04/10/2015 Toronto Silent Film Festival: Mistress Nell Downtown $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1OXnijx Mistress Nell (1915) Directed by James Kirkwood, with Mary Pickford, Owen Moore The Mary Pickford Foundation, in partnership with the Toronto Silent Film Festival, is proud to present the 100th anniversary screening of this rare Pickford historical adventure. Mary plays a cheeky, flirty Nell Gwyn, the famous thespian and mistress to King Charles II, in this period costume romp dripping with political intrigue and false identities. Plus, rare footage of Pickford & husband Douglas Fairbanks' trip to Toronto 1924 and Technicolor at 100 Piano Accompanist: Laura Silberberg Festival runs from April 9 to 14.

04/10/2015 Toronto's Bridal Show Central West $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1C5iUVy Toronto's Bridal Show, presented by Remax, is the city's trendiest affair showcasing one of a kind exhibitors, 4 fashion shows and amazing prizes to be won! Visit Toronto's Bridal Show Spring edition at the Direct Energy Centre to see whats up and coming for the fall and winter season of 2015.

04/10/2015 Kensington Krawl Food Tour Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1C5iWwG Taste your way through Toronto's most unique and eclectic neighbourhood on a culinary excursion in Kensington Market. As we stroll, you will learn about the history and heritage of the market, view interesting sights and landmarks, meet local shopkeepers and chefs, and indulge in variety of delicious foods and drinks. *Includes 6 generous tastings for lunch + an alcoholic beverage For more info and to get tickets, visit http://ift.tt/1qulJ1V

04/10/2015 Are you lonely for me ? Meditation and Dinner with Devamrita Swami Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1OXnf7p Devamrita Swami's cutting edge presentations capture a variety of current pressing themes, from student life, mental stress, ecological sustainability, yoga and meditation, karma, desire management, and spiritual economics with students and anyone. Love. It is easily observable that love, in every person's life, is a necessity. From the very beginning of life we are groping our environment to find where and who that love we innately feel the need for can come from. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion lead by our special guest, travelling monk Devamrita Swami, as well as a tantalizing vegan feast and an electrifying kirtan!

04/10/2015 Yoga Pilates Conference and Show 2015 Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1C5iWgb Spend time shopping amongst 250+ conscious minded organizations and companies offering products and services inline with your mindful attitudes. Participate in over 60 hours of Yoga, Cultural Arts and Lectures. Please visit the website for more information on schedules of events and vendor lists.

04/10/2015 00:00:00 The Lost Dhow: A Discovery from the Maritime Silk Route Central East, Southeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1C5iWfU The Lost Dhow: A Discovery from the Maritime Silk Route provides the earliest evidence of a maritime silk route and confirms the vibrant exchange of ideas and technologies that occurred centuries before the Portuguese entered the region in the late 15th century. Through the display of approximately 300 objects from its cargo, this exhibition tells compelling stories about the ship, its crew, and the treacherous movement by sea of domestic and luxury wares between continents 1,200 years ago.

04/10/2015 00:00:00 Hairspray Downtown, Central West

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1C5iUok Hairspray, winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter and romance! It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire: to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star! She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her 'do!

04/10/2015 00:00:00 Two Distinguished Exhibitions: Celebrating Two Passions of British Artist Howard Hodgkin Northeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1OXneQP The two exhibitions celebrate Hodgkin's fascination with India. "Visions of Mughal, India" features historical works from Hodgkin's personal collection. These include stunning elephant portraits, detailed paintings and drawings of flora and fauna, depictions of daily life, royal portraits, and illustrations of epics and myths produced in the Mughal court between the late 16th and early 19th centuries. "Inspired by India" displays Hodgkin's very own powerful and expressive hand and his deep connection to India. The exhibition features eight paintings created by the artist between 1970 and 2014. These vivid, boldly coloured works demonstrate Hodgkin's one-of-a-kind style and confirm his status as one of Britain's best painters.

04/10/2015 00:00:00 Enchanted April Southeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1C5iSNj "To those who appreciate wisteria and sunshine... and who have ever hoped, on occasion, that a little Enchantment might step in..." Set in 1922 London, Enchanted April is a charming comedy about four women who find their lives at a cross-roads. Leaving behind their inattentive husbands and humdrum lives, they embark on a spur-of-the-moment, month long escape to a rented castle in Genoa, and dare to let a little Enchantment step in. What they get is much more than they expected, and the result is a beautiful experience that the LA Times calls a "rarity, a play where every single element falls perfectly into place - a show that leaves you positively glowing."

04/10/2015 00:00:00 West Side Story Northeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1OXnhMm Come see the Community Theatre Musical Production of West Side Story! More information available on website.

04/10/2015 00:00:00 OCAD University's Sculpture/Installation Program Thesis Exhibition Central West Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1C5iSwW OCAD University's Sculpture/Installation Program is pleased to announce the 2015 Sculpture/Installation Thesis Exhibitions Series titled "That Was For This". This series of eighteen exhibitions will feature the multi-media artworks of 4th-year students in professional galleries in Toronto. It has been made possible by the generous support of the Nora Vaughan Bequest to the Sculpture/Installation Program and of the Faculty of Art Innovation Fund. This series is in collaboration with Birch Contemporary, Edward Day Gallery, Erin Stump Projects, Gallery 1313, No Foundation, p/m Gallery and the Robert Kananaj Gallery.

04/10/2015 00:00:00 RENT, the Musical Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1C5iSwM RENT, the Musical Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La Bohème, Directed by Seanna Kennedy, Musical Direction by Robert Wilkinson Winner of the Best Musicaland the show that changed Broadway forever! This acclaimed rock musical tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side under the shadow of AIDS. Witness the unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices, and living for today!

04/10/2015 00:00:00 Willowdale Group of Artists Annual Juried Art Show and Sale Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1C5iTAT Willowdale Group of Artists celebrates the spring with a juried show featuring works painted by some of Toronto's finest amateur and professional artists. Come and see over 100 watercolors, acrylics, oil paintings, prints and etchings of figures, landscapes and abstracts. The club awards an endowment yearly to deserving students enrolled in the Arts Program of York University. Jurors for our show are Canadian artists Martha Johnson and Peter Marsh. Awards will be presented at the Opening Reception on April 1st.

04/10/2015 00:00:00 I Am Marguerite Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1OXneAa I Am Marguerite shares a little known heroic story of survival from Canada's early history. In 1542 Marguerite de Roberval was banished to the Isle of Demons off the north coast of Newfoundland for choosing love over duty. Torn between love, despair, remorse and the desire for revenge, she struggles to decide whether to live or die.

04/10/2015 00:00:00 aluCine Latin Film+Media Arts Festival 2015 QUINCEAÑERA - 15th Edition Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1C5iQFe aluCine Film+Media Arts Festival invites Toronto to join a very special celebration—aluCine's Quinceañera 15th anniversary! This year's festival will be filled with all of the fun, flavour and excitement that a Quinceañera party has to offer, films will be running from Thursday, April 2 to Sunday, April 5. Toronto can look forward to shaking of the winter blues with a Latin celebration! “All films with English subtitles” For more info and tickets visit our website: http://ift.tt/1FKZStm

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Easter Brunch in Toronto

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We round up Toronto\'s Easter Brunch offerings for 2015.

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Spring Food & Drink Festivals in Toronto

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Celebrate cocktails, beer and international cuisine at the top food and drink festivals in Toronto this spring.

Earth Hour in Toronto and Around the World

About.com Toronto: What's Hot Now http://ift.tt/1CsLzaC What began with a single city in 2007 has a quickly become a global movement. Toronto was the first Canadian city to sign on to turn out the lights for one hour in March as a symbolic example of how we can all save energy.

04/09/2015 Toronto Silent Film Festival: Diary of a Lost Girl Downtown $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1BZBtu0 Diary of a Lost Girl (1929) Director: G. W. Pabst with Louise Brooks, Fritz Rasp A luminous Louise Brooks presents a striking performance as Thymian; a young innocent woman betrayed by society's hypocrisy, her family and the men and women she encounters. Seduced by her father's employee & then rejected after giving birth to an illegitimate child, she is sent to a sadistic reform school under the perverted eye of the headmistress. Eventually she escapes to find a safer refuge in a high class brothel. Like Pandora's Box, this film was viciously attacked by the press and censors. This film was never released in North America. Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Technicolor Part 1 Live piano Accompanist: Bill O'Meara Festival runs April 9-14

04/09/2015 Discovering Canada's Bruce Trail Northeast, Northwest Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1EulKdP The Bruce Trail is the oldest and longest marked hiking trail in Canada. It is over 50 years old and over 894 kms long. The trail runs along the Niagara Escarpment, which is one of only 16 UNESCO World Biosphere Reserves located in Canada. In this talk, come along on a discovery hike on the trail and see what we can find. Featuring Todd Bardes, President of The Toronto Bruce Trail Club.

04/09/2015 Goose Gala 2015 Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1EulJXp Hosted by Brent Butt, one of Canada's top stand-up comics and creator of the internationally acclaimed TV comedy series Corner Gas, the Goose Gala is a celebration of the ongoing efforts of the Canadian Wildlife Federation to conserve the precious natural resources that define Canada. Funds raised will support five critical pillars of CWF's programming, including, habitat protection, education, water conservation, and endangered species research and recovery. Don't miss this exclusive, intimate performance from multi-platinum, Juno and CCMA award winner, singer, songwriter and entertainer Johnny Reid. Join us for great food, great fun and a great cause! Please dress in business attire.

04/09/2015 Spur Festival Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1BZBqi3 Spur is Canada's national festival of politics, art and ideas offering an eclectic mix of events including discussions, panels, author readings, performances and more to spur its participants to action on issues affecting Canadians. This year's theme is Alone, Together: We live in a world of constant-connectivity but our relationships have become more simulated than strong, wider but weaker. Spur 2015 asks how we might reimagine civic and social life to achieve greater engagement.

04/09/2015 Dame Edna: Farewell Tour Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1EulJX9 In an unprecedentedly frank encounter with her public, she exposes hitherto unseen parts of herself as she comes clean about the personal disappointments that have dogged her rise to megastardom and selfless public service. Finally, emboldened by the endorphic rush of honesty, she takes her public with her on a spiritual journey worth far more than the price of the ticket. Psychic, karmic goddess, guru and spiritual guide, Dame Edna navigates a journey to personal fulfillment and enlightenment for the entire audience.

04/09/2015 00:00:00 Noon at Met Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1BZBsXg Metropolitan United is an historical church, housing the largest pipe organ in Canada. These professional noontime recitals, usually by organists but sometime by other musicians, create an opportunity to enjoy this 19th century building, to take time out of one's busy day to relax, surrounded by beauty, both architectural and musical. There is no proselytizing. Just a welcome atmosphere downtown to get out of the fray and sit down, while cares take a back seat.

04/09/2015 00:00:00 The Lost Dhow: A Discovery from the Maritime Silk Route Central East, Southeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1BZBsX3 The Lost Dhow: A Discovery from the Maritime Silk Route provides the earliest evidence of a maritime silk route and confirms the vibrant exchange of ideas and technologies that occurred centuries before the Portuguese entered the region in the late 15th century. Through the display of approximately 300 objects from its cargo, this exhibition tells compelling stories about the ship, its crew, and the treacherous movement by sea of domestic and luxury wares between continents 1,200 years ago.

04/09/2015 00:00:00 Hairspray Downtown, Central West

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1EulJqf Hairspray, winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter and romance! It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire: to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star! She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her 'do!

04/09/2015 00:00:00 Two Distinguished Exhibitions: Celebrating Two Passions of British Artist Howard Hodgkin Northeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1BZBq1l The two exhibitions celebrate Hodgkin's fascination with India. "Visions of Mughal, India" features historical works from Hodgkin's personal collection. These include stunning elephant portraits, detailed paintings and drawings of flora and fauna, depictions of daily life, royal portraits, and illustrations of epics and myths produced in the Mughal court between the late 16th and early 19th centuries. "Inspired by India" displays Hodgkin's very own powerful and expressive hand and his deep connection to India. The exhibition features eight paintings created by the artist between 1970 and 2014. These vivid, boldly coloured works demonstrate Hodgkin's one-of-a-kind style and confirm his status as one of Britain's best painters.

04/09/2015 00:00:00 OCAD University's Sculpture/Installation Program Thesis Exhibition Central West Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1EulHyF OCAD University's Sculpture/Installation Program is pleased to announce the 2015 Sculpture/Installation Thesis Exhibitions Series titled "That Was For This". This series of eighteen exhibitions will feature the multi-media artworks of 4th-year students in professional galleries in Toronto. It has been made possible by the generous support of the Nora Vaughan Bequest to the Sculpture/Installation Program and of the Faculty of Art Innovation Fund. This series is in collaboration with Birch Contemporary, Edward Day Gallery, Erin Stump Projects, Gallery 1313, No Foundation, p/m Gallery and the Robert Kananaj Gallery.

04/09/2015 00:00:00 RENT, the Musical Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1EulHyz RENT, the Musical Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La Bohème, Directed by Seanna Kennedy, Musical Direction by Robert Wilkinson Winner of the Best Musicaland the show that changed Broadway forever! This acclaimed rock musical tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side under the shadow of AIDS. Witness the unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices, and living for today!

04/09/2015 00:00:00 Willowdale Group of Artists Annual Juried Art Show and Sale Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1EulITi Willowdale Group of Artists celebrates the spring with a juried show featuring works painted by some of Toronto's finest amateur and professional artists. Come and see over 100 watercolors, acrylics, oil paintings, prints and etchings of figures, landscapes and abstracts. The club awards an endowment yearly to deserving students enrolled in the Arts Program of York University. Jurors for our show are Canadian artists Martha Johnson and Peter Marsh. Awards will be presented at the Opening Reception on April 1st.

04/09/2015 00:00:00 aluCine Latin Film+Media Arts Festival 2015 QUINCEAÑERA - 15th Edition Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1BZBpKQ aluCine Film+Media Arts Festival invites Toronto to join a very special celebration—aluCine's Quinceañera 15th anniversary! This year's festival will be filled with all of the fun, flavour and excitement that a Quinceañera party has to offer, films will be running from Thursday, April 2 to Sunday, April 5. Toronto can look forward to shaking of the winter blues with a Latin celebration! “All films with English subtitles” For more info and tickets visit our website: http://ift.tt/1FKZStm

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Take a look at what's happening this week in Toronto!

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What's On: This Week in Toronto

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March 30 - April 5: What's on this week in Toronto, including Neil Diamond, Easter events and more!

04/08/2015 Odysseo Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1a9oVuC Cavalia, founded by Normand Latourelle, has an expertise in the equestrian and performing arts, and is known for making the most of cutting-edge technology, multimedia and special effects, which allows for the creation of magical, unique, never-before-seen theatrical experiences. Cavalia, seen by over 4 million people across north America, Europe and Oceania since its 2003 debut, celebrates the relationship between humans and horses by recounting the evolution of this bond throughout history. Odysseo, Cavalia's second production, takes the next step, leading viewers on a journey through some of the most breathtaking landscapes horses have helped humans discover around the globe.

04/08/2015 Talking Points: Collections, Collecting and Collectors Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/19lyq95 Join us for a gallery walk through and reception with Curator Natalia Nekrassova and local rug collectors who have loaned pieces to the exhibition "From Ashgabat to Istanbul". Discover the personal motivations that inspire rug collectors and their contributions to enhance the public's appreciation and understanding of the cultures associated with these objects.

04/08/2015 00:00:00 Montgomery's Inn Winter Farmers Market Southwest Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1a9oVem Built in 1830, Montgomery's Inn was once part of a 400-acre farm which supplied food for the Montgomery family, guests of the Inn and for retail sale. Much of this land continued to be farmed by tenant farmers through the 1940s. Though the farm is long gone, the Inn remains and has been restored as a museum. Today we celebrate the Inn's agricultural roots by once again offering farm-fresh produce for sale at the Montgomery's Inn Farmers' Market. Our vendors sell local and organic veggies, fruit, meat, cheese, eggs, honey, preserves, baked goods, fresh bread and prepared foods that you can take home or enjoy on the premises. The market operates year-round; Indoors from November-May and outdoors from May-November.

04/08/2015 00:00:00 The Lost Dhow: A Discovery from the Maritime Silk Route Central East, Southeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/19lypBW The Lost Dhow: A Discovery from the Maritime Silk Route provides the earliest evidence of a maritime silk route and confirms the vibrant exchange of ideas and technologies that occurred centuries before the Portuguese entered the region in the late 15th century. Through the display of approximately 300 objects from its cargo, this exhibition tells compelling stories about the ship, its crew, and the treacherous movement by sea of domestic and luxury wares between continents 1,200 years ago.

04/08/2015 00:00:00 Two Distinguished Exhibitions: Celebrating Two Passions of British Artist Howard Hodgkin Northeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/19lyp56 The two exhibitions celebrate Hodgkin's fascination with India. "Visions of Mughal, India" features historical works from Hodgkin's personal collection. These include stunning elephant portraits, detailed paintings and drawings of flora and fauna, depictions of daily life, royal portraits, and illustrations of epics and myths produced in the Mughal court between the late 16th and early 19th centuries. "Inspired by India" displays Hodgkin's very own powerful and expressive hand and his deep connection to India. The exhibition features eight paintings created by the artist between 1970 and 2014. These vivid, boldly coloured works demonstrate Hodgkin's one-of-a-kind style and confirm his status as one of Britain's best painters.

04/08/2015 00:00:00 OCAD University's Sculpture/Installation Program Thesis Exhibition Central West Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1a9oS26 OCAD University's Sculpture/Installation Program is pleased to announce the 2015 Sculpture/Installation Thesis Exhibitions Series titled "That Was For This". This series of eighteen exhibitions will feature the multi-media artworks of 4th-year students in professional galleries in Toronto. It has been made possible by the generous support of the Nora Vaughan Bequest to the Sculpture/Installation Program and of the Faculty of Art Innovation Fund. This series is in collaboration with Birch Contemporary, Edward Day Gallery, Erin Stump Projects, Gallery 1313, No Foundation, p/m Gallery and the Robert Kananaj Gallery.

04/08/2015 00:00:00 Willowdale Group of Artists Annual Juried Art Show and Sale Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1a9oS1Y Willowdale Group of Artists celebrates the spring with a juried show featuring works painted by some of Toronto's finest amateur and professional artists. Come and see over 100 watercolors, acrylics, oil paintings, prints and etchings of figures, landscapes and abstracts. The club awards an endowment yearly to deserving students enrolled in the Arts Program of York University. Jurors for our show are Canadian artists Martha Johnson and Peter Marsh. Awards will be presented at the Opening Reception on April 1st.

04/08/2015 00:00:00 Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1a9oRLx Direct from London's Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House! Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is an affectionate homage to Fawlty Towers the TV series written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. With only a third of the show scripted, anything can happen as guests become diners in the ‘Fawlty Towers' restaurant, waited upon by Basil, Sybil and Manuel! Expect shambolic service, a '70's-style 3-course meal and "a rip-roaringly hilarious night out' (This Is London) - just don't mention the war!

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10 Things to Do This Spring in Toronto

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Spring has sprung in Toronto, and with it comes tons of events and things to do, including film festivals, Cherry Blossoms, farmer\'s markets and more.

Our favourite thing this week is MoRoCo Chocolat's S'more to Go:

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MoRoCo Chocolat's S'More's To Go

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MoRoCo Chocolat's S'More To Go is house-made marshmallows sandwiched between graham cookies and dipped in chocolate.

04/07/2015 Toronto Marlies vs. Adirondack Flames Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/19uonOS Toronto Marlies vs. Adirondack Flames Guys & Girls Night Out: $5 Beer Night - $14oz Molson Canadian & Coors Light Draft Beers