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The weekend continues!
Make the most of your Saturday by checking out some of the great events happening in and around Toronto today.
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Blossom and Bloom Mother’s Day Market
What: This Mother’s Day pop-up market returns to Toronto for another season of floral and creative bliss, alongside some of our city’s finest music, art installations, interactive workshops and more.
When: Now until May 13
Time: 8 am to 6 pm
Where: Union Station, 65 Front Street West
Price: Free to attend
Square One Mother’s Day Market
What: If your mom is in the mood to indulge, bring her to the Square One Mother’s Day Market where she can enjoy a glass (or two) from the wine bar featuring wines from Kim Crawford and Jackson Triggs, Wafels-on-a-Stick by WAFEL BAR, or the chocolate station by Chocollata Gourmet. You can also treat your mom to something from the beauty, home décor or flowers available.
When: Now until 13
Time: 10 am to 7 pm
Where: Square One, 100 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
Price: Free to attend
Buy Good. Feel Good Expo
What: The Buy Good. Feel Good Expo returns this month for its fifth edition. Shop Canada’s largest selection of life-changing products and experiences, from fair trade apparel and accessories to organic foods and artisanal home decor.
When: Now until May 13
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, Hall C, 100 Princes’ Blvd.
Price: Tickets start at $10
Canadian Music Week
What: Now in its 37th year, Canadian Music Week is recognized as one of the premier entertainment events in North America focusing on the business of music.
When: Now until May 13
Time: Varies by day
Where: Venues throughout the city
Price: Varies by show
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Veggielicious
What: Now in its seventh year, the annual culinary celebration presented by the Toronto Vegetarian Association promotes plant-based eating over a two week period. Participating restaurants, cafes, and bakeries across the GTA will offer multi-course prix-fixe menus and special promotions.
When: Now until May 21
Time: Varies by location
Where: Restaurants, bakeries, and cafes across Toronto
Price: Price will vary by location
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors
What: Infinity Mirrors, the dazzling world of Yayoi Kusama is now open at the AGO. During this exhibit, visitors have the opportunity to experience six of Kusama’s most iconic kaleidoscopic environments at once.
When: Now until May 27
Time: 10:30 am to 9 pm
Where: The Art Gallery of Ontario, 317, Dundas Street West
Price: Tickets available online only through the AGO for $30 per person
What: Toronto-born artist Anthony Ricciardi, whose noteworthy style incorporates layers of colours, imagery and text, now has his first-ever floating gallery featuring his one-of-a-kind masterpieces on display in Yorkville Village.
When: Now until May 29
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Toronto’s Yorkville Village, 55 Avenue Road
Price: Admission is free
Yoko Ono: The Riverbed
What: This weekend, you’re invited to experience Yoko Ono’s latest art installation, The Riverbed, at the Gardiner Museum. The Riverbed invites visitors to collaborate with the artist, the museum, and each other, through everyday action and contemplation.
When: Now until June 3
Time: All day
Where: The Gardiner Museum, 111 Queens Park
Price: Starts at $15 for adults
The Bentway presents A FOREST OF CANOES
A Forest of Canoes at The Bentway
What: A Forest of Canoes by Dana Claxton, is a site-specific installation set up throughout The Bentway and is co-commissioned with Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival and curated by Bonnie Rubenstein. The installation highlights the iconic role and symbolism of the canoe in Canadian, Metis, and Indigenous histories.
When: Now until August 31
Time: All day
Where: The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd.
Price: Admission is free
Evergreen Brick Works Saturday Markets
What: The Evergreen Brick Works Saturday market has grown to become the largest farmers’ market in Toronto. Here you’ll find a wide variety of local and seasonal food from local farmers and producers.
When: May 12
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Where: 550 Bayview Avenue
Price: Admission is free
Movie Wardrobe Sale
What: This weekend, the Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD), is hosting its annual Spring Movie Wardrobe Sale, featuring over 30 vendor booths selling clothing and accessories from costume rental houses and various TV productions.
When: May 12
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Where: The Backlot Film Studios, 40 Butterick Road, Etobicoke
Price: $5 for adults and free for children under 12 and seniors
Toronto Flower Market
What: Now in its 6th year, the Toronto Flower Market will kick off what organizers are calling its ‘biggest season ever’ just in time for Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 12. This year, flower enthusiasts can look forward to even more shopping days, as three extra markets have been added to the calendar this year.
When: May 12
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: CAMH, 1001 Queen Street West
Price: Free
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What: This west end doggie festival powered by the Toronto Art Crawl, bills itself as “a one-stop-pooch-shop for the urban dog owner,” and offers a combination of socializing, shopping, and “infotainment.”
When: May 12
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Liberty Village Presentation Center, 80 Lynn Williams
Price: Admission is free.
Toronto Pug Grumble
What: Bring your pugs to the Dog Bowl in Trinity Bellwoods park this Saturday for a Toronto Pug Grumble. Get ready for lots of snorting, rolling and grumbling.
When: May 12
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: Trinity Bellwoods Dog Bowl, 790 Queen Street West
Price: Free
Spring Into Parkdale
What: The sixth annual outdoor street festival promises 100 vendors, live entertainment, and free family-friendly activities in addition to the Foodora Night Market, an evening event featuring food, DJs, patio seating, and more!
When: May 12
Time: 11 am to 9 pm
Where: Parkdale Village, along Queen Street West from Roncesvalles Ave to Dufferin Street
Price: Admission is free, but food dishes range from $5 to $12 each
Toronto Comic Arts Festival
What: This two-day exhibition is a celebration of comics and graphic novels and their creators and features hundreds of comic creators from around the world
When: May 12 & 13
Time: Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street
Price: Free to attend
Wonder Exhibit
Wonder Exhibit
What: Take a look inside one of the East End’s most famous landmarks, as the owners of the Weston Bread Factory opens its doors to the public as part of Scotiabank’s CONTACT Photography Festival. The Wonder exhibit will feature exclusive photos by Toronto photographer Laird Kay, celebrating the former factory and its industrial workings.
When: May 12 & 13
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: 462 Eastern Avenue (Former Weston Bread Factory)
Price: The exhibit is free
High Tea and Painting
What: Treat your mom to an afternoon at Paint Cabin, where she can enjoy a complimentary High Tea service and a fun painting workshop.
When: May 12 & 13
Time: Saturday, 2 pm to 3 pm; Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm
Where: Paint Cabin, 723 Gerrard Street East
Price: $49.95 per person
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