Another busy weekend in Toronto, among the highlights:
TIFF Festival Street
Kick off the opening weekend of the Toronto International Film Festival with a visit to Festival Street. There will be free activations, performances, screenings, and more. Located on King Street West from Peter Street to University Avenue.
Veg Food Festival
Taste Toronto’s best veg cooking from over 140 vendors. Try locally-made cashew ice cream, cookies, cupcakes, artisanal vegan cheeses, pizza, sausages, samosas, salads, smoothies, and more. Whether you have a sweet tooth or you’re on a health kick, there’s something for everyone.
When: September 9, 2017
Event Time(s): 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay W
Cost: Free
Anishinaabeg: Art & Power
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) presents Anishinaabeg: Art & Power, a celebration of the beauty, power, and passion of Indigenous art. On display in the Museum’s Third Floor Centre Block. The exhibition explores the history, traditions, and legends of the Anishinaabeg through several hundred years of their art.
Take a bite out of Dundas West and Ossington, a foodie enclave filled with hip restaurants, eateries, food shops and bakeries.
For our "Best of the West" food tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a diverse range of tastings from some of the best establishments in the neighbourhood. Your guide will take you on a leisurely stroll to explore these culinary highlights from gourmet food shops, bakeries, eateries to sit-down restaurants and more. Along the way, you will hear about the recent changes and learn about the background of this burgeoning area.
When: September 9, 2017
Event Time(s): 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Where: Queen Margherita Pizza
772 Dundas St W
Kensington Krawl Food Tour
Taste your way through Toronto's most unique and eclectic neighbourhood on a culinary excursion in Kensington Market. As we stroll, you will learn about the history and heritage of the market, meet local shopkeepers and chefs, and indulge in variety of delicious foods and drinks.
When: September 9, 2017
Event Time(s): 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Jimmy's Coffee
191 Baldwin St
Cirque Du Soleil: VOLTA
Presented by: Cirque Du Soleil
VOLTA tells a spellbinding story about the freedom to choose and the thrill of blazing your own trail. Inspired by the adventurous spirit that fuels action sports, the show weaves the adrenaline rush of acrobatics into a visually striking world driven by a stirring melodic score. For this new production, Cirque du Soleil collaborated with international artist M83 as the composer and musical director, adding his epic space-age future pop sound to the VOLTA stage for the first time.
VOLTA is Cirque du Soleil’s 41st original production, and its 18th show presented under the Big Top.
When: September 9, 2017
Event Time(s): 4:30 pm, 8:00 pm
Where: Under the Big Top, Toronto Port Lands
51 Commissioners St
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