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Thursday, October 7
Benefits
the venetian ball (Villa Charities) Carnevale ball costume ball featuring a mask competition. 6:30 pm. $400. Paramount Special Event Venue, 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd. 416-789-7011 ext 242.
Events
artwalk Stroll through Yorkville galleries and listen to commentary on art. 6:30 pm. Free. Hazelton Lanes, 44 Avenue Rd. 416-222-1756.
balint zsako Solo exhibition of drawings and paintings on paper. To Oct 31. Spin Gallery, 1100 Queen W. 416-530-7656.
boucheron 2004 Mystery convention featuring panels, workshops and parties with authors including Ian Rankin, Sara Peretsky and Michael Connelly. To Oct 10. $235, day passes $50-$100. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W. 416-458-7845.
extraordinary fiction SE Hinton discusses her new book Hawkes Harbour and Patrick Watson reads from his new novel Wittgenstein And The Goshawk. 7:30 pm. Free. Hart House Library, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-7989.
fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome Lecture. 7 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
jill crossen-sargent Exhibiton of work from 1968-85. To Jan 2, 2005. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. www.ago.net.
kazuo nakamura: a human measure Exhibiton of work by the Japanese-Canadian artist. To Jan 2, 2005. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. www.ago.net.
ken danby The painter’s landscapes are on view to Nov 21. Joseph D Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence W. 416-789-7011.
life drawing Practice drawing with a professional model. Thursdays 5-7 pm. $5, U of T stu $3. Visual Studies Bldg, 1 Spadina Cres. kcp@start.ca.
mark lombardi: global networks Exhibition of drawings. To Dec 5. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6608.
maura doyle Doyle’s new installation Erratic Arrives In Toronto is on view to Apr 15, 2005. Sculpture Garden, 115 King E.
a night of crime with ian rankin Live taping at a local pub of Richler, Ink featuring a Q&A with mystery author Rankin. 7 pm. Free. Reserve 416-591-7400 ext 2637.
pearls: a natural history Exhibition. To Jan 9, 2005. $15, wknds $18 stu/srs $12/$15, child $10. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. 416-586-8000.
picasso and ceramics Exhibition of ceramics by Pablo Picasso. To Jan 23, 2005. $16, stu/srs $12, child $10. U of T Art Centre, 15 King’s College Circle. 416-872-1212.
plastic Exhibition on how plastic has influenced designers since the pre-1945 era. To Feb 6, 2005. $8, stu/srs $5. Design Exchange, 234 Bay. 416-364-6121.
reading portraits Exhibiton of five centuries of portraits from the gallery’s permanent collection. To Jan 31, 2005. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. www.ago.net.
reconnecting with the don – balancing the valley Exhibition. To Jan 30, 2005. Market Gallery, 95 Front E. 416-392-7604.
sahaja yoga Meditation class. Thursdays 7:30 pm. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor W. 416-609-0182.
the secret life of sets Exhibition of set decorators at work. To Jan 2, 2005. Free w/ admission. CN Tower, foot of John. 416-868-6937.
speakeasy Industrial design show The latest in household products, musical instruments, furniture and more by local designers. 8 pm-midnight. $4 sugg. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. www.SpeakEasyTO.com.
surrender to your senses Talk and mini-workshop on nature and healing. 7 pm. $25. WonderWorks, 79A Harbord. 416-323-3131.
suzy lake The photographer’s work is on view to Nov 4. Justina M Barnicke Gallery, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8398.
tony calzetta Black And White is on view to Oct 30. Fran Hill Gallery, 230 Queen E. 416-363-1333.
too perfect: seven new denmarks Exhibition about the future of Danish architecture and design. To Nov 21. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.
wayde compton Reading from his new hiphop-inspired poetry book Performance Bond. 7 pm. Free. A Different Booklist, 746 Bathurst. 416-538-0889.
wedding photography Lecture by Catherine Lash. 8 pm. $10. Toronto Camera Club, 587 Mt Pleasant. 416-483-4185.
william morris and the aesthetic road to equality Lecture by C Sypnowich. 7 pm. Free. Victoria College Chapel, 75 Queen’s Pk. 416-233-7686.
Friday, October 8
Events
anti-imperialism against europe Socialist school featuring reports, workshops and a panel discussion. Today 7:30 pm tomorrow 10 am-5 pm Oct 10, 5 pm. $15, adv $10 or pwyc. Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil. sforsyth@yorku.ca.
canada salsa congress Performances, workshops and parties. To Oct 11. Details www.canadasalsacongress.com
celebrating canadian beauty, photogrpahs by bryan adams Exhibition. Opens today and runs to Oct 11. $15, wknds $18 stu/srs $12/$15, child $10. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. 416-586-8000.
david french/alistair macleod/michael winter Reading. 7:30 pm. Free. U of T School of Continuing Studies, 158 St George. Pre-register 416-978-2400.
darryl’s hard liquor and porn film festival Short films based on the theme of sex and porn by comedians, animators and filmmakers. 9 pm. $25, adv $20. Mod Club, 722 College. www.hardliquorandporn.com.
home show A woman’s how-to stage, a design theatre, model rooms and more. Today and tomorrow 10 am-9 pm Oct 10 & 11, 10 am-6 pm. $12, stu/srs $9, under 8 free. International Centre, 6900 Airport. www.internationalhomeshow.ca.
C kultur havn Hands-on, interactive exploration of Danish everyday life. To Oct 11. www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
rom friday nights Jazz and photos by Bryan Adams. 4:30-9:30 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. 416-586-5797.
transforming your Physiological anchors Talk on Network Spinal analysis. 6:30 pm. $10. Omega Ctr Bookstore, 29 Yorkville. 416-977-8165, www.unity.net.
Saturday, October 9
Events
dystopia on film Panel discussions on the films Fahrenheit 9/11 (10 am) and The Matrix (3:45 pm). Free. Marriott Yorkville, 90 Bloor W. cpbraid@hotmail.com.
go-go casino Skin Tight Outta Sight burlesque and screening of the films Broad Daylight and The Velvet Hammer Burlesque. 8 pm. $20. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
parkdale/liberty farmers market Every Sat, 9 am-2 pm. Free. Parkdale Town Sq, Queen and Cowan. 416-516-8301.
C pumpkins, puddings and pies Thanksgiving harvest celebration. Today and tomorrow noon-5 pm. Free w/ admission. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. 416-395-7432.
salsa practice Latin dancing (no lesson). Saturdays 3:30-5:30 pm ($3.50), 5:30-7:30 pm ($2.50). Trinity-St Paul’s, 427 Bloor W. www.coyotevirtual.com/salsa.
sierra club eco-certification Info session on environmental education. 11 am. Metro Hall, 55 John.
touched by indigo: chinese blue-and-white textiles and embroidery Exhibition. Opens today and runs to Feb 13, 2005. $15, wknds $18 stu/srs $12/$15, child $10. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. 416-586-8000.
Sunday, October 10
Benefits
cn tower step tumbling (Brazilian rainforest preservation) Stuntman Dick Nowakowski attempts to set a new world record for number of steps tumbled down. 10 am-noon. CN Tower, 301 Front W. 905-883-0030.
psychic fair (Toronto Humane Soc) Astrology, tarot, palm readings and more. 11 am-5 pm. $5. Winchester Pub, 537 Parliament. 416-944-2241.
Events
fitness for psychiatric survivors Run/walk. Sundays 10 am. Free. Riverdale Perk, 633 Logan. 416-604-6973.
performance anonymous A radical, anti-oppression discussion series kicks off. $90. Venue tba. tenacious1@sprint.ca.
righteously outrageous twirling corps The gay and lesbian baton twirlers meet for rehearsal. Sundays 2-5 pm. Free (all welcome). Metropolitan Community Church, 115 Simpson. www.rotctoronto.com.
thanksgiving brunch Brunch, a castle tour and quilt exhibit. 11 am or 12:30 pm. $40, child $20. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terr. 416-923-1171.
Monday, October 11
Benefits
the bartender’s ball (Hospital for Sick Children) Celebration of Toronto’s nightlife featuring an awards dinner and DJ dancing. 7 pm. $100, after party $25. Liberty Grand, 25 British columbia Way. 416-961-6887.
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argonauts football Toronto Argonauts play BC. 1 pm. $12-$50. Skydome, 1 Blue Jays Way. www.argonauts.ca.
muriel gold Reading from Tell Me Why The Nights Are Lonesome. 7 pm. Free. Israel’s Bookstore, 870 Eglinton W. 416-256-2858.
omnium gatherum David Storch directs a satire on post-9/11 angst starring Fiona Reid. Previews today and tomorrow, opens Oct 14 and runs to Nov 20. $26-$51. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110.
songwriters workshop Hosted by Liana. 8 pm. Free. Sandy’s Place, 1828 Weston Rd. guitarbabe@hotmail.com.
Tuesday, October 12
Events
backpacking europe Travel talk. 2 pm. Free. Indigo Books, York U Student Centre, 4700 Keele. 416-979-2506 ext 303.
bringing spirit to life Talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Rudolph Steiner Centre, 6 St Joseph. www.rsct.ca.
caregiver discussion Support group. 2-4 pm. Free (donations). Family Service Assoc of Toronto, 747 Warden. Register 416-595-9618.
cul-de-sac Daniel MacIvor’s play, performed by MacIvor, opens today and runs to Oct 31. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
george baird Dean’s lecture. 7 pm. Free. U of T Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, 230 College. 416-978-5038.
new danish dance theatre Presenting the Canadian premiere of Graffiti. To Oct 16. $21-$37.50. Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
sisyphus was basically happy Toronto Debating Soc meets. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. 416-242-7909.
today’s woman Five-session group for women wanting to make changes in their lives. 7-9 pm. Free. Jewish Family and Child Svs, 4600 Bathurst. 416-638-7800 ext 215.
Wednesday, October 13
Benefits
breast cancer awareness day (Canadian Breast Cancer Found) Seminars on various topics and a luncheon. 8 am-3 pm. $80. Sheraton Centre Hotel, 111 Queen W. 416-815-1313 ext 40.
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aids info Session for people interested in volunteering with the AIDS Comm of Toronto. 6-7:30 pm. Free. 399 Church. 416-340-8484 ext 224.
backpacking europe Travel talk. 1 pm. Free. Indigo Books, Ryerson University, 380 Victoria. 416-979-2506 ext 303.
community services open house Tours and presentations. 11 am-1:30 pm. Free. Mid-Toronto Community Svs, 188 Carlton. 416-975-4535.
est-ce qu’on ne pourrait pas s’aimer un peu? (Can’t We Love Each other a little?) Théâtre Français mounts a burlesque comedy . To Oct 17. $19-$32. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-534-6604.
fusion Pottery and glass art sale. Today noon-9 pm tomorrow and Oct 15, 9 am-9 pm, Oct 16, 9 am-6 pm. Free. Canadian Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front W. www.clayandglass.on.ca.
surviving separation Six-session group for newly separated individuals. 7:30-9 pm. Free. Jewish Family and Child Svs, 4600 Bathurst. 416-638-7800 ext 215.
Thursday, October 14
Benefits
Indie rock shmooze fest (Child Find Ontario) Performances by five indie rock bands, a silent auction and food. 5:30 pm. Shmooze Night Club, 15 Mercer. www.indieshmooze.com.
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the art of infrared photography Lecture. 8 pm. $10. Toronto Camera Club, 587 Mt Pleasant. 416-483-4185.
biodiversity for food security World Food Day event. Today and tomorrow 10 am-4 pm Oct 16, 10 am-2 pm. Details www.canurb.com/ events.
cancer care Lecture on homeopathic treatments. 7 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
C explore nature Sessions for tots three to five and their caregivers. 9:30 am or 1 pm. $5. Humber Arboretum, 205 Humber College. 416-675-5009.
haunted masters One-act plays by Gene Franklin Smith adapted from the ghost tales of Henry James, Edith Wharton and others. To Nov 6. $25. Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd. 647-436-1519.
in your face Shari Graydon launches her book In Your Face: The Culture Of Beauty And You with a slide talk. 6 pm. Free. National Film Board, 150 John. 416-922-8744.
the kabbalah and the psychology of handwriting Presentation by Annette Poizner. 8 pm. $10. Israel’s Judaica Centre, 870 Eglinton W. 416-280-6442.
the last pentacle of the sun Launch of an anthology of writings in support of the West Memphis Three. 7 pm. $tba. Club Rockit, 120 Church. www.clubrockit.com.
media democracy day Democracy Now! co-host Amy Goodman speaks on the independent media’s role in times of war and election. 7 pm. Free. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. www.mediademocracyday.ca.
tom green The comedian/actor signs copies of his autobiography Hollywood Causes Cancer. 7 pm. Chapters, 110 Bloor W. 416-920-9299.
women and power Explore your relationship to power and how it affects what you want in life. 7-9 pm. $5. Scarborough Women’s Centre, 2100 Ellesmere. 416-439-7111.
Friday, October 15
Benefits
book sale (University College) Used fiction, nonfiction, texts and more for all ages. Today noon to Oct 19, 8 pm. Free. 15 King’s College Circle. 416-978-00372.
cabaret-style concert (Canadian Diabetes Assoc) Leah Oster and musicians from the local musical theatre community perform. 8 pm. $70. Great Hall, 1087 Queen W. www.supportingdiabetes.com.
Events
fall cottage life show Today noon-9 pm tomorrow 10 am-6 pm Oct 17, 10 am-5 pm. $10, yth $6. International Centre, 6900 Airport. www.internationalcentre.com.
rom friday nights Arts of Japan. 4:30-9:30 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. 416-586-5797.
shary boyle/michael boyce Read from witness My Shame! and The Molly Fire. 6:30 pm. Free. Rivoli, 334 Queen W. 416-598-1447.
the symbolic attitude Jungian analyst Laurie Savlov on symbols and the psyche. 8 pm. $16, stu/srs $12. Michener Inst, 222 St Patrick. 416-961-9767, www.cgjungontario.com.
Saturday, October 16
Benefits
black and white heritage gala (Design Exchange) Musical talent, food and wine. 8 pm. $200. Design Exchange, 234 Bay. 416-216-2138.
C zoo run (Toronto Zoo) 10K run and 5K family walk. 10 am. Pledges. Zoo, Meadowvale and Sheppard. www.canadarunningseries.com.
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cancer information fair Info and presentations on community resources. 10 am-3 pm. Free. St Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre, 3333 Finch E. 416-598-5211.
homecoming and discover day Campus tours, classes without quizzes, a football game, info sessions and more. 10 am-3:30 pm. U of T St George campus. www.homecoming. utoronto.ca.
kitchen cultures Past meets present in a cultural culinary fusion. Today and tomorrow noon-4:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Mackenzie House, 82 Bond. 416-392-6915.
juliet (& romeo) Guillermo Verdecchia directs a play for young audiences. To Dec 19. $19-$29. Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People, 165 Front E. 416-862-2222.
media democracy day Media fair, documentary films, interactive workshops and Afro-Brazilian percussion troupe Maracatu Nunca Antes. 11 am-6 pm. Free. Jorgenson Hall, 350 Victoria. www.mediademocracyday.ca.
nancy cartwright The voice of Bart Simpson debuts her one-woman comedy show. 2 & 8 pm. $49.50-$79.50. John Bassett Theatre, 255 Front W. 416-870-8000.
rock, paper, scissors world championships Members of the public compete at the highest level of the sport. 8 pm. $21, spectating $16. Kool Haus, 132 Queens Quay E. www.rpschamps.com.
Sunday, October 17
Benefits
toronto marathon (Princess Margaret Hospital) Full marathon, half marathon and 5K run. $45. Details www.torontoMarathon.com. Events
apple harvest tea Self-guided tours and afternoon tea. 1:30-4:30 pm. $6. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas W. 416-394-8113.
edwardian tea Enjoy the elegance of a bygone era. 12:30, 2 and 3:30 pm. $15. Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd. 416-392-6910.
freud and beyond Roger Spalding talks about the second century of psychoanalysis. 2 pm. Free. Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-239-3410.
C fun fair Electric bikes, pony rides, a talent show and more. 11 am-3 pm. Free. Balmy Beach School, 14 Pine.
hanlan’s sand dune planting Help plant trees and shrubs to restore the dunes. 9:15 am-noon. Free. Island Ferry Gates, foot of Bay. 416-598-2277.
high park Walking tour. 1:15 pm. $2. Benches across from Grenadier Restaurant. 416-392-6916.
hotel canzine Zine fair and festival of alternative culture, featuring video screenings, radical readings, workshops and more. 1-7 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. www.brokenpencil.com.
parkdale ROM walk and afternoon tea. 2 pm. $20. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. 416-586-8000.
restoring high park Guided walking tour. 1:15 pm. $2. Grenadier Cafe, High Park. 416-392-1748.
week without violence Participate with your friends and neighbours in building safer communities. To Oct 23. www.weekwithoutviolence.ca.
Monday, October 18
Events
call it sleep Book club discussion of the Henry Roth novel. 10 am. Free. Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst. 416-789-3291 ext 235.
caregiver discussion Support group. 6-8 pm. Free (donations). Family Service Assoc of Toronto, 355 Church. Register 416-595-9618.
girljam2 Week Without Violence event, featuring performances by Syreeta Neal, Jennie Laws and others. 7 pm. Free. Revival, 783 College. 416-961-8100 ext 344.
material evidence Lecture by architect Toshiko Mori. 7 pm. Free. U of T Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, 230 College. 416-978-5038.
overview of adha Talk on assessment and diagnosis. 7 pm. Free. CCAS, 30 Drewry. 416-229-1680.
vigil Morris Panych’s black comedy, featuring Brent Carver, previews to Oct 20, opens Oct 21 and runs to Nov 13. $36-$80. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-368-3110.
voices of freedom choir Open rehearsal with Faith Nolan. 7 pm. Free. Trinity-St Paul’s, 427 Bloor W. 416-537-8194.
Tuesday, October 19
Benefits
mexico solidarity caravan (International Mexican Solidarity Caravan for Justice In Juarez and Chihuaha) Screening of the film Missing Young Women, discussion and music. 7 pm. $5-$15 sliding scale. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick. 416-922-8744.
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john sayles The writer/filmmaker is in conversation with NOW film writer Cameron Bailey. 7:30 pm. $7. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles W. 416-598-1447.
the joys of judaica ROM curator Corey Keeble talks about decorative arts in the synagogue. 7:30 pm. Free. Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst. 416-789-3291 ext 235.
the museum called canada Talk and book signing by Charlotte Gray. 7 pm. $16. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. www.rom.on.ca.
sacred and little altars Photography by Tamara Chatterjee and sculpture by Odile Chatelain. To Oct 30. Gallery 401, 401 Richmond W. 416-506-9595.
Wednesday, October 20
Events
a holistic new you Presentation on holisitic living. 7 pm. Free. Bridlewood Library, 2900 Warden. 416-396-8960.
competitive intelligence in a competitive world Talk by professor Craig S Fleisher. 6:30 pm. $35. U of T School of Continuing Studies, 158 St George. 416-978-2400.
global theory slam Lecture on Mark Lombardi’s drawings of the geopolitical environment. 7 pm. $12. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6608.
pierre berton Speaking as part of the International Festival Of Authors. 12:15 pm. $8. Harbourfront Centre Studio Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
laugh until it doesn’t hurt Week Without Violence women’s comedy night, featuring Martha Chaves, Debra DiGiovanni and others. 7 pm. Free. Spirits Bar and Grill, 642 Church. 416-961-8100 ext 344.
swap talk (working abroad) Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Indigo Books, 2300 Yonge. 416-979-2506 ext 303.
Thursday, October 21
Benefits
hyp-nod-ic showcase (Grenada Hurricane Relief Fund) CellDivision performs hiphop. Gypsy Co-op, 817 Queen W. 416-899-0309.
Events
argonauts football Toronto Argonauts play Hamilton. 7:30 pm. $12-$50. Skydome, 1 Blue Jays Way. www.argonauts.ca.
brynley longman Exhibition of oil paintings. To Nov 13. XEXE Gallery, 625 Richmond W. 416-646-2706.
a celebration of quilts Quilt show. Today 10 am-8 pm tomorrow 10 am-9 pm Oct 23, 10 am-5 pm. $6. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. www.yhqg.org.
debra digiovanni The stand-up comic performs to Oct 23. Laugh Resort, 370 King W. 416-364-5233.
designthinkers 2004 Speakers, forums, studio tours and more with a focus on new ideas. to Oct 23. Design Exchange, 234 Bay. www.designthinkers.com.
doing it Book launch/talk on women working in information technology. 7 pm. Free. Toronto Women’s Bookstore, 73 Harbord. 416-922-8744.
hal niedzviecki Launching his new book, Hello I’m Special: How Individuality Became The New Conformity with a lecture. 7:30 pm. Free. Rivoli, 332 Queen W. www.helloimspecial.ca.
how to make fresh, lively and healthy vegetarian meals at home Lecture. 7 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
one good marriage Theatre Passe Muraille presents the Sean Reycraft play directed by Shari Hollett. Previews today, opens Oct 21 and runs to Nov 7. $16-$32. Mainspace, 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529.
photographing seniors Lecture. 8 pm. $10. Toronto Camera Club, 587 Mt Pleasant. 416-483-4185.
6 women, 6 solos Kaeja d’Dance presents works by Jessica Runge, Marie-Josée Chartier and others. To Oct 23, 8 pm. $18, stu/srs $12. Dancemakers Studio, 55 Mill. 416-516-6030.
tap dogs rebooted Rocking theatrical entertainment from the Australian dancers. To Oct 23, 8 pm. $40-$75. Hummingbird Centre, 1 Front E. 416-872-2262.
tim wynne-jones Speaking as part of the International Festival Of Authors. 12:15 pm. $8. Harbourfront Centre Studio Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
Friday, October 22
Benefits
@ peace (ACTivist Magazine) Twentieth-anniversary party. 7 pm. $20, stu/unwaged $10. Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil. 905-849-5501.
Events
fall classic collector car auction & swap meet Details tba. International Centre, 6900 Airport. www.internationalcentre.com.
C ghosts of the garrison Thrill to ghost stories by lamplight in the War of 1812 buildings. 7:30 pm. $10, child $5. Fort York, 100 Garrison. 416-392-6907.
home & style studio tour Exhibitions, presentations and silent auctions take place at various locales. Details www.studiotouronline.com.
ifoa reading Russell Banks, Jeffrey Moore, Panos Karnezis and Ernesto Quiñonez. 8 pm. $15. Premiere Dance Theatre. 231 Queens Quay W. Art Spiegelman interviewed by Seth. $15. 8 pm. Brigantine Rm, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
mothering and feminism Conference with keynote speaker Ariel Gore. To Oct 24. Details www.yorku.ca.
the precedence of the mother Jungian analyst John Dourley on Jung’s theory of anamnesis. 8 pm. $16, stu/srs $12. Michener Inst, 222 St Patrick. 416-961-9767, www.cgjungontario. com.
proartedanza Inaugural self-titled program of choreography by Roberto Campanella. Today and tomorrow 8 pm. $28-$35. Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis. 1-800-465-PLAY.
rom friday nights Portuguese arts. 4:30-9:30 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. 416-586-5797.
Saturday, October 23
Benefits
C fallfest (Courcelette Public School) Rock climbing wall, giant maze, and live and silent auctions. 11 am-3 pm. Free. 100 Fallingbrook. 416-698-5824.
Events
C boo at the zoo Tour the scary kids zoo, meet magicians and listen to scary stories. Today and tomorrow 9 am-6 pm. $18, srs $12, child $10. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale and Sheppard. 416-392-5929.
ifoa reading Emmanuèl Bernheim, Clare Boylan, Kate Pullinger and Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez (4 pm), Anita Desai, Benn Q Holm, Seth Kantner and Njabulo Ndebele (8 pm). $15. Brigantine Rm, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
international festival of authors Talk by Paul Maher (noon, $15, Lakeside Terr), Pierre Berton interviewed by Daniel Richler (1 pm, $15, Studio Theatre), Anita Desai and Bharati Mukherjee interviewed by Carolyn Weaver (2 pm, $15, Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W), talk by Sam Solecki (2 pm, $15, Lakeside Terr), Russell Banks interviewed by tba (4 pm, $15, Premiere Dance Theatre), Kathy Reichs interviewed by tba (8 pm, $15, Premiere Dance Theatre). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
just for laughs Stand-up comics including the Doo Wops, Jeremy Hotz and Russell Peters. 7 and 9:30 pm. $35.50-$55.50. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria. 416-872-4255.
manna, medicine wheels & the black madonna Lecture. 3 pm. $20. Ashanti Room, 836 Bloor W. 416-264-2382.
modigliani: beyond the myth Exhibiton of paintings, drawings and sculptures by the Italian artist. To Jan 22, 2005. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. www.ago.net.
northbound leather’s bento Fetish fashion night featuring a choreographed fashion show, a dungeon and dancing. 9 pm. $50, adv $40. The Docks, 11 Polson. 416-972-1037.
quartz crystals and jewel healing Seminar. 2-4:30 pm. $20. Yoga for Life, 990 Dovercourt. 416-531-5688.
Sunday, October 24
Benefits
harris institute anniversary gala (Metronome Canada) 15th anniversary celebration. 6:30 pm. $25. Berkeley Church, 315 Queen E. 416-367-0178.
mane event (Teresa Group) Hair cutting and beauty extravaganza to benefit children affected by HIV/AIDS. Details 416-596-7703.
Events
castle frank brook Join the Task Force to Bring Back the Don for restoration projects. 2 pm. Free. Eglinton West subway. www.lostrivers.ca.
edwardian tea Enjoy the elegance of a bygone era. 12:30, 2 and 3:30 pm. $15. Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd. 416-392-6910.
grand saga of the monarch butterfly Illustrated lecture by scientist Lincoln Brower with Jose Luis Alvarez of Mexico. 2 pm. $10-$13. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-5549.
hindus in toronto Bus day trip to explore Hindu art and temples. $80. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. 416-586-8000.
ifoa reading Ronan Bennett, Susanna Clark and Francisco Goldman (noon), Yasmina Khadra, Bharati Mukherjee, Edeet Ravel and Asne Seierstad (3 pm). $15. Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
international festival of authors A.L. Kennedy interviewed by Lisa Gabriele (noon, $15, Lakeside Terr), Glenn Murray reading for young people (1 pm, $8, Studio Theatre), round table w/ Jakob Ejersbo, Elisabeth Harvor, Seth Kantner and Ernesto Quiñonez (1 pm, $15, Brigantine Rm), talk by Margaret MacMillan (2 pm, $15, Lakeside Terr), round table w/ Katrine Marie Guldager, Bret Anthony Johnston, Jeffrey Moore and Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez (3 pm, $15, Brigantine Rm), Koji Suzuki interviewed by Richard Crouse (3 pm, $15, Studio Theatre), round table w/ Emmanuèle Bernheim, Francisco Goldman, Benn Q Holm, Aislinn Hunter, Panos Karnezis and Per Helge Sorensen (4 pm, $15, Lakeside Terr), Susanna Clarke interviewed by Mark Askwith (5 pm, $15, Studio Theatre). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
manna, medicine wheels and the black madonna Seminar. 1-5 pm. $50. Ashanti Room, 836 Bloor W. 416-264-2382. musical reading Keith Read leads sight-reading for wind orchestra. 2 pm. $5. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge. 905-764-8461.
philosophy cafe Discussion on the legal approach to personhood. 11:30 am-1 pm. $20. U of T School of Continuing Studies, 158 St George. 416-978-2400.
C pumpkin float Children carve pumpkins and float them on the water. 4-6 pm. $1.50/ pumpkin. High Park. 416-392-6916.
sacred stones and steeples ROM walk and afternoon tea. 2 pm. $20. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. 416-586-8000.
seed collecting Collect seeds in High Park Nursery. 10:30 am. Free. High Park. 416-392-1748.
Monday, October 25
Events
a passion for prints A collector and curator talk about collecting Ukiyo-e in Japan and the West. 5:30 pm. $40. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. 416-586-8000.
ifoa reading Jasper Fforde, Per Helge Sorensen and Koji Suzuki (8 pm, $15, Brigantine Rm), Katrine Marie Guldager, Michael Kumpfmüller, Audrey Niffenegger and Johanna Sinisalo (8 pm, $15, Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W) Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
international festival of authors Round table w/ Justin Cartwright, Njabulo Ndebele, Edeet Ravel, Asne Seierstad and Gillian Slovo (7 pm, $15, Studio Theatre). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
virsky The Ukrainian National Dance Co performs. 7:30 pm. $39-$79. Hummingbird Centre, 1 Front E. 416-872-2262.
Tuesday, October 26
Benefits
cityart fall artist show (Make a Wish Found) To Oct 29, 10 am-5 pm awards tomorrow 5-7 pm. Free. Metro Hall, 55 John. 416-925-5564.
Events
the best roses for your garden Talk by British gardening guru/author Roger Phillips. 7:30 pm. $12. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. 416-397-1340.
C bluffers’ tales Tales about ghosts, witches and things that go bump in the night. 7 pm. Free. Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough. 416-286-8618.
escapism is the perfect solution Toronto Debating Soc meets. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. 416-242-7909.
ifoa reading Nadeem Aslam, Elisabeth Harvor, Greg Hollingshead and Gillian Slovo (8 pm, $15, Brigantine Rm), Colin McAdam, Colm Tóibín, Michael Winter and Edgardo Vega Yungué (8 pm, $15, Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
international festival of authors Stories by Anita Desai (10 am, $8, Studio Theatre), talk by Chip Kidd (7 pm, $15, Lakeside Terr), David Mitchell and Audrey Niffenegger interviewed by Rebecca Caldwell (7 pm, $15, Studio Theatre). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
new work Lecture by architect Bruce Kuwabara. 7 pm. Free. U of T Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, 230 College. 416-978-5038.
Wednesday, October 27
Events
ifoa reading A.L. Kennedy, Niels Lynso, Tessa McWatt and Susan Swan (8 pm, $15, Brigantine Rm), Suzanne Brogger, Janette Turner Hospital, Isabel Huggan and Helen Humphreys (8 pm, $15, Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
international festival of authors David Bezmozgis and Andrea Levy interviewed by Seamus O’Regan (7 pm, $15, Lakeside Terr), Jasper Fforde interviewed by Paul Quarrington (7 pm, $15, Studio Theatre). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
kitt johnson x-act The Danish choreographer performs to Oct 30. $21-$37.50. Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
lunar eclipse star party View the eclipse and other celestial objects through telescopes. 10 pm. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000.
maureen jennings/kim moritsugu The authors talk about Toronto through fiction. 1:15 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
tony burgess Reading from his short story collection Fiction For Lovers: Freshly Cut Tales Of Flesh, Fear, Larvae And Love. 7 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
toronto’s future through the eyes of its past Talk by former mayor David Crombie. 7:30 pm. Free. Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View. 416-393-7610.
Thursday, October 28
Benefits
open door festival of music (Red Door Family Shelter) Performances by Liberty Silver, Chris Pureka and others. 7:30 pm. $20, adv $15, stu $10. Mod Club, 722 College. www.opendoorfestival.com.
Events
alzheimer’s and parkinson’s disease Lecture on alternative treatments. 7 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
argonauts football Toronto Argonauts play Montreal. 7:30 pm. $12-$50. Skydome, 1 Blue Jays Way. www.argonauts.ca.
digital workflow made easy Photography lecture. 8 pm. $10. Toronto Camera Club, 587 Mt Pleasant. 416-483-4185.
everything to do with sex show Rubber fashions, vibrators, edgy comedians, sex columnists and more. Today 3 pm-midnight tomorrow 11 am-midnight Oct 31, 11 am-8 pm. $20. National Trade Centre, Exhibition Place. www.everythingtodowithsex.com.
fading shadows/returning echoes Dance works by Yvonne Ng and Robert Glumbek. To Oct 30, 8 pm. Pwyc-$18. Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester. 416-504-7529.
C ghosts of the garrison Thrill to ghost stories by lamplight in the War of 1812 buildings. 7:30 pm. $10, child $5. Fort York, 100 Garrison. 416-392-6907.
ifoa reading Justin Cartwright, Wayson Choy, Andrea Levy and Richard B Wright (8 pm, $15, Brigantine Rm), David Bezmozgis, Jakob Ejersbo, Alan Hollinghurst and David Mitchell (8 pm, $15, Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
international festival of authors Stories by Jaclyn Moriarty (10 am, $8, Studio Dance Theatre), Johanna Sinisalo and Susan Swan interviewed by Camilla Gibb (7 pm, $15, Studio Theatre), round table w/ Suzanne Brogger, Clare Boylan, Ulrikka S Gernes, Colin McAdam and Edgardo Vega Yunqué (7 pm, $15, Lakeside Terr). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
travel and leisure show Today 4:30-8:30 pm tomorrow & Oct 30, 10 am-6 pm Oct 31, 10 am-4 pm. $10, stu/srs $7. International Centre, 6900 Airport. www.internationalcentre.com.
Friday, October 29
Benefits
sinners & saints – a party in the garden of good and evil (Hearing Found) Halloween party fundraiser. $50 (costumes welcome). Church @ Berkeley, 315 Queen E. 416-364-4060 ext 27.
Events
cabinet of wonders soiree Music, art and magic, video, diviners, a Goth zine retrospective and more. 8 pm. $13. Great Hall, 1087 Queen W. 416-918-6525.
C ghosts of the garrison Thrill to ghost stories by lamplight in the War of 1812 buildings. 7:30 pm. $10, child $5. Fort York, 100 Garrison. 416-392-6907.
haunted high park Learn about the ghostly Grenadiers on a spooky tour. Today 7 pm (over 18), tomorrow 6:30 pm (families). $10, child $5. Colborne Lodge, High Park. Pre-register 416-392-6916.
ifoa reading Avery Corman, Emma Donoghue, Margaret Drabble and Ha Jin (8 pm, $15, Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W), Tom Barbash, Richard Bausch, Bret Anthony Johnston and Marilynne Robinson (8 pm, $15, Brigantine Rm). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
international festival of authors Stories by Robert Priest (10 am, $8, Studio Dance Theatre), Alan Hollingshurst and Colm Tóibín interviewed by Martin Levin (7 pm, $15, Lakeside Terr), round table w/ Nadeem Aslam, Michael Kumpfmüller, Tessa McWatt, Niels Lyngsø and Henrik Nordbrandt (7 pm, $15, Brigantine Rm). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
lost ravines Urban hike. 9 am-noon. Free. Victoria Park subway. 416-924-7631.
mapping yoruba networks Talk on the political economy of homeland identification by Kamari Maxine Clarke. 7 pm. Free. Toronto Women’s Bookstore, 73 Harbord. 416-922-8744.
rom friday nights Music by Toronto Sinfonietta. 4:30-9:30 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. 416-586-5797.
spirit of toronto Showcase of single malt whiskey, bourbon and premium spirits. 7-11 pm. $115, adv $95. Roy Thomson Hall, 6 Simcoe. www.spiritoftoronto.ca.
C spirit walk Walking tour recounts ghosts, spirits and haunted buildings of downtown. Today and tomorrow 7 or 7:30 pm. $10, child $5. Mackenzie House, 82 Bond. 416-392-6915.
terrifying tales in the tavern With storyteller Nan Brien. 8 pm. $15. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas W. 416-394-8113.
toronto ravines Urban hike along Taylor Creek. 9 am-noon. Free. Victoria Park subway. 416-924-7631.
Saturday, October 30
Benefits
C jazz for herbie (The Herbie Fund) Performances by Phil Nimmons, Joe Sealy, Bonnie Brett and others. 1-5 pm (all ages). $20, child $5. Rex Hotel, 194 Queen W. 416-486-6742.
Events
C casa loma’s haunted castle Ghosts, ghouls, monsters and mad scientists. Today and tomorrow 10:30 am, noon, 1:30 and 3 pm. 1 Austin Terr. 416-923-1171.
for the eye’s delight Lecture on masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque sculpture. 1 pm. $12. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6608.
franchise show Franchise and small business opportunities. Today and tomorrow 11 am-5 pm. $10, pass $15. National Trade Centre, Exhibition Place. www.franchiseshow.ca.
friends of highland creek Fall planting. 10 am-noon. Free. 703 Progress. 416-439-1036.
ifoa reading Ulrikka S Gernes, Aislinn Hunter, Henrik Nordbrandt, Robert Priest and Jan Zwicky (noon, $15, Lakeside Terr), Ian Jack, J Robert Lennon and Edmund White (3 pm, $15, Studio Theatre). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
international festival of authors Greg Hollingshead and Richard B Wright interviewed by Sandra Martin (noon, $15, Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W), Emma Donoghue interviewed by Helen Humphries (1 pm, $15, Studio Theatre), round table w/ Tom Barbash, Richard Bausch, Wayson Choy and Marilynne Robinson (1 pm, $15, Brigantine Rm), Margaret Drabble interviewed by Eleanor Wachtel (2 pm, $15, Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W), Diane Middlebrook talks on Sylvia Plath (3 pm, $15, Lakeside Terr), round table w/ Ian Jack, J Robert Lennon and Edmund White (3 pm, $15, Studio Theatre), round table w/ Ronan Bennett, Avery Corman, Isabel Huggan and Michael Winter (3 pm, $15, Brigantine Rm), Ha Jin and Janette Turner Hospital interviewed by Susan G Cole (4 pm, $15, Premiere Dance Theatre), William Whitehead interviewed by Jane Urquhart (5 pm, $15, Lakeside Terr), Norman Jewison interviewed by tba (5 pm, $15, Brigantine Rm), Giller Prize finalist finale (8 pm, $25, Premiere Dance Theatre). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org.
salsa halloween party Dance class, dinner and a charanga band. 7 pm. $10, w/ dinner $40. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W. 416-588-0307.
sandra shamas The comedian performs as part of Women of Comedy. $40-$98. Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge. 416-872-1111.
C spooky spells for spunky spirits Costumed halloween party for kids eight and up. 2:30 pm. $5, child $4. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas W. 416-394-8113.
toronto singles builds Meet other socially conscious singles and help build homes for Habitat for Humanity. 9 am. $60 (sign up with a single friend of the opposite sex. Register agibson@torontohabitat.on.ca.)
Sunday, October 31
Events
C discover life: making sense of it all Genomics exhibition. Opens to day and runs to Jan 9, 2005. Free w/ admission. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-416-696-3127.
edwardian tea Enjoy the elegance of a bygone era. 12:30, 2 and 3:30 pm. $15. Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd. 416-392-6910.
C ghosts and legends in high park Guided walking tour. 1:15 pm. $2. Grenadier Cafe, High Park. 416-392-1748.
kathy kacer Reading from and discussing her book The Underground Reporters: A True Story. 5-7:30 pm. Free. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina. 416-537-7850.
OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER
Monday, November 1
Benefits
art with heart (Casey House) Art auction. 7 pm (viewing from 5:30 pm). Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. www.caseyhouse.com.
Events
voices of freedom choir Open rehearsal with Faith Nolan. 7 pm. Free. Trinity-St Paul’s, 427 Bloor W. 416-537-8194.
Tuesday, November 2
Events
forever tango The Broadway show hits town through Nov 7. $25-$35. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge. 416-872-5555.
krass clement: forandringen Exhibition of colour photographs. To Dec 23. Harbourfront Centre Photo Passage, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
michael zaworsky Watercolours. To Nov 13. Gallery 401, 401 Richmond W. 416-506-9595.
Wednesday, November 3
Benefits
true north wild and free (Wildlands League) Music, stories, poetry and images of the north support conservation. 7:30 pm. $20. Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-971-9453.
Events
backpacking australia and new zealand Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Indigo Books, Yonge and Dundas. 416-979-2506 ext 303.
esmeralda enrique spanish dance company The flamenco troupe performs to Nov 7. $21-$37.50. Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
les grands ballets canadiens Present Minus One, choreographed by Ohad Naharin. Today and tomorrow. Hummingbird Centre, 1 Front E. 416-872-2262.
in the house of the moon Dream work for transformation in women’s lives. 7 pm. $30. WonderWorks, 79A Harbord. 416-826-8488.
larger than fiction Readings by Suzette Mayr, Larissa Lai, Jaspreet Singh and others. 7 pm. Free. Toronto Women’s Bookstore, 73 Harbord. 416-922-8744.
no great mischief Tarragon Theatre presents David Young’s play adapted from the novel by Alistair MacLeod. Previews today, opens Nov 9 and runs to Dec 12. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827.
no man’s land A new self-solo choreography by Michael Du Maresq runs to Nov 7. $18, stu/srs/dancers $14. Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester. 416-504-6429 ext 33.
raptors basketball Toronto Raptors play Houston. 7 pm. $tba. Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay. 416-366-DUNK.
viewpoints: art, protest and public space Panel discussion about contemporary culture. $10. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Thursday, November 4
Benefits
jean-michel cousteau (Oak Ridges Moraine protection) Environmental dinner featuring a talk by the explorer/environmentalist/educator/film producer. 6 pm. $150. Pearson Convention Centre, 2638 Steeles E. 416-661-6600 ext 5276.
Events
acid/alkaline balance An Ayurvedic perspective. 7 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
backpacking europe Travel talk. 1:30 pm. Free. Ryerson University, 380 Victoria. 416-979-2506 ext 303.
healing through journaling Journaling and writing exercises led by author Darlene Montgomery. 7-9 pm. $5. Scarborough Women’s Centre, 2100 Ellesmere. 416-439-7111.
photography in the 21st century Lecture. 8 pm. $10. Toronto Camera Club, 587 Mt Pleasant. 416-483-4185.
sandra meigs The painter exhibits to Dec 18. Susan Hobbs Gallery, 137 Tecumseth. 416-504-3699.
Friday, November 5
Benefits
diwali festival of lights (Trillium Health Centre) South Asian New Year celebration, featuring dance, music, costumes and more. 7 pm. $150. Pearson Convention Centre, 2638 Steeles E, Brampton. 416-521-4095.
Events
building the other superpower Pan-Canadian peace conference featuring workshops, strategy sessions and more. To Nov 7. Ryerson University. Details http://ca.geocities.com/ peaceconference 2004.
hobby show Today noon-9 pm tomorrow 10 am-8 pm Nov 7, 10 am-6 pm. $10, srs $5. International Centre, 6900 Airport. www.internationalcentre.com.
jonathan campbell Reading from his new book, Tarcadia. 8 pm. Free. IV Lounge, 326 Dundas W. 416-593-5105.
raptors basketball Toronto Raptors play Detroit. 7 pm. $tba. Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay. 416-366-DUNK.
rom friday nights Sikh Mela. 4:30-9:30 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. 416-586-5797.
Saturday, November 6
Benefits
art of fashion (Rethink Breast Cancer) Gala fashion show with a Hollywood theme. 9 pm. $50, adv $40. Kool Haus, 132 Queens Quay E. 416-760-0360.
Events
an afternoon of candlelights Learn to make washi candle holders. 1-5 pm. $70. Japanese Paper Place, 77 Brock. 416-703-0089.
navigating a new world Symposium exploring Canada’s role in the changing international community with Romeo Dallaire, Linda McQuaig, Naomi Klein and others. 9:30 am-6 pm. Convocation Hall, 31 King’s College Circle. 416-978-7908.
seeds of diversity Seminars, keynote address and more on gardening. 9 am-5 pm. $20, adv $15. Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence E. www.seeds.ca.
Sunday, November 7
Events
herbal delights Garden lecture. 1 pm. $15. Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd. 416-392-6910.
the large weeds of high park Guided walking tour. 1:15 pm. $2. Grenadier Cafe, High Park. 416-392-1748.
philosophy cafe Discussion on classifying humans in history. 11:30 am-1 pm. $20. U of T School of Continuing Studies, 158 St George. 416-978-2400.
raptors basketball Toronto Raptors play Portland. 1 pm. $tba. Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay. 416-366-DUNK.
Monday, November 8
Events
caregiver discussion Support group. 6-8 pm. Free (donations). Family Service Assoc of Toronto, 355 Church. Register 416-595-9618.
vansihed splendour: the romanovs Sneak preview by the Bata Show Museums. 12:30 pm. $35. U of T School of Continuing Studies, 158 St George. 416-978-2400.
voices of freedom choir Open rehearsal with Faith Nolan. 7 pm. Free. Trinity-St Paul’s, 427 Bloor W. 416-537-8194.
Tuesday, November 9
Events
backpacking europe Travel talk. 2 pm. Free. York U Student Centre, 4700 Keele. 416-979-2506 ext 303.
caregiver discussion Support group. 2-4 pm. Free (donations). Family Service Assoc of Toro
