Events in Toronto – October 16 – 18, 2015

1. Indie Week

Indie Week is an independent music festival. Indie Week also hosts a conference called Indie101, featuring panels in social media, tech, music and more, plus industry mixers, after show parties and demo listening sessions.

2. Back To The Future

Power up your DeLorean…recharge your flux capacitor…and get ready to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the unforgettable 1985 movie classic, Back to the Future, as you’ve never seen and heard it before—on the big screen with Alan Silvestri’s dynamic score performed live by the TSO! Michael J. Fox stars as a teen who undergoes one hilarious and suspenseful adventure after another when he travels 30 years into the past. Audiences will be in for an exclusive treat: approximately twenty minutes of brand new music added by award-winning composer Silvestri to the film’s score especially for these unique live orchestra presentations.

3. Alex Cuba

Latin Grammy and Juno winner Alex Cuba is not tied to tradition; he has a vast musical vision. The Cuban/ Canadian singer-songwriter’s sugar cane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and powerful guitar riffs relinquish a conventional stereotype that exemplifies much of the Latin music landscape. His varied talents have led to collaborations with artists Nelly Furtado, Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes and Ron Sexsmith, to name a few.

4. Good Lovelies

with special guest Tim Chaisson.

6. Celebrating Eleanor Daley

The MacMillan Singers and Women’s Chamber Choir present a variety of compositions by Eleanor Daley in honour of her 60th birthday.

7. Igudesman & Joo: And Now Mozart

Called “classical-music tricksters” by the Seattle Times, violinist Aleksey Igudesman and pianist Richard Hyung-ki Joo have created this outrageously funny show for those who lis­ten to Mozart, live with Mozart, gave birth to Mozart, eat, pray, and love Mozart, don’t care at all for Mozart, and never even heard of Mozart! And Now Mozart is a show that will change noth­ing, except enhance your love of music and toning your stom­ach mus­cles by laugh­ing.

8. The Russian Connection

Join Orchestra Toronto for thier first concert of their 62nd Season, as they travel Around the World!

9. Amici Chamber Ensemble

The original trio: clarinet, cello and piano, presented by the inimitable Joaquin Valdepeñas, David Hetherington and Serouj Kradjian. Three outstanding musicians, three lauded composers, and three monumental chamber works.

10. Dame Emma Kirkby Lute Song Recital

Graduate voice students from the Historical Performance Area join the legendary Emma Kirkby and lutenist Jakob Linberg for an evening of lute songs, which The Times once called an “unforgettable experience.”

1. Performing Arts Events

Performing Arts & Theatre in October

Events this weekend include

Billy Connolly on October 14 – 16 @ Massey Hall

An Enemy of the People @ Tarragon Theatre

Upside Downton @ Panasonic Theatre

La Traviata (Opera) @ Four Seasons Centre

Don’t Dress For Dinner @ Scarborough Village Theatre

Motown The Musical @ Princess of Wales Theatre

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story @ Lower Ossington Theatre

Click, Bait & Switch @ The Second City Theatre

Theatresports @ Bad Dog Comedy Theatre

The Play’s the Thing; Happy Place’ Marat Sade @ Young Centre for the Performing Arts

They Say He Fell @ Theatre Passe Muraille

HUFF @ Aki Studio, Daniels Spectrum

Kinky Boots @ Royal Alexandra Theatre

Beckett Trilogy @ Berkeley Street Theatre

Brave New World @ Collective Space

2. Toronto Russian Film Festival

This year’s Festival will feature nine films, including five feature films and four shorts; all of which will highlight performances by the biggest name in Russian cinema today, Alexey Serebryakov who will be in Toronto for the Festival and will participate in post-screening Q & A sessions following every film. Serebryakov has been acting in film and theatre for four decades and boasts a filmography that includes more than 150 works. Details

3. imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is the world’s largest Indigenous festival showcasing innovation in film, video, audio and digital media. The Festival presents the most compelling and distinctive works from Canada and around the globe, reflecting the diversity of the world’s Indigenous nations and illustrating the vitality and excellence of Native art and culture in contemporary media.

4. 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. Nitro Circus Live

2. Toronto Marlies

3. Toronto FC

4. Toronto Argonauts

5. Toronto Raptors

vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

5. Runs & Walks

Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Sunday, October 18, 2015 | 08:45 AM @ Nathan Phillips Square

Halloween Events

Halloween themed Events this week

1. Zombie / Horror / SPFX Workshop 2015 on October 14th & 15th, 2015 | 6:30 PM. to 08:00 PM @ College of Makeup & Design, Toronto

2. Halloween Haunt @ Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan

3. Screemers @ Exhibition Place, Toronto

4. Toronto After Dark Film Festival on October 15 – 23, 2015 @ Scotiabank Theatre, Toronto

5. Haunted Mississauga @ Streetsville Memorial Cemetery, Mississauga on Friday, October 16th, 2015

1. Creativ Festival

Canada’s largest diy consumer show dedicated to the creative arts of sewing, knitting, beading, spinning, weaving, felting, quilting, crocheting, stitching, scrapbooking, crafting and other fibre, textile, needle and paper arts. Offering 5 days of up-close-and-personal hands-on instruction at conference classes and an all new exhibit hall bursting with creativity.

2. Craftadian

Discover local and handmade products at the fall artisanal marketplace, Craftadian (formerly the Made by Hand Show). Craftadian showcases over 100 local and talented artists, artisans and designers leading the shop-small trend. Shop local with a curated selection of artisans, artisans and designers specializing in fine are, natural body products, organic food, salvaged wood, reclaimed décor, handmade jewellery, pottery, local clothing designers and more.

3. Master and Commander

A weekend in the world of Patrick O’Brian’s beloved characters Jack Aubrey & Stephen Maturin.Featuring distinguished guest speaker Victor Suthren and renowned musical trio Gin Lane Lectures, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, music, historical merchants’ market, dancing, Georgian food, grog, and much more!

4. MET Show and Sale

Show and sale of fine miniatures by Miniature Enthusiasts of Toronto.

5. Toronto Snow Show

Ski/Snowboard/Travel Show.

6. Toronto Chocolate Festival

Chocolate Festival a sweet culinary event that offers participants a chance to experience everything cocoa products have to offer.

7. Scarborough Community Multicultural Festival

Community Event for all-ages, families, live performances, special guest appearances, special guest performance. Hosted by MC Bonde & Tatiana King from G98FM – The Award Winning The African Groove Show & Pop Icon Mitchee Mee.

8. Toronto Fall RV Show

RV show & sale.

9. Lawrence Park Art Show

Over 35 Canadian artists fill our halls with art of all kinds. Artists like Michael Zarowsky, Marsha Strycharz, Ryan Tacay, Andrew Benyei, and many more, offer something for every taste.

10. The Toronto National Women’s Show

Come shop ’til you drop at the National Women’s Show. With over 450 exhibits offering food, wellness, beauty, travel and entertainment ideas, you’ll find everything you need for the ultimate girl’s day out! Bring your friends and be entertained by fashion shows, celebrity guests, free makeovers, and cooking stage demos. Ask the experts for advice about hairstyles, make-up and fitness and see the newest things to hit the market for women.

11. Our Kids Private School Expo

Considering Private School? Find the best school for your child at the Our Kids Toronto Private School Expo. This is an exceptional tool for families to learn how tot find a school that suites their child’s needs while exploring their private school options quickly and easily. Details

12. Running, Health & Fitness Expo

Whether you are running in the race or not, the STWM Running, Health & Fitness Expo is an opportunity that’s too good to pass up! Feel free to bring your family, friends and all your running companions to check out all the cool new gear, nutrition and fitness products Canada has to offer!

13. Bicycle Fall Blow Out Sale

The Bicycle Show is the best place to shop for bicycles and accessories, preview the newest trends in cycling from the top manufacturers and distributors plus enjoy thrilling action-packed events. The show also provides valuable cycling information such as where, when and how, club enrollment opportunities, Exreme Theatre, Mountain Bike Trials show, and much more. Details

14. Leslieville Flea

Come and say hello to over 50 vendors selling vintage, salvaged, up-cycled goods, furniture, antiques, collectibles and select artisans. The thrill of the hunt never gets old! Details

15. Salmon Run

Celebrate the annual salmon run in Highland Creek! – Join a FREE guided walk along park paths to see the salmon swim upstream – Meet the fish & nature experts – Enjoy the community event booths & food vendors in the park.

16. 2015 Chrysanthemum Shows

Discover the beauty of fall at the City of Toronto Conservatories’ Chrysanthemum Shows 2015. In preparation for the shows, Toronto’s greenhouses propagated and nurtured approximately 3,600 plants for display. Visitors can enjoy 100 different varieties of chrysanthemums including pot mums, standards, cascades, baskets and special topiary figures.

17. Magna Carta: Law, Liberty & Legacy

The Magna Carta and its companion document, the Charter of the Forest, set the groundwork for many concepts defining democratic life today in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and many other countries. As symbols of justice, they act as reminders that those who govern do so only by the consent of the people. See the two medieval charters and a fascinating exhibition that explains their history and importance as well as an exhibit highlighting persons and events in Toronto who reflected the ideals of Magna Carta.

18. 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. Toronto Ghost Walks: Join for an evening walk on and around the University of Toronto’s St. George campus and hear the stories, myths and legends surrounding those who haunt the halls of some of Toronto’s oldest buildings.

3. Kensington and Chinatown Caper :Uncover history, graffiti and sample street food in this scavenger hunt through this multicultural market – all while answering tricky questions.

4. Haunted Toronto Scavenger Hunt :Tales of intrigue, betrayal, and revenge abound on this scavenger hunt after dark through Toronto’s most haunted places… Keep your wits about you!

5. 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.

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

19. Other Events near GTA

Festivals for a Day Trip:

Enjoy the Fall colours at your favourite Ontario Parks.

Take York-Durham Railway fall colour tours and journey along the ridge of the Oak Ridges Moraine through woods and pastures.

Applefest @ Historic Downtown Bowmanville on October 17

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