OCTOBER 21 TO 23 Experience the incredible music-and-choreography combination of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil, as the renowned company presents Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour. In this vivid tribute, a cast of 60 acrobats, tumblers, jugglers and more bring the King of Pop’s musical world back to life, recalling his charismatic stage presence, [...]

1. The wonder of liquid nitrogen ice cream from Colborne Lane prepared tableside. 2. Catching a live performance by the iconic Liza—with a z—Minnelli on October 28. 3. Jousting knights on horseback at Medieval Times. 4. Seeing the city on two wheels with the rental of Bixi Bikes; return them to many conveniently located docking [...]

Friday, July 15 Kick off your weekend at the 23rd annual Beaches International Jazz Festival, which begins tonight at Woodbine Park. With acts ranging from jazz, blues, calypso and more—legendary Toronto rocker Carole Pope is even part of this evening’s bill—the festival offers ear candy for a wide variety of listeners. The Colombian Colours Il [...]

JUNE 11 & 12 Freed from the small screen, the talented cast of Glee performs infectious renditions of music from the TV show’s first two seasons—from “Don’t Stop Believin’” to “Empire State of Mind.” Air Canada Centre, 3 and 8 p.m., $49.50 to $89.50; call 1-855-958-5000 or visit Ticketmaster to buy.

Friday, May 13 Get a glimpse into the mysteries of the underworld in The Aleph, Soulpepper Theatre Company’s version of Jorge Luis Borges’s 1945 short story. This thought-provoking adaptation is crafted by Canadian theatre artists Diego Matamoros, Daniel Brooks and Michael Levine. The cycle of life—from Bar Mitzvah to death—is presented through Jewish musical-theatre songs [...]

Friday, April 29 If you weren’t invited to Westminster Abbey for the regal wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William but still want to celebrate the affair in style, the Fairmont Royal York Hotel‘s Library Bar hosts the early-morning telecast. Starting at 5 a.m., a traditional English breakfast will be served—with tea, of course. They’ve [...]

Maple Leaf Square is fast becoming a top downtown entertainment destination. Directly west of the Air Canada Centre—and steps from the Rogers Centre, too—the space buzzes before, during and after Leafs and Raptors games thanks to a huge outdoor TV showing ongoing games and a swanky sports bar with even more screens. Now, upscale restaurant [...]

Friday, April 1 Artists, designers and shoppers unite! The always anticipated One of a Kind Spring Show has begun, and runs through to this Sunday at Exhibition Place’s Direct Energy Centre. Here, 450 artisans offer unique, handmade art, clothing, accessories and designs for purchase. This year, the show features a Muskoka Artists Marketplace as well [...]

Canada’s prestigious music awards, the Junos, mark their 40th anniversary with a return home. To celebrate, Toronto-born rapper Drake leads a pack of award-winning artists from coast to coast for a harmonious tribute. THE RISE OF DRAKE Superstars aren’t born everyday—nor is such a label freely given. But hip hop artist Drake is undeniably one, [...]

MARCH 3 Part singer, part provocateur, Lady Gaga brings her Monster Ball tour back to Toronto. The pop songstress is as well-known for her outrageous costumes as she is for such songs as “Poker Face” and “Just Dance.” Air Canada Centre, 8 p.m., $49.50 to $175; call 416-870-8000 or visit Ticketmaster to buy.