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I. Live Music & Concerts
Tuesday Night Live at Earl Bales Park – Free – Tuesdays till August 26, 2014 | 7.00 PM to 8:00 PM
Symphony in the Garden – August 13, 2014 , Every Wednesday till end of Summer @Casa Loma
{adinserter 2}1. The 17th Annual Markham Jazz Festival
When & Where?
Augsut 14 – 17, 2014 – Markham
How much?
Free – $50.00 (opening night concert)
2. Mad Decent Block Party
featuring Zeds Dead, DIPLO, Chance The Rapper, Flosstradamus, Grandtheft, Keys N Krates. 16+ event.
When?
Friday, Aug 15, 2014 | 4:00 PM
Where?
Fort York: Garrison Common, 250 Fort York Blvd. Toronto
3. Blue Rodeo
When?
Fri, Aug 15, 2014 | 08:00 PM
Where?
Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W, Toronto
How much?
$24.00 & up.
4. DJ Deep Fried Fridays
Start your weekends off right every Friday as Toronto’s hottest DJs are paired up with decadent deep fried goodies for the most sizzling party in town!
When?
Fridays till August 29, 2014 | 07:00 PM – 09:30 PM
August 15: Deep Fried Canadian Breaks with Paul E Lopes & Jason Palma
August 29: Deep Fried Gypsy Cumbia
Where?
Redpath Stage, Harbourfront Centre
How much?
Free
5. Friday Night Spotlight
They’re local, they’re awesome and they’re ready to turn your Friday nights upside down. Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet a few friends and have a good time with some top notch talent!
When?
Fridays, till August 29, 2014 | 07:00 PM
Where?
Rose Garden Square, Brampton
How much?
Free
6. Worship Fest
When?
Sat, August 16, 2014 | 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where?
Nathan Philips Square
How much?
Free
7. EdgeFest 3
Our Lady of Peace, Sloan, Eve 6 & more
When?
Sat, Aug 16, 2014 | 05:15 PM
Where?
TD Echo Beach, 909 Lake Shore Blvd W, Torono
How much?
$52.00
8. Cam’ron
When?
Sat, Aug 16, 2014 | 07:00 PM
Where?
Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave, Toronto
How much?
$28.50 & up
9. Sarah Jane Scouten – Sunday Summer Music Series
When?
Sunday, August 17, 2014 | 3:00PM-5:00PM
Where?
Trinity Square, Distillery District, Toronto
How much?
Free
10. Sunday Serenades
Features some of Ontario’s best live swing, big band and jazz acts.
When?
Sundays, July 6 – August 17, 2014 |7:00 PM – 09:30 PM
Where?
Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street
How much?
Free
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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 – Dusk Dances, Summer works Festival, Shakespeare in High Park, Drinking Alone, & more!
III. Sports & Related Events
1. FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014
When?
Quater Finals – August 16, 2014 | 05:00 PM
Where?
National Soccer Stadium , 170 Princes Blvd, Toronto
2. Toronto Argonauts vs. B.C. Lions
When?
Sun, Aug 17, 2014 07:30 PM
Where?
Rogers Centre
3. Runs & Walks
1. A Midsummer Night’s Run
Toronto’s Premiere 30k/15K/5K Road Race and Family Fun Run. Staged along Toronto’s eastern beaches and waterfront trails, you’ll race in the cool night air while you support children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis at SickKids Hospital.
August 16, 2014 | 05:30 PM
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
TBG Farmer’s Market on Thursdays at Toronto Botanical Gardens
Leslieville Flea on Sunday, August 17 at Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen Street East, Toronto
1. York-Eglinton International Street Festival
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York-Eglinton International Street Festival is a family event that aims to celebrate the cultural diversity of the community.The event includes live music performance, dance demonstration, street level carnival, countless food vendors, amazing sales offered by community businesses and much more fun things to DO, BUY & EAT!
When?
August 16 – 17, 2014 | 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Where?
Eglinton Ave. West between Marlee Ave. and Dufferin Street.
How much?
Free
2. Quilts at the Creek
Come and view this outdoor art exhibit of hand made quilts. Quilts made with traditional and modern techniques can be seen hanging from historic buildings and all over the Village. Quilts at the Creek.
When?
Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where?
How much?
Regular Admission
3. Canadian National Exhibition
{adinserter 1}When?
August 15 – September 1, 2014
Mardi Gras Parade – Daily | 06:00 PM – The parade departs from the Princes’ Gates and moves westward throughout the grounds.
Fireworks – Daily, Aug 15 – Aug 31 | 11:00 PM Princes’ Boulevard
Where?
Exhibition Place
How much?
General Admission (14 to 64 ) $18; 65 + : $14; Children (5 to 13 years) $14
Children (4 -) Free; Family: $50
4. Hot & Spicy Food Festival
This year’s festival dips into food and culture rooted in the past and renewed for the future. Enjoy a range of culinary delicacies, as well as hot rhythms and spicy grooves from the past and present.
When?
Aug 15 – 17, 2014
Where?
Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
How much?
Free
5. Mosaic Festival
Now in its 9th year, Mosaic is the largest FREE South Asian arts, culture and heritage festival of North America. Mosaic 2014 will feature a comedy night, film festival, main stage performances, youth stage and food and commercial vendors.
When?
Friday, August 15, 2014 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 16, 2014 | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where?
Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr. Mississauga
How much?
Free
6. Wheels on the Danforth
Wheels on the Danforth is truly a community event, jammed with family fun activities. As Toronto’s only on the street judged Car Show we host an amazing assortment of Classics, Exotics, Tuners, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, and Motorcycles all lined up on the closed section of Danforth Ave. & Danforth Rd. Great food, music, demonstrations, vendors and artisans, free Kid’s Play Zone, and amazing cars. We’ve got it all. Come sit in one of our patio areas and enjoy the show. This event supports the Sick Kids Foundation.
When?
Saturday, August 16, 2014 | Gates open at 11:00am and will close at 11:00pm
Where?
Crossroads where Danforth Avenue and Danforth Road meet, Toronto
Danforth Avenue Closure (exact hours to be updated)
How much?
Free
7. Summer in the Square
Summer in the Square is a celebration of arts, culture and theatre in downtown Brampton. We present FREE live performances, movies and events for downtown visitors during the vibrant summer months in Brampton’s Garden Square. Whether meeting up with friends for drinks on a Friday evening or browsing the goods of local vendors at the Saturday Farmer’s Market, Brampton’s Garden Square will be filled with the sweet sounds of summer, all summer long!
When?
Music – Fridays, July 4 – August 29, 2014 | 07:00 PM
Local Artists at the Brampton Farmers’ Market – June 21 – October 11, 2014 | 10:00 AM
Movies under the Stars: July 5 – August 30 | 9:00 PM
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) July 8 – 31, 2014 | Tuesday – Thursday | 7:00 PM
August 5 – 21, 2014 | Tuesday – Thursday | 7:00 PM
Where?
Brampton’s Garden Square
How much?
Free
8. Yogapalooza
Go Big and Go OM at Yogapalooza! This free, family-friendly outdoor yoga festival offers two joyful days of movement, music and meditation. Live music sets the tone for each class. Our Kids’ Space caters to children and families, and the Wholesome Marketplace showcases goods to support your healthy lifestyle. There’s something for everyone!
When?
Saturday, August 16th & Sunday, August 17th, 2014
Where?
Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
How much?
Free
9. Open Streets TO
Open Streets TO will be the city’s largest free recreation program, unlike any other in Toronto or Canada. We are creating a world-class program that connects our diverse neighbourhoods and people across the city.
When?
Sunday, August 17, 2014 | 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where?
Bloor will be closed to auto traffic from Spadina to Parliament and Yonge from Bloor to Queen from 8 a.m. to noon. Intersecting streets will remain open and cars allowed to pass through the event.
How much?
Free
Kiroho by African Women Acting on Sunday, Aug 17, 2014 | 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
10. MexFest Ultimo
Come experience the richness of Mexico with authentic cuisine, dance, and music. Come for the culture, stay for the fiesta!
When?
Sun, August 17, 2014 | 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where?
Yonge-Dundas Square, Yonge Street and Dundas Street West, Toronto
How much?
Free
11. Himalayan Mela 2014
The program will showcase various facets of Nepalese culture and tradition such as folk/modern dances, ethnic costumes, varieties of Nepalese cuisine, art/craft and live music by renowned artists.
When?
Sunday, August 17, 2014 | 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where?
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street W, Toronto
How much?
Free
12. 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.
When?
Sunday, August 17, 2014 | 10:00 AM
Where?
28 Gristmill Lane, Toronto
How much?
$26.55 – $39.82
13. 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
14. 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.
The 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