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November 2017
FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK
100 Front Street West, Toronto Ontario M5J 1E3
Royal Key
416 368 2511
THE
fairmont.com/royal-york-toronto
YOUR GUIDE TO UNLOCKING THE CITY
fairmontroyalyork @FairmontRYH @FairmontRoyalYork
GENERAL
INFORMATION
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AREA ATTRACTIONS
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Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas Street West n 416.979.6648
20 minute walk n www.ago.net
Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor Street West n 416.979.7799
5 minutes by subway n www.batashoemuseum.ca
Casa Loma 1 Austin Terrace n 416.923.1171
10 minutes by subway n www.casaloma.org
It takes about 2 weeks CN Tower 301 Front Street West n 416.86.TOWER
10 minute walk n www.cntower.ca
to decorate the 60-foot Eaton Centre 220 Yonge Street n 416.598.8560
Christmas tree at 15 minute walk n www.torontoeatoncentre.com
Hockey Hall of Fame 30 Yonge Street n 416.360.7765
Nathan Phillips Square 5 minute walk n www.hhof.com
which holds Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada 288 Bremner Boulevard n 647.351.FISH
10 minute walk n www.ripleyaquariums.com
525,000 LED lights Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queens Park n 416.586.5549
5 minutes by subway n www.rom.on.ca
and 700 ornaments.CONCIERGE PICK CONCIERGE PICK
OF THE MONTH OF THE MONTH
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YULIA SHIBANOVA
FAIRMONT GOLD SUPERVISOR & CONCIERGE
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Santa Claus Parade in Toronto is taking place on
November 19th and is one of the oldest and largest Santa
After enjoying a very extended summer this year we are parades in the world! It had started in 1913 when Santa
moving into a cooler season. Luckily there are a lot of fun was pulled through the streets of Toronto. Children along
things to do in November to keep the excitement on. It is the route followed Santa and marched along with him. It’s
time to wrap up in warmer clothes and watch the streets been taking place for over 100 years and now is a huge
getting ready for festivities. event with over 25 animated floats and 2000 people
taking part. It is also broadcasted on TV around the world.
One of the best places to visit for indoor activities would
be The Ontario Science Centre that is built on the bank of The eighth annual Toronto Christmas Market which will be
the Don River. The Centre was built in 1969 and was one held from November 16 to December 23 aims to recreate
of the first to offer interactive hands-on experiences and the magical tradition of European Christmas markets. First
live demonstrations. Since its opening, the Science Centre such events originated in Germany and date back to the
keeps encouraging children and adults to discover this 14th century. The outdoor market takes over the Distillery
world and to protect its natural beauty. Some of the current Historic District - the unique neighborhood that consists
exhibits are: KidSpark, The Living Earth, Family Innovation of industrial Victorian-era buildings. With its traditional
Centre. Amongst the newest is Portraits of Resilience, the carolers and brass bands, dance groups and food vendors
exhibit that tells us about consequences of the climate there is something for everyone to enjoy. This Winter,
change. Along with the exhibits you will have an opportunity Fairmont Royal York partners with the Distillery Historic
to imagine yourself taking a fantastic voyage through District to create an exclusive stay package guaranteed to
outer space by taking a seat at The Planetarium. During put you in the holiday spirit – please refer to our Exclusive
the show you will learn a lot of fascinating facts about our Royal York Packages or visit us online.
Universe first hand. In fact, the Ontario Science Centre is
home for to Canada’s only Challenger Centre for Space And, of course, the best way to get into a holiday spirit is
Science Education. And when it is time to relax - experience to visit a tree-lighting ceremony. The Cavalcade Of Lights
Ontario`s unique IMAX Dome theatre with its state-of art ceremony is taking place at the Nathan Phillips Square
technology. A list of newest creations includes: A Beautiful on November 25th. The evening will be filled with music,
Planet, Amazon Adventure and Dream Big. fireworks and fun activities. Feel free to join!
Canadians, probably, are among the first to put decorations Please contact your Concierge for indoor and outdoor
out for Christmas season and submerge into celebrations. activities and other arrangements.RESTAURANTS RESTAURANTS
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DINING AT FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK DINING AT FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK
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EPIC RESTAURANT PIPER’S PUB
EPIC’s fluid, contemporary design is an effective backdrop for a menu Home of Le Burger Week’s award-winning “The Local” Burger,
that features the best of Ontario’s growers. Seasonally hand-nurtured Piper’s Pub is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-game drink or
herbs from the rooftop garden brighten each dish. As a certified Ocean watch your favourite sporting event.
Wise Restaurant, EPIC’s fish and shellfish choices contribute to
sustainable oceans for generations to come. Hours of Operation
Tuesday to Saturday: 4:30 p.m. – Close
Hours of Operation
Breakfast: Monday to Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
YORK’S CAFÉ
Saturday to Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Serving fine pastries and gourmet breakfast offerings made from
Brunch: Saturday to Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
the finest ingredients, all complemented by premium beverages
Lunch: Monday to Friday: 11:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
and freshly brewed Second Cup coffee.
Dinner: Daily: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hours of Operation Daily: 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
EPIC LOUNGE BENIHANA
pen daily and featuring live music from Wednesday to Saturday,
O Enjoy the excitement of teppan cooking right at your table.
EPIC Lounge provides a slightly more casual feel than EPIC Winner of WHERE magazine’s ‘Most Memorable Meal’ award in
Restaurant while still maintaining its fine dining standards. the Japanese category.
Stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or simply to enjoy a glass
of wine, or your favourite cocktail. Hours of Operation:
Tuesday – Thursday: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Hours of Operation Friday – Saturday: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Daily: 7:00 a.m.– 12:00 a.m.
Late Breakfest: Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
BENIHANA SUSHI & SAKE LOUNGE
Inspired by the history and culture of Japan; reinvented with
contemporary design and a world-class menu. Join us on the
LIBRARY BAR Avenues level and enjoy our featured sake and sushi!
Known as Toronto’s destination cocktail bar, Library Bar is the
ideal venue to enjoy an intimate business lunch or a romantic Hours of Operation:
evening meal. Tuesday – Thursday: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hours of Operation
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Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. g Sat & Sun: 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
RESTAURANT PICKS OF THE MONTH
Afternoon Tea - Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 p.m., – 4:00 p.m.
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Katana on Bay Asian Fusion $$$
Rodney’s Oyster House Seafood $$$
Baro Latin American $$$
Pai Thai $$EXCLUSIVE
Holiday Dining ROYAL YORK
PACKAGES
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Everyone deserves a little escape.
Plan your family-fun weekend in the heart of the city.
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Toronto Christmas Market
This Winter, Fairmont Royal York partners with the Distillery Historic District to
DECEMBER HOLIDAY TEA create an exclusive stay package guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit.
Library Bar g $60 per person g December 2 to January 1 Celebrate the magic of the season with two of the most iconic experiences
in the city; at the hotel, every corridor will be adorned with holly, the lobby-sized
Christmas tree will glisten with jewel-toned décor paired with festive dining and
CHRISTMAS EVE drink offerings surely to warm the spirits of our guests. At the world-famous
EPIC Christmas Eve Brunch g $34 g 10am-1pm market located just 10 minutes away by reindeer, or 20 minutes by foot, enjoy a
EPIC Christmas Eve Dinner g $99 g 5pm-9pm g 4 Course Menu night that features many festive activities - some romantic, some majestic - and
some simply fun with the bonus features because of this package.
CHRISTMAS DAY Package Includes
EPIC Festive Brunch g $34 g 7am-12:30pm FROM
n One night accommodation for two in Fairmont Luxury Room
EPIC Festive Dinner g $135 g 4pm-9pm g 4 Course Menu
$279 n
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Two VIP Passes (only required on weekends for entry)
Two Ferris Wheel Passes
CAD night plus taxes and fees Two Hot Chocolate Vouchers (to be redeemed at Market)
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Buffet Breakfast for Two served in EPIC Dining Room
Complimentary WiFi to Instagram your #RYHFestive Moments
EPIC New Year’s Brunch g $34 g 10am-1pm
Availability:
EPIC New Year’s Dinner g $150 g 7:30-9pm Between Thursday, November 16, 2017 and
Saturday, December 23, 2017
6 Course Menu g Live Music
Please Note:
Benihana New Year’s Dinner g $115 g 5:30-10pm Available Tuesday-Sunday as Market is closed on Mondays
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NEW YEAR’S DAY
Trees of Hope
Embrace the true spirit of the holidays with Trees of Hope at Fairmont Royal York.
EPIC New Year’s Brunch g $34 g 10am-2pm
Lavishly decorated Christmas trees, sponsored by local businesses, will light up
our city and the homes of deserving families with all event proceeds going to the
NEW YEAR’S AFTERNOON TEA Children’s Wish Foundation.
Library Bar g $60 per person Package Includes
n 15% off the Daily Rate
FROM n $10 CAD donation to the Children’s Wish Foundation
$229 Availability:
Between Monday, October 23, 2017 and
416 860 5050 CAD per night*, based on
double occupancy in a
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
festive@fairmont.com Fairmont room. Please Note:
*Book before December 31, 2017 for stays between October 23, 2017
and January 31, 2018 on the Trees of Hope Offer. 5 days advanced
purchase required. 1-night prepaid, non-refundable, non-transferable
deposit at time of booking. This offer is subject to availability and offer
does not apply to existing bookings. Offer cannot be combined with
fairmont.com/royal-york-toronto other promotions. Rate is subject to taxes and a Destination
Marketing Program Fee. $10 CAD donation to Children’s Wish
fairmontroyalyork @FairmontRoyalYork Foundation of Canada.
BOOK TODAY BY VISITING:
www.fairmont.com/royal-york-toronto/special-offersSHOPPING EVENTS
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HOTEL SHOPPING OPTION NOVEMBER
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FAIRMONT Whether looking for that special gift or a little
STORE treat for yourself, The Fairmont Store just
might have the answer. Fairmont Royal York Holiday Events
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DISCOVER OUR UNIQUE Dates: Saturday, November 11, 11am
NEIGHBORHOODS & SHOPPING AREAS Location: Fairmont Royal York Lobby Clock
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Bloor - Yorkville www.bloor-yorkville.com
Bloor-Yorkville is often compared to other acclaimed areas such as Tree Lighting Ceremony
Fifth Avenue in New York, Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, and Dates: Friday, November 24, 11 am
Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.
LOCATION: Bloor and Yonge intersection
Location: Fairmont Royal York Lobby Clock
DISTANCE: 10 minute taxi ride from Fairmont Royal York
The Eaton Centre – Downtown Yonge Santa Suite
www.torontoeatoncentre.com Dates: Friday, November 24, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m
The Toronto Eaton Centre features over 300 stores and is one of the
Friday, November 24, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
#1 tourist attractions in Toronto! Millions of tourists from around Wednesday, November 29, 5 to 8 p.m.
the world visit this world-class shopping centre for its architecture, Thursday, December 7, 5 to 8 p.m.
culture and urban atmosphere.
Wednesday, December 13, 5 to 8 p.m.
LOCATION: 200 Yonge St., between Queen and Dundas
DISTANCE: 15 minute walk from Fairmont Royal York Location: Fairmont Royal York, Lobby Level,
with access from East Doors
Queen Street West www.westqueenwest.ca
Queen West (a.k.a. Queen West SoHo) features trendy restaurants,
funky boutiques, galleries, antique shops and dance clubs.
Front Street Window Festive Display
LOCATION: Queen St. West, between Yonge St. and Bathurst Ave Dates: Friday, November 24 reveal
DISTANCE: 15 minute walk from Fairmont Royal York Location: Front Street, Fairmont Royal YorkEVENTS EVENTS
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The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair The Toronto Christmas Market
November 3 – 12 Exhibition Place November 16 – December 23 The Distillery District
The country comes to the city bringing along over 300 vendors, This holiday season Toronto will once again celebrate the
regal horse shows, top culinary events and everything else in romance and magic of a traditional Christmas at the Toronto
between. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is the largest of its Christmas Market. Inspired by the Old World and influenced by
kind and truly is part of the New, this annual event captures all of the tradition, heritage
Canadian tradition. and charm of a European Christmas market, while showcasing
hundreds of unique and local handcrafted products.
Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
& Legends Classic Guillermo Del Toro: At Home With Monsters
November 10 – 13 The Hockey Hall of Fame September 30 – January 7 The Art Gallery of Ontario
The legends of hockey gather for a weekend full of tributes and The Art Gallery of Ontario becomes home to the only Canadian
fan events dedicated to Canada’s game. stop of an exhibition that offers a rare glimpse into the creative
process of famed and fascinating filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.
Santa Claus Parade The exhibit is one of the AGO’s most immersive exhibition
November 19 Along Santa’s Downtown Parade Route experiences to date.
The Santa Claus Parade has been a Toronto tradition since
1905. Fantastic animated floats leave the corner of Christie Every.Now.Then: Reframing Nationhood
and Bloor Street in the company of two dozen marching bands June 29 – February 18 The Art Gallery of Ontario
and a couple of thousand costumed participants, cheered along The AGO marks Canada’s 150th birthday with a contemporary
by excited kids (and adults!). exhibition that explores three questions through the eyes of
some of the country’s best emerging and established artists:
Cavalcade of Lights where has Canada come from, what it is now, and
November 25 Nathan Phillips Square where is it going?
Kick off the holiday season with the first lighting of Toronto’s
official Christmas tree at the annual Toronto Cavalcade The Evidence Room
of Lights. June 25 – January 28 The Royal Ontario Museum
The Evidence Room is an exhibition that examines the chilling
One Of A Kind Show architecture played in constructing the Auschwitz death camp. Its
November 23 – December 3 Enercare Centre principals are of University of Waterloo School of Architecture and
Since 1975, One of a Kind has been bringing together makers the installation premiered at the 2016 Venice Biennale. This
and the people who love them (and their products). Everything powerful installation reconstructs key objects used in the forensic
from baked goods, jewelry and clothing to furniture and major analysis of the architecture of Auschwitz. Historian Robert Jan
artworks are here, along with the designers and craftspeople, van Pelt introduced the objects as evidence in a court case to
so you can learn first-hand the inspiration behind the work. demonstrate that Auschwitz was purposefully designed as a
death camp.EVENTS EVENTS
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Anishinaabeg: Art & Power Arts Of The East
June 17 – November 19 The Royal Ontario Museum September 23 – January 21 The Aga Khan Museum
Anishinaabeg: Art & Power explores the life, traditions and The Aga Khan Museum will share with the public an impressive
sacred stories of the Anishinaabeg as told through their
array of carpets, textiles, ceramics, manuscript paintings,
powerful art over the last two centuries. The exhibit takes
and metalwork spanning the 13th to 17th centuries, in a
guests on a journey through the artistic evolution of one of
world exclusive. These items will be displayed in a dedicated
the most populous and diverse Indigenous communities in
North America. exhibition outside of Italy for the very first time.
The Faraway Nearby Toronto Chocolate Festival
September 13 – December 10 The Ryerson Image Centre November 1 – 30 Various locations across Toronto
The Ryerson Image Centre explores a century of Canada’s history Indulge your sweet tooth like a kid in a candy factory at the
through photographs from The New York Times archive at The Toronto Chocolate Festival. Featuring chocolate in all its
Faraway Nearby exhibition. The exhibition examines how the country delicious forms, this festival highlights chocolate tastings,
has been understood and discussed in relation to its closest chocolate making exhibitions, and chocolate eating contests.
geographical, political, and cultural neighbour. The Faraway Nearby
showcases more than 200 images from the RIC’s newest collection, Vikings: The Exhibition
a cache of nearly 25,000 press photographs chronicling Canadian November 4 – April 2 The Royal Ontario Museum
news, drawn from The New York Times Photo Archive. Vikings is an extraordinary window into the lifestyle, religion,
and daily lives of these legendary explorers, artisans, and
Voices: Artists On Art craftspeople. Encounter objects rarely displayed outside of
September 23 – December 24 The Harbourfront Centre Scandinavia in this compelling exhibition that challenges the
Voices: artists on art opens a door into 51 studios of artists perceptions of the Viking Age through hundreds of objects,
currently working across the country. Artists include such varied interactive, and immersive experiences.
Canadian treasures as Calgary’s Eric Cameron, Montreal’s
Raphaëlle De Groot, Toronto-based Indigenous artist Robert
Indy Week
Houle and Vancouver’s Paul de Guzman. This project is
November 7-12 Various venues across Toronto
comprised of two components: a rare opportunity to access
More than 200 artists will rock stages at 20 venues across
the 51 video interviews and to present artists’ multi-media
installations that bridge the historical with the contemporary. Toronto for the annual Indie Week music festival celebrating world
independent music scenes.
Locating Contemporary Canadian Artists
July 22 – January 1 The Aga Khan Museum
In celebration of Canada’s 150 years, HERE: Locating
Contemporary Canadian Artists is a museum-wide
installation with video, textiles, painting and sculpture that
convey the diverse identities of more than 20 artists.MUSIC MUSIC
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AIR CANADA CENTRE DANFORTH MUSIC HALL
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November 2 n 7pm - Louis The Child: Last to Leave Tour
November 1 n 7pm – Katy Perry Witness: The Tour with Joey Purp & Point Point
November 2 n 8pm – Janet Jackson: State of the World November 3 n 7pm – Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn
November 3 & 4 n 7:30pm – Arcade Fire November 4 n 7pm – Lemon Bucket Orkestra Album Release Party
November 5 n 7pm – An Evening with Richard Dawkins
November 11 n 7pm - Chris Rock – Total Blackout Tour & Matt Dillahunty
November 15 n 7pm – A Perfect Circle November 6 n 7pm – Elbow
November 22 n 8pm – Jay Z - 4:44 Tour November 7 n 6pm – Trivium & Arch Enemy with Fit For
An Autopsy, While She Sleeps
November 26 n 8pm – Mayday: Life World Tour November 8 n 6:30pm & 9:45pm – Ilana Glazer
& Phoebe Robinson
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November 10 n 7pm – Flying Lotus in 3D with
THE PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE Seven Davis Jr, PBDY
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November 12 n 7pm – John Carpenter
November 3 n 7pm – The Mavericks November 13 n 7pm – Wavves & Joyce Manor,
November 7 n 8pm – Ibeyi with Culture Abuse
November 8 n 8pm – Krewella New World Tour November 15 n 7pm – Daniel Lanois
November 16 n 6pm & 9:30pm – Kamasi Washington
November 9 n 8pm – Syd November 17 n 7pm – Crystal Castles
November 10 n 7pm – Dirty Heads November 18 n 7pm – Mura Masa with Lunice
November 11 n 10pm – Remember de November 19 n 7pm – Revolting Cocks (Big Sexy Land) &
Front Line Assembly
Bacchanal Anniversary November 21 n 7pm – Cut Copy with Palmbonen II
November 14 n 7:30pm – Bleachers: Gone Now Era November 22 n 7pm – Busty and the Bass
– Part 2 November 24 n 7pm – Big Sugar with Daylight for Deadeyes
November 15 n 7pm – Angus & Julia Stone: Snow Us Tour November 25 n 7pm – Damien Escobar – The Heart & Soul Tour
November 26 n 7pm – Diamanda Galas
November 16 n 8pm – Gen Next Live Presents November 27 n 7pm – The Barr Brothers
One Bad Son November 30 n 7pm – Steve Earle & The Dukes
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Tribute Band) SONY CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
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November 19 n 8pm – Jhene Aiko November 3 n 8pm – Unsound Does Halloween
November 22 n 8pm – Yelawolf November 4 n 7:30pm – Just For Laughs Presents The
Alternative Comedy Tour
November 23 n 9pm – The Glorious Sons November 10 n 7:30pm & 10pm – Jim Jefferies
November 24 n 9pm – The Glorious Sons November 11 n 7:30pm & 10pm – Jim Jefferies
November 26 n 5:30pm – Monster Energy Outbreak November 12 n 8pm – Dream Theater: Images, Words & Beyond
25th Anniversary Tour
Tour Presents: Waterparks November 17 n 8pm – Yiruma – Live in North America
November 28 n 6:30pm – Children of Bodom November 18 n 7:30pm – It’s Always Something!
November 30 n Kim Mitchell Live November 21 n 7:30pm – Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
November 23 n 7pm – Teresa Teng: The Billion Applause – 3D Tour
November 25 n 7:30pm – Brain Candy Live!MUSIC MUSIC
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THE OPERA HOUSE ROY THOMSON HALL
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November 3 n 7:30pm - TSO – What Makes It Great?
November 1 n 7:30pm – Beluga Palooza Stravinsky The Firebird
November 3 n 8pm - Newsapolooza XIII November 4 n 2pm & 4pm – TSO – Wall to Wall
November 4 n 8pm - New Found Glory Percussion
November 7 n 8pm – The Bloody Beetroots November 9 n 8pm – TSO – Afghanistan: Requiem
November 8 n 8pm – Josh Ritter for a Generation
November 9 n 9pm - Rich Chigga November 10 n 8pm – Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery
November 10 n 8pm – H.E.R Gergiev, Music Director and Conductor
November 12 n 6pm – Jonathan Richman November 11 n 8pm – TSO – Afghanistan:
Requiem for a Generation
November 15 n 7pm – Knuckle Puck November 15 n 8pm – TSO – Oundjian Conducts
November 18 n 9pm – The Practically Hip Vaughn Williams
November 20 n 8:30pm – Just Music “We Effect” Tour November 16 n 2pm – TSO – Oundjian Conducts
November 23 n 7pm – White Chapel Vaughn Williams
November 24 n 8pm – SonReal November 18 n 8pm – TSO – Angela Hewitt
November 25 n 10pm – Andy C November 19 n 2pm – Anand Varma, Photographer
November 26 n 5pm – Smash Wrestling November 20 n 8pm - Anand Varma, Photographer
November 30 n 8pm – Suicide Silence November 21 n 8pm - Anand Varma, Photographer
November 23 n 8pm – TSO – Mahler Symphony 6
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MASSEY HALL November 30 n 7:30pm – TSO – Home Alone in Concert
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November 1 n 8pm – Niall Horan
November 4 n 8pm – Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin REBEL
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November 10 n 8pm – Slowdive November 5 n 8pm – Lil Yachty
November 11 n 8pm – 4th Annual Dream Serenade November 8 n 8pm – Macklemore
November 16 n 8pm – Jesse Cook November 12 n 8pm – Silversun Pickups @ Minus The Bear
November 17 n 8pm – The Simon & Garfunkel Story November 13 n 7pm – HIM
November 18 n 8pm – 31st Annual Women’s Blues Revue November 1 n 7pm – 6lack
November 23 n 8pm – Andy Shauf Presents The Party November 1 n 10pm – Galantis
November 24 n 8pm – Diana Krall November 17 n 10pm – Markus Schulz
November 25 n 8pm – Diana Krall November 19 n 8pm – Action Bronson
November 27 n 8pm – Grizzly Bear November 22 n 8pm – Dua Lipa
November 28 n 8pm – De Yun She Xiang Sheng November 2 n 8pm – Liam Gallagher
November 24 n 10pm – Tchami & Malaa
November 29 n 8pm – Jann Arden November 2 n 7pm – A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
November 2 n 6pm – Thrice & Circa SurviveTHEATRE THEATRE
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POISON THE GOAT OR, WHO IS SYLVIA?
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Dates: November 12 – December 3 Dates: November 1 – 18
Location: Coal Mine Theatre Location: Young Centre for the Performing Arts
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Alone in a room for the first time in years, a couple is brought back The Goat or, Who is Sylvia? is a shocking play about marital infidelity
together again after a harrowing breakup. As the play progresses, old and the devastation of a family presented by the Soulpepper Theatre
wounds reopen, new truths surface, and the real reason behind their Company. America’s great provocateur, Edward Albee, invites us to a
separation is learned. Poison holds up a (hopeful) mirror to humanity contemporary Greek tragedy with his trademark subversive humour.
where love and humour can still be found in the midst of so much pain.
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TRACE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A brand new Canadian production of Grease – The Musical is hitting the
Factory Theatre presents the world premiere of trace, a one-man-two-piano- Elgin Theatre stage in Toronto this November. The musical stars Janel
play written, composed and performed by former Factory Artistic Associate Parrish (Pretty Little Liars), Katie Findlay (How to Get Away with Murder)
Jeff Ho. A painfully personal story of family and genealogy, trace follows the and Dylan S. Wallach (Summer Blink). The original high school musi-
footprints taken by Jeff’s great-grandmother who fled the Japanese in WWII cal, Grease – The Musical takes audiences back to 1959, and the final
by escaping to Hong Kong, losing one of her two sons during the trek; his year at Rydell High for Danny, Sandy, Rizzo, Kenickie, Frenchy, Marty,
mother’s similar pilgrimage to Canada, also with two sons in tow; and by Roger, Doody, Jan and Sonny. Legendary Doo Wop singer and arranger
Jeff himself, when he too embarked on a journey, moving from Markham to Phil Burton (Human Nature) has created brand new arrangements for
Montreal to pursue an uncharacteristically Chinese life. some of the most famous songs from the film, which will be part of this
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One that I Want.
EVIL DEAD - THE MUSICAL
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Dates: November 9 – 19 Location: Randolph Theatre ROSS PETTY PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A
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A wildly popular, laugh-out-loud, record-breaking Canadian cult classic musi- CHRISTMAS CAROL
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cal, Evil Dead is the hilarious and outrageous story of five college friends
spending the weekend in an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally Dates: November 24 - December 31
unleashing an evil force that turns them all into Canadian demons. Location: Elgin Theatre
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Everyone’s favourite Christmas curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge, has
discarded his humbug credo for some new big plans to own the holiday
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season. Scrooge, Cratchit, Marley and the Ghosts (of Plumbum) are
Dates: November 6 – December 31 joined by Jane Cratchit, Jack the Rapper, a girl group, a boy band, and
Location: The Young People’s Theatre a bunch of ghostdusters on Christmas Eve, 1850s London (Ontario),
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Experience a tale as old as time in Toronto this winter as Beauty and the energy dancing, silly jokes, up to the minute topical references, and
Beast takes the stage at the Young People’s Theatre. This beloved musical hilarious ad-libs! Charles Dickens will be rolling in his grave…
is a story of hope. Despite appearances, the pretty Belle and the cursed with laughter.
Beast are not what everyone assumes them to be. But their true selves
could be revealed – if they can find each other in time.THEATRE THEATRE
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DISGRACED CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – VOLTA
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Dates: November 11 – 26 Dates: September 7 – November 26 The Port Lands
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A New York dinner party. A shattering cultural collision. When discussion the Port Lands, starting September 7th. Volta tells a spellbinding story
turns to politics and religion, the match is lit on a combustible powder about the freedom to choose and the thrill of blazing your own trail. The
keg of identity politics. After smashing box office records last season, the show, inspired in part by the adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of action
Hope and Hell Co. production of DISGRACED returns for a strictly limited sports, weaves the adrenaline rush of acrobatics into a visually striking world.
engagement. This provocative and daring tale that The Globe and Mail ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
calls “excellent” and “fearless” is a must-see for all theatre-goers! THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
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Dates: October 11 – November 4 The Four Seasons Centre
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The Cinderella story is presented with a twist as a poor and
Dates: November 21 -26 Location: Princess of Wales Theatre uneducated young man dreams of winning the heart of a rich, clever
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– and beautiful woman. Donizetti’s delicious romantic comedy is as
ELF The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who intoxicating as Doctor Dulcamara’s potion, the elixir of love.
mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size
and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s THE WINTER’S TALE
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permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his
birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the Dates: November 10 – 19 The Four Season’s Centre
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to make everyone embrace their inner ELF. A ballet alert in every scene to the ambiguities and contradictions that
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both shape and confound our lives, The Winter’s Tale is a profound and
searching drama of love and redemption and the spring that lies
BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL beneath even the darkest of days.
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Dates: October 14 – December 24 The Ed Mirvish Theatre
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Bat Out of Hell The Musical is an epic tale of love, rebellion, and rock `n’
roll. The streets are heating up as young, rebellious leader Strat falls in love Dates: November 22 – 26 The Four Season’s Centre
with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the most powerful man in ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
post-apocalyptic Manhattan. Neumeier’s Nijinsky is partly a biographical narrative, focusing on the key
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– events and relationships of his life, but also a form of memory-ballet, in
which we enter Nijinsky’s own fevered reflections on his art, his identity
DREAMGIRLS as a man and artist, and the perilous, tumultuous times in which he lived.
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Location: The Lower Ossington Theatre BASSEM YOUSSEF
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Motown is coming to Toronto! The story of the legendary Diana Ross and Dates: November 11 Bluma Appel Theatre
the Supremes will be played at The Lower Ossington Theatre. Dreamgirls is ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
a must-see musical experience that exemplifies the message about striving Bassem Youssef’s stand-up comedy show will take you on a candid journey
to the top, regardless of the obstacles in the way. through his personal life.A PREVIEW OF
THEATRE
DECEMBER 2017
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TOP 10 EVENT Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax
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Long before “going green” was mainstream, The Lorax spoke for the
Dates: November 9 Bluma Appel Theatre trees and warned of the dangers of disrespecting the environment.
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The powerful message of THE LORAX has enlightened generations
Ten extraordinary people, including Jane Fonda, Steven Page, and Mary
about the importance of seeing the beauty in the world around us
Walsh, have ten minutes each to take you on a journey that will leave you
wanting more. Sometimes shocking, always uplifting and never and our responsibility to protect it.
disappointing, these speakers will push you toward a new and exciting
way of thinking, living and believing. Prepare to laugh like never before, Million Dollar Quartet
be entertained by the best, and take a ride into the future. Panasonic Theatre December 12 – January 7
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– On December 4, 1956, history was made when an extraordinary twist
PARTY TODAY PANIC TOMORROW of fate brought together then rising star Johnny Cash, unknown Jerry
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lee Lewis, veteran musician Carl Perkins, and chart-topper Elvis Presley
Dates: Throughout November Second City for the first and only time at Sun Records in Memphis, the studios of
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– legendary record producer Sam Phillips, for what would be one of the
The funniest people in town have created a hilarious new show filled with greatest jam sessions of all time. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings
unforgettably funny characters, killer one liners and incredible improv. The that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including
cast of this hilarious, all-new sketch revue knows that when you’re suffering Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, That’s All Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of
from political exhaustion, sometimes you just need to scream over board Fire, Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Who Do You Love?,
games, settle scores with dance-offs, and get life advice from a giant banana. Matchbox, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and many more. This
So settle in and get ready for us to spin, sing and laugh away your troubles. new production with an all-Canadian cast of the Broadway musical is
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– produced by Drayton Entertainment, who toured the show throughout
THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY SWEATER their circuit of theatres in southwestern Ontario throughout 2017.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This will be the production’s Toronto premiere.
Dates: November 20 and 23 Second City
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or at least…. that’s how the Princess of Wales Theatre December 12 – January 7
song goes. We invite you to laugh along at The Second City Toronto This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of
Holiday Show as we make fun of all the washed up, broken down seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth. THE ILLUSIONISTS
traditions that tend to plague the holiday season. – LIVE FROM BROADWAY has shattered box office records across the
globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the
most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This
MEDIEVAL TIMES
non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of
Exhibition Place (See your Concierge for hours) Enjoy a feast while
unprecedented proportions.
knights on horseback compete to win the hand of the princess.
MYSTERIOUSLY YOURS Christmas with the Salvation Army
Mystery Dinner Theatre (Friday & Saturday) Roy Thomson Hall December 10
For more than two decades, the company has been staging a The music of brass and choir will be brought together once again to
murder mystery following a three-course dinner, celebrate the season in this annual gala at Toronto’s Roy Thomson
with some audience participation. Hall. This year, the talents of Jackie Richardson, Organist, Ian Sadler
and dramatist, Colin Fox will add to the magnificent sounds of The
SECOND CITY Salvation Army’s Canadian Staff Band & Songsters and 250 voice
51 Mercer Street (See your Concierge for hours)
Festival Chorus. In addition, the audience will be invited to join in the
Sketch comedy and improvisation
familiar carols and warm-hearted songs of the season.A PREVIEW OF
SPORTS
DECEMBER 2017
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Union Station Holiday Market TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS AIR CANADA CENTRE
Union Station December 5 – 16 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Union Station is getting into the holiday spirit with their annual pop- November 6 n 7pm Vs Knights
up Union Station Holiday Market. Located in the historic Grand Hall of November 8 n 7:30pm Vs Wild
Union Station, the event showcases over 30 artisan shops and gourmet November 10 n 7pm Vs Bruins
food vendors. Vendors include Moroco Chocolat, Melissa Beth Designs,
November 16 n 7pm Vs Devils
Bathorium, Yo Sox and more.
November 20 n 7pm Vs Coyotes
The Nutcracker November 25 n 7pm Vs Capitals
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The National Ballet of Canada presents its annual Christmas show, TORONTO RAPTORS AIR CANADA CENTRE
The Nutcracker. This ballet is one of the most recognizable in the –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
world, and premiered at the National Ballet of Canada in 1995. November 5 n 6pm Vs Wizards
The classic story takes place on Christmas Eve in Imperial Russia and November 7 n 7:30pm Vs Chicago Bulls
tells the tale of Marie and Misha. The two are brought into the magical November 9 n 7:30pm Vs Pelicans
world of the Nutcracker, complete with Sugar Plum Fairies, rat kings, November 17 n 7:30pm Vs New York Knicks
and more. The Nutcracker comes to life and battles the rat king to November 19 n 6pm Vs Wizards
find the Sugar Plum Fairy. November 29 n 7:30pm Vs Hornets
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Holiday Fair in the Square HAGGAR HOCKEY HALL OF FAME LEGENDS GAME
Nathan Phillips Square
December 1 – 23
AIR CANADA CENTRE
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Returning for its second year to Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square,
Holiday Fair in the Square is a European-style holiday market and November 12 n 3pm
carnival that will feature artisan crafts, gourmet snacks, a Holly Jolly –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Midway with rides like a carousel and teacups, Santa visits and TORONTO MARLIES AIR CANADA CENTRE
skating on the Nathan Phillips Square ice rink. The fair is in –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
support of Epilepsy Toronto. November 25 n 1:30pm Vs Senators
The fair runs December 1 to 23, 2017. Closed on Mondays.
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TORONTO MARLIES RICOH COLISEUM
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November 18 n 4pm Vs Crunch
November 19 n 4pm Vs Crunch
November 26 n 4pm Vs Senators
November 29 n 7pm Vs Crunch
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TFC BMO FIELD
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November 5, event time TBA if necessary, Semi-Final Match
November 21, event time TBA if necessary, Eastern
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