indicates kid-friendly events

NOTE: check for cancellations of events held at city-run venues if strike continues

Thursday, July 2

Events

Die Scream Die! Scream Literary Festival musical revue led by horror-lit luminaries Tony Burgess and Derek McCormack. 7 pm. Pwyc ($7 sugg). Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635, thescream.ca.
Examining Stars And Planets With A Stethoscope Astronomy lecture and telescope observing. 9:10-11 pm. Free. McLennan Physical Lab, 60 St George. astro.utoronto.ca.
Music Garden Tours Guided tour of the Toronto Music Garden. 5:30 pm. Free. Toronto Music Garden, Queens Quay west of Spadina. 416-973-4000.
jesse rosenfeld The Canadian journalist living in Tel Aviv talks about expanded repression against Palestinian solidarity activists in Israel and the West Bank. 7:30 pm. Free. Friends House, 60 Lowther. epigeneral-owner@lists.riseup.net.

Friday, July 3

Benefits

Volume Ii (Canadian Feed the Children/Free the Children) Benefit concert and photography auction with Flatland, the Cast and One Flew West. 2-7 pm (auction), 9 pm-2 am (concert). $15. Poor Alex Theatre, 772A Dundas W. volumefs@gmail.com.

Events

A Tour Of Canada: Footwear From The True North Guided tour of the exhibition. 1 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor W. 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.
Barefoot Walking Group Join a half-hour barefoot walk around Coronation Park for health and socializing. 7 pm. Free. Parkette at Stadium and Queens Quay. 416-551-1146.
International Street Food Festival Local musicians, and international food. 5-10 pm. JFree, food various prices. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge. johnfillion.ca.
Rom Friday Nights Cultural performances and gallery viewing. 4:30-9:30 pm. $10, stu/srs $8.50, child $7. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-8000.

Saturday, July 4

Events

African Savanna African arts and cultural festival with traditional and contemporary African visual art, music, dance and crafts. To Sep 7. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Animation Workshops Film animation workshops for kids three to five (10:30 am-12:30 pm), and ages six to 13 (noon-2:30 pm). $5/child. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John. 416-973-3012.
Chin Picnic International family picnic with live musical performances, martial arts demos, cycling races, a bikini contest, K-9 dog challenge and much more. Today and tomorrow noon-11 pm. Free. Exhibition Place. chinradio.com/chinpicnic.
Festival Of Fire Fireworks choreographed to music from around the world. 10:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore W. ontarioplace.com.
Fireworks Dinner Cruise Watch the Festival of Fire and enjoy a buffet dinner aboard the Captain Mathew Flinders. 7 pm. $83. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.
Kids' Krafts Historically based crafts happen weekends to Aug 30. Noon-5 pm. Free. Mackenzie House, 82 Bond. 416-392-6915.
Mexican Fiesta Music, family activities, cultural performances and more. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Off The Wall Hands-on art activities include drawing and costume-making. 10 am-2 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648, ago.net.
Romkids Weekend Live performances, storytelling and tours. Today and tomorrow 10 am-5:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-8000.
Saturday Shenanigans Drop in for shoe-themed arts and crafts. 11 am-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor W. 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.
Shyness And Social Anxiety Support Group Meeting. 4 pm. Free. 36 Eglinton W, rm 602. 416-966-3309.
Toronto Salsa Practice No lesson, beginners to pros, no partner required. 3:30-5:30 pm or 5:30-8:00 pm. $4. Trinity-St. Paul's Church, 427 Bloor W. TorontoSalsaPractice.com.

Sunday, July 5

Benefits

Race For Dignity (Dignitas Int'l) Charity challenge eight-hour spinathon with live entertainment and more. Noon-8 pm. Pledges. Yonge-Dundas Square. racefordignity.org.

Events

Bike Polo Bike Polo T.O. holds pick-up games every Sun (1-8 pm) and Tue (8:30-11 pm). Free. Scadding Court, Bathurst and Dundas. bikepolo.ca/club/toronto-canada.
Feminist Activity Herstory Forum Talk by sexuality educator/activist Carlyle Jansen. 5:30 pm. Free. Good for Her, 175 Harbord. 416-588-0900.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Guelph. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Paint-A-Mini-Clog Sundays Parents and kids three to nine paint clogs, try on shoes and explore the galleries. 11 am-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor W. 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca.
Pasar Malamm Ii! Celebration of Singaporean, Malaysian, Thai and Indonesian food. 11 am-2 pm. Free admission. Clarkson Community Centre, 2475 Truscott, Mississauga. 905-858-5885.
Saul's Creek: Jewish Military History Memorial Walk Urban ecology walk. 1:30 pm. Free. Long Branch TTC Loop. 416-593-2656.
A Tribute To Canada V Harlettes Burlesque perform a tribute to Canada. 8 pm. $15. Revival, 783 College. 647-444-2662.
Wilde Chats Philosophical chat group for gay, bisexual and queer-friendly men. 2 pm. Free. NACO Gallery and Café, 1665 Dundas W. 416-551-1709.
Yorkville - A Tollgate Village Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Yorkville Library, 22 Yorkville. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.

Monday, July 6

Events

Begin A Career In Theatre Canadian Stage Co workshop artistic director Andy McKim and general manager David Abel. 6-7 pm. Free. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. Pre-register intern@canstage.com.
Friends Day Camp One-week discovery day camp for kids six to eight with storytelling, crafts and more. 9 am-4:30 pm. $135. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. Pre-register 416-395-7432.
Fringe Walk Guided walking tour of the history of the Fringe Theatre Festival and its sites. 6 pm. Pwyc. SE corner Charles and Queen's Pk. 416-939-5476.
High Park Discovery Camp Week-long outdoor day camps for kids seven to 11 include games, historic cooking and nature discovery. To Aug 21. 9:30 am-4:30 pm. $165. Colborne Lodge, High Park. Pre-register 416-392-6916.
H2oil Documentary screening and panel discussion with writer/director Shannon Walsh, indigenous rights activist Clayton Thomas-Muller and others. 7 pm. Free. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. Pre-register 416-533-2710.
Safari Camp Week-long day camp for kids fiveto seven featuring games, storytelling and art. 9 am-noon. $85, per day $20. Spadina House, 285 Spadina Rd. Pre-register 416-392-6910.
Summer Day Dreams Animation Camps Week-long day camps in film animation for kids eight to 16. To Aug 21. 9 am-4:30 pm. $300. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John. Pre-register 416-973-3012.
Telling Our Stories Older LGBTTQI people share their stories. 3 pm. Free. 519 Church Community Centre. the519.org.
Toronto Walking Tours Downtown walking tours happen Mon to Fri 4 pm. Free. City Hall Peace Garden, Queen and Bay. tourguys.ca.
Trampoline Hall Mini lectures curated by Amy C Lam with host Misha Glouberman. 8 pm. $5, adv $6. Sneaky Dee's, 431 College. trampolinehall.net.
U Of T Historical Walking Tours Guided tours of the St George campus happen Mon to Fri at 10:30 am, 1 and 2:30 pm through Aug. Free. Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King's College Circle. 416-978-5000.
waterfront trail artists Summer art camp for kids seven to 13. 8:30 am-5 pm. 47.25/day, week $160. Community Art Centre, 2979 Lake Shore W. Register trailart.org..

Tuesday, July 7

Benefits

Cuba Buy A Bus Café (Canadian-Cuban Friendship Assoc) Music by the Wally Brooker Trio, a silent auction and refreshments help get medical supplies to Cuba. 7:30-9:30 pm. Donation. Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 18 Wynford. donheights.ca.

Events

Art Strollers Mothers paint and draw with their children in a gallery setting. $8 mother & child. Red Eye Studio Gallery, 55 Mill. artstrollers.com.
Cooking Camp For Kids Hands-on cooking class. To Jul 10. 9 am-5 pm. $50/day. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.
Finding The Words Six-week creative writing workshop for women and trans survivors of childhood sexual assault. 6:30-9 pm. $69. Toronto Women's Bookstore, 73 Harbord. Pre-register 416-922-8744.
Friends Of Yonge Street Downtown Guided walk to discuss pedestrian amenity improvements, street lighting and cleanup actions. 7-9 pm. Free. Yonge and College. info@baycorridor.ca.
Impact South Asian martial-performance workshop for youth 13 to 29. To Jun 23. 5-6:30 pm. Free. John Innes Community Centre, 150 Sherbourne. impactonline.ca.
Keyhole Sessions Life drawing with an alternative edge. 8-10 pm. $12. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100 Ossington. thekeyholesessions.com.
Life Drawing At Rouge Drop-in session every Tue. 6:30-9:30 pm. $15. Rouge Concept Gallery, 732 Queen E. lifedrawingsession@gmail.com.

Wednesday, July 8

Events

Curator's Tour Join Allyson Mitchell for a tour of the Judy Chicago exhibition. 6:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre. 416-599-5321.
Intro To Alzheimer's Workshop for family caregivers. 2-4:30 pm. Free. Alzheimer Soc Toronto, 2323 Yonge. Pre-register 416-322-6560.
Jarvis Street - Mansions & Churches Of The Rich And Religious Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Bloor and Church. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Kids' Cbc KidSummer event with performances by Bo on the Go, the Super Why cast and others plus activities including news anchoring and painting. Today and tomorrow 10 am-2 pm. Free. CBC Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front W. kidscbc.ca.
Lady Lynx Soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Laval. 11 am. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Music Garden Tours Guided tour of the Toronto Music Garden happen Wednesdays through Sep 30. 11 am. Free. Toronto Music Garden, Queens Quay west of Spadina. 416-973-4000.
Pretty In Pink Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

Thursday, July 9

Benefits

Musapp Charity Cocktail (Daily Bread Food Bank) Food from local up-and-coming chefs plus an international DJ. 5:30-8:30 pm. $40. George Brown College Chef's House, 215 King E. musapp2009@gmail.com.

Events

Buddha Groove Gathering of eco-conscious people with drumming, dancing, palmistry and more 7 pm-midnight. $30, adv $25, after 10 pm $15. Hart House Debates Rm, 7 Hart House Circle. buddhagroove.ca.
Exploring The New Frequencies Of Healing Seminar with Doug De Vito. 7:30-10 pm. $10. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen E. metunited.org.
Herbal Home Pharmacy Hands-on workshop. 6:30-8:30 pm. $35. Salty Suds, 136 Geary. Pre-register 416-209-3594.

Friday, July 10

Events

Artful Conversation In-depth tour of several works of art followed by a discussion and refreshments. 1:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.
Fiesta, Fiesta, Fiesta! Mexican-themed cruise aboard the Mariposa Belle with dinner and dancing. 7 pm. $73. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.
Scenes From Childhood Reel Activism screening of excerpts from Avi Mograbi's Avenge But One Of My Two Eyes, Juliano Mer Khamis's Arna's Children, and Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing's Jesus Camp followed by discussion. 7 pm. Donation. Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor W. 416-966-2815.
Secrets Of Mexican Cuisine Talk by cookbook author Maria Elena Cuervo-Lorens. 6:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass art, jewellery and more from 500+ artists.Today 10:30 am-7 pm; tomorrow 10:30 am-7:30 pm; Jul 12, 10:30 am-6:30 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. torontooutdoorart.org.

Saturday, July 11

Benefits

Scavenger Hunt (Make-a-Wish Fdn) Follow the clues and discover the designs made for the wild animals. 9 am-noon. Pledges. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929, makeawishtoronto.ca.

Events

The Bard's Bus Tour Driftwod Theatre launches its outdoor summer productions of Shakespeare's King Lear (today 7:30 pm) and the Comedy Of Errors (tomorrow 7:30 pm). Through Aug 23. Pwyc ($15 sugg). Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 905-576-2396.
Caribana Family Flag Day Family cultural activities. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Classic Car Cruise Classic cars, DJs, a barbecue and more. Noon. Free admission. Sky Restaurant, 2680 Skymark. 905-625-9896.
Healthy Hives Workshop on how bees affect what we eat, colony collapse disorder and more. 11:30 am-1:30 pm. $5 or pwyc. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. evergreen.ca.
Hidden Park Treasures Walk Nature lovers' walk for ages 18 to 35. 12:30 pm. $20. Edwards Gardens Coffee Shop, 777 Lawrence E. 416-484-9255.
Ice Cream Social Old-fashioned ice cream social and garden party with entertainment. 11 am-3 pm. $19, stu/srs $14, child $12. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.
Invitation To Dance Performances, demonstrations and lessons. 3-5 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
Learn To Draw Anime Characters Workshop for teens with professional animator Dan Merisanu. 2-4 pm. Free. Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood N. 416-394-5240.
Suburban Critical Mass Group ride to focus attention on cycling conditions outside the downtown. 3 pm. Free. 2300 Yonge. suburban.critical.mass@hotmail.com.

Sunday, July 12

Benefits

Concert For Conservation (Toronto Zoo) Performance by Mitchell Musso of Disney's Hannah Montana. 4 pm. $30. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Send A Kid To Camp (Collin Charles Basketball Camp) Music by Jamaal Magloire, Gary Durant, Lisa Banton, Serenity and others. 7-10 pm. $35. adv $30. Chimichanga, 2360 Yonge. 416-284-2235.

Events

A Luau On The Lake Single in the City boat cruise aboard Obsession III. Noon. $45. Harbourfornt Centre West Pier, Queens Quay and Simcoe. singleinthecity.ca.
An Enchanted Evening Group meditation with instruction plus a vegetarian meal. 6 pm. Free. Toronto Sprouts, 720 Bathurst. 416-539-0234.
Family Dinner Cruise Cruise the lake and dine out aboard the Mariposa Bell. 6-8 pm. $49, child $25. Pir 6, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-203-0178.
Gospelfest Festival of gospel music. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.
Hidden Park Treasures Walk Nature lovers' walk for ages 36 to 65. 12:30 pm. $20. Edwards Gardens Coffee Shop, 777 Lawrence E. 416-484-9255.
Lady Lynx Soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Ottawa. 1 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Brantford. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Rom And Its Neighbours Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-8097.

Monday, July 13

Events

Art & Drama Camp Two-week visual art, media and theatre day camp for kids eight to 12. 9 am-4 pm. $300. Spadina House, 285 Spadina Rd. Pre-register 416-392-6910.
Clay Camps Half-day summer camps for kids and teens seven to 18 start today and run to Aug 21. $250. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. Pre-register 416-586-8080.
Made By You! Week-long crafts camp for kids nine to 12 with weaving, cooking and more. 9 am-4:30 pm. $155. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. Pre-register 416-395-7432.
Makin' Somethin' Out Of Nothin' Talk for older LGBTTQI people on preparing good-quality food. 3 pm. Free. 519 Church Community Centre. the519.org.
Music From Scratch Week-long music composition workshop for youth 15 to 21. 2-4 pm. Free. University Settlement Music and Arts School, 23 Grange. Pre-register 416-598-3444 ext 243.
Tea And Thrillers Presentation on new thriller books for mystery lovers. 6-7 pm. Free. Agincourt Library, 155 Bonis. 416-396-8943.

Tuesday, July 14

Events

Birds And Butterflies Toronto Field Naturalists walk in Derrydowns Park. 10 am. Free (bring lunch and binoculars). Park entrance, Finch btwn Jane and Keele. 416-593-2656.
Caribana Launch The Caribbean festival kicks off with an official ceremony and music. Noon-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. caribanafestival.com.
Collecting Rain Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston. gardenontario.org.
Mediterranean Feast Interactive cooking demo. 6 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.

Wednesday, July 15

Benefits

Faith, Hope & Charity Luncheon (Join the Dance Canada/Carmelina's Home) Join chef Steffan Howard for an Ontario-grown lunch. Noon-3 pm. Donation. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore W.

Events

Along The Front Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Front and Jarvis. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Breakin' Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Claymation With Richard Kids learn clay animation with Richard De Melo. 2-3 pm. Free. Dufferin/St Clair Library, 1625 Dufferin. 416-393-7712.
Comic Book Art Workshop for teens with the creators of Blac Ice. 11 am-noon. Free. Jane/Sheppard Library, 1906 Sheppard W. 416-395-5966.
Easy Summer Entertaining Interactive cooking demo. 6 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers' market and live music by Carlos Bastidas. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Lynx Soccer Toronto Lynx play Cleveland. 11 am. $15, stu/srs $10. Varsity Centre, Bloor E of Spadina. lynxsoccer.com.

Thursday, July 16

Events

Anger And Guilt Workshop. 4-6 pm. Donation. Family Service Toronto, 355 Church. Pre-register 416-595-9618.
Lady Lynx Soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Hamilton. 7:30 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Lily Frost. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Friday, July 17

Events

Ytv's Wow! Capture the Flag with Nerf and other activities. To Jul 19. 10 am-5 pm. Kids free w/ an adult. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. Pre-register 416-392-5929, kidsummer.com.

Saturday, July 18

Events

Calypso Monarch Finals Caribana crowns this year's calypso monarch. 7 pm-midnight. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Exhibition Place. caribanafestival.com.
Caribana Junior Carnival Young masqueraders' costume parade. 10 am-4 pm. Free. Yorkgate Mall, Finch W of Jane. caribanafestival.com.
Fusion Of Taste Festival Entertainment by Ranbir Chauhan and others, a dance competition, magic show, world's biggest roti contest and more. 11 am-9 pm. Free. Albion Islington Square. 416-743-3267.
Lady Lynx Soccer Toronto Lady Lynx play Quebec City. 4 pm. $15, stu/srs $10. Centennial Park Stadium, Rathburn and Renforth. lynxsoccer.com.
Meat 101 Interactive cooking demo. 2 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market Kitchen, 93 Front E. Pre-register stlawrencemarket.com.

Sunday, July 19

Events

Cast Iron Chef Historic cooking workshop using edible garden flowers. 1-4 pm. $20. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Hamilton. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Sacred Stones And Steeples Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. NE corner Church and King. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.

Monday, July 20

Events

The Beach With Glenn Cochrane Presentation on the life and history of the Beach neighbourhood. 7-8 pm. Free. Beaches Library, 2161 Queen E. 416-393-7703.
Clay And Mulltimedia Week-long day camps for kids seven to 12 include drawing, painting and pottery. 9:30 am-4 pm. $399. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. Pre-register 416-586-8080.
Their Stories - The People Who Lived Here Week-long day camp for kids nine to 12 exploring 19th-century life. 9 am-4:30 pm. $155. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. Pre-register 416-395-7432.

Wednesday, July 22

Events

The Annex Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. Avenue and Lowther. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Astronomers: Cosmic Detectives Kids explore the stars, galaxies, quazars and black holes. 2-3 pm. Free. Goldhawk Park Library, 295 Alton Towers. 416-396-8964.
Desperately Seeking Susan Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers' market and live music by the Shannon Butcher Trio. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
The Mystery Of Snakes Live snakes presentation and an interactive slide show. 1-2 pm. Free. Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston. 416-393-7680.
Suzanne Swannie The textile artist talks about her work. 5 pm. $12, stu pwyc. Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre. 416-599-5321.

Thursday, July 23

Benefits

True Colours (Canadian Mental Health Assoc) Photography exhibition and silent auction. Free. Parkdale Drink, 1292 Queen W. ourtruecolours.ca.

Events

Animation For Adults Toronto Animated Image Soc workshop on classic animation techniques. 7 pm. $5. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John. Pre-register 416-973-3012.
Beyond The Rhythm Caribana art exhibition featuring 50 works on canvas. To Aug 3. Free w/ admission. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Pk. caribanafestival.com.
Decode This! Kids learn how to crack spy codes. 2-2:45 pm. Free. Downsview Library, 2793 Keele. 416-395-5720.
Gamerz Night Ultimate Wii, PS2 and Xbox 360 showdown. 5-7 pm. Free. Albion Library, 1515 Albion. 416-394-5170.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Jayme Stone & Mansa Sissoka. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Friday, July 24

Events

Caribana Gala Festival gala party with carnival music and arts. 6:30 pm. Liberty Grand, Exhibition Place. caribanafestival.com.
Kidsummer Day At The Zoo Kids go wild at the zoo. 9 am-6:30 pm. Kids free when accompanied by an adult. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.

Saturday, July 25

Events

Caribana: Tribute To The Mighty Duke And Calypso Dreams Video clips explore the history of calypso music in Trinidad & Tobago. 1-5 pm. Free. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch W. 416-395-5980.
Wildlife-Friendly Gardening Two-part workshop on gardening with native plants for ages five to 12. Today and Aug 1, 10 am-11:30 pm. $5 or pwyc. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. evergreen.ca.
Youth Day 2009 Music, art, dance and photography by more than 300 artists age 14 to 24. Noon-9 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. kpyo.net.

Sunday, July 26

Events

Best In Show Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Riverdale Park East, Broadview N of Gerrard. believeinkids.ca.
Maple Leaf Baseball Toronto Maple Leafs play Barrie. 2 pm. Free. Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie. 416-631-2600, leafsbaseball.com.
Nature Walk Toronto Field Naturalists walk in Rosetta McClain Gardens and Scarborough Bluffs. 1:30 pm. Free (bring binoculars). S side of Kingston at Glen Everest. 416-593-2656.
Ps Kensington Entertainment and activities on the theme of water happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.
Teddy Bears Picnic Hospital bear clinic, bear crafts, games, a parade and more. Noon-4 pm. $13/family. Benares Historic House, 1507 Clarkson, Mississauga. 905-615-4860.
The Danforth Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Danforth and Cambridge. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.

Monday, July 27

Events

At Home With The Gibsons Week-long day camp for kids eight to 10 with old-fashioned games, 19th-century arts and more. 9 am-4:30 pm. $135. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. Pre-register 416-395-7432.

Wednesday, July 29

Benefits

Charity Golf Classic (Nelson Mandela Children's Fund) Golfers play with celebrity guests including chef Robert Rainford and sprinter Donovan Bailey. 7:45 am. $280 and up. Lionhead Golf & Country Club, 8525 Mississauga, Brampton. mandela-children.ca.

Events

Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers' market and live music by LJX. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Hidden Treasures - Sculpture In The City Guided ROM walk. 6 pm. Free. King and Church. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
The Menaechmus Twins Theatreworks presents the Stonecircle production of the Plautus play. Through Aug 9. 7 pm. Pwyc. Withrow Park, SW of Pape and Danforth. theatreworksproductions.com.
Sneaky Slithering Reptiles Kids meet a python, touch an alligator and see a tarantula. 10, 11:30 am, 1 and 2:30 pm. Free. Bridlewood Library, 2900 Warden. 416-396-8960.

Thursday, July 30

Events

Caribana King & Queen Show Kings and queens of the bands meet to do battle. 7 pm-midnight. Lamport Stadium, 1151 King W. caribanafestival.com.
Stop Making Sense Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Humble. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Friday, July 31

Events

Opera In The Garden Outdoor screening of Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's film Rigoletto. 9 pm. Free (English subtitles). Consulate General of Italy, 136 Beverley. 416-921-3802.
Pan Alive Caribana steelpan competition. 7 pm-midnight. Lamport Stadium, 1151 King W. caribanafestival.com.

Saturday, August 1

Events

Artisans At The Distillery Oudoor craft show. Today, tomorrow and Aug 3, 10 am-6 pm. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. artisansatthedistillery.com.
Caribana Parade The annual pageant of music and costumes rolls out along Lake Shore from the CNE to Parkside. 10 am-6 pm. Free, tickets seats in CNE. caribanafestival.com.

Sunday, August 2

Events

Caribana Lime Music, song, dance, theatre, storytelling and food celebrate the various cultures of the Caribbean people. Noon-8 pm. Olympic Island, Toronto Islands. caribanafestival.com.
The Grange Neighbourhood Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Dundas and McCaul. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.

Monday, August 3

Events

Summer Antiques Show Manhattan glassware, vintage Chanel accessories, Hollywood art, furniture and more. To Aug 9 during mall hours. Free. Sherway Gardens, QEW and hwy 427. 416-621-1070.

Wednesday, August 5

Events

Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers' market and live music by Coco Love Alcorn. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Say Anything Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

Thursday, August 6

Events

Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Taylor Mitchell. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Saturday, August 8

Events

Extreme Sports Show Cyclists, skateboarders and inline skaters showcase their skills. Daily to Aug 23. 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore W. ontarioplace.com.
Muslim Heritage Days Entertainment, art, food and more celebrate the Muslim faith. Today and tomorrow 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore W. ontarioplace.com.
Toronto Islands Nature lovers' walk exploring the island's hidden treasures for ages 18 to 35. 12:30 pm. $20. Hanlan's Island ferry docks, foot of Bay. 416-484-9255.

Sunday, August 9

Events

Mt Pleasant Cemetery Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Yonge cemetery entrance, Yonge N of St Clair. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.
Toronto Islands Nature lovers' walk exploring the island's hidden treasures for ages 35 to 65. 12:30 pm. $20. Hanlan's Island ferry docks, foot of Bay. 416-484-9255.
Incredible India South Asian arts, cultural performances, food and more. Noon. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.

Monday, August 10

Events

Youth Camera Action Two-week environmental film production program for youth 14 to 18. Mon to Fri 10 am-5 pm. $250. Innis College, 2 Sussex. planetinfocus.org/yca.

Wednesday, August 12

Events

Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers' market and live music by Jay Aymar. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Labyrinth Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

Thursday, August 13

Events

Lady Pellatt Has Lost Her Jewels Old-fashioned treasure hunt. 10 am-3 pm. Free w/ admission, kids free w/ an adult. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.
Make A Musical Instrument Kids create their own musical instruments. 2-3 pm. Free. St James Town Library, 495 Sherbourne. 416-393-7744.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and the Toronto Blues Soc Talent Search. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Friday, August 14

Benefits

Charity Golf Tournament (Make-a-Wish Fdn) 18 holes of golf, dinner and prizes. 9 am. $175. Kleinburg Golf Club, 115 Putting Green. 905-893-1900.

Events

Opera In The Garden Outdoor screening of Franco Zeffirelli's Aida. 9 pm. Free (English subtitles). Consulate General of Italy, 136 Beverley. 416-921-3802.

Saturday, August 15

Events

Manga Fun With A Mangaka Workshop for teens with manga illustrator Sara E Mayhew. 2-4 pm. Free. Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence E. 416-395-5710.
Peachy Keen Workshop on home preserving of peaches, pears and apricots. 10 am-noon. $25. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. Pre-register evergreen.ca.
Rogers Cup Women's tennis tournament starts today and continues to Aug 23. Prices tba. rogerscup.com.
Vietnamese Heritage Weekend Music, dance, food and more explore the culture of Vietnam. Today and tomorrow 10 am-6 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore W. ontarioplace.com.
Zoo-Za-Pa-Looza The zoo celebrates its 35th anniversary with live entertainment and more. Today and tmorrow 10 am to 5 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.

Sunday, August 16

Events

Canada Kabaddi Cup Team competition in the Indian game that combines rugby and wrestling. 10 am. Price tba. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-870-8000.
Cast Iron Chef Historic cooking workshop focusing on Victorian fruit dishes and desserts. 1-4 pm. $20. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.
Ps Kensington Entertainment and activites on the theme of blackouts happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.

Wednesday, August 19

Events

Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers' market and live music by the Gypsy Flame Band. 10 am-2 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Thursday, August 20

Events

Feelin' Lucky? Casino Royale dinner cruise board the Captain Matthew Flinders. 6:30 pm. $83. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.
Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Louise Kent. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.

Friday, August 21

Events

Canadian National Exhibition The Ex, featuring multimedia aerial acrobatics, an ice skating show, a surf wave, daily parade, the midway, a SuperDogs show, games of chance, entertainment, the air show and much more opens today and runs daily from 10 am-midnight to Sep 7. $15, srs/child $11. Exhibition Place. theex.com.
Innovators + Ideas Lectures, exhibitions, master classes and seminars on contemporary craft. Today, tomorrow and Aug 23. Free. Harbourfront Centre Craft Studio, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Michael D Massie The silversmith talks about his work. Time tba. Harbourfront Centre Craft Studio, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

Saturday, August 22

Events

Michael D Massie The silversmith leads a master class. Today and tomorrow. Times, price tba. Harbourfront Centre Craft Studio, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Thrift Tour Artist Andrew Harwood and the Textile Museum's When Women Rule The World curator Allyson Mitchell lead a van/bus tour of local thrift stores. 11 am-5 pm. $65, stu/yth $40. Pre-register 599-5321.
Toronto Roller Derby CN Power play Motor City Dissassembly Line. 7:30 pm. $15, adv $12. George Bell Arena, 215 Ryding. torontorollerderby.com.

Sunday, August 23

Events

Dog Days Of Summer Bring your pooch and enjoy doggie games while learning about canine wellness. Noon-4 pm. Free. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.
The Necropolis Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. Chapel, 200 Winchester. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.

Wednesday, August 26

Events

Fresh Wednesdays Outdoor Ontario farmers' market and live music by Dirty Dishes. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Oriana Women's Choir Auditions Try out for the women's choir. 7-10 pm. Free. Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale. orianachoir.com.

Thursday, August 27

Events

Tasty Thursdays Sample international fare from local restaurants and music by Eliana Cueves. 11 am-2 pm. $5 or less. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
The Journey Continues Workshop for family caregivers of people with Alhzeimer's. 2-4:30 pm. Free. Alzheimer Soc Toronto, 20 Eglinton W. Pre-register 416-322-6560.

Friday, August 28

Events

Opera In The Garden Outdoor screening of Franco Zeffirelli's Otello. 9 pm. Free (English subtitles). Consulate General of Italy, 136 Beverley. 416-921-3802.

Saturday, August 29

Events

Learn The Secret Art Of Bonsai Bonsai exhibition, demonstrations and tips from experts. Today 10 am-6 pm, tomorrow 11 am-5 pm. Free. Sherway Gardens, QEW and hwy 427. 416-621-1070.
Torture Garden Experience Celebration of sexuality, diversity and creativity with body art/modification, BDSM/fetish, music, fashion and more. 10 pm. $47.50. Opera House, 735 Queen E. 416-466-0313, torturegarden.com.

Sunday, August 30

Events

Rosedale - Part Two Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. $10. 416-586-5799, rom.on.ca.
Ps Kensington Entertainment and activities on the theme of air happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.
Raising Arizona Outdoor film screening. 9 pm. Free. Riverdale Park East, Broadview N of Gerrard. believeinkids.ca.

Tuesday, September 1

Events

Labour Day Parade The annual march celebrating workers and the labour movement starts out at Queen and University, proceeds W along Queen to Dufferin and S into the CNE grounds. 9:30 am. Free (incl free admission to CNE). theex.com.

Saturday, September 5

Events

Air Show Lunch Cruise Enjoy a front seat for the Canadian International Air Show and lunch aboard the Mariposa Belle. Today, tomorrow and Sep 7, noon. $59, child $25. Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay W. mariposacruises.com.
Canadian International Air Show This year's show celebrates the 100th anniversary of flight in Canada with aerial presentations and more. Today, tomorrow and Sep 7, 1 pm. Free w/ CNE admission. Exhibition Place. cias.org.

Thursday, September 10

Events

The Power Of Photography Leaside Garden Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free, membership $25. Leaside Library, 165 McRae. leasidegardensociety.org.

Saturday, September 12

Events

Flower Show Leaside Garden Soc flower show and photo competition. Free, membership $25. Leaside Library, 165 McRae. leasidegardensociety.org.

Sunday, September 20

Events

Historic Toronto Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. 260 Adelaide E. 416-586-8097, rom.on.ca.

Sunday, September 27

Events

Ps Kensington Entertainment and activities on the theme of global harvest happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.

Thursday, October 8

Events

Escaping Eden Leaside Garden Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free, membership $25. Leaside Library, 165 McRae. leasidegardensociety.org.

Sunday, October 25

Events

Ps Kensington Entertainment and activities with a Halloween theme happen on pedestrian-only streets. 1-7 pm. Free. Kensington Market, College and Augusta. pskensington.ca.

Thursday, November 12

Events

Seasonal Home Decorations Leaside Garden Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free, membership $25. Leaside Library, 165 McRae. leasidegardensociety.org.