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Ajax
Aurora, ON
Bolton, ON
Bowmanville, ON
Brampton
Burlington
Caledon, ON
Inglewood, ON
Markham
Milton
Mississauga
Nestleton, ON
Newmarket, ON
Oakville
Oshawa
Pickering
Richmond Hill, ON
Thornhill, ON
Toronto
Vaughan, ON
Whitby, ON
Woodbridge, ON
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Aug 20 to Oct 12
The largest of its kind outside Asia, the Toronto Chinese Lantern Festival takes place on the waterfront at Ontario Place over 65 nights. The display includes 30 large-scale lanterns that can be as large as 15 m (50 ft) by 91 m (300 ft), as well as over 3000 art lanterns. Traditional dragon dances take place each night as does other musical and dance entertainment. Onsite vendors serve traditional Chinese fare.
- Ontario Place Address: 955 Lakeshore Blvd. West Toronto ON M6K 3B9
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 1 416 314-9900
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Aug 21 to Aug 24
Every year world-class buskers and street performers juggle, flip and dazzle on Toronto's front street in support of Epilepsy Toronto. The event runs over a four-day period during the summer. Admission is only a small donation to the Epilepsy foundation and a buck-or-two to performers to show appreciation.
Address: On Front St., between Jarvis and Chruch St. Toronto
Send an Email 1 416 964-9095
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Aug 26 to Sep 01
Ashkenaz builds and unites the diverse and dynamic Jewish communities from across Canada and around the world. Dance to Klezmer and Middle-Eastern music, kvetch with the best at special workshops, indulge in Kaballah Yoga, and binge on Bubbe's blintzes and bagels. Admission is free (some events are ticketed).
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1 416 973-4000
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Sep 03 to Sep 07
The Junction Arts Festival proudly promotes the arts while offering something for everyone. One of the largest art meets street festivals in North America, the Junction Arts Festival provides the opportunity to stroll through lively street venues featuring engaging art exhibits, live musical performers at the open-air stages, strolling performers, and children's activities.
Address: 3042 Dundas Street West Toronto ON
Send an Email 1 416 767-5036
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Sep 04 to Sep 13
One of North America's premier film events. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts world wide attention and many of the 'movers and shakers' in the movie industry. The festival is held at a variety of venues throughout the city.
Address: 2 Carlton St. Suite 1600 Toronto
1 416 968-3456
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Sep 04 to Sep 13
Internationally renowned, this film festival shows between 300 and 400 films at approximately 23 screens in downtown Toronto each year. First formed in 1976, the TIFF features blockbuster Hollywood hits, as well as independent works from Canada and around the world.
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Sep 06 to Sep 07
Foo Fighters, Oasis, Block Party, Stereophonics, Wintersleep, Constantines, the Weakerthans—what do they all have in common? They're all part of the 2008 Virgin Festival and all of them will be at Toronto's Island Park in September.
Address: Island Park Toronto ON
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Sep 14
Walk, run, bike, wheel, or roll all, or part of, the 10km route. Make a donation or collect pledges. Almost 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to fund cancer research. This is a really fun community event, with lots of food, bouncy castles, massage therapy, live music, post-run gift bags, and so much more.
Address: West Deane Park, Martin Grove Rd., north of Rathburn Etobicoke On
Send an Email 1 416 620-1682
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Sep 18 to Sep 30
Featuring artists from over a dozen countries, Small World brings an exciting musical adventure to various Toronto venues this Fall.
Address: . Toronto ON
Send an Email 1 416 536-5439
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Sep 28
Celebrate reading, writing, and literacy at Canada’s largest book and magazine festival: The Word on the Street. Visit any of the 250 book, magazine, and literacy exhibitor booths to discover new writers, new publications, and new talent. Take in readings, ask questions, and get your books signed by almost 200 authors, performers, and storytellers. Enjoy great programming all day at any one of 18 performance venues, which include a Bestsellers Stage, Children’s Activity Tent, and the Wordshop: The Place for Writers. Last year more than 200,000 people enjoyed The Word on the Street; come see what all the type is about!
- Queens Park Address: University Avenue & College St Toronto ON
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1 416 504-7241
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Oct 07 to Oct 11
Indie Week Toronto is a musically saturated week of workshops, showcases and performances by artists and bands chosen from hundreds of applicants from around the globe.
50+ acts from all over the world will be performing at various venues in downtown Toronto.
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1 647 893-9468
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The topic of these feature length and short films is the facts and fiction encircling mental health and addictions. The programs address different themes, with panel discussions following. Along with the film screenings, the festival features a gala party and a closing/awards ceremony. At least half the submissions in the festival are Canadian, with the others from around the world.
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1 416 583-4339
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Take the blahs out of winter with this 14-day festival. Body shaking concerts, exceptional skating shows and other performances are held in Nathan Phillips Square and Mel Lastman Square. A high spot of the festival is the sparkling cool beauty of the ice sculptures. Toronto Winterfest is held in late January/early February of each year.
Address: Downtown Toronto ON
Send an Email 1 416 395-0490
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Screening over 100 selections each year, Hot Docs is North America's biggest documentary film festival. Established in 1993, the event aims to promote and celebrate excellence in documentary film making.
1 416 203-2155
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This five-day festival involves over 50 Internationally acclaimed wineries from Canada and abroad and a line-up Toronto's top chefs. The festival combines wine tasting with education seminars and discussions. The festival takes place in early May.
Address: Venue throughout Bloor and Yorkville Street Toronto
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This festival promotes young, new composers and their works through a series of events.
Events will include free live performances, workshops feedback sessions and more. International artists will also be featured.
Events occur at various locations. Please call or email for more information.
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1 416 815-7887
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The largest of its kind in North America, Toronto's Jewish Film Festival attracts an audience of over 30,000 people and showcases feature films, documentaries and shorts on Jewish culture, heritage and identity. The festival aims to breaks through racial barriers and stereotypes while educating audiences on the diversity of the Jewish experience across the world.
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1 416 324-9121
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Travel to countries throughout the world without having to leave the city at the Toronto International Festival Caravan. Over 30 venues throughout Toronto represent 30 great cities throughout the world. Enjoy cuisine, entertainment and theatrical performances.
Address: Various Locations Toronto ON
Send an Email 1 416 977-0466
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