Don’t let the summer heat keep you away from all of the fun. Toronto is bursting with life and there is plenty to do, both indoors and out…
Masala! Mehndi! Masti!
Starts: July 23, 2010 06:00 PM
Ends: July 25, 2010 07:00 PM
Cost: Free
This year M!M!M! announces an exciting line-up including: Actor Boman Irani, who most recently won the film fare and star screen awards for his role in the super-hit Bollywood movie 3 Idiots; Diva Suzanne D’Mello, who has also collaborated with virtuoso composer AR Rahman; Indian classical musicians Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan, Salman Ahmed of South Asia’s biggest sufi-rock band, Junoon;the premiere of M!M!M!’s first Senior Desi Idol and many more producing M!M!M!’s biggest year yet!
http://www.masalamehndimasti.com/2010/
Scotiabank Caribana Festival – Feel De Vibe
Starts: July 15, 2010 07:00 AM
Ends: August 15, 2010 03:00 AM
Cost: Free
The 43rd Annual 2010 Scotiabank Caribana Festival is an exciting cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. Now in its 43nd year, Caribana has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America.
THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT EVENTS EACH MONTH.
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT CARIBANA FESTIVAL at www.caribanafestival.com
http://www.caribanafestival.com/pagedisplay.aspx?i=232
Beaches International Jazz Festival
Starts: July 16, 2010 06:00 PM
Ends: July 25, 2010 06:00 PM
Cost: Free
Toronto’s highly anticipated summer event, the Beaches International Jazz Festival, celebrates its 22nd year with a 10-day musical bash from July 16-25, 2010. Building on the tremendous success of the past couple of years, Beaches Jazz will once again kick off the Festival with the Woodbine Park Concerts. The concerts will be filled with the musical talents of both established and emerging artists performing on the TD Canada Trust Music Main Stage, the New Generation Stage and the Youth Stage.
http://www.beachesjazz.com/
Summerlicious
Starts: July 9, 2010
Ends: July 25, 2010
Now in its eighth year, Summerlicious celebrates Toronto’s restaurant industry and is the perfect opportunity for foodies to sample the best of the city’s eclectic cuisine.
Take advantage of the incredible value and exclusive prix fixe menus offered at 150 of Toronto’s top dining establishments!
http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/summerlicious/2010/index.htm
Second Annual Shinsedai Cinema Festival – New Generation Japanese Film Festival
Starts: July 22, 2010
Ends: July 25, 2010
Cost: $10 – $19
The JCCC and Toronto J-Film Pow-Wow present the 2nd Annual Shinsedai Cinema Festival, a four-day celebration of Japanese Indie Films that offer a glimpse into Japanese life, culture and commentary.
New this year is the screening room series where specific films offering a more in-depth look into Japanese life and culture run continuously throughout the Festival in a separate, smaller, more intimate screening room that will be free for attendees
http://shinsedai-fest.com/tag/shinsedai-2010/
Acupuncture Physical Medicine with Noel Wright aligning posture, health and well being
Starts: July 24, 2010 10:00 AM
Ends: July 25, 2010 05:00 PM
Acupuncture Physical Medicine (APM) is a unique style of acupuncture that blends Classical TCM Acupuncture theory and treatment, musculoskeletal approaches and Japanese protocols for treating acute and chronic healthcare disorders. Students will learn basic Japanese Hara (abdominal) Diagnosis based on the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, as well as palpation anatomy to help identify muscular holding patterns.
http://www.instituteoftraditionalmedicine.com/
BrazilFest Toronto
Starts: July 25, 2010 11:00 AM
Ends: July 25, 2010 10:00 PM
Cost: Free
7th Annual BRAZILFEST TORONTO 2010 | Canada
Canada’s Largest Brazilian Cultural Event – Earlscourt Park Toronto.
The rhythms of Brazil will be expressed and celebrated with A huge variety of styles of music and dance from all parts of the country, with something to offer for all tastes, rhythms and melodies that reflect the rich cultural heritage of Brazil.
http://www.brazilfest.ca/
Youth Day 2010
Starts: July 25, 2010 11:30 AM
Ends: July 25, 2010 10:00 PM
Cost: Free
Come out to celebrate over 400 artists showcasing their music, dance, art and photography. This 4th annual non-stop FREE family festival starts at 11:30am and runs past 9pm. We’re also setting a world record to the TWIST on its 50th with BOBBY CURTOLA at 8pm so bring your dancing shoes! Special guests include CTV host KEN SHAW, Juno Nominee KIM DAVIS, award winning DIRECTOR LIL X, MTV host NICOLE HOLNESS, and more surprises! Till then and join our FB/Twitter.
http://www.youthdaytoronto.com/
Music Mondays Summer Concert Series – Week 9
Presented by
Music Mondays
Starts: July 26, 2010 12:15 PM
Ends: July 26, 2010 01:00 PM
Cost: Free
Music Mondays in its 19th season would like to welcome John Gardham on organ and Becca Whitla to our stage. We are conveniently located on the WEST side of the Eaton’s Centre in The Church of the Holy Trinity in Trinity Square. The concert is from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm and is a great way to spend a lunch break or introduce the kids to live music. The concert is FREE but donations of $5 or more to support our artists are greatly appreciated. Please visit our website for details.
http://www.musicmondays.ca/
Stress Management
Starts: July 26, 2010 09:30 AM
Ends: July 26, 2010 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Are you under stress? Would you like to know how to cope with it and stay healthy?
Come and join our workshop designed to provide you with tips and advice in times of stress.
http://www.careerfoundation.com/
Art Battle 7
Starts: July 27, 2010 07:30 PM
Ends: July 27, 2010 11:30 PM
Cost: $1 – $9
Live, competitive painting right before your eyes…
3 rounds of competition: 2 rounds with painters drawn from the crowd and 1 round with featured headliners. Join us for great music, a lively auction, audience voting and your chance to be called to the canvas…or walk home with a masterpiece!
5$ painters / 10$ patrons
http://www.artbattleto.com/
Flaunt on de Water Boat Cruise
Starts: July 27, 2010 06:00 PM
Ends: July 27, 2010 10:00 PM
Cost: $40 – $49
Socasize is a Caribbean dance-inspired fitness class that gets participants into shape by moving and grooving to Calypso and Soca tunes from a live DJ.
Recently featured in the Toronto Star for its successful boot camp, the Flaunt On De Water boat cruise is an event for everyone to flaunt their Caribana-ready bodies and to simply dance the night away to some hot beats by Flow 93.5 FM’s premier Soca DJ, Dr. Jay and Kardinal Official’s own DJ premier Soca DJ, Dr. Jay and Kardinal Official’s own DJ. It is a celebration of fitness and of Caribana!
Docking is at 6pm.
Tickets: $40
Human Rights Documentary Film Festival
Starts: July 23, 2010
Ends: July 25, 2010
Cost: Free
The 2nd Annual Human Rights Documentary Film Festival showcases Canadian films that highlight human rights issues and promote dialogue. Co-presented with the University of Toronto chapter of Journalists for Human Rights.
http://www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/mediatheque/?lg=eng
An age old tradition, 
Want to take in a show or look at some art but strapped for cash? The Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts is offering a free concert series during the lunch time and dinner time hours. Concerts take place most Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon and the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. These are non-ticketed events with a limited capacity. Seating is available on a first-come first-served basis when the doors open, a half hour before each performance.
This past week I decided to have some lunch at Brassaii Bistro Lounge located at 461 King St. W. Brassaii was converted from a textile warehouse into a lounge. The result: a bright and airy space that allows you to focus on your dining experience. There isn’t a bad seat in the house. The restaurant hums to life with the younger, trendy crowd and professionals. The menu is simple and the prices are modest. My date and I both agreed that 8 oz prime rib beef burger with avocado salsa, white cheddar & Canadian bacon was the highlight of our meal. My date had the burger with a side of fries which he was disappointed to find were on the dry side. I had my burger with a salad that also was a bit bland, although the vinaigrette was quite good. Visually, the food is not presented in extraordinary ways but I will admit that Brassaii selects quality ingredients in their menu. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The service was good and the environment was pleasant. The lunch hour wasn’t chaotic at all but dinner apparently is so a reservation is recommended.