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1. Hart House Theatre
Queen's ParkThe main theater space of the University of Toronto since 1919, Hart House mounts emerging-artist and student productions from September to March, with musicals, Shakespeare, contemporary plays, and classics all represented.
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2. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
The AnnexIf you like your films factual, informative, and inspiring, then the Hot Docs Cinema is for you. The permanent home of the Hot Docs festival each spring, this century-old cinema also has an ongoing calendar of documentaries—on everything from art to politics—and crowd-pleasing classics.
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3. MacMillan Theatre
Queen's ParkPerformances by students and faculty at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, ranging from symphony to jazz to full-scale operas, take place September through June at the 815-seat MacMillan Theatre. Smaller-scale performances fill the 490-seat Walter Hall. As a bonus, many performances are free to attend. During the summer, you may be able to catch a performance by a visiting musician.
80 Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C5, Canada416-408--0208Arts/Entertainment Details
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4. Paradise Theatre
The AnnexThis art deco--era cinema located a few minutes west of the Annex underwent a splashy restoration in 2019. Classic and second-run movies are screened here, but the theater also plays host to live music—from touring acts to cover bands and string quartets—and stand-up comics. Wine, cocktails, and Italian food are served next door at Osteria Rialto.
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5. Tafelmusik
The AnnexInternationally renowned as one of the world's finest period ensembles, Tafelmusik presents baroque and classical music on original instruments. Most performances are held in Trinity–St. Paul's Centre, a stunningly revitalized church hall. Tafelmusik’s Sing-Along Messiah performance is a rollicking Christmas season highlight where the audience is invited to join in.
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6. Tarragon Theatre
The AnnexThis converted warehouse presents plays by new and established Canadian playwrights, with special focus on nurturing emerging voices in Canadian theater. The complex features multiple theater spaces and studios, and maverick companies will occasionally mount interesting experimental productions in some of the smaller rooms.
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7. The Royal Cinema
Little ItalyThis fully restored 1939 single-screen theater hosts film fest screenings and special engagements, as well as live comedy and music. On top of the usual concessions, next-door bar Birreria Volo has opened a specialty grocer and bottle shop in the lobby, so you can grab snacks even on the days you can't catch a flick.
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