Fall is approaching, but the endless events in Toronto are only just heating up.
This September, there are tons of activities throughout the city to release your inner creative self. Whether you’d like to be a pirate for the day or be a private detective by night, and later perhaps enjoy an al-fresco dining experience under the stars, the experiences this month are never-ending.
Keep reading for more on the coolest events to explore this month.
Stage
Junie B. Jones the Musical
She’s Junie B. Jones and the B stands for “be there!”
Junie B. Jones, Canada’s favourite elementary school student, comes to life onstage at the Wychwood Theatre this fall, in this adaptation of three books in Barbara Park’s popular book series of the same name.
Clad with her signature purple glasses and all, Junie B., along with her classmates, parents, and teachers, sings and dances her way through the first grade. While chronicling her adventures in her “top-secret personal beeswax” journal, she learns the importance of facing obstacles head-on and turning bad situations into good ones.
In its 60-minute run time, Junie B. Jones: The Musical is sure to be a fanfare of fun perfect for parents to bring the kids to, and will highlight the timeless themes of friendship, acceptance, and humility.
Performances will be held at the Wychwood Theatre on Saturdays and Sundays throughout September at 1:00 p.m and 3:30 p.m.
Ticket prices range from $32.49 to $37.49 depending on where your seat is.
For more information, click here.
Music
Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat
End your “brat” summer with a bang this fall at Charli XCX’s Sweat tour inside Scotiabank Arena, co-starring pop singer-songwriter Troye Sivan.
Hyperpop trendsetter Charli XCX dropped her latest album Brat in June and it’s since taken the world by storm. Her lime green album artwork simply features the word “brat” in lowercase, which has led to a trend that has gained worldwide attention, even by United States Democratic party presidential candidate Kamala Harris during her election campaign.
Troye Sivan’s latest song “Honey,” was released earlier this May, only months after his heartfelt third full-length studio album Something To Give Each Other.
Both have collaborated on two songs in past years, titled “1999” and “2099.” The English and Australian duo will be taking over Scotiabank Arena on Sept. 18. The show kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $208.
For more information, click here.
KAYTRANADA: TIMELESS Tour
Montreal’s very own Kaytranada is set to rock the Budweiser Stage this month, bringing the infectious sounds of his TIMELESS Tour to Toronto on Sept. 27.
The genre-bending house-music creative recently released his full-length album TIMELESS, featuring hitmakers like Tinashe, Childish Gambino, and Anderson .Paak.
The tour will also feature openers Channel Tres and Sam Gellaitry.
The show begins at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are available starting at $138.50.
For more information, click here.
Festivals
Toronto Waterfront Festival
Splash into the Toronto Waterfront Festival at Sugar Beach Park, featuring endless nautical entertainment for water enthusiasts.
From Sept. 14 to 15, indulge in a series of activities such as seeing a real-life pirate ship while walking the plank with Pirate Life interactive theatre, and snapping a selfie with Lucky the 10-foot tall Rubber Duck.
And don’t forget about the Canine Watersports Canada competition, where you can watch adorable pups dive, jump, and fetch in a 45 ft. pool!
The festival is free to attend but attendees are encouraged to voluntarily pay what they can at the info booths to help keep the event free for years to come.
For more information, click here.
Intrigue at the Museum: An Urban Capers Scavenger Hunt at ROM
Calling all the detectives! Grab your magnifying glasses, because a case must be solved!
The Royal Ontario Museum is hosting a murder mystery, where the museum’s collections hold the key.
With a team of private eyes, you’ll gather clues and piece together a tale of greed, lust, pride, and revenge. The sleuths will travel through the museum’s galleries solving whodunnit, where, and with what before the clock runs out!
Intrigue at the Museum will be held on Sept. 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Tickets are priced at $47.50, which includes admission into the ROM. Participation is free for kids aged 12 and under (although you will still need to purchase museum admission for them at the museum).
For more information, click here.
Dinner at the Farm: A Night of Culinary Enchantment
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of culinary adventure and magical scenery at Black Creek Community Farm this fall.
This event features a farm-to-table al fresco dining experience under the stars, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Talented chefs will curate tapa-style dishes using the farm’s fresh and organic vegetables. The diverse menu will feature cuisines from East Africa, West Africa, Palestine, Colombia, Mohawk and more, and will offer plenty of dietary options to choose from, including meat, vegetarian and vegan.
In addition, there will be local beer, cider, wine and non-alcoholic beverage options available.
Delicious food, great company, and an enchanting atmosphere are only parts of the wonder that this one-of-a-kind fundraiser offers, which is in support of urban agriculture and the continuous work of our community farm.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary dining affair on Sept. 19!
Tickets, which include food, beverages and entertainment are available for $150.
For more information, click here.
Gallery Weekend Toronto
Visit 25 of Toronto’s contemporary art galleries at this city-wide art event.
The four-day event from Sept.19 to Sept. 22 will showcase a selection of Toronto’s galleries open to the public and will present special programming over extended hours.
Gallery weekend provides a wonderful opportunity to converse with gallery owners, chat with fellow art lovers and to meet with artists and comprises three routes: Dupont / Junction, Wallace / Dundas, and Lower Toronto.
Participating galleries include, Beauty Supply Room, Blouin Division, Christie Contemporary, Corkin Gallery and Daniel Faria Gallery, among others.
Each route covers a number of galleries and provides an opportunity to discover and explore outstanding art, attend talks, guided tours, openings, workshops and more.
Tours take place on Sept. 19 and 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Sept. 21 and 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Gallery Weekend is free to attend. For more information, click here.
Art Bash 2024
Lose yourself in a kaleidoscope of colour at the Art Gallery of Ontario’s (AGO) signature fundraising event, complete with stunning installations by artists, musicians and fashion designers.
Art Bash, which is “not called Canada’s art party for nothing,” is a celebration of the museum’s eclectic collection of modern art and the integral role colour plays in artistic expression.
Peruse the Moments in Modernism exhibition, featuring works by artists such as Mark Rothko, Ellsworth Kelly, Rita Letendre, and Jack Bush, delight in delicious cuisine, sip on bespoke cocktails, and take in the spectacular array of creations that fill the museum’s legendary halls.
Art Bash welcomes over 1,000 guests annually, and aims to raise $1,000,000 in support of the AGO.
Art Bash takes place on Sept. 26 at the AGO from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Individual tickets cost $200.
For more information, click here.
Toronto Oktoberfest
Time to throw on your lederhosen, Toronto’s largest Oktoberfest celebration is back!
Head to Downsview Park on Sept. 26 and 27 for a giant German bash overflowing with beer and the best Bavarian tradition.
The two-day festival will take place in a temporary Festhalle inside a massive airplane hangar at the Downsview Airport Lands.
Guests can enjoy live cabaret style entertainment while they sip on crisp German and European beers, including Erdinger, Hofbräu, Paulaner, Stiegl.
A delectable array of authentic eats like Bratwurst, pretzels, schnitzel, Bavarian tarts, and more will also be available, and the first 500 guests will receive a free beer stein.
Early bird tickets are $20, GA tickets vary from $30-$45 depending on the day you attend.
For more information click here.
Fall for Dance North 2024
Attend one of Toronto’s most exciting dance festivals this September.
Fall for Dance North has been dedicated to spotlighting both established and emerging dancers for a decade, and the 2024 festival marks its commitment to nurturing and celebrating the world’s most talented performers.
Its 10th anniversary programming will feature works performed by Malpaso Dance Company (Cuba), The National Ballet of Canada, and Ballet Edmonton.
The festival takes place from Sept. 26 to Oct. 6 at multiple locations across the city.
Single tickets are $25, flex tickets are $20 for any seat, and superfan tickets are $15.
For more information, click here.
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