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181. “Beer Makes History Better” Tour

June 30, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 30, 2011

Since the early 1800’s, Torontonians (then Yorkians?) have produced beer. Toronto Urban Adventures will guide you through the streets of the old Toronto, introducing you to the history of the regional craft brews you love. You’ll learn what role beer played through the decades of Toronto, visit a few unique and historical pubs, hear about the early history of our city, and partake in a beer sampling at the end of the tour!

The “Beer Makes History Better” Tour starts at 3pm today outside the Hockey Hall of Fame, and concludes at 6:30pm in the Distillery District. You must purchase your tickets for $37 (adults only!) online at www.torontourbanadventures.com.

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180. TD Toronto Jazz Festival Presents Eliane Elias

June 29, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 29, 2011

The Harbourfront Centre and the TD Toronto Jazz Festival presents Eliane Elias, multiple Grammy Award nominee and Top 5 recording artist in Billboard Magazine. Elias is best known for blending her fantastic voice and outstanding piano playing with Brazilian roots music. As the first female instrumentalist to appear on the cover of DownBeat Magazine, Elias has been celebrated internationally for her distinctive and innovative musical style.

Tickets are available at www.harbourfrontcentre.com for $51; the concert gets started at 7pm tonight in the Harbourfront Centre’s Enwave Theatre at 231 Queens Quay West.

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179. Green City Cycles Volunteer Maintenance

June 28, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 28, 2011

Ever thought you’d like to learn the basics of bicycle maintenance? Evergreen Brickworks will train you in bicycle mechanics and shop function for free, if you commit to volunteering for Bike Works with Green City Cycles over the season!

Tonight from 5pm until 9pm, you can learn everything you need to know to keep your bicycle in tip-top shape. Brickworks provides the tools, space, instructions and refreshments – you provide the bicycle and enthusiasm! In return, you’ll be expected to commit to volunteering a few hours over the season during open shop hours, and attend one or two workshops each month. It’s a great way to learn how to care for your bicycle, while giving back to the community!

To find out more about Green City Cycles Volunteer Maintenance, or to download a volunteer application for this program, go to Evergreen Brickworks’ website.

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178. Open Jam Night Hosted by Carolyn T

June 27, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 27, 2011

Ready to jam? Whether you’re a super-star in the making, or just want to check out some new music from soul, jazz, Motown, pop and funk aficionados, Open Jam Night hosted by Carolyn T is the place to be on a Monday night from 8pm until midnight!

Hosted at Harlem Restaurant at Richmond & Church, Open Jam Night is a community event for musicians and fans alike, providing an opportunity for musicians to collaborate, promote their music, and show off their talent! All instruments and voices are welcome; the Carolyn T Band includes bass, drums, keys and vocals, and invites you to sit in on any existing instrument. A drum kit, guitar amp, and/or DI box are also provided, so get ready to share your music, improvise, and have fun playing/listening to the music you love!

For more information on this free event, go to www.carolyntband.com.

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177. Check out Crews & Tangos this Pride Week

June 26, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 26, 2011

As everyone knows, Pride Week began on June 24th, and as the ten-day celebration picks up steam, there are plenty of things to see and do in Pride central, Church & Wellesley Village. If you haven’t got Crews & Tangos Restaurant & Bar on your 2011 Pride calendar, you’ll be missing out! This popular drag bar/dance bar/restaurant reopened its doors on April 16, 2010 after a mysterious closure a year before, and has since become a space for “multi-ethnic queer events,” adding “that something special to the LGBTQ neighbourhood.”

Sunday nights feature Caribbean Queen, Devine & Kera Keys, DJ Jay, Lady & The Tramps with Amanda, Amanda & Charo, and DJ Martin performing in “Crews;” Milk and The New York Sounds of DJ Relentless in “Tangos” and Latin Fever, DJ VIviana in “The Zone,” so get ready to dance the night away at Crews & Tangos!

For more information, check out Crews & Tangos website.

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176. Franco Fête

June 25, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 25, 2011

Francophone or francophile, you’ll love Franco Fête, a three-day celebration of French culture in Ontario and Toronto. Franco Fête presents social and cultural activities for all ages and for all cultures; even if you don’t speak French, this festival will give you the opportunity to discover the culture and artistic expressions of Francophone communities in the GTA.

For more information, including a full list of events for Franco Fête, go to www.franco-fete.ca.

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175. TD Toronto Jazz Festival

June 24, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 24, 2011

Starting today and continuing until July 3rd, the TD Toronto Jazz Festival is one of North America’s premier jazz festivals. Featuring more than 350 performances by over 1500 musicians performing at about 40 different venues around Toronto, the Festival is attended by more than 500,000 jazz fans each year!

You are not going to want to miss tonight’s kick off for this ten-day jazz extravaganza; Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul” will get the festivities started at the Toronto Star Stage at Metro Square! Admission is free! Doors will open at 7pm, and there will be no tickets or seating, so you’ll have to get there early! If you don’t quite make it in the doors, outdoor video screens in the Square will make the concert enjoyable for everyone. There are more than 25 other performances tonight in venues across Toronto; tickets range in price from free/“no cover”/pay-what-you-can to $75.

For a complete concert calendar, and for information on how you can purchase Movado Three and Five day passes to the Jazz Festival, go to http://torontojazz.com!

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174. The Roaring Twenties: Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits

June 23, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 23, 2011

The Bata Shoe Museum celebrates “The Roaring Twenties” with a focus on the wardrobe of the “New Woman” – particularly “heels, hemlines and high spirits.” The 1920s saw shorter hemlines, and as such, stylish shoes became a decided fashion statement and a necessity for any woman wanting to make a lasting impression. Footwear was influenced by the modernity of the post-war era; cinemas and jazz clubs became fashionable, world travel became more accessible, and the “flapper” style defined the generation.

The Roaring Twenties: Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits is open until June 2012; admission is $14, which gives you access to the entire Bata Shoe Museum. For more information on the exhibit and the museum, including hours of operation, go to www.batashoemuseum.ca.

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173. Seafood for Thought

June 22, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 22, 2011

If you love seafood, learn how you can love the planet without compromising your appetite for your favourite food! Seafood for Thought will help you to learn about how your seafood choices can protect the health of soil, water and ocean wildlife, all while fundraising for the Toronto Zoo! You’ll have the opportunity to sample delicious seafood prepared by some of Toronto’s best chefs, not to mention a chocolate fountain, wine pairings, and a chance to meet some of the Toronto Zoo’s residents. Participating chefs include Ted Corrado of c5 Resturant, Afrim Pristine from the Cheese Boutique, Michael Wilson of Crush Wine Bar, , Kevin McKenna of Globe Bistro, and many more!

Tickets for Seafood for Thought are $85/$150 per couple; to purchase tickets by phone, call 416-392-9114 between 9:40am and 4:30pm from Monday to Friday. Proceeds from this fundraiser support the Toronto Zoo’s Conservation Fund. Learn more at the Toronto Zoo’s website.

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172. National Aboriginal Day at Fort York

June 21, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 21, 2011

National Aboriginal organizations and the Government of Canada have designated June 21, “National Aboriginal Day.” It’s no coincidence that this celebrated day falls at the same time of the summer solstice; for generations, many Aboriginal groups have celebrated their heritage when Spring gives way to Summer.

Fort York’s celebrations include a spiritual ceremony in honour of the summer solstice, conducted by a native elder. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in this Aboriginal ceremony, learn more about the spiritual traditions of the First Nations people, and enjoy music and Aboriginal food.

Admission to Fort York is free today; for more information, go to www.fortyork.ca.