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NOTE: As of Monday, June 22nd, many of the festivals and events in City-run facilities such as Colborne Lodge, Spadina House, Fort York and Montgomery Inn are on hold until the strike is resolved. Please check with event organizers and websites before planning your day. We would hate to see you or your children disappointed!

Thursdays

Stories in the Park

High Park Library
228 Roncesvalles Ave
416-393-7671
10-10:50am; Starts 9 July; Free
A lovely gathering where the Parkette behind the library becomes a playground for stories, music and interactive stuff. No program if it rains, bring a blanket.

9-12 July

Dusk Dances

Earlscourt Park
Landsdowne/St Clair
416-504-6429x41
www.duskdances.ca
Band starts at 7pm, dance starts at 7:30pm; PWYC
Featuring a new youth commission by local choreographer Lady Noyz, a new emerging artist commission by Paul Thurton, and exciting works by Kate Franklin and Meredith Thompson, William Yong/Zata Omm Dance Projects, and Black Ice. Opening band: Samba Squad.

11-12 July

Afrofest

Queen’s Park
110 Wellesley St W
416-469-5336
www.musicafrica.org
See website for schedule
Come out and celebrate african culture. African music and dance, workshops food, arts and crafts . For the younger ones there is a Children’s Village area, with activities designed to teach and inform about African culture.

First Annual Shakespearience Festival

Todmorden Mills
67 Pottery Rd
905-576-2396
www.driftwoodtheatre.com
2-10pm;
A cornucopia of Shakespeare-related events and activities, including: symposiums & presentations, Shakespeare’s shorts workshops for Kids (and kids at heart), opening night performances of King Lear and The Comedy of Errors. All-Weekend events: Shakespeare face painting, The Bard’s colouring contest table, costume & theatre exhibits, vendors bazaar and entertainment.

12 July

Groovy Garden Gala (all ages)

High Park Children’s Garden
Colborne Lodge Dr, S end of High Park
416-392-1329
12-4pm; Free
Enjoy fun activities and special guests. Hunt for garden critters, get your face painted, check out the worm composter and more! A free garden harvest lunch will be provided while it lasts.

29-31 July

Much Ado About Nothing

Etienne Brulé Park
416-209-2026
www.humberrivershakespeare.ca
7pm; PWYC, $15/suggested donation
Humber River Shakespeare brings the magic of outdoor theatre with this play set in the 1920’s. The play tells the tale of two relationships.

August

4-9 August

Dusk Dances

Withrow Park
S of Danforth, btwn Logan and Carlaw
416-504-6429x41
www.duskdances.ca
Band starts 7pm, dance starts 7:30pm; PWYC
An outdoor dance festival featuring high quality contemporary and traditional dance. At dusk, a theatrical host leads the audience to five varied dance performances which unfold in different areas of the park.

8-10 August

5th Annual Lakeshore Mardi Gras Event

1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr (Kipling Ave & Lake Shore Blvd W)
416-251-1390
www.lakeshoremardigras.ca
Enjoy live entertainment, midway rides, kids fun zone, entertainment by dazzling buskers, food and market vendors and a beer tent.
Check website for details.