How to find a listing
Daily events appear by date, then alphabetically by the name of the event.
= Pride event
= Luminato event
= Caribana event
indicates kid-friendly events
Thursday, June 4
Benefits
Artful Dish (Koffler Centre for the Arts) Dinner and discussion in private homes with photographer Edward Burtynsky, Sarah Polley and others. kofflerarts.org.
Buffy Sainte-Marie (Interim Place) Talk by the singer/activist. 6 pm. $125-$150. Mississauga Convention Ctr, 75 Derry W. herlifeherwords.com.
Events
Appletree Market Farmers market. Thursdays 2 pm. Free. North Toronto Memorial Community Garden, Eglinton near Yonge. kawarthaecologicalgrowers.com.
Bike Repair Workshop Learn simple tips maintenance tips. 7-8:25 pm. Free. Mountain Equipment Co-op, 400 King. 416-340-2667.
Community Environment Day Electronics and hazardous waste drop-off, recycling supplies, free compost and more. 4-8 pm. Free. Toronto Parking Authority lot, 1607 Eglinton W. toronto.ca/environment_days.
Heart Of Darkness Elaine Newton lectures on the Conrad novel. Noon-1:30 pm. Free. Locke Library, 3083 Yonge. 416-393-7730.
Claire Letemendia The author reads from The Best Of Men. 7 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.
Reclaiming Your Health And Your Life Lecture. 7-8 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
The Science Of Spying Kids are recruited as “spy for the day” at an interactive exhibition. To Sep 6. Free w/ admission. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000.
what the conscience remembers: tiananmen + 20 Commemorate the thousands killed in Beijing at a bike-in and die-in, with a breakfast (10:30 am) and group ride to Nathan Phillips Square (11:30 am) for a rally (noon). Free. Urbane Cyclist, 180 John. june4madness@gmail.com.
Wychcraft Market Gifts, decor items, clothing, edibles and more from local artisans. Thursdays 11 am-4 pm. Free. St Michael and All Angels Church, 611 St Clair W. wychwoodcraftmarket.com.
Tara Michelle Ziniuk Launching her poetry book Somewhere To Run From. 6:30 pm. Free. Dakota, 249 Ossington. tightropebooks.com.
toronto walking tours Downtown walking tours happen weekdays 4 pm. Free. City Hall Peace Garden, Queen and Bay. tourguys.ca.
Friday, June 5
Events
Barefoot Walking Group Join a half-hour barefoot walk around Coronation Park for health and socializing. Fridays 7 pm. Free. Parkette at Stadium and Queens Quay. 416-551-1146.
Bike Repair Workshop Learn how to tackle more complex bike repairs. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Mountain Equipment Co-op, 400 King. 416-340-2667.
Economic Crisis And Food Sovereignty Discussion on food, ecology and farming with Bolivian agronomist Juan Valencia, Foodshare’s Debbie Field and others. 7 pm. Free. Centre for Social Justice, 489 College. suzanneweiss63@yahoo.com.
Fleming Idol Youth talent competition in memory of Aleisha Ashley and Monique McKnight. 6-11 pm. $5. Sir Sandford Fleming Academy, 50 Ameer. 416-395-3300.
Interchange: Craftivism Discussion about craftivism as it pertains to labour practices, with Jen Anisef and Cat Mazza. 6:30 pm. $15, stu pwyc. Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre. 416-599-5321.
Janet Bike Girl Tour the studio of bicycle stencil artist Janet Bike Girl. Today 11 am-7 pm, tomorrow noon-6 pm. Free. 401 Richmond W. toronto.ca/cycling.
Luminato Launch The arts festival kicks off with a family street party featuring a rock concert by Randy Bachman, dancing and more. Today and tomorrow. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. luminato.com.
Made For Each Other Lectures on the bond between humans and animals. 4:30-6:30 pm. $45, adv $40. PawsWay, 245 Queens Quay W. 416-360-7297.
Saturday, June 6
Benefits
Reyna Elena Coronation Ball (LIFE Philippines Fdn) Dancing, dinner, a silent auction and more. 6 pm. $45, child $35. St Clement of Ohrid Ballroom, 76 Overlea. 416-422-0114.
Riverdale Street Sale (Riverdale Historical Soc) Sale to raise funds for the erection of historical plaques. 9 am-2 pm. Free. 59 Withrow. riverdalehistoricalsociety@sympatico.ca.
The Rounders Raise Gala (Bloorview Kids Fdn) Charity comedy night and Texas Hold ‘Em tournament with music, magic, dining and more. 5 pm. $150. Four Seasons Hotel, 21 Avenue. roundersraise.com.
Events
Animate This! 3D clay animation workshop for kids six to 13. 1 pm. $5. NFB Meditheque, 150 John. 416-973-3012.
Beyond The Burbs! Info on long-distance bicycle touring needs. Noon-5 pm. Free. Urbane Cyclist, 180 John. 416-979-9733.
Bike Day At Karma Co-Op Get a tune-up from expert staff of the Bike Joint. Noon-5 pm. Free. 739 Palmerston. 416-805-1470.
Can-Bike Courses for cyclists of all levels and ages start today and run through the summer at rec centres across the city. Various times and prices. Pre-register 416-338-4386, toronto.ca/parks/torontofun.
Can’t Sit Still 3D clay animation workshop for kids three to five. 10:30 am. $5. NFB Meditheque, 150 John. 416-973-3012.
Christian Heritage Day Youth-focused bands, extreme sports and justice workshops. 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. ontarioplace.com.
Community Environment Day Electronics and hazardous waste drop-off. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Agincourt Mall, 3850 Sheppard E. toronto.ca/environment_days.
Dads Count Fathering conference with interactive workshops and roundtable sessions. 10 am-3 pm. $10 or 2 non-perishable food items. Ken Cox Community Centre, Kipling and Lakeshore. 416-252-9701.
Don Valley Mountainbike Ride Ride the Don loop with Toronto Bicycling Network. 10 am. Free. Brick Works, Bayview S of Pottery. 416-760-4191.
Gothic Fiction Patrick McGrath, Sarah Langan and Monique Proulx read. 7:30 pm. $15. Al Green Theatre, MIles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina. 416-872-1111, luminato.com.
Green Container Gardening Workshop on xeriscaping and xerogardening. 10:30 am-noon. $45. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.
Highland Dancers Highland Dancers Assoc of Ontario holds its Ontario closed championships. Time tba. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
How To Use Knitpro Seminar with textile artist Cat Mazza. 10 am-3 pm. $65, stu/yth $40. Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre. Pre-register 416-599-5321.
The Howards Of High Park Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30-3:30 pm. Free. Colborne Lodge, High Park. heritagetoronto.org.
Kids’ Krafts Historically based crafts happen weekends to Aug 30, noon-5 pm. Free w/ admission. Mackenzie House, 82 Bond. 416-392-6915.
Our History Is Still Being Written A program in Mandarin and English celebrates the publication of a book about Chinese-Cuban generals in the Cuban Revolution. 1 pm. Donation ($5 sugg). Agincourt Community Centre, 31 Glen Watford. 416-596-0833 ext 3.
Paint The Street! Music, murals, walking tours and more. Noon-5 pm. Free. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas W. 416-394-8113.
“Ride-In” Movie Night Watch bike-themed short films and an animated feature under the stars. 8-11 pm. Free. Yari’s Place, outside 299 Wallace. yarisplace@yahoo.ca.
Riverdale Art Walk Self-guided tours of artist studios plus live music and kids’ activities.Today and tomorrow. Free. Queen from Broadview to Carlaw and Carlaw N to Dundas. artistsnetworkofriverdale.org.
Shyness And Social Anxiety Support Group Meeting. 4 pm. Free. 36 Eglinton W, rm 602. 416-966-3309.
Summer In Thailand Hands-on cooking class. 2 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Register stlawrencemarket.com.
Toronto Horse Day Learn the basics of horsemanship and tour the Police Service’s mounted unit,. 11 am-4 pm. Free. Horse Palace, Exhibition Place. horse.on.ca
Sunday, June 7
Benefits
Maya’s March (Sick Kids Hospital and PCD research) 5K walk, live music, a silent auction and barbecue. 10 am. Donation. 21 Conlins. mayasmarch.com.
Ride For Heart (Heart and Stroke Fdn) Cycle/in-line skate along a traffic-free Gardiner and DVP. 7:15 am. $60. rideforheart.ca.
Events
Animate This! 3D clay animation workshop for kids six to 13. 1 pm. $5. NFB Meditheque, 150 John. 416-973-3012.
Bike Scavenger Hunt Learn about the city while cycling around hunting for clues. Noon. Free. Bike Joint, 290A Harbord. 416-532-6392.
Cactus & Succulent Show Toronto Cactus & Succulent Club plant show and sale. 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Free. Allan Gardens Conservatory, Carlton and Jarvis. 905-877-6013.
Barbara Klunder Launching her book The Animal’s Day in conversation with Lynn Cunningham. Free. WIA Clubhouse, 20 Withrow, Ward’s Island. pagesbooks.ca.
Liberty Village Farmers’ Market Sundays 9 am-2 pm. Free. Green P parking lot, Liberty and Hannah. farmersmarketsontario.com.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Brantford. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Midnight Market Design, art and craft marketplace with performance, dancing and music. Midnight. $5. Augusta House, 152 Augusts. the-alt.net.
Portugal Day Headlining acts from Portugal, folklore, art, food and more. 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. ontarioplace.com.
Savannah Planting Help restore the savannah in High Park. 10:30 am-1 pm. Free. Grenadier Café, HIgh Park. highpark.org.
sunday market Indoor/outdoor antiques marketplace. Sundays dawn to 5 pm. Free. St Lawrence Market North, 92 Front E. sundayantiquemarket.com.
The Danforth Heritage Toronto walk. 11 am-1 pm. Free. City Adult Learning Centre, 1 Danforth. heritagetoronto.org.
The Necropolis Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Chapel, 200 Winchester. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Twice Blessed: The Joys Not The Oys In Being Jewish And Lgbt A panel of gays, lesbians, transgendered, young and old discuss what it is to be Jewish and LGBT. 7-9:30 pm. Free. Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard W. 416-638-4783
Monday, June 8
Benefits
2009 Tribute Gala (Paul Pena Downtown Jewish Day School) Performances by So You Think You Can Dance finalists. 8 pm. $250. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina. 416-928-3537 ext 135.
Events
an Evening With Neil Gaiman The graphic novelist reads from The Graveyard Book. 7 pm. $15. Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-872-1111, luminato.com.
Circus Class for adults in juggling, stilt-walking, acrobatics and clowning with Cirque du Soleil’s Marsha Kennington. Today, Jun 15 and 22, 6:30-8:30 pm. $45. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Register 416-973-4000.
Citizen’s Income Presentation on ending increasing poverty and inequality. 7 pm. Free. Woodbine Heights Baptist Church, 1171 Woodbine. citizensincome.ca.
High Park Bicycle Club Membership sign-up night. 7:30-9 pm. Free. Mountain Equipment Co-op, 400 King W. peaceenvironmentbicycleart@sympatico.ca.
net change week Workshops on charities, free speech, mass participation crowd-sourcing and more. Various prices and venues. netchangeweek.ca.
Sorauren Farmers’ Market Mondays 3-7 pm. Free. Sorauren Park, Sorauren and Wabash. westendfood.coop.
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.
Why Sex Matters (In Medicine) Breakfast talk on sex-based health differences with author Rose Reisman. 7:30-9 am. $45-$48. Sutton Place Hotel, 955 Bay. 416-978-8849.
Tuesday, June 9
Events
Aj Jacobs The author of The Year Of Living Biblically lectures on his work. 7 pm. $28, online $26. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-5797.
Birthing From Within Info night on using art and storytelling for birth preparation. 7 pm. Free. Balance Integrated Health, 171 East Liberty. 416-722-3814.
Capturing Reality: The Art Of Documentary Film screening and discussion on the creative process with director Pepita Ferrari. 7 pm. Free. NFB Meditheque, 150 John. 416-973-3012.
Cooking With Coffee Hands-on cooking class. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.
Cycle The Scarborough Bluffs Outing Club of East York 25K night ride. 7 pm. Free (helmets mandatory). SW corner Woodbine and O’Connor. 416-425-4717.
Day Lilies Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston. gardenontario.org.
East York Farmers’ Market Tuesdays 8 am-2 pm. Free. East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell. danforthgreens.ca.
Riverdale Farmers’ Market Tuesdays 3-7 pm. Free. Riverdale Park West, Carlton and Sumach. friendsofriverdalefarm.com.
Sick Kids Hospital Farmers’ Market Tuesdays 9 am-2 pm. Free. 555 University. farmersmarketsontario.com.
Jowi Taylor The author launches Six String Nation with a multimedia presentation. 7:30 pm. $5. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. pagesbooks.ca.
The Three New Commandments Lecture by The Year Of Living Biblically author AJ Jacobs. 7 pm. $28, online $26. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-5797.
Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market Tuesdays 3-7 pm. Free. Trinity Bellwoods Park, Dundas and Shaw. trinitybellwoods.ca
Wednesday, June 10
Benefits
Earth Day Gala (Earth Day Canada) Comedy with Mark McKinney and Seán Cullen, and food by Michael Stadtlander. 6 pm. $250. Drake, 1150 Queen W. 416-599-1991 ext 204.
Events
Bloor-Borden Farmers’ Market Wednesdays 3-7 pm. Free. Lippincott Green P parking lot. farmersmarketsontario.com.
Capturing Reality: The Art Of Documentary Film screening and workshops. Free. NFB Meditheque, 150 John. 416-973-3012.
Cuba Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. intrepidtravel.com.
Gothic Toronto: Writing The City Macabre Reading with Michelle Wan, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Cherie Dimaline, Andrew Pyper, Nalo Hopkinson and Tasleem Thawar. 7:30 pm. Free. Music Gallery, 197 John. luminato.com.
Interchange: World Dress Fashion arts prof Betty Michaud discusses how fashion draws upon ethnic costumes as inspiration. 6:30 pm. $15, stu pwyc. Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre. 416-599-5321.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Hamilton. 7:30 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Music Garden Tours Guided tour of the Toronto Music Garden happen Wednesdays through Sep 30. 11 am. Free. Toronto Music Garden, Queens Quay btwn Bathurst and Spadina. 416-973-4000.
Rom And Its Neighbours Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8097.
Lorne Rubenstein The author launches his book This Round’s On Me. 7 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.
Thursday, June 11
Benefits
Flashy Splash (Friends for Life Bike Rally) Pre-Pride underwear fashion show. 7:30-10 pm. Woody’s/Sailor, 465-467 Church. 416-972-0887.
Give Money, Make Change (Remix Project) Photography and visual arts, entertainment and silent/live auctions. 6-10 pm. $25 plus pledges. CIRCA, 126 John. theremixproject.ca.
Events
Appletree Market Thursdays 3-7 pm. Free. North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton W. appletreemarkets.wordpress.com.
Build Your Garden Trellis Smart Leaside Garden Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free, membership $25. Leaside Library, 165 McRae. leasidegardensociety.org.
Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers’ Market Thursdays 3-7 pm. Free. Dufferin Grove Park, Dufferin S of Bloor. dufferinpark.ca/market.
Everybody’s Children Film screening and Q&A on refugee minors in Canada with director Monika Delmos. 7 pm. $6, stu/srs $4. NFB Meditheque, 150 John. 416-973-3012.
Health & Beauty Day Massage therapy, makeup demos and more. 10 am-3 pm. Free admission. Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton E. centraleglinton.com.
Metro Hall Farmers’ Market Thursdays 8 am-2 pm. Free. 55 John. greenbeltfresh.ca.
Nourish The Body, Starve The Stress Lecture. 7-8 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
Velosocial Bike videos, cycling info, DJs, an open mic and more. 9 pm. $5. Augusta House, 152 Augusta. 416-833-8220
Thursday, June 11
Leonard Rosmarin the author reads from from Getting Enough. 7 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.
Miriam Toews Literary lunch. 12:30 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
Shani Mootoo Reading. 2 pm. Free. Richview Library, 1806 Islington. 416-394-5120.
World Voices In Fiction Readings by Aravind Adiga, Tash Aw, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Yiyun Li. 7:30 pm. $15. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina. 416-872-1111, luminato.com.
Friday, June 12
Benefits
Concert For Conservation (Toronto Zoo) Performance by Mitchell Musso of Disney’s Hannah Montana. 4 pm or 6 pm. $30. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Relay For Life (Canadian Cancer Soc) 12-hour overnight walk. 7 pm-7 am. Pledges. Forest Hill Memorial Park, Chaplin Cres and Roselawn. cancer.ca/relay.
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.
Bicycle Messenger Breakfast Toronto Bicycle Messenger Asssoc breakfast. 7:30-9:30 am. Free. Courier Worker Centre, 92 Queen E. toronto.ca/cycling.
Consolation Of Philosophy John Greenwood lectures on the Boethius book. Noon-1:30 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 395-5577.
Luminato Closing Celebrations Site-specific performances by Cirque du Soleil. Today 7 pm tomorrow and Jun 14, 10 am. Free. Waterfront from Harbourfront Centre to the Music Garden. luminato.com.
Saturday, June 13
Benefits
Barbados Charity Ball (Barbados Ball Canada Aid) Music by Prince Cave and the All Stars and more. 6 pm. $200. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W. 416-614-3143.
Beaches Arts And Crafts Show (Neighbourhood Link/Kew Beach School) Today and tomorrow 10 am-6 pm. Free. Park at Queen and Lee. beachesartsandcraftsshow.com.
Bike Wash (Bike Pirates) Bring your bike down for a wash, lube and pump-up. 2-6 pm. $5-$10 sliding scale. Bike Pirates, 1292 Bloor W. 647-238-4975.
Hope Volleyball Tournament (Wellspring Cancer Support Fdn/Silent Voice) Team games, music, a beer tent and more. 9 am-5:30 pm. Pledges. Olympic Island, Toronto Islands. Pre-register 416-972-7344.
Jenn & Guy’s Rockin’ Benefit For Cancer (cancer research) Charity concert. 8:30 pm. $10 sugg. Opera House, 735 Queen E. 416-466-0313.
Trinity Park Giant Yard Sale (Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park) Art, design and more. 10 am-3 pm. Free. Trinity Bellwoods Park, Queen and Strachan. trinitybellwoods.ca.
Events
175th Anniversay Of Toronto Walk Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. St James Park, King and Church. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Brick Works Farmers’ Market Saturdays 8 am-1 pm. Free. Brick Works, 550 Bayview. evergreen.ca.
Community Environment Day Electronics and hazardous waste drop-off. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Toronto Parking Authority lot, 3885 Yonge. toronto.ca/environment_days.
Conquer Commuting Informal talk on gear for commuting by bike. 2-3 pm. Free. Urbane Cyclist, 180 John. 416-979-9733.
Decadent Summer Desserts Cooking class. 2 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.
Riverdale Homes And People Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30-3 pm. Free. Broadview and Gerrard. heritagetoronto.org.
Silk Marbling Hands-on workshop. 10 am-4:30 pm. $100. Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross. Pre-register 416-667-6295.
Singers Playground Singing workshop with Micah Barnes. Noon-6 pm. $150. Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester. Pre-register 416-703-8554.
St Lawrence North Farmers’ Market Saturdays 5 am-5 pm. Free. 92 Front W. stlawrencemarket.com.
Stencil Nation Book launch with author Russell Howze and bike stencil artist Janet Attard. 8:30 pm. Free. This Ain’t the Rosedale Library, 86 Nassau. 416-929-9912.
Street Art Bike Tour Join author Russell Howze and bike stencil artist Janet Attard for a tour of the city’s street art scene. 6-8:30 pm. Free. Bloor and Spadina. 647-224-2453.
Suburban Critical Mass Group ride to focus attention on cycling conditions outside the downtown. 3 pm. Free. 2300 Yonge. suburban.critical.mass@hotmail.com.
Swansea Kids Bike Event 2K fun ride for kids along the Martin Goodman Trail. Noon-7 pm. Free. Humber Bay Bridge. 416-769-5346.
The Stop’s Green Barn Farmers’ Market Saturdays 9 am-noon. Free. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. thestop.org/green-barn-market.
Toronto Roller Derby Death Track Dolls play Smoke City Betties. 7:30 pm. $15, adv $12. George Bell Arena, 215 Ryding. torontorollerderby.com.
Toronto Small Press Spring Book Fair Books, chapbooks, graphic novels, audio-books and magazines plus readings by local authors. 9 am-5 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. torontosmallpressbookfair.org.
Tree Tour Of Saddlecreek Park LEAF-led tour of the remnants of an old-growth forest in Willowdale. 2-4 pm. Free. Cummer Park Community Centre, Leslie and Cummer. Pre-register treetours.to.
Withrow Farmers’ Market Saturdays 9 am-1 pm. Free. Withrow Park, SW of Pape and Danforth. withrowpark.ca.
World Naked Bike Ride Join cyclists from 70 cities around the world in the world’s largest nude protest against oil dependency and car culture. Details. worldnakedbikeride.org.
Sunday, June 14
Benefits
Toronto Taste (Second Harvest) Join the city’s top chefs and vintners at a foodie fundraiser. $225. 416-408-2594, torontotaste.ca.
Zareinu Moveathon Festival (Zareinu Educational Centre) Entertainment, games and more benefit children with special needs. 11 am-6 pm. Free. Downsview Park, John Drury and Sheppard. moveathon.com.
Events
A Symphony Of Clay, Stone, Metal And Glass Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30-3:30 pm. Free. Courtyard S of 205 Yonge (N of Queen). heritagetoronto.org.
Distillery District Farmers’ Market Sundays 10 am-5 pm. Free. 55 Mill. distilleryfarmers-market.blogspot.com.
Don Valley Knobby Newbie Ride Instructional 10K mountain bike ride with Toronto Bicycling Network. 10 am. Free. Brick Works, Bayview S of Pottery. 416-760-4191.
Michael Ignatieff Brunch and a talk about his new book True Patriot Love. 11 am. $40. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.
Lynx Soccer Toronto Lynx play Chicago. 7 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play London. 1 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Plasticine Poetry Dayle Furlong, Luciano Iacobelli, Lesley McAllister and Goran Simic read. 6 pm. Free (donations appreciated). Central, 603 Markham. thecentral.ca.
Residential North York Ride Family-friendly 10K ride around south/central North York. 1-3 pm. Free. Parkette E of entrance to N end of Glencairn station. toronto.ca/cycling.
The Annex Guided ROM walk.2 pm. Free. Avenue and Lowther. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Wild Toy Animal Hospital Kids bring in their favourite stuffed animals for a check-up. 10 am-5 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Monday, June 15
Events
David Bezmogis The author/filmmaker talks about the tension between page and screen with Marc Glassman. 7:30 pm. $5. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. pagesbooks.ca.
Bike Breakfast Guatemalan-style bike breakfast. 7 am-noon. Free. La Carrera, 106 Harbord. 416-538-1203.
Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Memoirs are read by the authors and their loved ones, with a talk by Defiance author Nechama Tec. 7:30 pm. Free. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge.
Tuesday, June 16
Events
Bloom On The Beach A re-enactment of scenes from James Joyce’s Ulysses turns the Beach into Dublin for a day. 8:30 am-noon. Free. Neville Park TTC loop. pathcom.com/~livia.
Bloomsday Brunch Food, music and readings celebrate James Joyce’s Ulyssses. Noon. Whitlock’s, 1961 Queen E. pathcom.com/~livia.
Bloomsday Hooley Dramatized readings from James Joyce’s Ulysses, a singalong, music and more. 8 pm-midnight. Pwyc. PJ O’Brien’s, 39 Colborne. 416-815-7562.
Exploring Leaside And The Don Valley By Bicycle Outing Club of East York 25K night ride. 7-9 pm. Free (helmets mandatory). 416-425-4717.
Great Journeys & Explorations In The Northwest Passage Visual presentation by adventure photographer Mike Beedell. 6:45 pm. Free. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. Pre-register 905-271-4000.
Indian Cuisine Interactive cooking demo. 6 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.
The Three New Commandments Lecture by social critic/author Camille Paglia. 7 pm. $28, online $26. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-5797.
Toronto Island Tour Of Trees Leisurely bike ride to see the mature trees on Toronto Island. 6:15-9 pm. Free. Ward’s Island ferry dock, foot of Bay. 416-392-8196.
Tribute To Colin Hines Variety show with actor/writer Karen Hines and others. 7:30 pm. $5. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. pagesbooks.ca.
Wednesday, June 17
Benefits
Faith, Hope & Charity Luncheon (Join the Dance Canada/Carmelina’s Home) Join chef Steffan Howard for an Ontario-grown lunch. Noon-3 pm. Donation. Palais Royale, 1601 Lakeshore W.
Events
Bicycle Maintenance Basics Learn how to give your bicycle a basic tune-up. 6-7:30 pm. Free. U of T Bike Centre, 33 St George. 416-978-6849.
Curator’s Tour Tour of and discussion on the exhibition The Cutting Edge. 6:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre. 416-599-5321.
Cycling From Back Home To Our New Home CultureLink launches its campaign to promote the benefits of cycling in several languages to newcomer groups. 3 pm. Free. CultureLink, 2340 Dundas W. 416-588-6288.
Discovery Ride Ward 37 Bike ride along area trails. 6-8 pm. Free. Thomson Park, Brimley N of Lawrence. 416-750-7172 ext 46.
Grilling Season Is Here Interactive cooking demo. 6 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.
Ideacity 09 Gathering of the planet’s most ecclectic thinkers and doers, with presentations by drug theory nonconformist Jacob Sullum, architectural innovator Les Klein, author/bee naturalist Canadace Savage and others. To Jun 19. ideacityonline.com.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Barrie. 7:30 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Sacred Stones And Steeples Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. NE corner Church and King. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Taste Of India Cooking demo. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. Pre-register intrepidtravel.com.
Thursday, June 18
Benefits
Rat Race (United Way Toronto) 5K fun run and costume party in the city’s business district. 6 pm. Min $50 in pledges. Scotia Plaza, Adelaide and Bay. unitedwaytoronto.com.
2009 Toronto Fire Fighter Calendar Competition (Fire Fighters’ Cancer Research Fund) Toronto’s hottest firefighters step onto the catwalk. 8 pm. $35-$50, adv floor ticket $25. XS Nightclub, 261 Richmond W. torontoffc.ca.
White Hot (National Ballet of Canada) Performance of short works by Matjash Mrozewski and others. 6:30 pm. $100, reception only $20. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 1-866-345-9595.
Events
At Home Alone Family workshop to prepare kids 10 to 14 to be alone at home safely. 6-8 pm. Free. Annette Library, 145 Annette. Pre-register 416-393-7692.
Giles Blunt Reading. 7 pm. Free. Taylor Memorial Library, 1440 Kingston. 416-396-8939.
Cheese 101 Cooking demo. 6 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.
Food Matters Film screening and discussion. 7-8 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
Leaves Of Grass Alan Ackerman lectures on the Walt Whitman book. Noon-1:30 pm. Free. Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View. 416-393-7610.
Anne Michaels/Molly Peacock Michaels reads from The Winter Vault, Peacock reads from the Second Blush. 7 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.
Spring Cleaning The Natural Way Workshop on making environmentally sustainable home cleaning products. 1-3 pm. $35. Salty Suds, 136 Geary. Pre-register 416-209-3594.
taking heart in tough times Talk by deep ecologist/author/Buddhist Joanna Macy. 7 pm. $15-$25. OISE, 252 Bloor W. joannamacy.eventbrite.com.
Toronto Cyclists Union Anniversary Party The union marks its one-year anniversary with an AGM and party. 7-11 pm. Free. Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina. 416-826-2964.
Friday, June 19
Benefits
Bike Pirates Third Friday Event (Bike Pirates) Community bike ride followed by a social and film screening. 7:30 pm. Pwyc donation. 1292 Bloor W. 416-238-4975.
Events
Giving It Away: Books, Business And The Culture Of Free Lectures, workshops and a panel discussion with writer Darren Wershler, publisher/musician Johnny Temple and others. 9 am-5 pm. $125, stu/writers $75. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. giving-it-away.com.
Northern Ink Xposure Tattooist convention with artists, bands, parties and more. To Jun 21. Details. tattoos.com.
The Odyssey Frederick Sweet lectures on the Homer book. Noon-1:30 pm. Free. Deer Park Library, 40 St Clair E. 416-393-7657.
Solstice Capture The Flag Celebrate the summer solstice at a game of capture-the-flag in the park. 8:30 pm. Free. Bloor and High Park. funtoronto@gmail.com.
Saturday, June 20
Benefits
Cycle For Sight (Fdn Fighting Blindness) 135K fundraising ride from Toronto to Collingwood. 416-DET-AILS, cycleforsight.ca.
Through The Garden Gate (Toronto Botanical Garden) Self-guided tour of 14 private gardens. Today and tomorrow 11 am-4 pm. $40. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
Events
The Battle Of Black Creek Revolutionary war re-enactment, a mini militia and more. Today and tomorrow 11 am-5 pm. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross. 416-736-1733.
Big On Bloor Festival Pedestrian-friendly, car-free outdoor festival with music stages, buskers, bike repairs, workshop, green technology displays and more. 1-9 pm. Free. Bloor from Christie to Lansdowne. bigonbloor.com.
Boogie The Night Away! Rock ‘n’ roll dinner cruise aboard the Mariposa Belle. 6:30 pm. $73. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.
Community Environment Day Electronics and hazardous waste drop-off. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Richview Collegiate, 1738 Islington. toronto.ca/environment_days.
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Listen to the music of ABBA performed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with dinner. Today 8 pm, tomorrow 2 pm. $28-$105. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe. tso.ca.
Interactive Cooking Demo With celebrity chef Ken Kostick. 6 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Register stlawrencemarket.com.
Leslieville Heritage Toronto walk. 10 am-noon. Free. Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen E. heritagetoronto.org.
Parkdale Spring Fling Live music, entertainment, baseball, arts, a yard sale, kids’ activities and more. Noon. Free. Queen W of Dufferin. parkdaleliberty.com.
Sunday, June 21
Benefits
Father’s Day Walk/Run (Prostate Cancer Canada) 5K walk or run. 9:30 am. Pledges. Distillery District, 55 Mill. 416-393-4636.
Totstock (High Park Nature Centre) Kids’ enviro-fun with musician Don Kerr. 2-5 pm. Pwyc. Sorauren park, Sorauren S of Dundas. pagesbooks.ca.
Events
Archery Father’s Day workshop for kids seven and up and their dads. 1-4 pm. $30. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. Register 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.
Born With Arcticus Feverous Filmmaker/culturalist John Houston talks about the life and culture of the north. 3 pm. Free. Engine, 1112 Queen W. Pre-register 905-271-4000.
Campus And Cosmos: Astrology In Toronto Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30-3:30 pm. Free. Bloor and Devonshire. heritagetoronto.org.
Family Dinner Cruise Cruise the lake and dine out aboard the Mariposa Bell. 8 pm. $49, child $25. Pier 6, 207 Queen’s Quay W. 416-203-0178.
Father’s Day At The Zoo Visit zoo dads and enjoy a picnic. 11 am-2 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Father’s Day Cruise Buffet-style brunch and cruise aboard the Mariposa Belle. 11:30 am. $49, child $25. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.
Father’s Day Picnic Fathers Are Capable Too Parenting Assoc picnic honouring all fathers. 11 am-5 pm. Free. Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, Lake Shore and Windermere. 416-622-3450.
Father’s Day Royal Brunch Brunch and tours of the castle. 10:30, 11 am, 12:30 and 1 pm. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. Pre-register 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.
Free Jane! Reading of Jesse Stong’s one-act play Why Raid Identity by Jane (aka Sky Gilbert) plus an open mic. 8 pm. Free. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
High Park Field Trip Field trip with the park’s Volunteer Stewardship Program. 10:30 am. Free. Grenadier Café, High Park. Pre-register highpark.org.
Lady Lynx Soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Buffalo. 4 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Mississauga. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Mt Pleasant Cemetery Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Yonge cemetery entrance, Yonge N of St Clair. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
National Aboriginal Day Traditional teaching and storytelling, drumming, Six Nations dancing and more. 8 am-2 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Wildflowers In The Valley An outdoor guided walk celebrates the summer solstice. 1:30-3 pm. Free w/ admission. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.
Monday, June 22
Lauren Kirschner Launching her debut novel Where We Have To Go. 8 pm. $5. Wrong Bar, 1279 Queen W. pagesbooks.ca.
rainbow flag raising Pride Week officially kicks off with a flag-raising and proclamation. Noon. Free. City Hall, Queen and Bay. pridetoronto.com..
pride prom End-of-year celebration for LGBTQ high school students with DJ Winnie. 8 pm-1 am. 10. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-324-5077.
Tuesday, June 23
Events
First Nations And Crafts Kids of all ages create an art piece with First Nations artist Sinclair Sabourin. 1:30 pm. Free. Morningside Library, 4279 Lawrence E. 416-396-8881.
Stacey May Fowles/Megan Grifith Greene Short performances by Shameless Magazine contributors. 7:30 pm. $5. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. pagesbooks.ca.
Andrea Gunraj/Shani Mootoo/Emily Schultz Reading. $5. Commensal, 655 Bay. 416-997-9917.
Native Stories And Legends Traditional Ojibway stories with Esther Oche. 7 pm. Free. Spadina Road Library, 10 Spadina Rd. 416-393-7666.
Peter C Newman Reading. 7 pm. Free. Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington. 416-395-5440.
Pow Wow Aboriginal Week celebration with dancers, drummers and singers. 1:30 pm. Free. Malvern Library, 30 Sewells. 416-396-8969.
queer family pride party Live music, food, games and kids’ activities. 5-8:30 pm. Free. 510 Church Community and Cawthra Square. the519.org.
Wednesday, June 24
Benefits
Spring Into Summer (Canadian Hadassah-WIZO) A cocktail party supports projects and programs in Israel and Toronto. 8 pm. $25, adv $20. Alleycatz, 2409 Yonge. 416-630-8373.
Events
Cheap Queers Hardworkin’ Homosexuals are back with three nights of performances by Ryan Kelly, Nathalie Claude, Keith Cole and others. Today, tomorrow and Jun 26. 8:30 pm. $6.48. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
Come And Discover Egypt Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. intrepidtravel.com.
Andrew Davidson Reading. 7 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. 416-395-5535.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Oshawa. 7:30 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Native Stories And Legends Traditional Ojibway stories with Esther Oche. 10:30 am. Free. Queen/Saulter Library, 765 Queen E. 416-393-7723.
Pow Wow Aboriginal Week celebration with dancers, drummers and singers. 1:30 pm. Free. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch W. 416-395-5980.
The Danforth Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Danforth and Cambridge. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
pride gala Gala party and awards with entertainment by the Nylons, drag artists and others. 6 pm. $325. Carlu, 444 Yonge. 416-927-7433.
Thursday, June 25
Benefits
Libido (Pride Dyke March) Fundraising party with DJ Denise Benson. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. pridetoronto.com.
Teza (Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture) Screening of Haile Gerima’s film followed by a discussion. 7 pm. $25, stu $15. Royal Cinema, 608 College. 416-363-1066.
Events
aids candlelight vigil Poems, music, prose and a candle-lighting ceremony remember those lost to AIDS. 9 pm. Free. Cawthra Square Park, 519 Church. 392-6878 ext 4012.
Andrew Davidson Reading. 2 pm. Free. Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View. 416-393-7610.
Foods That Reduce Wrinkles, Gray Hair And Cellulite Lecture. 7-8 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
Home Herbal Spa Hands-on workshop. 6:30-8:30 pm. $35. Salty Suds, 136 Geary. Pre-register 416-209-3594.
Parables And Paradoxes BW Powe lectures on the Franz Kafka book. Noon-1:30 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. 416-395-5535.
Friday, June 26
Events
Drenched Women’s Pride dance with DJ Deb Parent, athletes of Dames Do Denmark and more. 9 pm. $25, adv $20 (all women welcome). Opera House, 735 Queen W. womenspridedance.ca.
pride stages Entertainment by DJ Cat, Dare-N, Xenon, Alicia Hush, Baby Joel, Vernessa Mitchell and Jonathan Peters. 7 pm-midnight. Free. Church-Wellesley area pridetoronto.com.
Pride Vibe: Trash Fasion Show – Sequins And Speedos Fashions, drag, burlesque, dance music and more. 9 pm. $10. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.
The Tempest Canadian Stage Co’s Dream in High Park presents the Shakespeare play. Through Sep 6. Pwyc (sugg $20). Dream Stage, High Park. 416-367-1652.
The Way Of The Universe Two-day event on wisdom for the ecozoic era with Brian Swimme. 7 pm. $149, stu/srs $99. OISE, 252 Bloor W. Pre-register info@gaiacentre.org.
Saturday, June 27
Benefits
Pride And Remembrance Run (Casey House/Black CAP) The 14th annual 5K run/walk raises money for AIDS care and prevention. 9:30 am. $35. Church and Wellesley. priderun.org.
Events
Archery Adult clinic with coach Bruce Savage. 1-4 pm. $50. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. Pre-register 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.
Cactus & Succulent Show Growing tips from experts, displays and plants for sale. Today 10 am-6 pm, tomorrow 11 am-5 pm. Free. Sherway Gardens, QEW and hwy 427. 416-621-1070.
Cherry Bomb With Love Party for queer women and their admirers with DJs Denise Benson and Cozmic Cat. 9 pm-3 am. Revival, 783 College. pridetoronto.com.
Community Environment Day Electronics and hazardous waste drop-off. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Kipling and Lake Shore. toronto.ca/environment_days.
Diy Bike Beautication Toronto Cyclists Union arts and crafts session. 2-4:30 pm. Free (materials and tools supplied). Trinity Bellwoods Park, Queen and Strachan. bikeunion.to.
Dyke March Celebrating the diversity and passion of LGBTTIQQ2S women and trans folk. Starting at Church and Hayden, moving N on Church to Bloor, W on Bloor to Yonge, S on Yonge to Wood. 2 pm. Free. pridetoronto.com.
Family Pride Family-friendly activities and games, kids’ entertainment and more. Today and tomorrow 11 am-6 pm. Free. Church Street Jr Public School, Church and Alexander. pridetoronto.com.
Festival Of Fire Fireworks choreographed to music from around the world. 10:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. ontarioplace.com.
Fireworks Dinner Cruise Watch the Festival of Fire and enjoy a buffet dinner aboard the Captain Mathew Flinders. Today, Jul 1 and Jul 4, 7 pm. $83. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.
Interactive Cooking Demo With chef Olive Olé. 2 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Register stlawrencemarket.com.
Magical Gardens Of Leaside Leaside Garden Soc tour of local garden. Time tba. Free, membership $25. Trace Manes Community Centre, 41 Ancaster. leasidegardensociety.org.
Portuguese Festival Entertainment, art, food and more. 10 am-5 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. ontarioplace.com.
pride stages Entertainment by Stacey Tennen, Esthero, Carole Pope, Hooded Fang, Good Asian Drivers, Shani Mootoo and many others. 11 am-midnight. Free. Church-Wellesley area pridetoronto.com.
Pride Street Fair Community fair and marketplace with artisans, local organizations and more. To Jun 28. Free. pridetoronto.com.
Ride Ward 25 Casual 10K ride around the area with local councillor Cliff Jenkins. 1-3 pm. Free. NW corner Lawrence and Leslie. 416-781-3848.
Teddy Bear Picnic Bring your teddy bear out for storytelling and a picnic. 11 am. $17, child $14.50. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.
Thistletown Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30-3:30 pm. Free. Thistletown Multi-Service Centre, 925 Albion. heritagetoronto.org.
Urbent Event Learn more about recumbent bikes and trikes at a talk and display. Noon-5 pm. Free. Urbane Cyclist, 180 John. 416-979-9733.
West Coast Lumberjack Show Lumberjacks compete in log rolling, a cross-saw cut race, axe throwing and more. To Jul 5. 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. ontarioplace.com.
Winchester Street And The Necropolis Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30-3:30 pm. Free. Parliament and Winchester. heritagetoronto.org.
Sunday, June 28
Events
Bangladesh Festival Arts, music, dance and culture. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
In The Footsteps Of The Taylors Heritage Toronto walk. 1:30-3 pm. Free. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. heritagetoronto.org.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Guelph. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Pedestrian Sundays In Kensington Market Entertainment and activities on the theme of fire happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.
The Pride Alternative Alterna-Queer showcase with Craft Economy, Electro Lise, Crackpuppy and others. Noon-11 pm. Free. Buddies (12 Alexander) and Alexander Parkette (Alexander and Yonge). 416-975-8555.
Pride Parade Celebrating this year’s theme Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop. Starts Church and Bloor, travels W on Bloor to Yonge, S on Yonge to Gerrard and E on Gerrard to Church. 2 pm. Free. pridetoronto.com.
pride stages Entertainment by Carlos Bastidas, Divine Brown, Sonny D, Memphis Sugar, the Maisies, Zoe Whittall and many others. 11 am-midnight. Free. Church-Wellesley area pridetoronto.com.
Pride Week Closing Party Pride Week winds down with a party. Wrongbar, 1279 Queen W. pridetoronto.com.
Strawberry Festival Performances, games, exhibits and strawberry shortcake. Noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Spadina House, 285 Spadina Rd. 416-392-6910.
Monday, June 29
Events
Anansi Girls Lisa Moore, Emily Schultz, Shani Mootoo and Karen Solie read. 7 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.
Harbourfront Summer Camps One-, two- and four-week day camps for kids four to 17 include Camp Rock Star, Portfolio Prep, circus, junior architects and kayaking. To Sep 4. $180-$695. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Pre-register 416-973-4093.
Summer Art Camp Art camps for kids six to 13 start today and run to Aug 21. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.
Summer Science Camps Day camps for kids five to 14 include forensics and popular science. To Aug 28. 9 am-4 pm. $275-$325/1 week, 2 weeks $500. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. Pre-register 416-696-3256
Tuesday, June 30
Events
Adrenaline Rush! Outdoor film screening of North By Northwest starts at sunset. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Adventures In Archaeology Kids 10 to 14 learn to excavate and record artifacts at a two-week summer day camp. 9 am-4 pm. $350. Spadina House, 285 Spadina Rd. Pre-register 416-392-6910.
Wednesday, July 1
Events
Canada Day Performances, exhibits, food and more. Noon-midnight. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.
Canada Day At Ontario Place Music by West Coast Lumberjack Show, Inuit performers, fireworks and more. 10 am-11 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore W. 416-314-9900.
Canada Day At The Zoo Entertainment by Soli, buskers, birthday cake and more. 11 am-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Canada Day Celebration A citizenship ceremony, Highland dancing, games on the green, pioneer puzzle path and more. 11 am-5 pm. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross. 416-736-1733.
Canadian Domain Canada Day celebration with buskers, animal visits and cake. 2 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Chin Picnic International picnic with live musica, martial arts, cycling races, a bikini contest, K-9 dog challenge and much more. Today and Jul 4 & 5, noon-11 pm. Free. Exhibition Place. chinradio.com/chinpicnic.
Community Environment Day Electronics and hazardous waste drop-off. 11 am-3 pm. Free. Riverdale Park, Broadview N of Gerrard. toronto.ca/environment_days.
Dominion Day Celebration Garden tours, period music and strawberry shortcake. 1-4 pm. $9. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas W. 416-394-8113.
East York Canada Day A stage show, midway, crafts, fireworks and more. 9 am-11 pm. Free. Stan Wadlow Park, Cosburn E of Woodbine. 416-392-2664.
Festival Of Fire Canada Day fireworks choreographed to music from around the world. 10:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. ontarioplace.com.
Multicultural Canada Day Festival Music, family activities, cultural performances and more. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
The Grange Neighbourhood Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Dundas and McCaul. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Toronto Maple Leafs Off-Ice Hockey Tour Mobile fan zone, inflatable slap shot machines, game highlights and more. 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. ontarioplace.com.
Thursday, July 2
Events
Music Garden Tours Guided tour of the Toronto Music Garden happen Thursdays to Sep 10. 5:30 pm. Free. Toronto Music Garden, Queens Quay btwn Bathurst and Spadina. 416-973-4000.
Saturday, July 4
Events
African Savanna African arts and cultural festival with traditional and contemporary African visual art, music, dance and crafts. To Sep 7. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Community Environment Day Electronics and hazardous waste drop-off. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Dufferin Mall, Dufferin S of Bloor. toronto.ca/environment_days.
Festival Of Fire Fireworks choreographed to music from around the world. 10:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. ontarioplace.com.
Mexican Fiesta Music, family activities, cultural performances and more. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Sunday, July 5
Benefits
Race For Dignity (Dignitas Int’l) Charity challenge eight-hour spinathon with live entertainment and more. Noon-8 pm. Pledges. Yonge-Dundas Square. dignitasinternational.org.
Events
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Guelph. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Yorkville – A Tollgate Village Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Yorkville Library, 22 Yorkville. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Monday, July 6
Events
Begin A Career In Theatre Canadian Stage workshop with artistic director Andy McKim and general manager David Abel. 6-7 pm. Free. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. Register intern@canstage.com.
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. Register 416-392-6916.
Safari Camp Week-long day camp for kids five to seven with games, storytelling and art. 9 am-noon. $85, per day $20. Spadina House, 285 Spadina Rd. Pre-register 416-392-6910.
Tuesday, July 7
Events
Adrenaline Rush! Outdoor film screening of Le Mans starts at sunset. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Cooking Camp For Kids Hands-on cooking class. To Jul 10. 9 am-5 pm. $50/day. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Register stlawrencemarket.com.
Wednesday, July 8
Events
Curator’s Tour Join Allyson Mitchell for a tour of the Judy Chicago exhibition. 6:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre. 416-599-5321.
Jarvis Street – Mansions & Churches Of The Rich And Religious Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Bloor and Church. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Lady Lynx Soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Laval. 11 am. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Thursday, July 9
Events
Dusk Dances Outdoor performances of work from choreographers Lady Noyz, Paul Thurton, Kate Franklin and Meredith Thompson. To Jul 12. 7:30 pm. Pwyc. Earlscourt Park, St Clair and Lansdowne. duskdances.ca.
Herbal Home Pharmacy Hands-on workshop. 6:30-8:30 pm. $35. Salty Suds, 136 Geary. Pre-register 416-209-3594.
Friday, July 10
Events
Fiesta, Fiesta, Fiesta! Mexican-themed cruise aboard the Mariposa Belle with dinner and dancing. 7 pm. $73. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass art, jewellery and more from 500+ artists. Today 10:30 am-7 pm tomorrow 10:30 am-7:30 pm Jul 12, 10:30 am-6:30 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. torontooutdoorart.org.
Saturday, July 11
Benefits
Scavenger Hunt (Make-a-Wish Fdn) Follow the clues and discover the designs made for the wild animals. 9 am-noon. Pledges. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929, makeawishtoronto.ca.
Events
The Bard’s Bus Tour Driftwod Theatre takes Shakespeare’s King Lear outdoors today 7:30 pm, and the Comedy Of Errors tomorrow 7:30 pm. Pwyc ($15 sugg). Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 905-576-2396.
Caribana Family Flag Day Family cultural activities. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Ice Cream Social Old-fashioned garden party with entertainment. 11 am-3 pm. $19, stu/srs $14, child $12. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.
Sunday, July 12
Events
Family Dinner Cruise Cruise the lake and dine out aboard the Mariposa Bell. 6-8 pm. $49, child $25. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-203-0178.
Gospelfest Festival of gospel music. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Lady Lynx Soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Ottawa. 1 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Brantford. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Monday, July 13
Events
Art & Drama Camp Two-week visual art, media and theatre day camp for kids eight to 12. 9 am-4 pm. $300. Spadina House, 285 Spadina Rd. Register 416-392-6910.
Made By You! Week-long crafts camp for kids nine to 12 with weaving, cooking and more. 9 am-4:30 pm. $155. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. Register 416-395-7432Monday, July 13
Scream In High Park Scream Literary Festival presents outdoor readings by authors tba. 7 pm. Pwyc. Dream Stage, High Park. thescream.ca.
Tuesday, July 14
Events
Adrenaline Rush! Outdoor film screening of Raiders Of The Lost Ark starts at sunset. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Caribana Launch The Caribbean festival kicks off with an official ceremony and music. Noon-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. caribanafestival.com.
Mediterranean Feast Interactive cooking demo. 6 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.
Wednesday, July 15
Events
Along The Front Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Front and Jarvis. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Easy Summer Entertaining Interactive cooking demo. 6 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by Carlos Bastidas. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Lynx Soccer Toronto Lynx play Cleveland. 11 am. $15, stu/srs $10. Varsity Centre, Bloor E of Spadina. lynxsoccer.com.
Much Ado About Nothing Humber River Shakespeare Co presents an outdoor performance of the Bard’s comedy. Today, tomorrow and Aug 1, 7 pm Aug 2 and Aug 3, 2 pm. Pwyc. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas W. 416-394-8113.
Romeo And Juliet Canopy Theatre mounts an outdoor production of the Shakespeare play. To Aug 1, Wed to Sat. 8 pm. $10, stu/srs $8, Wed pwyc. Philosopher’s Walk, 80 Queen’s Park. canopytheatre.ca.
Thursday, July 16
Events
Lady Lynx Soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Hamilton. 7:30 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Lily Frost. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Friday, July 17
Events
Ytv’s Wow! Capture the Flag with Nerf and other activities. To Jul 19. 10 am-5 pm. Kids free w/ an adult. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. Register 416-392-5929, kidsummer.com.
Saturday, July 18
Events
Calypso Monarch Finals Caribana crowns this year’s calypso monarch. 7 pm-midnight. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Exhibition Place. caribanafestival.com.
Caribana Junior Carnival Young masqueraders’ costume parade. 10 am-4 pm. Free. Yorkgate Mall, Finch W of Jane. caribanafestival.com.
Lady Lynx Soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Quebec City. 4 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Meat 101 Interactive cooking demo. 2 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.
Sunday, July 19
Events
Cast Iron Chef Historic cooking workshop using edible garden flowers. 1-4 pm. $20. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Hamilton. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com
Plasticine Poetry Janice Colbert, James Deahl, White Noise and Robin Richardson. 6 pm. Free (donations appreciated). Central, 603 Markham. thecentral.ca.
Monday, July 20
Events
Their Stories – The People Who Lived Here Week-long day camp for kids nine to 12 exploring 19th-century life. 9 am-4:30 pm. $155. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. Pre-register 416-395-7432.
Tuesday, July 21
Events
Adrenaline Rush! Outdoor film screening of Apollo 13 starts at sunset. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Wednesday, July 22
Events
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by the Shannon Butcher Trio. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Thursday, July 23
Events
Beyond The Rhythm Caribana art exhibition featuring 50 works on canvas. To Aug 3. Free w/ admission. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. caribanafestival.com.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Jayme Stone & Mansa Sissoka. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Friday, July 24
Events
Caribana Gala Festival gala party with carnival music and arts. 6:30 pm. Liberty Grand, Exhibition Place. caribanafestival.com.
Kidsummer Day At The Zoo Kids go wild at the zoo. 9 am-6:30 pm. Kids free when accompanied by an adult. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Sunday, July 26
Events
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Barrie. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Pedestrian Sundays In Kensington Market Entertainment and activities on the theme of water happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.
Teddy Bears Picnic Hospital bear clinic, bear crafts, games, a parade and more. Noon-4 pm. $13/family. Benares Historic House, 1507 Clarkson, Mississauga. 905-615-4860.
Monday, July 27
Events
At Home With The Gibsons Week-long day camp for kids eight to 10 with old-fashioned games, 19th-century arts and more. 9 am-4:30 pm. $135. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. Pre-register 416-395-7432.
Tuesday, July 28
Events
Adrenaline Rush! Outdoor film screening of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon starts at sunset. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Wednesday, July 29
Events
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by LJX. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
The Menaechmus Twins Theatreworks presents the the Plautus play. Through Aug 9. 7 pm. Pwyc. Withrow Park, SW of Pape and Danforth. theatreworksproductions.com.
Thursday, July 30
Events
Caribana King & Queen Show Kings and queens of the bands meet to do battle. 7 pm-midnight. Lamport Stadium, 1151 King W. caribanafestival.com.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Humble. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Friday, July 31
Events
Pan Alive Caribana steelpan competition. 7 pm-midnight. Lamport Stadium, 1151 King W. caribanafestival.com.
Saturday, August 1
Events
Artisans At The Distillery Oudoor craft show. Today, tomorrow and Aug 3, 10 am-6 pm. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. artisansatthedistillery.com.
Caribana Parade The annual pageant of music and costumes rolls out along Lake Shore from the CNE to Parkside. 10 am-6 pm. Free, tickets seats in CNE. caribanafestival.com.
Sunday, August 2
Events
Caribana Lime Music, song, dance, theatre, storytelling and food celebrate the various cultures of the Caribbean people. Noon-8 pm. Olympic Island, Toronto Islands. caribanafestival.com.
Monday, August 3
Events
Summer Antiques Sale Vintage accessories, cottage furniture, timepieces, and more. To Aug 9 during mall hours. Free. Sherway Gardens, QEW and hwy 427. 416-621-1070.
Tuesday, August 4
Events
Adrenaline Rush! Outdoor film screening of Cast Away starts at sunset. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Dusk Dances Outdoor performances of works from choreographers La Otra Orilla, Black Ice, Marc Boivin, Sylvie Bouchard and others. To Aug 9. 7:30 pm. Pwyc. Withrow Park, S of Danforth btwn Logan and Carlaw. duskdances.ca.
Wednesday, August 5
Events
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by Coco Love Alcorn. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Thursday, August 6
Events
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Taylor Mitchell. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Saturday, August 8
Events
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 Lakeshore W. ontarioplace.com.
Muslim Heritage Days Entertainment, art, food and more. Today and tomorrow, 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. ontarioplace.com.
Sunday, August 9
Events
Incredible India South Asian arts, cultural performances, food and more. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Tuesday, August 11
Events
Adrenaline Rush! Outdoor film screening of Gladiator starts at sunset. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Wednesday, August 12
Events
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by Jay Aymar. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Thursday, August 13
Events
Dusk Dances Outdoor performances of work from choreographers Natasha Eck, Irving Washington, Kate Franklin and Meredith Thompson. To Aug 16. 7:30 pm. Pwyc. Chalkfarm Park, Jane and Wilson. duskdances.ca.
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.
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.
Saturday, August 15
Events
Rogers Cup Tennis championships start today and continue to Aug 23. Prices tba. rogerscup.com.
Vietnamese Heritage Weekend Music, dance, food and more explore the culture of Vietnam. Today and tomorrow 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. ontarioplace.com.
Zoo-Za-Pa-Looza The zoo celebrates its 35th anniversary with live entertainment and more. Aug 15 Aug 16. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Sunday, August 16
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.
Pedestrian Sundays In Kensington Market Entertainment and activites on the theme of blackouts happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.
Tuesday, August 18
Events
Adrenaline Rush! Outdoor film screening of Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl starts at sunset. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Wednesday, August 19
Events
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by the Gypsy Flame Band. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Thursday, August 20
Events
Feelin’ Lucky? Casino Royale dinner cruise board the Captain Matthew Flinders. 6:30 pm. $83. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Louise Kent. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Friday, August 21
Events
Canadian National Exhibition The Ex, featuring 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
Events
Michael D Massie The silversmith leads a master class. Today and tomorrow. Details tba. Harbourfront Centre Craft Studio, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Thrift Tour Artist Andrew Harwood and the Textile Museum’s When Women Rule The World curator Allyson Mitchell lead a van/bus tour of local thrift stores. 11 am-5 pm. $65, stu/yth $40. Pre-register 599-5321.
Toronto Roller Derby CN Power play Motor City Dissassembly Line. 7:30 pm. $15, adv $12. George Bell Arena, 215 Ryding. torontorollerderby.com.
Sunday, August 23
Events
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.
Plasticine Poetry David Harry Bateman, Catherine Black, Sonia DiPlacido and Melissa Major. Free (donations appreciated). Central, 603 Markham. thecentral.com.
Tuesday, August 25
Events
Adrenaline Rush! Outdoor film screening of The Great Escape starts at sunset. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Wednesday, August 26
Events
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers’ market and live music by Dirty Dishes. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Thursday, August 27
Events
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Eliana Cueves. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Saturday, August 29
Events
Learn The Secret Art Of Bonsai Bonsai exhibition, demonstrations and tips from experts. Today 10 am-6 pm, tomorrow 11 am-5 pm. Free. Sherway Gardens, QEW and hwy 427. 416-621-1070.
Sunday, August 30
Events
Rosedale – Part Two Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. $10. 416-586-5799, rom.on.ca.
Pedestrian Sundays In Kensington Market Entertainment and activities on the theme of air happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.
Tuesday, September 1
Events
Adrenaline Rush! Outdoor film screening of Lawrence Of Arabia starts at sunset. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Labour Day Parade The annual march celebrating workers and the labour movement starts out at Queen and University, proceeds W along Queen to Dufferin and S into the CNE grounds. 9:30 am. Free (incl free admission to CNE). theex.com.
Saturday, September 5
Events
Air Show Lunch Cruise Enjoy a front seat for the Canadian International Air Show and lunch aboard the Mariposa Belle. Sep 5, Sep 6 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.
