05/10/2016 00:00:00 The Summoned Downtown $50 - $59

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24edCev Following the death of a billionaire tech visionary, the most important people in his life are summoned to an airport hotel for the reading of his will. They know to expect the unexpected, but what transpires is nothing short of a paradigm shift in the very fabric of these characters' lives, the nature of mortality and the future of technology. Directed by Richard Rose Starring John Bourgeois, Rachel Carins, Fabrizio Fliippo, Kelli Fox, Maggie Huculak

05/10/2016 00:00:00 A City Transformed: Images of Istanbul Then and Now Central East $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Y0kWDj A City Transformed: Images of Istanbul Then and Now gives North American audiences unprecedented access to the private collection of Turkish art philanthropist Ömer M. Koç. Nearly 70 photographs, albums, and panoramas from Koç's collection present the architecture, monuments, and people of this historic city from the 1850s to early 1900s. New photographs and digital animations by acclaimed Turkish artist Murat Germen offer startling contrasts in era, scale, and scope. Germen's dazzling cityscapes convey the heady pace — and price — of urban development in a city long revered for its historic character. A City Transformed will be a Primary Exhibition in this year's Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.

05/10/2016 00:00:00 ‘So Long Lives This': Celebrating Shakespeare, 1616-2016 Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24edzj5 The year 2016 marks 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare. To honour this milestone, the Fisher Library is holding an exhibition that explores the rich printed history of Shakespeare, and features the only Canadian-held copy of the celebrated 1623 First Folio on display. With almost 60 books on display - running chronologically from 1548 to 2010 - the exhibition features early source material such as Holinshed's Chronicles (1587) and Plutarch's Lives (1579) along with a range of Renaissance genres and forms, from maps to bibles to works of poetry, anatomy and heraldry. Later editions of Shakespeare and experiments with his works will also be prominently featured in the exhibition and accompanying catalogue.

05/10/2016 00:00:00 Outsiders: American Photography and Film, 1950s – 1980s Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Y0kXXZ Documenting American life in all its startling complexity and diversity, the photographers and filmmakers featured in the AGO's latest exhibition present compelling images of individuals and communities on the perceived margins of society. Featuring over 200 works, the exhibition includes photographs by Diane Arbus, Garry Winogrand, Danny Lyon, Nan Goldin, the anonymous visitors of Casa Susanna and experimental films by Kenneth Anger, Marie Menken, Shirley Clarke, Robert Frank and Alfred Leslie. These images portray musicians, protesters, cross-dressers, bike gangs, politicians and socialites, individuals both at odds and united, against a backdrop of rapid social change.

05/10/2016 00:00:00 The Great War Central East

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24edAU4 In 1914 many cultures struggle to be heard in the national dialogue, but British Canada is still a well-fed bulldog with a loud bark. When war looms in Europe, the loyal colony musters a tenth of its people to defend the Empire. VideoCabaret's award- winning ensemble conjures the battlefront and the home front with the trench-humour of soldiers, the follies of leaders, and the tragic farce of warfare. This fantastic show has won the Dora Award for Outstanding New Play!

05/10/2016 00:00:00 "Unseen, To Be Seen" by Tong Lam Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Y0kXXT Presented by the Goethe-Institut Part of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival This project juxtaposes four new images of spectacle and surveillance from seemingly unrelated contexts to explore the question of information and state power. From the hidden anti-Soviet surveillance infrastructures of the Cold War in Berlin and Beijing respectively to near-identical subway cars with awe-inspiring photographs of the “dear leaders” and a Microsoft commercial announcing the availability of new security updates in Pyongyang and Berlin respectively, it seems that we are living in an information society where the more we see, the less we know.

05/10/2016 00:00:00 Coming to Life Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24edzj2 Art captivates and engage us, can can reveal to us the activating force of our own attention. Curator Devan Patel has put together a collection of paintings and sculpture by a variety of Toronto-based contemporary artists that work with compelling aesthetics, processes, and media. With artworks that blend the lines of abstraction and representation, of the imaginary and real life, of memories and the future - 'Coming to Life' shares a view of contemporary art that reflects great possibility, talent, and vision. Whether through optical effects, vivid colours, layered imagery, deep narrative, phenomenal detail, or dream-like abstraction each of these works of art has a unique way of coming to life through our insight and experience.

05/10/2016 00:00:00 WOMB by Marie-Josée Roy Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Y0kWn3 The Thompson Landry Gallery is extremely proud to present WOMB, a dynamic new solo exhibition, presenting 40 new works by multi-disciplinary artist Marie-Josée Roy. Within her subject's grey chrysalis, the artist masterfully depicts their struggle to emerge from being bound by metal, leaving behind their protective cocoons. Roy's figures metamorphosize into magnificent metallic human-butterflies. Continuing her long-lasting dialogue with industrial aluminium and steel, Roy plays on the strength of her chosen medium, using its permanence to depict the transitory nature of existence. Seemingly as light as a feather, her works illustrate life as movement, in the process, sculpting the genesis of mankind.

05/10/2016 00:00:00 The Odd Couple Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24edATU Neil Simon's legendary exploration of the relationship between fastidious Felix and his sloppy roommate Oscar is one of the most iconic and enduring pieces of 20th-century American comedy. Founding Member Diego Matamoros and Artistic Director Albert Schultz reprise the title roles as the suddenly single pals who become roommates with hilariously disastrous results.

05/10/2016 00:00:00 The Testament of Mary Central East

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Y0kXHz In this challenging and imaginative solo play, acclaimed author Colm Tóibín paints a breathtakingly intimate, raw and humanizing depiction of one of the most beloved figures in history. Riveting and lyrical, The Testament of Mary reimagines the last days of Jesus as only a mother can. Featuring Soulpepper Founding Member Nancy Palk.

05/10/2016 00:00:00 Botticelli in the Fire & Sunday in Sodom Central East

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24edziY A double-bill by Jordan Tannahill. This pair of world premiere works by Governor General's Award-winning playwright Jordan Tannahill – one of the most exciting voices in Canadian theatre - present joyfully apocryphal re-tellings of two momentous events: one historic, one mythic.

05/10/2016 00:00:00 How Black Mothers Say I Love You Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Y0kXHx Award-winning playwright Trey Anthony presents How Black Mothers Say I Love You, a raw and honest portrayal of the difficult choices many mothers have made for their families. Featuring a cast of outstanding actors and an award-winning production team, the play will make its world premiere on May 7.

05/10/2016 00:00:00 Along for the Ride -- photography by Simeon Posen Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24edAn9 Along for the Ride -- an exhibit of photography by Simeon Posen Sim Posen has been fascinated by the brash excitement and engineering marvels of the midway since he was a young boy and for the last seventeen years he has explored this by photographing the rides and their spinning lights, recording their patterns of movement as they weave lines across the night sky. Using a Pentax with 400 film, Posen has achieved a way for us to experience the sensation of speed and motion of a still image. Part of the city-wide Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.

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05/09/2016 Italian Contemporary Film Festival Junior Downtown $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1SE7GRh Come and join the Italian Contemporary Film Festival in an annual celebration of the best in cinema for children called ‘ICFF Junior'! The festival focuses specifically on top-quality programming for all children aged 8 to 18, including schools, community groups, and families. ICFF Junior enriches school curriculum, promotes cinema as an integral part of any healthy education, and stimulates young creative minds with new ideas and future possibilities in the filmmaking industry. The program includes feature films, documentaries and animations, and also provides educators with an alternative teaching method that respects a variety of learning styles.

05/09/2016 World War II V-E Day Ceremony and Concert Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1NHSDZW V-E (Victory in Europe) Day, May 8, 1945 marks the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces. It thus marked the end of World War II in Europe. May 8, 1945 was declared the official day of celebration in Canada, with the City of Toronto organizing concerts, parades, religious services, and fireworks in the parks. All members of the public are invited join World War II veterans, elected officials and representatives from the Allied countries as we pay tribute to the sacrifices and courage that ensured our freedom.

05/09/2016 Downsview Park Stewardship - Tree Planting Northwest Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1SE7JfU We work to restore natural areas through activities like tree planting, mulching, wildlife surveys, seed collection and invasive species removal. This week we will be focused on growing our urban forest through tree planting. We will be active outside, please bring clothes that can get dirty. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required and a water bottle is recommended. Downsview Park provides tools, training, sunscreen and bug spray. All ages are welcome but all participants under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

05/09/2016 Music Mondays: Pianist Su Jeon Higuera Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1NHSFRG Join us at midday for an intriguing program of “Night Music.” Acclaimed by the Winnipeg Free Press as a “dynamo pianist”, Dr. Su Jeon Higuera, a graduate of The Juilliard School, l'Université de Montréal and The Glenn Gould School performs works by Heather Schmidt, Grieg, Chopin and the ever popular Beethoven “Moonlight” Sonata.

05/09/2016 00:00:00 Pour Boy Monday Night Trivia Central West $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1SE7JfS Group trivia with a variety of questions. music, science, geography in all areas of trivial matters. 10% of all sales and group fees go to Horizon Children Centre.

05/09/2016 00:00:00 Mom and Me: Strolling the ROM Downtown $100 +

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1NHSFB9 With a Museum Educator as your guide, you will explore a different gallery each week and discover extraordinary objects while your little one marvels at the new sights from their stroller or carrier! For adults with children up to 2 years.

05/09/2016 00:00:00 ‘So Long Lives This': Celebrating Shakespeare, 1616-2016 Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1SE7GRd The year 2016 marks 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare. To honour this milestone, the Fisher Library is holding an exhibition that explores the rich printed history of Shakespeare, and features the only Canadian-held copy of the celebrated 1623 First Folio on display. With almost 60 books on display - running chronologically from 1548 to 2010 - the exhibition features early source material such as Holinshed's Chronicles (1587) and Plutarch's Lives (1579) along with a range of Renaissance genres and forms, from maps to bibles to works of poetry, anatomy and heraldry. Later editions of Shakespeare and experiments with his works will also be prominently featured in the exhibition and accompanying catalogue.

05/09/2016 00:00:00 Sharing Dance – Free Dance Classes at Canada's National Ballet School Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1SE7JfQ Ever wanted to learn a fun, professionally-choreographed dance routine but never had the opportunity? Here's your chance! Ahead of Sharing Dance Day (on June 3 @ Yonge-Dundas Square), Canada's National Ballet School is offering three FREE dance classes per week to encourage people of all ages and abilities to learn this year's Sharing Dance Routine. Choreographed by Kevin Ormsby, the Artistic Director of KasheDance, the routine is inspired by Afro-Caribbean culture and set to Jully Black's Sweat of Your Brow. Participants range from 7 years old to 90! Gather your family and friends and get dancing! To learn more about Sharing Dance and to register for FREE classes, please visit: http://ift.tt/1TfLv97.

05/09/2016 00:00:00 The Great War Central East

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1NHSDsZ In 1914 many cultures struggle to be heard in the national dialogue, but British Canada is still a well-fed bulldog with a loud bark. When war looms in Europe, the loyal colony musters a tenth of its people to defend the Empire. VideoCabaret's award- winning ensemble conjures the battlefront and the home front with the trench-humour of soldiers, the follies of leaders, and the tragic farce of warfare. This fantastic show has won the Dora Award for Outstanding New Play!

05/09/2016 00:00:00 Coming to Life Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1SE7GAV Art captivates and engage us, can can reveal to us the activating force of our own attention. Curator Devan Patel has put together a collection of paintings and sculpture by a variety of Toronto-based contemporary artists that work with compelling aesthetics, processes, and media. With artworks that blend the lines of abstraction and representation, of the imaginary and real life, of memories and the future - 'Coming to Life' shares a view of contemporary art that reflects great possibility, talent, and vision. Whether through optical effects, vivid colours, layered imagery, deep narrative, phenomenal detail, or dream-like abstraction each of these works of art has a unique way of coming to life through our insight and experience.

05/09/2016 00:00:00 The Odd Couple Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1NHSFku Neil Simon's legendary exploration of the relationship between fastidious Felix and his sloppy roommate Oscar is one of the most iconic and enduring pieces of 20th-century American comedy. Founding Member Diego Matamoros and Artistic Director Albert Schultz reprise the title roles as the suddenly single pals who become roommates with hilariously disastrous results.

05/09/2016 00:00:00 The Testament of Mary Central East

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1SE7JfO In this challenging and imaginative solo play, acclaimed author Colm Tóibín paints a breathtakingly intimate, raw and humanizing depiction of one of the most beloved figures in history. Riveting and lyrical, The Testament of Mary reimagines the last days of Jesus as only a mother can. Featuring Soulpepper Founding Member Nancy Palk.

05/08/2016 Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1QF9uak The Toronto Blue Jays are hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Rogers Centre. Come out and show your support for the home team. Let's go Blue Jays!

05/08/2016 Mother's Day Chocolate Workshop Central West $40 - $49

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1rF166J Love your mum? Mum loves chocolate? Then our hands-on chocolate workshop is the answer this Mother's Day! What to Expect: • Taste and learn about different chocolates • Roll your own lavender-infused chocolate truffles • Take home your hand-made treats • Happy times for all! Book quickly on tastytourstoronto.com as we sell out every year!

05/08/2016 Great Balls of Fire Central West

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1QF9t6x On Sunday May come celebrate Mother's Day at Famous PEOPLE Players Dine & Dream Theatre with Great Balls of Fire and show your support of Knitted Knockers of Canada. Rock and roll comes alive at Famous PEOPLE Players with Great Balls of Fire this Mother's Day. There will be dancing in the seats during this stunning glow in the dark performance mesmerizes as Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley rise from the dead and rock out to some of their classic hits! Songs from Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, the Beatles, Cindi Lauper, Ray Charles and many more will keep your toes tapping and your hips moving! The performance has been specially modified as a tribute to Breast Cancer.

05/08/2016 Mother's Day Sweets Tour Downtown $30 - $39

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1rF15Qr Spoil your mum with a sweet treat on Toronto's only sweets tour! Book quickly as this event sells out every year. What to Expect: • Guided tour on the history of sweets • Introduction to a variety of sweet stores in Kensington Market • Samples from each location • Discounts at select merchants • Fun yum times for all! Walking difficulty: Easy, 1-3min between stores

05/08/2016 00:00:00 Murder at the ROM - A Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Downtown $30 - $39

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1pOrclV A curator has been murdered and a trail of clues left behind, connected to secrets in the collections. As you solve clues, you will begin to piece together a tale of greed, lust, pride and revenge. There are multiple suspects, one victim and you, the sleuths, must crack a cryptic code left in the curator's appointment book to solve the mystery. On an Urban Capers Scavenger Hunt, you do not collect items, but rather answers to tricky and humourous questions. Teams of two to six compete over the course of two hours. This hunt is designed for adults, but children as young as 10 have participated.

05/08/2016 Kensington Krawl Food Tour Downtown $60 - $69

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Wu8Wvc Taste your way through Toronto's most unique and eclectic neighbourhood on a culinary excursion in Kensington Market. As we stroll, you will learn about the history and heritage of the market, meet local shopkeepers and chefs, and indulge in variety of delicious foods and drinks. What's included? 6 generous food and drink tastings Cost: $60 + taxes For more info and to get tickets, visit savourtoronto.com

05/08/2016 ROMwalks: Whiskey, Wharf and Windmill Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24o4rov Walking through the distillery district discover the commercial, industrial and residential structures built on the borders of the historic town of York that have been adapted for over the last 2 centuries. ROMwalks are walking tours which encompass the diverse aspects of Toronto's vibrant neighbourhoods including history, architecture, arts of all varieties, education and more. Most walks are free and walks go Rain or Shine! Visit: http://ift.tt/212Hi95 for information on all walks including Private Group ROMwalks that are perfect for clubs, community groups, or out-of-town visitors.

05/08/2016 00:00:00 The Summoned Downtown $50 - $59

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Wu8Wv8 Following the death of a billionaire tech visionary, the most important people in his life are summoned to an airport hotel for the reading of his will. They know to expect the unexpected, but what transpires is nothing short of a paradigm shift in the very fabric of these characters' lives, the nature of mortality and the future of technology. Directed by Richard Rose Starring John Bourgeois, Rachel Carins, Fabrizio Fliippo, Kelli Fox, Maggie Huculak

05/08/2016 00:00:00 Damn Yankees Southeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24o4r89 Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory against the New York Yankees. Transformed into the young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he turns the hapless Washington Senators around, only to realize the true worth of the life he's left behind. Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, Damn Yankees is a home-run hit featuring an irreverent sense of humour that is musical comedy at its best. Winner of 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Damn Yankees thrills with songs such as "Heart", "Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO", "Those Were the Good Old Days", and "Whatever Lola Wants."

05/08/2016 00:00:00 A City Transformed: Images of Istanbul Then and Now Central East $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Wu8UU6 A City Transformed: Images of Istanbul Then and Now gives North American audiences unprecedented access to the private collection of Turkish art philanthropist Ömer M. Koç. Nearly 70 photographs, albums, and panoramas from Koç's collection present the architecture, monuments, and people of this historic city from the 1850s to early 1900s. New photographs and digital animations by acclaimed Turkish artist Murat Germen offer startling contrasts in era, scale, and scope. Germen's dazzling cityscapes convey the heady pace — and price — of urban development in a city long revered for its historic character. A City Transformed will be a Primary Exhibition in this year's Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.

05/08/2016 00:00:00 Spotlight on the Collection Exhibit Northwest $1 - $9

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24o4oZL Have you ever wondered about museum objects that are not on display? Our Spotlight exhibit will showcase interesting and rarely seen objects from the Gibson House collection. Gibson family objects that fall outside of the scope and time period of the historic house will also be featured.

05/08/2016 00:00:00 Outsiders: American Photography and Film, 1950s – 1980s Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Wu8WuU Documenting American life in all its startling complexity and diversity, the photographers and filmmakers featured in the AGO's latest exhibition present compelling images of individuals and communities on the perceived margins of society. Featuring over 200 works, the exhibition includes photographs by Diane Arbus, Garry Winogrand, Danny Lyon, Nan Goldin, the anonymous visitors of Casa Susanna and experimental films by Kenneth Anger, Marie Menken, Shirley Clarke, Robert Frank and Alfred Leslie. These images portray musicians, protesters, cross-dressers, bike gangs, politicians and socialites, individuals both at odds and united, against a backdrop of rapid social change.

05/08/2016 00:00:00 Anne Of Green Gables Central West $50 - $59

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24o4qRE Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic story of a red-haired orphan named Anne, for those who aren't familiar with it, follows a young girl who is adopted by a farmer and his sister. Though they hoped for a boy, Anne's sunny charm wins over their hearts, and the hearts of those all around her. Anne of Green Gables, The Musical invites us along on one charming adventure after the next, as Anne stumbles her way through a series of scrapes, makes a bosom friend, and searches for (and finds) several kindred spirits! This family musical version of the story has been in constant production since 1965, making it Canada's longest running musical!

05/08/2016 00:00:00 The Wizard of Oz Central East

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24o4qRy The 50th Anniversary Season at Young People's Theatre (YPT) reaches a crescendo with The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved musicals of the twentieth century. Filled with all the magic and wonder of L. Frank Baum's masterpiece, YPT will offer a refreshing new take on the classic musical, including a number that was cut from the original movie. The Wizard of Oz will be presented on the Mainstage from April 4 to May 15. Recommended for ages 5 & up. Visit http://ift.tt/1VUwbi2 for show times and details.

05/08/2016 00:00:00 ROMwalks City-wide Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24o4qRs ROMwalks are walking tours which encompass the diverse aspects of Toronto's vibrant neighbourhoods including history, architecture, arts of all varieties, education and more. Most walks are free. Also available are Private Group Walks that are perfect for clubs, community groups, or out-of-town visitors. These group walks are arranged specifically for you and can be scheduled for any day and time. The cost is $10 per person with a minimum of 10 people. Call 416.586.8097 for more information about arranging a private group walk. All walking tours are organized by the ROM's Department of Museum Volunteers. Visit: http://ift.tt/212Hi95 for information on all walks.

05/08/2016 00:00:00 The World Premiere of Against Nature / À Rebours Central East $50 - $59

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Wu8UTT The second in a series of music/dance/theatre pieces by James Kudelka (the first being the acclaimed From the House of Mirth), featuring original music by James Rolfe, Libretto by Alex Poch-Goldin and inspired by a book of the same name by author Joris-Karl Huysmans. Laurence Lemieux performs in this beautiful new work with John Hess on piano, Parmela Attariwala on violin and Carina Reeves on cello. "It (the novel Against Nature) is sensuous, celebrating smell, touch, colour, skin, poetry, painting, sex, and home decorating; to the point of decadence. A man, tired of the debauched and decadent world in which he has lived becomes a recluse, and aims to create his own universe within his home." - James Kudelka

05/08/2016 00:00:00 Ballroom Latin Salsa Kids Dance Class Southeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24o4qRn Ballroom Latin and salsa dance class for kids Runs from April 3 to June 5, every Sunday 12:15pm-1:15pm Bring spare flat comfortable shoes Bottle of water Comfortable clothing. Cha cha waltz salsa and jive will be taught in 10 weeks. Performance at the end. Preregistration required.

05/08/2016 00:00:00 Spring Into Summer Art Show & Sale Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Wu8Wes The show features over 100 new & original artworks created in multiple mediums by more than 80 artists. About The Don Valley Art Club: It is one of the oldest and most active art clubs in Toronto and held together by loyal and hardworking artists for over 68 years. Its long term connection with Todmorden Mills began shortly after inception in 1948, when the group gatherings were in a clubhouse on a site nearby. Since that time, the club has grown to include over 180 artists, who bring a wide variety of talents and painting styles to each art show.

05/08/2016 00:00:00 WOMB by Marie-Josée Roy Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24o4oJi The Thompson Landry Gallery is extremely proud to present WOMB, a dynamic new solo exhibition, presenting 40 new works by multi-disciplinary artist Marie-Josée Roy. Within her subject's grey chrysalis, the artist masterfully depicts their struggle to emerge from being bound by metal, leaving behind their protective cocoons. Roy's figures metamorphosize into magnificent metallic human-butterflies. Continuing her long-lasting dialogue with industrial aluminium and steel, Roy plays on the strength of her chosen medium, using its permanence to depict the transitory nature of existence. Seemingly as light as a feather, her works illustrate life as movement, in the process, sculpting the genesis of mankind.

05/08/2016 00:00:00 Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap Central West $50 - $59

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Wu8Weo The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst! Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed. In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner! Suitable for All Ages (10+)

05/08/2016 00:00:00 Botticelli in the Fire & Sunday in Sodom Central East

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24o4osV A double-bill by Jordan Tannahill. This pair of world premiere works by Governor General's Award-winning playwright Jordan Tannahill – one of the most exciting voices in Canadian theatre - present joyfully apocryphal re-tellings of two momentous events: one historic, one mythic.

05/08/2016 00:00:00 How Black Mothers Say I Love You Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Wu8Tj0 Award-winning playwright Trey Anthony presents How Black Mothers Say I Love You, a raw and honest portrayal of the difficult choices many mothers have made for their families. Featuring a cast of outstanding actors and an award-winning production team, the play will make its world premiere on May 7.

05/08/2016 00:00:00 Diversions: Ravinder Rai & Sebastián Benítez Duo Southeast Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/24o4osT Diversions showcases the photographic outcomes of an ongoing artistic dialogue between emerging artists Ravinder Rai and Sebastián Benítez. Engaging in themes of contemporary identity, culture, image, objects, commodification, and sexuality, this exhibition shares a process of awareness and discovery as Rai and Benítez photographically respond to each other's work. Featuring playful and clever self-portraits and still life photographs, this exhibition also incorporates elements of installation and mixed media.

05/08/2016 00:00:00 Ballroom Latin Salsa Dance Central West $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Wu8TiU All ages Ballroom Latin and Salsa Dance practice with Ballroom Dance class included. Runs every Sunday 1:30pm-5pm Cost 10$ per person Music is salsa Latin and ballroom. Some lines dances are included Free parking.