"Weekly Culture Favorites: Kim's Convenience, Amaarae, LCD Soundsystem, and Additional Picks from The Star's Cultural Crew"
Toronto, a city known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, is currently hosting a variety of exciting events.
Joshua Chong has recommended the revival of the hit play "Kim's Convenience," which is concluding its run at Soulpepper. Weyni Mengesha directed the revival, and its creator, Ins Choi, stars as Appa in the stage version of the CBC sitcom. Appa's performance is a humorous and heartfelt portrait of an immigrant father. The play is so popular that it's embarking on a North American tour after its theatre run.
If you're a music lover, you might want to catch LCD Soundsystem, led by James Murphy, at History (1663 Queen St. E.). Known for their energetic live performances, LCD Soundsystem's music merges Euro-style electronica and Talking Heads art funk with Murphy's signature blasé vocals.
Meanwhile, at the Stephen Bulger Gallery (1356 Dundas St. W.), an exhibition titled 'Canadian Photographs: 1900-1950' is running until Aug. 30. The exhibition aims to highlight Canadian contributions to photography, featuring works from H.G. Cox, Arthur Goss, Minna Keene, Johan Helders, Yousuf Karsh, and others.
In the world of music, Amaarae's third album, "Black Star," has been making waves. A standout on the album is "Kiss Me Thru The Phone pt 2," featuring PinkPantheress. This futuristic blend of Afro-pop, R&B, and dance music is not to be missed.
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- Toronto's media outlets are buzzing about the success of the revived play "Kim's Convenience," which has been praised for Ins Choi's heartfelt portrayal of an immigrant father.
- For entertainment enthusiasts, the Stephen Bulger Gallery's exhibition 'Canadian Photographs: 1900-1950' showcases Canada's significant contributions to photography and is a must-visit.
- Toronto's arts scene is not limited to theatre; music lovers can enjoy LCD Soundsystem's energetic live performances at History, where they merge electronic, Talking Heads art funk, and James Murphy's signature vocals.
- Amaarae's latest album, "Black Star," is making waves in the music world, with the futuristic blend of Afro-pop, R&B, and dance music on "Kiss Me Thru The Phone pt 2," featuring PinkPantheress, being a standout.
