Today in Toronto: The Black Keys, Dusk Dances, André Laplante, National Youth Orchestra

The Black Keys: These days, the back-to-basics blues rock produced by Ohio’s Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney seems refreshingly retro. Find out more >>

André Laplante: You can’t get away from Chopin this bicentenary (not that you’d want to), so it’s nice to see everybody’s favourite Pole in great hands. Find out more >>

Dusk Dances: As the day fades away, Withrow Park comes alive with superheroes, hip hop, Southeast Asian dance, synchronized swimmers in wading pools and more. Find out more >>

The National Youth Orchestra of Canada: This band of 16-to-28-year-olds has twice won the title Best Youth Orchestra in the World, and they’re celebrating 50 years of passionate playing with a cross-country tour. Find out more >>