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Coldplay The British soft rockers bring their current tour, A Head Full Of Dreams, to the Rogers Centre on August 21, 2017. Yes, 2017. 7 pm. $29.50-$225. Tickets on sale Saturday (October 15) at 10 am. See listing. 

Come From Away Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s heartwarming musical about passengers from planes redirected on 9/11 being embraced by Newfoundlanders plays the Royal Alex before its Broadway run. November 15 to January 8, 2017. $35-$150. 416-872-1212. See listing.


Thursday 13

Not Dead Yet The four-day DIY hardcore punk festival, with G.L.O.S.S., Turnstile and many others, begins today. Various venues and prices. Don’t miss our preview here. 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. See listing. 

KING This Toronto trio bring their debut album We Are KING to the Velvet Underground. Doors 8 pm. $17. We talked to KING about the inspiration behind their album. See listing.

Friday 14

OktoberFEAST Featuring the latest brews from Beau’s and Mill St, plus wines from Pelee Island and ciders from Brickworks, the fourth annual OktoberFEAST at Airship 37 will satisfy anyone looking for solid drinks and foodie-friendly cuisine. On-site food trucks include North Poke, Tita Flips, Wafel Bar and more, and DJ Scuffs provides the beats. You can also win box seats for a Leafs Game! All proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society. 6:00 pm-11:30 pm. $25-$45. TicketsSee listing. Can’t make it? Check out the Markham event on October 22. (SPONSORED)

Robert Plant The ex-Led Zeppelin frontman headlines an 11-date tour of singer/songwriters to support Catholic organization Jesuit Refugee Service’s education initiatives for refugees. The Toronto stop of Lampedusa: Concerts For Refugees also features Emmylou Harris, Ron Sexsmith, Steve Earle, Patty Griffin and the Milk Carton Kids. The tour is named after an island off the Sicilian coast that’s become a gateway to Europe for those fleeing strife in the Middle East and Africa. Massey Hall. Doors 7 pm, all ages. $49.50-$99.50. See listing.

Girls Rock Camp Toronto Fifth anniversary party, with performances, live karaoke, silent auction and games. Pwyc. All proceeds to GRCT. 6:30 pm. Tranzac Club. See listing.

Saturday 15

Ester Reiter The author launches A Future Without Hate Or Need: The Promise Of The Jewish Left In Canada. 7:30 pm. Free. RSVP. Winchevsky Centre. 416-789-5502. See listing.

Sunday 16

Die Antwoord South African rap crew rolls through Rebel (formerly Sound Academy). 8 pm, all ages. $42.50. See listing.

Danny Bhoy: Commonwealth Comedian The acclaimed Scottish stand-up performs at Massey Hall. 7:30 pm. $39.50-$49.50. Also October 15. See listing.

Monday 17

Evening with David Suzuki Suzuki, Laurence Packer and Lorraine Johnson talk up biodiversity in a panel discussion moderated by NOW Magazine’s Adria Vasil. 7 pm. $15-$25. Glenn Gould Studio. See listing.

Heritage Toronto Awards A celebration of city-building, with keynote on de-industrialization and urban heritage by Steven High. $20-$35. 7:30 pm. Isabel Bader Theatre. See listing.

Tuesday 18

Comedy Underground Mark Forward, Mark Little and others get laughs at the Drake. $10. 8 pm.  See listing.

Wednesday 19

The Unending Convergence Theatre’s site-specific production of short plays by Samuel Beckett and Julie Tepperman returns after its sold-out Fringe run. 7 and 9:15 pm. To October 23. Aunties & Uncles (meet). $30-$35. See listing.


Next week October 20-26


International Festival of Authors The 11-day book blast, with authors including Jay McInerney, André Alexis, Emma Donoghue and tons more, returns to Harbourfront Centre. $18, packages available. October 20-30. See listing.

Mouthpiece/Quiver Nightwood Theatre’s intriguing double bill – Norah Sadava and Amy Nostbakken’s a cappella examination of a modern woman’s psyche and Anna Chatterton’s solo show about a single mom and her rebellious teen daughter – plays Buddies in Bad Times. $20-$35. October 21-November 7. See listing.

Tributes + Tributaries AGO exhibit curated by Wanda Nanibush showcases T.O. artists’ work from 1971 to 1989. $11-$19.50, FREE Wednesday after 6 pm. More info. To May 1. See listing.


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