Events Calendar
May 13, 2013
Live Jazz
12 Noon-8:30pm:
2013 MUSICFEST CANADA:
Canada’s Biggest Student
Jazz Big Band Festival:
Clinics, Performances & More!
9:30pm:
MATT NEWTON TRIO:
Matt Newton-Piano,
Dan Fortin-Bass, and
Ethan Ardelli-Drums.
For more information: www.TheRex.ca
Venue: The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar — 194 Queen Street West
| Date: | May 13, 2013 | Category: | Performing Arts |
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The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar |
May 12, 2013
Lucia di Lammermoor
Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti
9 performances:
April 17, 20, 26, 30
May 9, 12, 15, 18, 24
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St. W. (at University Avenue)
Opening the Canadian Opera Company’s spring season is Gaetano Donizetti’s bel canto masterpiece, Lucia di Lammermoor, starring American soprano Anna Christy in a production created for her by director David Alden for English National Opera. Her shattering performance there was met with great critical and popular acclaim. Alden’s production transports audiences into the darkly brooding world of Sir Walter Scott’s Gothic novel in which Lucia is treated as little more than chattel within a brutal, power-driven society. American tenor Stephen Costello and American baritone Brian Mulligan make their COC debuts as Lucia’s lover, Edgardo, and Lucia’s vengeful brother, Enrico, respectively. Distinguished maestro Stephen Lord leads the COC Orchestra and Chorus through Donizetti’s cascading romantic melodies.
Single tickets for Lucia di Lammermoor are $12 – $325 (with specially priced $22 tickets available for people under the age of 30).
To purchase, go to coc.ca
call COC Ticket Services at 416-363-8231
Visit the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts Box Office, located at 145 Queen St. W., Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
| Date: | May 12, 2013 | Category: | Performing Arts |
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Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts |
Mariposa Cruises’ Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 12, 2013. Join us for our Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise aboard the Klancy II. Treat your mom to incredible views of the city’s skyline and a buffet style brunch with a waffle station, roast beef carving table and 11 choices of hot and cold dishes. Boarding 11:30 am; cruising: 12:00-2:00 pm; and disembark: 2:00-2:30 pm. Price: $48.95 per person + hsc & taxes. $24.95 per child* (age 4-12). *Children 3 and under are free.
For more information or to make a reservation, please call 416.203.0168 or visit www.mariposacruises.com
Location: 207 Queens Quay West
| Date: | May 12, 2013 | Category: | Family Activities, Festivals and Events, Food, Nature and Outdoor Activities |
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Mariposa Cruises |
Live Jazz
12 Noon Brunch Matinee:
EXCELSIOR DIXIELAND JAZZ.
3:30pm: RED HOT RAMBLE
featuring Alison Young-Sax.
7:00pm: RICHARD WHITEMAN
with Amanda Tosoff & Morgan Childs.
9:30pm: MELISSA LAUREN:
Melissa Lauren-Vocals, Eric St. Laurent-Guitar, Mark Cashion-Bass & Ernesto Cervini-Drums.
For more information: www.TheRex.ca
Venue: The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar — 194 Queen Street West
| Date: | May 12, 2013 | Category: | Performing Arts |
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Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The |
Mother’s Day
Why not bring Mom for a day at the Zoo and meet some of our WILD Moms including Tania (two-toed sloth), Olive (babirusa) and Puppe (orangutan)! Join us in the Indo Malaya Pavilion to learn more about M.O.M (Missing Orangutan Mothers). Orangutan mothers and babies have a very close relationship. The mother and offspring bond is actually the most important social bond with orangutans demonstrating how important moms are! Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to bring attention to the plight of these beautiful red apes and to encourage people to learn more about how you can to help protect them!
For more information: www.TorontoZoo.com
Location: Toronto Zoo — 361A Old Finch Avenue
| Date: | May 12, 2013 | Category: | Family Activities, Festivals and Events, Nature and Outdoor Activities |
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Toronto Zoo |
May 11, 2013
nike high school grand prix
On May 11, 2013, over 300 student athletes from 12 provinces and territories will gather for a track and field experience like no other. It’s a chance for high school athletes from across Canada to come together in competition, celebration, and team pride. Male and female high school teams, selected from each provincial or territorial school sports association will take part in 10 events testing their abilities and dedication. They’ll also enjoy a weekend full of activities including fun tours of the city, educational panels, and social events.
In one amazing weekend, students, coaches and friends will gather to represent the best in athletics – and so much more.
Website: www.highschoolgrandprix.ca
The Absolutely Positively Completely Made-Up Show!
Comedy for Kids!
It’s playtime! The Second City’s performers lace up their sneakers and reach deep into their imaginations to present The Absolutely Positively Completely Made-Up Show! It’s an hour of interactive, family-friendly games and laughs. Young audience members are encouraged to shout out ideas and even join the fun on stage!
Perfect for ages 13 and under. Snacks and beverages available within our comfortable theatre.
Approx running time: 60 minutes
The Second City — 51 Mercer St., Toronto (2 blocks north of the CN Tower)
PERFORMANCES:
Saturdays at 1:00pm
Until November 12.
TICKETS:
Individual Tickets: $12 plus tax
Family 4-Packs: $40 plus tax (available at box office or by phone 416-343-0011 or 1-800-263-4485)
Visit The Second City website for more information.
| Date: | May 11, 2013 | Category: | Family Activities, Performing Arts |
14th Annual International Migratory Bird Day
9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
This year’s theme is “Life Cycles of Migratory Birds: Conservation Across the Americas”. This theme addresses the need for conservation throughout all aspects of their life cycle, from nesting to migration to breeding and raising young. One and two hour guided bird watching tours of the Rouge Valley and around the Zoo site will be conducted on the hour from 7:00 am to 12 noon. Tours are $10.00 per person. To pre-register for tours, or to obtain more information, contact Elaine Christens at echristens@torontozoo.ca.
For more details: www.torontozoo.com
Location: Toronto Zoo — 361A Old Finch Avenue
| Date: | May 11, 2013 | Category: | Family Activities, Festivals and Events, Nature and Outdoor Activities |
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Toronto Zoo |
Science Rendez-Vous Event
10:00am to 3:00pm.
University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC) students from the Let’s Talk Science program will join the Toronto Zoo for a third year, in helping to bring science to life. The event is a part of Science Rendezvous, a national day of festivities celebrating science across Canada. A number of UTSC student volunteers will lead activities and displays from 10:00am to 3:00pm to encourage Zoo visitors to think about what makes animals so amazing and unique through the prism of science. FREE with Zoo admission. Any questions contact programs@torontozoo.ca
For more details: www.torontozoo.com
Location: Toronto Zoo — 361A Old Finch Avenue
| Date: | May 11, 2013 | Category: | Family Activities, Festivals and Events, Nature and Outdoor Activities |
| Location: |
Toronto Zoo |
Live Jazz
12 Noon Brunch Matinee:
DANNY MARKS & FRIENDS.
3:30pm: THE T.J.O. BIG BAND:
Josh Grossman’s Jazz Orchestra.
7:00pm: Berklee’s MARIKA GALEA
featuring James Hill-Piano.
9:45pm: KELSLEY GRANT:
Kelsley Grant-Trombone, Kevin Turcotte-Trumpet, Dave Restivo-Piano, Steve Wallace-Bass & Fabio Ragnelli-Drums.
For more information: www.TheRex.ca
Venue: The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar — 194 Queen Street West
| Date: | May 11, 2013 | Category: | Performing Arts |
| Location: |
Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The |