Events

Moonhorse Dance Theatre’s acclaimed series Older & Reckless will launch November 8-9, 2024 at Harbourfront Centre Theatre, featuring five dance works created and performed by luminary 45+ dance artists. The works, curated by Artistic Director Allison Cummings, seek to redefine destructive assumptions about age and dance ability; and celebrate artists over 45 who continuously take risks, ask pertinent questions and dig deep into nuance.

The program features dance works by acclaimed dance artists Lina Cruz, Olga Barrios and Jose Angel Carret with Johanna Bergfelt; a new dance created by Nicola Pantin for this year’s Community Performance Project, featuring 21 mature dance enthusiasts; and a premiere initiative – Crossing the Streams, a collaboration between artists of diverging disciplines, blind writer and theatre artist, Alex Bulmer with renowned interpreter Danielle Baskerville.

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Kick off your holiday shopping at the TKMF Indigenous Vendor Market! This two-day event is the perfect opportunity to find unique, handcrafted gifts from Indigenous-owned small businesses.

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The Jitters $35 in advance, $42 at the door  The Jitters ride again! The band that formed in Toronto in 1981 (and allegedly broke up ten years later) continues to occasionally get together and make music. Last seen performing live in 2019, Blair, Danny, Matt, and David are still the rocking pop band they’ve always been.

In the ’80s, the band opened for The Kinks, The Byrds, Huey Lewis and the News, Colin James and more. March 1988 saw them support Heart in the UK, closing off the tour with three sold-out nights at Wembley Arena, where The Jitters received standing ovations. “Last of the Red HotFools” not only became a Top Twenty single in Canada, it broke into the BBC’s Hot 100.

Always video favourites, with their indie single “Take Me As I Am,” their 1990 song “’Til the Fever Breaks” rose to #4 on the Much Music countdown. Nominated for a Juno in 1988, The Jitters won the Toronto Music Award for Best Rising Stars in 1990. At Hugh’s Room, as in past appearances, the band promises to break out the old songs as well as a few new surprises.

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A production of The Merchant of Venice is cancelled mid-performance after public outcries about the play. The actor playing Shylock delivers a candid and passionate appeal about identity, public discourse, and the theatre.

Saul Rubinek, beloved Canadian television and film veteran (Wall Street, Unforgiven, Barney’s Version, The Family Man, Frasier) began his illustrious career in Ontario. He began performing at the Stratford Festival in 1969 and, in 1972, was a key artist in the very first season of the brand-new “Toronto Free Theatre” which would later become Canadian Stage. Saul returns to Berkeley Street with this quick-witted and poignant play about cultural fractures and a life on the stage.

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Dylan Gossett is a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Austin, TX. Dylan began writing and recording music during his early teen years using Garage Band on his mother’s computer. Throughout high school, college at Texas A&M, and a job at Formula 1 Racing, music remained Dylan’s true passion. Inspired to finally release music by a new generation of singer-songwriters he saw emerging online, Dylan began posting videos of his songs in April 2023 — immediately, his music struck a chord with a global audience.

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Day two of Tkaronto Music Festival with Halluci Nation and more.

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Bevvy’s, Toronto’s first standalone non-alcoholic bottle shop, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Henderson Brewery to launch the inaugural Soberish Fest.

The first event of its kind in Toronto, Soberish Fest aims to create an inclusive, enjoyable experience that celebrates both alcoholic and premium non-alcoholic beverages, along with on-site entertainment throughout the day and into the evening.

Attendees will learn about the diversity and quality of non-alcoholic beverages, showcasing just how far these drinks have come, while enjoying live music, DJs, and an opportunity to sample a wide variety of products.

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As seen on ‘Conan’, ‘America’s Got Talent’, and ‘Last Comic Standing’, self-described Lebanese-Palestinian-Syrian-Italian-American stand-up Sammy Obeid headlines at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre.

Outspoken and an unabashed critic of Israel, Sammy Obeid has no patience for the Democratic Party’s shameful position on the War in Gaza – so expect his trademark political commentary (and maybe some catharsis) after the dismal results Tuesday.

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Skrizzly, a 2022 amazon breakthrough artist, is a grand prize winner of the international songwriting competition, placing the jersey native in league with previous victors such as The Band Perry, Bastille, Vance Joy, Passenger,and Gotye. With a loyal international fanbase, Skirzzly’s single “dance with darkness” topped the spotify viral charts in Germany, Switzerland,and Austria for 6 weeks, received gold status in Switzerland, and peaked at#166 on German radio as an indie.

Laser-focused with passion and drive, Skrizzly keeps fans ears fresh by dropping singles, mixtapes, and albums at a rate beyond what most release in a career, with eyes set to be the most successful independent rock artist on the planet.

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Day three of Tkaronto Music Festival with Tanya Tagaq, Evan Redsky and Kristi Lane Sinclair Part of three day festival.

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Podcasters and “Summer House” stars Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner.

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Jean-Marie “JC” Carroll  is an English composer, songwriter and musician. He has been a members of the post-punk group The Members for over 40 years, and is an established film composer.

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Forgotten Rebels return to the Horseshoe Tavern with The Class Assassins this Saturday.

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Join us on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, as we turn up the heat with a tribute to some of the greatest reggae bands from Britain. Experience the music of Steel Pulse, Aswad, UB40, and more, performed by Michael Garrick and the One Nation Rebelz, complete with their electrifying horn section. Let’s come together to celebrate Britain’s unique contribution to reggae, a legacy born from the Windrush generation’s migration from Jamaica to Britain between 1948 and 1970. British reggae’s enduring influence on the rise of punk, 80s ska, and global music cannot be overstated.

To accommodate reggae fans who prefer an earlier night, we’ve arranged for the event to start slightly earlier at Lee’s Palace. The evening kicks off at 9:00 PM with headliner Michael Garrick & One Nation Rebelz, followed by a DJ and/or closing act. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and culture!

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Explore the world of flamenco through an interactive experience filled with live performances, music, and hands-on fun.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of flamenco with an engaging and interactive experience that journeys through the geography, history, and rich culture of the fiery art form. Participate in a lively Q&A, hands-on activities, and breathtaking performances by Alfonso Cid, Guillermo Guillén, and Keth Lases.

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As seen on ‘Canada’s Got Talent’ receiving the golden buzzer from WWE alum Trish Stratus, Scarborough’s Sterling Scott is a comedian who has also appeared on ‘Roast Battle Canada’ and CBC Radio’s ‘The Debaters’.

Aftering failing his audition in the 2006 MuchMusic VJ Search, he moved to Alberta to make money working the oil sands, before scoring an audition with Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud productions. He since achieved national notoriety as a contestant on ‘Canada’s Got Talent’ in 2024.

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Do you like Taylor Swift? Do you like improv comedy? Well, if you answered “Yes” to either of those questions, you’ll at least enjoy some of this show!

Watch seasoned improvisers work Taylor Swift song lyrics into funny scenes based on your suggestions from the audience. As the event description promises, “The performers will be Fearless”.

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