Things to do in Toronto Nov. 10 to 19, 2023

The following is a selection of featured events from toronto.com’s self-submitting events calendar along with selected events from the city’s event listings. Link here to our own full calendar at toronto.com.

FRIDAY, NOV. 10

Native Earth Performing Arts presents the 36th edition of ‘Weesageechak Begins to Dance’ Nov. 6 to 19, 2023 with in person performances at Aki Studio in Toronto and free online programming. This year’s festival will gather over 22 artists from across Turtle Island to showcase contemporary Indigenous theatre and dance, plus excerpts from new work in development, music and comedy performances, book launches, an Accessibility in Indigenous Creation and Performance Panel, and more. Native Earth Performing Arts is Canada’s oldest professional Indigenous theatre company. Currently in its 41st year, Native Earth is dedicated to creating, developing and producing professional artistic expressions of the Indigenous experience in Canada. Through stage productions (theatre, dance and multi-disciplinary art), script development, apprenticeships and internships, Native Earth seeks to fulfill a community of artistic visions. More info at www.nativeearth.ca

It’s 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Nov 10 to 13 at the Hockey Hall of Fame, 30 Yonge St. Events include a Q&A Inductee Fan Forum and the annual Hyundai Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic (Team Oates vs Team Nieuwendyk at Scotiabank Arena). The weekend will culminate with the Induction Celebration taking place during the evening of Monday, Nov. 13. Visit HHOF.com for full weekend itinerary and VIP Package and Induction Celebration ticket information.

Happy Anniversary MOCA: Celebrating Five Years of Contemporary Art Nov. 10 to 12. Join MOCA, 158 Sterling Rd., in commemorating five years of growth, innovation, and collaboration during a weekend of family programming, performances, and events. Events all weekend long with free admission to the museum on Saturday and Sunday. Events include: Free Friday Nights powered by Scotiabank, family workshops, exhibition tours, and MOCA After Hours. Visit website for the full schedule.

Moonhorse Dance Theatre presents Older & Reckless, three performances Nov. 10-11, 2023 at Harbourfront Centre Theatre. More info.

Sinfonia Toronto presents Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition on Friday, Nov. 10, 8 to 10 p.m., at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre and features flutist Luisa Sello in Italian and Canadian works. Tickets at sinfoniatoronto.com.

Allies and friends November edition Nov. 10 and 11, 8 p.m., at Citadel + Compagnie, 304 Parliament St., features works by Irma Villafuerte, Nickeshia Garrick and witlc members Morgyn Aronyk-Schell and charles c. smith with Victoria Matasoledad. Themed ‘tongues entwined’, this season of allies and friends features Latinx and Black artists working in multi-and inter-arts forms involving poetry/dance/music. More info.

Civic Light Opera Company presents an 80th anniversary tribute concert to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic musical “Oklahoma!” with three performances only Friday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 & 8 p.m. at Toronto Public Library – Fairview Branch, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. Tickets $20. General seating. To reserve, go to CLOtoronto.com

St Clare Parish, 1118 St Clair Ave W., is having a Dinner Dance celebrating its 110th Anniversary Saturday, Nov. 10, 7 to 11 p.m. It is a fundraiser to help pay off the newly installed floor in the church. Enjoy a great sit down dinner and live music; so remember your dancing shoes. More info.

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns to Toronto’s Exhibition Place from Nov. 3-12, 2023. Now in its 101st year, The Royal is the world’s largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian show celebrating the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competitions from across the country. More info at royalfair.org.

Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley Street, Canada’s oldest women-led theatre company, announces the 10th anniversary celebration of its renowned Fireworks Festival Nov. 8 to 26, featuring: The Caligula Exiles (Nov. 8-12), Smoke Ville (Nov. 15-19) and The Great Kelleys (Nov. 22-26). More info.

Having a rough year in business? Get ready to unlock your inner strength at the WEDO Canada Learning & Fundraising Summit, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, 1 to 7 p.m., at the Toronto Metropolitan University (Sears Atrium), 350 Victoria St., where you learn the tools that will get you through the tough times. This year’s theme – “Building Emotional and Mental Toughness in the Journey to Success” – is designed to empower and inspire individuals on their path to entrepreneurship. More info.

North York Central Library Open Mic (Music, Poetry & Storytelling) in second floor auditorium continues Friday, Nov. 10, and Friday, Dec. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Guitar, piano and djembe provided. Seven minutes for each performance. For adults, teens, and seniors. Sign-up is at 5:30 pm. For more information, contact the Language, Literature & Fine Arts Department at 416-395-5639.

For more events for Friday, Nov. 10, including a comprehensive lineup of live music, click our toronto.com events calendar page here.

SATURDAY, NOV. 11

Join the City of Toronto for Remembrance Day ceremonies to honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to Canada. Visit the City of Toronto’s Remembrance Day homepage for more information, including a list of its ceremonies throughout the city.

Toronto Diwali – Festival of Lights 2023 Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St, North York. Enjoy this free, family fun event which will include amazing cultural performances, food trucks, craft vendor, kids activities, and more. More info.

Moonhorse Dance Theatre presents Older & Reckless, three performances Nov. 10-11, 2023 at Harbourfront Centre Theatre. More info.

The 8th Annual Movember Pub Olympics will be held at The Dock Ellis, 1280 Dundas St. W. Enjoy a fun afternoon of friendly competition in the pub sports of shuffleboard, foosball, darts, ping pong, and pool. You can also come cheer on the teams, volunteer, or donate a team or raffle prize. Cash donations will be accepted as well. More info.

For more events for Saturday, Nov. 11, including a comprehensive lineup of live music, click our toronto.com events calendar page here.

SUNDAY, NOV. 12

The Old Book and Paper Show at Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St., Sunday Nov 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info.

Toronto Jewish Comedy Festival Presents Jewish Schmucks Sunday, Nov 12, 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Prosserman Jewish Community Centre, 4588 Bathurst St. Proceeds from ticket sales go to UJA Emergency Israel Fund. More info.

Centennial College Fall Open House Sunday, Nov 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to: visit one, or all campuses; connect with staff, faculty, and current students and get answers to all their questions; tour all the campuses, labs and facilities, and experience hands-on activities; explore support services like financial aid, awards, scholarships, bursaries, residence, campus life, accessible learning, and more. More info.

For more events for Sunday, Nov. 12, including a comprehensive lineup of live music, click our toronto.com events calendar page here.

MONDAY, NOV. 13

A book talk and interview with writer, director and graphic novel creator Vincenzo Natali Monday, Nov 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Toronto Public Library – Lillian H. Smith Branch, 239 College Street. Mark Askwith will interview him about his new book, TECH. More info.

Agincourt Garden Club invites holds its monthly meeting Monday Nov. 13, 2023, 7:30 p.m., at Knox United Christian Education Center, 2575 Midland Ave. Expert Michael Erdman discuss naturalizing spring bulb. More info.

For more events for Monday, Nov. 13, including a comprehensive lineup of live music, click our toronto.com events calendar page here.

TUESDAY, NOV. 14

Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is pleased to present its 16th annual Eva Holtby Program on Contemporary Culture on Nov. 14, 2023, featuring internationally renowned Inuk throat singer, songwriter, author, and visual artist, Tanya Tagaq. The special event will feature throat singing performers and the debut of Tagaq’s immersive film. Following the presentation, guests will be invited to a reception with refreshments. As space is limited, advance registration is required. More information about the program tickets here.

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre presents The Rocky Mountain Special by Tiffany Thomas. An elderly trans woman is haunted by her cringe-worthy younger self aboard the Rocky Mountain Special, a luxury coach from Calgary to Vancouver that she’s been riding for the last forty years. A guitar-driven, one woman musical tour-de-force about the quintessential Canadian urge to run from your past, The Rocky Mountain Special is a prayer for healing, a love letter to the lost kids of fragmented diasporas, and a playlist for the road-trip home. Runs Nov. 14 (preview) to Nov. 19. More info at buddiesinbadtimes.com/show/the-rocky-mountain-special/

Trivia in support of SickKids Foundation Tuesday, Nov 14, 6 to 10 p.m. at Great Lakes Brewpub, 11 Lower Jarvis St. All event proceeds raised on the day will support SickKids Foundation. More info.

The Lehman Trilogy presented by Canadian Stage at Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E. Nov. 14 to Dec. 2. Featuring a cast of three playing the Lehman brothers, their sons and grandsons in an extraordinary feat of storytelling told in three parts on a single evening. More info.

For more events for Tuesday, Nov. 14, including a comprehensive lineup of live music, click our toronto.com events calendar page here.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15

Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement is holding a Cocktail Party fundraiser Wednesday, Nov. 15, 7 to 10 p.m. at Bar La Banana, 227 Ossington Ave. in support of the long term future of the not-for-profit school. More info.

Shop indoors for fresh produce, mushrooms, baked goods, jam, honey, prepared foods, freshly baked bread, and much more at Montgomery’s Inn Winter Farmers’ Market, 4709 Dundas St. W. Wednesdays, 2 to 6 p.m. The final market of 2023 will be December 20; the market will remain closed during the month of January and re-open in February 2024. Some vendors accept credit/debit. Others accept cash only. More info.

The Future of Insurance Canada 2023 is a unique gathering of 50+ industry speakers and 300+ attendees, including President, CEO’s, CISO, SVP Nov. 15, 16 at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. W. More info.

All that remains: Residual Moments is an interdisciplinary performance installation created by filmmaker Gunilla Josephson and composer Frank Horvat in collaboration with the Thin Edge New Music Collective Wednesday, Nov. 15, 7- 8 p.m. and 8:30-9:30 p.m. at Aperture Room, The Thornton-Smith Building, 340 Yonge St. (north of Dundas). More info.

Ousmane Sembène at 100 Nov 15 to 26 at TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. Beginning November 15, rediscover Sembène’s profound films such as Ceddo, Xala, and Black Girl, courtesy of Janus Films. More info.

CF Toronto Eaton Centre will host its special tree-lighting event on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m., hosted by Canadian legends Barenaked Ladies, who will lead an epic sing-along featuring the Toronto Children’s Chorus.

For more events for Wednesday, Nov. 15, including a comprehensive lineup of live music, click our toronto.com events calendar page here.

THURSDAY, NOV. 16

Friends of the Toronto Public Library’s annual winter holiday book sale returns with great quality books, used magazines, DVDs, CDs and classical CD sets, Nov. 16 to 18 ($2 admission on Nov. 16) at Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. Prices for books start at $1, and children’s books are available from $0.50 and up. All proceeds are donated in support of library programs. This is a cash-only sale, and please remember to bring your own bags! Can’t make the sale? Don’t worry, Friends of the Toronto Public Library runs a used bookstore in the Toronto Reference Library all year long. The volunteers at BOOKEnds accept and sell donated books, CDs, DVDs and other material for $1 or less. All money raised from book sales are donated in support of library programs and services, such as the Young Voices Magazine. Follow on Facebook and Instagram at @friendstplsouth for the latest news from BOOKEnds or about upcoming book sales. More info.

Toronto’s biggest multi-arts fashion event is taking over a 20,000 square foot industrial warehouse in the Junction neighbourhood Nov. 16 to 19 at Black Creek Assembly, 131 McCormack St. With runway shows, fashion presentations, art installations, a Fashion & Beauty Boutique and The Boutique Pop-Up, a curated shop highlighting black-owned brands, Fashion Art Toronto provides an immersive and inclusive fashion experience. More info.

Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. is thrilled to present a powerful once in a lifetime double-bill from acclaimed, award-winning playwright Daniel MacIvor. Monster, directed by Soheil Parsa and featuring Karl Ang, will run Nov. 16 to Dec. 10, 2023 in the Studio Theatre; and Here Lies Henry, directed by Tawiah M’Carthy and featuring Damien Atkins, will run Nov. 23 to Dec. 17, 2023 in the Mainspace Theatre. More info.

DanceWorks presents the world premiere of SaMel Tanz’s Championess combining boxing, contemporary, street, and Latin dance to explore notions of identity and mental health. Presented Nov. 16 to 18 at Harbourfront Centre Theatre, Championess is the first stage performance of DanceWorks’ 2023/24 season which has been programmed by the organization’s outgoing founding curator Mimi Beck. More info.

Alanis Obomsawin will speak about her lifework, Indigenous storytelling and activism through her films, drawings, and music Thursday, Nov 16, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 27 King’s College Cir. Registration required. Obomsawin’s exhibition is ongoing through to Nov. 25 (see event listing in our ongoing section below). More info.

The Bloorview Research Institute hosts the 18th Annual BRI Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Kilgour Rd. Held in-person this year and live-streamed over Zoom, Canada’s largest hospital-based research conference on pediatric disability and developmental differences will showcase how BRI’s scientists, researchers and trainees are advancing this field through their ground-breaking research, discovering innovation, family engagement and action. This year’s theme is: Advancing horizons: personalized, equitable care and global partnerships through the power of childhood disability research. More info.

ARIA, Toronto’s leading research and technological innovation showcase with over 100 applied research projects and an array of industry leaders at the forefront of technological innovation Thursday, Nov. 16, 3:30 to 7 p.m. at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W. More info.

As part of a 2023-2024 Andrew Mellon Sawyer Seminar titled “Evasion: Thinking the Underside of Surveillance”, “Black Life in the Wake and the Making of Otherwise Projects” is a discussion with Christina Sharpe, Writer, Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Black Studies in the Humanities, and Dionne Brand, Renowned Poet, Novelist, Essayist, and Editorial Director of Alchemy by Knopf Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, 7 to 9 p.m. at Fleck Dance Theatre in Queens Quay Terminal. This is a free event, however registration is required for entrance. More info.

The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence Thursday, Nov 16, 7 to 8 p.m. at Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. More info.

Supported by TIFA’s Toronto Lit Up Program, the launch of the Best Canadian 2024 series is hosted by series editors Marcello Di Cintio (Best Canadian Essays 2024), Bardia Sinaee (Best Canadian Poetry 2024), and Lisa Moore (Best Canadian Stories 2024) Thursday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. at Supermarket Bar, 268 Augusta Ave. Contributors from each anthology will read and the books will be for sale. Free. More info.

Annual Fall Author Series: Join L. Poplak as she presents her publication “The Don Jail” Thursday, Nov. 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide St. E. Cost: $15 – $20. Pre-registration is required and spots are strictly limited. Poplak investigates the origins and evolution of Toronto’s most infamous jail, presenting a in-depth exploration of the jail from its inception through jailbreaks and overcrowding to its eventual closure and rebirth. This event is part of the Annual Fall Author Series featuring four acclaimed Canadian historical fiction and non-fiction authors. More info.

Swing Dance Classes Thursdays at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 305 Morrish Road, Scarborough. Classes are held on Thursdays, beginners 7-8 p.m, Intermediate/Advanced 8-9 p.m. The cost is $40 per person for a session of 5 classes. A free class is offered to all newcomers so they can see if swing is right for them. More info.

TacoTaco Open Mic Thursdays every Thursday 8 p.m. at TacoTaco, 319 Augusta Ave. More info.

For more events for Thursday, Nov. 16, including a comprehensive lineup of live music, click our toronto.com events calendar page here.

FRIDAY, NOV. 17

Toronto Firefighters Battle of the Bands Saturday, Nov 17, 6 to 11 p.m., 370 Queen St. W. The TPFFA is hosting a Battle of the Bands to raise money for Movember Canada at the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern. Come out and support your firefighters in support of research in prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and PTSD. All very serious and real issues that effect all Firefighters. Last years event sold out and raised $15,000 for men’s health. More info.

West End Micro Music Festival, 1691 Bloor St. W. features CHRONOSYNTHESIS Nov. 17 & 18 @ 7:30 p.m. Fusing old with new, CHRONOSYNTHESIS creates a soundscape that exists outside of time, melding sinfonias by Linda Catlin Smith (Canadian) and Vivaldi, and featuring the world premiere of new music by Nahre Sol. Nov. 24 & 25, 7:30 p.m. ALCHEMICAL PROCESSES presents music in a state of transformation. With the metamorphic magic of alchemy as inspiration, this performance features new works and new arrangements that recontextualize the sounds and colours of the 16th and 18th centuries. More info.

Choral Kaleidoscope Friday, Nov. 17 to 19 at Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. Tafelmusik Chamber Choir Choir Director Ivars Taurins has curated some of his favourite works in this soundscape of 17th- and 18th-century European choral music —from the breathtaking originality of Monteverdi to the luminosity of Bach. More info.

The Shorts Not Pants Film Festival is back for its 11th year in Toronto, promising an exciting showcase of short films from around the world at the Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton St., Nov. 17 to 19. The festival this year had well over 300 submissions and the dedicated team of programmers faced the challenging task of narrowing this down to curate a final selection of 50+ exceptional films. Daily festival screenings will start at 1 p.m. and conclude at 10:30 p.m. daily, featuring engaging Q&A sessions with filmmakers. More info.

Ceramic Exhibition: No Fixed Address, Homelessness Unmasked Friday, Nov. 17, 5 to 8 p.m. at Arcadia Art Gallery, 680 Queens Quay. This exhibition will contribute to the important work of Raising the Roof Canada, an organization dedicated to offering long-term solutions to homelessness in our community. For every $10.00 donation you make you participate in a raffle for getting the exhibition pieces. More info.

Same Boat Theatre presents Whale Fall Nov. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at Red Sandcastle Theatre. Whale Fall is a one act drama about the extinction of Canada’s southern resident orca population and the journey of one woman to find the last remaining whale while struggling to hold on to the memories of her father. More info.

The 2023 Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada (ICCO Canada) Unico Primo Pentola D’Oro AwardsFriday, Nov. 17, 5:30 to 11 p.m. (cocktail reception 5:30 p.m., gala dinner and award ceremony 7:30 p.m.) at Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, 25 British Columbia Rd. The event highlights Italian cuisine’s richness, regional diversity, and fresh ingredients. It honours Ontario’s food and beverage sector leaders and fosters collaboration among diverse stakeholders, from restaurants to influencers. More info.

STACKT announces the return of Toronto’s winter festival, Holiday Hills Nov. 17 to Dec. 31, taking over a full city block in downtown Toronto with immersive installations and activities, elevated food and drink zones, rotating small business holiday pop-ups and vendor markets, and a plethora of community-led events such as live music concerts, special family-centric programming, and sip and shop experiences. More info.

Beach Guild of Fine Arts Show and Sale Nov. 17 to 19 at Beach United Church (front entrance), 140 Wineva Ave. More info.

For more events for Friday, Nov. 17, including a comprehensive lineup of live music, click our toronto.com events calendar page here.

SATURDAY, NOV. 18

Handmade Art and Fine Craft Sale – Fall 2023 Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Dr. in Etobicoke. Support local artists and artisans who create artwork, scarves and hats, quilted pieces, jewellery, soaps, greeting cards, pottery and more. More info.

St. Olave’s Christmas Craft Show Saturday, Nov 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Olave’s Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. Enjoy unique handmade items, tasty treats and homemade chili in the bistro. More info.

SWEA Toronto’s Swedish Christmas Fair is virtual this year. Pick-up of orders in Toronto on Nov. 18-19, 2023 at 239 Scarlett Rd. (Eglinton and Jane). Pick-up times are 11 am to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.18, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19. No shipping is available. More info at swedishchristmasfair.ca

2nd Annual Snowflake Kisses & Warm Wishes pop-up vendor market of over 60 local businesses produced by The Mom Market Toronto West Saturday, November 18, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Evergreen Brick Works, Centre for Green Cities, 550 Bayview Ave. Free. More info.

Let’s Play Day Presented by World Vision Canada Saturday, Nov. 18, 1 to 4 p.m. at Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St. Every child deserves a chance to be childish, but they can’t if they’re hungry. Participate in an afternoon of activities, crafts, dancing, surprise giveaways and more. More info.

The SciFi and Fantasy Book Club at Toronto Public Library – Lillian H. Smith Branch, 239 College St. Each month participants will read a book from a different sub-genre such as space opera, high fantasy, cyberpunk and more. Saturday dates and books include: Nov. 18, The Deep by Rivers Solomon; Dec. 9, An Ocean of Minutes by Thea Lim. No registration is required and everyone is welcome. More info.

Beach Guild of Fine Arts Show and Sale Nov. 17 to 19 at Beach United Church (front entrance), 140 Wineva Ave. More info.

Homes for Dinner 2023 Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 to 11 p.m. at The Globe and Mail Centre, 351 King St. E., Suite 1600. This gala event promises an unforgettable evening with all proceeds going towards supporting our city’s most complex needs populations. Renowned celebrity Chef Mark McEwan will be showcasing his skills for the evening, providing incredibly delicious food. Enjoy music, dance, and conversation while bidding on exceptional items like sport tickets and unique experiences. More info.

People, Places, Things: A Group Exhibition at Stephen Bulger Gallery, 1356 Dundas St. W., Nov. 18 to Dec. 23. The collection of photographs spanning over 150 years includes works covering a variety of genres, processes, and intent. More info.

For more events for Saturday, Nov. 18, including a comprehensive lineup of live music, click our toronto.com events calendar page here.

SUNDAY, NOV. 19

Food for Thought Sunday, Nov. 19, 6 to 9 p.m. at Osteria Rialto, 1006a Bloor St. W. Featuring bites by 6 incredible women chefs -Martine Bauer, Kate Chomyshyn, Rossy Earle, Emma Herrera, Charlotte Langley and Ana Carolina Thommen – each chef will be offering an appetizer comprised of affordable ingredients and will provide the recipe to promote skill building around cooking. All ticket proceeds support Sistering’s Food Outreach Program, which provides meals to women and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Non-perishable food items will also be collected to be donated to Sistering’s kitchen at the event. More info.

Junction Triangle Craft Show Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Casa Da Madeira, 1621 Dupont St. Cost: $4 admission for adults or pay what you can! Kids free. A community arts initiative and cherished craft show that benefits local charities in the Junction Triangle. Fifty-plus local makers will be selling their goods; there will be cozy drinks and tasty treats, Winter Wonderland photos, and a Kids’ Craft Zone. All proceeds will be going to The Stop Community Food Centre this year. More info.

The Toronto International Dance Festival (TIDF) will hold its 10th-anniversary celebration at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, located at 5183 Sheppard Ave E., Scarborough. This annual event, organized by the non-profit organization Dancing Damsels, is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity through the art of dance. The festival is scheduled to unfold over two exciting Sunday evenings on Nov. 19 and Nov. 26, 2023, from 7 to 9 p.m. More info.

Lots of Light: Spoken Word with R.I.S.E. Edutainment at Zion Schoolhouse, 1091 Finch Ave. E., Sunday Nov. 19, 2023, 2 p.m. The Zion Schoolhouse location provides a unique environment to engage with the history of education, and erasures in education. This two-hour workshop facilitated by spoken word poet, teaching artist, and copywriter Desiree Mckenzie will focus on Stories of Celebration and Community Meaning Making. More info.

Beach Guild of Fine Arts Show and Sale Nov. 17 to 19 at Beach United Church (front entrance), 140 Wineva Ave. More info.

For more events for Sunday, Nov. 19, including a comprehensive lineup of live music, click our toronto.com events calendar page here.

ONGOING…

The Synagogue at Babyn Yar: Turning the Nightmare of Evil into a Shared Dream through to Nov. 12 at Koffler Centre of the Arts, 180 Shaw St. A compelling showcase of Ukrainian Jewish history created with partners including architects Manuel Herz and Douglas Birkenshaw, photographers Edward Burtynsky and Maxim Dondyuk, and historian Robert Jan van Pelt, it opens in a time of peril and unrest for Ukrainians. This exhibition also strives to spotlight the fight for creating a bold new beginning in a land fraught with conflict and challenge. More info.

Disney Animation: Immersive Experience at Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto, 1 Yonge Street, extended to Jan. 7, is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their vetxry earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today. More info.

Jr. Forest Explorers at Downsview Park (usually second and fourth Mondays), 10 a.m. for 90m to 1hr. A nature program for toddlers and their guardians. Upcoming themes: Free but registration required for each session. More info.

Nature Connection at Downsview Park (usually second and fourth Sundays, 2 to 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted). Each nature-themed session will get you exploring the natural world that makes Downsview Park unique. Each program is 90 minutes; all ages are welcome but those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult; activities will be flexible and reflective of the participants’ interests; pets are not permitted at this program (service animals are always welcome). More info.

Rouge National Urban Park guided walks: discover the park’s natural, cultural and agricultural stories with friendly and knowledgeable Parks Canada volunteer leaders and staff on most weekend days. Visit park website for information on theme, age suitability, difficulty of the walks.

At Scarborough museum, 1007 Brimley Rd.

• to Dec. 31, 2023: by Megha Parhar, Portraits of Absence & Mirrors into a Colonial Heart of Darkness. This project is part of the Toronto History Museums’ Artist Mentorship Showcase: Pride with Mentor Ashley Mckenzie-Barnes. More info.

• to Jan. 31, 2024, The Queer Tamil Collective’s Oor Exhibition explores the question of belonging when faced with the fractures of displacement through war, colonialism, caste violence, and queerphobia. More info.

At Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery (Lower Level), 399 The West Mall (more info):

• Oct. 31 to Nov. 30, in the Main Gallery (closed Sundays and statutory holidays), Perspectives. See the best new works by the Federation of Canadian Artists Toronto, offering fresh perspectives in fine art using oil, acrylic, watercolour and pastels. Reception: Nov. 5, 2 to 4 p.m.

• Nov. 1 to Feb. 1, 2024, at the new Ascent Gallery (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays), Half Plus Half Solo Exhibition by Hayley Chiu, is the inaugural exhibition at the new Ascent Gallery. Chiu combines fragments that are incomplete without the presence of the other, into something whole. Her paintings are explorations, characterized by seeking comfort within, finding order in chaos, and reflecting on the self projected into her everyday environment. Opening reception and gallery launch takes place Nov. 4, 2 to 4 p.m. Artist talk on Nov. 4, 1:30 p.m.

At Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Dr. (More info),

• Nov. 4 to 16: Cedar Ridge Student Exhibition. Check out what students at Cedar Ridge are creating. Be inspired by this student show, featuring acrylic, watercolour, drawing, mixed media, textiles and clay.

Divina Dali Toronto features 110 rare masterpieces from the private collection of Dali’s archivist extended to Dec. 17 at Brookfield Place, 181 Bay St. Visitors will embark on a captivating journey through the universes of the Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise. The carefully curated music and theatrical lighting effects are the backdrop for these original artworks and will transport you into a world of wonder, where the profound paintings will leave a lasting impression. More info at divinadali.com

Space: a Journey to the Moon and Beyond, through to Nov. 16, 28 Distillery Lane, is touted as “an out-of-this-world immersive experience, taking visitors on an extraordinary journey across the galaxy. The exhibition will include interactive and visually-stunning imagery from the James Webb Telescope through the lens of Illuminarium’s high-tech animation systems and 360-degree fully immersive screens. Fly through the latest stunning images of nebula, kick up dust on the moon, see Saturn’s rings up close, and weave through an asteroid belt. A giant leap into the unknown, SPACE will transport you to places you’ve only ever imagined.” More info.

Waking Wonderland created by Secret Location, is an interactive adventure that invites you on a dreamlike journey, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. From through to Nov. 12 at Illuminarium at The Distillery District, 28 Distillery Lane, Toronto. Tickets and More info.

A Peter Rabbit Tale presented by T.Y.T. Theatre through to Nov. 19 at Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave. #176. RUNTIME: Recommended for ages: 3 to 7, run time 40 minutes. More info.

The Isabella Street Séance runs through to Nov. 25, various dates, at 640 Church St. More info.

Every year ImagineNATIVE Film Festival collaborates with established and local artist-run galleries in the downtown Toronto area to present national and international exhibitions featuring Indigenous artists who continue to push the boundaries and expectations of what Indigenous storytelling is. This year, the festival has partnered with the Art Museum at the University of Toronto and their current exhibition, The Children Have to Hear Another Story by Alanis Obomsawin. Running through to Nov. 25, this international travelling retrospective showcases the work of the artist’s decades-long career and highlights the work she has done to amplify the voices of Indigenous communities that have historically been silenced. Art Museum at the University of Toronto (in University College), 15 King’s College Circle (closed Sundays/Mondays). More info.

The Guide to Being Fabulous, presented by Soulpepper Theatre Company Oct. 24 to Nov. 12 at The Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, features stories and original songs that follow Sandra Caldwell’s journey from a pickpocketing youth to a star of stage and screen. More info.

Twin Tunnels presented by United Contemporary is a new series of paintings by Stefan Berg drawing from both lived experience and astute observation of Toronto landmarks Sept. 28 to Nov. 11 at United Contemporary, 1444 Dupont St #22. Berg’s paintings serve as portals into the artist’s reflections on his surrounding environments. More info.

The Guide to Being Fabulous, presented by Soulpepper Theatre Company, Oct. 24 to Nov. 12 at The Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, features stories and original songs that follow Sandra Caldwell’s journey from a pickpocketing youth to a star of stage and screen. More info.

Propeller Art Gallery, 30 Abell St.. presents CONGRUENCE by Susan Ruptash & INCOGNITUM by MoSo Oct. 25 to Nov 12. More info.

Towards Home, an exhibition exploring the concept of home from the perspectives of Arctic Indigenous designers, opens Oct. 25 at the Daniels Architecture and Design Gallery, running until March 22, 2024. The exhibition showcases installations by Indigenous designers and artists that explore how Arctic Indigenous communities relate to land and create empowered spaces of belonging. The exhibition is an important first step towards welcoming and understanding Indigenous design in the canon of Architecture. More info.

Toronto-based artist Bryan Espiritu returns with his first solo exhibition in over 12 years with Passage, Oct. 27 to Dec. 21 at Cultural Goods Gallery, 1444 Dupont St., Unit 15. Passage is an amalgamation of Espiritu’s original poetry and paintings that delve deep into the intricate channels between the rational adult mind and inner child, exploring how each attempts to process, rationalize, and recollect experiences of trauma, pain, and isolation. The public opening reception is on Friday, Oct. 27, 6 to 10 p.m. More info.

Artist James Kirkpatrick Blurs the line between human and robot In his latest exhibition. ‘They Were Never Robots’ runs from Oct. 28 to Dec. 23 at the James Rottman Fine Art Gallery in Toronto, Ontario. More info.

Tapestry Opera in association with Crow’s Theatre presents Rocking Horse Winner Nov. 1 to 12, 2023 at The Guloien Theatre at Streetcar Crowsnest. Composed by Gareth Williams; liibretto by Anna Chatterton; directed by Michael Hidetoshi Mori; music direction by Kamna Gupta. More info.

Bryan Espiritu returns to his roots, opening up his first fine art exhibition in 12 years with a show titled Passages which will open Friday, Oct. 27 at Cultural Goods Gallery and remain open until Dec. 21. More info.

The art gallery at the University of Guelph-Humber presents a solo exhibition, “RainFall”, by Ontario-renowned artist Tabitha Verbuyst Nov. 2 to 11 (excluding Sundays). More info.

Scarborough Music Theatre presents Xanadu Nov. 2 to 18; Scarborough Players present A Christmas Carol Dec. 1 to 16. Scarborough Theatre Guild presents Death of a Salesman Jan. 12 to 27, 2024. All productions performed at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. Info on the theatre and the production companies at theatrescarborough.com.

The innovative and evocative immersive public art installation – “Space for Grief” – which aims to destigmatize expressions of grief, is coming back to engage audiences at Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave., Nov. 4 to 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. “Space for Grief” launched as a nine-day experimental public art experience this past spring at Toronto Reference Library. More info at spaceforgrief.com.

Etobicoke’s Famous People Players theatre group’s new show, ‘Winter Wonderland’ runs Nov. 9 to Jan. 6. A Holiday glow in the dark musical that promises to enchant, the young at heart. The experience of Famous PEOPLE Players includes an exceptional performance in the dining room. More info at famouspeopleplayers.com

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By the Lake Book Club, presented by City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto International Festival of Authors at Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, offers an inspiring season of in-person and virtual literary events. Join Humber College graduates and alumni as they dive into conversation with leading Canadian authors. This series presents six Tuesday-night events (3 café seating and 3 tiered seating), between February and December. The 2023 lineup concludes with Alissa York (Dec. 5). Each in-person event includes a reading, discussion, audience Q&A and book-signing. More info.

Holiday Fair in the Square, offering an abundance of holiday delights for the entire family (and their pets), runs Dec. 1 to 23 at Mel Lastman Square. It features: 65-plus artisans and their unique creations; photo ops for humans and furry friends; Polar Point Bar serving up delicious holiday drinks; rides and games: This event raises essential funds for Epilepsy Toronto and helps to support the 1 in 100 people living with epilepsy in our community. More info at fairinthesquare.ca

Illuminarium at The Distillery District is celebrating its first year at the The Distillery Winter Village by bringing a one-of-a-kind Christmas immersive titled Winter Wonderland Spectacular for people to experience the magic of holidays. The yuletide experience lights up Nov. 24, runs till Jan. 7, 2024 to coincide with Toronto’s most loved holiday market, and promises that guests will be transported into a winter wonderland castle filled with state-of-the-art interactive technology and an ever-changing dreamland of nutcrackers, jingle bells and candy canes. From Santa’s luxurious winter palace to whirling snowstorms and glowing Northern Lights, Winter Wonderland Spectacular is touted as a place of beauty, magic and wonder, inspiring us to feel the joy of the season. Tickets are on sale starting Nov. 6. More info.

From Nov. 21-26 (Tuesday-Friday, 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday, noon to 10 p.m., The Home Depot Canada Foundation and Raising the Roof will be hosting a Winter Warm-up pop-up at Toronto’s STACKT Market featuring toques ($15) and socks ($15) along with hot cocoa ($5) and also hand-pick a festive tree ($30) for the holiday season ahead, with all proceeds donated to Raising the Roof, through The Home Depot Canada Foundation, to help Canadian youth at risk-of or experiencing homelessness. For those that can’t get to this market, the annual Home Depot Canada Foundation and Raising the Rooftoque campaign, available both in-store and online, runs from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Nov. 20 to Dec. 30 at Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. Recommended for ages 10-plus, 85-minute run time. Transport yourself to 1945 Bedford Falls, as an ensemble cast of five retells the story as a vintage radio broadcast. Watch as each actor doubles as a foley artist (someone who creates amazing sound effects), producing a playful acoustic backdrop. More info.

Don Valley Art Club Holiday Show & Sale at the Women’s Art Association of Canada, 23 Prince Arthur Ave, featuring 100 original works of art in a variety of media, subject matter, and styles Nov. 22 to Dec. 2 (in-person hours Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The simultaneous virtual show can be accessed through a link available on our site. The online experience highlights an additional 300 pieces of art and will be accessible throughout, until the show closes. More info at donvalleyartclub.com

Here Lies Henry, directed by Tawiah M’Carthy runs Nov. 23 to Dec. 17, 2023 in the Mainspace Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. Damien Atkins steps into the iconic role of Henry in Daniel MacIvor’s seminal one-person show Here Lies Henry about a man alone in a room with a mission to tell us something we didn’t already know. More info.

Toronto Botanical Garden presents the inaugural Winter Blooms Festival Nov. 24 to Dec. 17. This year, visitors can expect a wonderful indoor/outdoor holiday experience that combines the magic of the season with the wonders of nature with shopping, food, workshops, Elf School for Kids and plant-focused experiences that will engage visitors of all ages. More info.

The Fourth Annual Window Wonderland transforms The Junction Into a free Outdoor Art Gallery Nov 25 to Jan 31, 2024, featuring 20 spectacular augmented reality (AR) window installations with accompanying sidewalk art and five murals, all designed by local and international artists. More info.

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