VISUAL ARTS
THE ART OF MAGIC
is an intimate magic experience that is half magic show, half work of art. Starting with a vibrant gallery experience at 7 p.m., enjoy drinks, music and close-up magic acts as you take in the art. Followed by an unforgettable show at 8 p.m. headlined by Keith Brown, with performances by Ben Train, Jonah Babins and Leigh Beadon. Tickets are $22. Presented by the Toronto Magic Company. Super Wonder Gallery (584 College St., 416-5165457). Today, 7-10 p.m.
CREATURE FEATURE
is a group exhibition with works that depict all kinds of of animals, such as birds, fish, insects, reptiles and others. Check out the various creative interpretations of this theme through various mediums, including painting, photography, mixed media, drawings and prints. Don’t miss the official opening reception this Friday from 3-6 p.m.! Artusiasm Gallery (1684 St. Clair St. W., 416-9707235). Until Sept. 29.
FLOURISHING: SOMEHOW WE STAY ATTUNED
features work by seven Canadian artists that address the complexities of what it means to flourish and how it exists in harmony with, and in juxtaposition to, suffering. The artists evoke new dynamics of the disabled experience by producing narratives for non-normative embodiments of the future. This is the first of four exhibitions making up a series. Don’t miss the artist talk with Sarah Ferguson, Peter Owusu-Ansah and Salima Punjani this Saturday from 2-4 p.m.! Tangled Art Gallery (401 Richmond St. W., Studio #122, 647-725-5064). Until Oct. 19.
MICHÈLE PEARSON CLARKE: A WELCOME WEIGHT ON MY BODY
focuses on portraying Blackness through analogue photography (despite its problematic historical relationship with representing Blackness). Clarke’s ongoing research is on affect and Black visuality, using personal practice and learning to produce photographic images using film. Gallery 44 (401 Richmond St. W.,
NYLE MIIGIZI JOHNSTON: CONNECTING WITH OUR FIRST FAMILY
features 27 largescale line drawings created by a contemporary Anishinaabe artist. Using telepresence technology, students from hundreds of kilometres away from the AGO will also be able to view this exhibit, opening it up to remote communities. Similar to a video conference, telepresence technology gives the ability to see, hear and engage with artists and artwork in real time. In partnership with TakingITGlobal’s Connected North Program. Community Gallery of the Weston Family Learning Centre in the Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-9796648). Until Sept. 30.
PATHWAYS: FOLLOWING TRACES OF INDIGENOUS ROUTES ACROSS ONTARIO
features works by contemporary Indigenous artists and historical materials gathered from the Toronto Public Library and Library and Archives Canada. Learn about Indigenous knowledge, resistance and presence from the land and water routes across what is now Ontario. Don’t miss the 2016 documentary Colonization Road screening directed by Michelle St. John, featuring Anishinaabe comedian and activist Ryan McMahon, this Monday from 6:30-8 p.m.! Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge St., 416-393-7131). Until Oct. 28.
Suite #120, 416-979-3941). Until Oct. 13.