YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST & COOLEST SUMMER EVENTS

2015 SUPERGUIDE for SUMMER & FALL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS in , GTA and SOUTHERN ONTARIO MORE THAN 100 FESTIVALS + EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM!

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Contributors Elizabeth Harris, Enzo Iammatteo Lina Dhingra, Collin Camilleri, Jacquie Kyrion Pan Am Games Photographers Aline Sandler, Tom Sandler, Joey Cee, Trigger a HOT Summer Jody Glaser, Enzo Iammatteo, Jerry Powers, Lenore Farrell, with Great Festivals Jacquie Kyrion in and around the GTA Website Design DesignSource Joey Cee, Publisher & Editor

Broadcast Media Division Producer Joey Cee As we celebrate our 21st year of publishing, HOToronto Magazine, in its commitment to keeping you informed and enlightened, continues to present you with a host of new on-line download magazine titles. HOToronto Magazines and What’s On Where Magazines are published on-line by The information compiled in this issue is derived from many sources, solicited and unsolicited. Our team of JCO Communications Inc., writers and photographers have been covering festivals for almost two decades, and each year there are more 1235 Bay Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario. M5R 3K4. and more festivals popping up all over the city and throughout the GTA. Tel: (416) 923-HOTO (4686) Fax: 905-820-9512 E-mail: [email protected] Although this information is being transmitted to you via free subscription or as a download, it will only be www.HOToronto.com available in this format periodically, updated according as the urgency of the information requires us to offer www.TorontoOnDemand.ca a new version. You will note the updated version of HOT & COOL FESTIVALS by the version code at the top of this page or by the new cover. At all times you can simply go to www.HOToronto.com and click on the The information on establishments and special Festivals link to acquire updates and additions as they become available. venues listed or mentioned in this publication is compiled from all available, and considered to be reliable sources. The publisher does not assume re- sponsibility for omissions, errors or changes printed. If you have a Festival you wish to have listed, please send the details of your event to us at hotoronto@rogers. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information provided at time of printing. Due to the com. We will do our best to get it posted and get the word out. nature of the venues, information may change after date of publication. This publication does not endorse or recommend Don’t forget to check out our other line of publications which are also available as free downloads the establishments listed or advertised. However, most establishments are listed on proven merit and including GALAvanting Magazine, CURTAINS UP and SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS. therefore recommended for publication. You may no- tify the publisher in writing, by fax or by e-mail, of any changes or additions found in this publication. We are here to keep you informed. No part of this publication may be reproduced, duplicated or electronically stored in part or whole without the written permission of the publisher. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable summer.

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June 18 - 29 spirit to Toronto Centre Island. The East Gerrard Street (between TORONTO DOWNTOWN Festival, which started in 1989, entered Coxwell and Greenwood) JAZZ FESTIVAL the international arena in 1993. From Festivalofsouthasia.com Nathan Philips Square the humble beginning of only 27 teams The TD Festival of South Asia creates & Various Locations participating in the first festival back in a window into the East to celebrate torontojazz.com 1989, it has evolved to a much bigger and experience the culture and What began in 1987 as an eight operation over the past two decades. cuisine of South Asia. From Bhangra day showcase of jazz now attracts Organized by the Toronto Chinese to Basmati to Bollywood music, this in excess of 500,000 loyal patrons Business Association and the To- event has all the ingredients to make annually over 10 days. Attractions ronto International Dragon Boat Race festival visitors feel like they’ve trav- include more than 350 performances Festival, the Festival in 2015 will once eled the world. with over 1,500 musicians performing again expect 180 to 200 teams with at approximately 40 locations around 5,000 athletes. Paddlers of different July 3 -14 Toronto. backgrounds from all over the world FRINGE FESTIVAL- will take part in the ancient Chinese ”TORONTO’S THEATRE June 19 - 21 tradition and friendly competition. FESTIVAL” CHIN INTERNATIONAL PICNIC Various Locations Exhibition Place June 27 - July 1 fringetoronto.com chinradio.com TORONTO RIBFEST The Fringe is Toronto’s largest theatre This 3-day event attracts 250,000 Centennial Park festival. Last year it hosted over 150 people annually and remains the torontoribfest.com theatre companies from around the largest, free picnic in the country. Toronto Ribfest, the largest Canada globe -most from right here in Toron- Come and experience the sights and Day celebration, is held over the long to! With over 30 different venues and sounds of the CHIN International weekend at Centennial Park in Etobi- 800+ artists, the Fringe of Toronto Picnic... with free admission, come coke. Make Ribfest your family desti- Theatre Festival is Toronto’s largest every day! Best of all, admission to all nation; there’s fun and excitement for theatre festival. Join the excitement events and shows are FREE. all! This popular event put on by the and beat the economic blues with Rotary Club of Etobicoke attracts over 60,000 other Fringers as you sit June 19 - 28 100,000 visitors who come to enjoy back and see Broadways’ next hit, PRIDE WEEK 2015 live music, succulent ribs and the beer or something wild and wacky-all for Various Locations tents. Children are delighted with can- under $10. Productions range from pridetoronto.com dy floss, carnival rides, the climbing dramas to musical extravaganzas Pride Week in Toronto is one of wall and pony rides. On Canada Day, to improv and take place in local Canada’s premier arts and cultural a lively fireworks display celebrates theatres as well as in unusual spots: festivals and one of the largest Pride Canada’s birthday at dusk. playgrounds, parking lots and more. celebrations in the world. Together A Fringe Kids! Venue hosts eight with the thousands of individuals, June 28 plays exclusively for children and community groups, businesses and PARADE families. The festival also hosts a participating sponsors, we are proud Downtown Toronto beer tent, two outdoor patios and a to celebrate the lives and stories of pridetoronto.com free nightly Cabaret. Unjuried, unex- Toronto’s Queer Communities. Pride pected, unforgettable. Week features 10 days of world class July 2 - 5 arts and cultural programming, com- TASTE OF TORONTO July 3 - 5 munity activities, one of the world’s Fort York TASTE OF LAWRENCE largest street festivals, Pride Parade, TasteOfToronto.com FESTIVAL Dyke March, Family programming, Fort York will host upwards of 20,000 Lawrence Avenue East Blackness Yes and Youth and much visitors across four days. Top restau- between Warden Avenue to more. rants and over 50 exhibitors, make for Pharmacy a foodie heaven. tasteoflawrence.com June 20 - 21 Taste Extraordinary! Featuring Toron- Savour the flavour of the multicultural 27TH TORONTO INTERNA- to’s most celebrated chefs and tastes and talents of Scarborough at TIONAL DRAGON BOAT rising stars, foodie entertainment and the 2015 Taste of Lawrence festival. FESTIVAL boutique food & drink market. It’s a celebration of diversity from Centre Island throughout Scarborough, across the dragonboats.com August 15 - 16 GTA and around the world. Three A two-day fun-filled event that brings FESTIVAL OF SOUTH ASIA days of nonstop food and entertain- sports, team spirit and community Gerrard India Bazaar ment take over Lawrence Avenue

East as 200,000 people come togeth- nicities and communities. ronto is an exciting over three-week er to show their Scarborough spirit cultural explosion of Caribbean mu- and their incredible spirit for life and July 4 - 5 sic, cuisine, revelry as well as visual all of its delicious possibilities. Experi- SALSA ON ST. CLAIR and performing arts. In its 48th year ence nonstop international talent on St. Clair Ave. West , Hillcrest it has become a major international two stages. Win fantastic prizes. Shop Village, between Winona Drive event and the largest cultural festival for tasty specials at the diverse mer- & Christie Ave. of its kind in North America. As this chants of the Wexford Heights BIA. tlntv.com/events/salsa Carnival is an international cultural The Salsa party continues in July as phenomenon, the great metropolis July 3 - 26 TLN Telelatino, Hillcrest Village BIA of Toronto and its environs will come SUMMERLICIOUS and the City of Toronto once again join alive as the city explodes with the Various Toronto forces to present Canada’s largest pulsating rhythms and melodies of Dining Locations Latino-themed festival, Salsa on St. Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Hip Hop, toronto.foodontario.com/event. Clair, a FREE family street party cel- Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. php?event=toronto-summerli- ebrating the city’s vast Latin cultures. This colourful exhibition and display cious Salsa on St. Clair is Canada’s fastest of genius is truly a musical panorama Summerlicious 2015 will feature over growing Latin themed street festival that is certain to bring a pleasing 200 of Toronto’s restaurants providing and has attracted millions of salsa lov- smile to the ancestral titans of Pan three course lunch ($15, $20 or $25) ers to the streets of Toronto since its and Calypso music. Scotiabank and/or dinner ($25, $35 or $45) menus launch in 2005. Join us for the parade Caribbean Carnival Toronto is an for your dining pleasure. of fun as midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest expression of Toronto’s multicultural Village is transformed into a showcase and multiracial society. An increasing July 4 of Latin life featuring live music, dance number of attendees and participants THRILL OF THE GRILL lessons, fiery foods and family come from the US and overseas. Danforth Bia entertainment! The events are planned months in thedanforth.ca advance. The costumes and mas The sixth annual Thrill of the Grill is a July 5 band displays are elaborate and oh charity event that sees the city’s best YOUTH DAY so delicately worn and designed for barbecuers compete to see whose Yonge-Dundas Square movement. Every move they make, in BBQ ribs reign supreme. With pro- yd-toronto.com a breath-taking spectrum of colours ceeds going towards kidney cancer Over 30,000 attendees expected! that is best reflected in the King and research at the Odette Cancer Centre Proclaimed an Event of Municipal Sig- Queen Showcase on Parade Day. at the Sunnybrook Health Science nificance by the City of Toronto No Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Centre. Judges select the dishes Over 100 live performances including Toronto is complete without African along with the public, to decide who music, dance, and speakers. Includes Drumming along with the Arts and will be crowned this year’s BBQ the work of over 350 youth 14 – 29 Crafts displays celebrating “Things Master. Headliner & Feature Performances! A Caribbean”! number of recording artists support July 4 -5 2015 Toronto’s youth and endorse YD with July 10 - 26 AFROFEST the contribution of their time Youth 27th BEACHES INTERNATION- Woodbine Park Gallery Expansion! High demand has AL JAZZ FESTIVAL www.musicafrica.org grown the gallery both in size and in Queen Street East / Queens Park Afrofest is the African diversity to now include 2D, 3D, audi- Woodbine Park cultural event of the summer, with ence interactive and live art and pho- beachesjazz.com plenty to see and do! It is a FREE tography. Featuring a variety of styles The Beaches International Jazz weekend-long celebration of African of youth and mentor artist work Yonge Festival has grown steadily since that culture and diversity centred on the Street Closure! Vendors, of a variety of first year of an afternoon of Jazz in non-stop music and dance tak- types, will be lined on Yonge Street to the park into a world-class event that ing place on three outdoor stages. host the festival visitors Fashion Show! attracts an annual audience of 1 mil- Afrofest features world-renowned Featuring youth and mentor designers lion people. Now, in celebration of its African music acts, as well as dozens showcasing a variety of styles for all 27th anniversary, Beaches Jazz-voted of highly-rated African musical groups ages, sizes, and backgrounds! Toronto’s #1 music event in a 2006 based iin Canada. With a bustling Toronto Star Decima Poll-has been African marketplace, food and craft July 7 - August 2 enhanced to include an additional vendors, artistic displays, a Children’s CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL weekend at Woodbine Park celebrat- Village, a drum stage, music work- TORONTO ing the Pan Am Games. StreetFest, shops, and organized fun and educa- Various Locations and Jazz related workshops. tional activities for youth and children, www.torontocaribbeancarni- Afrofest provides guaranteed fun for val.com the whole family, to people of all eth- Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival To- July 11 - 12 July 19 Georgian Bay, for four days of unpar- ONTARIO LATIN BRAZILFEST TORONTO 2015 alleled entertainment. ARTS FESTIVAL Earlscourt Park Mel Lastman Square brazilfest.ca July 24 - 26 ontariolatinartsfestival.com The Festival will offer its attendees TORONTO’S FESTIVAL The Ontario Latin Arts Festival (OLAF) the opportunity to be closer to the OF BEER is a unique one-day event that cel- performers, get a chance to enjoy a Bandshell Park ebrates the culture of Latin America taste of Brazil with Brazilian style foods Exhibition Place in Toronto. This flavourful festival will and a family area for families with beerlicious.ca showcase the finest Latin music and children to enjoy the day. BrazilFest is A celebration of Canada’s rich brew- dance found in Canada, along with now considered a part of the Toronto ing history, hosted by experts of the featured film, literature, traditional calendar list of many great events brewing craft from around the country. storytelling and educational art, mu- that stimulates and celebrates the Featuring more than 200 brands of sic, and dance workshops.Attendees collective heritage and multicultural beer on-site, this is Canada’s premier will enjoy live entertainment by top diversity of Toronto. The event is listed celebration of the golden beverage. performers such as Cafe Cubano, one and affiliated with most of Toronto’s of Toronto’s most popular salsa bands, cultural links A huge variety of styles of July 25 - 26 Santerias, a modern fusion band, Ma- music and dance from all parts of the GUILD ALIVE WITH CULTURE riachi Fuego Band, a refreshing and country, with something to offer for all ART FESTIVAL exciting twist on mariachi repertoire, tastes; rhythms and melodies that re- The Guild Inn Gardens Samba Toronto, a dance company flect the rich cultural heritage of Brazil. guildalivewithculture.ca with roots in Brazilian spirit and ener- Free admission. The Guild Alive with Culture Art gy, Carlos Bastidas, an award-winning Festival is a two-day event featuring musician and promoter supported by July 23, 29 & August 15 artists, vendors, music, and demon- his Latin Jazz band, Cabildo Dance ‘13 strations. The festival showcases local Group and much more. Echo Beach talent in music, and visual arts, new edge.ca/edgefest/ eateries and more. Family friendly - July 16 - August 9 Edgefest at Echo Bech features indie there are also community groups, live TORONTO SUMMER rockers Mother Mother, Kongos, Scott entertainments and children’s activi- MUSIC FESTIVAL Hellman, Bestie and Gray, K.I.D. and ties taking place. Koerner Hall more. torontosummermusic.com July 26 Bringing outstanding classical music July 23 - 25 TORONTO JAPANESE experiences to the city in the summer, 27th BEACHES SUMMER FESTIVAL Toronto Summer Music Festival INTERNATIONAL JAZZ Yonge-Dundas Square features renowned Canadian and FESTIVAL STREETFEST ydsquare.ca international artists performing in Queen Street East Toronto’s First Japanese Matsuri mainstage concerts at Koerner Hall beachesjazz.com will be returning to Yonge-Dundas plus an elite Academy for emerging More than 50 bands perform on the Square! Featuring traditional and classical musicians. Masterclasses, streets during Beaches Jazz Festival modern live musical and dance lectures, interviews, workshops, free StreetFest each nightf of Streetfest. performances, an Arts & Craft Market outreach concerts, and more. This is the ORIGINAL and LONGEST and The Best of Toronto Japanese street festival in Canada. Queen Street food. July 18 - 19 E. will be closed from Woodbine Ave. FESTIVAL OF INDIA to Beech Ave. from 6:00 pm to 11:30 July 29 - 30 Centre Island pm nightly. The north / south streets of KIDS’ CBC DAYS festivalofindia.ca Waverley Ave., Wineva Ave., and Lee CBC Building The past four decades have wit- Ave. will remain open throughout the cbc.ca nessed the Festival of India blossom evening. With activities, crafts, and live per- into one of Toronto’s most dazzling, formances by the stars of Kids’ CBC, head-turning summer events. And last July 23 -2 6 Kids’ CBC Days invites families to two year the chariots and festivities rolled COLLINGWOOD ELVIS summer-fun filled days at the CBC in into the city for the 43rd time. The cel- FESTIVAL downtown Toronto. There’s no short- cebrations then shift to Centre Island Various Locations age of activities. for two days of festivities expected to in Collingwood draw close to 40,000 people. collingwoodelvisfestival.com This summer join friends, family, and fans in the heart of Historic Down- town Collingwood, 1.5 hours north of Toronto on the shores of beautiful torontochocolatefestival.com August 1 - 3 August 1 - 2 shows, a multicultural bazaar, and a PAN AMERICAN IRIE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 kids carnival are just some of the fun FOOD FESTIVAL Historic Fort York things one can expect at MuslimFest. Daniels Spectrum iriemusicfestival.com MuslimFest provides the opportunities panamfoodfest.com The 13th annual TD IRIE Music Fes- to share culture with the community. Daniels Spectrum is the home for tival is a multi-media extravaganza We believe in education through the the Panamerican Food Festival 2015, featuring dance, visual art, spoken language of art, humour, and mean- located at 585 Dundas Street East, on word and of course great music from ingful entertainment; something that the south side of Dundas, just east of the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa we feel can break through even the Parliament Street. A one of a kind gas- and North America. Dance from the toughest cultural barriers. tronomic event is taking over the heart African Diaspora, spoken word/litera- of Toronto, one that promises to reveal ture, visual arts exhibition, film, food August 1 - 2 the flavours of the Americas, local art- and drinks. VELD MUSIC FESTIVAL ists and talent Downsview Park The PAN AMERICAN Food Festival July 31 - August 3 veldmusicfestival.com will showcase the best of the best SCARBOROUGH RIBFEST VELD Music Festival brings elec- food products, celebrating the great Thomson Memorial Park tronic artists for a weekend concert at cultural diversity of the 41 countries scarboroughribfest.com/ Downsview Park this August. of North, Central and South America, In honour of one of the most beloved This two-day event is rain or shine, and the Caribbean. Also showcased parts of the cow, the Scarborough and all tickets are for both days. are restaurants, food producers, Ribfest celebrates its 14th anniver- chefs and the variety of national and sary. Musical performances, midway August 1 - 3 regional cuisines of the Western rides, and games are on hand, along THE PIRATE FESTIVAL Hemisphere, with a spotlight on one with karaoke competitions and an Milton, Ontario country each year. This year Peru is all day beer garden. Lots of differ- thepiratefestival.com being featured. A cultural festival of ent foods are also available like hot 3 glorious and exciting days in the art, music and folklore will enhance dogs, french fries, and corn on the Village of Dry Bluffs. All the Pirates are the food experience to celebrate the cob, though ribs will be out in force. scurrying, busy chasing gold – in fact, region’s diverse cultural expression. A number of vendors will be selling anything and everything that glistens! a wide variety of ribs, offering a way Watch carefully, to discover what July 30 of tasting them you may have never these have pirates tucked in their HART HOUSE CRAFT experienced before. packs? Could it be sacks of gold, BEER FESTIVAL Parking is free parking and free shut- gems and stones? Treasure is as Hart House tle buses are also on hand for anyone abundant as are tricky Pirate Thieves! harthouse.ca not able to make the drive. Be On Guard! Watch your treasure ... Hart House once again hosts the an- Some treasure may be of great value, nual Hart House Craft Beer Festival, August 1 while some may be fool’s gold. For featuring Canadian craft brews and VOICES OF THE NATIONS those who join us on Saturday night, BBQ. Some of the participating brew- Yonge-Dundas Square the Captain’s Keg will present a fun eries include Granville Island, Mill St voicesofthenations.com and enjoyable evening full of glisten- Brewery, Great Lakes Brewery, Steam Toronto’s number one multicultural ing memories! Whistle Brewery, Amsterdam Brewery Christian Music Festival is back! Cele- and more.Ticket price includes eight brate with thousands of believers from August 2 - 20, 2015 beer samples, a reusable sampling every culture and join local musicians CNE HORSECAPADES glass and BBQ. Additional beer tick- and teams at Voices of the Nations. Horse Palace, Exhibition Place ets can be purchased on site. It’s free! Help spread the Good News HorseCapades introduces horses to among the nations through music, the young and the young at heart. July 31 - August 3 dance, drama, and more. This is a FREE CNE interactive horse ISLAND SOUL program. Once The Ex begins (Aug Harbourfont Centre August 1 - 2 21), this attraction is still free but you harbourfrontcentre.com MUSLIMFEST must pay CNE admission. Groups of Island Soul celebrates the rich artistic Mississauga Celebration 10 or more should make reservations. traditions, emerging art forms, innova- Square tive expressions and vibrant lifestyles muslimfest.com August 2 - 3 of the Caribbean. MuslimFest celebrates the best in OVO FEST arts, culture and entertainment. The Molson Canadian Amphitheatre event features local and international octobersveryown.blogspot.ca/ artists who showcase their talent Drake’s 6th annual OVO Fest is back in various areas. Concerts featur- at Molson Amphitheatre with headlin- ing popular Muslim artists, comedy ers Big Sean, J. COle, YG + Jeremih OPENS AUG 21! ALL EVENTS FREE WITH ADMISSION!†

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†Does not include rides, games or food. All programming subject to change. and of course, Drake himself. stars and up-and-coming acts togeth- provides great opportunity for you to The Toronto-based singer/rapper er on stage, with nighttime partying discover and appreciate arts & culture created OVO Fest in 2010, a one-day and overnight camping available. and all that Downtown Oakville has to concert with VIP rap stars and spe- This year’s lineup features Eric offer! cial guests. Since then, the concert Church, Justin Moore, Brad Paisley, has become an annual tradition, and Little Big Town, Florida Georgia Line August 7 - 9 will now take place over two days in and a whole lot more. TASTE OF THE DANFORTH August. Danforth Ave. East of August 6 - 16 Broadview Ave. August 5 - 9 DUSK DANCES tasteofthedanforth.com KULTURA FILIPINO Withrow Park GreekTown Taste of the Danforth is ARTS FESTIVAL duskdances.ca one of Toronto’s signature events, Dundas Square, Artscape Withrow Park hosts the 21st season of showcasing Hellenic cuisine and Wychwood Barns and several the Dusk Dances festival. Choreogra- culture. You can enjoy mouth-watering other locations in Toronto phers of different dance backgrounds Greek cuisine such as souvlaki and kapisanancentre.com create ten-minute pieces inspired by spanakopita. The festival also offers The 10th annual Kultura Filipino Arts the natural beauty around them. the multicultural tastes of the city. Festival is back this year and cel- This outdoor dance festival takes The street festival is in the heart of ebrates the culture of the Philippines, places in various areas of the park Toronto’s GreekTown, and attracts with live music, food, visual arts and as the sun sets. The event is open to hungry mouths from all over the world shopping. The free festival showcases anybody and audiences are encour- for this renowned street festival. They the talent of Filipino-Canadians with aged to pay what they can. come for the food, the entertainment, performances, arts exhibitions, film the atmosphere, and to be Greek for screenings and free art workshops. August 7 - 8 the weekend! This festival is a must The artisan marketplace features OAKVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL for food-lovers as samples of a variety authentic Filipino products and food Downtown Oakville of the ethnic dishes available at Greek for everyone. oakvillejazz.com/ Town restaurants are available for Expect to see some of the finest art- tasting. The event also includes two August 6 -16 ists and legends from all the roots stages for bands, a Healthy Eating, SUMMERWORKS and branches of Jazz perform at the Healthy Lifestyle Village, a midway, a PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL Oakville Jazz Festival this year sports area, a Beer Garden, a Martini Various Locations Lounge and the Greek Wines Garden. summerworks.ca/2015/ August 7 - 9 For a touch of late summer theatrics, FERGUS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL August 7 - 8 the city of Toronto plays host to Sum- & HIGHLAND GAMES BOLLYWOOD MONSTER merWorks, a festival celebrating the 550 Belsyde Ave. E., MASH UP original scriptwriter with plays in pub- Fergus, Ontario Mississauga lic places. The festival has expanded fergusscottishfestival.com Celebration Square to include mentorship program, a If you’ve never been to Scotland, BollywoodMonsterMashup.com National Series featuring works from attending this festival will make you Bollywood Monster Mashup festival across Canada, the Performance Bar, feel you have. Held out in Fergus, it celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema a Music Series and a Live Art Series. celebrates everything Scottish and with a full day of fun for everyone. The festival boasts more than 30 you don’t have to be part of a Clan to Free events include a film festival, plays, off-site performances, work- enjoy yourself!! There are children’s a KidsZone for children’s crafts & shops of plays in development and activities such as dance lessons, games, a Bollywood concert with a more by established playwrights story-telling; competitions, e.g., Bollywood headliner, spectacular and up-and-comers from all over the tossing the caber; Highland danc- dancers, the tastiest food in town and country. ing; piping; scotch tasting and many a Bollywood marketplace to celebrate other entertaining events to watch or 100 years of Indian cinema! August 6 - 9 participate in. Join thousands of people at the Bol- BOOTS AND HEARTS lywood Centenary celebrations in MUSIC FESTIVAL August 7 - 8 Mississauga while brilliant musicians Burl’s Creek Event Grounds DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE and dancers perform your favourite Oro-Medonte, Ont. JAZZ FESTIVAL songs from the early takes to modern (just north of Barrie) George & Lakeshore - Oakville club hits. bootsandhearts.com www.oakvillejazz.com Boots and Hearts music festival The Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival brings country music to just north of is underway with road closures on the GTA in Oro-Medonte. The three- both days beginning at 5 pm and re- day celebration brings international opening at midnight. The Jazz Festival August 8 from Toronto’s top food trucks. August 14 LOVIN’ LOCAL FOOD FEST As well as a place to eat and drink, TD MOSAIC 2015 Yonge-Dundas Square (Dundas Roundhouse Craft Beer Fest 2015 SOUTH ASIAN HERITAGE to Queen) is also a fundraising event in which FESTIVAL OF MISSISSAUGA The City of Toronto’s first Lovin’ Local proceeds go to support the Toronto Mississauga Celebration Food Fest will be a full day celebration Railway Heritage Museum, which tells Square of local food and drink. Featuring the the story of train travel in the city. Visi- mosaicfest.com best of Toronto’s local food and music tors are encouraged to bring a picnic Now in its 10th year, Mosaic is the scene — with Chef Lynn Crawford, blanket and chill. largest free South Asian arts, culture chef competitions (you be the judge!), and heritage festival of North Ameri- restaurants, food trucks, Ontario August 13 - 16 ca. Mosaic 2015 will feature a com- wines, beers and ciders, family fun AFRICAN FASHION WEEK edy night, film festival, main stage zone, buskers, prizes and more — Daneils Spectrum performances, youth stage and food there will be something for everyone 585 Dundas St. East and commercial vendors. Comedy afwt.ca/ Night will be held at Novotel Missis- August 8 African Fashion Week educates sauga on August 11th. GREEN TORONTO FESTIVAL the public on African fashion while Yonge-Dundas Square showcasing the work of African de- August 14-16, 2015 toronto.ca/greentorontofestival signers. In addition to runway shows, HABARI AFRICA FESTIVAL Bigger, better and greener than ever, this event features designer competi- Harbourfront Centre this year’s Green Toronto Festival will tions, workshops, seminars, exhibits harbourfrontcentre.com transform Yonge-Dundas Square into and parties. Several exhibitors from Habari Africa festival is a multi-dis- a celebration of all things green! Stroll outside the fashion industry, including ciplinary music and arts celebration. through more than 100 exhibits of cosmetic and health food companies, Learn about the rich and diverse cul- green products and services, sample will also be in attendance. New de- tures spanning the African continent some scrumptious locally grown food signers and students have the chance at this weekend-long exploration of and enjoy live bands & special guest to show off their work and get feed- art, food, film, music and more. speakers, all in a car-free environ- back while mingling with some of the ment — Yonge Street will be closed to top professionals within the fashion August 14-16, 2015 traffic from Dundas to Queen. industry. DUNDAS CACTUS FESTIVAL Dundas, Ontario August 8 - 9 August 13 - 16 dundascactusfest.ca/ JERK FEST - MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL The Cactus Festival of Dundas, On- JERK FOOD FESTIVAL Main Street - Unionville tario is a large, street festival show- Centennial Park and Rathburn markhamjazzfestival.com casing Dundas businesses & area Road A free weekend of high-quality artists. The festival includes 3 enter- At the base of the ski hills. performances during the day and tainment stages, event zones and Jerkfestival.ca evening. To compliment the Main over 100 street vendors and kicks off JerkFest 2015 will be even bigger and Stage events, “Hot Spots” (a variety with the Parade better! It will once again be staged of venues in Unionville and Markham) at the beautiful Centennial Park in present fantastic jazz artists in a August 15 Etobicoke offering great jerk food, fun “Street Festival and Concert Environ- WHEELS ON THE DANFORTH for the entire family, more prizes and ment’. Festival attendees can wander Oakridge Park surprises. Featuring Jay Harmony + from venue to venue, soaking up the wheelsonthedanforth.ca/ The Groove Sharks, Destiny Band. party atmosphere, the jazz music, Toronto’s only “on the street” judged Morgan Heritage. Exco Levi and the and the historic beauty of the villages Car show featuring Classics, Exotics, High Priest Band. of Unionville and Markham- a truly Tuners, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, and a magical experience. The festival Motorcycles all lined up on the closed August 8 - 9 will highlight a large variety of music section of Danforth Ave/Danforth Rd. ROUNDHOUSE CRAFT within the family of jazz. The festival Local cycle groups will be participat- BEER FEST 2015 committee has worked hard to recruit ing in a structured ride to the event. Roundhouse Park a wide range of diverse, interesting Highlights of the day/evening: craftbeerfest.ca/ and well-known artists who will pres- Roundhouse Craft Beer Fest is back ent jazz in all its forms. August 15 - 16 for 2015, as Steam Whistle Brewery TORONTO REGGAE FEST brings the best in Ontario craft beer Polson Pier to the Roundhouse Park for an August torontoreggaefest.com weekend. The festival offers many Toronto Reggae Fest features a line- chances to try a wide variety of locally up of reggae artists including Beres brewed craft beer, as well as bites Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Luciano, 5th Annual

SUNDAY November 8, 2015 11 am - 6 pm Shaggy, Chris Martin and Yellow- ness Improvement Area. It features CityPlace. Line up includes DJs and man. The festival is part of Toronto’s live music, arts and crafts, a free raffle local talent - still TBA popular reggae series, Redemption, and a diverse selection of dining op- which organizes five events in the city tions representative of the neighbour- August 22 - 23 annually. Other events have included hood’s residents. Children are wel- CARIFESTIVAL Redemption Christmas, Redemption come to partake in amusement rides, Woodbridge Fairgrounds, Past vs. Present, and an All-White play midway games and try the on the Vaughan Dancehall party. Redemption is con- spot drawing competition. carifestival.com/ sidered the largest reggae series in Experience the Caribbean in North America, with over 10,000 fans August 20 - 22 Vaughan: Family-friendly Caribbean attending events over the course of SAIL-IN CINEMA festival, celebrating the culture with the year. Sugar Beach Live music, food, kids zone and beau- sailincinema.com/home tiful carnival costumes. August 15 - 16 Sugar Beach transforms into an out- FESTIVAL OF SOUTH ASIA door movie theatre after dark for three August 22 - 23 East Gerrard Street (between nights during Sail-In Cinema. Whether BIG ON BLOOR Greenwood and Coxwell) you watch from a boat in the harbour Bloor Street www.festivalofsouthasia.com/ or stick to dry land, the two-sided (Dufferin to Lansdowne) Much like the Italian and Greek screen floating in the water makes this bigonbloor.com/festival festivals, this festival offers the taste free movie event truly unique. Car-free Bloor St., Toronto, Dufferin to of South Asia. If you are interested in Lansdowne, celebrates arts, culture, sampling their food, it’s a great way to. August 20 - 23 community & small business with a The main stage features dancing, TIRGAN IRANIAN FESTIVAL unique community and city-building fashion shows, and authentic South Harbourfront Centre festival featuring hundreds of events, Asian cultural programs reflecting In- tirgan.ca activities and exhibitions including: dian, Afghani, Pakistani, Bengali and An ancient celebration of Iranian arts Bloordale Market: more than 200 Sri Lankan cultures. There are several and culture Tirgan refers to an ancient arts, crafts, vendors and information stores along Gerrard St where you festival traditionally held in the month tables! may pick up a bargain or two. of July (the month of ‘Tir’ in Persian Calendar), inspiring what is currently August 22 August 15 - 16 world’s largest celebration of Iranian TOMMY THOMPSON PARK YORK-EGLINTON arts and culture, taking place bienni- BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL ally at the Harbourfront Centre/ Tommy Thompson Park STREET FESTIVAL butterflyfest.ca Along Eglinton Ave. West August 22 Nature lovers should head to the foot corridor from Marlee Ave. to IMPORTFEST 2015 of Leslie Street at Unwin during the Dufferin Street Metro Toronto Tommy Thompson Park Butterfly Fes- internationalstreetfest.com Convention Centre, tival, which returns to Toronto for the The York-Eglinton International Street North Building fifth year. It’s a chance to view moths Festival offers everyone a weekend importfest.com and butterflies amongst the colourful of hot music and fun activities. Begin Combine one part glitz and glamour, wildflowers in the park for a day and your weekend with music and a side- with one part sleek and cool design meet others with the same interest. walk sale on Eglinton Ave. West. On engineering; add in some lovely ladies The Tommy Thompson Park Butterfly Saturday, live musical performances, and you have a recipe for the hottest Festival also includes guided butterfly dancers, street magicians, busk- car show in North America. Showcas- hikes, activities for children, a pho- ers, face painters, a kid zone, and a ing over 400 modified sport compact tography workshop and educational variety of vendors will take over the cars from across North America displays, providing something for street and offer something for every- and hosting various exhibitors and everybody. From Monarch butterflies one! There’ll be exciting giveaways, manufactures including accessories, to Eastern tailed-blues, there’s plenty kids’ activities, and more. Best of all, performance parts and other car mer- to view and learn about for all ages. admission is FREE! chandise; this show has something for Pets and unauthorized vehicles are every car enthusiast alike. not permitted in the park. August 16 ALBION ISLINGTON FUSION August 22 OF TASTE FESTIVAL CITYFEST Albion Islington Square Canoe Landing Park fusionoftaste.com/ (Fort York Blvd & Spadina Ave) The Seventh Annual Albion Islington Festival celebrating the best of Toron- Fusion of Taste Festival is an open to’s local talent, eats and drinks, urban house for the Albion Islington Busi- art, and on-site experiences held in August 22 August 22 -23 August 28 - 30 MISSISSAUGA ITALFEST: TORONTO CHINATOWN TELUS TAIWANFEST: FERAGOSTO IN THE CITY FESTIVAL TAIWAN RISING Celebration Square, Dundas St. West (between Harbourfront Centre Mississauga Civic Centre Spadina Ave. & Beverley St.) harbourfrontcentre.com/sum- mississaugaitalfest.com www.chinatowntcf.com/ mer/ taiwanfest ITALFEST the first event of its kind, The Toronto Chinatown Festival will Featuring tantalizing cooking demon- returns to the city of Mississauga! be held on Dundas St. West (be- strations and musical performances This event celebrates and shares tween Spadina Ave. & Beverley St.) by some of the top acts in Taiwan and with the residents of Mississauga and as well as Huron St. (between D’Arcy much more. beyond, the wonder of Italian culture; St. & Dundas St. West) in Toronto its people, its history, its music, its Chinatown. Showcasing a mixture of August 29 - 30 arts, its landscape and of course, Chinese culture including Lion Dance, TORONTO INTERNATIONAL it’s delicious food! Complete with Kung Fu Performances, Chinese JAMAICA DAY CELEBRATION local and international entertainment street food, traditional Chinese arts & Wild Water Kingdom including. Enjoy the Heritage Square, crafts. jamaicadaytoronto.com food demos, bocce ball, car display Toronto International Jamaica Day and spaghetti eating contest. Lots August 23, 2015 Celebration presents a line-up of top of children’s attractions and special COCONUT FESTIVAL CANADA international performers, plus food, Italian flavoured experiences for the David Pecaut Square, King St music and culture for the whole family, entire family all day. W (beside Roy Thomson Hall) at Wild Water Kingdom. http://www.coconutfestival.ca/ Aiming to educate, entertain and August 22 A fun day awaits the foodies and the share the rich culture of the island RASTAFEST adventurous as hundreds of prod- country, the festivities are geared for a Downsview Park ucts from coco jams to full meals will day of non-stop family fun. rastafest.com be presented by a diverse lineup of Rastafest is a multi-disciplined fes- vendors. The festival will also feature September 3 - 12 tival showcasing different aspects artisan merchandise like jewelry, TORONTO INDEPENDENT FILM of the Rastafari culture. The festival clothing, accessories, house stuff and FESTIVAL draws from the rich and diverse amazing health books plus native Carleton Cinemas Rastafarian lifestyle and history. Ac- music and everything else. Coconut film-fest.ca/ tivities include: music, dance, drum- games for kids will be held with excit- The Toronto Indie is Toronto’s own film ming, arts and craft market place, ing prices to be won! A great family festival for truly independent films - a theatre, ital cuisine, film and video activity! headline event for micro-budget and screening and a live concert featur- no-budget films in North America. ing international and national reggae August 27 - 30 It presents the best of low-budget artists. Rastafest is a continuation of BUSKERFEST filmmaking from around the world, international and national Rastafarian Downtown Yonge and mixes it up with relevant industry initiatives. Neighbourhood discussions and targeted social net- torontobuskerfest.com working events. An indie film festival August 22 - 23 There is much to celebrate at the by and for indie filmmakers. SCARBOROUGH 2015 Scotiabank BuskerFest - and AFRO-CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL that celebration will be taking place September 4 - 7 Albert Campbell Sq, from Queen to College Streets on ARTFEST: OUTDOOR ART Scarborough Civic Centre Yonge Street and nearby streets. SHOW carboroughafrocaribfest.com/ Distillery District A Fun-filled family event that offers August 27 - 30 artfestontario.com/artfest- live performances by local and inter- TORONTO BURLESQUE shows national artists, visual art exhibitions, FESTIVAL Celebrating summer in Toronto and Afro-Caribbean cuisine and dance Gladstone Hotel the arts, 65 artists & artisans from competitions for adults and children. torontoburlesquefestival.com across Canada are gathering at the There’s a Kids Zone which includes 2015 marks the 8th annual Toronto Historic Distillery District for three games, face painting and more! Burlesque Festival, Featuring the best days only. Enjoy handmade Canadian 40 vendors featuring food, crafts, in local, national and international tal- pottery, glass, leather, jewellery, gour- local businesses, Non profit organi- ent, while providing opportunities for met food, textiles paintings, live music zations will be present to showcase performers to network together and and more. Set throughout the magical their products and services. build community. Historic Distillery District. September 4 - 7 Showcase, a large showcase of mov- celebrity chefs at a culinary theatre - HISPANIC FIESTA ies from the Caribbean diaspora. all conveniently located at Royal York Mel Lastman Square This 11-day September festival is a Station on the subway line. I mean, hispanicfiesta.com gold mine for film screenings and net- who can drive on a full stomach? This Splendid sounds, tempting treats and working, as well as an opportunity to annual fall festival, presented by the colorful culture that the Hispanic heri- learn about contemporary Caribbean Kingsway BIA that runs along Bloor tage is famous for is what’s in store for culture. It’s only one of many week- Street West between Prince Edward you. Hispanic Fiesta features the best end festivals that are taking place at Drive and Montgomery Rd., isn’t known local & International Hispanic Harbourfront Centre over the summer the same old food festival - this is a performers covering 20 different coun- months, celebrating culture from all culinary experience! Two main stages tries that speak Spanish. More than around the globe. at either ends of Bloor Street feature 300 local, national and international continuous live entertainment from performers will be taking part in the September 10 - 20 well-known artists, performers and festival. TORONTO INTERNATIONAL musicians.Over 200 exhibitors will be FILM FESTIVAL participating in this year’s event along September 4 - 7 Various Theatre Locations with the ever popular Scotiabank Dog HOT & SPICY FOOD FESTIVAL tiff.net Show, Rock Climbing Walls and Street Harbourfront Centre Celebrating 40 years, The Toronto In- Performers. . harbourfrontcentre.com ternational Film Festival ranks among Hot, sour, sweet and salty! The Hot & the most prestigious international September 11 - 13 Spicy Food Festival serves up diverse film festivals in the world. For ten VEGETARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL hot food and flavors from around the days, film lovers, filmmakers, industry Harbourfront Centre globe, and occasionally pairs a spicy professionals and media watch the vegfoodfest.com dish with a complementary sampling best in new cinema from established Regarded as the largest event of its of the hot sounds of the region. This masters and new talent. The Toronto kind in North America, the annual is one of the most popular festivals at International Film Festival presents Vegetarian Food Festival gives you Harbourfront. one of the world’s largest annual an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy showcases of Canadian film with the a diverse cross-section of vegetarian September 6 Canada First!, Short Cuts Canada and cuisine. INTERSECTION Canadian Open Vault programmes. MUSIC FESTIVAL September 11 - 13 Yonge - Dundas Square September 11 - 13 CABBAGETOWN contactcontemporarymusic.ca SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE: ART FESTIVAL The INTERsection Music Festival is an BLUES + JAZZ FESTIVAL Cabbagetown District all day music marathon featuring an Memorial Park - Port Credit (bounded by Parliament, eclectic set of local musicians. Taking southsideshuffle.com Wellesley, Gerrard and Yonge) place at Yonge-Dundas Square the The Blues Pavilion plays host to a fan- cabbagetownartandcrafts.org INTERsection Music Festival is in its tastic line-up of acoustic and electric The Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale seventh year and includes a perfor- musicians. A large grassy seating is held each year during the Cabbag- mance from international superstars, area directly in front of the ground etown Festival and Riverdale Farm Bang On A Can All-Stars. Bang On A level stage provides the perfect set- Fall Festival. The sale takes place on Can All-Stars was formed in 1992 and ting to relax and enjoy the music. The the weekend after Labour Day and at- is known for their cross-genre sound, Food Court and Beer Garden located tracts over 20,000 visitors to Riverdale mixing classical, jazz, rock, world and nearby ensure you are well-fed and Park West, in the heart of Toronto’s experimental music. The day also refreshed for the day. As the gateway historic Cabbagetown. includes a market place and interac- to the Festival, Mississippi Dave de tive displays. Eyre Square welcomes visitors to the September 12 festival with an eclectic mix of acous- JESUS IN THE CITY PARADE September 9 - 19 tic and electric performers. Great Queen’s Park CARIBBEANTALES TORONTO sound, wide-open spaces and clear jesusinthecity.com FILM SHOWCASE sightlines create a comfortable view- It’s a party in the streets as thousands Harbourfront Centre ing area to stop and enjoy the music. join in this year’s Jesus in the City harbourfrontcentre.com Parade, meeting at Queen’s Park, for If there’s one art form that defines the September 11 - 13 a day of music, worship and celebra- city of Toronto, it’s cinema; many Hol- TASTE OF KINGSWAY tion. With a colourful display of ban- lywood flicks are shot here and we’re Bloor Street (Prince Edward ners, floats, biblical costumes, gospel home to one of the world’s top-ranked Drive to Montgomery Rd) music and more, the event aims to film festivals, along with many smaller kingswaybia.ca spread a message of peace, love and ones. Harbourfront Centre presents Discover international cuisines, quality joy through the downtown streets. the CaribbeanTales Toronto Film entertainers, a fresh food market, and This year’s festivities include a t-shirt design contest and multi-cultural kick- and make lasting connections with art September 19 - 20 off concert. dealers and collectors. We welcome RONCESVALLES applications from artists working in a POLISH FESTIVAL September 12 - 27 wide range of traditional and experi- Roncesvalles Ave/ NIAGARA WINE FESTIVAL mental art forms. Queen St. West Montebello Park and vari- polishfestival.ca/festival-2015 ous locations in and around September 18 - 20 Czesc! North America’s largest cel- St.Catharines, Ontario www. BLOOR WEST VILLAGE TORON- ebration of Polish ’s niagarawinefestival.com/page/ TO UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL best neighbourhood! Now entering home Bloor West Village its eighth year, the Festival adds an ukrainianfestival.com old-world charm to today’s Ronces- September 12 - 13 The Annual Toronto Ukrainian Festival valles Village, well-known as one of QUEEN WEST ART CRAWL in the Bloor West Village! The Toronto Toronto’s most vibrant, diverse and Queen Street West from Ukrainian Festival is the largest Ukrai- creative communities. Bathurst to Roncesvalles nian street festival in North America queenwestartcrawl.com showcasing the best of Ukrainian arts September 20 The Queen West Art Crawl began as and culture. The Festival is free and TORONTO GARLIC FESTIVAL a one-day event in 2003. Since then it provides an entertainment experience Artscape Wychwood Barns has blossomed into a weekend-long for the entire family. torontogarlicfestival.ca festival of creativity and community. For more information contact, phone: The 2015 Toronto Garlic Festival is for Our goal is to celebrate and cultivate 416-410-9965 garlic farmers and urban gardeners, the unique character, diversity and food lovers and chefs, and herbalists ethos of Queen West-a natural habitat September 19 - 20 and chocolatiers to meet and mingle for individual artists, arts organizations, RIOT FEST under one roof.-Buy Ontario garlic artist run centres and businesses that Downsview Park direct from garlic farmers. Taste deli- promote art and culture. riotfest.org cious food dishes from Thai, French, Riot Fest takes over Downsview Italian, Mexican and other cuisines. September 18 - 26 Park for two days this September, Watch garlic cooking demos, and TORONTO BEER WEEK showcasing top acts. The festival cel- taste the difference local farming Various Locations ebrates punk, rock and alternative makes. Hear about the health benefits torontobeerweek.com music and during the nine years that of garlic. Take home a selection of Toronto Beer Week is back this year, the festival has been in operation, rare and heirloom garlic varieties to with an even bigger celebration of organizers have focused on their plant in your garden, including Czech beer in the city of Toronto. The week- mandate of putting music first. Broadleaf, Spanish Roja, Russian, long event features some of the city’s Romanian Red, Korean, Italian, and experts in the industry. Attendees have September 19 - 20 many more. Go to our website for the opportunity to visit top restaurants, ANNUAL PIONEER HARVEST pre-festival garlic activities throughout bars, breweries, markets and more to FESTIVAL the summer. Cost: $10, Children Free. learn and appreciate the amber brew. Black Creek Pioneer Village Prepared food and crafts for sale. For Participating venues include Mill St. blackcreek.ca more information 416-888-7829 Brew Pub, the Monarch Tavern, Beer Black Creek’s Annual Pioneer Harvest Bistro, Bar Hop, The Painted Lady and Festival celebrates the Mennonite and September 20 more. The Homebrew Competition is Pennsylvania-German pioneers with STEAM WHISTLE’S back as well, and features the best in food, arts and crafts and activities for OKTOBERFEST homemade beers. the whole family. Highlights of the fes- Steam Whistle Brewing tival include a quilt auction, featuring steamwhistle.ca September 18 - 20 hand-made Mennonite quilts, horse- Cities around the world love to TORONTO OUTDOOR drawn wagon rides, demonstrations observe their own versions of the ART EXHIBITION and various foods to eat there and famous German Oktoberfest festival, Nathan Phillips Square take home.Demonstrations includ- and Toronto is no exception, espe- torontooutdoorart.org ing apple pressing, butter churning, cially at the Steam Whistle Brewery. As the largest outdoor art exhibition in cheese making, sausage meaning, This year, the Brewery celebrates Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air al- apple schnitzing and candle dipping, Oktoberfest for the third year, filling ternative to conventional art shows and Food provided includes homemade an entire Saturday with giant pretzels, galleries. Approximately 400 artists pies, hand-made ice cream, apple sausages, sauce and, of course, participate and over 100,000 visitors butter, cheese curds, sausages and Steam Whistle beer. attend the exhibition every year. Side more. Steam Whistle founders Cam & Greg, by side, established artists, undiscov- along with Brewmaster Marek, start ered talents and innovative students things off with a ceremonial keg-tap- sell their work directly to the public ping; George Kash and the Okto- berfest Express host the festival. The ings leading up to the Film Festival magazine, and literacy exhibitor first Oktoberfest took place in 1810 The unreleased film program includes booths to discover new writers, new in Munich, with horse races; today, a variety of films as well as special, publications, and new talent. Take in the Munich festival is a world-famous non-film programming. With multiple readings, ask questions, and get your event that lasts 16 days. locations, the festival is a non-profit, books signed by almost 200 authors, volunteer-run initiative that also hosts performers, and storytellers. Enjoy September 20 - 22 cultural events outside of the annual great programming all day at any one PAN AMERICAN festival. of 18 performance venues, which FOOD FESTIVAL include a Bestsellers Stage, Children’s Harbourfront Centre September 24 - October 3 Activity Tent, and the Wordshop: The harbourfrontcentre.com/ JFL 42 Place for Writers. Last year more than The Pan American Food Festival takes Various Locations 200,000 people enjoyed The Word on over Harbourfront Centre for three jfl42.com/ the Street; come see what all the type days, showcasing the wide variety Just For Laughs presents a new kind is about of culture throughout the Americas of interactive festival, JFL42. Over – North, South and Central. It’s a 10 days, there will be 42 ‘cool things’ September 27 chance to sample all sorts of interna- happening in the city, including art, SOUPALICIOUS tional cuisine from various chefs and comedy, music, dance, and more. Artscape Wychwood Barns restaurants, while enjoying the art and One pass gives access to all 42 soupalicious.ca music of the Western Hemisphere. events, in a schedule decided by the With the bounty of Ontario’s fresh The performers at the Pan American audience. Smart phone users can se- harvest and the talents of local chefs, Food Festival include Alfredo De La lect what they want to see and based the creation of soups is the perfect Fe, Gran Cocina Latina with Maricel on interest events can change loca- opportunity to showcase Ontario’s cu- Presilla and Henry Vivel & Orchestra. tions or have an extra date added. linary, agricultural, environmental and It’s only one of many weekend festi- Featured this year are Craig Fergu- social connections in a fun and tasty vals that are taking place at Harbour- son, Gilert Gottfried, Miranda Sings, way! Soupalicious is presented by the front Centre over the summer months, Grace Hilby and many more. Each Plant a Row. celebrating culture from all around the pass comes with four credits, which Grow a Row program: Building upon globe. give access to the 42 shows. Use the long standing traditions of garden- your smartphone to check in immedi- ers loving to share their harvest with September 21 ately before or after an event to earn those in need, Plant a Row: Grow a KOLLABORATION TORONTO back a credit and see even more Row is a national initiative that encour- Metro Toronto events. Pass options include access ages folks to grow an extra row of food Convention Centre to all three of the headliners, or to one and share extras from their harvest kollaborationto.org/ headliner of your choosing with those in need. The program is Since 2006, Kollaboration Toronto has spearheaded by The Compost Council been working to promote the art and September 26 - 27 of Canada and Garden Writers As- entertainment of the Asian Pacific WOOFSTOCK sociation, with the support from local Islander (API) community in the city, in Woodbine Park food banks. The roots of Soupalicious contrast to traditional stereotypes. The woofstock.ca began in Toronto during the late 1990s collective is back with its annual talent It’s grown into a festive tour de force, and Compost Week celebrations when show, which happens this year at the now drawing tens of thousands of the story, Stone Soup, was read on top Metro Toronto Convention Centre‘s dogs in the know, their faithful hu- of a compost pile. John Bassett Theatre. mans in tow, from across the country Founded in 2000 on Los Angeles, and the U.S. It’s without question, the October 3 Kollaboration is a movement that largest outdoor festival for dogs in A SPIRITED AFFAIR Black has spread to 14 cities in Canada all of North America. Quirky and fun, Creek Pioneer Village and the United States, including its Woofstock is a free, non-stop two day blackcreek.ca Toronto launch in 2005. Among the party taking place at Woodbine Park Black Creek Pioneer Village presents established artists who’ve supported in Toronto Beaches, the City’s most A Spirited Affair, a celebration of beer, Kollaboration are Far East Movement, dog “Paws-itive” neighbourhood! whiskey and wine of the 1860s and John Legend, Taboo, BoA, John Cho, 1920s. The event allows guests to ex- Justin Chon and Grace Park. September 27 perience the drinks and social cultures THE WORD ON THE STREET of the time periods, with live music, a September 24 - 27 Harbourfront Centre silent auction, fun games and Charles- TORONTO PALESTINE FILM thewordonthestreet.ca ton dancing. Guests are immersed in FESTIVAL Celebrate reading, writing, and the 1940s as they are able to interact Various Locations literacy at Canada’s largest book with characters while sampling gour- The Toronto Palestine Film Festival be- and magazine festival: The Word on met food paired with beer, whiskey gins with several pre-festival screen- the Street. Visit any of the 250 book, and wine. October 3 November 5 - 15 August 21 - SCOTIABANK NUIT BLANCHE THE REEL ASIAN Citywide INTERNATIONAL September 7 scotiabanknuitblanche.ca FILM FESTIVAL CANADIAN NATIONAL Toronto’s free all-night contemporary Toronto and Richmond Hill EXHIBITION (CNE) art event. For one sleepless night reelasian.com experience Toronto transformed by Exhibition Place artists. The familiar will be discarded November 6 - 15 www.theex.com as the city becomes the artistic ROYAL AGRICULTURE playground for a series of exhilarating WINTER FAIR The Canadian National Exhibi- contemporary art experiences. One Exhibition Place tion (CNE) is Canada’s largest fair night only. All night long. All free. royalfair.org and one of the top 10 fairs in North America. Founded in 1879. October 15 - 17 November 8 You can download the CNE brochure CREATIV FESTIVAL 2015 TORONTO LUXURY from their official website or at our South Building, Metro Toronto CHOCOLATE SHOW own website www.HOToronto.com or Convention Centre Roy Thomson Hall TorontoOnDemand.ca csnf.com torontochocolateshow.com Creativ Festival is trend spotting, (SIGNATURE EVENT OF THE TO- The 137th edition of the Canadian inspiration, new products, spectacu- RONTO CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL) National Exhibition marks the culmi- lar shopping, hands-on conference The Toronto LUXURY CHOCOLATE nation of a spectacular summer in the workshops, industry experts, how-tos, SHOW celebrates everything choco- city of Toronto. The excitement and make ‘n takes, seminars, fashion, style late under one roof. A diverse array thrills continue following the closing & trunk shows, exquisite displays, of fine chocolates and chocolate- ceremonies of the Pan Am Games meet and greets (tv hosts, authors, inspired products will be featured. with Canada’s largest and favourite designer and artist), door pizes and Various vendors will be displaying, fair, the CNE, which runs August more. It’s where you go to get the sampling and selling their fine choco- 21 – September 7, 2015. New and insider tips, trade secrets and stay- late products at show prices, just in exhilarating attractions join many in-the know on what’s hot, what’s new time for the holiday season. returning favourites in the 2015 CNE and what’s next in the world of sewing, line-up including an all-new Craft knitting, beading, quilting, needle- November 19 - 22 Beer Festival in the heart of the Food work, paper crafts and more! GOURMET FOOD AND WINE Truck Frenzy, performances by Olym- Metro Toronto Convention pic gold medalists Tessa Virtue and October 15 - 23 Centre, North Building Scott Moir starring in a new Acrobatic TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM www.foodandwineexpo.ca & Ice Skating Show Bon Voyage!, the FESTIVAL Celebrity guests, a fine wine tast- gravity-defying XPogo Stunt Team, Bloor Cinema ing lounge, a Food Network stage, a and feel the adrenaline RUSH with torontoafterdark.com spiritology pavilion and an extensive Parkour demonstrations showcasing food and beverage exhibitor show- the extreme sport of free-running and October 17 – November 8 case are highlights of this annual leaping from buildings and urban TORONTO CHOCOLATE event, which offers ample opportuni- spaces. FESTIVAL ties to sample gourmet foods and TorontoChocolateFestival.com wines from around the globe. 2015 CNE HIGHLIGHTS: The 10th Annual Toronto Chocolate Festival celebrates everything choco- November 28 NEW – XPogo Stunt Team: Be late. Signature features of the festival TORONTO CAVALCADE OF awed as the best extreme pogo include The Luxury Chocolate Show, LIGHTS 2015 performance team takes to the CNE The ChocElite Dinner+ Show and The Nathan Phillips Square toronto-travel- grounds to perform flips and tricks on Chocolate Ball. guide.com/cavalcade-of-lights next-generation pogo sticks that can Fabulous fireworks, magnificent mu- bounce up to 9 feet in the air! October 22 – November 1 sic and dazzling lights – the annual INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF Toronto Cavalcade of Lights features NEW – West Coast Lumberjack Show: AUTHORS wonderful combination of these This “chock-a-block” 45-minute show Harbourfront Centre electrifying actions, right in the heart features mighty lumberjacks who will Ifoa.org/festival of the city centre. The Cavalcade of compete and showcase high-energy The 36th Edition of the International Lights kick-starts Toronto’s festive stunts including: Axe Throwing, Festival of Authors (IFOA) brings holiday season with the sparkling Chainsaw Carving, Underhand Chop, together the best writers in contempo- illumination of Nathan Phillips Square Pole Climbing and Log Birling on rary world literature. and city’s official Christmas tree in the water! final weekend of November. by country artists Kelly Prescott, Jaydee Bixby and Cory Marquardt to name a few, are sure to get the line dancing started.

Yate Dance & Acrobatic Team: One of the most dynamic acrobatic acts to hit the CNE International Stage, the Yate Dance & Acrobatic Team will captivate audiences with their sheer gymnastic power, artistry, dance and theatri- cal costumes. Performances include human pyramids, contortion, and an amazing hula-hoop act that will leave visitors in awe.

NEW – The Tivoli Youth Guard: The 100 boys (aged 8 to 16 years) who make up The Tivoli Youth Guard are the most recent incarnation of a tradition that began in 1844 to celebrate the opening of Copenhagen’s famous Tivoli Gar- dens. An iconic symbol recognized far beyond Denmark’s borders, The Tivoli Youth Guard regularly travels around Food Truck Frenzy: The CNE hosts one of Canada’s larg- the world to entertain audiences in full pageantry (char- est food truck rallies on August 28 – August 30. Foodies acteristic uniform of bearskin hats, red jackets and white can rejoice in unique offerings from 23 of Toronto’s trendiest trousers) to represent Denmark’s unique sound. food innovators featuring internationally inspired fare and indulgent treats that have become part of the CNE experi- Celebrity Chef Stage: Canada’s top chefs take to the ence. stage inside the Enercare Centre, formerly Direct Energy Centre, to share tips, cooking demos and their diverse NEW – Craft Beer Fest: Enjoy a refreshing cold one in the culinary perspectives with foodies alike. Chefs Lynn heart of the Food Truck Frenzy featuring 11 regional master Crawford, Bob Blumer, Michael Smith, Chuck Hughes and craft brewers. Vikram Vij are some of the food superstars participating.

NEW – RUSH: Parkour Demonstrations: Witness the Celebrity Butter Sculptures: The art of carving butter excitement of Parkour, the sport of free-running, jumping, into beautiful sculptures and life-sized replicas will be climbing, and vaulting through urban obstacle courses showcased in The Farm. This year’s theme of “celebrities” and buildings. Set to high-energy music, the show features features iconic stars of film, television and pop culture. athletes from Toronto’s Monkey Vault Training Movement Centre whose movements are as fluid as they are rigorous. The PC Financial Sky Ride: The Sky Ride returns to the CNE, extending 40 feet above ground, transporting riders NEW – Concerts: Catching a concert at the CNE Band- across the grounds with breathtaking panoramic views of shell is the best way kick-start an evening at the Fair. This The Midway, Lake Ontario, and the Toronto skyline. year’s line-up spans the entire musical spectrum, head- lining some of music’s hottest acts including Alan Doyle, NEW – HollyWoof: The President’s Choice SuperDogs Cody Simpson, Brett Kissel, Tokyo Police Club, MKTO, Dal- Show: The SuperDogs return to the Enercare Centre for a las Smith to name a few, as well as classic icons America, brand-new blockbuster show celebrating all things Hol- Chubby Checker, Rick Springfield and Foghat. All concerts lywood, from movie soundtracks to storytelling magic. are FREE with admission! Kids’ World: A wonderland designed just for kids with NEW – Bon Voyage! Acrobatic & Ice Skating Show: Cana- amusement rides, onstage entertainment and animals in dian ice dancers and Olympic gold medalists Tessa Virtue the park. A fun-filled day includes pizza-making and art and Scott Moir star in a new Acrobatic & Ice Skating Show studio at the KidStreet Interactive Zone, performances of inside Ricoh Coliseum. Performing twice daily throughout Peter Pan and Cinderella by DuffleBag Theatre Company, the run of the Fair, the theatrical skating show is comple- appearances by popular characters like Applejack, Barbie mented by a stunning aerial acrobatic showcase featuring and SpongeBob SquarePants, as well as daily perfor- the husband and wife team Karen Goudreault and Dominic mances by Splash’N Boots. Lacasse, aka “The Flag Man,” who has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and America’s Got Talent. KINDER® SURPRISE® Interactive Zone: KINDER® is making family time more fun with an interactive Smile Northern Comfort Saloon: Back by popular demand, the Booth offering souvenir keepsake photos to capture mem- CNE’s country music bar is always bustling with young ories at the CNE, as well as the KINDER® Smile Play Zone crowds, great music, comfort food, cold refreshments, and much more at Kids’ World, presented by KINDER® and a saloon staple: the mechanical bull! Performances SURPRISE®. 66th Annual Canadian International Air Show: The Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) soars over Lake On- tario Labour Day weekend for another awe-inspiring show featuring amazing feats of aerobatics.

TICKET PRICES:

Before Aug. 20: General Adult Admission $14 ($4 savings) Ride All Day Pass** $38 ($20 savings)

*Savings calculated based on General Admission. **Includes grounds admission and unlimited midway rides.

Aug. 21 – Sept. 7: General Admission (14-64) $18

Adults 65 & Better $15

Children (13 and under) $15

Children 4 and under FREE

CNE Family Pass $52 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children)

Ride All Day Pass $40 (rides only; does not include admission)

WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: Before the CNE: Online at TheEx.com At participating Pizza Pizza restau- rants (walk-in only) At GO Transit stations and Union Station CNE Gift Card Tickets will also be available in major grocery stores within the GTA

During the CNE:

Online at TheEx.com At GO Transit Stations and Union Station Onsite at the CNE gates