Category Archives: Toronto Festivals

The Taste of the Danforth 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

The annual Pilaros Taste of the Danforth takes place this weekend, from Friday, August 5, 2011, to Sunday, August 7, 2011. While the origin of the festival was to celebrate the flavours of Greece in Toronto’s Greecetown, it has grown … Continue reading →

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Island Soul and Caribana 2011

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

The Island Soul Festival, happening this weekend from Friday July 29 to August 1, 2011, is a celebration of the diversity of Caribbean life and culture! It celebrates the massive transformation of the Caribbean islands from places of colonial conflict … Continue reading →

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Toronto International Burlesque Festival 2011

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

The Toronto International Burlesque Festival is exactly what its name promises: scantily clad dancers, sequins, sparkles and the best of burlesque. This year’s festival is focuses on showcasing the talent here in the Great White North, with incredible performers from … Continue reading →

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2011 Fringe Festival

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

The Toronto Fringe Festival runs until Sunday, July 17 and it is the largest theatre and performance festival in the city. There are over 140 productions in 25 venues across the city just a short distance away from Backpackers on … Continue reading →

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Open Roof Festival 2011

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

The Open Roof Festival is a Toronto summer movie series located out in the open air. It runs every Thursday night starting June 16, 2011 until September 1, 2011. As well as a featuring a cool, eclectic film, each night … Continue reading →

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Hot Docs 2011

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

This year’s Hot Docs, North America’s largest documentary film festival, conference and market runs until Sunday, May 8! As usual, it will feature guest subjects, filmmakers in attendance and Q&A sessions with filmmakers as well as showcase the best local … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2011

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

Earth Day takes place every April 22 and its when over 170 countries take part in staging events, projects and activities to address environmental issues. Here’s a list of some events in Toronto, which is a short subway and bus … Continue reading →

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Canadian Music Week 2011: Bands to Check Out

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

Alright, here’s our recommendation for some great Canadian artists playing Canadian Music Fest this week: Mother Mother: The Vancouver based five-piece has unique sound and you can instantly recognize a Mother Mother song based on the vocals. It’s gritty, but … Continue reading →

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Canadian Music Fest 2011

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

March 9 to 13, 2011 marks Canadian Music Fest, where 800 artists will play in 55 venues around the city over five nights. There will also be a conference, trade show, film festival and award show, but you know why … Continue reading →

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Toronto International Design Festival 2011

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

The last week of January, 2011 is an amazing week for design buffs, with tons of shows focusing on all types of design disciplines, including interior design, industrial design, installation, architecture and much more! It could only be The Toronto … Continue reading →

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