MSTRKRFT Toronto electronic duo turn the Hoxton into a dance floor on December 3. Doors 10 pm. $20. rotate.com, soundscapesmusic.com, ticketweb.ca. See listing.
Without Apology: Writings On Abortion In Canada Contributors to this collection – people whose lives have been touched by abortion – read at the book launch. Another Story. 7 pm. FREE. See listing.
Christine and the Queens The synth-pop musician’s debut album went six times platinum in France, she’s joined Madonna and Elton John onstage, and now she comes to the Phoenix. 8 pm, all ages. $25-$45. See listing.
James Blake The Grammy-winning British singer/songwriter’s show at Massey Hall is sure to be swoon-worthy. 8 pm, all ages. $42 and up. See listing.
“Master harold”… And The Boys (NNNN) Athol Fugard’s superb play is a powerful statement about the inhumanity of apartheid – looks at the relationship between a white teen and his family’s two Black servants in a quiet South African tearoom. Obsidian Theatre’s Philip Akin remounts last summer’s production at Shaw with a well-honed cast, including Andre Sills. Saturday (October 8) to October 23 at Toronto Centre for the Arts. Tuesday-Saturday 8 pm, matinees Saturday-Sunday 2 pm. $29.50. See listing.
Snowblink The second of two back-to-back shows is a multi-sensory experience featuring scents and blindfolds. Burdock. Doors 8:30 pm. $12-$15. Also October 8. See listing.
Hosanna (NNNNN) Soulpepper’s superb revival of Michel Tremblay’s classic two-hander continues to October 15 at the Young Centre. 8 pm. $5-$94. 416-866-8666. See listing.
Toronto Book Awards Gill Deacon announces the winner from a list of authors that includes Howard Akler, Ann YK Choi and Cordelia Strube. Reference Library. 7 pm. FREE (RSVP required). See listing.
Graeme Of Thrones The acclaimed Game Of Thrones parody opens at the Panasonic. $39.95-$99. 416-872-1212. To October 23. See listing.
The Hidden Life Of Trees Author Peter Wohlleben talks up the social life of trees at U of T’s Innis Town Hall.7 pm. $10-$20. Don’t miss our Q&A with Peter Wohlleben here. See listing.
Reelworld Film Festival Get connected to the issues our world faces with this fest featuring films and shorts, virtual reality, gaming and events centered around the power of narrative. To Oct 16. Screenings $12, special events. $15-$25. festival pass $150. See listing.
Drew Hayden Taylor The Aboriginal writer launches Take Us To Your Chief at Bakka Phoenix Books. 6:30 pm. Free. 416-963-9993. October 13. See listing.
Top 10 Event Lawyer Marie Henein and others bring provocative stories to the stage in a benefit for Future Possibilities for Kids at the Winter Garden Theatre. 7:30 pm. $49-$149. toptenevent.com. October 13. See listing.
Not Dead Yet The annual DIY hardcore punk festival takes over town, with G.L.O.S.S., Turnstile and many others. Various venues and prices. notdeadyettoronto.tumblr.com/NDY2016. October 13-16. See listing.
Die Antwoord South African rap crew rolls through Rebel (formerly Sound Academy). 8 pm, all ages. $42.50. ticketmaster.ca. October 16. See listing.
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