Sitar Concert, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan: July 23
SPK Academy of Music proudly presents, together in concert
Sitar maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan
Accompanied by the dazzling tabla player Pandit Anindo Chatterjee
on
Saturday July 23rd, 2011 at 7:30 pm
The sublime sitar virtuosity of Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan meets the dynamic tabla talent of Pandit Anindo Chatterjee in concert together after many years. When the lyrical genius of the sitar meets his percussive complement on the tabla, the synergy is electric. The on-stage chemistry of the artists takes the performance art of Indian Classical music to new heights.
This evening of music is not to be missed! More »
Clay & Paper Theatre, “The Pedaler’s Wager”: Previews July 14 – 17, Shows July 20 – August 14
Clay & Paper Theatre proudly presents our first ever bicycle-based mobile play: The Pedaler’s Wager. This original comedy features puppetry, live music, and our very own CYCLOPS: Cycling Oriented Puppet Squad. Each weekend audience members are invited to cycle from act to act alongside performers, literally following the troupe to the show’s conclusion. More »
Trane Studio, Brighter Days Concert Series: July 14, 21, 28
July 14 Dave Restivo Trio
July 21 Sharron McLeod
July 28 Ernest Kabeer Dawkins
As many of you are now aware the past year has been an incredible season of challenges for our beloved Trane Studio, inspired by name and energy John William Coltrane. We have been challenged and as a result those of you who love and support what we do have been left to wonder…
We are getting back on track with basic fundamental principles of why we opened the doors in the first place, to give Toronto a vision of Trane as well as to provide a venue where we can grow and become enriched by culture together. We have our mandate and our objectives are clear! More »
Toronto Fringe, “ab intra”: July 8 – 17
BONNE COMPAGNIE PREMIERES
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Toronto’s Fringe Theatre Festival July 6- 17, 2011.
Suspended in a space where both internal and external realities are expressed, three characters find themselves crossing paths in a mysterious drawing room. In what could be a dream or nightmare, they explore questions of lives lived, lovers loved and the place that exists between light and dark. One by one, as they unravel their tangled stories we see them emerge transformed through the passage of their meeting place. More »
Docket Theatre Company, “One Man Show”: July 21 – 23
Docket Theatre Company will be presenting an exciting new original theatrical piece entitled “One Man Show” written by Evan O’Donnell and directed by Llyandra Jones. “One Man Show” will run from Thursday, July 21st through to Sunday, July 23rd and all shows will begin at 8:00 P.M. The production is taking place at the Papermill Theatre at Todmorden Mills in Toronto, 67 Pottery Road. More »
Events in Yonge-Dundas Square: July 14 – 20
YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE
Presented by Virgin Mobile
Free Events in the Heart of the City! More »
Sleeptalker: July 28
Experience the amazing dream world of Dion McGregor
in a workshop reading of the new play
Sleeptalker
Thursday, July 28th, 8.00 pm
Poisoned éclairs, a martini eyewash, a city of midgets, a tree which bleeds, a balloon flight to the moon… These are some of the visions Dion McGregor wrestled with in his dream world. More »
