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Feb. 23: Jazz and classical celebration of rebellion

February 9, 2019February 10, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment 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 0 Comment 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.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Feb. 12: Darwin Day lecture on whales at the ROM

January 29, 2019February 2, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment Royal Ontario Museum, Whales

The 2019 Darwin Day Lecture at the Royal Ontario Museum looks at “Our Changing Oceans: The Past, Present & Future of Whales” on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.

Club Fed photos and messages placed on wall

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Chic prison-style eatery pops up on Bloor

January 28, 2019February 15, 2019 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment Bloor Street West, Club Fed

The U.S.- based Dave’s Killer Bread is opening Club Fed, which recreates a prison, including a replica of the company’s co-founder Dave Dahl’s cell.

Business & Shopping THINGS TO DO

Jan. 28–Feb. 10: Club Fed eatery gives convicts second chance

January 20, 2019February 2, 2019 Streeter staff Bloor Street West, Club Fed

A pop-up opened on Bloor St. West by Dave’s Killer Bread co-founder recreatesa prison, including a replica of Dave Dahl’s actual prison cell.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

Feb. 3: Experience Expo for visually impaired

January 19, 2019January 25, 2019 Streeter staff Canadian Council of the Blind, Miles Nadal Centre, Spadina Avenue

The Canadian Council of the Blind’s Toronto Visionaries will hold its annual Experience Expo on Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Miles Nadal Centre.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Dec. 26–Jan. 6: Kids drop-in activities at the museum

December 12, 2018December 10, 2018 Streeter staff Queen's Park, Royal Ontario Museum

Kids can make, discover and explore at the Royal Ontario Museum over the holidays with daily activities and live performances, included with ROM admission.

Opinion VIEWS

Parked delivery vehicles are helping cause traffic nightmare

December 10, 2018December 22, 2018 Streeter staff delivery vehicles, Eglinton Avenue, St. Clair Avenue, traffic

The problem is reaching a crescendo of sorts: the number of delivery vehicles parked and double parked on our streets, both residential and commercial.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

Dec. 8–23: Gift fair is back at Tranzac Club

November 24, 2018December 2, 2018 Streeter staff artisan market, Brunswick Avenue, Tranzac Club

The Tranzac Holiday Gift Fair is in its second year at the Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. off Bloor Street West between Spadina and Bathurst Stations.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

December: Wildlife photographer of the year exhibit

November 17, 2018November 22, 2018 Streeter staff photography, Queen's Park, Royal Ontario Museum

The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition returns to the Royal Ontario Museum for its sixth year starting Dec. 1

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Dec. 1: Lecture at ROM on ‘friendly spiders’

November 17, 2018November 15, 2018 Streeter staff Bloor Street West, Queen's Park, Royal Ontario Museum, spiders

Prof. Chris Buddle lectures on “Arachnophobes to Arachnophiles: Friendly Spiders in Your House, Garden and Parks” at the Royal Ontario Museum.

ARTS & LIFE The Blast Radius: Brian Baker

Beach author brings his existential novel to festival

November 6, 2018November 28, 2018 Brian Baker Craig Davidson, Miriam Toews, Randy Boyagoda, St. Michael's College, Toronto International Festival of Authors

Vice Principal of St. Michael’s College at U of T, Randy Boyagoda, who calls the Beach home, was at the Toronto International Festival of Authors.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Nov. 18: Santa Claus parade coming to town

November 4, 2018December 22, 2018 Streeter staff Avenue Road, Bloor Street, Front Street, Santa Claus Parade, St. Lawrence Market, University Avenue

The Santa Claus Parade is the second biggest event of the season for Toronto kids. The price of enjoying the parade is free of course for kids and adults.