Events Calendar
June 23, 2013
501 Streetcar Food Tour
11:00am. The 501 Queen Streetcar route is the longest surface route in North America AND one of the longest in the world! This line runs approximately 24.8 kilometres (15.4 miles) traversing Toronto from the east-west. You will go through countless distinct Toronto neighbourhoods and experience the many faces of Toronto. Our tour will visit 6 neighbourhoods & 6 stops! Ding ding….time to hop aboard!
Event Details: www.foodiesonfoot.ca/category/upcoming-food-events-food-tours-toronto/
| Date: | June 23, 2013 | Category: | Festivals and Events, Sightseeing |
| Location: |
Foodies on Foot |
June 21, 2013 – June 23, 2013
Franco-Fête
June 21-23, 2013. Franco-Fête is a free event celebrating Canada’s diverse francophone heritage. As the biggest event of its kind in southwestern Ontario, Franco-Fête offers activities in French for all ages, from kids’ events and family-friendly shows to top-billed artists for evening concerts.
For more details: www.franco-fete.ca
Location: Yonge-Dundas Square
| Start: | June 21, 2013 |
| End: | June 23, 2013 | Category: | Family Activities, Festivals and Events, Multicultural Attractions, Nature and Outdoor Activities |
| Location: |
Franco Fête de Toronto |
June 14, 2013 – June 23, 2013
Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity
June 14 – 23, 2013. Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity, is an annual celebration of the arts infusing Toronto’s stages, streets, and public spaces with theatre, dance, classical and contemporary music, film, literature, visual arts, and design.
For more information: www.luminato.com
Location: Various Venues
| Start: | June 14, 2013 |
| End: | June 23, 2013 | Category: | Festivals and Events, Performing Arts |
| Location: |
Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity |
June 20, 2013 – June 23, 2013
Redpath Waterfront Festival
June 20 – June 23, 2013. The Redpath Waterfront Festival is a unique festival that provides on-water and on-land programming, while positioning and promoting Toronto locally, nationally and internationally as a waterfront destination.
For more details: www.TOwaterfrontfest.com
Location: Toronto’s Waterfront
| Start: | June 20, 2013 |
| End: | June 23, 2013 | Category: | Family Activities, Festivals and Events, Nature and Outdoor Activities |
| Location: |
Redpath Waterfront Festival |
June 23, 2013
Tour The Four Seasons Centre
The Canadian Opera Company opens the doors of the
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on June 23, 2013, with 90-minute tours for the general public. These extensive tours include backstage access and are an exciting opportunity to learn more about the first purpose-built opera house in Canada, its history, architecture and innovative acoustic design. Starting at 10:30 a.m., each tour is led by trained docents and includes information and access to the magnificent Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room, the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre and R. Fraser Elliott Hall, as well as backstage areas like wig rooms and dressing rooms, the orchestra pit, and other spaces that only a stage door pass could unlock.
Tickets for public tours are $20/adults and $15/seniors and students, and can be purchased in advance at coc.ca or at 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. Tickets will also be available on the morning of the tour starting at 10 a.m. at the welcome desk located in the main lobby.
For more details: www.coc.ca
Venue: Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts — 145 Queen Street West
| Date: | June 23, 2013 | Category: | Festivals and Events, Sightseeing |
| Location: |
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts |
Live Jazz
12 Noon Matinee: EXCELSIOR DIXIELAND JAZZ. 3:30pm: CLUB DJANGO: Traditional Gypsy-Swing Sextet.
7:00pm: JEFF KING’S CATALYST: Luis Deniz, David Braid, Rich Brown, & Mark Kelso. 11:00pm: (Sat)/9:45pm (Sun):
New Yorker’s RUDDER: Chris Cheek-Sax, Henry Hey-Keyboards, Tim Lefebvre-Bass & Keith Carlock-Drums.
For more details: www.TheRex.ca
Venue: The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar — 194 Queen Street West
| Date: | June 23, 2013 | Category: | Performing Arts |
| Location: |
The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar |
June 24, 2013
Live Jazz
5:00pm:
U. of T. STUDENT JAZZ:
Belinda Corpuz, Brian Qu, Tara Kannangara, Alexi Orechin, Matt Woroshyl, Evan Cartwright, Ben Hognestadt & Malcolm Connor.
8:30pm: JOHN MacLEOD’S
REX HOTEL ORCHESTRA:
Juno Award Winning Big Band
led by John MacLeod-Trumpet.
For more details: www.TheRex.ca
Venue: The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar — 194 Queen Street West
| Date: | June 24, 2013 | Category: | Performing Arts |
| Location: |
The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar |
June 25, 2013
Live Jazz
5:00pm: 2013 Juno Nominee: ALLISON AU QUARTET: Allison Au-Sax, Todd Pentney-Piano,
Jon Maharaj-Bass, Fabio Ragnelli-Drums. 8:00pm: N.Y.’s BEN MONDER with Noah Preminger-Sax.
9:30pm: Dallas/New York’s BOBBY SPARKS TRIO: Bobby Sparks-Piano, Organ, Rhodes, Moog,
Keyboards, Michael League-Bass, and Jason ‘JT’ Thomas-Drums.
For more details: www.TheRex.ca
Venue: The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar — 194 Queen Street West
| Date: | June 25, 2013 | Category: | Performing Arts |
| Location: |
The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar |
Authors at Harbourfront Centre
Experimental poets Kenneth Goldsmith and Christian Bök, two of the earliest founders of the conceptual writing movement will discuss an unofficial history and overview of conceptual literature, concluding with a reading. Presented with The Power Plant, tickets are $15, FREE for members of The Power Plant and AUTHORS supporters.
Events take place at 7:30pm in the York Quay Centre (235 Queens Quay West), unless otherwise noted. Box Office/Information: 416-973-4000 or readings.org.
| Date: | June 25, 2013 | Category: | Festivals and Events, Performing Arts |
| Location: |
Harbourfront Centre |
June 26, 2013
Live Jazz
5:00pm: SARA DELL: Sara Dell-Vocals/Solo Piano. 8:00pm: KELLY JEFFERSON with David Braid, Marc Rogers & N.Y.’s
Mark McLean. 9:30pm: Dallas/New York’s BOBBY SPARKS TRIO: Bobby Sparks-Piano, Organ, Rhodes, Moog,
Keyboards, Michael League-Bass, and Jason ‘JT’ Thomas-Drums.
For more details: www.TheRex.ca
Venue: The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar — 194 Queen Street West
| Date: | June 26, 2013 | Category: | Performing Arts |
| Location: |
The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar |