Wendy Michener Memorial Lecture – Queer Feminism and Comedy: A Serious Talk

Delivered by Carolyn Taylor Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, director, and artist Co-creator and showrunner of CBC’s Baroness von Sketch Show The Wendy Michener Memorial Lecture, named in commemoration of the Canadian arts critic and journalist, was established at York University in 1986 to provide a forum for discussion of vital issues and developments in culture […]

Celebrating the Music of Canadian Jewish Composers

The Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies and the Department of Music in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design are proud to present a chamber music recital celebrating the music of Canadian Jewish composers as part of the year-long performance series “Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York”. The diverse program features rarely […]

Dance Nation

Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. A play about ambition, growing up, and how to find our souls in the heat of it all. Click HERE […]

Gender Gimmick

Gender Gimmick is a group exhibition featuring work that explores wrestling through the lens of drag and gender performance. Emily and Amir explore professional wrestling’s tendency to push masculinity and femininity to their extremes and create character’s to guide their journey into identity and performance. Special Projects Gallery March 20 – 25 Gallery Hours: 9:00 […]

York University Wind Symphony

The York University Wind Symphony presents the premiere of Music Professor, Randolph Peters adaptation for Wind Ensemble composition entitled “io”. The concert will also feature music by Andrew Balfour, Katahj Copley, Marie Douglas, Frank Erickson, Gustav Holst, Randolph Peters, Omar Thomas, & Eric Whitacre. Conductor: William Thomas Student Conductor: Giancarlo Binetti Guest Soloist: Samantha Unger […]

York University Concert and Chamber Choirs

The York University Concert and Chamber Choirs present From Darkness to Light featuring Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna as well as works by Brahms, Barber, Gjeilo, Thomas, and more. Dr. Lisette Canton, Director Edward Moroney, Accompanist Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:30 PM Tribute Communities Recital Hall ADMISSION Tickets ($20) Students | Seniors ($15) Box Office: 416-736-5888 […]

York University Chamber Choir

The York University Chamber Choir presents Johann Sebastian Bach’s Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150 as well as works by Victoria, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Hensel, Loomer and more. Dr. Lisette Canton, Director Edward Moroney, Accompanist Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:30 PM Tribute Communities Recital Hall ADMISSION Tickets ($20) Students | Seniors ($15) Box Office: 416-736-5888 […]

World Music Festival (2023)

York University’s World Music Festival is a cross-cultural celebration spotlighting musical traditions around the world. Produced by Professor William Thomas this global sonic tour presents a sampling of several international cultures represented in York’s world music program. The festival packs three concerts into one day: Thursday, March 16, 2023 Maps and Directions THURSDAY MARCH 16 12:30 PM – […]

Jazz at Midday: Organomix

Please join us for Jazz at Midday featuring Organomix as they perform original compositions. March 2, 2023 Jazz at Midday: Organomix Martin Family Lounge 12:30 – 1:30pm FREE Roy Patterson, guitar Randy Stirtzinger, organ Graham Lear, drums

Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York – Sephardic songs from Morocco and Ottoman lands

And for the groom a sardine: Sephardic songs from Morocco and Ottoman lands The Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies and the Department of Music in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design are proud to present Dr. Judith Cohen as part of the year-long performance series “Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York”. […]