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Hundreds of events through Labour Day

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FESTIVALS Everything from North By Northeast to Pride to SummerWorks

FESTIVALS August update

CLUB & CONCERT PICKS Queen Latifah rules; Last Poets hit Harbourfront

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CONCERT CALENDAR August update

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MUSIC PICKS AUGUST August update

MOVIE PICKS Spielberg explodes with War Of The Worlds

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DANCE PICKS Indie artists strut their stuff

COMEDY PICKS trey anthony's back for more

POLITICAL PICKS T.O. prepares for Pride

VISUAL ARTS PICKS Huge colour field exhibit and French AWP collective hit town

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LISTINGS Fairs, exhibits, concerts and more in cottage country

THEATRE What's on at Stratford, Shaw and more

CONCERTS Hillside's hot ticket

RESTAURANTS Dining tips

RESTAURANTS AUGUST August update

Hot Summer Food

ESSENTIAL EATERIES Toronto's best summer spots, by genre

FEATURE Freshwood Grill smokes up

the waterwalker film festival (Robert Hunter Scholarship for Environmental Studies at U of T) Films on canoeing and kayaking from around the world. 7 pm. $12-$14. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. 416-516-2330.

the burglary Anthony C Winkler's Jamaican comedy, starring Paul Anthony, Kim Roberts and Kevin Sinclair, runs to Aug 7. $45-$55. St Lawrence Centre, 27 Front E. 416-366-7723.

collective independence party Interactive fashion show and music with Run with the Kittens and others. 8 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-537-9819.

contemporary expressions of caribbean, latin and african culture Exhibition of paintings and drawings by three Trinidadian artists. To Sep 2. Spence Gallery, 592 Markham. 416-795-2787.

corteo Cirque du Soleil mounts its new show. To Sep 11. $46-$95. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 1-800-678-5440, www.cirquedusoleil.com.

the design game Live tapings of HGTV's new design game show happen Fridays, Saturdays and Tuesdays through Aug. Free. Alliance Atlantis Studios, 65 Heward. 416-406-7385.

estate of andr� kert�sz, 1920s-1980s Photography exhibition. To Aug 27. Steven Bulger Gallery, 1026 Queen W. 416-504-0575.

farmers markets Ontario-grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods and more. East York Civic Centre, Etobicoke Civic Centre, Mel Lastman Square, Nathan Phillips Square, Scarborough Civic Centre and Lawrence & Weston. Details www.city.toronto.on.ca.

fassett! Exhibition of patchwork quilts by Kaffe Fassett. To Oct 16. Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre. 416-599-5321.

favourites: your choices from our collection Exhibition of paintings and sculptures from the gallery's permanent collection. To Jan, 2006. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. www.ago.net.

fool for love Soulpepper presents the Sam Shepard play, directed by Ted Dykstra. To Oct 1. $25-$51.50. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

isaacs seen: two on the scene Exhibition of photographs by Michel Lambeth and Tess Taconis. To Sep 25. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6660, www.ago.net.

just my imagination Art by Stephen Andrews, Sheila Butler, Ed Pien, John Scott and others. To Aug 21. Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, 952 Queen W. 416-395-7430.

glenN ligon An exhibition of the American artist's work runs to Sep 5. $4, stu/srs $2. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.

the merchant of venice Shakespeare in the Rough mounts the tragic comedy featuring Pip Dwyer and Sarah Moyle. To Sep 5. Pwyc. Withrow Park, S of Danforth btwn Pape and Chester. 647-438-6742.

the merry wives of windsor The DareDen Theatre production, directed by Jeannette Lambermont, runs to Aug 14. $12-$29. St Andrew's United Church, 117 Bloor E. 416-504-7529.

much ado about nothing CanStage Dream in High Park presents the Shakespeare comedy starring Tara Rosling and Juan Chioran. To Sep 4, 8 pm. Pwyc. Dream Stage, High Park. 416-367-8243, www.canstage.com.

music garden tours Guided tours happen Thursdays 5:30 pm, Wednesdays 11 am. Free. Queens Quay and Spadina. www.harbourfrontcentre.com.

olympia Soulpepper presents the Ferenc Moln�r play directed by Albert Schultz. To Sep 29. $25-$51.50. Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

present tense Exhibition by cartoonist Seth and installation artist Jennifer Steinkamp. To Oct 16. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6660, www.ago.net.

the shape of colour Art exhibition featuring works by Clyfford Still, Mark Rothko and others. To Aug 7. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6660, www.ago.net.

summer antiques sale Country furniture, silver, glass, art, estate jewellery and more. To Aug 7 during mall hours. Free. Sherway Gardens, Queensway and Hwy 427. 416-621-1070.

the tempest & electra Canopy Theatre Co mounts outdoor productions of the Shakespeare and Sophocles plays. To Aug 6, Tue to Sat 8 pm. $8-$10, Tue pwyc. Philosopher's Walk, Bloor and Avenue. 416-978-8849.

the wild duck Soulpepper presents the Henrik Ibsen play, featuring Derek Boyes and Maggie Huculak. To Sep 3. $25-$51.50. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

blue jays baseball Toronto Blue Jays play the New York Yankees. 7:07 pm. $9-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1000, www.torontobluejays.com.

inline skating Skate the city streets at night. 10 pm. Free. NE corner Yonge and Bloor. www.geocities.com/cityblading/nightskating.html.

1001 friday nights of storytelling Folk tales, legends and stories from around the world. 8 pm. $4. Innis College, 2 Sussex. www.storytellingtoronto.org.

youth against hate Conference featuring seminars, workshops and panels with anti-fascist/anti-racism activists. Details http://ontario.indymedia.ca/twiki/pub/Ontario/doc/2005.

youth outreach praise concert Soloists, choirs and dancers from around the world. 7 pm. Free. Nathan Philips Square, Queen and Bay. 416-535-4299.

C community fair and yard sale (Gower Park Place) Sale and kids' activities. 9 am-2 pm. Free. 10 Gower. 416-288-8140.

culture jam 2005 (Sen Ntiu Baa) Entertainment and dancing support a youth program for African-Canadian children. 4 pm. $5 min donation. North Woods Community Centre, 15 Clubhouse. 416-297-7133.

bay boat tour Cruise the waterfront aboard the Oriole. 9:45 am-noon. $15-$20. Queens Quay Terminal, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-598-2277.

blue jays baseball Toronto Blue Jays play the New York Yankees. 4:07 pm. $9-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1000, www.torontobluejays.com.

fake prom 2005: a red carpet affair Dress-up dance party that mimics the look and feel of a high school graduation formal. 10 pm. $5. Dress code (bring your own tiara). Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. www.fakeprom.com.

hiroshima day Commemoration of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki with peace activities (noon) and live art by Tomolennon and KAY (8 pm). Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. 416-463-9163.

miigwech! Ojibway Maanjidowin celebration with lacrosse, a sunrise ceremony, fashions, entertainment and more. 6:30 pm. JC Saddington, 53 Lake. 905-828-8411, www.heritagemississauga.com.

natural health showcase Displays, yoga classes, aromatherapy workshops and more. Today and tomorrow. 11 am-5 pm. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. www.thedistillerydistrict.com.

toolworks Community Bicycle Network provides the tools and expertise to help you fix your bike. Saturdays 1-3 pm. $5/hr. 761 Queen W. www.communitybicyclenetwork.org.

toronto youth games Youth 13 to 16 from across the city compete in track & field, wheelchair basketball, volleyball and a swim relay. Today and tomorrow. Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Pk. 416-392-1431.

yonge-dundas square artisans market Clothing, sculpture, jewellery, visual art and more. Weekends to Sep 18. Free. www.ydsquare.ca.

getinline.ca (people living with developmental disabilities) Inline skate along the waterfront. 8 am. Details 416-925-5141 ext 391. www.getinline.ca.

birds of prey Live demo, slide show and hands-on presentation. 11 am, 1 & 3 pm. Free w/admission. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-8000.

blue jays baseball Toronto Blue Jays play the New York Yankees. 1:07 pm. $9-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1000, www.torontobluejays.com.

brazilfest Food, dance and music with Bloco Baquetas, Quasi Poema and others. 2-9 pm. Free. Centre Island. www.itabrasentertainment.ca.

C brilliant culinary celebration Food games, nutrition activities, storytelling and more. Noon-4 pm. Free. High Park Children's Garden. 416-392-1329.

cuban pavilion Entertainment, food and drink from Guardalavaca. Noon-6 pm. $4, srs/child $2. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lakeshore W. www.sunnysidesundays.com.

hot summer salsa cruise Salsa lessons, a dance contest and more aboard the River Gambler. 5-10 pm. $25 adv. Pier 27, Queens Quay and Yonge. 416-603-8884.

laneway bike tour Ride to explore laneways in Corktown, Cabbagetown and Regent Park. 11 am. Free. Distillery District gates, 55 Mill. www.graemeparry.com/laneways/laneways.html.

romwalk Guided walk of the museum neighbourhood. 2 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen's Pk. 416-586-5513, www.rom.on.ca.

submission fighting TAP Toronto meets for submission-style grappling/sparring/training. Sundays 1:30-4:30 pm. Pwyc ($2 sugg). John Innes Rec Centre, 150 Sherbourne. www.geocities.com/taptoronto.

blue jays baseball Toronto Blue Jays play Detroit. 7:07 pm. $9-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1000, www.torontobluejays.com.

movies under the stars Outdoor screening of Ice Age. Dusk. Free. High Park S of Bloor entrance. www.thegrenadiergroup.com/movies.

toastmasters Learn effective techniques for public speaking. 6 pm. Free. Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor W. 416-244-4452.

u of t historical walking tours Tour the St George campus Mon-Fri 10:30 am, 1 and 2:30 pm. Free. Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King's College Circle. 416-978-5000.

aboriginal career fair Meet with recruiters and explore career and educational opportunities. 10 am-3 pm. Free. Native Canadian Centre, 16 Spadina Rd. 416-952-0623.

art bar poetry Allan Briesmaster and Diane Mascherin. 8 pm. Free. Victory Cafe, 581 Markham. www.artbar.org.

blue jays baseball Toronto Blue Jays play Detroit. 7:07 pm. $9-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1000, www.torontobluejays.com.

buddhism: a philosophy for living Seminar. 7 pm. Free. Runnymede Library, 2178 Bloor W. 416-654-3211.

city cinema Outdoor screening of Grease. 8:30-11 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. www.ydsquare.ca.

don valley brickworks Tour the Brickworks and learn about plans to restore the site's historic buildings. 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. 550 Bayview. Reserve 416-596-1495 ext 263.

folk dancing in the park Led by the Ontario Folk Dance Assoc. 7:30-10 pm. Free. Winston Churchill Park, St Clair W of Spadina. http://snipurl.com/folkdance.

plant identification workshop Learn to identify your plants with gardener Andrew Roy. 6-8 pm. $5. North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton W. 416-781-7663.

quilombo do queimada Capoeira workshop. 10 am. $120. Dovercourt Ballroom, 805 Dovercourt. www.qdoq.ca/Batizado.

toronto island canoe tour Guided tour in a 12-person voyageur canoe. 5-8 pm. $25. Harbourfront Nautical Centre, 283 Queens Quay W. 416-598-2277.

introduction to revolution (Canadian Council of Equity, Peace and Development) Hiphop, live art and discussion on global injustices. 8 pm. $3. Apothecary, 340 Adelaide W. introtorev@yahoo.com.

aids volunteering Info session. 6-8 pm. Free. AIDS Comm of Toronto, 399 Church. 416-340-8484 ext 224.

blue jays baseball Toronto Blue Jays play Detroit. 7:07 pm. $9-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1000, www.torontobluejays.com.

continuity and change in oriental fabrics Lecture on Mongolian felts and Ethiopian card-woven hangings. 6:30 pm. $8, stu pwyc. Textile Museum, 55 Centre. Register 416-599-5321 ext 2221.

free flicks Outdoor screening of The Bourne Identity. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

open mic night Poetry and song by young artists 12 to 18. 6-8:30 pm. Free. Maria A Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton W. 416-656-9994.

romwalk Guided walk of Rosedale. 6 pm. Free. Castle Frank subway. 416-586-5513, www.rom.on.ca.

blue jays baseball Toronto Blue Jays play Detroit. 12:37 pm. $9-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1000, www.torontobluejays.com.

music garden tours Guided tours happen Thursdays 5:30 pm, Wednesdays 11 am. Free. Queens Quay and Spadina. www.harbourfrontcentre.com.

argonauts football Toronto Argonauts play Montreal. 7 pm. $15-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-2700.

hamlet Soulpepper presents the Shakespeare tragedy, featuring Oliver Becker and Nancy Palk. To Oct 1. $25-$51.50. Premiere Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

inline skating Skate the city streets at night. 10 pm. Free. NE corner Yonge and Bloor. www.geocities.com/cityblading/nightskating.html.

1001 friday nights of storytelling Folk tales, legends and stories from around the world. 8 pm. $4. Innis College, 2 Sussex. www.storytellingtoronto.org.

muslimfest Muslim artists, musicians, filmmakers, puppeteers and comedians from around the world. 11 am-11 pm. $10-$20. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts, Mississauga. www.muslimfest.com.

quilombo do queimada Capoeira workshop and Batizado. 10 am. $120. Dovercourt Ballroom, 805 Dovercourt. www.qdoq.ca/Batizado.

silk and gold: the finest weaving in the world Gallery talk by curator Max Allen. 6:30 pm. $8, stu pwyc. Textile Museum, 55 Centre. 416-599-5321.

C toronto police games Bicycle race, obstacle courses, police dogs, entertainment and more. 7 pm. $12. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-870-8000.

when steelpan talks Hands-on demo of the steelpan with musician Panman Pat. 2-4 pm. Free. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch W. 416-395-5980.

C azores day Portuguese music, food and culture. Time tba. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-314-9900, www.ontarioplace.com.

C blackout star party Astronomy displays and telescope observing. From dusk. Free. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-3127.

historic garden tour Tour restored Victorian gardens. Sundays and Wednesdays 1:30 and 3 pm. Free w/ admission. Spadina House, 285 Spadina Rd. 416-392-6910.

lower don bike tour Leisurely cycle and exploration of the Lower Don River. 1-3:30 pm. $15. Don bike path, Lakeshore and Don Rdwy. 416-598-2277.

lynx soccer Toronto Lynx play Rochester. 6 pm. $5-$15. Centennial Stadium, Renforth and Rathburn. 416-251-4625 ext 31, www.lynxsoccer.com.

monkey toast, the improvised talk show Comedy by Lisa Merchant, Janet Van De Graaff, Doug Morency and others. 8 pm. Pwyc. Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen W. www.thedrakehotel.ca.

nature's beauty Japanese gardens, bonsai, ikebana demos, a white elephant sale, tea room and more. Noon-5 pm. $5. Momiji Senior Centre, 3555 Kingston. 416-621-8176.

pedestrian sundays Kensington Market goes car-free with acoustic music, a community debate on conservation and more. Noon-6 pm (to 10 pm on north Augusta). Free. Augusta, Baldwin and Kensington. 416-531-5409.

perpetual motion roadshow Spoken word with Wendy-O-Matic, Mariko Tamaki and Megan Butcher. 8 pm. Pwyc. Holy Joes, 651 Queen W. 416-504-0744.

philippine pavilion Entertainment, food and drink. Noon-6 pm. $4, srs/child $2. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lakeshore W. www.sunnysidesundays.com.

romwalk Guided walk of buildings in the City Halls area. 2 pm. Free. New City Hall, Queen and Bay. 416-586-5513, www.rom.on.ca.

submission fighting TAP Toronto meets for submission-style grappling/sparring/training. Sundays 1:30-4:30 pm. Pwyc ($2 sugg). John Innes Rec Centre, 150 Sherbourne. www.geocities.com/taptoronto.

shakespeare camp Kids and teens nine to 16 learn what it takes to put on a Shakespeare play. To Aug 19. $200. Artist's Play Studio, 290 Carlaw. 647-438-6742.

movies under the stars Outdoor screening of Guess Who. Dusk. Free. High Park S of Bloor entrance. www.thegrenadiergroup.com/movies.

u of t historical walking tours Tour the St George campus Mon-Fri 10:30 am, 1 and 2:30 pm. Free. Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King's College Circle. 416-978-5000.

youth camera action Video production camp for youth. To Aug 19 and Aug 22-26. Details and registration www.planetinfocus.org/events/youth_camera_action.shtml.

art bar poetry Jennifer LoveGrove and John Donlan. 8 pm. Free. Victory Cafe, 581 Markham. www.artbar.org.

city cinema Outdoor screening of Little Shop Of Horrors. 8:30-11 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. www.ydsquare.ca.

folk dancing in the park Led by Ontario Folk Dance Assoc. 7:30-10 pm. Free. Winston Churchill Park, St Clair W of Spadina. http://snipurl.com/folkdance.

no budget video making Three-hour workshop. $30. Trinity Square Video, 401 Richmond W. Register www.trinitysquarevideo.com.

introduction to revolution (Canadian Council of Equity, Peace and Development) Hiphop, live art and discussion on global injustices. 8 pm. $3. Apothecary, 340 Adelaide W. introtorev@yahoo.com.

green drinks in toronto Meet others interested in environmental issues. 5:45 pm. No cover. Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur. 416-964-2441.

romwalk Guided walk of Cabbagetown. 6 pm. Free. Parliament and Spruce. 416-586-5513, www.rom.on.ca.

spadina quay wetland Help maintain a wetland in the heart of Harbourfront. 6-8:30 pm. Free. Foot of Spadina. 416-598-2277, www.torontobay.net.

music garden tours Guided tours happen Thursdays 5:30 pm, Wednesdays 11 am. Free. Queens Quay and Spadina. www.harbourfrontcentre.com.

C canadian national exhibition Rising Star youth talent competition, the horse show, midway, entertainment and much more. To Sep 5, 10 am-midnight. $12, stu/srs $8. Exhibition Place. 416-263-3800.

inline skating Skate the city streets at night. 10 pm. Free. NE corner Yonge and Bloor. www.geocities.com/cityblading/nightskating.html.

1001 friday nights of storytelling Folk tales, legends and stories from around the world. 8 pm. $4. Innis College, 2 Sussex. www.storytellingtoronto.org.

safe & sound (Interval House) Music by all-queer band Scandalnavia, Cougar Party, Galaxy and others plus dancing. 9 pm. $6-$10 sliding scale. Sneaky Dee's, 431 College. 416-203-7926.

from page to screen Workshop on turning a short story or play into a video. $60. Trinity Square Video, 401 Richmond W. Register www.trinitysquarevideo.com.

mabuhay philippines summer festival Music, dance, food and more. 11 am-11 pm. $10, children free. Convention Centre, 255 Front W. www.pidctoronto.com.

yonge-dundas square artisans market Clothing, sculpture, jewellery, visual art and more. Weekends to Sep 18. Free. www.ydsquare.ca.

church street fetish fair Celebrating the cities fetish, fantasy and leather scene. 11 am-10 pm. Free. Church from Gloucester to Alexander. www.churchstreetfetishfair.com.

laneway bike tour Ride to explore laneways in Corktown, Cabbagetown and Regent Park. 11 am. Free. Distillery District gates, 55 Mill. www.gramemparry.com/laneways/laneways.html.

lynx soccer Toronto Lynx play Puerto Rico. 6 pm. $5-$15. Centennial Stadium, Renforth and Rathburn. 416-251-4625 ext 31, www.lynxsoccer.com.

portuguese pavilion Entertainment, food and drink. Noon-6 pm. $4, srs/child $2. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lakeshore W. www.sunnysidesundays.com.

romwalk Guided walk of downtown churches. 2 pm. Free. Church and King. 416-586-5513, www.rom.on.ca.

submission fighting TAP Toronto meets for submission-style grappling/sparring/training. Sundays 1:30-4:30 pm. Pwyc ($2 sugg). John Innes Rec Centre, 150 Sherbourne. www.geocities.com/taptoronto.

movies under the stars Outdoor screening of Scooby Doo. Dusk. Free. High Park S of Bloor entrance. www.thegrenadiergroup.com/movies.

u of t historical walking tours Tour the St George campus Mon-Fri 10:30 am, 1 and 2:30 pm. Free. Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King's College Circle. 416-978-5000.

ballet by the water The National Ballet performs dances from its upcoming season. Today, tomorrow and Aug 25, 8 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

canoeing for beginners Hands-on basic skills workshop. 5-8 pm. Free. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lakeshore W. 416-598-2277.

city cinema Outdoor screening of Rangeela. 8:30-11 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. www.ydsquare.ca.

eleanor of aquitaine: mother of the pride Catherine Muschamp's play, starring Chapelle Jaffe, opens today and runs to Sep 10. 8 pm. $23-$26, Mon pwyc. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110.

folk dancing in the park Led by the Ontario Folk Dance Assoc. 7:30-10 pm. Free. Winston Churchill Park, St Clair W of Spadina. http://snipurl.com/folkdance.

introduction to revolution (Canadian Council of Equity, Peace and Development) Hiphop, live art and discussion on global injustices. 8 pm. $3. Apothecary, 340 Adelaide W. introtorev@yahoo.com.

romwalk Guided walk through Parkdale. 6 pm. Free. Parkdale Library, 1303 Queen W. 416-586-5513, www.rom.on.ca.

argonauts football Toronto Argonauts play Calgary. 7:30 pm. $15-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-2700.

music garden tours Guided tours happen Thursdays 5:30 pm, Wednesdays 11 am. Free. Queens Quay and Spadina. www.harbourfrontcentre.com.

blue jays baseball Toronto Blue Jays play Cleveland. 7:07 pm. $9-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1000, www.torontobluejays.com.

comic book expo Pop culture show with comics, sci fi, horror and more. Today 4-10 pm; tomorrow 10 am-7 pm; Aug 28, 11 am-6 pm. $20, children free. Convention Centre, 255 Front W. www.canadiannationalexpo.com.

critical mass ride Cycle to celebrate and promote alternative transportation. 6 pm. Spadina and Bloor.

inline skating Skate the city streets at night. 10 pm. Free. NE corner Yonge and Bloor. www.geocities.com/cityblading/nightskating.html.

1001 friday nights of storytellings Folk tales, legends and stories from around the world. 8 pm. $4. Innis College, 2 Sussex. www.storytellingtoronto.org.

C art in the park Visual art and live entertainment. 10 am-7 pm. Free. Little Avenue Memorial Park, Weston N of Lawrence. 416-241-5801.

blue jays baseball Toronto Blue Jays play Cleveland. 4:07 pm. $9-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1000, www.torontobluejays.com.

C muslim day Live entertainment, food and vendors. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-314-9900, www.ontarioplace.com.

toolworks Community Bicycle Network provides the tools and expertise to help you fix your bike. Saturdays 1-3 pm. $5/hr. 761 Queen W. www.communitybicyclenetwork.org.

tree identification workshop Learn to identify native trees and shrubs. 10 am-1 pm. $10. High Park. 416-598-2277.

don river run for recovery (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) 5 K and 10 K runs plus a 5 K fun walk support mental health. 10 am, registration 8 am. $10-$35. CAMH, 175 Brentcliffe. Register www.events.runningroom.com.

blue jays baseball Toronto Blue Jays play Cleveland. 12:37 pm. $9-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1000, www.torontobluejays.com.

dig deeper Walking tour of the Artists' Gardens led by horticulturist Larry Sherk. 1 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

festival bana y africa Performances by Moto Kapia, Adam Solomon, Black Ice and others, plus an African marketplace. Noon-11 pm. Free. Metro Hall, 55 John. 416-294-5374.

historic garden tour Tour restored Victorian gardens. Sundays and Wednesdays 1:30 and 3 pm. Free w/ admission. Spadina House, 285 Spadina Rd. 416-392-6910.

irish pavilion Entertainment, food and drink. Noon-6 pm. $4, srs/child $2. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lakeshore W. www.sunnysidesundays.com.

lynx soccer Toronto Lynx play Virginia Beach. 6 pm. $5-$15. Centennial Stadium, Renforth and Rathburn. 416-251-4625 ext 31, www.lynxsoccer.com.

monkey toast, the improvised talk show Comedy by Lisa Merchant, Janet Van De Graaff, Doug Morency and others. 8 pm. Pwyc. Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen W. www.thedrakehotel.ca.

pedestrian sundays Kensington Market's final car-free day of the season features an air-band competition, kitemaking and chili cookoff. Noon-6 pm (to 10 pm on north Augusta). Free. Augusta, Baldwin and Kensington. 416-531-5409.

romwalk Guided walk of the Annex neighbourhood. 2 pm. Free. Lowther and Avenue Rd. 416-586-5513, www.rom.on.ca.

submission fighting TAP Toronto meets for submission-style grappling/sparring/training. Sundays 1:30-4:30 pm. Pwyc ($2 sugg). John Innes Rec Centre, 150 Sherbourne. www.geocities.com/taptoronto.

movies under the stars Outdoor screening of The Goonies. Dusk. Free. High Park S of Bloor entrance. www.thegrenadiergroup.com/movies.

u of t historical walking tours Tour the St George campus Mon-Fri 10:30 am, 1 and 2:30 pm. Free. Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King's College Circle. 416-978-5000.

introduction to revolution (Canadian Council of Equity, Peace and Development) Hiphop, live art and discussion on global injustices. 8 pm. $3. Apothecary, 340 Adelaide W. introtorev@yahoo.com.

blue jays baseball Toronto Blue Jays play Baltimore. 7:07 pm. $9-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1000, www.torontobluejays.com.

city cinema Outdoor screening of Chicago. 8:30-11 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. www.ydsquare.ca.

folk dancing in the park Led by the Ontario Folk Dance Assoc. 7:30-10 pm. Free. Winston Churchill Park, St Clair W of Spadina. http://snipurl.com/folkdance.

summer opera Traditional opera by the lake with the Canadian Opera Co. Today, Aug 31 and Sep 1, 8 pm. Free (sugg $5 don). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-363-6671.

blue jays baseball Toronto Blue Jays play Baltimore. 7:07 pm. $9-$65. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-341-1000, www.torontobluejays.com.

romwalk Guided walk of historic Toronto. 6 pm. Free. 260 Adelaide E. 416-586-5513, www.rom.on.ca.

C canadian international air show Aerial displays entertain today and tomorrow. $10, stu/srs $7. Exhibition Place. 416-263-3650, www.theex.com.