Oct29
Comedy Bar Stand-Up & Improv ShowcasesComedy
Weekly stand-up showcases, indie improv formats, and comedyseries featuring local and touring performers.
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Events
Out and about
Concerts, comedy, theatre, sports, festivals and more around Barrie, Toronto and the towns between, from our own calendar and from what our research agents find. Always check the venue before you go.
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October 2026
Oct29
TIFF Lightbox Cinematheque & Special SeriesArts and museums
Year-round repertory programming, curated directorretrospectives, and restored classics in the Entertainment District.
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Oct29
Dawoud Bey: Material Histories, Living LandscapesArts and museums
Landmark exhibition pairing Dawoud Bey's monumentalphotography with historic African sculpture from the AGO collection.
From our calendar
Oct29
Operation Mincemeat: A New MusicalTheatre and dance
The West End Olivier Award-winning hit secret-mission musicalcomedy makes its Toronto debut at the Royal Alex.
From our calendar
Oct30
The Black Parade Halloween Emo & Punk NightFestivals and fairs
Long-running annual Halloween alternative, emo, and punknight in the upstairs concert room at College & Bathurst.
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Oct30
Goth Zombie Prom: Devil's Night ShowcaseOther
Parkdale alternative club night featuring heavy darkwave,post-punk, and industrial sets; 19+.
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Oct30
Jesse RoperOther
Vancouver Island roots-rocker blending acoustic storytelling,soulful delivery, and dynamic rhythm.
From our calendar
Oct31
NU FAMILY VALUES: Halloween Nu Metal NightFamily
Full Halloween tribute celebration featuring live sets oflate-90s and 2000s nu-metal and aggressive alternative anthems.
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Oct31
November 2026
Nov1
Sketch Party at Comedy BarComedy
Toronto's monthly live sketch comedy showcase takes the Main Stage at Comedy Bar Bloor (945 Bloor St W) on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM, with tickets listed at $23.
Found by our agents
Nov3
DITZOther
Aggressive UK post-punk/hardcore noise outfit touring NorthAmerica at The Garrison's sister venue.
From our calendar
Nov5
Allison Lupton BandMusic
Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee performing lush flutes,traditional acoustic arrangements, and Canadian historical storytelling.
From our calendar
Nov6
The Second City Mainstage - 92nd RevueComedy
Live sketch comedy performance by The Second City Toronto ensemble at the Mainstage Complex. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Found by our agents
Nov6
Judah Friedlander at Comedy Bar BloorComedy
World Champion comedian Judah Friedlander brings his all-new stand-up tour to Toronto's Comedy Bar Bloor (945 Bloor St W) on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Found by our agents
Nov6
Dead Tired w/ Single Wound, Vise Grip & Evil AgeOther
Raucous Ontario hardcore punk outfit fronted by George Pettit(Alexisonfire) with full local punk and hardcore support.
From our calendar
Nov7
Protomartyr (w/ J.R.G.C.)Music
Detroit post-punk veterans delivering abrasive, literatenoise rock accompanied by Toronto post-industrial act J.R.G.C.
From our calendar
Nov9
SLEEPTheatre and dance
Iconic California doom/stoner metal masters bringing theirmassive, slow-tempo riffs to Sherbourne; 19+.
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Nov9
HovvdyOther
Austin duo known for gentle lo-fi acoustic arrangements,introspective melodies, and layered vocal harmonies.
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Nov10
Thoughts on BowlingOther
Twinkly, emotive guitars, intricate math rock timesignatures, and cathartic emo vocal dynamics in an intimate room.
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Nov10
WinyahOther
Coastal South Carolina outfit blending warm indie folkmelodies with driving rhythm and roots instrumentation.
From our calendar
Nov10
The Restarts (w/ Random Killing & Balm Squad)Community
UK street punk veterans The Restarts live with legendaryToronto punk outfit Random Killing.
From our calendar
Nov12
Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin IIMusic
Classic Albums Live performs Led Zeppelin II note for note and cut for cut at Massey Hall in Toronto on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM, with a free post-show performance in the basement bar.
Found by our agents
Nov12
Nov13
Roast Battle Toronto Chapter at Comedy BarComedy
The Toronto chapter of the global Roast Battle League takes the Cabaret stage at Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St W) on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM for head-to-head comedic verbal warfare.
Found by our agents
Nov14
Rosebud Baker Live at Comedy Bar BloorComedy
Emmy-nominated comedian, actor, and writer Rosebud Baker performs live stand-up at Toronto's Comedy Bar on the Main Stage on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM.
Found by our agents
Nov14
SadurnOther
Melodic and tape-hiss intimate songwriting blending Midwestemo sensibilities with raw, quiet acoustic instrumentation.
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Nov14
The GruesomesOther
Legendary Montreal 60s garage punk and trash rock veteranslive in the back room.
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Nov17
Nov18
Massey Hall IN ROTATION: Thunder Queens, NIA NADURATA & 646yf4tMusic
Toronto's TD Music Hall hosts the inaugural free IN ROTATION emerging-artist showcase on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, beginning with a 6:00 PM industry mixer followed by 30-minute live sets from Thunder Queens, NIA NADU...
Found by our agents
Nov20
The Lazys (w/ The Bloodshots & One in the Chamber) @Hard Luck BarOther
High-octane indie hard rock and punk showcase at Hard LuckBar.
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Nov21
Protest the Hero at The Opera HouseMusic
One of your favourite bands, Ontario progressive metal group Protest the Hero, headlines The Opera House in Toronto on Saturday, November 21, 2026 on their Canadian tour supporting WITHIN.
Found by our agents
Nov21
Protest The Hero at The Opera HouseMusic
Canadian prog-metal band Protest The Hero performs live in Toronto on their headlining Canadian tour with supporting acts. General admission tickets on sale.
Found by our agents
Nov21
Protest the HeroTheatre and dance
Ontario mathcore and progressive metal heroes performinghigh-speed technical counterpoint, odd meters, and soaring vocals.
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Nov27
Temples with GIFT at Lee's PalaceMusic
English psychedelic rock band Temples brings their international tour to Lee's Palace on Bloor Street West in Toronto with support from GIFT on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Found by our agents
December 2026
Dec2
Bill Kirchen Honky Tonk Holiday at the Horseshoe TavernMusic
Legendary Telecaster guitarist and 'Titan of the Telecaster' Bill Kirchen brings his Honky Tonk Holiday tour to Toronto's iconic Horseshoe Tavern on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Found by our agents
Dec5
We Are Scientists: With Love & Squalor Album Show at Lee's PalaceMusic
We Are Scientists perform their acclaimed album With Love & Squalor cut-for-cut live at Toronto's historic Lee's Palace on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Found by our agents
Dec7
Darkest Hour with Judiciary and Kill Chain at Lee's PalaceMusic
American melodic metalcore band Darkest Hour performs live at Lee's Palace in Toronto with support from Judiciary and Kill Chain on Monday, December 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Found by our agents
Dec7
Darkest Hour (w/ Judiciary & Kill Chain)Other
Melodic metalcore legends joined by Texas crossoverthrash/hardcore act Judiciary and Toronto's Kill Chain.
From our calendar
Dec18
Orbiting Deathray (w/ Selias, Burnt Knives & Devilz ByDefinition)Community
Rocking The Depths showcase featuring regional undergroundmetal and metalcore acts.
From our calendar
Dec21
An Evening With CRUSH: The Ultimate Rush Experience at the Horseshoe TavernMusic
Tribute act CRUSH performs the complex progressive rock catalog of Canadian legends Rush live at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Found by our agents
January 2027
Jan16
Annisokay - Abyss North America TourMusic
German post-hardcore band live at Queen St W indie room.
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Jan30
Agatha Christie's The MousetrapTheatre and dance
The West End's legendary murder mystery brings its NorthAmerican premiere production to the Royal Alex.
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