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365 Things to Do in Toronto, The Junction, Toronto, Toronto business

111. Visit Mjölk

April 21, 2011 Heikki Walden

April 21, 2011

Now that your Spring cleaning is complete, have you discovered that you are in need of some new furniture? Looking for something unique and beautiful, that will turn heads yet be useful in everyday living? Why not visit Mjölk, a Scandinavian furniture/lifestyle store in the Junction neighbourhood?

Mjölk owners and curators John Baker and Juli Daoust are inspired by Scandinavia, and as such, have filled their store with products from the north. Smaller pieces include everything from herb scissors to Finnish tea towels, from egg cups to pastry brushes, all practical yet lovely. Larger items include stunning sofas, chairs, storage units, and accent tables that make a beautiful and distinctive impact in any home.

Visit Mjölk today; the store is open from 10am until 6pm. Learn more about Mjölk on their website, and check out Heikki’s interview with store owners John and Juli for their insiders’ take on the Junction neighbourhood!

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110. Bullet for Adolf

April 20, 2011 Heikki Walden

April 20, 2011

Woody Harrelson has called Toronto “his favourite city in North America,” so it is no surprise that he will stage Bullet For Adolf with Children at Play Productions, right here in our city! Harrelson staged This Is Our Youth in Toronto in the summers of 2003 and 2004, and returns to T.O. to stage his latest production, Bullet For Adolf, at the Hart House Theatre.

A mostly fictional story, the plot was inspired by Harrelson’s 1983 summer construction job. Characters are loosely based on real people from the conversations Harrelson had with his friend, Frankie Hyman, while on the job. The play also involves a gun that was once intended to kill Hitler.

Bullet For Adolf runs until May 7th; tonight’s showing is at 8pm. TIckets are $32 for general admission, and $18 for students and seniors. For more information, or to purchase tickets for the world premiere of this play, go to www.uofttix.ca.

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109. Opening Night of the Lion King

April 19, 2011 Heikki Walden

April 19, 2011

Disney’s award-winning musical, The Lion King, begins its Toronto shows tonight! If you’ve not had a chance to check out this show, don’t miss your chance to witness this breathtaking spectacle; if you have seen a performance of The Lion King, this is your opportunity to experience the magic all over again! Watch as award-winning director Julie Taymore brings an African safari to life to the tune of Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning songs, “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.”

This Tony Award-winning Broadway production runs until June 12th at the Princess of Wales Theatre; tonight’s performance is at 7:30pm. For tickets for tonight’s show, or to see future shows, go to www.mirvish.com/shows/thelionking.

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108. All Levels Yoga

April 18, 2011 Heikki Walden

April 18, 2011

Discover Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga Centre, a new yoga studio located just west of Little Italy on College Street! Whether you’re an experienced yogi or just getting started, there’s a class for every yoga enthusiast at Octopus Garden. Today’s All Levels class, held at 1pm and 9pm is one such class.

Suitable for any student, this session is especially helpful for those just starting out in yoga, of for those with a desire to expand their knowledge of foundational poses. The class focuses on breathwork and alignment while creating a dynamic flow in varied sequences.

Your first class at Octopus Garden is free – if you want to continue taking the All Levels class (or any other class), you can “drop-in” for $18 a class. A 5-Class Pass costs $75, a 1-Month Pass is $135, or you can become a member for $80/month (plus a one-time $30 activation fee). For more information on Octopus Garden’s classes, go to www.octopusgardenyoga.com.

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107. Iron Cupcake Competition @ For the Love of Cake

April 17, 2011 Heikki Walden

April 17, 2011

Cupcakes have been trendy for the last couple of years, and For the Love of Cake has the art of the cupcake down to a science. Located in Liberty Village, this fantastic bakery features traditionally flavoured cupcakes, and the more unusual “man cakes” (think bacon, Guinness, and stout flavoured confections). In addition to their array of fantastic flavours, For the Love of Cake regularly hosts an “Iron Cupcake Competition.”

Iron Cupcake is a cupcake-baking contest open to the public. The concept is similar to “Iron Chef;” a “secret ingredient” is announced, and bakers must incorporate it into their cupcakes. The competitors make the cupcakes ahead of time and bring their finished product to the competition, where “judges” (this is where you come in!) award participants with points for presentation, taste and creativity. Want to be a judge? (Of course you do – who wouldn’t want to taste-test cupcakes?!) The cover for non-contestants is $5, and you’ll get to sample and judge the cupcakes and help decide on the people’s choice award! The tasting gets underway at 1pm today!

For more information on the Iron Cupcake competition, go to http://fortheloveofcake.ca/cupcakes/ironcupcake/. Be sure to check out Heikki’s interview with For the Love of Cake owner, Genevieve Griffin, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWiP5_XrHjg.

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106. Evergreen Brick Works Farmers’ Market

April 16, 2011 Heikki Walden

April 16, 2011

Hosted at the Young Welcome Centre on Saturdays from 9am until 1pm (in the summer the start time is 8am), the Evergreen Brick Works Farmers’ Market features the “best of the season.” Shop for fruits, vegetables, wild fish, meat, cheese, milled flours, eggs, and oils, all grown/raised/produced by local farmers. Purchasing local food is better for the environment, tastes fresher, and is good for your conscience – supporting Ontario farmers is a great way to “green” up your life!

Rhubarb, beets, cabbage, carrots, fiddleheads, parsnips, and many greenhouse-grown fruits and veggies are all in season in April, so visit Evergreen Brick Works and do your produce shopping for the week! Not only will you get your grocery shopping done, you’l have the opportunity to visit Toronto’s new community environmental centre in the heart of the Don Valley. For more information about Evergreen Brick Works, visit http://ebw.evergreen.ca/.

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105. Green Living Show

April 15, 2011 Heikki Walden

April 15, 2011

Toronto’s premiere “green” event, the Green Living Show, starts today at the Direct Energy Centre!

Last year, guests included Colin Firth, former Mayor David Miller, and Olympic medalist Clara Hughes, so you can only imagine who the “green celebrities” will be this year! The 2011 Green Living Show has several new attractions, including a TD Energy Fair, Ecomentors Conference, Green Jobs Forum, The Good Eats Market, and The Beer Experience, but “old favourites” such as the Green Business Forum, EcoKids Zone, Cooking Stage, and Green Toronto Awards will also be part of the festivities.

Not only will you have the opportunity to take in fantastic presentations and learn plenty of eco-friendly tips and tricks to “green” your life, 400+ exhibitors will be selling their green wares and services – you can shop ‘til you drop with a clear conscience!

Admission to the Green Living Show is $12 for adults. Want to go for free? Recycle electronic waste at the Show, and you won’t have to pay! For more information on the show, visit www.greenlivingonline.com.

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104. Design Talks – Kitchen and Bathroom Design

April 14, 2011 Heikki Walden

April 14, 2011

A beautiful kitchen and bathrooms can make or break the sale of your home; in fact, real estate experts estimate that approximately 80-90 percent of the money spent making improvements to the kitchen and bathrooms can be earned back in resale value. Replacing those countertops, refinishing those cupboards, putting in a new vanity, or even simply adding a few great hand towels can make all the difference in replacing that “For Sale” sign with “Sold!” Even if you’re not planning on selling your home, re-imagining your kitchen and bathrooms will give your house, condo or loft a breath of fresh air, transforming the entire space.

Our April Design Talk is all about making the most of your kitchen and bathrooms. Lucy Campos-Gentile, Principal Interior Designer of TO DESIGN CO, will lead our discussion, helping us to learn what changes make the most impact, how to plan for an effective remodel/redesign (no matter what your budget), and giving us plenty of ideas and examples from her own beautiful kitchen and bathroom transformations! Join us on April 14, 2011 at Urban Mode at 7:00pm for this next event in our series of Design Talks. Purchase your ticket at http://kitchenbathroomdesign.eventbrite.com/.

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103. Children & A Few Minutes of Lock

April 13, 2011 Heikki Walden

April 13, 2011

The Harbourfront Centre presents Nigel Chamock’s Children, a dance of “ecstasy and agony” as two people try to “stay together for the sake of their kids.” The second piece of the evening, A Few Minutes of Lock, includes excerpts of three Édouard Lock duets.

Performed by Canadian dance icons Louise Lecavalier and Fou Glorieux, this event is not to be missed. Lecavalier has not performed in Toronto since beginning her own dance company in 2006; at 50 years of age, the dancer brings a unique perspective to her work, examining the beauty and relevance of dance through the lens of time.

Tonight’s performance starts at 8pm and is the first of four shows. As such, the performance will be followed by an Opening Night Reception at the Watermark Irish Pub and Restaurant (located in the Queen’s Quay Terminal). Tickets for the show are $45. To purchase tickets and for more information on the evening’s performance, go to the Harbourfront Centre’s website.

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102. Visit Riverdale Farm

April 12, 2011 Heikki Walden

April 12, 2011

It’s Spring, and farms all over the country are coming to life – including Toronto’s very own Riverdale Farm!

Located at 201 Winchester Street in Riverdale Park just east of Cabbagetown, Riverdale Farm is a beautiful 7.5 acre representation of a rural farm in Ontario. Tour wooded areas, enjoy a stroll around the farm’s ponds, and of course, don’t forget a visit with the animals! You’ll meet sheep and lambs, chickens, pigs, goats, and many more!

Admission to Riverdale Farm is free. The Farm is open year round from 9am to 5pm, and is wheelchair and stroller accessible. From May to October, you can enjoy a Farmers’ Market in front of the Farm on Tuesdays from 3pm to 7pm. For more information, go to The Friends of Riverdale Farm Website.