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Dwayne Morgan and the Barenaked Ladies are among inductees as Scarborough celebrates their multi-talented hometown heros. Wednesday May 15, 11am Scarborough Town Centre

Take mom out for a little Sunday afternoon hip hop courtesy Abdominal and his mom, Sharon Singer. Sunday May 12, 2013 The Mascot, 1267 Queen Street West

You and mom can raise your voices in song along with hundreds of vocalists at this inaugural festival. If your taste in music veers towards five part harmonies, a cappella arrangements or just the single unadorned voice, you don't want to miss this weekend long festival. All weekend Harbourfront Centre

The world renowned artist from Japan will be at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. He is known for his excellence in traditional theatre, folk dance, song and taiko drumming. For this Toronto debut, Akira Katogi is joined by Toronto's Nagata Shachu Taiko ensemble. Saturday May 11 Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court

Care for a bit of laughter on this Mother's Day weekend? This annual comedy event is full of top notch comedians bringing a Caribbean flavour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Stage. Jay Martin, Jean Paul, Kathy Grant and more! Sunday May 12 Queen Elizabeth Theatre, CNE Grounds

Toronto got his start as a drummer right here in Toronto. The soulful jazz drummer is now making a name for himself in New York. Join Mark and his band for a special homecoming session. Find out why he's been called "the drum whisperer." Saturday May 11 The Jazz Bistro

Adonis and his 10-strong Toronto-based band will celebrate the release of his new CD, Sabor a Cafe, at Lula Lounge on May 25. The concert is part of this year's Lula World Festival.

Celebrate the Contact Photo Exhibition and Asian Heritage Month at the Royal Ontario Museum, with Between Princely India & The British Raj: The Photography of Raja Deen Dayal. The show will be accompanied by a panel discussion with ROM Senior Curator Dr. Deepali Dewan. Friday, May 10 Royal Ontario Museum

The innagural music festival features Shakura S'aida, Sloan, Kathleen Edwards, Jarvis Church and more... May 25th Echo Beach