Today in Toronto: Eight Ways From Mara, Mind Kontrol and more

Eight Ways From Mara Zata Omm Dance Projects, under artistic director William Yong, specializes in multidisciplinary dance. This collaboration with Italian-born film composer Andrea Rocca explores life’s many miseries (and the possible joys that lie beyond them) through the lens of Buddhist poetry and philosophy. Find out more »

Mind Kontrol Move over, Professor X; Mike D’Urzo actually knows how to get into people’s heads. D’Urzo’s crowd-pleasing performance combines dazzling displays of magic with mind-boggling mentalism that will turn even the staunchest skeptic into a believer. Ages 16 and up. Find out more »

Toronto International Flamenco Festival Clattering heels, smouldering glances, ecstatic guitar work—the city celebrates Spain’s signature dance style. Find out more »