Thursday, November 5

Benefits

Cbc Charity Craft Sale (Canadian Breast Cancer Fdn) Everything from cooking to clothing to cards. 9 am-6 pm. Free. CBC Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front W. 866-306-4636.
An Integral Affair (Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre) Music, performances, cuisine and more. 7-10 pm. $225. Integral House, 194 Roxborough. integralaffair.com.
Into The Heart U2 Fan Fest (Stephen Lewis Fdn) Performances by U2 tribute bands including Unadogg plus U2-themed tattoos and a silent auction. To Nov 7. $15 & $20. Great Hall (1087 Queen W), PJ O'Brien's (39 Colborne), Tattoo Rock Parlour (567 Queen W). facebook.com/intotheheart.u2fanfest.

Events

Bodyworks Symposium Artists, Olympic athletes and cultural commentators discuss the integration of sport and art. Today and tomorrow 9 am-6 pm. Free. York U, 4700 Keele. Pre-register bodyworkssymposium.ca.
Connect Home Women's Healthy Environments forum on creating healthy homes with author Bruce Lourie. 6:30-9 pm. $15. Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina. 416-928-0880.
Disability In Dangerous Times Talk by writer/educator Catherine Frazee. 3:30 pm. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor W. anneemcguire@gmail.com.
End-Of-Season Celebration Not Far from the Tree celebrates the end of harvest with apple cider-pressing, DJ music and more. 7-10 pm. $10. Wychwood Barns Community Gallery, 601 Christie. 416-908-3022.
Frustrated With Candida? Lecture. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
The Intricacies And Artfulness Of Fine Jewellery Photography Lecture by Robert Watson. 8 pm. $10. Toronto Camera Club, 587 Mt Pleasant. torontocameraclub.com.
Native Drumming And Healing Workshop. 7-8 pm. $10 sugg. Ellington's, 805 St Clair W. 416-652-9111.
The Origin Of The Universe: Inflation, The Big Bang And Fundamental Physics Astronomy talk and telescope observing. 8:10-11 pm. Free. McLennan Physical Labs, 60 St George. astro.utoronto.ca.
Rabbis And Romans At Sepphoris: Ornament Of All Galilee Lecture by professor Eric Meyers. 8 pm. $28, online $26; stu $25, online $23. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-5797.
Securing The Future Of Great Apes In The Congo Basin Lecture by primatologist Crickette Sanz. 6-8 pm. $10, stu pwyc. Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View. 416-462-1039.
The War On Democracy Toronto-Danforth NDP film screening and discussion. 8 pm. Free. Centre of Gravity, 1300 Gerrard E. 647-280-7747.
Volunteer Fair Info on volunteer opportunities for high school students. 3:30-6 pm. Free. North York Central LIbrary, 5120 Yonge. 416-395-5674.
West Toronto Junction Historical Society Meeting. 7:30-9:30 pm. Free. Annette Library, 145 Annette. ronmclark@rogers.com.
What's Up With Your Loot? Hip-hop artists including Sling Dadz and Frankie Payne share their financial experiences with youth. 10 am. Free. Jamaican Canadian Assoc Hall, 95 Arrow. crediteducationweekcanada.com.

Friday, November 6

Benefits

Ars Audet (AIDS Comm of Toronto) Dance party with more than 62 of Toronto's unique and cutting-edge artists. 7:30 pm-2 am. $30. Berkeley Church, 315 Queen E. arsaudet.com.
Artcore (Feminist Porn Awards) Clips from films including Art House Sluts and Glamazons. 9 pm. $10. Bread and Circus, 299 Augusta. 416-588-0900.
Jillian's Charity Comedy Extravaganza (local food banks) Performances by Dave Martin, Allyson Smith and others. 9:30 pm. $12 or $8 w/ food donation. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E. dominiononqueen.com.

Events

Bike Station Halloween Open House Learn about Canada's first bicycle station and enjoy treats. 7 am-7 pm. Free. West York Teamway, Union Station, 20 York. 416-338-3666.
Capitalism Hits The Fan Rebel Films screening and discussion. 7 pm. $4. OISE, rm 2-212, 252 Bloor W. 416-535-8779.
Hydrocity Symposium on hydrology and urbanism with author Anneke Abhelakh, landscape architect Liat Margolis and others. 9 am-6 pm. Free. U of T Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, 230 College. alphabetcity.org.
Old Town Heritage Festival Celebrate Toronto's 175th birthday with a theatrical re-enactment by Blackwood Players and a light supper. Today and tomorrow 7:30 pm. $25. St Lawrence Hall, 157 King E. 416-861-1793.
Rom Friday Nights Cultural performances and gallery viewing. 4:30-9:30 pm. $11, stu/srs $9.50, child $7.50. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-8000.

Saturday, November 7

Benefits

All-Star Variety Concert (East End Refugee Comm) Hosted by CBC's John Sheard. 7:30 pm. $20, child $10. St John's Norway Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine. 416-691-4560.
Bowling 4 Babies (Massey Centre for Women) Bowling, raffles, food and more. Noon-3 pm. $100, children free. Newtonbrook Bowlerama, 5837 Yonge. bowling4babies.org.
Camp Curl (Ten Oaks Project) Curling games for beginners and experienced players benefit children and youth in LGBTQ families. 11 am-6:30 pm. Pledges. Royal Canadian Curling Club, 131 Broadview. tenoaksproject.org.
Clothing Swap (Eva's Place Youth Shelter) Swap of gently used clothing with Much VJ Sarah Taylor. 11 am-3 pm. Free. Chasse Gardee, 1084 Queen W. chassegardee.com.
Fundraising Dinner (Canadians for Justice & Peace in the Middle East) Performance by comedian Dean Obeidallah. 6:30 pm. $125. Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard W. 888-222-6608.
Heart To Heart (Greek Canadian community of Hamilton) Singles auction. 7 pm-midnight. $10. Jack Astor's, 133 John. 416-979-9764.
Living Songs 3 (Machik Canada) Performances by Amchok Gompo, Seka Rat Nadi and others benefit schools in Tibet. 7 pm. $25, adv $20. Music Gallery, 197 John. 647-833-7254.
Randy Ferret Aid (Ferret Aid Soc) Fifteenth anniversary celebration. 5 pm. $5. Ferret & Firkin Pub, 720 Spadina. randy@ferretaid.org.
Selterbox (ShelterBox Canada) Live music by Snoovy and DJ Jayro, a silent auction and joker poker support victims of natural disasters around the world. 7 pm-midnight. $15. Central, 603 Markham. 416-913-4586.
Step Up For Street Kids (Covenant House) 2K and 5K walks through the downtown plus entertainment. 1 pm. $25, adv $20. Yonge-Dundas Square. covenanthouse.ca/walk.
Tonatiuh (reconstruction of the house of Salvadoran poet Jose Gonzalez) Dancing to the sounds of Pablo Terry and El Sol de Cuba. 7 pm. $10. Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil. 416-565-4583.

Events

Ancient Egypt And The Bible Soc for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities symposium. 9 am-5 pm. Free. U of T Earth Sciences Bldg, 5 Bancroft. rom.on.ca.
Arthur Conan Doyle Among The Fairies Lecture and film. 1 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-393-7158.
Baltics And Friends Christmas Fair Baltic and Scandinavian art, crafts, entertainers and food. 9 am-4 pm. $5, under 16 free. Estonian House, 945 Broadview. valjas@hotmail.com.
Jack Batten Reading from his children's non-fiction book The War To End All Wars. Noon. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.
Big Band Swing Dance Party Beginner lesson and live music. 9 pm-1 am. $18, stu $15. Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt. swingtoronto.com.
Canadian Poker Expo Games and exhibits. Today 10 am-8 pm, tomorrow 10 am-6 pm. $13-$25. Congress Centre, 650 Dixon. canadianpokerexpo.com.
Capitalism: Toward The Abyss International Bolshevik Tendency forum. 7 pm. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor W. bolshevik.org.
Good Green Jobs For All Conference on building a GTA green jobs movement based on social justice. 9 am-4:30 pm. $75, stu/low income/unwaged free. Allstream Bldg, Exhibition Place. 416-441-3663 ext 221.
Inside Toronto's Art World Four-week program focusing on behind-the-scenes view of the city's art community. 2-5 pm. $200. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.
Lanternfest St Martin's Day lantern parade. 5 pm. Free. Toronto German School, 585 Cranbrooke. 416-922-6413.
Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking Raindance workshop on creating a business plan. Today and tomorrow 9:30 am-6 pm. $295. Toronto Writers' Centre, 627 Bloor W. Pre-register 416-975-5172.
Off The Wall Hands-on art activities include drawing and costume-making. Saturdays 10 am-2 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648, ago.net.
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.
St Lawrence Market Anniversary Live music, buskers, cooking demos, kids' activities and more. 9 am-5 pm. Free. St Lawrence Market, 93 Front E. 416-860-0727.
Tibetan Breathing Workshop Learn to use the breath to release tension and facilitate healing. 1-5 pm. $70. Zen Buddhist Temple, 297 College. Pre-register 416-658-0137.
A United Ireland - How Do We Get There? Forum with Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams. Noon-3:30 pm. Free. OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor W. agmcconnell@onramp.ca.
Webster's And Tews Falls Bus trip for a hike with Toronto Bruce Trail Club. 8:30 am. $20. Islington subway. torontobrucetrailclub.org.

Sunday, November 8

Benefits

Israel: Shifting To Fascism? (Outlook Magazine) Begal brunch with a talk by Ronnee Jaeger. 11 am. $15, adv $12. Winchevsky Centre, 585 Cranbrooke. 416-368-3569.
Psychic Brunch (Toronto Humane Soc) Brunch and a reading. 11:30 am-3:30 pm. $40. Fox and Firkin, 51 Eglinton E. psychicbrunch.ca.
starry nights (Ve'ahavta Tikun Olam) Awards ceremony with speaker Mia Farrow. 6 pm. $350 & $500, Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts, 5040 Yonge. veahavtasstarrynights.com.
Sweet Deal (ESS Support Svs) Sale of jewellery, footwear and sweets. 2-4 pm. Free. 525 Horner. 416-243-0127.

Events

Helaine Becker Reading from her book The Insecto-files for kids eight to 12. 3 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.
Blind Pigs & Card Sharks Novelist Lisa Pasold leads a walking tour exploring the seedy side of the city. 1:30 pm. Free. Union Station clock, Front and Bay. pasoldla@gmail.com.
Boys Under The Big Top Male burlesque and circus extravaganza. Today and Nov 15, 8 pm. $25, adv $20. Revival, 783 College. bigtopboys.eventbrite.com.
Clay: Raku At The Organic Farm Workshop. 9:30 am-5:30 pm. $80. Lucsculpture, 663 Greenwood. Pre-register 416-461-7936.
Downtown Record Show One-of-a-kind Beatles LPs, CDs, memorabilia and more. 11 am-4 pm. $5. Estonian House, 958 Broadview. therecordguys.com.
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Class Hands-on workshop. 2-4 pm. $20. Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas W. Pre-register 416-394-8113.
Imaginary Witness: Hollywood And The Holocaust Film screening and talk by Stuart Hands. 4 and 7:30 pm. $15, yth $10. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina. 416-924-6211 ext 606.
Irena Sendler's Children Film screening and discussion with director John Kent Harrison. 2 pm. Free. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. 416-516-2330.
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.
Silent Walking Meditation Peace walk for Vietnam, Burma, Tibet and other places where human rights are needed. 9 pm. Free. City Hall Peace Garden, Queen and Bay. 416-604-5711.
Slipping The Bonds Ulyssean Soc talk by air pilots. 2 pm. Free. Hart House Music Rm, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-410-1892.
Whole Things For 50 Cents Local artists pawn their goods. 4-9 pm. Free. Central, 603 Markham. 416-913-4586.

Monday, November 9

Events

Measha Brueggergosman The soprano talks about opera, cabaret and life after open heart surgery. 7 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
Facing The Lens, Seeing The Light Discussion on portrait photography with Nigel Nickson and others. 7 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Pk. rom.on.ca.
How Hollywood Looks At Youth Lecture with Shlomo Schwartzberg. 7:30 pm. $15. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina. 416-924-6211 ext 606.
Elizabeth May The Green Party leader speaks on global warming, the limitations of fossil fuel energy and the Copenhagen climate change conference. 7 pm. $2 or pwyc. City Hall Council Chambers, Queen and Bay. postcarbontoronto.org.
Photography Workshop. 6:30-8 pm. Free. Community Care East York, 840 Coxwell. Pre-register artofthedanforth.com.
Rainbow Toastmasters Open house for LGBT individuals interested in sharpening their public-speaking skills. 7 pm. Free. Metropolitan United Church, 115 Simpson. tylerfleming@rogers.com.

Tuesday, November 10

Benefits

giller light bash (Frontier College) Party celebrating Canadian literature. 7 pm. $25-$100. Berkeley Church, 315 Queen E. gillerlightbash.ca.
taste matters 09 (Eva's Initiatives) Celebrate with food and wines from Africa, Asia, Spain and the Middle East. 6-9 pm. $100 and up. Liberty Grand, Exhibition Place. events@evas.ca.

Events

The Art Of Djing Workshop with Grand Analog. 7 pm. Free. College/Shaw Library, 766 College. torontopubliclibrary.ca.
The City As Art Panel discussion with columnists Geoff Pevere, Lisa Rochon and others. 6 pm. Free. Ryerson LIB 72, 350 Victoria. ryerson.ca/fcad.
Event-Full Fiction Writing workshop. 7-9:30 pm. $25, members $15. 627 Bloor W. Pre-register 647-427-4737, md@writerscentre.ca.
The Global Economy Discussion and post-Keynesian analysis of current events. 7:30 pm. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor W. 416-340-1865.
Harvest Pilgrims: Mexican And Caribbean Migrant Farm Workers In Canada Launch of a book of photographs by Vincenzo Pietropaolo. 7-9 pm. Free. Stephen Bulger Gallery, 1026 Queen W. 416-535-9914.
Horse, Warriors, Memorial Trail (Great War) Hike to the CNE. 1:30 pm. Free. Cobalt and St Clair. 416-593-2656.
How Do We Stop Capitalism From Destroying The Planet? Video screening and talk by John Bell of Stop Climate Chaos Coalition. 7:30 pm. Free. Bahen Centre, 40 St George. socialist.ca.
Indian Cuisine Interactive demonstration. 6 pm. $50. St Lawrence Market, 93 Front E. Pre-register 416-860-0727.
Inventing With Technical Analysis Learn technical analysis basics for investing in the stock market. 6:30-8 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-393-7131.
Keyhole Sessions Life drawing with an alternative edge. Tuesdays 8-10 pm. $12. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100 Ossington. thekeyholesessions.com.
Peter Mansbridge/Rex Murphy Discussing journalism in the age of celebrity. 12:30 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
Roundabouts Are Better Than Traffic Lights Toronto Debating Soc meets. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. debating.ca.
Seasonal Table Decor Ideas Scarborough Garden & Horitcultural Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston. gardenontario.org.
Self-Esteem For Immigrant Women Workshop. 3-5 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. 647-404-8857.
The Globalization Of Addiction Lecture by psychology prof Bruce K Alexander. Noon. Free. Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle. 647-222-4420.

Wednesday, November 11

Benefits

Remembering The Heritage Of Vimy (Willowbank) Remembrance Day dinner with a talk by conservation architect Julian Smith and author Ted Barris. 6 pm. $100. University Club, 380 University. 416-225-5160.

Events

A Year In Lucy's Kitchen Conversation with cookbook author Lucy Waverman. Noon-1:30 pm. $15 (includes lunch). Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.
Arsenal Lands Military heritage walk. 10:30 am. Free. Long Branch TTC Loop. 416-593-2656.
Fibromyalgia Support Group Meeting and talk. 7-9 pm. Free. St Andrew's United Church, 117 Bloor E. 416-760-2227.
Life Drawing Wednesdays 7-9 pm. Free. Ben Navaee Gallery, 1111 Queen E. Pre-register bennavaeegallery.com.
Marketing Week Workshops, panel discussions and presentations on digital marketing (today) and media marketing (tomorrow). $795, one day $495. Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front W. microspec.com/reg/marketingweek.
People's Recession - 1 Year Later Social Planning Toronto forum with Armine Yalnizyan and others. 9:30 am. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. Pre-register socialplanningtoronto.org.
Remembrance Day Ceremony Ceremony honouring the wartime sacrifices made by Canadians. 10:55 am. Free. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
The Conservation And Preservation Of The Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture by conservationist Pnina Shor. 6 and 8 pm. $28, online $26; stu $25, online $23. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-5797.

Thursday, November 12

Benefits

Dinner For The Living City (Conservation Fdn of Greater Toronto) Song, dance, poetry and conversation with Gord Downie and others plus a silent auction. 7 pm. $150. Pearson Convention Centre, 2638 Steeles E, Brampton. charlessauriol.ca.
Speaking Of Shakespeare (Speech and Stuttering Inst) Multidisciplinary performances. 7:30-10 pm. $150. Eglinton Grande, 400 Eglinton W. speechandstuttering.com.

Events

Andy Warhol Again: Repetition, Death & Counting Lecture by cultural theorist Peggy Phelan. 2:30 pm. Free. York U Centre for Visual Arts, 4700 Keele. 416-736-5187.
Doing Time Doing Vipassana Film and discussion. 7:30-9 pm. Free. Snow Lion, 708 Pape. 416-461-9949.
Learn To Be A Locavore Cook Hands-on cooking class. 6 pm. $50. St Lawrence Market, 93 Front E. Pre-register 416-860-0727.
Memory And Aging Women's Canadian Club talk. 2 pm. $10. St Andrew's United Church, 117 Bloor E. 416-463-3405.
Seasonal Home Decorations Talk. 7:30 pm. Free, membership $25. Leaside Library, 165 McRae. leasidegardensociety.org.
Tutored Tastings Sample classic beers and learn about brewing techniques. 6:30 pm. $25. Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross. 416-667-6295.
Your Period: It Is Not Supposed To Be A Pain! Lecture. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.

Friday, November 13

Benefits

Benefit Concert (Justice for Children and Youth) Performances by Jim Creeggan, Ariana Gillis and others. 7 pm-midnight. $40. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-920-1633.
Is Your Love Supernatural? (Gallery 1313) Provocative performance readings and video. 7-11 pm. $15 adv $10. 1313 Queen W. 416-536-6778.
Put Cancer On Ice (Canadian Cancer Soc) Hockey tournament. To Nov 15. $1,000/team. putcanceronice.ca.
Voices For Justice (Human Rights Watch) Dinner honouring Daniel Bekele and Elena Milashina. 6 pm. $400 & $600. Carlu, 444 Yonge. 416-322-8448.

Events

Bolivia: Indigenous Peoples Take The Lead Toronto Bolivia Solidarity celebration with dance, music, poetry and a talk by Bob Lovelace. 7 pm. Free. CUPE 4400/OSSTF Bldg, 1482 Bathurst. torontoboliviasolidarity@gmail.com.
Does Judaism Equal Israel? Lecture by professor Marc H Ellis. Today 7:30 pm (Metropolitan United Church, Queen and Church), tomorrow 5 pm (OISE, 252 Bloor W). $10 or pwyc. 416-817-2606.
Dr Strangelove Rebel Films screening and discussion. 7 pm. $4. OISE, rm 2-212, 252 Bloor W. 416-535-8779.
Dragons' Den Watch as three top young entrepreneurs face off in front of Dragons. Noon. Free. CBC Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front W. 416-205-3311.
Steve Heinemann The ceramics master talks about his work. 6:30 pm. $8. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.
Zero Nuclear Weapons Forum with talks, panel discussions and workshops with Jonathan Schell, Pavel Podvig and others. Today 7-9:30 pm, tomorrow 10 am-5:30 pm. Free. City Hall, Queen and Yonge. zeronuclearweapons.com.

Saturday, November 14

Benefits

Christmas Bazaar (St Pauls L'Amoreaux Centre) Stocking stuffers, handmade gifts and baked goodies. 9:30 am-2:30 pm. Free. 3333 Finch E. 416-493-3333.
Great Canadian Charity Hair Raze (Princess Margaret Hospital) Get your hair cut for male cancers and join a discussion. 11 am-5 pm. $50 min donation. Various barber shops. worldheadwrappers.ca.
Rouge (United Way) Masquerade gala with music, entertainment, a silent auction and costumes. 8 pm-2 am. $35. One King West Hotel & Residence, 1 King W. unitedwaytoronto.com/rouge.
Vegas Fundraiser (Pulmonary Hypertension Assoc) Vegas-style show. 8:15 pm. $25. Brebeuf College School, 211 Steeles E. phatoronto.ca.

Events

Homegrown Skateboards Lecture and demo by crafter Jesse Watson. 7 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4993.
Jacob Two-Two Meets The Hooded Fang Actress Andrea Martin reads Mordecai Richler's classic children's story. 2 pm. $20. Young Centre, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666.
Nan Forler Reading from her picture book Bird Child for kids five to eight. Noon. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.
Outdoor Skating Skate on an outdoor ice rink beside the lake to music. Through Mar 14, daily 10 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat to 11 pm (weather permitting). Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Sk8 Culture Explore ice skating, roller skating, skateboarding and more on an outdoor ice rink. Fri through Sun to Dec 20, 6-11 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4866.
Wine Tasting And Jazz Sample local wines with live jazz. Noon-3 pm. $40. St Lawrence Market, 93 Front E. Pre-register 416-860-0727.

Sunday, November 15

Benefits

Psychic Brunch (Toronto Humane Soc) Reading and brunch. 11 am-3 pm. $40. Clinton's, 693 Bloor W. psychicbrunch.ca.

Events

Autumn In The Valley Guided walk to see how birds and animals prepare for the season. 1:30-2:30 pm. $5, stu/srs $3, child $2. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.
Community Power Conference Info on developing a community wind, solar, hydro, bio or geo-exchange project with David Suzuki and others. Today 7:30 am-9 pm, tomorrow 8 am-9 pm. $45 and up. Convention Centre, 255 Front W. Pre-register cpconference.ca.
Power Plant Idol Kids eight to 12 make and star in a video inspired by the current exhibition. 2-5 pm. Free w/ admission. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.
Santa Claus Parade The annual parade of nursery rhyme floats, live bands, and Santa and his reindeer gets rolling at 12:30 pm at Bloor and Christie, heads E on Bloor to University, S on University to Dundas, E on Dundas to Yonge, S on Yonge to Front and E on Front to Church. Free. thesantaclausparade.com.
The Scribes Of Qumran Lecture by professor Emanuel Tov. 5 and 6:30 pm. $28, online $26; stu $25, online $23. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-5797.
Robert Paul Weston Reading from his verse novel Zorgamazoo. Noon. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.

Monday, November 16

Events

Gord Peteran: Borderline Case Talk by curator Glenn Adamson. 4:30 pm. Free. University College, rm 140, 15 King's College Circle. 416-978-1838.
Learn To Skate Skating classes for all skill levels start today and run to Dec 6. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Pre-register 416-973-4093.
Strength In Services Summit Summit on transforming service jobs with Steve Paikin, Richard Florida and mayor David Miller. 8 am-4 pm. $25-$75. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. strengthinservices.org.

Tuesday, November 17

Benefits

Colours Of Comedy (Kiva.org) Performances by Debra Digiovanni, Alex Kojfman and others raise money for microloans for developing countries. 8:30 pm. $15. Absolute Comedy Club, 2335 Yonge. coloursofcomedy.com.
Zareinu Fashion Show (Zareinu Education Centre) A fashion show with designs by Nada Shepherd and host Jeanne Beker supports programs for special needs children. 7 pm. $250. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. zareinu.org.

Events

Eleven In Motion - Abstract Expressions In Animation Screening and panel discussion with animators including Patrick Jenkins and Ellen Besen. 7 pm. Free. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John. 416-533-7889.
Taste Of Thai Hands-on cooking class. 6 pm. $50. St Lawrence Market, 93 Front E. Pre-register 416-860-0727.

Wednesday, November 18

Events

Art Of The Danforth Community art workshop. 6:30-8:45 pm. Free. Community Centre 55, 97 Main. artofthedanforth.com.
Deep Geological Disposal Of Nuclear Waste Seminar. 4:10 pm. Free. U of T Faculty Club, 41 Willcocks. learn.environment.utoronto.ca.
Get Out! Travel talk on adventures for gay men and lesbians. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. 416-531-1332.
Winter Meats Interactive cooking demo. 6 pm. $50. St Lawrence Market, 93 Front E. Pre-register 416-860-0727.

Thursday, November 19

Benefits

Cockburn & Ondaatje (PEN Canada) Evening of words and music with Michael Ondaatje and Bruce Cockburn. 7 pm. $50. Glenn Gould Studio, CBC Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front W. 416-872-4255.

Events

Catching The Unspoken Lecture on the use of theatre for controlling HIV/AIDS in South Africa. 4-5:30 pm. Free. University College, rm UC256, 15 King's College Circle. ehjic.ca.
Filmmaker-In-Residence: The Complete Collection Screening and discussion. 6-8:30 pm. Free. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex. Pre-register d.cowan@nfb.ca.
Richard Hillier The former chief of defence staff talks abou the changing roles of the Canadian military in the world. 7 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
Mahtab Narsimhan Reading from her novel The Third Eye for kids nine to 13. 4 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.
Supporting Sustainable Farming - From Producers To Consumers Lecture. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.

Friday, November 20

Benefits

Rize Benefit Concert (Horizon Arts Camp) Music and dance with Theresa Tova, Peter Katz and others. 7:30 pm. $35. St Lawrence Centre, 27 Front E. 416-366-7723.

Events

Celebrity Chef Ken Kostick Interactive demonstration. 6 pm. $50. St Lawrence Market, 93 Front E. Pre-register 416-860-0727.
Education For Activists Socialist Action Trotsky School conference with sessions on Rosa Luxemburg, fascism, the jobless recovery and more. Today 7 pm, tomorrow 10 am-8 pm. $10, $4/session. OISE, 252 Bloor W. Pre-register 535-8779.

Saturday, November 21

Benefits

La Compania De Danza Aerea (Donald Dawson Project) Dance performances by Ismailova Theatre of Dance, Esie Mensah, Travis Knights and others raise funds for art schools in the south of Mexico. 9 pm. $10. Academy of Realist Art, 2968 Dundas W. danza.aerea@yahoo.com.mx.
Craft Show And Sale (St John's Norway Anglican Church) Gifts from local artisans. 9:30 am-2 pm. Free. 470 Woodbine. 416-694-2918.
A Little Opera For Little Babies (Linden Fund) Evening of well-known operatic arias and ensembles with Erin Bardua, Christopher Mayell and others. 7:30 pm. $25, stu/srs $15. Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor W. 416-822-3530.

Events

Artist As Engineer Symposium with Susan G Cole, Erin L Webster, Maria Hlady and Samuel Roy-Bois. 1 pm. Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen, Oshawa. rmg.on.ca.
Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop Create a wreath using nature's bounty. Nov 21, Nov 22 and Nov 28, 10 am and 2 pm; Nov 26, 6:30 pm; Nov 29, 2 pm. $27.50. Colborne Lodge, High Park. 416-392-6916.
A Night At The Brewery Evening of entertainment, craft beers and gourmet local food. 6-9 pm. $75. Black Creek Pioneer Village, Jane and Steeles. Pre-register 416-667-6295.
Stars For Wishes Workshops (Children's Wish Fdn) Chldren create their own crystal tree ornament. Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5 and Dec 12, 10 am-noon. $20. Swarovski Crystal Wish Tree, Eaton Centre, Yonge and Dundas. Pre-register 647-439-8584.
Mary Wallace Reading from her book I Is For Inuskuk: An Arctic Celebration for kids five and up. Noon. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.

Sunday, November 22

Events

Cast Iron Chef Class on cooking Victorian curries. 1-4 pm. $20. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. Pre-register 416-396-2819.
Jamie Oliver The organic chef talks about the food revolution. 2 pm. $50-100. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe. 416-872-4255.
Judy Rebick Speaking about issues in the Middle East. 10:30 am. Donation. Trinity-St Paul's Church, 427 Bloor W. sheryljohnson123@yahoo.ca.
Rich Meyrick Reading and signing. 3 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.

Monday, November 23

Benefits

It's Always Something (Ava Rose Fund for SickKids) Comedy variety show. 8 pm. $99-$250. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King W. ticketking.com.

Events

American And Canadian Attitudes To Religion In The Public Sphere Lecture by philosophy prof Michael Ruse. 7 pm. Free. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles W. 416-946-5937.

Tuesday, November 24

Events

Documenting The Local Music Scene Workshop with Colin Medley. 7 pm. Free. Kennedy/Eglinton Library, 2380 Eglinton E. torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Middle Eastern Vegetarian Interactive demonstration. 6 pm. $50. St Lawrence Market, 93 Front E. Pre-register 416-860-0727.
Slow Cooker Comfort Food Talk by author cookbook author Judith Finlayson. Noon-1:30 pm. $15 (includes lunch). Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.

Wednesday, November 25

Benefits

Stars Awards Gala (SHAMBA Fdn) Mixed Theatre Co presents a peformance by singer Jackie Richardson, an awards ceremony and silent auction. 6-10 pm. $75. SHAMBA Fdn, 48 Yonge. 416-515-8080.

Events

151 Years Of Union Station Illustrated talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View. 416-393-7610, torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Australia Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. 416-531-1332.
Deck The Hall! Open house with seasonal music, crafts and a visit by Santa. 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park. 416-338-7255.
Stress And Nutrition Lecture. 7:30 pm. $5. OISE, rm 5250, 252 Bloor W. Pre-register 416-733-2117.
Voices For Justice Workshop for family caregivers. 5-7 pm. Free. Mt Sinai Hospital, ste L1-012, 60 Murray. Pre-register 416-586-4800 ext 5.

Thursday, November 26

Benefits

Touched By Fire (Mood Disorders Assoc) Show and sale of art from Ontario artists with mood disorders. 7-10 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Pk. 416-486-8046 ext 222.

Events

The Other Side Of The Story Discussion on the business side of romance writing with author Deborah Cooke. 7-9 pm. Free. North York Central LIbrary, 5120 Yonge. Pre-register 416-395-5639.
Shane Peacock Reading from The Vanishing Girl for kids nine and up. 7 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.
Star Wars: In Concert Multimedia event with visuals, a live orchestra, choir and narration from Anthony Daniels plus an exhibit of Star Wars costumes and more. 7:30 pm. $43-$83. Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay. 416-870-8000.
Using Healing Foods To Soothe Inflammation Lecture. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.

Friday, November 27

Events

Casa Loma Big Band Dance Dance to the sounds of Toronto All-Star Big Band. 8 pm. $50. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terr. 416-533-3553 ext 22.

Saturday, November 28

Events

Cavalcade Of Lights Musical performances by Steven Page, Keshia Chante and others plus fireworks, a tree lighting and skating party. 7 pm. Free. Nathan Philipps Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Celtic Christmas Music, dance and traditions from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. 2:30 pm. $25. Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park. 416-338-7255.
Christmas Bazaar Wreaths, baked goods, children's performances, storytelling and more. 2-5 pm. Free. Toronto German School, 585 Cranbrooke. 416-922-6413.
Flux & Motion Erotic writing workshop. 10:30 am-5:30 pm. $75. Carlton/Sherbourne area. Pre-register 416-922-8744.
Hunger Banquet (Oxfam Canada) Toronto Zen Centre vegetarian dinner. 5:30-7:30 pm. $40 plus food donation. Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil. 416-766-3400.
Charles Pachter Reading from his illustrated numbers book Canada Counts for kids two to five. 3 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.

Sunday, November 29

Events

Adult And Child Wreath-Making Workshop Create a wreath using nature's bounty. 10 am. $10. Colborne Lodge, High Park. 416-392-6916.
Classic Animation On Paper Two-part workshop with Bryce Hallett. Today and Dec 6. 11 am-5 pm. $90. Toronto Animated Image Soc, 60 Atlantic. Pre-register 416-533-7889.
Gingerbread House Workshop Hands-on class for kids of all ages. 1 and 3 pm. $30. Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas W. Pre-register 416-394-8113.
Holiday Greeting Cards Family workshop for kids six and up. 1-4 pm. $15, child $8. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. 416-396-2819.

Tuesday, December 1

Events

Getting Into The Scene Workshop with Polaris Music Prize founder Steve Jordan. 7 pm. Free. Nothern District Library, 40 Orchard View. torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Holiday Tapas Party Interactive demonstration. 6 pm. $50. St Lawrence Market, 93 Front E. Pre-register 416-860-0727.

Thursday, December 3

Events

Harnessing Community Capacity For Reducing Environmental Health Risk Lecture on pesticide harm in Ecuador. 4-5:30 pm. Free. University College, rm UC256, 15 King's College Circle. ehjic.ca.
Returning To Sinai: Revelation At Qumran Lecture by professor Hindy Najman. 6 and 8 pm. $28, online $26; stu $25, online $23. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-5797.

Friday, December 4

Benefits

Sounds Of The Season (Daily Bread Food Bank) Join your favourite CBC Radio personalities for a day of live on-air programming. 5:30 am. Food bank donation. CBC Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front W. cbc.ca.

Saturday, December 5

Events

Cavalcade Of Lights Soul/funk skating party with Jully Black. 7 pm. Free. Nathan Philipps Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Decadent Holiday Desserts Hands-on cooking class. 1 pm. $50. St Lawrence Market, 93 Front E. Pre-register 416-860-0727.
Elves In The Workshop Kids two to eight make a decorated gingerbread house. Today, Dec 12 and 19 at various times. $20, child $17.50. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.
Harbourkids Performances, films, outdoor skating and more for families. Dec 5 and Dec 6, 11 am-5 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Shadow Puppetry Traditions Workshop with Puppetmongers Theatre. Dec 5 and Dec 6, 10 am-5 pm. $190, adv $175. 401 Logan. Pre-register 416-469-3555.

Sunday, December 6

Events

Karen Fisman Signing. 3 pm. Free. Shops at Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.

Wednesday, December 9

Events

The European Adventures Of The Group Of Seven Lecture by Ross King. 7-8:30 pm. $18, stu $12. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. ago.net.

Thursday, December 10

Events

The Bible In The Religious Islamic Imagination Lecture by professor Walid Saleh. 6 and 8 pm. $28, online $26; stu $25, online $23. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-5797.

Friday, December 11

Events

Toronto Motorcycle Show New models showcase, gear, accessories and more. Today and tomorrow 10 am-9 pm; Dec 13, 10 am-5 pm. $16, yth $10, under six free. Metro Convention Centre, 222 Bremner. mtccc.com.

Saturday, December 12

Events

Barbara Reid Signing. 3 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.
Cavalcade Of Lights Dance music skating party with State of Shock. 7 pm. Free. Nathan Philipps Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Christmas Party For Kids Hands-on cooking class. 1 pm. $50. St Lawrence Market, 93 Front E. Pre-register 416-860-0727.
City Of Craft Contemporary handmade design show including ceramics and birch wood puppets plus workshops and installations. Today noon-7 pm, tomorrow noon-5 pm. Free. Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen W. cityofcraft.com.
Dj Sk8 Night Skate on an outdoor ice rink beside the lake to DJs spinning rock, electro, techno, disco and house. 8-11 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4866.

Sunday, December 13

Events

Chinese Performances Dance and music performances plus a buffet dinner. 4-7:30 pm. $30, stu/srs $20, child $10. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.

Tuesday, December 15

Events

Jewish And Christian Origins As Revealed By The Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture by professor Risa Levitt Kohn. 6 and 8 pm. $28, online $26; stu $25, online $23. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-5797.

Saturday, December 19

Events

Cavalcade Of Lights Alternative music skating party with Faber Drive. 7 pm. Free. Nathan Philipps Square, Queen and Bay. toronto.ca.
Barbara Reid Young adults book signing. 3 pm. Free. McNally Robinson, 1090 Don Mills. 416-384-0084.