Urban Planner: What’s On In Toronto, July 5-11

This week, lots of outdoor picnics and film screenings (indoor ones, too); book and record releases by Nick Flanagan, Absolutely Free, and Jonny Sun; and, of course, the annual Toronto Fringe Festival.

By Steve Fisher Jul. 5th, 7:20 pm

Urban Planner: January 8, 2013

Today: Cinema Politica profiles the Doctors of the Dark Side, Megan Follows stars in The Penelopiad, and Nick Flanagan performs at The Joke Club.

By Jessica Buck Jan. 8th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: December 18, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: The Naughty Nutcracker, Handel's Messiah, and The Write Club hosts a live-lit writer battle.

By Jessica Buck Dec. 18th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: October 30, 2012

Tonight: laugh it up at The Lil' Pumpkins Halloween Comedy Hour, dance til you drop (dead) at Emma-Lee's Zombie Prom, and relive Orson Welles' War of the Worlds with the Art of Time Ensemble.

By Jessica Buck Oct. 30th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: September 24, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: the 21-and-under crowd get to see a free performance of Die Fledermaus; Laughable returns to Unlovable; and Dinosaur Jr. and The Besnard Lakes play Lee's Palace.

By Steve Fisher Sep. 24th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: July 16, 2012

Happening today: theatre openings to keep post-Fringe sadness at bay, Dent May and his ukulele play Queen West, and a Laughable comedy showcase.

By Steve Fisher Jul. 16th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: June 18, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: She Said What's sketch, Scrim for Rent's Lawrence & Holloman, and plenty of music and stand-up to take NXNE's place.

By Steve Fisher • Photo by Corbin SmithJun. 18th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: June 1, 2012

Today: a festival of clowns that isn't for kids, some off-the-map music for anyone who didn't get a ticket to Talib Kweli, and so, so much comedy.

By Steve Fisher Jun. 1st, 7:00 am

Laugh Sabbath and I (Heart) Jokes Find a New Cabaret Niche

Comedy Bar has opened a second stage, and established comedy outfits are decamping from other local venues to fill it. We met with some of them to find out why.

By Steve Fisher Feb. 4th, 11:30 am

Urban Planner: January 23, 2012

On this unusually warm Monday: catch the remount of Fringe hit Kim's Convenience, play some ironic bingo at the Garrison, laugh at Laughable comedy night, and explore as Design Week gets underway.

By Steve Fisher Jan. 23rd, 7:00 am

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Makesi Arthur Remembered by His Fellow Comics

Paying tribute to the performer who died suddenly this week, at the age of 29.

By Steve Fisher Sep. 16th, 11:15 am

Urban Planner: May 16, 2011

By Steve Fisher May. 16th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: February 4, 2011

By Steve Fisher Feb. 4th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: June 11, 2010

By Steve Fisher Jun. 11th, 7:00 am

Sunday Funny Sunday

By Amanda Factor Aug. 22nd, 10:00 am

There’s A Party In My Mouth, And Everyone’s Invited

By Rhonda Riche Jun. 20th, 2:00 pm

Torontoist Reads: Literary Events This Week

By Mark Medley Oct. 22nd, 9:21 pm

Joke Club Ties One On

By Sarah Lazarovic Nov. 2nd, 8:42 am

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