Imago

"Poetry is not itself a solution to the challenges we face but is a resource that allows us to articulate our deepest emotions or perhaps opens us to discern an alternative beyond our immediate circumstances." —John Franklin

Check out our new post on Substack:
https://imagoarts.substack.com/p/on-poetry

🎭 Coming to Toronto Oct 1

Canadian theatre icon Ins Choi brings his acclaimed solo show Son of a Preacherman to audiences across Canada. Blending storytelling, humour, and music, the show reflects on growing up as the son of a Korean pastor — exploring faith, family, and the creative calling with warmth and honesty.

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Son of a Preacherman Toronto | Ins Choi of Kim's Convenience Kim's Convenience creator Ins Choi brings Son of a Preacherman to Toronto's historic Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Oct 1 to 11, 2026. Get tickets now.

"If one thinks of an artist who is Christian it is an easy conclusion to say that their submission to the divine will compromise and even destroy creativity. This facile conclusion fails to discern clearly what is entailed in the life of faith and the activity of the Spirit." —John Franklin

Check out our new post on Substack:
https://imagoarts.substack.com/p/the-spirit-and-pentecost

"Hope is not simply a matter of expectation but involves living in such a way that we draw the future into the present." —John Franklin

Check out our new post on Substack:
https://imagoarts.substack.com/p/a-word-about-hope

This just in, our event tomorrow will feature a special guest. You don't want to miss this!

Join us at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church on June 23rd for a very special Imago evening. We'll be joined by:
Filmmaker Marney Blom
Poet Andrew Donaldson
Jazz Pianist Tom Reynolds
Visual Artist Lynn Vissers
Actor/playwright Arthur Wachnik
Story-teller Brad Woods

Hosted by Imago's John Franklin.

$15 or PWYC

https://imago-arts.org/an-imago-evening-june-23-2026/

Imago artist Mike Janzen put on a great concert last night to support the release of his new album The End of Myself. Available now on your preferred streaming platform.

Blending folk, soul, and pop, Juno-nominated Mike Janzen launches his new album The End of Myself — music that traces faith found in hard places and hope growing out of loss and failure. Join us this Thursday at Redwood Theatre for this special album premiere.

Get your tickets here!

https://www.theredwoodtheatre.com/event-details/mike-janzen-live

🎭 Coming this fall to cities across Canada

Canadian theatre icon Ins Choi, creator of Kim's Convenience, brings a funny, heartfelt, and irresistibly engaging production. Bursting with warmth, wit, and musical flair, Choi dives into stories of faith, creativity, and life as the only son of a Korean church pastor.

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Son of a Preacherman | Pacific Theatre Vancouver Ins Choi and Pacific Theatre hit the road with Son of a Preacherman, bringing this award-winning show to audiences across Canada. Bursting with warmth, wit, and musical flair, Choi dives into stories of faith, creativity, and life as the only son of a Korean church pastor.

✨ Luminosity Concert - June 7

The Sacred Music Singers present a concert of transcendent choral music by James Whitbourn in the beautiful and historic Church of St Mary Magdalene. The concert will feature a “pan-cultural” musical language, blending Anglican choral traditions with South-Asian and Jazz elements while exploring themes of creative love and celestial light.

Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/luminocity-concert