YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST & COOLEST SUMMER EVENTS 2010 SUPERGUIDE to SUMMER & FALL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS in TORONTO, GTA and SOUTHERN ONTARIO More than 200 GREAT EVENTS www.HOToronto.com MANA Nighttime Spectacular Aerial Acrobatic & President’s Choice Ice Skating Show Superdogs Mardi Gras Parade FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! ALL EVENTS FREE WITH ADMISSION TO THE CNE* CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION A UG 20 – SEPT 6/10 THEEX.COM All programming subject to change. *Does not include rides. Summer/Fall 2010 V.1 On Line Edition Proud Member of From the editor Publisher and Managing Editor Joey Cee WE HAVE THE HOTTEST Contributors Enzo Iammatteo & COOLEST FESTIVALS Lina Dhingra Photographers THIS SUMMER Aline Sandler, Tom Sandler, Joey Cee, Jody Glaser, Enzo Iammatteo Joey Cee, Publisher & Editor Website Design DesignSource Broadcast Media Division Producer As we celebrate our 16th year of publishing, HOToronto Magazine, in its commitment to keeping you Joey Cee informed and enlightened, continues to present you with a host of new on-line download magazine titles. HOToronto Magazines and The information compiled in this issue is derived from many sources, solicited and unsolicited. Our team of What’s On Where Magazines are published on-line by writers and photographers have been covering festivalss for more than a dozen years, and each year there are JCO Communications Inc., 1235 Bay Street, 4th Floor, more and more festivals popping up all over the city and throughout the GTA. Toronto, Ontario. M5R 3K4. Tel: (416) 923-HOTO (4686) Fax: 905-820-9512 Although this information is being transmitted to you via free subscription or as a download, it will only be E-mail: [email protected] available in this format seasonally, updated according as the urgency of the information requires us to offer www.HOToronto.com 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 venues listed or mentioned in this publication is Festivals link to acquire updates and additions as they become available. 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 be 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 the establishments listed or advertised. However, Don’t forget to check out our other new line of publications which are also available as free downloads includ- most establishments are listed on proven merit and therefore recommended for publication. You may no- ing GALAvanting Magazine, CURTAINS UP and SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS. 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. © Copyright 2010. All Rights Reserved. TORONTO FESTIVALS GUIDE 2010 June 1 - 6 June 12 - 13 the largest Pride celebrations in the world. To- WORLWIDE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL WOOFSTOCK gether with the thousands of individuals, com- Various Locations St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood munity groups, businesses and participating Every year the Worldwide Short Film Festival Woofstock is the largest outdoor festival for sponsors, we are proud to celebrate the lives produces a compilation CD of independent dogs in all of North America. Quirky and fun, and stories of Toronto’s Queer Communities. Canadian music by Canadian musicians. The Woofstock is a free admission non-stop party Pride Week features 10 days of world class compilation CD is an innovative way for film- that takes place at our hip, newly expanded arts and cultural programming, community makers and musicians to collaborate creatively location, the historic St. Lawrence Market activities, one of the world’s largest street and form working partnerships. The CD is Neighbourhood, home to the world-famous festivals, Pride Parade, Dyke March, Family distributed to over 400 festival delegates. food market as well as the dog-friendly Sunday programming, Blackness Yes and Youth and www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com Antique Market. much more. www.woofstock.ca Pride Week Events include: Pride Week June 4 - 6 2010 Official Launch Party;The Flag Raising WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL June 14 - 20 Ceremony at City Hall; Global Human Rights Woodbine Park NXNE – NORTH BY NORTHEAST for Queers; Pride Gala & Awards Dinner; The The premise is simple: continually maintain Various Nightclub Locations Community Fair & Marketplace; Eight live the high standard established since year one Now in its 16th year, North by Northeast Entertainment Stages over three days -Family of The Distillery Blues Festival. They’re Music Festival and Conference (NXNE) has Pride; The Dyke March; and of course The confident that they’ve hit the mark with the become the Canadian festival destination for spectacular 30th Annual Pride Parade on outstanding 2010 Waterfront Blues line-up of new and emerging talent—unsigned bands, in- July 4 at 2 pm. well-established acts and emerging talent. die favourites, and major-label headlining art- www.pridetoronto.com www.waterfrontblues.ca ists alike. Seen as the most anticipated summer music event in Canada, NXNE has cemented June 19 - 20 June 11 - 20 itself as an essential showcase opportunity for 22nd TORONTO INTERNATIONAL LUMINATO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS the best in new music. DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL AND CREATIVITY For five days and nights the NXNE Music Toronto Centre Island Dundas Square and Various Locations Festival offers the hottest music and the fresh- A two-day fun-filled event that brings sports, Now in its third year, Luminato is an annual est music-related ideas—all within a few km team spirit and community spirit to Toronto ten-day celebration of the arts where Toronto’s of each other. NXNE 2009 presented over Centre Island. stages, streets, and public spaces are infused 600 international, national and local acts at 50 The Festival, which started in 1989, entered with theatre, dance, classical and contemporary official festival stages in downtown Toronto’s the international arena in 1993. From the music, film, literature, visual arts, and design. famous club district. More than 250,000 music humble beginning of only 27 teams participat- Luminato embraces three key programming fans attended the festival, with thousands of ing in the first festival back in 1989, it has principles: collaboration, accessibility, and industry professionals taking part in confer- evolved to a much bigger operation over the diversity. ence sessions and thousands more fans at the past two decades. Luminato embraces artistic collaboration concurrent NXNE Film Festival. Organized by the Toronto Chinese Business creating unforgettable moments by bring- Many performers have played NXNE on their Association and the Toronto International ing together artists from different cultures way to major worldwide breakthroughs. Hotly Dragon Boat Race Festival, the Festival in and genres. The festival encourages local, tipped buzz bands and soon-to-be-discovered 2010 will once again expect 180 to 200 teams national, and international artists to discover gems join international touring acts, making with 5,000 athletes. Paddlers of different back- unprecedented creative expressions through NXNE eclectic and exciting. grounds from all over the world will take part unexpected partnerships. The Luminato staff, www.nxne.com in the ancient Chinese tradition and friendly led by CEO Janice Price, partners with the competition. Luminato Artistic Committee, as well as the June 18 - 20 www.dragonboats.com arts leadership of the City of Toronto, to shape TASTE OF LITTLE ITALY the programming offered at the Festival. College Street between Bathurst and Shaw June 25 - July 4 Luminato’s hallmarks include free widely Streets TORONTO DOWNTOWN accessible events, and “accidental encounters Little Italy is one of Toronto’s most popular JAZZ FESTIVAL with art.” Festival-goers are invited to partici- entertainment areas with a great variety of Ital- Nathan Philips Square & Various Locations pate, explore, and celebrate their own creative ian restaurants, trattorias, bars and cafés. Other The TD Toronto Jazz Festival has become spirit. cultures have also made culinary inroads and known as one of North America’s premier jazz Luminato embraces and celebrates Toronto’s you’ll find Japanese, Mexican, and Portuguese festivals produced annually by Toronto Down- cultural diversity, and recognizes that creativ- eateries as well. Come enjoy this kick off to town Jazz. What began in 1987 as an eight ity flourishes when cultures join together in a Summer with world music bands performing day showcase of jazz now attracts in excess of spirit of tolerance and respect. on street corners, and tasting tables offering 500,000 loyal patrons annually over 10 days. Luminato is designed to showcase Toronto’s samples of their menus for $1-$5. Attractions include more than 350 perfor- bustling downtown core and the cultural www.tasteoflittleitaly.ca mances with over 1,500 musicians performing renaissance transforming the city’s renowned at approximately 40 locations around Toronto. concert halls, galleries, museum collections, June 25 - July 4 The heart of the Festival is located at Nathan and performing arts companies. Luminato PRIDE WEEK 2010 Phillips Square with an impressive 1,200 seat brings Toronto’s light to the world, and the Various Locations fully-licensed Mainstage Concert Theatre and world’s light to Toronto.