Events in Toronto – September 11 – 13, 2015

1. Free Concerts

Andy Earle Duo @ Village of Yorkville Park on Friday, September 11 | 11:30 AM – 02:30 PM (Bloor Yorkville Summer Music).

Raz Hilland Quartet @ Village of Yorkville Park on Saturday, September 12 | 12:30 PM – 03:30 PM (Bloor Yorkville Summer Music).

Grassy Roads, Wandering Feet @ Toronto Music Garden, 475 Queens Quay West on Sunday, September 13 | 04:00 PM (Music in the Garden).

2. Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival

Canadian and International acts perform at the 4 stages in Port Credit Memorial Park and local bars and restaurants. Enjoy the Trinity Street Shuffle Saturday on Lakeshore Road. Details

3. Sloan

With special guest Zeus. For almost a quarter century, the award-winning group has influenced countless musicians and earned continuous critical praise for both their songwriting and energetic live shows. Massey Hall is proud to have Sloan take part in the Live at Massey Hall series in support of their latest, a solo-sided double album Commonwealth, their 11th studio album.

1. Performing Arts Events

Performing Arts & Theatre in September

Blind Date @ Tarragon Theatre

Events this weekend include

Blind Date @ Tarragon Theatre

Alone Together @ Scarborough Village Theatre

Click, Bait & Switch @ The Second City Theatre

The 20th of November @ Buddies in Bad Times

Theatresports @ Bad Dog Comedy Theatre

The Play’s the Thing & Happy Place @ Young Centre for the Performing Arts

Mr. Pim Passes By @ The Village Playhouse

CRAWLSPACE @ Videofag

Kinky Boots @ Royal Alexandra Theatre

Full House! The Musical Parody! @ Randolph 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

3. CaribbeanTales International Film Festival

The CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) celebrates the talents of established and emerging filmmakers of Caribbean heritage who practice their art across the Caribbean Diaspora worldwide – including Canada and the Caribbean, Europe, the Americas, Africa, China, India and the Middle East. Details

4. Toronto International Film Festival

One of the most prestigious film festivals in the world.

5. 905 Comedy Fest

This three day Comedy Fest is the brain child of two comedy veterans and Ajax residents with deep roots in the Canadian comedy scene. Ian Sirota, a two time Gemini award nominee, former CTV’s Comedy Inc. star and internationally recognized comedian and Josh Haddon, a comedy club owner, stand-up comedian and producer of one of the largest cash prize comedy contests in Canada.

1. Stevenson v. Karpency

Boxing

2. Toronto Argonauts

vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats

3. Toronto FC

vs. New England Revolution

4. Runs & Walks

Wipeout Run

Ever watch the show Wipeout™ and think you could do better? Now’s your chance to prove it! Take on this crashtastic 5K coming to Woodbine Racetrack on September 12. This is an untimed event open to anyone 18 & up of any athletic ability!

September 12, 2015 | 7:30 AM ~ for the whole day @Woodbine Racetrack 555 Rexdale Blvd. Toronto – Details

2. Ride 4 Real Food

The Ride 4 Real Food (R4RF) is a cycling food security fundraiser. R4RF supports a fantastic food security program that Directly provides healthy food to those in need, Provides job training and workplace opportunities to low-income people, Supports local Ontario farmers. Details

Sunday September 13th, 2015 | 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM @ Brampton

3. Toronto 5K

Saturday, September 12th, 2015 @ Sir Winston Churchill Park, Toronto

4. Kidney Walk Scarborough

Saturday, September 12th, 2015 @ Thomson Park, Scarborough

5. Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope

2.5 km or 5 km – 5K Fun Run on Sunday September 13th, 2015 @ Woodbine Park

6. Parkinson SuperWalk

September 12 / 13, 2015 across GTA. Toronto Walk on Sept 13 @Earl Bales Park –

7. Aids Walk

September 13, 2015 @ YD Square, Toronto

1. Veg Food Fest 2015

It’s a weekend full of cooking demonstrations, free samples, new products, and cookbook launches. Oh, and eating.

2. Canada’s Bridal show

Canada’s Bridal show is the biggest and best bridal show to hit Toronto. Hosting over 300 exhibitors that provide our future bride and grooms with services that are memorable and professional.Win amazing prizes before each fashion show held throughout the weekend. Details

3. Taste Of The Kingsway

Discover international cuisines, quality entertainers, fresh food markets, Classic Car Show, Demonstrations, Food, Rock Climbing Wall, Street Performers, Buskers, Clowns, Face Painters & more!

4. Cabbagetown Festival

The 39th annual Cabbagetown Festival will highlight live outdoor music and entertainment. Over the two days, the streets will close down to showcase what the community has to offer. Pedestrians will enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, one-of-a-kind artisan vendors, Blair’s Run, a children’s fun zone, a free morning of pancakes, classic car show, a doggy photo booth and more!

5. Leacock~Buckan Fall Fun Fair

Stephen Leacock CI & John Buchan SPS have teamed up to create a huge Fall Fun Fair! Rides, games, handmadecraft show, facepainting, antique car show, food trucks! Details

6. Oshawa Rib Fest

Non-stop entertainment, scrumptious ribs and other food for sale, licensed beer garden sponsored by Mill Street Brewery.Oshawa Rotary Ribfest offers fun for the whole family with children’s activities including a midway sponsored in part by GTA Midways and much more throughout the weekend.

7. Aurora Rib Fest

Not only will there be the tastiest ribs but you can also try your hand at roasted yams, roasted corn on the cob, beavertails and many other dishes.Live entertainment, an inflatable midway and activities for kids of all ages. A beer garden will be run by the Aurora Rotary Club.

8. KerrFest

Live music (Featuring JIM CUDDY (Blue Rodeo), Steven Page, Spoons, Bill Durst, Wicked Grin, Kenny Munshaw & much, much more!) and entertainment, Vintage Car Show, artists & Face Painters, Kid Zone, The Polar Express Trackless Train, food, sidewalk sale, beer garden, vendors & more!

9. Jesus in the City

The Jesus in the City Parade is a lively musical street pageant illustrating scenes/themes from the Bible through music, the arts and worship. Sponsored by Festival of Praise International, this annual event attracts thousands as large floats, stage bands, marching bands, choirs, church leaders and congregants walk the streets of downtown Toronto carrying banners and flags raised high in celebration singing and dancing spreading the message of hope, love, peace and joy of salvation.

10. Toronto Franchise Expo

Have face to face discussions with North America’s most successful franchisors with proven track records of success. Learn the ins and outs of franchise ownership so you can make an educated decision about your future. Legal advice, how to choose the business for you, financing options, real estate investments, marketing prowess, and more.

11. Beauty and Health Expo

Meet beauty and health specialists businessmen and women, participate in seminars, fashion shows & more!

12. QS Grad School Fair

Meet face-to-face with admissions directors from over 30 of the top-ranked local & international grad schools such as Imperial College London, UCLA, London Business School, HEC Paris & University of Melbourne; learn about the best Masters/PhD programs in the world & apply for exclusive scholarships! Also attend complimentary seminars from industry experts to hear their invaluable insight. Details.

13. Markham Auto Classic

The 16th Annual Markham Auto Classic features over 250 classic cars, street machines, trucks and motorcycles.

14. Great War Flying Museum Open House

Canadian aviation history comes to life as visitors browse through the GWFM’s impressive collection of WWI combat aircraft, witness WWI military re-enactments, and learn about the restoration of these treasured aircrafts. WWI replica fighter biplanes and tri-planes will fly by every half hour starting at 11 am. Visitors will see a dazzling display of vintage, classic and modern aircraft, have the opportunity to fly a state-of-the-art full motion “Redbird” simulator, and enjoy spectacular sight-seeing flights. The Open House will also feature classic cars and motorcycles, live birds of prey, musical entertainment, trackless train and face-painting for the kids and a BBQ.

15. 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. Church Street Caper : Explore the Church-Wellesley Village, learn a little history, and answer tricky questions on this romp through time and space! (Ages 16+)

5. 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!

6. 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.

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

8. Secrets of St. Lawrence Scavenger Hunt : Explore the roots of Toronto in and around the St. Lawrence Market, answering tricky and humorous questions along the way!

16. Other Festivals near GTA

Festivals for a Day Trip:

1.Doors Open Kawartha Lakes

September 13, 2015 @ Multiple venues, Kawartha Lakes

2. Owen Sound Fall Fair

September 10 – 12, 2015 @ Victoria Park, Owen Sound.

3. 163rd Orono Fair

September 10 – 13, 2015 @ Orono Fairgrounds

4. Trenton Scottish Irish Festival

September 11 – 12, 2015 @ Centennial Park, Quinte West

5. All Canadian Jazz Festival

September 11 – 13, 2015 @ Port Hope – Details

6. James Street Super Crawl

September 11 – 13, 2015 @ Hamilton

7. Niagara Wine Festival

September 12 – 27, 2015 @ St Catherines

8. Niagara Food Festival

September 11 – 13, 2015 @ Welland

17. Exhibitions

Mythbusters at Ontario Science Centre

Spend a day as a MythBuster at MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition to uncover the truth. And while you’re at it, watch live demonstrations and check out real props and gadgets from the show. Discovery Channel’s Emmy®-nominated show MythBusters specializes in testing wild hypotheses in wildly entertaining experiments as co-hosts, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman relentlessly test every myth within busting distance. The exhibition features real remnants from experiments on the show along with many interactive learning opportunities for visitors to engage in hands-on fun! Mythbusters.

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