If you’re a fan of live performance, shopping for items old and new, or a full-blown block party – this week’s Toronto Best Bets is for you! Our picks for this week include multiple theatre premieres like Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, Clyde’s, and Dance Nation. There’s also the return of the One of a Kind Spring Market, a stand-up comedy show with Michelle Buteau, and more.
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Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary
The World Premiere of Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary is a Crow’s Theatre Production running from April 7- May 3. This visceral and lyrical story interrogates what happens when four women who bore witness to miracles are finally allowed to speak. Award-winning playwright Erin Shields (Here We Are, Paradise Lost, If We Were Birds) reclaims the stories of four women who stood at the gates of revolution – only to be sidelined by history. More info.
When: April 7 – May 3
Where: Crow’s Theatre
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Citadel Dance Exchange
The Citadel Dance Exchange is a collaboration between Citadel + Compagnie and The National Ballet of Canada’s Creative Action Programme. This annual dance series bridges the Toronto and Montréal dance communities, offering a platform for incredible artistic exchange. This year’s programming will feature works by José Navas (Compagnie Flak) and Louise Bédard (Louise Bédard Danse) from Montréal, Tanveer Alam, Blessyl Buan, Tina Fushell, Jane-Alison McKinney and Solange Alexander/Avery Jackman/Danah Rosales from Toronto, and Hannah Galway featuring RBC Apprentices from The National Ballet of Canada. More info.
When: April 8-18
Where: The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance
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Michelle Buteau at Massey Hall
Actress and comedian Michelle Buteau tours North America with her fun and wild stand-up show, The Surviving and Thriving Tour. You may know Buteau from her Netflix show and memoir, Survival of the Thickest, as host of The Circle, or from her previous two standup specials—she always brings a high-energy, feel-good experience, mixing big laughs with real-life relatability. More info.
When: April 9
Where: Massey Hall
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The One of a Kind Spring Market
The One Of A Kind Spring Market returns this week, bringing together an exciting lineup of talented artisans from coast to coast with fresh designs and thoughtful pieces you won’t find anywhere else. As the season of renewal begins, there’s no better time to refresh your space, your style, and your intentions for the year ahead. Discover new makers, support small businesses, and shop pieces made with love. More info.
When: April 9-12
Where: Enercare Centre
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STACKT’s Birthday Block Party
STACKT Market is celebrating 7 years with a big block party! Visit STACKT for a full birthday weekend packed with live performances, fun activities, delicious food & drinks, surprise prizes, and so much more. More info.
When: April 9-12
Where: STACKT Market
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Clyde’s
Full of sizzling wit, big heart, and mouthwatering ambition, Clyde’s is the story of a truck stop sandwich shop run by ex-convicts looking for redemption. An all-star Canadian cast takes on this funny and deeply moving play— think The Bear meets Broadway. More info.
When: April 11-26
Where: Canadian Stage Bluma Appel Theatre
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Angels Wear Preloved: The Luxury Resale Shopping Event
This Sunday, Toronto’s top designer consignment boutiques, online resale stores, and independent curators come together to present an incredible selection of preloved luxury fashion. Discover rare pieces, designer brands, and timeless wardrobe treasures in this beautifully curated space. More info.
When: April 12
Where: The Warehouse
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Canadian Latin Fest
Toronto’s biggest Canadian Latin celebration returns! Visit Nathan Phillips Square for a family-friendly and welcoming day of music, dance, food, art, and cultural tributes. There are a plethora of fun things to do at the festival, with beginner-friendly Latin dance lessons, fun activities for kids, live performances, and spaces to celebrate diversity and learn about Latin heritage. More info.
When: April 12
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
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Pictures at an Exhibition
Daniels Spectrum will transform into a living gallery of art and sound as the acclaimed Hannaford Street Silver Band, maestro James Sommerville, and internationally-recognized visual artist Paula Arciniega join forces to present a powerful reimagining of Mussorgsky’s visionary 1874 suite Pictures at an Exhibition. After walking through a memorial exhibition of drawings by his friend, architect and artist Viktor Hartmann, Mussorgsky composed this work, translating the gallery journey into music. Arrive early to walk among the paintings before the performance, a modern-day reflection of Mussorgsky’s own experience of viewing Hartmann’s work. More info.
When: April 12
Where: Daniels Spectrum
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Dance Nation
A Coal Mine Theatre & Outside the March experience, in association with Rock Bottom Movement, Dance Nation spotlights an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plotting to take over the world. If their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals. A play about ambition, growing up, and how to find our souls in the heat of it all, Dance Nation is a raw, exciting, and hilariously brave play directed by Diana Bentley, featuring a star-studded Canadian cast including Kim’s Convenience’s Jean Yoon. More info.
When: Apr 12 – May 10
Where: Coal Mine Theatre
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