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SUMMARY:La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:The COC opens its 2026/2027 season with the return of Arin Arbus’ lush production of La Traviata. In Verdi’s beloved romantic tragedy\, Violetta is a celebrated courtesan who finds love with sweet Alfredo—but she is forced to choose between her own happiness or Alfredo’s reputation. This sumptuous production is set in the demi-monde of glittering 1850s Paris\, evoking the social realities\, rhythms\, and debauchery of a rapidly changing society. \nMaking a series of COC debuts are: sopranos Kathryn Lewek and Lucia Cesaroni sharing the role of Violetta\, tenor Luke Norvell as Alfredo\, and baritone Reginald Smith\, Jr. as Giorgio. The roles of Alfredo and Giorgio will be shared by returning tenor Long Long and baritone Russell Braun.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/la-traviata/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts\, 145 Queen St. W\, Toronto\, M5H 4G1
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performing Arts,Theatre & Opera
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SUMMARY:First Date: A Musical Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Their date is falling apart. Your night is just getting started! \nEveryone has a first-date story. This one has songs. First Date is a laugh-out-loud musical comedy about modern dating and a very awkward night out. When a nervous first-timer meets a confident serial dater\, a simple drink turns into a spiral of overthinking\, bad instincts\, and inner voices saying exactly the wrong thing! \nFunny\, fast-paced\, and painfully relatable\, First Date proves that sometimes the hardest part of finding love is simply surviving the first date.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/first-date-a-musical-comedy/
LOCATION:750 Spadina Avenue\, 750 Spadina Ave.\, Toronto\, ON M5S 2S5\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 2S5
CATEGORIES:Comedy & Improv,Performing Arts,Theatre & Opera
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T130000
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SUMMARY:The Rainbow Fish Musical
DESCRIPTION:LIVE! at the Wychwood Theatre: The Rainbow Fish Musical \n76 Wychwood Ave.\, Studio 176\, Toronto ON \nWhen Rainbow Fish refuses to share their vibrant\, shimmering scales\, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores them anymore\, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus\, who helps the fish learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful. \nRUNTIME: 55 Minutes \nRecommended Ages: 3-7 \nPlease note this show requires everyone regardless of age to purchase a ticket. \nPhoto-op with the cast after the show included with every purchase. \nPLEASE BE AWARE THE RESELLER TICKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED \nIf you have any additional ACCESSIBILITY needs please contact us at admin@tyttheatre.com to inform us prior to purchasing your tickets. We require Front Row Seating to be purchased in order to accommodate any wheelchairs and will provide a promo code for the price difference. \nInterested in more programming by T.Y.T. Theatre? \nVisit Our Website: www.tyttheatre.com \nSHOW DATES & TIMES \nSaturdays & Sundays \nSept. 19th & 20th @ 10AM  & 12PM \nSept. 26th & 27th @ 10AM  & 12PM \nOct. 3rd & 4th @ 10AM  & 12PM \nOct. 10th & 11th @ 10AM  & 12PM \nOct. 17th & 18th @ 10AM  & 12PM
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/the-rainbow-fish-musical/
LOCATION:Wychwood Theatre\, 76 Wychwood Ave\, Toronto\, M6G 4C7
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Performing Arts,Theatre & Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261219T231500
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SUMMARY:All The Best: A stand-up show
DESCRIPTION:All The Best is a stand-up comedy show where the acts are simply – all the best. Each month features comedians from Just For Laughs\, Crave\, CBC\, SiriusXM and more. Come laugh with the best comedians touring Canada and abroad on a Saturday night. \nHosted by Juliana Rodrigues. Juliana Rodrigues has appeared at Just For Laughs (Montreal\, Toronto\, Vancouver)\, Halifax Comedy Fest\, CBC Laugh Out Loud and more. She’s opened for Whitney Cummings\, Gerry Dee\, and Jared Fried.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/all-the-best-a-stand-up-show-4/
LOCATION:Comedy Bar\, 945 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, ON M6H 1L5\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H 1L5
CATEGORIES:Comedy & Improv,Nightlife,Performing Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T110000
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SUMMARY:INTERNATIONAL PEACE FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nCelebrate peace through art\, music\, film\, conferences\, cultural exchange\, and the Peace Ambassadors Awards Gala in Toronto. \nA Month-Long Global Celebration of Peace Through Culture\nThe International Peace Festival | Festival International de la Paix (IPF | FIP) 2026 is a month-long global celebration of peace\, culture\, education\, diplomacy\, and international cooperation taking place from September 21 to October 24\, 2026. \nPresented by the International Peace Alliance | Alliance Internationale de la Paix (IPA | AIP)\, the Festival brings together collaborating organizations\, artists\, filmmakers\, performers\, educators\, diplomats\, community leaders\, and audiences through public programming in Canada and around the world. \nBeginning on the United Nations International Day of Peace\, the Festival promotes dialogue\, cultural exchange\, artistic excellence\, and international understanding through international\, Canadian\, and global cultural programming\, culminating in the Peace Ambassadors Awards Gala & Grand Ball. \n \n \n \nINTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING\nCelebrating peace through international exhibitions\, performing arts\, film\, conferences\, dialogues\, and special events presented by collaborating organizations across six continents. \nOpening Celebrations\nSeptember 21\, 2026 \nThe International Peace Festival officially opens on the United Nations International Day of Peace with opening celebrations in participating cities around the world and across five continents\, launching the month-long Festival through ceremonies celebrating peace\, culture\, dialogue\, and international cooperation. \nArt Exhibitions\nDiscover exhibitions featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, public art\, heritage\, and contemporary artistic expression exploring themes of peace\, identity\, memory\, reconciliation\, and global understanding. \nPerforming Arts\nExperience performances celebrating artistic excellence through music\, ballet\, dance\, opera\, theatre\, and other performing arts traditions from around the world. \nFilm Screenings\nExplore Canadian and international films highlighting peacebuilding\, human rights\, reconciliation\, sustainability\, democracy\, social justice\, and cultural dialogue. \nConferences & Dialogues\nParticipate in conferences\, lectures\, panel discussions\, public dialogues\, and forums exploring peace\, diplomacy\, education\, leadership\, sustainability\, and international cooperation. \nLearn more about Festival programming: \nwww.internationalpeacefestival.net \n \n \n \nCANADIAN FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING\nDiscover Festival programming presented by collaborating organizations and cultural institutions across Canada’s participating Festival cities. \nParticipating Festival cities include: \n• Toronto \n• Montréal \n• Ottawa \n• Vancouver \nAdditional Canadian communities may participate through collaborating organizations and Festival partners as programming continues to expand. \nLearn more: \nwww.internationalpeacefestival.net \n \n \n \nINTERNATIONAL CULTURAL PROGRAMMING\nExplore curated cultural programming presented by leading museums\, galleries\, orchestras\, opera companies\, ballet companies\, theatres\, cinematheques\, universities\, libraries\, and cultural institutions throughout six continents during the Festival period. \nParticipating regions include: \n• Europe \n• Africa \n• Asia \n• North America \n• South America \n• Oceania \nThroughout the Festival period\, visitors can discover exhibitions\, performing arts\, film screenings\, conferences\, and cultural events presented by participating institutions around the world\, celebrating artistic excellence while strengthening international dialogue\, cultural diplomacy\, and cooperation. \nExplore international programming: \nwww.internationalpeacefestival.net \nPEACE AMBASSADORS AWARDS GALA & GRAND BALL\nThe International Peace Festival concludes with an elegant white-tie celebration recognizing outstanding achievements in peacebuilding\, leadership\, culture\, and film. \nOctober 24\, 2026 \nFairmont Royal York Hotel \nToronto\, Canada \nThe Peace Ambassadors Awards Gala & Grand Ball brings together distinguished leaders\, diplomats\, artists\, filmmakers\, philanthropists\, educators\, business leaders\, and members of the international community for an unforgettable evening celebrating peace through culture\, leadership\, and international cooperation. \nThe evening features the presentation of the International Peace Alliance | Alliance Internationale de la Paix (IPA | AIP) Peace Merit Awards\, comprising three major award categories: \n• Peace Cultural Awards \n• Peace Leadership Awards \n• Peace Film Awards \nTogether these awards recognize distinguished individuals\, organizations\, filmmakers\, artists\, and community leaders whose contributions have advanced peace\, cultural diplomacy\, international cooperation\, and human development while helping to build a more peaceful\, compassionate\, and connected world. \nGuests will enjoy an elegant evening of fine dining\, cultural entertainment\, international fellowship\, and the Grand Ball inspired by the traditions of Europe’s great formal balls. \nThe Peace Ambassadors Awards Gala & Grand Ball is a separately ticketed event. \nLearn more about the Gala\, award recipients\, sponsorship opportunities\, and ticket information: \nwww.peaceambassadorsgala.net \nWHY ATTEND?\nThe International Peace Festival is more than a series of events. It is an international platform where culture\, education\, diplomacy\, and the arts come together to inspire dialogue\, strengthen understanding\, and foster international cooperation. \nWhether attending events in Canada or exploring programming presented by collaborating organizations around the world\, participants become part of a growing international community committed to building a more peaceful\, compassionate\, and connected future. \nREGISTRATION\nRegister to receive Festival announcements\, programming updates\, venue information\, and special event notifications. \nSome Festival events require separate registration or ticketing. \nThe Peace Ambassadors Awards Gala & Grand Ball requires a separate paid ticket. \nFor Festival information and programming updates\, visit: \nwww.internationalpeacefestival.net \nFor Gala tickets\, sponsorship opportunities\, and award information\, visit: \nwww.peaceambassadorsgala.net \nABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE FESTIVAL\nThe International Peace Festival | Festival International de la Paix (IPF | FIP) is a global initiative of the International Peace Alliance | Alliance Internationale de la Paix (IPA | AIP). \nThrough partnerships with cultural institutions\, educational organizations\, community groups\, governments\, and international collaborators\, the Festival promotes peace through culture\, education\, diplomacy\, artistic excellence\, and international cooperation. \nLearn more about the International Peace Festival: \nwww.internationalpeacefestival.net \nLearn more about the Peace Ambassadors Awards Gala & Grand Ball: \nwww.peaceambassadorsgala.net \nLearn more about the International Peace Alliance: \nwww.internationalpeacealliance.net
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/international-peace-festival/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 100 Queen St W\, Toronto\, ON M5H 2N1\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2N1
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Talks & Panels
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SUMMARY:Amélie
DESCRIPTION:Amélie is a young waitress at a cafe in 1990s Paris. She has no friends\, no boyfriend\, and mostly keeps to herself\, preferring to retreat into her own imagination than risk being noticed. But when she discovers a mysterious box under the floorboards of her apartment\, it sets off a chain of events that will change her life forever. \nLovingly adapted from the iconic Oscar-nominated movie that captivated audiences at TIFF 25 years ago\, Amélie follows an imaginative young woman who quietly transforms the lives of everyone around her while discovering the courage to change her own. Filled with theatrical magic\, romance\, and wonder\, Amélie is a celebration of the small moments and unexpected connections that can change everything. \nFor Arts Worker/Under 30 tickets use code SGCARTS for $35 tickets to any general run performance (post September 24th) \nContent Warnings: Mild sexual content\, death of a parent\, mentions of suicide\, coarse language (en français) \nCAST\nCOLETTE RICHARDSON as Amélie Poulain \nGRAYSEN LAPOINTE as Nino Quincampoix \nMATTHEW ROMANTINI as Julien Dufayel / Collignon \nNATHAN FARMER as Raphaël Poulain / Bretodeau \nAPRIL REBECCA as Amandine Poulain / Philomene \nKATHLEEN KOVACS as Suzanne Sacripant and others \nKAYLA SAMSON as Gina Wells and others \nLAUREN TAYLOR SCOTT as Georgette / Sylvie and others \nMEGAN KASIBAN as Garden Gnome and others \nJEREMY FOOT as Hipolito / Elton John and others \nJAKOB ZANCANARO as Joseph / Fluffy and others \nLUCAS ROMANELLI as Blind Beggar / Lucien and others \nDANIELA BAUER\, CLARK J. BURGER\, and MATT SCHERMANN as Swings \nPRODUCTION TEAM\nDirected by Catie Thorne \nChoreographed by Nicholas Rocque \nMusic Direction by Sophie Jestadt \nAssociate Music Direction by Jessica Looper \nAssistant Choreography by Norman Abraham \nIntimacy Direction by Jes Wareing \nSet & Props Designed by Julia Sanders \nCostumes Designed by Gabriel Woo \nLighting Designed by Nathan Burg \nSound Designed by Anna Simmons with Brendan Wong \nStage Management by Micah Yeoman \nAssistant Stage Management by Rebecca McDonald \nProduction Management by Sam Snyders \nTechnical Direction by Emma Pressello \nPuppet Designed and build provided by Julia Sanders
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/amelie/
LOCATION:Native Earth Performing Arts & Aki Studio\, 250\, 585 Dundas St E\, Toronto\, ON M5A 2B7\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 2B7
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts,Theatre & Opera
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T213000
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SUMMARY:Costumed Life Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday evenings for costumed life drawing in a relaxed and supportive environment. These uninstructed sessions offer an opportunity to observe\, practice\, and develop your drawing techniques at your own pace. \nWhat to ExpectWe’ll begin with quick gesture poses before moving into longer poses of approximately 15–30 minutes. Short breaks will be provided as needed. \nWhat to BringDry drawing media is encouraged\, including: \n\nNewsprint\nCharcoal Pencils\nPencils\nConte\n\nBoards and clips are available to borrow. Need supplies? Our team will be happy to help you find what you need in-store.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/costumed-life-drawing/
LOCATION:Gwartzman’s Art Supplies\, 448 Spadina Ave.\, Toronto\, ON M5T 2G8\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 2G8
CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T150000
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SUMMARY:Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN
DESCRIPTION:CANADIAN PREMIERE\nWelcome to HELL’S KITCHEN\, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys — inspired by her life\, her music\, and her community. \nYour journey begins with Ali\, a 17-year-old girl full of fire\, searching for freedom\, passion\, and her place in the world. Along the way\, you’ll meet the musical mentor who changes her life\, her dynamic family\, and the neighbourhood that helps her grow. Relatable\, raw\, and refreshingly fun\, HELL’S KITCHEN is a celebration of finding yourself\, your purpose\, and the people who lift you up. \nMore than watching a performance\, this experience pulls you out of your seat and has you buzzing when you leave\, wondering who to tell about it first. The music—a mix of Keys’ greatest hits and new songs written exclusively for the show—is brought to life through exhilarating choreography. It’s a soundtrack of rebellion\, life\, and love that speaks to you no matter where you’re from\, where you’ve been\, or where you’re going.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/alicia-keys-hells-kitchen/
LOCATION:Ed Mirvish Theatre\, Ed Mirvish Theatre\, 244 Victoria Street\, M5B 1V8 Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Toronto\, M5B 1V8
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts,Theatre & Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T170000
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SUMMARY:The Nature Cure: paintings by Elizabeth Lennie\, Sept 24 - Oct 8
DESCRIPTION:“We were all so young. We were still our best selves.” Ann Patchett\, The Dutch House I noted this many years ago as I was working on an early collection of lake paintings. When my daughters were young they spent many summers at Camp Wabikon on Lake Temagami in the heart of Ontario’s wilderness. They would come home refreshed and recovered from the stress of the school year\, full of stories and adventures and a slew of new friends after their time in the forest and on the lake. I call it The Nature Cure. I believe they grew into a renewed understanding of themselves and their place amongst the interconnectedness of all living things while they were living in a cabin\, swimming in the early morning water and canoe-tripping the lake. Those images and the feelings of that time have been the engine of my practice as a way to keep the idea of the summer alive in my imagination.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/the-nature-cure-paintings-by-elizabeth-lennie-sept-24-oct-8/
LOCATION:Muse Gallery\, 1230 Yonge St\, Toronto\, ON M4T 1W3\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1W3
CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160541Z
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SUMMARY:Kamiphony | Cybèle Young
DESCRIPTION:Koffler Arts welcomes Governor General’s Award winning artist Cybèle Young to the Koffler Gallery for the international debut of her exhibition\, Kamiphony \, curated by Zoë Foster. \nAt the centre of the exhibition is a pantheon of kinetic paper machines. Over time\, each sculptural object performs a small\, repetitive action. Lighting and sound amplification accompany their movements\, creating a shifting tableau of motion\, dancing shadows\, and sound. \nThese kinetic sculptures are situated within a long tradition that has championed uselessness. From Aristotle to Baroque automata\, from Bruno Munari to Jean Tinguely’s anarchic sculptures\, philosophers and artists have repeatedly returned to this idea. By engaging with these historical debates\, Young invites viewers to consider our present-day predicament. The sculptures’ refusal to be efficient mirrors a contemporary moment in which we are re-examining the value of work as a result of COVID-19. \nFor Young\, this project is also deeply personal. She began creating the work in response to her experience of menopause\, during which her body felt as though it was “breaking down.” This experience inspired her to explore the space between what no longer works and something new that has yet to take form. \nThe machines’ repetitive movements foreshadow that something will – over time – emerge. Their persistence draws viewers into a public ritual where repetition itself becomes a form of meaning-making. In conceiving this work\, Young was also influenced by her great-uncle\, the composer Colin McPhee\, who\, while encountering ritual traditions in Bali\, observed that usefulness is not measured by output or progress but by duration and presence. \nAs visitors move through the exhibition\, the sculptural machines become a mischievous orchestra. They invite us to reimagine our world together and question its parts. \n– \nCybèle Young is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist and author. Her decades-long collaboration with Japanese paper anchors a practice concerned with transformation\, ritual\, and shifting perspective – from intricate paper miniatures to kinetic installations. Drawing from Dada\, Fluxus\, and the anthropology of play\, she builds poetic structures that unsettle the familiar. \nSince graduating from the Ontario College of Art & Design in 1995\, Young has presented more than twenty solo exhibitions and over thirty group exhibitions across Canada and internationally\, including New York\, Los Angeles\, London\, Oslo\, Singapore\, Beijing\, and Tokyo. Her work is held in numerous public and private collections\, including the Canada Council Art Bank\, Global Affairs Canada\, BMO Financial Group\, OMERS\, and Ernst & Young. She has received more than thirty grants and awards\, including the Governor General’s Literary Award and a Canada Council residency in Paris\, and is represented by Forum Gallery in New York and Los Angeles. \nHer practice continues to evolve through interdisciplinary projects\, bringing together sculpture\, movement\, sound\, film\, and participation. Kamiphony marks a significant new chapter in this ongoing exploration.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/kamiphony-cybele-young/
LOCATION:Koffler Arts\, 180 Shaw St\, unit 301\, Toronto\, ON M6J 2W5\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 2W5
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160558Z
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SUMMARY:Leafs Fan Access Plus Ups: Post-Game Bench Access
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URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/leafs-fan-access-plus-ups-post-game-photos-on-the-bench/
LOCATION:Scotiabank Arena\, 40 Bay Street\, Toronto\, M5J 2X2
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:The Karate Kid – The Musical
DESCRIPTION:CANADIAN PREMIERE\nTHE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. \nDon’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement\, music\, and raw\, energetic storytelling. \nAt its heart is the powerful bond between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi\, who teaches that karate isn’t about fighting\, it’s about balance\, dignity\, and respect. \nA Tony Award®-winning design team transforms iconic cinematic moments into an emotionally charged\, kinetic stage experience. Honouring the roots of the timeless story\, this musical celebrates resilience\, mentorship\, and the quiet strength that bridges generations. \nDestiny is in your hands: Wax on – Wax off.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/the-karate-kid-the-musical/
LOCATION:Visa Screening Room at Princess of Wales Theatre\, Visa Screening Room at Princess of Wales Theatre\, 300 King Street West\, M5V 1J2 Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Toronto\, M5V 1J2
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts,Theatre & Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160559Z
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SUMMARY:Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders
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URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/toronto-maple-leafs-vs-new-york-islanders-2/
LOCATION:Scotiabank Arena\, 40 Bay Street\, Toronto\, M5J 2X2
CATEGORIES:Sports
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T213000
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CREATED:20260831T160646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160646Z
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SUMMARY:Bootycandy | A Buddies and Obsidian Theatre Company production
DESCRIPTION:Bootycandy\nPlaywright Robert O’Hara \na Buddies  and Obsidian Theatre Company  production \nSeptember 30 – October 17\, 2026$15 – $80 + hst \n \nThe durational comedy of parental hypocrisy. A reverend in high heels. A formal lesbian breakup at a tropical destination.  \nThe THEYHEARD folks are trying to start new rumours\, but fortunately\, we’ve got a lot of witnesses. Bootycandy shows us a young man’s experience of power\, permissibility\, and privilege from the childhood dinner table to the playwrights’ circle to the dark disarray of a stranger’s hotel room. Robert O’Hara’s meta-theatrical\, semi-autobiographical dark comedy fleshes out an intricate embodiment of Black queer life. \nCreative Team\nJay Northcott // DirectorNick Blais // Set DesignerArianna Moodie // Costume DesignerDarren Shaen // Lighting DesignerDavid Ariza // Sound Designer + ComposerLish Evans // Set Design Associate \nHelen Belay // Performer (Actor 1)Kyle Brown // Performer (Actor 2)Meghan Swaby // Performer (Actor 3)Christopher Allen // Performer (Actor 4)Dan Mousseau //  Performer (Actor 5) \nFarnoosh Talebpour // Stage ManagerJazmine De Sousa // Apprentice Stage Manager \n \nAbout ObsidianFounded in 2000\, Obsidian is Canada’s leading culturally specific theatre company. An award winning organization\, Obsidian Theatre has spent over 25 years training\, producing and showcasing Black artists across the country.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/bootycandy-a-buddies-and-obsidian-theatre-company-production/
LOCATION:Buddies in Bad Times Theatre\, 12 Alexander St\, Toronto\, M4Y 1B4
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQ+,Performing Arts,Theatre & Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160613Z
CREATED:20260831T160613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160613Z
UID:10484049-1791043200-1806858000@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Marlies vs. Hamilton Hammers
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/toronto-marlies-vs-hamilton-hammers-2/
LOCATION:Coca-Cola Coliseum\, 45 Manitoba Dr\, Toronto\, M6K 3C3
CATEGORIES:Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160614Z
CREATED:20260831T160614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160614Z
UID:10484050-1791043200-1806858000@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Marlies vs. Hamilton Hammers
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/toronto-marlies-vs-hamilton-hammers/
LOCATION:Coca-Cola Coliseum\, 45 Manitoba Dr\, Toronto\, M6K 3C3
CATEGORIES:Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261011T193000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160614Z
CREATED:20260831T160614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160614Z
UID:10484051-1791048600-1791747000@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Legends of Horror - Family Hours
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/legends-of-horror-family-hours/
LOCATION:Casa Loma\, 1 Austin Terrace\, Toronto\, M5R 1X8
CATEGORIES:Film & Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T230000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160620Z
CREATED:20260831T160620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160620Z
UID:10484085-1791054000-1792105200@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Legends of Horror
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/legends-of-horror/
LOCATION:Casa Loma\, 1 Austin Terrace\, Toronto\, M5R 1X8
CATEGORIES:Film & Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160620Z
CREATED:20260831T160620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160620Z
UID:10484084-1791054000-1806955200@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Leafs Fan Access Plus Ups: On-Ice Flag Bearer
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/leafs-fan-access-plus-ups-on-ice-flag-bearer/
LOCATION:Scotiabank Arena\, 40 Bay Street\, Toronto\, M5J 2X2
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T173000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160620Z
CREATED:20260831T160620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160620Z
UID:10484083-1791055800-1792344600@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Così fan tutte
DESCRIPTION:Così fan tutte\, Mozart’s wry comedy about fidelity and temptation\, returns to the COC in a production that was hailed for capturing “the complex spirit of its original creators” (The Globe and Mail). Academy Award-nominated Canadian stage and screen director Atom Egoyan brings his unique vision to this “School for Lovers” (the opera’s subtitle)\, where a pair of siblings have their love put to the test by their questioning fiancés. \nTwo rising stars portray the opera’s two sisters\, Lauren Fagan as Fiordiligi and mezzo-soprano Martina Myskohlid as Dorabella\, with tenor Laurence Kilsby making his house debut as Ferrando and COC Ensemble Studio graduate Joel Allison returning as Guglielmo.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/cosi-fan-tutte/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts\, 145 Queen St. W\, Toronto\, M5H 4G1
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performing Arts,Theatre & Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T103000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160626Z
CREATED:20260831T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160626Z
UID:10484114-1791279000-1791282600@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Casa Loma General Admission
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/casa-loma-general-admission-138/
LOCATION:Casa Loma\, 1 Austin Terrace\, Toronto\, M5R 1X8
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261101T033000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160626Z
CREATED:20260831T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160626Z
UID:10484116-1791302400-1793503800@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:DANCER (A Musical in Ten Furlongs)
DESCRIPTION:DANCER (A Musical in Ten Furlongs) tells the extraordinary true story behind Northern Dancer’s historic victory at the 1964 Kentucky Derby. The too-small\, too-ungainly\, too-willful Canadian-bred thoroughbred was never expected to win\, but the unwavering belief of the people around him changed everything. \nWith a soaring original score\, breathtaking contemporary dance\, and a cast and band of 30+\, DANCER celebrates the courage to dream beyond the odds and the remarkable team whose faith carried an unlikely champion to one of the greatest triumphs in Canadian sporting history. \n“A new Canadian dance musical for the ages…DANCER is an undisputed champion.” Toronto Star
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/dancer-a-musical-in-ten-furlongs/
LOCATION:Terminal Theatre\, Queens Quay Terminal\, 207 Queens Quay W Third Floor\, Toronto\, ON M5J 1A7\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1A7
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performing Arts,Theatre & Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160626Z
CREATED:20260831T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160626Z
UID:10484115-1791311400-1791315000@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:In Defence of Democracy: Carissa Véliz with Lisa LaFlamme
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/in-defence-of-democracy-carissa-veliz-with-lisa-laflamme/
LOCATION:The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres\, The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres\, 189 Yonge St.\, M5B1M4 Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Toronto\, M5B 1M4
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160627Z
CREATED:20260831T160627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160627Z
UID:10484120-1791313200-1791316800@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats - North America '26
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/uncle-acid-the-deadbeats-north-america-26/
LOCATION:The Danforth Music Hall\, 147 Danforth Ave\, Toronto\, M4K 1N2
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160627Z
CREATED:20260831T160627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160627Z
UID:10484117-1791313200-1791316800@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/toronto-maple-leafs-vs-nashville-predators/
LOCATION:Scotiabank Arena\, 40 Bay Street\, Toronto\, M5J 2X2
CATEGORIES:Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160627Z
CREATED:20260831T160627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160627Z
UID:10484118-1791313200-1791316800@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/toronto-maple-leafs-vs-nashville-predators-2/
LOCATION:Scotiabank Arena\, 40 Bay Street\, Toronto\, M5J 2X2
CATEGORIES:Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160627Z
CREATED:20260831T160627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160627Z
UID:10484119-1791313200-1791316800@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Sawyer Hill - Everybody's Home\, Nobody's Happy World Tour
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/sawyer-hill-everybodys-home-nobodys-happy-world-tour/
LOCATION:The Mod Club (formerly known as The Axis Club)\, The Mod Club (formerly known as The Axis Club)\, 722 College St.\, M6G1C4 Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Toronto\, M6G 1C4
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160628Z
CREATED:20260831T160628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160628Z
UID:10484121-1791313200-1791316800@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/jessie-ware-the-superbloom-tour/
LOCATION:History\, 1663 Queen St E\, Toronto\, M4L 1G5
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T204500
DTSTAMP:20260831T160628Z
CREATED:20260831T160628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160628Z
UID:10484123-1791313200-1791319500@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:By the Lake Book Club - Emma Knight
DESCRIPTION:Presented By: City of Toronto\, Humber Polytechnic\, Faculty of Media\, Creative Arts\, and Design. \nThe Life Cycle of the Common Octopus\, by Emma Knight\, shortlisted for the 2025 Scotiabank Giller Prize\, is a spellbinding debut about friendship\, motherhood\, first love and the secrets that shape us. Set against the moody backdrop of Edinburgh\, the novel follows Pen\, a Canadian student unraveling a family mystery while navigating independence and desire. With wit and emotional depth\, Knight explores womanhood and the choices that bind us. \nBy the Lake Book Club hosts six Tuesday-night events from February to December with top Canadian authors and Humber Polytechnics alumni. Each in-person event features readings\, discussions\, Q&A\, book signings and ASL interpretation\, while virtual sessions include live subtitles and audio access.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/by-the-lake-book-club-emma-knight/
LOCATION:Assembly Hall\, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive\, Etobicoke\, M8V 4B6
CATEGORIES:Literature & Spoken Word,Talks & Panels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160628Z
CREATED:20260831T160628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160628Z
UID:10484125-1791313200-1791320400@nowtoronto.com
SUMMARY:Bebe Stockwell
DESCRIPTION:.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/bebe-stockwell/
LOCATION:Drake Underground\, Drake Underground\, 1150 Queen St. West\, M6J 1J3 Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Toronto\, M6J 1J3
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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