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Sunday might be the day of rest for some, but you shouldn’t sleep in too late with all these great events going on in the city today, October 6.
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The Band’s Visit
What: Mirvish brings the Canadian premier of The Band’s Visit, described as a beautiful and poignant story that explores the unspoken longing and connection we strive to share with each other, even as we reach across the cultural and national divides that may separates us.
When: Now until October 20
Time: Varies per performance
Where: Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street
Admission: Starts at $49 and available online
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Cirque du Soleil’s ALEGRIA
What: Iconic Alegría is reinterpreted in a renewed version to share its timeless story once more. The classic power struggle of old meets new is reinterpreted for today’s cultural pulse. Led by an intangible wind of change, an emerging movement strives to shake the established order, instilling hope and renewal to bring light to a world in perfect harmony. Alegría energizes the audience with a joyful spirit for a brighter and more inspiring tomorrow.
When: Now until November 24
Time: Varies per performance
Where: Under the Big Top, Ontario Place
Admission: Starts at $70 and available online
Buffer Festival
What: If you have a deep and powerful love for online content and the people who make it, this is the event for you. Buffer Festival is the world’s largest international digital-first film festival. Curating and celebrating video premieres from acclaimed digital creators, come see theatrical screenings, red carpets, educational keynotes, and awards.
When: October 4 to 6
Time: 10 am to 10 pm
Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St W
Admission: Admission varies on event, available online
Fall for Dance North
What: Experience a striking line-up of 12 works from 11 of the world’s most innovative dance companies across 3 unique programs at Meridian Hall and Ryerson Theatre, featuring a special focus on international Indigenous artists.
When: Now until October 6
Time: Various times
Where: Meridian Hall,
Admission: $15, available online
29Rooms
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What: The highly Instagrammable and groundbreaking 29Rooms is making its way to Toronto this fall. Brought to you by the makers behind Refinery29, 29Rooms is an immersive collaboration between visionaries and brands in the fields of art, activism, style, and technology to bring you 29 experiences under one roof.
When: Now until October 6
Where: Exhibition Place (Queen Elizabeth Building), 100 Princes’ Blvd.
Price: Tickets are available online for $34 to $49
FEELOSOPHY Studio
What: Join FEELOSOPHY Studio for a week of full feels, flow, connection, community, contact, and conversation in an awesome pop up at Toronto’s shipping container village, Stackt. Take classes from founder Ash Brodeur and instructors in the city, as well as live music and DJs.
When: Now until October 9
Time: Various times
Where: Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St
Admission: Drop-in for $22, unlimited pass $44, available online
15th Annual Art Walk
What: Over 50 businesses will feature the works of local artists. Works will be displayed in storefront windows and establishments along Yonge Street between Lawrence Avenue and Yonge Boulevard. The public will then be invited to vote for the “People’s Choice Award” for Best Merchant Display.
When: Now until October 24
Time: Runs throughout the day
Where: Along Yonge Street between Lawrence Avenue
Admission: Free
Halloween Haunt
What: Face your fears when darkness falls as Canada’s Wonderland is transformed from a “theme park” into a “scream park” during Halloween Haunt. Experience the thrills of your favourite rides at night and the frights awaiting you in our terrifying haunted attractions and shows.
When: Now until October 27
Time: 7 pm to 12 am
Where: Canada’s Wonderland, 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive
Admission: Tickets start at $31.99, available online
Legends of Horror
What: Casa Loma’s Legends of Horror is back, and is about to haunt your dreams… and days. The immersive theatrical interpretation of all of the classic horror figures will take you through a spooky, one-hour, two-kilometre self-guided walking tour that starts from the lower gardens of Casa Loma, through its terrifying tunnels and dark places never before open to the public.
When: Now until October 31
Time: Evenings from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace
Price: Tickets start at $40 online and $45 at the door
JAWS at Cinesphere
What: Where’s going to need a bigger Cinesphere — if such a thing was even possible. When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community, it’s up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. Watch the iconic movie on the biggest screen in town.
When: Sunday, October 6
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Cinesphere, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W
Admission: $15, available online
Bon Iver concert
What: See folk-rock heroes Bon Iver perform at Scotiabank Arena this fall. Justin Vernon and the rest of the band will be joined by Canadian artist Feist. It’ll be an evening of incredible musicianship and classic songs.
When: Sunday, October 6
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay Street
Admission: Available tickets start at $309, available online
Esprit Orchestra Presents: I Hit My Head and Everything Changed
What: See the Esprit Orchestra perform their show I Hit My Head and Everything Changed, complete with dynamic light and visual projections designed by visual artist Moira Ness. Following the show, the Canada Council Molson Prize in the Arts will also be awarded.
When: Sunday, October 6
Time: 8 pm
Where: Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street W
Admission: $20, available online
Of Mice & Men at Lee’s Palace
What: Of Mice & Man is performing at Lee’s Palace with For the Fallen Dreams, Thousand Below, and Bloodbather. It will be a very heavy good time.
When: Sunday, October 6
Time: 6 pm
Where: Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor Street W
Admission: $25.50, available online
Tang Ina: A Staged Reading
What: Tang Ina is a play about exhaustion. Follow the story of Nina and Lolet who come from very different worlds but find common ground in their struggle as Filipinas in Canada. The play explores the incredible efforts that Filipino women take on to support their families and community.
When: Sunday, October 6
Time: 2:30 pm
Where: Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave
Admission: Free, register online
Avril Lavigne “Head Above Water” Tour
What: Say see you later boy to what other plans you had tonight. It’s the Canadian musical queen of the soft pop, Avril Lavigne. See her perform songs from her new album on the latest stop of her Head Above Water tour.
When: Sunday, October 6
Time: 8 pm
Where: Meridian Hall, 1 Front St E
Admission: Tickets start at 54.25, available online
Study and Go Abroad Fair
What: Explore Your Future! Learn how you can study abroad for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree/diploma or certificate program. Meet with almost 100 top universities from around the world to learn about admission requirements, scholarships, and much more. Visit the Travel Zone for work abroad, volunteering and language travel.
When: Sunday, October 6
Time: Expo from 1 – 5 pm; feature seminar starts at 12 noon
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
Admission: Free
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