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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.

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251. 36th International Film Festival

September 8, 2011

Lauded as one of the prestigious film festivals in the world (Time has noted that the festival has “grown from its place as the most influential fall film festival to the most influential film festival, period”), the 36th Toronto International Film Festival is finally here! Known as the festival from which the Oscar race begins, this annual film extravaganza brings celebrities from all over the world to our very own city.

Toronto International Film Festival

With reasonably priced tickets and a variety of ticket packages, anybody can get in on all the TIFF action! Single tickets start at $19.69 and a 50-film pass will cost $524. Tickets have been on sale for a few days now so selection may be limited, but you can still get in on the TIFF action by bringing your camera for some “star-gazing!”

For more information on the Toronto International Film Festival, go to www.tiff.net/thefestival.

 

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250. Bollywood Cinema Showcards: Indian Film Art From the 1950s to 1980s

September 7, 2011

2011 has been declared the “Year of India in Canada” – celebrate with “Bollywood Cinema Showcards: Indian Film Art from the 1950s to the 1980s.” The ROM presents an array of vintage Bollywood cinema showcards and other forms of film advertising, assembled for the first time in our country! Local artisans have created vivid interpretations of scenes from several Bollywood films using a combination of photo collage and hand painting.

Bollywood Cinema Showcards

Over 100 showcards are on display at the ROM; admission to this exhibit is free with entrance to the museum. For more information, go to www.rom.on.ca/bollywood/exhibition.php.

 

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249. Hands-on Cooking Classes: Sponsored by Cruda Cafe

September 6, 2011

You’ve heard of the locavore movement, vegetarianism and the vegan lifestyle, but have you discovered “raw” food? Raw foodism or “rawism” focuses on consuming uncooked and unprocessed food. Sound intriguing? Chef Claudia Gaviria of Cruda Cafe will take this hands-on cooking class to a new level as she introduces class participants to recipes using green, organic and locally grown vegan “raw food.”

Hands-on Cooking Class

The cooking class gets underway at 6pm at the St. Lawrence Market Kitchen, and costs $65 per person. To register, call 416-860-0727, or email kitchen@stlawrencemarket.com.

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248. The Price

September 5, 2011

Perhaps best known for his play, Death of A Salesman, Arthur Miller’s drama, The Price, is an equally gripping tale of family and the impact our decisions has on those closest to us. The Soulpepper Theatre Company brings the tale of two estranged brothers to life as they meet in a condemned house to sell their father’s possessions. The brothers discover that the price of one’s decisions is worth more than the price of their aging father’s furniture.

The Price

Tonight’s performance of The Price begins at 8pm at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts. Several of this show’s performances have been sold out, so if you can’t get tickets for tonight, go to www.youngcentre.ca to discover other show dates/times. Tickets range in price from $28 to $65 (+HST).

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247. Movies in the Mess Hall

September 4, 2011

Chow down on some “comfort” food then catch a favourite flick at the Drake Hotel’s “Movies in the Mess Hall.” Tonight’s presentation is Dirty Dancing, the beloved film about Baby and Johnny Castle’s relationship on and off the dance floor.

Movies in the Mess Hall - Dirty Dancing

Dinner includes a foot-long veal cheese dog and a sprinkle donut for $15; for an additional $6 get a “P.D. Day Lavender Lemonade Juice Box’tail (Solieski vodka, lavender syrup and lemonade).

The fun gets started at 7pm at the Drake Hotel. For more information, go to www.thedrakehotel.ca.

 

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246. ArtFest at the Distillery

September 3, 2011

Ah, the Labour Day Weekend – the last “hurrah” of summer. Spend the Saturday of your long weekend in the Historic Distillery District and enjoy the ArtFest Outdoor Art Show! You’ll have the opportunity to check out Canadian art, including paintings, photography, sculptures, printmaking and mixed media. Enjoy the historic setting of the Distillery District as you browse through some of the best art our country has to offer!

ArtFest at the Distillery

ArtFest at the Distillery begins at 11am and continues until 6pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.artisansatthedistillery.com/.