Shawn Byfield dances at a funder for Amnesty International.
DANCE FOR AMNESTY
No matter their taste, dance lovers are guaranteed satisfaction when some of Canada's most accomplished hoofers unite for Dance For Justice, a benefit for Amnesty International tonight (Thursday, August 27). Among those on the bill are Joanna De Souza, Esmeralda Enrique, Shawn Byfield and lots more. Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay West. 7:30 pm, $30. 416-973-4000, aito.ca.
BILL CLINTON SPEAKS
The ex-president who just helped free a couple of journos in North Korea comes to BMO Field at Exhibition Place Saturday (August 29) to speak on the broad theme of embracing our common humanity. The cost of seeing William Jefferson is only $19.99-$50, so common people can actually afford to go. ticketmaster.ca.
TORONTO LIVES GREEN
Local food, local merchants, live music and a Yonge Street shutdown around Yonge-Dundas Square happen Sunday (August 30). Sure, it'd be better to close Yonge to cars forever, but in the meantime let's enjoy this brief respite and teach the kids and ourselves how to be better green Torontonians. The free fest runs from 11 am to 8 pm and boasts a truly eclectic musical lineup, from Grand Analog to the Samba Squad and the Philosopher Kings. toronto.ca/greentorontofestival.