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Idle No More Toronto Shuts Down Yonge-Dundas Square

Roughly 1,000 people showed up to protest a federal budget bill's impact on Native communities.

By Chris Dart Dec. 24th, 10:00 am

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Putting the “Art” in “Party”

Both of Toronto's major visual art institutions are hosting social nights with a nightclub vibe, but that's the only thing they have in common.

By Carly Maga • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaNov. 1st, 4:45 pm

A Mother of a Dance Show

The Hofesh Shechter Company is a hard-hitting force combining rock music and dance, and blasts into Toronto with its must-see spectacle Political Mother.

By Carly Maga Oct. 26th, 1:45 pm

Phil Moves in the Right Direction

Toronto's resident pop-up dancer, Phil Villeneuve, enjoys some summer jams at St. Lawrence Market.

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 9th, 1:30 pm

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Torontoist‘s 2012 Toronto Fringe Preview

The 2012 Toronto Fringe Festival opens today. Here are Torontoist's must-see shows.

By Carly Maga Jul. 4th, 12:30 pm

Fringe Preview 2012: Something Different

By Torontoist Jul. 4th, 12:09 pm

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Fringe Preview 2012: Ensemble

By Torontoist Jul. 4th, 12:08 pm

Young Dancers Honour a Fallen Friend

The Toronto's Best High School Dance Crew finals were a celebration of movement, expression, and the life of a young dancer who inspired his peers.

By Desmond Cole Apr. 24th, 10:00 am

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Luminato 2012 Program Announced

The sixth annual "festival of creativity" announces its plans.

By Carly Maga Mar. 14th, 2:00 pm

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A Shot of Culture for a Redeveloping Community

New yoga studio and dance space are open to the public in Regent Park.

By Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy (guest opinion) • Photos by Nancy PaivaFeb. 14th, 12:30 pm

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Ford Drops the Cannonball in The Nutcracker

This past weekend, Mayor Rob Ford made his stage debut at the National Ballet of Canada. But we ask, is he playing nice so companies will play it safe?

By Carly Maga Dec. 12th, 12:00 pm

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Against the Odds at the Fringe Lottery

Over 300 Ontario theatre companies, from the fledgling to the famous, played their odds in the 2012 Toronto Fringe Festival Lottery.

By Carly Maga Nov. 29th, 2:30 pm

Meagan O’Shea’s Stationary Bike Pursuit of Happiness

Dancer and storyteller Meagan O'Shea's autobiographical show explores global warming and achieving inner peace. There's also laughter-powered lighting, stories of falling into a giant anthill, and embracing her really weird feet.

By Steve Fisher Nov. 26th, 11:00 am

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Tiny Dancers and Larger-Than-Life Theatrics in Love Lies Bleeding

Alberta Ballet's show based on the music of Elton John and Bernie Taupin delivers on glitz and glamour but has little depth.

By Carly Maga Nov. 10th, 9:30 am

Resistance is Futile at Babes in Space Burlesque

The art of the tease invades the Revival for an all-out Star Trek vs. Star Wars performance where clothing is the first casualty.

By Laura Godfrey • Photos by Corbin SmithAug. 30th, 10:00 am

Ten SummerWorks Plays That Work

By Carly Maga Aug. 9th, 4:30 pm

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Scene: Dusk Dances

By Nancy Paiva Aug. 5th, 11:00 am

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Historicist: Centre Stage in the Cold War

By Kevin Plummer Jul. 2nd, 3:00 pm