Italian Job Double Feature

What & When:

Movie:

Italian Job (1969)
Tuesday August 31, 2010. 6:30pm - 8:10pm.

Italian Job (2003)
Tuesday August 31, 2010. 9pm - 10:45pm.

Part of Yonge and Dundas Square`s free annual outdoor screenings.

Where: Yonge and Dundas Square (20 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON, M5G 2C2)

For more info:

Yonge and Dundas Square Upcoming Safecracker Films

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Lexus Live at the Distillery

Image: Midway State Official Press Photo

Who:

The Stills

Lily Frost

Midway State

Paper Lions

What: Lexus Live at the Distillery, an event featuring Canadian bands at Toronto’s Distillery District, presented by Lexus. Free.

This event marks the worldwide debut of the Lexus CT 200h Tour and features the Stills, Lily Frost, Paper Lions and the Midway State. Great bands and a car show, what more could you ask for?

Where: Distillery District, 55 Mill St, Toronto, ON

When: Friday, August 27 to Sunday, August 29, 2010.

Schedule:

Friday, August 27, 2010:
12pm - CT Display opens
7pm - The Stills performance
10pm - CT Display closes

Saturday, August 28, 2010:
10am - CT Display opens
12pm - Lily Frost performance
1pm - Virgin Radio Remote begins (until 5pm)
5pm - The Midway State performance
10pm - CT Display closes

Sunday, August 29, 2010:
10am - CT Display opens
11am - CHUM Radio Remote begins (until 3pm)
3pm - Paper Lions performance
6pm - CT Display closes

For more info:

BlogTO Coverage

Now Toronto

Lexus

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TIFF Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary With Free Public Screenings

Image Credit: Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects

What: A series of free public film screenings in celebration of the Toronto International Film Festival's 35th Anniversary. All screenings are to take place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, a new hub for cinematic activity in Toronto.

Movies and Schedule:

Outrageous!, Director: Richard Benner
Tuesday, September 14, 2010: 7pm

American Beauty, Director: Sam Mendes
Wednesday, September 15, 2010: 5:30 pm

Roadkill, Director: Bruce McDonald
Thursday, September 16, 2010: 10 pm

Water, Director: Deepa Mehta
Friday, September 17, 2010: 10 pm

Away From Her, Director: Sarah Polley
Saturday, September 18, 2010: 7 pm

Crash, Director: Paul Haggis
Saturday, September 18, 2010: 9 pm

The Big Chill, Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Sunday, September 19, 2010: 7 pm

The Princess Bride, Director: Rob Reiner
Sunday, September 19, 2010: 10 pm

Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox (Reitman Square on the north-west corner of King and John Streets, Toronto, ON)

For more info:

TIFF Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Free Public Screening Series Press Release

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

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Lou Barlow @ Criminal Records

Lou Barlow Holding Back the Year Album Cover

Who: Lou Barlow (of Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr and Folk Implosion).

What: Free instore session at Criminal Records.

When: Saturday, August 28, 2010. 7pm.

Where: Criminal Records (493 Queen Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 2B4)

For more info:

Criminal Records Official Site

Lou Barlow Official Site

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Live Green Toronto Festival

Image Credit: City of Toronto Live Green Toronto Festival Logo

What: The Live Green Toronto Festival: Toronto’s annual celebration of all things green, with more than 100 exhibitors of green products and services, kidzone, food and live music. Free.

When:
Saturday August 28, 2010: 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday August 29, 2010: 11 am - 5 pm

Where: Yonge and Dundas Square (SE Corner of Yonge and Dundas, Toronto, ON)

Performers:

Saturday, August 28, 2010:
12:00 pm Alexz Johnson
12:45 pm Alex Lacasse
1:30 pm Street Pharmacy
2:15 pm iSH
3:00 pm The Johnstones
4:00 pm Justin Rutledge
5:00 pm Alan Frew (from Glass Tiger)
6:00 pm Scratch, Skratch, Scratch
7:00 pm Divine Brown
8:00 pm Colin James
9:00 pm Cape Farewell’s Burning Ice: Art & Climate Change Film

Sunday August 29

11:00 am Bees Knees
11:45 am H2Orchestra
12:30 pm Samba Kidz
1:15 pm Chris McKhool
2:00 pm Digging Roots
3:00 pm These Kids Wear Crowns
4:00 pm Steven Page

For more info:

The Live Green Toronto Festival

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Scotiabank Buskerfest

Image Credit: Official Scotiabank Buskerfest 2010 Poster

What: Scotiabank Buskerfest 2010. The 11th annual showcase for street performers and the largest festival of its kind in North America. Free. Busking donations may be make in support of Epilepsy Toronto.

When: Friday, August 27, 2010 - Sunday, August 29, 2010.

Where: St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood (Front Street between Jarvis and Scott Street on Thursday, including Market Lane, Church St and Berczy Park and then all the way to Yonge Street as of Friday).

For more info:

Scotiabank Buskerfest in Support of Epilepsy Toronto

Scotiabank Buskerfest in Support of Epilepsy Toronto List of Performers

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Disturbed, Brandon Flowers, Dallas Green at the Edge

Image Credit: Dallas Green Official Press Photo

Who:

Disturbed

Brandon Flowers

Dallas Green

What: Disturbed, Brandon Flowers and Dallas Green will be co-hosting 102.1 Edge programming at the streetlevel Edgefront Studios.

When:

Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

Disturbed with be co-hosting with Edge DJ Josie Dye at 1pm.

Brandon Flowers will be co-hosting with Edge DJ Fearless Fred at 2pm.

Dallas Green will be co-hosting with Edge DJ Bookie at 7pm.

Where: 102.1 the Edge Storefront Studios (228 Yonge St, Toronto, ON)

For more info: 102.1 the Edge - Live at the Edge

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Bank Job

What:

Movie: Bank Job (2008)

Part of Yonge and Dundas Square`s free annual outdoor screenings.

Where: Yonge and Dundas Square (20 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON, M5G 2C2)

When: Tuesday August 24, 2010. 8:30pm - 10:21pm.

For more info:

Yonge and Dundas Square Upcoming Safecracker Films

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Queen West Musicfest

Image Credit: The Junction Official Press Photo

Who:

The Trews

Chris Caddell and the Wreckage

The Junction

Lazy Bones

Grand Analog

Maestro Fresh Wes

Stereokid


What: Queen West Musicfest at the Trinity Bellwoods Park. Celebrating Toronto indie rock. Free!

When: Saturday, August 21, 2010. Starts at 1pm.

Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park (790 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2)

For more info: Queen West Musicfest

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Inside Man

What:

Movie: Inside Man (2006)

Part of Yonge and Dundas Square`s free annual outdoor screenings.

Where: Yonge and Dundas Square (20 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON, M5G 2C2)

When: Tuesday August, 17, 2010. 8:30pm - 10:40pm.

For more info:

Yonge and Dundas Square Upcoming Safecracker Films

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How to Train Your Dragon

Image Credit: Paramount Pictures

What:

Free outdoor movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2010). Free.

Where: Shops at Don Mills (1090 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON, M3C 3R6)

When: Saturday, August 14, 2010 at dusk (approx 9pm).

For more info: Shops at Don Mills (Movies Under the Stars)

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Harbourfront Hot and Spicy Food Festival 2010

Image Credit: Harbourfront Centre

What: the Weekend long Hot and Spicy Food Festival celebrating the hot, spicy, sultry and sweet culinary treats. Free.

When: Friday, August 13, 2010 - Sunday, August 15, 2010.

Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2G8)

For more info: Harbourfront Hot and Spicy Food Festival Mainpage

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Hawksley Workman @ Chapters

Who: Hawksley Workman

What: In-store performance and CD signing in celebration of the release of Hawksley Workman's new album, Milk (released today, Aug. 10). Admission for the in-store performance is FREE, proof of purchase is required from any Indigo, Chapters or Coles for the CD signing.

Where: Chapters at John and Richmond. (142 John Street)

When: Friday August 13th, 2010. 7 PM.

Fore more information:

Hawksley Workman official page

http://hawksleyworkman.com/2010/

Hawksley Workman on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/hawksleyworkman

Chapters' Event Page:

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/store-events/events_main-giz.html

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Star Trek @ Downsview Park

Image Credit: Paramount Pictures

What:

Movie: Star Trek (2009)

Part of Movies Under the Stars at Downsview Park.

Where: Downsview Park (Raised parking lot off Carl Hall Road, just east of John Drury Drive, Toronto, ON)

When: Fri, August 6, 2010: 9:00pm – 10:30pm

For more info: Downsview Park Movies Under the Stars

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Pilaros Taste of the Danforth

Image Credit: Pilaros Taste of the Danforth

What: 17th Annual Greektown Taste of the Danforth Festival, sponsored by Pilaros. It's one of Toronto's biggest summer festivals, showcasing Hellenic food, culture and music, and includes everything from souvlaki to mezes, authentic Greek music and interactive children's games.

When:
Friday, August 6, 2010: 6pm-12am
Saturday, August 7, 2010: 12pm-12am
Sunday, August 8, 2010: 12pm-8pm

Where: Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON

For more info: Taste of the Danforth Official Site

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ROM Extended Summer Hours

Image Credit: Wikipedia

Who: Royal Ontario Museum

What:

The Royal Ontario Museum is among the world’s leading museums of natural history, and of world cultures. Indeed, in combining a universal museum of cultures with that of natural history, the ROM offers an unusual breadth of experience to visitors and scholars from around the world.

When: From July 28 – September 1, 2010, the Royal Ontario Museum is extending it’s free admission hours on Wednesdays to 3-5:30pm, an hour earlier than normal. After September 1, it is back to regular hours (every Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Note this does not include special visiting exhibits.

Where: 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C6

For more info: Royal Ontario Museum Official Site

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Hollerado, The Darcys and Clothes Make the Man @ the Boat

Who: Hollerado, The Darcys and Clothes Make the Man

What: Free concert presented by The Untold City.

Where: The Boat in Kensington Market, 158 Augusta Avenue. 19+

When: Thursday August 5th, 2010.

Doors at 9 PM

Clothes Make the Man at 10 PM

The Darcys at 11 PM

Hollerado at 12 AM

For More Information:

Facebook Event Page

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141411002551586&index=1

Hollerado on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/hollerado

The Darcys on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/itsthedarcys

Clothes Make the Man on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/clothesmaketheman

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Catch Me If You Can

What:

Movie: Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Part of Yonge and Dundas Square`s free annual outdoor screenings.

Where: Yonge and Dundas Square (20 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON, M5G 2C2)

When: Tuesday August 10, 2010. 8:30pm - 11pm.

For more info:

Yonge and Dundas Square Upcoming Safecracker Films

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Metric @ Union Square Plaza

Who: Metric

What: Free impromptu street concert as part of Samsung Mobile's celebrations for the launch of its Galaxy S smartphone.

When: Wednesday, August 4th @ 7pm.

Where: Union Square Plaza near Union Station, located at 65 Front St. W. (outside the VIA station).

For more info: Samsung Newsroom, ChartAttack.com

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