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Hot Summer Guide: August events

Thursday, August 6

Benefits

Operation Imani (Operation Imani) Screening of the film by activist/author/independent filmmaker Greg John. 7:15 pm. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles. operationimani.com.

Events

France: The New Anti-Capitalist Party Socialist Action forum with Richard Wagman of the Nouveau Parti Anti-capitaliste in Paris. 7 pm. $3 donation. OISE, rm 2-212, 252 Bloor W. 416-535-8779.

Group Of Seven Meditation Guided journey into the religious art of Canada’s Group of Seven. Thusdays 3, 4 and 5 pm. Free. St Anne’s Anglican Church, 270 Gladstone. 416-536-3160.

The Long, Hot Summer Burlesque cabaret with Les Coquettes. Today, tomorrow and Aug 8, 8 pm. $25, adv $20. Bread & Circus, 299 Augusta. lescoquettes.com.

Jeanette Lynes Author reading. 7 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-364-0084.

Music Garden Tours Guided tour of the Toronto Music Garden happen Thursdays 5:30 pm. Free. Toronto Music Garden, Queens Quay west of Spadina. 416-973-4000.

Mutual Attraction: Black Holes, N-Body Problems And The Physicists Who Love(D) Them Astronomy talk by Latham Boyle and telescope observing. 9:10-11 pm. Free. McLennan Physical Labs, 60 St George. astro.utoronto.ca.

Summer Antiques Show Manhattan glassware, vintage Chanel accessories, Hollywood art, furniture and more with Joe L’Erario of Furniture On The Mend. To Aug 9 during mall hours. Free. Sherway Gardens, QEW and hwy 427. 416-621-1070.

Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants with music by Taylor Mitchell. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Friday, August 7

Benefits

Casting Some Colour On Literacy (Developments in Literacy) Team paintball games for ages 25 and up. 7 pm. $35. Infinite Paintball, 225 Evans. lrexworthy@gmail.com.

Events

International Street Food Festival Local musicians, and international food. 5-10 pm. Free, food various prices. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge. johnfillion.ca.

Rom Friday Nights Cultural performances and gallery viewing. 4:30-9:30 pm. $11, stu/srs $9.50, child $7.50. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8000.

Toronto Dances With The Stars Dance clinic with Dancing With The Stars’ Elena Grinenko and others. Today 7 pm-2 am tomorrow 9-2 am Aug 9, 9:30 am-5 pm. $15 and up. Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond W. 2somedance.com.

Saturday, August 8

Benefits

Canadian Coconut Comedy Show (Canadian Breast Cancer Fdn) Performance by comedian Brian Francis. 8:30-10 pm. $20, online $15. Trane Studio, 964 Bathurst. creativeideals.com.

Charity Car Wash (breast cancer research) Car wash featuring the “beaches bathing beauties.” Noon-5 pm. Donation. Winchester Arms, 1088 Kingston. 416-690-4070.

Let There Be Peace On Earth (Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Assoc) Concert with the Hong Kong Children’s Symphony Orchestra. 8 pm. $25. Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge. 416-872-1111.

Events

Cabbagetown People: Discoveries Of Remarkable Lives Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free. NE corner Parliament and Winchester. heritagetoronto.org.

Clothing Swap Bring your gently used clothes to swap. $5-$14. Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor W. 416-574-2580.

Extreme Sports Show Cyclists, skateboarders and inline skaters showcase their skills. Daily to Aug 23. 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore W. ontarioplace.com.

Family Animation Clay animation workshops for kids three to five (10:30 am) and six to 13 (noon). $5/child. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John. Pre-register 416-973-3012.

Friendship 15 Festival Belly dancers, strolling musicians, a yard sale, kids’ activities and more. 9 am-2 pm. Free. Gower Park Place, 10 Gower. 416-288-8140.

Jerkfest Festival celebrating jerk cuisine with music, entertainment, kids’ activities and more. To Aug 9. Free. Centennial Park, Rathburn and Renforth. jerkfestival.ca.

Kids’ Krafts Historically based crafts happen weekends to Aug 30. Noon-5 pm. Free. Mackenzie House, 82 Bond. 416-392-6915.

Muslim Heritage Days Entertainment, art, food and more celebrate the Muslim faith. Today and tomorrow 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore W. ontarioplace.com.

Off The Wall Hands-on art activities include drawing and costume-making. Saturdays 10 am-2 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648, ago.net.

Romkids Weekend Live performances, storytelling and tours. Saturdays and Sundays 10 am-5:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8000.

Saturday Shenanigans Drop in for shoe-themed arts and crafts. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor W. 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.

Summer Busking Street buskers perform every Sat and Sun through the summer. Saturdays noon-5 pm. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. thedistillerydistrict.com.

Zhi Gang Sha Appearance by the Divine Soul Songs author. 2 pm. Free. Indigo, 2300 Yonge. 416-544-0049.

Jeff Smith Signing copies of his graphic novel series Bone. 2 pm. Free. Indigo Yorkdale, Dufferin and hwy 401. 416-781-6660.

Suburban Critical Mass Group ride to focus attention on cycling conditions outside the downtown. 3:30 pm. Free. 2300 Yonge. suburban.critical.mass@hotmail.com.

Toronto Islands Nature lovers’ walk exploring the island’s hidden treasures for ages 18 to 35. 12:30 pm. $20. Hanlan’s Island ferry docks, foot of Bay. 416-484-9255.

Toronto Roller Derby Gore-Gore Rollergirls vs the Death Track Dolls. 7:30 pm. $15, adv $12. Downsview Park Hangar, 75 Carl Hall. torontorollerderby.com.

Wychcraft Market Gifts, decor items, clothing, edibles and more from local artisans. Saturdays. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm. Free. St Michael and All Angels Church, 611 St Clair W. wychwoodcraftmarket.com.

Sunday, August 9

Events

Broadview Gateway: 4 Cultures Walk Explore the cultures and foods of lost Chester Village and along the Danforth. 10 am-1:30 pm. $43, stu/srs $38.50, child $27.50. Broadview subway. 416-923-6813.

Incredible India South Asian arts, cultural performances, food and more. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.

Mt Pleasant Cemetery Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Yonge cemetery entrance, Yonge N of St Clair. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.

Paint-A-Mini-Clog Sundays Parents and kids three to nine paint clogs, try on shoes and explore the galleries. Sundays 11 am-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor W. 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.

The Splendour That Was Sherbourne Street Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free. Trinity Lutheran Church, 619 Sherbourne. heritagetoronto.org.

Toronto Islands Nature lovers’ walk exploring the island’s hidden treasures for ages 35 to 65. 12:30 pm. $20. Hanlan’s Island ferry docks, foot of Bay. 416-484-9255.

Wilde Chats Philosophical chat group for gay, bisexual and queer-friendly men. Sundays 2 pm. Free. NACO Gallery and Café, 1665 Dundas W. 416-879-7954.

Monday, August 10

Events

Animation Camps Week-long hands-on animation sessions for kids 11 to 16. To Aug 21. 9 am-4:30 pm. $300. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John. Pre-register 416-973-3012.

Friends Day Camp One-week discovery day camp for kids six to eight with storytelling, crafts and more. 9 am-4:30 pm. $135. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. Pre-register 416-395-7432.

High Park Discovery Camp Week-long outdoor day camps for kids seven to 11 include games, historic cooking and nature discovery. To Aug 21. 9:30 am-4:30 pm. $165. Colborne Lodge, High Park. Pre-register 416-392-6916.

U Of T Historical Walking Tours Guided tours of the St George campus happen Mon to Fri at 10:30 am, 1 and 2:30 pm through Aug. Free. Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King’s College Circle. 416-978-5000.

Youth Camera Action Two-week environmental film production program for youth 14 to 18. Mon to Fri 10 am-5 pm. $250. Innis College, 2 Sussex. planetinfocus.org/yca.

Tuesday, August 11

Benefits

International Food Day (Harmony Hall Centre for Seniors) Potluck lunch with an entertainment showcase and dishes from Tamil to Scottish. Noon-2 pm. $3. Harmony Hall, 2 Gower. 416-752-0101.

Events

Buddha Groove Social salon with music by David Buchbinder, bellydancing, a vegetarian feast and more. 7 pm-midnight. $30, adv $25, after 10 pm $15. Balmy Beach Club, foot of Beech. buddhagroove.ca.

Timothy Carter Reading from his new novel Evil? 7-9 pm. Free. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E. 416-392-6810.

Keyhole Sessions Life drawing with an alternative edge every Tue. Tuesdays 8-10 pm. $12. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100 Ossington. thekeyholesessions.com.

Life Drawing At Rouge Drop-in session every Tue. Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 pm. $15. Rouge Concept Gallery, 732 Queen E. lifedrawingsession@gmail.com.

Newcomer Fair Settlement info for newcomers, talks with neighbours and prizes. 11 am-4 pm. Free. Parkdale Library, 1303 Queen W. 416-393-7689.

Wednesday, August 12

Events

ago party Celebration of 10 years of youth and art with dance performances, music, an exhibition and more. 6-8:45 pm. Free. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. ago.net.

Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by Jay Aymar. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Labyrinth Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

Music Garden Tours Guided tour of the Toronto Music Garden happen Wednesdays through Sep 30. Wednesdays 11 am. Free. Toronto Music Garden, Queens Quay west of Spadina. 416-973-4000.

Pivot Readings Jacqueline Larson, Mark Sampson and Sarah Selecky. 8 pm. Pwyc. Press Club, 850 Dundas W. pivotreadings.wordpress.com.

Rom And Its Neighbours Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8097.

Toronto Walking Tours Downtown walking tours happen every Wed, Fri & Sat. Wednesdays 1 pm. Free. City Hall Peace Garden, Queen and Bay. tourguys.ca.

Thursday, August 13

Benefits

The Storm (UrbanArts Community Arts Council) Spoken word concert and networking session. 7 pm. Donation. Harlem, 67 Richmond W. urbanartstoronto.org.

Events

Haunted Kensington, Chinatown & Grange Tour with ghost stories and sampling ghostly snacks. 6:30-9 pm. $22, stu/srs $16.50, child $13. Red pole w/ black cat, 350 Spadina. 416-923-6813.

Lady Pellatt Has Lost Her Jewels Old-fashioned treasure hunt. 10 am-3 pm. Free w/ admission, kids free w/ an adult. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.

Make A Musical Instrument Kids create their own musical instruments. 2-3 pm. Free. St James Town Library, 495 Sherbourne. 416-393-7744.

Herbert Menzies Author reading. 5 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-364-0084.

Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and the Toronto Blues Soc Talent Search. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Friday, August 14

Benefits

Charity Golf Tournament (Make-a-Wish Fdn) 18 holes of golf, dinner and prizes. 9 am. $175. Kleinburg Golf Club, 115 Putting Green. 905-893-1900.

Events

Artful Conversation In-depth tour of several works of art followed by a discussion and refreshments. 1:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.

Jon Paul Fiorentino Reading from Stripmalling. 7 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.

Opera In The Garden Outdoor screening of Franco Zeffirelli’s Aida. 9 pm. Free (English subtitles). Consulate General of Italy, 136 Beverley. 416-921-3802.

Saturday, August 15

Events

Agincourt Village Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free. Agincourt School, 29 Lockie. heritagetoronto.org.

Edible Tree Tour LEAF-led tour of the city’s first community orchard. 2-4 pm. $5 sugg. Eglinton West subway. Pre-register treetours.to/RSVP.

Family Animation Clay animation workshops for kids three to five (10:30 am) and six to 13 (noon). $5/child. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John. Pre-register 416-973-3012.

The Honourary Knights Of Casa Loma Watch hand-to-hand combat with rival knights. 10:30, 11:30 am, 1 and 2 pm. $1 plus regular admission. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.

Manga Fun With A Mangaka Workshop for teens with manga illustrator Sara E Mayhew. 2-4 pm. Free. Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence E. 416-395-5710.

A Night At The Brewery Evening of entertainment, craft beers and gourmet local food. 6-9 pm. $75. Black Creek Pioneer Village, Jane and Steeles. Pre-register 416-667-6295.

Peachy Keen Workshop on home preserving of peaches, pears and apricots. 10 am-noon. $25. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. Pre-register evergreen.ca.

Rogers Cup Women’s tennis tournament starts today and continues to Aug 23. Prices tba. rogerscup.com.

Swap-Iversary Swap-Tacular Clothing Swap Party Onsite alterations, workshops, demos on reinventing your wardrobe and a clothes swap. Noon-4 pm. Women $8, men free. St Stephen-in-the-Fields Church, 103 Bellevue. swapdontshop.ca.

Vietnamese Heritage Weekend Music, dance, food and more explore the culture of Vietnam. Today and tomorrow 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore W. ontarioplace.com.

Wizard Academy Learn the art of illusion using everyday objects. 10 am-noon. $35, adults $19. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.

Zoo-Za-Pa-Looza The zoo celebrates its 35th anniversary with live entertainment and more. Today and tomorrow. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.

Sunday, August 16

Benefits

Getinline (Surrey Place Centre) Walk, run or inline skate in support of people with developmental disabilities. 10 am. Pledges. Woodbine Park, Lakeshore and Coxwell. getinline.ca.

Events

Canada Kabaddi Cup Team competition in the Indian game that combines rugby and wrestling. 10 am. Price tba. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-870-8000.

Cast Iron Chef Historic cooking workshop focusing on Victorian fruit dishes and desserts. 1-4 pm. $20. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.

Family Dinner Cruise Cruise the lake and dine out aboard the Mariposa Bell. 6-8 pm. $49, child $25. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-203-0178.

Jarvis Street – Mansions & Churches Of The Rich And Religious Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Bloor and Church. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.

Ps Kensington Entertainment and activites on the theme of blackouts happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.

Town To Park: Avenue Road To Rosehill Reservoir Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free. Glen Gould Parkette, NW corner Avenue and St Clair. heritagetoronto.org.

Tuesday, August 18

Events

Finding The Words Six-week creative writing workshop for women and trans survivors of childhood sexual assault. 6:30-9 pm. $69. Toronto Women’s Bookstore, 73 Harbord. Pre-register 416-922-8744.

Inuit Printmaking Demonstration with artists Leslie Boyd-Ryan and Sheila Butler. 6:30-9:30 pm. Free. Japanese Paper Place, 77 Brock. 416-538-9669.

The Music Hall Turns 90 The Music Hall celebrates its 90th birthday with a screening of Dollar And Sense with live piano accompaniment. 7:30 pm. $1. 147 Danforth. heritagetoronto.org.

Wednesday, August 19

Events

Cambodia Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. intrepidtravel.com.

Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by the Gypsy Flame Band. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Lee Gowan Author reading. 8 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-364-0084.

Ramses Ii Learn about the king who ruled ancient Egypt fo 65 years and fathered 120 children. 7 pm. $5. Soc for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities, 142 Bancroft, rm 142. thessea.org.

Sacred Stones And Steeples Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. NE corner Church and King. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.

Thursday, August 20

Benefits

Ladies Of The Night (June Callwood Centre) Performances by DJ Mel Boogie, La Bomba, Kaya and others. 8-11:30 pm. $10. Harlem, 67 Richmond E. jessiescentre.org.

Events

Feelin’ Lucky? Casino Royale dinner cruise board the Captain Matthew Flinders. 6:30 pm. $83. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.

Gamerz Night Ultimate Wii, PS2 and Xbox 360 showdown. 5-7 pm. Free. Albion Library, 1515 Albion. 416-394-5170.

Haunted Kensington, Chinatown & Grange Tour with ghost stories and sampling ghostly snacks. 6:30-9 pm. $22, stu/srs $16.50, child $13. Red pole w/ black cat, 350 Spadina. 416-923-6813.

Origami Porte-Monnaie Workshop with Yuri and Katrin Shumakov. 3-5 pm. $35. Japanese Paper Place, 77 Brock. Pre-register 416-538-9669.

Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Louise Kent. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Friday, August 21

Benefits

Sunnyside Beach Art Show & Sale Gala (Art Initiatives) Live music, dancing, dinner, art and more. 8 pm. $100. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lake Shore W. artinitiatives.ca.

Events

Canadian National Exhibition The Ex, featuring multimedia aerial acrobatics, an ice skating show, a surf wave, daily parade, the midway, a SuperDogs show, games of chance, entertainment, the air show and much more opens today and runs daily from 10 am-midnight to Sep 7. $15, srs/child $11. Exhibition Place. theex.com.

Innovators + Ideas Lectures, exhibitions, master classes and seminars on contemporary craft. Today, tomorrow and Aug 23. Free. Harbourfront Centre Craft Studio, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

Michael D Massie The silversmith talks about his work. Time tba. Harbourfront Centre Craft Studio, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

Saturday, August 22

Benefits

5 V 5 (Athletes for Africa) Charity soccer tournament with music by members of Broken Social Scene, Bedouin Soundclash and others plus celebrity players. 2-8 pm. Donation. Cherry Beach, foot of Cherry. athletesforafrica.com.

Events

Archery Intensive Intermediate archery workshop for adults and youth 14 and up. 1-4 pm. $30. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.

Classic Car Cruise Classic cars, DJs, a barbecue and more. Noon. Free admission. Sky Restaurant, 2680 Skymark. 905-625-9896.

Family Animation Animation workshops on the theme of outer space for kids three to five (10:30 am) and six to 13 (noon). $5/child. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John. Pre-register 416-973-3012.

Marlborough To Summerhill Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free. Parkette on SE corner Avenue and MacPherson. heritagetoronto.org.

Michael D Massie The silversmith leads a master class. Today and tomorrow. Harbourfront Centre Craft Studio, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

A Night At The Brewery Evening of entertainment, craft beers and gourmet local food. 6-9 pm. $75. Black Creek Pioneer Village, Jane and Steeles. Pre-register 416-667-6295.

Sunrise Yoga Outdoor yoga and mantra meditation. 8-9:45 am. $25. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.

Thrift Tour Artist Andrew Harwood and the Textile Museum’s When Women Rule The World curator Allyson Mitchell lead a van/bus tour of local thrift stores. 11 am-5 pm. $65, stu/yth $40. Pre-register 599-5321.

Toronto Roller Derby CN Power play Motor City Dissassembly Line. 7:30 pm. $15, adv $12. George Bell Arena, 215 Ryding. torontorollerderby.com.

Sunday, August 23

Events

Dog Days Of Summer Bring your pooch and enjoy doggie games while learning about canine wellness. Noon-4 pm. Free. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.

The Necropolis Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Chapel, 200 Winchester. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.

Plasticine Poetry David Harry Bateman, Catherine Black, Sonia DiPlacido and Melissa Major. Free (donations appreciated). Central, 603 Markham. thecentral.com.

Yorkville (In English And French) Heritage Toronto walk. 11 am. Free. NW corner Yonge and Bloor. heritagetoronto.org.

Wednesday, August 26

Events

Stephanie Dickison Author eading. 7 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-364-0084.

Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by Dirty Dishes. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Oriana Women’s Choir Auditions Try out for the women’s choir. 7-10 pm. Free. Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale. orianachoir.com.

The Danforth Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Danforth and Cambridge. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.

Thursday, August 27

Benefits

Firefly Cabaret (Camp Quality) Music by Heather Bambrick, Lori Cullen, Tyler Yarema and others help send kids with cancer to camp. 8:30 pm. $22, adv $20. Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas W. 416-531-6604.

Events

Haunted Kensington, Chinatown & Grange Tour with ghost stories and sampling ghostly snacks. 6:30-9 pm. $22, stu/srs $16.50, child $13. Red pole w/ black cat, 350 Spadina. 416-923-6813.

Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Eliana Cueves. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Friday, August 28

Events

Artful Conversation In-depth tour of several works of art followed by a discussion and refreshments. 1:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.

Opera In The Garden Outdoor screening of Franco Zeffirelli’s Otello. 9 pm. Free (English subtitles). Consulate General of Italy, 136 Beverley. 416-921-3802.

Sunnyside Beach Art Show & Sale Painting, drawing, sculpture, fashion, photography and more plus live music and art performances. Today 6-9 pm tomorrow noon-8 pm Aug 30, noon-7 pm. Free. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lake Shore W. artinitiatives.ca.

Saturday, August 29

Events

Archery Intensive Intermediate archery workshop for adults and youth 14 and up. 1-4 pm. $30. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.

Family Animation Paper cut-out animation workshops for kids three to five (10:30 am) and six to 13 (noon). $5/child. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John. Pre-register 416-973-3012.

Japanese Lunch Enjoy a Japanese lunch and get travel tips. Noon. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. intrepidtravel.com.

Learn The Secret Art Of Bonsai Bonsai exhibition, demonstrations and tips from experts. Today 10 am-6 pm, tomorrow 11 am-5 pm. Free. Sherway Gardens, QEW and hwy 427. 416-621-1070.

The Leafy Side Of The Beach Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free. Beaches Library, 2161 Queen E. heritagetoronto.org.

Torture Garden Experience Celebration of sexuality, diversity and creativity with body art/modification, BDSM/fetish, music, fashion and more. 10 pm. $47.50. Opera House, 735 Queen E. 416-466-0313, torturegarden.com.

Sunday, August 30

Events

Bâby Point: 10,000 Years Of History Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30 pm. Free. Jane and Bâby Point/Annette. heritagetoronto.org.

Rosedale – Part Two Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. $10. 416-586-5799, rom.on.ca.

Ps Kensington Entertainment and activities on the theme of air happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.

Raising Arizona Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Riverdale Park East, Broadview N of Gerrard. believeinkids.ca.

Saturday, September 5

Events

Air Show Lunch Cruise Enjoy a front seat for the Canadian International Air Show and lunch aboard the Mariposa Belle. Today, tomorrow and Sep 7, noon. $59, child $25. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.

Canadian International Air Show This year’s show celebrates the 100th anniversary of flight in Canada with aerial presentations and more. Today,tomorrow and Sep 7, 1 pm. Free w/ CNE admission. Exhibition Place. cias.org.

Monday, September 7

Events

Labour Day Parade The annual march celebrating workers and the labour movement starts out at Queen and University, proceeds W along Queen to Dufferin and S into the CNE grounds. 9:30 am. Free (incl free admission to CNE). theex.com.

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