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Thursday, February 4

Events

Cosmic Music: Astronomy Through The Eyes Of The Billboard Hot 100 Astronomy talk and telescope observing. 8:10-11 pm. Free. Bahen Centre, 40 St George. astro.utoronto.ca.
Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture Slide presentation. 8:20 pm. Free. Annette Library, 145 Annette. 416-393-7692.
Leafy Drinks Join LEAF for talk and socializing with other tree lovers. 7-10 pm. No cover. Victory Café, 581 Markham. 416-516-5787.
Meditation Introductory class. 7 pm. Free. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth. meditationtoronto.com.
Natural Cures For Anxiety & Insomnia Seminar. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
The New Wave Of Romanian Cinema Screening of La Nouvelle Vague Roumain and a panel discussion. 7 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-8000.
Ping Pong Tournament for university and college students. Noon-5 pm. Free. York U Student Centre Food Court, 4700 Keele. cadbury.ca.
Space, Place And Sex Lecture on the social epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections. 4:10 pm. Free. U of T, 155 College, rm 108. environment.utoronto.ca.

Friday, February 5

Events

China, Japan And The U.s.: Together In Crisis? Panel discussion with author Ho-fung Hung and others. 7:30-9:30 pm. Free. Koffler Instit, 569 Spadina. fpeters@yorku.ca.
Mostly Waltz Beginner lesson and dancing to live music from the Steve Fuller Duo. 7-10:30 pm. $10-$15, stu $7-$10. St Barnabas Church Hall, 361 Danforth. mostlywaltz.ca.
Project Feeder Watch Help record data while identifying local winter birds. Today and tomorrow 11 am. Free w/ admission. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000.
Rom Colloquium Day of 15-minute presentations on the latest research in the arts, archaeology and the sciences. 9:15 am-7 pm. Free. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-8000.
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.
Rom Kids Sleepover: Canada Sleepover for families with kids five and older, with movie screenings, totem pole crafts, karaoke and more. 5 pm-10 am. $75. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. rom.on.ca.
Queer Noise LGBT youth and their allies meet to sing. 7-9 pm. Free. Trinity-St. Paul's Church, 427 Bloor W. queernoise@hotmail.com.

Saturday, February 6

Benefits

Chess (Children's Storefront) Children's tournament. $35/child. Culture, Arts, Media & Education Centre, 918 Bathurst. Pre-register ted@chessinstitute.ca.
Dickens Birthday Celebration (Bloorview Kids Rehab) Celebrate Charles Dickens's 197th birthday with a festive meal. Noon. $45. Royal York, 100 Front W. Pre-register 416-923-2035.
Haiti Fundraiser (Doctors without Borders) Chanting, shiatsu, music, food and a silent auction. 11 am-8 pm. Free, shiatsu $20. Kokoro Do Jo, 358 Dupont. 416-925-5722.

Events

Baking In The New World Workshop on baking breads 19th-century style. 9 am-1 pm. $30. Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas W. Pre-register 416-394-8113.
Big Band Swing Dance Party Beginner charleston and lindy hop lessons, and dancing. 7 pm. $18-$20, stu $15-$17. Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt. swingtoronto.com.
Canadian Women's History: Unfolding The Past Workshops on developing teaching curriculums on women in Canadian history. 10 am-3 pm. $40, stu $25. OISE, 252 Bloor W. Pre-register cwse@utoronto.ca.
Chinese New Year Chinatown tour and food sampling. Today and tomorrow 10 am-1:30 pm. $43, stu/srs $38.50, child $27.50. Chinatown Moose Statue, 393 Dundas W. Pre-register 416-923-6813.
A Colourful Cupping! Tea tastings with tea sommeliers, tales and treats. 1-4 pm. $30. Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas W. Pre-register 416-394-8113.
English Country Dance Workshop Learn to dance Jane Austen-style. 3-5 pm. $20, stu $15. St Barnabas Anglican Church, 361 Danforth. 416-578-1031.
Gung Hay Fat Choy Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger with a lion dance, kung fu demos, live music and more. 2-4 pm. Free. Lillian Smith Library, 239 College. 416-393-7746.
I'm Like, So Fat!.. Talk by author Dianne Neumark-Sztainer and panel discussion on eating disorders. 10 am. Free. Velma Rogers Theatre, 333 Bloor E. Pre-register 416-927-8900 ext 33.
Lights, Camera, Toronto! Animation workshop for families with kids six to 13. Today and tomorrow 10 am, 12:30 and 3 pm. Free. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John. 416-973-3012.
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.
Planning Your Organic Vegetable Garden Everdale workshop. 10 am-4 pm. $85. Trinity-St Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor W. Pre-register everdale.org.
Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corp ROTC Toronto holds rehearsals for new recruits today and every Sat in Feb and Mar. 1:30-4:30 pm. Free. Lord Dufferin School, 350 Parliament. rotctoronto.com.
Rom Winter Weekends Kids discover meteorites, see a white rhino and more. Today and tomorrow 10 am-5:30 pm. One free child admission w/adult 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.
Saturday Stories At The Barns Storytelling for kids three and up. 10:30-11:30 am. $5. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. storytellingtoronto.org.
Tibetan Breathing Workshop on relieving tension and facilitating healing. 1-5 pm. $70. Zen Buddhist Temple, 297 College. Pre-register 416-658-0137.

Sunday, February 7

Benefits

Haiti Benefit Show And Dance (Canadian Red Cross) Performances by Melodias de Sempre, Tropical Jam, Macomere Fifi, Haitian drummers and others plus a silent art auction. 1-6 pm. $10. Portuguese Cultural Centre, 53 Queen N, Mississauga. 905-607-5455.

Events

Dirty Junk For 69 Cents Local artists exchange fair. 4-10 pm. Free. Central, 603 Markham. 416-913-4586.
From The Melting Pot Into The Fire: Contemporary Ceramics In Israel Exhibition tour led by Israeli artist Yael Novak. 11 am. $10, stu/srs $8.50. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.
History Of The Garden: Urban Planning In The (Pre)Industrial Age Lecture. 1-3 pm. $30. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. 416-397-1340.
The Mathematics Of Life Lecture. 3 pm. Free. U of T Macleod Auditorium, 1 King's College Circle. 416-977-2983.
Paint-A-Mini-Clog Sundays 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.
Rats Of Las Vegas Guided walk through the darker history of Toronto with author Lisa Pasold. 1:30 pm. Free. Union Station clock, Front and Bay. pasoldla@gmail.com.
Sunday Scene Gord Thompson speaks about the current exhibtions. 2 pm. Free. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.
Toronto's Urban Forests Join Toronto Field Naturalists for a presentation by Andy Kenney. 2:30 pm. Free. U of T Emmanuel College, 75 Queen's Park Cres. 416-593-2656.
Walking Meditation Walk for human rights and the environment. Sundays 9 pm. Free. City Hall Peace Garden, Queen and Bay. ecobuddhism.org.
Zupabowl Join The Thirsty Traveler's Kevin Brauch for beer sampling, suckling pig and a Superbowl game. 5 pm. No cover. Bier Markt, 58 the Esplanade. 416-862-7575.

Monday, February 8

Events

The Canadian Mission In Afghanistan Forum on the detainee-transfer issue with human rights lawyer Frédéric Mégret and others. 10 am-4 pm. Free. Senate Chambers, Ross Bld N, York U, 4700 Keele. cscott@osgoode.yorku.ca.
Digital Camera Essentials Etobicoke Camera Club presentation. 7 pm. Free. Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey. etobicokecameraclub.org.
God And Death Come To The Small Screen Lecture on the art of television by Mark Clamen. 7:30-9:30 pm. $12. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina. 416-924-6211 ext 606.
Rainbow Toastmasters The LGBT public speaking group holds an open house. 7 pm. Free. Metropolitan Community Church, 115 Simpson. 416-925-9872 ext 2004.
Sprouting Class Learn the tips, tricks and techniques to get you sprouting at home. 7-9 pm. $40. Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina. Pre-register 416-535-3111.
Theory Of The Lyric Lecture on the inductive approach. 4:30 pm. Free. University College, rm 140, 15 King's College Circle. 416-978-3160.

Tuesday, February 9

Benefits

Eat, Drink & Give (Médecins sans Frontières) An evening of food and wine supports Haiti relief. 6:30 pm. $100, adv $75. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe. eatdrinkandgive.com.
An Evening With Stuart Mclean And The Vinyl Cafe (Street Haven) Vinyl Cafe performance, music, a silent auction and cocktails raise money for women in need. 6 pm. $75. Enwave Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Humber College International Development Program Haiti benefit (Save the Children Canada) Music by Vicious Guns and Bellevue, raffle, food and more. 7 pm. $10. Swan & Firkin, 2205 Bloor W. 647-993-9025.
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (Haitian earthquake relief) Music by Northern Primitive, Hue and others plus auctions and a raffle. 9 pm. $5 or pwyc. Supermarket, 268 Augusta. 416-840-0501.
Yichud (Seclusion) (Theatre Passe Muraille) Preview performance of the wedding play, a silent auction and reception. 6:30-11 pm. $125. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529.

Events

Baymouth Bar: Water For Toronto Lost rivers walk. 1:30 pm. Free. Main Street subway. 416-593-2656.
Capital: The Foundations Of Marxist Political Economy Socialist Action group study session on crisis. 7 pm. $4. OISE, 252 Bloor W. 416-535-8779.
Combining Art And Activism Talk by New Orleans-based artist Jackie Sumell. 7:30 pm. $10, stu/srs $7. Prefix, 401 Richmond W. 416-591-0357.
Federal Town Hall Forum And Homelessness Memorial Recession Relief Coalition forum with representatives from the federal parties. Noon-3 pm. Free. Church of the Holy Trinity (beside the Eaton Centre). recession-relief-coalition.org.
Feminist Practices C Magazine panel discussion on feminist practices in art. 7 pm. Free. Drake, 1150 Queen W. 416-531-5042.
The Global Economy Discussion and post-Keynesian analysis of current events. 7:30 pm. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor W. 416-340-1865.
Live Green Toronto Program Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Soc meeting and talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston. gardenonatrio.org.
The Processes Of Dying And Death From The Tibetan Book Of The Dead Talk by author Lorena Loo. 6:45 pm. $12. Latvian Centre, 4 Credit Union. torontodowsers.com.
Prostitution Benefits Society Toronto Debating Soc meets. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. debating.ca.
Self-Promotion For The Artist/Curator Workshop with Bridget Indelicato. 6-9 pm. $70. Gallery 44, 401 Richmond W #120. Pre-register 416-979-3941.
Sketch The Living & The Dead Artists sketch the human form from specimens in the Body Worlds exhibit and live nude models. 6-10 pm. $21. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000.
Theory Of The Lyric Lecture. 4:30 pm. Free. University College, rm 140, 15 King's College Circle. 416-978-3160.

Wednesday, February 10

Benefits

Obsidian Gala (Obsidian Theatre) Performance of Intimate Apparel, live music and food. 8 pm. $50. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-463-8444.

Events

Anna Porter The author discusses the fragile democracies of Eastern Europe. 8 pm. $25. St Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron. 416-979-2323.
Climate Change, Conservation And Distributed Leadership Lecture by energy consultant Peter Love. 4:10 pm. Free. U of T Faculty Club, 41 Willcocks. environment.utoronto.ca.
The Gardens And Wildflowers Of Australia And New Zealand Illustrated talk. 1-3 pm. $20. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. 416-397-1340.
Great Books And Thinkers Of Islamic Civilization Seminar on Abu Nasr al-Farabi with Timothy Gianotti. 7:30 pm. $5. Noor Cultural Centre, 123 Wynford. 416-444-7148 ext 222.
Jarana Workshop Mexican traditional music workshop with Alec Dempster. Wednesdays 7 pm. Pwyc. Naco, 1665 Dundas W. nacogallery.com.
The Light In The Piazza The cast and creative team of the musical play give a talk about the play. 6:30 pm. Free. Italian Cultural Institute, 496 Huron. 416-921-3802.
Peru - Ancient Land Of The Incas Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. intrepidtravel.com.
Theory Of The Lyric Lecture on Lyric address. 4:30 pm. Free. University College, rm 140, 15 King's College Circle. 416-978-3160.
Transport And Energy Turmoil Seminar. 4:10 pm. Free. U of T Faculty Club Seminar Rm, 41 Willcocks. environment.utoronto.ca.

Thursday, February 11

Benefits

Reel Paddling Film Festival (Project CANOE/Kayak for a Cure) Screenings of the world's best paddling films, door prizes and more. 7-10:30 pm. $15, adv $12. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. reelpaddlingfilmfestival.com.

Events

Community Responses For Equitable Transition To A Low-Carbon Society Lecture. 4:10 pm. Free. Health Sciences Bldg, rm 108, 155 College. environment.utoronto.ca.
Everything Is Coming Up Roses Leaside Garden Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Leaside Library, 165 McRaae. 416-396-3835.
Have A Healthy Heart Seminar. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
Peak Oil - And Your Neighbourhood Film and discussion on a transitions initiative approach. 7 pm. Donation. Trinity-St Paul's, 427 Bloor W. 416-961-5990.
Pride Gm Pride Toronto holds its annual general meeting. 6:30 pm. Free. 519 Church Community Centre. pridetoronto.comdocs.
Resilience In The Face Of Climate Change And Peak Oil Seminar. 4:10 pm. Free. Dalla Lana School of Public Health, rm 108, 155 College. environment.utoronto.ca.
Theory Of The Lyric Lecture on performativity and performance. 4:30 pm. Free. University College, rm 140, 15 King's College Circle. 416-978-3160.
Trans Film Event Screening of the documentary She's A Boy I Knew and discussion. 6 pm. Free. U of T Centre for Women and Trans People, 563 Spadina. 416-978-8201.

Friday, February 12

Benefits

Therac 25 (Rebecca's Hope) Direct Flight Theatre presentation of the Adam Pettle play. Opens today and runs to Feb 21. Sugg $20 donation. Bread and Circus, 299 Augusta. breadandcircus.ca.

Events

Canadian International Auto Show The newest in cars, trucks and more. To Feb 21. $20, kids $7, passes $30-$40. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W. autoshow.ca.
The Great Hall Showcase The renovated arts centre opens with a party featuring Shane Murphy, kids' board games, art, yoga, live ragtime music, guided tours and more. Today 6-11 pm; tomorrow noon-11 pm; Feb 14, noon-6 pm. Free. 1087 Queen W.
Intersectionalities: Asian Canadian & Feminist/Gender Studies Discussion with politics professor Sedef Arat-Koc and others. 11 am-1 pm. Free. OISE, rm 2-227, 252 Bloor W. 416-978-0462.
Jump, Jive, Jitterbug Lesson and dancing with Toronto Swing Dance. 7:45 pm. $7-$10. Lithuanian Hall, 1573 Bloor W. dancing.org/tsds.
Love Bugs Celebrate Valentine's Day with interactive bug exhibits, bug crafts and more. Today, tomorrow, Feb 14 and 15, 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Free w/ admission (kids free with a Valentine card for an animal). Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
Niigaanibatowaad - Front Runners Social Justice Comm film screening and talk by Christian Peacemaker Margaret Sumadh. 7 pm. Pwyc. Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor W. 416-966-2815.
The Royal Titulary Of The 18th Dynasty: Change And Continuity Lecture. 7 pm. Free. U of T Earth Sciences Library, rm 142, 5 Bancroft. thessea.org.
With Or Without God: Minding The Gap Ian McGregor lectures on the motivational mechanics of belief. 7 pm. $5, stu $4. Centre for Inquiry Ontario, 216 Beverley. cfiontario.org.

Saturday, February 13

Benefits

Couples Build (Habitat for Humanity) Couples help build homes for local families. 8:30 am-4 pm. Min $300 in pledges. Pre-register torontohabitat.ca.
Love Bowl (Toronto People with AIDS Fdn) Valentine-themed team bowl-a-thon with prizes for best and worst bowlers. 1-5 pm. Pledges. Thorncliffe Bowlerama, 45 Overlea. Pre-register lovebowl.org.
Love Story (Toronto Youth Theatre) Evening of song, dance, striptease and cirque with Les Coquettes and others. 7 and 9:30 pm. $25-$50. The Lot, 100A Ossington. lescoquetteslovestory.eventbrite.com.
Under Rich Earth (Ecuadorian community organizations) Documentary screening, guest speakers and a Q&A. 6:30-9:30 pm. $10. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. 416-516-2331.
Valentine Ball 2010 (Canadian Red Cross/Youth Day 2010) Haiti relief Valentine ball with dancing, a celebrity auction and more. 9:30 pm-2 am. $25. Westin Harbour Castle, 1 Harbour Sq. 416-813-0909.

Events

African Canadian Literary Workshops Workshops on poetry and spoken word plus a panel discussion and performances by Lola & Quentin Vercetty. Noon-6:30 pm. Free. York Woods Library Theatre, 1785 Finch W. 416-395-5980.
All Things Sweet Workshop on baking desserts in a wood-fired oven. 9 am-1 pm. $30. Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas W. Pre-register 416-394-8113.
Be Mein Valentine! Skin Tight Outta Sight rebel burlesque with Boylesque T.O., Dirty Blonde Venus and others. Today and tomorrow 9:30 pm. $30, adv $25. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635, skintightouttasight.com.
Dj Skate Night Outdoor skating by the lake with Cherry Bomb DJs. 8-11 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre Ice Rink, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.
Erotic Arts & Crafts Fair Fair dedicated to romantic, sexual and erotic expression. Noon-8 pm. Free. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Erotic Massage For Couples Valentine's workshop for male-female couples. 10 am-6 pm. $250. Good for Her, 175 Harbord. Pre-register 416-588-0900.
Family Days Kids make cookies and play with 19th-century toys. Today and tomorrow noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission. Colborne Lodge, High Park. 416-392-6916.
Holocaust Denial, What's The Point? Lecture by British lawyer Anthony Julius. 8 pm. Free. Founders College Assembly Hall, York U, 4700 Keele. 416-736-5695.
Live Band Swing Dance Party Beginner charleston and lindy hop lessons, and a dance party. 7 pm. $18-$20, stu $15-$17. Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt. swingtoronto.com.
Milling About Ontario United Empire Loyalists talk on water-powered grist mills. Noon-4 pm. Free. St David's Church, 49 Donlands. uelgovsimcoe.org.
Puzzles, Pinpricks And Knots Of Love Learn about the history of Valentines and create paper cards popular in the early 19th century. 1-3 pm. $20 (ages 12 and up). Toronto's First Post Office, 260 Adelaide E. Pre-register 416-865-1833.
Snowshoeing Adventures Learn about the history of snowshoeing and try it out. 10 am and 1 pm. $7 (snowshoe rental $10). Humber Arboretum, Humber College, Finch and hwy 27. Pre-register 416-675-5009.
Toronto's Kidsfest Rides, an inflatable kids' show, games, entertainment, a marketplace and more. Today and tomorrow 10 am-5 pm; Feb 15, 10 am-6 pm. $10, ride wristband $20. International Centre, 6900 Airport. internationalcentre.com.
Tree Walk Toronto Field Naturalists leads a walk to identify trees in winter along a buried creek. 1 pm. Free. Greenwood subway. 416-593-2656.
Urban X-Posure: Sowhatchusayin? Event on consciousness in hip-hop and spoken word with an artist showcase and contest. 2-5 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre Brigantine Rm, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Valentine's Nature Walk And Dinner Candlelit dinner and walk for nature-loving couples and families. 6 pm. $8, stu/srs $6. Kortright Centre, Pine Valley and Major Mackenie, Kleinburg. 905-832-2289.
Waltz Workshops Learn cross-step and polka. 3-5:20 pm. $20-$30, stu $15-$20. Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt. mostlywaltz.ca.

Sunday, February 14

Benefits

Show The Love Valentine's Concert For Haiti (Canadian Red Cross) Paul Schillaci, Hank Furman, Brenda Webb and others perform. 2 pm. $20. Royal York United Church, 851 Royal York. 416-231-9401.

Events

African Canadian Storytellers Festival Stories by Sandra Whiting and Richardo Keens plus talks and performances. Noon. Free. York Woods Library Theatre, 1785 Finch W. 416-395-5980.
Archery And Ninja Workshops Hands-on workshops for ages 14 and up happen today, tomorrow, Feb 20 and 27. 1-4 pm. $31. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. Pre-register 416-923-1171 ext 205, casaloma.org.
Family Day At The Gardiner Kids make Chinese dragons and Valentines. 11 am-5 pm. Regular admission, under 12 free. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.
How Can Good Literature Be Bad For The Jews? Lecture by British lawyer Anthony Julius. 2:30 pm. Free. Founders College Assembly Hall, York U, 4700 Keele. 416-736-5695.
Is Minority Report Right? Reflections On 3d User Interfaces Lecture. 3 pm. Free. U of T Macleod Auditorium, 1 King's College Circle. 416-977-2983.
Lives In The Archives (Discovery From Documents) Ulyssean Soc lecture. 2 pm. Free. Hart House Debates Rm, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-410-1892.
Sunday Scene Christof Migone speaks about the current exhibtions. 2 pm. Free. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.
Valentine's Day At Casa Loma Archery session and castle tours. 1-4 pm. $31. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. Pre-register 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.

Monday, February 15

Benefits

Farmers' Market And Silent Auction (West End Food Co-op) Local and organic food, musical entertainment, a silent auction and more. 3-7 pm. Free. Sorauren Park Fieldhouse, 260 Sorauren. westendfood.coop.

Events

Aikido Family Day Class for kids age six and up. 6:15-7:15 pm. Free. Aikido Shugyo Dojo, 276 Carlaw. 416-469-4846.
Beach Family Day Festival Children's entertainers, skating, author readings, a scavenger hunt and more. 11 am-4 pm. Free. Kew Gardens, Queen and Lee. 416-693-2242.
Family Day At The Ago Interactive art, family activities and gallery tours. 10 am-5:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.
Family Day At The Fort Tours of the fort, open hearth cooking and more. 10 am-3 pm. Free w/ admission. Fort York, 100 Garrison. 416-392-6907.
Family Day Discovery Historic cooking, hands-on activities and more for all ages. Noon-4:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. 416-395-7432.
Tea Time For Teddy Bears Kids bring their teddy bears for a reading of Little Red Riding Hood and cookie decorating. 11 am. Free w/ admission. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.

Tuesday, February 16

Benefits

Benefit For Haiti (San Lorenzo Community Caravan of Hope) Music by Grupo Generaciones, Anima Fado, Projecto Altiplano, Jaime Smalbach and others. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W. lulalounge.ca.

Events

Black History Month Celebration Stories, songs and games for families. 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Humberwood Library, 850 Humberwood. 416-394-5210.
Defending Against Libel And Contempt Discussion on Supreme Court cases and their impact on journalism with media lawyer Paul Schabas and others. 6:30 pm. $15, stu $5. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex. cjflibelcontempt.eventbrite.com.

Wednesday, February 17

Benefits

Hands Of Hope Auction (Nelson Mandela's Children's Fund) Live blues and jazz with Jackie Richardson, and live and silent auctions. 6:30-10:30 pm. $100, auction only $50. Distillery District Fermenting Cellar, 55 Mill. mandela-children.ca.

Events

Central America Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. intrepidtravel.com.
Tallgrass Prairie: One Of Canada's Most Threatened Native Habitats Lecture by biologist Janine McLeod. 7:30-9:30 pm. $12. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. nanps.org.
Unleash Your Inner Poet Writing workshop for youth 12 to 19 with poet Camille Martin. 4 pm. Free. Centennial Library, 578 Finch W. 416-397-5970.

Thursday, February 18

Events

The Hanging Of Angélique Screening of the film Fire And Fury and discussion with director-writer Nadine Valcin and author Afua Cooper. 7-8:30 pm. $20. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-5797.
The 12 Rhythms Of Healing Tinnitus And Psoriasis Seminar. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.

Friday, February 19

Benefits

25 Days (St Joseph's Health Centre) Performances of short pieces by theatre, dance and circus artists over the age of 40. 8 pm. $30 & $60. Assemby Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park. 1-800-838-3006.

Saturday, February 20

Events

Awakening The Garden Workshop with a master gardener. 2-3 pm. Pwyc. Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas W. 416-394-8113.
Diana Braithwaite And Chris Whiteley The musicians explore the journey of Braithwaite's ancestors from the southern U.S. to Canada. 2 pm. Free. Malvern Library, 30 Sewells. 416-396-8969.
Food At Montgomery's Inn Workshop on cooking and baking with a wood-fired oven. 9 am-1 pm. $30. Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas W. Pre-register 416-394-8113.
Olympic Celebration Music by Barenaked Ladies, interactive sport zones, Winter Games coverage and more. 1-6 pm. Free. Nathan Philipps Square, Queen and Bay. ctvolympics.ca.

Sunday, February 21

Benefits

Shine! (Jim Fay Music Scholarship) Performances by Andrew Cash, Lori Yates and others. 5-9 pm. $25, adv $20, child $10. Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas W. 416-531-6604.

Events

Does Autoimmunity Drive Obesity? Lecture. 3 pm. Free. U of T Macleod Auditorium, 1 King's College Circle. 416-977-2983.
Erotic And Creative Dreaming Workshop to bring out the sexy artist in you. 5:30-8 pm. Come as You Are, 701 Queen W. Pre-register 416-504-7934, comeasyouare.com.
Sunday Scene Deirdre Logue speaks about the current exhibtions. 2 pm. Free. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.
Totsapalooza: The Space Age Rodeo Edition Indie rockers and children's authors including I Eat Kids and Ashley Spires plus flying-saucer building. 2 pm. $10, child $8. Revival, 783 College. smallprinttoronto.org.
World Mba Tour Top business schools from the U.S., Europe and beyond offer info on programs. 2-6 pm. Free. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W. topmba.com.

Monday, February 22

Events

Creating An Audio Visual Show Etobicoke Camera Club presentation. 7 pm. Free. Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey. etobicokecameraclub.org.
Dora Rust-D'eye Lunch and a talk with the former Opera Atelier costume designer. Noon-1:30 pm. $20, stu/srs $15. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.
Jewish Girl Power Documentary film and talk by author/activist Nora Gold. 7-9 pm. Free. OISE, rm 2-212, 252 Bloor W. cwse@utoronto.ca.

Tuesday, February 23

Events

A Life Of Crime: Reading And Writing Mysteries Talk by crime writer Howard Shrier. 6 pm. $5. Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview. riverdalehistoricalsociety.com.
The Winter Olympics Need One Permanent Location Toronto Debating Soc meets. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. debating.ca.

Wednesday, February 24

Events

A New Black Literature? Writing How You Speak Discussion with writer/actor Tre Anthony and author/journalist Dalton Higgins. 6:30 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
Curation 101 Workshop with Jennifer Long. 6-9 pm. $70. Gallery 44, 401 Richmond W #120. Pre-register 416-979-3941.
East Africa - Nairobi To Cape Town Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. intrepidtravel.com.
From Here To Quebec City: One Man's Tantalizing Trek Through Multiculturalism Presentation by writer/broadcaster Robert Payne. 7:30 pm. Free. Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View. 416-393-7610.
Njacko Backo Backo shares the music, stories and dances of Cameroon. 1:30-2:30 pm. Free. Oakwood Village Library, 341 Oakwood. 416-394-1040.
The Box Short words, performance, film and music with Lauren Kirshner, Min Sook Lee, Edward Kay, Abdominal and others. 8 pm. $5 sugg. Rivoli, 332 Queen W. boxsalon.com.

Thursday, February 25

Benefits

The Walrus Eats (Walrus Fdn) The Walrus Magazine celebrates with a talk by author Jeff Rubin (Why Your World Is About To Get A Whole Lot Smaller) and food by chef Jamie Kennedy. 7 pm. $125. The Wine Bar, 9 Church. walrusmagazine.com.

Events

From Seed To Table Workshop on garden design, planting and harvesting in the small backyard garden. 6:30-8:30 pm. $40. High Park Library, 228 Roncesvalles. Pre-register janettehaase@gmail.com.
Inside The City Contemporary culture forum on architecture, city life and politics. 7-9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Secrets To Long-Term Diet And Lifestyle Changes Seminar. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
Space, Place & Sex Lecture on the social epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections. 4:10 pm. Free. Health Sciences Bldg, rm 108, 155 College. environment.utoronto.ca.
Toronto Art Expo Fine art show featuring Canadian and international artists and galleries. Today 6-10:30 pm; tomorrow 11 am-9 pm; Feb 27, 10 am-8 pm; Feb 28, 10 am-7 pm. $12, stu/srs $8, children free. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W. torontoartexpo.com.
Toronto Celebrates Canada Reads 2010 Meet this year's nominated writers and hear about their books. 7 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.

Friday, February 26

Benefits

Child Soldiers (PEN Canada) PEN Canada presents the annual Freedom To Read Week event. 7:30-9:30 pm. $10. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.

Events

Connecting Singles: Your Soul And Soul Mates Mix-and-mingle for singles with a talk on relationships. 7-9:30 pm. $50, adv $47. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-8000.

Saturday, February 27

Events

Birds On The Island Toronto Field Naturalists leads a walk to view birds on Toronto Island. 10:30 am. Free. Ferry docks, foot of Bay. 416-593-2656.
Djembe Drumming Interactive rhythm and drumming workshop. 10 am-2 pm. $50. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Pre-register 416-973-4093.
Ecological Renovations Everdale workshop. 10 am-4 pm. $85. Trinity-St Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor W. Pre-register everdale.org.
Live Band Swing Dance Party Beginner charleston and lindy hop lessons, and a dance party. 7 pm. $18-$20, stu $15-$17. Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt. swingtoronto.com.
Toronto Tam Tam Open drum circle and dance. F9 pm. $5. Xing Dance Studio, 452 College. tamtam@look.ca.

Sunday, February 28

Events

Power Kids Kids create their own musical instruments and perform with local improv musicians. 2-4 pm. $4. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.
Secrets From The Stellar Nursery Lecture. 3 pm. Free. U of T Macleod Auditorium, 1 King's College Circle. 416-977-2983.
Sunday Scene Kelly Jazvac speaks about the current exhibtions. 2 pm. Free. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.
Winter Queer Eight-week beginner hip-hop class with LGBT Dance. 3-4 pm. $70, stu $35. International Student Centre, 33 St George. Pre-register lgbtdance.club@utoronto.ca.

Tuesday, March 2

Events

Scanning 101 Workshop with Erin Seaman. 6-9 pm. $90. Gallery 44, 401 Richmond W #120. Pre-register 416-979-3941.

Wednesday, March 3

Events

From The Melting Pot Into The Fire: Contemporary Ceramics In Israel Talk by Israeli artist Yael Novak. 4 pm. $10, stu/srs $8.50. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.
Japan Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. intrepidtravel.com.

Thursday, March 4

Benefits

The Artist Project Party (SKETCH) Opening night party with art, music and treats raises funds for art programs for street-involved youth. 7-10 pm. $25. Queen Elizabeth Bldg, Exhibition Place. theartistprojecttoronto.com.

Events

Assessing The Risk Of Municipal Biosolids Recycled Onto Agri-Land Lecture. 4:10 pm. Free. Health Sciences Bldg, rm 108, 155 College. environment.utoronto.ca.
Human River West Toronto Junction Historical Soc talk on the past and future of the buried Garrison Creek. 8:20 pm. Free. Annette Library, 145 Annette. 416-393-7692.

Friday, March 5

Events

The Artist Project Original Canadian and international art, installations, talks and more. Today noon-9 pm; tomorrow 11 am-9 pm; Mar 7, 11 am-6 pm. $12, stu/srs $8, children free. Queen Elizabeth Bldg, Exhibition Place. theartistprojecttoronto.com.
Rom Kids Sleepover: Nature Sleepover for families with kids five and older, with movie screenings, tours of the biodiversity gallery, karaoke, nature-themed crafts and more. 5 pm-10 am. $75. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. rom.on.ca.
Toronto International Bicycle Show A BMX jam, freestyle competition, a kids cycling zone, seminars, the latest in bikes and accessories, and more. Today noon-9 pm; tomorrow 10 am-7 pm; Mar 7, 10 am-6 pm. $13, stu/srs $8, passes $23-$29. Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. 416-369-0515, bicycleshowtoronto.com.
Stephen Marche Talking about his novel Shining At The Bottom Of The Sea. 3 pm. Free. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles W. debruijn.esther@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 6

Benefits

The Celtic Spirit (Amadeus Choir) Music with Kettle's On, highland dancers, games, a silent auction and more. 2 and 7:30 pm. $35, stu/srs $30. Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill. 416-446-0188.

Events

Saturday Night Love Night of poetry, talk and teaching. 7:30-10:30 pm. $15, adv $10. George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire. 416-737-0843.
Saturday Stories At The Barns Storytelling for kids three and up. 10:30-11:30 am. $5. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. storytellingtoronto.org.

Sunday, March 7

Events

Sunday Scene The Power Plant Animateurs speak. 2 pm. Free. Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.

Tuesday, March 9

Events

Left-Handed People Are Sinister Toronto Debating Soc meets. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. debating.ca.
Thailand Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. intrepidtravel.com.

Wednesday, March 10

Events

Transport And Energy Turmoil Lecture. 4:10 pm. Free. U of T Faculty Club, 41 Willcocks. environment.utoronto.ca.

Thursday, March 11

Events

Chickens, Complexity & Ecosystems Lecture on health problems in an unstable world. 4:10 pm. Free. Health Sciences Bldg, rm 108, 155 College. environment.utoronto.ca.
Cutting Remarks On Parctical Pruning Leaside Garden Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Leaside Library, 165 McRaae. 416-396-3835.

Friday, March 12

Events

Should Ontario End Public Funding Of Catholic Schools? NDP Socialist Caucus panel discussion with public school trustee Jan Johnstone, prof Peter Russell and others. 7 pm. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor W. ndpsocialists.ca.

Saturday, March 13

Events

Max & Ruby: Our Favourite Things The bunny siblings perform for kids. 11 am. $33. Music Hall, 147 Danforth. 416-778-8163.
Spring Fling (community charities) Musical and sketch revue. Today and Mar 20, 1:30 and 7 pm; Mar 17, 1:30 pm. $18, child $5. Martingrove Collegiate, Eglinton and Martin Grove. 416-241-7077.

Sunday, March 14

Events

Family Day At The Gardiner Kids make paper and pipe-cleaner family trees of life. Regular admission, under 12 free. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.

Monday, March 15

Events

Charles Mason: The Pleasure Is Mine Lunch and a talk with the ceramics curator. Noon-1:30 pm. $20, stu/srs $15. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.
March Break At The Gardiner Crafts, scavenger hunts, making a family tree and more. To Mar 19. 11 am-5 pm. Free w/ admission. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.
March Break Camps By The Lake Week-long day camps for kids three to 16 include camping, circus, fashion design, theatre, chess and pop star. To Mar 19. 9 am-4 pm. $212-$263. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Pre-register 416-973-4093.

Wednesday, March 17

Events

Using Ultralight Aircraft To Teach Endangered Whooping Cranes Migration Lecture. 4:10 pm. Free. U of T Faculty Club, 41 Willcocks. environment.utoronto.ca.

Thursday, March 18

Events

Cardiorespiratory Health Effects Of Ambient Particular Matter And Ozone Lecture. 4:10 pm. Free. Health Sciences Bldg, rm 108, 155 College. environment.utoronto.ca.
International Home And Garden Show Exhibits, demos, celebrity chefs and more. Today, tomorrow and Mar 20, 10 am-8 pm; Mar 23, 10 am-6 pm. $14, stu/srs $10, under 8 free. International Centre, 6900 Airport. internationalhomeshow.ca.

Saturday, March 20

Events

Still Life Poetry: Write What You See Writing workshop for youth 12 to 19 with poet Souvankham Thamavongsa. 2 pm. Free. Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor W. 416-397-5970.

Tuesday, March 23

Events

Political Correctness Is The Hobgoblin Of Small Minds Toronto Debating Soc meets. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. debating.ca.

Wednesday, March 24

Events

Antarctica - The Frozen Continent Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. intrepidtravel.com.

Thursday, March 25

Events

Behind The Lens Contemporary culture forum on changing trends in film and culture. 7-9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Water-Related Illness Lecture on sources of contamination and health effects. 4:10 pm. Free. Health Sciences Bldg, rm 108, 155 College. environment.utoronto.ca.

Saturday, March 27

Benefits

Prom Noir (ROM Young Patrons' Circle) Evening of dark glamour and cinematic fantasy set in old Hollywood. 9 pm. $150-$295. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Pk. rom.on.ca.

Sunday, March 28

Events

Green Roofs And Roof Gardens Everdale workshop. 10 am-4 pm. $85. Trinity-St Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor W. Pre-register everdale.org.

Tuesday, March 30

Events

Mini-Debate Marathon Toronto Debating Soc meets. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. debating.ca.
South Africa Travel talk. 6:30 pm. Free. Intrepid Travel, 523 Bloor W. intrepidtravel.com.

Wednesday, March 31

Events

Lights, Camera, Archives: A Clip Of Ontario's Past Presentation by Archives of Ontario staff. 7:30 pm. Free. Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View. 416-393-7610.

Saturday, April 3

Events

Saturday Stories At The Barns Storytelling for kids three and up. 10:30-11:30 am. $5. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. storytellingtoronto.org.

Sunday, April 4

Events

Family Day At The Gardiner Easter chocolate egg hunt, paper crafts and music. 11 am-5 pm. Regular admission, under 12 free. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.

Wednesday, April 7

Events

Rare Native Plant Gems, Or Species At Risk Lecture by ecologist Jane Bowles. 7:30-9:30 pm. $12. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. nanps.org.

Thursday, April 8

Events

Vertical Vegetables, Gardens And Container Growing Leaside Garden Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Leaside Library, 165 McRaae. 416-396-3835.

Friday, April 9

Events

Susan Collett Artist talk. 6:30 pm. $10, stu/srs $8.50. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.

Tuesday, April 13

Events

Impromptu Parliamentary Debate Toronto Debating Soc meets. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. debating.ca.
Portfolio Development Workshop with artist April Hickox. 6-9 pm. $70. Gallery 44, 401 Richmond W #120. Pre-register 416-979-3941.

Monday, April 19

Events

Roberto Martello: Family Matters Lunch and a talk with Grano Restaurant owner. Noon-1:30 pm. $20, stu/srs $15. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.

Tuesday, April 27

Events

Random Roles Parliamentary Debate Toronto Debating Soc meets. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. debating.ca.

Thursday, April 29

Events

Inside The Musician's Studio Contemporary culture forum. 7-9 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.

Saturday, May 1

Events

Saturday Stories At The Barns Storytelling for kids three and up. 10:30-11:30 am. $5. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. storytellingtoronto.org.

Sunday, May 9

Events

Family Day At The Gardiner Kids make Mother's Day presents. 11 am-5 pm. Regular admission, under 12 free. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.

Tuesday, May 11

Events

Parliamentary Debate Toronto Debating Soc meets. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. debating.ca.

Wednesday, May 12

Events

Grant Writing Workshop with Sara Angelucci. 6-9 pm. $70. Gallery 44, 401 Richmond W #120. Pre-register 416-979-3941.

Thursday, May 13

Events

Irises Leaside Garden Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Leaside Library, 165 McRaae. 416-396-3835.

Wednesday, May 19

Benefits

Empty Bowls (Anishnawbe Health) Buy a handcrafted ceramic bowl and enjoy soups by local chefs. 5-8 pm. $45. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.

Tuesday, May 25

Events

Parliamentary Debate Toronto Debating Soc meets. 7:30 pm. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia. debating.ca.

Monday, May 31

Events

Jamie Kennedy: Early Spring Cooking Lunch and a talk with the chef. Noon-1:30 pm. $20, stu/srs $15. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-586-8080.

Saturday, June 5

Events

Saturday Stories At The Barns Storytelling for kids three and up. 10:30-11:30 am. $5. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. storytellingtoronto.org.

Thursday, June 10

Events

The Joys And Hazards Of A Large Country Garden Leaside Garden Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Trace Manes Community Centre, 110 Rumsey. 416-396-2853.

Thursday, September 9

Events

Ground Covers Unlimited Leaside Garden Soc talk. 7:30 pm. Free. Leaside Library, 165 McRaae. 416-396-3835.