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Arts, Media and Entertainment in Toronto

Toronto's vibrant cultural sector provides endless opportunities to experience and get involved with the classic arts and new media ideas. Theater performances, art galleries, music and spoken word, film and television, radio and the web, magazines and newspapers - it's all right here.
Comedy Watching 101
Not sure exactly what happens at an improv show? Wondering if you're in danger of being singled out during a Second City show? Comedy is great fun to see live, but if you've never been before the idea can be daunting. Here's a quick guide to the main kinds of comedy you'll find on Toronto's stages.
Toronto's Best Radio Stations
Find a quality Toronto radio station to suit your tastes. Talk radio, sports, rock, classical, jazz, R&B - Toronto's airwaves have something for everyone.
Weekly Comedy Shows in Toronto
Whether your pleasure is stand-up, sketch or improv, chances are someone is performing it somewhere in Toronto, tonight. Use this weekly guide to navigate Toronto's robust comedy scene.
Performing Arts in Toronto - What's Onstage
See what's happening in Toronto's performing arts scene with this calendar of theater and dance event listings.
Toronto Movie Theatres
There are plenty of places to see films in Toronto, from the latest releases to classics and cult hits. Find out about movie theatres in Central Toronto, plus theatres in Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough.
Toronto Film Festivals Calendar
A listing of Toronto's many film festivals large and small. See what's on now, or when your favorite festival is set to return.
The Queensway Cinema
The Queensway Cinema in Etobicoke has eighteen screens, friendly staff, ample food choices and is one of Toronto's only movie theaters with plenty of free parking.
Attend a TV Show Taping in Toronto
It's normal to think of watching TV as an evening in, but in Toronto it can also make for a good evening out. Find free tickets to be a member of a studio audience.
Art Galleries of the Distillery District
The Distillery District is known for its many galleries and other artist spaces, but just what will you find if you visit? Use this step-by-step guide to see the art galleries you'll find there.
Toronto Theater for Young Audiences
A round-up of some of the options available to parents who are interested in taking their children out to the theater in Toronto.
T.O.TIX - See and Support Toronto's Performing Arts
When you get your theatre, dance, comedy or music ticket from T.O. TIX's website or their booth at Yonge-Dundas Square, your service charge goes to support TAPA, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts.
Live With Culture - A City of Toronto Site
The city's official guide to the performing arts, architecture, history, music, museums and more. Search by date, category or area of Toronto to find the events that interest you.
Toronto Arts Coalition
A group that works to raise the profile of the arts in Toronto through promotion and advocacy. You can also find information on the grants available to both individual artists and other arts organizations.
Toronto's Poet Laureate
Since 2001 the city has appointed a recognized poet to promote not only poetry and literature but all the arts. Read about the poets and the programs they've created.

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