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310. Day of the Dead Festival

November 6, 2011

What is the Day of the Dead? It’s a Mexican holiday when family and friends gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have passed away. In Mexico the day is a national holiday in connection with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Traditions include building altars honouring the deceased using marigolds, sugar skulls, and the favourite foods and beverages of the deceased.

Day of the Dead Festival

In Toronto, the Day of the Dead Festival means a diverse range of music, food and Mexican celebrations at the Harbourfront Centre. Build community ofrendas, purchase crafts at the Mexican marketplace, make your own crafts with the kids, watch documentaries and of course, eat Mexican food including tortillas, burritos, carnitas and tamales! For more information on the Day of the Dead Festival in Toronto, visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com.

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292. International Festival of Authors

October 19, 2011

Bringing together some of the best writers of contemporary world literature, the International Festival of Authors features readings, interviews, round table discussions, lectures and public book signings at the Harbourfront Centre. 11 days of literature means there are several special events including the Governor General’s Literary Awards and readings by Scotiabank Giller Prize.

International Festival of Authors

For a full schedule and list of authors participating in this year’s Festival, go to www.readings.org.

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281. Harbourkids: Monster Makers

October 8, 2011

Just in time for the month of Halloween, the Harbourfront Centre presents The Monster Makers, an opportunity for you and your kids to participate in “ghoulish games, monstrous making, fiendish fun, and much more!” Named after the Fresh Ground new works commission, this event will get your family in the Halloween spirit with a vengeance!

HarbourKids: Monster Makers

For more information on Monster Makers, go to www.harbourfrontcentre.com.

 

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260. Tet Trung Thu: Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Celebration

September 17, 2011

Known as the Moon Festival and as the Lantern Festival, Tet Trung Thu celebrates the harvest at the end of the summer. Join in on the festivities at the Harbourfront Centre with a weekend filled with children’s activities, food and plenty of fantastic entertainment. You’ll have the opportunity to close out the summer of 2011 with a bang – in Vietnam Tet Trung Thu is celebrated with lanterns, “lion dances” and special food, so the Harbourfront Centre is sure to be alive with all the sights and sounds of this important festival!

Tet Trung Thu: Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Celebration

Tet Trung Thu: Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Celebration takes place from September 17th to September 18th. For more information, visit the Harbourfront Centre’s website.

 

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259. Canoe Rides in the Natrel Pond

September 16, 2011

If you didn’t have a chance to get out on the water this summer, it’s not too late! The Harbourfront Centre’s Natrel Pond is open until October 10th from Wednesdays to Fridays (5pm until 8pm) and on Saturdays, Sundays & holidays (from 11am until 8pm).

Canoe Rides in the Natrel Pond

For $4 per person, you’ll enjoy a 15-minute canoe ride, including a life-jacket rental. You’ll float along the Harbourfront Centre’s boardwak, taking in the sites and sounds of the city. The Natrel Pond is perfect for the whole family, so pick up the kids from school and head down to the Harbourfront and pretend it’s summer again!

For more information, go to www.harbourfrontcentre.com/thewaterfront/canoerides.cfm.

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254. Vegetarian Food Fair

September 11, 2011

Whether you’re a strict vegetarian or a devoted omnivore, the Vegetarian Food Fair is your opportunity to enjoy a diverse array of vegetarian cuisine. Wrapping up at the Harbourfront Centre today, the Fair features more than 100 exhibitors, a variety of presentations and cooking demos, and new products that will tempt veggie-lovers and meat-eaters alike.

Vegetarian Food Fair

For more information on the Vegetarian Food Fair, visit the Toronto Vegetarian Association’s website.

 

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245. Hot & Spicy Food Festival

September 2, 2011

Get your fill of hot and spicy cuisine starting today and continuing until September 5th at the Harbourfront Centre! Not only will you have the opportunity to sample some fiery dishes, you’ll get to enjoy music, film, demos and dance from the “hot spots” that have gifted us with their spicy delicacies!

Hot & Spicy Food Festival

The Harbourfront’s World Cafe will feature special menu items throughout the Hot & Spicy Food Festival, including jerk chicken, crispy tacos, empanadas and oxtail curry goat, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to purchase some of your favourite fiery foods!

The Festival itself is free; for more information, go to www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/hotandspicy.

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231. Masala! Mehndi! Masti!

August 19, 2011

Celebrate South Asian culture with Masala! Mehndi! Masti! today at the Harbourfront Centre! Showcasing the vibrant and diverse cultures of this global hot spot, feature presentations include music by Devis n’ Divas, dancing by GhuMMo, and showings of MMMovies. The World Cafe will be open today from 6pm to 12am, giving you the chance to savor the tastes of South Asia. Sample butter chicken, samosas, vegetable curry and more!

Masala! Mehndi! Masti! starts today and continues until August 21st. For more information, go to the Harbourfront’s website.

 

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226. Fortune Cooking Food Festival

August 14, 2011

Hosted by the Harbourfront Centre, the Fortune Cooking Festival features Pan-Asian cuisine and its influence in the cooking of the world! In addition to learning how the flavours of Asia have infiltrated the tastes of dishes across the planet, you’ll have the opportunity to discover how Asian culture has influenced the West. Learn the ways in which Korean cooking has transformed the restaurant culture of Los Angeles; discover how Asian street food has inspired street food in Toronto; find out about how Japanese manga has affected graphic novels across the world; discover how Thai and Korean filmmakers have changed filmography throughout all of Asia. You’ll learn about the cultural “hot spots” of Pan-Asia, and even have the opportunity to witness a Fortune Cooking Iron Chef Competition!

Fortune Cooking Food Festival

What would the Fortune Cooking Food Festival be without delicious Pan-Asian food to sample? Check out the World Cafe today for Thai green curry, eggplant and tofu stir fry; dumplings, spring rolls and fishballs; beef noodle soup and more!

Today is the final day of the Fortune Cooking Food Festival. Admission is free; for more information go to www.harbourfrontcentre.com.

 

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213. Island Soul Festival

August 1, 2011

Feel the rhythm and beat of Toronto’s Island Soul Festival at Harbourfront Centre! You’ll enjoy the sounds of calypso, soca, ruma, guaguancó, reggae, rapso and reggae-rap as you celebrate this soulful festival! Check out the international marketplace, open from 12pm to 8pm today, featuring special products from Africa and the West Indies, and discover the tastes of the Island with special dishes at the World Café. Menu items include fried plantain, oxtail dinner, ackee and saltfish, oxtail curry goat, roti, bbq chicken, and much more! Let the flavours, sounds, smells, tastes, and visions of the Island ease your soul into the rest of the summer!

Island Soul

Today is the last day of the Island Soul Festival; to learn more, go to the Harbourfront’s website!