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UPU

PAST EVENT: Three performances only – from Fri, Feb. 27 to Sun, Mar. 1, 2026: Native Earth Performing Arts presents UPU by New Zealand’s UPU Collective. With powerful poetry, compelling storytelling & unforgettable performances, UPU brings the Pacific Ocean’s rich voices to life – exploring cultural struggle, joy & identity across the islands. Presented at Aki Studio. For audiences 15+.

Wren Theatre presents: Pride and Prejudice

PAST EVENT: Only six performances! Wed, Feb. 18 – Sun, Feb. 22, 2026: Wren Theatre presents a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. This fresh take on the beloved classic brings new life to the timeless tale of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, filled with clever twists and delightful surprises. On for a limited engagement at Randolph Theatre.

Violet Hour Book Club – Toronto Edition: How We Fight for Our Lives

PAST EVENT: One night only – Thu, Feb. 19, 2026: Another Story Bookshop hosts their second meeting of the Toronto edition of the Violet Hour Book Club, a reading & discussion group dedicated to exploring classic & contemporary 2S/LGBTQ+ literature. This event’s book selection is Saeed Jones’ How We Fight for Our Lives: A Memoir, the coming-of-age story of a young Black gay man from the American South fighting to carve out a place for himself.

Soundstreams presents: Another side of Arvo Pärt

PAST EVENT: One night only – Tue, Feb. 9, 2026: Soundstreams presents Another side of Arvo Pärt as part of their ongoing TD Encounters series. This Encounters celebrates Pärt’s 90th birthday, featuring some of his secular and folk-inspired pieces, plus works by Omar Daniel and Anna Pidgorna. Presented as a free concert at Hugh’s Room Live.

Soundstreams presents: Transoceanic

PAST EVENT: One night only – Mon, Jan 19, 2026: Soundstreams presents Transoceanic as part of their ongoing TD Encounters series. Works from diasporic composers Corie Rose Soumah, Kotoka Suzuki & Anthony Tan reimagine sound & light through science-fiction visions that shift Eurocentric narratives of progress. Presented as a free concert at Hugh’s Room Live.

Necessary Angel presents: Moonlight Schooner

PAST EVENT: From Fri, Nov 21 – Sun, Dec. 14, 2025: Necessary Angel Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Moonlight Schooner, an evocative tale – told with humour & poignancy – about the systemic & deliberate breaking of Black men by colonial forces during the Windrush Generation & the casualties left behind. Presented in association with Canadian Stage & Tarragon Theatre at the Berkeley Street Theatre.

BOUND Book Arts Fair 2025

PAST EVENT: One day only – Sun, Dec. 7, 2025: BOUND Books Arts Fair presents the 2025 edition of their annual event at the Arts & Letters Club in Toronto. Come out to explore & discover limited edition handmade books, artist’s books, prints, broadsides, cards, ephemera & more while you chat with the artists & artisans. Free admission!

Buddies in Bad Times presents: Bijuriya created by Gabriel Dharmoo

PAST EVENT: Three performances only – from Wed, Nov. 26 – Sat, Nov. 29, 2025: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre presents Gabriel Dharmoo’s interdisciplinary drag show Bijuriya, a playful examination of the role of vocality in self-expression – utilizing song, speech and lip-sync as tools for exploring South Asian identity. For audiences 19+.

Weesageechak Begins to Dance 38

PAST EVENT: From Fri, Nov. 21 – Sun, Nov. 30, 2025: Native Earth Performing Arts presents Weesageechak Begins to Dance 38 at Aki Studio. An annual festival showcasing new theatre, dance & multidisciplinary works & works-in-development by 10 Indigenous creators from across Turtle Island & beyond. This year’s theme is Complexities & Curiosities.

Violet Hour Book Club Toronto Edition: What I Know About You

PAST EVENT: One night only – Sat, Nov. 29, 2025: Another Story Bookshop presents their inaugural meeting of the Toronto edition of the Violet Hour Book Club, a reading & discussion group dedicated to exploring classic & contemporary 2S/LGBTQ+ literature. Their first book selection is Éric Chacour’s What I Know About You, the story of a life turned upside down & a family torn apart by an impossible love.

Literal Trash: A Comedy Experience

PAST EVENT: Tue nights on Aug. 19, Sep. 16, Oct. 21 & Nov. 25, 2025: Toronto comedian Adam Mohammed invites audiences to join him for a wholesome evening of irony with Literal Trash: A Comedy Experience. Follow Trash, a two-foot tall sentient garbage bag with a heart of gold, in an experimental physical comedy show at The Tranzac. For audiences 14+.

Older & Reckless 25

PAST EVENT: Three performances only – Fri, Nov. 21 & Sat, Nov. 22, 2025: Moonhorse Dance Theatre celebrates the 25th anniversary of Older & Reckless at the Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre. An annual dance show presenting works by lifelong performers & creators age 45+, this year’s program features four dance works by luminary dance artists + a community ensemble of 20+ mature dance enthusiasts.