Parks Day

Who: Parks Canada

What: While not in Toronto per se, Parks Day is still worth mentioning. On July 17, 2010, Parks Canada will host an open-door event at all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas.

In addition to your free admission, there will be activities, including special interpretation and recreational experiences.


Where: Various locations. See the official Parks Canada site for locations.

When: Saturday, July 17, 2010.

For more info:

Parks Canada Gates Open

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Movies at Metro Square

Who, What, When: The Toronto Entertainment District and the Toronto International Film Festival are bringing you free movies every Wednesday at 9pm from June 30, 2010 to September 1, 2010.

Listings are as follows:

- Wed. June 30, 2010: Breakfast with Scot
- Wed. July 7, 2010: To Kill a Mockingbird
- Wed. July 14, 2010: Pee Wee's Big Adventure
- Wed. July 21, 2010: Canadian Shorts (the Translator, Unlocked, Vive La Rose, Big Girl) and Bravo! Fact 15th Anniversary Celebration Shorts (Cattle Call, Pointless Film, Aruba, Stone of Folly, Canadian Shield, Record, I Met the Walrus)
- Wed. July 28, 2010: Tkaronto
- Wed. August 4, 2010: Runaway/Lonely Boy/Ladies and Gentlemen.. Leonard Cohen
- Wed. August 11, 2010: Cairo Time
- Wed.August 18, 2010: the Heart of the World + Alice in Wonderland + Cops and Fatty at Coney Island + Rags (TBC)
- Wed.August 25, 2010: Dragon Hunters
- Wed. Sept. 1, 2010: Casablanca

Where: Metro Hall at Metro Hall (55 John St., Toronto, ON)

For more info and full schedule: Toronto Entertainment District BIA: Movies at Metro Square

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Downsview Park's Movies Under the Stars

Who, What, When: Friday nights at 9pm at Downsview Park from July 2, 2010 to Sept. 1, 2010.

Listings are as follows:

Friday July 2, 2010, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Friday July 9, 2010, Alvin and the Chipmunks: the Squeakquel
Friday July 16, 2010, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.
Friday July 23, 2010, Where the Wild Things Are
Friday July 30, 2010, Fantastic Mr. Fox
Friday August 6, 2010, Star Trek
Friday August 13, 2010, Shorts
Friday August 20, 2010 Planet 21
Friday August 27, 2010, Blind Side
Wednesday Sept. 1, 2010, Inkheart

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

For more info: Downsview Park's Movies Under the Stars

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Macy Gray, Chaka Chan, the Lost Fingers

Who: Macy Gray, Chaka Khan and the Lost Fingers

What: TD Toronto Jazz Festival is hosting a free Saturday night party at Yonge and Dundas Square with special performances by Chaka Chan, Macy Gray and the Lost Fingers. Free.

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

When: Saturday, July 03, 2010. 6pm-11pm.

For more info:

Toronto Jazz Festival (runs June 25 to July 4, 2010).

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NXNE 2010

What: North By NorthEast. Canada's largest music festival, featuring 7 days of music, film and interactive media.

Where:

NXNE performances happen at various venues all over the city June 14-20, 2010. Keep checking NXNE's official site for updates on free performances in-stores, at parks and at public spaces around the city. Some confirmed locations include:

• Union Station – Yonge @ Bay St.
• Metro Square – 55 John St. @ King St.
• Bellevue Square Park – Kensington Market
• Market Lane – Front and Jarvis (nr St Lawrence Mkt)
• Matt Cohen Parkette – Bloor and Spadina
• Harbour Parklands – Queens Quay Ferry Terminal
• Holy Trinity Square – 10 Trinity Square
• Yonge and Dundas Square - SE Corner of Yonge and Dundas
• Pearson International Airport - Arrival Halls of Pearson's Terminals 1 & 3
  

Who & When:

Check official site for comprehensive list. The confirmed shows for Yonge and Dundas Square (SE Corner of Yonge and Dundas) are listed below:

Thursday June 17

•10:00 pm – X
•9:00 pm – Mudhoney
•8:00 pm – Brant Bjork & the Bros
•7:00 pm – The Icarus Line
•6:00 pm – Free Energy

Friday June 18

•9:30 pm – Sloan
•8:30 pm – k-os
•7:30 pm – Said the Whale

Saturday June 19

•9:30 pm – Iggy and the Stooges
•8:00 pm – The Raveonettes
•7:00 pm – Wavves
•6:00 pm – Surfer Blood
•5:00 pm – DD/MM/YYYY
•4:00 pm – The Soft Pack
•3:00 pm – Mini Mansions
•2:00 pm – De Staat
•1:00 pm – Queen Kwong
•12:00 pm – the Burning Boyz

Sunday June 20

•9:00 pm – De La Soul
•8:00 pm – Kid Sister
•7:00 pm – Phenomenal Handclap Band
•6:00 pm – Big Freedia
•5:00 pm – Chin Injeti
•4:00 pm – Spookey Ruben

For more info:

NXNE Official Site

Yonge and Dundas Square NXNE page

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Billy Talent

Who: Billy Talent, KO and Noble Blood

What:
No cover show as part of 102.1 Dave Bookman's Nu Music Nites at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. 19+

Where: Horseshoe Tavern (368 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5V2A2, Canada)

When: Tuesday June 8, 2010. Billy Talent @ 11:15pm, KO @ 10pm, Noble Blood @ 9pm.

For more info:

Horseshoe Tavern.

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Luminato 2010

What:

Luminato. Toronto's Festival of Arts and Creativity. Including various free public events.

Where: Various locations in the city.

When: June 11-20, 2010.

For more info:

Luminato.

Luminato Free Events Page.

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