Toronto on the Cheap

Artisans at the Distillery is having a Mid-Summer Craft show from July 31, 2010 through August 2, 2010. All crafts are Canadian made. The show features hand-crafted jewellery, ceramics, dolls, hats, clothing, gourmet food, textiles, photography, etc. Admission is FREE. Everyone is welcome. The Distillery District is located at: 55 Mill St (King & Parliament). [...]

Celebrate Canada’s largest Brazilian cultural event at BrazilFest Toronto. Date: July 25, 2010. Admission is FREE. Come and enjoy everything that is “Brazil”. BrazilFest Toronto is located at Earlscourt Park (St. Clair Avenue West and Caledonia Road).  Hours are: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. For more information, call: 416-299-5932.

On July 23, 2010, kids 12 and under gets FREE admission to the Toronto Zoo when accompanied by an adult. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. *A maximum of 2 children per adult. The Toronto Zoo is located at: 361A Old Finch Ave. Scarborough. For more information, call: 416-392-5929.

This is the biggest Thai event in Toronto. Taste of Thailand is a two-day event from July 17 to 18, 2010 at Nathan Phillips Square. Admission is FREE. Here’s your chance to sample authentic Thai food, and watch live performances in Thai boxing, martial arts, fruit carving. Taste of Thailand is located at Nathan Phillips [...]

Take a break from the heat. Cool off at one of the best water parks in Canada – Wild Water Kingdom. On July 19, 2010, kids 9 and under gets FREE admission with the purchase of one adult admission. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. *A maximum of 2 kids per adult admission. Wild Water [...]

Salsa on St. Clair is the largest Latino-themed festival in Canada. Date: July 17 and 18, 2010. Admission is FREE. There will be live music, dancing, great food,  and market booths set up along the street. Performers include: SalsAfrica, Roberto Linares Brown, Café Cubano, and others. Salsa on St  Clair is located at: St. Clair [...]

Night It Up (formerly known as Asian Night Market) takes place this weekend from July 9 through 10, 2010. Admission is FREE. Come and celebrate great Asian food, music and culture at the Metro Square in Markham. This annual event features more than 80 food and merchandise booths and over 40 local performers. Watch exciting [...]

Harbourfront Centre presents the Beats, Breaks & Culture festival from July 9 to 11, 2010. Admission is FREE. This year’s performers include Jeremy Glenn,  Kid Koala with the Slew, Rakim, Rich Aucoin, Rynecologist, The Heavy, TMDP, Wallo Judah, and others. Check out the Long & McQuade Lounge, Breaks, Beats & Roller Derby, OCAD projects, Redpath [...]

From July 9 through July 11, 2010, three days of creativity will grace Nathan Phillips Square at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Admission is FREE. This exhibition features more than 500 artists showing works of art in painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture and more. Hours are: Friday & Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:30 [...]

Yearning to visit some of Toronto’s historic sites this summer? Every weekend from July 3 to August 29, 2010, you can get FREE admission to the following historic sites. Colborne Lodge: 416-392-6916. Fort York: 416-392-6907. Gibson House: 416-395-7432. Mackenzie House: 416-392-6915. Scarborough Museum: 416-338-8807. Todmorden Mills: 416-396-2819. Have fun while experiencing how life was like [...]

FREE Summer Concert Series at Mount Pleasant starts July 4, 2010 through September 5, 2010. Every Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m., students from the Royal Conservatory will showcase their musical talents at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Admission is FREE. Listen to favourite classical pieces in the garden beside the conservatory (East of [...]

A reminder – Cyndi Lauper will be at Indigo Bay & Bloor on Saturday, July 3, 2010. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cyndi Lauper be at the store to sign copies of her new album, Memphis Blues. For details, see my earlier posting.

This is an Indigo Exclusive. Meet Cyndi Lauper live at Indigo Bay & Bloor on Saturday, July 3, 2010. Time: 2:30 p.m. The pop icon will be there to sign copies of her new album, Memphis Blues. Admission is FREE. Because of the huge popularity of Cyndi Lauper, a wristband policy will be in effect. Wristbands [...]

The 32nd annual Markham Village Music Festival is this weekend, June 18 and 19, 2010. From classical, to hip hop, to country, there will be lots of great music for everyone to enjoy.  Admission is FREE. The festival kicks off Friday, June 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Come on an empty stomach to enjoy all [...]

This is another FREE Luminato event. INDIA will be performing at Yonge-Dundas Square on June 12, 2010. Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. INDIA is “la princesa de salsa”, and has reached international stardom with her Grammy-nominated “Sobre el Fuego” and “Sola”. Yonge-Dundas Square is located at: South-East corner of Yonge and Dundas St.  For [...]

Luminato’s first night opens up at the Yonge-Dundas Square on Friday, June 11, 2010 with a FREE concert. Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Special guests include Juno Award winner, Jully Black and Sass Jordan, and  Juno nominee, R & B star, Melanie Fiona. You can dance and sing to the music, and grab a [...]

The Toronto Police Services Mounted Unit will be hosting a FREE Family Horse Camp at The Horse Palace on June 12, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bring the family for an  afternoon of fun with active riding demonstrations, while learning about basic horsemanship. You’ll also get to meet some of the Toronto Mounted [...]

Calling all dog lovers. Woofstock 2010 is coming to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood on June 12 to 13, 2010. Admission is FREE.  This year promises to be a continuation of fun for all dog owners and their dogs. It’s the largest festival dedicated to dogs in North America. There will be over 200 vendors [...]

The Bram & Bluma Apel Salon presents Scott Turow, author of the new thriller “Innocent” on Thursday, June 10, 2010. Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Admission is FREE. “Innocent” is the sequel to Turow’s bestseller novel “Presumed Innocent”. CBC journalist Michael Enright will also be there as part of the FREE Author Talks and [...]

Join Central Eglinton Community Centre for their 8th Annual Health & Beauty Day on June 10, 2010. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Admission is FREE. Everything will be about “Health and Beauty”, with FREE door prizes*, and  FREE displays and demonstrations about massage therapy, meditation, life coaching, hypnosis, chiropractic care, personal fitness, cosmetics, skin [...]