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154. Waterfront Blues 2011

June 3, 2011

Sit back and enjoy Toronto’s “only genuine Blues festival” as the 7th Annual Waterfront Blues kicks off tonight at 6pm! This free event takes place at Woodbine Park in the popular Beach neighbourhood. You’ll experience top Blues performances from the likes of Larry McCray, Teeny Tucker, Juno Award winners Gary Kendall & Chuck Jackson, great food (including award winning BBQ) a children’s amusement area, and much more!

Waterfront Blues Festival

For more information and a schedule of performances, go to the Waterfront Blues Festival website.

 

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153. Abstract Expressionist New York: Masterpieces From the Museum of Modern Art

June 2, 2011

For only 14 weeks, the Museum of Modern Art presents Abstract Expressionist New York at the AGO. This exhibit features an amazing collection of more than 100 masterpieces from the likes of Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Krooning, Joan Mitchell, and more! Abstract Expressionism was an American painting movement that made New York the centre of the art world in the 1940s and 50s. The exhibit’s unique paintings range from high-energy to quiet and contemplative, leaving visitors with a lasting impression of pieces that changed the course of modern art.

Abstract Expressionist New York

To fully ensure optimum enjoyment of MoMA’s Abstract Expressionist New York, the exhibit is time-ticketed. With general admission fee included, tickets for adults are $25, and can be purchased online at www.ago.net.  The exhibit continues until September 4, 2011.

 

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152. Aerial Arts Class

June 1, 2011

Ever dreamed of flying? Aerial arts may be the closest you’ll come to taking flight without the aid of an airplane. At the Centre of Gravity Vaudeville Theatre & Circus Training Studio, you can learn aerial hoop, silks, or static trapeze from a trained circus professional. Not only will this Wednesday night drop-in class have you ready for life under the big top; you’ll develop core strength, flexibility and confidence as you spend time suspended in mid-air under the watchful eye of your trainers.

Aerial Arts Class

The Aerial Arts Class takes place from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm each Wednesday night. This drop-in class costs $25. For more information, go to www.centreofgravity.ca.

 

 

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151. CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival

May 31, 2011

Presented by TELUS, the CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival celebrates the creativity and quality of short films. Featuring shorts from more than 80 countries, 250 shorts are highlighted over the five days of the festival, which is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Winners of the Best Animated Short and the Best Live-Action Short are eligible for the Academy Awards, and Canadian award winners are eligible for the Genie Awards. The Festival also includes the Short Films BIG IDEAS Symposium, which includes seminars, panels and workshops.

CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival

For more information on the CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival and for a full schedule of short films screenings, go to www.worldwideshortfilmsfest.com/.

 

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150. Rent a bicycle from Wheel Excitement

May 30, 2011

Want to rent a bicycle for the day without having to stay in Bixi’s downtown parameters?  Up for rollerblading the length of the lakeshore, but don’t have wheels that will hold up? Check out Wheel Excitement, Toronto’s largest bicycle and rollerblade rental shop! Located in Toronto’s central waterfront and open from 10am to 5pm each day, you’ll have a great time riding through the city on your rented wheels. If you fall in love with your bike, you may even be able to purchase it – Wheel Excitement sells bikes from only $175, making summertime city exploration a la bicycle your own!

Wheel Excitement

Wheel Excitement rents mountain bikes, hybrids, and inline skates for $15 for 1 hour, and then $3 for each additional hour, with a 24-hour rate of $30. Rent for two days and pay $50 – each additional day is $15.00. For more information, go to www.greentourism.ca, and be sure to check out Heikki’s interview with Wheel Excitement owner, Bruce Abe, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCX225t9xv4.

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149. Toronto Women’s Half Marathon and 5k

May 29, 2011

Join more than 2,000 women as they run/walk through Sunnybrook Park in support of the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario. Not only do part of the proceeds of this race go towards a very good cause, this race is one in a series of Toronto Women’s Runs, specifically geared towards female runners to “motivate and inspire women to come set the pace” while enabling them to “be active, fit and involved.”

Toronto Women's Half Marathon + 5k

Though registration is complete for today’s race, come cheer on the runners at 8am as they kick off the half marathon, and at 8:20am for those running the 5k. Get inspired, and maybe even consider participating in one of the other Toronto Women’s Runs on August 27, 2011, or October 29, 2011! These races include water stations “manned” by fire-fighters, and a chocolate station upon completion! For more information, go to www.towomensruns.com.

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148. Doors Open Toronto

May 28, 2011

Doors Open Toronto is one of our favourite events at 365Toronto! If you’ve never experienced this unique weekend, make sure you check it out this year! Today and tomorrow, Torontonians and tourists alike will have the opportunity to explore several of Toronto’s most architecturally significant buildings, buildings that are typically not open to the public – and it’s all free! Last year’s roster of buildings included City Hall’s podium green roof, the Drake Hotel, Evergreen Brick Works, the John St Roundhouse, Kasian Architects, Old City Hall, the Redpath Sugar Refinery, St. James Cathedral, the Textile Museum of Canada, Regis College and many more! You’ll get tours of these buildings, find out about their history, their current use, and even learn about some of the myths/urban legends that surround some of Toronto’s most historic structures.

Doors Open Toronto 2011

For more information on Doors Open Toronto, and for a full list of participating buildings, go to http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/.

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147. The Clothing Show Spring 2011

May 27, 2011

Hosting over 300 booths filled with the wares of local designers, retailers, jewelry-makers, accessory-aficionados, vintage-purveyors and eco-friendly artisans, The Clothing Show, Spring 2011 edition will have you runway ready in no time! This shopping extravaganza is ideal for the fashionista who needs to know what will be in for the season, and must get it at a reduced rate! Many vendors sell their designer duds for a deal, so if you’re looking for a new spring wardrobe, this is the place to go!

The Clothing Show

The Clothing Show is especially well known as Canada’s largest vintage and new independent designer show, so you can be sure to find one-of-a-kind, local designs. Runway shows continue throughout the weekend and a special Century of Fashion Competition display in the Vintage section will make this show way better than spending the day at the mall. The shopping extravaganza all gets started tonight at 5pm and continues throughout the weekend at the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place. Buy tickets for the Clothing Show for $10 at the door or online.

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146. Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox

May 26, 2011

You know summer is on its way when you catch a Jays game at Rogers Centre! Tonight the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Chicago White Sox – two fairly evenly matched teams. With similar batting averages and a similar number of wins and losses so far this season, you can bet this game will be an exciting fight to the last inning!

Blue Jays vs. White Sox

Tickets for tonight’s game range in price from $11 to $210 and are available at http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/; no matter what your budget, you’ll be able to get in on all the Jays action! The game kicks off at 7:07 pm – be there to cheer on your Toronto Blue Jays!

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145. Drop-in Clay Class

May 25, 2011

No matter your skill level, head over to the Gardiner Museum for tonight’s Drop-in Clay Class! You’ll explore the potential of working with clay as professional ceramic artists lead you through the process of hand-building, wheel throwing, decorating your piece, and glazing. This drop-in class is a great way to try your hand at clay before committing to the Gardiner Museum’s weekly classes; each drop-in session is only $15 ($12 for Gardiner Members, seniors and full-time students) with a $5 firing fee (per piece).

Drop-in Clay Class

Class gets started tonight at 6pm; space is limited, so show up early – tickets go on sale at the Museum’s front desk 30 minutes prior to each class. For more information on the Drop-in Clay Class and other classes, go to the Gardiner Museum’s website.