Events in Toronto – November 6 – 8, 2015

1. Stefan Engeld in Concert

Famous German organist Stefan Engels in concert on Canada’s largest pipe organ at Metropolitan United Church. Visit this historic Gothic church sanctuary. A lovely building, right downtown and easy to get to. Hearing Engels play will be a rare treat.

2. Canadian Beatbox Championships

The 6th Annual Canadian Beatbox Championship. 16 of Canada’s will battle it out to compete for the title of Canadian Beatbox Champion. Judged by an elite world class judging panel with special performances this is an event you don’t want to miss. 19+

3. David Sanborn

In his three-and-a-half decade career, David Sanborn has released 24 albums, won six Grammy Awards, and has had eight Gold albums and one Platinum album. Having inspired countless other musicians, he has worked in many genres which typically blend instrumental pop, R&B, and more traditional jazz.

4. Hollerado and Current Swell with Philip Sayce

Canadian Indie Rock band Hollerado joins upbeat west coast folk rockers Current Swell for an evening that will #rocktheburbs. With such hits as So It Goes, Juliette and Firefly, Hollerado has firmly established themselves as one of Canada’s indie icons.

5. Geneviève Marentette & Robert Scott

With the simple honesty of piano and voice, these whimsical and daring interpreters will give you a selection of popular music from the past half century from The Beatles, Prince, Paul Simon, Pink Floyd, Tears For Fears, Bruce Springsteen, Eurythmics, Crowded House and more.

6. A Concert Of Remembrance

Commemorating those who fought in the Great War and the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Music by Claude Debussy :: John Williams :: Herbert Howells & Arvo Pärt’s “Spiegel im Spiegel” Special Guest: Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin (Gryphon Trio). Details

7. Forget Me Not

Internationally acclaimed soprano Hasmik Papian & star violinist Nuné Melikyan perform with Sinfonia Toronto under the direction of Maestro Nurhan Arman. An enchanted evening of Armenian music and artistry dedicated to the Centenary of the Armenian genocide.

8. Concerts @ Living Arts Centre

9. Susan Hoeppner & Sarah Jeffrey

“A born soloist,” flutist Susan Hoeppner performs with oboist Sarah Jeffrey, and pianist Jeanie Chung, in a program of works by Ginastera, W.F. Bach, Dring, Damase, Ibert, and others.

1. Performing Arts Events

Performing Arts & Theatre in November

Fujiwara Dance Inventions-EUNOIA by Jeremy Mimnagh

Events this weekend include

Banana Boys @ Factory Theatre

Eunoia @ Harbourfront Centre Theatre

The River @ The Coal Mine

Age of Arousal @ Factory Theatre

The November Ticket @ The Theatre Centre

Avaricious @ Theatre Passe Muraille

La Traviata (Opera) @ Four Seasons Centre

ROSÉ PORN @ Dancemakers Centre For Creation

Mixed-Program: Entrances and Exits @ Flato Markham Theatre

Pyramus and Thisbe @ Four Seasons Centre

Legally Blonde @ Lower Ossington Theatre

The Trouble with Mr. Adams @ Tarragon Theatre’s Extraspace

Motown The Musical @ Princess of Wales Theatre

Click, Bait & Switch @ The Second City Theatre

Theatresports @ Bad Dog Comedy Theatre

Kinky Boots @ Royal Alexandra Theatre

Sherlock Holmes @ Ed Mirvish Theatre

Spoon River @ Young Centre for the Performing Arts

The Immigrant – The Musical @ Toronto Centre for the Arts

The Ties That Bind @ Theatre Passe Muraille

The Just For Laughs Comedy Tour @ Massey Hall

The Medium/The Telephone – Fall Major Opera Production (U of T) @ MacMillan Theatre

2. TUDS Festival of Urban Dance Culture

La crème de la crème in Urban Dance reunite for TUDS Festival of Urban Dance Culture 6th edition. [Powered by Gadfly] – Professional All-styles Dance Battle, Urban Dance Theatre Shows, Workshops, Dance Debates, Awards. Details

3. International Diaspora Film Festival

The International Diaspora Film Festival (IDFF) provides Toronto audiences with an opportunity to experience the cultural mosaic of the present world through the medium of cinema.“Diaspora” refers to the dispersion and migration of a people from their homeland and the communities they form in new lands. The IDFF explores themes of migration, immigration, and cultural diversity by showcasing works of both established and emerging filmmakers. The festival pays special attention to independent Canadian filmmakers from ethnic minorities.

4. Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival

The Festival investigates the facts and mythologies surrounding mental illness and addiction as presented by both Canadian and international filmmakers, as well as by visual and media-based artists. RWM presents powerful, entertaining and compelling images of mental health from around the world.

5. The FireWorks Festival

The FireWorks Festival offers new full-length plays developed at Alumnae, associated workshops, panel discussions and other events, offering a rare opportunity to explore behind-the-scenes issues and aspects of the productions.

6. Spiegelworld’s EMPIRE

EMPIRE is a 90-minute adventure performed by the greatest international talent ever assembled in one tent! MCs Oscar and Fanny steer the show while an eccentric cast of characters including; the seductive Gorilla Girls (banquine), the amazing foot jugglers, the backwards bending contortionist, the daredevil roller skaters, the world champion wheelmaster and more— all somersault, slapstick and striptease through their acts! Completing the cast is a sultry songstress and fast-fingered guitarist. Details

1. ISU World Cup Short Track Speed Skating

For the first time ever, Toronto will host the world’s best short track speed skaters for the 2nd stop on the World Cup circuit. The Canadian national team, which includes Olympic medalists Charles Hamelin, Marianne St-Gelais and Valerie Maltais, will be competing against an international field in Toronto. Come out and cheer on our Canadian athletes as they race here at home and experience the fast-paced sport of short track, where anything can happen! Details

2. Toronto Argonauts

3. Toronto Maple Leafs

4. Raptors 905

5. Haggar Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic

6. Runs & walks

1. Scarborough Remembers: Remembrance Day 2015

2. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

3. Day of the Dead

Explore the ancient and contemporary traditions of Mexico and Latin America’s oldest cultural celebration of life, heritage and family histories. Gather, remember and celebrate your ancestors with friends, family and some of the country’s finest artists in music, dance, crafts, ofrendas and more.

4. The BabyTime Show

Toronto’s biggest baby show showcases the latest and greatest in toys, health and nutrition, technology, child care, maternity, children’s apparel and décor. The Annual Fall BabyTime Show presented by Babies “R” Us features appearances by Canadian parenting guru Nanny Robina, experts in everything from pregnancy to giving birth, tons of hands on teaching seminars, special Toddler Time Stage guests Thomas The Tank Engine and Barney as well as Meet & Greets with Olivia the Piglet, My Little Pony and much more! Purchase your tickets online or at the show.

5. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Weekend

Come down and take part in daily Induction Weekend events commemorating the Class of 2015. Visit the Spirit of Hockey Store and be the first to obtain 2015 Induction collectible merchandise. The Hockey Hall of Fame is set to welcome its newest Inductees – Sergei Federov, Phil Housley, Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Pronger and Angela Ruggiero in the Player Category, and Bill Hay and Peter Karmanos Jr. in the Builder Category. Be a part of the excitement all weekend long with tributes to the Class of 2015 including special guest appearances, Q&A fan forums, autograph signings and the annual Legends Classic (Team Gilmour vs Team Bure at Air Canada Centre), plus more. The weekend’s events will culminate with the Induction Celebration Gala taking place during the evening of Monday, November 9.

6. Antique & Vintage Glass Lover’s Show and Sale

You will see over 600 goblets, hundreds of pieces of tableware, Victorian coloured glass, Depression Glass in clear and coloured, Flint and Early Blown Glass, Heisey Glass,Vintage Glass including Jadite, Pyrex and Kitchenware, Oil Lamps and miniatures etc.

7. Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs in Toronto & GTA

1. Jubilee ArtCraft 2015: This annual sensation, celebration, and sale features unique hand-crafted treasures by local artisans, including clothing, jewelry, pottery, art, photography, baked goods, jams and jellies, and more.

2. Toronto Etsy Street Team Intervention: Join the Toronto Etsy Street Team for a weekend market of Victorian crafts and unique handmade goods.

3. Annual Olde Tyme Christmas Bazaar: Home baking, preserves, jams & pickles; Christmas crafts, antiques & collectibles, jewellery table, new to your room, baby boutique, children’s games & puzzles and silent auction.

8. National Postage Stamp Show

The Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Association National Postage Stamp Show with dealers from across Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Canada Post, society and club information, stamps for kids, hourly draw prizes and much more.

9. Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair

Some of the world’s foremost booksellers are gathering at the AGO this November. They bring with them a wide ranging selection of books, maps, prints and manuscripts for your perusal – including travel and exploration; natural history, science and technology; children’s and illustrated; fine press and limited editions; modern first editions and signed volumes; antiquarian and incunabula; as well as interesting and unusual books of all kinds. Whether you are an experienced or novice book collector, a librarian or an archivist, a scholar or an academic, or are simply interested in books and the book arts in general, you will find something to your taste. We invite you to visit the fair, explore the booths, and purchase the treasures on display. Come and enjoy the show.

10. Sport Card & Memorabilia Expo

The 50 th Sportcard and Memorabilia Expo is sure to please all who attend with over 900 tables of rare cards and nonsport items you are sure to find what you desire. Many of our dealers have been scouring the world to bring you the best merchandise they can find

11. Canada’s Walk of Fame Red Carpet

Be there as the 2015 Inductees arrive at the Canada’s Walk of Fame Red Carpet! With more than 1,100 guests in attendance, local, national and international accredited media line the carpet to capture sensational celebrity and Inductee moments.

12. Art Guild of Scarborough

Annual Fall Art Show & Sale.

13. Sonic Magic: The Wonder and Science of Sound

The sounds we can hear can thrill, delight, warn, scare and annoy us. But there’s much more to the story. The CBC’s The Nature of Things Sonic Magic reveals the power, promise and mystery of sound. Sound can cure the sick and make the blind see. It can even change the taste of food! See the world premiere of this documentary and following the screening, join us as we further explore the wonder and science of sound with a panel discussion, moderated by CBC Radio 2’s Laurie Brown.

14. Toronto Chocolate Show

The first and only show of its kind in Toronto to exclusively feature and celebrate everything chocolate under one climate-controlled roof.

15. Toronto Tours & Walks

Explore Toronto through speciality guided tours & Scavenger Hunts!
1. Tasty Tours: Tasty Tours offers a variety of Sweets Tours along Toronto’s eclectic multicultural neighbourhoods.

2. Murder at the ROM: A murder mystery scavenger hunt! A curator has been murdered and you must follow the clues through the museum collections to solve whodunit.

3. The Mummy’s Curse : A murder mystery scavenger hunt! Did the mummy’s curse strike the museum? Solve the clues to uncover the truth.You may also like

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