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Join us at the PARC Benefit Concert – July 23rd, 2026

Poster art for the PARC Benefit Concert, art by cartoonist Michael DeForge

Not Dead Yet, Shout!, Licentia and PARC present…a Benefit Concert for PARC!

Join us on July 23rd in solidarity to defend supportive housing, protect harm reduction, and fight for our neighbours. This night of live local music will raise funds that help people move from homelessness into safe, deeply affordable homes with the supports they need to rebuild their lives.

📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026, doors at 7pm
📍 The Parkdale Hall – 1605 Queen St W. Toronto
🎟️ $20 students/$30 general admission/$60 to sponsor a member to attend

We’ll be joined by Toronto’s punk and hardcore community: 9Million, Siyahkal, Duchess, Diatribe and S.H.I.T.

We’ll also be joined by some local vendors and artists who will be selling some of their goods. We’re also so grateful to some local businesses who will be supporting us with raffle prize donations! Thank you to Made You Look jewellery, The Duchess Tattoo ShopLost Tonic Recording Studio and Three Dollar Bill!

Tickets are selling fast!

Want to help spread the word? We can always use help with postering. Reach out to us at info@parc.on.ca.

Poster art is by the legendary Toronto cartoonist, Michael DeForge.

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