Today in Toronto: Idomeneo, Authors at Harbourfront Centre

Authors at Harbourfront Centre: Two masters of the contemporary blockbuster drop by Harbourfront: John Boyne, whose The House of Special Purpose recreates the last days of czarist Russia, and Miguel Syjuco, whose Man Asian–winning debut novel, Ilustrado, follows a family through four generations and 150 years of Philippine history. Find out more >>

Harbourfront Centre: Canadian writers get rock-star treatment at the Forest of Reading Festival of Trees, the largest youth literary event in the country, where more than 7,000 kids pack into awards ceremonies and author signings. Find out more >>

Idomeneo: The COC wraps up its current season with a new production of Mozart’s drama, staged by French director François de Carpentries in his COC debut, and set in the period after the Trojan War. Find out more >>