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Today in Toronto: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Jully Black and more

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International Festival of Authors It won’t be difficult to spot at least one familiar author wandering around Harbourfont during this year’s literary mega-fest. Michael Chabon, Junot Díaz, Emma Donoghue, Annabel Lyon and dozens more will be reading, signing books and mingling with fans. Find out more »

Jully Black These days, Black is more of a fixture on daytime talk shows than on the stage, but her status as a Canadian R&B star is undeniable. Find out more »

Ravel and Sibelius The French composer’s Piano Concerto in G major shakes the jazz spirit in a cocktail mixer of impressionist harmony. The piece is in the trustworthy hands of pianist Lise de la Salle, with TSO guest conductor Douglas Boyd at the helm. Find out more »

Road Trip Choreographer Susie Burpee, a Dora Mavor Moore Award winner, joins up with celebrated colleague Linnea Swan for a tragicomic duet about two women who act out every aspect of female friendship while travelling together. Find out more »

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion They haven’t recorded a whole lot in the past few years, but Jon Spencer’s whacked-out, Elvis-on-speed rock ’n’ roll trio was always better sampled live, anyway. Find out more »

Food Events Tequila y Tapas. See the Weekly Eater »

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