

PLACE:
The Distillery Historic District
55 Mill Street, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

For more info, visit www.torontochristmasmarket.com and ‘Like’ on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toxmasmkt; follow on Twitter and Instagram @TOXmasMkt, hashtag for the event is #TCM16.

Apollo and Daphne
2016-11-17 20:00 - 2016-11-19 22:00 | Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinity Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
In a beautiful, historic setting, bring your drink to a candlelit table and enjoy an exquisite evening of music, song, and experience two very different tales of transformation and desire.

Toronto Masque Theatre presents George Frideric Handel’s great Italian dramatic cantata Apollo & Daphne; a deeply moving exploration of the devastation unrequited love can have on those caught in its thrall. Featuring Canadian opera superstars Jacqueline Woodley & Geoffrey Sirett and dancer Stéphaie Brochard. With Larry Beckwith leading a baroque orchestra. Directed and choreographed by Marie-Nathalie Lacoursière.

The evening will also feature a complete performance of Enoch Arden, the heartbreaking story of a long-lost fisherman returning home. Created by Richard Strauss this drama with music is based on the epic narrative poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Performed by actor Derek Boyes & pianist Angela Park.

Ticket price:
$50 General, $43 (65 and over), $20 (30 and under)
Buy Tickets link:
http://apolloanddaphne.brownpapertickets.com/

Get Leashed & Company Presents Full Moon DOGA at Park9
2016-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Park9 Liberty Village, 1071 King St W, toronto
Join us for a special full moon edition of Get Leashed DOGA.

**Please register online to reserve your spot**

Experience DOGA like never before. Join us for an evening of music, refreshments, healthy fare and unexpected surprises.

Yogi Mike will lead us through a rejuvenating practice, incorporating traditional yoga poses, meditation, and of course our dogs!

Park9 Liberty Village – located at King St W and Sudbury

Monday, November 14th
7-9pm

Please bring a yoga mat and leash.

Register now:
https://getleashedmag.com/events/#!event/register/2016/11/15/doga-full-moon-edition

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

INNOCENCE CANADA MISSED MOMENTS INSTALLATION
2016-11-14 08:00 - 2016-11-19 18:00 | 130 adelaide st. west, toronto
From November 14 – 19, 2016, Michael Murphy, renowned sculptor and the pioneer of perceptual art, will be in Toronto creating an installation at 130 Adelaide Street West. Known for iconic installations like Gun Country and 3D portraits like Electoral Divide (a portrait of Obama commissioned by TIME Magazine), Michael Murphy joins us in Toronto to raise awareness and funds for Innocence Canada.

Innocence Canada is a Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to identifying, advocating for, and exonerating the wrongfully convicted. The organization partnered with Michael Murphy to bring to life the missed moments of one particular Canadian who was wrongfully convicted. Exoneree Ron Dalton, a father of three who spent 10 years in prison for being wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife, is the protagonist in Michael Murphy’s work, and will be on-site when the installation is revealed.

Donations will be accepted on-site or online at www.innocencecanada.com.
Date: November 14th – November 19th

Time: 8:00am – 6:00PM

Location: 130 Adelaide St. West

Cost: FREE

Website: www.innocencecanada.com

SECRETS OF A BLACK BOY
2016-11-10 08:00 - 2016-11-20 22:00 | theatre passe muraille, 16 ryerson ave., toronto
Price: General Admission: $38
Seniors: $33
Arts workers: $25
Under 30: $17
Date: November 10 – 20, 2016

Website: playingwithcrayons.com

Address: Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. Toronto, ON
Further information: SECRETS OF A BLACK BOY follows five young black Toronto men that come together for one last domino game at their community centre that’s on the verge of permanently shutting down. With thousands of people already displaced, the ongoing dismantling of the community serves as a constant reminder that their only home is literally being ripped apart without much explanation or rationale. Through a series of compelling monologues and authentic narratives mixed with musical interludes, SECRETS OF A BLACK BOY critically explores the underlying effects of common stereotypes faced by racialized men and delves into several controversial issues.
