Thursday 9, February 2012
BenefitS
The Rag Bag Cabaret (vocational training for women in Kenya) Evening of comedy, burlesque, rap, dance, music and circus arts with Sandra Shamas, Bob Wiseman, Les Coquettes and others. 8 pm. $20. Drake Underground, 1150 Queen W, crowningmonkey@yahoo.ca.
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Children's Health And The Environment: How Community Design Can Make A Difference Seminar with urban development professor Jason Gilliland. 4:10 pm. Free. Bahen Centre, rm 1170, 40 St George, environment.utoronto.ca.
Community Activist Panel On Bill C-323 Mining Injustice Solidarity Network panel discussion on the international human rights bill. 7 pm. Free. Centre for Social Justice, 489 College, christine.mettler@hotmail.com.
Glam Vintage Fur Lifestyle & Fashion Event Evening of interactive fashion and shopping. 7 pm. Free. Crown Lounge, 393 King W, bit.ly/glamvintagefur.
Hoot And Howl At Morningside Park Slide presentation on owls and coyotes, and a trip into the woods. 7 pm. Free. Curran Hall Community Centre, 277 Orton Park, pre-register trcastewardshipevents.ca.The Just Beautiful Eco-Beauty Market Sample and shop green skincare, cosmetic and hair care products, and get tips from experts. 11 am-7 pm. Free. Environmental Defence, 116 Spadina, justbeautiful.ca/events.
Luis Camnitzer The artist/writer presents an overview of his work of the last 60 years as a Latin American artist living in New York. Doors 7 pm. Free. Hart House Music Rm, 7 Hart House Circle, lacap.ca.
Lunch And Learn Presentation by photojournalist Allan Lissner and salad buffet. Noon. Free (bring an ingredient for salad). Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina, idwphototalk.eventbrite.ca.
Meet The Maker Tasting Series Meet Nicole Bzikot, sheep milk cheese producer from Best Baa Dairy. 7 pm. $30. Cheesewerks, 56 Bathurst, cheesewerks.com.
Musical Jam Session Scarborough Arts meetup for musicians on all instruments. 6 pm. Free. Scarborough Arts, 1859 Kingston, pre-register office@scarborougharts.com.
Nikos Papastergiadis The cultural studies professor speaks about how public screens transform public space with professor Rinaldo Walcott. 7:30 PM. $10, stu/srs $7. Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art, 401 Richmond W, prefix.ca.
Putin And The Stalinist Legacy Discussion with history professor Robert E Johnson. 4 pm. Free. University College, rm 179, 15 King's College Circle, scienceforpeace.ca.
Reading Boccaccio Professor Pietropaolo discusses the social and political climate during the Renaissance that surrounded Boccaccio's Decameron. 6:30 pm. Free. Deer Park Library, 40 St Clair E, 416-393-7657, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Revolution In Venezuela? Lecture on the contradictions of the Chávez government by professor Thomas Ponniah. 2:30 pm. Free. York U, 280N York Lanes, 4700 Keele, yorku.ca/cerlac/events.
Sexy Hormones Valentine's Day seminar. 7 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth, 416-466-2129.
Someone Else's Treasure Photojournalist Allan Lissner gives a multimedia presentation on his documentary project. Noon. Free. Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina, kaleidoscope@ocic.on.ca.
Urban SPIN Small Plot INtensive farmer Curtis Stone lectures on how he effectively manages and profits from SPIN farming. 7 pm. $25. Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina, greencityacres.com.
FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Rhubarb Festival New works theatre festival featuring plays by Maggie Hutcheson and Elinore Whidden, Damien Atkins, Claude Whittman and many others. $20 (Wed-Sun), afternoons pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. To Feb 19
What Are You Doing Back There? Winter arts festival with playwrights, musicians, comics, dancers, poets and others including Socratic Theatre Collective and Evelyne Russell. $5-$10 sliding scale. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E, facebook.com/events/245691598839371. To Feb 18
Winterlicious Culinary festival with participating restaurants offering a special prix-fixe menu. toronto.ca. Jan 27 to Feb 9
ReadingS
Canada Reads: True Stories Live books debate with Alan Thicke, Arlene Dickinson, Shad, Stacey McKenzie, Anne-France Goldwater and host Jian Ghomeshi. Feb 6 to 9, 9 am. Free. CBC Broadcast Centre, 250 Front W, pre-register canadareads@cbc.ca.
Friday 10, February 2012
BenefitS
Electric Snow (George Brown College Scholarship Fund/SickKids Fdn) Performances by the Salads and others, blacklight painting, neon glowsticks, a silent auction and more. 7 pm. $25, George Brown stu $15. Tattoo Rock Parlour, 567 Queen W, 647-231-5298.
Valentine's Dinner And Dance Gala (Heart to Heart Fdn) Live entertainment, a DJ, silent auction and more. 6:30 pm. $100. Presidente Banquet Hall, 1133 Creditstone (Concord), heart.2.heartfoundation@hotmail.com.
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Be Mein Valentine! Skin Tight Outta Sight presents an evening of burlesque with guests Stocking Stripping Lederlads, Dirty Blonde Venus, Teutonic Terrors in Uniform and others. 9:30 pm. $30, adv $25. Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen W, 416-531-4635, bemeinvalentine2012.eventbrite.com.
Bruce Mcdonald Conversation with the film director. 7 pm. Free. Drake Underground, 1150 Queen W, thedrakehotel.ca.
Camilo Ballesteros The political strategist and Chilean student movement leader talks about the Chilean student movement and social change. 1 pm. Free. York U Nat Taylor Cinema, 4700 Keele, yorku.ca/cerlac/events.
Electro Demo Workshop on the sensual art of electro-play with Master Tony. Midnight. Free. Black Eagle 457 Church, 416-413-1219.
FARM Pay Per View Animal activists offer people $1 to watch a short video on the inhumane treatment of animals on farms. 1-4 pm. Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St George, farmusa.org/ppv.
From Media Lies To Hot War: U.S.-Israeli Threats Against Iran And The Geopolitics Of World War 3 Reel Activism screening and discussion with professor Michael Keefer. 7 pm. Pwyc. Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor W, 416-966-2815.
Irish Ceili Traditional Irish group dances for all ages with instruction. 8 pm. Jan 20, Feb 10, Mar 16, Apr 20 and May 4. $5-$12. Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 823 Manning, info@set-dance.ca.
Justice On Trial: The Case Of Mumia Abu-Jamal Film screening and panel discussion with community worker Nathan Okanta and others. 7 pm. Free. Bahen Centre, rm 1170, 40 St George, network4panafrikansolidarity@gmail.com.Nuts And Bolts Party: A Special Valentine's Edition Prizes and giveaways at this party. Tryst Nightclub, 82 Peter, 416-588-7978.
Ralph Banks: Is Marriage For White People? Forum on marriage and relationships with the African American author. 6:30 pm. $15. North York Memorial Community Hall, 5110 Yonge, blackmarriage2012.eventbrite.ca.Stephen Burks: Man Made Toronto Roundtable discussion exploring culture, hybrity and personal identity in design. 8:30 pm. Pwyc. Design Exchange 234 Bay, 416-363-6121.
Treehouse Talks Short talks on various topics by Jody Culham, John Godfrey and Karl Schroeder. 6:30 pm. Free. Reference LIbrary, 789 Yonge, treehousetalks.com.
The Underground Railroad With Laurel Taylor-Adams Storytelling. 10 am. Free. Sanderson Library, 327 Bathurst, torontopubliclibrary.ca.FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Rhubarb Festival New works theatre festival featuring plays by Maggie Hutcheson and Elinore Whidden, Damien Atkins, Claude Whittman and many others. $20 (Wed-Sun), afternoons pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. To Feb 19
What Are You Doing Back There? Winter arts festival with playwrights, musicians, comics, dancers, poets and others including Socratic Theatre Collective and Evelyne Russell. $5-$10 sliding scale. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E, facebook.com/events/245691598839371. To Feb 18
ReadingS
Heather O'neill Talking about her novel Lullabies For Little Criminals. 3 pm. Free. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles W, individual.utoronto.ca/nickmount/readingseriescurrent.htm.
Saturday 11, February 2012
BenefitS
For The Love Of Ballet (National Ballet School) Evening of dinner, dance and student performances. 6 pm. $1,000. Ritz-Carlton Toronto, 181 Wellington W, 416-964-3780.
Have A Heart Gala (Wyatt's Warriors Congenital Heart Defects Fdn of Canada) Cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing and more. 5 pm. $60-$110. Grand Baccus, 2155 McNicoll, wyattswarriors.ca.
Hearts In Arts (Art City youth charity) Youth artist showcase with performer KidCity, photographer Emma McCormick, karma yoga class with Kaitlin Legge and others. 6:30 pm. $25, adv $20 (heartsinartsartcollective/eventbrite.ca). ING Direct Café, 221 Yonge, sara@heartsinarts.com.
No More Silence Fundraiser (No More Silence) Fundraising party to support a UN investigation of Canada's missing aboriginal women, with performances by Wabs Whitebird, DJ Ariel, Faith Nolan and DJ B#. 8 pm. $10 sugg. Toronto Free Gallery, 1277 Bloor W, nomoresilence@riseup.net.
Rhythm Of Love Charity Concert (Jane Finch Boys Club) Music by Carma and Alley Beat Grind, a silent auction and door prizes. 7 pm. $25, stu $5. Channel Pub & Grill, 2 Villiers, 905-541-5542.
Salsa Saturday (Families for Accessible and Inclusive Recreation) Fundraising salsa dance party. 2 pm. $10. United Church Hall, 875 Queen E, fairtoronto.com.
Summertime In February (LGBT Youth Line Ontario) Evening of summer-themed storytelling with Alicia Louise Merchant, Sage Tyrtle and others. 8 pm. Price tba. Theatre Elusive, 1078 Dovercourt, thetheatreelusive.com.
What Makes A Man (White Ribbon Campaign) Discussion-focused conference on how gender roles affect everyday scenarios for men and women. 11 am-7:30 pm. $10 or pwyc. George Vari Engineering and Computng Centre, 245 Church, whatmakesman2012.wordpress.com.
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Bad Habits: The Return Of The Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence Film screening and info session on the order of queer nuns. 6 pm. Free. Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives, 34 Isabella, torontosisters@gmail.com.
Beirut 2011 United Jewish People's Order report back from the Summer University of Palestine with professor Abigail Bakan. 2 pm. Free. Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham, 647-726-9500.
The Black Victorians Learn more about the early black community in Toronto and print a souvenir copy of Shadd Cary's newspaper, The Provincial Freeman. Today and tomorrow. Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18 and Feb 25. Free w/ admission, Sun pwyc. Mackenzie House, 82 Bond, 416-392-6915.Cabbagetown Starving Children's Nature Walk To Riverdale Farm (Zoo, 1933) Urban ecology walk. 2 pm. Free. Parliament and Winchester, 416-593-2656.
Children's Story Jam Workshop for kids four to six with poet/writer Dennis Lee and novelist Vikki VanSickle. 2:30 pm. $5/child, adults free. Academy of the Impossible, 231 Wallace, pre-register smallprinttoronto.org.Chinese New Year Carnival 2012 The history of ancient China is told through dance, acrobatics and music. 8 pm. $30-$100. Sony Centre, 1 Front E, sonycentre.ca.
Contra Dance Beginners class and dancing to live music by PVC. 7:30 pm. $10. St Barnabas Anglican Church Hall, 175 Hampton, tcdance.org.
Decolonizing Our Minds 2012: A People's Instinctive Travel Through Resistance Conference on art as a healing practice with panel discussions, performances, short films, a talk by Lee Maracle and more. 11 am-6:15 pm. Free. William Doo Auditorium, 45 Willcocks, facebook.com/events/344352788916095.
Decolonizing The Heart: Healing Seminar on understanding our parents and what they could and couldn't pass on. 10 am. $5-$20 or pwyc. Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil, 416-538-0224.
DJ Skate Night Skate beside the lake while DJs spin. Saturdays to Feb 19. Saturdays 8-11 pm. Free. Harbourfront Ice Rink, 235 Queens Quay, 416-973-4000.
Erotic Arts & Crafts Fair Subversive, sassy and sexy creations from local artists. Noon-8 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen W, 416-531-4635.
Fundamentals Of Taiko Taiko drumming workshop for beginners. Noon-3 pm. $65. Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre 6 Garamond, pre-register jccc.on.ca/workshops/taiko.htm.
I'd Rather Be Single Than With My Ex Singles party. Tryst Nightclub, 82 Peter, 416-587978.
It Started With The Maroons: Caribbean Roots In Canada Reading and interactive storytelling with Althea Prince. 3 pm. Free. Pape/Danforth Library, 701 Pape, torontopubliclibrary.ca. Love, Scarborough Celebrate the month of love with baking crafts, chocolatey treats and more. Feb 4 to 5, Feb 11 to 12, Feb 18 to 19 and Feb 25 to 26 noon-4 pm. Pwyc. Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley, 416-338-8807. Play Oware Teens play one of the oldest games from Africa and the West Indies. Saturdays 2 pm. Free. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch E, torontopubliclibrary.ca.Pochoir Workshop Learn the stencil technique used in the visual arts and design, and create a Valentine's presentation. Noon-3 pm. $25, stu $15. Design Exchange 234 Bay, pre-register 416-363-6121.
Sandra Whiting Storytelling. 2 pm. Free. Oakwood Village Library, 341 Oakwood, torontopubliclibrary.ca.So You Think You Can Romance? Learn the fine art of romance as observed in the animal kingdom at an evening of food and fun. 6:30 pm. $50, cpl $90. Toronto Zoo Meadowvale N of 401, 416-392-5929.
Storytime With Kathryn Otoshi Stories from the author of One and Zero. 2 pm. Free. Indigo, 2300 Yonge, chapters.indigo.ca.Tango Valentine's Masquerade Ball Performances by Ezra Azmon and his collective, tango music, dancing and more. 8:30 pm. $10-$20. Hart House Debates Rm, 7 Hart House, taldion.com.
Traditional Indian Miniature Painting Workshop with artist Tazeen Qayyum. 10 am-4 pm. $74, stu $45. Textile Museum, 55 Centre, pre-register 416-599-5321 ext 2228.
Underground Railroad: The William Still Story Documentary screening and discussion with Rosemary Sadlier of the Ontario Black History Soc. 2 pm. Free w/ admission. Fort York, Garrison off Fleet, 416-392-6907.Valentine's at the Toronto Salsa Practice No lesson, beginners to pros, no partner required. 3:30-5:30 pm and 5:30-8 pm. $5. Trinity-St. Paul’s Church 427 Bloor W, torontosalsapractice.com.
Valentine's Fetish Ball Performances by Mimi Cherry Burlesque, a latex fashion show, grappling pit, body painting, DJs Warmuffin and others. $20. Opera House, 735 Queen E, valentinesfetishball.com.
Valentine's Weekend At The Zoo Kids can bring a valentine for their favourite animal and get in free. Feb 11 to 12, 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo Meadowvale N of 401, 416-392-5929. Weekend Family Fun At The Bata Kids three to nine try on shoes, go on a treasure hunt and more. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm; Jan 29 noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor W, 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.World Peas Expo Occupy Gardens Toronto celebrates peace and food with discussions on gardening and food education, organic food, music, poster-making and more. 11 am-5 pm. Free. OISE, rm 2214/2211, 252 Bloor W, facebook.com/events/359681874060392.
X And O Show Live sketching, a kissing booth and more. 9 pm. $10. Charlotte Room, 19 Charlotte, lovermagazine.ca.
FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Rhubarb Festival New works theatre festival featuring plays by Maggie Hutcheson and Elinore Whidden, Damien Atkins, Claude Whittman and many others. $20 (Wed-Sun), afternoons pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. To Feb 19
What Are You Doing Back There? Winter arts festival with playwrights, musicians, comics, dancers, poets and others including Socratic Theatre Collective and Evelyne Russell. $5-$10 sliding scale. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E, facebook.com/events/245691598839371. To Feb 18
ReadingS
Asim Hussain Launching Khadijah Goes to School with a spoken word performance. 3 pm. Free. Toronto Women’s Bookstore 73 Harbord, 416-922-8744.Sarah Ellis Short reading and talk by the children's author. 2 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Sunday 12, February 2012
BenefitS
All About You: Revitalizing Your Life With Dr Oz (MukiBaum Treatment Centres) Cardiac surgeon/inventor Mehmet Oz talks about reversing the obesity epidemic. 3 pm. $95, $185 (includes reception). Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front E, mukibaum.com.
Dance To Conquer Cancer – Disco Days And Boogie Nights (Princess Margaret Hospital) Take up the challenge to dance 10,000 steps at a fundraising party with Gloria Gaynor, Richard Simmons and Ann Rohmer. Noon-6 pm. Pledges. Paramount Conference & Event Centre, 222 Rowntree Dairy, pmhf3.akaraisin.com/common/event/home.aspx?seid=3912&mid=8.
Dances Of Offering (Toronto East General Hospital) Evening of dance by Janice Pomer, Nicola Pantin, Lisa Weiler and others. 5 pm. $35, child $25. Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis, dancesofoffering.myevent.com.
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Being A Super Steward: Skills For Working In The Field High Park Stewards discussion and presentation. 10:30 am. Free. Howard Park Tennis Club, 430 Parkside, highparknature.org.
Childhood Obesity: Complex Causes Without Simple Solution Lecture by nutritionist Rena Mendelson. 3 pm. Free. Medical Sciences Bldg, 1 King's College Circle, royalcanadianinstitute.org.
Chocolate Truffle DIY Workshop Learn about chocolate and how to make truffles. 11 am-1 pm. $25. Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard E, pre-register chocolatetruffleworkshop.eventbrite.com.
Love, Scarborough Celebrate the month of love with baking crafts, chocolatey treats and more. Feb 4 to 5, Feb 11 to 12, Feb 18 to 19 and Feb 25 to 26 noon-4 pm. Pwyc. Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley, 416-338-8807.Man Made At Work Workshop with designer Stephen Burks on the ready-made process of bricolage. 1-4 pm. Pwyc. Design Exchange 234 Bay, 416-363-6121.
Pitch Stan Williams Toronto Screenwriter Meetup Group interactive Skype Q&A with the author/story consultant. 1-5 pm. $40. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John, pre-register meetup.com/screenwriters-240.
Puzzles, Pinpricks And Knots Of Love Workshop for ages 12 and up on the history of the paper valentine. 1-3 pm. $20. Toronto's First Post Office, 260 Adelaide E, pre-register 416-865-1833.
Sunday Scene: David Balzer Artist-led tour of the current exhibitions. 2 pm. Free w/ admission. Power Plant 231 Queens Quay W, 416-973-4949.
Valentine Candy-Making Family Workshop Make old-fashioned candy and chocolates in the historic kitchen. 1-4 pm. $20, child $15. Todmorden Mills, Pottery E of Bayview, 416-396-2819.Valentine's Day Sweets & Chocolate Tour Walking tour around Kensington Market to sample chocolates, cupcakes and other goodies. 11:30 am & 2 pm. $30, child $10. Butterfly Bakery, 492 Dundas W, tastytourstoronto.com.
Valentine's Weekend At The Zoo Kids can bring a valentine for their favourite animal and get in free. Feb 11 to 12, 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo Meadowvale N of 401, 416-392-5929.FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Rhubarb Festival New works theatre festival featuring plays by Maggie Hutcheson and Elinore Whidden, Damien Atkins, Claude Whittman and many others. $20 (Wed-Sun), afternoons pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. To Feb 19
What Are You Doing Back There? Winter arts festival with playwrights, musicians, comics, dancers, poets and others including Socratic Theatre Collective and Evelyne Russell. $5-$10 sliding scale. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E, facebook.com/events/245691598839371. To Feb 18
ReadingS
Draft 7.4 Readings by Ann Elizabeth Carson, Kathryn Mockler, Stuart Ross, Mark Sampson and Noreen Shanahan. 3 pm. Donation. Only Café, 966 Danforth, draftreadings.wordpress.com.
Jesse Andrews/Charles Roach/Hudson George Poetry. 11:30 am. Free. Ellington’s Cafe 805 St Clair W, 416-652-9111.
Spencer Gordon/Nathaniel G Moore/Evie Christie/Mat Laporte Valentine reading. 8 pm. Free. Universal Grill 1071 Shaw, 416-588-5928.
War Music: The Iliad And Christopher Logue Actor John Rammel reads from the late Christopher Logue's War Music. 2 pm. Free. Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil, ulyssean.on.ca.
Monday 13, February 2012
BenefitS
Is There Life After High School? (Musical Works in Concert) Fundraising theatrical performance with grads from Unionville High School's Arts York program. 7:30 pm. $30. Markham Theatre for the Performing Arts, 171 Town Centre Blvd, 905-305-7469.
Wanderlust (George Brown College student scholarships/Arts for Children and Youth) Entertainment, an art exhibition, interactive activities and cuisine. 7 pm. $25, adv $20. Devil's Martini, 473 Adelaide W, wanderlustevent.ca.
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The Artists' Soup Kitchen Talk by artist Swintak and free lunch for artists. Noon-3 pm. Free. Raging Spoon, 761 Queen W, starvingartistsoupkitchen@gmail.com.
Drawing From Objects/Still Life Open drawing session. Mondays 6:30 pm. $2-$3. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E, donriverdwgsessions@hotmail.com.
Humanitarian Negotiations Revealed Discussion with author Claire Magone and emergency physician Raghu Venugopal. 5:30 pm. Free. U of T, 6th fl Auditorium, 155 College, pre-register elayna.fremes@utoronto.ca.
Kobudo Demo Techniques and demonstrations of Okinawan Kobudo. 7:30 to 8 pm. Free. Deer Park Public School, 23 Ferndale, third floor gym, torontoacademy.com.
Meditation Introductory class. Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13 and Feb 27, 7:15 pm. Free. College/Shaw Library, 416-539-0234.
Nutrition And The Aging Body Discussion. 2 pm. Free. Eatonville Library, 430 Burnhamthorpe, 416-394-5270.
Social Media For Social Good Panel discussion on using the online community for the good of others with My Smart Hands founder Laura Berg. 6 pm. Free. Pauper's Pub, 539 Bloor W, pre-register socialmediaweek.org/toronto.
Sorauren Park Farmers Market Mondays year-round. Mondays 3-7 pm. Sorauren S of Dundas, westendfood.coop.
Three Short Silent Films By Buster Keaton About Love And Romance Screenings of films including Neighbors and The Balloonatic with live piano scores by Robert Bruce. 8 pm. $15, stu/srs $12. Trinity St Paul's United Church, 427 Bloor W, robertbrucemusic@gmail.com.
Triathlon Training Seminar on training basics with triathlon coach Andrew Imrie. 5:50 pm. Free. U of T Athletic Centre, 55 Harbord, pre-register harthouse.ca/recreation/triathlonseminar.
Tweetgasm: Lovefools Edition Dirty Bingo Valentine's bingo event. 7:30 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen W, 416-531-4635.
Women And Money Workshop Discover your financial strengths in this workshop with Amanda Mills. 6 to 9 pm. $35. Toronto Women's Bookstore, 73 Harbord, womensbookstore.com.
FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Rhubarb Festival New works theatre festival featuring plays by Maggie Hutcheson and Elinore Whidden, Damien Atkins, Claude Whittman and many others. $20 (Wed-Sun), afternoons pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. To Feb 19
Social Media Week Digital culture festival with activities and talks on emerging trends in social and mobile media with events city-wide. Most events free. socialmediaweek.org/toronto. To Feb 17
What Are You Doing Back There? Winter arts festival with playwrights, musicians, comics, dancers, poets and others including Socratic Theatre Collective and Evelyne Russell. $5-$10 sliding scale. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E, facebook.com/events/245691598839371. To Feb 18
ReadingS
Anne Rice Talking about her new book Wolf Gift. 6 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Night Of Love/Heartbreak Poetry And Prose Readings by Kathryn Mockler, Jim Nason, Karleen Pendleton Jimenez, Myna Wallin, David Clink, Royston Tester, Heather J Wood and Sandra Kasturi. 7 pm. Free. Painted Lady, 218 Ossington, tightropebooks.com.
Vivek Shraya Release of the second edition of Shraya's book God Loves Hair, a Q&A and screening of Sonali Gulati's film I Am. 6:30 pm. Free. Ryerson U Thomas Lounge, 66 Gould, ryerson.ca/equity/positivespace.
Tuesday 14, February 2012
BenefitS
RED Masquerade (Assoc for Native Development in the Performing and Visual Arts) Masked party with live music by Bear Witness, Derek Miller, Digging Roots and others. 9 pm. $25, adv $20. Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen W, 416-535-4567 ext 101.
EventS
Alternatives To Animal Research York Students for Animals presents talks by Liz White of Animal Alliance Canada and others. 2:30 pm. Free. York U Student Centre, rm 430, 4700 Keele, zipporah.weisberg@gmail.com.
Amnesty Letter-Writing Join Amnesty Int'l and write letters to prisoners of conscience. Feb 14, Mar 13 and Apr 10, 7:30 pm. Free. St John's Norway Church, Woodbine and Kingston, beachamnesty@gmail.com.
Birds In Your Garden Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston, gardenontario.org.
Bloody Valentine Massacre Singles, couples and menages of all types party with gory costumes, fake blood, bloody drinks, free ping pong (after 9 pm), a killer photo booth and more. 9 pm. SPiN Toronto, 461 King W, lower level, rockitpromo.com.
Drummers In Exile Weekly drum and dance circle. Tuesdays. $2-$5. Annex Wreck Room 794 Bathurst, drummersinexile.com.
Haroon Siddiqui On The Arab Spring Talk by the Waterlution Toronto Hub. 7 pm. $5. Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham, 647-726-9500.
The Keyhole Sessions: Lust Alternative Valentine's Day life-drawing session. 7:30 pm. $20, stu $17. Great Hall, 1087 Queen W, thekeyholesessions.com.
No More Silence Rally at police headquarters to demand that the UN investigate Canada's missing aboriginal women, followed by a feast. 12:30 pm. Free. Police Headquarters, 40 College, nomoresilence@riseup.net.
Red Rock: The Long Strange March Of Chinese Rock & Roll Talk by musician and former Beijing resident Jonathan Campbell. 2 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Shakespeare For Kids Shakespeare in Action leads kids through drama games and reading exercises. Saturdays to Mar 10. 10 am & 2 pm. Free. Various public library branches, torontopubliclibrary.ca.St Valentine's Day Tea Valentine treats and tea by the fireside. 1 pm. $10. Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas W, 416-394-8113.
The Stop's Good Food Market Tuesdays year-round. Tuesdays 4-6 pm. Davenport-Perth Neighbourhod Centre, 1900 Davenport, thestop.org.
Understanding Food Sovereignty & Security: What You Need To Know To Grow Prepare for spring planting and learn the fundamentals of food gardening, as well as the core concepts of food security and permaculture. 2 to 4 pm. Free. Hart House, S Dining Rm, 7 Hart House Circle, U of T, pre-register campusagriculture@gmail.com.
Valentine Bachata Class Learn this romantic dance from the Dominican Republic. 7:30 pm. $10. Six Degrees, 2335 Yonge, 416-486-9666.
FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Rhubarb Festival New works theatre festival featuring plays by Maggie Hutcheson and Elinore Whidden, Damien Atkins, Claude Whittman and many others. $20 (Wed-Sun), afternoons pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. To Feb 19
Social Media Week Digital culture festival with activities and talks on emerging trends in social and mobile media with events city-wide. Most events free. socialmediaweek.org/toronto. To Feb 17
What Are You Doing Back There? Winter arts festival with playwrights, musicians, comics, dancers, poets and others including Socratic Theatre Collective and Evelyne Russell. $5-$10 sliding scale. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E, facebook.com/events/245691598839371. To Feb 18
ReadingS
Jonathan Campbell Taking about his new book, Red Rock: The Long Strange March Of Chinese Rock & Roll. 2 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Wednesday 15, February 2012
BenefitS
Into Eternity (Don't Nuke T.O) Screening of the Michael Madsen film and talk by Nukewaste activist Brennain Lloyd. 7:30 pm. $10 or pwyc. Toronto Free Gallery, 1277 Bloor W, 416-913-0461.
Midnight In Manhattan (George Brown College Scholarships/SickKids) Music, treats and more from George Brown's special events planning students. 7 pm. $25, adv $20, George Brown stu $15-$20. Twist Gallery, 1100 Queen W, midnightinmanhattan.wordpress.com.
EventS
Art & Philosophy: Borduas And The Existential Drama Of The Visible Talk by David Ciavatta. 7 pm. $22.50, stu $17. Art Gallery of Ontario, 37 Dundas W, ago.net/learning.
The Art Of Volunteering Discussion with WoodGreen Community Svs. 6 pm. Free. Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Drake Trivia Play a game of Trivia. Wednesdays 8 pm. $2. Drake Hotel 1150 Queen W, 416-531-5042.
Flash Mob Dance Party A dance party starts at Union Station and travels around the financial district as part of the Rhubarb Festival. 7:30 pm. Free. Union Station, Front and Bay, yyzbuddies.blogspot.com.
Hypertension And Stroke Prevention Health talk. 7 pm. Free. Deer Park Library, 40 St Clair E, pre-register 416-393-7658.
If A Tree Falls: A Story Of The Earth Liberation Front Film screening followed by a discussion. 6:30 pm. Free. Hart House Library, 7 Hart House Circle, harthouse.ca.
It's Time To Talk: Is Transit Back On Track? Panel discussion with former city planner Paul Bedford, transit blogger Steve Munro and transportation policy expert Matti Siemiatycki. 7 pm. Free. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie, 416-392-0208.
The Journey From Political Activism To Spiritual Activism Lecture by health advocate/psychotherapist Ebun Adelona and presentations. 7 pm. $20. B.A.N.D. Gallery, 823A Bloor W, sacredwomeninternational@gmail.com.
Looney Poems Poetry workshop with Matthew Tierney. 4:30 pm. Free. Runnymede Library, 2178 Bloor W, 416-393-7697.
Louis Armstrong, The African Heritage And The Beginnings Of Jazz Lecture. 2 pm. Free. Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington, pre-register 416-395-5440, torontopubliclibrary.ca.Me To We Travel Talk Talk on travelling and volunteering, and working with Free the Children. 6:30 pm. Free. Adventure Travel Co, 408 King W, 416-345-9726.
Monumental Debates: What Are The "Temples" Of Neolithic Gobekli Yepe? Talk by anthropologist Ted Banning. 5:15 pm. Free. Bahen Centre, rm 1190, 40 St George, aiatoronto.ca.
Once Upon An African Village: Song, Dance And Story With Fule Badoe Program for all ages. 10:30 am. Free. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch W, torontopubliclibrary.ca.Pioneering Women – Dollars & Sense Talks by It's Your Money author Gail Vaz-Oxlade and Women, Worth and Wellness founder Nancy Griffin plus a networking cocktail reception. 7 pm. $30. Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond W, info@pioneeringwomen.com.
FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Rhubarb Festival New works theatre festival featuring plays by Maggie Hutcheson and Elinore Whidden, Damien Atkins, Claude Whittman and many others. $20 (Wed-Sun), afternoons pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. To Feb 19
Social Media Week Digital culture festival with activities and talks on emerging trends in social and mobile media with events city-wide. Most events free. socialmediaweek.org/toronto. To Feb 17
U Of T Drama Festival Weekend of competitive theatre written, directed, produced and performed by students. $12, stu/srs $10. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle, 416-978-8849, harthousetheatre.ca. To Feb 18
What Are You Doing Back There? Winter arts festival with playwrights, musicians, comics, dancers, poets and others including Socratic Theatre Collective and Evelyne Russell. $5-$10 sliding scale. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E, facebook.com/events/245691598839371. To Feb 18
ReadingS
Alan Lightman Reading from his latest novel, Mr g. 7:30 pm. $10, stu free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, readings.org.
Thursday 16, February 2012
EventS
Advancing Our Common Struggle For Environmental And Climate Justice In Canada Panel discussion wth Raúl Burbano from Common Frontiers, National Council of Canadians Brent Patterson and others. 7 pm. Free. OISE, rm 2212, 252 Bloor W, torontoboliviasolidarity@gmail.com.
Bernadette Gabay Dyer Songs and stories from a Caribbean heritage. 1:30 pm. Free. Parliament Street Library, 269 Gerrard E, 416-393-7663.Challenges Facing Reconstruction & The Quest For Justice In Haiti Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean discussion with writer/social justice advocate Roger Annis and attorney Nicole Phillips. 12:30 pm. Free. York U, 280A York Lanes, 4700 Keele, yorku.ca/cerlac/events11-12.htm#annis.
Dream Catcher? Where The Industrial Nightmares Fall Seminar with Aamjiwaang First Nation member Ron Plain. 4:10 pm. Free. Bahen Centre, rm 1170, 40 St George, environment.utoronto.ca.
Eat To Starve Cancer And Other Chronic Diseases Wellness talk with physician Zeev Gross. 7 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge, 416-395-5649.
Entrenched Male-Domination, Altered Sex-Ratios And Women's Well(Ill)-Being: The Case Of India Discussion with sociology professor Aysan Sev'er. 4 pm. Free. University College, rm 179, 15 King's College Circle, scienceforpeace.ca.
Freedom Dialogues: Malcolm Shabazz & Krysta Williams Ryerson Students' Union and Students Against Racism discussion with Malcolm X's grandson, Malcolm Shabazz, and indigenous feminist Krysta Williams. 6 pm. Free. Ryerson U, SCC 115 Student Centre, 55 Gould, studentsagainstracism.ca.Meditation Introductory class. 7 pm. Feb 2 and Feb 16, 7 pm. Free. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth, 416-539-0234, meditationtoronto.com.
Nutrition As A Prevention Strategy Discussion. 6 pm. Free. Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview, 416-393-7720.
Paleolithic Formalism: The Emergence Of Music U of T Graduate Department of Musicology/Ethnomusicology/Theory colloquium with a talk by Yale musicologist Gary Tomlinson. 3:30 pm. Free. Edward Johnson Bldg, rm 130, 80 Queen's Park, music.utoronto.ca.
Queering The National Museum Of Poland Talk by Polish art and cultural historian Pawel Leszkowicz. 1:30 pm. Free. OCADU S-Lab, rm 7410, 205 Richmond W, 416-977-6000 ext 423.
Representations Of Femininity In The Media Feminist Media Studies Circle discussion. 1 pm. Free. OISE, rm 2-225, 252 Bloor W, pre-register cwse.oise@gmail.com.
Stop Canada's Environmental Injustice – Building For The Future Conversation among movement activists. 7 pm. Free. OISE, rm 2212, 252 Bloor W, opirgtoronto.com/category/tags/toronto-bolivia-solidarity.
Tafelmusik Lecture on baroque music by Tafelmusik violinist Patricia Ahearn. 7 pm. Free. North York Public Library, 5120 Yonge, pre-register 416-395-5639.
Tropical Getaway Tour of Allan Gardens Conservatory led by Toroto Botanical Garden's horticulture director Paul Zammit and a talk by The Untamed Garden author Sonia Day. 7:30 pm. $30. Allan Gardens Conservatory, Jarvis and College, pre-register 416-397-1341.
Urbanesque Burlesque show. Feb 16, 8 pm; Feb 17, 8:30 pm. $28. Courthouse, 57 Adelaide E, joyofdance.ca/urbanesque.php.
Vandava Shiva – Seeds And Seed Multinationals Sneak preview of the animated video and discussion on stopping GM alfalfa. 7 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth, 416-466-2129.
Your Money, Your Investments in 2012 Financial planning seminar and dinner. Jan 24, Feb 2, Feb 7, Feb 16 and Feb 21, 6:30 pm. Free. Quinn's Steakhouse at the Sheraton Centre, 96 Queen W, pre-register 416-222-1756, brands-to-go@uniserve.com.
FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Rhubarb Festival New works theatre festival featuring plays by Maggie Hutcheson and Elinore Whidden, Damien Atkins, Claude Whittman and many others. $20 (Wed-Sun), afternoons pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. To Feb 19
Social Media Week Digital culture festival with activities and talks on emerging trends in social and mobile media with events city-wide. Most events free. socialmediaweek.org/toronto. To Feb 17
U Of T Drama Festival Weekend of competitive theatre written, directed, produced and performed by students. $12, stu/srs $10. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle, 416-978-8849, harthousetheatre.ca. To Feb 18
Wavelength Music Festival Multi-night music festival. wavelengthtoronto.com. Feb 16 to 19
What Are You Doing Back There? Winter arts festival with playwrights, musicians, comics, dancers, poets and others including Socratic Theatre Collective and Evelyne Russell. $5-$10 sliding scale. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E, facebook.com/events/245691598839371. To Feb 18
ReadingS
Adwoa Badoe Meet the author of Between Sisters. 1 pm. Free. Maria A Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton W, 416-394-1000. Adwoa Badoe Author visit. 1 pm. Free. Maria A Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton W, 416-394-1000, torontopubliclibrary.ca.Ben Ehrenreich/Grace O'connell/Hal Niedzviecki Reading their stories about god. 7:30 pm. Free. Ossington, 61 Ossington, editor@brokenpencil.com.
Dwayne Morgan Poetry reading. 10 am. Free. Danfoth/Coxwell Library, 1675 Danforth, 416-393-7783, torontopubliclibrary.ca.LIFT Out Loud Reading and discussion of Jayvibha Vaidya's screenplay The Temp, and Cody Campanale, Andrew Smith and Rob Stockman's screenplay Viaticum. 7:30 pm. $5. XPACE, 58 Ossington, lift.on.ca.
Friday 17, February 2012
BenefitS
Art For Cancer (ART for Cancer Fdn) A multimedia exhibit opens today with a reception and continues to Feb 24. 6:30-9:30 pm. Free. City Hall, Queen and Bay, artforcancerfoundation.org.
Tropical Bingo (XPACE Cultural Centre library fund) Play bingo for prizes. 8 pm. $5 all-you-can-play. XPACE, 58 Ossington, xpace.info.
EventS
Benefit Concert (Native Child and Family Svs) A screening of The Lion King and performances by Donlands and Mortimer, Grandfather Mantis and others. 6 pm. $5-$10. Creatures Creating, 627 Queen W, 647-709-8337. Crisis In The Congo: Uncovering The Truth Film screening and panel discussion with CUPE member Safia Gahayr and others. 7 pm. Free. Bahen Centre, rm 1170, 40 St George, network4panafrikansolidarity@gmail.com. Garveyism In The Caribbean Diaspora: A New Perspective Lecture by professor Robert Hill and launch of the UNIA Papers 1910-1920 in commemoration of Marcus Garvey's 125th anniversary. 6:30 pm. Free. William Doo Auditorium, 45 Willcocks, newcollege.utoronto.ca.Haiti: Solidarity And Social Justice Forum with speakers Roger Annis of Canada Haiti Action Network and Instit for Justice and Democracy in Haiti attorney Nicole Phillips. 7 pm. Free. Steelworkers' Hall, 25 Cecil, facebook.com/events/321710011204158.
Hip-Hop Dance Workshop Freestyle session with Philly. 6 pm. Free. Malvern Library, 30 Sewells, 416-396-8969.Urbanesque Burlesque show. Feb 16, 8 pm; Feb 17, 8:30 pm. $28. Courthouse, 57 Adelaide E, joyofdance.ca/urbanesque.php.
FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Rhubarb Festival New works theatre festival featuring plays by Maggie Hutcheson and Elinore Whidden, Damien Atkins, Claude Whittman and many others. $20 (Wed-Sun), afternoons pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. To Feb 19
Social Media Week Digital culture festival with activities and talks on emerging trends in social and mobile media with events city-wide. Most events free. socialmediaweek.org/toronto. To Feb 17
U Of T Drama Festival Weekend of competitive theatre written, directed, produced and performed by students. $12, stu/srs $10. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle, 416-978-8849, harthousetheatre.ca. To Feb 18
Wavelength Music Festival Multi-night music festival. wavelengthtoronto.com. Feb 16 to 19
What Are You Doing Back There? Winter arts festival with playwrights, musicians, comics, dancers, poets and others including Socratic Theatre Collective and Evelyne Russell. $5-$10 sliding scale. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E, facebook.com/events/245691598839371. To Feb 18
Winterfolk X Blues And Roots Festival Tenth anniversary of the festival featuring folk, roots, world and blues artists. Free. Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard W, winterfolk.com. Feb 17 to 19
ReadingS
Esi Edugyan Signing her Giller Award-winning novel Half Blood Blues. 7 pm. Free. Indigo Manulife, 55 Bloor W, chapters.indigo.ca.
Saturday 18, February 2012
BenefitS
Butch Femme Salon: Cabaret Of Love (People with AIDS Soc) Burlesque, music and dance with Rowena Fonseka, Belle Jumelles, Chase and others. 9 pm. Pwyc ($10 sugg). Rivoli, 332 Queen W, butchfemmesalon@gmail.com.
Healthy Hearts Charity Vollyeball Tournament (Heart & Stroke Fdn) Tourney promoting physical activity and healthy living. 10 am. Victory Volleyball, 7093 Torbram (Mississauga), pre-register victoryvolleyball.com/healthyhearts.
Jory Nash (Lake Scugog Camp) A benefit concert with the singer-songwriter/storyteller benefits a camp for underprivileged children. 7:30 pm. $20 sugg. Patagonia Toronto, 500 King W, 416-861-1102.
EventS
The Black Victorians Learn more about the early black community in Toronto and print a souvenir copy of Shadd Cary's newspaper, The Provincial Freeman. Today and tomorrow. Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18 and Feb 25. Free w/ admission, Sun pwyc. Mackenzie House, 82 Bond, 416-392-6915.Build Your Own World Workshop for young writers nine to 13 with author Sarah Ellis. 2-4 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Dare Night V4.0 Party where participants execute exhilarating dares in front of a crowd. 7:30 pm. Pwyc. Drake Lab, 1140 Queen W, hello@mammalian.ca.
DJ Skate Night Skate beside the lake while DJs spin. Saturdays to Feb 19. Saturdays 8-11 pm. Free. Harbourfront Ice Rink, 235 Queens Quay, 416-973-4000.
Family Day On The Kingsway Ice sculpture demos and competition, maple taffy demos, carnival activities and more. 11 am-3 pm. Free. Willingdon and Wendover at Bloor, kingswaybia.ca. Family Day Staycation All-day film screenings and pixilation activities. Feb 18 to 20, 10 am. Free. NFB Mediatheque 150 John, 416-973-3012.Family Day Weekend Visit with zoo families including the Western lowland gorillas and Komodo dragons. Feb 18 to 20. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo Meadowvale N of 401, 416-392-5929.
Family Days At The Science Centre Activities include flight workshops, a Leonardo de Vinci adventure, electricity and paper-making demos, and more. Feb 18 to 20 various times. Frew w/ admission. Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills, 416-696-1000. Family Fun Fair Rides, carnival games and more. Feb 18 to 19 and Feb 20, 10 am-6 pm. $20-$30. Rogers Centre 1 Blue Jays Way, rogerscentre.com.Frank O'hara, The Family Council: Advocating For Families Affected By Addictions And Mental Illness Humanist Assoc presentation. 1:30 pm. Free. OISE, rm 5-150, 252 Bloor W, humanist.toronto.on.ca.
Frosty Fairies Family nature walk. 1 pm. $2 sugg. High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside, highparknaturecentre.com. Love, Scarborough Celebrate the month of love with baking crafts, chocolatey treats and more. Feb 4 to 5, Feb 11 to 12, Feb 18 to 19 and Feb 25 to 26 noon-4 pm. Pwyc. Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley, 416-338-8807. Play Oware Teens play one of the oldest games from Africa and the West Indies. Saturdays 2 pm. Free. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch E, torontopubliclibrary.ca.Polly Higgins Talk by the laywer and environmental activist followed by a potluck dinner. 4 pm. Free. Friends' House, 60 Lowther, countysustainability.ca/#polly.
Qi Gong & Well-Being: Ancient Practices for Daily Life Explore simple Qi Gong exercises and learn how this practice can be applied to women's health. 2:30-5:30 pm. $60, stu/unwaged $50. Centre for Women's Studies in Education, 252 Bloor W, pre-register cwse@utoronto.ca.
The Science Of Flight Family Day programming includes workshops on creating parachutes, kites, paper airplanes and more. Feb 18 to 20. Various times. Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills, 416-696-1000, ontariosciencecentre.ca.Tam Tam Drum Circle Open drum circle and dance, bring your own percussion. 9 pm. Nov 19, Dec 31, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 17 and Apr 21. $5. Xing Dance Studio, 452 College, myspace.com/torontotamtam.
Toronto Salsa Practice No lesson, beginners to pros, no partner required. 3:30-5:30 or 5:30-8 pm. $5. Trinity-St. Paul’s Church 427 Bloor W, torontosalsapractice.com.
Voces Politicas (Political Voices): Direct, Open Debate Discussion exploring constitutional innovations in Ecuador and Bolivia. 5 pm. Free. Beit Zatoun House, 612 Markham, nchamah@me.com.
Weekend Family Fun At The Bata Kids three to nine try on shoes, go on a treasure hunt and more. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm; Jan 29 noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor W, 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.Your Food, Your Choice: The Value Of Organic Canadian Organic Growers conference with a keynote address by The Dirty Life author Kristin Kimball and other speakers. 9 am-5 pm. $85. U of T Conference Centre, 89 Chestnut, pre-register cogtoronto.org.
FestivalS
African Canadian Children And Youth Literary Festival Spoken word and storytelling from Canada and the diaspora. Free. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch W, 416-395-5980, torontopubliclibrary.ca. Feb 18 to 19 Family Day Fest Entertainment with The Trevor Show, Doo-Doo the Clown and others, an obstacle course, circus, rides and more. 10 am-6 pm. $25-$40, adults $8. Downsview Park Studio 3, 40 Carl Hall, familydayfest.ca. Feb 18 to 20 Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Rhubarb Festival New works theatre festival featuring plays by Maggie Hutcheson and Elinore Whidden, Damien Atkins, Claude Whittman and many others. $20 (Wed-Sun), afternoons pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. To Feb 19
U Of T Drama Festival Weekend of competitive theatre written, directed, produced and performed by students. $12, stu/srs $10. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle, 416-978-8849, harthousetheatre.ca. To Feb 18
Wavelength Music Festival Multi-night music festival. wavelengthtoronto.com. Feb 16 to 19
What Are You Doing Back There? Winter arts festival with playwrights, musicians, comics, dancers, poets and others including Socratic Theatre Collective and Evelyne Russell. $5-$10 sliding scale. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E, facebook.com/events/245691598839371. To Feb 18
Winterfolk X Blues And Roots Festival Tenth anniversary of the festival featuring folk, roots, world and blues artists. Free. Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard W, winterfolk.com. Feb 17 to 19
ReadingS
Arthur Bull Launching his poetry book The Lake Diary with a reading and music. 8 pm. Free. Linuxcaffe 326 Harbord, 416-534-2116.
Sunday 19, February 2012
BenefitS
A New Hope (Stephen Lewis Arts Fund) Fundraising production of the one-woman play by Shelley Hamilton. Feb 5, 3 pm; Feb 19, 3 pm; Feb 26, 1 & 3 pm. $25. ING Direct Downtown Toronto Café, 221 Yonge, 416-826-6855.
EventS
Colombia: Mining Injustice Chronicles & Social Conflict Colombia Action Solidarity Alliance video and discussion. 7 pm. Free. OISE, rm 2211, 252 Bloor W, cca_toronto@hotmail.com.
Family Day Staycation All-day film screenings and pixilation activities. Feb 18 to 20, 10 am. Free. NFB Mediatheque 150 John, 416-973-3012.Family Day Weekend Visit with zoo families including the Western lowland gorillas and Komodo dragons. Feb 18 to 20. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo Meadowvale N of 401, 416-392-5929.
Family Days At The Science Centre Activities include flight workshops, a Leonardo de Vinci adventure, electricity and paper-making demos, and more. Feb 18 to 20 various times. Frew w/ admission. Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills, 416-696-1000. Family Fun Fair Rides, carnival games and more. Feb 18 to 19 and Feb 20, 10 am-6 pm. $20-$30. Rogers Centre 1 Blue Jays Way, rogerscentre.com. HarbourKids Family Day Long Weekend Performance by skate troupe Le Patin Libre, music by Toronto All-Star Big Band and others, storytelling, hockey, skating, crafts and more. Feb 19 to 20, 11 am-5 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com/harbourkids. Love, Scarborough Celebrate the month of love with baking crafts, chocolatey treats and more. Feb 4 to 5, Feb 11 to 12, Feb 18 to 19 and Feb 25 to 26 noon-4 pm. Pwyc. Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley, 416-338-8807.The Revolution In Cancer Diagnosis And Treatment Lecture by biophysicist Linda Penn. 3 pm. Free. Medical Sciences Bldg, 1 King's College Circle, 416-977-2983.
The Science Of Flight Family Day programming includes workshops on creating parachutes, kites, paper airplanes and more. Feb 18 to 20. Various times. Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills, 416-696-1000, ontariosciencecentre.ca.FestivalS
African Canadian Children And Youth Literary Festival Spoken word and storytelling from Canada and the diaspora. Free. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch W, 416-395-5980, torontopubliclibrary.ca. Feb 18 to 19 Family Day Fest Entertainment with The Trevor Show, Doo-Doo the Clown and others, an obstacle course, circus, rides and more. 10 am-6 pm. $25-$40, adults $8. Downsview Park Studio 3, 40 Carl Hall, familydayfest.ca. Feb 18 to 20 Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Rhubarb Festival New works theatre festival featuring plays by Maggie Hutcheson and Elinore Whidden, Damien Atkins, Claude Whittman and many others. $20 (Wed-Sun), afternoons pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. To Feb 19
Wavelength Music Festival Multi-night music festival. wavelengthtoronto.com. Feb 16 to 19
Winterfolk X Blues And Roots Festival Tenth anniversary of the festival featuring folk, roots, world and blues artists. Free. Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard W, winterfolk.com. Feb 17 to 19
ReadingS
Andrew Kliman Taking about his new book, The Failure Of Capitalist Production: Underlying Causes Of The Great Recession. 1:30 pm. Free. Verney Room, Ross S Bldg 6th fl, York U, 4700 Keele, facebook.com/events/349784835034707.
Sunday Poetry Black History Month reading. 11:30 am. Free. Ellington’s Cafe 805 St Clair W, 416-652-9111.Underdog Poets Academy Poetry reading. 7 pm. Free. Central, 603 Markham, thecentralbar.ca.
Monday 20, February 2012
BenefitS
Hughie (Anaphylaxis Canada) Fundraising performance of the Eugene O'Neill play. 8 pm. $50-$100. Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen W, 416-538-0988.
EventS
Drawing From Objects/Still Life Open drawing session. Mondays 6:30 pm. $2-$3. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E, donriverdwgsessions@hotmail.com.
Family Day Irish Ceilidh Dance workshop and a ceilidh with storyteller Nan Brien. 1 pm. Pwyc. Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas W, 416-394-8113. Family Day On The Waterfront Woofjocks canine performance (11:30 am, 1, 2:30 & 4 pm (at Pawsways, 245 Queens Quay W, pawsways.ca), Treehouse TV's Harry and his Bucket Full of Dinosaurs (11 am-1 pm) and clowns, balloon sculpting and more (11 am-1 pm). Free. Queen's Quay Terminal, 207 Queens Quay W, at foot of York, qqterminal.com. Family Day Staycation All-day film screenings and pixilation activities. Feb 18 to 20, 10 am. Free. NFB Mediatheque 150 John, 416-973-3012.Family Day Weekend Visit with zoo families including the Western lowland gorillas and Komodo dragons. Feb 18 to 20. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo Meadowvale N of 401, 416-392-5929.
Family Days At The Science Centre Activities include flight workshops, a Leonardo de Vinci adventure, electricity and paper-making demos, and more. Feb 18 to 20 various times. Frew w/ admission. Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills, 416-696-1000. Family Drumming Workshop Percussion workshop using found instruments including teacups and flower pots. 2:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art 111 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8080. Family Fun Fair Rides, carnival games and more. Feb 18 to 19 and Feb 20, 10 am-6 pm. $20-$30. Rogers Centre 1 Blue Jays Way, rogerscentre.com. Funnovation Imaginarium Kids invent wacky machines, design accessories, model fashions and more. 1-4 pm. Free. Old Navy, 177 N Queen, 416-622-6021. HarbourKids Family Day Long Weekend Performance by skate troupe Le Patin Libre, music by Toronto All-Star Big Band and others, storytelling, hockey, skating, crafts and more. Feb 19 to 20, 11 am-5 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com/harbourkids. The Science Of Flight Family Day programming includes workshops on creating parachutes, kites, paper airplanes and more. Feb 18 to 20. Various times. Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills, 416-696-1000, ontariosciencecentre.ca.Shadows And Light Family Day workshop on making shadow puppets, glow-in-the-dark painting and more. 1-4 pm. $50 one adult, one child (add child $10). Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas W, pre-register ago.net.
Sorauren Park Farmers Market Mondays year-round. Mondays 3-7 pm. Sorauren S of Dundas, westendfood.coop.
Toons On Tap Costumed life drawing for animators. 7 pm. $10. Smiling Buddha, 961 College, patricia@acidanimation.com.
FestivalS
Family Day Fest Entertainment with The Trevor Show, Doo-Doo the Clown and others, an obstacle course, circus, rides and more. 10 am-6 pm. $25-$40, adults $8. Downsview Park Studio 3, 40 Carl Hall, familydayfest.ca. Feb 18 to 20 Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Tuesday 21, February 2012
EventS
The African Forum: South Africa 20 Years After Apartheid Discussion with Usheak Koroma. 7 pm. Pwyc. Trane Studio, 964 Bathurst, tranestudio.com.Cooking Classes Really delicious vegetarian cooking. 7 to 9:30 pm. $70. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth, thebigcarrot.ca.
Drummers In Exile Weekly drum and dance circle. Tuesdays. $2-$5. Annex Wreck Room 794 Bathurst, drummersinexile.com.
Eat Your History Meet Carl Cassell of the Harlem Underground Restaurant. 6:30 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge, pre-register 416-395-5613.For The Love Of Food Hands-on workshop on preparing a five-course meal with a Mexican theme. 6-9 pm. $10. Hart House Catering Kitchen, 7 Hart House Circle, pre-register harthouse.ca/class/community-kitchen-3617.
Sickkids Farmers Market Cheese, bread, honey, maple syrup, preserves and more. Feb 21, Mar 6, Mar 20, Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1 and May 15, 9 am-2 pm. SickKids Hospital, 555 University, info@farmersmarketsontario.com.
The Stop's Good Food Market Tuesdays year-round. Tuesdays 4-6 pm. Davenport-Perth Neighbourhod Centre, 1900 Davenport, thestop.org.
Your Money, Your Investments in 2012 Financial planning seminar and dinner. Jan 24, Feb 2, Feb 7, Feb 16 and Feb 21, 6:30 pm. Free. Quinn's Steakhouse at the Sheraton Centre, 96 Queen W, pre-register 416-222-1756, brands-to-go@uniserve.com.
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Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18ReadingS
AF Moritz/Beatriz Hausner Reading. 7 pm. Free. St Clair/Silverthorn Library, 1748 St Clair W, 416-393-7709.
Michael St George The dub poet reads. 1 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.Wednesday 22, February 2012
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Buyer Beware – Deceptive Food Labels Wellness talk with physician Zeev Gross. 7 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge, 416-395-5649.
Drake Trivia Play a game of Trivia. Wednesdays 8 pm. $2. Drake Hotel 1150 Queen W, 416-531-5042.
Horizon Arts Camp Open House Take a tour of the summer camp site, meet staff and enjoy arts activities. 5:30-8:30 pm. Free. Kingsway College School, 4600 Dundas W, horizonartscamp.org.Hypertension And Stroke Prevention Health talk. 7 pm. Free. Main Street Library, 137 Main, pre-register 416-393-7700.
It's Time To Talk: How Local We Grow Discussion with NOW writer/author Wayne Roberts, food policy expert Lauren Baker and city councillor Joe Mihevc. 7 pm. Free. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie, 416-392-0208.
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Cinema Kabuki Festival Screening of Japanese kabuki theatre and dance films. $15. Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond W, jftor.org. Feb 22 to 23
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Reel Artists Film Festival Films about visual arts and artists. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, canadianart.ca/raff. Feb 22 to 26
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John S Saul Reading from his book Liberation Lite. 2 pm. Free. Spadina Road Library, 10 Spadina Rd, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Nathan Englander Reading from his short story collection What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank. 7:30 pm. $10, stu free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, readings.org.
Thursday 23, February 2012
BenefitS
Love Her (Ovarian Cancer Canada) Gala reception and fashion show with MC comedian Jessica Holmes. 200. $200. Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front W, ovariancanada.org.
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Eroding Democracy & Sovereignty: Corporate Trade, Investment, Free Trade Agreements & Resource Extraction In The Americas Forum with Manuel Pérez Rocha of the Instit for Policy Studies in Washington. 7 pm. Free. Ryerson U, POD 250, 78 Victoria, pedro_cabezas@yahoo.ca.
Jorn Weisbrodt Luminato's new artistic director talks about his vision for the festival with the Toronto Star's Richard Ouzounian. 7 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon.
Nutrition And Brain Function Talk on the relationship beteen diet and cognitive change by scientist Carol Greenwood. 1 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Seeds – Powerhouses Of Possibilities Seminar and demonstration. 7 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth, 416-466-2129.
FestivalS
Cinema Kabuki Festival Screening of Japanese kabuki theatre and dance films. $15. Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond W, jftor.org. Feb 22 to 23
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Reel Artists Film Festival Films about visual arts and artists. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, canadianart.ca/raff. Feb 22 to 26
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Keith C Holmes Meet the author of Black Inventors, Crafting Over 200 Years Of Success. 1:30 pm. Free. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch W, torontopubliclibrary.ca.Mike Doughty Reading from his memoir The Book Of Drugs plus a concert and Q&A. 7:30 pm. $22. Drake Hotel 1150 Queen W, 416-531-5042.
Friday 24, February 2012
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The Art Of Healing: Artists And Medical Practitioners In Duet Discussion on plagues with doctors Allan Peterkin and Kate Rossiter, and artist Robert Houle. 7 pm. $22.50, stu $17. Art Gallery of Ontario, 37 Dundas W, ago.net/learning.
Finding Freedom: The Joshua Glover Story Hear the true story of escaped slave Joshua Glover. 7 pm. $20. Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas W, 416-394-8113.The Outdoor Adventure Show Whitewater kayak demos, info on hiking, running, cycling, canoeing, camping and more. Feb 24 noon-9 pm; Feb 25, 10 am-6 pm; Feb 26, 10 am-5 pm. $12. International Centre, 6900 Airport, outdooradventureshow.ca.
Palestine And The Great Games: At The Periphery And In The Centre Talk. 7 pm. $5 min. Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham, 647-726-9500.
The Road Taken Film screening and panel discussion with community activist June Veecock and others. 7 pm. Free. Bahen Centre, rm 1170, 40 St George, network4panafrikansolidarity@gmail.com.Sexapalooza Celebration of all things sexual with performances, workshops, the latest sex toys & fashions. Fri 5 pm-midnight, Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-6 pm. Feb 24 to 26. $20, adv $15, three-day pass $30, adv $25. International Centre, 6900 Airport, Hall 6, sexapalooza.ca.
Sing-A-Long Grease Sing-a-long to a screening of the movie musical. Sat & Sun 7 pm, Sat mat 2 pm. Feb 24 to 26. $13-$18.75 (wear a costume). TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, 416-599-8433, tiff.net.
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Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Reel Artists Film Festival Films about visual arts and artists. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, canadianart.ca/raff. Feb 22 to 26
Saturday 25, February 2012
BenefitS
Women's Arm Wrestling (Plan Canada's Because I Am a Girl Fdn) Girls grab a friend or stranger and have a grudge match. 10 pm. Pledges, $5 to watch. 751 Queen W, pre-register classyladiesarmwrestling@gmail.com.
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African And Caribbean Cultural Heritage Day Live performances by Errol Blackwood and others, adult and kids films, storytelling, gallery tours and more. 11 am-6:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000. The Black Victorians Learn more about the early black community in Toronto and print a souvenir copy of Shadd Cary's newspaper, The Provincial Freeman. Today and tomorrow. Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18 and Feb 25. Free w/ admission, Sun pwyc. Mackenzie House, 82 Bond, 416-392-6915.From Occupy To The Brazilian Landless Workers Movement Latin American Trade Unionists Coalition roundtable discussion on organizing with Magdelana Diaz of Occupy Toronto and others. 5:30 pm. Free. OPSEU Office, 31 Wellesley E, granados.ceja@gmail.com.
Love, Scarborough Celebrate the month of love with baking crafts, chocolatey treats and more. Feb 4 to 5, Feb 11 to 12, Feb 18 to 19 and Feb 25 to 26 noon-4 pm. Pwyc. Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley, 416-338-8807. Mad For Marmalade, Crazy For Citron! A marmalade-themed workshop, marmalade competition, tastings and more. 10 am. Free w/ admission. Fort York, Garrison off Fleet, pre-register 416-392-6907 ext 221.The Outdoor Adventure Show Whitewater kayak demos, info on hiking, running, cycling, canoeing, camping and more. Feb 24 noon-9 pm; Feb 25, 10 am-6 pm; Feb 26, 10 am-5 pm. $12. International Centre, 6900 Airport, outdooradventureshow.ca.
Play Oware Teens play one of the oldest games from Africa and the West Indies. Saturdays 2 pm. Free. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch E, torontopubliclibrary.ca.Sexapalooza Celebration of all things sexual with performances, workshops, the latest sex toys & fashions. Fri 5 pm-midnight, Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-6 pm. Feb 24 to 26. $20, adv $15, three-day pass $30, adv $25. International Centre, 6900 Airport, Hall 6, sexapalooza.ca.
Sing-A-Long Grease Sing-a-long to a screening of the movie musical. Sat & Sun 7 pm, Sat mat 2 pm. Feb 24 to 26. $13-$18.75 (wear a costume). TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, 416-599-8433, tiff.net.
Weekend Family Fun At The Bata Kids three to nine try on shoes, go on a treasure hunt and more. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm; Jan 29 noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor W, 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Reel Artists Film Festival Films about visual arts and artists. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, canadianart.ca/raff. Feb 22 to 26
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Enlightened Interdependence Poetry. 7 pm. $5 or pwyc. Central, 603 Markham, thecentralbar.ca.
Sunday 26, February 2012
BenefitS
A New Hope (Stephen Lewis Arts Fund) Fundraising production of the one-woman play by Shelley Hamilton. Feb 5, 3 pm; Feb 19, 3 pm; Feb 26, 1 & 3 pm. $25. ING Direct Downtown Toronto Café, 221 Yonge, 416-826-6855.
Team In Training Fundraiser (Leukemia & Lymphoma Soc) Play ping pong and learn how to train for a marathon. 1 pm. $20. SPIN, 461 King W, 416-599-7746.
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Let's Talk Science Hands-on activities and experiments for kids six to 12. 2:30 pm. Free. Medical Sciences Bldg, 1 King's College Circle, pre-register 416-977-2983.
Love, Scarborough Celebrate the month of love with baking crafts, chocolatey treats and more. Feb 4 to 5, Feb 11 to 12, Feb 18 to 19 and Feb 25 to 26 noon-4 pm. Pwyc. Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley, 416-338-8807.The Outdoor Adventure Show Whitewater kayak demos, info on hiking, running, cycling, canoeing, camping and more. Feb 24 noon-9 pm; Feb 25, 10 am-6 pm; Feb 26, 10 am-5 pm. $12. International Centre, 6900 Airport, outdooradventureshow.ca.
Power Kids: Portraits Workshop for kids eight to 12 on creative drawing and collage approaches to portraiture. 3 pm. $6. Power Plant 231 Queens Quay W, pre-register 416-973-4949.Sexapalooza Celebration of all things sexual with performances, workshops, the latest sex toys & fashions. Fri 5 pm-midnight, Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-6 pm. Feb 24 to 26. $20, adv $15, three-day pass $30, adv $25. International Centre, 6900 Airport, Hall 6, sexapalooza.ca.
Sing-A-Long Grease Sing-a-long to a screening of the movie musical. Sat & Sun 7 pm, Sat mat 2 pm. Feb 24 to 26. $13-$18.75 (wear a costume). TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, 416-599-8433, tiff.net.
Totsapalooza: Mouse City Calling Urban builders ages two to eight construct a giant model city for storybook mice out of recycled materials. 2 pm. $8, adult $12. Revival, 783 College, totsapalooza-mousecitycalling.eventbrite.ca.FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Reel Artists Film Festival Films about visual arts and artists. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, canadianart.ca/raff. Feb 22 to 26
Monday 27, February 2012
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Drawing From Objects/Still Life Open drawing session. Mondays 6:30 pm. $2-$3. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E, donriverdwgsessions@hotmail.com.
Meditation Introductory class. Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13 and Feb 27, 7:15 pm. Free. College/Shaw Library, 416-539-0234.
Sorauren Park Farmers Market Mondays year-round. Mondays 3-7 pm. Sorauren S of Dundas, westendfood.coop.
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Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Tuesday 28, February 2012
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The African Forum Film Night Screening of The Making Of Catch A Fire and The Language We Cry In. 7 pm. Pwyc. Trane Studio, 964 Bathurst, tranestudio.com.Cooking Classes Winter rut shake-up. 7 to 9:30 pm. $70. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth, thebigcarrot.ca.
Drummers In Exile Weekly drum and dance circle. Tuesdays. $2-$5. Annex Wreck Room 794 Bathurst, drummersinexile.com.
Gooderham And Worts: The Family, The Business And The Community Presentation by Douglas Worts. 6 pm. $5. Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview, riverdalehistoricalsociety.com.
Palenque: The Art And History Of An Ancient Maya Royal Court Lecture by Mesoamerican art professor David Stuart. 7 pm. $23. Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-5797.
The Stop's Good Food Market Tuesdays year-round. Tuesdays 4-6 pm. Davenport-Perth Neighbourhod Centre, 1900 Davenport, thestop.org.
Where Do I Go From Here – Maintaining Health Wellness talk with physician Zeev Gross. 7 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge, 416-395-5649.
FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18ReadingS
Michael St George The dub poet reads. 1:30 pm. Free. Morningside Library, 4279 Lawrence E, torontopubliclibrary.ca.Wednesday 29, February 2012
BenefitS
Charity Comedy Show (Children's Breakfast Club) Evening of comedy with Ernie Vicente, Crystal Ferrier, host Azfar Ali and others. 9 pm. $8. St Louis Bar & Grill, 6485 Mississaiga (Mississauga), 905-997-9464.
Randy Boygoda/David M Malone/Syeda Nuzhat Siddiqui (World Literacy Canada) Reading as part of the Kama series. 6:30 pm. $60. Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue, worldlit.ca.
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Drake Trivia Play a game of Trivia. Wednesdays 8 pm. $2. Drake Hotel 1150 Queen W, 416-531-5042.
Post A Letter Social Activity Club Letter-writing night. 1 pm. Pwyc stationery. Holy Oak Café, 1242 Bloor W, pal-sac.com.Tintin And The AGO's Ship Model Collection Talk by curator Simon Stephens and Tintin translator Lesley Lonsdale-Cooper. 7 pm. $22.50, stu $17. Art Gallery of Ontario, 37 Dundas W, ago.net/learning.
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Human Rights Watch Film Festival Screenings of films about human rights issues. Prices tba, opening gala $100. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, hrw.org. Feb 29 to Mar 9
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18ReadingS
Andrew Westoll Talking about his book The Chimps Of Fauna Sanctuary. Noon. $25 (includes bag lunch). Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art 111 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8080.
Bill Everett Archives V1 Book launch. 7 pm. Free. Central, 603 Markham, thecentralbar.ca.
Randy Boygoda/David M Malone/Syeda Nuzhat Siddiqui (World Literacy Canada) Reading as part of the Kama series. 6:30 pm. $60. Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue, worldlit.ca.
Robert Hough Reading from his novel Dr Brinkley's Tower. 7:30 pm. $10, stu free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, readings.org.
Thursday 1, March 2012
BenefitS
Recipe For Change (FoodShare) Foodie fundraiser with 29 top local chefs. 6 pm. $125, adv $100. St Lawrence Market North Bldg, 92 Front E, foodshare.net/rfc/recipe-for-change-1.htm.
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Artist Project Toronto Contemporary fine art sale, art chats, docent-led tours, opening night party and more. Mar 1, 7 pm; Mar 2 noon-9 pm; Mar 3, 11 am-9 pm; Mar 4, 11 am-6 pm. $10-$14, opening night $23-$25. Liberty Grand Queen Elizabeth Bldg, Exhibition Place, theartistprojecttoronto.com.
Corporate Law: What Has Sustainable Development Got To Do With It? Discussion with law professor Gail Henderson. 4 pm. Free. University College, rm 179, 15 King's College Circle, scienceforpeace.ca.
NDP Leadership Debate NDP Socialist Caucus debate with candidates and a Q&A. 7 pm. Free. OISE, rm 2-212/2-213, 252 Bloor W, 647-728-9143, ndpsocialists.ca.
Toxic Trespass Film screening and discussion with producer Dorothy Goldin Rosenberg. 7 pm. Free. Regis College, 100 Wellesley W, greg.kennedy@mail.utoronto.ca.
Yiddish Vinkl Translator Miriam D Beckerman reads excerpts from a Haggadah in Yiddish. Noon. $16 (includes buffet lunch). Free Times Café, 320 College, yiddishvinkl.com.
FestivalS
Human Rights Watch Film Festival Screenings of films about human rights issues. Prices tba, opening gala $100. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, hrw.org. Feb 29 to Mar 9
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Friday 2, March 2012
BenefitS
In Honour Of Fran Herman (Music Therapy Trust) Entertainment, auctions and tributes to retiring music therapist Herman. 7 pm. $50. Arta Gallery, 55 Mill, musictherapytrust.ca.
Right Angles: Freedom Of Speech And The Conservative Mind (PEN Canada) Freedom To Read Week discussion. 6:30 pm. $10 sugg. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
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Artist Project Toronto Contemporary fine art sale, art chats, docent-led tours, opening night party and more. Mar 1, 7 pm; Mar 2 noon-9 pm; Mar 3, 11 am-9 pm; Mar 4, 11 am-6 pm. $10-$14, opening night $23-$25. Liberty Grand Queen Elizabeth Bldg, Exhibition Place, theartistprojecttoronto.com.
Breast Health II Learn the benefits of foods and supplements that can help prevent breast cancer. 6-9 pm. $60, stu/unwaged $50. Centre for Women's Studies in Education, 252 Bloor W, pre-register cwse@utoronto.ca.
Sisters In The Struggle Film screening and panel discussion with multidisciplinary artist Kim Crosby and others. 7 pm. Free. Bahen Centre, rm 1170, 40 St George, network4panafrikansolidarity@gmail.com.FestivalS
Human Rights Watch Film Festival Screenings of films about human rights issues. Prices tba, opening gala $100. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, hrw.org. Feb 29 to Mar 9
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18ReadingS
Michael Winter Talking about his new novel The Architects Are Here. 3 pm. Free. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles W, individual.utoronto.ca/nickmount/readingseriescurrent.htm.
Saturday 3, March 2012
BenefitS
Starlight Gala (Starlight Children's Fdn) Evening of opera. 6 pm. $400. Allstream Centre, Exhibition Place, starlight.r-esourcecentre.com.
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Artist Project Toronto Contemporary fine art sale, art chats, docent-led tours, opening night party and more. Mar 1, 7 pm; Mar 2 noon-9 pm; Mar 3, 11 am-9 pm; Mar 4, 11 am-6 pm. $10-$14, opening night $23-$25. Liberty Grand Queen Elizabeth Bldg, Exhibition Place, theartistprojecttoronto.com.
European Book Club The club meets to discuss Dacia Maraini's The Silent Duchess. 2 pm. Free. Italian Cultural Institute 496 Huron, pre-register intern1.iictoronto@esteri.it.
Screech & Hoot Family nature walk. 6 pm. $2 sugg. High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside, highparknaturecentre.com.Sumo Robot Challenge Student-built robots battle it out for prizes, with entertainment. 1:30 pm. $5, stu $2. OCAD U Auditorium, 100 McCaul, ocadu.ca.
Toronto Roller Derby Death Track Dolls vs Smoke City Betties and CN Power vs Roc City Roc Stars. 6 pm. $18, adv $12. Bunker, Downsview Park, 40 Carl Hall, torontorollerderby.com.
Weekend Family Fun At The Bata Kids three to nine try on shoes, go on a treasure hunt and more. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm; Jan 29 noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor W, 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.FestivalS
Human Rights Watch Film Festival Screenings of films about human rights issues. Prices tba, opening gala $100. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, hrw.org. Feb 29 to Mar 9
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Sunday 4, March 2012
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Artist Project Toronto Contemporary fine art sale, art chats, docent-led tours, opening night party and more. Mar 1, 7 pm; Mar 2 noon-9 pm; Mar 3, 11 am-9 pm; Mar 4, 11 am-6 pm. $10-$14, opening night $23-$25. Liberty Grand Queen Elizabeth Bldg, Exhibition Place, theartistprojecttoronto.com.
FestivalS
Human Rights Watch Film Festival Screenings of films about human rights issues. Prices tba, opening gala $100. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, hrw.org. Feb 29 to Mar 9
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18ReadingS
Charles Taylor Shortlist Brunch Literary brunch with Wade Davis, Charlotte Gill, JJ Lee, Madeline Sonik and Andrew Westoll. 10 am. $45. King Edward Hotel, 37 King E, 416-361-0032.
Monday 5, March 2012
BenefitS
That's What SHE Said (Gilda's Club) Evening of stand-up comedy with Shelly Marshall, Sandra Shamas, Martha O'Neill and others. 8:30 pm. $35, adv $30. Hugh’s Room 2261 Dundas W, 416-531-6604.
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Andrea Martin Unique Lives & Experiences lecture by the comedian/actor. 7:30 pm. $36. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe, uniquelives.com.
Banksy And The History Of High Art Walrus fiction editor Nick Mount discusses how the work of Banksy and other graffiti or street artists fits into the history and context of gallery art. 7 pm. Free. Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor W, pre-register 416-393-7674.
Drawing From Objects/Still Life Open drawing session. Mondays 6:30 pm. $2-$3. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E, donriverdwgsessions@hotmail.com.
Sorauren Park Farmers Market Mondays year-round. Mondays 3-7 pm. Sorauren S of Dundas, westendfood.coop.
FestivalS
Human Rights Watch Film Festival Screenings of films about human rights issues. Prices tba, opening gala $100. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, hrw.org. Feb 29 to Mar 9
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Tuesday 6, March 2012
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Drummers In Exile Weekly drum and dance circle. Tuesdays. $2-$5. Annex Wreck Room 794 Bathurst, drummersinexile.com.
Henry V Shakespeare lecture by Jane Freeman. 7 pm. Free (ticket required). Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
A Picture Book Celebration Picture book appreciation evening with authors Sarah Ellis and Barbara Reid. 6:30 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Sickkids Farmers Market Cheese, bread, honey, maple syrup, preserves and more. Feb 21, Mar 6, Mar 20, Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1 and May 15, 9 am-2 pm. SickKids Hospital, 555 University, info@farmersmarketsontario.com.
The Stop's Good Food Market Tuesdays year-round. Tuesdays 4-6 pm. Davenport-Perth Neighbourhod Centre, 1900 Davenport, thestop.org.
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Human Rights Watch Film Festival Screenings of films about human rights issues. Prices tba, opening gala $100. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, hrw.org. Feb 29 to Mar 9
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Wednesday 7, March 2012
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Canada Is Not Bilingual, Binational Or Bicultural Panel discussion with David Bercuson and Antonia Maioni. 6:30 pm. $25. Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen’s Park, rom.on.ca.
Drake Trivia Play a game of Trivia. Wednesdays 8 pm. $2. Drake Hotel 1150 Queen W, 416-531-5042.
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Human Rights Watch Film Festival Screenings of films about human rights issues. Prices tba, opening gala $100. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, hrw.org. Feb 29 to Mar 9
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18ReadingS
Antanas Sileika Reading from his work and answering questions. Noon. Free. Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park, 416-338-7255.
Richard Gwynn Talking about his biography Nation Maker: Sir John A Macdonald: His Life, Our Times, Volume 2: 1867-1891. Noon. $25 (inlcudes bag lunch). Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art 111 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8080.
Thursday 8, March 2012
BenefitS
Kitchen Sisters (Sistering) Reception and four-course dinner from chefs including Suzanne Baby (Gallery Grill), Donna Dooher (Mildred's Temple Kitchen) and Colen Quinn (Pangaea). 6 pm. $500-$1,000. Mildred's Temple Kitchen, 85 Hanna, 416-926-9762 ext 243.
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Build Your Worth Young Women of Influence event with talks by financial journalist Alison Griffiths and Smart Cookies co-founder Angela Self. 6 pm. $45. One King West Hotel, 1 King W, pre-register register.womenofinfluence.ca/ywoi/register.aspx.
Jorge Munguia The Mexican curator speaks about his work with Pase Usted with Spacing associate editor Dylan Reid. 7:30 pm. $10, stu/srs $7. Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art, 401 Richmond W, prefix.ca.
The Traffic In Nannies: The Exploitation Of Female Labour? Discussion with investigative journalist Susan McClelland. 4 pm. Free. University College, rm 179, 15 King's College Circle, scienceforpeace.ca.
Women Of Influence Luncheon with HGTV host Sarah Richardson. 11 am. $99. Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front W, 416-923-1688.
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Human Rights Watch Film Festival Screenings of films about human rights issues. Prices tba, opening gala $100. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, hrw.org. Feb 29 to Mar 9
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Friday 9, March 2012
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WWE Smackdown World Tour Wrestling with John Cena, Kane, CM Punk, the Miz and others. 7:30 pm. $25-$80. Ricoh Coliseum, Exhibition Place, ticketmaster.ca.
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Human Rights Watch Film Festival Screenings of films about human rights issues. Prices tba, opening gala $100. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, hrw.org. Feb 29 to Mar 9
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Saturday 10, March 2012
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UWI Benefit Gala (University of West Indies) Awards ceremony, silent and live auctions, dinner and entertainment by Quincy Bullen, Divine Brown and others. 6 pm. $300-$2,000. Four Seasons Hotel, 21 Avenue, 416-214-7848.
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March Break Fun Log cabin building, old-fashioned spelling bees, maple syrup demos and more. Mar 10 to 18. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca. Sound Bash March Break New Adventures in Sound Art offers drop-in activities including fishing for sounds, recycled bowling and bucket toss. To Mar 18. Free. NAISA Space, Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie, naisa.ca.Tales From The Street Former Coronation Street cast members including Ken Morley (Reg Holdsworth) and Julia Haworth (Ashley Peacock) spill the secrets and gossip about their characters. 2 & 8 pm. $55. Jane Mallett Theatre, St Lawrence Centre, 27 Front E, 416-366-7723.
Toronto Tarot Symposium Workshops, panels, Q&As and more. 9:30 am-5 pm. $78. Social Room, 40 Homewood, pre-register 416-966-2685.
Weekend Family Fun At The Bata Kids three to nine try on shoes, go on a treasure hunt and more. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm; Jan 29 noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor W, 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Sunday 11, March 2012
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March Break Fun Log cabin building, old-fashioned spelling bees, maple syrup demos and more. Mar 10 to 18. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca.FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Monday 12, March 2012
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Drawing From Objects/Still Life Open drawing session. Mondays 6:30 pm. $2-$3. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E, donriverdwgsessions@hotmail.com.
Harbourfront March Break Camps Day camps for kids three to 15 in fashion, circus, baking, comic books, theatre, architecture and more. To Mar 16. 9 am-4 pm. $230-$335. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, pre-register 416-973-4093, harbourfrontcentre.com/camps. March Break Artstravaganza Creative day camp for kids seven to 12 with drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and more. To Mar 16. $152. Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation, pre-register 416-396-4026. March Break At The Gardiner Clay day camp for kids seven to 14. To Mar 16. 9:30 am-12:30 pm. $200. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art 111 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8080. March Break At The Legislature Interactive program for kids six to 10 with scavenger hunts, dress-up, crafts and tours. Mar 12 to 15, 10 am-12:30 pm & 2-4:30 pm. Free. Ontario Legislative Bldg, Queen's Park, pre-register 416-325-0061, tourbookings@ontla.ola.org. March Break Fun Log cabin building, old-fashioned spelling bees, maple syrup demos and more. Mar 10 to 18. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca. March Break Toy Design Camp Kids six to 12 design toys and listen to guest speakers at a day camp. Mar 12 to 16. $325. Design Exchange, 234 Bay, pre-register dx.org/designcamp. Pioneer March Break Camp Kids eight to 12 enjoy pioneer crafts, cooking, games and more. Mar 12 to 16. $45/day. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, pre-register 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca.Sorauren Park Farmers Market Mondays year-round. Mondays 3-7 pm. Sorauren S of Dundas, westendfood.coop.
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Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Tuesday 13, March 2012
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Amnesty Letter-Writing Join Amnesty Int'l and write letters to prisoners of conscience. Feb 14, Mar 13 and Apr 10, 7:30 pm. Free. St John's Norway Church, Woodbine and Kingston, beachamnesty@gmail.com.
Cymbeline Shakespeare lecture by Vivian Rakoff. 7 pm. Free (ticket required). Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Drummers In Exile Weekly drum and dance circle. Tuesdays. $2-$5. Annex Wreck Room 794 Bathurst, drummersinexile.com.
March Break At The Legislature Interactive program for kids six to 10 with scavenger hunts, dress-up, crafts and tours. Mar 12 to 15, 10 am-12:30 pm & 2-4:30 pm. Free. Ontario Legislative Bldg, Queen's Park, pre-register 416-325-0061, tourbookings@ontla.ola.org. March Break Fun Log cabin building, old-fashioned spelling bees, maple syrup demos and more. Mar 10 to 18. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca. March Break Toy Design Camp Kids six to 12 design toys and listen to guest speakers at a day camp. Mar 12 to 16. $325. Design Exchange, 234 Bay, pre-register dx.org/designcamp. Pioneer March Break Camp Kids eight to 12 enjoy pioneer crafts, cooking, games and more. Mar 12 to 16. $45/day. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, pre-register 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca.The Stop's Good Food Market Tuesdays year-round. Tuesdays 4-6 pm. Davenport-Perth Neighbourhod Centre, 1900 Davenport, thestop.org.
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Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18ReadingS
George Rr Martin Signing copies of his book A Dance With Dragons. 7 pm. Free. Indigo, 55 Bloor W, chapters.indigo.ca.
Wednesday 14, March 2012
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Drake Trivia Play a game of Trivia. Wednesdays 8 pm. $2. Drake Hotel 1150 Queen W, 416-531-5042.
March Break At The Legislature Interactive program for kids six to 10 with scavenger hunts, dress-up, crafts and tours. Mar 12 to 15, 10 am-12:30 pm & 2-4:30 pm. Free. Ontario Legislative Bldg, Queen's Park, pre-register 416-325-0061, tourbookings@ontla.ola.org. March Break Fun Log cabin building, old-fashioned spelling bees, maple syrup demos and more. Mar 10 to 18. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca. March Break Toy Design Camp Kids six to 12 design toys and listen to guest speakers at a day camp. Mar 12 to 16. $325. Design Exchange, 234 Bay, pre-register dx.org/designcamp. Pioneer March Break Camp Kids eight to 12 enjoy pioneer crafts, cooking, games and more. Mar 12 to 16. $45/day. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, pre-register 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca.FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Thursday 15, March 2012
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Clearance Book Sale (Toronto Public Library programs) Friends of Toronto Public Library sale of gently used books and withdrawn library materials. Mar 15, 10 am-8 pm; Mar 16, 9:30 am-5 pm; Mar 17, 9 am-4:30 pm. Free (books $0.50/3 for $1). Reference Library, 789 Yonge, friendssouthchapter@torontopubliclibrary.ca.
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The Culture War In Iran Discussion with history professor Mohamad Tavakoli. 4 pm. Free. University College, rm 179, 15 King's College Circle, scienceforpeace.ca.
Happiness Through The Ages Philosophical lecture on the different views of happiness in the Western tradition by professor Jonathan Salem-Wiseman 6:30 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
March Break At The Legislature Interactive program for kids six to 10 with scavenger hunts, dress-up, crafts and tours. Mar 12 to 15, 10 am-12:30 pm & 2-4:30 pm. Free. Ontario Legislative Bldg, Queen's Park, pre-register 416-325-0061, tourbookings@ontla.ola.org. March Break Fun Log cabin building, old-fashioned spelling bees, maple syrup demos and more. Mar 10 to 18. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca. March Break Toy Design Camp Kids six to 12 design toys and listen to guest speakers at a day camp. Mar 12 to 16. $325. Design Exchange, 234 Bay, pre-register dx.org/designcamp. Pioneer March Break Camp Kids eight to 12 enjoy pioneer crafts, cooking, games and more. Mar 12 to 16. $45/day. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, pre-register 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca.FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Friday 16, March 2012
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Clearance Book Sale (Toronto Public Library programs) Friends of Toronto Public Library sale of gently used books and withdrawn library materials. Mar 15, 10 am-8 pm; Mar 16, 9:30 am-5 pm; Mar 17, 9 am-4:30 pm. Free (books $0.50/3 for $1). Reference Library, 789 Yonge, friendssouthchapter@torontopubliclibrary.ca.
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Canada Blooms Flower and garden festival with gardening experts, workshops, seminars, demos, displays and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, stu/srs $17, children free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, canadablooms.com.
Irish Ceili Traditional Irish group dances for all ages with instruction. 8 pm. Jan 20, Feb 10, Mar 16, Apr 20 and May 4. $5-$12. Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 823 Manning, info@set-dance.ca.
March Break Fun Log cabin building, old-fashioned spelling bees, maple syrup demos and more. Mar 10 to 18. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca. March Break Toy Design Camp Kids six to 12 design toys and listen to guest speakers at a day camp. Mar 12 to 16. $325. Design Exchange, 234 Bay, pre-register dx.org/designcamp.National Home Show The Dream Home R-House, a celebrity stage with Bryan Baeumler and others, furnture trends and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, srs $17, stu $16, under 12 free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, nationalhomeshow.com.
Pioneer March Break Camp Kids eight to 12 enjoy pioneer crafts, cooking, games and more. Mar 12 to 16. $45/day. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, pre-register 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca.FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18ReadingS
Michael Lista Talking about his poetry book Bloom. 3 pm. Free. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles W, individual.utoronto.ca/nickmount/readingseriescurrent.htm.
Saturday 17, March 2012
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Clearance Book Sale (Toronto Public Library programs) Friends of Toronto Public Library sale of gently used books and withdrawn library materials. Mar 15, 10 am-8 pm; Mar 16, 9:30 am-5 pm; Mar 17, 9 am-4:30 pm. Free (books $0.50/3 for $1). Reference Library, 789 Yonge, friendssouthchapter@torontopubliclibrary.ca.
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Canada Blooms Flower and garden festival with gardening experts, workshops, seminars, demos, displays and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, stu/srs $17, children free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, canadablooms.com.
Grads Market Culinary competition and showcase with samples from students at various culinary schools. 9 am-4 pm. $5. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 95 Front E, gradsmarket.ca.
March Break Fun Log cabin building, old-fashioned spelling bees, maple syrup demos and more. Mar 10 to 18. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca.National Home Show The Dream Home R-House, a celebrity stage with Bryan Baeumler and others, furnture trends and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, srs $17, stu $16, under 12 free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, nationalhomeshow.com.
Tam Tam Drum Circle Open drum circle and dance, bring your own percussion. 9 pm. Nov 19, Dec 31, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 17 and Apr 21. $5. Xing Dance Studio, 452 College, myspace.com/torontotamtam.
Wake Up! Family nature walk. 1 pm. $2 sugg. High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside, highparknaturecentre.com. Weekend Family Fun At The Bata Kids three to nine try on shoes, go on a treasure hunt and more. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm; Jan 29 noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor W, 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.FestivalS
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Sunday 18, March 2012
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Canada Blooms Flower and garden festival with gardening experts, workshops, seminars, demos, displays and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, stu/srs $17, children free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, canadablooms.com.
March Break Fun Log cabin building, old-fashioned spelling bees, maple syrup demos and more. Mar 10 to 18. Free w/ admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca.National Home Show The Dream Home R-House, a celebrity stage with Bryan Baeumler and others, furnture trends and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, srs $17, stu $16, under 12 free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, nationalhomeshow.com.
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Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18Monday 19, March 2012
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Canada Blooms Flower and garden festival with gardening experts, workshops, seminars, demos, displays and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, stu/srs $17, children free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, canadablooms.com.
Drawing From Objects/Still Life Open drawing session. Mondays 6:30 pm. $2-$3. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E, donriverdwgsessions@hotmail.com.
The End Of Time: The Maya Mystery Of 2012 Lecture by astronomy and anthropology professor Anthony Aveni. 7 pm. $23. Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-5797.
Maya: Secrets Of Their Ancient World Exhibit A glimpse into the ROM's current exhibit. 2 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
National Home Show The Dream Home R-House, a celebrity stage with Bryan Baeumler and others, furnture trends and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, srs $17, stu $16, under 12 free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, nationalhomeshow.com.
Sorauren Park Farmers Market Mondays year-round. Mondays 3-7 pm. Sorauren S of Dundas, westendfood.coop.
Tuesday 20, March 2012
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Canada Blooms Flower and garden festival with gardening experts, workshops, seminars, demos, displays and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, stu/srs $17, children free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, canadablooms.com.
Drummers In Exile Weekly drum and dance circle. Tuesdays. $2-$5. Annex Wreck Room 794 Bathurst, drummersinexile.com.
50+ Active Living And Information Fair Info on self-defense, balcony gardening, tax credits and benefits for seniors, and more. 9:15 am-3 pm. Free. Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton E, 416-392-0511 ext 228.
MacHomer & Macbeth Shakespeare lecture by Philippa Sheppard. 7 pm. Free (ticket required). Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
National Home Show The Dream Home R-House, a celebrity stage with Bryan Baeumler and others, furnture trends and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, srs $17, stu $16, under 12 free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, nationalhomeshow.com.
Sickkids Farmers Market Cheese, bread, honey, maple syrup, preserves and more. Feb 21, Mar 6, Mar 20, Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1 and May 15, 9 am-2 pm. SickKids Hospital, 555 University, info@farmersmarketsontario.com.
The Stop's Good Food Market Tuesdays year-round. Tuesdays 4-6 pm. Davenport-Perth Neighbourhod Centre, 1900 Davenport, thestop.org.
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Linda Hutsell-Manning Reading from her novel That Summer In Franklin. 2 pm. Free. Taylor Memorial Library, 1440 Kingston, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Wednesday 21, March 2012
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Canada Blooms Flower and garden festival with gardening experts, workshops, seminars, demos, displays and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, stu/srs $17, children free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, canadablooms.com.
Drake Trivia Play a game of Trivia. Wednesdays 8 pm. $2. Drake Hotel 1150 Queen W, 416-531-5042.
Green Urban Planner Ken Greenberg Greenberg discusses architectural diversity, spontaneity and flexibility in an evolving and liveble city. 6 pm. Free. Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
National Home Show The Dream Home R-House, a celebrity stage with Bryan Baeumler and others, furnture trends and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, srs $17, stu $16, under 12 free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, nationalhomeshow.com.
Thursday 22, March 2012
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Canada Blooms Flower and garden festival with gardening experts, workshops, seminars, demos, displays and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, stu/srs $17, children free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, canadablooms.com.
The Geopolitics Of War In Afghanistan, Chechnya And Kosovo Discussion with sociology professor Valerie Zawilski. 4 pm. Free. University College, rm 179, 15 King's College Circle, scienceforpeace.ca.
Handel's Semele Canadian Opera Company talk. 7 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
National Home Show The Dream Home R-House, a celebrity stage with Bryan Baeumler and others, furnture trends and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, srs $17, stu $16, under 12 free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, nationalhomeshow.com.
Friday 23, March 2012
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Canada Blooms Flower and garden festival with gardening experts, workshops, seminars, demos, displays and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, stu/srs $17, children free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, canadablooms.com.
National Home Show The Dream Home R-House, a celebrity stage with Bryan Baeumler and others, furnture trends and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, srs $17, stu $16, under 12 free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, nationalhomeshow.com.
Saturday 24, March 2012
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Bookmaking: Hardcover Books Workshop on creating hand-bound books. 10 am-4 pm. $180. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, pre-register 416-973-4093, harbourfrontcentre.com.
Canada Blooms Flower and garden festival with gardening experts, workshops, seminars, demos, displays and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, stu/srs $17, children free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, canadablooms.com.
Coptic Heritage: Literature And Continuity Coptic Studies symposium. 9 am-5:30 pm. $45, stu/srs $30. U of T, 5 Bancroft, pre-register cscs@utoronto.ca.
Family Stories: Books And Frames Workshop for parents and children on making works of art from family stories. 10 am-2 pm. $50 (one child/one parent), add $15 per extra child. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, pre-register 416-973-4093, harbourfrontcentre.com.Japanese Papermaking Workshop. Mar 24 to 25, 10 am-4 pm. $150. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, pre-register 416-973-4093, harbourfrontcentre.com.
National Home Show The Dream Home R-House, a celebrity stage with Bryan Baeumler and others, furnture trends and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, srs $17, stu $16, under 12 free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, nationalhomeshow.com.
Social Media For The Not-For-Profit Workshop on using social media tools and programs to market your group. 10 am-1 pm. $60. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, pre-register 416-973-4093, harbourfrontcentre.com.
Weekend Family Fun At The Bata Kids three to nine try on shoes, go on a treasure hunt and more. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm; Jan 29 noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor W, 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.Sunday 25, March 2012
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Snap! (AIDS Comm of Toronto) Photographic fundraiser with live and silent auction of photographs. 6 pm. $90. National Ballet School, 400 Jarvis, snap-toronto.com.
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Canada Blooms Flower and garden festival with gardening experts, workshops, seminars, demos, displays and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, stu/srs $17, children free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, canadablooms.com.
Japanese Papermaking Workshop. Mar 24 to 25, 10 am-4 pm. $150. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, pre-register 416-973-4093, harbourfrontcentre.com.
National Home Show The Dream Home R-House, a celebrity stage with Bryan Baeumler and others, furnture trends and more. Mar 16 to 25. $20, srs $17, stu $16, under 12 free. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, nationalhomeshow.com.
Monday 26, March 2012
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Mary Wiens/Ovide Mercredi/Mg Vassanji (World Literacy Canada) Reading as part of the Kama series. 6:30 pm. $60. Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue, worldlit.ca.
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Clara Hughes Unique Lives & Experiences lecture by the Olympic athlete. 7:30 pm. $36. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe, uniquelives.com.
Drawing From Objects/Still Life Open drawing session. Mondays 6:30 pm. $2-$3. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E, donriverdwgsessions@hotmail.com.
Sorauren Park Farmers Market Mondays year-round. Mondays 3-7 pm. Sorauren S of Dundas, westendfood.coop.
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Gabrielle Hamilton The New York City chef/restaurateur talks about her memoir Blood, Bones And Butter. 7 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon.
Mary Wiens/Ovide Mercredi/Mg Vassanji (World Literacy Canada) Reading as part of the Kama series. 6:30 pm. $60. Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue, worldlit.ca.
Tuesday 27, March 2012
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Deep Ancestry: Inside The Genographic Project Annie Griffiths presents a talk and photographic journey on balancing her life as a National Geographic photographer and mother. 8 pm. $39.50-$59.50. Roy Thomson Hall 60 Simcoe, 416-872-4255, masseyhall.com.
Drummers In Exile Weekly drum and dance circle. Tuesdays. $2-$5. Annex Wreck Room 794 Bathurst, drummersinexile.com.
Erotic Memoir Writing workshop with Susie Bright. 7:30-9:30 pm. $35. Come as You Are 701 Queen W, pre-register 416-504-7934.
Global Financial And Economic Crisis Discussion by political science professor Leo Panitch. 1 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Hrvoje Njiric Lecture by the Zagreb architect. 6:30 pm. Free. U of T Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, 230 College, 416-978-5038.
Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare lecture by Alexander Leggatt. 7 pm. Free (ticket required). Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
The Stop's Good Food Market Tuesdays year-round. Tuesdays 4-6 pm. Davenport-Perth Neighbourhod Centre, 1900 Davenport, thestop.org.
Wednesday 28, March 2012
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Drake Trivia Play a game of Trivia. Wednesdays 8 pm. $2. Drake Hotel 1150 Queen W, 416-531-5042.
Gravity's Shift: How Asia's New Economy Will Shape The 21st Century Talk by professor Wendy Dobson. 6:30 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Sex-Positive Parenting Workshop with Susie Bright. 7:30-9:30 pm. $35. Come as You Are 701 Queen W, pre-register 416-504-7934.
Thursday 29, March 2012
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Black To The Future African American writer Touré discusses what issues of race and blackness mean within Canadian borders with CBC's Matt Galloway. 7 pm. Arts and Letters Club, 14 Elm, cbc.ca/toronto/community.
Mythbusters: Behind The Myths TV's Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage perform science experiments, tell stories and get the audience involved. 8 pm. $67-$150. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front E, sonycentre.ca.
Nonviolence In A Global World Discussion with political science professor Ramin Jahanbegloo. 4 pm. Free. University College, rm 179, 15 King's College Circle, scienceforpeace.ca.
Yoga Conference And Show Classes with master teachers, exhibits and more. Mar 29 to Apr 1. Various prices. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W, theyogaconference.com.
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Harlan Coben The author talks about his new thriller Stay Close, with mystery writer Peter Robinson. 7 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon.
Mothering A Bodied Curriculum Launch for the essay collection by Stephanie Springgay and Debra Freedman. 6 pm. Free. Toronto Women’s Bookstore 73 Harbord, 416-922-8744.
Mothering A Bodied Curriculum Anthology launch and signing. 6 pm. Free. Toronto Women’s Bookstore 73 Harbord, 416-922-8744.
Friday 30, March 2012
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Liver Benefit (Canadian Liver Fdn) Entertainment, guest speakers, a silent auction and more. 8 pm. $25-$40. Stirling Room, 55 Mill, 416-491-3353.
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Yoga Conference And Show Classes with master teachers, exhibits and more. Mar 29 to Apr 1. Various prices. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W, theyogaconference.com.
Saturday 31, March 2012
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Prom: Circus (Royal Ontario Museum) Circus-themed prom party with a performance by an illusionist, cocktails, dancing and more. $150-$300. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, rom.on.ca.
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Weekend Family Fun At The Bata Kids three to nine try on shoes, go on a treasure hunt and more. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm; Jan 29 noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor W, 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.Yoga Conference And Show Classes with master teachers, exhibits and more. Mar 29 to Apr 1. Various prices. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W, theyogaconference.com.
Sunday 1, April 2012
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Toronto Roller Derby Quad City Chaos All-Star Tournament. 6:30 pm. $18, adv $12. Bunker, Downsview Park, 40 Carl Hall, torontorollerderby.com.
Toronto Storytelling Festival Stories for kids and adults from a diversity of cultural backgrounds. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, 416-973-4093, harbourfrontcentre.com.Yoga Conference And Show Classes with master teachers, exhibits and more. Mar 29 to Apr 1. Various prices. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W, theyogaconference.com.
Monday 2, April 2012
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Drawing From Objects/Still Life Open drawing session. Mondays 6:30 pm. $2-$3. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E, donriverdwgsessions@hotmail.com.
liz diller Lecture by the NYC architect. 6:30 pm. Free. U of T Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, 230 College, 416-978-5038.
Sorauren Park Farmers Market Mondays year-round. Mondays 3-7 pm. Sorauren S of Dundas, westendfood.coop.
Tuesday 3, April 2012
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Drummers In Exile Weekly drum and dance circle. Tuesdays. $2-$5. Annex Wreck Room 794 Bathurst, drummersinexile.com.
Sickkids Farmers Market Cheese, bread, honey, maple syrup, preserves and more. Feb 21, Mar 6, Mar 20, Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1 and May 15, 9 am-2 pm. SickKids Hospital, 555 University, info@farmersmarketsontario.com.
The Stop's Good Food Market Tuesdays year-round. Tuesdays 4-6 pm. Davenport-Perth Neighbourhod Centre, 1900 Davenport, thestop.org.
Wednesday 4, April 2012
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Drake Trivia Play a game of Trivia. Wednesdays 8 pm. $2. Drake Hotel 1150 Queen W, 416-531-5042.
Thursday 5, April 2012
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Party With The Scots! (McDonnell School of Highland Dance) Performances by the Tartan Terrors, the Cedar Strippers, pipe bands and dancers plus whisky tasting and more. 6:30 pm. $30. Steam Whistle Brewery, 255 Bremner, gettickets.ca.
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Los Carpinteros The Cuban artist duo speaks about their contemporary art practice with curator Michelle Jacques. 7:30 pm. $10, stu/srs $7. Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art, 401 Richmond W, prefix.ca.
Should We Be Afraid? Real And Imagined Security Threats 10 Years After 9/11 Discussion with Mark Sedra of University of Waterloo's Centre for International Governance. 4 pm. Free. University College, rm 179, 15 King's College Circle, scienceforpeace.ca.
Saturday 7, April 2012
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Weekend Family Fun At The Bata Kids three to nine try on shoes, go on a treasure hunt and more. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm; Jan 29 noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor W, 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.Monday 9, April 2012
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Drawing From Objects/Still Life Open drawing session. Mondays 6:30 pm. $2-$3. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E, donriverdwgsessions@hotmail.com.
Sorauren Park Farmers Market Mondays year-round. Mondays 3-7 pm. Sorauren S of Dundas, westendfood.coop.
Tuesday 10, April 2012
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Amnesty Letter-Writing Join Amnesty Int'l and write letters to prisoners of conscience. Feb 14, Mar 13 and Apr 10, 7:30 pm. Free. St John's Norway Church, Woodbine and Kingston, beachamnesty@gmail.com.
Drummers In Exile Weekly drum and dance circle. Tuesdays. $2-$5. Annex Wreck Room 794 Bathurst, drummersinexile.com.
The Stop's Good Food Market Tuesdays year-round. Tuesdays 4-6 pm. Davenport-Perth Neighbourhod Centre, 1900 Davenport, thestop.org.
Wednesday 11, April 2012
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Drake Trivia Play a game of Trivia. Wednesdays 8 pm. $2. Drake Hotel 1150 Queen W, 416-531-5042.
Thursday 12, April 2012
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Russia And The West After The Cold War Discussion with political science professor Sergei Plekhanov. 4 pm. Free. University College, rm 179, 15 King's College Circle, scienceforpeace.ca.
Friday 13, April 2012
FestivalS
Toronto Vocal Arts Festival All-ages a cappella festival with performances by vocal to pop jazz groups, classical to gospel choirs and world music ensembles. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com. Apr 13 to 15Saturday 14, April 2012
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Art For Goodness' Sake (27 community charities) Sale of original works by 32 artists. 10 am-4 pm. $10. Kingsway-Lambton Church, 85 the Kingsway, kingswaylambton.ca/art_show.html.
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Toronto Comic Con Convention celebrating the best in pop-fi, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming and more with guests including Paul Wesley, Scott Bakula, Jeri Ryan and Amy Acker. Apr 14, 10 am-7 pm; Apr 15, 11 am-6 pm. $25-$55. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W, wizardworldcomiccon.com.Toronto Roller Derby Gore-Gore Rollergirls vs Death Track Dolls and CN Power vs Queen City Rollergirls. 6 pm. $18, adv $12. Bunker, Downsview Park, 40 Carl Hall, torontorollerderby.com.
Weekend Family Fun At The Bata Kids three to nine try on shoes, go on a treasure hunt and more. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm; Jan 29 noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor W, 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.FestivalS
Toronto Vocal Arts Festival All-ages a cappella festival with performances by vocal to pop jazz groups, classical to gospel choirs and world music ensembles. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com. Apr 13 to 15Sunday 15, April 2012
BenefitS
Voices Of Hope Gala (Kirabo Canada) Performances by local talent in support of children's education in Uganda. 7 pm. $30. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W, kirabocanada.ca.
EventS
Toronto Comic Con Convention celebrating the best in pop-fi, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming and more with guests including Paul Wesley, Scott Bakula, Jeri Ryan and Amy Acker. Apr 14, 10 am-7 pm; Apr 15, 11 am-6 pm. $25-$55. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W, wizardworldcomiccon.com.FestivalS
Toronto Vocal Arts Festival All-ages a cappella festival with performances by vocal to pop jazz groups, classical to gospel choirs and world music ensembles. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com. Apr 13 to 15Monday 16, April 2012
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Drawing From Objects/Still Life Open drawing session. Mondays 6:30 pm. $2-$3. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E, donriverdwgsessions@hotmail.com.
Sorauren Park Farmers Market Mondays year-round. Mondays 3-7 pm. Sorauren S of Dundas, westendfood.coop.
Tuesday 17, April 2012
EventS
Drummers In Exile Weekly drum and dance circle. Tuesdays. $2-$5. Annex Wreck Room 794 Bathurst, drummersinexile.com.
Sickkids Farmers Market Cheese, bread, honey, maple syrup, preserves and more. Feb 21, Mar 6, Mar 20, Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1 and May 15, 9 am-2 pm. SickKids Hospital, 555 University, info@farmersmarketsontario.com.
The Stop's Good Food Market Tuesdays year-round. Tuesdays 4-6 pm. Davenport-Perth Neighbourhod Centre, 1900 Davenport, thestop.org.
Wednesday 18, April 2012
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Drake Trivia Play a game of Trivia. Wednesdays 8 pm. $2. Drake Hotel 1150 Queen W, 416-531-5042.
Thursday 19, April 2012
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Toronto Art Expo Art fair with Canadian and international galleries. Apr 19 to 22. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W, torontoartexpo.com.
Friday 20, April 2012
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Irish Ceili Traditional Irish group dances for all ages with instruction. 8 pm. Jan 20, Feb 10, Mar 16, Apr 20 and May 4. $5-$12. Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 823 Manning, info@set-dance.ca.
Toronto Art Expo Art fair with Canadian and international galleries. Apr 19 to 22. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W, torontoartexpo.com.
Saturday 21, April 2012
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Digital Strategy Intensive Workshop on learning to use social media effectively. 10 am-1 pm. $60. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, pre-register 416-973-4093, harbourfrontcentre.com.
Spring Wreaths Workshop on making a Japanese paper wreath. 10 am-2 pm. $90. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, pre-register 416-973-4093, harbourfrontcentre.com.
Tam Tam Drum Circle Open drum circle and dance, bring your own percussion. 9 pm. Nov 19, Dec 31, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 17 and Apr 21. $5. Xing Dance Studio, 452 College, myspace.com/torontotamtam.
Toronto Art Expo Art fair with Canadian and international galleries. Apr 19 to 22. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W, torontoartexpo.com.
Walk On The Wild Side: Urban Wildlife And Birdhouses Learn about the wildlife near the lake and decorate a birdhouse. 10 am-4 pm. $60. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, pre-register 416-973-4093, harbourfrontcentre.com. Weekend Family Fun At The Bata Kids three to nine try on shoes, go on a treasure hunt and more. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm; Jan 29 noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor W, 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.Sunday 22, April 2012
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Toronto Art Expo Art fair with Canadian and international galleries. Apr 19 to 22. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W, torontoartexpo.com.
Monday 23, April 2012
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Connie Chung Unique Lives & Experiences lecture by the journalist. 7:30 pm. $36. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe, uniquelives.com.
Drawing From Objects/Still Life Open drawing session. Mondays 6:30 pm. $2-$3. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E, donriverdwgsessions@hotmail.com.
Tuesday 24, April 2012
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Drummers In Exile Weekly drum and dance circle. Tuesdays. $2-$5. Annex Wreck Room 794 Bathurst, drummersinexile.com.
Uriel Orlow The Swiss artist presents his lecture-performance Aide-Mémoire moderated by filmmaker bh Yael. 7:30 pm. $10, stu/srs $7. Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art, 401 Richmond W, prefix.ca.
Wednesday 25, April 2012
BenefitS
Tzeporah Berman/Nahlah Ayed/Judy Rebick (World Literacy Canada) Reading as part of the Kama series. 6:30 pm. $60. Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue, worldlit.ca.
EventS
Drake Trivia Play a game of Trivia. Wednesdays 8 pm. $2. Drake Hotel 1150 Queen W, 416-531-5042.
ReadingS
Tzeporah Berman/Nahlah Ayed/Judy Rebick (World Literacy Canada) Reading as part of the Kama series. 6:30 pm. $60. Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue, worldlit.ca.
Saturday 28, April 2012
EventS
Weekend Family Fun At The Bata Kids three to nine try on shoes, go on a treasure hunt and more. Saturdays 11 am-4 pm; Jan 29 noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor W, 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.Monday 30, April 2012
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Drawing From Objects/Still Life Open drawing session. Mondays 6:30 pm. $2-$3. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E, donriverdwgsessions@hotmail.com.
Tuesday 1, May 2012
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Sickkids Farmers Market Cheese, bread, honey, maple syrup, preserves and more. Feb 21, Mar 6, Mar 20, Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1 and May 15, 9 am-2 pm. SickKids Hospital, 555 University, info@farmersmarketsontario.com.
Friday 4, May 2012
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Irish Ceili Traditional Irish group dances for all ages with instruction. 8 pm. Jan 20, Feb 10, Mar 16, Apr 20 and May 4. $5-$12. Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 823 Manning, info@set-dance.ca.
Saturday 5, May 2012
EventS
Ontario Writers' Conference Workshops, speakers, mentoring sessions and more. 8 am-6 pm. Deer Park Golf Club, Ajax, pre-register thewritersconference.org.
FestivalS
Toronto Comic Arts Festival Celebration of comics and graphic novels with more than 300 international cartoonists including Jeff Smith, Alison Bechdel and Guy Delisle, kids comics, young adult fantasy and more. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontocomics.com. May 5 to 6Sunday 6, May 2012
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Toronto Comic Arts Festival Celebration of comics and graphic novels with more than 300 international cartoonists including Jeff Smith, Alison Bechdel and Guy Delisle, kids comics, young adult fantasy and more. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontocomics.com. May 5 to 6Saturday 12, May 2012
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Science Rendezvous Festival celebrating Canadian science with hands-on demos, interactive exhibits and more. 11 am-5 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square, sciencerendezvous.ca.Toronto Roller Derby D-VAS vs tba and Chicks Ahoy! vs Smoke City Betties. 6 pm. $18, adv $12. Bunker, Downsview Park, 40 Carl Hall, torontorollerderby.com.
Monday 14, May 2012
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Jamie Lee Curtis Unique Lives & Experiences lecture by the actor. 7:30 pm. $36. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe, uniquelives.com.
Tuesday 15, May 2012
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Sickkids Farmers Market Cheese, bread, honey, maple syrup, preserves and more. Feb 21, Mar 6, Mar 20, Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1 and May 15, 9 am-2 pm. SickKids Hospital, 555 University, info@farmersmarketsontario.com.
FestivalS
Aloud Celebration for young readers with readings, workshops, Q&As, activities and more. $14. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, readings.org. May 15 to 16Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Wednesday 16, May 2012
FestivalS
Aloud Celebration for young readers with readings, workshops, Q&As, activities and more. $14. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, readings.org. May 15 to 16Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Thursday 17, May 2012
FestivalS
Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Friday 18, May 2012
FestivalS
Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Saturday 19, May 2012
FestivalS
Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Sunday 20, May 2012
FestivalS
Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Monday 21, May 2012
FestivalS
Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Tuesday 22, May 2012
FestivalS
Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Wednesday 23, May 2012
FestivalS
Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Thursday 24, May 2012
FestivalS
Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Friday 25, May 2012
FestivalS
Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Saturday 26, May 2012
FestivalS
Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Sunday 27, May 2012
FestivalS
Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
Wednesday 30, May 2012
BenefitS
James Bartleman/Wayne Johnston/Rohinton Mistry (World Literacy Canada) Reading as part of the Kama series. 6:30 pm. $60. Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue, worldlit.ca.
ReadingS
James Bartleman/Wayne Johnston/Rohinton Mistry (World Literacy Canada) Reading as part of the Kama series. 6:30 pm. $60. Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue, worldlit.ca.
Friday 1, June 2012
EventS
Toronto Reel Blast Irish set dance weekend with music by Inishowen, Celtic Ceili Crew and others plus dancing and workshops. Jun 1 to 3. $85. Dovercourt House (805 Dovercourt) and Christ the Saviour Church (823 Manning), set-dance.ca.
Whoopi Goldberg Unique Lives & Experiences lecture by the comedian/author. 7:30 pm. $36. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe, uniquelives.com.
Saturday 2, June 2012
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Toronto Reel Blast Irish set dance weekend with music by Inishowen, Celtic Ceili Crew and others plus dancing and workshops. Jun 1 to 3. $85. Dovercourt House (805 Dovercourt) and Christ the Saviour Church (823 Manning), set-dance.ca.
Sunday 3, June 2012
EventS
Toronto Reel Blast Irish set dance weekend with music by Inishowen, Celtic Ceili Crew and others plus dancing and workshops. Jun 1 to 3. $85. Dovercourt House (805 Dovercourt) and Christ the Saviour Church (823 Manning), set-dance.ca.
Monday 4, June 2012
EventS
Lucie Arnaz Unique Lives & Experiences lecture by the actor. 7:30 pm. $36. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe, uniquelives.com.
Saturday 9, June 2012
EventS
Toronto Roller Derby Death Track Dolls vs Chicks Ahoy! and Gore-Gore Rollergirls vs Smoke City Betties. 6 pm. $18, adv $12. Bunker, Downsview Park, 40 Carl Hall, torontorollerderby.com.
Saturday 25, August 2012
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Toronto Roller Derby Toronto Roller Derby Semi-Finals. 6:30 pm. $18, adv $12. Bunker, Downsview Park, 40 Carl Hall, torontorollerderby.com.
Saturday 22, September 2012
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Toronto Roller Derby Battle For The Boot! championship finals. 6:30 pm. $18, adv $12. Bunker, Downsview Park, 40 Carl Hall, torontorollerderby.com.
Festivals Happening Now
Winterlicious Culinary festival with participating restaurants offering a special prix-fixe menu. toronto.ca. Jan 27 to Feb 9
Rhubarb Festival New works theatre festival featuring plays by Maggie Hutcheson and Elinore Whidden, Damien Atkins, Claude Whittman and many others. $20 (Wed-Sun), afternoons pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander, 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. To Feb 19
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Performances for all ages by storytellers including Itah Sadu. Every second Sun (call for schedule). Pwyc. St David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands, 416-466-3142, stdavidstoronto.ca/mosaic/mosaic.html. To Mar 18What Are You Doing Back There? Winter arts festival with playwrights, musicians, comics, dancers, poets and others including Socratic Theatre Collective and Evelyne Russell. $5-$10 sliding scale. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E, facebook.com/events/245691598839371. To Feb 18
Upcoming Festivals
Social Media Week Digital culture festival with activities and talks on emerging trends in social and mobile media with events city-wide. Most events free. socialmediaweek.org/toronto. To Feb 17
U Of T Drama Festival Weekend of competitive theatre written, directed, produced and performed by students. $12, stu/srs $10. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle, 416-978-8849, harthousetheatre.ca. To Feb 18
Wavelength Music Festival Multi-night music festival. wavelengthtoronto.com. Feb 16 to 19
Winterfolk X Blues And Roots Festival Tenth anniversary of the festival featuring folk, roots, world and blues artists. Free. Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard W, winterfolk.com. Feb 17 to 19
African Canadian Children And Youth Literary Festival Spoken word and storytelling from Canada and the diaspora. Free. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch W, 416-395-5980, torontopubliclibrary.ca. Feb 18 to 19 Family Day Fest Entertainment with The Trevor Show, Doo-Doo the Clown and others, an obstacle course, circus, rides and more. 10 am-6 pm. $25-$40, adults $8. Downsview Park Studio 3, 40 Carl Hall, familydayfest.ca. Feb 18 to 20Cinema Kabuki Festival Screening of Japanese kabuki theatre and dance films. $15. Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond W, jftor.org. Feb 22 to 23
Reel Artists Film Festival Films about visual arts and artists. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, canadianart.ca/raff. Feb 22 to 26
Human Rights Watch Film Festival Screenings of films about human rights issues. Prices tba, opening gala $100. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, hrw.org. Feb 29 to Mar 9
Toronto Vocal Arts Festival All-ages a cappella festival with performances by vocal to pop jazz groups, classical to gospel choirs and world music ensembles. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com. Apr 13 to 15 Toronto Comic Arts Festival Celebration of comics and graphic novels with more than 300 international cartoonists including Jeff Smith, Alison Bechdel and Guy Delisle, kids comics, young adult fantasy and more. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge, torontocomics.com. May 5 to 6 Aloud Celebration for young readers with readings, workshops, Q&As, activities and more. $14. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, readings.org. May 15 to 16Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Aluna Theatre festival of theatre for human rights with international and local artists including Violeta Luna, Carmen Aguirre and Emilie Monnet plus a conference. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson, alunatheatre.ca. May 15 to 27
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