SubscribeA few things happening this weekend…
June 16th, 2009 by JessOh summer, how wonderful you are… if you aren’t in summer school and have essays or exams to write. If you’re one of the fortunate souls that have free time this or next week/weekend, here are some events going on in the city that sound pretty exciting!
Worldwide Short Film Festival
295 short films from 46 countries! Short attention span? No worries, you get to see 5 to 22 films at each 90-minute screening.
Where: Various places around Toronto
When: June 16 – 21
Website: http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com
Photo from http://www.dragonboats.com
21st Telus Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival
Two full days of Dragon boat races by teams from all around the world, including some from the various clubs at U of T! Go and cheer them on!
Where: Toronto Centre Island
When: June 20 – 21 (Races generally happen in the morning and early afternoon)
Note: Watching the races is free, but you have to pay the small fee for the ferry to the Island
Website: http://www.dragonboats.com
11th Annual Taste of Little Italy
A lovely little festival celebrating Italian culture in Toronto!
Where: College St., between Bathurst and Shaw
When: June 19 – 21 (see site for opening and closing times)
Website: http://www.tasteoflittleitaly.ca
Beach Ribfest
Yum… Ribs…
Where: Woodbine Park
When: June 20-21
Website: http://www.beachribfest.com/
Toronto’s 29th Annual Pride Parade
Last, but not least is the annual and vibrant Pride Parade! Pride Week is from June 19 to June 28 and the Parade is but one of the various events happening to celebrate Pride in Toronto. Please see the website for more details.
Where: The Parade travels west from Bloor St. between Church and Yonge, south on Yonge St. from Bloor to Gerrard, and east on Gerrard St. to church.
When: The Parade begins at 2PM on June 28th
Website: http://www.pridetoronto.com
June 16th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Taste of little italy ftw!
So many food!