COME HANG OUT AT THE FRINGIEST PATIO IN THE CITY!

Location

Outdoors and indoors at the TRANZAC (292 Brunswick Ave).

POSTSCRIPT is the community hub of the Toronto Fringe Festival. Located in the heart of the Annex, it hosts the festival box office, a full-service bar, food vendors, free entertainment, crafts, and activations. Come for a chill hangout with friends, meet other artists and theatregoers, hear the buzz about what Fringe shows are must-sees, and soak up the good vibes.

New this year! Looking for a cool (temperature and vibe-wise) place to hang out and do some work during the weekday? Check out the POSTSCRIPT Lounge, located in the Main Hall at the Tranzac on festival weekdays from 12pm-5pm. Featuring free air conditioning, wifi, coffee, tea, and other refreshments.

What To Drink

Saulter Street Brewery .............................. beers

Partake Brewing non-alcoholic beers

Duxbury Cider ...................................... ciders

13th Street Winery red, white, rosé

Nickel 9 Distillery ......................... vodka, gin, rum

Tonica kombucha

City Seltzer .............. non-alcoholic flavoured seltzer

Tao Tea .................. hojicha latte, hibiscus lemonade

Full bar rail, juice, pop, and more Drink specials from 5pm-7pm every day!

What To Eat

BAR & FOOD SERVICE HOURS

Monday to Friday, 5pm-2am

Saturday to Sunday, 12pm-2am

Be kind to the planet and bring your own reusable cup to drink from at the patio! Or purchase a Fringebranded cup at the bar for $2.

Kanto by Tita Flips .................. Filipino street food, pub favourites, daily specials

Sweets from the Earth and Aunt Beth’s ........................................ cookies

What To Experience

All events at the patio are FREE and open to all! Check out fringetoronto.com/postscript for full, up-to-date event listings.

Tuesday July 4 (7pm-11pm) –Launch Party

Cheers to 35 years! We’ll kick off the festival with a bang with pop-up performances by Fringe artists and hosted by the immaculate dame, Pearle Harbour, featuring headliner Graham Scott Fleming, bringing his country mix to the festival.

Every day (5pm-7pm) – Fringe Chatty Hour

Our designated time every day to catch up on all things Fringe. Chat with Fringe artists other Fringers, make some new friends, swap show recommendations, win a prize, try some free samples, enjoy the daily drink specials, and connect IRL!

Wed July 5 (5pm) – Opening Parade

Festival artists ring in the Fringe with a parade around the Annex neighbourhood. Come out and join the fun!

Fri July 7 (9pm) – Stand-Up Comedy

See some of Toronto’s funniest, up-and-coming comedians on the Main Hall stage.

All weekend (12pm-5pm) – The Visual Fringe Market

Local artisans, crafters, visual artists, and vintage vendors will be selling their wares all afternoon.

Sat July 8 (7pm) – Fringe Artist Cabaret

A kooky night full of Fringey fun! Come out and see what the 2023 Fringe artists have to offer.

Sun July 9 (9pm) - Karaoke

Fulfill your popstar fantasies and sing your heart out on the Main Stage of the Tranzac!

Mon July 10 (7pm) – UkeZac Ukelele Jam

Bring your own ukulele and strum along with this community of uke enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome!

Tues July 11 (7pm) – Stitch ‘n’ Sit Craft with friends! Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, or any other project for a lowkey night out.

Wed July 12 (5pm-9pm) – Indie Community Mixer

Calling indie artsworkers of all kinds! Come for a casual evening of conversation and connection with your peers, cohosted by TAPA’s Indie Caucus.

Thurs July 13 (7pm-10pm) – Books & Stands Concert

Exclusive performances by some of Canada’s best new musical theatre talents. Featuring finalists of the 2023 Adams Prize, hosted by NAME TBD, and supported by Aspiring Canadian Writers.

Fri July 14 (9pm) – Awards Night

All Fringe shows are winners, but come find out which ones will be awarded distinctions, including of course the 2023 Patrons’s Picks.

Sat July 15 (10pm-1am) – Silent Disco

The most popular patio event! Sign out a pair of free headphones and dance to DJ sets only you and your friends can hear. Sponsored by BIPOC Executive Search, and presented by Sound Off.

Sun July 16 (7pm) – Next Stage 2023 Preview Cabaret

Don’t be sad that the Fringe is ending. Get excited for Next Stage 2023, coming October 18-29 at Buddies in Bad Times!

Visual Fringe Gallery

(Tranzac and Al Green Theatre)

Local visual artists display their work throughout the Tranzac and at the JCC’s gallery space for the month of July 2023.

Community Art Project

Flex your creative muscles and add your work to a shared collage display!

Helpful Tips On Timing

WEST END

Tranzac to St. Volodymyr Institute

10 min

5 min

10 min

Tranzac to Tarragon Theatre

15 min

5 min

15 min

Tranzac to Theatre Passe Muraille

25 min

8 min

20 min

Tranzac to Factory Theatre

30 min

10 min

20 min

EAST END

Alumnae Theatre to Aki Studio

15 min

5 min

10min

Alumnae Theatre to Tank House Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

15 min

10 min

15min

In consideration of patrons with allergies, please avoid the use of perfumed body products and fragrances inside theatres. Masks are encouraged to be worn inside all theatres. Some venues require masks to be worn inside.