FREE/PWYC EVENT
ALL AGES EVENT
QUEER-FOCUSED EVENT
JUNE 1
DOVES Kool Haus, 132 Queens Quay E. 8pm. $26.50 at TM, RT.
FISCHERSPOONER Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne. $25 at TM.
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
STRONG WORDS FOURTH ANNIVERSARY READING Featured readers include Andrew
Daley, Packanimal, and Matt Shaw. Gladstone Melody Bar, 1214 Queen W.
7pm. PWYC. 416-531-4635. www.gladstonehotel.com.
ROWERS PUB READING SERIES feat Moira MacDougall, Bruce Meyer, Alissa
York. Harbord House, 150 Harbord. 7:30pm. Free. 416-961-6277. www.rowerspubreadingseries.com.
JUNE 2
ANTHONY BIDULKA & NAIRNE HOLTZ Presented by Insomniac Press.
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 6:30pm. Free. 416-975-8555.
www.artsexy.com.
ART BAR feat Bill Howell, Tanya Neumeyer, Naomi Guttman. Clinton’s, 693 Bloor W. 8pm. Free. www.artbar.org.
NINE INCH NAILS & JANE’S ADDICTION w/ Street Sweeper. Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $29.50-$99 at TM.
TV ON THE RADIO w/ Dirty Projectors. Sound Academy, 11 Polson. 9pm. $22.50 at TM.
JUNE 3
1990’S w/ The Invasions. Horseshoe, 368 Queen W. $13.50 at RT, SS, HS, TM.
DIMENSION CUBANA feat contemporary dancer José Carret. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W. 8pm. $15. 416-588-0307. www.lula.ca.
HAROLD NIGHT Competitive improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
KEVIN DEVINE El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Av. $11 at RT, SS, TM.
PRO-AM NIGHT Professional and amateur comedians unite. Absolute Comedy Club, 2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $6. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
RAMBO VS CHUCK NORRIS ROUND ONE Feat Akroid, Ball Harness, Black Faxes and DJ Hardcore Jesse. 751, 751 Queen W.
JUNE 4
CENTRE SHIFT Presented by the Canadian Children’s
Dance Theatre. Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester. Thu-Sat 8pm,
Sun 2pm. $18-$25. 416-924-5657. www.ccdt.org.
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
FEVER
– A MOONLIGHT BURLESQUE Inspired by old Hollywood glamour. Second City
Theatre, 51 Mercer. To June 12, 11pm. $25. 416-343-0011. www.secondcity.com.
PAD SET Audience-driven improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
SENIORS’ MONTH Presented by Toronto Public Library. Various locations. To June 30. Free. www.torontopubliclibrary.ca.
JUNE 5
COMEDY ON THE DANFORTH Improv every Friday night. Timothy’s WorldNews Café, 320 Danforth. 9pm. PWYC. 416-461-2668. www.fastanddirty.ca/cotd.
FRIDAYS
AT BAD DOG That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato
(improv, 10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style
improv, midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
GRIZZLY BEAR Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne. Sold out.
LAND OF THE LOST Starring Will Ferrell, Danny McBride.
LOOT British farce pokes fun at religion and English society. Young Centre, 55 Mill, bldg 49. To Aug 1. www.soulpepper.ca.
LUMINATO OPENING CELEBRATION feat Randy Bachman. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 7pm. To June 14. Free. www.luminato.com.
THREE
GIRLS AND THEIR BUDDY feat Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin,
more. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria. $59.50-$79.50 at TM.
ZISELE The
original cast from Israel performs the quirky story about
mother-daughter relationships. Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front E. www.stlc.com. To June 13.
JUNE 6
CARMEN
& SKIN DIVERS Performed by the National Ballet of Canada. The Four
Seasons Centre, 145 Queen W. To June 14. $20-$200. 416-345-9595.
LIGHT ON YOUR FEET: SALSA Dance lesson and salsa performance. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 7pm. Free. www.luminato.com.
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD A musical adaptation by a children’s theatre company. Solar Stage, 4950 Yonge. To June 28. www.solarstage.on.ca.
RIVERDALE ART WALK Juried art exhibition feat over 100 artists. Queen E from DVP to Carlaw. To June 7. 11am-6pm. Free. www.riverdaleartwalk.com.
SCORCHED One family’s search for their war-torn origins. Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman. To July 27. www.tarragontheatre.com.
JUNE 7
LIGHT ON YOUR FEET: COUNTRY Dance lesson and Derek Trucks Band performance. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 7pm. Free. www.luminato.com.
MUHTADI INTERNATIONAL DRUMMING FESTIVAL Local and international
musicians, crafts and food. June 6 & 7, all day. Queen’s Park.
Free. www.muhtadidrumfest.com.
JUNE 8
FESTIVAL
OF IDEAS & CREATION Workshops, performance and children’s events
that focus on exchanging ideas for emerging theatre artists. Berkeley
Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. To June 27. www.canstage.com/festival.
ISIS Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne. $17.50 at RT, SS, TM.
LIGHT ON YOUR FEET: BOLLYWOOD Dance lesson and Bollywood performance. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 7pm. Free. www.luminato.com.
MACK LAWRENZ & SARAH HENNESSEY Comedy. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. Free. 9pm. 416-531-4635. www.gladstonehotel.com.
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
JUNE 9
THE DARK SHOW Uncensored comedy. Absolute Comedy Club, 2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $10. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND w/ Femi Kuti, Positive Force. Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $50-$80 at TM.
LIGHT ON YOUR FEET: DISCO Dance lesson and disco performance. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 7pm. Free. www.luminato.com.
JUNE 10
HAROLD NIGHT Competitive improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
LIGHT ON YOUR FEET: BIG BAND/SWING Dance lesson and big band performance. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 7pm. Free. www.luminato.com.
NEIL
YOUNG TRIBUTE feat Holly Cole, Jason Collett, Cowboy Junkies, Steven
Page, more. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria. $59.50-$79.50 at TM.
PRO-AM NIGHT Professional and amateur comedians unite. Absolute Comedy Club, 2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $6. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
SPRING SONGBIRDS SHOW feat Wendy Leung, Melissa Dalton, Lara Martin. Cameron House, 408 Queen Street W. 9pm. PWYC. www.thecameron.com.
JUNE 11
AWAKE AND SING! Uplifting story of a Jewish family in Depression-era NYC. Young Centre, 55 Mill, bldg 49. To July 31. www.soulpepper.ca.
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
LIT LUNCH WITH MIRIAM TOEWS Reading and Q&A. Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 12:30-2pm. Free. 416-393-7131. www.torontopubliclibrary.ca.
NICE
JEWISH GIRLS GONE BAD Shticking it to the man with comedy, burlesque,
spoken word, music and more. Rivoli, 322 Queen W. 8pm. June 11-12.
$15-$20. 416-597-0794. www.nicejewishgirlsgonebad.com.
A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV An improvised play. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
TALES OF THE UNCANNY feat Owen Pallett, Do Make Say Think, Robert Lippok. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 9:30pm. Free. www.luminato.com.
JUNE 12
CAROL
BURNETT Audience-guided conversation with the comedy queen. Massey
Hall, 178 Victoria. 7:30pm. $59.50-$89.50. 416-872-4255. www.masseyhall.com.
COMEDY ON THE DANFORTH Improv every Friday night. Timothy’s WorldNews Café, 320 Danforth. 9pm. PWYC. 416-461-2668. www.fastanddirty.ca/cotd.
THE DRINKS SHOW Taste unique cocktails feat exotic ingredients. Polson Pier, 11 Polson. June 12 & 13, 5-11pm. $TBA. www.drinksshow.ca.
FRIDAYS
AT BAD DOG That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato
(improv, 10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style
improv, midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
MALAJUBE Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor W. 9pm. Free. www.leespalace.com.
WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL feat Lurrie Bell, Reba Russell, Jack de Keyzer more. Woodbine Park. To June 14. Free. www.waterfrontblues.ca.
JUNE 13
$100 w/ Deep Dark Woods, more. Horseshoe, 368 Queen W. $8 at RT, SS, HS.
BIF NAKED Mod Club, 722 College. $25 at RT, TM.
BEACHES ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW Two-day fundraiser for Neighbourhood Link
Support Services and Kew Beach School. Kew Gardens Park, Queen E and
Lee Ave. 10am-6pm. Free. To June 14. www.beachesartsandcraftsshow.com.
INTERNATIONAL QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL Presented by the Queer West
community. Various times and locations. To June 20. 416-551-1709. www.queerwest.org.
TORONTO ROLLER DERBY Smoke City Betties vs Death Track Dolls. George Bell Arena, 215 Ryding. $15. www.torontorollerderby.com.
TORONTO SMALL PRESS BOOK FAIR feat Irish author Kieran Furey, local
publishers. Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 9am-5pm. Free. www.torontosmallpressbookfair.org.
WOOFSTOCK North America’s largest festival for dogs. St Lawrence Market neighbourhood. To June 14, 10am-6pm. Free. www.woofstock.ca.
JUNE 14
LUMINATO CLOSING CELEBRATION feat Cirque du Soleil, Bell Orchestre
(pictured), more. HTO Park and Toronto Music Garden, 475 Queens Quay W.
All day. Free. www.luminato.com.
PINK MOUNTAINTOPS Horseshoe, 370 Queen W. $11.50 at TM, HS, RT, SS.
ZAREINU MOVEATHON FESTIVAL Mechanical and inflatable rides, food
pavilion, pony rides and more. Downsview Park, 75 Carl Hall. 11am-6pm.
Free. www.moveathon.com.
JUNE 15
AZRIELI SECOND SERIES OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR MEMOIRS feat CBC journalist
Joe Schlesinger. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge. 7:30pm. Free.
416-223-0003. www.azrielifoundation.org.
CANADIAN ASTRONOMICAL IMAGES Outer space photography exhibition. Steam
Whistle Gallery, 255 Bremner. June 1-26. Noon-6pm. Free. 416-362-2337
x: 246. www.steamwhistle.ca.
COSI
FAN TUTTE Mozart’s opera examining love and the human condition;
presented by the COC’s Ensemble Studio. Imperial Oil Opera Theatre, 227
Front E. To June 21. $20-$75. www.coc.ca.
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
JUNE 16
NO DOUBT feat Paramore. Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay. 7:30pm. $65-$108 at TM.
WORLDWIDE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Over 250 films from 80 countries. Various venues, prices. To June 21. www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com.
JUNE 17
COOKING FIRE THEATRE FESTIVAL Organic dinners followed by drama performances. Dufferin Grove Park. June 17-21. 6pm. PWYC. www.dufferinpark.ca/theatrefestival.
HAROLD NIGHT Competitive improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
NORTH BY NORTHEAST Hundreds of bands at over 50 venues. To June 21. 1-day wristband $25 at www.nxne.com.
PRO-AM NIGHT Professional and amateur comedians unite. Absolute Comedy Club, 2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $6. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
JUNE 18
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
HEY
MARILYN! This theatrical look at the female icon was originally a radio
play written for the CBC. Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front E. To June 26.
www.stlc.com.
IMPROVATRON 3000 True stories inspire improv scenes. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
SKETCH COM-AGEDDON 32 sketch comedy troupes, one winner. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. July 18-20. See www.torontosketchfest.com for details.
WHITE
HOT Annual fundraising gala for the National Ballet of Canada. The Four
Seasons Centre, 145 Queen W. 6:30pm. $20-$100. 416-345-9595.
JUNE 19
COMEDY ON THE DANFORTH Improv every Friday night. Timothy’s WorldNews Café, 320 Danforth. 9pm. PWYC. 416-461-2668. www.fastanddirty.ca/cotd.
FRIDAYS
AT BAD DOG That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato
(improv, 10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style
improv, midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
NORTHERN
INK XPOSURE Tattoo convention feat the best designs of the world’s top
ink artists. Toronto Hilton, 145 Richmond W. To June 15. Various times.
$23-59. www.tattoos.com/nix.
TASTE OF LITTLE ITALY The 11th annual festival celebrates the
neighbourhood’s food and music. College W between Bathurst and Shaw.
June 19, 6pm-2am; June 20, noon-2am; June 21, noon-10pm. Free. www.tasteoflittleitaly.ca.
TORONTO
AFRICAN FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Showcase by filmmakers and musicians
from over 50 African countries. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. Various
times, prices. To June 21. www.torontoafricanfilmmusicfest.com.
YEAR ONE Produced by Judd Apatow, starring Jack Black and Michael Cera.
JUNE 20
ABORIGINAL WEEK: RED ROOMS AND CHEROKEE FIRES A literary dialogue
between Daniel Heath Justice and Cherie Dimaline. Toronto Reference
Library, 789 Yonge. 2pm. Free. 416-393-7131. www.torontopubliclibrary.ca.
BIG ON BLOOR FESTIVAL Bloor goes car-free from 1-9pm. Bloor W between Christie and Lansdowne. Free. www.bigonbloor.com.
EDGEFEST feat Metric, Alexisonfire, Arkells, more. Downsview Park, 75 Carl Hall. 11am-11pm. $49.50 at TM. www.edge.ca.
QUEER WEST FILM FESTIVAL Movies representing the diversity of the LGBTQ
community. Fixt Point Theatre, 1550 Queen W. 8-10:30pm. PWYC. www.queerwest.org.
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL 180 teams and over 5000
paddlers competing. Toronto Centre Island. June 20 & 21, all day.
Free. 416-595-1739. www.dragonboats.com.
JUNE 21
FRANCO-FETE Celebration of French food and culture. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. June 19-21. Free. 416-973-4000. www.franco-fete.ca.
MUCH MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS Jonas Brothers host the star-saturated award show. Much Music, 277 Queen W. Free. http://mmva.muchmusic.com.
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK w/ Jabbawockeez. Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $22.50-$125 at TM.
JUNE 22
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
EVERY BUILDING IN THE CITY OF TORONTO Film installation by Christian
Giroux and Daniel Young on Toronto’s changing urban landscape. Prefix
Gallery, 401 Richmond W, ste 124. June 1-27; Wed-Sat, noon-5pm. Free.
416-591-0357. www.prefix.ca.
JUNE 23
THE FRAY w/ Jack’s Mannequin, Richard Swift. Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $30-$55 at TM.
REELHEART
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL A “truly open festival” with films of all
genres, nationalities and lengths. Various venues. June 22-27. $5-10. www.reelheart.com.
JUNE 24
HAROLD NIGHT Competitive improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
PRO-AM NIGHT Professional and amateur comedians unite. Absolute Comedy Club, 2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $6. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
JUNE 25
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
OF
THE FIELDS, LATELY The sequel to David French’s trilogy of plays about
a Canadian family. Young Centre, 55 Mill, bldg 49. To July 30. www.soulpepper.ca.
PROPAGHANDI w/ Strike Anywhere. Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne. $16 at RT, SS, HS, TM.
THEORY OF A DEADMAN w/ The Parlor Mob. Sound Academy, 11 Polson. $29.50-$40 at TM.
JUNE 26
CITY ROOTS FESTIVAL Urban-roots music feat bluegrass, aboriginal, folk, world acts. Distillery District, 55 Mill. To June 28. www.torontocityroots.com.
COMEDY ON THE DANFORTH Improv every Friday night. Timothy’s WorldNews Café, 320 Danforth. 9pm. PWYC. 416-461-2668. www.fastanddirty.ca/cotd.
FRIDAYS
AT BAD DOG That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato
(improv, 10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style
improv, midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
GLOBAL GROOVES feat Swami. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 8pm. Free.
TD CANADA TRUST TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL feat Sonny Rollins, Sharon Jones, Tony Bennett, more. Various venues, prices. To July 5. www.torontojazz.com.
JUNE 27
CAMERA OBSCURA Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor W. $23.50 at TM, HS, RT, SS.
DYKE MARCH Starts 2pm at Church & Hayden. Free. www.pridetoronto.com.
JUNE 28
ALTERNA-QUEER w/ The Craft Economy, Opopo, Lioness, more. Alexander Parkette, 12 Alexander. Noon-midnight. Free. www.pridetoronto.com.
PEDESTRIAN SUNDAYS: KENSINGTON This month’s theme is Fire: Summer SUNday. Kensington Market. Noon-7pm. Free. www.pskensington.ca.
PRIDE PARADE Starts 2pm at Church & Bloor. Free. www.pridetoronto.com.
VEDA HILLE w/ Christof Migone. Music Gallery Courtyard, 197 John. $10-$20 at RT, SS, TW.
JUNE 29
DEAD
SEA SCROLLS Exhibition of ancient scrolls and other 2,000 year-old
artifacts. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. June 27-Jan 3, 2010.
$14-$22. 416-586-8000. www.rom.on.ca.
DORA AWARDS Celebrating 30
years of theatre, dance and opera in Toronto. Winter Garden Theatre,
189 Yonge. 8pm. $60-$160. www.tapa.ca/doras.
JAY REATARD w/ TV Smith. Mod Club, 722 College. $15 at RT, SS, TM.
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
JUNE 30
CANSTAGE TD DREAM IN HIGH PARK Outdoor production of Shakespeare’s The
Tempest. High Park. June 26-Sep 6; Tue-Sun 8pm. PWYC.
www.canstage.com/dream.
SONIC YOUTH Massey Hall, 178 Victoria. $36.50-$48.50 at TM.
TORONTO RIBFEST All the meat you can eat! Centennial Park, Etobicoke. June 26-July 1, all day. Free. www.torontoribfest.com.
TUESDAYS AT SUNSET FILM SERIES North by Northwest (1959). Yonge-Dundas Sq. 9pm. Free. www.ydsquare.ca
JULY 1
FRINGE FESTIVAL Toronto’s annual theatre festival. Various venues. To July 12. $TBA. Reviews on www.eyeweekly.com. 416-966-1062. www.fringetoronto.com.
MULTICULTURAL CANADA DAY Yonge-Dundas Sq. All day. Free. 416-979-9960. www.ydsquare.ca
WORLD ROUTES Canada Day Celebration: Live music, visual arts, family
events. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Noon-10pm. Free.
416-973-4000. www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
JULY 2
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
THE OFFSPRING w/ Pennywise. Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $22.50-$49.50 at TM.
PAD SET Audience-driven improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
SCREAM FESTIVAL Celebrating the Canadian literary community under the
banner “The Book is Dead.” Various locations. Free. To July 13. www.thescream.ca.
JULY 3
SUMMERLICIOUS Prix-fixe dining at over 100 restaurants. To July 19. www.toronto.com/summerlicious.
WORLD ROUTES The Hot Spot world music festival. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. To July 5. Free. 416-973-4000. www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
FRIDAYS
AT BAD DOG That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato
(improv, 10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style
improv, midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115.
www.baddogtheatre.com.
GLOBAL GROOVES feat Papagroove. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 8pm. Free.
JULY 4
CORSO ITALIA STREET FESTIVAL feat food, music, multicultural events. St
Clair W between Westmount and Lansdowne. July 4, 1-11pm; July 5, 1-9pm.
To July 5. Free. www.torontofiesta.com.
MEXICAN FIESTA Yonge-Dundas Sq. All day. Free. 416-979-9960. www.ydsquare.ca.
JULY 5
ROCK THE BELLS HIP-HOP FESTIVAL feat Nas, Damian Marley, Ice Cube, The
Roots, more. Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $36-$251 at TM.
416-260-5600. www.guerillaunion.com/rockthebells.
JULY 6
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
JULY 7
TUESDAYS AT SUNSET FILM SERIES Le Mans (1971). Yonge-Dundas Sq. 9pm. Free. www.ydsquare.ca.
JULY 8
HAROLD NIGHT Competitive improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
PRO-AM
NIGHT Professional and amateur comedians unite. Absolute Comedy Club,
2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $6. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
JULY 9
BEIRUT w/ The Dodos. Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne. $25 at RT, SS, TM.
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
JUDAS PRIEST w/ Whitesnake. Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $49.50-$89.50 at TM.
A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV An improvised play. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
JULY 10
FRIDAYS
AT BAD DOG That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato
(improv, 10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style
improv, midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115.
www.baddogtheatre.com.
TORONTO OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION Juried exhibition of contemporary fine
art. Nathan Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W. To July 12. 10:30am-7:30pm. Free.
www.torontooutdoorart.org.
VANS WARPED TOUR feat NOFX, 3oh!3, Less Than Jake, Underoath, Bad Religion, more. Arrow Hall, 6900 Airport Rd. $44.75 at RT, TM.
WORLD ROUTES Beats, Breaks + Culture electronic music festival.
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. To July 12. Free. 416-973-4000.
www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
JULY 11
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE w/ Rattlesnake Choir. It’s not quite Olympic
Island, but it’ll do. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Time TBA.
Free. www.brokensocialscene.ca.
JULY 12
GOSPELFEST Yonge-Dundas Sq. All day. Free. 416-979-9960. www.ydsquare.ca.
HONDA
INDY TORONTO The stars and cars of the Indiana 500 circuit compete in
Toronto. Exhibition Place, 200 Princes’. July 10-12. $20-255.
www.hondaindytoronto.com.
JULY 13
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
JULY 14
CARIBANA FESTIVAL OFFICIAL LAUNCH Nathan Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W. Noon-2pm. Free. www.caribana.com.
THE DARK SHOW Uncensored comedy. Absolute Comedy Club, 2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $10. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
TUESDAYS AT SUNSET FILM SERIES Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). Yonge-Dundas Sq. 9pm. Free. www.ydsquare.ca.
JULY 15
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint.
FRESH WEDNESDAYS Farmers’ market and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan
Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W. Wednesdays to Aug 26, noon. Free.
www.toronto.ca.
HAROLD NIGHT Competitive improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
JUST
FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL Comedy shows and street arts feat Sarah Silverman,
Colin Mochrie and many more. Various venues. July 15-19. See
www.hahaha.com/toronto for schedule and ticket info.
ROMEO AND JULIET Outdoor performance on Philosopher’s Walk, 80 Queen’s Park. To Aug 1, 8pm. $8-$10. www.uofttix.ca.
SUMMER SLAUGHTER 2009 feat Necrophagist, Ensiferium, more. Sound Academy, 11 Polson. $32.50 at RT, TM.
JULY 16
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
FUCKED UP w/ Women. Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne. $16 at RT, SS, PR, TW.
IMPROVATRON
3000 True stories inspire improv scenes. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth.
8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
JAPANDROIDS w/ The Two Koreas. El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Av. $8.
TASTY THURSDAYS International cuisine catered by Toronto restaurants
and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W.
Thursdays to Aug 27, noon. Free. www.toronto.ca.
JULY 17
BEACHES
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FEST feat Sean Jones, Blackburn, God Made Me Funky,
more. Various venues, prices. To July 26. www.beachesjazz.com.
BEYONCE Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $34.50-$150.75 at TM.
FRIDAYS
AT BAD DOG That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato
(improv, 10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style
improv, midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115.
www.baddogtheatre.com.
WORLD ROUTES México: Beyond Your Expectations celebrates the 200th
anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens
Quay W. To July 19. Free. 416-973-4000. www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
JULY 18
MABUHAY
PHILIPPINES FESTIVAL Canada’s largest festival of Philippine heritage
and culture. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front W. $15.
www.pidctoronto.com.
JULY 19
SUNDAY SERENADES Swing, big-band and jazz acts. Mel Lastman Sq, 5100 Yonge. Sundays to Aug 23, 7:30-9pm. www.toronto.ca.
JULY 20
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
JULY 21
TUESDAYS AT SUNSET FILM SERIES Apollo 13 (1995). Yonge-Dundas Sq. 8:45pm. Free. www.ydsquare.ca.
JULY 22
FRESH WEDNESDAYS Farmers’ market and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan
Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W. Wednesdays to Aug 26, noon. Free.
www.toronto.ca.
HAROLD NIGHT Competitive improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
PRO-AM
NIGHT Professional and amateur comedians unite. Absolute Comedy Club,
2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $6. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
XAVIER RUDD Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 210 Princes’ Blvd. $35 at RT, SS.
JULY 23
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
TASTY THURSDAYS International cuisine catered by Toronto restaurants
and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W.
Thursdays to Aug 27, noon. Free. www.toronto.ca.
XAVIER RUDD Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 210 Princes’ Blvd. $35 at RT, SS.
JULY 24
DEPECHE MODE w/ Peter, Bjorn & John. Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $31.75-$95.75 at TM.
FRIDAYS
AT BAD DOG That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato
(improv, 10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style
improv, midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115.
www.baddogtheatre.com.
MASALA! MEHNDI! MASTI! The largest multi-disciplinary South Asian arts
festival outside of South Asia. Exhibition Place, 200 Princes’. To July
26, various times. $TBA. http://masalamehndimasti.com/2009.
WORLD ROUTES Canadian Voices feat Jenn Grant, Gentleman Reg, Amy
Millan, more. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. To July 26. Free.
416-973-4000. www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
JULY 25
LIVE GREEN TORONTO FESTIVAL Live music and over 100 exhibitors. Yonge
between Dundas and Queen. Also July 26. All day. Free.
www.toronto.ca/greentorontofestival.
JULY 26
PEDESTRIAN SUNDAYS: KENSINGTON This month’s theme is Water: Streams of
Consciousness. Kensington Market. 12-7pm. Free. www.pskensington.ca.
JULY 27
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
JULY 28
TUESDAYS AT SUNSET FILM SERIES Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000). Yonge-Dundas Sq. 9pm. Free. www.ydsquare.ca.
JULY 29
FRESH WEDNESDAYS Farmers’ market and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan
Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W. Wednesdays to Aug 26, noon. Free.
www.toronto.ca.
HAROLD NIGHT Competitive improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
PRO-AM
NIGHT Professional and amateur comedians unite. Absolute Comedy Club,
2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $6. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
JULY 30
COLDPLAY w/ Elbow, Kitty Daisy & Lewis. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. $39.50-$99.50 at TM.
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
INCUBUS w/ The Duke Spirit. Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $29.50-$60 at TM.
TASTY THURSDAYS International cuisine catered by Toronto restaurants
and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W.
Thursdays to Aug 27, noon. Free. www.toronto.ca.
TD IRIE MUSICAL FESTIVAL feat Byron Lee’s Dragonaires, Gramps Morgan,
Fab 5. Nathan Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W and Queen’s Park. To Aug 3.
Free. www.iriemusicfestival.com.
JULY 31
FRIDAYS AT
BAD DOG That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato
(improv, 10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style
improv, midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115.
www.baddogtheatre.com.
GLOBAL GROOVES feat Jay Douglas, Everton Paul. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 8pm. Free.
WORLD ROUTES Island Soul Caribbean music and arts festival.
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. To Aug 3. Free. 416-973-4000.
www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
AUGUST 1
DISTILLERY ARTS FESTIVAL Outdoor Canadian visual art exhibition and
sale. Distillery District, 55 Mill. To Aug 3. Times TBA. Free.
www.thedistillerydistrict.com.
SCOTIABANK CARIBANA PARADE Exhibition Place. 10am-6pm. Free. www.caribana.com.
TORONTO TURKISH FESTIVAL Celebrate Turkish culture through music,
exhibitions, arts, crafts, dance, shows and food. Yonge-Dundas Sq. To
Aug 2. 10am-10pm. Free. 416-787-2300. www.torontoturkishfestival.org.
AUGUST 2
EAGLES OF DEATH METAL w/ Flash Lightnin’. Kool Haus, 132 Queens Quay E. $27.50 at RT, TM.
AUGUST 3
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
THE DECEMBERISTS Kool Haus, 132 Queens Quay E. 7pm. $30.50 at TM.
AUGUST 4
FLEET FOXES Massey Hall, 178 Victoria. $32.50-$39.50 at TM.
TUESDAYS AT SUNSET FILM SERIES Cast Away (2000). Yonge-Dundas Sq. 8:30pm. Free. www.ydsquare.ca.
AUGUST 5
FRESH WEDNESDAYS Farmers’ market and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan
Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W. Wednesdays to Aug 26, noon. Free.
www.toronto.ca.
HAROLD NIGHT Competitive improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
PRO-AM
NIGHT Professional and amateur comedians unite. Absolute Comedy Club,
2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $6. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
AUGUST 6
BEERLICIOUS
Canada’s premier beer festival with over 200 exhibitors. Bandshell
Park, Exhibition Place, 200 Princes’ Blvd. Various times. To Aug 9.
$45-$50. www.beerfestival.ca.
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
PAD SET Audience-driven improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
SUMMERWORKS Toronto’s indie theatre and arts festival. Various venues. To Aug 16. www.summerworks.ca.
TASTY THURSDAYS International cuisine catered by Toronto restaurants
and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W.
Thursdays to Aug 27, noon. Free. www.toronto.ca.
AUGUST 7
FRIDAYS
AT BAD DOG That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato
(improv, 10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style
improv, midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115.
www.baddogtheatre.com.
GLOBAL GROOVES feat Funkadesi. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 8pm. Free.
TASTE OF THE DANFORTH Street festival celebrating the Greektown’s food
and music. To Aug 9. Various times. Free. www.tasteofthedanforth.com.
WAKESTOCK
ACTION SPORTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL Canada’s largest action sports and
music festival. Millennium Park, Collingwood, Ont. To Aug 9. Ticket
prices TBA. www.wakestock.com.
WORLD ROUTES Zaika: A South Asian Food Festival. Harbourfront Centre,
235 Queens Quay W. To Aug 9. Free. 416-973-4000.
www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
AUGUST 8
BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR Remount of Canadian WWI play. Young Centre, 55 Mill, bldg 49. To Aug 29. www.soulpepper.ca.
AUGUST 9
INCREDIBLE INDIA Yonge-Dundas Sq. All day. Free. 416-979-9960. www.ydsquare.ca.
NICKELBACK w/ Hinder, Papa Roach, Saving Abel. Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $27.50-$101.50 at TM.
AUGUST 10
FRIENDLY FIRES Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor W. $15 at RT, SS, TM.
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
AUGUST 11
THE DARK SHOW Uncensored comedy. Absolute Comedy Club, 2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $10. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
TUESDAYS AT SUNSET FILM SERIES Gladiator (2000). Yonge-Dundas Sq. 8:30pm. Free. www.ydsquare.ca.
AUGUST 12
FRESH WEDNESDAYS Farmers’ market and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan
Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W. Wednesdays to Aug 26, noon. Free.
www.toronto.ca.
HAROLD NIGHT Competitive improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
THE MOODY BLUES Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $35.50-$85 at TM.
PRO-AM
NIGHT Professional and amateur comedians unite. Absolute Comedy Club,
2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $6. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
AUGUST 13
BRYAN ADAMS Massey Hall, 178 Victoria. $69.50-$119.50 at TM.
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV An improvised play. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
TASTY THURSDAYS International cuisine catered by Toronto restaurants
and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W.
Thursdays to Aug 27, noon. Free. www.toronto.ca.
AUGUST 14
FRIDAYS
AT BAD DOG That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato
(improv, 10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style
improv, midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115.
www.baddogtheatre.com.
GLOBAL GROOVES feat Pavlov’s Dog Orchestra. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 8pm. Free.
TORONTO
AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL Eight nights of horror, sci-fi, action and
cult movies. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. To Aug 21. $TBA.
www.torontoafterdark.com.
WORLD ROUTES Planet Indigenous: the largest indigenous art festival
anywhere. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. To Aug 16. Free.
416-973-4000. www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
AUGUST 15
FILIPINOS MAKING WAVES Outdoor performances and ethnic booths.
Yonge-Dundas Sq. To Aug 16. All day. Free. 416-979-9960.
www.filipinosmakingwaves.com.
JASON MRAZ Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $24.50-44.50 at TM.
AUGUST 16
PEDESTRIAN SUNDAYS: KENSINGTON Commemorating the 2003 blackout. Kensington Market. 12-7pm. Free. www.pskensington.ca.
AUGUST 17
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
AUGUST 18
TUESDAYS AT SUNSET FILM SERIES Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of
the Black Pearl (2003). Yonge-Dundas Sq. 8:30pm. Free. www.ydsquare.ca.
AUGUST 19
FRESH WEDNESDAYS Farmers’ market and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan
Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W. Wednesdays to Aug 26, noon. Free.
www.toronto.ca.
HAROLD NIGHT Competitive improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
PRO-AM
NIGHT Professional and amateur comedians unite. Absolute Comedy Club,
2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $6. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
AUGUST 20
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
IMPROVATRON
3000 True stories inspire improv scenes. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth.
8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
TASTY THURSDAYS International cuisine catered by Toronto restaurants
and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W.
Thursdays to Aug 27, noon. Free. www.toronto.ca.
AUGUST 21
CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION North America’s fourth-largest fair
features rides, carnival games, exhibits, more. Exhibition Place, 200
Princes’. Various times. To Sep 7. $11-$15. www.theex.com.
FRIDAYS
AT BAD DOG That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato
(improv, 10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style
improv, midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115.
www.baddogtheatre.com.
GLOBAL GROOVES feat Rebel Rhythm, Huelepega Soundsystem. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 8pm. Free.
INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS Directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring Brad Pitt and Mike Myers.
PEARL JAM Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $39.50-$79.50 at TM.
WORLD ROUTES Planet Indigenous: Giving to the World feat indigenous
music and dance. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. To Aug 23.
Times TBA. Free. 416-973-4000. www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
AUGUST 22
GREAT BIG SEA w/ Spirit of the West. Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $39.50-$62.50 at TM.
TORONTO AFRICAN DANCE FESTIVAL Celebration of African arts through
workshops and performances. Yonge-Dundas Sq. Aug 22-23, 11am-10pm.
Free. www.africandancefestival.com.
TORONTO ROLLER DERBY CN Power vs Motor City Disassembly Line. George Bell Arena, 215 Ryding. $15. www.torontorollerderby.com.
AUGUST 23
SUNDAY SERENADES Swing, big-band and jazz acts. Mel Lastman Sq, 5100 Yonge. 7:30-9pm. www.toronto.ca.
AUGUST 24
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.
AUGUST 25
TUESDAYS AT SUNSET FILM SERIES The Great Escape (1963). Yonge-Dundas Sq. 8:05pm. Free. www.ydsquare.ca.
AUGUST 26
FRESH WEDNESDAYS Farmers’ market and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan
Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W. Wednesdays to Aug 26, noon. Free.
www.toronto.ca.
HAROLD NIGHT Competitive improv. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 8pm. $5. 416-491-3115. www.baddogtheatre.com.
PRO-AM
NIGHT Professional and amateur comedians unite. Absolute Comedy Club,
2335 Yonge. 8:30pm. $6. 416-486-7700. www.absolutecomedy.ca.
AUGUST 27
BLUE RODEO Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore W. $20-$79.50 at TM.
BUSKERFEST Street performances in support of Epilepsy Toronto. Front E
between Church and Jarvis. Various times. To Aug 30.
www.torontobuskerfest.com.
COMEDY ABOVE THE PUB Weekly stand-up with rotating comedians. McVeigh’s, 124 Church. 9pm. $5. 416-364-9698.
TASTY THURSDAYS International cuisine catered by Toronto restaurants
and a free noon-hour concert. Nathan Phillips Sq, 100 Queen W.
Thursdays to Aug 27, noon. Free. www.toronto.ca.
AUGUST 28
ELVIS COSTELLO & THE SUGARCANES Massey Hall, 178 Victoria. $49.50-$89.50 at TM.
WORLD ROUTES TELUS TaiwanFest: A New Journey feat music, workshops,
visual arts. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. To Aug 30. Free.
416-973-4000. www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
FRIDAYS AT BAD DOG
That Friday Show (student showcase, 8pm, PWYC); Macro Neato (improv,
10pm, $5-$10); The Late, Late Horror Show (b-movie-style improv,
midnight, $5). Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115.
www.baddogtheatre.com.
GLOBAL GROOVES feat Salaam. Yonge-Dundas Sq. 8pm. Free.
FAN EXPO CANADA Celebrate its 15th anniversary with comic books, anime,
science fiction, horror and gaming. Metro Toronto Convention Centre,
255 Front W. To Aug 30. $TBA. 416-241-7827. www.fanexpocanada.com.
AUGUST 29
WHO’S
AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Anyone up for a game of get the guests? Young
Centre, 55 Mill, bldg 49. To Oct 24. www.soulpepper.ca.
AUGUST 30
PEDESTRIAN SUNDAYS: KENSINGTON This month’s theme is Air: The
Kensington Community Air Show. Kensington Market. Noon-7pm. Free.
www.pskensington.ca.
AUGUST 31
THE GUARDSMAN Romantic
comedy gives man a second chance at love. Young Centre, 55 Mill, bldg
49. To Oct 24. www.soulpepper.ca.
MONDAY NIGHT MEDIUM RARE Shoeless Comedy Troupe. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 7pm. PWYC. 416-703-0811. www.thecameron.com.