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Thee Oh Sees John Dwyer brings his long-running garage rock project to the Danforth Music Hall. Doors 7 pm. November 17. See listing.
June 3
Bryson Tiller Echo Beach hosts the buzzy trapsoul musician and opener Anderson .Paak. Doors 5 pm, all ages. See listing.
Welcome To Hamilton The National, Hayden, Terra Lightfoot and others play a funder for Syrian newcomer youth. New Vision United Church (Hamilton). 6 pm. $100. See our preview here. See listing.
Marienbad (NNNN) Created and performed by Christopher House and Jordan Tannahill, this production is fraught with mysterious undercurrents and motivations, the 50-minute work juxtaposes antic movement with moments of tense repose. At Winchester Street Theatre (80 Winchester). To June 4. See listing.
June 4
Big Brave, Fresh Snow, New Positions Get noisy at this all-ages Soybomb show. 9 pm. $10 at the door. See listing.
Climate plan teach-in Local MPs and enviro activists join Avi Lewis at a day-long conference to prepare for climate consultations. 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Free. Sidney Smith Hall at U of T. See listing.
June 5
Field Trip Day two of the homegrown outdoor music festival includes Robyn, Of Montreal, DIIV, Charles Bradley and much more. Fort York Garrison Common. Gates 1 pm. $75, two-day pass $125. See listing.
June 6
The Harold Awards Indie theatre artists and audiences honour those who have contributed to the community at the Cadillac Lounge. 8 pm. $10-$15. See listing.
June 7
Madam Mao The SummerWorks hit, about the impact of Jiang Qing (Janet Lo), Mao’s wife, on the Cultural Revolution, plays at Tarragon Extra Space, to June 19. $26-$32. 8 pm. See listing.
June 8
Toronto Environmental Alliance fundraiser Comedy jam with Ali Hassan, MC Jean Paul and others raises funds for TEA’s causes. 7:30 pm. $30. The Garrison. See listing.
Next week June 9-15
Body Politic post-show NOW’s Susan G. Cole and actor Diane Flacks talk lesbian politics and gay liberation after the performance, at Buddies in Bad Times. Showtime 8 pm. $37. June 9. See listing.
Barbra Schlifer Tribute Live and silent auction, and presentation of Spirit of Barbra Schlifer Award in support of programs fighting violence against women. 6:30 pm. $80. Daniels Spectrum. June 9. See listing.
Queer Slowdance This slow-dance-only party, part of Pride At The Gaystone, features designated dancers for singles, dance cards and more. Gladstone Hotel. Doors 9:15 pm. $10. June 10. See listing.
Unsound Toronto Ambient soundscapes, drone metal, techno and more take over the Hearn Generating Station as part of Luminato, with sets by Sunn o))), the Bug and more. 9 pm. $25. luminatofestival.com. June 10 and 11. See listing.
Fab Filipino food Don’t miss U-Feast’s next one-off food event, a celebration of food from the Philippines at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen. 6:45 pm. $60 (includes drinks and tip). ufeast.com. June 15. See listing.
Mandy Patinkin The TV and Broadway star performs solo at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. 8 pm. $59-$150. June 15 and 16. See listing.
Bloordale Laneway Crawl As part of the Laneway Project, a number of Toronto’s laneways will host festival-style events this summer. June 11-12. Check out our preview here.
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