Ongoing

‘Photo Diary’ Exhibition – Karolina Kuras & Ted Belton

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Album Studios: Geary 92 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2B6, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto

On May 2026, Album Studios (@album.studios ) and CONTACT Photography Festival (@contactphoto) unveil the works of internationally renowned ballet and fashion photographers, Karolina Kuras (@karolinakuras)...

Question Everything Trivia @ The Castle on Queen

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The Castle On Queen 884 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1J3, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto

Every other Thursday, check out The Castle on Queen for a posh and proper Trivia Night! WHAT TO EXPECT Your hostQE owner, and comedian Ari...

Toronto Met Film Festival

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The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres, 189 Yonge St., M5B1M4 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

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WERTHER

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Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts 145 Queen St. W, Toronto

The Canadian Opera Company’s 2025/2026 season closes with Massenet’s Werther, the company’s first staging of the opera in an all-new co-production with Opéra de Montréal...

5 de Mayo at Lula

Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St W, Toronto

Viva Mexico. Mariachis show!  This Cinco de Mayo, we’re celebrating with music, dancing, and all the vibrant energy of Mexico. Authentic flavours, rhythms that will...

Baby Loves Music

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George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto

Baby Loves Music 👏 For ages 0-12 months An intimate and eclectic musical journey with a distinctly Irish feel created especially for infants. 🎼 An...

…And the Ideas Soar

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Meridian Arts Centre 5040 Yonge St, North York, Toronto

…And the Ideas Soar 🎭 Presented by Animal Religion & WeeFestival 2026 For ages 2 years + 🎪 This contemporary circus show from the acclaimed...

In the Light of the Machine: Toward a Relational Ethics of AI

Onsite Gallery 199 Richmond St W Ground Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0H4, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto

In the Light of the Machine: Toward a Relational Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Friday, May 8, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Online As AI systems...

2026 OCAD U GradEx: Creative Writing x Onsite Gallery

Onsite Gallery 199 Richmond St W Ground Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0H4, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto

2026 OCAD U GradEx: Creative Writing x Onsite Gallery Friday, May 08, 5 to 7:00 p.m. 199 Richmond Street West Join us for an evening...

Unified 69

Rebel 11 Polson Street, Toronto

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Campari Simply Complex: The Bitter Journey

Charlemagne Cocktail Bar 100 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N2, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto

This immersive guided tasting experience explores the iconic Negroni and its bold, bittersweet profile. Each ticket includes a Classic Negroni, three Negroni Family Tree variations,...

AGO Friday Nights: PANTHEON Collective DJ Series

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Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto

Beginning Friday, May 8, and continuing June 26, and July 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., DJ Collective PANTHEON(Marnigurl, Lichen, Lake FX, Myles) takes...

Nigeria In-Depth by Ozoz Sokoh

Centre for Social Innovation - Spadina 192 Spadina Ave, Toronto

Join food explorer and author Ozoz Sokoh for a deep dive into the details and nuances of Nigerian food and culture, through the lens of...

2000 Meters to Andriivka

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto

From the Academy Award–winning director of 20 Days in Mariupol comes an immersive and harrowing look at the mission of one Ukrainian platoon. Mstyslav Chernov’s...

Strung Out

The Opera House 735 Queen St E, Toronto

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Wild Rivers

Adelaide Hall 250 Adelaide St W, Toronto

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Katelyn Tarver

The Garrison 1197 Dundas Street West, Old Toronto, Toronto

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Rafi Bastos – Comfort Zone

Queen Elizabeth Theatre 190 Princes' Blvd., Toronto

Rafi Bastos returns to Toronto at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on May 8, 2026! Bold, smart, and unpredictable, Rafi Bastos is a 6’7” Jewish-Brazilian comedy force...

Open Mike Eagle

The Sound Garage The Sound Garage, 165 Geary Ave, M6H 2B8 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

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Fortune Feimster: Takin’ Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour

Massey Hall 178 Victoria St, Toronto

Feimster continues to balance her booming stand-up career with an impressive slate of projects on screen. She’s currently in production on Will Ferrell’s Untitled Netflix...

Brazil vs Toronto FC Legends

BMO Field 170 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto

RONALDINHO TAKES TORONTO: GLOBAL FOOTBALL STAR LEADS BRAZIL LEGENDS AGAINST TORONTO FC LEGENDS AT BMO FIELD ON MAY 8 Ronaldinho, Adriano and Emerson to face...

Fortune Feimster

Massey Hall 178 Victoria St, Toronto

Beloved comedian, actress, and host, Fortune Feimster returns to Netflix with her latest comedy special, Fortune Feimster: Crushing It. In her signature upbeat style, she...

Lowest of the Low

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The Danforth Music Hall 147 Danforth Ave, Toronto

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Snow White On Ice

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Meridian Hall 1 Front St East, Old Toronto, Toronto

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Snow White On Ice

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Meridian Hall 1 Front St East, Old Toronto, Toronto

Snow White on Ice combines breathtaking skating, aerial acts, and striking visuals with powerful storytelling. Starring Olympic champion Eric Radford, this thrilling live spectacle is...

Bleeker with Texas King

Rivoli Toronto 334 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A2, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto

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Friday Standup Comedy: AAA#1 Best Show Toronto!

Tallboys 838 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1M2, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto

The funniest pro comedians in Toronto, every second Friday of the month at Tallboys! Featuring:AVA VAL (Just For Laughs, CBC, CTV)CHRIS SANDIFORD (What We Do...

Brad Mehldau & Kirill Gerstein: In Dialogue

Koerner Hall 273 Bloor St W, Toronto

Classical music and jazz collide as two of today’s most prolific and compelling pianists join forces to create a unique program featuring jazz exploration, classical...

OperaMANIA II: The Rematch

The Parkdale Hall 1605 Queen St W #2, Old Toronto, Toronto

OperaMANIA II: The Rematch is coming to Parkdale Hall on May 8th — and it’s louder, wilder, and more dramatic than ever. High notes. High...

Armonia

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Meridian Arts Centre: Lyric Theatre Meridian Arts Centre: Lyric Theatre, 5040 Yonge Street, M2N 6R8 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

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Armonía: Harmony in Motion, Excellence in Flamenco

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Meridian Arts Centre 5040 Yonge St, North York, Toronto

The Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company returns with Armonía: Harmony in Motion, Excellence in Flamenco, taking place May 8–10, 2026, at the Lyric Theatre in...

Movie: The Improvised Musical!

Comedy Bar Danforth 2800 Danforth Avenue, Toronto

Lights, camera… improv! Movie: The Improvised Musical brings your fave films to the stage as never before—completely unscripted and sung on the spot. You pick...

Reel Drag: Bring It On

2236 Queen Street East 2236 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4E 1G2, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto

I’m sexy, I’m cute, I’m popular to boot, I’m bitchin’, great hair, The boys all love to stare, I’m wanted, I’m hot, I’m everything you’re...

RAVE CAVE

The Dance Cave The Dance Cave, 529 Bloor Street West, M5S 1Y5 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

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ESSE

DPRTMNT DPRTMNT, 473 Adelaide St W, M5V 1T1 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

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The Melting Pot Comedy Show

Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Toronto 224 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V6, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto

Look, we're not famous but we are pretty good. Also we're tired of complicated descriptions so here's why you should come to this show: Funny...

Global Late Night with Lexxicon and DJ Uncle Debo

Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St W, Toronto

Join us for a late-night dance party following the earlier salsa set. Light menu available until midnight. Toronto's Weekly Global Afterparty! Every Friday night at...