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261. Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival

September 18, 2011

The Toronto Ukrainian Festival was born in 1995 as a celebration of the influence of Ukrainian culture in Ontario. By the early 1950s, approximately 84,000 Ukrainians resided in our province, making Toronto the new “Ukrainian capital.” The Festival celebrates the diversity of our city, and is considered one of the premier Ukrainian festivals in North America. By showcasing contemporary professional and amateur artists and performers of Ukrainian heritage, the culture, music, dance and visual arts of the Ukraine is preserved and celebrated each year at the Festival.

Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival

This year, participants will enjoy Mandry, the Toronto Ukrainian Festival 2011 feature band; Roman Danylo, the Headlining Standup from Vancouver; Verkhovyna Song & Dance Ensemble from Edmonton; Tyt I Tam, one of Canada’s premium Ukrainian party bands; Suzirya Ukrainian Dance Theatre from Calgary; and the Lemko Tower, all the way from Lemkivshchyna! In addition to performances, the Festival features plenty of opportunities to purchase culture memorabilia, and of course, the chance to sample delicious Ukrainian food!

The Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival finishes today, so make sure to join in on all the fun while you still can! For more information, go to www.ukrainianfestival.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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258. CaribbeanTales

September 15, 2011

September is the month for film festivals and this year CaribbeanTales is partnering with the Harbourfront Centre to present the CaribbeanTales 2011 Film Showcase and Market Access Program. Similar to the Toronto Indie, the purpose of the Market Access Program is to allow unknown filmmakers to show their films at the same time as TIFF is in full-swing. The schedule includes a 3-day Incubator, a “speed-dating pitch session” and a Caribbean-themed launch party, all with the puprose of raising the profile of unknown Caribbean filmmakers.

CaribbeanTales

This year’s Film Showcase focuses on Caribbean animation, allowing film-lovers of all ages to participate in workshops, screenings and several other activities which celebrate the film and television industry in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Film Festival continues until September 17th; for more information, go to http://caribbeantales-events.com.

 

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257. Toronto Independent Film Festival

September 14, 2011

The Toronto Indie may feature micro-budget and no-budget films, but because it runs alongside the Toronto International Film Festival, it also highlights the best of truly independent films. By operating at the same time as TIFF, the Toronto Indie gives undiscovered filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their films in the city where the key players of the film industry have gathered.

Toronto Independent Film Festival

This film festival features independent films from all over the world, while including relevant industry discussions and targeted social networking events. Because the city of Toronto has such a fantastic and influential independent filmmaking community, you can be sure that the Toronto Indie will be an event to remember – it’s an indie film festival by and for indie filmmakers! Screenings take place at the Toronto Underground Cinema.

The Toronto Indie continues until September 18th. For more information on the Toronto Indie and for a schedule of films, go to www.film-fest.ca/.

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256. Stonegate Farmers’ Market

September 13, 2011

Each Tuesday from June until October, the Stonegate Farmers’ Market features locally made honey, cheese, meat, breads, sweets, and of course, locally grown fruits and veggies! Created as a venue where the Stonegate community can gather, the market is complete with entertainers, special events and children’s activities, so bring your friends and family along while you do your weekly shop!

Stonegate Farmers' Market

The Stonegate Farmers’ Market starts at 4pm and continues until 7pm in the parking lot of Christ Church St. James’ Anglican church (194 Park Lawn Road).

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255. Seniors’ Day at the Toronto Zoo

September 12, 2011

If ever there was a day you wished you were in the 65+ “Seniors” category, today is the day! Seniors receive free Toronto Zoo admission and free Zoomobile ride all day passes today, so whether you are a senior, or whether there are some special seniors you would like to spend the day with, head to the Zoo for a day of free fun! With any luck, the summer’s heat will have dissipated and the animals will be out of the shade and in plain view!

Seniors' Day at the Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo opens today at 10am. For more information on Seniors Day at the Toronto Zoo, go to www.torontozoo.com.

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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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253. The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers 2011

September 10, 2011

Make this weekend matter and make it a Weekend to End Women’s Cancers. Today and tomorrow, participants will walk 60 km in the name of raising funds for cancer research at the Princess Margaret Hospital. You’re too late to register for this year’s walk, but it is never too early to start planning, training, and fundraising for next year’s event. Of course, this year you can support the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers by cheering for the walkers, and by contributing financially.

Weekend to End Women's Cancers

The 60 km route takes walkers through the streets and neighbourhoods of Toronto, so wherever you live, chances are, the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers will not be far away! For more information on how you can be involved in this important weekend event, go to http://to11.endcancer.ca.

 

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252. Cabbagetown Festival

September 9, 2011

Each year the Cabbagetown Festival celebrates the sights, sounds, people and community of one of Toronto’s favourite neighbourhoods – Cabbagetown! Festivities include the Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale, stage entertainment, a “Grand Parade,” plenty of pub and patio entertainers, street vendors, a Short Film & Video Festival, “Blair’s Run,” pub crawl, Riverdale Farm Fall Harvest Festival, walking tours of historic Cabbagetown, and much more!

Cabbagetown Festival

The festival started on September 7th and continues until September 11th, so there’s still plenty of time to be part of all the fun – in fact, many of the festival’s events begin today! For more information, go to the Cabbagetown Festival’s website.