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Posts Filed Under: “urban planner”

Urban Planner: May 3, 2012

Today: a free classical music concert at the Four Seasons; the CONTACT festival looks at the Rolling Stones and the works of acclaimed Israeli photographer Adi Nes; graduates of OCAD host a gigantic exhibition of their work; a discussion on gender identity; and Hot Docs continues.

Celebrate the world of The Rolling Stones with this photo exhibition. Photo courtesy of Cressida Murray.

Urban Planner: May 2, 2012

Today in Toronto: Bad Dog Theatre gives its hilarious take on Game of Thrones, Brazil and France unite in a fusion of dance, Tarragon Theatre says goodbye to its season with The Real World?, East Coast band Alert the Medic hits the stage with an acoustic set, and get your documentary fill at Hot Docs.

Alert the Medic. Photo courtesy of the performers.

Urban Planner: May 1, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: say hello to May with the Tennessee Project, celebrate playwriting with a reading series, rock out to Miike Snow and Penguin Prison, and get your fill of Hot Docs.

Miike Snow. Photo courtesy of the performers.

Urban Planner: April 30, 2012

Today: Playwrights Guild of Canada kicks off a week of readings with Majal Ardal, I Heart Jokes celebrates local live comedy with their first awards night, and the Hot Docs film festival continues.

Mark Litle and Kayla Lorette, co-stars in the upcoming film Rollertown, are both nominees at tonight's 1st annual I Heart Jokes Awards for local comedy.

Weekend Planner: April 28–29, 2012

This weekend, take a pair of walking tours with Heritage Toronto; the Clean Train Festival aims to get rid of diesel for good; Shakespeare gets his Torontonian birthday wish with two of his best plays; watch up-and-coming actors compete in a monologue competition; and much more.

As part of Harbourfront Centre's HATCH programme, check out the new musical, Paper Laced With Gold. Photo courtesy of Amanda Lee.
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Urban Planner: April 27, 2012

In today's UP: As theatre shows Clybourne Park and The Exquisite Hour close, new shows The Innocents and Crash open; Steamboat lay down the Rules at Sneaky Dees, while Uma Nota brings Roots Rhythm & Reggae to the Great Hall; and Mantown sends one of their drinking buddies off to sea.

Award-winning playwright Daniel Karasik's The Innocents opens tonight at the Tarragon Theatre. Photo by Jordan Tannahill.

Urban Planner: April 26, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: check out a free folk-inspired concert at the Four Seasons Centre; a pixel painting exhibition opens; find out how to make Toronto a sustainable city; and a puppet cabaret returns.

A new exhibition pushes photography to the next level. Image by Lisa Anita Wegner.

Urban Planner: April 25, 2012

Today in Toronto: support the Red Door Family Shelter at an event full of music and poetry, get your fill of dance at one of two shows starting right next to each other, and listen in on Graydon James & the Young Novelists' newest work.

Pulga Muchochoma and Kaitlin Standeven rehearse Rivers. Photo by Guntar Kravis.

Urban Planner: April 24, 2012

Today in Toronto: it's the start of a five-day festival with Fashion Art Toronto (aka Alternative Fashion Week), Richard Stursberg talks about his time at the CBC, and WUNDERSTRANDS' first live performance.

Carolyn Doucette's Falling Among Cedars is at .

Urban Planner: April 23, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: it's the second season for both New Music 101 and the Late Night With Matty D show; Clybourne Park has its final PWYC performance; and Nick Lowe and Peter Elkas hold court at the Phoenix.

Comedienne Amanda Brooke-Perrin guest on this evening's taping of Late Night With Matty D at The Garrison. Photo courtesy of BTP Photography.

Weekend Planner: April 21–22, 2012

This weekend, Record Store Day incites musical fun all over the city; stretch your legs for the CN Tower Climb; it's poet versus poet in a slam competition; get your bike blessed; and much more.

Record Store Day returns! Don't miss all the musical inspired, in-store events that are taking place around the city this weekend. Photo by {a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/katealvarez/4519220160/in/pool-torontoist”}katealvarez{/a} from the {a href=”http://www.flickr.com/groups/torontoist/”}Torontoist Flickr Pool{/a}.

Urban Planner: April 20, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: roll with the crowd at the Global Marijuana March; check out a building-wide reception for Harbourfront's Spring exhibitions; see Melissa D'Agostino's Italian characters at the Pubaret; and make plans (and back-up plans) to see tonight's many concerts, including Basia Bulat, The Wooden Sky, and Big Sound V.

Singer/Songwriter Basia Bulat's just one of a top-shelf list of local music acts participating in tonight's Newman Brothers benefit concert. Photo by Jenna Wakani.

Urban Planner: April 19, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: a discussion explores the future of graffiti in Toronto; a grim play finds a family facing death; get your daily dose of song and dance with Cabaret 345; and don't miss the last ever show of indie band, Forest City Lovers.

A piece from street artist Banksi's last visit to Toronto, now protected by glass. Photo by {a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/bella3/4606631926/in/pool-torontoist”}bella.m{/a} from the {a href=”http://www.flickr.com/groups/torontoist/”}Torontoist Flickr Pool{/a}.

Urban Planner: April 18, 2012

Today in Toronto: attend the inaugural Human Rights Watch Book Series event, raise money for autism at a night full of comedy and music, check out all kinds of art at a Zoey's Projects fundraiser, laugh with some funny ladies at the Black Swan, and see Buddies' latest, Dancing Queen.

Peter Wildman, Paul Chato, Dan Redican, Rick Green of the Frantics. Photo courtesy of the performers.

Urban Planner: April 17, 2012

In today's UP: head to a travelling market to stock up on Canadian wares, catch some of the best young musicians at the Canadian Opera Company, and the multitalented Chilly Gonzales makes a stop in town.

Chilly Gonzales. Photo by Alexandre Isard.

Urban Planner: April 16, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: Close Encounters and TINARS envision the next 500 years, singer/songwriter Grant Tilley's record release at Revival, and comics fete fellow funnyman Boyd Banks at his birthday set.

Singer/Songwriter Grant Tilley releases his second album tonight at Revival. Photo by Emma-Lee.
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Weekend Planner: April 14–15, 2012

This weekend, put away the instruments and get ready to sing commando at an a cappella festival; learn new ways to build a green economy; geek out at the Wizard World comic convention; author Christopher Moore has a book signing for his latest release; and much more.

Get ready for the next instalment of Happy Endings—the rave your weekends have been missing. Photo courtesy of Happy Endings.

Urban Planner: April 13, 2012

In today's UP: A master class in clowning, open to the public; Diaspora Dialogues talks about Toronto the Good; Falcon Powder and Peter n' Chris's return engagements; the Simian Showcase; and loads of live music, including a fundraiser for Whippersnapper, Lioness's record release, and Anagram's last show.

Ian Vanek of Japanther, performing at last fall's Trash Art Festival. Image courtesy of Whippersnapper.

Urban Planner: April 12, 2012

Today in Toronto: the Images Festival kicks off; watch street dancers bust a move at the Four Seasons; a zombie clown is the new Letterman; and singer/songwriter Simone Schmidt plays a solo gig.

Some of the best street dancers in Canada are coming together for a free concert at the Four Seasons Centre. Photo by Jonathan Maher.

Urban Planner: April 11, 2012

Today in Toronto: go to a free screening of Waterlife at NFB Mediatheque while you still can, the play adaptation of acclaimed memoir Prisoner of Tehran premieres, and Egg Zeppelin's monthly comedy show welcomes the Barenaked Ladies' Tyler Stewart.

A still from Kevin McMahon's Waterlife.