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A woman with shoulder-length red hair, wearing a sparkly black top, gazes at us over her shoulder.
A woman with shoulder-length red hair, wearing a sparkly black top, gazes at us over her shoulder.
Photo: Civil Wray by Brendan Albert

Toronto, ON

Photo: Civil Wray by Brendan Albert
Collage image with text. Issues Magazine Shop presents Collage Night. Hosted by Alanna Chelmick & Bryonie Wise. A woman, her head thrown back and arms raised, in front of a background with water at the top and leaves of various shades of green at the bottom.

Issues Magazine Shop: Collage Workshops

Several nights a month: Issues Magazine Shop hosts their collage workshop. Come out to cut & paste and create your own collage to create memory – a reflection, a love note, a vision board or a blessing for the future. No prior experience necessary. All supplies provided. All ages welcome.

A photo of a right hand, the index finger moving a cutout photo of a jeep on a small square sketchbook on top of a green cutting board, open to a page with a vibrant drawing of flowers in red, yellow and black. Above the cutting board are various pencils, markers, brushes and pastels.

ARTiculations Monthly Sketchbook Meetup

On (mostly) the first Monday of every month: ARTiculations Art Supply owner Heather Phillips facilitates a monthly in-person sketchbook meetup. Join them at the shop in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood for some sketching time & idea swapping! For adults. All experience levels, beginners welcome. This class requires 4 people to run.

Past event: Greyed out image of the poster for The House at Poe Corner. For the Dead Child Inside us All. The text against a photo of a horrific teddy bear with bulging, bloodshot eyes, a black brick wall in the background.

The House at Poe Corner

PAST EVENT. From Thu, Apr. 11 – Sun, Apr. 21, 2024: Join Eldtritch Theatre for the return of The House at Poe Corner, the terrifying tales of Edgar Allen Poe narrated by two lost souls and performed in petrifying perpetuity with puppets and magic by twisted little toys. For audiences 14+.

Past event: Greyed out image of a photo of a woman and a man, their backs to us as they take in a corner wall filled with paintings.

Artist Project 2024

PAST EVENT. From Thu, Apr. 11 – Sun, Apr. 14, 2024: Artist Project presents its 2024 exhibition in the Better Living Centre at Toronto’s Exhibition Place. An annual juried exhibition, this year’s event includes the work of over 250 independent Canadian artists, making it the destination to discover new art talent while exploring the work & meeting the artists.

Past event: Greyed out illustrated image of a series of black and white piano keys, set in cube shapes to give an illusion of 3-D.

Keyed Up! A Festival for Multiple Keyboards

PAST EVENT. Three nights only. Thu, Apr. 18 – Sat, Apr. 20, 2024: Soundstreams presents Keyed Up! A Festival for Multiple Keyboards at the Jane Mallett Theatre in the St. Lawrence Centre. Exceptional artists perform compelling works for various combinations of piano, harpsichord, electronic keyboard & digital organ from Canada & around the world – including the works of well-known & emerging composers.

Past event: Greyed out image of a black & white movie still from The Mark of Zorro, featuring two men with swords crossed. One man, dressed in black and wearing an eye mask, is on his knees and holding a woman with his free arm, protecting her from danger.

Toronto Silent Film Festival 2024

PAST EVENT. Three days only! From Fri, Apr. 12 – Sun, Apr. 14, 2024: The Toronto Silent Film Festival presents a lineup of silent film gems at the Revue Cinema, featuring films from Germany, the USA and France, plus shorts & a documentary exploring the history of slapstick. Each screening includes live music accompaniment!

Past event: Greyed out image of the poster for Shakespeare BASH'd presents The Knight of the Burning Pestle by Francis Beaumont. Apr 7 2pm 2024 The Monarch Tavern. In the background, an illustrated image of a tower structure, topped with a statue.

Play reading: The Knight of the Burning Pestle

PAST EVENT. One day only – Sun, Apr. 7, 2024: Shakespeare BASH’d closes its 2023/24 season at The Monarch Tavern with a staged reading of The Knight of the Burning Pestle by Francis Beaumont, a musical metatheatrical comedy that pulls back the curtain on the theatrical presentation of Jacobean England in various amusing & ridiculous ways. For audiences 19+.

Past event: Greyed out image of a photo of the marquee at the Royal Cinema, showcasing Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival.

Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival 2024

PAST EVENT. Four days only! From Thu, Apr. 4 – Sun, Apr. 7, 2024: The Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival (TUFF) presents its 2nd annual festival at the Royal Cinema. Featuring a lineup of eight captivating films & documentaries, plus a new screening of family-friendly animated shorts, this year’s festival showcases a full range of work by award-winning, contemporary filmmakers.

Past event: Greyed out image of three women burlesque performers dressed in black bras, panties and stockings pose against a red background.

TEASE: a reimagined burlesque comedy

PAST EVENT. From Wed, Mar. 13 – Sun, Mar. 24, 2024: TEASE returns to Toronto, presented by The Big City Kitties, in association with Crow’s Theatre. A theatrical experience that entertains with humour & sex appeal, surprising audiences with an underlying heartfelt message. For audiences 18+.

Past event: Greyed out image of a photo of a hot dog cart at night on a city sidewalk, with a close-up image of a person's eyes and nose inside it and a person standing near the cart.

No One’s Special at the Hot Dog Cart

PAST EVENT. From Thu, Mar. 14 – Sat, Mar. 23, 2024: Theatre Passe Muraille & Erroneous Productions present the world premiere of No One’s Special at the Hot Dog Cart, written & performed by award-winning playwright, author & spoken word performer Charlie Petch. Tales of survival & kindness witnessed on the streets, told through spoken word, musical storytelling & de-escalation techniques.

Past event: Greyed out image of the illustrated poster for 10 For 10 Party, featuring blue and purple background and laser lighting, disco balls, a tall boy can and an inflatable blue arrow.

The Theatre Centre presents: 10 For 10 Launch Party

PAST EVENT. One night only – Thu, Mar. 21, 2024: The Theatre Centre hosts their 10 For 10 Launch Party, kickstarting 10 months of unique offerings to celebrate 10 years in the former Carnegie Library at 1115 Queen West. This building-wide party + fundraiser includes pop-up performances, music, dancing, games, a M.A.C. glam station & Lost Craft drinks. For adults 19+.

Past event. Greyed out photo of a four-person band, performing live onstage in a smoky, purple pink lighting, with a female guitarist to the left, lead singer in the centre, bass player to the right and drummer behind the singer.

Civil Wray: Live at The Dive Shop

PAST EVENT. One night only – Thu, Mar. 21, 2024: Experience the unique, ethereal blues/soul/pop hybrid sounds & poetic lyrics of Civil Wray as she performs new songs from her upcoming EP “Sparkle”, as well as favourites from her debut record. Live at The Dive Shop with guest artists Lisa Costa & Vanessa Lio. Audiences 19+.