Thursday, July 9
Benefits
Musapp Charity Cocktail (Daily Bread Food Bank) Food from local up-and-coming chefs plus an international DJ. 5:30-8:30 pm. $40. George Brown College Chef’s House, 215 King E. musapp2009@gmail.com.
Events
Buddha Groove Gathering of eco-conscious people with drumming, dancing, palmistry and more. 7 pm-midnight. $30, adv $25, after 10 pm $15. Hart House Debates Rm, 7 Hart House Circle. buddhagroove.ca.
dusk dances Outdoor dance pieces by Black Ice Step Team, Kate Franklin & Meredith Thompson, Zata Omm Dance and others. To Jul 12, 7 pm. Pwyc. Earlscourt Park, St Clair W of Lansdowne. artstarts.net.
Exploring The New Frequencies Of Healing Seminar with Doug De Vito. 7:30-10 pm. $10. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen E. metunited.org.
Herbal Home Pharmacy Hands-on workshop. 6:30-8:30 pm. $35. Salty Suds, 136 Geary. Pre-register 416-209-3594.
Friday, July 10
Events
Artful Conversation Tour of works of art followed by a discussion. 1:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.
Fiesta, Fiesta, Fiesta! Mexican-themed cruise aboard the Mariposa Belle with dinner and dancing. 7 pm. $73. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.
If Hope Disorders Words: Dennis Lee Reprised Lee reads from his classics as part of the Scream Literary Festival. 7 pm. $40 (includes dinner), reading only $15. Toronto Archives, 355 Spadina Rd. thescream.ca.
Scenes From Childhood Reel Activism screening of excerpts from Avi Mograbi’s Avenge But One Of My Two Eyes, Juliano Mer Khamis’s Arna’s Children, and Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing’s Jesus Camp followed by discussion. 7 pm. Donation. Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor W. 416-966-2815.
Secrets Of Mexican Cuisine Talk by cookbook author Maria Elena Cuervo-Lorens. 6:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8080.
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass art, jewellery and more from 500+ artists. Today 10:30 am-7 pmtomorrw 10:30 am-7:30 pm Jul 12, 10:30 am-6:30 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. torontooutdoorart.org.
Saturday, July 11
Benefits
Scavenger Hunt (Make-a-Wish Fdn) Follow the clues and discover designs made for the wild animals. 9 am-noon. Pledges. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929, makeawishtoronto.ca.
Events
The Bard’s Bus Tour Driftwod Theatre launches its outdoor summer productions of Shakespeare’s King Lear (today 7:30 pm) and the Comedy Of Errors (tomorrow 7:30 pm). Through Aug 23. Pwyc ($15 sugg). Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 905-576-2396.
Can-Bike 2 Courses on advanced cycling skills for commuters 17 and up start today and run through the summer at rec centres across the city. Various times and prices. Pre-register 416-338-4386, toronto.ca/parks/torontofun.
Can-Bike For Kids Cycling courses for kids nine to 13 start today and run through the summer at rec centres across the city. To Aug 15. Various times and prices. Pre-register 416-338-4386, toronto.ca/parks/torontofun.
Caribana Family Flag Day Family cultural activities. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Classic Car Cruise Classic cars, DJs, a barbecue and more. Noon. Free admission. Sky Restaurant, 2680 Skymark. 905-625-9896.
Healthy Hives Workshop on how bees affect what we eat and colony collapse disorder. 11:30 am-1:30 pm. $5 or pwyc. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. evergreen.ca.
Hidden Park Treasures Walk Nature lovers’ walk for ages 18 to 35. 12:30 pm. $20. Edwards Gardens Coffee Shop, 777 Lawrence E. 416-484-9255.
Ice Cream Social Old-fashioned ice cream garden party with entertainment. 11 am-3 pm. $19, stu/srs $14, child $12. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.
Invitation To Dance Performances, demonstrations and lessons. 3-5 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
Learn To Draw Anime Characters Workshop for teens with professional animator Dan Merisanu. 2-4 pm. Free. Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood N. 416-394-5240.
spongebob day SpongeBob SquarePants 10th anniversary celebration. 11 am-7 pm. Free w/ admission. CN Tower, 301 Front W. cntower.ca.
Suburban Critical Mass Group ride to focus attention on cycling conditions outside the downtown. 3 pm. Free. 2300 Yonge. suburban.critical.mass@hotmail.com.
Sunday, July 12
Benefits
Concert For Conservation (Toronto Zoo) Performance by Mitchell Musso of Disney’s Hannah Montana. 4 pm. $30. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Send A Kid To Camp (Collin Charles Basketball Camp) Music by Jamaal Magloire, Gary Durant, Lisa Banton, Serenity and others. 7-10 pm. $35. adv $30. Chimichanga, 2360 Yonge. 416-284-2235.
Events
A Luau On The Lake Single in the City boat cruise aboard Obsession III with mixer games and more. Noon. $45. Harbourfornt Centre West Pier, Queens Quay and Simcoe. singleinthecity.ca.
Can-Bike Adult Learn To Ride 2 Cycling courses on improving bike-handling skills start today and run through the summer at rec centres across the city. Various times and prices. Pre-register 416-338-4386, toronto.ca/parks/torontofun.
An Enchanted Evening Group meditation with instruction plus a vegetarian meal. 6 pm. Free. Toronto Sprouts, 720 Bathurst. 416-539-0234.
Family Dinner Cruise Cruise the lake and dine out aboard the Mariposa Bell. 6-8 pm. $49, child $25. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-203-0178.
Gospelfest Festival of gospel music. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Hidden Park Treasures Walk Nature lovers’ walk for ages 36 to 65. 12:30 pm. $20. Edwards Gardens Coffee Shop, 777 Lawrence E. 416-484-9255.
Lady Lynx Soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Ottawa. 1 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Brantford. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Rom And Its Neighbours Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8097.
Monday, July 13
Events
Art & Drama Camp Two-week visual art, media and theatre day camp for kids eight to 12. 9 am-4 pm. $300. Spadina House, 285 Spadina Rd. Pre-register 416-392-6910.
Clay Camps Half-day summer camps for kids and teens seven to 18 start today and run to Aug 21. $250. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. Register 416-586-8080.
Sarah Dunant Reading from her new book. 6:30 pm. Grano, 2035 Yonge. 416-925-8576.
Made By You! Week-long crafts camp for kids nine to 12 with weaving, cooking and more. 9 am-4:30 pm. $155. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. Pre-register 416-395-7432.
Makin’ Somethin’ Out Of Nothin’ Talk for older LGBTTQI people on preparing good-quality food. 3 pm. Free. 519 Church Community Centre. the519.org.
Music From Scratch Week-long music composition workshop for youth 15 to 21. 2-4 pm. Free. University Settlement Music and Arts School, 23 Grange. Register 416-598-3444 ext 243.
Scream In High Park Scream Literary Festival mainstage readings with Margaret Christakos, Jeramy Dodds, Paul Dutton, Lisa Foad, Shani Mootoo, Andrew Pyper and others. 7 pm. Pwyc ($10 sugg). Dream Stage, High Park. thescream.ca.
Tea And Thrillers Presentation on new thriller books for mystery lovers. 6-7 pm. Free. Agincourt Library, 155 Bonis. 416-396-8943.
Tuesday, July 14
Events
Birds And Butterflies Toronto Field Naturalists walk in Derrydowns Park. 10 am. Free (bring lunch and binoculars). Park entrance, Finch btwn Jane and Keele. 416-593-2656.
Caribana Launch The Caribbean festival kicks off with an official ceremony and music. Noon-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. caribanafestival.com.
Collecting Rain Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston. gardenontario.org.
Mediterranean Feast Interactive cooking demo. 6 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Register stlawrencemarket.com.
Wednesday, July 15
Benefits
Faith, Hope & Charity Luncheon (Join the Dance Canada/Carmelina’s Home) Join chef Steffan Howard for an Ontario-grown lunch. Noon-3 pm. Donation. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore W.
Events
Along The Front Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Front and Jarvis. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Breakin’ Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Claymation With Richard Kids learn clay animation with Richard De Melo. 2-3 pm. Free. Dufferin/St Clair Library, 1625 Dufferin. 416-393-7712.
Comic Book Art Workshop for teens with the creators of Blac Ice. 11 am-noon. Free. Jane/Sheppard Library, 1906 Sheppard W. 416-395-5966.
Easy Summer Entertaining Interactive cooking demo. 6 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by Carlos Bastidas. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Lynx Soccer Toronto Lynx play Cleveland. 11 am. $15, stu/srs $10. Varsity Centre, Bloor E of Spadina. lynxsoccer.com.
Thursday, July 16
Events
Lady Lynx Soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Hamilton. 7:30 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Lily Frost. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Friday, July 17
Events
Ytv’s Wow! Capture the Flag with Nerf and other activities. To Jul 19. 10 am-5 pm. Kids free w/ an adult. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. Pre-register 416-392-5929, kidsummer.com.
Saturday, July 18
Events
Calypso Monarch Finals Caribana crowns this year’s calypso monarch. 7 pm-midnight. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Exhibition Place. caribanafestival.com.
Caribana Junior Carnival Young masqueraders’ costume parade. 10 am-4 pm. Free. Yorkgate Mall, Finch W of Jane. caribanafestival.com.
Fusion Of Taste Festival Entertainment by Ranbir Chauhan and others, a dance competition, magic show, world’s biggest roti contest and more. 11 am-9 pm. Free. Albion Islington Square. 416-743-3267.
Invitation To Dance Performances, demonstrations and lessons. 3-5 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
Lady Lynx Soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Quebec City. 4 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Meat 101 Interactive cooking demo. 2 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.
Sunday, July 19
Events
Cast Iron Chef Historic cooking workshop using edible garden flowers. 1-4 pm. $20. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Hamilton. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Plasticine Poetry Janice Colbert, James Deahl, White Noise and Robin Richardson read. 6 pm. Free (donations appreciated). Central, 603 Markham. thecentral.ca.
Sacred Stones And Steeples Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. NE corner Church and King. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Monday, July 20
Events
The Beach With Glenn Cochrane Presentation on the life and history of the Beach neighbourhood. 7-8 pm. Free. Beaches Library, 2161 Queen E. 416-393-7703.
Clay And Mulltimedia Week-long day camps for kids seven to 12 include drawing, painting and pottery. 9:30 am-4 pm. $399. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. Pre-register 416-586-8080.
Their Stories – The People Who Lived Here Week-long day camp for kids nine to 12 exploring 19th-century life. 9 am-4:30 pm. $155. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. Pre-register 416-395-7432.
Wednesday, July 22
Events
The Annex Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Avenue and Lowther. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Astronomers: Cosmic Detectives Kids explore the stars, galaxies, quazars and black holes. 2-3 pm. Free. Goldhawk Park Library, 295 Alton Towers. 416-396-8964.
Desperately Seeking Susan Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by the Shannon Butcher Trio. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
The Mystery Of Snakes Live snakes presentation and an interactive slide show. 1-2 pm. Free. Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston. 416-393-7680.
Suzanne Swannie The textile artist talks about her work. 5 pm. $12, stu pwyc. Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre. 416-599-5321.
Thursday, July 23
Benefits
True Colours (Canadian Mental Health Assoc) Photography exhibition and silent auction. Free. Parkdale Drink, 1292 Queen W. ourtruecolours.ca.
Events
Animation For Adults Toronto Animated Image Soc workshop on classic animation techniques. 7 pm. $5. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John. Pre-register 416-973-3012.
Beyond The Rhythm Caribana art exhibition featuring 50 works on canvas. To Aug 3. Free w/ admission. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. caribanafestival.com.
Decode This! Kids learn how to crack spy codes. 2-2:45 pm. Free. Downsview Library, 2793 Keele. 416-395-5720.
Gamerz Night Ultimate Wii, PS2 and Xbox 360 showdown. 5-7 pm. Free. Albion Library, 1515 Albion. 416-394-5170.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Jayme Stone & Mansa Sissoka. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Friday, July 24
Events
Artful Conversation In-depth tour of several works of art followed by a discussion and refreshments. 1:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.
Caribana Gala Festival gala party with carnival music and arts. 6:30 pm. Liberty Grand, Exhibition Place. caribanafestival.com.
Kidsummer Day At The Zoo Kids go wild at the zoo. 9 am-6:30 pm. Kids free when accompanied by an adult. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Saturday, July 25
Events
Caribana: Tribute To The Mighty Duke And Calypso Dreams Video clips explore the history of calypso music in Trinidad & Tobago. 1-5 pm. Free. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch W. 416-395-5980.
Classic Car Cruise Classic cars, DJs, a barbecue and more. Noon. Free admission. Sky Restaurant, 2680 Skymark. 905-625-9896.
Invitation To Dance Performances, demonstrations and lessons. 3-5 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
Wildlife-Friendly Gardening Two-part workshop on gardening with native plants for ages five to 12. Today and Aug 1, 10 am-11:30 pm. $5 or pwyc. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. evergreen.ca.
Youth Day 2009 Music, art, dance and photography by more than 300 artists age 14 to 24. Noon-9 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. kpyo.net.
Sunday, July 26
Events
An Enchanted Evening Group meditation with instruction plus a vegetarian meal. 6 pm. Free. Toronto Sprouts, 720 Bathurst. 416-539-0234.
Best In Show Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Riverdale Park East, Broadview N of Gerrard. believeinkids.ca.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Barrie. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Nature Walk Toronto Field Naturalists walk in Rosetta McClain Gardens and Scarborough Bluffs. 1:30 pm. Free (bring binoculars). S side of Kingston at Glen Everest. 416-593-2656.
Ps Kensington Entertainment and more on the theme of water happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.
Teddy Bears Picnic Hospital bear clinic, bear crafts, games, a parade and more. Noon-4 pm. $13/family. Benares Historic House, 1507 Clarkson, Mississauga. 905-615-4860.
The Danforth Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Danforth and Cambridge. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Monday, July 27
Events
At Home With The Gibsons Week-long day camp for kids eight to 10 with old-fashioned games, 19th-century arts and more. 9 am-4:30 pm. $135. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. Pre-register 416-395-7432.
Chat With Matt! Matt Hughes reads short stories relating to gay life in Toronto. 3 pm. Free. 519 Church Community Centre. the519.org.
Wednesday, July 29
Benefits
Charity Golf Classic (Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund) Golfers play with celebrity guests including chef Robert Rainford and sprinter Donovan Bailey. 7:45 am. $280 and up. Lionhead Golf & Country Club, 8525 Mississauga, Brampton. mandela-children.ca.
Events
Stephanie Dickison Dickison talks about her book The 30-Second Commute. 7-8 pm. Free. Beach Library, 2161 Queen E. 416-393-7703.
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by LJX. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Hidden Treasures – Sculpture In The City Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. King and Church. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
The Menaechmus Twins Theatreworks presents the Stonecircle production of the Plautus play. Through Aug 9. 7 pm. Pwyc. Withrow Park, SW of Pape and Danforth. theatreworksproductions.com.
Sneaky Slithering Reptiles Kids meet a python, touch an alligator and see a tarantula. 10 & 11:30 am, and 1 & 2:30 pm. Free. Bridlewood Library, 2900 Warden. 416-396-8960.
Thursday, July 30
Events
Caribana King & Queen Show Kings and queens of the bands meet to do battle. 7 pm-midnight. Lamport Stadium, 1151 King W. caribanafestival.com.
Stop Making Sense Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Humble. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Friday, July 31
Events
Opera In The Garden Outdoor screening of Jean-Pierre Ponnelle’s film Rigoletto. 9 pm. Free (English subtitles). Consulate General of Italy, 136 Beverley. 416-921-3802.
Pan Alive Caribana steelpan competition. 7 pm-midnight. Lamport Stadium, 1151 King W. caribanafestival.com.
Saturday, August 1
Events
Artisans At The Distillery Oudoor craft show. Today, tomorrow and Aug 3, 10 am-6 pm. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. artisansatthedistillery.com.
Caribana Parade The annual pageant of music and costumes rolls out along Lake Shore from the CNE to Parkside. 10 am-6 pm. Free, tickets seats in CNE. caribanafestival.com.
Sunday, August 2
Events
An Enchanted Evening Group meditation with instruction plus a vegetarian meal. 6 pm. Free. Toronto Sprouts, 720 Bathurst. 416-539-0234.
Caribana Lime Music, song, dance, theatre, storytelling and food celebrate the various cultures of the Caribbean people. Noon-8 pm. Olympic Island, Toronto Islands. caribanafestival.com.
The Grange Neighbourhood Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Dundas and McCaul. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Monday, August 3
Events
Summer Antiques Show Manhattan glassware, vintage Chanel accessories, Hollywood art, furniture and more. To Aug 9 during mall hours. Free. Sherway Gardens, QEW and hwy 427. 416-621-1070.
Wednesday, August 5
Benefits
Faith, Hope & Charity Luncheon (Join the Dance Canada/Carmelina’s Home) Join chef Steffan Howard for an Ontario-grown lunch. Noon-3 pm. Donation. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore W.
Events
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by Coco Love Alcorn. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Say Anything Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Thursday, August 6
Events
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Taylor Mitchell. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Saturday, August 8
Events
Classic Car Cruise Classic cars, DJs, a barbecue and more. Noon. Free admission. Sky Restaurant, 2680 Skymark. 905-625-9896.
Extreme Sports Show Cyclists, skateboarders and inline skaters showcase their skills. Daily to Aug 23. 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore W. ontarioplace.com.
Muslim Heritage Days Entertainment, art, food and more celebrate the Muslim faith. Today and tomorrow 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore W. ontarioplace.com.
Toronto Islands Nature lovers’ walk exploring the island’s hidden treasures for ages 18 to 35. 12:30 pm. $20. Hanlan’s Island ferry docks, foot of Bay. 416-484-9255.
Sunday, August 9
Events
Can-Bike Cycling Freedom For Women Cycling courses for women on riding at night, riding with children and more start today and run through the summer at rec centres across the city. Various times and prices. Pre-register 416-338-4386, toronto.ca/parks/torontofun.
Mt Pleasant Cemetery Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Yonge cemetery entrance, Yonge N of St Clair. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Toronto Islands Nature lovers’ walk exploring the island’s hidden treasures for ages 35 to 65. 12:30 pm. $20. Hanlan’s Island ferry docks, foot of Bay. 416-484-9255.
Incredible India South Asian arts, cultural performances, food and more. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Monday, August 10
Events
Youth Camera Action Two-week environmental film production program for youth 14 to 18. Mon to Fri 10 am-5 pm. $250. Innis College, 2 Sussex. planetinfocus.org/yca.
Wednesday, August 12
Events
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by Jay Aymar. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Labyrinth Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Rom And Its Neighbours Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8097.
Thursday, August 13
Events
Lady Pellatt Has Lost Her Jewels Old-fashioned treasure hunt. 10 am-3 pm. Free w/ admission, kids free w/ an adult. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.
Make A Musical Instrument Kids create their own instruments. 2-3 pm. Free. St James Town Library, 495 Sherbourne. 416-393-7744.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and the Toronto Blues Soc Talent Search. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Friday, August 14
Benefits
Charity Golf Tournament (Make-a-Wish Fdn) 18 holes of golf, dinner and prizes. 9 am. $175. Kleinburg Golf Club, 115 Putting Green. 905-893-1900.
Events
Artful Conversation In-depth tour of several works of art followed by a discussion. 1:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.
Opera In The Garden Outdoor screening of Franco Zeffirelli’s Aida. 9 pm. Free (English subtitles). Consulate General of Italy, 136 Beverley. 416-921-3802.
Saturday, August 15
Events
Manga Fun With A Mangaka Workshop for teens with manga illustrator Sara E Mayhew. 2-4 pm. Free. Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence E. 416-395-5710.
Peachy Keen Workshop on home preserving of peaches, pears and apricots. 10 am-noon. $25. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. Pre-register evergreen.ca.
Rogers Cup Women’s tennis tournament starts today and continues to Aug 23. Prices tba. rogerscup.com.
Vietnamese Heritage Weekend Music, dance, food and more explore the culture of Vietnam. Today and tomorrow 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore W. ontarioplace.com.
Zoo-Za-Pa-Looza The zoo celebrates its 35th anniversary with live entertainment and more. Today and tomorrow 10 am to 5 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Sunday, August 16
Events
An Enchanted Evening Group meditation with instruction plus a vegetarian meal. 6 pm. Free. Toronto Sprouts, 720 Bathurst. 416-539-0234.
Canada Kabaddi Cup Team competition in the Indian game that combines rugby and wrestling. 10 am. Price tba. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-870-8000.
Cast Iron Chef Historic cooking workshop focusing on Victorian fruit dishes and desserts. 1-4 pm. $20. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.
Ps Kensington Blackout-themed entertainment and activites happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.
Wednesday, August 19
Events
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by the Gypsy Flame Band. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Sacred Stones And Steeples Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. NE corner Church and King. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Thursday, August 20
Events
Feelin’ Lucky? Casino Royale dinner cruise board the Captain Matthew Flinders. 6:30 pm. $83. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.
Gamerz Night Ultimate Wii, PS2 and Xbox 360 showdown. 5-7 pm. Free. Albion Library, 1515 Albion. 416-394-5170.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Louise Kent. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Friday, August 21
Events
Canadian National Exhibition The Ex, featuring aerial acrobatics, an ice skating show, surf wave, the midway, SuperDogs show, entertainment, the air show and much more opens today and runs daily from 10 am-midnight to Sep 7. To Sep 7. $15, srs/child $11. Exhibition Place. theex.com.
Innovators + Ideas Lectures, exhibitions, master classes and seminars on contemporary craft. Today, tomorrow and Aug 23. Free. Harbourfront Centre Craft Studio, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Michael D Massie The silversmith talks about his work. Time tba. Harbourfront Centre Craft Studio, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Saturday, August 22
Events
Classic Car Cruise Classic cars, DJs, a barbecue and more. Noon. Free admission. Sky Restaurant, 2680 Skymark. 905-625-9896.
Michael D Massie The silversmith leads a master class. Today and tomorrow. Details tba. Harbourfront Centre Craft Studio, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Thrift Tour Artist Andrew Harwood and the Textile Museum’s When Women Rule The World curator Allyson Mitchell lead a van/bus tour of local thrift stores. 11 am-5 pm. $65, stu/yth $40. Pre-register 599-5321.
Toronto Roller Derby CN Power play Motor City Dissassembly Line. 7:30 pm. $15, adv $12. George Bell Arena, 215 Ryding. torontorollerderby.com.
Sunday, August 23
Events
An Enchanted Evening Group meditation with instruction plus a vegetarian meal. 6 pm. Free. Toronto Sprouts, 720 Bathurst. 416-539-0234.
Dog Days Of Summer Bring your pooch and enjoy doggie games while learning about canine wellness. Noon-4 pm. Free. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.
The Necropolis Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Chapel, 200 Winchester. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Plasticine Poetry David Harry Bateman, Catherine Black, Sonia DiPlacido and Melissa Major read. Free (donations appreciated). Central, 603 Markham. thecentral.com.
Wednesday, August 26
Events
The Danforth Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Danforth and Cambridge. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by Dirty Dishes. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Oriana Women’s Choir Auditions Try out for the women’s choir. 7-10 pm. Free. Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale. orianachoir.com.
Thursday, August 27
Events
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Eliana Cueves. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Friday, August 28
Events
Artful Conversation In-depth tour of several works of art followed by a discussion. 1:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.
Opera In The Garden Outdoor screening of Franco Zeffirelli’s Otello. 9 pm. Free (English subtitles). Consulate General of Italy, 136 Beverley. 416-921-3802.
Saturday, August 29
Events
Learn The Secret Art Of Bonsai Bonsai exhibition, demonstrations and tips from experts. Today 10 am-6 pm, tomorrow 11 am-5 pm. Free. Sherway Gardens, QEW and hwy 427. 416-621-1070.
Torture Garden Celebration of sexuality, diversity and creativity with body art/modification, BDSM/fetish, music, fashion and more. 10 pm. $47.50. Opera House, 735 Queen E. 416-466-0313, torturegarden.com.
Sunday, August 30
Events
Rosedale – Part Two Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. $10. 416-586-5799, rom.on.ca.
Ps Kensington Entertainment and more on the theme of air happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.
Raising Arizona Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Riverdale Park East, Broadview N of Gerrard. believeinkids.ca.
Tuesday, September 1
Events
Labour Day Parade The annual march celebrating workers and the labour movement starts out at Queen and University, proceeds W along Queen to Dufferin and S into the CNE grounds. 9:30 am. Free (incl free admission to CNE). theex.com.
Saturday, September 5
Events
Air Show Lunch Cruise Enjoy a front seat for the Canadian International Air Show and lunch aboard the Mariposa Belle. Today, tomorrow and Sep 7, noon. $59, child $25. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.
Canadian International Air Show This year’s show celebrates the 100th anniversary of flight in Canada with aerial presentations and more. Today, tomorrow and Sep 7, 1 pm. Free w/ CNE admission. Exhibition Place. cias.org.
