Thursday, August 7

Events

Atchoo! – Rebel Clown Army Environmentalists and social activists meet for street theatre rehearsals. Thursdays 6:30 pm. Free. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E. paulox20032003@yahoo.ca.
Crime And Punishment In Old Town Toronto Walking tour. Thursdays 5-6 pm. $10. Flatiron Gooderham Bldg, Front and Church. Pre-register 416-487-9017.
Nicholas Di Genova Book launch and signing for Die Young: 005-Nicholas Di Genova. 6-8 pm. Free. Magic Pony, 694 Queen W. 416-861-1684.
Dufferin Grove Farmers’ Market Park-baked bread, local produce, organic fruit and veggies, fish, meats, baked treats, sauces and more. Thursdays 3-7 pm. Free. Dufferin Grove Park, Dufferin S of Bloor. dufferinpark.ca.
Facing Mars: Would You Survive The Journey? Visitors experience what it’s like to walk on Mars. Exhibit runs to Jan 4, 2009. 10 am-6 pm. $20, srs/yth $15, child $12. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000.
Fiddle Fire Trio Family theatre activities. 6 pm. Free. Barry Zukerman Amphitheatre, Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst. 416-392-3846, toronto.ca/parks.
Harbourfront Summer Camps Day camps for kids three to 17 in global hip-hop, junior architects, environmental science, basketball, art, sailing and much more. To Aug 29. $170-$695. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Pre-register 416-973-4093.
Hurdles In Hiv Vaccine Development AMREF Canada talk by HIV researcher Kelly MacDonald. 6:30 pm. Free. Timothy’s, 801 Bay. 416-961-6981, amrefcanada.org.
The Importance Of Being Banff Art exhibition celebrating the creative residences at the Banff Centre with Robert Archambeau, Joan Bruneau, Jeannie Mah, Friederike Rahn and others. To Sep 21. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
In Black Hole Exhibition of art by Amin Rehman. To Sep 21. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Dream in High Park presents an urban, hip-hop version of the Shakespeare comedy. To Aug 31. Pwyc (sugg $20), children free. Dream Stage, High Park. 416-367-1652.
Not Quite How I Remember It Exhibition of work by Canadian and international artists including Diane Borsato, Felix Gmelin and Lee Walton on forms of reenactment and reconstruction. To Sep 1. Free w/ admission. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.
Object Factory An exhibition of home decor by artists, industrial designers and manufacturers runs to Sep 7. Free w/ admission. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8080.
Open Mic Cafe Come celebrate peace and social justice. Thursdays 8:30 pm. Free. U of T Multi-faith Centre, 569 Spadina. 416-946-3120.
Shanghai 1860-1949 An exhibition of historical photographs runs to Oct 26. Free w/ admission. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8000.
Shanghai Kaleidoscope An exhibition examining Shanghai as a laboratory for 21st-century urban creation runs to Nov 2. Free w/ admission. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8000.
Martin Springett Meet the author/illustrator/musician of Jousting With Jesters: An ABC For The Younger Dragon. 2 pm. Free. Cliffcrest Library, 3017 Kingston. torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Summer Antiques Antiques and collectibles show and sale including free fishing tackle appraisals. To Aug 10. Free. Sherway Gardens, QEW and Hwy 427. 416-621-1070.
Tasty Thursdays International cuisine from local restaurants and a noon-hour concert with the Café Olé. 11 am-2 pm. Free (lunch $5 or less). Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. 416-338-0338, toronto.ca/special_events.
Twain Exhibition of work by Taiwanese and Canadian artists including Jeannie Thib and Andrea Vander Kooij, Chun-Dai Chen and Keng-Chen Wu. To Sep 21. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

Friday, August 8

Events

Blue Jays Baseball Toronto Blue Jays play Cleveland. Today 7:07 pm; tomorrow and Aug 10, 1:07 pm. $9-$63, $2 Tue. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1234, bluejays.com.
Island Airport Protest Demo with music, drumming, singing and some dancing. Fridays 5:30-7:30 pm. Free. Foot of Bathurst. communityair.org.
Lynn Johnston The author/cartoonist signs copies of her book For Better Or For Worse with an audience Q&A. 7 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
Ontario Blacksmith Design Showcase Hand-forged gates, railings, accessories, knives and more are on display to Aug 10. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. thedistillerydistrict.com.
Performance Artery Four Chambers presents a program of new, developing, improvised and remounted choreographies by local dance artists. Today and tomorrow 8 pm. $18, stu/srs $15. Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester. 416-323-1715.
Rom Friday Nights Cultural performances and gallery viewing. Fridays 4:30-9:30 pm. $10, stu/srs $8.50, child $7. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8000.
Soundwalk Canadian Assoc for Sound Ecology walk to listen to the environment perform. 7 pm. Centre Island clock tower, near ferry dock. soundtravels.ca.
Star Party Celebrate summer under the stars with telescope observing, music, storytelling and astronomy displays (weather permitting). 9-11 pm. Free. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000.
Youtube Meetup Gathering of YouTube fans with live video streaming, a DJ, outdoor activities, an open mic and more. Today 7-10 pm, tomorrow noon-6 pm. $20. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000.

Saturday, August 9

Benefits

Bears Of Toronto Barbecue (Fife House) Come out to the island for a barbecue and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Noon-5 pm. $15. Hanlan’s Point. 416-968-9849.
Bicycle Donation Drive And Open House (Community Bicycle Network) Donate your old/used bikes and parts to CBN and meet the staff. Noon-6 pm. Free. 761 Queen W. 416-504-2918.
Community Fair (Vincent Paul Family Homes) Yard sale, kids games, food and more. 9 am-2 pm. Free. Gower Park Place, 10 Gower. 416-288-8140.

Events

African Roots In Canada Ontario Genealogical Soc workshop on researching ancestors of African descent. 10 am-5 pm. $35, adv $30. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. 416-395-5623, torontofamilyhistory.org.
Arts At The Heart Weekend artisan market. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Brick Works Farmers’ Market Goods from local farmers and organic growers. Saturdays 8 am-1 pm. Free (free shuttle bus from Broadview subway). 550 Bayview. 416-596.1495.
Junction City Walking Tour Centennial walking tour of the Junction neighbourhood. Saturdays 1:30 pm. Free. Junction City Square, 2960 Dundas W. wtjhs.ca.
Open Screening Under The Stars Screening of films and videos brought by the public. 9 pm. Pwyc. Courtyard, 401 Richmond W. 401richmond.net.
Outdoor Erotic Photography All-genders workshop with Chris Ablett and Leanne Gillard. $150 sliding scale. Come as You Are, 701 Queen W. Pre-register 416-504-7934.
Queen West Market Art, fashion, antiques, artisans, a farmers’ market and more happens Saturdays and Sundays. 10 am-6 pm. Free. 1100 Queen W. queenwestmarket.com.
Romkids Weekend Family-friendly activities including 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 Kids explore ballet crafts and try on shoes at a drop-in session. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor W. 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.
Sneak Attack Folk Festival Daytime workshops from 11 am to 7 pm, concerts at 8 pm with Alexandra Rivera, Evalyn Parry, Jamieson Eakin and others. $10, workshops pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, sneakattackfestival.com.
Soundwalk Canadian Assoc for Sound Ecology walk to listen to the environment perform. 7 pm. Centre Island clock tower, near ferry dock. soundtravels.ca.
Waterfight Ontario’s largest waterfight. 2-3 pm. Free. Christie Pits, 750 Bloor W. funtoronto@gmail.com.
Weston Farmers’ Market Produce by local farmers/producers, gourmet pastries and more. Every Sat 7 am-2 pm. Free. Weston Go Station parking lot, John E of Weston. 416-244.3248.
Withrow Park Farmers’ Market Seedlings, farmers, kids activities and more, every Sat to Oct 25, 9 am-1 pm. Free. S of Danforth btwn Logan and Carlaw. withrowpark.ca.
Yoga Cruise Hatha yoga class, meditation and live music. Noon-5 pm. $50. 151 Queens Quay E. 416-539-0234.

Sunday, August 10

Events

Creative Science Sundays Interactive workshops on sound art, dinosaurs and more happen Sundays 11 am and 1:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000.
East Asian Heritage Day Entertainment and cuisine. 10 am-8 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-314-9900.
Early African-Canadian Women Walking Tour Walking tour with stories of some of the earliest black settlers. 1-3 pm. Free. Mackenzie House, 82 Bond. 416-392.6915.
Karuna-Glbt Buddhist Group Meditation and discussion. Sundays 11 am-12:30 pm. Free. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E. 416-925-9872 ext 2271.
Liberty Village Farmers’ Market Produce from local farmers, plants, baked goods, meat and more. 9:30 am-1 pm. Free. Parking lot, Liberty and Atlantic. my-market.ca.
Nature’s Beauty Japanese Garden Club flower show with bonsai and ikebana demonstrations. Noon-4:30 pm. $5, children free. Momji Senior Centre, 3555 Kingston. 416-425-3161.
Pedestrian Sunday – Mirvish Celebrate the car-free village with arts-related activities. Noon-9 pm. Free. Mirvish Village, Markham S of Bloor. 416-929-4900, pskensington.ca.
Summer Poetry And Prose Videos of readings and interviews with independent poets and writers, Sundays to Sep noon-6 pm. Free. Studio I, 224 Queen E. 416-203-6909.
Sunday Market An outdoor and indoor antique market runs Sundays dawn to 5 pm. Free. St Lawrence Market, 92 Front E. 416-410-1310.
Sunday Scene Tour the current exhibitions. 2 pm. Free. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.
Yorkville ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Yorkville Library. 416-586-5799.

Monday, August 11

Events

Ago Art Camp Two-week sessions for kids six to 13 with painting, drawing, printmaking, multimedia, sculpting and digital art run to Aug 22, 9 am-4 pm. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. Pre-register 416-979-6648.
Film Camp For Teens Teens learn to write, direct, act in, film and edit their own film at a week-long day camp. 10 am-6 pm. $400. Centre for the Arts, 263 Adelaide W. Pre-register 647-436-2787.
The Ghosts Of The University Of Toronto Walking tour. Mondays 10-11:15 pm. $10. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Pk. Pre-register 416-487-9017.
Keyboarding For Kids Learning Disabilities Assoc week-long day camp for kids eight to 13. 9:30 am-noon. $175. 121 Willowdale. Pre-register 416-229-1680.
milf mondays NOW weed writer Matt Mernagh hosts a strain discussion and sampling session utilizing vaporization technology. 4:20 pm. $24. Vapor Central, 667 Yonge. 416-923-3556.
Music From Scratch CONTACT workshop for youth 17 to 25. To Aug 16. St George the Martyr Church, 197 John. Pre-register 416-598-3444 ext 243.
U Of T Historical Walking Tours Guided tours of the St George Campus take place Mon to Fri 10:30 am, 1 and 2:30 pm through Aug. Free. Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King’s College Circle. 416-978-5000.
Wabash Farmers’ Market Park-baked bread, local producers, organic fruit and veggies, fish, meats, baked treats, sauces and more. 3-7 pm. Free. Sorauren Park, Sorauren S of Dundas. soraurenpark.com.

Tuesday, August 12

Events

City Cinema/Romantic Reels Outdoor screening of Titanic. 9-11 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. www.ydsquare.ca.
Danforth East Farmers’ Market Fruits, vegetables, beef, organic eggs, demos and more from local farmers every Tue 3-7 pm. Free. East Lynn Park, Danforth W of Woodbine. danforthwoodbinera@gmail.com.
Dusk Dances Outdoor performances of works by choreographers Karen Kaeja, Louis-Martin Charest, Santee Smith and Sashar Zarif. To Aug 17, 7 pm. Pwyc. Withrow Park, S of Danforth btwn Logan and Carlaw. duskdances.ca.
Free Flicks Outdoor screening of a film voted for by viewers. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Robin Muller Meet the author/illustrator of the Magic Paintbrush and The Angel Tree. 2 pm. Free. Agincourt Library, 155 Bonis. torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Trinity-Bellwoods Farmers’ Market Organic fruits and vegetables, local farmers, bread, plants and more. 3-7 pm. Free. Trinity-Bellwoods Park N, Dundas and Crawford.

Wednesday, August 13

Events

Along The Front ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Front and Jarvis. 416-586-5799.
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor farmers’ market and noon-hour concert with Tannis Slimmon. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. 416-338-0338, toronto.ca/special_events.
Popular Primates: A Time-Travel Through National Geographic Lecture by Marianne Sommer with an introduction by broadcaster Erika Ritter. 6 pm. $20, adv $15. OISE, 252 Bloor W. oise.utoronto.ca.
Toronto Music Garden Tours Guided walking tours of the garden happen Wednesdays 11 am, Thursdays 5:30 pm through Sep 11. Free. 475 Queens Quay W. 416-338-0338.

Thursday, August 14

Events

Make Your Organ Dance Marty Smyth, Andrea Wappel and others perform at this everything organ event. 8:30 pm. $10. Tranzac, 292 Brunswick. 416-923-8137, martysmyth.ca.
Tasty Thursdays International cuisine from local restaurants and a noon-hour concert with Toronto Blues Soc New Talent Search. 11 am-2 pm. Free (lunch $5 or less). Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. 416-338-0338, toronto.ca/special_events.

Friday, August 15

Events

Argonauts Football Toronto Argonauts play Montreal. 7:30 pm. $20-$75. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-2746, argonauts.ca.
Canadian National Exhibition The Ex features escape artists Ridgeway & Johnson, aerial acrobatics, an equestrian show, performances, the midway, food building, the air show and much more. To Sep 1. $14, stu/srs/child $10. Exhibition Place. 416-393-6300, theex.com.
Disney Music Block Party Tour Performances by musical guests and an interactive area. Today, tomorrow and Aug 17, 3 pm. $36. Downsview Park, 75 Carl Hall. pdp.ca.
Fake Prom 2008: Out Of This World Dress-up dance party that mimics the look and feel of a high-school prom. 9 pm. $15. Palais Royale, 1601 Lakeshore W. fakeprom.com.
Movies Under The Stars Outdoor screening of Shrek The Third. 9 pm. Free. Downsview Park, Sheppard and Keele. 416.952.2222, pdp.ca.
Ruth Ohi Meet the author/illustrator of Me And My Brother and A Trip With Grandma. 2 pm. Free. Bendale Library, 1515 Danforth Rd. torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Philippines Heritage Days Traditional music, dance and cuisine. Today, tomorrow and Aug 17, 10 am-8 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-314-9900.

Saturday, August 16

Benefits

An Evening At The Chefs’ Table Under The Stars (Children’s Emergency Fund) Join chef Michael Smith and 20 other celebrity hosts of the Food Network for dinner. 6 pm. $120-$175. Distillery District, 55 Mill. thecef.org.

Events

Eco Savvy Festival Celebrate the eco-practices of local community groups and businesses with a talk on worms and more. 11 am-9 pm. Free. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge. enlightenedevents.ca.
Jazz And Wine At The Market Spicy Groove Jazz Element, Tammy Snow and Carl Young perform at this tasting. Noon-3 pm. $35. St Lawrence Wine Market, 94 Front E. 416-364-1811.
michezo! International festival of African games and culture with performances by Sirocco Mboloko and others plus drumming, theatre, dance and more. 10 am-7 pm. Free. Hanlan’s Point, Toronto Islands. michezofestival.com.
Toronto Poetry Slam Spoken word competition with Cassie Poe and Phoenix. 8 pm. $5. Underground @ The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen West. torontopoetryslam.com.

Sunday, August 17

Events

Guild Alive Arts celebration with music by Dukes of Harmony, storytelling, a sculpture exhibit and an arts and craft sale. 10 am-5 pm. Free. Guild Inn, 201 Guildwood Pkwy. 416-698-7322.
High Park Volunteer Stewards Help with Himalayan balsam removal. 10:30 am. Free. In front of Grenadier Cafe, High Park. highpark.org.
Ps Kensington – Fifth Anniversary Of The Blackout Edition Kensington Market marks the fifth anniversary of the blackout with all-acoustic music, kid-powered fun and community meals. 1-10 pm. Free. Augusta S of College. 416-929-4900, pskensington.ca.
Rom And Its Neighbours ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-5799.
samba on dundas Street festival with music by Samba Squad, Brazilian dance company Dance Migration, capoeira, dance lessons and more. 1 to 5 pm. Free. Dundas btwn Gladstone and Sheridan. dundaswestbia.ca.
Sunday Scenes Tour the current exhibitions with video-maker Jennifer Matotek. 2 pm. Free w/ admission. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.

Monday, August 18

Events

Engage, Educate, Empower Mixed Company Theatre beginners workshop on drama as a tool for social change. To Aug 21, 10 am-5 pm. 416-515-8080, mixedtheatrecompany.com.
Keyboarding For Kids Learning Disabilities Assoc week-long day camp for kids eight to 13. 9:30 am-noon. $175. 121 Willowdale. Pre-register 416-229-1680.

Tuesday, August 19

Events

Blue Jays Baseball Toronto Blue Jays play New York Yankees. Today, tomorrow and Aug 21, 7:07 pm. $9-$63, $2 Tue. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416.341.1234, bluejays.com.
City Cinema/Romantic Reels Outdoor screening of The Notebook. 9-11 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Enchanted High Park Fairy Walk Family nature walk. 1-3 pm. $2. High Park Nature Centre, 430 Parkside. highpark.org.

Wednesday, August 20

Events

Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor farmers’ market and noon-hour concert with Carey West. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. 416-338-0338, toronto.ca/special_events.
Historic Toronto ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. 260 Adelaide E. 416-586.5799.

Thursday, August 21

Events

Romeo And Juliet Ballet Jörgen presents the full-length ballet plus a children’s performance of The Emperor’s New Clothes. To Aug 23 at various times. Free. Barry Zuckerman Amphitheatre, Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst. 416-392-3846, toronto.ca/parks.

Friday, August 22

Events

Blue Jays Baseball Toronto Blue Jays play Boston. Today 7:07 pm; tomorrow and Aug 24, 1:07 pm. $9-$63, $2 Tue. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1234, bluejays.com.
Movies Under The Stars Outdoor screening of Surf’s Up. 9 pm. Free. Downsview Park, Sheppard and Keele. 416-952-2222, pdp.ca.

Saturday, August 23

Events

Breakdance Championship Breakdance crews from across Canada compete for a spot at the finals in Germany in Oct. 1-5 pm. $25. MacMillan Theatre, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-840-4934, battleoftheyear.de/event.
Children’s Food Cooking demo with Lesley Stoyan of the Daily Apple. 10:30 am-noon. $25. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. Pre-register evergreen.ca.
Farm To Fork Festival Celebration of local food with chefs, artists and performances by Clay and Paper Theatre. 10 am-2 pm. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. evergreen.ca.
Muslim Days Entertainment and cuisine. Today 10-8 pm, tomorrow 10 am-8 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-314-9900.
Parkdale Festival Arts festival with music, exhibitions, crafts, kids activities and more. Noon-6 pm. Free. Parkdale Town Square, Queen and Cowan. parkdaleliberty.com.
Toronto Fc Soccer Toronto FC play New England. 7:30 pm. $21-$85. BMO Field, Exhibition Place. web.mlsnet.com.
Uncover The Secrets Of The Art Of Bonsai Bonsai exhibition plus growing tips and demos. Today 10 am-6 pm, tomorrow 11 am-5 pm. Free. Sherway Gardens, QEW and hwy 427. 416-621-1070.

Sunday, August 24

Events

Cabbagetown ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Parliament and Spruce. 416-586-5799.
High Park Volunteer Stewards Help prepare planting areas in the park. 10:30 am. Free. In front of Grenadier Cafe, High Park. highpark.org.
Sunday Scenes Tour the current exhibitions with art history student Molly Sigalet and Power Plant intern Andrea Raymond. 2 pm. Free w/ admission. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.
Writing Outside The Margins Queer literature on the street at this interactive day-long celebration including readings, panel discussions, booksellers’ fair, poetry slam and more with authors including Zoe Whittall, Nina Arsenault, Daniel MacIvor and Anana Mahadevan. 11 am-7 pm. Free. Church btwn Alexander and Gloucester. writingoutsidethemargins.ca.

Monday, August 25

Events

Keyboarding For Kids Learning Disabilities Assoc week-long day camp for kids eight to 13. 9:30 am-noon. $175. 121 Willowdale. Pre-register 416-229-1680.
Yiddish Arts Camp Kids six to 12 experience art, dance, music and Yiddish culture at a week-long day camp. 9 am-4 pm. $350. Koffler Centre School of the Arts, 4588 Bathurst. Pre-register 416-636-1880 ext 269.

Tuesday, August 26

Events

City Cinema/Romantic Reels Outdoor screening of Casablanca. 9-11 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Savannah Celebration Family nature walk. 1-3 pm. $2. High Park Nature Centre, 430 Parkside. highpark.org.

Wednesday, August 27

Events

The Annex ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Avenue and Lowther. 416-586-5799.
Cartooning With Andy B Workshop for kids 12 and up with cartoonist/illustrator Andy Belanger of Raising Hell. 2 pm. Free. Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence E. Pre-register 416-395-5710.
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor farmers’ market and noon-hour concert with Lindsay Ferguson. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. 416-338-0338, toronto.ca/special_events.

Thursday, August 28

Events

Dan Adler: Hanne Darboven And Cultural History Art historian Dan Adler discusses the work of German conceptual artist Darboven. 7 pm. $6. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.
Mamaya Festival African popular music and dance festival with performances by Cheka Katenen Dioubate and Barou Dumdumba, the Snow Griots and others. 7-11 pm. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. 416-703-3451, thedistillerydistrict.com.
Tasty Thursdays International cuisine from local restaurants and a noon-hour concert with Chris Bottomley’s Brainfudge. 11 am-2 pm. Free (lunch $5 or less). Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. 416-338-0338, toronto.ca/special_events.

Friday, August 29

Benefits

A Streetcar Named Desire (Make It Right) Benefit performance of the Tennessee Williams classic by Annex Summer Repertory. 8 pm. $15-$35. Walmer Centre Theatre, 188 Lowther. 905-450-2164.

Events

Artisans At The Distillery Show and sale of painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, stained glass and more. To Sep 1. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. artisansatthedistillery.com.
Critical Mass Group ride celebrating cycling and asserting cyclists’ right to the road. 6 pm. Free. Bloor and Spadina. critical-mass.info.
Movies Under The Stars Outdoor screening of Horton Hears A Who. 9 pm. Free. Downsview Park, Sheppard and Keele. 416-952-2222, pdp.ca.

Saturday, August 30

Events

Glen Stewart Ravine And Beach Toronto Field Naturalists nature walk. 10 am. Free. Park entrance, Beech N of Kingston. 416-593-2656.
Soundwalk Canadian Assoc for Sound Ecology walk to listen to the environment perform. 1 pm. Centre Island clock tower, near ferry dock. soundtravels.ca.
Vegetarian Food Cooking demo. 10:30 am-noon. $25. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. Pre-register evergreen.ca.

Sunday, August 31

Events

Air Show Lunch Cruise Enjoy lunch aboard the Mariposa Belle and watch the Air Show over the lake. Noon. $25. Mariposa Cruises, foot of Bay. 416-203-0178.
Ps Kensington: Community Air Show Fly messages of peace, blow bubbles and dance in the car-free streets of the market. 1-10 pm. Free. Augusta S of College. 416.929.4900, pskensington.ca.
Sunday Scenes Tour the current exhibitions with writer/independent curator Gabrielle Moser. 2 pm. Free w/ admission. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.

Monday, September 1

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. 11 am. Free (incl free admission to CNE). theex.com.