What’s On Calendar
September 10–16, 2012
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INTERNATIONAL LECTURE SERIES / Omer Fast
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
7:00pm
Berlin-based artist Omer Fast will speak about his acclaimed art practice in conjunction with solo exhibition at The Power Plant, Continuous Coverage, opening 14 September.
Eventual Ashes presents: Hiding Words (for you) by Gein Wong
Thursday, September 13, 2012
8:00pm
–10:00pm
Hiding Words (for you) delves into nushu, a secret language created in 400 A.D. when Chinese women were not allowed to read or write. The performance seamlessly blends together theatre, poetry, hip hop, western and Chinese classical music, modern dance, performance art, and the visual arts.
Eventual Ashes presents: Hiding Words (for you) by Gein Wong
Friday, September 14, 2012
8:00pm
–10:00pm
Hiding Words (for you) delves into nushu, a secret language created in 400 A.D. when Chinese women were not allowed to read or write. The performance seamlessly blends together theatre, poetry, hip hop, western and Chinese classical music, modern dance, performance art, and the visual arts.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
1:00pm
– 7:00pm
Come taste a sweet bite of tradition by sampling delicious moon cakes, and witness the making of soft moon cakes through a booth demonstration!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
1:00pm
– 8:00pm
This year, take this chance to try new cultural foods by visiting our festival food vendors to taste delicious Vietnamese cuisine. You will be sure to be astounded by the unique, healthy, and colourful dishes we have to offer you at this festival!
Vietnamese Food Demonstrations
Saturday, September 15, 2012
1:00pm
Vietnamese food is often ranked as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world, and this year we'll show you how to incorporate Vietnamese cuisine into a healthy lifestyle through a series of cooking shows.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
1:00pm
– 7:00pm
Learn some interesting facts about a variety of different tea leaves, then sit down at our mini-café to enjoy a cup of tea while sampling mooncakes!
Vietnamese Food Demonstrations
Saturday, September 15, 2012
3:00pm
Vietnamese food is often ranked as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world, and this year we'll show you how to incorporate Vietnamese cuisine into a healthy lifestyle through a series of cooking shows.
Vietnamese Food Demonstrations
Saturday, September 15, 2012
5:00pm
Vietnamese food is often ranked as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world, and this year we'll show you how to incorporate Vietnamese cuisine into a healthy lifestyle through a series of cooking shows.
Eventual Ashes presents: Hiding Words (for you) by Gein Wong
Saturday, September 15, 2012
8:00pm
–10:00pm
Hiding Words (for you) delves into nushu, a secret language created in 400 A.D. when Chinese women were not allowed to read or write. The performance seamlessly blends together theatre, poetry, hip hop, western and Chinese classical music, modern dance, performance art, and the visual arts.
Fortune Cooking Host - Theo Steryannis
Saturday, September 15, 2012
8:00pm
–10:00pm
Theo Steryannis hosts Movie Night at Fortune Cooking on Saturday and the Redpath Stage performances on Sunday.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
12:00pm
– 5:00pm
Get your taste buds travelling as Fortune Cooking takes you on a journey to the world of Pan Asian street food.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
12:00pm
– 7:00pm
What are you in the mood for today? Thai? Latin? Indian? 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.
Street Food Spotlight: Shirley Lum
Sunday, September 16, 2012
12:00pm
– 1:00pm
Join culinary historian Shirley Lum as she demonstrates a street food dish popular throughout Asia: Bean Curd Roll Stuffed with Cloud Ear, Silk Squash & Long Beans.
Fortune Cooking Host - Theo Steryannis
Sunday, September 16, 2012
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Theo Steryannis hosts Movie Night at Fortune Cooking on Saturday and the Redpath Stage performances on Sunday.
Fortune Cooking Host - Chris Trussell
Sunday, September 16, 2012
12:00pm
– 5:00pm
Chris Trussell hosts the Street Food Spotlight series in Zone 6.
A Taste of Ontario Produce at Fortune Cooking
Sunday, September 16, 2012
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Meet local Ontario growers and shop for a variety of fresh produce at this mini pop-up Farmers' Market as part of Fortune Cooking.
Kids’ Cooking Workshop with The Cookerydoo
Sunday, September 16, 2012
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
In this fantastic family food workshop lead by The Cookerydoo, kids will learn to make a yummy coconut, ginger sticky rice pudding recipe!
Harvest Time Cooking Demonstration: Toronto Garlic Festival with Chef Sanjiz Mathews
Sunday, September 16, 2012
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
The Toronto Garlic Festival presents The Spice Chef Sanjiz Mathews from Incredible Spice, preparing Chicken Manchurian.
Fortune Cooking Host - Tricia Williams
Sunday, September 16, 2012
1:00pm
– 6:00pm
Tricia Williams hosts the Harvest Time Cooking Demonstrations in the Lakeside Terrace.
Asian Appetizers with Florence Kwok
Sunday, September 16, 2012
2:00pm
– 2:30pm
Join chef and culinary instructor Florence Kwok as she guides you through quick demonstrations of popular Asian appetizers.
Street Food Spotlight: Sang Kim
Sunday, September 16, 2012
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
Join kimchi connoisseur Sang Kim as he demonstrates a Korean street food delicacy: Duk Bok Gee - Stir-fried Rice Cakes with Kimchi.
Eventual Ashes presents: Hiding Words (for you) by Gein Wong
Sunday, September 16, 2012
3:00pm
– 5:00pm
Hiding Words (for you) delves into nushu, a secret language created in 400 A.D. when Chinese women were not allowed to read or write. The performance seamlessly blends together theatre, poetry, hip hop, western and Chinese classical music, modern dance, performance art, and the visual arts.
Harvest Time Cooking Demonstration: Chef Ryo Ozawa of EDO
Sunday, September 16, 2012
3:00pm
– 4:00pm
Join Executive Chef of EDO, Ryo Ozawa, as he guides you through the tastes and flavours of harvest time Japanese cuisine.
Fortune Cooking Iron Chef Competition: Street Food Edition
Sunday, September 16, 2012
3:30pm
– 5:00pm
Experience a one-day sampler of our ever-popular Fortune Cooking Iron Chef competition!
Fortune Cooking Iron Chef Competition: Elizabeth Baird (Judge)
Sunday, September 16, 2012
3:30pm
– 5:00pm
Elizabeth Baird joins our panel of expert judges to crown the Fortune Cooking Iron Chef champion!
Fortune Cooking Iron Chef Competition: Andrew Chase (Judge)
Sunday, September 16, 2012
3:30pm
– 5:00pm
Andrew Chase joins our panel of expert judges to crown the Fortune Cooking Iron Chef champion!
Fortune Cooking Iron Chef Competition: Mary Ito (Judge)
Sunday, September 16, 2012
3:30pm
– 5:00pm
Mary Ito joins our panel of expert judges to crown the Fortune Cooking Iron Chef champion!
Fortune Cooking Iron Chef Competition: Christian Pritchard (Host)
Sunday, September 16, 2012
3:30pm
– 5:00pm
Christian Pritchard hosts our Fortune Cooking Iron Chef Competition.
Street Food Spotlight: Rudy Boquila of Lamesa Filipino Kitchen
Sunday, September 16, 2012
4:00pm
– 5:00pm
Join Chef Rudy Boquila as he guides you through the creation of a delicious Filipino street food dish.
Asian Appetizers with Florence Kwok
Sunday, September 16, 2012
4:30pm
– 5:00pm
Join chef and culinary instructor Florence Kwok as she guides you through quick demonstrations of popular Asian appetizers.
Harvest Time Food Demonstration: Chef Frederick Oh
Sunday, September 16, 2012
5:00pm
– 6:00pm
Join Chef Frederick Oh, founder of the Richmond Hill Culinary Arts Centre, as he demonstrates a dish from Thailand where harvest happens throughout the year: Rubies in Coconut Cream.
Eventual Ashes presents: Hiding Words (for you) by Gein Wong
Sunday, September 16, 2012
8:00pm
–10:00pm
Hiding Words (for you) delves into nushu, a secret language created in 400 A.D. when Chinese women were not allowed to read or write. The performance seamlessly blends together theatre, poetry, hip hop, western and Chinese classical music, modern dance, performance art, and the visual arts.
