Today in Toronto: Whales/Tohora, The Merchants of Bollywood, Strings Attached

Whales/Tohora At once magnificent and terrifying, whales have long been a favourite topic of both mythology and science. On loan from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Whales/Tohora lays out everything from fables to fossils. Find out more >>

The Merchants of Bollywood Something of a tribute to the Merchant family, long-established members of India’s thriving film culture, this over-the-top spectacle includes 3,800 costumes and 2,000 pieces of jewellery draped over some 40 performers. Find out more >>

Strings Attached Though she’s classically trained and her pedigree is undeniably operatic (her father was baritone Victor Braun; her brother is baritone Russell), Adi Braun creates a hybrid musical world she’s dubbed “cabarazz.” She’s joined here by guitarist Kevin Barrett and bassist George Koller. Find out more >>

Prazak Quartet This esteemed Czech ensemble is debuting both a new first violinist (Pavel Hula) and a piece by Frantisek Adam Míca, a 17th-century Moravian composer the group has rediscovered. Find out more >>