The world famous performers of the Shanghai Ballet land in North America this year with a gloriously romantic work which has been described as China's Romeo and Juliet. The Butterfly Lovers, choreographed by Xin Lili and with music by Xu Jiangquan, is a work which beautifully blends the masterful art of ballet with the glorious poetry of traditional Chinese folklore, in a production guaranteed to delight.

Directed by Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla, Festival Ballet Theatre's dazzling annual production of The Nutcracker returns this year to sweep you and your family out of the auditorium and into Clara's wonderful dream. With daring duels, the glittering Sugar Plum Fairy and an adventure to the Land of Sweets all backed by Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score, discover once more, or for the first time, why it's the world's most beloved festive treat!

Join award-winning chef, restaurateur, and bestselling author Yotam Ottolenghi for a tasty evening discussing his most recent book, SIMPLE TOO. Sharing the stories behind some of the book's delicious recipes, as well as tales of his cooking influences and reminiscences from his early years, it's a rare chance to peek inside the mind of a culinary superstar.

Canadian guitarist, producer and nuevo flamenco star Cook turns his lighting quick fingers to flamenco, rumba, jazz plus various other forms of world music into his work. A Juno Award winner, he has also received accolades from Acoustic Guitar magazine, and is a three-time winner of the Canadian Smooth Jazz award for Guitarist of the Year. To top that off, he has also sold more than 1.5 million worldwide, cementing himself as a global guitar superstar.

The Hot Sardines breathe new life into vintage jazz, bringing the sounds of 1920's Paris, New Orleans and New York bang up to date with just the right sprinkling of irony. The exuberance of their playing and the contemporary tones of frontwoman Miz Elizabeth ensure that their music never sounds dated.