Dusk Dances

Looking for a romantic evening out? Try Dusk Dances. Dance performances in the park feature choreographies by Susie Burpee, Melanie Kloetzel, Carmen Romero and the Throwdown Collective. 7 pm at Withrow Park, South of Danforth between Logan and Carlaw, Visit duskdances.ca. The event runs from July 30 to August 4.

Enjoy!
Karen

Biking for Bellies

This cause is very dear to my heart. Biking For Bellies (Thorncliffe Park Public School meal program) Cyclists ride 200km to Georgina Island to support school nutrition programs. The ride takes place August 3 at Thorncliffe Park Public School, 80 Thorncliffe Park, pre-register at bikingforbellies.com.

Thank you
Karen

Artfest Toronto

This should be great fun for the whole family from August 3 to 5! Artfest Toronto is an arts and crafts show with live music by Enriquez Lopez and the Resolutionaries. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill.  For more information visit artfestontario.com. 

Enjoy!
Karen

Sunday Marché

This is such a wonderful place and all of their events are great for the whole family. The Sunday Marché Weekly Market features artisan cheeses and oils, snacks, gifts, clothing and more. Sundays 11 am-3 pm. Free! Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview. For more information visit ebw.evergreen.ca/whats-on/sunday-marche.

Enjoy!
Karen

Mid-Century Carnival

This sounds like a great outing for the whole family! The Mid-Century Carnival: The Greatest Show On Earth is a traditional carnival featuring the Dime Museum of Oddities, jugglers, magicians, acrobatics and more. July 27 & 28 from 11 am-5 pm. Free with admission to Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross. For more information call 416-736-1733 or visit blackcreek.ca.

Enjoy!
Karen

Live Green Toronto Festival

This sounds like a great event. Live Green Toronto Festival will have a green street market, concerts, a CD/DVD/book swap, ecowheels zone, kids' activities and more on July 27 from 11 am-9 pm. Free! Yonge-Dundas Square.

Enjoy!
Karen

Thrill of the grill!

I love, love, love the sound on this event! Thrill Of The Grill 2013 (Kidney Cancer Research) Five Danforth-area chefs compete to see whose barbecue ribs reign supreme, with guest judges NOW Drinks writer Sara Parniak, and celebrity chef Lynn Crawford! The event takes place from  noon to 4 pm along the Danforth from Broadview  to Jackman for $15. For more information visit thedanforth.ca.

Enjoy!
Karen

Beaches International Jazz Festival

Nothing says summer like the Beaches International Jazz Festival! The annual festival of multi-genre jazz celebrates 25 years with live music on the streets, on the beach and in the park, plus workshops, art, street vendors and more. Free! The event runs from July 19 to the 28th at Woodbine Park, Kew Gardens, Beach boardwalk and Streetfest on Queen E. For more information call 416-410-8809 or visit beachesjazz.com.

Enjoy!
Karen

Don't miss this great Leslieville event!

A Flea Market in Toronto's Leslieville Neighbourhood. Open the 3rd Sunday of every month from 10am-3pm starting in June 2013. The Next Flea is July 21!!! Located "Behind The Duke" at Queen and Leslie. Selling vintage and salvaged items, furnishings, antiques, art, photography and more. KelleyandLorena will be there and their clothing is GORGEOUS!!! 

Enjoy!

Karen

Star Party & Science Slam Science Centre

A great place to go in the heat of summer! The Star Party & Science Slam event is observing the stars and planets by telescope with a live electronic music performance, solar system demos and a science knowledge contest. This event is July 12 from 9pm until11 pm. Free at the Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills, 416-696-1000. For more information visit the Science Centre.

Enjoy!
Karen

Cultura Festival

The Cultura Festival is an outdoor celebration of culture with performances by soca star David Rudder, singer Amanda Martinez and others plus films, buskers, food, art installations and more. This event happens throughout the summer every Friday from 6pm to11 pm (until July 26) . Free at Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge. For more information visit culturafestival.ca.

Enjoy!
Karen

Caribbean Carnival in Toronto is here!

It's that time of year! Caribbean Carnival Toronto Launch Official launch party for the annual festival July 9 from noon until 2 pm. Free at Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. Visit torontocaribbeancarnival.com for more information.

Enjoy!
Karen