Thursday, December 9, 2010
Home Alone at the Fox Theatre
What: Free screening of Home Alone at the Fox Theatre.
Where: Fox Theatre (2236 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON)
When: Thursday, Dec. 3, 2010. 2pm.
For more info: Fox Theatre
Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Revue
What: Photographer Andrew Chomentowski from Image Professional Photography will take a picture of you and Santa and email it to you for free. There is also a free screening of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Non-perishable food donations to the food bank will be accepted.
Where: Revue Cinema (400 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, ON, M6R 2M9)
When: Saturday Dec. 11, 2010. Photos at 10:30am, movie at 12:30pm.
For more info: Revue Cinema
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Free Outdoor Skating Rinks
What: Free outdoor skating rinks.
When: Winter. Hours of operations vary. Check the links below for more information.
Where:
Natrel Rink at Harbourfront Centre (235 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, ON)
Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON)
Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St., Toronto, ON)
Barbara Ann Scott Skating Rink (Behind the courtyard at College Park, Yonge and College, Toronto, ON)
Shops at Don Mills Ice Skating Rink (1090 Don Mills Rd., Toronto, ON)
For more info (and more skating rinks):
City Rinks Toronto - the Unofficial guide to Skating Rinks in the City
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation - the Official Guide to Municipal Skating Rinks
Monday, November 29, 2010
The Big Kiss
What: Newmindspace and Virgin Mobile will be putting up the biggest mistletoe ever created for a massive, simultaneous kiss beneath the mistletoe at Yonge and Dundas Square. Bring your significant other or anyone or anything you want and join in on the fun. For each kiss, Virgin Mobile will donate $5 to WWF Canada.
When: Mistletoe is unveiled at 4:30pm on Thursday Dec. 2, 2010. The big kiss starts at 6:30pm sharp.
Where: Yonge and Dundas Square (SE Corner of Yonge and Dundas, Toronto, ON)
For more info:
Newmindspace
Virgin Mobile
Monday, November 8, 2010
Balconies, Rah Rah, Dinosaur Bones, Monster Truck @ Horseshoe Tavern
Who:
The Balconies
Rah Rah
Dinosaur Bones
Monster Truck
What: NMN 17th Anniversary Party at the Edge 102.1 Dave Bookman's Nu Music Nite at the Horseshoe Tavern. No cover.
When:
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010:
The Balconies - 9pm
Rah Rah - 10pm
Dinosaur Bones - 11pm
Monster Truck - midnight
Where: Horseshoe Tavern (370 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON)
For more info:
Horseshoe Tavern
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Florence and the Machine
Who: Florence and the Machine
What: Florence Welch and her backing band, the Machine will be performing live at the 102.1 the Edge's new Studios at Dockside Dr.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. 7pm.
Where: New 102.1 the Edge Studios (25 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ON)
For more info:
Live at the Edge Listings
Florence and the Machine
Santa Claus Parade 2010
What: Annual Santa Claus Parade in Toronto, ON.
When: Sunday Nov. 21, 2010 starting at 12:45pm
Where: Starts at Christie Pits Park and ends at the St. Lawrence Market, Toronto, ON.
For more info:
Official Site of the Toronto Santa Claus Parade
Monday, November 1, 2010
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
What: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World.
Edgar Wright, creator Bryan Lee O’Malley, and Knives Chau herself, Ellen Wong, will be at HMV Yonge Street (333 Yonge St., Toronto, ON) for an in-store signing, pre-celebrating the Blu Ray DVD release of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. Fans can pre-order a copy of the disc, meet and greet those who worked on the film and get something signed, starting at 12:30pm on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010.
There will also bee a free screening of the movie at 7pm at the Bloor Cinema (506 Bloor St W., Toronto, ON) followed by a Q & A with Wright, O’Malley, Wong, and special guest moderator Don McKellar. There will also be a screening of the 'making of'' documentary which will be on the disc.
When and Where:
Signing:
Friday November 5, 2010. 12:30 at Yonge Street HMV (333 Yonge St., Toronto, ON).
Screening:
Friday, November 5th, 2010. 7pm at the Bloor Cinema (506 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON).
For more info:
HMV
Bloor Cinema
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World on Facebook
Forest City Lovers at Criminal Records
Who: Forest City Lovers
What: Toronto folk indie pop band play a free in-store set at Criminal Records.
When: Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. 6pm.
Where: Criminal Records (493 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 2B4)
For more info:
Criminal Records
Forest City Lovers
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Phoenix Live at the New Edge Studios
Who: Phoenix
What: French band Phoenix will be co-hosting with Fearless Fred and participating in a live online EdgeChat on edge.ca!
When: Friday, October 22, 2010. 5pm.
Where: The New Edge 102.1 Studios (25 Dockside Dr., Toronto, ON)
For more info:
102.1 The Edge - Live at the Edge
Phoenix
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Drums at Soundscapes
Who: The Drums
What: Free instore performance at Soundscapes.
When: Saturday, October 16, 2010. 7pm.
Where: Soundscapes (572 College Street, Toronto, ON M6G 1B3)
For more info:
Soundscapes
The Drums
Monday, October 4, 2010
Diamond Rings @ Toronto Public Library
Who: Diamond Rings
What:
Free acoustic performance at the Toronto Public Libary (Parkdale Branch) as part of the Unplugged! a Make Some Noise Concert series. Free and all ages.
When: Friday, October 8, 2010. 8pm.
Where: Toronto Public Library Parkdale Branch (1303 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON)
For more info:
Toronto Public Library: Diamond Rings
Friday, September 24, 2010
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche 2010
What:
Toronto's Fifth Annual Scotiabank Nuit Blanche. It's an overnight (sunset to sunrise) celebration of contemporary art in galleries, museums and unexpected places. There will be more than 130 destinations all over the city, from alleyways to heritage buildings, to discover great art and city culture.
When: Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 6pm to Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 6am.
Where: Various locations in Toronto, ON.
For more info:
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Word on the Street Festival 2010
The annual Word on the Street festival celebrates literacy and the written word in cities all over Canada. Toronto's will have author events, presentations, workshops and a great selection of books and magazines for sale. It's Canada's largest book and magazine festival and the events are free.
When: Sunday, September 26, 2010. 11am-6pm.
Where: Queens Park, Toronto, ON
For more info:
Word on the Street
CBC Culture Days
What: CBC Kicks off Culture Days with a lineup of broadcasts, live events, music and celebrity meet and greets. This event celebrates the art of broadcasting and Culture Days, the largest collective art and cultural public participation campaign in Canada. Stars of Dragon's Den, the Tudors, Being Erica, Heartland, All for One with Debbie Travis, Metro Morning, Steven & Chris, the Current, The National, Hockey Night in Canada and Battle of the Blades will be taking part in this event.
When: Thursday, September 23, 2010. 9am-9pm.
Where: Yonge and Dundas Square (SE Corner of Yonge and Dundas St., Toronto, ON)
Schedule:
9:00 am | Q with Jian Ghomeshi LIVE! With guests Mark Critch (22 Minutes), Erin Karpluk (Being Erica), Robert Herjavec (Dragons' Den), City and Colour (Dallas Green) and Zeus |
10:30 am | Behind the Scenes with CBC Stars |
11:15 am | Meet the Stars of CBC Radio |
Noon | Steven and Chris LIVE! |
1:30 pm | Meet Steven and Chris |
1:30 pm | Culture Days presents Play Fighting: A Stage Combat Demo |
2:00 pm | Kids' CBC LIVE! |
3:00 pm | Meet the Stars of Kids' CBC |
3:00 pm | Here & Now LIVE! |
3:00 pm | Meet the Stars of CBC News |
5:00 pm | Meet the Stars of CBC Television |
7:30 pm | CBC LIVE! A Music Event hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, Bob Mackowycz and George Stroumboulopoulos. Featuring Great Lake Swimmers, Bedouin Soundclash and Sloan. |
For more info:
CBC Culture Days
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Charlatans at Sunrise Records
Who:
the Charlatans
What:
Free acoustic instore session at Yonge St. Sunrise Records.
When: Friday, September 17, 2010. 7pm. (Note: Cancelled due to injury)
Where: Sunrise Records (336 Yonge St., Toronto, ON)
For more info:
Sunrise Records
Charlatans Official Site
Friday, September 10, 2010
26th Annual Vegetarian Food Fair
What:
The largest Vegetarian Food Fair in North American takes place this weekend with a huge variety of vegetarian cuisine. There will be new products and ideas from more than 100 exhibitors as well as demos, presentations and music. Free.
When:Friday, September 10, 2010: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, September 11, 2010: 12:00pm
Sunday, September 12, 2010: 12:00pm -7:00pm
Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON).
For more info:
Harbourfront Centre What's On Today: 26th Annual Vegetarian Food Festival
For more free listings: GetFreeToronto CalendarSeptember Festival in the Square
What: The Shops at Don Mills invites you to another weekend long celebration of shopping, dining and entertainment with "Festival in the Square." Includes musical performances and family activities. Free.
Performances:
Friday Sept. 10, 2010:
Melanie Doane: 7:15 pm
Jim Cuddy: 8:30pm
Saturday, September 11, 2010:
Keshia Chante: 2:30pm
Stereos: 3:3opm
Bob Clegg Jazz Octet Featuring June Garber: 5:30pm
Matt Dusk: 8:30pm
Sunday, September 12, 2010:
Bob DeAngelis: 1pm
Mark Masri: 2:30pm
Stephan Moccio & Friend: 3:30pm
When: Friday, September 10, 2010 to Sunday, September 12, 2010.Where: The Shops at Don Mills (1090 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON M3C 3R6)
For more info:
Shops at Don Mills Festival in the Square
Sadies, Karkwa and Radio Radio at TIFF
Who:
the Sadies
Karkwa
Radio Radio
What:
Toronto International Film Festival and Polaris Music Prize organizers combined forces to have short list nominees the Sadies, Karkwa and Radio Radio play a free show to celebrate the opening of the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
When: Sunday September 12, 2010. Show starts at 11:30pm.
Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox (Intersection of King and John St., Toronto, ON)
For more info:
Toronto International Film Festival
Polaris Music Prize
Exclaim Magazine News
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Winter Gloves @ Kops Records
Who: Winter Gloves
What: Free instore session at Kops Records.
When: Tuesday, September 7, 2010. 5:30pm.
Where: Kops Records (229 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V1Z4)
For more info:
Winter Gloves
Winter Gloves at Kops Records Facebook Event Page
Friday, August 27, 2010
Italian Job Double Feature
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
For more free listings: Getfreetoronto Calendar
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Lexus Live at the Distillery
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
For more free listings: GetFreeToronto Calendar
TIFF Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary With Free Public Screenings
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
For more info:
TIFF Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Free Public Screening Series Press Release
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
Lou Barlow @ Criminal Records
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
Live Green Toronto Festival
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
Scotiabank Buskerfest
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
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Disturbed, Brandon Flowers, Dallas Green at the Edge
Disturbed
What: Disturbed, Brandon Flowers and Dallas Green will be co-hosting 102.1 Edge programming at the streetlevel Edgefront Studios.
When:
Where: 102.1 the Edge Storefront Studios (228 Yonge St, Toronto, ON)
For more info: 102.1 the Edge - Live at the Edge
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Bank Job
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
For more free listings: Getfreetoronto Calendar
Queen West Musicfest
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
Friday, August 13, 2010
Inside Man
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
For more free listings: Getfreetoronto Calendar
How to Train Your Dragon
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)
For more free listings: Getfreetoronto Calendar
Harbourfront Hot and Spicy Food Festival 2010
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
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Hawksley Workman @ Chapters
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Star Trek @ Downsview Park
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
For more free listings: Getfreetoronto Calendar
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
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
ROM Extended Summer Hours
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
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Hollerado, The Darcys and Clothes Make the Man @ the Boat
Catch Me If You Can
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
For more free listings: Getfreetoronto Calendar
Metric @ Union Square Plaza
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Ocean`s 11 Double Feature
Movie:
Ocean`s Eleven (1960)
Tuesday August 3, 2010. 6:30pm - 8:40pm.
Ocean`s Eleven (2001)
Tuesday August 3, 2010. 9pm - 11pm.
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
For more free listings: Getfreetoronto Calendar
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thomas Crown Affair Double Feature
What & When:
Movie:
Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
Tuesday July 27, 2010 (6:300m - 8:15pm)
Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
Tuesday July 27, 2010 (9pm - 11pm)
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
For more free listings: Getfreetoronto Calendar