LITERARY
Art Bar Poetry Series Mondays, 7:00 pm, Free Times Cafe, 320 College St, Free
Fatimah Asghar in conversation with Sanna Wani September 9, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles, Free
Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio: Reuniting with Strangers + readings from Pluma, a collective of Filipino Writers September 9, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Centre for Social Innovation - Annex, 720 Bathurst St, Free
Free People Read Freely? If They're Allowed w/ Tracie D. Hall and Omar El Akkad September 11, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Toronto Reference Library - Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, 789 Yonge St, Free
Possible Sources of Conan Doyle's story, "The Adventure of the Dancing Men" September 11, 7:00 - 8:15 PM, Toronto Reference Library - Beeton Hall, 789 Yonge St, Free
Phyllis Webstad "Every Child Matters" September 12, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Young People's Theatre, 165 Front St, Free
Book Exchange September 12, 5:00 PM - 11:59 PM, Famous Last Words, 392 Pacific Ave, Free
Allyson McCabe: Why Sinéad O'Connor Matters September 12, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Online, Free
Cory Doctorow "Internet Con" September 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave, Free
Jillian Tamaki & Mariko Tamaki in Toronto with Zoe Whittall September 14, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, OCAD University Great Hall, 100 McCaul St, Free
andrea bennett "the berry takes the shape of the bloom" September 14, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave, Free
Silence to Strength: A Conversation with Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith September 14, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Online, Free
Habiba Cooper Diallo "#blackinschool": a conversation with Habiba Cooper Diallo and Claudette Rutherford September 15, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave, Free
Writing Change in the Annex with Katherine Govier September 16, 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Toronto Public Library - Spadina Road, 10 Spadina Rd, Free
RISE Open Mic Monday: Dear Summer September 18, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals, 75 Thermos Rd, $5 or PWYC
Writer's Trust: Robert Macfarlane on Why Nonfiction Matters September 18, 8:00 PM, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park, $25
M.G. Vassanji: Everything There Is September 19, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, North York Central Library - Concourse Event Space, 5120 Yonge St, Free
Paola Ferrante "Her Body Among Animals" September 19, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave, Free
Book Trivia September 19, 8:30 PM, Famous Last Words, 392 Pacific Ave, Free
Kitchen Party Poetry, hosted by Black Sails Publications September 20, 7:00 - 10:00 PM, Tranzac - Living Room, 292 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Narwhal & Jelly's Tricks and Treats w/ Ben Clanton (TIFA Kids) September 23, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Harbourfront Centre - Wordlab, 235 Queens Quay W, Free
The BFFs Club with Maria Scrivan (TIFA Kids) September 23, 2:30 - 3:30 PM, Harbourfront Centre - Wordlab, 235 Queens Quay W, Free
The Many Adventures of Leilong, with Bei Lynn (TIFA Kids) September 23, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Harbourfront Centre - Wordlab, 235 Queens Quay W, Free
RAISING OUR VOICES: 2023 PEN Canada Awards & Readings in Solidarity with Persecuted Writers September 23, 4:30 PM, Harbourfront Centre Theatre, $39.99 Single Day Pass | $69.99 Weekend Pass | $199.99 Full Festival Pass
Skipping Down Memory Lane, with Carey Sookocheff (TIFA Kids) September 24, 12:30 - 1:30 PM, Harbourfront Centre - Wordlab, 235 Queens Quay W, Free
P.S. Tell *Everyone* with Vikki VanSickle (TIFA Kids) September 24, 12:30 - 1:30 PM, Main Loft, 787 Warden Ave, Unit 9A, Scarborough, Free
Carnival Queens & Dearest Dreams, with Nadia L. Hohn & Irene Luxbacher (TIFA Kids) September 24, 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Harbourfront Centre - Wordlab, 235 Queens Quay W, Free
Emma Donoghue: Learned By Heart in conversation with Claire Cameron September 25, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, North York Central Library - Concourse Event Space, 5120 Yonge St, Free
Laura Pratt: Heartbroken September 26, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Queen/Saulter - Program Room - Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St E, Free
Drop-in Book Club: The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan September 26, 8:00 PM, Famous Last Words, 392 Pacific Ave
2023 Toronto Book Awards: Shortlisted Author Readings September 27, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Toronto Reference Library - Atrium, 789 Yonge St, Free
Matthew Legge "Are We Done Fighting?" September 27, 3:30 - 5:00 PM, Toronto Public Library - Parliament Street, 269 Gerrard St E, Free
James Chaarani: Between the Head and the Hands September 28, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Toronto Reference Library - Hinton Learning Theatre, 789 Yonge St, Free
Michael Crummey "The Adversary" September 28, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Supermarket Toronto, 268 Augusta Ave, Free
Isabella Hammad: Enter Ghost September 30, 5:00 PM, TIFF Bell Light Box, 350 King St W, Free
Naomi Klein on Doppelganger October 2, 7:00 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $18 - $21, Free for members
Claudia Dey: Daughter in conversation with Leslie Feist October 3, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Toronto Reference Library - Atrium, 789 Yonge St, Free
Alicia Elliott "And Then She Fell" in conversation with Carrianne Leung October 3, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Native Canadian Centre, 16 Spadina Road, Free
Sean Morley Dixon: The Abduction of Seven Forgers October 4, 6:00 PM, Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Ave, Free
Dierdre Kelly: Fashioning the Beatles October 4, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Toronto Public Library - Don Mills, 888 Lawrence Ave E, Free
Kitchen Party Poetry, hosted by Black Sails Publications October 4, 7:00 - 10:00 PM, Tranzac, 289 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Moez Surani "The Legend of Baraffo" in conversation with Mark Medley October 5, Doors at 6:30 PM, Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave, Free
Chloe Gong on Foul Heart Huntsman October 7, 6:30 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15
Vincent Bevins: "If We Burn" in conversation with Camila Escalante October 10, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Online, Free
Book Exchange October 10, 5:00 - 11:59 PM, Famous Last Words, 392 Pacific Ave, Free
Toronto Women’s Bookstore 50th Anniversary Party October 10, Doors at 5:30 PM, Event begins at 6:30 PM, Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W,
Toronto Book Awards: Prize Ceremony October 10, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St, Free
Never Whistle at Night: Indigenous Dark Fiction (Mona Susan Power,Richard Van Camp, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.) October 11, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Online via Toronto Public Library, Free
Jon Klassen: Omission and Connection in Picture Books October 12, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College St, Free
Home of Her Heart: A Novel About Finding Family and a Place to Call Home October 12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Toronto Public Library - Brentwood, 36 Brentwood Rd N, Free
Culinary Icon: An Evening with Eric Ripert October 13, 6:30 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15, Members from $10
Robert Priest and Friends October 15, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Tranzac, 289 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
RISE Open Mic Monday: Give Thanks October 16, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals, 75 Thermos Road, $5 or PWYC
Who Does That Witch Think She Is? October 16, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Online, Free
Dionne Irving: The Islands October 16, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Toronto Public Library - Northern District - Program Room, 40 Orchard View Boulevard, Free
Book Trivia October 17, 8:30 PM, Famous Last Words, 392 Pacific Ave, Free
Waubgeshig Rice: Moon of the Turning Leaves October 18, 7:00 PM, Toronto Reference Library - Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, 789 Yonge St, Free
Melissa Broder: Death Valley October 19 , 7:00 PM, online via Toronto Public Library, Free
Jean Kwok: The Leftover Woman October 24, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St, Free
Drop-in Book Club: Famous Last Words by Timothy Findlay October 24, 8:00 PM, Famous Last Words, 392 Pacific Ave, Free
Danielle Daniel: Rocks and Trees and Lakes, Oh My! October 26, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College St., Free
Helen Knott: Becoming a Matriarch October 26, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Toronto Reference Library - Jack Rabinovitch Reading Room, 789 Yonge St, Free
The &ND Festival 2023 November 3 - 4, 11:30 AM (Nov 3) - 8:00 PM (Nov 4), Sheridan College Hazel McCallion Campus, 4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga, $25 before Sept 25, $30 after
FILM
The Pawnshop September 8, 3:45 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15, Members from $10
Mr. Jimmy September 8, 6:30 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15, Members from $10
Survival Run September 8, 9:30 PM, Cinecycle, 129 Spadina Ave, $10
The YouTube Effect September 8, 9:30 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15, Members from $10
Robbie Robertson Tribute: The Last Waltz September 8 - 9, various, The Fox, 2236 Queen St E, Non-Member $13.51
ANIME AT THE REVUE: RAMAYANA THE LEGEND OF PRINCE RAMA (4K RE-MASTER) September 9, 3:30 PM, Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave, $15 General Admission; $12 Loyalty Members, Students & Seniors; Free for Individual/Family memberships
(NOT-SO) TERRIBLE TWOS: F/X2 September 9, 6:45 PM, Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave, $15 General Admission; $12 Loyalty Members, Students & Seniors; Free for Individual/Family memberships
Exhibition on Screen: Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition September 10, 11:00 AM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15, Members from $10
Relaxed Screening: The YouTube Effect - Open to everyone, this screening offers a sensory friendly environment for those in the neuro-diverse community or for anyone who may benefit from a more informal viewing atmosphere, September 10, 1:30 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15, Members from $10
ANIME AT THE REVUE: RAMAYANA THE LEGEND OF PRINCE RAMA (4K RE-MASTER) September 10, 3:30 PM, Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave, $15 General Admission; $12 Loyalty Members, Students & Seniors; Free for Individual/Family memberships
PARADISE presents MODEL SHOP September 11, 6:00 PM, Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St W, $16.54, Seniors and students $13.54
PARADISE presents LIONS LOVE (...AND LIES) September 11, 8:30 PM, Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St W, $16.54, Seniors and students $13.54
DIALOGUES The Dead Don't Hurt with Viggo Mortensen, Regina Solórzano, and Jeremy Thomas (TIFF) September 11, 4:00 PM, Canadian Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front St W, Tickets required
In the Company of Rose September 15, 1:00 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15, Members from $10
Special Event: GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling w/ special guests NOVA (Andrea Benoit) and Jody Threat September 15, 9:15 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15, Members from $10
The Holy Mountain (1973) September 15 - 16, 9:15 PM, The Fox, 2236 Queen St E, $17.52
The Last Rider September 16 & 20, 1:00 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15, Members from $10
Milan Kundera: From The Joke to Insignificance - Milan Kundera Tribute September 16, 3:45 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15, Members free
Cat Video Fest 2023 September 16, 17, 20, various, The Fox, 2236 Queen St E, Child $14.52, Non-Member $17.52
Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella September 21, 6:30 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15, Members from $10
Bring Min'yo Back! September 21, 7:00 PM, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Ct, General $12, JCCC Members $10
Bad Press September 22, 4:00 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W., $15
Radical Wolfe September 22, 7:00 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W, $15
Charlotte's Castle September 22, 6:45 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W., $15
Unarchived September 25, National Film Board, Online
Bad Press September 25, 4:15 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15
Radical Wolfe September 25, 7:00 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15
Charlotte's Castle September 26, 4:00 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15
Bad Press September 26, 6:30 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15
Shorts In Conversation – Curated by Images Festival Works by Alize Zorlutuna September 27, 7:00 - 9:30 PM, Interspace | Ace Hotel Toronto, 51 Camden St, Free
Toronto Palestine Film Festival September 27 - October 1, various showings, TIFF, 350 King St W, 6-film pass $43.21 before Sept 14 and $52.51 after
Stop Making Sense September 29, 3:45 & 9:15 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W,
Rohan at the Louvre October 5, 7:00 pm, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Ct, General $12, JCCC Members $10
aluCine Latin Film + Media Arts Festival October 5 - 7, various showings, Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd
Special Event: The South October 5, 7:15 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15
Joan Baez: I Am a Noise October 6, 3:15 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15
Joan Baez: I Am a Noise October 7, 3:30 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15
Doc Soup: Breaking Social October 11, 6:30 PM, Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, $15
Piranha II: The Spawning October 13, 9:30 PM, Cinecycle, 129 Spadina Ave, $10
Planet in Focus: International Environmental Film Festival October 13 - 23, various showings, Paradise Theatre, 1006c Bloor St W
ImagineNATIVE Film Festival Toronto: October 12-22, 2023 | Online: October 23-29, 2023, various showings
VISUAL ART
The Wedge Collection: Dancing in the Light September 7, 2023 - February 4, 2024, MOCA, 158 Sterling Rd #100, 18 and under free, Adults $14, Seniors (65+) $10, Students (19+) $10
The Children Have to Hear Another Story (works by Alanis Obomsawin) September 7 - November 25, The Art Museum at the University of Toronto, 15 King’s College Circle, Free
Façade: A series of public art commissions September 10, 2023 - March 2024, Launch: September 10, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Markham Pan Am Centre, 16 Main St Unionville, Free
Stories from the Picture Press: Black Star Publishing Co. & The Canadian Press September 13, 2023 - April 6, 2024, Image Centre, 33 Gould Street, Free
한숨 | brea[d]th of han by mihyun maria kim September 14 - November 30, John B. Aird Gallery, 906 Queen St W, B05, Free
IMPÁVIDO September 15 - November 12, 2023, Cardinal Gallery, 1231 Davenport Rd, Free
Tim Whiten: Elemental Fire (solo exhibition) September 15 - December 2, Opening Reception: Thursday, September 14, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, Art Gallery of York University, 4700 Keele St, Accolade East Building, Room 116, Free
Geary Art Crawl September 23 & 24, starting 1:00 PM, Geary Ave
Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka: Unchanging and Changing and Changing (solo exhibition) September 23 - November 25, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Ct, Free
Elif Saydam: Eviction Notice (solo exhibition of new commissioned works) September 29, 2023 - January 6, 2024, Oakville Galleries, 1306 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, Free
How to Cook a Wolf - Group exhibition: Kristi Chen, Chiedza Pasipanodya, Alison Postma, Sriwhana Spong, and Charlott Weise Until September 30, Two Seven Two, 272 Avenue Rd, Free
To Be In This Place Until September 30, Clark Centre for the Arts, 191 Guildwood Pkwy, Free
Wolfgang Tillmans: To Look Without Fear (retrospective) Until October 1, AGO, 317 Dundas St W, 25 and under free, Adults $30, One-year pass $35
Nuit Blanche (all night) September 23 at 7:00 PM - September 24 at 7:00 AM, Multiple locations, Free
Traces of Abstraction: 1958-2020 Until October 14, 2023, Corkin Gallery, 7 Tank House Lane, Free
Her Blood Spoke: Joscelyn Gardner, Kara Springer, Alberta Whittle Until October 29, Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), 317 Dundas St W, 25 and under free, Adults $30, One-year pass $35
Cities in Flux Until December 3, AGO, 317 Dundas St W, 25 and under free, Adults $30, One-year pass $35
Sarindar Dhaliwal: When I grow up I want to be a namer of paint colours Until January 7, 2024, AGO, 317 Dundas St W, 25 and under free, Adults $30, One-year pass $35
Re-Mixing African Photography: Kelani Abass, Mallory Lowe Mpoka and Abraham Oghobase Until January 7, 2024, AGO, 317 Dundas St W, 25 and under free, Adults $30, One-year pass $35
PERFORMANCE
The Master Plan (adaptation of the book Sideways: The City Google Couldn’t Buy) September 5 - October 1, various showings, Streetcar Crowsnest - Guloien Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave, $50
The Waltz September 6 -17, various showings, Factory Theatre - Mainspace Theatre, 125 Bathurst St, Pick Your Price: $0 | $20 | $40 | $60 | $80
She the Company Presents: The Sole Her Experience September 13 & 15, 8:00 - 11:00 PM, 918 Bathurst: Culture, Arts, Media & Education Centre, 918 Bathurst St, $40
speaking of sneaking September 19 - October 1, various showings, Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander St, $10
The Last Epistle of Tightrope Time September 19 – October 15, 2023, various showings, Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave
asses.masses September 22 - September 26, various showings, The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St W, Pick Your Price: $15 | $30 | $45 | $60
Topdog/Underdog September 22 - October 8, various showings, Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkley St, $29 - $99
Fall for Dance North: 9th Annual Festival September 26 - October 7, 2023, various showings, multiple locations
work.txt September 27 - September 29, 8:00 PM, The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St W, Pick Your Price: $15 | $30 | $45 | $60
Wildwoman October 5 - October 29, various showings, Soulpepper Theatre, 50 Tank House Lane, $25-$65
A Poem for Rabia October 17 – November 12, various showings, Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, General $35-$65 | Arts Workers $25 | Students $15
The Next Stage Festival (presented by Toronto Fringe) October 18 - 29, various showings, Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander Street
The Guide to Being Fabulous October 24 - November 12, various showings, Soulpepper Theatre, 50 Tank House Lane, $25-$65
MUSIC
Latin Swing Orchestra September 9, 7:00 - 11:55 PM, Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St W, $33
Philip Sayce September 9, 8:30 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $25, 19+
Canciones y Cuentos: An Afternoon of Song and Story September 10, Doors at 3:30 PM, 918 Bathurst St, Basic Ticket: $35 | Supporter Ticket: $100 | Sponsor Ticket: $500, All ages
SKÁLD, Raphael Weinroth Browne September 10, Doors at 6:30 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $35
Madball, Death Before Dishonour, Northern Hit Squad & Rust September 10, 6:30 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $28, 19+
Ari Abdul with Deadbeat Girl September 11, Doors at 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $31
Indiecan Entertainment Annual TIFF Party feat. Live Music from Lisa McEwen, Emma Reynolds, Laura Tremblay September 11, Doors at 7:30 PM, Free, 19+
Martin Loomer and his Orange Devils September 11, 7:30 PM, Monarch, 12 Clinton St, $15
Kula Shaker September 11, 8:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $29, 19+
Humid Sun Release Show: Masahiro Takahashi w/ Blake Howard, Bram Gielen, Brodie West, Joseph Shabason, Michael Davidson and Ryan Driver. September 12, 8:00 pm, Tranzac - Main Hall, 292 Brunswick Ave, $20
PILE w/ Life in Vacuum and Ace Of Wands September 12, 8:30 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $20, 19+
Josh Cole Trio September 12, 9:30 - 11:30 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Katherine Marilyn Marie Wilson with Malory and Melanie & Myke September 13, 7:30 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $10, 19+
The Slaps w/ The Converts, Super Genius September 13, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $15, 19+
BOYSCOTT w/ HEAVEN FOR REAL September 13, 8:00 pm, The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $15 adv
Music by Harry and Furlong September 13, 9:30 - 11:30 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave., PWYC
New Friends September 14, Doors at 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $28, 19+
Oracle Sisters September 14, 7:00 pm, Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $22 adv
PULSE Presents: Stories from the Front Lines of Music and Medicine September 14, 7:30 - 11:00 PM, 918 Bathurst St, $20-30
Joel Haynes Quartet September 14, 8:00 - 10:00 PM, Hirut Cafe and Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave, $15 cash
Zeus September 14, 9:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $25, 19+
An Evening with François Houle September 14, 9:30 - 11:30 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Fame on Fire w/ Kingdom Collapse September 15, Doors at 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $29, All ages
Joel Haynes Quartet September 15, 8:00 - 10:00 PM, Hirut Cafe and Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave, $20 cash
Tomb Mold, Undeath & Outer Heaven September 15, 8:30 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St. W, $25, 19+
Cosmic Country for Communists September 15, 9:30 - 11:30 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Daniel Barnes & Girma Woldemichael Ethio Jazz September 16, all day, Hirut Cafe and Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave, $20 cash
THE M.A.S. PROJECT W/ CINZIA & THE ECLIPSE & MADHOUSE September 16, 7:00 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W, $17
Heavy Head w/ Big Things, Julien Kelland September 16, 8:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $14, 19+
Heillig/St-Laurent Duo September 17, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Hirut Cafe and Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave, $15 cash
Canadian Snare Drum Project Presents: Ryan Scott: 15 New Works September 17, 7:00 - 11:00 PM, 918 Bathurst St., PWYC
Corook September 17, 7:00 pm, The Great Hall - Longboat Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $20, 19+
Rebecca Hennessy’s Makeshift Island September 17, 7:30 - 9:30 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave, PWYC, 19+
NPNP Trio "Eejungmi (live) Record Release September 17, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $15
Madison Cunningham September 18, 7:00 PM, The Great Hall - Main Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $30 19+
Jalen Ngonda September 18, 8:00 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $20, 19+
Polaris Music Prize Gala (presented by CBC Music) September 19, 8:00 PM, Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St, $51.90
John Craigie w/ special guest Taylor Rae September 19, 7:00 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $24, 19+
Bully September 19, 7:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St. W., $23, 19+
Claud w/ special guest Lutalo September 19, Doors at 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $32, All Ages
Sierra September 19, 7:00 PM, Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $20 adv
AVEY TARE W/ KATIE MCBRIDE September 19, 8:00 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W, $20, 19+
Djunah September 19, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern,12 Clinton St, $17, 19+
Marilyn Lerner Presents Special Appearances September 19, 9:30 - 11:30 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave
Toronto Klezmer Society Epic Klezmer Jam September 20, 9:30 - 11:30 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
MAY ERLEWINE September 20, 7:00 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W, $20, 19+
VENUS FEST September 21 - 23, 7:00 PM, IT’S OK* STUDIOS, 468 Queen St W, 3 Day wristband: $40 adv/ $45 door, 19+
GODFLESH September 21, 8:30 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $33, 19+
Icon for Hire September 22, 7:30 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $20, 19+
The Big Sound September 22, 10:00 PM, The Great Hall - Main Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $25
Nightmares on Wax September 22, Doors at 10:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $47, 19+
Chat Pile September 23, 7:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $25, 19+
Kid Quill September 23, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $23, 19+
Twin Parks: A Celebration of Thorncliffe and Flemingdon September 23, 8:00 - 11:00 PM, Tanzac - Main Hall, $25
Beverly Taft Trio September 24, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Hirut Cafe and Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave, $15 Cash Cover
Inertia Presents: Igorrr, Melt Banana, Otto Von Schirach September 24, 7:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $32, 19+
Jesse Jo Stark September 24, 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $20, 19+
Mick Flannery September 24, 7:00 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, 19+
Terry Jones September 24, 7:30 - 9:30 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave, PWYC, 19+
Four 30 Quartet September 24, 8:00 - 10:00 PM, Hirut Cafe and Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave, $20 Cash Cover
Beverly Taft Trio September 25, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Hirut Cafe and Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave, $15 Cash Cover
Tom the Mail Man September 26, 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $26, All Ages
Nick Fraser Presents September 26, 9:30 - 11:30 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Joshua Radin September 27, 8:00 PM, The Great Hall - Main Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $30 - $100
Shoreline 3 / Bear Bell – double album release September 27, 8:00 - 11:00 PM, Tranzac - Main Hall, 292 Brunswick Ave
Quincy Bullen: Family Affair September 27, 8:00 PM, Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St W, $20 - $35
Alessandro Cortini September 27, 7:30 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St. W., $25, 19+
Shabazz Palaces September 28, 7:00 PM, The Great Hall - Main Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $25, 19+
Steve Koven Trio September 28, 8:00 - 10:00 PM, Hirut Cafe and Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave, $15 Cash Cover
Son Rompe Pera Live in Toronto September 28, 8:00 PM, Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St W, $44
Islands September 28, 8:00 PM , Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $20, 19+
Christian French September 29, 6:30 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $35, All Ages
NODISCO. September 29, 7:00 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W, $29, 19+
Union Duke September 29, 8:00 PM , Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $20,19+
The Press September 29, 8:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $17, 19+
The Ryan Driver Sextet September 29, 9:30 - 11:30 PM, Tanzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
AMI 8 September 30, 6:30 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W, 19+
Don Naduriak Quintet September 30, 8:00 - 10:00 PM, Hirut Cafe and Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave, $20 Cash Cover
Ratboys September 30, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $23, 19+
Toronto Funk, Soul & RnB Music Festival September 30, 8:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $23
Rival Consoles September 30, 8:30 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $35, 19+
Sour Guts Listening Party & Dance Night September 30, 9:30 PM, Dance Cave, $20, 19+
Fiddlehead w/ Restraining Order, Gumm, & Best Wishes October 1, 1:30 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $25, 19+
Bill Wood & Burke Carroll October 1, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Phabo October 1, 7:00 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W, $20
Activity w/ Praises, Silks October 1, 7:30 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $14 19+
Kneecap October 1, 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W., $29, All Ages
BECCA MANCARI W/ SUPPORT FROM WILBY October 1, 7:00 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W, $18
MIYA FOLICK, BABEBEE October 2, 7:00 PM, The Great Hall - Main Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $30, All ages
Sam Tompkins October 3, 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $35, 19+
Mapache October 3, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $18, 19+
Peripheral Vision October 3, 9:30 - 11:30 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Cam Cole October 3, 7:00 PM , Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $20, 19+
CHAI October 4, 8:00 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $30 ,19+
Omega Mighty October 4, 7:00 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W, $11, 19+
SCOWL October 4, 7:30 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $22, 19+
Zulu & Soul Glo October 5, 7:30 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $23, All ages
Joan Smith & the Jane Does 'Do Me Some Harm' Album Release Party October 5, 8:00 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $17, 19+
Project Nowhere presents MOTHER TONGUES 'Love In A Vicious Way' Record Release Party w/ JANE INC., ROACH; Visuals by CARSON TEAL; LATE NIGHT AFTERPARTY w/ DJ OGQ October 5, 7:30 PM, The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $15 adv/ $50 early bird festival pass
Orson Wilds - EP Release w/ Sean Watson Graham, Rikashay October 5, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $14
Hemlocke Springs October 5, 8:00 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W, $25, 19+
The Pharcyde October 5, 7:00 PM, Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne St, $50 - $70, 19+
Ralph w/ Tedy October 6, 7:00 PM, Longboat Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $33, 19+
Two Lanes October 6, 7:00 PM, Longboat Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $27, 19+
Cuban Friday with Marta Elena + DJ Suave + Sarita Leyva! October 6, 7:00 PM, Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St W, $28, 19+
Neon Bloom with The Black Void, The Converts and Fighting Chance October 6, 8:00 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $15, 19+
MYST MILANO 'Beyond The Uncanny Valley' Record Release Party w/ SLASH NEED, QUARTERBACK; Visuals by DRIFTNOTE; LATE NIGHT AFTERPARTY w/ DJ CLUB SO October 6, 7:30 PM, Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $15 adv/ $50 early bird festival pass
Sorry Girls w/ Essie Watts, Meagan Aversa October 6, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $15, 19+
Aluna October 6, 10:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $33 19+
BassKase CHI->TO Throwdown October 6, 9:30 - 11:30 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 289 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Clela Errington and Barbara Lynch October 7, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 289 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Salsa Saturday: Lula All Stars + DJ Van Gogh + Shum de Salsa! October 7, 7:00 PM, Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St W, $33 19+
Kirk Diamond & Finn "DREAD" Album Release Concert October 7, 7:00 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W, $23
Project Nowhere presents WEIRD NIGHTMARE w/ BREEZE, SHAM FAMILY LATE NIGHT AFTERPARTY w/ DOWNWARD SPIRAL DJ October 7, 7:30 PM, Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $15 adv/ $50 early bird festival pass
Wasagas, Jukeez & JCI October 7, 7:30 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $10
YAM HAUS X SAWYER October 8, 7:00 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W., $29
mssv (mike baggetta + stephen hodges + mike watt) October 8, 7:00 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $20
Geese w/ PACKS October 8, 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $31, All ages
The Nilan Perera Trio + guests October 8, 10:00 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 289 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Maude Latour, Devon Again October 10, 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $36, All ages
MURPHY’S LAW, THE RUMJACKS, THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS October 10, 7:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $33 19+
Prep October 11, 7:00 PM, The Great Hall - Main Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $29.20
Shawn James October 11, 7:00 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $25
Cal Scruby October 11, 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $35 , All ages
The Brodie West Quintet October 11, 7:00 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 289 Brunswick Ave
Shiadanni October 11, 8:00 PM, Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $15 adv
Tep No October 12, 8:00 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $23
Chris Farren October 12, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $27, 19+
Liam St. John "Stripped Back" Fall Tour ’23 October 12, 8:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $15, 19+
Cece Coakley October 13, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $18, 19+
Dom Louis October 13, 8:00 PM, The Great Hall - Main Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $20
Blue Hawaii, Izzy Camina October 13, 8:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $18, 19+
Matt Holubowski October 13, 8:30 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $20
Yes No Wave Canadian Tour, curated by Aki Onda and Wok the Rock October 13, 918 Bathurst St
Fucked Up October 14, 8:30 PM , Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $23
The Brook & The Bluff with Bendigo Fletcher October 14, 8:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $29, 19+
DRAAG ME w/ Chanel Beads October 14, 6:30 PM, The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $15 adv
Fergus Hambleton October 15, 2:30 PM, Tranzac - Southern Cross Lounge, 289 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Superheaven October 15, 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $36, 19+
GAIDAA October 15, 8:00 PM, Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $20
Sextile October 15, 8:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $23, 19+
Eric Nam w/ alexander stewart October 16, 7:00 PM, History, from $80.95
Margo Cilker October 17, 7:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $20, 19+
Gord Bamford October 17, 7:00 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $45
Genesis Owusu October 17, 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $35, All ages
Soft Machine October 17, 8:00 PM, Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $37 adv
The Mary Wallopers October 18, 6:30 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $26
Tré Burt October 18, 7:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $20, 19+
MODO-LIVE & STAY LATE Present: demxntia - Whatever Happens, Happens Tour October 18, 7:30 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $20, 19+
MK.GEE October 18, 8:00 PM, The Great Hall - Main Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $22
SMALula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St W, BLACK: 10 YEARS OF LIMITS OF DESIRE -SUPPORT CLAIRE GEORGE October 18, 8:00 PM, The Great Hall - Main Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $20
MODEL/ACTRIZ October 18, 8:00 PM, The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $16 adv
PONY GOLD with Sleepy Jean October 19, 6:30 PM, Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave, Advance $10, Doors $15
Cat Clyde October 19, 7:00 PM, Rivoli, $27, 19+
The Ocean Blue October 19, 8:00 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $25, 19+
Will Butler + Sister Squares October 19, 8:00 pm, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $25, 19+
Duff Thompson w/ Steph Green, Big Thyme October 20, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $12, 19+
Chalk Circle October 20, 8:30 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $25
Sam Gellaitry October 20, 10:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $40, 19+
Gilla Band w/ Bambara October 21, 7:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $25, 19+
Squirrel Flower w/ Truth Club, Merce Lemon October 21, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $20, 19+
French 79 w/ Terror Jr October 21, 8:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $35, 19+
Vagabon October 22, 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $22, 19+
SKINNY LISTER with Bandaid Brigade and Pet Needs October 24, 6:00 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $21, 19+
Harms Way October 25, 6:30 PM, Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St W, $25, 19+
Planet Giza October 25, 7:00 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W, $29
ŁASZEWO October 25, 7:00 PM, Longboat Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $27
Chris Luno + DJ Poolboi October 25, 8:00 PM, The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $20 adv
Whale and the Wolf October 26, 7:00 PM, Rivoli, 334 Queen St W, $20 Adv / $25 Door
ŁASZEWO October 26, 7:00 PM, Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W, $54
Vinyl Williams w/ Zones October 26, 8:00 PM, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, $15
Krooked Kings w/ Toldeo October 26, 8:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $31, 19+
Cuban Friday with Latin Swing + DJ Trambo + Afro-Latino Dance! October 27, 7:00 PM, Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St W, $28, 19+
Sam Jr. + The John Denver Airport Conspiracy October 27, 8:00 PM, Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, $15 adv
Salsa Saturday: Salseros With Attitude October 28, 7:00 PM, Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St W, $33
Aidan Bissett, Anna Shoemaker October 29, 7:00 PM, Velvet, General Admission: $35 | VIP Meet & Greet: $135, All Ages
Rubblebucket with Dante Elephante October 30, 7:00 PM, Velvet Underground, 508 Queen St W, $37 19+
Spencer Krug October 30, 8:00 PM, Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, $18
Mary Lattimore October 31, 7:00 PM, The Great Hall - Longboat Hall, 1087 Queen St W, $25
COMEDY
Just For Laughs Toronto 2023 September 23 - 30, 2023, various locations and times, $40 - $220 (see website for pass options)
Crimson Wave Sundays, 9:30 PM, Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor St W, $15 Online, $20 at door
Andrew Packer “On Guard” Comedy Special Release Show September 22, 9:00 PM, Comedy Bar Danforth - Main Stage, 2800 Danforth Ave, $25
Nubian Show September 24, 8:30 PM, Yuk Yuk’s, 224 Richmond St W, $29
Serotonin: A Feel Good Comedy Show September 28, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM, Tranzac - Living Room, 289 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
Hirut Hoot Comedy Night September 29, 9:00 - 11:00 PM, Hirut Cafe and Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave, $15 Cash Cover
Junction Comedy Show September 29, 9:00 PM, The Alpine, 2872 Dundas St W, $22 online
Serotonin: A Feel Good Comedy Show October 12, 7:30 - 9:30 PM, Tranzac - Living Room, 289 Brunswick Ave, PWYC
POLITICAL TALKS, RALLIES, ETC
TVO Workers' Strike Picket ongoing until a deal is reached, 2180 Yonge Street
Will the USA and Canada accept Guatemala’s return to democracy? With Grahame Russell of Rights Action September 12, 7:00 PM, Friends (Quaker) House, 60 Lowther Ave (at Bedford), Free
Marcela Rios Tobar: The Struggle for Democracy and Memory in Chile September 14, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Toronto Reference Library - Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, 789 Yonge St, Free
Rally: Global March to End Fossil Fuels September 16, 11:00 am, Queen's Park
Rally: Regularize Everyone! (Migrant Rights Network) September 17, 2:00 PM, Yonge & Bloor
Dais Talks on Anti-Racism: Schooling of Ontario’s Black Youth September 19, 6:00 PM, 1 Nelson Street West, Brampton, Free
Ontario Liberal Leadership Debate September 20, 12:00 PM, 341 Yonge St, Free
Rally: Stop the Ford Government's Privatization of Public Hospitals September 25, 12:00 PM, Queen's Park
Politics in the Park (Richmond Hill) September 26, 2:30 PM, 321 Mill St, Richmond Hill, Free
Rally: March For The Land (First Nations Land Alliance) September 27, 12:00 PM, Grange Park (south of the AGO)
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Community Powwow September 30, TBA, Dufferin Grove Park, Free
Ajamu Baraka: Black Radical Internationalism in the Current Global Crisis October 2, 7:00 PM, Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St, Free
Dais Talks on Anti-Racism: Antisemitism Online and Offline in Canada October 3, 6:00 pm, 20 Dundas St W, Free
Red October: A Conference of Socialist Ideas in Action (Spring Magazine) October 13-14, Wildseed Centre, 24 Cecil St, General $25, Solidarity $54.58, Supporter $107.83, or PYWC
Dais Talks on Anti-Racism: Governing Islamophobic Hate Speech Online October 17, 6:00 PM, 74 Queen St W, Brampton, Free
Cihan Tugal: The Route to Autocracy in Turkey October 26, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Toronto Reference Library - Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, 789 Yonge St, Free
Sex and Ethics Symposium October 27, 2:00 PM, Paul Cadario Conference Centre, 15 King's College Circle, Free
Mexican Monsters: Narco Vampires, Werewolves, Avenging Gods, and Spooky Castles October 30, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Toronto Reference Library - Beeton Hall, 789 Yonge St, Free
Tim O'Brien: America Fantastica October 30, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Toronto Reference Library - Atrium, 789 Yonge St, Free
