Toronto on the Cheap » Art http://www.torontoonthecheap.com Your local resource for freebies, discounts and deals in the city Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:07:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Free Event, Chinese New Year’s LunarFest at Harbourfront Centre http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-event-chinese-new-years-lunarfest-at-harbourfront-centre/ http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-event-chinese-new-years-lunarfest-at-harbourfront-centre/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:50:25 +0000 May Yeung http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/?p=28561 Celebrate Chinese New Year “Year of the Dragon” at the Harbourfront Centre this weekend. The Lunar Festival celebrations start today through January 24, 2012. Admission is Free. See the world’s first “Lantern Aquarium” in honor of the sea dragon, and get a free Dragon Lantern Hat. Highlights include “The Boy, The Shark and the Sea”, [...]]]> LunarFest 2012Celebrate Chinese New Year “Year of the Dragon” at the Harbourfront Centre this weekend. The Lunar Festival celebrations start today through January 24, 2012. Admission is Free. See the world’s first “Lantern Aquarium” in honor of the sea dragon, and get a free Dragon Lantern Hat. Highlights include “The Boy, The Shark and the Sea”, a shadow puppet show. Lots of other free and fun activities for the whole family.

Harbourfront Centre is located at: 235 Queens Quay W. Hours of the LunarFest: Friday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday to Tuesday 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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]]> http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-event-chinese-new-years-lunarfest-at-harbourfront-centre/feed/ 0 Annual Wandering Winter Craft Show 2011 http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/annual-wandering-winter-craft-show-2011/ http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/annual-wandering-winter-craft-show-2011/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:30:50 +0000 May Yeung http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/?p=26956 The Wandering Winter Craft Show is back in time for the holiday season. Admission is Free. Pick from two dates and two locations, or go to both and enjoy all the handmade goodies from local talent. Vendors include Landfill Designs, Jibe Jewellery, Sandalwood Sea Spa, Okku Design, Dylanium Knits, Parkdale Preserve Co, Candiware, and others. [...]]]> Wandering Winter Craft ShowThe Wandering Winter Craft Show is back in time for the holiday season. Admission is Free. Pick from two dates and two locations, or go to both and enjoy all the handmade goodies from local talent. Vendors include Landfill Designs, Jibe Jewellery, Sandalwood Sea Spa, Okku Design, Dylanium Knits, Parkdale Preserve Co, Candiware, and others. Dates and times are:

  • Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Toronto Eaton Centre. The Church of the Holy Trinity (10 Trinity Way, beside Sears). Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 10, 2011 at The Gladstone Hotel. Ground Floor Ballroom (1214 Queen St. W.) Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Save $30 Off. Any new Canon priced from $150 to $299.99 Save $50 Off. Any new Canon priced from $300 to $699.99 Save $100 Off. Any new Canon priced from $700 [...]]]> Bring your old camera or camcorder to any Future Shop store and save money on the purchase of a new Canon camera or camcorder*

  • Save $30 Off. Any new Canon priced from $150 to $299.99
  • Save $50 Off. Any new Canon priced from $300 to $699.99
  • Save $100 Off. Any new Canon priced from $700 or more

Future Shop will donate all working old cameras and camcorders to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. Cameras that or not working will be recycled responsibly.

*Working or nonworking camera or camcorder. Offer valid in-store only. Some conditions apply.

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]]> http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/save-up-to-100-off-the-cost-of-a-new-canon-camera-or-camcorder-at-future-shop/feed/ 0 Black’s Anniversary Sale http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/blacks-anniversary-sale/ http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/blacks-anniversary-sale/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:29:06 +0000 May Yeung http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/?p=26241 If you’ve been holding back on purchasing a new camera or camera accessories, Black’s Anniversary Sale should bring those gadgets back into focus. There’s a bunch of great deals on this week – the biggest one is a weekend sale on the Canon EOS Rebel T3i with 18-55 mm IS lens. Sale Price $749.99 (Reg. [...]]]> If you’ve been holding back on purchasing a new camera or camera accessories, Black’s Anniversary Sale should bring those gadgets back into focus. There’s a bunch of great deals on this week – the biggest one is a weekend sale on the Canon EOS Rebel T3i with 18-55 mm IS lens. Sale Price $749.99 (Reg. $949.99). This camera is on sale for only three days (ends October 16, 2011). If you miss the weekend, you can still buy this camera, but the price goes up $100, which is still less than the regular price of $849.99.

Check out some of these great deals at Black’s this week (sale ends October 20, 2011).

  • Save 60% Off. Panasonic 4GB SD Class 10 Media Card. Sale Price $19.99 (limit of 2 per customer)
  • Save $80 Off. Nikon Coolpix P500. Sale Price $349.99
  • Save $70 Off. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. Sale Price $229.99
  • Save $60 Off. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS.  Sale Price $199.99
  • Save $50 Off. Samsung WB210 Camera. Sale Price $219.99
  • Save $30 Off. Sony Cyber-shot W570 in Purple. Sale Price $139.99
  • And More

Black’s will also be offering free camera tune-ups and free external camera cleaning. See store for details.

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International Centre is located at: 6900 Airport Rd. Hours are: Friday and Saturday 10:00 [...]]]> Get a Free ticket (valued at $15) today to the Photo & Video Imaging Exposure Show at International Centre (Hall 5) on October 14 to 16, 2011. Get access to Free Photographic and Video seminars, featured speakers, special deals, and more.

International Centre is located at: 6900 Airport Rd. Hours are: Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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]]> http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-ticket-photo-video-imaging-exposure-show-at-international-centre/feed/ 1 Free Pumpkin-Carving Stencils for Halloween http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-pumpkin-carving-stencils-for-halloween/ http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-pumpkin-carving-stencils-for-halloween/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:30:39 +0000 May Yeung http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/?p=25820 Halloween is still a month away, but you can plan ahead and make this year’s pumpkin-carving project a real glow-in-the-dark work of art. Better Homes & Gardens’ is offering Free pumpkin stencils. You can size a stencil onto a copier and transfer them to your pumpkin. Choose from cats, classic Halloween, dogs, seasonal Fall, fun [...]]]> Halloween is still a month away, but you can plan ahead and make this year’s pumpkin-carving project a real glow-in-the-dark work of art. Better Homes & Gardens’ is offering Free pumpkin stencils. You can size a stencil onto a copier and transfer them to your pumpkin. Choose from cats, classic Halloween, dogs, seasonal Fall, fun face, “TextMe,” designer, & others.

Thanks to our friends from Atlanta on the Cheap for sharing this deal.

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]]> http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-pumpkin-carving-stencils-for-halloween/feed/ 0 Free Event, Sunnyside Beach Juried Art Show and Sale http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-event-sunnyside-beach-juried-art-show-and-sale/ http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-event-sunnyside-beach-juried-art-show-and-sale/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:55:46 +0000 May Yeung http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/?p=25492 This weekend promises beautiful weather for all. If you’re looking for another reason to be outside this weekend (in this case, near the lake), head over to the 4th Annual Sunnyside Beach Juried Art Show and Sale. Date: September 9 to 11, 2011. Admission is Free. This event showcases new artwork by local artists, with [...]]]> This weekend promises beautiful weather for all. If you’re looking for another reason to be outside this weekend (in this case, near the lake), head over to the 4th Annual Sunnyside Beach Juried Art Show and Sale. Date: September 9 to 11, 2011. Admission is Free. This event showcases new artwork by local artists, with drop-in workshops for the kids, live performances, and more.

Hours are: Friday 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunnyside Pavilion is located at: 1755 Lake Shore Blvd W.

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[...]]]> More than 300 classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be on display at the 12th Annual Markham Auto Classic on September 11, 2011. Admission is Free. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Make it a day, and enjoy free entertainment from live bands, or take in some local talent with authentic handicrafts at the Artist’s Alley.

Markham Rd will be closed to accommodate this event. Free parking is available at Markham Rd and Hwy 7. Proceeds from fall car registrations will be donated to the Centre of Dreams.

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]]> http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-event-12th-annual-markham-auto-classic/feed/ 0 Save 60% Off, Abstract Expressionist New York & Frank Restaurant Package at Art Gallery of Ontario http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/save-60-off-abstract-expressionist-new-york-frank-restaurant-package-at-art-gallery-of-ontario/ http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/save-60-off-abstract-expressionist-new-york-frank-restaurant-package-at-art-gallery-of-ontario/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:33:50 +0000 May Yeung http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/?p=24626 Don’t miss the Abstract Expressionist New York Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario from now through September 4, 2011. Pair the special event with dinner at Frank Restaurant and get a  60% Savings Off an ABEX and Frank Package. For $45, you’ll get one ABEX admission ticket and one $30 food voucher for Frank [...]]]> Don’t miss the Abstract Expressionist New York Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario from now through September 4, 2011. Pair the special event with dinner at Frank Restaurant and get a  60% Savings Off an ABEX and Frank Package. For $45, you’ll get one ABEX admission ticket and one $30 food voucher for Frank Restaurant (a $10 savings).

Artists include Willem de Kooning, Frank Kline, Joan Mitchell, Robert Motherwell, Barnett Newnan, and others.

The ABEX and Frank Package is good only on Wednesdays for 7:00 p.m. until August 17, 2011.

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]]> http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/save-60-off-abstract-expressionist-new-york-frank-restaurant-package-at-art-gallery-of-ontario/feed/ 0 Free Japanese Kite-Making Workshop at Pape Danforth Library http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-japanese-kite-making-workshop-at-pape-danforth-library-1/ http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-japanese-kite-making-workshop-at-pape-danforth-library-1/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:33:18 +0000 May Yeung http://www.torontoonthecheap.com/free-japanese-kite-making-workshop-at-pape-danforth-library-1/ For an exciting afternoon of fun and creativity, bring the kids to Pape Danforth Library for a Free Funky Fish Japanese kite-making workshop. Date: August 4, 2011. Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Pape Danforth Library is located at: 701 Pape Ave. For more information, please call: 416-393-7727.

]]> For an exciting afternoon of fun and creativity, bring the kids to Pape Danforth Library for a Free Funky Fish Japanese kite-making workshop. Date: August 4, 2011. Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Pape Danforth Library is located at: 701 Pape Ave. For more information, please call: 416-393-7727.

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