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PUBLIC EVENT Jun 15-18, 2011 International Society for Stem Cell Research
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PUBLIC EVENT Jun 17-18, 2011 Toronto ProSuper Show
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PUBLIC EVENT
THEATRE EVENT Jun 19, 2011 Thaalam 2011 North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Jun 25, 2011 Philippine Pinoy Fiesta in Toronto North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Jul 2-3, 2011 Journey of Faith 2011 South
Building
PUBLIC EVENT Jul 23, 2011 Mabuhay Festival & Trade Show South Building
TRADE ONLY Jul 30 - Aug 9, 2011 ABA-American Bar Association 2011 Annual
Meeting North & South Buildings
TRADE ONLY Jul 30 - Aug 9, 2011 ABA-American Bar Association 2011 Annual
Meeting North & South Buildings
TRADE ONLY Aug 15-18, 2011 ICP 2011 World Convention
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PUBLIC EVENT Aug 18-21, 2011 Can-Fit-Pro 2011
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TRADE ONLY Aug 22-24, 2011 Incentive Works 2011 North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Aug 25-28, 2011 Fan Expo Canada 2011
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PUBLIC EVENT Aug 27, 2011 Import Fest 2011 North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Sep 4, 2011 Jesus Is Lord Church Celebration North Building
TRADE ONLY Sep 9, 2011 Toronto Ride for Diabetes Research North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Sep 9-10, 2011 The World Money Show Toronto 2011 North
Building
PUBLIC EVENT Sep 9-11, 2011 Canada's Bridal Show Fall 2011 North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Sep 10, 2011 QS World MBA Tour South Building
TRADE ONLY Sep 24-25, 2011 The Mid-Autumn Ball North Building
TRADE ONLY Sep 26, 2011 Ontario Chamber of Commerce - Ontario Business
Achievement Awards
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TRADE ONLY Sep 27-28, 2011 HSE Canada South Building
TRADE ONLY Sep 29 - Oct 8, 2011 USGBC 2011 Annual Conference & Expo
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TRADE ONLY Sep 29 - Oct 8, 2011 USGBC 2011 Annual Conference & Expo
North & South Buildings
PUBLIC EVENT Oct 1-2, 2011 Study and Go Abroad Fair Fall 2011 North
Building
PUBLIC EVENT
THEATRE EVENT Oct 2, 2011 Cezary Pazura Jubilee North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Oct 14-16, 2011 Ontario Universities Fair 2011 South Building
TRADE ONLY Oct 18, 2011 Enterprise Toronto - Small Business Forum 2011
South Building
PUBLIC EVENT Oct 20, 2011 Financial Technology Show 2011 South Building
TRADE ONLY Oct 20-21, 2011 ICSC Conference & Trade Show 2011
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PUBLIC EVENT Oct 20-23, 2011 Creative Festival 2011
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PUBLIC EVENT Oct 20-23, 2011 Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way
North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Oct 21-23, 2011 Canadian Bead Oasis Show - Fall 2011 North
Building
PUBLIC EVENT
THEATRE EVENT Oct 23, 2011 KOLO Concert North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Oct 28-30, 2011 Toronto's Premier Antique Show North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Oct 28-30, 2011 Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of
Canada International Book Fair North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Oct 29-30, 2011 Coastal Dance Rage North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Nov 1, 2011 National Career Event inc South Building
PUBLIC EVENT Nov 4, 2011 Whisky Live 2011 North Building
TRADE ONLY Nov 4, 2011 Academy of Dentistry - Winter Clinic 2011 South
Building
TRADE ONLY Nov 4-9, 2011 HealthAchieve 2011 North Building
TRADE ONLY Nov 9-10, 2011 Gold Medal Plates
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PUBLIC EVENT
THEATRE EVENT Nov 11, 2011 Maryla Rodovicz North Building
PUBLIC EVENT Nov 11-13, 2011 National Womens Show 2011
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PUBLIC EVENT Nov 11-13, 2011 The BabyTime Show 2011
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TRADE ONLY Nov 25-26, 2011 Miss Chinese Beauty Pageant South Building
TRADE ONLY Jan 25-26, 2012 Dx3 Canada South Building
PUBLIC EVENT Jan 26-29, 2012 Interior Design Show 2012 North Building
TRADE ONLY Feb 1, 2012 Easter Seals Society - 2012 Rogers Conn Smythe
Sports Celebrities Dinner & Auction North Building
TRADE ONLY Feb 2-4, 2012 OLA Super Conference & Trade Show 2012
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PUBLIC EVENT Feb 17-26, 2012 Canadian International Auto Show 2012
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TRADE ONLY Mar 9, 2012 The Ireland Fund of Canada - 29th Annual St.
Patrick's Day Luncheon South Building
PUBLIC EVENT Mar 14-18, 2012 2012 Toronto Sportsmen's Show North &
South Buildings
TRADE ONLY Mar 28 - Apr 1, 2012 Yoga Pilates Conference and Show 2012
North Building
TRADE ONLY Mar 28 - Apr 1, 2012 Yoga Pilates Conference and Show 2012
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PUBLIC EVENT Apr 1-3, 2012 OLTCA/ORCA - Together We Care 2012 North
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PUBLIC EVENT May 23 - Jun 1, 2012 American Academy of Physicians Assistant
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EVENTS CALENDER OF METRO
TORONTO
Music | June 16, 2011 | 0 | Montreal metal band Kataklysm have been
at it for twenty years and are now on their Spread The Venom Tour of
North America.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles
SportsandRecreation | June 16, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto Blue Jays play
the Baltimore Orioles at the Rogers Centre.
Power Ball: Thirteenth Floor
ThingsToDo | June 16, 2011 | 0 | The annual fundraiser for The Power
Plant Contemporary Art Gallery is part social and part art exhibit,
featuring art, food and music.
. Open Roof Festival 2011
The Open Roof Festival brings films, music and refreshments to rooftops
in Toronto all summer.
PowerBall 13
ThingsToDo | June 16, 2011 | 0 | This annual art and fashion party doubles
as a fundraiser for The Power Plant Art Gallery.
Weird Al
Music | June 16, 2011 | 0 | Parody musician Weird Al plays two shows
at Massey Hall to perform his newest album, Alpocalypse.
Hershey's 3D Drawing
ThingsToDo | June 16, 2011 | 0 | Hershey's is taking over Yonge-Dundas
Square to create a large 3D chalk drawing of their newest product, Hershey's
Drops.
Wine & Spirit Festival
ThingsToDo | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This outdoor event lets you sample different wines and unique spirits
right on the waterfront.
Book Summit 2011
Arts | June 17, 2011 | 0 | Humber College and the Book and Periodical
Council present the tenth annual Book Summit All You Can Eat: Writing,
Publishing and Reading with the New Creative Content.
Polo for Heart
SportsandRecreation | June 17, 2011 | 0 | The three day event includes
top polo teams and players from around the world.
Toronto Pride Slow Dance
ThingsToDo | June 17, 2011 | 0 | Buddies in Bad Time Theatre gets nostalgic
and transports you back to high school dances, streamers and all.
Northern Ink Xposure 2011
Shopping | June 17, 2011 | 0 | The 13th annual Northern Ink Xposure
features some of the country's best tattoo artists, seminars and tattoo
merchandise.
TNA Wrestling Live
ThingsToDo | June 17, 2011 | 0 | This full contact wrestling allows
the fans to get closer to the superstars of TNA iMPACT.
Toronto International Pride Cup
SportsandRecreation | June 17, 2011 | 0 | The 5th annual Pride Cup,
presented by Downtown Soccer Toronto.
Mississauga Waterfront Festival
ThingsToDo | June 17, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Headlining the festival this year are Steven Page, The
Spirit of the West and Beatlemania.
Mozartiana, Other Dances & In the Upper Room
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | The National Ballet of Canada presents three
short ballets: George Balanchine's Mozartiana, Jerome Robbins' Other
Dances and Twyla Tharp's In the Upper Room.
Topshop Pop-Up on Queen West
Shopping | June 17, 2011 | 0 | In anticipation of the new Topshop location
at Yorkdale opening this fall, the popular U.K. retailer gives Toronto
a sneak peek this summer.
Taste of Little Italy
ThingsToDo | June 17, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This annual festival transforms College Street from Bathurst to Shaw
into an Italian piazza, with walking access to restaurants, shops and
music on every corner.
On the Rocks
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | Bernard Shaw's political comedy gets an update
from playwright Michael Healey, with a new version that's relevant to
today's political issues, while still retaining its story and setting.
Sketch Com-Ageddon
Arts | June 15, 2011 | 0 | The fourth annual Sketch Com-Ageddon brings
48 top comedy troupes to the stage for five nights, as they compete
to become champions of sketch comedy.
.Toronto FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC
SportsandRecreation | June 18, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto FC play Seattle
Sounders FC at BMO Field.
Battle of Black Creek
ThingsToDo | June 18, 2011 | 0 | Visitors can watch a full-scale re-enactment
of the Revolutionary War, with 200 soldiers setting up camp, and a Father's
Day BBQ.
Become a Knight
ThingsToDo | June 18, 2011 | 0 | Presented by the Barrie Swordplay Association
become a knight on Father's Day.
Strawberry Festival
ThingsToDo | June 18, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The annual Strawberry Festival returns to St. Lawrence Market with fresh
berries for shopping and sampling, jam-making workshops and cooking
demos.
Women Fully Clothed: Older & Hotter
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Four funny females (Kathryn Greenwood, Robin Duke, Jayne Eastwood and
Teresa Pavlinek) give their comic takes on family, friendship and personal
drama.
Brian Wilson
Music | June 18, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Chief song-writer to The Beach Boys Brian Wilson performs in Toronto
to promote his latest -- Brian WIlson Re-imagines Gershwin.
FREE Jane
Arts | June 19, 2011 | 0 | The beauty queen rebel with an open mic,
Jane (a.k.a Sky Gilbert), is back in FREE Jane at this year's Pride
week festivities.
Father's Day Royal Brunch
ThingsToDo | June 19, 2011 | 0 | This years Father's Day brunch is in
the regal conservatory and library.
Spartan Race Toronto
SportsandRecreation | June 19, 2011 | 0 | This extreme obstacle course
pushes its competitors to the limit, with muddy tracks, eight-foot-high
walls and more, to tackle on the way to the finish line.
Billy Bishop Goes to War
Arts | June 17, 2011 | 0 | Eric Peterson and John Gray's two-man show
about Canadian war legend William Avery "Billy" Bishop returns
to the Soulpepper stage.
Ontario Craft Beer Week
ThingsToDo | June 19, 2011 | 0 | The second annual Ontario Craft Beer
Week kicks off on Father's Day, and celebrates Ontario's locally-based
craft beer industry.
Queer Pride 2011
ThingsToDo | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 80 %
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre presents Queer Pride 2011, a community-focused
festival of queer comedy, culture, theatre, music and parties.
MuchMusic Video Awards 2011
Music | June 19, 2011 | 0 | 76 %
MuchMusic Video Awards (MMVAs) are back for 2011 with Lady Gaga, Selena
Gomez and more.
NXNE - North By Northeast
Music | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 71 %
Take in a wealth of music and films during the annual NXNE Festival
when it rocks Toronto to the core.
Title Fight
Music | June 20, 2011 | 0 | Pop-punk band Title Fight released their
debut album album Shed this year.
Driven to Score
Arts | June 20, 2011 | 0 | Driven to Score features three versatile
Canadian musical composers, Leslie Arden, Jonathan Monro and David Warrack.
Beady Eye
Music | June 20, 2011 | 0 | Beady Eye performs in Toronto to promote
their debut album Different Gear, Still
Music | June 20, 2011 | 0 | Former Oasis members have formed a new group,
Beady Eye, whose debut album was released earlier this year.
. Theatre 20: 3 Concert Series
Arts | June 20, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Toronto-based company Theatre 20 presents a 3 concert series at Panasonic
Theatre.
Jeff the Brotherhood
Music | June 21, 2011 | 0 | Jeff the Brotherhood are Jake and Jamin
Orrall, a Nashville indie-rock duo with a penchant for psychedelic rock
and grunge licks.
Faster Pussycat
Music | June 21, 2011 | 0 | The self-described Hollywood 'Kings of Sleaze
Rock' are on tour with a live album, Front Row for the Donkey Show.
Owl City
Music | June 21, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Electro-pop band Owl City brings its newest tour to Toronto in support
of All Things Bright and Beautiful.
Paul Hutcheson's Pride Package
Arts | June 21, 2011 | 0 | A part of Queer Pride 2011, Paul Hutcheson
performs his one-of-a-kind stand-up comedy routine, with performances
by John Murdoch, Sharon Nowlan and The Screw You Revue.
Givers
Music | June 21, 2011 | 0 | Givers are on tour with their debut album,
In Light.
Bollywood Cinema Showcards: Indian Film Art from the 1950s
to 1980s
Arts | June 15, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This collection of Bollywood Cinema Showcards features vintage cards,
the Tatla Collection of Bollywood advertising and works drawn from the
ROM's collection.
TIFF Family Classics Saturdays
ThingsToDo | June 18, 2011 | 0 | TIFF is opening the Disney vault with
Family Classics Saturday.
Brott Music Festival
Arts | June 15, 2011 | 0 | Brott Music Festival returns for its 24th
season, with a summer music series of classical favourites, rock orchestras,
opera, high tea musicals and more.
Sloan
Music | June 22, 2011 | 0 | Sloan's 20th anniversary as a band is marked
by a brand-new album and tour.
PrideCab
Arts | June 22, 2011 | 0 | This Queer Pride event is a showcase that
uses the history of Toronto's gay community as a starting point to tell
the story of what it means to be gay in the city.
Madeleine Peyroux
Music | June 22, 2011 | 0 | Jazz singer Madeleine Peyroux's new album
Standin' On The Rooftop is released this June.
The Admirable Crichton
Arts | June 22, 2011 | 0 | A lesser-known work by the celebrated author
of Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie's 1902 comedy The Admirable Crichton examines
what happens when social barriers break down between an upper-class
family and its servants.
Peter Gabriel & the New Blood Orchestra
Music | June 22, 2011 | 0 | Singer Peter Gabriel brings his new project,
the New Blood Orchestra to Toronto.
Seafood For Thought
ThingsToDo | June 22, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The Toronto Zoo hosts its third annual Seafood For Thought, featuring
samples of sustainable seafood from top Toronto chefs. Participants
include Morgan Wilson of Trios Bistro, Ted Corrado of c5, Splendido's
Victor Barry, Cheese Boutique's Afrim Pristine, Jason Bangerter, Lora
Kirk and more.
Reptiles: The Beautiful and The Deadly
ThingsToDo | June 16, 2011 | 0 | Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly
is an interactive exhibit that allows kids to learn more about the misunderstood
creatures.
Luminato
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Luminato's program encompasses a broad spectrum of creative expression
including music, dance, theatre, film, literature, visual arts and lectures
by local, regional and international artists.
Mae Martin: I'm Not Waving, I'm Drowning
Arts | June 23, 2011 | 0 | I'm Not Waving, I'm Drowning is about comedian
Mae Martin's visions of the impending apocalypse and her quest to be
seen as "cool" in the eyes of everyone.
Arts | June 23, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The Bard's notoriously bloody and violent tragedy is back for another
season at the Stratford Festival, following a vicious cycle of love,
schemes and revenge, set in motion when Roman general Titus brings Queen
Tamora and her sons back from war as prisoners.
Elvis Costello
Music | June 23, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Costello brings his classic hits and new chart toppers to the Sony Centre,
with accompaniment from The Imposters.
Official Pride Launch Party
Music | June 23, 2011 | 0 | Pride Week kicks off at the Phoenix, with
a concert featuring performances by The Cliks and Creature.
International Indian Film Academy Awards 2011
ThingsToDo | June 25, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Bollywood's equivalent to the Oscars is being held in North America
for the first time, with an awards show, film screenings, parties and
more.
That's So Gay: The New Queer
Arts | June 23, 2011 | 0 | The Gladstone's second annual Pride Show
examines the evolution of what it means to be queer in the art world.
LA Riots
Music | June 24, 2011 | 0 | Daniel LeDisko and DJ/producer Jon Pegnato
recently topped Billboard's Remix charts and played sold out shows throughout
Europe.
Lynn Miles
Music | June 24, 2011 | 0 | The Juno award winner has put out eight
albums, including her latest Fall For Beauty.
NOFX
Music | June 24, 2011 | 0 | NOFX's The Great White NOFX Tour hits Toronto
for all punk-rock fans to enjoy.
Colour Me Dragg
Arts | June 24, 2011 | 0 | Toronto's community of queer and trans performers
celebrate queer diversity with a series of performances and burlesque-style
shows.
Matthew Barber
Music | June 24, 2011 | 0 | Toronto-based musician Matthew Barber is
releasing his sixth album on June 7.
Strip Spelling Bee
ThingsToDo | June 24, 2011 | 0 | 0%
Back by popular demand for this year's Toronto Pride, the Strip Spelling
Bee is played like strip poker in front of a live audience.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Music | June 24, 2011 | 0 | The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
play Toronto for one night only, delivering an evening filled with jazz,
swing, classics and big band numbers.
Super Cells: The Wonder of Stem Cells
ThingsToDo | June 15, 2011 | 0 | Scientists and artists collaborate
in honour of stem cells.
Pride Week
ThingsToDo | June 24, 2011 | 0 | 88 %
Pride Week is an arts and culture festival that celebrates diverse sexual
and gender identities, and the lives of Toronto’s lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transsexual, transgender, queer and questioning communities.
Forgotten Rebels
Music | June 24, 2011 | 0 | Hamilton's Forgotten Rebels formed in 1977
and have shared stages and tours with the Clash, the Ramones, Iggy Pop
and more.
TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Music | June 24, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Everyone from the casual listener to hardcore jazz aficionados can find
a show that satisfies at the 2011 Toronto Jazz Festival, kicked off
this year with a free concert by the legendary Aretha Franklin.
Hispanic Extravaganza 2011
Arts | June 24, 2011 to June 30, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Hispanic Extravaganza 2011 is a festival for Hispanic Canadian culture
and arts. Performers include award-winning flutist Carlos Bastidas,
singer-songwriter Amanda Martinez and Argentinian tango dancers Roxana
and Fabian.
Eyes on the Skies
ThingsToDo | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The new Planetarium program at the Ontario Science Centre is aimed to
inspire children under five, introducing them to the night-time sky.
Franco-Fete 2011
ThingsToDo | June 24, 2011 | 0 | Franco-Fete is a free festival taking
place at Harbourfront Centre as part of their summer series.
Salsa at Blue Mountain
ThingsToDo | June 24, 2011 | 0 | The Salsa Festival is a three-day dance
party at Blue Mountain, with a live concert, beach and street parties,
and more.
Arts | June 25, 2011 | 0 | Performed by Sasha Van Bon Bon and Kitty
Neptune of burlesque troupe The Scandelles, Les Demimondes shows society's
fascination with the sex trade.
Etienne de Crecy
Music | June 25, 2011 | 0 | French DJ/producer Etienne de Crecy is credited
with pioneering the 'French touch' house music sound in the late 90s.
DOC Now
Arts | June 07, 2011 to June 12, 2011 | 0 | DOC NOW is a film festival
showcasing the work of Ryerson's MFA Documentary media program.
In Cash We Trust
Music | June 25, 2011 | 0 | 100%
A Man Named Wrycraft presents covers of the Man In Black by artists
Rita Chiarelli, Prairie Oyster's Russell deCarle, Michael Brennan, Burke
Carroll & Ted Hawkins, New Country Rehab, Lori Yates, Jadea Kelly
and a surprise guest.
Hey Ocean
Music | June 25, 2011 | 0 | Canadian indie pop group Hey Ocean are releasing
their newest album later this year.
Mozart's Coronation Mass
Arts | June 25, 2011 | 0 | The Kindred Spirits Orchestra presents three
of Mozart's most treasured pieces, including the overture to "Don
Giovanni," "No. 41" and "Mass in C" (Coronation).
Structures
Music | June 25, 2011 | 0 | Structures, a five-piece hardcore/metal
outfit from Toronto, formed in 2009 and have put out a debut EP called
All Of The Above.
Barry Hodgson: Newfoundland, P.E.I. and Ontario
Arts | June 15, 2011 | 0 | Canadian artist Barry Hodgson's latest exhibit,
Newfoundland, P.E.I. and Ontario, showcases Canada's great landscapes.
TSO: Opera Favourites
Arts | June 25, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents Opera
Favourites, featuring some of the worlds most recognizable opera songs
in the world.
Wonder Jam 2011
Music | June 25, 2011 | 0 | A full day of live music at Canada's Wonderland,
featuring Christian rock group Skillet and more.
SportsandRecreation | June 25, 2011 | 0 | 0%
MEC Bikefest is a day-long biking event, with clinics,
seminars, demos, bike tours, activities for kids and more.
Pollinators Festival
ThingsToDo | June 25, 2011 | 0 | A day-long festival with educational
events about bees, birds, butterflies, bat and beetles and their contributions
to the ecosystem.
Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival
SportsandRecreation | June 25, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This 23rd annual event celebrates the Chinese tradition of dragon boat
racing. The two-day event features races, multicultural entertainment,
food and live music.
Taste of Asia 2011
ThingsToDo | June 25, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Taste of Asia is an annual two-day-long multicultural event, with performances,
street vendors and more.
Nobunny
Music | June 26, 2011 to June 26, 2011 | 0 | Nobunny is an Oakland,
California-based garage punk artist, also a member of Okmoniks and Sneaky
Pinks.
Joe Purdy
Music | June 26, 2011 to June 26, 2011 | 0 | 0%
Joe Purdy performs in Toronto in support of his latest, This American.
Fred Eaglesmith
Music | June 26, 2011 to June 26, 2011 | 0 | The prolific Canadian folk
singer-songwriter is back at Hugh's Room.
Twelfth Night
Arts | June 26, 2011 to October 28, 2011 | 0 | Shakespeare's comedy
of lost twins, disguises, practical jokes and unrequited love hits the
stage at this year's Stratford Festival.
Youssou N'dour
Music | June 26, 2011 to June 26, 2011 | 0 | 100%
A part of Toronto's Jazz Festival, Youssou N'dour brings his tour to
Toronto to promote his latest work Dakar-Kingston.
Queen's Plate 2011
SportsandRecreation | June 26, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Racing fans won't want to miss this. Woodbine Racetrack hosts the Queen's
Plate. The race is the first jewel in Canada’s Triple Crown of Thoroughbred
Racing, and the longest continuously run stakes race in North America.
S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival
Music | June 26, 2011 | 0 | Since 1995, S.C.E.N.E. has drawn thousands
of music fans to various venues around St. Catharines. Now in its 16th
year, the all-ages independent music fest boasts over 160 bands on 17
stages at 13 venues.
Movies in the Mess Hall
Arts | June 05, 2011 to September 04, 2011 | 0 | Classic movies, comfort
food and sweet desserts are offered up the first Sunday of the month
at the Drake.
Paco de Lucia
Music | June 27, 2011 to June 27, 2011 | 0 | Award-winning musician
Paco de Lucia performs his old hits along with some new material.
Morman Tabernacle Choir
Arts | June 27, 2011 to June 27, 2011 | 0 | With over 360 members of
the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, this group has traveled the world performing
classical and original pieces.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Arts | June 27, 2011 to June 29, 2011 | 0 | The classic Wilde play The
Importance of Being Earnest takes on the social conventions of the modern
Victorian family and the nature of marriage.
Pride Prom 2011
ThingsToDo | June 27, 2011 to June 27, 2011 | 0 | Pride Prom is an end-of-year
celebration for LGBTQ high school students and their friends.
Tim McGraw
Music | June 27, 2011 to June 27, 2011 | 0 | Tim McGraw brings his latest
album, Emotional Traffic, to Copps Coliseum.
Alexz Johnson
Music | June 27, 2011 to June 27, 2011 | 0 | Singer-actress Alexz Johnson
makes up her rescheduled Drake show in June.
Keren Ann
Music | June 28, 2011 to June 28, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Singer-songwriter Keren Ann performs in Toronto in support of her latest
album 101.
Mötley Crüe
Music | June 28, 2011 to June 28, 2011 | 0 | Classic rock band Mötley
Crüe are celebrating their 30th anniversary as a band by touring with
Poison (who are celebrating their 25th) and special guests New York
Dolls.
Gavin Crawford's Menage
Arts | June 28, 2011 to June 28, 2011 | 0 | One of Canada's greatest
character comedians, Gavin Crawford brings his hilarious characters
and impersonations to Queer Pride 2011.
White Denim
Music | June 28, 2011 to June 28, 2011 | 0 | Austin, Texas rockers White
Denim bring their psychedelic garage sounds to the Garrison. The band
has a new album out on Downtown Records called D.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
SportsandRecreation | June 28, 2011 to June 28, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Rogers Centre.
Return to Forever IV
Music | June 28, 2011 to June 28, 2011 | 0 | Return to Forever is back
in its fourth installment, with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White,
Frank Gambale and Jean-Luc Ponty.
Embellished Realities: Indian Painted Photographs from
the 1880s to the 1940s
Arts | June 15, 2011 | 0 | India's once-popular genre of photography
is on display, with 60 painted photographs drawn from the ROM's recently-acquired
collection, including works created from 1880 to the 1940s.
Sade
Music | June 28, 2011 to June 28, 2011 | 0 | 100%
British-Nigerian singer-songwriter Sade brings her new album Soldier
of Love to the ACC, her first recording since 2000's Lovers Rock.
The Three Litttle Pigs
ThingsToDo | June 18, 2011 | 0 | The classic story of the Three Little
Pigs has been transformed into a musical comedy that children under
10 will enjoy.
Dream in High Park 2011
Arts | June 28, 2011 to September 04, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Canadian Stage Company's Dream in High Park presents The Winter's Tale,
Shakespeare's fairytale story complete with royalty, shipwrecks and
original music.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Arts | June 23, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The National Ballet of Canada, in association with the Royal Ballet,
presents a choreographed adaptation of Lewis Carrol's classic tale,
Alice in Wonderland.
Big Sugar
Music | June 28, 2011 to June 28, 2011 | 0 | 90s blues-rockers Big Sugar
are back on the road with opening act Wide Mouth Mason.
Blackcreek Summer Music Festival
Music | June 25, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This new summer music festival spans the range of classical, opera,
pop, country, jazz and broadway, with appearances by James Taylor, Diana
Krall, Tony Bennett and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Kathleen Munn
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | One of the first Canadian artists to embrace
abstraction, Kathleen Munn, was a key figure in Canadian modernism,
and her work in the 1910s depicting scenes and the human figure are
noted for her innovated use of pattern and colour.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
SportsandRecreation | June 29, 2011 to June 29, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Rogers Centre.
The Little Years
Arts | June 29, 2011 to September 24, 2011 | 0 | The Stratford Festival
presents John Mighton's story of a woman's suppressed scientific talents
and how they affect her life over three generations.
.Toronto FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
SportsandRecreation | June 29, 2011 to June 29, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
FC play Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BMO Field.
The President
Arts | June 15, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The Shaw Festival remounts this popular one-act comedy by Hungarian
playwright Ferenc Molnar in a revived production directed by Blair Williams.
Descanting for Forty Years
Arts | June 29, 2011 to June 29, 2011 | 0 | Descant, one of Canada's
leading journals publishing new and established contemporary writers
and visual artists, celebrates 40 years.
On the Verandah
ThingsToDo | June 17, 2011 | 0 | Friends of the Museums of Mississauga
present On the Verandah, a summer-long program of outdoor music concerts
crossing all genres.
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9 to 5: The Musical
Arts | June 29, 2011 to July 10, 2011 | 0 | This new musical, based
on the 1980 hit film starring Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton, relives 80s-era
office politics following three colleagues as they form an alliance
against their boss and end up with unexpected results.
Viva Cabaret
Arts | June 29, 2011 to June 29, 2011 | 0 | At Viva Cabaret watch Yura
Ruzhyev transform into Cher, Tina Turner, Liza Minnelli, Madonna and
many more in this tribute to the greatest divas of all time.
The Green Door Cabaret
Arts | June 17, 2011 | 0 | The latest Toronto hot spot, The Green Door,
opens its doors on Fridays and Saturdays throughout June hosting top
cabaret performers from Toronto and across Canada.
Katy Perry
Music | June 29, 2011 to June 30, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Katy Perry tours her third album Teenage Dream, which debuted at number
one on the Billboard 200 chart, and sold 192,000 copies in its first
week.
Jaga Jazzist
Music | June 30, 2011 to June 30, 2011 | 0 | Lars Horntveth started
this sprawling Norwegian instrumental band in 1994 when he was just
14.
Shakespeare's Will
Arts | June 30, 2011 to September 02, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The Stratford Festival presents this one-woman show that speculates
on Shakespeare's relationship with his wife, Anne Hathaway.
Women's Golf Day
SportsandRecreation | June 30, 2011 to June 30, 2011 | 0 | The annual
Pride Toronto Golf Day for women and their friends takes over Angus
Glen Golf Club in Markham.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
SportsandRecreation | June 30, 2011 to June 30, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Rogers Centre.
Present by House of Monroe
Arts | June 30, 2011 to June 30, 2011 | 0 | The Royal Court Ball holds
its annual vogue-ing competition in this year's Queer Pride 2011.
The Elected
Music | June 30, 2011 to June 30, 2011 | 0 | Blake Sennett (Rilo Kiley)
thought he was taking a break from music to work on film but surprised
himself by making a new album, Bury Me In My Rings, just out on Vagrant
Records.
Bela Fleck and the Original Flecktones
Music | June 30, 2011 to June 30, 2011 | 0 | Grammy award-winning group
Bela Fleck and The Original Flecktones play in Toronto in support of
their latest Rocket Science.
Kabakuwo
Music | June 30, 2011 to June 30, 2011 | 0 | With members from Senegal,
Mali and Quebec, Kabakuwo is a West African music collective focused
on Mandinka culture, incorporating percussion, guitar, bass and kora
into their sound.
Fitz and the Tantrums
Music | June 30, 2011 to June 30, 2011 | 0 | Back in Toronto after a
European tour, Fitz and the Tantrums play a show at the Opera House.
Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions
Arts | June 30, 2011 to September 18, 2011 | 0 | The TIFF Bell Lightbox
spotlights Federico Fellini in an exhibition featuring the real-life
events that inspired the legendary Italian director's movies.
Dancing in The Dark
ThingsToDo | June 02, 2011 to August 30, 2011 | 0 | Tuesday nights from
June through August, Yonge-Dundas Square will have a free screening
of musical films.
Jun Kaneko
Arts | June 30, 2011 to September 18, 2011 | 0 | Japanese artist Jun
Kaneko brings his art tour to Toronto, with a showcase of 39 works ranging
from the early 1980s to the early 2000s.
Topshop Capsule in The Bay on Queen
Shopping | June 30, 2011 to August 31, 2011 | 0 | The U.K. fashion retailer
opens a select collection in The Bay this summer.
Toronto Ribfest
ThingsToDo | June 30, 2011 to July 03, 2011 | 0 | 83 %
The Toronto Ribfest attracts more than 100,000 visitors and includes
live music, beer tents, craft show, carnival rides and all-you-can-eat
ribs.
Washi off the Wall
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | Presented by Linda Lundstrom and Lei Li,
this event and exhibition highlights the versatility of ancient Japanese
paper, and its uses in fashion, accessories and home decor.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies
SportsandRecreation | July 01, 2011 to July 01, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Philadelphia Phillies at the Rogers Centre.
.Bitch Salad Gives Back
Arts | July 01, 2011 to July 01, 2011 | 0 | Some of the fiercest female
comedians come out to raise funds for The AIDS Committee of Toronto
and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.
The SoundClash Music Award
Music | July 01, 2011 to July 31, 2011 | 0 | Nearly 300 GTA artists
applied for the contest, and it's been narrowed down to five finalists
who will perform at Harbourfront throughout the summer.
. Trans March
ThingsToDo | July 01, 2011 to July 01, 2011 | 0 | The Trans March is
back in Toronto as part of Pride Week. It first began in 2009 as an
outlet for trans individuals in the LGBTTIQQ2SA community.
. CHIN International Picnic
ThingsToDo | July 01, 2011 to July 03, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The CHIN International Picnic is a three-day event and Canada’s largest
free picnic.
.The Glass Menagerie
Arts | July 01, 2011 to August 17, 2011 | 0 | The Glass Menagerie is
one of famed playwright Tennessee Williams' most renowned works.
. Multicultural Canada Day
ThingsToDo | July 01, 2011 to July 01, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The fifth annual Multicultural Canada Day Celebration is back at Yonge-Dundas
Square, with dancing, performances and more from the many cultures that
are a part of Canada.
. Amesbury Park Canada Day Celebrations
ThingsToDo | July 01, 2011 to July 01, 2011 | 0 | The festivities include
tea, pancake brunch, live entertainment, a soft ball tournament and
more, before the fireworks display at night.
. The Tragically Hip
Music | July 01, 2011 to July 01, 2011 | 0 | The Canada Day celebrations
at Downsview park include a concert with The Tragically Hip and special
guests Weezer, Broken Social Scene, Hey Rosetta! and Buck 65.
. Canada Day at the Harbourfront
ThingsToDo | July 01, 2011 to July 01, 2011 | 0 | For Canada's 144th
birthday, the Harbourfront celebrates with music, food, arts and family
activities.
. Kidsummer
ThingsToDo | July 01, 2011 to August 31, 2011 | 0 | Kidsummer will not
be taking place this year.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies
SportsandRecreation | July 02, 2011 to July 02, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Philadelphia Phillies at the Rogers Centre.
Soundgarden
Music | July 02, 2011 to July 02, 2011 | 0 | Seminal 90s group Soundgarden
takes a break from recording its first new album in 15 years for a short
North American tour that kicks off in Toronto.
. Family Pride
ThingsToDo | July 02, 2011 to July 03, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Family Pride is a kid-friendly Pride Week event, with a line-up of activities
for the little ones.
. Dyke March 2011
ThingsToDo | July 02, 2011 to July 02, 2011 | 0 | This Pride Week event
is a political demonstration of the strength and diversity of women
and trans people.
.Homo Night in Canada
Arts | July 02, 2011 to July 02, 2011 | 0 | Glam-Glam Productions presents
an evening of queer comedy in support of The Centre for Addiction and
Mental Health and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.
. On The Pulse
ThingsToDo | July 02, 2011 to July 03, 2011 | 0 | Harbourfront's music,
theatre, film and dance festival includes Isis, formerly of Thunderheist,
a New Zealand Maori funk rock band Moano & the Tribe, Scratch from
The Roots and more.
. The Pride and Remembrance Run
ThingsToDo | July 02, 2011 to July 02, 2011 | 0 | The Pride and Remembrance
Run coincides with Toronto Pride Week every year, and serves as a fun
athletic event that raises funds for LGBTQ organizations.
. Corso Italia Festival
ThingsToDo | July 02, 2011 to July 03, 2011 | 0 | 100%
St. Clair West becomes an Italian piazza for the weekend as live music
and food take over the street.
. Food Truck Eats
ThingsToDo | July 02, 2011 to July 02, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This festival showcases the best food truck's in the area, with mobile
fare from local restos and nearby cities like Niagara and Hamilton.
.The Lady Oiye's Tea Dance
ThingsToDo | July 03, 2011 to July 03, 2011 | 0 | Take a break from
Pride Day at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre with a low-key gathering in
the afternoon.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies
SportsandRecreation | July 03, 2011 to July 03, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Philadelphia Phillies at the Rogers Centre.
PFLAG Family Brunch
ThingsToDo | July 03, 2011 to July 03, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto chapter
of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) hosts
a family brunch on the Sunday morning of the Pride Parade.
. TreeHOUSE Party
Music | July 03, 2011 to July 03, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The free DJ dance part returns to Church Street for its third year.
. Pride Parade 2011
ThingsToDo | July 03, 2011 to July 03, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The 31st annual Pride Parade takes to the streets as the highlight of
Toronto Pride Week.
. Longos Free Flicks
Arts | July 05, 2011 to August 09, 2011 | 0 | Every Tuesday throughout
July and August, Longos and the Harbourfront plays a different movie
within the theme "City Flicks."
. Donny & Marie Live
Arts | July 05, 2011 to July 17, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This show, a permanent fixture at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino,
hits the road for a Toronto appearance, with the famous siblings performing
old hits and new material.
. Hugh Jackman Live in Concert
Arts | July 05, 2011 to July 17, 2011 | 0 | Hugh Jackman makes his Canadian
stage premiere backed by an 18-piece orchestra as he performs his favourite
musical numbers reflecting on his life and career.
. Abstract Expressionist: Masterpieces from MoMA
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 89 %
The AGO presents an exhibition of abstract expressionist works by Jackson
Pollock, Mark Rothko, Robert Motherwell, Joan Mitchell and more, drawn
from the collection at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
. Toronto Fringe Festival 2011
ThingsToDo | July 06, 2011 to July 17, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto Fringe
Festival is a chance for all artists to present their work to Toronto
audiences at various locations across the city.
. The Black Keys
Music | July 07, 2011 to July 07, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Blues-rock band The Black Keys have shot to success after the release
of their 2010 album Brothers.
.Tuesdays with Morrie
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | The New York Times bestselling novel-turned-stage
production tells the story of a sports journalist who discovers his
old college professor is battling Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Corazon de Mexico
ThingsToDo | July 08, 2011 to July 10, 2011 | 0 | Corazon de Mexico
celebrates the traditions of Mexico, including music, puppetry, performances
and Mexican cuisine.
. Taste of Lawrence
ThingsToDo | July 08, 2011 to July 10, 2011 | 0 | Take in the sights
and flavours of this festival with days of food, entertainment and family
fun.
. Honda Indy Toronto
SportsandRecreation | July 08, 2011 to July 10, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The Honda Indy Toronto includes three days of world class auto racing,
motorcycle demonstrations and vintage car racing.
. Movies Under The Stars
ThingsToDo | July 08, 2011 to August 31, 2011 | 0 | Friday nights throughout
July and August, Downsview Park offers a free family movie outside under
the stars.
. Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
Arts | July 08, 2011 to July 10, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto Outdoor Art
Exhibition is Canada's largest outdoor art exhibition, featuring the
talents of 500 artists.
. Summerlicious 2011
ThingsToDo | July 08, 2011 to July 24, 2011 | 0 | 92 %
Toronto's top restaurants offer residents and tourists the opportunity
to sample a wide variety of diverse and innovative cuisine through prix-fixe
menus.
. Peter Frampton
Music | July 09, 2011 to July 09, 2011 | 0 | The three-hour show features
a performance of the best-selling album Frampton Comes Alive! in its
entirety, as well as highlights from his other albums.
. Salsa on St. Clair
ThingsToDo | July 09, 2011 to July 10, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The seventh annual Salsa on St. Clair takes over the street between
Christie and Winona, with Latin music, dancing and more.
. Edgefest '11
ThingsToDo | July 09, 2011 to July 09, 2011 | 0 | 80 %
Rise Against, A Perfect Circle, The Weakerthans, Arkells, and Tokyo
Police Club are set to rock Edgefest '11 at Downsview Park.
. Sunday Serenades
ThingsToDo | July 10, 2011 to August 21, 2011 | 0 | Mel Lastman Square
hosts summer entertainment every Sunday night from July 11 to August
22.
.Ice Cream Summer Fest 2011
Music | July 10, 2011 to July 10, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The annual music festival is back at Molson Amphitheatre with headliner
Machel Montano.
. U2 360 Tour
Music | July 11, 2011 to July 11, 2011 | 0 | 100%
U2 are now on the third leg of their renowned 360 Tour, with a stop
at the Roger's Centre and openers Interpol.
. U2
Music | July 11, 2011 to July 11, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Returning after a sold-out Toronto show in the fall of 2009, U2 is expected
to perform hits such as "Pride (In the Name of Love)," "One,"
"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," "Stuck
in a Moment" and "Beautiful Day."
.The Kreutzer Sonata
Arts | July 12, 2011 to August 11, 2011 | 0 | Dora Award-winner actor
Ted Dykstra performs in this one-act play adapted from Leo Tolstoy's
novella and featuring the music of Beethoven.
. Carrie Fisher - Wishful Drinking
Arts | July 12, 2011 to August 21, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Carrie Fisher's autobiographical comedy show, spun off her new novel,
Wishful Drinking, makes its Toronto debut on the heels of winning the
2010 Outer Critics' Circle Award.
. African Penguins at the Zoo
ThingsToDo | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The African Penguins are back at the zoo in a new exhibit featuring
an underwater viewing area where visitors can watch the animals swim
and dive.
.Treehouse Live Meet and Greets
ThingsToDo | June 16, 2011 | 0 | Special friends from the Treehouse
series like Barney and The Big Comfy Couch hold special meet and greets
for their fans.
.Treehouse Live Stage at Ontario Place
ThingsToDo | June 16, 2011 | 0 | Treehouse Live! takes over the Waterfall
Stage, where favourites like, Angelina Ballerina, Barney, The Big Comfy
Couch come to life. A meet and greet with the characters follows each
show.
.Sharks at Stingray Bay
ThingsToDo | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Stingray Bay is open for another season, with nurse, cownose and bonnethead
sharks and southern stingrays.
.World Cafe
ThingsToDo | June 17, 2011 | 0 | 75 %
During the Summer Festival series at the Harbourfront, patrons can indulge
in fine food from around the world.
.Fresh Wednesdays
ThingsToDo | July 13, 2011 to August 31, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Nathan Phillips Square offers cheap eats and live music every Wednesday
this summer.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees
SportsandRecreation | July 14, 2011 to July 14, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre.
. Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival
ThingsToDo | July 14, 2011 to August 12, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival (formerly Caribana) hits the streets and
stages of Toronto, featuring events that celebrate the music, cuisine
and arts of the Caribbean region.
. Tasty Thursdays
ThingsToDo | July 14, 2011 to September 01, 2011 | 0 | Take a load off
every Thursday afternoon this summer with well-priced food and music
at Nathan Phillips Square.
. Richard III
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Arguably the best-known of William Shakespeare's historical plays, Richard
III is back for another Stratford Festival season, featuring Seana McKenna
as the Bard's murderously ambitious king.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees
SportsandRecreation | July 15, 2011 to July 15, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre.
. Lunch Time Live!
ThingsToDo | May 18, 2011 to October 19, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Yonge-Dundas Square offers up free lunchtime fun, with live music and
entertainment.
. Colombian Colours II Diaspora Festival
ThingsToDo | July 15, 2011 to July 17, 2011 | 0 | Celebrate all things
Colombian at the Vibrant Colombia Diaspora Festival, with live music,
dance, food and more.
. Taylor Swift
Music | July 15, 2011 to July 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Taylor Swift brings her Speak Now World tour to Toronto to promote her
latest album. Expect to hear hits like "Mine" and "Back
to December."
. Vans Warped Tour 2011
Music | July 15, 2011 to July 15, 2011 | 0 | 67 %
This annual music fest brings punk, rock and hardcore bands to the stage;
this year's lineup includes Paramore, Big D and the Kids Table and 3OH!3.
.Death Cab For Cutie
Music | May 18, 2011 to July 29, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Alternative rockers Death Cab For Cutie are on the road with a new album,
Codes and Keys, and are playing two dates in Toronto this summer.
. Beaches International Jazz Festival
Music | July 15, 2011 to July 24, 2011 | 1 | 100%
The Annual Beaches International Jazz Festival showcases one of the
most eclectic line-ups you'll find on the Jazzfest circuit.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees
SportsandRecreation | July 16, 2011 to July 16, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre.
. Jimmy Buffett
Music | July 16, 2011 to July 16, 2011 | 0 | Infamous singer-songwriter
Jimmy Buffet is continuing his "Welcome To Fin Land" Tour
after a stage-diving accident in Australia in January of this year.
. Festival of India
ThingsToDo | July 16, 2011 to July 17, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Guests can experience ancient India at the 39th annual Festival of India.
This year presents a colorful tapestry of artistic performances in classical
Indian music and dance styles.
. Live Green Toronto Festival
ThingsToDo | July 16, 2011 to July 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This green fest showcases eco-friendly city living, with concerts, a
farmer's market and a new bike program for the downtown core.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees
SportsandRecreation | July 17, 2011 to July 17, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre.
. Jesus Christ Superstar
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 77 %
Religion and rock music come together in Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew
Lloyd Webber's legendary rock opera about the betrayal of the Messiah
by Judas Iscariot, followed by Christ's passion and resurrection.
. Maria Severa
Arts | July 19, 2011 to September 23, 2011 | 0 | This Shaw Festival
musical chronicles the life of 19th-century Portuguese singer Maria
Severa Onofriana, known as the "Mother of fado."
. Next to Normal
Arts | July 19, 2011 to July 31, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal recounts one turbulent
family's suburban blues using a riveting rock soundtrack.
.Topdog/Underdog
Arts | July 19, 2011 to August 27, 2011 | 0 | Suzan-Lori Parks' 2001
Pulitzer Prize-winner about two African American brothers who get by
on their con skills.
. Toronto Summer Music Festival
Arts | July 19, 2011 to August 13, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Toronto Summer Music (TSM) brings world-renowned performing artists
to Toronto for a combination of performances and summer music education.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Seattle Mariners
SportsandRecreation | July 19, 2011 to July 19, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Seattle Mariners at the Rogers Centre.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Seattle Mariners
SportsandRecreation | July 20, 2011 to July 20, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Seattle Mariners at the Rogers Centre.
.Toronto FC vs. FC Dallas
SportsandRecreation | July 20, 2011 to July 20, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
FC play FC Dallas at BMO Field.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Seattle Mariners
SportsandRecreation | July 21, 2011 to July 21, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Seattle Mariners at the Rogers Centre.
.Tirgan Iranian Festival
ThingsToDo | July 21, 2011 to July 24, 2011 | 0 | Explore this multi-disciplinary
cultural festival featuring Canadian and world premieres of Tirgan Iranian
art, cuisine, kids' activities, live entertainment and shopping.
. Frugal Fashion Week
Shopping | July 21, 2011 to July 24, 2011 | 0 | This week of fashion-forward
events focuses on local fashion, with proceeds going to The Stiletto
Project, an organization that helps at-risk women and girls.
. Steely Dan
Music | July 22, 2011 to July 22, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Classic jazz-rock band Steely Dan has announced a new summer tour, Shuffle
Diplomacy Twenty Eleven, which features their greatest hits from throughout
the years.
. Heartbreak House
Arts | June 15, 2011 | 0 | 75 %
Bernard Shaw's masterpiece about a family gathering on the eve of World
War One comes back to the Shaw Festival this year.
.Heavy T.O.
ThingsToDo | July 23, 2011 to July 24, 2011 | 0 | The weekend-long metal
festival features Slayer, Megadeth, Rob Zombie, Motörhead and more.
.Mabuhay Philippines Toronto Summer Festival
ThingsToDo | July 23, 2011 to July 23, 2011 | 0 | The Mabuhay Philippines
Toronto Summer Festival is the largest celebration of Philippine heritage
and culture in Canada.
. MuslimFest
ThingsToDo | July 23, 2011 to July 24, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Featuring over 50 Canadian and international artists, a food bazaar,
hands on interactive workshops, theatrical performances, a Film Festival
and a carnival.
. Big on Bloor
ThingsToDo | July 23, 2011 to July 23, 2011 | 0 | 100%
From Dufferin to Lansdowne, a section of Bloor Street West becomes a
car-free space for one day. The festival includes arts and crafts, entertainment,
children's games and much more.
. The Merry Wives of Windsor
Arts | June 18, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The Stratford Festival presents one of Shakespeare's lesser-known comedies,
with arranged marriages, romantic pursuits and Geraint Wyn Davies as
Falstaff.
.A Serenade for Maureen Forrester
Arts | July 25, 2011 to July 25, 2011 | 0 | This tribute to Canadian
opera contralto Maureen Forrester includes performances by singers and
musicians, video excerpts from her career, and tributes from music critic
William Littler, choreographer Brian MacDonald, Karen Kain and composer
R. Murray Schafer.
. Hosanna
Arts | July 26, 2011 to September 24, 2011 | 0 | The Stratford Festival
presents Michel Tremblay's drama about transvestite lovers in crisis,
regarded as a Canadian classic.
. The Homecoming
Arts | July 26, 2011 to October 30, 2011 | 0 | One of Harold Pinter's
most acclaimed works, about sexual and violent tensions at a family
gathering in North London, hits the Stratford Festival stage.
.Brian Jungen
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | B.C. native Brian Jungen's mixed ancestry
is likely part of the inspiration behind his modern pieces that evoke
traditional Indian symbols using commercial objects such as lawn chairs,
golf bags and abandoned car parts.
. Toronto Heritage Walks
ThingsToDo | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The 17th annual Heritage Toronto walking tours provide an in depth look
into Toronto's history.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles
SportsandRecreation | July 26, 2011 to July 26, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Baltimore Orioles at the Rogers Centre.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles
SportsandRecreation | July 27, 2011 to July 27, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Baltimore Orioles at the Rogers Centre.
.Calypso Stars Showcase
Music | July 27, 2011 to July 27, 2011 | 0 | This music showcase features
eight of the most popular Calypso songs from the 2011 Calypso Tents
Music Series.
. Drama at Inish -- A Comedy
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Lennox Robinson's rarely-staged 1933 comedy gets a revival at this year's
Shaw Festival.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles
SportsandRecreation | July 28, 2011 to July 28, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Baltimore Orioles at the Rogers Centre.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers
SportsandRecreation | July 29, 2011 to July 29, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Texas Rangers at the Rogers Centre.
. Island Soul
ThingsToDo | July 29, 2011 to August 01, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The Island Soul Festival is a weekend dedicated to Caribbean culture,
with music and artwork from the islands.
. Irie Music Festival
ThingsToDo | July 29, 2011 to August 01, 2011 | 1 | 100%
The Irie Music Festival includes live music, dance presentation and
art exhibitions celebrating Caribbean culture.
. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Arts | June 18, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The Shaw Festival puts on Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning
masterpiece about the neurotic Pollitt family.
. The Railway Children
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 81 %
Critically-acclaimed play The Railway Children begins its run in Toronto
at a new venue, custom-built to house the production. Based on the 1906
novel by Edith Nesbit, the story follows three Edwardian-era children
reduced to poverty after the imprisonment of their father.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers
SportsandRecreation | July 30, 2011 to July 30, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Texas Rangers at the Rogers Centre.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers
SportsandRecreation | July 31, 2011 to July 31, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Texas Rangers at the Rogers Centre.
. The Misanthrope
Arts | July 31, 2011 to October 29, 2011 | 0 | Molière's comedic masterpiece
about social etiquette and romance comes to the Stratford Festival.
. TIFF Films in the Park
ThingsToDo | August 01, 2011 to August 31, 2011 | 0 | Every Wednesday
in July and August, TIFF screens a classic musical in Metro Square (next
to Roy Thomson Hall). On the list are The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins
and Singin' In The Rain.
. Green Gastronomy celebrates Water: The Exhibition
ThingsToDo | June 23, 2011 | 0 | The ROM and OceanWise partner up to
present a dining experience that pairs celebrity chefs with local fisherman
to bring attention to sustainability and conservation of aquatic life.
. SummerWorks Theatre Festival
Arts | August 04, 2011 to August 14, 2011 | 0 | For a touch of late
summer theatrics, the city of Toronto plays host to SummerWorks, a festival
celebrating the original scriptwriter with plays in public places.
. What is Classical?
ThingsToDo | August 05, 2011 to August 07, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The annual What is Classical? Festival examines the rich history and
evolution of the genre, as well as how it has developed in different
cultures all over the world.
. Wakestock 2011
ThingsToDo | August 05, 2011 to August 07, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This three-day beach blowout features professional wakeboarding challenges,
lots of live music and more.
. Toronto's Festival of Beer
Guide | August 05, 2011 to August 07, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Featuring more than 100 brands of beer on-site, this is Canada’s premier
celebration of the golden beverage, complete with real southern BBQ,
live entertainment, grilling demonstrations by TV personalities and
of course, beer.
. Taste of the Danforth
ThingsToDo | August 05, 2011 to August 07, 2011 | 0 | 100%
From mouth-watering Greek cuisine like souvlaki and spanakopita (spinach
pie) to Thai, Indian and Cuban fare, this street festival in the heart
of Toronto's Greektown satisfies hungry mouths summer after summer.
.Between Chaos and Seduction: Contemporary Art from Mexico
Arts | August 06, 2011 to January 01, 2012 | 0 | Featuring 12 alternative
and experimental Mexican artists of different generations who reference
Mexico City in their work, this exhibit includes video, sculpture, photography,
drawing and multimedia pieces exploring contemporary life in Mexico
City.
. Rogers Cup
SportsandRecreation | August 06, 2011 to August 14, 2011 | 0 | The Rogers
Cup has been around since 1981 and since then some of the best tennis
players in the world have played in the tournament.
.Exit the King
Arts | August 06, 2011 to September 01, 2011 | 0 | Romanian-born artist
Eugène Ionesco presents his absurdist play about the unraveling of a
King and his empire.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics
SportsandRecreation | August 09, 2011 to August 09, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Oakland Athletics at the Rogers Centre.
. The Grapes of Wrath
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 90 %
John Steinbeck's classic novel, about the migrating Joad family in the
early 1930s, comes to the Stratford Festival stage this year.
. Journey
Music | August 09, 2011 to August 09, 2011 | 0 | Rock-ban Journey follows
up the release of a new album, Eclipse, with a world tour this summer.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics
SportsandRecreation | August 10, 2011 to August 10, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Oakland Athletics at the Rogers Centre.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics
SportsandRecreation | August 11, 2011 to August 11, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Oakland Athletics at the Rogers Centre.
. When the Rain Stops Falling
Arts | August 11, 2011 to September 17, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The Shaw Festival presents Andrew Bovell's critically-acclaimed epic,
about a father and son and other connections over an eighty-year period.
. dance: made in canada
Arts | August 11, 2011 to August 14, 2011 | 0 | The biennial contemporary
dance festival includes seven pieces over four days.
.Cirque du Soleil Totem
Arts | August 11, 2011 to September 02, 2011 | 0 | Totem traces the
evolution of humankind, performed on a stage resembling a giant turtle
(a symbol of creation), with acts and characters like Crystal Ladies
emerging from fiery bowls, an Amerindian hoop dancer, a scientist, unicycles
and roller skates.
. Colm Wilkinson in Concert: Broadway & Beyond
Arts | August 12, 2011 to August 13, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Broadway star Colm Wilkinson's stage tour stops in Toronto, for two
nights only. The show is a mix of pop, Broadway and Irish ballads.
. Fortune Cooking Food Festival
ThingsToDo | August 12, 2011 to August 14, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This festival highlights the best in Pan-Asian cooking.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels
SportsandRecreation | August 12, 2011 to August 12, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Angels at the Rogers Centre.
.Toronto FC vs. Real Salt Lake
SportsandRecreation | August 13, 2011 to August 13, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
FC play Real Salt Lake at BMO Field.
. Britney Spears
Music | August 13, 2011 to August 14, 2011 | 0 | 80 %
Britney'e Femme Fatale Tour features an all-female lineup, with supporting
acts Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo.
.White Biting Dog
Arts | August 13, 2011 to October 01, 2011 | 0 | White Biting Dog is
one of the most celebrated works by Canadian playwright Judith Thompson.
. Conscious Food Festival
ThingsToDo | August 13, 2011 to August 14, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This foodie festival celebrates the sustainable food movement, and aims
to bring together city dwellers and their rural neighbours, to highlight
the connection between our plate and the planet.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels
SportsandRecreation | August 13, 2011 to August 13, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Angels at the Rogers Centre.
. Ke$ha
Music | August 14, 2011 to August 14, 2011 | 0 | Pop-singer Ke$ha's
performing in Toronto for the second time this year as part of her Get
Sleazy world tour.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels
SportsandRecreation | August 14, 2011 to August 14, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Angels at the Rogers Centre.
. Come Fly Away
Arts | August 16, 2011 to August 28, 2011 | 0 | This musical brings
to life four couples' nightclub love affairs, with a 14-piece big band,
musical score of Frank Sinatra songs, and a cast of dancers trained
by the show's Tony Award-winning visionary and choreographer, Twyla
Tharp.
. Def Leppard with Heart
Music | August 16, 2011 to August 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Classic rockers Def Leppard are on the road once again as they prepare
to release their first live album, Mirrorball.
. Camelot
Arts | June 17, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The legendary Lerner-Loewe musical about King Arthur comes to the Stratford
Shakespeare Festival starring Geraint Wyn Davies, Kaylee Harwood and
Jonathan Winsby.
. Blink 182
Music | August 17, 2011 to August 17, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Pop-punkers Blink-182 are headlining this year's Honda Civic Tour, with
opening act My Chemical Romance.
. My Fair Lady
Guide | June 16, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Henry Higgins transforms Eliza Doolittle into a lady, in the Shaw Festival's
new production of the classic musical.
. Masala! Mehndi! Masti! 2011
Arts | August 19, 2011 to August 21, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Masala! Mehndi! Masti! is returning to showcase the best in contemporary,
traditional and fusion South Asian culture by local and international
artists.
. Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
ThingsToDo | August 19, 2011 to September 05, 2011 | 0 | 100%
One of North America's largest annual fairs, the CNE offers up 18 days
of amusement park rides, parades, live entertainment, food and more.
. Blue Rodeo
Music | August 20, 2011 to August 20, 2011 | 0 | Toronto-based country
group Blue Rodeo play their annual show at the Molson Amphitheatre.
. Maroon 5 and Train
Music | August 22, 2011 to August 22, 2011 | 0 | Maroon 5 and Train
have teamed up together for a new North American tour this summer.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Kansas City Royals
SportsandRecreation | August 23, 2011 to August 23, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Kansas City Royals at the Rogers Centre.
. Selena Gomez & The Scene
Music | August 23, 2011 to August 23, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Pop singer and Disney star Selena Gomez is setting out on a North American
tour with her band, Selena Gomez & The Scene.
. Edward Burtynsky: Oil
Arts | June 15, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This exhibit features 53 large-format photographs by Canadian photographer
Edward Burtynsky, focusing on the effects of oil extraction and the
transformation of the oil industry.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Kansas City Royals
SportsandRecreation | August 24, 2011 to August 24, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Kansas City Royals at the Rogers Centre.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Kansas City Royals
SportsandRecreation | August 25, 2011 to August 25, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Kansas City Royals at the Rogers Centre.
. Fan Expo Canada 2011
Shopping | August 25, 2011 to August 28, 2011 | 0 | The Canadian Fan
Expo celebrates all things comic, anime, sci-fi, horror and gaming in
its annual appearance at the Convention Centre. This year's guests include
the original Freddy Krueger Robert Englund, Harry Potter star Tom Felton,
Eliza Dushku of Dollhouse and Buffy fame, Katee Sackhoff from Battlestar
Galactica and legendary actor Malcolm McDowell.
. Candida
Arts | June 16, 2011 | 0 | Bernard Shaw's classic comedy of marriage
and politics returns to the Shaw Festival this year, in a new production
directed by Tadeuscz Bradecki, and starring Nigel Shawn Williams, Claire
Jullien and Wade Bogert-O’Brien.
. Buskerfest
ThingsToDo | August 25, 2011 to August 28, 2011 | 0 | 100%
Magicians, mimes, yo-yo artists, contortionists and some crazy spectacles
come out for Ontario’s largest street performers’ festival.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays
SportsandRecreation | August 26, 2011 to August 26, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Tampa Bay Rays at the Rogers Centre.
. Telus TaiwanFest Crossover
ThingsToDo | August 26, 2011 to August 28, 2011 | 0 | 100%
The 2011 TaiwanFest Crossover is a different kind of cultural festival,
in that it explores the way Taiwanese culture is changing, rather than
just celebrating its traditions.
.Toronto FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
SportsandRecreation | August 27, 2011 to August 27, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
FC play San Jose Earthquakes at BMO Field.
. Butterfly Festival
ThingsToDo | August 27, 2011 to August 27, 2011 | 0 | The second annual
Butterfly Festival is back at Tommy Thompson Park, where over 55 species
of butterflies live.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays
SportsandRecreation | August 27, 2011 to August 27, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Tampa Bay Rays at the Rogers Centre.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays
SportsandRecreation | August 28, 2011 to August 28, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Tampa Bay Rays at the Rogers Centre.
.Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays
SportsandRecreation | August 29, 2011 to August 29, 2011 | 0 | The Toronto
Blue Jays play the Tampa Bay Rays at the Rogers Centre.
.The Price
Arts | August 29, 2011 to September 29, 2011 | 0 | This 1968 play by
Death of a Salesman playwright Arthur Miller hones in on the emotions
and drama of family dynamics.
. Inuit Modern: The Samuel & Esther Sarick Collection
Arts | June 15, 2011 | 0 | Drawn from the Samuel and Esther Sarick Collection,
Inuit Modern features over 175 20th Century Inuit works, including pieces
by David Ruben Piqtoukun, Kenojuak Ashevak, Karoo Ashevak and Lucy Tasseor.
. Chess, the Musical
Arts | September 01, 2011 to October 31, 2011 | 0 | 100%
This musical production follows the story of two chess masters battling
for both the world championship, and the love of a woman, in Bangkok
during the Cold War.
. Hot & Spicy Food Festival
ThingsToDo | September 02, 2011 to September 05, 2011 | 0 | 100%
If you enjoy the zestier things in life then head down to Harbourfront
Centre for the Hot & Spicy Food Festival.
. Toronto's Hispanic Fiesta
ThingsToDo | September 02, 2011 to September 05, 2011 | 0 | This fest
celebrates everything Hispanic, with traditional dance, food and live
music.
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