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Today

1 event

Poster image for Summer Threads: Persian Kilim Weaving Workshop

Jul15Wed

Cultural$76

Summer Threads: Persian Kilim Weaving Workshop

Toranj Art Workshops hosts a guided Persian kilim weaving workshop at Orkid Galley Collection in North York. Participants work on a summer-themed handwoven piece while learning basic kilim patterning, texture, and finishing techniques. Tickets are CA$75.88, and this date is one of two July sessions.

5:00 p.m.Orkid Galley CollectionToronto

This weekend

1 event

Reading Hafez for My Mother live recording event image

Jul19Sun

Cultural$34

Reading Hafez for My Mother - Live Recording

A musical performance at Pamenar built around 93 couplets by the 14th-century Persian poet Hafez, reimagined as songs with English translations recited between pieces. Music is by Sina Salimi, and this is the second and final live recording of Reading Hafez for My Mother.

8:00 p.m.PamenarToronto

Next 7 days

1 event

Poster for Shab-e She'r Poetry Night CXXIII

Jul21Tue

Cultural$10 – $20

Shab-e She'r (Poetry Night) CXXIII at Tranzac Club

Shab-e She'r returns to the Living Room at Tranzac Club for its 123rd poetry night, with featured poets Sneha Subramanian Kanta and Ted Landrum plus an open mic for poetry in any language. Open-mic signup starts at 6:30 PM at the venue, followed by the 7:00-10:00 PM show. Admission is $10-20 sliding scale, paid in cash at the door.

7:00 p.m.Tranzac Club - Living RoomToronto

Later

2 events

Jul29Wed

Cultural$76

Summer Threads: Persian Kilim Weaving Workshop

5:00 p.m.Orkid Galley CollectionToronto

Ticketmaster image for Max Amini Live in Toronto

Oct18Sun

CulturalTickets

Max Amini Live in Toronto at Scotiabank Arena

Iranian-American comedian Max Amini brings his live comedy show to Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The performance is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM, with tickets available through the official event page.

7:00 p.m.Scotiabank ArenaToronto