Room
The new play with songs based on Emma Donoghue’s award-winning novel (which was also adapted into an Oscar-winning film) plays the Princess of Wales Theatre for a month. The all-Canadian cast stars Alexis Gordon, Lucien Duncan-Reid, Stewart Arnott and Ashley Wright.
April 5 to May 8. Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King West). $59-$129. mirvish.com
From Castille to Samarkand
Fahmi Alqhai, one of the great virtuosos of the viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, the leading ensemble of early Spanish music, join Constantinople on a musical journey through Iberia, Persia and Central Asia.
April 8 at 8:30 pm. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford). $30-$46. agakhanmuseum.org
Lorde at Meridian Hall
The teen darling turned sophisticated pop auteur is in town to promote Solar Power, the Kiwi’s latest album of sun-soaked tunes. Expect a big production.
April 8-9 at Meridian Hall (1 Front East). Tickets from $135. ticketmaster.ca
BOUND – A Hybrid Opera Film
Against the Grain Theatre’s online presentation about the transformational experiences of four storytellers whose narratives are connected by themes of oppression, resilience and hope.
Runs to April 24. Free/pwyc. atgtheatre.com
Celebrate 100: Maestros’ Special Homecoming
Current Toronto Symphony Orchestra musical director Gustavo Gimeo is joined by previous MDs Andrew Davis, Günther Herbig, Jukka-Pekka Saraste and Peter Oundjian for a special concert marking the TSO’s 100th anniversary.
April 9, 7:30 pm, at Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe). $29-$170. tso.ca
An IMM-Permanent Resident
Why Not Theatre and Nautanki Bazaar present Neha Poduval & Himanshu Sitlani’s show about the Canadian immigration process. Part of the RISER Project.
Runs to April 10 at the Theatre Centre (1115 Queen West). Pwyc $12-$60. theatrecentre.org
Toronto Interior Design Show
Under the theme New Futures, IDS returns to an in-person event that also offers virtual seminars.
April 7-10 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Bldg (222 Bremner). $19-$25. toronto.interiordesignshow.com
Only You
As part of Harbourfront Centre’s TORQUE series, Quebec dance sensation Anne Plamondon performs her duet with James Gregg in an exploration of vulnerability, courage and strength.
April 8-9 at the Fleck Dance Theatre (207 Queens Quay West). Pwyc $20-$95. harbourfrontcentre.com
IMAGE? The Power Of The Visual
This 62-piece exhibition explores image-making over the centuries through the lens of historic and contemporary artworks from diverse Muslim cultures. It reflects on humanity’s timeless preoccupation with images and explores their capacity to project power, reflect inner spiritual or poetic visions, give expression to ideals held dear, or express key aspects of identity.
April 9-September 4 at the Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford). Free-$20. agakhanmuseum.org
Myseum Intersections Festival 2022
After two years of mostly digital programming, this boundary-pushing art festival exploring intersectional perspectives on Toronto and its people is back in-person. There are projects about COVID-19 and health in the prison system, a cultural history of Etobicoke, an exploration of lesser-known narratives of older radical Black women and more.
Runs to April 30 at various venues. Free. myseumoftoronto.com
