Downchild shuts down Bloor for block party
Toronto musical institution Downchild Blues Band, joined by big-name friends, gave 10,000 fans filling Bloor Street just what they wanted Saturday night.
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Neighbourhood: The Annex
Central Toronto Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Central Toronto neighbourhoods.
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July 3–13: Jay and Eytan return home for Fringe
New York-based comedy duo Jay and Eytan first met at the Humber College Comedy Program in 2004 and trained in Toronto.
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June 28: Summer night market in Annex
The Tranzac Club at 292 Brunswick Ave, hosts the Annex Summer Night Market on June 28 from 5 to 10 p.m.
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Man arrested after ‘corrosive substance’ tossed at family
A man has been charged three days after a bottle of a corrosive substance was thrown at a family walking on Clinton Street, just north of Bloor Street.
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June 18: Delve into golden age of Dutch painting
European art expert Jacquelyn N. Coutré of Queen’s University delves into the world of Dutch painting at ROM Speaks on June 18.
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June 17: Free night to explore the ROM
The ROM is open extended hours on the third Monday night of each month. Visitors have complimentary access to explore the 40 galleries.
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June 16: Clay and other kids’ activities at the Gardiner
The Gardiner Museum is transforming its front plaza into a Pride Family Garden with clay activities, music, story time, and face-painting on June 16.
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June 15: Indigenous literature special event
Toronto-St. Paul’s MP Carolyn Bennett hosts an Indigenous Reads special event, featuring author and playwright Drew Hayden Taylor and Chief Stacey Laforme.
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June 4–July 14: Sketchy adventures at Al Green theatre
Sketchy Adventures in the Enchanted Forest runs during the Toronto Fringe Festival at the Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. at Bloor Street West.
Read moreJune 2: Concert explores world of Jules Verne
Jules Verne’s stories from “Voyages Extraordinaires” inspire new pieces performed by an ensemble of Toronto jazz musicians and Francophone actors.
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May 30: Disney songs by Jewish songwriters
Young artists from Bravo Academy for the Performing Arts present classic Disney songs from Mary Poppins to Aladdin that were written by Jewish songwriters.
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May 22: B-Xalted choir back after sold-out debut
Toronto choir B-Xalted presents its spring concert at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, 477 Manning Ave. on May 22.
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Barbara Gowdy follows her new passion with second choir show
The B-Xalted choir was founded by Barbara Gowdy and Whitney Smith last winter, and after a sold-out show in December s returning for its sophomore show.
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ROM has the last remaining mounts of extinct birds
The ROM has many extinct species in its collection, including the passenger pigeon, the ivory-billed woodpecker, the Labrador duck, and the great auk.
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