Events in Toronto – September Week 1 | September 5 – 7, 2014

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Headliner Concert Tours in Toronto

Weekend Events List – Archives

I. Live Music & Concerts

Symphony in the Garden – Last of the summer concert series this season – Wednesday @Casa Loma

Riot Fest

Punk & Rock Festival

When?

Sat & Sun, Sept 6 & 7, 2014

Where?

Downsview Park, Toronto

How much?

$94.99 & up

 

The Beach Celtic Festival

Steeped in tradition, The Beach Celtic Festival is held in the beautiful setting of Kew Gardens, Toronto, with lovely trees, woodland and Lake Ontario at the base of the Park. Traditionally held the weekend after Labour Day, Toronto’s only outdoor ceilidh started in 2004 by Sandy Graham – a first generation Scottish Canadian, When Sandy’s Mum was passing away, she asked not be mourned but to be celebrated. After the first year, the event has now grown into what is now a local tradition, celebrating the Scottish, Irish and Welsh diaspora who came to Canada to start a new life.

When?

Saturday Sept. 6 and Sunday Sept.7, 2014 | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Where?

Kew Gardens, Toronto

How much?

Free

 

rePLAY: Symphony of Heroes

“rePLAY: Symphony of Heroes”—the spiritual successor to one of the most acclaimed concerts to ever hit the stage, “Play! A Video Game Symphony”—is an exciting new concert series that celebrates the artistic side of video games and features music depicting memorable moments from some of the most popular and beloved video games of all time, including Journey, The Elder Scrolls, Halo, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, God of War, Metal Gear Solid, and more.

When?
replay

Sat September 6, 2014 | 8:00PM

Where?

Sony Centre for Performing Arts

How much?

$35.50 – $124.00

 

Toronto Frosh Festival

Toronto Frosh Festival is taking over TD Echo Beach on Sunday, September 7th, 2014 with A$AP Mob, Carnage, Dzeko and Torres, and Joe Ghost.

When?

Sunday, September 7th, 2014 | 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Where?

TD Echo Beach

How much?

$72.00 & up

II. Theatre & Other Activities

1. For most of performing arts & theatre events including Opera, Comedy, theatre & musicals happening during the weekends of August – See Performing Arts & Theatre in Toronto
Includes HAIR the Musical, Wicked, Cactus Flower, Toronto International Film Festival & more!

 

2. Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities

Cirque Du Soleil

When?

August 28 – October 26, 2014

Where?

Under the Grand Chapiteau at The Port Lands, 51 Commissioners St, Toronto

How much?

$50.00 & up.

III. Sports & Related Events

1. Toronto Maple Leafs Fan Fest

{adinserter 1}The Toronto Maple Leafs are opening their doors to provide unprecedented access to fans at the first ever Leafs Nation Fan Fest presented by your Toronto Area Ford Dealers.

Meet Maple Leafs greats from the past, present and future. Tour the Leafs Dressing Room. Get your photo taken dropping the puck at centre ice. Undergo Maple Leafs combine testing with the Leafs Training and Hockey Development Staff. Shop from more than 2,000 pieces of official game-worn gear.

When?

Fri, Sept 5 – Sun, Sept 7, 2014

Where?

Air Canada Centre

How much?

Tickets – $50.00 & up.

 

3. Toronto FC vs.Philadelphia Union

When?

Sat, Sep 6, 2014 | 02:00 PM

Where?

BMO Field, Toronto

 


Ring of Honor Wrestling

When?

Sat, Sep 6, 2014 | 07:30 PM

Where?

Mattamy Athletic Centre,50 Carlton Street, Toronto

 


Professional Boxing

When?

September 6, 2014 | 8PM

Where?

Hershey Centre, Mississauga

 

Toronto MS Bike 2014

msbikeJoin hundreds of cyclists from all over for this exciting day filled with cycling, free massages, scrambler prizes, and a free BBQ lunch.

When?

September 7th, 2014 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Where?

Centennial Park Ski Chalet, 256 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke, M9C 5N3

How much?

Register

 

Runs & Walks

1. The Night Race

Join us to experience Night Race™ – a night run that you will never forget. The race will take runners through Sunnybrook Park to create a moving celebration of light – a celebration that will continue at our post race party! Every participant will receive an Energizer® LED Headlight and a Brooks tech tee.

Saturday, September 6th, 2014 | 08:05 PM @ Sunnybrook Park

2. Walk for Her – Ovarian Cancer Canada

2.5 km or 5 km – 5K HSBC Fun Run option
September 07, 2014 | 09:30 AM @ Woodbine Park, Coxwell Avenue & Lakeshore Blvd E, Toronto –

IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events

TBG Farmer’s Market on Thursdays at Toronto Botanical Gardens

Le Burger Week – September 1 – 7, 2014

Canada’s Bridal Show

CBS1399392136Canada’s Bridal show is the biggest and best bridal show to hit Toronto.

When?

Friday, September 5, 2014 | 5:00 PM – 1o:00 PM
Saturday, September 6, 2014 | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, September 7, 2014 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Where?

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building – Hall A

How much?

$20.00

 

SoundBites: Music, Movies & Food Trucks

Kick-it old school with Hip Hop Karaoke! Headlining the show is none other than the legendary Hip-hop heavyweights De La Soul! Come hungry as we see the triumphant return of AwesTRUCK Food Truck Awards, featuring your favourite food trucks serving up curbside cuisine.

When?

September 5 & 6, 2014 | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Where?

Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga

How much?

Free

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National Fall Bride Show

When?

Friday September 5, 2014 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday September 6, 2014 | 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday September 7, 2014 | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Where?

International Centre, Hall 5, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga.

How much?

General Admission: $15 (@ door) or $12 (online) – Details

 

Markham Moon Festival

Originally named the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Moon Festival is one of the most important holidays celebrated by Chinese communities around the world.We would like to invite families and communities in Markham to come together and welcome the full moon at the Markham Civic Centre. Festive food including moon cake, traditional Chinese tea and festive fruits are provided by our sponsors and share with the community. Of course, there will be lanterns for kids.

When?

Friday, September 5, 2014 | 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM

Where?

Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham

How much?

Free

 

Taste of the Kingsway

Discover international cuisines, quality entertainers, fresh food markets – all conveniently located, exit Royal York Station on the subway line.

Two main stages at either end of Bloor Street featuring continuous live entertainment from well known artists, performers and musicians.

When?

Friday, September 5, 2014 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Saturday, September 6, 2014 | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday, September 7, 2014 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Where?

Bloor Street West between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Rd, Toronto

How much?

Free

 

Vegetarian Food Festival

Discover how to choose a healthier, greener, and more compassionate lifestyle through cooking demonstrations, free samples, new products, and lots of delicious food. Talk to local and international chefs, explore the marketplace of vendors who will change what you think is possible for vegan food. Exhibitors range from vegan bakeries to nutrition experts to clothing companies to cookware distributors. And did we mention the delicious food? Don’t forget to bring your appetite. –

When?

September 5 – 7, 2014

Where?

Harbourfront Centre

How much?

Free

 

The Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Fair

This festival boasts one of Toronto’s largest gatherings of artists, musicians, artisans, and masters of all crafts. A true Modern Renaissance. From Ossington to Dovercourt there are over 70 arts and crafts vendors displaying an exciting array of wares from ceramics, to woven fabrics, screen printing, paintings, sculpture and more. It is a hub for emerging artists and veterans alike.
On the east end of the event starting at Christie Pits Park, there is plenty of family fun complete with inflatables, rides, games, performers, and a family stage for the children to enjoy. At 12:00 noon there will be a special performance done by professional wrestlers.

When?

September 6, 2014 | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Where?

Bloor Street West from Dufferin Street to Montrose Avenue, Toronto

How much?

Free

 

Jesus in the City Parade

The Jesus in the City Parade is a live musical street pageant of worshippers and paraders costumed as biblical characters opening the Bible through the arts and worship. 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 colorful parade T-shirts sing and dance spreading the message of hope, love, peace and joy of salvation.

When?

Sat, September 6, 2014 2014 | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Where?

The parade will assemble along ROSEDALE VALLEY RD then proceed to CHURCH STREET, BAY STREET, COLLEGE STREET ending at QUEEN’S PARK CRES SE.

How much?

Free

Annual Flower Show at Edithvale Community Centre ,131 Finch Avenue W on September 6, 2014 | 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Free

38th Annual Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts

Over the two days, the festival will close down Parliament Street from Wellesley Street south to Gerrard Street East to showcase the very best of what the community has to offer. Pedestrians will enjoy delicious food prepared by local restaurants, music by Toronto’s finest talent, live theatre performances, one-of-a-kind artisan vendors, buskers and more!

When?

Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7, 2014 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Where?

Cabbagetown, Toronto

How much?

Free

 

A Retrospective of Photographer Tom Sandler’s Portfolio of Work

Focus Generic PostCard side1online copyTom Sandler’s name is synonymous with high quality, high profile and diverse photography in Canada. His astonishing range of subject matter covers everything from the glamorous and the political to corporate, personal, nature, breaking news, whimsical and on-the-spot candid images, and more. TIFF Focus Exhibit

When?

September 3 – September 30, 2014

Where?

Casa Loma, Toronto

How much?

Regular Admission

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Tasty Tours – Oh Canada! Farmer’s Market Sweets Tour

Tasty Tours with the Distillery District Sunday Market presents Toronto’s only farmer’s market tour, and the only tour in Canada focussed exclusively on Canadian and local sweets. – Tasty Tours

When?

Sunday, Sept 7, 2014 | 10:00 AM

Where?

28 Gristmill Lane, Toronto

How much?

$26.55 – $39.82

 

Eco Art Fest

An outdoor, art, heritage, and culture festival that promotes sustainability and environmental awareness by providing hands-on artistic programming in Toronto’s Don Valley Ravine.

When?

June 22, 2014 – September 21, 2014

Where?

Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto

How much?

Free

 

Imagining My Sustainable City

No.9 invites you to cel­ebrate the culminating exhib­it fea­tur­ing Imag­ining My Sustainable City, a pi­lot program in collab­oration with the Toronto Dis­trict School Board. no.9_brickworks_eventThe exhi­bi­tion will fea­ture photographs, drawings and models cre­ated by the students, pro­viding the vis­itor with a vi­sion of the city as seen through the eyes of its youth. When?

Exhibition: May 23 – September 22, 2014 | Daily

Where?

Kiln, Evergreen Brick works.

How much?

Free

 

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