CoMotion Festival
Alex Bulmer has curated this celebration of new ideas and expressions by Deaf and disabled artists in a multidisciplinary program of visual arts, music, performances, digital art, workshops and panel discussions. Included are Chris Dodd’s play Deafy, Deaf Finnish rapper Signmark and Violette, an interactive virtual reality experience.
To May 1 at Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West). Free and ticketed events. harbourfrontcentre.com
Art Gate International 2022
Virtual art fair featuring galleries, dealers & artists showing new work, acquisitions and projects. The fair will include diverse programming featuring artist talks, panel discussions, performance events and networking gatherings.
April 21-24. Free. artgatevr.com/agi2022
The Artist Project
More than 240 contemporary artists from across Canada show original works under one roof at the annual art fair. Programming includes interactive installations, an emerging artist competition and the Untapped People’s Choice Award which audiences can vote on.
April 21-24 at the Queen Elizabeth Building (180 Princes’ Blvd). $16-$22, child 12 and under free. theartistproject.com
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In a co-production between Phoenix Arts and the Aga Khan Museum, Jamie Robinson directs Azeem Nathoo’s play, a historical retelling of the cusp of the fall of the Muslim Empire in Andalusia.
Runs to May 1 at Theatre Passe Muraille (16 Ryerson). $25. phoenixartsproductions.ca
B.L.A.C. Music Festival
This celebration of Black music origins like jazz, soul, funk, R&B and hip-hop includes performances by Töme, Borelson, Luciane Dom and others.
April 21 at 8 pm, at Adelaide Hall (250 Adelaide West). $20. showzaco.com/tickets
Italian Mime Suicide
Rob Feetham, Nicholas Eddie and Adam Paolozza star in Paolozza’s show about the comedy and tragedy of mimes, loosely based on the true story of an Italian mime who committed suicide in 2003.
April 23 to May 1 at the Theatre Centre (1115 Queen West). Pwyc-$60. theatrecentre.org
Earth Day at Downsview Park
There will be hands-on activities, opportunities to learn and connect with the park’s education staff, vendors and more. All programming will be centered around sustainability and the importance of meeting the needs of people today without compromising those of future generations.
April 24 from 11 am-4 pm, at Downsview Park (70 Canuck). Free. downsviewpark.ca
Ivo Pogorelić
The Yugoslav-born Croatian pianist performs an all-Chopin concert, including the Piano Sonata No. 3, the Fantaisie in F Minor and the Barcarolle.
April 24 at 3 pm. Koerner Hall (273 Bloor West). $50-$110. rcmusic.com
Lorraine Klaasen
Alliance Française and the Batuki Music Society present a concert by the Juno Award-winning South African-born singer and actor.
April 23 at 8:30 pm at Alliance Française (24 Spadina Rd). $14-$28. bemusednetwork.com
– with files by Katarina Ristic
