The end of January is upon us… and with that my birthday week arrives, too! This week, there are many great arts and cultural events in the city. With so much to choose, my birthday week is going to be very fun. Here are a few suggestions for you, so you can join in the good times while supporting local artists.
Wednesday, January 27
Atom Egoyan: Geiger-Torel Lecture
U of T Faculty of Music
Walter Hall, 7pm
Admission: FREE
How Far Is Too Far? Atom Egoyan discusses his directorial interpretation in selected opera productions.
Wednesday, January 27
LADIES of BURLESQUE presents: GILDA
with live performance by Dolly Berlin
The Royal Cinema
Tickets: $8 (adv), $10 (at door)
Pairing classic films with enticing live performances from the very best of Toronto’s bustling burlesque scene, Ladies of Burlesque celebrates the artistry of the form and the sultry vixens of the silver screen that inspire it.
Thursday, January 28
Paint at The Horseshoe Tavern
Doors 8:30, Concert 9:30
Admission: $5, 19+
One of my favourite local bands, who are great to see live! Their fans are very dedicated, so arrive early to find a good spot.
Thursday, January 28
Thursdays at Noon: Music and Poetry
U of T Faculty of Music
Walter Hall, 12pm
Admission: FREE
Krisztina Szabo, mezzo soprano, Steven Philcox, piano, and Eric Domville, speaker, perform Xavier Montsalvatge’s Cinco Canciones Negras and Luciano Berio’s Quattro Canziones Popolari.
Until January 30
Ron Wild & Stephen Morris
The Map and The Territory
Red Head Gallery
Admission: FREE
Art/ Science Salon Event: Friday, 29 January
The real world must be filtered through the human brain’s responses to reality, and thus it acquires a human interpretation. Today, there is a growing interest in the convergence of art and science. This exhibit examines scientific art and artistic science.
Sunday, January 31
Film Screening: The Fencer
Museum of Estonians Abroad /VEMU, 4pm
Admission: PWYC
This is a touching drama about a man who finds meaning in his life through children who need him. The film is the Finnish entry for the Academy Awards 2016 (Best foreign language film).
Wednesday, Jan 27 to Sunday, Feb 14
One Night Only: The Greatest Musical Never Written
Factory Theatre Mainspace
Tickets: Start at $33.90
This is a musical comedy with an all-star cast and a five piece orchestra. The show follows the conventions of a scripted production but is completely improvised, dictated by spontaneous audience suggestions.
As part of my birthday week, I am aiming to attend some of these events this week. Hoping you get to partake in the fun as well!
