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SUMMARY:Showcase: Kiki Rowe\, iBXRHM\, ABBI WOODS\, and Jay Glavany
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Kiki Rowe\, iBXRHM\, ABBI WOODS\, and Jay Glavany at The Baby G on Wednesday\, May 7! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-kiki-rowe-ibxrhm-abbi-woods-and-jay-glavany/
LOCATION:The Baby G\, 1608 Dundas St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 1T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T010000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111043
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T152644Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Stuck On Planet Earth\, Ethan Miller\, Janky\, Fine Food Market\, and Sarah Vanderzon
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 and Paquin are proud to present Stuck On Planet Earth\, Ethan Miller\, Janky\, Fine Food Market\, and Sarah Vanderzon and at Rivoli on Thursday\, May 7! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-stuck-on-planet-earth-ethan-miller-janky-fine-food-market-and-sarah-vanderzon/
LOCATION:Rivoli\, 334 Queen St W\,\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T220000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111043
CREATED:20260408T140644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T134556Z
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SUMMARY:Choir! Choir! Choir! Angel: An Epic Singalong featuring extra special guest Sarah McLachlan
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be part of something unforgettable for a great cause—supporting music education through the Sarah McLachlan School of Music. Choir! Choir! Choir! return to Massey Hall with Angel: An Epic Singalong\, a powerful\, fully participatory live experience where the audience becomes the choir. \nLed by C!C!C! directors Nobu and Daveed\, and guided by their signature energy\, thousands of voices will come together in a celebration of connection and community—learning and performing a series of songs in real time\, building toward one iconic\, emotional finale. \nThe night will feature a selection of surprise songs before culminating in a once-in-a-lifetime performance of “Angel\,” featuring special guest Sarah McLachlan. Together\, audience and artist will transform a beloved classic into a shared\, unforgettable moment. \nProceeds from the evening will support the Sarah McLachlan School of Music\, which provides free after-school music programs for children and youth facing barriers to accessing traditional music education. \nNever Stop Singing!
URL:https://departureto.com/event/choir-choir-choir-angel-an-epic-singalong-featuring-extra-special-guest-sarah-mclachlan/
LOCATION:Massey Hall\, 178 Victoria St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 1T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111043
CREATED:20260406T205737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T114731Z
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SUMMARY:Logan Staats with Sara Kae
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Logan Staats with Sara Kae at Horseshoe Tavern on Wednesday\, May 6! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/logan-staats/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Tavern\, 370 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111043
CREATED:20260406T205335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T114742Z
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SUMMARY:Tommy Genesis with PIAO and Tyra Jutai
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Tommy Genesis with PIAO and Tyra Jutai at The Great Hall on Wednesday\, May 6! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/tommy-genesis/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1087 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 1H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111043
CREATED:20260401T175420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T182855Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: parallel\, Rachella Wred\, Sofia Kay\, and Loren Aronov
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present parallel\, Rachella Wred\, Sofia Kay\, and Loren Aronov at The Painted Lady on Wednesday\, May 6! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-parallel-rachella-wred-sofia-kay-and-loren-aronov/
LOCATION:The Painted Lady\, 218 Ossington Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 2Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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CREATED:20260401T152728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193759Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Witch Prophet\, LOV\, Mighloe\, and sofinari\, presented by RISE Edutainment
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 + RISE Edutainment Present: Witch Prophet\, LOV\, Mighloe\, and sofinari at Burdock Music Hall on Wednesday\, May 6! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-witch-prophet-lov-mighloe-and-sofinari-presented-by-rise-edutainment/
LOCATION:Burdock Music Hall\, 1184 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T233000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111043
CREATED:20260401T155938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T182842Z
UID:10000032-1778095800-1778110200@departureto.com
SUMMARY:Showcase: Rick Duff\, Neighbour Andy\, Joey Bird\, and Pacific Estate
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Rick Duff\, Neighbour Andy\, Joey Bird\, and Pacific Estate at The Cameron House on Wednesday\, May 6! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-rick-duff-neighbour-andy-joey-bird-and-pacific-estate/
LOCATION:The Cameron House\, 408 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T223000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111043
CREATED:20260331T002502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T142719Z
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SUMMARY:Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King\, featuring live Q&A with Machel Montano
DESCRIPTION:Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King – Machel Montano offers an intimate\, unfiltered look into the life and legacy of one of the Caribbean’s most influential cultural icons. Often hailed as the “Michael Jackson of the Caribbean\,” Machel Montano’s career spans more than four decades\, redefining Soca music and elevating Caribbean culture onto the global stage. \nThe documentary is anchored in the pivotal 2015 Carnival season\, a defining moment when Montano dominated the cultural landscape with the anthemic hit “Like Ah Boss”. Cameras follow the artist through an extraordinary seven-day stretch in which he delivers 16 performances\, beginning with his iconic Machel Monday concert at the National Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago\, drawing more than 25\,000 fans. This relentless schedule – electric\, euphoric\, and exhausting – forms the heartbeat of the film. \nInterwoven with this high-octane Carnival journey are deeply personal reflections\, rare archival footage\, and candid interviews that trace Montano’s evolution from child prodigy – launching his career at just seven years old – to global cultural ambassador. The film revisits career-defining milestones\, including his early appearance on Star Search\, his groundbreaking Coachella main stage debut alongside Major Lazer\, and his performance before millions at Sadhguru’s Maha Shivratri Festival in India. \nLike Ah Boss does not shy away from the shadows behind the spotlight. The documentary confronts darker chapters of Montano’s life with unflinching honesty – from a devastating stage collapse during his Real Unity concert\, to the intense public scrutiny surrounding an assault allegation that threatened to derail his career. Longstanding rumors and personal controversies are examined within the broader context of fame\, cultural expectation\, and resilience. \nBoth tribute and exposé\, Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King – Machel Montano is a powerful meditation on sacrifice\, reinvention\, and endurance. It captures the cost of greatness\, the weight of legacy\, and the drive of an artist who continues to push boundaries while expanding the global reach of Soca music. \nThe film is a celebration not only of Machel Montano\, but of Caribbean creativity itself – bold\, unapologetic\, and world-class.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/like-ah-boss-journey-of-a-soca-king-featuring-live-qa-with-machel-montano/
LOCATION:Paradise Theatre\, 1006c Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H 1M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film Screenings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111043
CREATED:20260401T174858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T182829Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Living Room for Small\, Logan Levi\, Gratuitous\, spookyguava\, and Weekend Goodbye
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Living Room for Small\, Logan Levi\, Gratuitous\, spookyguava\, and Weekend Goodbye at The Baby G on Wednesday\, May 6! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-living-room-for-small-logan-levi-gratuitous-spookyguava-and-weekend-goodbye/
LOCATION:The Baby G\, 1608 Dundas St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 1T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111043
CREATED:20260401T145501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155012Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Annabel Oreste\, Jennarie\, Andie Therio\, Braden Lam\, and John Fellner presented by Canada's Walk of Fame
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 and Canada’s Walk of Fame present Annabel Oreste\, Jennarie\, Andie Therio\, Braden Lam\, and John Fellner at the Rivoli on Wednesday\, May 6! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-annabel-oreste-jennarie-andie-therio-braden-lam-and-john-fellner-presented-by-canadas-walk-of-fame/
LOCATION:Rivoli\, 334 Queen St W\,\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T235900
DTSTAMP:20260915T111044
CREATED:20260429T131514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T160241Z
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SUMMARY:Official Opening Night Party (Public Access)
DESCRIPTION:Join the global music and culture community as we officially kick off Departure 2026! Starting at 8:00 PM\, the doors open to the public for an electric night of connection and discovery. Experience the energy of our opening celebration with high-octane DJ sets by Russell Peters and Dom Diaz\, setting the stage for everything the Departure festival has to offer. Don’t miss your first chance to celebrate with the world’s leading voices in media and music—the journey starts here.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/official-opening-night-party/
LOCATION:Blue Bovine\, 65 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111044
CREATED:20260406T212317Z
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SUMMARY:Ebril and Mage Tears
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Ebril\, Mage Tears and Ridgeclub at Rivoli on Tuesday\, May 5! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/ebril-and-mage-tears/
LOCATION:Rivoli Toronto\, 334 Queen St W\, Toronto\, ON\, M5V2A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111044
CREATED:20260406T173730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T114201Z
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SUMMARY:Live Podcast: The Jann Arden Podcast Live!
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning Jann Arden Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Canadian icon Jann Arden with co-hosts Caitlin Green and Sarah Burke. With humour and heart\, the show dives into real-life topics like aging\, relationships\, grief\, and reinvention — alongside pop culture and current events. \nJann and her co-hosts welcome an inspiring lineup of guests across entertainment\, media\, literature\, and wellness. Conversations with musician Sarah McLachlan\, comedy duo Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill (Small Achievable Goals)\, entertainers Rosie O’Donnell and Chelsea Handler\, politician Chrystia Freeland\, and Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn have become fan favourites.  \nAt its core\, the podcast is about connection — sharing stories that make you laugh\, think\, and feel a little less alone.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/the-jann-arden-podcast-live/
LOCATION:Jane Mallett Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts)\, 27 Front St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5E 1B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T233000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111044
CREATED:20260429T140114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T125503Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: YASSiN & Sean Terrio\, Maya Malkin\, Lockyer Boys\, and Gäelle
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present YASSiN & Sean Terrio\, Maya Malkin\, Lockyer Boys\, and Gäelle at the Starlight Room at The El Mocambo\, Tuesday\, May 5 \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-yassin-sean-terrio-maya-malkin-lockyer-boys-and-gaelle/
LOCATION:The Starlight Room\, 464 Spadina Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 2G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T220000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111044
CREATED:20260331T001903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T002651Z
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SUMMARY:Power Ballad
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Premiere \nWhen Rick (Paul Rudd)\, a past-his-prime wedding singer\, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig\, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career\, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves – even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer-director John Carney (Sing Street\, Once)\, Power Ballad is a feel-good story about music\, self-respect\, friendship\, and the price of ambition.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/power-ballad/
LOCATION:TIFF Lightbox\, 350 King St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film Screenings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111044
CREATED:20260401T155207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T182642Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: The Codas\, Victoria Staff\, Kaeley Jade\, and Theo Day
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present The Codas\, Victoria Staff\, Kaeley Jade\, and Theo Day at the Cameron House on Tuesday\, May 5! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-the-codas-victoria-staff-kaeley-jade-and-theo-day/
LOCATION:The Cameron House\, 408 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111044
CREATED:20260401T154634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T182622Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Bianca Espino\, Emma Lamontagne\, Isla-Maria\, Michaela Slinger\, and priyana
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 are proud to present Bianca Espino\, Emma Lamontagne\, Isla-Maria\, Michaela Slinger\, and priyana at Burdock Music Hall on Tuesday\, May 5! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-bianca-espino-emma-lamontagne-isla-maria-michaela-slinger-and-priyana/
LOCATION:Burdock Music Hall\, 1184 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Barbados Showcase with Dr. Jay
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 teams up with Barbados for a free high-energy\, one-night takeover at Lula Lounge on Tuesday\, May 5\, featuring special guest DJ\, Dr. Jay! \nKick things off at the pre-show mixer (6–8PM)\, then dive into a stacked showcase from 8PM onwards with incredible Barbadian talent: Casheda Dottin\, Kris Irie\, Shadia Marshall\, Kojo\, Larix\, Marley Kirton\, Tionne Hernandez\, Nikita\, Ch’an\, Alix Cage\, Tikara “Sprinklez” Browne\, Sivers\, Sprinklezz\, and Azizi Clarke.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-barbados-showcase-with-dr-jay/
LOCATION:Lula Lounge\, 1585 Dundas St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 1T9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Chloe Tang and Myles Lloyd\, presented by Live Nation OnesToWatch
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 and Live Nation OnesToWatch are proud to present Chloe Tang and Myles Lloyd at The Lounge at Live Nation on Tuesday\, May 5! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-chloe-tang-and-myles-lloyd-presented-by-onestowatch/
LOCATION:The Lounge at Live Nation\, 2 Snooker St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000
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CREATED:20260502T215504Z
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SUMMARY:Jessica Sevier & Steven James Porter Live at Boston Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Your first taste of #Departure2026. Join Jessica Sevier and Steven James Porter for an exclusive\, intimate live performance to launch a week of showcases\, film screenings\, live events\, executive-level networking and more. \nJoin us at Boston Pizza\, Front & John May 4 at 6pm. Free entry – no purchase necessary.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/jessica-sevier-steven-james-porter-live-at-boston-pizza/
LOCATION:Boston Pizza\, 250 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Special Events
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