Scotiabank Buskerfest: August 25 – 28
Scotiabank BuskerFest organizers have announced additional breathtaking new acts for North America’s largest street performer festival. The 12th annual Scotiabank BuskerFest in support of Epilepsy Toronto inhabits Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood once again as buskers from all over the world take to the streets for four exciting days of fun for all ages from Thursday, August 25 to Sunday, August 28. More »
Moordale Concerts 2011-12: Sept 25, Nov 12, Jan 15, Feb 28, April 1, April 15,
TWO ORCHESTRAS, 2 TOP STRING QUARTETS, 2 STAR VIOLINISTS
FAMED CELLIST OFRA HARNOY RETURNS TO THE STAGE
Cellist Ofra Harnoy gives her first Canadian recital after a decade-long sabbatical from her meteoric career as one of the world’s foremost cellists, with Anton Kuerti at the piano. Roman Simovic, a leading violinist of his generation, plays Brahms in his Toronto debut, with the dynamic Ontario Philharmonic Orchestra and Maestro Marco Parisotto. And violin virtuoso Dmitri Berlinsky leads and solos with his own spectacular chamber orchestra. Famed Canadian pianist Stéphane Lemelin presents a joint recital with celebrated Canadian soprano Donna Brown. More »
Lula Lounge, Dwayne Morgan 18 Year Anniversary Celebration: August 15
ALMOST TWO DECADES OF SPOKEN WORD
Dwayne Morgan Brings His Live Show to the Lula
Join award winning spoken word artist, Dwayne Morgan at the Lula Lounge on August 15th, as he celebrates nearly two decades as one of Canada’s most influential poets.
Morgan is a household name nationally and internationally for his accomplishments. In Toronto, he is credited with starting Toronto’s first regular poetry slam (The Roots Lounge, 1998) as well as the When Brothers Speak and When Sisters Speak spoken word concerts among other events. More »
2011 dance: made in canada / fait au canada
princess productions’ Artistic Director Yvonne Ng, with guest curators Peggy Baker and James Kudelka, is proud to present the 2011 dance: made in canada / fait au canada (d:mic/fac) festival from Thursday August 11 to Sunday August 14 at Toronto’s Betty Oliphant Theatre.
BAKER SERIES: August 11 (7pm), 12 (9pm) and 13 (4pm).
MORRISON SERIES: August 11 (9pm), 13 (7pm) and 14 (2pm).
KUDELKA SERIES: August 12 (7pm), 13 (9pm) and 14 (4pm).
The ninth edition of this highly anticipated biennial festival of contemporary Canadian dance provides a broad spectrum of cutting edge work in three separate MainStage Series programs as well as a first-time Late-night Series (August 12 & 13) and Arts Encounters that include pre- and post-show chats with the artists, Canadian dance film screenings, and visual arts exhibitions (Kristy Kennedy photos, Seth Ruggles Hile/Michael Caldwell installation). More »
Shadowland Theatre, “Hansel and Gretel – A Case Study”: August 9 – 14
The acclaimed Shadowland Theatre returns to the Toronto Islands with an outdoor, all-ages, processional cabaret performance of Hansel and Gretel – A Case Study, a darkly humorous take on the legendary coming-of-age German fairy tale from the Grimm Brothers. Hansel and Gretel – A Case Study weaves through Ward’s Island August 9 to August 14, taking audiences into the deep, dark forests of their imagination. 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 »
