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The Monkey Bunch continues the 2nd Annual Family Series at the Drake this Sunday.
Totsapalooza – Mouse City is at the Gladstone on the 26th
Welcome to the weekend!
Weekend Tipsheet July 30-31, August 1
Saturday
Chinatown Night Market
Chinatown, Spadina and Dundas
Market is on Huron St, closed to traffic S of D’arcy St
http://www.toronto-bia.com/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&...
4pm-1am
Free
Inspired by Temple Street’s market in Hong King, Toronto’s downtown Chinatown takes to Huron St for a night time market filled with vendors and performers.
Welcome to My Parlour: Sound Sculpture by Chan Ka Nin
Artscape Wychwood Barns
601 Christie St
10am-2pm
http://www.naisa.ca/soundtravels/installations.html
PWYC
Cool off in Wychwood Barns’ whimsical splash pad and venture inside to check out the six foot tall spider-shaped sound sculpture while you’re there. The sculpture beckons the audience to touch the strings, resulting in loud and wonderful sounds. More than one participant can jam on it at the same time.
NFB Animation Workshop: The Diary’s Secret Code
NFB Mediatheque
150 John St
416-973-3012
http://www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/mediatheque/schedule.php?id=2456
12-2pm
$1-$9/adult, $5/child
A screening followed by a workshop for children ages 6-13 using 2D classical animation techniques around the mysterious theme, theme of The Diary's Secret Code.
Saturday, Sunday
The Pedaler’s Wager
Dufferin Grove Park
Dufferin, S of Bloor
http://www.clayandpapertheatre.org/
7pm
PWYC/$10 suggested
Clay and Paper Theatre put on an ingenious comedy with a deep message about progress when a family who live a simple life by a river get pulled and tossed into modernity. Highly original and creative touches include: gypsy-like musical accompaniment and huge puppets, Baron Boots, with his gigantic boots and Lady Grabsome of the many hands.
Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Island Soul
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay W
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/festivals.cfm?festival_id=85&pa...
416-973-4000
Free
The Caribbean is celebrated through music, dance, storytelling and carnival characters. Families can play the game Ludi, watch Domino championships, attend drum workshops and more
Pirate Festival
County Heritage Park, Milton
866-518-6106
www.thepiratefestival.com
10am-6pm
$14/Adults, $9.50/6-12yrs, Free/5yrs-
A day of fun and excitement on the high seas; board a real pirate ship and learn how to swashbuckle and hunt for treasure. Live music, comedy and dance and a merchants village.
Simcoe Day Weekend
Spadina Museum
285 Spadina Rd
416-392-6910
http://www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/featured-events.htm
12-5pm
$7.62/adults, $4.76/children
If you haven't had a chance to see Spadina Museum after its interior restoration, the long weekend is a great time. Enjoy a stroll through the historic gardens and take one or more of the themed tours that highlight the 1920s and 30s. See website for tour schedule.
TD Irie Music Festival
Yonge-Dundas Square & Queen's Park North
www.iriemusicfestival.com
12-10pm
Free
A family-friendly festival celebrating music - from reggae to salsa, gospel and soul to African; dance from the African Diaspora, spoken word/literature, a visual arts exhibition, film, international food and refreshing drinks.
Sunday
Caribana de Lime
Ontario Place
995 Lakeshore Blvd W
www.ontarioplace.com
12-8pm
Free
Take advantage of Ontario Place’s free admission all summer long and check out Scotiabank Caribana de Lime which features live music and shows and delicious Caribbean eats.
Dream in High Park: Family Day Sundays (4yrs+)
High Park Amphitheatre
High Park (near Grenadier Café)
416-367-8243x280
http://www.canadianstage.com/family
5-6:30pm, held pre-show
Free, reservation required
Interactive activities for children, parents and families with backstage tours, crafts, games and activities which explore aspects of acting, rhythm, dance and music. You may even get the chance to meet the actors.
Monday
Simcoe Day at Fort York
Historic Fort York
100 Garrison Rd
http://www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/featured-events.htm
10am-5pm
Free
Celebrate the first lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada (Ontario), John Graves Simcoe, with a uniformed parade. Learn about the birthplace of Toronto and thrill to the sounds of musketry, cannons and the fife and drum.
Simcoe Day at Gibson House
Gibson House
5172 Yonge St
416-395-7432
http://www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/featured-events.htm
12-5pm
PWYC
Spend some time visiting the 1851 farm home of David and Eliza Gibson and their family where you can enjoy tastes of home-made ice cream, children’s activities in the Discovery Gallery and old-fashioned games on the lawn.
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