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Inside Out kicks off, Kim’s Convenience comes back, Ron Sexsmith, Bring It On and what to do in Toronto on Thursday

Stage

Kim’s Convenience Ins Choi’s breakout Fringe hit – about a Korean-Canadian family business – returns to Soulpepper’s Young Centre after a sold-out winter run. See listing.

Bring It On: The Musical The lively, clever and acrobatically impressive musical loosely based on the 2000 Kirsten Dunst movie was recently picked up for a Broadway run. Don’t miss it here in Toronto – it’s only at the Ed Mirvish Theatre until June 3. See review.

Movies

Inside Out Festival Screenings, artist talks, panel discussions, parties and more to promote lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans films. Opening gala tonight, with a screening of My Brother The Devil. See times here.

Community

The History and Future of Boulevard Trees Even when trees get planted on main sheets, they’re often not put in property or seriously — witness the dying species on Bloor. Presenter Peter Simon, architect and urban forest specialist, talks about how important the canopy is to city life at this LEAF-hosted forum. 7 pm. Free. North York Civic Centre. See listing.

The French Elections, Austerity and the Europeon Left The French and Greek elections are riveting the world, as the populace expresses its hostility to austerity budgets. What does this all mean for Europe’s future and the fight for social equality? Greg Albo, York political economy prof and member of the Centre for Social Justice reads the tea leaves. 6:30 pm. Free. 720 Bathurst. See listing.

Music

Ron Sexsmith The introspective Toronto singer/songwriter icon plays the Queen Elizabeth Theatre tonight. See listing.

Art

One Hundred Prints Open Studio holds its annual funder, in which 100 ticket-holders have their names chosen in random order and each gets one minute to select one of 100 prints to take home. The event also includes presentation of Open Studio’s National Printmaking Awards. At Palais Royale. See listing.

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