07/12/2016 00:00:00 East York Farmers Market Southeast Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29ntKoO Farmers Market established in 2000, selling only fruit, vegetables and products from Ontario.

07/12/2016 00:00:00 Matilda The Musical Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29geCGn 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.

07/12/2016 00:00:00 Marvellous Creatures: Animals in Islamic Art Central East $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29ntyGd 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.

07/12/2016 00:00:00 Shakespeare in High Park : Hamlet & All's Well That Ends Well Central West

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29gekzf 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.

07/12/2016 00:00:00 Front Street Foods Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29ntLt8 Last year, Front Street Foods (which started on Front Street at Union Station) quickly became a must-visit attraction in Toronto, drawing huge crowds to covet local cuisine throughout the summer months. This year, conveniently located on the 2nd floor terrace accessible directly from the street by an outdoor staircase at Adelaide Place (at the corner of York and Adelaide and also accessible from University and Adelaide), FSF will be an oasis in the city featuring pop-up vendors crafting their dishes on-site, along with craft beers and specialty drinks for attendee's immediate indulgence. Whether looking for a delectable daytime snack, or a satisfying lunch solution, or an after work bite the market will feature temptations for any palate.

07/12/2016 00:00:00 The Idea of the North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29gewhT 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.

07/12/2016 00:00:00 Ghosts and Spirits of the Distillery Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/29ntwOw 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).