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August 2019
Win a $25,000 painting of Drake by Artist Daniel Mazzone
A painting of Drake worth $25,000 is up for grabs and one lucky Canadian has the chance to win the original artwork. The giant replica of the original 4’ x 6’ piece is being displayed at This Is Eye Candy in Toronto . It was created by popular Toronto based artist, Daniel Mazzone. The artist's work has been displayed throughout various venues, restaurants, and exhibits across North America. Those looking for a chance to win the original piece can head to This Is Eye Candy. The…
Find out more »September 2019
The Beverley Street Séance
After three years of completely sold-out séances, Mentalist Jaymes White invites you to the Beverley Street Séance. Experience undeniable fear in an authentic Victorian séance at one of downtown Toronto’s most haunted locations: George Brown House. This soul-shaking psychological experience is not intended for the weak or faint of heart. Restricted to ages 18+. Jaymes has been running his Victorian-style séances since 2016, and they have been 100% sold out. His séance is also acclaimed as the scariest gathering in…
Find out more »NOT ASKING – New Paintings by Tara Krebs
Tara Krebs is presenting her solo exhibition, Not Asking, showcasing her new oil and acrylic paintings. The exhibition, that includes the depictions of body realness, as well as trans women and queer love, is dedicated to pursue the destigmatization of female representation. The exhibition is free and the opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, Sept 12, starting at 6 PM.
Find out more »Alegria by Cirque du Soleil
Alegría, the new show by the world-wide famous Cirque du Soleil is the story of a monarchy that has lost its king. The performance will be showcasing the synchronized trapeze duo, the double crossed wheel and a bunch of brand new costumes. Cirque du Soleil encourages you to follow the story of Alegría, where the old order is being challenged by new and unknown.
Find out more »JFL42 Festival 2019
JFL42 Festival is now trending in Toronto. People are getting together for a huge event this September. As one of the top Festival performers at the moment, JFL42 Festival 2019 will soon show up live once again for fans to attend. You can get tickets at easily with the discounted prices using SAVE10ETKT.
Find out more »Movie Expo
For the first time in Toronto, Movie Expo is presenting a Hollywood blockbuster weekend this September. The Expo includes special guest performances, over 35 industry keynote speakers and more than 250 booths of movie magic secrets. The festival is for those who are in the film industry, willing to break into it or just for any movie lovers out there.
Find out more »Venus Fest
Venus Fest is back for the third time following the success of two full years of festivals. Venus Fest includes live music, art installations, workshops, community building and so much more, with the lineup TBA. The first two festival days are 19+ and the last one is for all ages.
Find out more »ONGAKU
ONGAKU is a three day festival dedicated to celebrate Japan and Canada's contemporary and experimental music. The festival will feature guest artists Miyama McQueen-Tokita, Ko Ishikawa, Ami Yamasaki and Akiko Nakayama as well as Toronto-based Urban vessel featuring Germaine Liu, Aki Takahashi and Sonja Rainey. It will also showcase world premieres by Canadian composers such as Juliet Palmer, Daryl Jamieson and Hiroki Tsurumoto, as well as new worlds by Yuka Shibuya, Takeo Hoshiya, Toshiya Watanabe.
Find out more »Queen West Art Crawl
The Queen West Art Crawl is a charitable organization promoting the art and culture of Queen West in Toronto. The annual Outdoor Art Exhibition that's taking place in Trinity Bellwoods Park in September is what QWAC is mostly know for, as over 60,000 visitors are coming each year. The exhibition features a juried section of Ontario's best artists, a Performance Zone hosted by Arts & Crafts, various food vendors and Steamwhistle Beer Garden.
Find out more »Paint in the Park – Night Out Edition
Stroke your creative spark into a burning flame that’s hotter than this summer heat! Get in touch with your inner artists in the evening during Paint in the Park. All located under at the Vista Eatery by waterfront. Create a beautiful painting while overlooking the shimmering lake. Enjoying some of the most gorgeous scenery in Toronto as well as a nice, cold drink! Vista Eatery offers an array of food and alcoholic beverages. So you can enjoy a delicious Strawberry Bourbon…
Find out more »29Rooms Toronto
The makers behind Refinery29 have gotten together with visionaries and brands in the fields of art, activism, style, and technology to bring you 29 experiences under one roof. These are meant to tap into the conversations of today and our hopes for tomorrow. There are going to be multi-sensory installations, performances and workshops. It is a new way to connect with creativity, culture, and community.
Find out more »29Rooms
The iconic pop-up event brought by Refinery29 is finally in Toronto! The 29Rooms: Expand Your Reality is the new experience, created by Refinery29 in collaboration with global artists, visionaries, brands and meaningful causes. Each room is getting the visitor at the center of the event with hands-on activities and phone-free experiences, unlocking the sense of wonder.
Find out more »Street Food & Street Art Tour
Are you ready to experience Toronto's hottest new food tour? Get your kicks ready and join us for our Street Food & Street Art Food Tour. The tour will bring you from the beginning to end of Graffiti Alley, Toronto's richest site of street art. A kilometre long, the Alley spans just south of Queen West, from Spadina Avenue to Portland Street. Walking through the Alley, you will see up-close work by Toronto's most well-known and talented street artists. Such…
Find out more »October 2019
Fall for Dance North Festival
Fall for Dance North (FFDN) is thrilled to announce its momentous fifth anniversary edition, October 2–6, 2019 at MERIDIAN HALL (formerly the Sony Centre) and Ryerson Theatre in partnership with the Ryerson School of Performance. The 2019 festival will showcase a phenomenal range of expression including a special focus on international Indigenous artists at Ryerson Theatre, three FFDN commissions, five North American premieres, lots of live music, in addition to FREE programming at Union Station.
Find out more »TORQUE
Harbourfront Centre kicks off the second season of TORQUE, an international contemporary dance series, with the Canadian premiere of Simulacrum. Presented by Norwegian company winter guests, Simulacrum is a striking juxtaposition of the formality of Kabuki (classical Japanese dance-drama), the energy of Flamenco and the emotion of contemporary dance theatre. The performance is based on the real-life experiences of two legendary award-winning dancers: eighty-year-old Shôji Kojima, who moved to Spain from Japan to train and become a master of Flamenco,…
Find out more »Art Toronto 2019
Art Toronto is the annual international fair for modern and contemporary art, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. This year's edition presents the artwork from leading Canadian and international galleries and a program of lectures and panel discussions. For more information visit the website.
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