Thursday, June 30, 2016

07/10/2016 ROMwalks: Arts and Entertainment Downtown Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/296piFK Visit the Entertainment District, rich in the early history of city expansion and immigration, now a vibrant area filled with theatres and upscale hotels. The walk includes architecture and public art by Canadian artists. ROMwalks are walking tours which encompass the diverse aspects of Toronto's vibrant neighbourhoods including history, architecture, arts of all varieties, education and more. Most walks are free and go Rain or Shine! Visit: http://ift.tt/212Hi95 for information on all walks including Private Group ROMwalks that are perfect for clubs, community groups, or out-of-town visitors.

07/10/2016 Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers Downtown


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29fyXxl The Toronto Blue Jays are hosting the Detroit Tigers at the Rogers Centre. Come out and show your support for the home team. Let's go Blue Jays!

07/10/2016 Kensington Krawl Food Tour Downtown $60 - $69


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/296peFS 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, meet local shopkeepers and chefs, and indulge in variety of delicious foods and drinks. What's included? 6 generous food and drink tastings.

07/10/2016 Christie Pits Film Festival Central West Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/296pftl Christie Pits Film Festival presents STRANDED IN CHRISTIE PITS! as this year's theme, Sunday evenings from June 26th through August 28th, 2016. Steven Spielberg's brilliant, rarely screened first feature, Duel, is a taught thriller that takes us for a ride in a Plymouth Valiant as its cowering driver is trapped on the road by a menacing oil tanker. Screening with: Blind Spot, directed by Matthew K. Nayman (2011) While I'm Here: the San Diego Highwayman, directed by Brent Foster (2014) Films@ Sundown Eats&Treats @6pm BYOBlanket Accessible venue Family friendly http://ift.tt/28V7mxI Twitter/Instagram:@ChristiePitsFF

07/10/2016 00:00:00 ROMwalks City-wide Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/296p0hU ROMwalks are walking tours which encompass the diverse aspects of Toronto's vibrant neighbourhoods including history, architecture, arts of all varieties, education and more. Most walks are free. Also available are Private Group Walks that are perfect for clubs, community groups, or out-of-town visitors. These group walks are arranged specifically for you and can be scheduled for any day and time. The cost is $10 per person with a minimum of 10 people. Call 416.586.8097 for more information about arranging a private group walk. All walking tours are organized by the ROM's Department of Museum Volunteers. Visit: http://ift.tt/212Hi95 for information on all walks.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Lakeview Market Downtown Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29fyPOe At the heart of Harbourfront's summer festivals you will find the Lakeview Market. Strategically located where the action is, the Lakeview Market is surrounded by the Stage in the Round, the World Café and venues that offer diverse programmes in music, dance, theatre, films and workshops throughout the summer weekends. The Lakeview Market is an integral part of the festival programme and our summer festival season is as much about music, dance and cultural arts as it is about shopping for unique wares.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Matilda The Musical Downtown


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/296pWCS Matilda The Musical is the multi award- winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company and Dodgers, inspired by the beloved novel by Roald Dahl. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Winner of over 50 major international awards, including 12 for Best Musical, Matilda continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London's West End.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Ballroom Latin Salsa Dance Central West $10 - $19


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29fyNWC All ages Ballroom Latin and Salsa Dance practice with Ballroom Dance class included. Runs every Sunday 1:30pm-5pm Cost 10$ per person Music is salsa Latin and ballroom. Some lines dances are included Free parking.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Peter and the Starcatcher Downtown $50 - $59


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/296pjt6 The 5-time Tony-award winning play Peter and the Starcatcher will take you on a magical journey to answer the century-old question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never Grew Up? This epic origin story of popular culture's most enduring and beloved character proves that your imagination is the most captivating place in the world! Peter and the Starcatcher is a hilarious flight of fancy that brings the magic of theatre to life, and this swashbuckling grownup prequel to Peter Pan will have you hooked from the moment you let your imagination take flight!

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Christie Pits Film Festival Central West


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29fyNGq Christie Pits Film Festival is a local arts organization that program's a free weekly series of outdoor film screenings in Christie Pits Park. Founded in 2011 by cultural programmer and local resident Emily Reid, the festival brings high quality, diverse and engaging film programming to the residents of Toronto's urban west end and increases the use­-value of the park it calls home. The festival's program includes a combination of popular and critically-acclaimed feature films to draw large audiences, and local and Canadian short and feature films to share with our attendees to excellent homegrown artistry.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Marvellous Creatures: Animals in Islamic Art Central East $10 - $19


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/296paWv Marvellous Creatures: Animals in Islamic Art is a richly imaginative exhibition that presents creatures of air, water, fire, and earth in a breathtaking variety of artworks from the 7th to 21st centuries. Featuring manuscripts, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, glass, and metalwork — in addition to sculptures and mixed media works by contemporary Lebanese artist Mohamad-Said Baalbaki — the exhibition proves the enduring fascination with these creatures across many cultures and shares the stories that first brought them to life.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Toronto Art Blast Central West Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/296papP Opening Celebration/Preview Exhibition: • Meet many of the artists • Preview artist's work to design your self-guided tours • Purchase art • Pick up TAB guidebooks • Enjoy refreshments and live music by Juno-nominated, Dylan Bell Kick-off is followed by 3 weekends of self-guided tours of artist studios/exhibitions. A great opportunity for artists and art collectors to connect one-on-one with one another and for direct art purchases. Features 45 talented artists working in a diverse range of mediums. Enjoy refreshments and live demos at many locations. View artist directories and maps at http://ift.tt/1S6TIJb or pick up copies of our guidebook at our Opening or at pick-up locations listed on our website in June.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Alpha Delta 86 Downtown $10 - $19


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29fytY6 Award winning Barcelona based theatre company Can Ducks Fly are taking their first show Alpha Delta 86 to Toronto and Ottawa Fringe in 2016. Alpha Delta 86 follows two clownesque spies who covertly listen to international phone conversations, discover incriminated citizens and sentence them accordingly. These two women work in a dystopian Alpha Delta office. They have been entrusted with the responsibility of finding loved up miscreants in the vicinity and sending them for quarantine. Unfortunately, they are more interested in eating biscuits than finding culprits. A comic, Lecoq style, physical theatre show including audience participation, use of a typewriter as musical accompaniment and biscuit eating spies.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Summer Music in the Garden Downtown Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/296p6q5 Join us twice a week for free live music. Our event is hosted at the Toronto Music Garden. This delightful garden — a reflection in landscape of Bach's Suite No. 1 in G Major for unaccompanied cello, BWV 1007 — was designed by internationally renowned cellist Yo Yo Ma and landscape designer Julie Moir Messervy, in collaboration with landscape architects from the City of Toronto's Parks and Recreation department. And in the summer...the gardens come to life. Experience the best classical music from around the world in a wonderfully serene setting.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Shakespeare in High Park : Hamlet & All's Well That Ends Well Central West


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29fyFGC A searing battle for justice and revenge — and a young man's passionate quest for his place in the world. A wildly funny fairy-tale about a young woman who'll do anything for love — and a young man who'll do anything to escape her. For its 34th Season in Toronto's High Park, Canadian Stage presents Shakespeare's greatest tragedy Hamlet and bold and brilliant romance All's Well That Ends Well on alternating evenings throughout the summer. Pack a picnic, bring your friends and come enjoy this indispensable outdoor theatre tradition.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Foreigner on Earth by Carol Bernier and Karo Alexanian Central East Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/296pR22 We are proud to present “Foreigner on Earth,” a vibrant exhibition bringing together the works of acclaimed contemporary artists Carol Bernier and Karo Alexanian. Describing his art as a contemporary primitivism, Alexanian excels in his beautiful use of form, line, and structure in his mainly figurative works. With her meticulous application of translucent layers of oil paint, Carol Bernier has been referred to as a master of abstraction. Together they have created an exhibition where their contrasting styles are brought together in their mutual desire to transcend the boundaries of their own spirituality.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 The Voice of Toronto's Waterfront Downtown Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29fyyLr The triple award-winning Singing Ambassadors presented by The Waterfront BIA return for their fifth year on Toronto's Waterfront. Eight lively ambassadors will be performing impromptu a cappella renditions of classic summer hits and offering assistance, directions and recommendations to visitors. The 2016 Singing Ambassadors are Asha James, Dan Lord, Erin Horan, Ewura-Abena Bourne, Hugh Ritchie, Jackson Smylie, Reuven Grajner and Stephanie Hotchkiss. They are split into two quartets that will perform ten a cappella summertime favourites in key locations and busy daytime spots along the Waterfront. Each song has been arranged as full and 1.5 minute songs by internationally-published com¬poser, arranger and per¬former Aaron Jensen.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Flow-active's Yoga in High Park Northwest Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/296piFF Join us all summer long for free Yoga in High Park - every Sunday morning at 10am! Each class style will vary week to week, but will always accommodate beginners and is open to all ages. All classes will be located on the West side of the Chess House which is closest to the Bloor Street entrance to High Park. The location is steps from the High Park subway station, public restrooms and has both shade and sunny spots.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 The Idea of the North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris Downtown $20 - $29


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29fysnb As the leader of the Group of Seven, Lawren Harris first rose to national prominence while living and painting in Toronto. The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) welcomes his paintings home this summer—following a critically acclaimed trip across the United States—with The Idea of North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris. The AGO's installation of this exhibition tells a much bigger story about art in Toronto, highlighting Harris's early streetscapes, his iconic northern landscapes and his lasting imprint on Canadian art and identity. It also examines Toronto's historic Ward neighbourhood—captured by Harris in his paintings and by archival photographers—and features reflections on the city's history by several contemporary artists.

07/10/2016 00:00:00 Dance Animal: Toronto Central West $10 - $19


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/296oT5Y Dance Animal, the world's only comedy-dance-tribe, returns with a new Toronto show & all-star cast. Anchored in the spectrum of city life in the 6ix and mixing the high camp of musical theatre with sketch comedy & character monologues, Dance Animal is your perfect summer cocktail. Winners of the JFL “Best Comedy” Award and Cirque du Soleil “Best Original Creation” Award.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

07/09/2016 Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers Downtown


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293WXj9 The Toronto Blue Jays are hosting the Detroit Tigers at the Rogers Centre. Come out and show your support for the home team. Let's go Blue Jays!

07/09/2016 Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire Downtown


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjle0 Toronto FC (TFC) is a Canadian professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), in the Eastern Conference of the league.

07/09/2016 Dundas West & Ossington Food Tour (Best of the West) Downtown $70 - $79


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293WOfI Take a bite out of Dundas West and Ossington, a foodie enclave filled with hip restaurants, eateries, food shops and bakeries. For our "Best of the West" food tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a diverse range of tastings from some of the best establishments in the neighbourhood. Your guide will take you on a leisurely stroll to explore these culinary highlights from gourmet food shops, bakeries, eateries to sit-down restaurants and more. Along the way, you will hear about the recent changes and learn about the background of this burgeoning area. What's included? 6 generous tastings!

07/09/2016 Kensington Krawl Food Tour Downtown $60 - $69


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjs9f 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, meet local shopkeepers and chefs, and indulge in variety of delicious foods and drinks. What's included? 6 generous food and drink tastings.

07/09/2016 Afrofest Southeast Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293WSMq Afrofest is held annually and takes place the first weekend of July at Woodbine Park in the heart of Toronto. Started in 1989 by Music Africa, Afrofest showcases the best in African music, art, crafts, culture and food. Now in its 27th year, the festival has continued to grow and so has the caliber of artists that have graced its stages.

07/09/2016 Lovin' Local Food Fest Downtown Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjrlU Featuring some of Toronto's best chefs, restaurants, food trucks, breweries and wineries, the Lovin' Local Food Fest is the perfect place to celebrate summer in the city. Sip, taste and savour delicious local foods; enjoy local musicians, artists and performers on the main stage; shop the green street market; and check out the Family Fun Zone for activities for kids of all ages.

07/09/2016 Play the Parks - Festive Summer Streets - McGill Granby Parkette Downtown Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293X2Uj Join us for Play the Parks, as it returns for its 4th season! Enjoy free after-work concerts in the Downtown Yonge BIA district all summer long. Soak in the sun and hear music curated by Massey Hall from upcoming Toronto artists as they play the parks. McGill Granby Parkette will be celebrating the spirit of summer and the global communities that ignite Toronto's streets with vibrant energy. Featuring a diverse array of exciting sounds from all corners of the globe. For more information and artist line-ups, visit our website, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook, @DowntownYonge.

07/09/2016 TO Food Fest Northeast Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjCxr Satisfy your hunger! Experience food like never before on Saturday and Sunday! The fifth annual TO Food Fest will be the biggest and tastiest yet with creations of the most talented chefs and vendors in Toronto. "Like" the TO Food Fest page to find out more details and which delicious vendors will be at this year's festival.

07/09/2016 The Thrill of the Grill 2016 Southeast $10 - $19


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293WVbh The Danforth will be closed to traffic as the chefs of Allen's, The Combine Eatery, The Edmund Burke, Factory Girl, Globe Bistro and The Meat Department are turning up the heat to claim Toronto's best rib. Meet hosts celebrity chef Lynn Crawford and style guru Tommy Smythe. Proceeds will benefit kidney cancer research at the Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook hospital. Come enjoy six ribs and flavoured corn cobs; ESKA water; samples from SteamWhistle, Gnarly Head winery and Second Cup. Bring your family to see whose BBQ ribs reign supreme. The friendly competition features a panel of celebrity judges and the public in deciding who will be this year's grill masters.

07/09/2016 Hitchcock/Truffaut introduced by Kent Jones Downtown $10 - $19


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjEFQ Join us at TIFF Bell Lightbox as Kent Jones introduces his new documentary about the making and lasting legacy of François Truffaut's book-length interview with the Master of Suspense.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Killer Tunes Central West $80 - $89


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjtdo Now Playing a brand new mystery: Killer Tunes! It's awards night and all your favourite music superstars - past and present - are here to claim top prize. Call Box Office for reservations at 416-486-7469 or 1-800-668-3323 (NOT DEAD) or visit http://ift.tt/1IDhnNz

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Lakeview Market Downtown Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293X7qT At the heart of Harbourfront's summer festivals you will find the Lakeview Market. Strategically located where the action is, the Lakeview Market is surrounded by the Stage in the Round, the World Café and venues that offer diverse programmes in music, dance, theatre, films and workshops throughout the summer weekends. The Lakeview Market is an integral part of the festival programme and our summer festival season is as much about music, dance and cultural arts as it is about shopping for unique wares.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Matilda The Musical Downtown


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjwWN Matilda The Musical is the multi award- winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company and Dodgers, inspired by the beloved novel by Roald Dahl. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Winner of over 50 major international awards, including 12 for Best Musical, Matilda continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London's West End.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 City Place Urban Market Downtown Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293WUE3 City Place Urban Market is a vibrant outdoor market which will be operating throughout the summer, located in the heart of the city bordering Spadina, Bremner, and Front Street City Place Urban Market will offer a multitude of different and delicious food trucks and food vendors as well as many different retail vendors selling everything from handmade of a kind goods to Toronto Blue Jays merchandise. Come and join us throughout the summer and help celebrate our community.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Skylight Downtown $60 - $69


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjjmm Based on the critically-acclaimed Tony Award-winning play by David Hare, the Toronto production of SKYLIGHT will star veteran actor of stage and screen Lindsay G. Merrithew and theatre doyenne Sara Topham in the lead roles, with legendary director and acting coach Larry Moss at the helm. Tim Dowler-Coltman rounds out the cast, and to top it off, the award-winning and celebrated theatrical designer Debra Hanson will set the stage for this much-lauded play.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Peter and the Starcatcher Downtown $50 - $59


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293XAsW The 5-time Tony-award winning play Peter and the Starcatcher will take you on a magical journey to answer the century-old question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never Grew Up? This epic origin story of popular culture's most enduring and beloved character proves that your imagination is the most captivating place in the world! Peter and the Starcatcher is a hilarious flight of fancy that brings the magic of theatre to life, and this swashbuckling grownup prequel to Peter Pan will have you hooked from the moment you let your imagination take flight!

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Marvellous Creatures: Animals in Islamic Art Central East $10 - $19


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjpdV Marvellous Creatures: Animals in Islamic Art is a richly imaginative exhibition that presents creatures of air, water, fire, and earth in a breathtaking variety of artworks from the 7th to 21st centuries. Featuring manuscripts, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, glass, and metalwork — in addition to sculptures and mixed media works by contemporary Lebanese artist Mohamad-Said Baalbaki — the exhibition proves the enduring fascination with these creatures across many cultures and shares the stories that first brought them to life.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 INDIAN ACTS: Truths in the Age of Reconciliation Central West Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293WQEy Katzman Contemporary Presents Indian Acts: Truths in the Age of Reconciliation. Three Indigenous Artists Making the Past Relevant in the Present Tense. This exhibition explores a legacy that continues to reverberate among Indigenous peoples, both individually and collectively. Curated by Dr. Gerald McMaster. Artwork by Sonny Assu, Nicholas Galanin, and Geronimo Inutiq (madeskimo).

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Puppy Kindergarten Class Downtown $100 +


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjiin Puppy Kindergarten is a fun and interactive way to introduce puppies and owners to basic training. Starting early with fun and rewarding positive motivational training helps teach the behavior we want before bad habits have a chance to form. For puppies 8 weeks to 6 months old.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Toronto Art Blast Central West Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjBd4 Opening Celebration/Preview Exhibition: • Meet many of the artists • Preview artist's work to design your self-guided tours • Purchase art • Pick up TAB guidebooks • Enjoy refreshments and live music by Juno-nominated, Dylan Bell Kick-off is followed by 3 weekends of self-guided tours of artist studios/exhibitions. A great opportunity for artists and art collectors to connect one-on-one with one another and for direct art purchases. Features 45 talented artists working in a diverse range of mediums. Enjoy refreshments and live demos at many locations. View artist directories and maps at http://ift.tt/1S6TIJb or pick up copies of our guidebook at our Opening or at pick-up locations listed on our website in June.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Alpha Delta 86 Downtown $10 - $19


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293WTjA Award winning Barcelona based theatre company Can Ducks Fly are taking their first show Alpha Delta 86 to Toronto and Ottawa Fringe in 2016. Alpha Delta 86 follows two clownesque spies who covertly listen to international phone conversations, discover incriminated citizens and sentence them accordingly. These two women work in a dystopian Alpha Delta office. They have been entrusted with the responsibility of finding loved up miscreants in the vicinity and sending them for quarantine. Unfortunately, they are more interested in eating biscuits than finding culprits. A comic, Lecoq style, physical theatre show including audience participation, use of a typewriter as musical accompaniment and biscuit eating spies.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Shakespeare in High Park : Hamlet & All's Well That Ends Well Central West


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjkGW A searing battle for justice and revenge — and a young man's passionate quest for his place in the world. A wildly funny fairy-tale about a young woman who'll do anything for love — and a young man who'll do anything to escape her. For its 34th Season in Toronto's High Park, Canadian Stage presents Shakespeare's greatest tragedy Hamlet and bold and brilliant romance All's Well That Ends Well on alternating evenings throughout the summer. Pack a picnic, bring your friends and come enjoy this indispensable outdoor theatre tradition.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Foreigner on Earth by Carol Bernier and Karo Alexanian Central East Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293WOwe We are proud to present “Foreigner on Earth,” a vibrant exhibition bringing together the works of acclaimed contemporary artists Carol Bernier and Karo Alexanian. Describing his art as a contemporary primitivism, Alexanian excels in his beautiful use of form, line, and structure in his mainly figurative works. With her meticulous application of translucent layers of oil paint, Carol Bernier has been referred to as a master of abstraction. Together they have created an exhibition where their contrasting styles are brought together in their mutual desire to transcend the boundaries of their own spirituality.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 The Voice of Toronto's Waterfront Downtown Free


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjE8O The triple award-winning Singing Ambassadors presented by The Waterfront BIA return for their fifth year on Toronto's Waterfront. Eight lively ambassadors will be performing impromptu a cappella renditions of classic summer hits and offering assistance, directions and recommendations to visitors. The 2016 Singing Ambassadors are Asha James, Dan Lord, Erin Horan, Ewura-Abena Bourne, Hugh Ritchie, Jackson Smylie, Reuven Grajner and Stephanie Hotchkiss. They are split into two quartets that will perform ten a cappella summertime favourites in key locations and busy daytime spots along the Waterfront. Each song has been arranged as full and 1.5 minute songs by internationally-published com¬poser, arranger and per¬former Aaron Jensen.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 The Idea of the North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris Downtown $20 - $29


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293X3ra As the leader of the Group of Seven, Lawren Harris first rose to national prominence while living and painting in Toronto. The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) welcomes his paintings home this summer—following a critically acclaimed trip across the United States—with The Idea of North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris. The AGO's installation of this exhibition tells a much bigger story about art in Toronto, highlighting Harris's early streetscapes, his iconic northern landscapes and his lasting imprint on Canadian art and identity. It also examines Toronto's historic Ward neighbourhood—captured by Harris in his paintings and by archival photographers—and features reflections on the city's history by several contemporary artists.

07/09/2016 00:00:00 That's How I Remember It - Toronto Fringe Downtown $10 - $19


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjqhV The hit internet radio-play THAT'S HOW I REMEMBER IT is now a Fringe show! Join veteran improvisers and comedians as they re-imagine and probably ruin your favourite film. They'll turn the movie you suggest into a made-up comedy radio-play on the spot. Every show is a different movie and every show they're joined by a different comedy legend as their guest!

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Ghosts and Spirits of the Distillery Downtown


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293WSMs With tales of duels to the death, the perilous world of whiskey-making and the explosive War of 1812, you'll quickly see why this is area is known as one of Toronto's most haunted spots. Join us as we stroll along the cobblestone streets of the historic Distillery District and area by lantern light. This tour departs from the office of our partner Segway of Ontario (30 Gristmill Lane).

07/09/2016 00:00:00 Time Travel Trail Adventure Downtown


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29cjCxI Have you ever wanted to go back in time? Now you have your chance as you explore the The Time Travel Trail with your very own time-traveling tour guide! Discover the hidden secrets of Toronto's past that you won't find in any history book on this 90-minute wacky and interactive adventure through time. This tour departs from the courtyard in front of the Hockey Hall of Fame (30 Yonge St).

07/09/2016 00:00:00 The Great Whisky Heist at the Distillery - A Mystery Scavenger Hunt Downtown $30 - $39


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/293WQUO In the Roaring Twenties, a huge shipment of whisky was stolen from the Gooderham & Worts Distillery and disappeared forever. Recent renovations turned up new evidence and you may finally be able to solve The Great Whisky Heist Mystery. Working in teams of 2-6 people, you the sleuths will unravel a tale of dreams, thievery and deceit. Who stole the whiskey? Who got the money? And how did it all go down? Please note: this scavenger hunt is strictly a product of Urban Capers, and any questions relating to the product, location, etc. should be directed to Urban Capers, not to the Distillery District.

07/08/2016 00:00:00 Ghosts and Spirits of the Distillery Downtown


City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/290WFZU With tales of duels to the death, the perilous world of whiskey-making and the explosive War of 1812, you'll quickly see why this is area is known as one of Toronto's most haunted spots. Join us as we stroll along the cobblestone streets of the historic Distillery District and area by lantern light. This tour departs from the office of our partner Segway of Ontario (30 Gristmill Lane).