The Harbourfront and summer festivals
The Jazz Festival
It's that time of year again, when Jazz envelops downtown Toronto at more than 30 venues. The 19th annual TD Canada Trust Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival kicks off on June 23 and lasts until July 2. Look for headliners such as Jacksoul and Divine Brown, De La Soul, Molly Johnson and the Roberto Occihipinti Quintet.
Visit www.torontojazz.com for more, including details on artists and venues.Harbourfront
Experience the world every weekend at the Harbourfront centre! Get he best in groundbreaking music, dance, theatre, film, visual art, craft, readings,kids' activities, food and shopping. The festival kicks off June 16 to 18 with Barbados in the Water. Admission is free.
For more details, dial 416-973-0000 or visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
The Toronto Music Garden, just west of Harbourfront, offers concerts by the water, surrounded by birds, bees and a gorgeous wildflower garden that was designed by cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Free events featuring classical music and dance are performed every Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon from June to September. Guided tours of the garden are also available.
For information on the Toronto Music Garden and concert listings, call Access Toronto at 416-338-0338 or visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
The Fringe
If you like grassroots theatre, make your way over to The Fringe, Toronto's Theatre Festival, from July 5 to 16. Theatre fans will have 130 plays to choose from. Check www.fringetoronto.com for show details.
Check out these sites for more summer fun in Toronto:
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/links.htm and www.torontotourism.com.
Click here to see our complete cross-Canada summer in the city guides, including more arts and entertainment PLUS discover the trendiest fashion and decor stores, and family-friendly urban freebies.
It's that time of year again, when Jazz envelops downtown Toronto at more than 30 venues. The 19th annual TD Canada Trust Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival kicks off on June 23 and lasts until July 2. Look for headliners such as Jacksoul and Divine Brown, De La Soul, Molly Johnson and the Roberto Occihipinti Quintet.
Visit www.torontojazz.com for more, including details on artists and venues.Harbourfront
Experience the world every weekend at the Harbourfront centre! Get he best in groundbreaking music, dance, theatre, film, visual art, craft, readings,kids' activities, food and shopping. The festival kicks off June 16 to 18 with Barbados in the Water. Admission is free.
For more details, dial 416-973-0000 or visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
The Toronto Music Garden, just west of Harbourfront, offers concerts by the water, surrounded by birds, bees and a gorgeous wildflower garden that was designed by cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Free events featuring classical music and dance are performed every Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon from June to September. Guided tours of the garden are also available.
For information on the Toronto Music Garden and concert listings, call Access Toronto at 416-338-0338 or visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
The Fringe
If you like grassroots theatre, make your way over to The Fringe, Toronto's Theatre Festival, from July 5 to 16. Theatre fans will have 130 plays to choose from. Check www.fringetoronto.com for show details.
Check out these sites for more summer fun in Toronto:
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/links.htm and www.torontotourism.com.
Click here to see our complete cross-Canada summer in the city guides, including more arts and entertainment PLUS discover the trendiest fashion and decor stores, and family-friendly urban freebies.
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