October

TO Live Presents “The Storyville Mosquito” by Kid Koala

TO Live presents “The Storyville Mosquito”, a jazz-infused love story about a young mosquito by renowned Canadian DJ and multimedia performer Kid Koala, incorporating miniature sets, live puppetry, cinematography and live music. Coinciding with the presentation, Kid Koala hosts an interactive collaborative workshop where kids can create and film a
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Mirvish Makes a Splash with “Singin’ In The Rain”

Mirvish Productions’ “Singin’ In The Rain” will be sure to “Make ‘Em Laugh” at the Princess of Wales Theatre this Fall. Based on Gene Kelly’s classic movie musical, the stage design for this production includes over 14,000 litres of water on stage every night! Mirvish’s “Singin’ In The Rain” When:
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The Immersive Robert Munsch Experience Covers 270-Degrees

The Immersive Robert Munsch Experience is an indoor immersive visual and auditory 270-degrees experience for children and parents alike. The 45-minute immersive storytelling event showcases four classic Robert Munsch stories. Parents will love this opportunity to share classic stories from their childhood in a fun and immersive setting that will
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Immersive King Tut
Immersive King Tut Unravels Myth and Legends

Unravel myth and legends at Immersive King Tut, making its Canadian debut in Toronto. The groundbreaking experience takes you on a mythical journey through the Egyptian afterlife. 100 years ago, the tomb of “The Boy King” was discovered and now you can celebrate the anniversary by venturing into the Valley
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FanExpo Canada Day Out
Getting Nerdy on a Day Out as FanExpo Canada Returns

Originally published October 25, 2021 I have been married to a full-fledged nerd for over 15 years. Yet I had never been to FanExpo Canada, or any pop-culture convention or exposition, until now. Inevitably, it was our daughter’s interest in it that got us out of the house and into
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AGO Fall Virtual Program
The AGO Fall Virtual School Program Is Back In Session!

The Art Gallery of Ontario’s Fall Virtual School Program is back, live-broadcasting every Monday to Friday over Zoom. It is FREE for parents, guardians, students and teachers, and every day brings something new and exciting. Each 30-minute live session features a discussion about an artwork, some art-making and a mindfulness
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Immersive Klimt Revolution Gives Viewers a Viennese Kiss

There are some famous paintings in famous museums that are much smaller and less spectacular in real life (looking at you, Mona Lisa!). However, Gustav Klimt’s most-renowned work, The Kiss, is not one of them. I once had the pleasure of seeing it in its full grandeur in Belvedere Castle
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Pulse Topology
Pulse Topology Lights Up The Bentway Through Touch-Less Technology

Pulse Topology, an interactive light and sound art installation by Mexican-Canadian media artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, is on at The Bentway throughout October. The Bentway is a community event space and recreational area under the Gardiner Expressway in the west end of Toronto’s downtown core, connecting the Fort York National Historic
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Scouts Canada Hosts a Free Youth Sustainability Panel

Join Scouts Canada at their free online Youth Sustainability Panel, amplifying young voices to engage and inspire the next generation. It brings together teenage sustainability leaders with young people across Canada to explore youth leadership and sustainable action. Working collectively towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, its aim is
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The Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors Are Finally Home Again!
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors Are Finally Home Again!

After living and playing in a bubble for the 2020/21 season, both here in Toronto and in Florida, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors are finally home again and they’re ready to get rowdy for their eager fans. The Scotiabank Arena has been cleared to allow full capacity, but please
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