June 6, 2011

Ever want to interact with the animals at the zoo? Sharks at Stingray Bay is your chance to do just that! Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about Nurse Sharks, Cownose and Southern Stingrays, and Bonnethead Sharks through regular keeper talks, while safely and humanely interacting with the creatures! You can even feed the sharks and stingrays for $2 per cup of food.

Sharks at Stingray Bay is located in the Group Events Tent within the Zellers Discovery Zone. Tickets for this special feature are $2.50 + tax, after your admission to the Toronto Zoo. For more information on this special addition to the Zoo, go to http://torontozoo.com!

June 4, 2011

A co-production of The National Ballet of Canada and The Royal Ballet, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a new, full-length story ballet by choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. Of Polyphonia fame, Wheeldon is well known for his choreographic marriages of neo-classical and modern dance styes, and Alice continues that tradition.

Based on Lewis Carrol’s book, the ballet captures the imagination of young Alice, and includes all the beloved character’s of Carrol’s well-known tale. Meet the Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, wise caterpillar and more in the beautiful retelling of this tale through the medium of ballet. Watch as Alice falls through the Rabbit Hole, attends a bizarre tea party, witnesses a dangerous croquet match, and hears the Queen order “off with her head!” before waking up to find that it was all a dream.

Tickets for tonight’s 7:30pm performance of Alice in Wonderland range from $24.04 (in Ring 5) to $226.87 in the Grand Ring. All performances take place at the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts. To learn more about the ballet, or to purchase tickets online, go to The National Ballet of Canada’s website.

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.

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.

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.”

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.