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SUMMARY:20 & Extraordinary: Moments in Photos
DESCRIPTION:20 & Extraordinary: Moments in Photos \nPresented by Luminato Festival \nSupported by the TTC \n \nOver the last 20 years\, Luminato Festival has presented extraordinary art experiences across the city. Join us in celebrating 20 memorable moments\, appearing throughout Toronto’s TTC system. \nTransforming transit spaces into a photo exhibition\, 20 & Extraordinary showcases striking images that capture defining performances\, installations\, and encounters from Luminato’s past. Each photograph offers a glimpse into the moments that have shaped the festival’s identity and its impact on the city. \nMore than a retrospective\, 20 & Extraordinary is an invitation to pause and reflect on how art can live in public spaces and become part of everyday life — a celebration of 20 years of extraordinary art experiences shared across Toronto.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/20-extraordinary-moments-in-photos/
LOCATION:Spadina Station\, 7 Spadina Rd\, Toronto\, ON M5R 2S7\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5R 2S7
CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Exhibitions,Festivals
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SUMMARY:Luminato Festival
DESCRIPTION:Known for its bold curation of Toronto’s people\, places\, and stories\, this iconic summer festival will once again transform the city’s identity through the aptly titled theme of PLAY. This year’s theme asks us to consider how a festival can truly PLAY its city. Encounter experiences that evoke child’s play using imagination and whimsy; stories that spotlight justice and reconciliation by boldly addressing equal play; and explore the uncertainty of shifting dynamics\, the need to win and the imbalance of power play. This year’s programme spans a broad array of conversations designed to inspire\, challenge and uplift.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/luminato-festival/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, Toronto\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Festivals,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is turning up the suspense with the announcement that the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival will return for its fifth year\, from June 5-7\, 2026 at Victoria University in the University of Toronto. Celebrating a milestone year\, MOTIVE 2026 unveils its most expansive and riveting programme to date\, featuring more than 55 events\, author talks\, and immersive workshops designed to captivate crime and mystery lovers of all kinds. \nFeaturing: \n\nShari Lapena\nNita Prose\nClare Mackintosh\nNicholas Shakespeare\nOlivier Norek\nDon Gillmor\nDoug Johnstone\n& more!
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/motive-crime-mystery-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Victoria College\, 73 Queen's Park Cres E\, Toronto\, ON M5S 1K7\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1K7
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Literature & Spoken Word,Talks & Panels
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SUMMARY:Taste of North York
DESCRIPTION:NeighbourLink North York presents the 4th Taste of North York Community & Food Festival\, June 5-7 at Mel Lastman Square! \nCelebrate North York’s vibrant cultures\, diverse cuisines and community connections with delicious food vendors\, live music\, dancing\, artisans\, kid’s activities and NeighbourLink’s Community Fair featuring 20+ local organizations. \nKorean\, Chinese\, Persian\, Ukrainian\, South American\, Caribbean\, Filipino\, Brazilian\, Greek and Indian cultures will all be represented! Net proceeds support NeighbourLink’s food banks and community care programs. \nThere will be family activities including giant games\, caricatures\, facepainting\, aerial hammocks\, mini-golf and more! \nDon’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item to cram a 32 division police cruiser and support NeighbourLink’s food bank! \nJoin in the fun of building a more connected community together! \nLearn more at www.neighbourlink.org/taste
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/taste-of-north-york/
LOCATION:Mel Lastman Square\, 5100 Yonge St\, North York\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2N 5V7
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Celebrations,Festivals,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Toronto Comic Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) is one of the largest independent comic arts festivals in the world. \nEach year\, TCAF welcomes 28\,000+ visitors and 315+ artists from across Canada and around the world to our two-day celebration of the breadth and diversity of independent comics. \nTCAF is unique in our commitment to accessibility. Unlike other large comic arts festivals in North America\, TCAF has remained completely free to the public since our launch in 2003\, and our programmers seek to spotlight emerging talent alongside established creators. \nOver the years\, TCAF has drawn prominent names such as Art Spiegelman\, Alison Bechdel\, Yoshihiro Tatsumi\, Daniel Clowes\, Junji Ito\, Chris Ware\, Jillian and Mariko Tamaki\, Chester Brown\, Seth\, Kate Beaton\, Adrian Tomine\, Kamome Shirahama\, and Bryan Lee O’Malley\, and we seek to serve as a platform for international artists to showcase their work. \nTCAF 2026 will be held from June 6-7\, 2026 at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Mattamy Athletic Centre. To kick off the festival\, we’re also offering a full day of professional development programming for comics librarians and staff (Libraries and Education Day) and comics creators (Word Balloon Academy) on June 5.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/toronto-comic-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Mattamy Athletic Centre\, 50 Carlton St\, Toronto\, M5B 1J2
CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Festivals,Literature & Spoken Word
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SUMMARY:Canadian Festival of New Musicals
DESCRIPTION:June 6 – 7\, 2026 \nBig Ideas. Bold Voices. Brand New Musicals. \nStep into the heart of innovation at the Canadian Festival of New Musicals! \nBe the first to experience excerpts and works-in-progress from The Musical Stage Company\, Soulpepper Theatre and Luminato Festival. Featuring a dazzling showcase of four books & stands readings from visionary creators shaping the future of Canadian musical theatre\, with the opportunity to engage in panel discussions and the electric energy of storytelling in motion. \nThree organizations. One epic weekend of theatre. Secure your Day Pass today.  \nEARLY BIRD PASS – AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 1ST \nSecure your access to the Canadian Festival of New Musicals with a Day Pass for $71.20 (reg. $89). \nTICKET INFORMATION\nWhen purchasing\, ticket buyers will be asked to select a performance “stream\,” which determines the specific order of the programs you will attend. Please note that every stream\, regardless of the program order\, includes the exact same exciting lineup of shows across the day. A pass grants full access to all Canadian Festival of New Musicals events. Our panel discussion occurs on both Saturday and Sunday.  \nVENUE INFORMATIONThe Young Centre for Performing Arts and is located at the north-east corner of the Distillery Historic District\, at the intersection of Mill Street and Cherry Street. View the recommended routes to get here. \nSee the festival VENUE GUIDESee the festival ACCESS GUIDE
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/canadian-festival-of-new-musicals/
LOCATION:Young Centre for the Performing Arts\, 50 Tank House Lane\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 3C4
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Performing Arts,Talks & Panels,Theatre & Opera
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SUMMARY:Shari Lapena at MOTIVE: The Couple Next Door 10 Year Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 10 years of the book that had a huge impact on the psychological thriller genre! New York Times Bestselling author\, Shari Lapena\, will be taking the stage to discuss the book that started it all\, The Couple Next Door. Following a young couple who seem to have it all\, things take a turn when their baby is kidnapped from their home while they are next door at a dinner party and their lives begin to unravel\, revealing lies and a shocking twist. Join the author as she talks about writing since the book\, how the genre has changed\, and what is to come. \nFeaturing readings from Samantha M. Bailey\, Hannah Mary McKinnon\, and Bianca Marais \nModerated by Nita Prose
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/shari-lapena-at-motive-the-couple-next-door-10-year-anniversary/
LOCATION:Isabel Bader Theatre\, 93 Charles St W\, Toronto\, ON M5S 2C7\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 2C7
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Literature & Spoken Word,Talks & Panels
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SUMMARY:GANNA at INSTITUT
DESCRIPTION:Catch GANNA from Ukraine live with an epic concert and panel chat that’s all about fresh sounds and stories. \nLuminato and SVI present GANNA for an intimate evening at INSTITUT (SVI Institute). \nThe night begins at 6:30 PM with a conversation between GANNA and Mark Marczyk (Lemon Bucket Orkestra\, Balaklava Blues\, INSTITUT)\, exploring the intersections of folk\, technology\, war\, and identity. At 7:30 PM\, GANNA takes the stage for a solo live set. \nGANNA www.ganna-gryniva.de/en \n“The talent—even magic—in musicology\, composition\, and vocals that flows through her in so many different ways is extraordinary” – London Jazz News (UK) \nGANNA is a Ukrainian singer\, composer\, and producer based in Berlin. Since 2013 she has been researching and reimagining ancient folklore from her homeland. Today\, she is considered “one of the most impressive singers and musicians on the European jazz and world music scene” (Ö1 Radio\, Austria). \nHer latest album HOME\, by her ethno-jazz ensemble\, was released in November 2022 on BERTHOLD records and was celebrated by the music press as “Album of the Year” (DLF Kultur radio\, DE) and “Jazz Highlight of the Year” (BR radio\, DE). \nHer solo debut album KUPALA was released by BERTHOLD records in October 2023 and received widespread praise: “These are sounds of enchanting beauty” (BR-Klassik radio\, DE). KUPALA was included in the “Best Ukrainian Albums 2023” lists by Slukh.Media and MIXMAG\, and was named “New European Sound 2024” by LIVEUROPE. \nLater\, JOHNNY WESTCOAST takes the room deeper — a late-night journey through Ukrainian and global electronic sounds\, moving between deep\, melodic\, and underground energy.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/ganna-at-institut/
LOCATION:620 Spadina Avenue\, 620 Spadina Ave.\, Toronto\, ON M5S 2H4\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 2H4
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Live Music,Performing Arts,Talks & Panels
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