09/10/2016 North York Garden Annual Flower and Vegetable Show Northwest Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2cdY6rc Come see what is growing in North York! There are floral competitions, cultural classes, and a large vegetable show.

09/10/2016 '72 Summit Series Tour Downtown $80 - $89

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bTW55l On September 2, 1972, the first game of hockey's historic Summit Series was played in Montreal. On September 2, 2016, eight members from Team Canada 1972 return to where it all began, take to the stage and launch the '72 Summit Series Tour — a cross-country road-trip with additional stops in Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver. The tour revisits the cities that hosted the Canadian half of the Summit Series; audiences will experience the most intimate, first-hand telling of Team Canada 1972's dramatic story of teamwork and victory. A giant screen will carry Summit Series images that are eternally famous, while the team shares memories that, sometimes, are only told once.

09/10/2016 Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2cdY8zg The Toronto Blue Jays are hosting the Boston Red Sox at the Rogers Centre. Come out and show your support for the home team. Let's go Blue Jays!

09/10/2016 Play the Parks - Festive Summer Streets - McGill Granby Parkette Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bTVMaK 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.

09/10/2016 40 Anniversary Cabbagetown Festival Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2cdYy97 Our 40th Anniversary Festival will feature live music to get your toes tapping, lots of amazing food from local restaurants and festival vendors and specialty items for sale at our Made in Canada pavilion. Meet local residents and business owners while strolling our streets and discover why Cabbagetown is your small hometown right in the middle of the big city.

09/10/2016 10th Annual Manifesto Festival of Community and Culture Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bTVtwy Commemorating its 10th year, Manifesto hosts their annual Festival of Community and Culture. A multi-arts celebration with a focus on hip-hop, Manifesto will take places at several locations across the city over the course of nine days. It will feature live performances, exhibitions, speakers, panel and more. Performers at this year's festival include A Tribe Called Red, Jillionaire (major lazer) and a few surprise guests , at The Drake Hotel, Echo Beach and Yonge-Dundas square.

09/10/2016 Jesus in the City Parade Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2cdZeev The Jesus in the City Parade is a live musical street pageant of Floats, Banners & International Gospel Music in a striking display of worship and arts, showcasing some of Toronto's cultural, artistic and musical diversity. Floats staging live bands and choirs move along downtown streets. Banners of the books of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation are raised as participants wearing Bible costumes and colorful parade T-shirts sing and dance spreading the message of hope, love, peace and joy. Thousands enthusiastically celebrate love for God and love for people through music, the arts and culture on downtown streets once a year.

09/10/2016 OneWalk to Conquer Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bTWgxL Thousands will join forces and walk 25-kilometres in the Rexall OneWalk to Conquer Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Funds raised through support Personalized Cancer Medicine at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, which enables our world-leading clinicians and researchers to detect cancers earlier, diagnose with more precision, target treatment for each patient and support patients and their families throughout the cancer journey. Visitors are invited to support and motivate walkers throughout their journey, beginning with the opening rally at Nathan Phillips Square. Visitors are encouraged to congratulate their family and friends at the finish line, also at Nathan Phillips Square.

09/10/2016 "I Drive Electric" Cruise - A National Drive Electric Week Event Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2cdYlCM The "I Drive Electric Cruise" is Plug'n Drive's way of recognizing the leadership of early EV adopters who are lowering their carbon footprint and thanking them for helping Canada transition to a more sustainable transportation future. With parking for over 300 cars, all EV owners are invited to cruise down in their EV for a day of music, food, activities and free gifts to show off their cars, meet other owners and share their electric driving experiences with the public. All members of the public are also invited to join us to see electric cars up close, speak to electric car owners and take free electric car test drives in the latest makes and models.

09/10/2016 Dandie Dinmont Show Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bTWfd9 Come on down to PawsWay to check out this spectacular dog show! This is a championship dog show devoted to the unique Dandie Dinmont Terrier breed. Despite their rarity (there are less than 250 Dandies in Canada), sixty dogs will be on display at Purina PawsWay! This event will feature Highland dancing, a dog parade, and Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of Canada's famous "cuddling parlour"! Don't miss the fun!

09/10/2016 00:00:00 Killer Tunes Central West $80 - $89

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2cdX9iP 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

09/10/2016 00:00:00 City Place Urban Market Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bTX19W 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.

09/10/2016 00:00:00 West Side Story Central West

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2cdXK47 Young lovers are caught between prejudice and warring street gangs in this seminal retelling of Romeo and Juliet! From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments. Recommended for audience members 14 and up.

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

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bTVQaJ 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.

09/10/2016 00:00:00 The Ultimate Golden Girls Experience: Thank You For Being A Friend Downtown $50 - $59

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2cdYczb Thank You For Being a Friend is the ultimate Golden Girls experience, delivering all the classic dialogue, razor sharp gags and taboo-breaking stories you'd expect! As a wonderful introduction to the joy of the hit television series for first timers, it'll have the uninitiated rolling in the aisles, while die-hard fans fondly remember the brilliance of The Golden Girls!

09/10/2016 00:00:00 Álvaro Siza: Gateway to the Alhambra Northeast $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bTWR2o Through renderings, models and sketches, large-scale photographs and video, the exhibition reveals the artistic challenge behind Siza's design of the visitor centre that includes a courtyard, auditorium and restaurant. Also on display will be architectural objects from the Alhambra's own collection such as ceramic tiles, marble capitals and carved doors, providing a glimpse into why this World Heritage Site has inspired countless artists and architects since the 14th century. Siza's extension is only the latest chapter in a history of renovations at the Alhambra, stretching back to AD 889, when the Moors first built a small fortress from the shattered remains of Roman fortifications.

09/10/2016 00:00:00 The Idea of the North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2cdY5DE 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.

09/10/2016 00:00:00 Time Travel Trail Adventure Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bTWfdb 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).

09/10/2016 00:00:00 Cirque du Soleil: Luzia Central East

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2cdZf23 Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to announce a new production debuting next year: LUZIA The name LUZIA fuses the sound of “luz” (light in Spanish) and “lluvia” (rain), two elements at the core of the show's creation. LUZIA is a show inspired by the richness of the Mexican culture. LUZIA's creative team comprises 16 creators under the artistic guidance of Guy Laliberté (Guide) and Jean-François Bouchard (Creative Guide).

09/10/2016 00:00:00 Withrow Park Farmers' Market - The Perfect Place to Enjoy Your Saturday Morning! Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bTW5lY Looking for a vibrant yet refreshing way to spend your Saturday mornings - rain or shine? Located in Toronto's East end, the market is celebrating 10 years of uniting the community through wonderful live music, arts and crafts activities for kids, and great local food. You can be sure to find certified organic, non-GMO, and sustainably produced products and goods sold at the market. Whether it be the fresh fruits and veggies, enthusiastic volunteers, the good tasting coffee, the laidback atmosphere, or the opportunity to connect directly with farmers and food entrepreneurs, come see for yourself why Withrow Park Farmers' Market has been met with success Summer after Summer - the market closes on October 8th, so don't delay!

09/10/2016 00:00:00 The Container Central East $30 - $39

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2cdY9U1 When the doors of the container shut behind you, let your eyes adjust as you meet five complex individuals. The only thing they have in common is their goal: to get to England and start a new life. Witness them torn between greed and generosity, watched over by the mysterious Agent who orchestrates their journey. With freedom so close, what price would you pay? Clare Bayley's provocative depiction of migrant smuggling won the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award for its unflinching and empathetic portrayal of the very human stories behind the statistics. Theatre Fix is proud to present the critically-acclaimed Canadian premiere production, returning to Toronto for a limited engagement.

09/10/2016 00:00:00 Form Follows Fiction: Art and Artists in Toronto Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bTW55s Presenting a thematic clustering of works by eighty-six artists, Form Follows Fiction is premised on the tendency of artists in this city to favour performative and allegorical procedures to articulate their sense of place. Four gestures – mapping, modelling, performing and congregating – serve as guideposts to a diverse array of artistic practices. The exhibition is a constellation of symbolic forms, or memes, that repeatedly appear in the work of artists of different generations; it presents a panorama of the blueprints that artists have drafted over many decades to give form to life in one of North America's largest cities. Image: Oliver Husain, Purfled Promises, 2009. Video, 9:20 min. Courtesy of the artist and Susan Hobbs Gallery.

09/10/2016 00:00:00 Toronto's Ultimate Chocolate Tour Downtown $30 - $39

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2cdY82p Are you a chocoholic? Then this is the tour for you! You can't call yourself a true chocolate lover if you haven't been on the only chocolate tour in Toronto that imparts the art of chocolate tasting and samples cacao from bean to bar. Come join us on a stroll through the classy neighbourhoods of King West, Queen West & Dundas West, where we speak with chocolatiers and store-owners while savouring chocolates & chocolatey sweets from 6 unique stores. Learn more about where chocolate comes from, how a little chocolate can be good for you, and why we crave chocolate - while satisfying those cravings! Exclusive: Chocolate making demonstration with an award-winning chocolatier.

09/10/2016 00:00:00 Girls Girls Girls: Sarah Letovsky Solo Exhibition Southeast Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bTVX6a In a new series of paintings and works on paper, Sarah Letovsky focuses on the expressive nature of paint to explore ideas of subjectivity, tension, and hidden thought and feeling. Letovsky uses the painting process to create a force of opposites; her brushstrokes are at once gestural and deliberate, spontaneous and confined, bringing the figure forward with an empathetic gaze and pushing it back into abstraction with explosive colour, flat space, and restrained texture.

09/09/2016 Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bESNzy Cabbagetown Art & Crafts is Part of the area-wide Cabbagetown Festival. The whole area is a series of linked events, of which the Art & Crafts is central.

09/09/2016 Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bAMvDV The Toronto Blue Jays are hosting the Boston Red Sox at the Rogers Centre. Come out and show your support for the home team. Let's go Blue Jays!

09/09/2016 Veg Food Fest Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bESHYK The biggest vegetarian food festival in North America celebrates 32 years of delicious food from around the world that you never thought could be vegetarian. Come and enjoy tasty dishes, presentations, live music, cooking demonstrations, plenty of veg-friendly products and a weekend long celebration of the best the veg world has to offer.

09/09/2016 Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bAMy2N Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival is the first jazz festival in Toronto to headline young freelancing musicians and provide gigging and networking opportunities for their careers. This year we'll be kicking off with a two-set show at The Rex. The evening will feature two of the top jazz groups in the GTA. Then the next day, join us at Mel Lastman Square, where we'll have an estimated 118 student performers, and 21 JUNO special performers. We welcome jazz enthusiasts of all ages and undergraduate students! Program Features: “Legendary Jazz Series - JUNO Special” “Afternoon Showcase” “Trade Show” “Master Classes - JUNO Special”

09/09/2016 Kensington Krawl Food Tour Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bESzbB 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!

09/09/2016 Taste of the Kingsway Central West Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bAMgJj Celebration of Great Taste! Discover international cuisines, quality entertainers, and fresh food markets - all conveniently located, exit Royal York Station on the subway line. This annual fall festival runs along Bloor Street West between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Rd, isn't the same old food festival - this is a culinary experience! The Taste of the Kingsway is renowned for the quality of entertainers showcased on our two grand stages with continuous live entertainment from well-known artists, performers and musicians. Food, rock climbing wall, street performers, buskers, clowns, face painters, boxing & fitness demonstrations, community exhibits, did we say food!

09/09/2016 Toronto Veg Food Fest 2016 Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bETEAw Toronto's Veg Food Fest is celebrating 32 years of delicious vegan food. Enjoy free samples, live music, cooking demonstrations, presentations, new products and scrumptious food. The Toronto Vegetarian Association works to inspire people to choose a healthier, greener, more compassionate lifestyle through plant-based eating. TVA has been promoting the benefits of meatless diets for 71 years. Please visit www.vegfoodfest.com and stay up to date on vendors, schedule, exhibitors, entertainment and more.

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

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bESVPB 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

09/09/2016 00:00:00 Eat Fresh and Shop Local at Sherway Farmers' Market! Southwest Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bAMAaJ Discover a tradition that has been in operation for over 20 years and shop local at Sherway Farmers' Market! Find fresh, seasonal and local produce and locally made food products from the market's vendors at a great price every Friday, rain or shine, in the far northeast parking lot of Sherway Gardens, bordering on the Queensway and Sherway Gardens Road, just east of Hwy 427.

09/09/2016 00:00:00 Friday Night Jazz Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bETdGn We invite you on a musical underwater adventure in the heart of downtown Toronto. Join us for live music paired with cash bars located throughout the aquarium.

09/09/2016 00:00:00 West Side Story Central West

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bAMtfh Young lovers are caught between prejudice and warring street gangs in this seminal retelling of Romeo and Juliet! From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments. Recommended for audience members 14 and up.

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

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bETusM 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.

09/09/2016 00:00:00 The Ultimate Golden Girls Experience: Thank You For Being A Friend Downtown $50 - $59

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bAMAaW Thank You For Being a Friend is the ultimate Golden Girls experience, delivering all the classic dialogue, razor sharp gags and taboo-breaking stories you'd expect! As a wonderful introduction to the joy of the hit television series for first timers, it'll have the uninitiated rolling in the aisles, while die-hard fans fondly remember the brilliance of The Golden Girls!

09/09/2016 00:00:00 Álvaro Siza: Gateway to the Alhambra Northeast $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bESMM0 Through renderings, models and sketches, large-scale photographs and video, the exhibition reveals the artistic challenge behind Siza's design of the visitor centre that includes a courtyard, auditorium and restaurant. Also on display will be architectural objects from the Alhambra's own collection such as ceramic tiles, marble capitals and carved doors, providing a glimpse into why this World Heritage Site has inspired countless artists and architects since the 14th century. Siza's extension is only the latest chapter in a history of renovations at the Alhambra, stretching back to AD 889, when the Moors first built a small fortress from the shattered remains of Roman fortifications.

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

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bAMe3V 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.

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

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bETkS9 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).

09/09/2016 00:00:00 Best Of Second City Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bALYBT Featuring the next generation of talent, The Best of The Second City features an ever-changing selection of our favourite and funniest sketches from the past fifty years, as well as the improvisation for which Second City is famous.

09/09/2016 00:00:00 Cirque du Soleil: Luzia Central East

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bET71a Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to announce a new production debuting next year: LUZIA The name LUZIA fuses the sound of “luz” (light in Spanish) and “lluvia” (rain), two elements at the core of the show's creation. LUZIA is a show inspired by the richness of the Mexican culture. LUZIA's creative team comprises 16 creators under the artistic guidance of Guy Laliberté (Guide) and Jean-François Bouchard (Creative Guide).

09/09/2016 00:00:00 The Container Central East $30 - $39

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bAMwbb When the doors of the container shut behind you, let your eyes adjust as you meet five complex individuals. The only thing they have in common is their goal: to get to England and start a new life. Witness them torn between greed and generosity, watched over by the mysterious Agent who orchestrates their journey. With freedom so close, what price would you pay? Clare Bayley's provocative depiction of migrant smuggling won the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award for its unflinching and empathetic portrayal of the very human stories behind the statistics. Theatre Fix is proud to present the critically-acclaimed Canadian premiere production, returning to Toronto for a limited engagement.

09/09/2016 00:00:00 Form Follows Fiction: Art and Artists in Toronto Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bET9pZ Presenting a thematic clustering of works by eighty-six artists, Form Follows Fiction is premised on the tendency of artists in this city to favour performative and allegorical procedures to articulate their sense of place. Four gestures – mapping, modelling, performing and congregating – serve as guideposts to a diverse array of artistic practices. The exhibition is a constellation of symbolic forms, or memes, that repeatedly appear in the work of artists of different generations; it presents a panorama of the blueprints that artists have drafted over many decades to give form to life in one of North America's largest cities. Image: Oliver Husain, Purfled Promises, 2009. Video, 9:20 min. Courtesy of the artist and Susan Hobbs Gallery.

09/09/2016 00:00:00 f8 Photography Collective Presents..an f8 Retrospective Central West Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bALs72 f8 Photography Collective presents..an f8 Retrospective Joseph D. Carrier Gallery Atrium and Lower Gallery September 8-October 3 Opening reception: Friday 9 Sept, 6:30-9:30 pm f8 Photography Collective celebrates its sixth year together with a special reprise exhibition. f8 artists are Margit Koivisto, Maureen Littlewood, Catherine MacKinnon, Michael MacLaverty, Natalia Shields, Felicity Somerset, Rod Trider, and John Wallace. Guest artists are Robert Greatrix, Joe Calleja, Jude Marion and Selby Shanly. For a private viewing, please contact John Wallace at ziggydoodle@rogers.com or at 416-690-2077 For enquiries please contact gallery curator Rosa Graci at 416-789-7011 ext 300. Visit us at http://ift.tt/2by6iR4

09/09/2016 00:00:00 Girls Girls Girls: Sarah Letovsky Solo Exhibition Southeast Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bETc5h In a new series of paintings and works on paper, Sarah Letovsky focuses on the expressive nature of paint to explore ideas of subjectivity, tension, and hidden thought and feeling. Letovsky uses the painting process to create a force of opposites; her brushstrokes are at once gestural and deliberate, spontaneous and confined, bringing the figure forward with an empathetic gaze and pushing it back into abstraction with explosive colour, flat space, and restrained texture.

09/08/2016 Play the Parks - Festive Summer Streets - McGill Granby Parkette Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bxXOyn 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.

09/08/2016 Play the Parks - Funky Lunchtime Soul - College Park Courtyard Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2by5jAH Join us for Play the Parks, as it returns for its 4th season! Enjoy free lunchtime 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. College Park will be hosting artists who are blazing new paths with their fresh perspective on jazz, funk and soul. A fun lunch-hour escape for funky souls to enjoy a captivating high-voltage blend of their favorite sounds. For more information and artist line-ups, visit our website, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook, @DowntownYonge.

09/08/2016 Bike Clinics Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2by6kIG Free Bike Clinics All Summer Long Continuing to support Active Transportation, the Downtown Yonge BIA is pleased to present the 2016 series of bike clinics, happening from June to September. Come bring your bike by for a free tune-up from Ya Bikes!, receive information about bike safety and register your bike with Toronto Police, cool giveaways and more! For a full list of dates, times and locations and updates please visit http://ift.tt/2a7zFPU or follow us on Facebook and Twitter

09/08/2016 00:00:00 Organic Farmers' Market Central East Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/2bxWI5D Come find greens, vegetables, seasonal berries and fruits, delicious ready-to-eat foods, free-range eggs, grass-fed beef, pork, veal, venison and poultry, cheese, maple syrup, jams, honey, all-natural personal care products, soaps and candles, olive oil, herbal oils and teas, seeds and grains, breads, tempting sweets and savouries, gluten-free baked goods, and organic VQA wines. Choose the freshest, healthiest foods, meet our organic vendors and enjoy farm tales, cooking tips and snacks or supper in a beautiful setting. Bistro tables offer convenient spots to relax. Toronto Master Gardeners are also on hand, providing an Advice Clinic.