1) Give kids a chance
While you’re fantasizing about a World Series this year for the Blue Jays, why not enjoy their out-of-town opener against the Yankees and do some good at the same time? Head to the Rock n’ Horse Saloon, 250 Adelaide West, on Monday (April 6) for the Jays First Pitch event. Watch the game on TV, win some prizes and benefit the Blue Jays charity Jays Care, which partners with other orgs to find safe spaces where kids on the margins can play sports, and the George Brown College Foundation. $15-$20. Noon till the last out. jaysfirstpitch.com.
2) Easter walk for justice
The Ecumenical Good Friday Walk for Justice on Friday (April 3) focuses on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its upcoming report on residential schools. National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald kicks things off with a talk at 2 pm at Church of the Holy Trinity, 10 Trinity Square, where participants return for a meal following a procession to Nathan Phillips Square. Free, donations. goodfridaywalkforjustice.wordpress.com.
3) War Child benefit show
B-17, the Auras, Prince Ness and DJ Rif Randell provide the vinyl grooves Thursday (April 2) for War Child Canada‘s annual benefit promoting opportunity, education and justice for children in conflict zones. $10. Doors open at 9:30 pm at the Garrison, 1197 Dundas West. $10. facebook.com/events/606045626195225.