EVENTS
Masala! Mehndi! Masti!
Exhibition Place
free admission
The largest multi-disciplinary South Asian Arts festival outside of South Asia, Masala! Mehndi! Masti! is a spectacular multi-generational presentation that connects today's world with the wonders of 5000 years of civilization, its ancient traditions and modern influences. Our vision is not only to make South Asians proud of their heritage but to make them proud partners in Canadian culture. It provides an opportunity to established and emerging artists in traditional and contemporary spheres of music, dance, film, theatre, literature and poetry, natural health practices, social issues, cuisine, arts & crafts and much more. (Continues to July 26th.)
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Canadian Voices
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission
Canada has a rich history producing some of the world's best singer-songwriters. This new festival highlights emerging Canadian musicians in the fields of classical, folk and rock. (Continues to July 26th.)
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Caribana 2009
various locations
various times
some free events - various prices for other events
Caribana is an exciting cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. In its 42nd year it has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America. As Carnival is an international cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of Toronto and its environs will come alive as the city explodes with the pulsating rhythms and melodies of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Hip Hop, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. (Continues to August 2nd.)
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Food!: Sink Your Teeth Into Science
Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
various admission prices
Explore the relationship between food and science in a wide variety of mini-experiments and demonstrations throughout the Centre. Learn how we digest food; how worms digest food - vermicomposting; the misconceptions around eating insects; how butter is made from cream; test your lunch box for it’s cooling effectiveness; learn about rotting foods; understand what your food labels are really saying; test real vs. fake flavours; and much more. (Continues to October 12th.)
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OUT-OF-TOWN
Langdon Hall 20th Anniversary Weekend
Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa, 1 Langdon Drive, Cambridge
various packages available - call 1-800-268-1898 for details
Celebrate 20 years of excellence with three days of inspired food, wine, and special events featuring meals and moments by Chef Jamie Kennedy, TV Host Antony John, Chef Michael Bonacini, Cheese Boutique's Afrim Pristine and Langdon Hall Executive Chef Jonathan Gushue. See website for full details and schedule. (Continues to July 26th.)
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MARKETS
Birchcliff Village Farmers Market
St. Nicholas Church, 1512 Kingston Road
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Goody's Natural Market
beside the Grenadier Restaurant, High Park
12:00 noon to 7:00 PM
Sherway Gardens Farmers Market
Sherway Gardens, North Parking Lot (across from Holt Renfrew), Etobicoke
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Square One Farmers Market
Square One Shopping Centre, Northwest Parking Lot (near Zellers), Mississauga
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
