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Downchild on the big screen at jazz festival

Downchild shuts down Bloor for block party

June 23, 2019June 23, 2019 Eric McMillan 0 Comment Bloor Street, blues, Dan Ackroyd, Downchild Blues Band, Paul Shaffer, TD Toronto Jazz Festival

Toronto musical institution Downchild Blues Band, joined by big-name friends, gave 10,000 fans filling Bloor Street just what they wanted Saturday night.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

June 28: Summer night market in Annex

June 14, 2019June 13, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment artisan market, Brunswick Avenue, Tranzac Club

The Tranzac Club at 292 Brunswick Ave, hosts the Annex Summer Night Market on June 28 from 5 to 10 p.m.

Exhibits THINGS TO DO

June 17: Free night to explore the ROM

June 3, 2019June 15, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment Queen's Park, Royal Ontario Museum

The ROM is open extended hours on the third Monday night of each month. Visitors have complimentary access to explore the 40 galleries.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

June 16: Clay and other kids’ activities at the Gardiner

June 2, 2019June 13, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment Gardiner Museum, Queen's Park

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.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

June 4–July 14: Sketchy adventures at Al Green theatre

May 21, 2019May 28, 2019 Streeter staff Al Green Theatre, Spadina Avenue, Toronto Fringe Festival

Sketchy Adventures in the Enchanted Forest runs during the Toronto Fringe Festival at the Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. at Bloor Street West.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

June 2: Concert explores world of Jules Verne

May 19, 2019June 2, 2019 Streeter staff Alliance Francaise, Spadina Road, Spectrum Music

Jules Verne’s stories from “Voyages Extraordinaires” inspire new pieces performed by an ensemble of Toronto jazz musicians and Francophone actors.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

April 3: Digital archeology in Greece

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 Streeter staff archeology, Queen's Park, Royal Ontario Museum

Cutting-edge archaeology by the Canadian Institute in Greece is featured in a coming ROM Connects lecture at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

March 31: World’s first oratorio in Ojibwe Odawa

March 17, 2019March 11, 2019 Streeter staff Bloor Street West, Koerner Hall, oratorio

Pax Christi Chorale presents the world premiere of the first oratorio in Ojibwe Odawa, “Miziwe…(Everywhere…),” by Odawa composer Barbara Croall.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

March 26: Uncovering the history of food in china

March 12, 2019March 13, 2019 Streeter staff Queen's Park, Royal Ontario Museum

Uncovering the History of Food in China: An Archaeological Perspective is presented at the Royal Ontario Museum on March 26 at 7 p.m.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

March 21–22: Parade in Concert at Miles Nadal

March 7, 2019March 10, 2019 Streeter staff Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, Spadina Avenue

A professional staged reading of Jason Robert Brown’s musical, PARADE In Concert, is presented at Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

March 8: Listening to the Other at Hart House

February 22, 2019June 14, 2019 Streeter staff Hart House, St. Michael's College, Toronto School of Theology

The Gift of Listening to the Other will be presented by Celebrating Women in Theology and the University of St. Michael’s College on March 8.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

March 7: ROM exhibit on being Japanese Canadian

February 21, 2019March 4, 2019 Streeter staff Queen's Park, Royal Ontario Museum

You can explore the original exhibition Being Japanese Canadian at the Royal Ontario Museum on March 7 from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Feb. 23: Jazz and classical celebration of rebellion

February 9, 2019February 10, 2019 Streeter staff Knox Presbyterian Church, Spadina Avenue, Spectrum Music

“The Rebel: Breaking Down Barriers” is a celebration of the wild, the different and the outcast at Knox Presbyterian Church.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Feb. 17–19: Fundays at the ROM

February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 Streeter staff Family Day, Queen's Park, Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum offers FunDays of discovery packed with themed experiences and hands-on activities inspired by its exhibitions and collections.