Get off the couch this weekend and remind yourself why Toronto is one of the greatest cities in the world. Check out the top draws in film, food and fashion.
The Clothing Show – Spring 2010 Edition
Fashionistas look no further for cutting-edge clothes from independent designers. The Clothing Show is back with everything from hard-to-find indie lines to classic vintage fashion. New additions include menswear and eco-fashion.
May 14-16. The Better Living Centre, 195 Princes’ Boulevard, Exhibition Place. 416-516-9859.
Festival of Ideas and Creation 2010
The third annual Festival of Ideas and Creation draws exciting dramatic talent from across Canada. Thirty new Canadian plays showcase this year’s theme of translation and adaption, including The Small Room at the Top of the Stairs by Carole Fréchette, translated by John Murrell. Check out the show on Saturday May 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Festival runs May 11- May 22. Berkley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley Street. 416-367-8243.
Spring Chef’s Farmers Market on the Danforth
Satisfy your craving for local cuisine as Spring Chef’s Farmers Market on the Danforth breathes new life into the traditional farmer’s market. A group of chefs from Danforth venues team up with Food Network Canada star chef Lynn Crawford to explore local breads, meats and cheeses for your tasting pleasure.
May 15, 11-2 p.m. Danforth Ave between Jackman Avenue and Hampton Avenue. 416-429-4479.
Esprit Orchestra presents No Reason to Panic
Experience orchestra with a sense of whimsy at this Esprit Orchestra presentation. Mayke Nas’ No Reason to Panic composition was originally meant to calm the crowd while the stagehands shifted around the grand piano. Louis Andriessen’s Vermeer Pictures flirts with both late Renaissance and jazz influences.
Sunday, May 16, 8 p.m. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East. 416 815-7887.
Toronto Russian Film Festival
Thrillers, documentaries and dramas arrive from Russia with love at the Toronto Russian Film Festival. Eleven different films – most with English subtitles – by big names in cinema, such as producer and screenwriter Eduard Topol, hit Toronto screens this weekend.
May 14-16. Held at various locations. 905-948-1167.
