What’s On Calendar
Sunday, July 1, 2012
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Spring Visual Arts Exhibitions 2012
Sunday, July 1, 2012
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Six must-see exhibitions explore the private and public events that comprise our country's heritage.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
12:00pm
–11:00pm
Shop the world, every weekend, all summer long! Our International Marketplace features fab finds from all corners of the globe.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
12:00pm
–12:00am
What are you in the mood for today? Our newly renovated World Café, in the former location of the Lakeside Terrace Tent, features a host of the best cuisine from around the world at affordable prices.
Canada Day: Going Global Crafts
Sunday, July 1, 2012
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
Canada Day is all about celebrating our nation and what could be more fun than taking a little piece of our country home with you - maple leaf sun glasses!
Giant Chess, Checkers, Connect Four & Snakes and Ladders
Sunday, July 1, 2012
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
Test your mettle on a larger scale with our super-size version of chess, checkers, Connect Four & Snakes and Ladders.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
12:30pm
Canada Day: Going Global festival partners with SING! Toronto Vocal Arts Festival to bring the sounds of Wibi to our country's biggest birthday celebration!
Redpath Stage Host: Martin Samuels
Sunday, July 1, 2012
12:30pm
– 9:30pm
Host Martin Samuels keeps things orderly on the Redpath Stage all weekend long!
Intro to Lacrosse with Cam Bomberry
Sunday, July 1, 2012
1:00pm
– 8:00pm
Learn the basics of lacrosse with coach and four-time member of Iroquois’ National team, Cam Bomberry.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
1:00pm
– 6:00pm
Stop by Awesome Toronto Central to view past Awesome Foundation winners, learn how to vote on current submissions and pitch your own "awesome" project on the spot to Awesome Toronto trustees. In partnership with the Awesome Foundation.
Awesome Toronto Central: Best Past Awesome Foundation Winners
Sunday, July 1, 2012
1:00pm
– 1:15pm
Stop by Awesome Toronto Central every hour between 1pm-5pm to view presentations by past winners and learn how pitch your own "awesome" project to Awesome Toronto Trustees. Who knows? Maybe you’ll walk away with a brown paper bag of your own!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
1:00pm
– 4:00pm
Come join us on the lawn for some Canadian Mountie fun!
Christian Pritchard - Iron Chef: Poutine Edition Host
Sunday, July 1, 2012
1:30pm
– 9:00pm
Christian Pritchard, current co-host of Daytime on Rogers Television, hosts our - Iron Chef: Poutine Edition competition.
Mary Luz Mejia - Iron Chef: Poutine Edition Judge
Sunday, July 1, 2012
1:30pm
– 9:00pm
All around gastro-pro Mary Luz Mejia will judge our Iron Chef: Poutine Edition competition.
Karon Liu - Iron Chef: Poutine Edition Judge
Sunday, July 1, 2012
1:30pm
– 9:00pm
Karon Liu, resident food writer at The Grid, will judge our Iron Chef: Poutine Edition competition.
Iron Chef: Poutine Edition - Semi-Finals
Sunday, July 1, 2012
1:30pm
– 2:30pm
Poutine innovation is at a crossroads with a renaissance of new fusions and flavours popping up all over Toronto. Barque Smokehouse owner and chef David Neinstein faces Rock Lobster Food Company's Matt Pettit in this semi-final matchup!
David Dupuy - Iron Chef: Poutine Edition Judge
Sunday, July 1, 2012
1:30pm
– 9:00pm
Agrifood attaché for the Bureau du Québec in Toronto, David Dupuy, will judge our Iron Chef: Poutine Edition competition.
Donna Dooher - Iron Chef: Poutine Edition Judge
Sunday, July 1, 2012
1:30pm
– 9:00pm
Celebrated cookbook author and restaurateur, Donna Dooher, will judge our Iron Chef: Poutine Edition competition.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
By being the first Canadian black band to ever sign with a major label, Crack Of Dawn made it possible for other black, local indie acts to "crossover" into the mainstream. Crack of Dawn represents the consciousness of Canadian black music in the '70s.
Awesome Toronto Central: Best Past Awesome Foundation Winners
Sunday, July 1, 2012
2:00pm
– 2:15pm
Stop by Awesome Toronto Central every hour between 1pm-5pm to view presentations by past winners and learn how pitch your own "awesome" project to Awesome Toronto Trustees. Who knows? Maybe you’ll walk away with a brown paper bag of your own!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
2:00pm
– 6:00pm
Looking for fantastic deals on art books and exhibition catalogues? Join us on The Power Plant lakefront terrace for our third annual Canada Day Book Sale.
Taste Canada in Season: Pizoccheri Pasta with Garlic Scape Pesto
Sunday, July 1, 2012
2:30pm
– 3:30pm
The use of Canadian grown and harvested food is at a crossroads. Join us as we highlight fresh Canadian produce currently in season. In partnership with Toronto Garlic Food Festival.
Come Dance With Me, Canada: Iroquois Social Dances with Gadaihongwas
Sunday, July 1, 2012
3:00pm
– 3:30pm
Gadaihongwas will lead audiences through a workshop of various Iroquois dances.
Awesome Toronto Central: Best Past Awesome Foundation Winners
Sunday, July 1, 2012
3:00pm
– 3:15pm
Stop by Awesome Toronto Central every hour between 1pm-5pm to view presentations by past winners and learn how pitch your own "awesome" project to Awesome Toronto Trustees. Who knows? Maybe you’ll walk away with a brown paper bag of your own!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
3:00pm
– 4:30pm
Harbourfront Centre, in partnership with Toronto Poetry Project, brings you the Canada Day Poetry Slam Finals. Four poets were slammed from the first round. Just four more remain!
Meet and Greet with Crack of Dawn
Sunday, July 1, 2012
3:30pm
– 4:00pm
Come down and meet Crack of Dawn, the first Canadian black band to ever sign with a major label.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
4:00pm
A delightful retelling of the Orpheus myth for the whole family, from Theatre Cotton Robes. Thanks to our 2011 audiences.
O Canada Singing Competition: Finalists
Sunday, July 1, 2012
4:00pm
– 4:30pm
Who will win our Harbourfront Centre "O Canada" Singing Competition? Find out today as the finalists square off on the Redpath Stage!
Awesome Toronto Central: Best Past Awesome Foundation Winners
Sunday, July 1, 2012
4:00pm
– 4:15pm
Stop by Awesome Toronto Central every hour between 1pm-5pm to view presentations by past winners and learn how pitch your own "awesome" project to Awesome Toronto Trustees. Who knows? Maybe you’ll walk away with a brown paper bag of your own!
Iron Chef: Poutine Edition – Semi-Finals
Sunday, July 1, 2012
4:30pm
– 5:30pm
Poutine innovation is at a crossroads with a renaissance of new fusions and flavours popping up all over Toronto. Chef Micha Kennedy of Jamie Kennedy Kitchens faces Oliver & Bonacini’s Bannock restaurant chef Stephen Pynn in this semi-final matchup!
Come Dance with Me, Canada featuring Dance Xpression
Sunday, July 1, 2012
5:00pm
Are you ready to learn the hottest dance moves from two of the dance industry's leading choreographers and dancers. Get ready because the founders of Dance Xpression, Kay-Ann Ward and MsToya Robinson, are here to teach you everything you need to know about dance!
Awesome Toronto Central: Best Past Awesome Foundation Winners
Sunday, July 1, 2012
5:00pm
– 5:15pm
Stop by Awesome Toronto Central every hour between 1pm-5pm to view presentations by past winners and learn how pitch your own "awesome" project to Awesome Toronto Trustees. Who knows? Maybe you’ll walk away with a brown paper bag of your own!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
5:00pm
– 6:00pm
Learn how to make Lake Erie Pickerel with Sauteed Wild Leeks and Double Smoked Bacon with with Chef Kristin Donovan. Fresh, seasonal Canadian produce will be highlighted. In partnership with Slow Food Toronto.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
6:00pm
– 6:30pm
Join us for the Awesome Pitch as you help vote for this special prize with finalists pitching their "awesome" project to the audience and Awesome Foundation trustees. In partnership with the Awesome Foundation.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
6:30pm
Spend the Canada Day long weekend listening to your favourites, including Glenn Miller, Lee Dorsey, and Benny Goodman, and the songs of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and The Andrews Sisters!
Iron Chef: Poutine Edition - Finals
Sunday, July 1, 2012
7:30pm
– 9:00pm
This one is for all the curds, folks. Find out who will be crowned Iron Chef: Poutine Edition champion during this high stakes culinary finale!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
7:30pm
DJ Manifest will be accompanying Dance Xpression on the Redpath Stage for the Come Dance with Me, Canada workshops and interactive performances all weekend long!
Come Dance with Me, Canada featuring Dance Xpression
Sunday, July 1, 2012
7:30pm
Are you ready to learn the hottest dance moves from two of the dance industry's leading choreographers and dancers. Get ready because the founders of Dance Xpression, Kay-Ann Ward and MsToya Robinson, are here to teach you everything you need to know about dance!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
8:00pm
– 9:00pm
Canadian-born, South African singer/songwriter Zaki Ibrahim debuts her latest release that spans the spectrum of the urban music genre.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
9:00pm
DJ Manifest will be accompanying Dance Xpression on the Redpath Stage for the Come Dance with Me, Canada workshops and interactive performances all weekend long!
Come Dance with Me, Canada featuring Dance Xpression
Sunday, July 1, 2012
9:00pm
Are you ready to learn the hottest dance moves from two of the dance industry's leading choreographers and dancers. Get ready because the founders of Dance Xpression, Kay-Ann Ward and MsToya Robinson, are here to teach you everything you need to know about dance!
Canada Day Shorts: Inuit Film Spotlights
Sunday, July 1, 2012
9:00pm
–11:00pm
A family-friendly film series that explores our festival theme of Crossroads and places a spotlight on Inuit artists and culture.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
9:30pm
–11:00pm
The Hidden Cameras return to their hometown from Berlin to perform their first full-fledged show in over two years!
