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Weekend Planner: May 26–27, 2012

This weekend, Doors Open Toronto invites you to explore the secrets of Toronto's famous buildings; a performance installation takes you, literally, into the world of Hansel and Gretel; Kensington Market kicks off Pedestrian Sundays; and much more.

Everybody's favourite ginger returns for a one-night performance of Redheaded Stepchild. Photo courtesy of Johnnie Walker.
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Urban Planner: May 25, 2012

In today's UP: Slutwalk's second edition; Raging Asian Women for Girls Rock Camp Toronto; Critical Mass rides; Four Corners IV; and Bronx Cheer's T.O. debut, with Adult Contemporary.

Marchers at last year's inaugural SlutWalk.

Urban Planner: May 24, 2012

Today: jump onto a café table and celebrate the return of RENT; a new play offers 120 ways to tell itself; and funny women will keep you laughing with East Side Represents.

Pieces, a play that's never performed the same way twice, opens tonight. Photo by Fahad Khan.
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Urban Planner: May 23, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: a panel discusses the role of women in local politics in the Annex while a group of comediennes laugh it up on the Danforth, and a Sausage League gathers at Marben Restaurant.

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Urban Planner: May 22, 2012

In today's UP: Elise Legrow and Maylee Todd's sultry sounds at the Drake Underground; the thrumming sounds of lightsaber battles; and three possible Soulpepper shows, with a Home advantage.

Singer Elise Legrow heats up the Drake Underground this evening with an early show (opener Maylee Todd's on at 7 p.m.). Photo courtesy of Sony/ATV.

Long Weekend Planner: May 19–21, 2012

It's a long weekend! For your TO-do list: a circus festival comes to town, Rob Ford gets his own tour, find out why Pluto's planetary status had to go, prepare to get messy with a street-wide paint fight, and more.

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Urban Planner: May 18, 2012

Happening tonight: A Great and Fabulous Display of Realness, the Toronto Underground Cinema turns two years old; and multiple late-night dance parties.

Nina Arsenault is one of the featured performers at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre's "performance intervention" at the ROM's Friday Night Out series tonight. Detail of a photo by Alejandro Santiago.

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Urban Planner: May 17, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival kicks off; a discussion reflects on the legacy of legendary Canadian author, Mordecai Richler; a photo exhibit opens with a new round of artists; and an art exhibition celebrates Toronto architecture.

Act II of Acts of Exposure, a month-long photo exhibition, has its opening reception tonight. Photo by Robert Teteruck.

Urban Planner: May 16, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: catch an evening of shorts with a Mission Impossible theme, support a great cause at the Transforming Faces fundraiser, celebrate the life and work of June Callwood at "It's All About Kindness Day," and rock out to Maps & Atlases' latest release.

Maps & Atlases. Photo by Drew Reynolds.

Urban Planner: May 15, 2012

Today in Toronto: grab your kids and head to a children's reading extravaganza, catch some modern-day chamber music with PROJECT Trio, and celebrate Latin culture at a theatre festival.

PROJECT Trio. Photo courtesy of the performers.

Urban Planner: May 14, 2012

In today's UP: learn about the history of Toronto's theatres, help Shakespeare in the Ruff bring theatre back to the east end's parks, bid farewell to Sandro Perri and Steve Kado, and see more than a dozen comediennes at the Alt Dot.

Sandro Perri plays the Tranzac tonight before heading out on tour.

Weekend Planner: May 12–13, 2012

This weekend, the Mayworks Festival comes to a close, a bird-watching hike celebrates World Migratory Bird Day, The Hockey Sweater come to life with an orchestral performance, a comedy-driven benefit features tons of talent, and more.

This weekend, catch two shows of "The Hockey Sweater" as interpreted by a symphony orchestra. Illustration by Sheldon Cohen.
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Urban Planner: May 11, 2012

In today's UP: sorely missed ex-mayor David Miller hosts an Occupy the Mic town hall; new work at the Mayworks Festival and Festival of New Ideas and Creation, and closing work at over a half dozen theatres; local talent at an international launch for Her Royal Majesty; and rapper Wordburglar has an all star line-up for his record launch for 3rdBurglar.

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Urban Planner: May 10, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: five photographers come together for an exhibition; Magpie hosts some hip-hop; a musician and painter collaborate for a unique evening of entertainment; and folk band Scarlett Jane releases its debut album.

A new exhibition features the work of five acclaimed photographers. "The Dark Hedges" photo by Bret Culp.

Urban Planner: May 9, 2012

Today in Toronto: talk climate change and jobs with David Miller, see Toronto in a new light with the book launch and exhibit for Full Frontal T.O., and catch a play about complicated young love.

Love Notwithstanding. Photo by Glowing Hearts photography.

Urban Planner: May 8, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: get a tour of the exhibit Lynne Cohen: Nothing is Hidden with Barr Gilmore and get your fill of music with Mammoth Grave, Patti Cake, Goodnight, Daybreak Gentlemen, and Gabrielle Papillon.

Gabrielle Papillon. Photo courtesy of the performer.

Urban Planner: May 7, 2012

In today's UP: the rock. paper. sistahz Festival's opening reception; Playwrights Canada Press celebrates Canadian theatre; the Harold Awards celebrates Toronto theatre personalities; and Trampoline Hall explores being hardcore, "stealing" movies, and time tenses.

Members of AfroLatino Dance Company, who're taking part in the rock.paper.sistahz festival. Photo by Bohdan Turok.

Weekend Planner: May 5–6, 2012

This weekend, the Toronto Comic Arts Festival brings creators and fans together for a weekend of geektacular fun; Jane's Walk invites you to take a stroll; a parade of drummers honours Billy Bryans; don't miss Hot Docs' final weekend; and much more.

This weekend, join a walkabout as Jane's Walk activities take over the city. Photo courtesy of Melissa Wong.
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Urban Planner: May 4, 2012

In today's UP: Kid Koala's Space Cadet Headphone Experience; comedy, burlesque and more to celebrate Star Wars Day; Feast in the East celebrates an anniversary; and Hot Docs enters its final weekend.

Kid Koala's all ages Space Cadet Headphone Experience has two shows tonight at the 918 Bathurst Centre. Photo by AJ Korkidakis.