From the Forest to the Sea: Emily Carr in British Columbia
In 1943, Globe arts editor Pearl McCarthy wrote that when Emily Carr was betting her life on her ideals, she had something to bet, and that the painter used the expression “loving everything terrifically” when referring to her days alone in the great silences of the forest or the shores of British Columbia. The occasion was an AGO exhibition of Ms. Carr’s work (“an art spectacle of awe”) and now, 72 years later, more than 100 of her paintings are back here to look at – and to love terrifically. To Aug. 9. $11 to $19.50. AGO, 317 Dundas St. W., 416- 979-6648 or ago.net.
Glengarry Glen Ross
“Always be closing” is a nifty catchphrase when it comes to a salesman’s creed, but it’s the last thing a theatre company wants to be doing. Take the Jet Girls creative team, who take the testosterone-soaked David Mamet satire about commercial real-estate salesmen and does a gender switcheroo by mounting an all-female production. It’s an intriguing casting decision, one that sells the idea that greed and ambition are not specific to one sex. To April 26. $20. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St. E., 416 845-9411 or redsandcastletheatre.com.
Love Art Fair
It’s fun, it’s family-friendly – one might say that it is off the wall. Except that the upbeat art festival’s paintings are very much on the wall, and absolutely up for grabs. Love Art Fair celebrates the idea that art is for everyone, from the seasoned collectors to the first-time buyers, with prices to fit budgets of all heights. Local, national and international galleries are involved, selling sculptures, prints and photography in addition to paintings, at costs ranging from $100 to $10,000. To Sunday. $10 to $12 (children under 16, free). Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes' Blvd., loveartfair.com.
Record Store Day
“I found my calling in the back bin of a dark, dusty record store,” says Foo Fighters’ rock star Dave Grohl, the official ambassador to this year’s international celebration of a quaint music-delivery format measured in inches, RPMs and romantic notions. Some 19 local independent record shops are participating in an event that sees rare pressings – including a clear-vinyl split single from David Bowie and Television’s Tom Verlaine – scooped up on Saturday by early bird music nerds and turntable enthusiasts. April 18. Check recordstoreday.com for list of products and participating stores.
Marc Maron
What we’ve learned from listening to Marc Maron’s hit podcast is that he is a superb conversationalist. And now we’ll witness the American comedian’s enthusiastic communication style in the flesh. On Sunday he gives a pair of stand-up shows at the Bluma Appel; the morning after he appears at Glenn Gould Studio as part of a live broadcast of Shad Kabango’s debut as the host of CBC Radio One’s q. On both stages, good talk from Mr. Maron is inevitable. April 19, 7:30 and 10 p.m. $39.28. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E., 416-368-3110 or boxoffice.stlc.com.