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Thursday, June 5

Benefits

THE AUTISTS (Geneva Centre for Autism) Entertainment, dancing, gambling, an auction and more. $175. Corus Quay, 25 Dockside. autism.net.

CONNECT BEAUTY (Women’s Healthy Environments Network/Fashion Takes Action) Eco-fashions on the runway, a talk by Toxin Toxout author Rick Smith, a silent auction and more. Doors 7 pm. $35-$40. Great Hall, 1087 Queen W. connectbeauty.ca.

POWER BALL: OLD/NEW WORLD (Power Plant) Gala art fundraiser, with visuals, music and food. 7 pm. $165. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4018.

TORONTO PLAYS (Right to Play) Drinks, dancing, Vegas-themed games, prizes and more. 8 pm-2 am. $85 adv. Burroughes Bldg, 637 Queen W. torontoplays.org.

Events

AGO FIRST THURSDAYS Art conversations, pop-up performances, music and more with art-rock band the Darcys, art historian John Armstrong and others. 7-11:30 pm. $15, adv $12. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. ago.net.

DEBRA ANDERSON Author talk and Q&A celebrating World Pride. 7 pm. Free. Parkdale Library, 1303 Queen W. 416-393-7686.

JEFFREY BROWN Signing copies of his new book, Kids Are Weird: And Other Observations From Parenthood. 7 pm. Free. Indigo Manulife, 55 Bloor W. chapters.indigo.ca.

LET’S GROW FOOD: HOME COMPOSTING – RICH SOIL FOR YOUR GARDENS Workshop. 5:30-8:30 pm. $75 (sliding scale avail). FoodShare, 90 Croatia. Pre-register 416-363-6441 ext 247, angela@foodshare.net.

MARKET 707 FARMERS MARKET Local produce, veggies, meats, cheese and more. Thursdays to Sep 25. 3-7 pm. Free. 707 Dundas W. scaddingcourt.org/farmers_market.

MUSIC HISTORY ON THE YONGE STREET STRIP Heritage Toronto boutique walking tour. 6:30 pm. $20. Location provided on registration. Pre-register at heritagetoronto.org.

Q LIVE AT LUMINATO Special live recording of CBC’s culture show with Jian Ghomeshi. 6:45 pm. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge. luminatofestival.com.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING IN THE PARK Dancing to live music by Scotch Mist. 7 pm-dusk. Free. Edwards Gardens, SW corner Lawrence and Leslie. rscdstoronto.org.

SISTER WRITES Creative writing program magazine launch and celebration. 6:30 pm. Free. Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor W. torontopubliclibrary.ca.

SOUPER FRANCOFUN Lobster dinner and cruise with Francophonie en Fête. 6:45 pm. $65. Marina Quay West, 539 Queens Quay W. francophonie-en-fete.com.

TURN IT U.P! Evening with mayoral candidate David Soknacki in conversation with community workers and activists. 6:30 pm. Free (pre-registration required). OISE, rm 11-164, 252 Bloor W. priorityevents.ca.


Friday, June 6

Benefits

ARAB SOUQ (Syrian refugees in Jordan) Musical performances by Maryem Tollar and others, a photo exhibit, shopping and more. Today 6-10 pm tomorrow 10 am-5 pm. Free. Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham. beitzatoun.org.

CRUISE FOR A CURE (Princess Margaret Cancer Fdn) Fundraising harbour cruise aboard the Northern Spirit with a DJ and live auction. 7 pm. $80, adv $75. 207 Queens Quay W. uniiverse.com.

RELAY FOR LIFE TORONTO WEST (Canadian Cancer Soc) Overnight relay fundraiser where particpants take turns walking laps all night. 7 pm. Pledges. Etobicoke School of the Arts, 675 Royal York. facebook.com/rfltorontowest.

Events

BIKE TOUR OF COMMUNITY GARDENS IN TORONTO’S WEST END Family-friendly cycling tour. 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Dufferin Grove Park community garden, Dufferin S of Bloor. ward18@cycleto.ca.

CELEBRATE DAD Father’s Day crafts. 3:30-5:30 pm. Free. Richview Library, 1806 Islington. 416-394-5120.

DR SKETCHY’S CABARET LIFE DRAWING Life drawing with Dolly Berlin as a sexy cannibal. 7 pm. $10. Round, 152A Augusta. 416-451-6346.

ETSY CRAFT PARTY Bring photos, selfies or postcards and transform them into something new using craft supplies. 5-8 pm. Free. Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre. 416-599-5321.

FEMMES FATALE BURLESQUE Performances by Kryptonite Kunt, Coco La Creme, Citrine LaBang and others. 10 pm. $14. Baltic Avenue, 875 Bloor W. facebook.com/events/777053908971271.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE @ ROM Live music, DJs, pop-up food, tours of the galleries and more with a Beats theme. 7-11 pm. $12, stu $10. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. rom.on.ca/fnl.

GHOSTS, GREASEPAINT AND GALLOWS WALK Ghost walk of jails, a public hanging square and vaudeville theatres. 6:30-9 pm. $15-$25 (includes snacks). St Lawrence Market middle door, 93 Front E. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

WEST END COMMUNITY GARDEN TOUR Guided bike tour hosted by Cycle Toronto Wards 14 & 18. 7-8:30 pm. Dufferin Grove Park, Dufferin S of Bloor. bikemonth.ca/events.


Saturday, June 7

Benefits

BLOOM: A SPRINGTIME GALA (Canadian Diabetes Assoc) Fundraising dinner and dance. 6 pm. $250/pair. Gerry Gallagher Hall, 1263 Wilson. diabetes.ca/events.

FOREVER YONGE RELAY (Mon Sheong Fdn) Cross-city relay race. 8:30 am. Donation. Mon Sheong Home for the Aged, 36 D’Arcy. 905-883-9288, msf.akaraisin.com/relay.

RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER (Princess Margaret Hospital) Fundraising 200K bike ride from Toronto to Niagara. Today and tomorrow. Pledges. conquercancer.ca.

Events

BLACK CANADIAN AWARDS Awards ceremony celebrating success stories, with performances by Ki Davis, Anselm Douglas and others. 5 pm. $30 and up. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Exhibition Place. blackcanadianawards.com.

BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME WORKSHOP Learn about obtaining financing and how to make an offer. 2-4 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. Pre-register 416-393-7746.

DUNDAS WEST FEST Car-free community street festival with live music, buskers, kids’ activities, food, shopping and more. 11 am-10 pm. Free. Dundas between Lansdowne and Roxton. dundaswestfest.ca.

EATS & BEATS IN RIVERSIDE Street festival with musical entertainment and tasting plates in local restaurants. 1-6 pm. Free admission. Queen East between the DVP and Empire. riverside-to.com.

INSECTS Catch some bugs and learn about their amazing world. 11:30 am & 1 pm. Free w/ admission. Kortright Centre for Conservation, Pine Valley and Major Mackenzie (Kleinburg). 905-832-2289.

INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL Help conduct meadow maintenance. 10 am-1 pm. Free. Heart Lake Conservation Area (Brampton). Pre-register hlinvasivesevent.eventbrite.ca.

KNOW YOUR NATURE Family nature walk. 1:30 pm. $2 or pwyc. High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside. highparknaturecentre.com.

MATTHEW BARNEY The artist talks about his work. 2 pm. $20, stu $12. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. ago.net.

MURDER AT THE ROM SCAVENGER HUNT Murder mystery team scavenger hunt for adults. 10:30 am & 2 pm. $30. Royal Ontario Museum steps, 100 Queen’s Park. Pre-register urbancapers.com.

100 IN 1 DAY Festival of citizen-driven action for people to showcase their ideas for a better city through urban interventions. Free. Details at 100in1day.ca/toronto.

PORTUGUESE TORONTO Heritage Toronto walk. 10 am. Free/pwyc. Bellevue Square Park, 5 Bellevue. heritagetoronto.org.

SCARBOROUGH SOUTHWEST BIKE RODEO Families learn new cycling skills, get a free bike tuneup and shop the marketplace. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Warden Hilltop community Centre, 25 Mendelssohn. to35cycles.ca.

TORONTO HORSE DAY Riding and driving demos, displays, educational stations and more. 11 am-4 pm. Free. Riding Academy at the Horse Palace, Exhibition Place. horse.on.ca/oef-events/horse-day.

VOTE COMMUNIST! Provincial election rally. 7 pm. Free. Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham. info@communistpartyontario.ca.


Sunday, June 8

Benefits

HIDDEN GARDENS & PRIVATE SPACES (Cabbagetown Preservation Assoc) Self-guided tour of private gardens in Cabbagetown. 10 am-3 pm. $15. cabbagetownpa.ca.

TORONTO TASTE (Second Harvest) The city’s best culinary talent prepares fare to help feed the hungry. 6 pm. $250. Lakeside, Corus Quay, 25 Dockside. torontotaste.ca.

TORONTO WALK TO FIGHT ARTHRITIS (Arthritis Soc) All-ages fundraising 1K or 5K walk. 10:30 am. Pledges. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. Pre-register walktofightarthritis.ca.

WALK NOW FOR AUTISM (Autism Speaks Canada) 3K walk in the downtown. 10:45 am. Pledges. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. walknowforautismspeaks.ca.

Events

ANNEX FESTIVAL ON BLOOR Live music, fitness demos, buskers, kids’ activities, craft and food vendors, and more. 11 am-6 pm. Free. Bloor from Spadina to Bathurst. mnjcc.org.

THOMAS ENGER/JAKOB MELANDER/DAN T SEHLBERG/HERMAN KOCH Readings by the Scandinavian authors. 4 pm. Free (advance ticket required). Reference Library, 789 Yonge. torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon.

BIKE THE PARK Bike ride and scavenger hunt for families in High Park. 2-4 pm. Free. ward13@cycleto.ca.

BIRD WALK Guided bird hike. 8 am. Free. Tommy Thompson Park, foot of Leslie. 416-661-6600 ext 5770.

BOOK MOVIE MUSIC ECO-SWAP Bring your books, comics, DVDs and vinyl to a swap meet. 10 am-4 pm. $5. Toronto Harbourfront, 235 Queens Quay W. swapcity.ca/meets.

DISTILLERY SUNDAY MARKET Juried art market. Every Sun rain or shine. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. thedistillerydistrict.com.

ISABELLA ROSSELLINI The actor/director is interviewed by the New York Times senior food editor Sam Sifton. 6 pm. $25. MaRS Discovery District, 101 College. luminatofestival.com.

ISLINGTON VILLAGE: AN ART WALK THROUGH HISTORY Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas W. heritagetoronto.org.

MORE THAN AN ISLAND: A BICYCLE TOUR OF TORONTO ISLAND Heritage Toronto tour. 2 pm. $25. Location provided on registration. Pre-register at heritagetoronto.org.

MOUNT PLEASANT CEMETERY Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Yonge entrance (N of St Clair). rom.on.ca.

SLEEPING IN THE DEVIL’S BED: THE MUSIC OF DANIEL LANOIS Panel discussion with Lanois and guests. 2 pm. $25. MaRS Discovery District, 101 College. luminatofestival.com.

STUMBLE, TOPPLE AND STAND Straight Camp presents a show featuring messy, queer fairy tales for all ages. 2 pm. $10, free for kids under 10. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP OPEN HOUSE Check out programs in piano, jazz, composition, musical theatre and more and hear teachers perform. 2-5 pm. Free. On the Off Beat Music School, 1113 Queen E. ontheoffbeat.ca.


Monday, June 9

Benefits

A TASTE OF HOME (Child Development Instit) Kid-inspired culinary creations by chefs including Sam Geldman of Momofuku and Scott Vivian of Beast. 6-8 pm. $150. KPMG, Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay. childdevelop.ca/tasteofhome.

Events

LAUGHTER YOGA Discover the physical, emotional and social benefits of laughter exercises and yoga breathing. Today and Jun 19, 12:10-12:50 pm. Free (bring your lunch). North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. 416-395-5653.

TRAMPOLINE HALL Mini-lectures hosted by Misha Glouberman. 8 pm. $5-$6. Garrison, 1197 Dundas W. trampolinehall.net.


Tuesday, June 10

AARON BELL: OJIBWAY STORYTELLER Storytelling and drumming for all ages. 1:30pm. Free. Barbara Frum Library, 40 Orchard View. 416-395-5440.

ART SOCIAL Talk by Susan N Stewart. 7 pm. Free. Luce Resto-Bar, 791 King W. 647-748-5464.

ASIA IN STYLE Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Adventure Travel Co, 408 King W. atcadventure.com.

SHARON BALTMAN Launching her memoir Escape From The Bedside. 2 pm. Free. Wychwood Library, 1431 Bathurst. 416-393-7683.

BOOGIE AT THE BARNS: BOOGIE WOOGIE Dance class and dancing with Bees Knees. 7:15 pm. $15, stu/srs $10, under 14 $5. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. volunteerwbca@gmail.com.

BOTANICAL SKETCHBOOK Three-week workshop for adults. 6-9 pm. $150. High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside. Pre-register highparknaturecentre.com.

COPYCAT TALKS: THE POLITICS OF EMOTION IN CONTEMPORARY ART Talk by Jennifer Doyle. 8 pm. $25. Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen W. luminatofestival.com.

A DEFINING MOMENT FOR GAY AND LESBIAN ACTIVISM: TORONTO IN THE 1970S Discussion with York historians Tom Hooper and Mathieu Brûlé. 7 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. torontopubliclibrary.ca.

HAUNTED YORKVILLE, U OF T AND QUEEN’S PARK Ghost walk. 6:30-9:30 pm. $25, srs/stu $20, child $15. Royal Ontario Museum steps, 100 Queen’s Park. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

THE LOST TRAIN Take the train on a train-themed adventure to a secret locale. To Jun 12. $225. Departs from Royal York Hotel, 100 Front W. luminatofestival.com.

RAY ROBERTSON Reading from his book I Was There The Night He Died. 2 pm. Free. Taylor Memorial Library, 1440 Kingston. 416-396-8939.

SUMMER HOLIDAYS: BEYOND FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND Conversation about the tradition of pilgrimage both abroad and in your own backyard for young adults 19 to 39. 7 pm. Free. Sin & Redemption Pub, 136 McCaul. Pre-register mberardinelli@stpatrickstoronto.ca.

STORIES FROM OUR YOUTH: WHAT HAS SAME SEX MARRIAGE DONE FOR ME? Lecture by Helen Kennedy. 6:30 pm. $15. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8080.

TAI CHI Outdoor classes. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.


Wednesday, June 11

Benefits

CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY FUNDRAISER (Citizens Climate Lobby) Panel discussion with Cheryl McNamara and others. 6:45 pm. U of T, 255 Huron. citizensclimatelobbyca.

EARTH DAY GALA (Earth Day Canada) Gala celebration with an all-star lineup of award winners. 7 pm. $40-$250. Mill St Brew Pub, 21 Tank House Lane. earthday.ca.

Events

ABORIGINAL MONTH CELEBRATION Celebrate with authors Cherie Dimaline and Giles Benway. 7 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. Pre-register 416-393-7746.

THE BICYCLE POLKA RIDE Cycle the streets of west T.O. while listening to polka-inspired music. 7:15-11 pm. Dufferin Grove Park, 875 Dufferin south of Bloor. bikemonth.ca/events.

CABBAGETOWN NORTH Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. NE corner Parliament and Winchester. rom.on.ca.

ERNEST TATE Launching his book Revolutionary Activism In The 1950s And 60s. 6:30 pm. Free. Pauper’s Pub, 539 Bloor W, 2nd floor. 416-530-1331.

LISA GABRIELE/HEATHER O’NEILL/MIRIAM TOEWS/LIZ RENZETTI Reading. 6:30 pm. Free (advance ticket required). Reference Library, 789 Yonge. torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon.

MEDITATION Class for the experienced or those who can’t sit still. 7 pm. Free. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E. ralphthornton.org.

QPOC CHRONICLES Featuring queer elders of colour focusing on their historic perspective. 7 pm. Free. Onsite @ OCAD U, 230 Richmond W. ocadu.ca/onsite.

ROUGE PARK Guided walk. 9:30 am. Free. Various locations in Rouge Park. rougepark.com/hike.

SPRING SPECTACULAR: GROWING MAGNOLIAS, AZALEAS AND RHODODENDRONS IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO Etobicoke Horticultural Society talk. 8 pm. Free. Fairfield Seniors Centre, 80 Lothian. gardenontario.org.

TASNEEM JAMAL Launching her debut novel, Where The Air Is Sweet. 6 pm. Free. Dora Keogh, 141 Danforth. 416-361-0032.


Thursday, June 12

Benefits

LATE TO THE PROM (Rainbow Camp) ProudFM fundraising prom party. 8pm. Pwyc, $20. sugg. Mill St Brew Pub, 21 Tank House Lane. proudfm.com/latetotheprom.

TORONTO FIREFIGHTER CALENDAR EVENT (Princess Margaret Cancer Fdn) Calendar launch with firefighter models. Doors 7 pm. $35, adv $25. Tattoo Rock Parlour, 567 Queen W. 416-703-5488.

Events

BARBRA SCHLIFER COMMEMORATIVE CLINIC 20TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE & AWARD (Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic) Tribute gala, awards presentation and live auction. 6:30 pm. $60. Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E. schliferclinic.com.

COPYCAT TALKS: FOLLOWING THE BLIND MAN Talk by Kendell Geers. 8 pm. $25. Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen W. luminatofestival.com.

HEALTH & BEAUTY DAY Demos and exhibits on meditation, skin and body care, fitness, natural cosmetics, naturopathic care and more. 10 am-3 pm. Free admission. Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton E. centraleglinton.com.

LIBIDO: DYKE MARCH FUNDRAISER EVENING OF QUEER ART, MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES Queer art, music and performances. 9 pm-2 am. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635, worldpridetoronto.com.

LOOKING FOR MY ROOTS Sol Hermolin talks about his recent trip to Poland. Noon. $18 (includes buffet lunch). Free Times Café, 320 College. yiddishvinkl.com.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING IN THE PARK Dancing to live music by Scotch Mist. 7 pm-dusk. Free. Edwards Gardens, SW corner Lawrence and Leslie. rscdstoronto.org.

35 YEARS & COUNTING Buddies celebrates its 35th anniversary with a party, performances and more. 10 pm. Free. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.


Friday, June 13

Events

COPYCAT TALKS: HIJACKING AS PROACTIVE STRATEGY Talk by Märten Spängberg. 8 pm. $25. Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen W. luminatofestival.com.

CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Sampling of craft beers from 30 breweries plus music and food. Today and tomorrow. Free admission. Yonge-Dundas Square. sessiontoronto.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE @ ROM Live music, DJs, pop-up food, tours of the galleries and more with an Indigenous Now theme. 7-11 pm. $12, stu $10. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. rom.on.ca/fnl.

GIVING GREAT HEAD Workshop. 7 pm. $33. Good for Her, 175 Harbord. Pre-register 416-588-0900, goodforher.com.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CHARLES DICKENS Literary detective walk. 3-5:30 pm. $25, stu/srs $20, child $15. St Lawrence Market middle door, 93 Front E. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

MR HARPER, KEEP YOUR PROMISE: WHERE ARE THE 1,300 SYRIAN REFUGEES? Forum to call upon the government to keep its promise to allow access to Syrian refugees. 7 pm. $3 or pwyc. Trinity St Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor W. 416-922-8435.


Saturday, June 14

Benefits

BARBADOS BALL (Barbados Ball Canada Aid) Fundraising party and awards ceremony to support scholarships and health care in Barbados and Canada. 5:30 pm. $225, adv 200. Pearson Convention Centre, 2638 Steeles E (Brampton). barbadosballcanada.com.

COMMUNITY BOOK FAIR (Yonge Street Mission) Popular fiction, children’s books, cookbooks, dictionaries and more. To Jun 19. $2. 306 Gerrard E. 416-929-9614, ysm.ca.

HOPE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT (Kids, Cops & Computers/Alzhimer Soc of Toronto) Forty-plus courts and hundreds of teams play for charity. Various prices, spectating free. Olympic Island, Toronto Islands. hopevolleyball.com.

Events

ALONG THE BOARDWALK OF HUMBER BAY Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. Small park on E side of Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore W. heritagetoronto.org.

ALONG THE FRONT Guided ROM walk of the old town of York. 2 pm. Front and Jarvis. rom.on.ca.

ASIAN COMMUNITY GAMES Track and field, swimming, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cricket, golf and more. To Jun 22. Tait McKenzie Centre, York U, 4700 Keele. acgames.ca.

BEACHES ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Visual arts, jewellery, fashions, ceramics and more. Today and tomorrow. Free. Kew Gardens, Queen E at Lee. beachesartsandcraftsshow.ca.

BEFORE TORONTO: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL BUS TOUR OF OUR CITY’S FIRST 13,000 YEARS Heritage Toronto all-day bus and walking tour. 10 am. $80. Location provided on registration. Pre-register at heritagetoronto.org.

CANADA’S NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL CREATIVE CHALLENGE Outdoor performances by young dancers. 3-6 pm. Free. Distillery District, Trinity Square, 55 Mill. thedistillerydistrict.com.

GLUTEN FREE MARKET Samples and gluten-free food to buy. 9 am-5 pm. $14, adv $12, srs $11, child free. International Centre, 6900 Airport. canadasglutenfreemarket.com.

LOST FIRST CHINATOWN FOOD TOUR Explore the sites of the city’s original Chinatown. 10 am-1 pm. $30-$45 (includes food). Meet at Old City Hall, 60 Queen W. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

MORTGAGE 101 Learn about mortgage basics, approvals and what banks don’t tell you. 2 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. Pre-register 416-393-7746.

NORTH YORK CENTRE THEN AND NOW Heritage Toronto walk. 10:30 am. Free/pwyc. Gibson Park, NW corner Yonge and Park Home. heritagetoronto.org.

REPAIR CAFÉ Bring in a broken household item and get help fixing it. 10 am-2 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. 416-395-5653, repaircafetoronto.ca.

SWANSEA & LM MONTGOMERY LIT WALK Literary detective walk that traces places and folks Montgomery met in Toronto. 3-5:30 pm. $25, child $18 (includes snacks). Runnymede subway. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

WHISTLING GARDENS & WHITEHERN HISTORIC HOME & GARDEN Bus trip. 8:45 am. $74. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. Pre-register 416-767-2574.

WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE Cycle bare as you dare to protest oil dependency and car obscenity. Noon. Free. Coronation Park, Lake Shore W of Bathurst. worldnakedbikeride.org.

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER FAIR Local agancies provide info on opportunities for teens. 2-4 pm. Free. Richview Library, 1806 Islington. 416-394-5120.


Sunday, June 15

Benefits

YORKVILLE EXOTIC CAR SHOW (Prostate Cancer Canada) View vehicles including cars from Porsche, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Bentley along car-free Bloor. Noon-5 pm. Free (donations appreciated). Bloor between Bay and Avenue Rd. bloor-yorkville.com.

Events

BATTLE OF BLACK CREEK Revolutionary War re-enactment with a rubber-band shooting gallery, Father’s Day barbecue and more. Today and tomorrow 11 am-5 pm. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross. 416-736-1733.

CHESSFEST Games and programs on the history of chess for all ages and levels. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

DAVID BYRNE The musician is interviewed by The New York Times media reporter Ben Sisario. 6 pm. $25. MaRS Discovery District, 101 College. luminatofestival.com.

FATHER’S DAY BBQ Live entertainment, self-guided tours, family activities and a barbecue. 11 am-5 pm. $40, srs/yth $35, child $30, under 3 free. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH CRUISE Cruise the harbour and enjoy a buffet brunch. 11:30 am-2:30 pm. $59. Queens Quay Terminal (foot of York). tickets.mariposacruises.com.

FREE JANE The Cabaret Company presents a reading of a new play by Sonny Mills followed by an open mic. 8 pm. Free. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

GENDERPLAY: FUN WITH DICK (AND JANE) The Cabaret Company presents a reading of Larocque’s play about a man who found love in an unlikely place. 2 pm. Pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

IF I LOVED YOU: GENTLEMEN PREFER BROADWAY – AN EVENING OF LOVE DUETS Panel discussion with Rufus Wainwright and guests. 11 am. $25. MaRS Discovery District, 101 College. luminatofestival.com.

ELISHA LIM Launching her debut graphic novel, 100 Crushes. 2-5 pm. Free. Onsite @ OCAD U, 230 Richmond W. ocadu.ca/onsite.

A LITERARY PICNIC Outdoor readings and more. Noon-3:30 pm. Free (bring food). Trinity Bellwoods Park, 155 Crawford (rain location Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw). luminatofestival.com.

LITERARY WALKS Walks led by authors Cary Fagan, Andrew Pyper and Alissa York. 2, 3 & 4 pm. $25. luminatofestival.com.

THE LOST SONGS OF TORONTO Literary event. 6 pm. $18 & $25. Edward Day Gallery, 952 Queen W. luminatofestival.com.

THE MANSIONS OF JARVIS STREET Heritage Toronto walk. 11 am. Free/pwyc. SE corner Jarvis and Isabella. heritagetoronto.org.

SURVIVAL SKILLS Learn what can keep you alive in the forest if you get lost. 11:30 am & 1 pm. Kortright Centre, Pine Valley and Major Mackenzie (Kleinburg). 905-832-2289.

YORKVILLE Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Yorkville Library, 22 Yorkville. rom.on.ca.


Monday, June 16

Events

GROWNUPS READ THINGS THEY WROTE AS KIDS CBC radio show launch party. 8 pm. $10. Garrison, 1197 Dundas W. 416-519-9439.

STILETTOS ON THE MOVE Fashion show featuring drag performers. 7 pm. Free (RSVP). North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. pridetpl.eventbrite.ca.


Tuesday, June 17

Events

NATURE ALL AROUND US Join a team of experts to piece together the historical flora and fauna of dynastic China. 7 pm. $21, stu $18. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. Pre-register 416-586-5797.

REAL FOOD FOR A CHANGE Talk on the problems facing our food industry and potential solutions by professor Rod MacRae. 1 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. torontopubliclibrary.ca.

KEN SETTERINGTON Author of Branded By The Pink Triangle discusses events in LGBTQ history. 7 pm. Free. Bendale Library, 1515 Danforth Rd. 416-396-8190.

TAI CHI Outdoor classes. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

ZANELE MUHOLI The photographer and LGBTQ activist talks about her exhibition Faces And Places. 7:30 pm. Ryerson Image Centre, 33 Gould. scotiabankcontactphoto.com.


Wednesday, June 18

Benefits

MUSIC HEALS (Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Fdn) Rock bands including Marc Reed, SoSumi, the Sauce and the Gavelheads, dancing, auction, food and more. 7 pm-midnight. $75. Hard Rock Café, 279 Yonge. musicheals.hollandbloorviewfoundtion.ca.

Events

BLUE AND WHITE CHINESE PORCELAIN: SOCIAL CURRENCY PAST AND PRESENT Lecture by Sotheby’s Cynthia Volk. 6:30 pm. $20. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8080.

KAMAL AL-SOLAYLEE Reading from his memoir, Intolerable: A Memoir Of Extremes. 1 pm. Free. City Hall Library, 100 Queen W. 416-393-7650.

SKY GILBERT Evening of poetry with the poet and drag performer. 7 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. torontopubliclibrary.ca.

PRIDECAB This multidisciplinary cabaret features songs and monologues by members of Buddies’ Queer Youth Arts Program. 8 pm. $10, free for youth 25 & under. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

ROUGE PARK Guided walk. 9:30 am. Free. Various locations in Rouge Park. rougepark.com/hike.

THE STRUGGLE TO JUGGLE Presentation on multiple life roles, brain health and the sandwich generation. 7 pm. Free. Beaches Library, 2161 Queen E. torontopubliclibrary.ca.

THEN AND NOW Guided ROM walk around the museum to celebrate its centennial. 6 pm. Free. In front of the ROM, 100 Queen’s Park. rom.on.ca.

WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE Reading by 25 Canadian authors including Linwood Barclay, Jowita Bydlowska, Lynn Crosbie. Andrew Pyper and Zoe Whitall. 7:30 pm. $10, stu/yth under 25 free. Harbourfont Centre Brigantine Rm, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, ifoa.org.

THE YORKVILLE MUSIC SCENE OF THE 1960S Heritage Toronto boutique walking tour. 6:30 pm. $20. Location provided on registration. Pre-register at heritagetoronto.org.


Thursday, June 19

Benefits

A CHORUS QUEEN (Toronto People with AIDS Fdn) Benefit performance of the drag musical. Mon-Sat 7:30 pm, matinees Jun 21 and 25 at 2 pm. To Jun 28. $35-$45. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House. uofttix.ca/acq.

40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA (Downsview Svs for Seniors) Party celebrating 40 years of community service. 5 pm. $90. Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross. downsviewservices.com/gala.

Events

ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL Argos season opener against the Hamilton Tiger Cats. 7 pm. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. argonauts.ca.

BOOK SUMMIT 2014: IN BED WITH THE READER Industry event for publishing professionals with labs on marketing, social media and more. 8:45 am. $166, stu/srs $93. Harbourfront Centre Brigantine Rm, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, ifoa.org.

ALLAN STRATTON Reading from his book The Resurrection Of Mary Mabel McTavish. 7 pm. Free. Yorkville Library, 22 Yorkville. 416-393-7660.


Friday, June 20

Events

AZ AWARDS Gala celebrating architects and designers from around the world. 8 pm. $75. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. azawards.adbeast.com.

THE BIZARRE BALL: RAINBOW WARRIORS This Pride ball features vogueing performers the House of Nuance. 10:30 pm. $10. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

CENTRAL CANADIAN BARISTA COMPETITION Toronto best up-and-coming baristas compete for a spot in the Nationals. Today and tomorrow. Propellor (Crema Coffee), 50 Wade. torontoccbc@gmail.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE @ ROM Live music, DJs, pop-up food, tours of the galleries and more with a Sun Burn theme. 7-11 pm. $12, stu $10. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. rom.on.ca/fnl.

LADIES ARMY 6 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S BIKE POLO TOURNAMENT Battle for global championship by 32 women and trans bike polo teams. Fri 9 am to Sun 1 pm. To Jun 22. Dufferin Grove Park, 875 Dufferin S of bloor. bikepolo.to.

PRIDE WALK: DISCOVERING TORONTO’S LGBTQ HERITAGE Heritage Toronto boutique walking tour. To Jun 25 weekdays 6:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1:30 pm. $20. Location provided on registration. Pre-register at heritagetoronto.org.

THAT’S SO GAY: ON THE EDGE Exhibition of new projects created by LGBTTI2QQ artists about their experiences of identity. To Jun 27. Noon-5 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.

WOMEN’S WORLD WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Cheer on Team Canada. To Jun 28. $5-$100. Mattamy Athletic Centre, 50 Carlton. 2014wheelchairbasketball.com.

WORLD PRIDE OPENING CEREMONIES Fireworks plus live performances by Melissa Etheridge, Deborah Cox, Martha Wash, DJs David Morales, Quentin Harris and others. 7:30pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen W. worldpridetoronto.com.


Saturday, June 21

Benefits

CYCLE FOR SIGHT (Foundation Fighting Blindness) Fully supported, one-day cycling event. Pledges. Black Creek Pioneer Village, Jane & Steeles W. cycleforsight.ca.

Events

THE B-GIRLZ: PRIDE NATION! The drag troupe sings and dances in this disco-cabaret tribute to gay life. 8 pm. $25-$28. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

DR FITZGERALD AND THE CONNAUGHT LABORATORIES: MEDICAL LEGACY MEETS FAMILY HISTORY Heritage Toronto walk. 11 am. Free/pwyc. Convocation Hall, 31 King’s College Circle. heritagetoronto.org.

EBW FAMILY BIKE FESTIVAL Wild bike ride with a naturalist, demos, safety checks for kids’ bikes and more. 10 am-1 pm. Free. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. evergreen.ca.

ECO-WHEELS SHOW Check out the latest in eco-friendly transportation, high-tech accessories, rider education and more. 11 am-7 pm. Free. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge. eco-wheelsshow.com.

FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT Introductory class. 10:30 am-noon. Free. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E. Pre-register 416-406-0054.

FURRY FOREST FRIENDS Family nature walk. 1:30 pm. $2 or pwyc. High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside. highparknaturecentre.com.

JOURNALISTS AND EDITORS IN 19TH CENTURY TORONTO Heritage Toronto walk. 10 am. Free/pwyc. 160 Frederick. heritagetoronto.org.

JUNCTION SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL Bike the West Toronto Railpath to enjoy art, music, bike tune-ups, outdoor cinema and more. Noon to midnight. Free. Dundas from Indian Road to Quebec. thejunctionbia.ca.

KENSINGTON FOODIES ROOTS WALK Celebrate food connected with the immigrant waves in the Market. 9:30 am-1 pm. Today and Jul 26, 10 am-1 pm. $50, stu/srs $45, child $35. Red Pole with Black Cat, 350 Spadina. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

LESLIEVILLE TREE FESTIVAL Live performances, native plants, tree-planting, local artists, a kids’ zone, green vendors and more. Noon-4 pm. Free. Leslie Grove Park, 1158 Queen E. yourleaf.org.

MURDER AT THE ROM SCAVENGER HUNT Murder mystery team scavenger hunt for adults. 10:30 am & 2 pm. $30. Royal Ontario Museum steps, 100 Queen’s Park. Pre-register urbancapers.com.

NUIT ROSE Queer grassroots contemporary art event from sundown to 3 am. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W, and Queer West Zone on Queen between Shaw and Gladstone. nuitrose.wordpress.com.

RISE Sexy playground of art, dance, strip tease and aerial arobatics with Shane MacKinnon, Charissa Wilcox, Kitty Neptune, Axel Blows and others. 8:30 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com/pride2014.

SOLSTICE TAROT CIRCLE Summer solstice potluck feast and circle to share the tarot’s wisdom. 6:30 pm. $25. The Hermit’s Lamp, 425 Vaughan. hermitslamp.com.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CREDIT REPORT & CREDIT SCORE Learn more about how to improve your credit score. 2 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. Pre-register 416-393-7746.

YOGATHON Yoga enthusiasts welcome summer at specially themed outdoor classes for all levels. 9 am-5 pm. Free (bring yoga mat). Distillery District, 55 Mill. omto.ca.


Sunday, June 22

Benefits

JUST ME, YOU AND THE SILENCE (FARUG – Freedom and Roam Uganda) Reading of a play by Ugandan writer ADONG Lucy Judith followed by a panel discussion. 7 pm. $10 adv/pwyc at the door. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com/pride2014.

Events

GATSBY GARDEN PARTY Garden party with 1920s period music, food, dance and a costume contest. Noon-5 pm. $5, kids free. Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd. 416-392-6910.

GET INTO SAILING DAY RS sailing demo day with demos and trials. 11 am-3 pm. Free. Outer Harbour Centreboard Club, 14 Regatta. 416-251-0384.

THE HOGTOWN HOEDOWN Appalachian square dancing and instruction. Today and Jul 20. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

ONTARIO WINE FAIR Wine- and cheese-tasting event. 1 pm. $70, adv $60. Drake One Fifty, 150 York. cafetasteevents.com.

PAINT PARTY All-inclusive, paint-your-own-canvas event. 7:30-10 pm. $20. Art Factory, 263 Adelaide W. artfactory.cc.

SACRED STONES & STEEPLES Guided ROM walk of religious buildings along Church, with snacks. Today and Aug 10, 2 pm. $30. Pre-register 416-586-5799.

ST CLAIR WEST: THE GROWTH OF A STREETCAR SUBURB Heritage Toronto walk. 10:30 am. Free/pwyc. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. heritagetoronto.org.

A LETTER TO MY QUEER FAMILY Readings by authors Katie Cook, Farzana Doctor, Mary Ellen MacLean, Brian Rigg and others. 2:30 pm. $10. Nexus Lounge, OISE, 252 Bloor W. Pre-register gaileyroad@gmail.com.

URBAN BEEKEEPING Workshop on keeping bees in your backyard with beekeeper Jozef Winter. 1 pm. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. Pre-register 416-596-1495, evergreen.ca.

WORLDPRIDE 2014 Exhibition and High Energy Youth Solidarity forum. Show runs to Nov 15. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.


Monday, June 23

Events

BOOKS ON FILM: PAUL FIERLINGER ON MY DOG TULIP Film screening and discussion with the author on transforming his memoir into an animated feature. 7 pm. $35, stu/srs $30. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. tiff.net.

CLOCKED Don Pyle and Martin Sorrondeguy look at queer content in their punk photographs. 7 pm. Free. Onsite @ OCAD University, 230 Richmond W. ocadu.ca/onsite.

DORA MAVOR MOORE AWARDS Reception, awards presentation for excellence in theatre and an after-party. 5 pm. $65. Harbourfront Centre WestJet Stage, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, tapa.ca.

HOW CHANGE HAPPENS: MAKING OUR VOICES HEARD AT CITY HALL AND QUEEN’S PARK A CultureLink and Cycle Toronto event on civic engagement with lawyer Patrick Brown. 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. bikemonth.ca.

NIKI KOULOURIS/RUDYARD FEARON/JC BOUCHARD Reading. 8 pm. Pwyc. Magpie, 831 Dundas W. 416-916-6499.

ELISHA LIM Launching her debut graphic novel, 100 Crushes. 2-5 pm. Free. Onsite @ OCAD University, 230 Richmond W. ocadu.ca/onsite.


Tuesday, June 24

Events

CAMP FIRES: QUEER CREATIVITY AS A COUNTERPOINT TO REPRESSION Talk by Graeme Reid of Human Rights Watch. 6:30 pm. $15. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8080.

50 YEARS OF TORONTO PRIDE Panel discussion with gay activists including NOW senior entertainment editor Susan G Cole, Ed Jackson, Kyle Rae, Andrea Houston and the first Gay Pride Parade 1972 organizer, Hugh Brewster. 7 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. torontopubliclibrary.ca.

TO WOO FONG THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, JULIE NEWMAR Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free, Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.


Wednesday, June 25

Benefits

WORLD PRIDE AWARDS GALA (Camp Fyrefly & Pride Toronto) Lea DeLaria and kd lang perform at this fundraiser for this leadership retreat for LGBTTIQQ2SA youth hosted by Salah Bachir. Cocktails 6:30 pm, dinner 7:30 pm. $tba. worldpridetoronto.com.

Events

DUORAMA Performance by Paul Couillard and Ed Johnson. 8 pm. Onsite @ OCAD University, 230 Richmond W. ocadu.ca/onsite.

GARDEN BUGS Swansea Horticultural Soc meeting and talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. gardenontario.org.

EMMA HEALEY/LINDA HOLEMAN/TOM RACHMAN Healey reads from Elizabeth Is Missing, Holeman reads from The Devil On Her Tongue, Rachman reads from The Rise & Fall Of Great Powers. 7:30 pm. $10, stu/yth under 25 free. Harbourfront Centre Brigantine Rm, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, ifoa.org.

IN LOVE AND CHAOS: RAW, RESILIENT AND FOREVER REDEFINING Showcase of indigenous two-spirit, black and people of colour queer/trans communities, artists and performers. 10:30 pm. $15, standing room $10 at the door. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com/pride2014.

LAST WEDNESDAYS Art-focused events at the galleries and shops happen the last Wed of the month. 5-8 pm. Free. 401 Richmond W. 401richmond.net.

MOUNT PLEASANT CEMETERY Guided ROM walk. Today 6 pm Jul 30, 6 pm Aug 17, 2 pm. Free. Yonge entrance (N of St Clair). rom.on.ca.

MY BIG FAB GAY GARDEN WEDDING Group ceremony in the gardens for LGBTQ lovebirds with bouquets and boutonnieres, photos, an outdoor reception and more. 3 pm. Free. Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Ave E. Pre-register torontobotanicalgarden.ca/bigfabgaywed.

THE SCIENCE OF GAYDAR: MAKING SENSE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION FROM LIMITED PERCEPTUAL CUES Talk by professor Nicholas Rule. 7 pm. Free. Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor W. torontopubliclibrary.ca.

VIVA CABARET – A TRIBUTE TO THE GREATEST DIVAS Drag parodies of gay icons from Russia performed by Yury Ruzhyev. Today and tomorrow 8 pm. $25, adv $20. Rivoli, 332 Queen W. rushow.ru.

WORLD PRIDE HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE LGBTTIQQ2SA human rights advocates from around the word meet to discuss anti-sodomy laws, intersex persons, sex work activism, the politics of pride parades and more. To Jun 27. wphrc14.com/program.


Thursday, June 26

Events

ABORIGINAL HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Music and cultural performances, arts and crafts, and more. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.

BUTCH FEMME SALON – WORLD PRIDE EDITION: UNDER THE COVERS Belle Jumelles and Titus Androgynous host a party for butches and femmes of all stripes with performances and a dance party. 8 pm. $10 or pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com/pride2014.

CELEBRATION OF LOVE A mass wedding ceremony celebrates World Pride Toronto with more than 100 same-sex couples tying the knot. Free for qualified couples (marriage license fees extra). Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. prideweddingtoronto.com.

DANCING ON THE PIER Outdoor dancing to live music of all styles. To Jun 26. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

INTRODUCTION TO E-READING DEVICES Workshop on how to use various devices. 7 pm. Free. Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence E. 416-395-5710.

KENSINGTON MARKET Heritage Toronto walk. 6:30 pm. Free/pwyc. Bellevue Square Park, 5 Bellevue. heritagetoronto.org.

PRIDE WALK: DISCOVERING TORONTO’S LGBTQ HERITAGE Heritage Toronto boutique walking tour. Today 6:30 pm tomorrow 2 pm. $20. Location provided on registration. heritagetoronto.org.

STARRY NIGHT Drag queens Adore Delano, Courtney Act, Bianca Del Rio, Darienne Lake, DJs Freemasons, Rosabel and the Cube Guys and others. Free. Cawthra Square Park Greenspace, beside 519 Church Community Centre. greenspaceto.org.

TWO-SPIRITED PEOPLE IN INDIGENOUS SOCIETIES Talk by Jessica Danforth from the Native Youth Sexual Health Network. 7 pm. Free. Spadina Road Library, 10 Spadina Rd. torontopubliclibrary.ca.

YOGA Outdoor classes for all levels. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.


Friday, June 27

Events

CANADA DAY EXTRAVAGANZA Entertainment, kids’ activities, art, fireworks and more. To Jul 1. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

DEEP FRIED FRIDAYS DJs spin every Fri and local chefs provide the food. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

FAMILY PRIDE Activities for families of all kinds include children’s entertainers, a style zone, and arts and crafts. To Jun 29. Free. Church Street Jr Public School, Church and Alexander. worldpridetoronto.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE @ ROM Live music, DJs, pop-up food, tours of the galleries and more with a ROM Proud theme. 7-11 pm. $12, stu $10. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. rom.on.ca/fnl.

I DO AT THE CARLU Group wedding for gentlemen, with musical performances and a wedding celebration. Today and tomorrow 7 pm. $25. Carlu, 444 Yonge. thecarlu.com.

THE LIFE AND DEATH OF STARS Planetariaum show. 7 & 8 pm. $5. U of T Astronomy Bldg, 50 St George. planetarium@astro.utoronto.ca.

ONE WORLD: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Pride dance party. 7 pm-midnight. Free. Cawthra Square Park Greenspace, beside 519 Church Community Centre. greenspaceto.org.

PARTY ON THE PLAZA Live music, food and drink outdoors every Fri evening. $25. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8080.

PRIDE STREET FAIR Vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment and more. Today 6 pm-2 am tomorrow noon-2 am Jun 29 noon-11 pm. Free. Church and Wellesley. worldpridetoronto.com.

TRANS MARCH A community-led political march leaves from Church and Isabella at 8 pm (preceded by a rally at 7 pm) heads N to Bloor, W to Yonge and S on Yonge to Yonge-dundas Square. Free. worldpridetoronto.com.

WORLD PRIDE DRAG RACE CELEBRITY CRUISE Celebrate Pride 2014 on a harbour cruise with RuPaul. 8-11:30 pm. $115. Queens Quay Terminal (foot of York). tickets.mariposacruises.com.


Saturday, June 28

Events

THE DON VALLEY: A BICYCLE TOUR FROM TODMORDEN MILLS TO LAKE ONTARIO Heritage Toronto tour. Today 10:30 am Sep 21, 1:30 pm. $25. Location provided on registration. Pre-register at heritagetoronto.org.

DYKE MARCH Celebrating the diversity and passion of LGBTTIQQ2S women and trans folk with a rally at Allan Gardens (Carlton and Jarvis) at 1 pm and the march at 2 pm W to Yonge and N on Yonge to Charles. Free. worldpridetoronto.com.

HOMO NIGHT IN CANADA Queer comedy from Susan Fischer, John Hastings, Shawn Hitchins, Elvira Kurt, Richard Ryder and others, hosted by the B-Girlz. 8 pm. $25. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com/pride2014.

INTRODUCTION TO TRAIL RUNNING Basics workshop for adults. 10 am-noon. Kortright Centre for Conservation, Pine Valley and Major Mackenzie (Kleinburg). Pre-register 905-832-2289, kortright.org.


Sunday, June 29

Events

DISCO DISCO Pride dance party with DJs Dimitri from Paris, Horse Meat Disco and others. 1 pm-midnight. Free. Greenspace, Cawthra Square Park, beside 519 Church Community Centre. greenspaceto.org.

THE LADY OIYE’S TEA DANCE Low-key gathering off the parade route for a cool respite. 3-10 pm. Free. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com/pride2014.

NECROPOLIS Guided ROM walk. Today and Jul 27, 2 pm. Free. 200 Winchester. rom.on.ca.

PEDESTRIAN SUNDAYS IN KENSINGTON MARKET Celebrate summer with music, street theatre and more on streets closed to traffic. Noon-7 pm. Today, Jul 27 and Aug 31. Free. Kensington Market, Augusta and College. pskensington.ca.

PRIDE PARADE The annual parade of floats, marching bands and music starts 2 pm at Bloor and Church, heads W to Yonge, S on Yonge to Yonge-Dundas Square. Free. worldpridetoronto.com.

SUNDAY POP-UP MARKET Market featuring local vendors and DJs. Today, Jul 27 and Aug 24 noon-5 pm. Free. Le Dolci, 1006 Dundas W. 416-262-3400.

WORLD PRIDE CLOSING CEREMONIES Singer/songwriter duo Tegan & Sara perform at the closing ceremonies. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. worldpridetoronto.com.


Monday, June 30

Events

FIREWORKS DINNER CRUISE Harbour cruise with cocktails, dinner and a lake view of the fireworks. 7-11:30 pm. $98. Queens Quay Terminal (foot of York). tickets.mariposacruises.com.

SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS SUMMER CAMP Two-week literacy, acting and performance camps for kids seven to 12. To Jul 11. $500. Shakespeare in Action, 385 Roxton. Pre-register shakespeareinaction.org.


Tuesday, July 1

Events

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION Traditional games, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, village tours and more. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross. 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca.

CANADA DAY CRUISE Harbour cruise with a buffet lunch. 11:30 am-2:30 pm. $59. Queens Quay Terminal (foot of York). tickets.mariposacruises.com.

MULTICULTURAL CANADA DAY Music and cultural performances, arts and crafts, and more. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.


Wednesday, July 2

Events

FREE FLICKS: MEAN GIRLS Celebration of funny femmes in film with an outdoor screening hosted by NOW Magazine film critic Norm Wilner. Dusk (9 pm). Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

GEOFFREY FARMER The artist talks about his work. 5:30 pm. $12, stu $8. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. ago.net.

HEART OF TORONTO Guided ROM walk exploring the city halls and more. Today 6 pm Aug 3, 2 pm. Free. Doors of New City Hall, Queen and Bay. rom.on.ca.


Thursday, July 3

Events

CHINATOWN: THEN AND NOW Heritage Toronto boutique walking tour. Today 6:30 pm Aug 3, 2:30 pm. $20. Location provided on registration. Pre-register at heritagetoronto.org.

MARKET 707 FARMERS MARKET Local produce, veggies, meats, cheese and more. 3-7 pm. Free. 707 Dundas W. scaddingcourt.org/farmers_market.


Friday, July 4

Events

TORONTO OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass art, jewellery and more from 400 artists. Fri & Sat 10:30 am-7:30 pm, Sun 10:30 am-6 pm. To Jul 6. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen W, at Bay. torontooutdoorart.org.


Saturday, July 5

Events

ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL The Argos play the Saskatchewan Roughriders. 3 pm. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. argonauts.ca.

SECOND CHINATOWN FOODIES WALK Tour of a Chinese bakery, grocery shops and more. 10 am-1 pm. $50, stu/srs $45, child $35 (includes food). Red pole with black cat, 350 Spadina. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

THE TOWN OF YORK AND THE WAR OF 1812 Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. St James Park, King and Church. heritagetoronto.org.


Sunday, July 6

Events

THE ANNEX Guided ROM walk. Today 2 pm Aug 20, 6 pm Oct 5, 2 pm. Free. West corner of ROM on Bloor (just W of Avenue). rom.on.ca.

BRAINS, WORDS & VOICES Poetry contest with pre-1975 poems recited from memory before an audience for a cash prize. Today and Aug 3, 6:30 pm. Turotino, 109 Niagara, buzzer ##007. therotarydial.ca/brainswordsandvoices.

EXTRA! EXTRA! MAKING THE NEWS IN TORONTO Heritage Toronto walk. 11 am. Free/pwyc. Berczy Park, 35 Wellington E. heritagetoronto.org.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Outdoor film screening and costume contest. 9 pm approx. Pwyc. Christie Pits Park, Bloor and Christie. christiepitsff.com.

THE UNCOMMON FLEA MARKET Outdoor flea market. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

WWE LIVE SUMMER SLAM HEATWAVE TOUR Wrestling with John Cena, the Shield, Seth Rollins and others. 5 pm. $20 and up. Ricoh Coliseum, Exhibition Place. ticketmaster.ca.


Monday, July 7

Events

YOUTH SUMMER OPERA INTENSIVE Immersive experience in the world of opera with Canadian Opera Co for youth grades 9 to 12. Today 9:30 am-5 pm Jul 14, 9:30 am-5:30 pm. $350 1 week, 2 weeks $625. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre, 227 Front E. Pre-register 416-363-8231.


Tuesday, July 8

Events

CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL TORONTO LAUNCH Official launch party for the annual festival. Noon-2pm & 4-8 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. torontocaribbeancarnival.com.

INTERNET TELEVISION WITH XBMC Learn how to watch televison using open-source software. 12:10-12:50 pm. Free (bring your lunch). North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. 416-395-5653.

TRAINSPOTTING Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free, Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.


Wednesday, July 9

Events

FREE FLICKS: BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM Celebration of funny femmes in film with an outdoor screening and host NOW Magazine’s film critic Norm Wilner. Dusk (9 pm). Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

GRAND PRIX OF MOSPORT RACEFEST 2014 Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.

PHANTOMS, PLAYERS AND PUNDITS WALK Ghostly tour and tales of Financial and Entertainment district bldgs. 6:30-9 pm. $25, srs/stu $20, child $15. Old City Hall (front steps), 60 Queen W. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

A SENSE OF SPADINA: HISTORIC JEWISH TORONTO Heritage Toronto walk. 6:30 pm. Free/pwyc. Cecil Street Community Centre, 58 Cecil. heritagetoronto.org.


Thursday, July 10

Events

CREATING TORONTO: THE STORY OF THE CITY IN TEN STOPS Heritage Toronto boutique walking tour. Today, Jul 17, 24, Aug 7, 14 and 28, 6:30 pm. $20. Location provided on registration. Pre-register at heritagetoronto.org.

TASTY THURSDAYS Live world music and food from the grill every Thu through the summer. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca/special_events.


Saturday, July 12

Benefits

HEATWAVE TORONTO BEACH VOLLEYBALL (SickKids) Corporate teams compete to help fight childhood cancer. Today and tomorrow, see website for details. Ashbridges Bay and Woodbine Beach. heatwaveevents.com.

Events

ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL The Argos play the Calgary Stampeders. 6:30 pm. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. argonauts.ca.

CARIBANA PRESENTS FLAGS & COLOURS Street parade and activities with a focus on educating children about the carnival arts and culture. Parade at 10 am (from Shoreham Public School, 31 Shoreham), festivities 11 am-6 pm. Free. Yorkgate Mall, Finch west of Jane. flagsandcolours.org.

IMMIGRATION STORIES: MAKING A HOME IN OLD TORONTO Heritage Toronto walk. Today 11 am Jul 24, 7 pm & Aug 10, 11 am. Free/pwyc. Location provided on registration. heritagetoronto.org.

THE NECROPOLIS Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. Necropolis Cemetery Gates, 200 Winchester. heritagetoronto.org.


Sunday, July 13

Events

BEACONSFIELD VILLAGE Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. 1153 Queen W. heritagetoronto.org.

GETTING AROUND DOWNTOWN IN THE AUTOMOBILE AGE Heritage Toronto walk. 10:30 am. Free/pwyc. SW corner Queen and Yonge. heritagetoronto.org.

MR HULOT’S HOLIDAY Outdoor film screening. 9 pm approx. Pwyc. Christie Pits Park, Bloor and Christie. christiepitsff.com.

PARKDALE Guided ROM walk. Today 2 pm Aug 6, 6 pm. Free. Parkdale Library, 1303 Queen W. rom.on.ca.


Tuesday, July 15

Events

NATIONAL LAMPOON VACATION Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free, Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.


Wednesday, July 16

Events

CABBAGETOWN NORTH Guided ROM walk. Today 6 pm Aug 24, 2 pm. Free. NE corner Parliament and Winchester. rom.on.ca.

FREE FLICKS: CLUELESS Celebration of funny femmes in film with an outdoor screening hosted by NOW Magazine film critic Norm Wilner. Dusk (9 pm). Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

MUSIC HISTORY ON THE YONGE STREET STRIP Heritage Toronto boutique walking tour. Today 6:30 pm Aug 9, 10 am. $20. Location provided on registration. Pre-register at heritagetoronto.org.

THE WINE DOCTOR RECOMMENDS… SUMMER DRINKS Info seminar with the Wine Doctor Edward Finstein. 12:10-12:50 pm. Free (bring your lunch). North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. 416-395-5653.


Saturday, July 19

Events

GUILD PARK: WHERE ART MEETS NATURE Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. Guild Park, 201 Guildwood Pkwy. heritagetoronto.org.

JUNIOR CARNIVAL PARADE Caribbean Carnival Toronto presents a parade of children masqueraders. 11 am-6 pm. Free. Downsview Park, Keele and Sheppard. torontocaribbeancarnival.com.

LIVE GREEN TORONTO FESTIVAL Green street market, concerts, swap zone, buskers, kids’ activities and more. 11 am-8 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. livegreentoronto.ca.

TEXTILE CITY: LIVING FASHION AND GARMENT PRODUCTION IN TORONTO Heritage Toronto walk. 10:30 am. Free/pwyc. Grange Park south of AGO (317 Dundas W). heritagetoronto.org.


Sunday, July 20

Events

THE GRANGE Guided ROM walk. Today 2 pm Sep 28, 2 pm. Free. SW corner Dundas and McCaul. rom.on.ca.

STAND BY ME Outdoor film screening. 9 pm approx. Pwyc. Christie Pits Park, Bloor and Christie. christiepitsff.com.

WATERSHED WONDERS: THE FORKS OF THE DON Heritage Toronto walk. 10 am. Free/pwyc. Marc Garneau Collegiate, 135 Overlea. heritagetoronto.org.


Monday, July 21

Events

RYERSON RADIO CAMP Kids eight to 12 and 12 to 15 learn the ins and outs of radio broadcasting at a week-long day camp. Today (ages eight to 12) Jul 28 (ages 12 to 15). $325. Pre-register thescopeatryerson.ca.


Tuesday, July 22

Events

LET’S GROW FOOD: ABUNDANT HARVEST – GROWING VEGETABLES ORGANICALLY Workshop. 5:30-8:30 pm. $75 (sliding scale avail). FoodShare, 90 Croatia. Pre-register 416-363-6441 ext 247, angela@foodshare.net.

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free, Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.


Wednesday, July 23

FREE FLICKS: CARAMEL Celebration of funny femmes in film with an outdoor screening hosted by NOW Magazine film critic Norm Wilner. Dusk (9 pm). Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.


Friday, July 25

Events

CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL GALA Festival gala with music, masquerade models, dancing, food and more. 5:30 pm-2 am. Liberty Grand, 25 British Columbia, Exhibition Place. torontocaribbeancarnival.com.

EXHIBITION PLACE AND THE BATTLE OF YORK, 1813 Heritage Toronto walk. 7 pm. Free/pwyc. Dufferin Gate, Exhibition Place. heritagetoronto.org.


Saturday, July 26

Events

CABBAGETOWN SOUTH – OLD & NEW Guided ROM walk with snacks. Today and Aug 31, 2 pm. $30. Pre-register 416-586-5799.

DESIGNING TORONTO: A PLAYFUL TOUR OF TORONTO’S FASHION DISTRICT Heritage Toronto boutique walking tour for kids seven to 12 and their families. Today 10:30 am Aug 23, 2:30 pm. $10, child $8. Location provided on registration. Pre-register at heritagetoronto.org.

SOUTH EAST ROSEDALE: CASTLE FRANK TO GLEN ROAD Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. Castle Frank subway. heritagetoronto.org.


Sunday, July 27

Benefits

BEACHES JAZZ FUN RUN (Rotary Int’l/Toronto East General Hospital/Canadian Running Series Fdn) Fundraising run in the Beach. Free. Starts and ends at Kew Gardens, Queen and Lee. Pre-register beachesjazz.com.

Events

BOARD GAME DAY Play board games and make new friends. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

JOSEPH LUZZI Dinner and conversation with the author. 6:30 pm. $100. Grano, 2035 Yonge. Pre-register 416-361-0032.

MATSURI JAPANESE FESTIVAL Celebration of Japan’s culture, art and cuisine with traditional and modern live music and dance performances, a fashion show and market. 10 am-9 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. matsuri.ca.

REAR WINDOW Outdoor film screening. 9 pm approx. Pwyc. Christie Pits Park, Bloor and Christie. christiepitsff.com.

STARTING A COMMUNITY ART GARDEN Urban gardening workshop. 1 pm. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. Pre-register 416-596-1495, evergreen.ca.

SUNDAY GAME DAY Board games for all ages. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

THISTLETOWN Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. Thistletown Multi-Service Centre, 925 Albion. heritagetoronto.org.


Tuesday, July 29

Events

ALMOST FAMOUS Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free, Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.


Wednesday, July 30

FREE FLICKS: DESK SET Celebration of funny femmes in film with an outdoor screening hosted by NOW Magazine film critic Norm Wilner. Dusk (9 pm). Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.


Thursday, July 31

Events

KING AND QUEEN COMPETITION Caribbean Carnival Toronto presents male and female costumers parading for the titles. 7 pm-midnight. $30. Lamport Stadium, 1151 King W. torontocaribbeancarnival.com.


Friday, August 1

Events

RIP THE RUNWAY: KIDDIES EDITION Costumed child and teen models walk the runway to soca music. 6-9 pm. Centennial Recreation Centre, 1967 Ellesmere. 647-519-3932.


Saturday, August 2

Events

ROGERS CUP ATP pros from the men’s tour compete for the championship. To Aug 10. $35 and up. Rexall Centre at York U, 1 Shoreham. rogerscup.com.

TORONTO CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL GRAND PARADE Masqueraders and steelpan bands parade along Lakeshore from Exhibition Place to Sunnyside. 9 am-6 pm. Free on Lakeshore (seated viewing price tba). torontocaribbeancarnival.com.


Sunday, August 3

Events

BEYOND DE LIME Dusk to dusk party. Price tba. Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore W. caribana.com.


Tuesday, August 5

Events

THE ITALIAN JOB Outdoor film screening. 8:30 pm. Free, Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.


Wednesday, August 6

FREE FLICKS: KISSING JESSICA STEIN Celebration of funny femmes in film with an outdoor screening hosted by NOW Magazine film critic Norm Wilner. Dusk (9 pm). Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.


Thursday, August 7

Events

FUNG LOY KOK TAOIST TAI CHI INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS DAY Tai chi demos, a dragon dance, drumming, a parade and more. 9 am-2:30 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.

HAUNTED KENSINGTON, CHINATOWN & GRANGE TOUR Ghost walk with multicultural ghost stories. $25, srs/stu $20, child $15. Meet at 350 Spadina (red pole w/ black cat). Pre-register 416-923-6813.

MARKET 707 FARMERS MARKET Local produce, veggies, meats, cheese and more. 3-7 pm. Free. 707 Dundas W. scaddingcourt.org/farmers_market.


Saturday, August 9

Events

MOUNT PLEASANT CEMETERY: WHERE SOLDIERS REST IN PEACE Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. Cemetery front gates, Yonge N of St Clair. heritagetoronto.org.

QUEER WEST FILM FESTIVAL Screenings are part of the Toronto Queer Arts Festival. 6-10 pm. $5/pwyc. Buddies In Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-879-7954, artsfestival.queerwest.org.


Sunday, August 10

Events

EXPORING SELF-PORTRAITURE Summer photography camp for girls. To Aug 15. 9 am-4 pm. $297, adv $247. Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club, 101 Spruce. Pre-register eventbrite.ca.

THE TREES OF QUEEN’S PARK Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. NE corner College and University. heritagetoronto.org.


Tuesday, August 12

Events

ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL The Argos play the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 7:30 pm. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. argonauts.ca.

BEN MACINTYRE Dinner and conversation with the author. 6:30 pm. $100. Grano, 2035 Yonge. Pre-register 416-361-0032.

TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALAD OF RICKY BOBBY Outdoor film screening. 8:30 pm. Free, Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.


Wednesday, August 13

FREE FLICKS: IN A WORLD… Celebration of funny femmes in film with an outdoor screening hosted by NOW Magazine film critic Norm Wilner. Dusk (9 pm). Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.


Thursday, August 14

Events

SAIL-IN CINEMA Toronto Port Authority outdoor film festival with two-sided floating movie screen set atop a barge in the harbour to be viewed by land or boat. To Aug 16. Free. Sugar Beach, 25 Dockside. sailincinema.com.

TORONTO MUSIC RUN 5K night run along the shores of Lake Ontario combining music, light and an after-party. tomusicrun.ca.


Friday, August 15

Events

CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION The Ex, featuring bandshell concerts, an acrobatics show, celebrity chef demos, parades, the Air Show, midway, rides, food trucks and much more opens today runs to Sep 1. $18, child/srs $14, under 4 free (rides extra). Exhibition Place. theex.com.


Saturday, August 16

Events

AGGIE’S WILDFLOWERS Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas. heritagetoronto.org.


Sunday, August 17

Events

ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL The Argos play the BC Lions. 7:30 pm. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. argonauts.ca.

REMAKING TORONTO: ANIMALS AND OFFICE TOWERS IN THE DOWNTOWN CORE Heritage Toronto walk. 10:30 am. Free/pwyc. Commerce Court North, 25 King W. heritagetoronto.org.

TOWN TO PARK: AVENUE ROAD TO ROSEHILL RESERVOIR Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free/pwyc. NW corner of Avenue and St Clair. heritagetoronto.org.


Tuesday, August 19

Events

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE Outdoor film screening. 8:30 pm. Free, Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.


Wednesday, August 20

FREE FLICKS: FUNNY GIRL Celebration of funny femmes in film with an outdoor screening hosted by NOW Magazine film critic Norm Wilner. Dusk (9 pm). Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.


Saturday, August 23

Events

THE BOYS OF HARBORD COLLEGIATE AND THE GREAT WAR Heritage Toronto walk. 10 am. Free/pwyc. Ed and Anne Mirvish Parkette, outside Bathurst subway. heritagetoronto.org.

RASTAFEST Multidisciplinary festival showcasing different aspects of Rastafrian culture.$10, adv $7. Downview Park, Sheppard and Keele. rastafest.com.


Sunday, August 24

Benefits

PAWS IN THE PARK (Toronto Humane Soc) Pet walk with canine mini-makeovers, a microchip clinic, face painting and more. 10 am-2 pm. Donations. Woodbine Park, Coxwell and Lake Shore E. pawsinthepark.com.

Events

THE ROYAL ALEXANDRA THEATRE AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD Heritage Toronto walk. 11 am. Free/pwyc. Simcoe E of CBC Bldg (250 Front W). heritagetoronto.org.


Tuesday, August 26

Events

TOMMY BOY Outdoor film screening. 8 pm. Free, Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.


Sunday, August 31

PEDESTRIAN SUNDAYS IN KENSINGTON MARKET Celebrate summer with music, street theatre and more on streets closed to traffic. Noon-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, Augusta and College. pskensington.ca.

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