Today in Toronto: Blackie and the Rodeo Kings and The Seagull

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Canada’s folk-rock supergroup—consisting of Tom Wilson, Stephen Fearing and Colin Linden—celebrated their 15th year together in 2011 with Kings and Queens, an album of duets that paired the very male trio with some of their favourite female singers. This rare Toronto date recreates some of that magic, with special guest spots from Mary Margaret O’Hara, Holly Cole, Serena Ryder and others. Find out more »

The Seagull A Chekhov play is far from an obvious inspiration for dance, though its loaded silences leave lots of room for a choreographer. John Neumeier takes full advantage, shaping a meditation on the nature of love danced to a mash-up of composers like Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Evelyn Glennie and Scriabin. Find out more »