Magician & Mentalist

Francisco Perez

Francisco Perez is a Toronto-based magician and mentalist who has been captivating audiences across Ontario for over six years. Beginning his journey in magic at 15, he developed a performance style blending mind reading, mystery and impossible feats of mentalism. Most recently, he performed a sold-out duo show alongside world-renowned magician and mentalist Mysterion.

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Comedy

Sai Kit Lo

Fresh off becoming a 2025 Canada’s Got Talent finalist, Sai Kit Lo returns to the Art on a Tuesday stage for our comeback show. Known for his sharp, high-energy comedy and more than 20 million views across social media, Sai has also performed at the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival.

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R&B Singer

Rose SHIKU

Rose SHIKU is a Toronto-based acoustic singer-songwriter whose music blends soulful vocals, heartfelt storytelling and intimate melodies. Drawing inspiration from her East African roots and contemporary acoustic pop and R&B, she creates songs that feel honest, warm and deeply personal.

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Violinist

Daniela Olano

Daniela Olano is a classically trained Cuban violinist, educator and composer based in Toronto. Versatile on both acoustic and electric violin, she brings passion and artistry to every performance. Her appearances include Koerner Hall, Rogers Centre and El Mocambo, along with numerous hotels and live music spaces throughout Toronto.

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Spoken Word Poet

Marie-Lauren Gregoire Drummond

Marie-Lauren Gregoire, aka MLG, is a professional communicator, spoken word poet, speaker and published author. In 2012, she travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo to volunteer with the VIDES program of the Salesian Sisters, working with children and youth and improving her French language skills. While there, MLG performed spoken word poetry and classical music at Café Mozart. MLG has been speaking publicly since the age of five and has given speeches and interviews on a variety of topics.

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Comedy

Moe Ismail

Moe Ismail has been a comedian for the past 14 years and has built nationwide recognition as a touring headliner across Canada. He has opened for Hasan Minhaj, Colin Mochrie and Roy Wood Jr., and has been featured on Just for Laughs, SiriusXM and CBC.

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Featured Visual Artist

Nadine

Nadine began her journey as an artist in 1999 when she attended the art program at Cedarbrae Collegiate. After graduating, she channelled her creative skills into hairstyling. In 2015, while exploring her children’s creative side, she created and sold her first painting.

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Featured Author

Chevon Marrast

In Father Figure, Chevon L. Marrast shares a heartfelt and practical guide to parenting with intention, presence and purpose. Rooted in personal experience, resilience and years of supporting children, youth and families, the book speaks to fathers, stepfathers, mentors, caregivers and positive male role models.

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Featured Visual Artist

Patrice Crichlow

Patrice Crichlow founded Konfidence Jewelry after turning to jewelry-making as a creative outlet during a difficult period in her life. Her work includes Sterling Silver, gemstones, freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals. She hosted her first home show in late 2009.

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THINK YOU BELONG ON THIS STAGE?

Art on a Tuesday has always been about finding artists and creatives worth putting in front of an audience. Singers, musicians, comedians, poets, magicians, dancers, visual artists and creatives we haven’t even thought of yet — we want to hear from you.

Don’t just tell us you’re good. Show us.

Applications are kept on file for upcoming Art on a Tuesday / Show Fridays events. Submitting an application does not guarantee a performance spot.

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