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C canada day at the mill Victorian home tour, kids games and more. 10 am-4:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Todmorden Mills Museum, Pottery E of Bayview. 416-396-2819.

C canada day at ontario place Live performances by Bob the Builder and choreographed fireworks from Canada. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-314-9900, www.ontarioplace.com.

C canada day celebrations A pie-eating contest, games, crafts and more. 10 am-4 pm. Pwyc. Scarborough Historical Museum, 1007 Brimley. 416-338-8807.

C canada day extravaganza A parade, pop musicians Feist, Canadian Busker Idols, Native Earth Performing Arts and more. 1 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com.

C canada day fun Musket drills, artillery demos and a guided tour of the fort. 10 am-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Fort York, 100 Garrison. 416-392-6907.

C canada day jam Country music by George Canyon, Leahy and others plus fireworks and kids' activities. Noon-9 pm. Free. Sunnyside Park, Lakeshore W and Sunnyside.

C chin picnic Multicultural music, dance, food and more. Today, tomorrow and Jul 1. Exhibition Place. www.chinradio.com.

C east york toronto canada day Parade, midway fireworks and more. Parade 9 am (Broadview and Danforth), events 11 am (Stan Wadlow Park, Woodbine and O'Connor).

environment day Composting info and supplies, a hazardous waste drop-off and free leaf compost. 11 am-3 pm. Riverdale Park, Broadview N of Gerrard. www.toronto.ca/environment_days.

strawberry tea Canada Day afternoon tea. 1-4:30 pm. $6. Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas W. 416-394-8113.

C tall ships Take a tour aboard the Empire Sandy. to Jul 3, 10 am-noon & 3:30-5 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfroncentre. com.

Saturday, July 2

Events

C extravaganza! A festival of the senses kicks off with music by Maracuta Nunca Antes, a mardi gras parade and more. 1 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfroncentre.com.

Sunday, July 3

Events

cage match royale rumble Improv comedy tournament. Sundays to Aug 14. $5. Clinton's, 693 Bloor W. www.longform.ca.

fitness for psychiatric survivors Run or walk. 10 am. Free. Riverdale Perk, 633 Logan. 416-604-6973, www.accentonability.org/phacs.htm.

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

maple leafs baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Stratford. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. www.leafsbaseball.com.

romwalk Guided walk of Rosedale. 2 pm. Free. Castle Frank subway. 416-586-5513, www.rom.on. ca.

Monday, July 4

Events

C arts express Half-day drama, dance and visual arts camps for kids three to 14. 416-239-3093, www.ArtsExpress.ca.

C cosmic bird feeder Summer arts for kids. To Aug 24, 9:30 am-3:30 pm. $200/2 weeks. Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre, 25 Buchan Ct. www.bloorviewmacmillan. on.ca.

protecting your creativity Four-week course for women and trans-folk. 6:30-9 pm. $52. Toronto Women's Bookstore, 73 Harbord. 416-922-8744.

C science centre day camp Week-long science day camps for ages five to 14 start today. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. Register 416-696-3256.

C summer peace theatre camp Kids seven to 12 explore conflict and peace through theatre and music activities. 9 am-3:30 pm. $300 (subsidies avail). Children's Peace Theatre, 305 Dawes. 416-752-1550.

C tiny eyes on big, big world Chinese learning summer camp for kids four to 12. 9 am-4 pm. Chinese Cultural Centre, 5183 Sheppard E. 416-292-9293 ext 232, www.cccgt.org.

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 studio summer intensive Classes in drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture for youth 14 to 18. To Jul 15. $355. Toronto School of Art, 410 Adelaide W. 416-504-7910.

Tuesday, July 5

Events

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

city cinema Outdoor screening of Singing In The Rain. 8:30-11 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. www.ydsquare.ca.

hilarious 101 Six-week course on comedy writing with comedian Mariko Tamaki. 6:30-9 pm. $80. Toronto Women's Bookstore, 73 Harbord. 416-922-8744.

art bar poetry Paul Dutton and Karen Solie. 8 pm. Free. Victory Café, 581 Markham. artbar.org.

sean cullen week The comedian performs through Jul 9. $10-$15. Laugh Resort, 370 King W. 416-364-5233.

C weird on wheels The YTV travelling road show arrives. To Jul 7. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-314-9900, www.ontarioplace.com.

Wednesday, July 6

Benefits

fantasy fashion show (Gallery 1313) Art meets fashion on the runway, featuring wild wearables and performance. 8-10 pm. $12, adv $10. MOCCA, 952 Queen W. 416-536-6778, www.g1313.org.

Events

artists look at the beaches Group exhibit with performance and art works. To Jul 24, reception Jul 7, 7 pm. Free. Gallery 1313, 1313 Queen W. 416-536-6778, www.g1313.org.

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

book arts Make unique journals and sketchbooks using century-old techniques. 1-3:30 pm. $15. Todmorden Mills Museum, Pottery E of Bayview. 416-396-2819.

C festival of fire Fireworks choreographed to music from India. 10:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-314-9900, www.ontarioplace.com.

free flicks Harbourfront Centre screens outdoor movies every Wed evening through Aug 17 at dusk. 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

paper & printmaking Learn the history of papermaking and printing techniques. 9:30 am-noon. $15. Todmorden Mills Museum, Pottery E of Bayview. 416-396-2819.

romwalk Guided walk of buildings in the City Halls area. 6 pm. Free. New City Hall, Queen and Bay. 416-586-5513, www.rom.on. ca.

24-hour playwriting contest Sixty contestants write a play based on four random objects. Today 7 pm to tomorrow 7 pm. Fringe Club, 292 Brunswick. Register fringe@fringetoronto.com.

Thursday, July 7

Events

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

estate of andré kertész, 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.

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. 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.

lady lynx soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Sudbury. 7:30 pm. $5-$15. Centennial Stadium, Renforth and Rathburn. 416-251-4625 ext 31, www.lynxsoccer.com.

lakeside: art looks at toronto beaches Art exhibit examining the impact of Toronto beaches on community life. To Jul 24. Free. Gallery 1313, 1313 Queen W. 416-598-2277.

shannon laverty Stand-up comedy. To Jul 10, 8:30 pm. $10-$17. Yuk Yuk's Downtown, 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425.

glenn ligon Exhibition of work by the American artist. Opens today and runs to Sep 5. $4, stu/srs $2. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.

metalogos soirée The Scream literary festival presents performances by Paul Dutton, Nobuo Kubota, W Mark Sutherland and Darren Wershler-Henry. 5-8 pm. Free. Lonsdale Gallery, 410 Spadina Rd. www.thescream.ca.

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.

netizen news barbecue Become a citizen journalist or storyteller. 5:30-7:30 pm. Free. 386 Huron. 416-596-9533 ext 280.

present tense Exhibition by cartoonist Seth and installation artist Jennifer Steinkamp. To Oct 16. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 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.

Friday, July 8

Events

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

sheila heti The Scream literary festival presents Heti reading her novella Ticknor over dinner. 7:30 pm. $60. Grano, 2035 Yonge. www. thescream.ca.

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

summer observatory tour Lecture and telescope observing. Today and tomorrow 9 pm. $6, srs/child $4. David Dunlap Observatory, Richmond Hill. 905-884-9562 ext 232.

Danny Custodio's leave/remain/return 2 joins the OutDoor Art show July 8 to 10 at Nathan Phillips Square.

Photo by Steve Payne

toronto outdoor art exhibition Painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, glass art, ceramics, metal art and more. Today 10 am-8 pm; tomorrow 10 am-7 pm; Jul 10, 10 am-6 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. www.torontoutdoorart.org.

trailer poets The Scream literary festival holds readings before the regularly scheduled film. Today, tomorrow & Jun 10, 7 & 9 pm. Free w/ movie admission. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. www.thescream.ca.

C weird on wheels Games, activities and prizes. To Jul 10. Free w/ admission. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-3127.

Afrofest gets Queen's Park jumpin' July 9 and 10 (see Festivals, page 8).

Photo By BERGE ARABIAN

Saturday, July 9

Events

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

elizabeth bear Launching and signing her SF novel Scardown. 3 pm. Free. Bakka-Phoenix Books, 697 Queen W. 416-963-9993.

environment day Composting info and supplies, a hazardous waste drop-off and free leaf compost. 10 am-2 pm. Morningside Works Yard, 891 Morningside. www.toronto.ca/environment_days.

C festival of fire Fireworks grande finale. 10:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-314-9900, www.ontarioplace. com.

no youth jail barbecue Join the campaign to stop a new youth superjail in Brampton. 4-8 pm. Free admission. Dufferin Grove Park, Dufferin S of Bloor. 416-835-9575.

red vs blue Screening of all three seasons of the series and a Q&A. 1 pm. $12, adv $10. Ryerson U Centre for Computing and Engineering, 245 Church. www.freewebs.com/rvbto.

scream gala party The Scream literary festival presents musical guests Luther Wright and the Wrongs. 8 pm. $10. Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas W. www.thescream.ca.

specific pleasures: a discussion of genre The Scream literary festival holds a panel discussion with Giles Blunt, Nalo Hopkinson, Karin Lowachee and Peter Robinson. 3-5:30 pm. $8. Supermarket, 268 Augusta. www. thescream.ca.

C street festival Live bands, DJs, a youth open mic, basketball tourney, mask parade and more. 11 am-6 pm. Free. Christie Pits Park, Bloor and Christie. www.concweb.org.

tofu making 101 Learn to make organic tofu, tempeh, soy burgers, soy milk and soy yogurt. 10 am-5 pm. $50. Field to Table Centre, 200 Eastern. 416-203-3570.

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.

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

Sunday, July 10

Events

cage match royale rumble Improv comedy tournament. Sundays 8 pm to Aug 14, finals Aug 17. $5. 7:30 pm. Clinton's, 693 Bloor W. 416-238-7337, www. longform.ca.

C family fishing day Spend the day fishing on Toronto Islands. 10 am-1 pm. Free. Boathouse, Centre Island. 416-598-2277.

fitness for psychiatric survivors Run or walk. 10 am. Free. Riverdale Perk, 633 Logan. 416-604-6973, www.accentonability.org/phacs.htm.

greek pavilion Entertainment, food and drink from the shores of the Ionian Sea. Noon-6 pm. $4, srs/child $2. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lakeshore W. www.sunnysidesundays.com.

a healthy walk Walk to Lambton Park checking early rail lines. 2 pm. Free. Jane and Woolner. 416-653-5400 ext 294.

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.

maple leafs baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Hamilton. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. www.leafsbaseball.com.

mercury press brunch The Scream literary festival presents brunch with Richard Truhlar, Rachel Zolf and more. 2 pm. No cover. Fellini's Shoe, 226 Carlton. www.thescream.ca.

midsummer night's scream Readings by Jennifer LoveGrove, Alessandro Porco, Gordon Leenders, James Grainger, Michael Mitchell and RM Vaughan. 7:30 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. www.thescream.ca.

romwalk Guided walk of the Necropolis. 2 pm. Free. 200 Winchester. 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.

sunday night live Comedy by Sean Cullen is part of the Fringe festival. $10. 416-966-1062, www.fringetoronto.com.

wordplay Poetry/music fusion with Wakefield Brewster and Clara Engel plus an open mic. 7:30 pm. $3. Free Times Cafe, 320 College. www.jillbinder.com.

Monday, July 11

Events C arts express Half-day drama, dance and visual arts camps for kids three to 14. 416-239-3093, www.ArtsExpress.ca.

Cory Doctorow launches his new novel July 11 at Bakka-Phoenix Books.

Photo by Steve Payne

cory doctorow Launching his new novel Someone Comes To Town, Someone Leaves Town. 7 pm. Free. Bakka-Phoenix Books, 697 Queen W. 416-963-9993.

C high park eco camp Gardening, hiking, storytelling, nature crafts and more. 9 am-4 pm to Aug 15. $165/wk. 416-338-4386.

C material fun summer camp Kids seven to 11 learn about yarns, colours and dyes. To Jul 15. 9 am-noon. $170. Textile Museum, 55 Centre. Register 416-599-5321 ext 2221.

scream in high park Drama, spoken word and poetry with Belladonna, David Bezmozgis, Karen Hines, M Nourbese Philip, Goran Simic and others. 7 pm. Pwyc ($10 sugg). Dream Stage, High Park. www.thescream.ca.

C spikes Eight-week beach volleyball program for kids eight to 11. 5:45-6:45 pm. $80. The Docks, 11 Polson. 647-988-3249.

summer antique show Furniture, jewellery, an appraisal clinic and more. To Jul 17 during mall hours. Yorkdale, Dufferin and Hwy 401. 416-789-3261.

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.

Tuesday, July 12

Events

art bar poetry Seth-Adrian Harris and Lucy Brennan. 8 pm. Free. Victory Cafe, 581 Markham. www.artbar.org.

blood, guts and gore Filmmaking workshop on special effects. $30. Trinity Square Video, 401 Richmond W. Register www.trinitysquarevideo.com.

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

high park walking tour Explore the park's flora, fauna and human history. 6:45 pm. $2. Grenadier Cafe, High Park. 416-392-6916.

interdisciplinary creation week Workshops in dance, sound composition, performance, directing and design. $199. Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen W. 416-534-9261.

Wednesday, July 13

Benefits

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.

you've got game...? (Canadian Red Cross) Party built around board and electronic games. 7:30 pm-12:30 am. $25. Steam Whistle Brewery, 255 Bremner. 416-480-0195 ext 2294.

Events

birds and insects Toronto Field Naturalists walk. 10 am. Humber Arboretum, Humber College W of Hwy 27. 416-593-2656.

C free flicks Outdoor screening of The Wizard Of Oz. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

gerry dee Stand-up comedy. Today to Jul 15, 8:30 pm; Jul 16 and 17, 7:30 & 10:30 pm. $10-$17. Yuk Yuk's Downtown, 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425.

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

maple leafs baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Hamilton. 7:30 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. www.leafsbaseball.com.

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

romwalk Guided walk of downtown churches. 6 pm. Free. Church and King. 416-586-5513, www.rom.on.ca.

spadina quay wetland Help maintain the city's newest wetland. 6-8:30 pm. Free. Foot of Spadina. 416-598-2277.

Thursday, July 14

Events

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

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

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

world in a shoebox Evening of arts, culture, footwear and footwork of South Asian origins. 5-8 pm. Free. Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor W. 416-979-7799.

Friday, July 15

Events

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

C caribana launch The Caribbean festival kicks off with music, dance, food and arts & crafts. Noon-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. www.caribana.com.

dog stars Trained dogs leap through hoops and jump hurdles. To Jul 24. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-314-9900, www.ontarioplace.com.

the god who wasn't there Screening of the Brian Flemming film followed by a webcam discussion with the producer. 8 pm. $5. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex. http://secular.sa.utoronto.ca.

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

nanking monologue Dance show choreographed by Jeffrey Chan. Today 8 pm, tomorrow 2:30 & 8 pm. $18, adv $15, stu/srs $12. Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester. 416-530-9857.

summer observatory tour Lecture and telescope observing. Today and tomorrow 9 pm. $6, srs/child $4. David Dunlap Observatory, Richmond Hill. 905-884-9562 ext 232.

Saturday, July 16

Events

art in the park Paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass and more. 10 am-5 pm. Free. Harrison Estate Park, 1859 Kingston. www.scarborougharts.com.

birds and insects Toronto Field Naturalists all-day walk. 10:30 am. SW corner Queen and Leslie. 416-593-2656.

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

canada: people from everywhere Gallery talk by curator Max Allen. 6:30 pm. $8, stu pwyc. Textile Museum, 55 Centre. 416-599-5321.

C caribana children's carnival and parade Young masqueraders show off their finery with a carnival parade. Noon-4 pm. Free. Yorkgate Mall, Jane and Finch. www.caribana. com.

environment day Composting info and supplies, a hazardous waste drop-off and free leaf compost. 10 am-2 pm. North Toronto Memorial Arena, 174 Orchardview. www.toronto.ca/ environment_days.

humber school for writers Workshops with Wayson Choy, Isabel Huggan, Kim Moritsugu, Nino Ricci, Olive Senior and others. To Jul 22. Details 416-675-6622 ext 3448, antanas. sileika@humber.ca.

lynx soccer Toronto Lynx play Seattle. 7:30 pm. $5-$15. Centennial Stadium, Renforth and Rathburn. 416-251-4625 ext 31, www.lynxsoccer.com.

style in progress Youth arts event. Noon-11 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. www.ydsquare.ca.

C summer star party Telescope viewing and astronomy-themed displays. From dusk. Free. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-3127.

tastes of thailand Thai dance, cooking, boxing, massage and more. Today noon-9 pm, tomorrow 10 am-6 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. www.tastesofthailand.ca.

C youth cooking program Youth 11-16 learn about basic nutrition and recipes. 11 am-2 pm to Aug 6. Free. Masaryk Cowan Community Centre, 220 Cowan. 416-338-4386.

Sunday, July 17

Benefits

easter seals regatta (Easter Seals Soc) Sailpast, race and post-regatta party. 11:30 am. Spectating free. Royal Canadian Yacht Club. www.volvocupregatta.com.

royal brunch (Kiwanis Club) Dine out in the castle conservatory. Today and tomorrow 11 am. $40, child $20. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terr. 416-923-1171.

Events

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

the cause City youth initiative. Noon-5 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. www.ydsquare.ca.

C eco garden party Henna design, nature sketching and more. Noon-4 pm. Free. High Park Children's Garden. 416-392-1329.

fitness for psychiatric survivors Run or walk. 10 am. Free. Riverdale Perk, 633 Logan. 416-604-6973, www.accentonability.org/phacs.htm.

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.

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

maple leafs baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Oshawa. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. www.leafsbaseball.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.

nordic pavilion Entertainment, food and drink from just south of the Arctic Circle. Noon-6 pm. $4, srs/child $2. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lakeshore W. www.sunnysidesundays.com.

romwalk Guided walk through Parkdale. 2 pm. Free. Parkdale Library, 1303 Queen W. 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.

sunday night live Comedy by Colin Mochrie is part of the Fringe festival. $10. 416-966-1062, www.fringetoronto.com.

toronto island canoe tour Island naturalist Joanne Kidd leads a paddle across the bay. 9:15 am-2 pm. $20-$30. Harbourfront Nautical Centre, 283 Queens Quay W. 416-598-2277.

Monday, July 18

Events C arts express Half-day drama, dance and visual arts camps for kids three to 14. 416-239-3093, www.ArtsExpress.ca.

C children's summer arts & crafts Drawing, painting, printmaking and more for kids eight to 12. To Jul 22, 9 am-4 pm. $100. Franklin Carmichael Art Group, 34 Riverdale. 416-740-6520.

community computer recycling Drop off your old computer for recycling. To Jul 24. Computation, 2444 Bloor W. 416-910-4358.

kaie kellough Workshops, impromptu readings and dialogue happen through Aug 3. Ellington's Music and Cafe, 805 St Clair W. www.dubpoetscollective.com.

C summer of thrills Workshops on making a thriller film. To Jul 31. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-3127.

toronto cycling committee Meeting to advocate city cycling initiatives. 7 pm. City Hall, Queen and Bay. www.toronto.ca/cycling/committee.

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.

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.

youth studio summer intensive Classes in drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture for youth 14 to 18. To Jul 29. $355. Toronto School of Art, 410 Adelaide W. 416-504-7910.

Tuesday, July 19

Events

art bar poetry Wakefield Brewster and Andreas Gripp. 8 pm. Free. Victory Cafe, 581 Markham. www.artbar.org.

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

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

Wednesday, July 20

Benefits

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.

Events

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

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

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.

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

steve patterson Stand-up comedy. Today, tomorrow and Jul 24, 8:30 pm; Jul 22 and 23, 7:30 & 10:30 pm. Yuk Yuk's Downtown, 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425.

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

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.

Thursday, July 21

Events

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

candlemaking Learn to make colourful candles. 9:30 am-noon. $15. Todmorden Mills Museum, Pottery E of Bayview. 416-396-2819.

C children's festival Pony rides, a petting zoo, music and more. Noon-5 pm. Free. Grange Park, McCaul S of Dundas. 416-598-3444.

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

squeaky clean Learn how to make soap and herbal cosmetics. 1-3:30 pm. $15. Todmorden Mills Museum, Pottery E of Bayview. 416-396-2819.

swingin' out The queer swing dancing club offers beginner lessons. 8:30 pm. $5-$7. Crews/Tango, 508 Church. www.swinginout.ca.

Friday, July 22

Benefits

the tartan terrors (Pagan Pride Project) The Celtic comedians perform plus a silent auction and more. 8:30 pm. $25. Marquee Event Theatre, 280 Coxwell. deinarastar@yahoo.ca.

Events

Marjorie Chan joins the Dim Sum festival July 22 to 24.

Photo by Ted Dyke

dim sum Staged readings of works by nine playwrights including Marjorie Chan, David Yee and Zoe Huang are part of ta festival of contemporary Chinese culture. Today 9 pm; tomorrow 3:30 pm; Jul 24, 4 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com.

ecology, imperialism and the contradiction of capitalism Conference on Marxism, ecosocialism and more. To Jul 24. $50, stu/unwaged free. York University, 4700 Keele. www. yorku.ca/cnsconf.

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

lynx soccer Toronto Lynx play Montreal. 7:30 pm. $5-$15. Centennial Stadium, Renforth and Rathburn. 416-251-4625 ext 31, www.lynxsoccer.com.

summer observatory tour Lecture and telescope observing. Today and tomorrow 9 pm. $6, srs/child $4. David Dunlap Observatory, Richmond Hill. 905-884-9562 ext 232.

Saturday, July 23

Events

dim sum reading Judy Fong Bates, Ange Zhang and Terry Woo read as part of a festival of contemporary Chinese culture. 12:30 pm. Free. Brigantine Rm, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com.

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.

a taste for lace Needlelace workshop with textile artist Dorie Millerson. Today and tomorrow 10 am-4 pm. $125, stu $75. Textile Museum, 55 Centre. Register 416-599-5321 ext 2221.

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.

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

Sunday, July 24

Benefits

friends for life bike rally (Toronto People with AIDS Found) Six-day, 600-K bike ride from Toronto to Montreal. Details and registration www.bikerally.org.

Events C the allen's family challenge Families walk, run, cycle or in-line skate along Lakeshore. 10 am-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-314-9900, www. ontarioplace.com.

fitness for psychiatric survivors Run or walk. 10 am. Free. Riverdale Perk, 633 Logan. 416-604-6973, www.accentonability.org/phacs.htm.

hungarian pavilion Entertainment, food and drink from a summer resort on Lake Balaton. Noon-6 pm. $4, srs/child $2. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lakeshore W. www.sunnysidesundays.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.

maple leafs baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Barrie. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. www.leafsbaseball.com.

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.

suburban spoken word Prose night featuring Hal Niedzviecki and Alexandra Leggat plus an open mic. 8 pm. $5 cover. Queen of Hearts Pub, 390 Steeles W. 416-312-3865.

sunday night live Comedy by Craig Lauzon. $10. 416-966-1062, www.fringetoronto.com.

yiddish dance Workshop with Steve Weintraub. 10 am-noon ($10) or 1:30-4:30 pm ($15). Bathurst Jewish Community Centre, 4588 Bathurst. 416-636-1880 ext 364.

Monday, July 25

Events

korean dance & drum intensive Workshop for beginner, advanced and professional drummers. 10:30 am-1:45 pm. $180. Korean Community Centre, 1133 Leslie. 416-443-9329.

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

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.

Tuesday, July 26

Benefits

cnib golf classic (Canadian National Instit for the Blind) Teams play with a visually impaired golfer. Carrying Place Golf & Country Club. Details 416-486-2500 ext 8248.

Events

art bar poetry Fourth annual poetry slam hosted by Jill Battson. 8 pm. Free. Victory Cafe, 581 Markham. www.artbar.org.

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

city cinema Outdoor screening of The Sound Of Music. 8:30-11 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. www.ydsquare.ca.

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

high park walking tour Explore the park's flora, fauna and human history. 6:45 pm. $2. Grenadier Cafe, High Park. 416-392-6916.

Wednesday, July 27

Benefits

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.

Events

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

darryl lenox Stand-up comedy. Today and tomorrow 8:30 pm, Jul 29 and 30, 7:30 & 10:30 pm. $10-$17. Yuk Yuk's Downtown, 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425.

getting the most out of your hearing aids Workshop. 9:30 am-noon. Free. Canadian Hearing Soc, 271 Spadina Rd. 416-928-2502.

romwalk Guided walk of historic Toronto. 2 pm. Free. 260 Adelaide E. 416-586-5513, www. rom.on.ca.

Thursday, July 28

Events

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

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

dub poetry workshop Led by Lillian Allen with Kalmunity. 8-11 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.dubpoetscollective.com.

C king and queen extravaganza The biggest and brightest costumes compete for best of Caribana. 7 pm. $30, srs/child $15. Lamport Stadium, 1155 King W. www.caribana.com.

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

Friday, July 29

Events

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

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

improv and other visions Dub and poetry vibes from Montreal. Free. Ellington's Music and Cafe, 805 St Clair W. www.dubpoetscollective.com.

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

C pan alive Caribana steelband competition. 7-11 pm. Admission tba. Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place. www.caribana.com.

Saturday, July 30

Events

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

C caribana parade The 3.6 k street party, featuring costumed floats, bands and dancers, starts 10 am at Exhibition Place and heads W along Lakeshore to the Boulevard Club. $15, srs $10, child $5, free along Lakeshore. www.caribana.com.

word culture dubbing Master classes and workshops with Afua Cooper, Chet Singh, d'bi.young and others plus an outdoor jam. 2:30, 3:30 & 5:30 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.dubpoetscollective.com.

Sunday, July 31

Events

all black comedy sunday With Kenny Robinson. 8:30 pm. $10. Yuk Yuk's Downtown, 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425.

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

C caribana arts & cultural festival Lakeside festival of Caribbean music, arts, crafts, food, comedy, dance and culture. Today and tomorrow noon-8 pm. $15, srs $12, child $10. Olympic Island. www.caribana.com.

fitness for psychiatric survivors Run or walk. 10 am. Free. Riverdale Perk, 633 Logan. 416-604-6973, www.accentonability.org/phacs.htm.

C free flicks Outdoor screening of Bend It Like Beckham. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

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.

in the footsteps of the black victorians Walking tour. 1-3 pm. Pwyc ($2 sugg). Mackenzie House, 82 Bond. 416-392-6915.

lynx soccer Toronto Lynx play Richmond. 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.

mystic women of dub Liberation literature with Lillian Allen, Afua Cooper, Andrea Thompson, Pam Mordecai and d'bi.young. 1-2 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.dubpoetscollective.com.

polish pavilion Entertainment, food and drink from the shores of the Baltic Sea. Noon-6 pm. $4, srs/child $2. Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lakeshore W. www.sunnysidesundays.com.

romwalk Guided walk of Mt Pleasant Cemetery. 2 pm. Free. Cemetery entrance, Yonge N of St Clair. 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.