Events in Toronto – October 9 – 12, 2015

1. Autumn Classics

The Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra will deliver a rich and challenging calendar of events, an affirmation of its maturity and high artistic standard built over the past seven years. The orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, the best-known piece of the classic repertoire. The program will also feature three young musicians, winners of North York Music Festival 2015 performing as soloists under the direction of maestro David Fallis.

2. Trio Jade

Cellist Jung-Ran Lee, pianist Hyo-Joo Lee, and violinist Ji-Yoon Park form the world-renowned classical ensemble, Trio Jade. Individually, they are also well known soloists, having previously won the Geneve Music Competition, Long Thibaud Music Competition, Queen Elizabeth Competition, and Isangyun Competition, among many others.

3. Chris Cornell

with special guest Hemming Acoustic Higher Truth Tour.

4. Say Yes

Lunchtime Live! by Massey Hall.

1. Performing Arts Events

Performing Arts & Theatre in October

Events this weekend include

An Enemy of the People @ Tarragon Theatre

‘Luminescence’ by Dragonfly Dance Company @ Alumnae Theatre, Toronto

Upside Downton @ Panasonic Theatre

La Traviata (Opera) @ Four Seasons Centre

Don’t Dress For Dinner @ Scarborough Village Theatre

Motown The Musical @ Princess of Wales Theatre

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story @ Lower Ossington Theatre

Click, Bait & Switch @ The Second City Theatre

Theatresports @ Bad Dog Comedy Theatre

The Play’s the Thing; Happy Place’ Marat Sade @ Young Centre for the Performing Arts

They Say He Fell @ Theatre Passe Muraille

HUFF @ Aki Studio, Daniels Spectrum

Seance with Nicholas Wallace @ Theatre Passe Muraille

Kinky Boots @ Royal Alexandra Theatre

2. Spiegelworld’s EMPIRE

EMPIRE is a 90-minute adventure performed by the greatest international talent ever assembled in one tent! MCs Oscar and Fanny steer the show while an eccentric cast of characters including; the seductive Gorilla Girls (banquine), the amazing foot jugglers, the backwards bending contortionist, the daredevil roller skaters, the world champion wheelmaster and more— all somersault, slapstick and striptease through their acts! Completing the cast is a sultry songstress and fast-fingered guitarist. Details

1. Toronto Blue Jays

2. Toronto Marlies

3. Toronto Maple Leafs

4. Mississauga Steelheads

5. Toronto Raptors

vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

1. Screemers

Screemers is a haunted scream park in Toronto featuring 7 haunted houses and a Midway of Mayhem with thrilling rides. With over 100 terrifying ghosts and ghouls roaming the property, there is no refuge once you enter the Screem Park! 10+.

2. Diwali RazzMatazz

Join us for a two day celebration to kick off Diwali with fun and food for all ages. Initiated by Indo-Canada Arts, the festival features Bollywood performances, delicious food vendors, festive booths, and a Kids Zone that will bring the beauty and wonder of the festival of lights to the whole community!

3. Supernatural Convention

Fan convention.

4. Halloween Haunt

Get ready for 13 nights of terror! Mayhem takes over the streets of Canada’s wonderland. Zombies! 4D interactive Dark Ride, Spirit Manor and more!

5. PumpkinFest

Guests are welcomed to enjoy all things Autumn. Ride our Pumpkin Express train through the venue to witness everything PumpkinFest Toronto has to offer! From a traditional Farmers Market and Baked Goods sale to our Princess Meet and Greet. Take a crack at our Bull Riding contest to be crowned the champion. If bull riding isn’t for you we have many other contests to participate in.

6. Woodbridge Fall Fair

Events include competitive displays, midway rides, displays of farm animals and more!

6. Guided Riverside Walk

Enjoy fresh blooms at the Toronto Flower Market’s last event of the season. Then, join our FREE Guided Riverside Walk as a fun, low key event for you and your family and friends. Learn about the Riverside neighbourhood’s fascinating history dating back to the 1800s. Explore the stories of the Riverside Bridge, Sunlight Park, Riverside Square, the Broadview Hotel, the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffalo, Degrassi Street and much, much more. Enjoy Riverside shopping and tastes while you are in the neighbourhood! It’s the perfect thing to add to your Thanksgiving weekend! Details

7. Magna Carta: Law, Liberty & Legacy

The Magna Carta and its companion document, the Charter of the Forest, set the groundwork for many concepts defining democratic life today in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and many other countries. As symbols of justice, they act as reminders that those who govern do so only by the consent of the people. See the two medieval charters and a fascinating exhibition that explains their history and importance as well as an exhibit highlighting persons and events in Toronto who reflected the ideals of Magna Carta.

8. Toronto Tours & Walks

Explore Toronto through speciality guided tours & Scavenger Hunts!

1. Tasty Tours: Tasty Tours offers a variety of Sweets Tours along Toronto’s eclectic multicultural neighbourhoods.

2. Toronto Ghost Walks: Join for an evening walk on and around the University of Toronto’s St. George campus and hear the stories, myths and legends surrounding those who haunt the halls of some of Toronto’s oldest buildings.

3. Kensington and Chinatown Caper :Uncover history, graffiti and sample street food in this scavenger hunt through this multicultural market – all while answering tricky questions.

4. Haunted Toronto Scavenger Hunt :Tales of intrigue, betrayal, and revenge abound on this scavenger hunt after dark through Toronto’s most haunted places… Keep your wits about you!

5. Murder at the ROM: A murder mystery scavenger hunt! A curator has been murdered and you must follow the clues through the museum collections to solve whodunit.

6. The Mummy’s Curse : A murder mystery scavenger hunt! Did the mummy’s curse strike the museum? Solve the clues to uncover the truth.

9. Other Events near GTA

Festivals for a Day Trip:

See Thanksgiving Activities for more details.

1. Waterloo – Kitchener Oktoberfest
2. Apple Festivals
3. Fall Farm Festivals at GTA Farms
4. Owen Sound Salmon Tour
5. Fall Colour Tours

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