What do we do with our grief in times like these—when the world feels broken, when people are hurting, and when connection feels harder to find?
Horizons is a powerful night of music, poetry, and community—bringing together a luminous constellation of award-winning artists who remind us what it means to be human.
Curated by Ruby Singh, this one-night-only event features a stunning lineup:
Vivek Shraya, an award winning, multidisciplinary artist whose work spans music, literature, visual art, theatre, TV, film, and fashion
Kimmortal, renowned for their highly conceptual, genre-bending musical explorations and intricate lyricism
Mohanad El Eek, virtuoso Syrian oud player whose music speaks across borders
You’ll also experience exclusive collaborations you won’t see anywhere else:
Brandon Wint’s heart-stirring poetry woven with the sounds of Feven Kidane, a dynamic composer, trumpeter, bassist, and electronic musician
A rare performance from Cecily Nicholson, Governor General’s Literary Award winner, joined by the soulful Sejal Lal on violin and vocals
Together, these artists create a powerful soundscape—part concert, part gathering, part invocation of a future built on connection, care, resistance and difference.
This is a gathering. A moment to pause, feel, and imagine how we can move forward—together.
Who this night is for:
→ You love powerful live music and poetry
→ You want to feel connection
→ You’re ready for beauty + meaning
Date: Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Doors: 6:30 p.m
Event Time: 7:30 p.m
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HOSPITALITY PARTNER
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