for young audiences aged 7-12 at a weekend festival.
PAST EVENT. One night only: Mon, June 10, 2024: Eldritch Theatre concludes its Plays from the Tomb staged reading series with The Babysitter, a darkly comedic coming-of-age fable. For audiences 14+. Suitable for those who love horror read aloud, fairytales, urban legends & slasher movies from the 70s & 80s.
PAST EVENT. Two days only - Sat, Jun. 8 & Sun, Jun. 9, 2024: Fine art photographer Pamela Williams exhibits her dramatic black & white images of romantic late 19th century cemetery sculptures at the Rosedale Art Fair, an annual curated outdoor art exhibit at Ramsden Park in Toronto’s Rosedale neighbourhood.
PAST EVENT: One weekend only - Sat, June 1 & Sun, June 2, 2024: Head on over to Jimmie Simpson Park in Toronto’s Queen East arts district for the Riverdale ArtWalk. Hosted by The Artists’ Network, it’s one of Toronto’s premier art exhibitions, focusing solely on fine art – so get ready to discover & connect with artists & find that perfect piece for your home! 160+ established & emerging artists. Free admission. Rain or shine!
PAST EVENT: Two days only - Sat, May 25 & Sun, May 26, 2024: City of Toronto Culture presents its annual Doors Open Toronto building & site tour event. This year’s theme is Hidden Histories, where visitors of all ages & backgrounds will have the opportunity to engage with the forgotten or often-overlooked sites & stories of Toronto through guided & self-guided tours & engaging talks.
PAST EVENT. One night only - Fri, May 24, 2024: The Ontario Pops Orchestra presents its much-anticipated Gala Concert celebrating Asian & South Asian Heritage Month at the iconic Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. Headliners include distinguished musicians Amahl Arulanandam (cello) & Aiko Oda (clarinet), alongside the mesmerizing Navillera Korean Performing Arts Development dance group & the captivating voice of singer Arlene, performing classical masterpieces & contemporary gems.
PAST EVENT. From Wed, Apr. 24 – Sun, May 19, 2024: Pleiades Theatre presents the world premiere of Tyson’s Song, by Peter N. Bailey, in the Factory Theatre Studio. When a boys’ night out goes awry, two Black men are compelled to examine their pasts & their friendship. A thought-provoking examination of Black masculinity & mental health. For audiences 14+.
PAST EVENT. From Mon, May 6 – Sun, May 12, 2024: Uncover Toronto’s weird past at The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History. Organized by author & Toronto history aficionado Adam Bunch, the Festival is dedicated to exploring strange stories from Toronto’s past, with a week of online lectures, panels, interviews & walking tours featuring some of Toronto's greatest storytellers.
PAST EVENT. From Sat, Apr. 20 – Sun, May 12, 2024: Studio 180 Theatre presents the Canadian premiere of James Fritz’s taut, darkly comic & deeply provocative drama Four Minutes Twelve Seconds at the Tarragon Theatre Extraspace. A thrilling exploration of issues of consent, privilege & the insidious opportunities new technology offers, in a play that has been nominated for an Olivier Award.
PAST EVENT. From Wed, Apr. 24 – Sun, May 5, 2024: Alumnae Theatre presents its much-anticipated annual New Ideas Festival of one-act plays. Each year, audiences are treated to a diverse array of theatrical innovation & creativity, with bold premieres & groundbreaking performances from emerging & established theatre artists. This year's lineup features an eclectic mix of genres & themes, promising something for everyone. For audiences 13+.
PAST EVENT. From Thu, Apr. 25 – Sun, May 5, 2024: See leading-edge documentaries from around the world. This year’s Festival is Hot Docs’ 31st edition. It features 168 documentaries, including world, North American and Canadian premieres, plus a conference & market for documentary filmmakers.
PAST EVENT. One night only - Sat, May 4, 2024: Soundstreams presents Grandma’s Shawl, a musical journey inspired by Kokum shawls & the bond between Ukrainian and Indigenous women. This concert features the enchanting voices of Natalya Gennadi (soprano) & Kristine Dandavino (mezzo), accompanied by Jo Greenaway on piano & Oleksandra Fedyshyn on the violin. Curated & directed by Natalya Gennadi, at The Redwood Theatre.
PAST EVENT. Two days only – Sat, May 4 & Sun, May 5, 2024: Theatre Direct Canada presents Forward March Festival 2024 at the George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre. It includes three new interactive plays created especially for kids aged 7-12. Free event. All plays are performed with ASL interpretation or, for plays in ASL, with voiceover in English.
