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Swing into summer with Sunday Serenades!

Whether you are a seasoned dancer looking to cut a rug or a music lover wanting to spend a relaxing evening outdoors, Sunday Serenades offers the perfect soundtrack to your weekend.

We are bringing the province’s finest musical talent right to the heart of North York. The program proudly features some of the best big bands from across Ontario, delivering powerhouse performances that capture the authentic energy of a bygone era.

Happening at Mel Lastman Square from July 26 - August 16. You can learn more here: https://ow.ly/LImW50Zs5f4.

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for Sunday Serenades featuring a large vintage-style microphone against a dark blue starry background. Bold orange and cream text reads "Sunday Serenades is Back!" and announces free concerts every Sunday from July 26 to August 16, 2026, from 7–9 p.m. at Mel Lastman Square. The opening performance on July 26 features the Toronto All-Star Big Band. Silhouettes of musicians and dancers appear along the bottom, with logos for the Willowdale Arts Collective, TO Live, and Times Group.]

Calling all local artists, makers, and small businesses!

Applications are now open for the Midnight Marketplace at Meridian Arts Centre during Nuit Blanche Toronto. We’re looking for vendors offering unique handmade goods, artwork, jewellery, plants, textiles, body care products, and more.

From 7 pm on October 3 to 7 am on October 4, thousands of visitors will explore this venue as part of the city’s all-night celebration of contemporary art. This year’s Nuit Blanche theme is Tomorrow’s Memories, and preference will be given to vendors whose work reflects the theme and creates a memorable experience for visitors.

🗓️ Applications close August 23 at 11:59 pm
💲 Table fee: $100 + HST
🍴 Please note: food vendors are not eligible.

Apply today: https://ow.ly/KFkB50ZqRKi

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional graphic inviting vendors to apply for Nuit Blanche at Meridian Arts Centre in North York on October 3. The lower half of the image shows people browsing vendor tables filled with handmade jewellery, crafts, and other items in a bright indoor marketplace. TO Live branding appears throughout the graphic.]

Every performance is a brand-new mystery...and you decide who did it.

From the creators of the Best of Fringe hit Entrances and Exits comes an interactive, improvised whodunit where the audience picks the killer while the cast figures it out live on stage.

No two performances are ever the same.

Part of Best of Fringe at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

📅 July 17: 7 pm
📅 July 18: 2:30 pm
🎟️ https://ow.ly/qVwG50ZnTnJ

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional graphic for Best of Fringe: You Choose: An Improvised Murder Mystery, featuring a side-by-side collage of two performers in costume. The poster includes the show title, performance dates (July 17 and 18), venue information for the Jane Mallett Theatre at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, and TO Live branding.]

Funny, heartfelt, and different every night.

Using audience stories, stand-up comedy, games, and storytelling, DADS explores the complicated, hilarious, and meaningful relationships we have with our fathers.

Featuring a new guest comedian at every performance.

Part of Best of Fringe at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

📅 July 18 & 19: 6 pm
🎟️ https://ow.ly/RqXJ50Zn8f4

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional graphic for Best of Fringe: DADS. The poster includes the show title, performance dates (July 18 and 19), venue information for the Jane Mallett Theatre at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, and TO Live branding.]

What if a penguin really could fly? 💙

Pedro the Penguin is a heartwarming family adventure about courage, imagination, and believing in yourself—even when everyone says you can't.

Perfect for audiences ages four to 12 (and beyond!).

Part of Best of Fringe at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

📅 July 18: 12 pm
📅 July 19: 12 pm
🎟️ https://ow.ly/8AbN50Zn8c4

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional graphic for Best of Fringe: Pedro the Penguin featuring a photo of a group of two performers in costume, hugging. The poster includes the show title, performance dates (July 18 and 19), venue information for the Jane Mallett Theatre at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, and TO Live branding.]

🎭 The Best of Fringe 2026 lineup has been announced!

Five standout productions from this year’s Toronto Fringe Festival are returning for a special encore at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts in downtown Toronto.

Missed a sold-out sensation? or ready to experience a favourite again? From laugh-out-loud comedy and improvised chaos to heartfelt stories and family-friendly fun, discover some of the shows that had Toronto buzzing.

📅 July 17–19
📍 Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
🎟️ Tickets are just $25

Get your tickets now! 🎟️ https://tolive.com/Event-Details-Page/reference/Best-of-Fringe-2026?&utm_medium=display&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=bestoffringe2026&utm_content=FBbofpost

[Visual description for accessibility: show posters for the five performances: Camp!, Dads, God Save the Sodomites, You Choose: An Improvised Murder Mystery and Pedro the Penguin.]

Pull up a chair for a Métis kitchen party at UpFRONT Festival!

Co-led by celebrated Métis fiddler Alyssa Katrine and Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume, Mâmawin’towin brings together exceptional musicians for an afternoon of fiddle tunes, rich harmonies, storytelling, and community spirit.

Inspired by the warmth of traditional Métis gatherings, this performance celebrates resilience, kinship, and Métis culture.

📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ 3 pm
📍 Scott Street, Downtown Toronto
🎟️Free

Learn more: https://ow.ly/VXlk50ZifiY

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for Mâmawin’towin. There's a cutout image of each of the four members of the group on the right with text on the left. The text highlights the date, time, and location of the performance.]

From Attawapiskat to the UpFRONT stage! 🎶

Roots-rock singer-songwriter Adrian Sutherland brings a powerful blend of rock, folk, blues, and Cree storytelling to the UpFRONT Festival. A two-time Juno nominee and winner of best Americana album at the 2025 World Entertainment Awards, Adrian’s music is deeply connected to community, culture, and the land.

Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance.

📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ 5 pm
📍 Scott Street, Downtown Toronto
🎟️ Free

Learn more: https://ow.ly/MLPx50ZhEHv

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for Adrian Sutherland. There's a cutout image of Adrian Sutherland on the right with text on the left. The text highlights the date, time, and location of the performance.]

Heartfelt songs. Powerful stories. Unforgettable performances. ✨

Cree and Métis singer-songwriter Don Amero has spent nearly two decades connecting with audiences through music rooted in honesty, hope, and community. A multiple Juno and CCM Award nominee, he brings warmth, authenticity, and soul to every stage he steps onto.

Don't miss him at UpFRONT Festival!

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 7 pm
📍 Berczy Park, Downtown Toronto
🎟️ Free

Learn more: https://ow.ly/SMNy50ZhfAV

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for Don Amero. There's a cutout image of Don Amero on the right with text on the left. The text highlights the date, time, and location of the performance.]